https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-01-01.pdf b2f161c55dedc56d64989b85fb7c8423 PDF Text Text Developer proposes luxury apartments in Middleville by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With the official Planning and Zoning Commission meeting called off for lack of a quorum earlier this week, the panel members who were there listened to tentative plans of Realtor Bill Getty and Developer Brian Drake. Planner Mark Vander Ploeg said the group could listen to the proposal the men might make later to the Village Council, and possibly the commission, but could take no action because of the lack of enough members to make the meeting official. The commission now has seven members and needs five for a quorum. It is set up for nine members. Commission Chairman Eldon Newmyer encouraged anyone interested in taking part in the planning for the future of the village to contact village president Duane Thatcher to apply for one of the vacant seats on the panel. Getty explained that Drake planned to buy a strip of land fronting on Lem Paul Street that he owned and build two four-unit luxury apartments, with attached garages. Drake, with Drake Investments of Caledonia, is building the same type of apartments in Hastings near the comer of State Road and Train, truck collision injures Freeport man in Kent County J Ad Graphics News Service A Grand Rapids truck driver and his passenger from Freeport are expected to re­ cover from their injuries fol­ lowing a truck-train collision at Whitneyville and 52nd Street in Kent County Wednesday morning. James Smelker, 50, of Freeport, was listed in fair condition at Metropolitian Hospital, and Roger L. Cooke, 41, of Grand Rapids was listed in good condition at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center at press time. The stake truck driven by Cooke, was traveling north when it collided with the eastbound train, officials from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department said. Both men, who were pinned in the remains of the stake truck for about 30 minutes, were “alert and doing well when emergency personnel from Cascade Rescue arrived," the official said. Alcohol was not thought to be a factor in the 11:15 a m. accident, and it is not known if the men were wear­ ing seat belts, authorities said. North Broadway. The Middleville property lies across the line of the vil­ lage limits, and so is in Thomapple Township. Getty said he would ask the Village Council to annex the property into the village at its next meeting. When considering a zoning change to Planned Multiple Family (PMF), which the de­ velopment would require, Vander Ploeg said the primary consideration would be how well it would fit in the exist­ ing neighborhood. The prop­ erty is now zoned R-l, or single family residential, and the adjacent property is in the R-2 designation. An R-2 zoning calls for no more than four units an acre, and the development means nine units an acre, Vander Ploeg said. Also to be looked at is any increase in traffic in the resi­ dential area, he said during the discussion of the preliminary plans. While looking at the fig­ ures supplied by Getty and Drake, Commission chairman Local Navy man returns from Persian Gulf by Elaine Gilbert To be home for his first wedding anniversary and the celebration of Christmas was a dream come true for a Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate who has been on board an aircraft car­ rier in the Persian Gulf. "To me it felt like a dream come true," said Chris Ingersoll Wednesday morn­ ing as he tightened bis arm around his wife Tammy. "For the first couple of days I couldn’t believe it was true. I thought I was dreaming." Chris, who has been sta­ tioned aboard the USS Independence for the past six months as an aviation struc­ tural mechanic, arrived at his wife's family home in rural Hastings Friday, the day be­ fore the couple’s anniversary. This week he and Tammy, a 1989 Hastings graduate, plan to head to San Diego, Ca. where they will set up housekeeping on their own. He will continue his stint with the U.S. Navy, which could include being back on board ship within 24-hours notice. A 1989 graduate of TKHS, Chris received a number of letters from Thornapple Kellogg students that really helped to cheer him up while serving in the gulf. "On the last part of the cruise last week I got letters from nine-year-olds," he said. "I wanted to go to the school and thank them, but school's not in session Tammy and Chris Ingersoll were thrilled that he arrived home from the Persian Gulf in time to celebrate their first anniversary Saturday now," he said. Some of the letters were from students of Mrs. Timmerman and Mrs. Dood. "And I got one from Lon Lefanty. I was surprised he sent me one." Mail from old friends and relatives also was warmly received. Not to mention the 150 letters from Tammy. Some of the students' let­ ters were part of a class pro­ ject and Chris said he wished he could have been involved in a project like that when he was back in school. "It was a weird teeling, but it made me feel good," he said of the students’ let­ ters. It also made him a bit more homesick, "especially for my wife." He encourages people in the United States to keep those cards and letters flow­ ing to servicemen and women because they are uplifting to morale. In talking about his own appreciation, he also men­ tioned that he knows the others were appreciative too. "When you have a bad day out there, it cheers you up pretty good.” “Some mail, I still haven't gotten," Chris said. “The mail system, basically stinks," he added, explaining that it takes a great deal of time to receive mail from the states, sometimes several weeks. The service improved as the ship got closer to home. Cookies that are sent to Sm Navy man, page 2 Eldon Newmyer noted that the buildings would cover more of the area than the ordinance allows. Side and back lot requirements could also be a problem, he noted. On the 217-foot by 165foot lot, Drake would put two buildings that would have four tenants each, with living space on one floor for each renter, he said. The apartments, which would rent for $550 a month each, feature gas heat, attached garage, locked storage space, dishwasher, two bedrooms, large deck, air conditioning, security entry system, coin laundry, automatic garage door openers, and approximately 1,000 square feet for living space, Drake's brochure said. 1990: A review of the year in Middleville by Jean Gallup Sta[j' Writer The year 1990 started out with the mildest January in many years, and was enjoyed by most of the residents in Middleville. With no snow for three weeks of the month, and warm temperatures, much winter activity was missed during the first month of the 1990 decade. There were no serious droughts or floods during the year, and the winter months started out with no extremes in either cold or snow. Village officials were busy hiring a professional planner, and supervising the renova­ tion of the old White's build­ ing for use as a new Village Hall. The building that was serving as a hall, formerly the First Baptist Church, was sold to members of Our l.ady of Hope Chapel from Caledonia. A Middleville Museum idea was explored as a use for the building, but officials thought that the cost of maintaining the old building was too much. Village Middleville's theme emblem and logo decorate a new sign for the village offices. In This Issue... • Caledonia’s Year in Review • Misuse of MEAP test charged • A year in review for area sports �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 1. 1991 Year in review, from front officials promised to help the and Marilyn Niewick at their Yankee Springs home. The Thornapple Heritage Association find another suit­ gathering for fiddlers and able building in or near the others who revere authentic American old-time music, is village for a museum. An unusual primary in designed to help musicians Freeport was required when get through the winter as they both Ken Van Tol and I$fi^ forward to the regular Blough ran for president. ^&hQ|M^edule of fiddlers' Blough got the nod in the an-f Ja nual March election. A new member was elected County RrTa£;V|54mission to the Middleville council in reached a tacit agreerrtW-fhat the same voting, with James the village would salt a hill Oliver replacing retiring Terry that runs beyond the eastern Mason. Duane Thatcher re­ edge of the village limits on mained the president, with the way out of town. The William Hardy, Oliver, VFW Post 7548 sought to Marilyn VandenBerg, Delbert have the village salt the hill because it remains icy after Riley, Floyd Bray and Lon other roads are clear, and a Myers serving as trustees. death was blamed on the icy Cheryl Hooper remains as conditions by Melvin clerk, and Gary Rounds again Dunkelberger from the VFW serves as treasurer. Post. Both Village Manager The five goals set by the Kit Roon and manTK Board of Education were ager/engineer of the Road starting to be realized, with Commission Jack Kineman large committees and sub­ said they had no objections if committees working in each that would take care of the area. problem. The five goals are to im­ Construction of Cider prove relations with the community, set a five-year Mills Estates, a mobile home capital improvement park, got under way almost schedule, a school-wide two years after it was first an­ improvement program, a nounced by the developers. Because the village was still principal in all three elementaries and the im­ waiting for approval from the Michigan Department of provement of the curriculum Natural Resources on the ex­ to help students in the work pansion of the village sewer world or college. The unequal size of the vot­ treatment system, no sewer hookups could be made to the ing precincts in the school system, and permission was district was talked about, but granted to install on-site no action was taken in the sewer systems to the first 48 school year. units of the planned 176. The fourth annual "Winter After several months spent Jamboree" was held by Joe The lack of snow cover left the fields of weeds exposed and made grass fires in February possible. Thornapple Townships evaluating different systems, of Shirley Miller and Ron commission, Marge Loew, resigned her position when Planning Commission came and discussions with the Errair. DNR on those options, the A long-time veteran of the she moved out of the village. Continued on next page lack of progress on a sewer expansion irritated some of the village council members, who told the village engineer, Dick Meyers, to submit a plan to the DNR, and not wait for them to tell him what they wanted. At the end of the year, the council was still waiting for the official go-ahead from the DNR. Water Safety Instructors (WSI) who teach others in Barry County how to swim were themselves tested by an instructor trainer, using the Thomappie Kellogg/Community Pool. The Planning and Zoning Commission started the long job of making the zoning law match the recently completed master plan for the village, that was set as a first priority with the help of Mark Vander High water and flooding are almost always a part of spring in Michigan. The dam Ploeg, part-time planner for halfway between Middleville and Hastings on the Thornapple River is wide open the village. The master plan releasing the water like a spout in an overfilled pitcher. suggests how to develop the area, and the zoning laws then will be made to follow the from frontpage _ outline of that plan. Revising the maintenance invasion over the public ad­ "To stay in touch with Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Hair Design service personnel are popu­ code of the village was your family at all times," is dress system and that the • Cuts • Perms lar, too, he said. "They are tackled a chapter at a time, ship would be going "full the message he would most gone that same day." with the panel nearing • Style • Color • Gel Nails speed ahead" in that direc­ like to share with people. The Independence, which completion of the reworking Call for your appointment with tion. "I wanted to talk to her has a crew of about 5,000, of the code at the end of the Theressa, Debbie, Angie, Linda or Mary Lou The announcement came (my wife) all the time and I has its own TV station year. Two new members were WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME as a surprise,’ Chris said. couldn’t," he said. which relays current news. appointed to the commission, 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 "We did flight ops for a few "The minute he would get . OPEN: Tues -Sat, including Wed. & Thurs. eve, by Appt. The network news programs as Kris Selleck and Ken days and went into the into port, he would call her," are viewed from one to two Kresin will finish the terms Persian Gulf. Flight ops are said Pat Lewis, Tammy's weeks after they are first when all planes go up and do mother. aired, he said. missions and patrols...and The Independence was the Sometimes he would no­ make sure no one comes in first ship in the area after tice that what they were told to attack us." Iraq invaded Kuwait, said from official sources was dif­ Chris, the son of Wayne and Of the upcoming Jan. 15 ferent than the network deadline for Hussein to with­ Noreen Ingersoll of news. Middleville. He believes the draw, Chris said, "I’m hop­ "We were always told ship’s presence "stopped ing he backs out and it’s all what was going on. We had Hussein from going further over. first hand information about into Kuwait." "If we have to bomb (Saddam) Hussein. them, I’d like to be there to "We were doing our nor­ There is a positive side do it. We were the first there mal daily routine" when the about being on the conven­ and we want to finish it." ship’s captain announced the tional aircraft carrier rather than in the desert, Chris said. "We had air conditioning, but we work longer hours...We don't get much Kyle Selleck sleep at all. I had about five hours a night." As a plane captain, he helps pilots start their air­ . located at ... crafts by conducting pre­ Thornapple Kellogg Page Elementary launch checks and getting planes ready for another Small Gym flight after they've completed missions. 114 River Street Phone 616-795-3331 And serving in the Persian k Middleville, Michigan 49333 Gulf area has made him ap­ preciative of a lot of things s20.00 4 WEEK SESSION he used to take for granted, Certified Instructor — Bobbie Nieland specifically the telephone. Thank You... ...for a great year! See you in 1991. Navy man returns from Gulf, I’m saying ... “Thanks” for my mom and we hope you have a Happy New Year! ‘ETko/tnappCe & Qi^t Shop Monday & Wednesday Evening 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 795-3930 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 1, 1991 I Page 3 Year in Review, from page 2 into the new year still work­ ing on its master plan, and it was developing a set of zon­ ing laws at the same time. With its own zoning ordi­ nance, the township will no longer be under the control of Barry County zoning regula­ tions. Objections to the plan were loud and specific at a public hearing. Agricultural and Industrial zoning brought fire from several township farmers and residents, and a week later, the commission dropped the agricultural and industrial zoning issues that were most strongly objected to. Several burglaries were thought solved when a 24year-old Middleville man was arrested with two companions for robberies at Gun Lake and Caledonia. The TK wrestling squad had an outstanding season with several milestones posted by individual members of the team. They were 24-2 in dual meets and ranked No. 1 in the state for eight weeks. In the fall football season, TK had a perfect 9-0 record for the season, and advanced to the playoffs. TK started a tougher athlete eligibility check than the state requires, with reports on grades every week instead of the nine-week check. The closer watch is to spot any athletes or students whose grades are going down, and give them tutoring to bring grades back up. As a memorial to John Benjamin Tobin, his family and the Sesquicentennial Committee of Middleville do­ nated the funds for a "Challenge Course" that was installed by volunteers in the fall of the year. The Good Shepard Lutheran The Lion's Club built a foot bridge so youngsters don't have to travel on busy M-37. Church found a permanent home after worshiping at the Village Hall for two years. They moved into the former St. Augustine Church in February. Feeling the press of in­ creased enrollments, TK started the process of recover­ ing former classrooms that had been used for other things with student population de­ clines in the early 1980s. The bus garage and storage facili­ ties came under scrutiny, and plans were started to move the buses to a new larger location next to Gerald Page Elementary. Annual assessments jumped in Thomapple Yankee Springs, and Irving Townships, with agriculture taking the largest hike of 25 percent. Residential rates were second with rises of 10 per­ cent. The supervisors from the townships protested the 25 percent hike in ag assess­ ments. After a tabling of the county equalization report, and a special meeting, the Barry County Commissioners lowered Irving's assessment by about 11 percent, Thomapple's about 2 percent, and Yankee Springs, not at all. While township officials decided not to formally appeal the hikes, Supervisor Donald Boysen did encourage individ­ ual farmers to appeal to the state tax tribunal. A group of Gun Lake resi­ dents worked during the year to see if forming a village around the lake was feasible. They say they will see if the residents around the lake are interested in the endeavor. Village officials signed a renewed letter of intent to se­ cure grants for the develop­ ment of the Industrial Park. Later in the year, the village entered into a tentative agree­ ment to buy the park, depend­ ing on getting state and fed­ eral grant money. By December, four tenants had agreed to buy property and set up businesses in the park. That brought an outcry by Controversy centered on a gravel mining operation on Payne Lake Road. The land will be developed for residences. nearby township residents sional building to house the that the increase in traffic, medical practice and provide coupled with that of the offices to rent for others. Soliciting money by phone already growing mobile home park, would seriously was a problem during the overburden Grand Rapids year, with some saying they Street. A petition was given represented the Michigan to the council, asking it to Deputy Sheriffs Association. move the park, but after Close investigation showed examining the situation, a that they do give money to recommendation was made to the association, but they keep 90 cents out of every dollar leave the park where it was. Dr. Douglas Shumway re­ for raising the money. Sheriff David Wood advised tired after 30 years of serving his patients from the residents not to ever give Middleville area, and Dr. money on the basis ot a David Engel took his place. phone call. Better yet, just Engel's partner, Dr. Linette hang up, he said. Alert bank tellers at the Showerman, and Jerry Baker of First Real Estate joined Hastings City Bank thwarted forces to put up a new profes­ Continued on next page - ThankYou May your holidays be safe and happy. We’re glad to be of service to you and wish you the best of prosperity, health and good fortune in 1991. Left to right: Nancy Biggs, Carolyn Nickels, Phyllis Gless, Jeff DeVries. Missing from photo: John DeVries. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “When You Think ot Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E. Mam Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES Ecology is assuming more and more importance to everyone Daisy Girl Scouts planted pine seedlings at the entrance to a Middleville Park (616)891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 1. 1991 Year in Review, from page 3 a pair of men who had bags of money allegedly taken in robberies of area car washes. The men were trying to convert the coins into paper money, when the tellers called police, who took them into custody. Dr. Douglos Shumway retired after 30 years of practice in Middleville. He and his wife plan to stay in Middleville because they life it here. Yankee Springs Township officials, dealing with a large gravel pit operation for the first time, said they learned from the experience. The neighbors of the pit declared that the operators told them they would do one thing, and then promptly did another. At one time during the mining, under intense public pressure, the township gave the developers, the Thompson McCully Company, five days to fix the complaints or face an injunction. The Zoning Board of Appeals declined to give TM a variance to mine closer to Payne Lake road than the ordinance allows un­ til they were satisfied that TM would abide by the Township Board s wishes. Nevertheless, residents near the pit remained soured by the actions of Thompson McCully. Earth Day was celebrated by the kids in the school system, who planted many trees. Grownups in the village did their part during the annual cleanup week, when they had the DPW pick up 678 cubic yards of trash and 150 yards of metals. A measles scare saw hun­ dreds of people in Barry County bring their children to their doctors and the Barry- Resistance Educataion) pro­ gram finished its first year in 1990, and the first graduating class was an emotional suc­ cess. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, who teaches the 17-week course, said the classes are already showing results. Skip Pranger resigned his position as principal of the middle school, saying he would return to the classroom and coaching. In a unusual twist, Pranger took over the varsity football team when Keith Rhines resigned, and led the team to a perfect regular season record. MR.’s drive through opened in June, with the aim of fast, inexpensive service to the people in the Middleville area. Civil Defense plans were tested in the village when emergency services profes­ sionals met at the fire station to see how well they would respond to an emergency. The ability of those responsible for emergency preparedness was "fine," said Civil Defense Director Larry Hollenbeck. Middleville residents were shocked in August when the price of gasoline jumped about 25 cents overnight after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Investigations were Eaton Health District to get vaccinations to protect against the childhood diseases. The all-school plays, "Anything Goes," and “Exit the Body" were presented and both were called smash suc­ cesses by reviewers. An issue that had disrupted village and township officials was solved when the village handed over to the township the building and lot that the fire and ambulance department uses. An earlier offer to give the building to the township, but have it revert to the village if it were no longer used as a fire station, was turned down by the township. The Thornapple Township/Middleville Fire Department and the Thornapple Township Ambulance Service assumed a new, shorter name. It is now called The Thornapple Township Emergency Services, or TTES. After at­ tending training classes, all of the firemen on active duty in the TTES are now all "First Responders." A crisis response team was put in place at TK to deal with a death or any extraordi­ nary event. The DARE (Drug Abuse (Baines UnitrO 11 rrtijrrn (£l|urd| LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart far oar community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling God Cares for You Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a.m. & O:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes.................... 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children...................... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night......................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch..................... 10:00 a.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 FIRST BAPTIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST M-37, nortff of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................. 6.45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street ‘People Who Care' Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............. 5 00 p.m Sunday Mass .......... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass......................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a m. Sunday Schoo! 11:10 am Sunday Evening Service............ 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday................ 7:00 p m. ||| I Sunday Service 9-30 a.m * Pastor Monte C. Bell 795-2391 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 908 West Mam Middleville GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. 10.00 a.m. W 00 a m. 11 15 am. 6 00 p m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Sendee 795-3667 ’96-7903 PHONE - 891-8119 Rev FL “Red" Faber. Minister of Worship and Administration. Rev Stan Vugteveen. Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy Herweyer, Children s Coordinator St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD. • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship............ 11 00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ is Lord" 9 30 am . . 9 45 a m 11:00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9 45 a.m. VOL ARE 'NV1TED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville 891-8028 REV KENNETH VAUGHT CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. James Cusack CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Phone 795-7076 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School......... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship..... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . ,7:00 p.m. • Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Services — Sunday Morning Worship . 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ...................... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ......................... 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service......................... 6:00 P.M. Evening Worship..............................6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Continued on naxt page - Whc OOlrl tUinie JHrtljodiat (Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Richard /. Raab. Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab, Director of Music ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH started at the state and federal level to see if the oil compa­ nies were gouging the public and were quietly dropped, or they just fizzled out over time. A chance to officially com­ plain about ordinance viola­ tions was offered to the peo­ ple of Middleville with the introduction of a form they can fill out and give to the village manager for action. With approval of the village council, the form became available in the manager’s office. The Middleville Rotary Club was among one of the first in the area to become pan of a nation-wide program to help the environment when they "adopted" four miles from the village limits to the Kent County line. They pledged to have periodic cleanups of the roadsides. The club's annual spaghetti dinner was the best ever, with balmy weather and band night at halftime of what promised to be an exciting game helping raise the crowd numbers. Young Duds, a Freeport en­ deavor to raise money to sup­ port the Freeport Community Center, had good clothes available for the children go- Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday Schoo Sunday Morning Wortfvp Sunday Eventng Worsnp Wednesday M-a-ee* txdye* 4 9<t>e fuOy Rev Wiliom Dobson, Poster Steve Jocksor Youth Pastor 9 30 o m 10 30 a m 6 00 n m 100 p m. 891-3923 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 1, 1991 / Page 5 Year in review, from page 4----------------ing back to school. The fledgling community center was becoming more and more viable, with many in the community helping clean and fix up the building, and more donating money and building materials to the cause. By the end of the year, the center was getting more and more book­ ings. A Middleville man was honored for his work fighting hunger and homelessness. Bill Hoogterp Jr. wrote a resource book for use on college campuses, outlining what can be done to help the homeless. Part of a lawsuit to set blame for the 1987 blaze that consumed Kow Patties, the Village Hall and damaged Phils' Pizzeria was settled out of court. The part of the case involving claims against the Bowmans, the bar and their claims against Thornapple Township, the fire department and fire chief Robert Kenyon were settled. The settlement does not have to be disclosed and was not. A promotional booklet pro­ Fires took their toll in 1990. This Gun Loke home burned in November. duced for the village was awarded first place in the Michigan Municipal Achievement Awards compe­ tition. The Daniels family of Freeport realized over $2,000 from a benefit dinner given for them, and two bank ac­ counts set up for their baby son, Ryan. The money will go to pay for medical care for Ryan, who had just finished a difficult series of treatments for retinal blastoma in Ann Arbor. Mike Smith was elected to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, filling the position in the Third District left open by retiring Richard Dean. Yankee Springs Township officials set up a framework to have an ordinance officer in the township. Whoever fills the position will serve notice TATE >ANK ALEDONIA DUTTON OFFICE % 3205 68th St. S.E.T 698-6337 * Debra Bush, Cathy Sikkema, Chip DeVries, Tracy Warsen and Louise Walma. Missing from photo: Donna Johnson. _____ ______ ________ TATE >ANK ALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 303 Arlington 795*3361 Connie Steeby, Robin Jewett, Tim Kelly. Missing from photo: Terry Mason TATE Jank The Middleville Rotary is doing its part by helping the environment with a four mile trash cleanup program. ALEDONIA CALEDONIA OFFICE 267 Main Street We take this time to Thank You for your business in 1990 and wish you a Very Happy New Year. Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 891-9294 Caledonia Village Centre • 891*8113 & Front row: Jim Gless, Brett Dodgson, Chris Murphy, Kim Donley, Linda Comps, Paul Kaderabek. 7 Back row: George Edgar, Darlene Billett, Debra Yahne, Diane Gilbert, Bob Elzinga, Angie >1 McConnon, Annette Boot, Laura Boot, Ruth Debrie, Cindy Ordway. Nancy Macomber, Nancy Xi Reinhart, Annie Kegerress, Valerie Owen, Marilyn Stafford, Harold Gless. Missing from photo: Barbara Freeman, Lori Nodorft, Carla Schuitema, Lorraine Shippy, Jeannie Soest and Marlene ;! Hager. H �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 1, 1991 Year in Review, from page 5 of an ordinance violations, is­ sue appearance tickets and ap­ pear in court. Jerry Fiala left the Yankee Springs Planning Commission after 13 years, and’ was replaced by James Orr. Five people ran for two po­ sitions on the TK Board of Education, with Donald Williamson returning for his 17th year, and Wanda Hunt starting her first year on the board. A 2.5-mill renewal and Headlee rollback proposal was passed by voters in the dis­ trict. Contracts with the teachers and non-instructional personnel were settled early in the school year, with an aver­ age pay hike of 5 1/2 percent. Two new principals joined the system. Teacher Sharon Kalee took the reins at West Elementary, and Gordon Dahlgren was welcomed to Middleville and the TK Middle School as principal. The football program re­ ceived a new one-man tack­ ling sled in the late Harold Munjoy's name from the Munjoy family. A Thomapple River "float" The village council moved to different quarters in October. The podium was finished about a half hour before this first meeting in the new room. Congratulations go to these graduates of TK who came back to finish high school. Parenting Young Children Class to be offered beginning January 9 Parenting Young Children is a new Systematic Traning for Effective Paren­ ting (STEP) program developed especially for parents of young children (under 7 years of age). This program will be offered to parents in Peace Church’s Wednesday Family Night (6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.) program. Each individual parent or couple will receive a 150 page workbook: Parenting Young Children (costing $10.00). A typical session includes discussion of a chapter from the workbook, video presentations which feature real parents and children - vividly showing parents how to use the pro­ gram’s methods. This will be followed by skills practice and other activities. The seven sessions (covering a period of 11 weeks, January 9 through March 20) cover these topics: Roger was taken by being Campbell after postponed earlier in the year. The trip started at Charlton Park, and ended at Cascade. Campbell enjoyed it so much, he plans to make it an annual event. But the biggest and perhaps most far-reaching story of the year in Middleville is the un­ rest and uncertainty caused by the call up of reserves and na­ tional guard units in response to the invasion of Kuwait. The Sun and News will pub- Kioko came to Middleville from Africa to have reconstructive surgery. lish the photos and names and addresses of any service per­ son serving in the Persian Gulf area to encourage Barry County residents to write to and keep support those who are serving far away from their hometown. *Understanding young children’s temperament, stages of development. ♦Understanding young children’s behavior and how to deal with misbehavior. ♦Building self-esteem in the early years through encouragement. ♦Communicating with young children. ♦Helping young children learn to cooperate and solve problems. ♦Effective discipline is more than just reward and punishment. ♦Nurturing emotional and social development: crying, tantrums, toilet training, honesty and more. Because this program ts only as et , we do have these expectations what the part ■ planning to ted. ut into 1. Attendance at every session 2. Purchase of the workbook Pt d and will be considered your registration fee. 3. Class members will be given a reading assignment in the ich must be read prior to each session. 4. There must be a willingness to practice working on the principles learned at home with your children, turning in a written paragraph on what you did and the results. 5. Class will be limited to 32 students. The old White's building officially became the village hall in October NOW OPEN! There is a free nurserv available to children under 4 yrs and programming for 4 yrs up to H.S. Business Services If you are interested in these Parenting Classes Call PEACE REFORMED CHURCH 891-8119 to sign up YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or slop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Caledonia Grooming and /wj Pet Boutique ' • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 9958 Cherry Valley Ave in Caledonia Plaza OPEN M W F 8 30 io 5: Tu & Sat 9 to 1 Extended hours am or pm by appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 1. 1991 / Page 7 TK High School annual charity drive is big success for students Thornapple Kellogg High SchooOl’s annual Christmas Drive was again a success, raising $1,945.60 for charity during the week-long cam­ paign. Proceeds were donated to TK Community Holiday Baskets program to pay for the turkeys that were put in the baskets. had their "rent" day when they dressed in unusual costumes and did unusual things. The girls outdid the guys and col­ lected $59. The TK faculty versus the senior boys’ basketball game featured the faculty besting the senior guys with a nice offensive display, and raising SI 19 for the Christmas Drive in the effort The Student Council con­ tributed $350 for the Compu compatibility forms that were lost in the mail. Compu discussion of a chapter from a Cupid will be available for workbook, video presenta­ sale after Christmas break. tions, and skills practice. The girls’ varsity volleyball The workbook "Parenting team defeated the boys’ Young Children” is used for varsity basketball team two the classes, and the S10 cost games to one during a noon is considered the registration hour activity. fee. The last day of the drive in­ A nursery and programs cluded the faculty play, court will be provided for children 4 cases, Santa Claus and the years old and up. raffle drawing. Peace Reformed Church is located at 6950 Cherry Valley Road. For more information, call 891-8119. The remainder of money will be equally divided be­ tween Barry Community Hospice and the Ronald McDonald House of Grand Rapids. Always a popular event, the Rent-a-Senior Day for the boys resulted in S41 for the cause. The senior girls also Parenting class offered at Peace Reformed Church Understanding your young child will be the focus of seven classes to be presented at Peace Reformed Church, from Jan. 9 to March 20. Building self-esteem and communicating to help young children learn how to cooperate and solve problems are some of the topics that will be discussed, along with understanding children’s behavior, and nurturing development of the child. Each class will be from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., with a typical class centering on a Kathy Uzarski sings a lullaby to a patient-looking Rob Hunt. The rules for the Rent-a-Senior day say if you pay her money she will sing a lullaby for charity Rob just happened to be in the right place at the wrong time. Barry County COA lunch menu set Wednesday, Jan. 2 Meat patty with gravy, red potatoes, asparagus, dessert bars. Thursday, Jan. 3 Chicken. Italian blend, beets, pudding, bread. Friday, Jan. 4 Goulash, citrus fruit. corn, carrots, Monday, Jan. 7 Mushroom steak, potatoes, peas and carrots, bread, fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Veal scallopini, mashed potatoes, winter dessert, bread. blend, Events Starting The New Year With Two Worcls. Wednesday, Jan. 2 Hastings, slides by DeJongs; Delton. Blood Pressure Thursday. Jan. 3 Hastings, cards or crafts; Nashville, bingo. Friday. Jan. 4 - Hastings, cards; Nashville, popcorn Monday. Jan. 7 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday. Jan. 8 - All site puzzles. Serving our country in the Middle East The Sun and News is publishing the pictures and addresses of the service men and women from Middleville who are serving in the Persian Gulf. We also offer a three months free subscription of the Sun and News to each service person. We will also use photos, but if you would like it returned, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Send the name and address of the service person to: "Operation Desert Shield" 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 As we look toward the new year, we’d like to express our appreciation to all of you who have been a part of our continued success. Now serving in the Persian Gulf is: That success has included increased earnings year after year, providing the extra capital for growth and expansion to better serve you. And it assures the continuation of the security and financial strength you’ve come to expect from us — security and strength we’ve provided for over 130 years. Lt. Kelly Barager VP-2 FPO San Francisco, CA 96601-6101 The following address change: is an So on behalf of all of us at Old Kent, we thank you for the privilege of serving you. W? look forward to meeting your financial needs in the future, and invite those who aren’t currently our customers to learn what common sense and uncommon service mean at Old Kent Sgt. Anthony R. Plants 546-17-7300 728-726 TCS deployed Tent C 303 US CENTTAS Operation Desert Shield NY, NY 09734 Thank You ... ; 1 9 9 for making my first ' year serving you so wonderful! <1 LYNDA'S GARDENS 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. In the Caledonia Piaza on M-37 891-1483 NEW HOURS; >-5 Monday and Friday 50% Off All Christmas Items wr .^. J £ < <X OLD KENT �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 1, 1991 Planning and community involvement needed in all areas Caledonia works to control growth for area in 1990 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer tfow do wc keep M-37 from becoming another 28th Street? How can we retain the rural atmosphere we all moved here to enjoy, yet still make room for needed commercial and in­ dustrial development? How do we provide public utilities to serve both the commercial and residential needs of the area? How do we plan for an ever-increasing student popu­ lation? How do we forge differing opinions into constructive ac­ tion in our local government? These are the questions Caledonia officials face as 1990 becomes history, but the area continues its rapid transformation from an agri­ cultural to a rural and subur­ The Caledonia AMBUCS have been actively raising funds to help the physically challenged in the com­ munity. Here, Malaina VanderWal is surprised with a brailler, a gift from the AMBUCS last spring. ban community. Faced with the weighty task of guiding the village, township and school district through this crucial period, officials are counting on care­ ful planning and increased cit­ izen involvement to come up with the best solutions to these problems. Township building inspec­ tion reports from nine of the last 12 months (figures from February, November and December were not on file at the township office) show 49 new homes averaging $126,400 were constructed in the township this year. In addition, commercial growth continued, with Old Kent Bank opening at two lo­ cations in the township, and the Caledonia Plaza welcom­ ing such diverse tenants as a floral shop, a tack shop, a re­ alty office and a dry cleaners. Next door to the plaza, a local furniture retailer opened in newly quarters, and just up the road, Caledonia's first rent-all establishment also opened its doors. In the village, a new auto parts store and a laundromat opened on Main Street, and along the highway, offices opened in new buildings. In September, Foremost Insurance began moving per­ sonnel into its new corporate headquarters in its wooded of­ fice park on Kraft Avenue, The Fourth of July celebration again was the highlight of Caledonia's summer. Here, area children continue the tradition of riding their decorated bikes in the annual parade. A group of Caledonia High School students initiated a program to recycle of­ fice' trash throughout the school district. Recyclable materials ore tossed into specially marked containers for pickup by the students, and then oy lubbers Resource Center. but only after working out an agreement with the township when citizens voiced concern over its on-site wastewater treatment system. Along with growth, this increased citizen involvement in local government was an­ other characteristic of 1990, and it took both positive and negative directions. The year of the law­ suit The Caledonia Citizens Watch filed two lawsuits against the township, both of which were denied in circuit court, but which have been appealed and still await further court action. In the first, the CCW seeks to intervene in the court-ar­ ranged settlement in the VerMeulen-Mast lawsuit against the township, filed when the township turned down the partners' proposed sand pit on Whitneyville Road. Members of the group also sued Township Supervisor Jerry Good and the Township Board for allegedly violating the Open Meetings Act, claiming a board meeting at Sam's Joint restaurant had not been posted where residents would see it. The court determined the meeting had been both Caledonia Village Council members entertain officials from Breckinridge during the 1990 Mayors Ex­ change program. "posted and public," but the ruling was not satisfactory to the plaintiffs. From "the outside," the Riebel Development Company also sued the town­ ship in March for turning down its proposed "manufactured" home park at Cherry Valley and M-37. The company's unpopular request to rezone a 234-acre farm so it could construct an 826-unit mobile home park at the busy intersection was dis­ approved because of sewer problems, a negative impact on traffic and neighboring property values and because of the increased burden such dense development would place on already crowded local schools. In its suit, which still is pending 10 months later, Riebel requested the court de­ clare the township's refusal unlawful. And to round out the legal activity, the township filed a lawsuit of its own against engineering firm Moore and Bruggink of Grand Rapids for problems with the newly con­ structed sewer system around the northeast section of Campau Lake. That suit also carries over into the new year. Charter challenged Also unfinished is the act of incorporating Caledonia as a charter township, a June de­ cision made by the board with much citizen enouragement. The board's decision to charter the township by board resolution, thus keeping the taxing authority in the hands of the taxpayers, was chal­ lenged, however, in a petition that required the charier ques­ tion be placed on the November ballot, making it a decision of the people instead of the Township Board. The question was defeated in November, and the Township Board interpreted this as a vote to charter the township by the process orig­ inally recommended. The board then voted to begin the process once again. If no fur­ ther objections are formally raised, the incorporation will take place in the spring of 1991. Positive participation But citizen involvement in township government also had its positive side, with in­ creased attendance at Township Board and Planning Commission meetings, a Continued next page - Long-time area resident and Sun and News cor­ respondent Hazel McCaul died in April at age 84. She taught school in the area for 40 years and was active in the Thornopple Heritage Association. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 1, 1991 / Page 9 Controlling growth in area, from page 8 number of qualified candidates running for two newly created board seats, and a’ cross-sec­ tion of area citizens willing to work on both the village­ township fire protection advi­ sory committee and on the townships citizens’ advisory committee. Members of the CCW not only filed lawsuits, but also worked on the local advisory committees, sponsored a can­ didates’ forum before the fall election and called attention to violations of township ordinances. In an active township elec­ tion, Gordon Jousma and Jack Johnson emerged the winners in the race for two new Township Board seats and Pat Snyder was elected clerk. "Updating" the township during its rapid growth took place as both taxes and prop­ erty information were put on computer. Township Assessor Dan Schuerman and his workers completed the reassessment of the township this year, putting all figures about each parcel in the township on computer. This step will eliminate many of the former inequities in assessment. Township tax figures also were "on line” before the end of the year, and connected di­ rectly to the county’s com­ puter system. In other positive notes, dis­ sension over the area sand pits died down as the strict new planned mineral removal (PMR) ordinance went into effect. Sand mine owners worked with township offi­ cials to adjust the require­ ments so they were fair to the businessmen as well as to the residents. While sand trucks still are not fun to drive behind, fewer complaints are being made about the mining as the own­ ers show their willingness to comply with the township's regulations and, as a group, pitch in with donations to help community activities. The Township Planning Commission spent long hours revising and updating its zoning ordinance, work that was completed and ap­ proved by the township board this year. The commission also worked to maintain the in­ tegrity of its master plan and zoning regulations in its con­ sideration of proposed projects for the township. The Township Board fol­ lowed most of the commis­ sion’s recommendations, in­ cluding the one to turn down the Riebel rezoning. And the commission recently tabled another building project that it also considered "too dense" for the rural area of Buttrick and 60th. That project will come up again, probably early in the new year, after the developers respond to the commission’s concerns. Another early 1991 project will be moving the village­ township fire department into the former county garage on Maple Street in the village. The former fire department garage space next to the pre­ sent village-township hall is slated for future remodeling by the two governing units. And, in a decision affecting more than just Caledonia, the Township Board voted not to join the new Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, which was formed to streamline planning and cooperation among the growing munici­ palities in the area. While ap­ plauding the idea of better area planning, Caledonia officials decided after listening to both the pros and cons of membership, to take a waitand-see attitude about the controversial new council. With two new board mem­ bers elected to increase the representation on the The Caledonia School Board honored retiring trustee Jim Newell last year for his long years of ser­ vice to the district. Arlene Hodgkinson makes the presentation. Area schools and scouts raised tunds to provide needed items for the new West Michigan Ronald McDonald House. The Caledonia Girl Scouts were typical of the children who helped supply the goods on the House's wish list.' Township Board, with an ac­ tive citizens’ advisory council, and with updated assessment procedures and zoning ordinances in place, Township Supervisor Jerry Good said he felt far more comfortable than he did a year ago about the readiness of the township to control growth so it followed the plan laid out by its citizens. Sewer needs flow into ’90s A problem still to solve in the township is one that has been plaguing the Caledonia Village Council for several years -- the need for an ex­ panded public sewer system. The village of Caledonia al­ ready operates a lagoon-type wastewater treatment plant, but it had been operating at capacity until more units were officially allowed by the Department of Natural Resources this year. These units were granted only after the village did some extensive repair work to cut down on the amount of storm water in­ filtrating the system. As commercial devopment marches down M-37 and into Caledonia, the village council has sought the best solution for its sewer expansion needs, and this year received a favor­ able response from the DNR about the possibility of get­ ting a surface water discharge permit. This permit would al­ low the village to build a me­ chanical plant that would op­ erate in combination with the present lagoon system, and would possibly be a joint venture of the township and village. The two governing units have begun discussing what service area would be involved in such a system, and approximate costs for different systems already have been drawn up for the council and the township. Continuing the resolution of this major problem will be one of the biggest projects facing both villaee and tnwnchin in the coming year. Other combined projects between tnc IZO j^flude the public library, the fire de­ partment, police protection and mamtai nance of the vil­ lage-township hall. And like the township, the village also is facing the need to update its ordinances. This year, it established a policy for ap­ plying for sewer units to avoid future confusion and to avoid having applicants go over the council’s head and apply directly to the DNR. In the village council elec­ tion, there were no chal­ lengers to incumbents run­ ning for office, and the faces around the council table re­ main the same for another year, with Glen Klaver serv­ ing as president, Jackie Cherry as clerk, Jay Shook as treasurer, Jan Soules as vicepresident and Hugh Kegerrais, Jeff DeVries, Susan Berensci, Dan Erskine and Judy Kidder as trustees. In other projects, the vil­ lage worked on improvements to local streets this year, with the reconstruction of West Street completed. It kept up its "housekeeping," by plant­ ing new trees, purchasing a new truck and repairing equipment. The problem of two neglected older residences was half solved when one of the homes was sold and re­ paired. The Dettman house on Emmons Street, however, remains a problem since its owner will not sell it, nor will he repair it adequately. Demolition of the home was threatened at one point, so some work had been done on the house by the end of the year, but it still stands vacant and in comparative disrepair. A check of village wells by the health department revealed some had a high level ot ni­ trates, and owners were en­ couraged to keep checking their wells regularly. And the council discussed the possibility of a village composting system that Continued on next page - �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 1, 1991 Controlling growth in the area, from paged Exponsion projects at all three Caledonia elementary schools got under way in 1990. Here, the new gym at Dutton is being enclosed, but the facility now is ready for use. would provide relief for particular and required too evaluating, restructuring and many fees for projects that recycling. landfills as well as create rich Like the municipal gov­ often were relatively minor. compost for area buyers. No The council rescinded the ernments, school officials are specific plan had been counting on ideas from the MTS orders in several cases. discussed, however, as 1990 Schools look at new community and careful plan­ came to a close. ning to solve their biggest 3 ’R's The council heard com­ Caledonia school problem, which is a class­ plaints from builders and personnel are working with a room shortage created by the business owners that new set of the three "R"s this rapid population growth in Michigan Township Services year as they take on re- the area. inspections had become too Knowing the decisions they make now will affect the di­ rection of the system for many years, the school leaders say they want to consider all options carefully AUTO/HOME/LIFE before deciding how to accommodate properly all the John Koryto area students. N.O.A. AGENT 616/891-8111 The schools are growing by 100 students a year, said Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers, as developers continue to 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316-9566 submit proposals for new housing additions to the v Township Planning Commission. The district already has an overcrowded middle school, • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs and six portable classrooms • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts were set up this year near the • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain k> northwest corner of the build­ ing as a temporary solution to this immediate problem. Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. So, even as new additions 612 Main Street in Caledonia •■I are nearing completion at all three elementaries, the board Call... 891-9133 for an appointment } <J already has been asking the community for its ideas on AX- a -*-/ /instate FOOT PAIN? KENT PODIATRY Thank You ... We enjoyed watching you “waist” away in ’90 and hope to see even “less” of you in 1991! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Owner, Cindy Begerow Tan & Tone with Proven Success Exercise e and Tan ; ... with Ease 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia — 891-4040 Dr. Willard Daggett encouraged students, parents and teachers to make the changes needed in schools so they properly prepared students for the workplace of the 1990s. where and how to expand next. At three listening sessions in September, October and November, citizens had a chance to voice their views on many issues, including whether the district should build a new middle school or a new high school on acreage along Kraft Avenue already owned by the by district. Other options are being considered besides building a new facility, however. Citizen suggestions also included altering the school year or the school day as other means of dealing with population growth. But with large tracts of land becoming scarce in the area, the board announced in December that it is negotiat­ ing a land purchase that prob­ ably would be the site of a fu­ ture elementary school. And it is considering hiring a professional educational planner to set up a program in which the community plays an active role in deciding the direction of its school system. Like the Township Board, the Board of Education has set up a citizens* advisory com­ mittee, which will make rec­ ommendations to the board in March about the immediate building needs. Another kind of planning also is under way at the schools, a plan to make the them more responsive to the demands of the rapidly chang­ ing society. Changing the focus from the "material covered" to the material actually learned, and with the goal of "teaching the students to use their minds well," the high school has undertaken a restructuring program with the aid of grants from the Michigan Department of Education. Just last month, the dis­ trict rejoiced in the receipt of a $450,000 grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation for the restructuring of the dis­ trict's science program so it emphasizes technical applica­ tion as well as factual knowl­ edge. School improvement teams in each building have been working throughout the year to plan ways to integrate con­ tent areas through "thematic units," and district teacher* tCcu attending confer­ ences and seminars on school restructuring and outcomesbased education. In trying to fulfill its goal of meeting the educational needs of all students, the board this year added a parent­ ing class to its alternative ed­ ucation program and began a child care program for the community and for district employees. All-day, altemateday kindergarten, piloted in 1989-90, became an option for parents and their children at all three elementaries. At the high school, a men­ torship program has begun, providing some on-the-job experience for students, and a foreign language program was piloted at the elementary level. Caledonia FFA members continued to earn honors this year, with Phil Bowman named state president. Matt Shane receiving the Star State Agribusinessman award, Scott Hilton earning state honors in extemporaneous speaking and advisor Al Steeby named state Advisor of the Year. Drama entered the curricu­ lum "stage left" and "stage right" as high school students got the chance to try out their dramatic skills in both a the­ ater arts class and by earning a part in one of three produc­ tions mounted in the new au­ ditorium so far. The Performing Arts Center, which opened a year ago, is a busy place, with all grade levels enjoying the chance to perform on stage in plays and concerts. Community groups also have taken advantage of the new fa­ cility. Literally expanding the horizons of Caledonia stu­ dents were space experts Derrick Fries, who was the Michigan finalist in the teacher-in-space race for a seat on the tragic Challenger flight, and astronaut Shannon Lucid. Two visiting Japanese teachers provided a cultural exchange with elementary and middle school students. After the June school elec­ tion, the school board wel­ comed Jim Gless to the board and welcomed back incumbent Bernie Nagel. The two emerged the winners of the two seats open this year. Also in the spring, the Class of 1990, 146 strong, said goodbye to the high school in outdoor com­ mencement ceremonies. Rachel Adams, valedictorian, and Sandy Roush, salutatorian, were the academic leaders of their class. The district also said goodbye this year to retiring Continued on next page- in Motion (Formerly Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville) Starting January 7 New 8 Week Session Cathy Moma, the owner, is very excited and mo make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels preschc ner, intermediate and advanced We ah boys USGF competition team Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mornings Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We are located at 101 E Main St in Middleville If interested m classes or ren tai information please call 795-7620 or 795 3410 Cathy would like to thank everyone for their business and support this hast year. Wishina y>ru ~ hupp) ana healthy New Year. Happy Holidays - CATHY MOMA �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 1. 1991 i Page 11 ciip and Save ■•'cOVPOjv...... Clip and Save : McFall Elementary students get to pet a live shark, other animals THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR of Events aq WEDNESDAY • JAN. 2 □ School resumes K-12 Grades LUNCH BREAKFAST Burritos/Cheese, Sauce, Green Beans, Sliced Peaches Cold Cereal, Bread/Peanut Butter, Raisins, Milk THURSDAY • JAN. 3 □ V/JV Volleyball............... □ Freshman Volleyball. . . Brian Cone talks to Shelly Erb's class, showing them a sea creature shaped like a star. J-Ad Graphics News Service Living Science is a name of a private, non-profit organization that brings in different kinds of animals into Michigan classrooms but it is also a description of what happens when they do. Bringing live animals or sea dwellers and letting the children see and touch them is the best way to let them learn what the animal is really like, said Scott Brown, science in­ terpreter (SI) with the Living Science Foundation. The children at McFall have been learning about fish and sea creatures, so Brown and another SI, Brian Cone, brought a van with a 50O-gallon tank of salt water, and many different varieties of crabs, lobsters, snails, and many other sea living crea­ tures to the school. All of the creatures were in­ teresting to the children, with the shark creating the most "Ohhhhhh's." The outreach program of the foundation, located in Novi, is usually not this far away from home base, but the weather has held, so the students were given the treat. Several large tanks were set up in the library, and each class had the opportunity to see and pet the many varieties of animals."The whole point of this approach is to spark interest, and it works better than books," Brown said. "We go all over Michigan, and the reward for me is when the kids eyes light up," he added. The Living Science Foundation holds camps over the Christmas and Easter school breaks, to raise funds for the trips to the classrooms the rest of the year, Brown Controlling growth in the area, English teacher Glenda Compton and secretaries Barbara Scott and Bonnie Crumback after many years with the Caledonia schools. But accepting the final goodbyes to three classmates who died in separate automo­ bile accidents during the year was something very different and very difficult for Caledonia students. Jeff Velthouse, Jeremy Potgeter Continued on next page - from page 10 — Second Annual Follies will and Jason Pipe all were wellbe put on again in 1991. liked students whose deaths Teachers surprised Principal stunned the community. Tonya Porter on her birthday Memorials to the students in August with a helicopter have been or are being estab­ fly-by, and parents had fun at lished by their families. the second Parent Exchange But to balance the tragic Day, where they sat in for side of the year, the high their sons and daughters dur­ school faculty presented its ing a shortened high school first Faculty Follies and day. proved it, too, has a sense of The close of 1990 brought humor as well as real talent. educational futurist Willard By popular demand, the Daggett to Caledonia High School. Speaking to students, teachers and community, Daggett outlined the challenge American education faces in preparing its students for the constantly changing world of the 1990s. That constant change is right before our eyes in Caledonia, as farms turn into residential and commercial de­ velopments and the state pre­ pares to widen M-37 to four lanes. More new residents, new businesses, new schools and new ways of teaching in them all are indicators of the new kind of community Caledonia has become in the '80s. The challenge will be to hold on to what makes the area an inviting place to live and work, yet keep up with the changes that will make it continue to be a flourishing community. That balance, say area offi­ cials. can indeed be achieved if we plan carefully and if citizens will offer their help. To paraphrase British statesman Edmund Burke, good things don’t happen if good people do nothing. ........ Hopkins - Home - 6:15 ............ Cal./Delton - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Bread and Butter, Fresh Fruit Cheese Toast, Orange Juice, Milk FRIDAY • JAN. 4 □ F/JV/V Basketball □ M.S. Basketball . . .......................... Godwin - Home Godwin - Away - 4:00 (A Team) LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza (H.S. Lasagna), Sliced Carrots or Sweet Potatoes, Blackberry Crisp Oatmeal, Whole Wheat Donut, Apple Juice, Milk V MONDAY • JAN. 7 rJ Preschool resumes classes Coopersville (JV & V) - Home - 6:15 □ Volleyball . FHCC (Fresh) - Away - 7:00 □ Volleyball LUNCH BREAKFAST Hamburger/Bun, Pickles, Oven Fries, Mixed Fruit Bagel/Cream Cheese, Juice Choice, Milk TUESDAY • JAN. 8 □ Wrestling Scrimmage.................................. Home - 5:15 LUNCH BREAKFAST Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Tossed Salad, Pears Cold Cereal, Muffin, Orange Juice, Milk Coming Events □ Jan. 5 ...............Wrestling - Hastings (V), Plainwell (JV) Climax Scott (JV-B) □ Jan. 5 .Volleyball - W. Ottawa (V), Delton (JV) - Away K'Ville/Ham./B.C. (Fresh) Home - 9:00 a.m. □ Jan. 11 ...............................NO SCHOOL - Inservice Day �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 1, 1991 Students touch a shark, said. Developed by Timothy loslyn, who used to be at continued from page 11 Binder Park, the same programs of bringing live ani- mats to the children are now being set up in California. Everything in the large tanks was alive, even if it didn’t look like it at times. Everything could be touched by the students. Scott Brown, a science interpreter from the Living Science Foundation, tells Ryan Lee all about this crab. Booklet offers recipes and ideas for good nutrition party foods The children from Linda Meyers class show great interest in a shark brought in by the Living Science Foundation. There are a lot of rules to petting a shark, but they all got a turn. Thank You our success! We have enjoyed you so much and look forward to serving you in 1991! If you find that this season with all its family gatherings and special parties adds up to too much food, too many calories, and too much fat, then a new booklet from the American Institute for Cancer Research may be a good guide to eating your way safely through holiday feasting. “Celebrate Good Health" is a booklet that explains how to both enjoy and prepare many of the traditional foods of special celebrations, without giving up the basics of good nutrition and smart eating. Recipes for Salmon Dip, Baked Fruit Alaska and Chocolate Mint Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Sauce may not sound like the typical suggestions from a health organization’s cookbook. But this booklet provides recipes for these and other foods that maintain traditional rich tastes, without adding extra calories and fat. The booklet also offers a number of sensible nutrition tips on how to eat healthier at parties, without giving up the enjoyment of favorite foods. Party dips, appetizers and a big dessert table don’t have to be a nutritional disaster for the smart party-goer. The American Institute for Cancer Research is the leading national cancer research and education organization which focuses on diet and cancer. The In stitute's emphasis on gixxi nutrition is based on estimates by researchers that as much as 60 percent of cancers may be linked to our diets. For a free copy of “Celebrate Good Health," send a stamped (45 cents postage), self-addressed, business size envelope to the American Institute for Cancer Research, Dept. GH, Washington, D.C., 20069 | yiLLAGE BARBER SHOP $ 795 7760 John Hampton, Barber stylist Wednesday Is Student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5.30; Wed 8-7; Sat. 8-12:30 Caledonia Schools lunch menu planned Left to right: Mike Benedict, Don Apsey. Tony Straub. APSEY Automotive 115 West Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 (616) 891-8160 Wednesday, Jan. 2 No school. Thursday, Jan. 3 No school. Friday, Jan. 4 No school. Monday, Jan. 7 Hot dog with bun. french fnes. mixed fruit, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 8 Pizza, com, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandw ich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding luVftatiOf MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by .. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 1, 1991 I Page 13 Officials say MEAP ‘hype’ leads to misuse of scores by Barbara Gali » Staff Writer Standardized tests have be­ come a firmly entrenched part of the American educational system. Caledonia students, for in­ stance, take one kind of stan­ dardized test or another from second grade on. There are tests for measur­ ing overall student achieve­ ment and others for testing achievement in an individual area such as math or reading. Still others measure student aptitude, and some of these, like the SAT and the ACT, are used as indicators of the student's probable success in college, and even as part of the criteria for getting admit­ ted or getting scholarships to certain schools. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) also is the measure used by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in determining first round qualifiers in its prestigious scholarship pro­ gram. But only one of these many tests is required in Michigan. That one is the Michigan Educational Assessment Program test, better known as the MEAP. Since the actual beginnings of the MEAP in 1973-74, Michigan public schools have been required to test their fourth, seventh and tenth graders on their knowledge of selected "basic objectives" in the areas of reading and math. Science objectives were added in a later revision of the test. The students work at their own pace, and show satisfac­ tory knowledge of the objec­ tive by answering two of the three multiple-choice ques­ tions on it. According to the MEAP Handbook, the purpose of the test is to measure student achievement and offer schools a look at where they need to improve their curricula. But over the years, results of the MEAP have taken on greater and greater importance, to the point where now they have become a measure of the excellence of the district, rather than a means of helping it see where its curriculum could be improved or where individual students may be weak in basic skills. "They provide information on what our students are learning and doing compared with what we want them to know and do," reads the hand­ book. Scores are published, but because interpreting them is rather complicated, they are often misunderstood by the public, which tends to see them as a way to measure the excellence of their district. But the handbook also firmly states that a school or school district's MEAP scores should not be used: • to evaluate teachers, • as a sole indicator of a student's knowledge in the area, • to decide how to group students or plan individual in­ struction, • by reporters or real estate agents to provide a complete picture of a school district, or • to rank or compare schools or school districts. The test results can be used to help identify overall stu­ dent strengths and weaknesses in the skills tested, for im­ proving the school's curricu­ lum and to help determine which students have high in­ structional needs in reading, math and science. The handbook specifically points out that the test does not reveal what causes any low scores, and it adds that the local school district may even disagree with the criteria used in making up the test. "The goals of the MEAP have been unintentionally displaced," said Caledonia's Director of Academics Doug Busman. "Schools are under fire, and school districts have become concerned with short­ term results that everyone can see, rather than long-term ones that don't have immedi­ ate accountability. "In other words, the temptation is to put aside less easily measured skills like problem solving, creativity, initiative and self-confidence and work on facts only. "There is a lot of pressure on educators from the 'investors' in the system, the parents and the taxpayers, to show progress and success, and that leads to misuse of the test. "We feel like we have to do well on the MEAP. That means the kids have to do well on it. So rewards like certificates for scoring 100 per cent on the test are an incentive to the kids to do well so the district looks good." Busman said there were no repercussions from the state if a district's MEAP scores were low, but the district could be­ come eligible for grant money if its reading scores went up over a three-year period. "We hope to return the MEAP to its rightful pur­ pose," he said. Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter agreed. "The important thing is de­ ciding what the essential skills are, and if they are the skills tested on the MEAP, that's fine. But we will not "teach to" the MEAP. "We could get 98 percent on the science test, for in­ stance, if that's what our goal in education is, but we don't believe that. We will not ad­ just our curriculum just to Richard ]. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street, Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact l enses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 , CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DISTRICT MEAP RESULTS, 1990-91 Elementary READING Scores 3A 2A 2B 1 Middle School 90-91 89-90 90-91 89-90 90-91 89-90 47.7 25.6 5.2 21.5 46.3 34.4 5.6 13.8 44.9 32.9 3.8 18.4 47.6 21.3 6.1 25.0 45.7 30.5 6.0 17.9 40.6 24.6 5.8 29 Basic Test Comparison Last Year This Year Satisfactory Performance 73.3 Story 52.9 Information 80.6 52.2 SCIENCE This Year (Gr.5/8/11) Last Year (Gr. 4/7/10) 97.8 97.4 96 94.9 96.9 95.9 77.8 48.7 68.9 53.7 MATH This Year Last Year High School 76.2 51.7 65.2 46.4 94.8 96.9 81 86.6 88.7 87 80.7 68.2 55.6 91.4 77.4 58.5 Here ore the 1990-91 MEAP scores for the Caledonia Community Schools. But it s difficult to understand just what all the percentages mean without some knowledge of what the test is supposed to measure. Caledonia's director of academics said the district scores were good, and well above the state average in all areas. teach to the MEAP." Porter said the test was valuable because it did offer an overview of how students were doing in basic skills, like addition and subtraction, for instance. "Here, we use the MEAP to make sure the kids have the essential skills tested. But this test was never intended to be used to compare districts. It's supposed to be a tool for us, here in Caledonia, to see where we might need to im­ prove, or if an individual stu­ dent might be lacking in basic skills." "The original purpose (of the MEAP) is stretched way beyond its original intent," said Paul Pearson, Director of Human Resources Development at Steelcase. He said that it is not a valid means of measuring a school's or a student's suc­ cess. "There are a set of assump­ tions about these tests that are erroneous, not the least of which is that they are an indi­ cator of future success," he said. "The MEAP is just like other standardized tests. What they show is that the student has learned the system of edu­ cation and a general body of information. "The tests measure nothing about whether the student can apply his knowledge," he added. Pearson, an educator him­ self, who has been an active participant in business-educa­ tion partnerships in the area, said that standardized tests in­ volve too many variables to provide a good picture of a student or of a school district "They miss the kids that fell off the ends of the spec­ trum for one reason or an­ other," he explained. "Maybe the student is test-wise,' or maybe he or she is just hav­ ing a bad day. or maybe is even sick. And, these tests are not good indicators of future success because they don't ac­ count for maturity or motivaton. "What we do in emphasiz­ ing these tests is send a mes­ sage to our kids that 'What I need to do is take a test.' Accumulated knowledge is worthy, but it begs the ques­ tion of 'so what? "None of (the tests) tell us what that student can do." Pearson said he assumed the MEAP was originally set up to get a measure of progress across the grade level. "But it's nothing but a disSeeMEAP tests. page 15 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 1, 1991 McFall kindergartners show their gymnastics skills Every kindergartener tried all of the equipment in the gym, at least for a try. The rope ladder got a lot of attention from ihe youngsters. Jon Greenman, physical ed­ ucation instructor at the ele­ mentary level of Thomapple Kellogg Schools, recently told an audience what to ex­ pect when the kindergartners he has been working with put on a show to display what they had learned. "They will be moving over, under and on the equipment" that covered the gym floor, he said. He said they would show their strength, coordination, and the balance agility that I CALEDONIA ^ TOWNSHIP J December 19 1990 The regular meeting ol the Caledonia Township Board was called to order on December 19, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village/Township Hall, 640 Emmons. Present. Good. DeVries, Tolan, Snyder, Fischer & Jousma. Absent: Johnson. Minutes and bills were ap­ proved as printed. A represen­ tative from C-Tec heard com­ plaints from the citizens. Foremost would like the Township to make a formol re­ quest to Wyoming & Grand Rapids to extend their water to Foremost. It was decided not to pay the dues for GRETS. Ap­ proval was given on the Cemetery Rules and Regulations and the holl rental agreement. Re-appointment of Arnie Stawick to the Zoning Board of Appeals ond Warren Welton and Robert Finkbeiner to the Board of Review was approved. Ap­ proval to change the 1-2 zoning to include fuel depot and to pur­ chase rugs for the halls, instead of renting from Domestic Linen. Approval of Supervisor Good to attend a seminar for avoiding lawsuit. Approval for attorney Brown to file complaint with the court against Jack Berends and to file complaint against the Mast/Vermeulen sand pit re­ questing court to enforce previous judgement. Approval to participant in four corners group. Other Business: Supervisor Good gave a report on Campau Lake Sewer and Village expan­ sion. Ken Gackler gave a report on activities of local channel. Meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Patricio Snyder, Clerk (12/31) they have been learning. The beams are especially trying for the little people because of the height, he said, but "each student progresses at different levels." If your child is skipping, that is considered excellent progress, but Greenman said all parents know that children go at their own rates. More exercises that develop body awareness without com­ petition is swimming that will be done in the spring, Greenman said, with each child getting four weeks of fun in the pool. Parents are welcome to come to the swim classes to watch and help the children. If the parents can't arrange to at­ tend, they should know that the pool director, Terri Vander Kooi, has trained high school students to be lifeguards, and there is a two to one ratio for the swimming classes. "At this age, either the children love the water, or struggle with it," he said. The gymnastics classes work with body awareness, movement patterns and good posture, without stressing competition, he told the par­ ents. "Right now, the kids are probably pretty pumped up," The noise and motion in the gym with the gymnastics show enchanted this little boy. There was something to look at everywhere. With Eric Vanden Bosch are his mom, Samantha and dad, Scott. The gym was alive with kindergarteners showing thier families what they had learned about gymnastics. TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the follo­ wing request: APPLICANT: James K. Proudfit Rezoning of lands from the REQUEST: Agricultural District to the R-3 Medium Density Multiple Family District Not this year, but maybe Kaitlyn Kendall can do what the big’ kids are doing in gymnastics next year. he said, just before the chil­ dren came down from the stands to perform. "When they come into my classroom, they come in and go," he warned. Sure enough, when the wriggly children hit the floor, there was a flurry of fast moving little gymnasts proudly displaying everything that they had learned in their classes. LOCATION: 8543 Broadmoor Ave. S E Permanent Parcel # 41-23-20-200016 (part) PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 7, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 1, 1991 I Page 15 Middleville Girl Scout Troops sing for area seniors Girl Scout Troops number 238 and 923 took time out from their holiday plans to travel to Hastings Tendercare to sing carols for the clients at the facility. Moving through the building, the girls stopped in several places to bring the songs of Christmas to the seniors. One of the first stops was in the dining room where the men were having coffee In addition to the singing, the Scouts passed out hand made crafts, and cards wishing the people Merry Christmas. Included in Troop 238 is Misty Blain, Keri Jeurink, Missy Nelson, Jessica Blain, Amanda Stutzman, Amber Frost, Jami MacGregor and Nicole Belson. In Troop 923 are Nicole Bouwens Tiffany Shellgren, Sarah Knaus, Sara Smith, Sarah Harris. Cori Lumbert. Becky Thompson, Jenny Thompson, Aimee Rohde, Laura Newton. Shawna Woody. Amy Baker and Tara Brown. Leaders for the Troops are Connie Blain and Rhoda Miller. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF Byron Center Public Schools. Kent County, Michigan Caledonia Community Schools. Kent. Allegan and Barry Counties. Michigan Cedar Springs Public Schools. Kent and Newaygo Counties. Michigan (residents of Montcalm Community College District are not eligible to vote at the community college organizational election to be held on February 5.1991) Comstock Park Public Schools. Kent County. Michigan East Grand Rapids Public Schools. Kent County. Michigan Forest Hills Public Schools. Kent County. Michigan Godfrey-Lee Public Schools. Kent County. Michigan Godwin Heights Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent County. Michigan Grandville Public Schools. Kent and Ottawa Counties, Michigan Kelloggsville Public Schools. Kent and Ottawa Counties, Michigan Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Kent and Ottawa Counties. Michigan Kent City Community Schools. Kent. Ottawa. Muskegon and Newaygo Counties. Michigan (residents of Muskegon Community College District are not eligible to vote at the community college organizational election to be held on February 5, 1991) Kentwood Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan Lowell Area Schools, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan Northview Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan Rockford Public Schools, Kent County. Michigan Sparta Area Schools, Kent and Ottawa Counties, Michigan Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan Wyoming Public Schools, Kent County, Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education of the above named school districts, pursuant to a directive from the Board of Education of Kent Intermediate School District, have called special elections to be held in each of the districts on Tuesday, February 5, 1991, to establish a community college. TAKE NOTICE That at the special community college organizational election the following issues will be submitted: I. PROPOSITION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Shall a Community College District comprised of the Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, be established in accor­ dance with Act No. 331 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended? II. PROPOSITION TO ESTABLISH THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAX RATE The residents of Tendercare seem to enjoy the small hand-made gifts the Girls Scout's from Middleville passed out after they had finished caroling. This man gets gifts from both sides. MEAP test results, continued from page 13 service unless it's used to im­ prove education," he said. "Purely from a business per­ spective, it's nothing but a given standard of what some­ one has decided is relative content. But in business, we're interested in what peo­ ple can do with their knowl­ edge." This is why, he said, kids who come out of a vocational education program are often better prepared for life than the academic students. "They’ve been required to apply their knowledge every day. In a company like Steelcase, we often have a better feel for their success here than we do with the aca­ demic students. "It's simply a question of application, of what works. And MEAPs and other stan­ dardized tests don't measure application." He said that there are other ways schools can be account­ able to the taxpayers. He sug­ gested that progress is mea­ surable in some subjects through outcomes-based com­ petency tests. He also said he felt students should be able to demonstrate they can apply their knowl­ edge. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Call 945-9554 Skills harder to measure, but what he called "the most important to survival" are learning how to learn, prob­ lem solving and being pre­ pared for life-long learning. But standardized tests do not measure these skills. "Our testing and individual measurement is an artifact of measuring people that is not relative to the world today," he said. Pearson said that the results of tests like the MEAP should be used by schools and parents only as they were in­ tended, not as anything more. "It's great if a kid scores 100 per cent on the MEAP, but I repeat, 'so what? if the student can't put his knowl­ edge to work. "We need to let the schools use the MEAP for what it was intended, that is as a tool, not a measure of excellence. The parents should hold the schools accountable in the other ways I've mentioned, namely in producing students who can apply their knowledge. The MEAP was never intended to measure that." Shall the Board of Trustees of the proposed Community College District comprised of the Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, be authorized to levy a tax on all property within the district not to exceed the annual rate of 1.9 mills ($1.90 on each $1,000.00) on each dollar of state equalized valuation of the property within the district in the manner and for the purposes provided under Act 331 of 1966, as amended? III. MEMBERS OF FIRST BOARD OF TRUSTEES Three (3) members for terms of six (6) years ending June 30, 1997; Two (2) members for terms of four (4) years ending June 30, 1995: and Two (2) members for terms of two (2) years ending June 30, 1993 THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1991, IS MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1991. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5:00 O’CLOCK P.M. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the Boards of Education. Elin Moerland, Secretary Byron Center Public Schools Rebecca Goosen, Secretary Cedar Springs Public Schools Helen Smith, Secretary East Grand Rapids Public Schools Randall Leys. Secretary Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Edith Calloway, Secretary Grand Rapids Public Schools Nancy Teat. Secretary Kelloggsville Public School District Roger E. Moerdyk, Secretary Kent City Community Schools Linda Beers, Secretary Lowell Area Schools Edward H. Keiser. Secretary Rockford Public Schools Wendy Romph, Secretary Thornapple Kellogg School Bernard Nagel, Secretary Caledonia Community Schools Cathy Rings, Secretary Comstock Park Public Schools Gregory Meyer, Secretary Forest Hills Public Schools Jerry Fellows, Secretary Godwin Heights Public Schools Jack Weigle, Secretary Grandville Public Schools Esther Holland, Secretary Kenowa Hills Public Schools Barbara A Kay, Secretary Kentwood Public Schools Kevin R. O’Neill, Secretary Northview Public Schools Athena Eary, Secretary Sparta Area Schools Terril Rienecke, Secretary Wyoming Public Schools �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 1, 1991 TK athletics maintain lofty standards in 1990 bv Todd Tubergen ' Staff Writer The Middleville High School athletic program is reminiscent of a certain famous brand-name line of watches It keeps on ticking. 1990 was no exception. The Trojans finished second to Calvin Christian in the all­ sports standings in the O-K Blue for the 1989-90 school year and kept performing at their high level through the 1990 fall sports. Middleville won the trophy the previous two seasons and will be looking to win it back this year. Ixague championships in wrestling, boys' tennis, and softball, as well as runner-up finishes in girls track and volleyball led to the strong finish in the 1989-90 school year Coach Tom Lehman’s grapplers held the distinction of holding down the number one spot in the Class B state rank­ ings for a period of five weeks. The Trojans went on to cap­ ture their second consecutive league title and had a lot of success in the post-season tournaments. Eight wrestlers qualified for the regional*, with four plac­ ing high enough there to qualify for the state finals. Corey Webster placed sixth at the Class B meet, while teammates Del Craven. Pete VanDenBroeck and Tony Palmer also competed and finished their careers with at least 100 wins. Lehman also reaped state honors, being selected as one of three regional coaches of the year The Trojan tennis team also posted a second straight O-K Blue title, finishing 6-0 in conference dual meets and 9-2 overall. Middleville then finished second at the conference meet behind Calvin Christian, a Amy Leatherman, Korey Hofmann and Jeff McCaul all won oil-state honors dur­ ing a highly successful Caledonia cross-country season. The Trojan's Corey Webster (right) placed sixth in the Class B state championsips, capping off a spectacular season for the Middleville wrestling team. Bruce Lai, Pete Crumbock and Tim Grinage each won individual titles os the Fighting Scots posted their fourth conference title in the past five years. team the Trojans had edged 4-3 in a dual. The Trojan softball team finished tied for the O-K Blue title and advanced to the district finals before losing to Delton-Kellogg. Senior Maggie James led the Trojans in hits, triples, home runs and RBIs. A three­ time all-O-K Blue pick, James was also selected to the Michigan High School Coaches Association all-state team. This past fall Middleville sports fans saw the traditional­ ly strong Trojan football team romp through their schedule unbeaten to qualify for the playoffs. First-year coach Skip Pranger, who took over the Trojan helm following Keith Rhines’ departure in August, guided the Trojans to the un­ disputed league champion­ ship, their second in the past four years. Middleville had tied for the title the other two years. Last winter also saw the first district basketball title in Middleville since 1983, as the Trojans knocked off Hastings, 63-49. Middleville, which finished third in the O-K Blue during the regular season, then ad­ vanced to the regional* at Lansing Eastern High School, where it lost to Grand Rapids Northview, 71-53. Senior Corey Dean and junior Jason Pranger each scored at least 20 points per game on their way to all­ county, all-conference and SeeTK Athletes, page 17 Corey Dean led the Trojan basketball team to their first district title since 1983 with a 22.1 scoring average, as well as numerous post-season honors, in­ cluding academic all-state. jjal Garage r 795-5369 or 1-800-635-9964 New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze STILL AT ONLY $4 50 GALLON 221 W. Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5.30 The Middleville football team had a lot to celebrate in 1990, finishing with a 9-1 record and an undisputed O-K Blue championship. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 1, 1991 / Page 17 Fighting Caledonia harriers highlight sports year by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor It was the closest any area sports team came to winning a state championship On a Saturday morning in early November, the Caledonia girls* cross-country team battled Jackson Lumen Christi for the Class B state ti­ tle at the Tyrone Hills Golf Course in Linden. When the smoke had cleared and the results were finally tallied, the Fighting Scots were second by a single point, 144-145. Coach Dave Hodgkinson wouldn’t let the narrow deficit overshadow the best season in Caledonia cross-country history. “The girl’s worked very hard, were extremely dedicated, and it all paid off,” he said following the finals. The girls won all 11 dual meets, four invitationals and the regional title, and. in the process, became one of Michigan's elite programs Amy Leatherman finished seventh overall, earning all­ state honors, while teammate Korey Hofmann also earned a berth on the all-state team with a 17th-place finish. Caledonia placed second through eighth as it romped to the conference title. Jeff McCaul led the Scot boys team to an eleventh­ place finish in the state meet, placing eighth, also an all­ state performance The boys also went undefeated in duals and won the O-K Gold title over Cedar Springs. 42-48. The Red Hawks would go on to finish second to Big Rapids in the finals. But the harriers were not the only Scot teams to shine in 1990. The girl’s varsity basketball team, dubbed the Sweet Ladies.'' also cruised to an O-K Gold title. First-year coach Ken Demeuse guided the Ladies to a 13-1 O-K Gold slate. They finished with a fine 18-3 overall mark after bowing out to a strong Wyoming Park squad in the district tournament. Caledonia fans were thrilled by the Ladies’ up-tempo game, which was sparked by a viscKMis full-court pressure defense and a deadly fast break. Last winter the wrestling team shared the O-K Gold title with a traditionally strong Cedar Springs team. The league championship was the Scots' fourth in the last five years and their second straight since joining the O-K Gold. Bruce Lai. Pete Crumback and Tim Grinage each won in­ dividual conference cham­ pionships in their respective weight classes and qualified for the regionals. along with heavyweight Fred Sheldon. Crumback finished an amazing 45-2 on the year, w ith his only two losses com­ ing in the state finals. Grinage also won a regional chapionship, while teammate Fred Sheldon also qualified for the state meet. Last spring, the always strong Caledonia track teams sent several athletes to the state finals and school records down the drain. The boys’ team finished se­ cond in the league behind Coopersville. Ryan Berends tied a conference record by running the 300-meter hurdles in 40.0. Todd Whitwam did likewise to the 3200 M mark, turning in a time of 9:54. Eric Curtis established a new school standard in the discus, with a heave of 154-10 while the 800 M relay team of Brad Stegenga. Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey and Aho won Trojan eagers take Comstock Park 83-69 When the game gets tight, teams like to look to their leader to pull them through. The Middleville Trojans looked to Jason Pranger often as the 6-5 senior led them with 42 points in a 83-69 victory over a stubborn Comstock Park team The victory improves the Middleville record to 3-1 overall. 2-1 in the O-K Blue. Middleville finally broke free in the fourth quarter, outscoring the host team 21-10 “We tried to maintain a fast pace, and 1 think they lost their legs a little bit in the fourth quarter,” Trojan coach Kurt Holtzhueter said. "Pranger really put on a show.” The senior guard did it all for Middleville, scoring in­ side, outside and from the foul line. He also led the Trojan rebounders with 10. Comstock Park stayed close throughout the game, even taking a brief third-quarter lead, largely due to their three-point shooting. They connected on nine in the game to only one for the Trojans. "We pressured their threes better in the fourth quarter, and also rebounded very well,” Holtzhueter said. Middleville outrebounded Comstock Park 38-21. Brad Bruner rebounded from a two-point outing in the Trojans previous game to tally a career-high 15 to go with his eight rebounds. Middleville had a chance to put Comstock Park away ear­ ly, building a first-half lead that reached as many as 11 points, but Park rallied behind long-distance bombing. ”We got a good lead, but we let them sneak back in it,” said Holtzhueter. “They got the momentum for a while in the third quarter.” The Trojans had held a slim lead at the end of the first quarter and at halftime, 20-19 TK athletes maintain standards, from page 16 state recognition. Valarie Jackiewicz and Marcie Henry were selected all-O-K Blue volleyball players as the Trojans finished second in the conference. The girls' track team was also an O-K Blue runner-up. Sophomore Alicia Batson broke Tammy Babcock's 1982 school record in the 1600 with a time of 5:18.7. Batson won three events at the conference meet, the 800. 1600 and 3200 M races. The Trojan girls' golf team ended the season in a secondplace tie with Forest Hills Northern in the O-K Rain bow. Middleville, with an 8fl­ overall record, was led by Amy Rector and Anne Browne. Each led the way with season averages of 52. 1990 also marked the initial year of girls soccer at Mid­ dleville. There was a great turnout for the team, and they did well, considering it was the first year. The Trojans entered district play with a .500 record. But not every success at Middleville this calendar year was on the playing field. There were quite a few superstars in the classroom, too. Dean, in addition to the all­ county, all-league and all­ state recognition he received, was selected as one of ten academic all-staters in Class B Robin Kidder was an academic all-state volleyball player last winter. Maggie James was named to academic all-state teams in both volleyball and softball, which is a rarity in high school sports. Coach Steve Evans' soccer team was the proud recipient of the Class B District 28 “Good Sports Are Winners” award given by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. While winning champion­ ships are nice, it’s good to see the Trojan athletes haven’t forgot about getting good grades and behaving like good sports while they are winning them. the league title. Curtis and Whitwam qualified for the state finals. The girls also posted an im­ pressive season, with four team members qualifying for the state meet, including the school’s milestone 100th vic­ tory in the 14th season of the program’s existence. Becky Beland shattered a school record m the 3200 M race with a time of 11:36.6. Teammate Amy Leatherman posted a personal best in the same race with a 12:24.2 effort. Carla Frantti. Becky Beland. Rosalyn Risdon and Korey Hofmann qualified for the finals in the distance relay The Caledonia football team, although it did not win a league title, put on one of the most inspiring performances of the year. The Scots opened the season with four straight losses, but pulled together and regrouped in time to post a winning record with five straight victories to close the season. The 1990-91 season looked bright for the Scot basketball team despite last winter’s 8-13 overall mark. Josh O’Krangley and ferry Gabbert, who were both juniors, were selected to the all-conference team last season. The girls' golf team finish­ ed fifth in the O-K Rainbow , paced by Jodi Tuinslra. Tu instra tied for second in the regionals on a soggy Deer Run Golf Course to qualify for the state finals. The Scots’ season was highlighted by a one-stroke victory over state ranked Forest Hills Northern Whether Caledonia will meet or exceed the successes of the 1990 year in 1991 re­ mains to be seen, but one thing appears certain The Scots will keep Fighting. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP and 40-37. The Trojans are now in sole possession of third place in the O-K Blue, behind Calvin Christian and Hamilton, who are both unbeaten. Middleville was scheduled to be host to Delton-Kellogg in a non-league battle Friday night before resuming con­ ference play when they play Godwin Heights next Friday at home. The Wolverines are cur­ rently last in the O-K Blue standings. Synopsis of Board Minutes December 10. 1990 Regular meeting called at 7:07 p.m. Board Members Present - 5. Others - 4. Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $14,402.67 were approved by roll call vote Motion passed unanimously accepting audit proposal from Plante and Moran. Motion passed approving sup­ port to Barry County YMCA in the amount of $2,500 00 Motion passed unanimously approving appointment of Board of Review Members. Motion passed unanimously approving write off of am balance bod debts Meeting adjourned al 10 30 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (12/31) Start Out With The Best If you want your first snowmobile to be one that will last, check out the new entries from Polaris — the Indy Star Lite and Indy Lite. Both come with Independent Front Suspension (IFS), a Polaris innovation. Light weight, comfort features and storage space to keep you going strong Fan cooled engines that run all day for maximum fun. And a high flared windshield to direct the wind away. All this at prices right out of your dreams. So what are you waiting for? POLARIS Believe It. C l*W htora LF BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 The Caledonio Sweet Ladies" varsity basketball team won an O-K Gold cham­ pionship under first-year coach Ken Demeuse posting on 18-3 overall record. S Phone 852-9377 t �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 1, 1991 County gridder programs reach pinnacle of success 1990 will be remembered statewide as a year of change in high school football. For the first time, schools were divided into eight classes for the sport, enabling 128 schools in the state to qualify for post-season play The change brought mixed results. On the positive side, teams that might have been left out in the past because of a relatively week schedule were allowed to compete for the state title. But many argued that the already long football season was now even longer. Some were appalled that teams witn losing records were actually allowed to enter the playoffs. In all. 13 teams finished the regular season with unblemished records. They all made the playoffs. And incredibly, three of those unbeaten* * play here in Barry County , while a fourth county school shared a con­ ference title with a team that advanced to the Class C championship game at the Pontiac Sil verdome. It was almost inconceivable that the four schools, Hastings. Middleville. Maple Valley and Delton, could en­ joy so much success in the same season Hastings posted the third undefeated regular season in school history, winning the Twin Valley championship and finishing first in the region computer rankings along the way Coach Bill Karpinski s Sax­ ons lost to Dowagiac in the first round of the playoffs by a 44-7 score. As it turned out. no ocher Class BB teams in Michigan could stay with the Chieftains either, as Dowagiac rolled to four con­ Scots score win over Wayland Josh O'Krangley goes in for two of the 30 points he scored in the Scots 63-47 conference win at Wayland on Dec. 21. The victory boosted Caledonia to 1-2 in the O-K Gold and 2-3 overall. Thank You... ...for letting ns help keep your engines running! Happy Neu Year! Front row: Donna Apsey. Don Apsey: back row: Scott Apsey. Connie Cherry and Bill Hyatt. Missing from photo: Carl Church and Dave Olthouse Value Caledonia Auto Parts PARTS STORES 227 E. Main Caledonia, 49316 4 Your "Homeioun" Auto Parts Store (616) 891-4085 * V;“ ® " secutive lopsided victories and a state championship Middleville, under firstyear coach Skip Pranger. won the undisputed O-K Blue championship and finished with its first 9-0 regular season since 1987. Pranger. who stepped in as coach after Keith Rhines resigned in a dispute after two days of summer practice, guided the Trojans into the playoffs. Middleville lost to an always tough Forest Hills Northern team. 24-7. Maple Valley opened the new decade precisely where they left off. with a winning season. Coach Guenther Mit­ telstaedt s Lions won the SMAA title and finished with a 9-0 regular season mark. Maple Valley then blanked Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central 14-0 before bowing out to a Muskegon Oakridge team that advanced to the Class CC state title game before losing to Detroit DePorres. Rob Heethuis led DeltonKellogg to a S4 overall mark and a Kalamazoo Valley Association co-championship with Galesburg-Augusta. The Rams advanced to the state Class C title game before los­ ing to Muskegon Catholic Central. While ail four teams en­ joyed similar tastes of success on the field, the coaches each cited different reasons for their winning ways. Karpinski, who was voted reginal coach of the year by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, saw his team improve from 5-4 in 1988 to 6-3 in 1989 to perfec­ tion this year. "We were blessed this year with players and coaches with excellent attitudes,” he said. “They were great athletes, but their attitude was the key to the tremendous season we had.” Karpinski said that a variety of forces instilled the winning attitude in his players. “I think it was a combina­ tion of things. Their parents were very supportive in what they were trying to ac­ complish. This year’s team was made up of quality in­ dividuals. And the entire coaching staff had a lot to do with getting these kids to work as hard as they could.” Mittelstaedt agreed. "We had a group of very dedicated athletes and coaches,” he said. "That was probably the number one reason for our success. “Number two, I think that football is important to not on­ ly the student body, but to the entire community.” Pranger echoed a similar sentiment. "Here at Middleville we have tremendous tradition." he said. "We get a lot of kids out for the program. They see all the banners on the wall and grow up realizing how special Friday nights are here in Mid­ dleville. They want to be a part of it." At Delton. Rob Heethuis pointed out that the continuity of the coaching staff was a major reason for the Panthers success "When you feel confident that there isn’t going to be a constant change, it makes it BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Early Birtls much easier to have a suc­ cessful program." he said. "It’s the same with the assistants. The longer they’re around, the more successful you're going to be." Delton’s seniors this year were freshmen w hen the Pan­ thers reached the state quarterfinals in 1987. and he added that being around winn­ ing teams throughout the pro­ gram teaches the kids to be winners. Also instrumental in the development of a successful program is the presence of a healthy youth football pro­ gram. Usually these are run by the community and help teach the kids fundamentals and teamwork, and in many cases, introduce them to the game. All coaches pointed to quality youth organizations as reasons for their success. Booster clubs help the pro­ grams through the purchase of equipment and other basic needs, such as the payment of coaches salaries. ‘ ‘Our boosters are very sup­ portive of the entire athletic department." Karpinski said. “They seem to meet our every request. You can’t say enough about what they do." Mittelstaedt remembered a time when Maple Valley was on a pay-for-play basis. "In the early ’80s, the kids had to pay $35 to participate in varsity sports," he said. "The Booster Club helped us with a scoreboard and lights at the field. If it wasn't for their efforts, the program wouldn’t have existed." He added that the club is now working on a new track at the field. Boosters plan Parent’s Dance The Caledonia High School Athletic Boosters will have a Parents' Dance Friday, Feb. 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Donations may be made at the door. Proceeds will go to the Athletic Boosters. Area births — BOY, Eric James Buchanan, bom Nov. 29 to Brian and Lori Buchanan, Wayland, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, weighing 8 lbs., 9'4 ozs .time: 12:48 p.m. He was welcomed home by sister Alicia. GET MORE NEW si Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 For some county schools, the presence of excellent facilities makes it easier to produce outstanding teams. Hastings is blessed with an excellent weight room, but Karpinski adds that the room is beneficial because of the ef­ forts of volunteers like Chris Slater, who supervises the workouts. But in contrast, the Maple Valley program does not have a weight room or a blocking sled. The fact that the Lion players must lift on their own makes their record of going the entirety of the 1980s without a losing season that much more remarkable. And don’t forget to give credit where credit is due. Barry County as a whole is blessed with outstanding coaches, not only varsity head coaches, but assistants, junior varsity coaches, freshman coaches — even rocket foot­ ball coaches. Success of the magnitude witnessed in Barry County in 1990 is a combination of all these things and more. 1990 set some high stan­ dards for these teams to shoot for. Are they attainable? 1991 will only tell. Karpinski summed it all up. "1 guess it depends on how you measure success, he said. "You won’t have years like 1990 every year. But if everyone works as hard as they can to be the best that they can. that's success.” Bowling Results Monday Mens Industrial Allied Finishing 298 '4; Bill’s Woodshop 277; Budweiser 264 Yr, Yankee Springs Golf Course 236; Family Tavern 230; K of C *7341 226Yr. 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Ml I January 1, 1991 I Page 19 Freeport church holds living nativity scene A manger along side of the United Methodist Church in Freeport was the site of a living nativity for two evenings before Christmas last week Re-creating the scene for the first hour of the evening were (left) Jessica Hunt as an angel, Joe Ducher as a king, Jeff Heubner as Joseph, Amber Dutcher as Mary, and (back) Jan Hunt and Matt Eaton as kings and Joe Huebner and Jackie Hunt as shepherds. Jeff Heubner and Amber Dutcher portray Joseph and Mary in the living nativity scene business Senices (l OR DON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Farm HERDSMAN WANTED sell motivated person to care for 100 cow herd. Housing and other benefits. Wages negotiable. Respond to “Herdsman” Box 44, Alm, Ml 49302. 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That’s why the American Institute for Cancer Research has put together this booklet of prac­ tical information to lose those extra pounds and keep them off. The Institute is the leading national cancer organization focusing on diet and cancer. And with scientists now estimating that as much as 60 percent of cancers may be linked to our diets, there is good reason to follow the dietary recommendations for good nutrition and lower cancer risk. Gun Lake Women’s Club plans meeting A free copy of “Get Fit. Trim Down” may be obtained by sending a stamped (45 cents postage), self­ addressed, business size envelope to the American In­ stitute of Cancer Research. Dept. TD, Washington. D.C., mg. it requires more coor­ dination than ocher machines and may be difficult for beginners. If you’re just getting started and don’t know what your goals are or should be. you could benefit from a consulta lion with a person trained in exercise physiology. If you’ve been sedentary for a long time, see your doctor before beginning any exercise program • What will you really use’ Last year Americans spent $1.7 billion for home exercise equipment — much of which is sitting unused. Maybe you know of an exercise bike sit­ ting in the ironing room and being used as a clothes rack — with clothes piled up on the seat and hangers on the handlebars. To increase the odds that your equipment won’t suffer a familiar fate, test various machines at a health club or fitness center before you buy • How much should you spend? There’s no easy answer. Certain types of equipment generally cost more than others. A gixxl rower may run around $400. whereas a decent treadmill is more likely to cost triple that amount Within each type of equip­ ment. the range can span several hundred or even a few thousand dollars. Fitness experts agree on one point: avoid the cheapest stuff — the economy models. 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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Gun Lake Area Women’s Club, will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant, 11456 Marsh Road, Gun Lake A panel of club members will present a program, “International Day.” Visitors and guests are in­ vited to attend, and lunch will be available after the meeting. From left. Joe, Nancy. Polly, Becky. Andy, Donna and Cathy Missing from photo: Cindy, Marty. Karen, Chuck. Jenny, Missy and Jessie Red Cross to hold blood drive Jan. 8 A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the St. Am­ brose Catholic Church, at 11252 Flora Road. Delton, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8. Next to Hastings City Bank 497 Arlington (M-37) Middleville Ph. 795-3672 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-01-08.pdf 470786f6dd11e624853c976330fc3285 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121-S. Church St HASTINGS. Ml 42058-1893. st ghe g * RAID Hast mgs Pub I ic Library — D 121 uhurcn Hastings, HI. 49058 Your Hometown Newsp’ i posiage HASTINGS. M donia Areas No. 155 / January 8. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year US. -fr’. House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds says Engler faces state budget challenges by David T. Young Editor The House Minority Leader in the State Legislature says new Governor John Engler has difficult tasks ahead of him, particularly with educa­ tion and the budget. Rep. Paul Hillegonds, a 54th District Republican who represents Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships in Barr)’ County, talked about some key issues facing Engler at the First Friday Lunch and Learn program last week in Hastings. Essentially, he said, the new Republican governor, who took office only last week, will have to deal with a budget deficit of about $1 bil­ lion and somehow not let school systems suffer as they Kow Patties court case is over by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A court case that threatened to again divide the people in the village of Middleville has ended with the dismissal of charges against the last of the defendants. The suit, filed in June 1989 by the MML pool to recover the money paid to the village, was against James and Patricia Bowman Kow Patties, Inc., and William Steffen. The Michigan Municipal Liability and Property pool paid the Village of Middleville $55,958 for the loss of village offices in a June 1987 fire that destroyed the village hall, Kow Patties Saloon and damaged Phil's Pizzeria. The suit charged that the Bowmans, owners of Kow Patties, and William Steffen caused the fire through negligence. The Bowmans' answer to the charge was that the fire was not controlled because of negligence of the fire depart­ ment, and village and town­ ship officials. The part of the case involving claims against the Bowmans, and the bar and their claims against Thornapple Township and village officials, the fire department and fire chief Robert Kenyon were settled out of court in September of this year. With the dismissal of the complaint against Steffen in October, a Nov. 28 mediation conference was cancelled. Calls to Steffens attorney, Francis Kolasa were not returned. have in the past during state economic crises. Hillegonds said he used to title his speeches "What ever happened to the lottery money?" But he noted that the question still has relevance today. He explained that lottery revenue originally was promised to education, but that promise was not kept. So the Legislature changed the law to require all lottery funds to go to education, but meanwhile general fund sup­ port dropped proportionately. " Lottery revenue has gone from $80 million to $500 million per year, but (state) general fund distribution (to education) has dropped almost dollar for dollar," Hillegonds said. "So there hasn't been a net gain for education." Of the lottery problem, he said, "It's at the heart of what's been happening to state government in the last eight years." Much of the general fund money that used to go to schools has been routed to prisons. Hillegonds pointed out that when former Gov. William Milliken left office in 1983. the annual corrections budget was about $200 million After eight years under Democratic Gov. James Blanchard, that budget has in­ creased to about $800 million annually. "There has been a major shift in priorities, to some extent necessary," he said, noting the rise in crime and drug abuse in recent years. See Minority, on page 3 Driver trapped in car after crash MIDDLEVILLE - A mo­ torist was trapped for 45 minutes inside his car fol­ lowing a two-car accident Dec. 28 that left three people injured. David R. Welsch, 34, of 212 W. State Road, Hast­ ings, was freed by rescue workers after the 5:20 p.m. accident on Middleville Road south of Finkbeiner Road. Welsch was hospitalized at Pennock Hospital with mul- tiple injuries. He was re­ leased two days later, accord­ ing to a hospital spokesman. The second driver, Robert D. Hosford, 44, of Grand Rapids, was treated and re­ leased after the accident. A passenger in his car, William J. Hansen, 44, of Grand Rapids, was hospital­ ized in intensive care though Jan. 1, according to a Barry County Sheriffs deputy. Deputies said the accident took place when Welsch's southbound car crossed the center line and struck Hos­ ford’s northbound pickup truck. Hosford attempted to swerve out of the way but was unable to avoid the acci­ dent, authorities said. Deputies said drinking and driving may have been a fac­ tor in the accident, and the case remains under investiga­ tion. Gun Lake Village possibility discussed at meeting by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two Michigan Municipal League officials, invited by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, spoke Thursday evening to a gathering of area residents about the possibility of forming a village at Gun Lake. William Mathewson, an at­ torney and legislative counsel for the league, said that no matter what the people at Gun Lake do, "you really can't lose. This is one of the most beautiful places in West Michigan. You're in a grow­ ing part of the state, and en­ vied by other areas." He also mentioned the de­ sirable lake front property as a asset to the lake community. The large group that at­ tended the informational fo­ rum showed that local resi­ dents do care about the fate of Gun Lake and its residents, Mathewson observed. Lois Tebo, director of in­ formational services for the MML, also talked from prac­ tical experience gained as a village manager in Ortonville for 11 years. Both made a presentation to the group, and then answered questions about the proposed village, which would include areas in Wayland, Martin, Yankee Springs and Orangeville Townships. William Mathewson, legislative counsel for the Michigan Municipal League, and Current residents of the Lois Tebo, director of informational services with the League, get ready to address Gun Lake area could be in the informational meeting on a proposed Gun Lake village. one of four townships, two Tebo, after explaining how counties or five school districts. Multiple telephone to prepare a budget for a vil­ lage, gave general advice for exchanges also are found in those interested in promoting the area the idea. With status as a home rule "Don't rush the process. village, controlling growth • Middleville adopts ’91 budget Take your time. The old say­ would be possible, ing Mathewson said, and "many • Power outage causes problems 'if it's worth doing, it's levels of planning could be worth doing well' is true. unified." • Caledonia senior wins ad contest Examine it thoroughly, and "There is going to be answer all of the questions. change with this desirable lo­ • Sand pit re-opening to be Take all questions seriously, cation. The choice is how to and then find the answers to discussed at meeting Jan. 22 make n best for you. The them. Don't play games, and Michigan Municipal League will be glad to help," he said. Seo Gun Lake, on page 2 In This Issue... Kevin Meaton introduces the main speakers at tne informational meeting held at Bay Pointe Inn last Thursday �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 8, 1991 Gun Lake Village possibility discussed at meeting, continued from front page — be credible. And, keep an open mind," she advised. Above all, stay involved, she added. "If-you decide you want to incorporate — and get the end result you want — once you get the village, stay in­ volved," she said. The home rule concept was studied in detail by Mathewson, who pointed out that with home rule a village has the authority to fashion exactly the type of govern­ ment and services they want for their new community. "With a general law village, the reverse is true. You can’t do it unless the state says you may," he said. Different types of munici­ pal incorporation and the dis­ tinctions between type of in­ corporations also were dis­ cussed. "As the population of an unincorporated settlement in­ creases, the increasing need or desire for local services re­ quires taxation in which other township residents have no interest. Village incorporation is a method of securing both the authority to enact local regulatory ordinances and the local taxing authority to fi­ nance the cast of local ser­ vices without directly affect­ ing the remaining township population, jurisdiction or tax base," he said. The procedure to become incorporated as a home rule village was explained, with a list of the facts needed by the Michigan State Boundary Commission outlined. Petitions sent to the com- 20 mills, usually levy be­ tween six and eight, he said. Mike Otis, a member of the committee studying the feasibility of a Gun Lake village, also answered questions. He said the estimated state equalized evaluation for the area was around $42 million, and the population is 2,500, possibly 3,000. To the comment that the estimate for the SEV was low, Otis said it may well be, but his committee would rather err on the low side. The boundary line follows section lines, he added. Otis said the committee was still refining the data for the area, and identified three different "Gun Lake resi­ dents." There are year-round resi­ dents, those who spend eight months a year here, and some who stay at the lake for two months of the year, he said. There will be more infor­ mational meetings, and ev­ eryone will be invited, and "everyone has a voice," Otis said. However, where a person declares residency is where they vote, and "we’re very sensitive to the summer resi­ dents, but we don’t want just summer residents to control what happens year-round," he said. Superintendent s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg It takes many people to makeTK a good district! A map showing the possible Gun Lake Village. MIDDLEVILLE OPEN HOUSE 481 Holes. Sunday, January 13, 2 to 4 p.m., Directions: South on AA-37 to State, left to Russell, right to Holes. 4 bedroom, 2 story home on 1 acre M/L. Nice country setting. $98,000. Host: Terry Trentham, 792-4236 or Dynamic Real Estate 792-2219. CALEDONIA CHILD CARE CENTER presents... Parenting Workshop on Child Management Given by Mary Jo Nolan-Jackson from Kent County Regional 4C’s. Tuesday, Jan. 15th from ... 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at CALEDONIA CHILD CARE CENTER 7125 Kraft Ave., Caledonia No Charge • Free Child Care Provided RSVP by Phone by Jan. 10, 698-6658 . mission must have one per­ cent of residents in the area, or 100 persons, whichever is greater, plus if there are any plats, must have one percent of population in each one. The commission will ask if there is a cohesive commu­ nity identity, sufficient tax base, reasonably drawn boundaries, and the reason for the desired incorporation, Mathewson said. The SBC holds a public hearing in the area, and after the hearing may deny, approve or approve with with revised boundaries. If approved or approved with revisions, the order be­ comes final in 45 days unless a referendum petition is filed with the SBC. If it is deter­ mined that the referendum pe­ tition is valid, it orders an election on the proposed in­ corporation, he continued. If the majority of the electors in the affected area vote to ap­ prove the incorporation, the order becomes final. A charter commission is then elected to draft a pro­ posed charter and the elec­ torate must approve the char­ ter, he said. Saying he wasn't commit­ ted to any one solution to the question, Mathewson also outlined alternatives to village incorporation. Tebo explained sources of income for a village and ex­ penses that could be expected. A sample budget is also needed by the boundary com­ mission for deliberations. Local taxes, state shared revenues, fees and charges for service* "risrellaneous rev­ enues, and state money for streets are the only ways vil­ lages receive funds, she said. Administrative costs, pub­ lic safety, public works, elec­ tions, insurance and legal counsel are all expected ex­ penses, along with environ­ mental costs that are escalat­ ing and probably will be higher in years to come, Tebo said. In reply to a question, Mathewson confirmed that taxes would still be paid to the township, besides the millage set by the village. But there would be services performed for the village by the township for that tax money, he said. Most townships levy one mill for these services, and villages, while they are lim­ ited by law to no more than TK planning financial aid night is Jan. 16 The counseling department at Thomapple Kellogg High School will offer “Financial Aid Night,” for all parents of seniors planning to attend col­ leges or universities, on Wednesday evening. Jan. 16, in the high school library, beginning ai 7 p.m. David J. Steffee. director of financial aid at Aquinas Col­ lege. will be available to pre­ sent information and answer questions about available financial aid and the comple­ tion of financial aid forms. All parents with questions or concerns are strongly urged to attend. Happy 60 Club meeting changed The Caledonia Happy 60 Club will not have its potluck dinner in January. Watch for the next schedule For more informa­ tion call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. I am very proud to be part of the Thornapple Kellogg School system. In much of the information presented to the communi ty, we focus on the needs of the district, such as facilities arid the operational millage, or we report on what is taking place As we return from the holiday break and resume our busy schedule, 1 would like to dedicate this ’’Superintendent’s Cor ner” to expressing my appreciation to all those who dedicate themselves to providing a quality educational program for our students. First, the Board of Education, seven community represen tatives who unselfishly give of their time to provide leadership and direction. These seven members are Mr. Donald William son, trustee, who is now serving in his 17th year on the board; Mr. Gary VanElst, president, serving in his third four-ycar term; and Mr. James Verlinde, vice president, in his seventh year on the board. Presently in their first four-ycar terms on the board are Mrs. Janice Siebesma, trustee; Mrs. Wendy Romph, secretary; and Mrs. Wanda Hunt, trustee. Mr. Lon Lefanty, treasurer, is serving a two-year term created when Mr. Dan Law, who was serving on the board, moved from the community. I believe we are very fortunate in the Thornapple Kellogg School District to have a strong teaching and administrative staff that places emphasis on the academics and the educational program. To supplement this program, the district is recogniz­ ed for its athletic and music programs. In addition, we have a strong Community Education program providing adult educa­ tion and better use of facilities by all community groups. Very important in providing the services of the schixil district are the support services staff. I would like to thank the bus drivers, secretaries, custodians, clerks, cafeteria staff and paraprofessionals for their dedicated service. A small special group of people who also are very important in the operation of the district, who I work very closely with, and are seldom recognized are the business manager, Mrs Alice Jansma; administrative office staff, Mrs. Shar Apsey, Mrs. Norma Lanting, and Mrs. Glory Near, our department supervisors; Mr. Lee Wierenga, custodial supervisor; Mr Marv McWhinney, maintenance supervisor; Mr. Marty Vaughn, transportation supervisor; Mr. Matt Funk, bus mechanic, and Mrs. Helen Scott, food service supervisor. To these people a special thanks. Added to this list are all the volunteers who work so hard to make the Thornapple Kellogg School District “go”: the citizen committee members, the Boosters, the PET and PEP. and to the many who dedicate many hours and are never recognized — we all say thanks And, above all, we are fortunate to have an excellent stud mt body and the support of a great community David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9808 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9-5 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 8. 1991 I Page 3 Minority Leader says Engler faces budget challenges, continued from front "But we shouldn't have built all those prisons without a strategy." Hillegonds said there has been some debate recently about whether the deficit actu­ ally existed, but noted that one of Blanchard's last acts was instituting a 9.2 percent across the board cut in all de­ partments except education, which will result in a spend­ ing reduction of $500 mil­ lion. schools. Instead, the new return their raises to the state become less effective." While trying to give the He said an almost 10 per­ governor emphasizes a higher or give them to charity, but cent cut in corrections priority in funding education that is little consolation," he reason, he blamed it on too many legislators' desires to amounts to about $80 mil­ said. with existing state revenue. When asked how Engler return to office rather than lion, and that will be more Political reforms also must can reconcile his campaign make courageous decisions because employees' and offi­ be enacted, he said. promise for a 20 percent during the last eight years. cials' pay raises weren't fac­ "Campaign finance reform In 1983, two State property tax cut with the tored in before. ought to be about leveling problem of the deficit, he Senators voted for the The House Minority Leader the playing field," he said. "1 controversial state income tax said, "Frankly, I don't know said effects of the cuts ordered hope we can reduce some of in December will be felt soon the advantages we incumbents how he's going to do that. increase and were recalled. "We haven't had a coura­ Whether or not he can pull it with closing of Secretary of have and give the challengers geous governor who demon­ State offices and layoffs of off. I'm not sure." a better shot." Mental Health and Social He added, "You (the audi­ strates leadership, particularly Hillegonds said he believes Services Department employ­ the weakening of the two- ence) are honing in on the in the last four years," he said, referring to Blanchard. tough issues Engler faces." ees. party system in recent years One questioner asked if "Most economists have However, he predicted that has not been healthy. He said forecast that we will have to Engler will not tackle the President Bush's comment in the resultant gap in power has cut another 5 percent from the deficit the same way 1980 about Reagan advocat­ been filled by special interest Rep. Paul Hillegonds budget," he added, because the Blanchard met the budget ing "voodoo economics” groups. state's economic downturn challenge of eight years ago - could apply to Engler’s tax In the question and answer cut promise in the face of a will cause less revenue to more community incarcera­ like to see a closing of the session, he was asked about with a tax increase. tion, like halfway houses, for gap for funding so-called rich flow to Lansing. When asked how society deficit. the recent recommendation non-violent offenders," he and poor school districts. "It depends on Engler's "So Gov. Engler has inher­ can combat the problems of from the State Officers The Legislature already has Compensation ited a $1 billion budget prob­ said. violence while cutting the ability to change priorities Another suggestion is pri ­ enacted "quality" reforms for lem," he said. "And 1 believe prison budget, he said, "I and set policies," he Commmission for legislators' vatization of some aspects of school districts, but there are firmly believe we will never answered. "We've allowed pay raises of 16 percent over John Engler is well aware of prison incarceration. new issues, such as Engler the next two years. be able to build enough pris­ state government to grow the problem." He said he also favors pri­ favoring "schools of choice" ons. We need to challenge our without asking any questions. Though he said rejecting The reason for the shortfall, vatization of administration for parents. priorities. The money we I don't think it's voodoo the pay raise wouldn't save Hillegonds said, is that "for of some medical insurance Another controversy will save should be shifted to areas economics to bring the state too long, state government that much money in the state programs to have claims be modification of teachers' back into line with others (on of prevention. has tried to be too many budget, "We need to send a processing done at a cheaper tenure, which is certain be "You have to understand spending). But it's one of the things to too many people. signal out to the state that we opposed by teachers' unions. biggest challenges I’ve seen that 70 to 80 percent of in ­ And we haven't made choices cost. intend to make sacrifices." Reforms in liability and Hillegonds said he would that deserve priority." Both houses of the coming prison inmates have a in my 12 years in state He outlined a list of sug­ malpractice insurance also are like reform in the school ac­ Legislature likely will vote drug or alcohol problem or government." Finally, when asked about were abused, and the average gestions to tackle the fiscal needed, he said, and unem­ crediting process. before Feb. 1 on the raise ployment insurance is another stay is four to five years, then a shift in the state's position problems. "Outside parties make sure question, but Senate Majority area that needs work. on abortion with a Pro-Life they're back out on the First, he said he doesn't be­ Posthumus, a there are so many teachers per Dick "We need to tighten up eli­ streets. All you have is a governor for the first time in lieve the remaining $400 mil­ student and look at facilities, Republican, and House lion to $500 million deficit gibility and benefits," he said. but they don't look at out­ Speaker Lewis Dodak, a costly warehousing program." two decades, hesaid Right to Hillegonds was asked how Life lately has been focusing should be eliminated with "If we don't take steps now, comes," he said. "The debate Democrat, both support the across-the-board cuts. The what we'll see is even deeper is over whether the accredita­ raise. And a two-thirds vote he compares the current on more practical wars it can cuts in benefits and higher Legislature with those of the win, such as the Medicaid next round of reductions tion process should look at of the legislators is needed to taxes on employers." abortion referendum and should be selective. past. more than just facilities, override the pay increases. He also said he opposes He said he believes current parental consent issue. "I hope to take a look at So Hillegonds said he is equipment and personnel." lawmakers are more capable, the non-essential pork barrel "corporate welfare" programs "They know that trying to He acknowledged that not optimistic about rejection that give businesses breaks but "What's depressing is that programs," he said. Engler doesn't share his view of the raises. and subsidies. He said big See Minority, on page 7 Some of the best examples "Most (legislators) plan to collectively, as a body, we've of more equitable funding for of pork barrel spending, he businesses such as Chrysler said, are equity grants from "should be using profits to re­ the Department of Commerce invest in their companies and A multiple car discount for families with to local communities, employees." Hillegonds noted that he two or more cars is “no problem" at Auto-Owners. particularly in Detroit. To make an example, he pointed was talking about painful ____ _____ out that a band shell in his budget cuts, because with the home disuict was built with current political climate, "We state money.________________ will havc t0 do a11 of "These are projects local (dealing with the deficit) governments wouldn't put up without raising taxes. the money for themselves," At thc same time, he said, contending the state Hillegonds said the^Engjer already shouldn't pick up the tab, ei- Administration ‘J ‘ '4‘* has outlined some things it will ther. .. However, _____ he said_____ that—in do, such as emphasizing edumwy*cases'eliminating 'pork cational opportunitis rather barrel- projects, would do than welfare dependency, lowmore symbolically than acre- ering regulatory barriers that ally save money in the bud- drive up the cost of doing hnetfUKt business anH and r+fnrvn reform in in onvgov­ get One goal in finding savings ernment and elections. Hillegonds has been a is to seek alternatives to strong proponent of education prison incarceration "We have to switch to finance reform and he backed lower cost projects like-boot B "■ November camps- and we have to look at 1’8’ ‘lecnon. He SUU would “Outside parties make sure there are so many teachers per student and look at facilities, but they don’t look at outcomes. The debate is over whether the accreditation process should look at more than just facilities, equipment and personnel.” — Hillegonds Lvillage barber shop j jO 795-7760 John Hampton, I ? J DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc Barter Stylist Wednesday Is Student Discount Day "Whin You Think ol Insurance, Think ol Ui” 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Sen<x Qtuen Discount Evtycty I"kM. ■ J | VX t J 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tum.-FH. 8-53O: W»<j. B-7. Set M2J0 ) JEFFREY U DeVRIES (616)891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 8. 1991 With. NORMA VELDERMAN Had a good holiday season? I did, and we had a “White Christmas,” didn’t we. just in time? Then the rain came and washed it all away, as if everyone’s wish had pulled it to us, and when Christmas was done, we started with a clean slate. Then came more snow, just right for this time of year. Bea and Glen Miller had Christmas Eve with Judy and Bill and family. Don and Janet Geukes and family along with Evelyn Geukes had Christmas on Christmas Day with their folks Marge Wheeler said all their family were home with them for a turkey dinner on Christmas Day. Thelma Carl had as many of her family who were able to come Saturday, Dec. 29. Lois McWhinney said she and Gordon had some of their family home over Christmas We had a good visit, both of us agreeing on our way to solve the world’s troubles. We can at least express our opinions, can’t we? It doesn’t solve anything, but it gets it off our chests. Barb Stauffer said that brother Gary, Jane and Holly were there for Christmas Liz Hart said that the Sun­ day before Christmas, first with one side of the family, and all during the vacation, they would have hers and his family over or get together with them Then the) finished all the hectic time of going and coming at Portland with her family again. They thought they might have to go back to school to get a rest. When you both work, time is too scarce to get everything all done. But it is a rich rewar ding family time, in spite of all the rush. The Olivers were another example of both parents work­ ing, so they were also rushing here and there, getting it all done, visiting and seeing a lot of family and friends. Jerry Spencer said the whole family got together at John and Mary Spencer's, having the big family there on Christmas Day. The Ward fmaily members were planning on having their family together Sunday after Christmas. They also had Fred and Pat Bowerman on Christmas morning The Stensmas had a busy Christmas between both sides of the families. Vacation seems to be a very short busy time for working parents. Pat and Glen Schondelmayer had all their family home for the holidays Betty and Paul Newman had son Jack. Cheryl. Laune and friend. Mark and young Paul, and Dan and his wife there for the Christmas time. Shannon. Mark’s daughter, also brought her friend with her. Eltha Nichols had a wonderful time with her fami­ ly on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. Various members of the family got together at various times. Lib Palmer said her daughter from New York and some of her family and her daughter from Kentucky came before Christmas and stayed until Monday. They had their Christmas on Sunday. I think Lib said they had eight of them there Virginia Root said the fami­ ly all got together at son Bill Harrison’s and Christmas Eve. There were three great­ grand babies there. Florence Fial said some of the family were able to come home on Christmas Day Ed Wieringa said the whole family got together on Christmas Eve. Myrtle and Lawrence Secord had Christmas dinner at the Clark home with Jennie and Cliff Davis, her parents. The rest of the family came at various times to see Cliff and Jennie. Jim and Sue Verlinde had a fairly quiet Christmas time with all tneir sons. Leo and Beth Verlinde went to New York to be with their two daughters and families. Fortunately, they left just ahead of the storm, so they got home safely. They had Christmas on Sunday w ith Jim and Sue and their family. Most of us take turns, hav­ ing Christmas alternately with both sides of the family. That way we keep both sides happy. Cathy Williamson said all of their children were home for Christmas. Don will be going into the hospital to have an operation, the same as their son had. for Krone's Disease. He will go in this week. Good luck from all of us, Don and Cathy. Louise Elwood said her grandson. Matt Diepenhowrst. came to be with her before Christmas, and daughter Jacky and Ron­ nie came Sunday after Christmas to be with the home from the seminary for the holidays family. Mary Noah said daughter Norma Lewis said they had a very quiet Christmas. But Mary VanderWal had her two the main thing is that she is sons and family up on Dec. done with shows for a while, 24. Melvin and Kay and son and can get some sewing done Chris Noah had gone to the for herself Ann Bartlett said that her Carolinas to be with their son. Michigan family had a very wife and little granddaughter So Mary Noah. Paul Leach. quiet Christmas. Daughter Maureen was planning on a Greg. Ann and little Chris, New Year’s party for her along with Mary VanderWal went to Grand Rapids Satur friends. Marian Martin said her day. Dec. 22. to the home of family, even the ones from Kay’s family, the Katchick’s Luana and Lyhn Tolan had Arkansas. Mississippi and all the Michigan familiy got Christmas Eve with her together at son Larry's home brother, the Gail Williamses in Goshen. Ind., for on Christmas Day Lynn’s Christmas. It was one of the brother and sister and families first times that the whole gang came over, the Clare Tolan s were together to spend and Mike Hulas. Then, on Sunday, they had Christmas, in spite of how far away from each other they all their (ours) children over to celebrate Christmas. are. Sandy Van Elst said that on Russ Bender said he got Alice and they all got together Sunday they had Christmas and at Bob’s home. Alice had with Dave’s side of the family and then on Christmas Day a wonderful time. lyla Norton spent Christmas they had Sandy’s side of the with her family in Kalamazoo family. Lucille Getty said that all of at daughter Arvis and Danny Curry's home. One of the her family got together at Lin­ family members came and got coln Meadows. There were 31 her and took her back home, there. Too much for the lyla said that her two great­ average house. Lucille had grandchildren just made her great-grandchildren there We had a good family time Christmas for all of them. They are right at the age that at Christmas Some of our Christmas is meant for. children came, including the Grandson Arvid was also Continued on next page - (feature United Urctl|rcn (filjurdi LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY (Ehc (Did (Time JHrtl|odt61 (Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE 698-8252 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes...................11:00 a m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children..................... 9:30 a m. Wednesday. Family Night..................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch................... 10:00 a.m Richard J Raab. Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab. Director of Music Sunday School.......... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship..... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - __________ ______________________ ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our iommimin and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buivalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kratt Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9.45 a.m. Services — Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30A.M. PHONE - 891-8119 Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service...................................... 6:00P.M.Rev FL "Red' Faber Minister of Worship and Administration. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Rev Stan Vugteveen Minister ot Evangelism and Discipleship. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School......................... 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service.......... ................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club Sunday School............................. 9:45 a.m. (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting/ Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Youth Fellowship, Wednesday ............. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................6 45 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care ||| 908 West Main Middleville I Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri bynod MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED (616) 795.2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH JAN 13 & JAN 20 GUEST MINISTER REV ROBERT NYKAMP Sheryl Baar. Director ot Christian Education and Youth Cindy Herweyer. Children 's Coordinator St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS *11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) 708 West Main Street Mocmng Worship Serve© Sunday School Evening Worship Sen«>ce 10 00 a m. 41-45 oj«. 600 p.m. Sunday Service 9 30 am. .9:00 a.m. 10:00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Sunday School............................. 9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ is Lad" Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9.30 am. . 9 45 a m. 11-00 a m Rev Lyun Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunoay Schoo Sunooy Morong Wo Sutkxjv Evenmg Wtxsh,p Wednesday Mowee* prayer 4 3<ae study Rev YVtlham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 o m 10 30 o m 6 00 n m 7.00 p m 891 8923 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 8, 1991 I Page 5 Middleville woman now ‘building things’ in Hawaii by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A young Middleville woman who has enjoyed "building things" since she was 2 years old is studying architecture at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit and she left Thursday for a eight-month apprenticeship with at firm in Hawaii. Jennifer Frey ("they just call me Jen") is undecided about her final goal in archi­ tecture, because there are so many things that interest her. She could be "just" an ar­ chitect, or maybe a contractor. She also is thinking about teaching the art, and there is always aerospace design. The 20-year-old daughter of Mike and Deb Frey, said building runs in her family. "When I was little, I'd take my sand bucket and pick up nails for my great-grandfa­ ther," she recalls. Great-grandfather is Ernie Vermeulen, who is now 93. Recently when her father was building a house on Bender Road, Jen and Ernie found themselves sitting and wait­ ing for Mike to get back to the site with materials. Sitting and waiting is something that Ernie does not do well. He told Jen that as long as they were there, they might as well put up the floor joists. "I had to sit a couple of times, but he didn't," she said of the effort it took to get the job done. Her grandfather, Keith Wilson, also builds his own homes so,"I guess you could say that it does run in the family." Her father builds houses and lives in them until they are finished, and then sells them. So the family has moved seven times, and "moving is normal" for Jen. As a contractor, Mike Neighbors, continued family from Lake Leelanau (grandchildren, all five of one family) who came down on Christmas Eve in the heavy snowstorm. One car broke down and had to be towed to Rockford. Brian has to come down to get it some time this week. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon Loved having them all here, but now I’ll really relax after the excitement and noise is done with. I love them, but 1 am surely getting very set in my ways. That is one of the joys of grandchildren. When you get tired of their energy, they go home and you can relax A big hug to you all. Jennifer Frey looks over a booklet all about Hawaii. knows what features to put into a house so it will sell, and with Deb helping, he makes a floor plan for each house. They don't customize the homes, leaving that to the new homeowner. In one house on Parmalee Road out­ side of Middleville, they did get a little carried away with their personal touches, and as a result, "that house took a while to sell," she remem­ bered. Her brother Shawn is 17, and is "sort of following in my father’s footsteps. But, he's a tremendous artist and a computer whiz, too," she pointed out. Because of her talent and family background, the 1988 TK graduate finds her studies pretty easy to handle in a field that has only about 15 percent women. "It's fairly easy for me. When my professor talks about framing in a house, I know what he's talking about," she said. MEAP scores offered forTK School District by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michigan Education Assessment Program scores have been released for the Thornapple Kellogg School District, and Page Elementary Principal Linda Goosenn said she is pleased to have them. The MEAP is a state-wide testing program, administered by the state Department of Education, for fourth, seventh and 10th graders each fall. we have moved to... 1151/2 S. Broadway, Middleville (M-37 at Dearborn) SANDRA MORLOCK Farmers Insurance Our number is still... 795-9260 Our services include... • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • LIFE • HEALTH • MORTGAGE INSURANCE • IRA’s l "The formulas and math equations are more difficult; that's where I have to study. A friend of mine aces any­ thing to do with numbers, but she has problems with the other parts of it," she said. Women interested in the building arts do face some re­ sistance from men in the "real world" of architecture, she remarked, but the professors at her school do not show the same prejudice. It doesn't disturb her, and it certainly doesn’t slow her down. "If you don’t have any goals, you don't go anywhere. It’s enjoyable to pursue a goal; to enjoy life. A good hard day's work is enjoyable," she said. "I always keep myself open to new ideas or new careers," said Jen, a Phi Alpha Delta member. Jen gained more experience by working this summer for a Open Monday-Friday 9-5 4 "The tests are interesting to compare how we are doing along with other school dis­ tricts, but their biggest value to us is internally," Goosen said. "It contains valuable in­ formation that we use to asses our curriculum, and how well our teachers are doing in their instructional delivery. We nied to know where the strengths of the curriculum is and the areas where we need to strengthen it," she added. The MEAP scores, which measure math, reading and science skills, are used to let the administration know if they should continue with the courses they have set, or it they need to "revamp and re­ vise" the curriculum, she said. Goosen will make a presen­ tation explaining the MEAP results, and what it means to the district at the Monday, Jan. 14, Board of Education meeting. For a more detailed look at the MEAP scores and a chan of TK's scores from this year and last, see the Jan. 22 issue of the Sun and News. Grand Rapids firm. In larger businesses, she said, archi­ tects specialize in more spe­ cific areas by working in teams. In the really big firms, they are broken down even further into groups. Some are so detailed that they have ar­ chitects assigned to do only things like "seating groups" for a building. But she really prefers the smaller firms where individu­ als "must take a greater load. I like that," she said. UDM requires that the stu­ dents go out and get a job, but they help in finding posi- tions for "co-op" studies, or cooperative education train­ ing. With just three accredited schools teaching architecture in the state. Jen and her fam­ ily settled on UDM over the University of Michigan and Lawrence Tech because of its co-op program and size. "I come from a small town, and I need a small college." she explained. "It’s a really small school with a ratio teachers to stu­ dents of about 15 to one," she added. Some are slightly larger, but most classes have around 15 students, so a student gets much individual attention. It's also no nonsense. If an incoming class has 100 stu­ dents, at the end of the first term there will be about 60 left, she said. But for the students who apply themselves, most of the professors are available for as long a student needs them. Even after a class that lasts from 1 to 6 p.m., they are ready to help students who ask for it, she said. Also in the required curricu­ lum are classes on morals and ethics. The Jesuit college of­ fers three classes on religion and three on philosophy, which cover logic, ethics and peace and social justice. She appreciates them, too. Her plans so far are work­ ing out, and she said she loves her work. In Hawaii, she and a class­ mate will work 60 to 70 hours a week, with air fare and housing provided and medical insurance becoming effective after 30 days. "All I have to pay for is my food," she said, "I don't know exactly what I'll do — it could be measuring, drafting, supervising or something else," she said. Working conditions are more restricted than they were when the Kailua firm first started hiring interns in 1986. No longer can the students go swimming on their noon hours and finish the day in their swim suits. Aside from her interest in architecture, there is more to Jen. Next summer, she’ll try to go to Florence, Italy, to a sis­ ter college for a co-op course. "Our students go over there, and we also have an exchange program in Warsaw Poland," she said. In her leisure time, she likes listening to all kinds of music, except heavy metal, reading and traveling. "My family has been to ev­ ery state east of the Mississippi, and four states on the other side of the river," she said. "I want to travel so when I get ready to settle down. I'll know where I want to live. I might end up living in Europe or Africa. My ideal is to do like my dad did. Live in a place for a few years and learn the culture. I like adven­ ture, but not risks," she said. Her friends tell her she is a little strange. "When they say I'm differ­ ent, I like it I don't want to be just from Middleville, I want to be from the world." 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A job that normally is scheduled over three weeks during the summer was done in three days by Lee Wieringa, Margie Lewis and David Forrester. The majority of the buildup came from problems with wax put down last summer, Wieringa said. "The humidity got to it, and it lost all of its shine, and got gummy," he said. That layer of wax was completely stripped in all of the hallways, the cafeteria and the bathrooms, Wieringa said, and five coats of wax put on the sparkling clean floor. "It took some long days, but we got it done. I can't say enough about Margie and Dave. At first they were skep­ tical, but we got the job done,” he said. Keeping floors clean and shiny will be a continuing effort, with newly hired Judy Middleton, the day charge custodian, starting a buffing program of at least an hour a day to keep the shine, he said. The wax is new and is used in the Woodland Mall. Business Manager Alice Jansma said she noticed the shine the mall keeps on its floors, and talked to the man­ ager to find out what product she could buy to get the same results. The product is handled by the Huntington Corporation, and the company provides a service by sending a represen­ tative tothe school to talk to the custodians, telling them how to keep the shine like a mall does. She will be at TK this week to give practical advice to the staff, Wieringa said. "Hopefully, well be able to keep it up," he said, noting that "a clean and orderly envi­ ronment is one of the stated goals of the superintendent and the Board of Education. "We're doing our part to promote that goal," he added. He said he knows winter is the worst time to try to keep halls clean, with the snow and the salt tracked in, especially with the building in use every day, and three or four nights a week. Athletic events, adult education classes, walking clubs and the pool being open all attract people. There is even Sunday morning use, when area men play basketball, he said. He noted the progress made toward the goal is being achieved by "putting the right people in the right place and a change in attitude make all the difference," he said. "The more we do, the more every­ one seems to help. I'm sure it's appreciated." Principal Henry Dugan said he is extremely pleased with the improvement in the halls. "It's very positive. We have very good workers at the high school, with Lee, Margie and David, along with (head of maintenance) Marv McWhinney and Jackie Eaton. "We re making efforts to re­ store the building to the con­ dition it was before the dra­ matic cuts in the early '80s. With the money cut back, we weren't able to keep up on maintenance," Dugan said. "Of course, if the superin­ tendent and the Board of Education weren't vitally in­ terested in this, it wouldn't happen," he added. The effort is everyone's, he said, "all along the line. And it’s not 'down the line' any more, its along the line." Something that he is look­ ing forward to as part of the goal is work on the high school lockers, such as gen­ eral maintenance, and paint­ ing. "Most schools paint their lockers every five years; ours haven't been painted for 20," Dugan lamented. "We have lots of things to be done, but we're making a wholehearted effort. I think we have an excellent crew and are very happy with what they are doing." Power outage causes problems, school not closed A partially dislodged fuse in a transformer in Middleville is thought to be the cause of a power outage of about two hours last Thursday morning. The west end of the village was affected, with outages spreading at least to Bowens Mills, where Middleville Tool and Die Company also was without power. The resultant shutdown of the boiler at Thornapple /instate "I'm not sure what Kellogg High School meant a rapidly cooling building, and Consumers will find, but it the possibility of a day off looked to me like a fuse had from school if power was not become partially dislodged, restored. and arced until it caused a Consumers Power was no­ power outage," Kenyon said. Many things happen with a tified of the problem by Thornapple Township power shutdown, Kenyon Emergency Services (TTES) said, and maintenance staff at administrator Robert Kenyon the school and the village at 6:40 a.m. were busy for a time "We called it in, using the replacing burned-out motors, Lansing emergency number and finding reset buttons for that they gave us," Kenyon individual area heaters. said. Department of Public Unknown to him, Consumers Power had changed the area responsible for covering Middleville from Lansing to Grand Rapids THORNAPPLE TWP. without notifying any of the Burglars broke into three local agencies, including the parked cars at a Middleville TTES. church during Christmas Eve When he later contacted the midnight services. Grand Rapids office, he was Barry County Sheriffs told that the problem had al­ deputies said burglars at ready been reported, and would be corrected by 9 a.m. John Koryto N.O.A. AGENT 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316-9566 Caledonia High School, Middle sets lunch menu BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP in ENDURING MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials Are Our Only Business. Our Workmanship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To Reflect Years of Family Pride. 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Power was restored around 8:30 a.m. Burglars rifle cars during church AUTO/HOME/LIFE 616/891-8111 Building and Grounds Supervisor Lee Wieringa dustmops the hall area in front of the auditorium. The shine on the floor at Thornapple Kellogg will be maintained through a program of cleaning and buffing. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over i so Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 Wednesday, Jan. 9 Oven baked chicken, potato, peas, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 10 Submarine sandwich, french fries, fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 11 Chicken soup, grilled cheese, salad, fruit, milk, cookie Monday, Jan. 14 Waffle or french toast, ap­ plesauce. sausage, juice, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Pizza, vege. slicks w/dip. fruit, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich. High, Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fnes. snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog Peace Reformed Church on M-37 at Cherry Valley Road broke the window out of a 1987 Olds Cutlass to steal a purse containing money, credit cards and a checkbook. Two other burglaries from cars were reported later to the department. Witnesses said two men driving an old tan or brown car resembling a Dodge Colt were seen in the church park­ ing lot just before the ser­ vices, but police have no suspects in the case. Pre-school storytimes set at Caledonia library Kent County will offer pre­ school storytimes for children ages 3‘A to 5. The 40-minute programs will be held once a month through April and will feature stones, songs and creative dramatics The programs are free, but registration is required. The storytimes will be held at 10:30 a m at the Caledonia branch on Thursdays, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21 and April 18. For more information, call Children's Services at 774-3253, or the local Kt nt County Library branch �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 8. 1991 I Page 7 All-knowing seer strikes again with predictions for ‘91 J-Ad Graphics News Service Last year at this time, the "Great All-knowing Seer" fa­ vored the reading public with glimpses into the future five or 10 years down the road on what will happen in Middleville. I know that you kept that issue and have checked and are amazed to find that EVERY ONE OF THE PREDICTIONS HAVE ALREADY COME TRUE! This year, the predictions will concentrate on just the coming year. All of the things listed below will hap­ pen in the year of 1991. From January through December of 1991. Count on it. I predict that in 1991, an official in a safety related field will go to school, and learn the art of parallel parking. Yep, after attending the traffic school, that Middleville offi­ cial will be able to whip into any parking spot on Main Street with one pass. Maybe two. Three, tops. Who is the official? Well, I didn't say I'd tell you everything. Keep your eyes open, you'll figure it out. I predict that a local woman who took her first hot air bal­ loon ride last year was so crazy about the experience that she will sell her house, car, husband and kid to buy tickets for more rides. She was last seen floating over the Gulf of Mexico heading toward Central America. Don't laugh, Marge Loew got a lot of money for Tom because he is so handy. She got even more for Mickey because he's so cute. I predict that CNN will set up an office in Middleville, and cover every meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. After three months of constant TV expo­ sure, Planner Mark Vander Ploeg will become the object of crazed fan clubs members and drafted to run for office in the village. He will be named "President for Life." Duane Thatcher, ever gra­ cious in defeat, will deny a report that a "presidential li­ brary" for his papers is in the works. I predict that more rumors will circulate, hinting that there is a sale of a public building in the offing. It is uncertain what will happen to this particular building, but several pink Cadilliacs have been seen pulling around to the back of the building. The drivers all have platinum hair with bumblebee pins in their BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY S:3O p.m. Early Birds r>a o1 I 4 know how to run, Carol Bender will join her husband Bob in representing the vil­ lage in Lansing. I predict that buffalo wings will be a new favorite food of Middleville people in 1991, but shortages will occur dur­ ing the year while they wait for more buffaloes to be shipped in from Wyoming. I see a fire truck following the Schwaan's Ice Cream truck picking up 14 five-gal­ lon tubs of the luscious creamy confection when the doors pop open and the tubs fall out. Police are called in, but are unable to find which fireman was driving the truck that day. I predict that authorities will be watching the firemen for a weight gain closer than the town busy­ body counting the months since the marriage. I predict that Don Boysen will be asked at go to Washington to be Vice President Dan Quayle's media advisor. He will be back in three months, but no one will ever find out what happened, as Boysen will spend all of his time walking up and down Main Street mumbling to himself and shaking his head. Elvis will again not be spotted at Phil's Pizzeria this year, leading some to specu- lapels. I predict that the entire cast of the TK school play "Exit the Body" will be selected to go to Hollywood for a screen adaption of the play. Jamie Berg will stay in La-La Land to become the BIGGEST star since Tom Cruise. Unhappy at his shallow existence of easy money and even easier women, Jamie eventually will come back to Middleville, buy up the whole town, and ship all of the residents to Freeport to live. He will then meditate in solitude for the rest of his life. I predict that High School Principal Henry Dugan will stun the community by an­ nouncing that he has done all he can in his job at TK and will join his son's rock band as a drummer, to travel on the road. Mrs. Dugan will go along to fend off rock groupies. I predict that "Unsolved Mysteries" will come to Middleville, and spend 16 weeks here. It will still be a mystery when they leave. I predict that census figures will show that Middleville has gained so much in popu­ lation that they will have to elect another representative to the state house in Lansing. 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Hillegonds said he expects more emphasis on promoting adoption alternatives and on more information on alterna­ tives to abortion being pro­ vided, both of which he sup­ ports. Hillegonds. who lives near Saugatuck, represents the 54th District in the State Terrence J. Emiley. D.P.M. M RM in the universe. Feel alive. late that something may have know 1 I predict that the traffic happened to him. 1free to ask them anything, for problem will be solved in now know it all. I predict that a well known they i Caledonia when a option is I predict that Donald Trump politician from the area will set up at the intersections of vow on New Year's Day to will visit Middleville and tell his plans to turn the each street leading onto M< keep all of his opinions to of 37. A motorist waiting to get himself for one year. But, Village Hall into the world's on M-37 will be able to press while attending a meeting biggest gambling casino. one button and the four cars Jan. 15, the poor man will After politely listening to his nearest the intersection travel­ explode, and everyone in the grandiose plans, officials give ing on M-37 will just vapor­ room will be standing knee Trump a fast ride out of town. On a rail. With tar and ize, creating an instant open­ deep in words. ing for the motorist. After The NBA champion Detroit feathers. I predict that it will be re­ four such episodes, all of the Pistons three-peat, taking the motorists will immediately measure of the LA Lakers; vealed that the Middleville al­ go down Whitneyville the Tigers will cop the ternative rock band HUSH is Avenue, and Caledonia will pennant, whipping Oakland; the group that ghosted for become a ghost town, allow­ and sweep the Dodgers in Milli Vanilli. People will be ing natives to travel whenever four, and the Lions will stunned and everyone will go smash the 49ers in the around Middleville asking, they like. Meanwhile. I predict that playoff and bury the Buffalo "Who is Milli? Who is residents along Whitneyville Milli?" Bills in the Super Bowl. *’ Eldon Newmyer, a buddy of will petition the state for trafJust checking...that last Malcolm Forbes, will attend fic lights on 84th. 76th and paragraph is not a prediction; it’s a fantasy. Everyone needs his 81st birthday and funeral. 68th Streets. A gigantic party will be And so it goes. You win a fantasy, and this one is hosted by Elizabeth Taylor in some...lose some. Such is mine. Balmoral, Scotland, for the life in Middleville. I predict that the Super Finally, I predict that 1992 Bowl will be held in occasions. Newmyer isn’t im­ - wiU see lhc samc kind °f Middleville, but no one will pressed with the party or Taylor, saying she is fat and nonsense revelations as this see it. Because of slow ticket ugly arid the parties were a lot year's predictions column, sales, it will be blacked out. Sec you then. However, I predict that the more fun when Male was village will make a killing when it sets up a toll booth on the comer of M-37 and Main Street and charges each tourist going to the game S5 a car. I also predict that Middleville officials will take Michael Nosanov, M.D. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. that money and buy the Michigan Department of Eye Physician & Surgeon Ear, Nose & Throat Natural Resources. That done, Head and Neck Surgery Specializing in: they will then OK their own Cataract Surgery and Telescopic Sinus Surgery, sewage expansion plans; Lens Implants, Allergy, Facial Plastic Surgery, neatly solving another prob­ Laser Surgery, Retinal and Full Audiology Services, lem. Diabetic Eye Care, Glaucoma, Hearing Aids A UFO will land in Contact Lenses Middleville Junel and spend three days looking for candi­ dates to go on a visit to the planet Regallup. 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Decorating Den DRAPERY • FURNITURE • CARPET • WALLCOVERING Each franchise independently owned and operated. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 8, 1991 The Pet Project: Fighting the throw-away society •By Barbara Gall Staff Writer Some pets are lucky. They receive lots of love all their lives, they eat healthy food and they receive all their protective shots and vaccinations. And when they become old and infirm, or they are struck down by a terminal illness or irreversible accident, a loving owner makes sure that death comes painlessly and peace­ fully by means of a veterinar­ ian-administered drug. Those lucky pets do not share the sad fate of others whose owners don't take the responsibilty of caring for them, but who, like bad par­ ents everywhere, turn the job over to someone else or just abandon the animal entirely. Enter The Pet Project, a small group of animal lovers who since 1987 have been trying to counteract the effect on animals of our so-called throw-away society. Only in this case, it’s not a pop can or a plastic bag or a styrofoam container, but a living crea­ ture that is left along the road or given up to die at a shelter. Montcalm County resident Pat Patterson, now 69 years old, originally founded The Pet Project in 1987 to help unite missing pets with their owners. But her goals have since expanded to include saving healthy animals doomed either to death in the "gas barrel" at the Montcalm shelter or to a future as a research animal. Patterson began saving the "death row" animals by simply paying the $10 or $20 fee to get the animal out of the shelter and taking it home. Some of the animals she has placed in new homes; others she has kept herself. Her efforts caught the at­ tention of other animal lovers in the area who joined the project, including Caledonia resident Leslie Randolph, who is one of the first to act as a "foster parent" in southeastern Kent County. "Being a foster parent means you will take at least one animal into your home and be willing to pay all its expenses until you find a home for it," explained Randolph, who had just placed two puppies in adop­ tive homes. "It costs $10 to get a cat out of the Montcalm shelter and $20 for a dog. These are the animals that are going to the gas barrel, and that's why we are taking animals out of that shelter. It’s one of the few in Michigan that still uses that method of putting animals to sleep," she said. Ned Nash, director of the Kent County Animal Shelter, said that unwanted or unhealthy animals there are put to sleep by a veterinarian who administers the drug sodium pentabarbitol. "It's the most humane way," he said. He said he did not know how many county shelters still used the "gas barrel," but that destroying the animals by suffocating them with carbon dioxide is definitely not a painless way to put them down. Last year, the Kent County shelter had to destroy* about 3,000 dogs and 1,400 cats. Only 284 dogs and 261 cats were adopted at the shelter, while 900 dogs and 16 cats were claimed by ow ners. "Yes, we have to put down some nice animals," he said. "But,we try to keep the ones who are both healthy and have a good disposition, hoping that someone will take them home." Not only is gassing ani­ mals an unpleasant way for them to die, Randolph continued, but the (Montcalm) shelter has been careless in making sure that all the animals indeed are dead before putting them "in the freezer." "Because of their different metabolisms, not all kittens and puppies are killed in­ stantly, and so some have been accidentally thrown in the freezer while they are still alive," she shuddered. Patterson saved one such puppy, naming it "Survivor" and keeping it as a special pet, Randolph said. "Surrendering an old animal to be put to sleep at that shel­ ter means it will die miser­ ably," she said. "Why can't an owner be kind enough to take the pet to the vet, who will put it to sleep painlessly?" Public Announcement From Caledonia Citizen's watch SAND PIT TO RE-OPEN?? Come to a special meeting on the Whitneyville (VerMeulen & Mast) Sand Pit • UPDATE ON NEW ISSUES • PRESENTATION BY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR • YOU WILL VOTE ON PENDING LEGAL ACTIONS Do not miss this meeting! Tuesday, Jan. 22 • 7:30 PM • at the Kettle Lake Elementary School Library IF YOU STILL CARE ABOUT YOUR TOWNSHIP — PLAN TO ATTEND I! Paid for by Caledonia Citizens Watch, 5519 Glenwood Hills Parkway, Grand Raptds Ml 49512. Leslie Randolph, a Pet Project volunteer, reassures Princess, a miniature poo­ dle who nearly was destroyed in a Montcalm County gas barrel because her owner did not want to spay her or take responsibility for her puppies. Randolph said that while The Pet Project has no con­ nection to the Humane Society, the two organiza­ tions do share the goal of convincing pet owners to neuter their animals. She told the story of Princess to emphasize her point. Princess is a young minia­ ture poodle who was surren­ dered to the Montcalm shelter to be put to sleep because she was pregnant for the second time, and the owner knew the dog would require a Caesarean section to give birth. Randolph said she received a call, asking if she would take in the little dog and see her through her pregnancy if no home could be found. "Dr. Good at Southkent (Veterinary Hospital) said she would help me," Randolph said, "but when Princess went into labor, (Good) couldn't get there before the first puppy had tried to be born naturally. Princess couldn't do the job, and the puppy died. "Dr. Good arrived in time to deliver the second one, but it too died after three days. I had to take that poor puppy away from Princess, who mourned for it. "Why couldn't the owner have spayed her, or at least kept her indoors when she was in season? Especially knowing she couldn’t deliver her babies? And then just to say 'put her to sleep' when she got pregnant again..." Randolph said the dog was spayed during the C-section delivery*, so she would never have to worry about puppies again. "And she's a loving little dog, between two and three years old, and well trained," said Randolph. "This one I'm going to keep myself. She's won a place in my heart after going with her to death’s door and back. "But she's an example of why it's important to have animals neutered or spayed, and why that is mandatory for any animal adopted from The Pet Project." Randolph said there are about 12 foster homes in­ volved in what she described as their "no-kill shelter." Animals are humanely put to sleep, however, if they are in chronic pain or are terminally ill. But the program needs fi­ nancial support, as it depends entirely on donations from in­ dividuals and businesses to fulfill the needs on its "wish list." Along with monetary dona­ tions, the Pet Project wel­ comes gifts as small as a box of dog treats to as large as discounted spayings and neuterings from area veterinari­ ans. A computer, an answering machine, dog and cat food, all kinds of animals supplies and equipment from flea powder to carrying crates also fill out the list, but most of all, the project is looking for foster homes for the animals as well as adoptive homes. The Project sends out a monthly master list describ­ ing animals waiting for adop­ tion, and it will match the needs and desires of someone looking for a pet with ani­ mals taken in by the foster homes. "It’s like computer dating, only better," laughed Randolph. The animals needing homes vary widely in age and de­ scription. On one list, for in­ stance, puppies included sev­ eral lab mixes, a shepherd­ husky pup, a cocker spaniel mix, hound pups and a housebroken three-year-old foxhound. Cats needing a home in­ cluded kittens from four months to a senior of 12 years, and the color spectrum ranged from black to orange with brown and gray tabbies and even a brown and gold tortoise shell. Many on the list had their shots and some were already neutered. Prospective adoptive "parents" fill out an adoption contract in which they agree to neuter the animal, if neces­ sary, and provide "reasonable and customary" veterinary care, including vaccinations against such diseases as feline leukemia and parvovirus. Anyone interested either in adopting an animal or becom­ ing a foster parent should call Randolph at 698-7031. Foster parents try to place the animals with good homes, and Randolph says she has no compunctions about turning down someone not willing to agree to the contract. "If that person doesn’t care enough to want to spend the money to spay the pet, then he or she isn't the kind of per­ son for our animals," she said firmly. Southkent veterinarian Dr. Bob Jackson said he agreed with that philosophy. "A pet in this day and age is usually a luxury," he said. "And anybody who isn't will­ ing to spend $50 to neuter an animal can't afford a pet. We estimate that a pet owner spends an average of $ 100 a year for pet care, but that is not a bad investment for 10 or more years of the love and affection a pet will give." He said that pet overpopulation is a real problem, along with the lack of a moral standard displayed by many people toward animals. "There is a throw-away mentality," he said, "and a real need to teach responsibil­ ity to pet owners. But for those well-intentioned animal lovers who want to help, there are always two big problems: one is the lack of financing, and the other is that in our society right now, this is a never-ending problem. "There are many more ani­ mals that need help than there See Pet Project, page 9 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 8. 1991 / Page 9 | Clip and Save YMCA-Youth Council activities Indoor Soccer Middleville Area Starting Saturday. Jan. 5. and continuing until Saturday Feb. 9 (exclusing Saturday, Jan. 19). the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Saturday morning indoor soc­ cer program. Indoor soccer will be held in Middleville’s Page Elementary Gym. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 1-6. 1/2/3 graders will play from 9-10 am. 4/5/6 graders from 10:30-11.30. Teams will be formed the first day of the program Participants must purchase a $10 activity pass (free to those with a family program pass) in order to participate in this activity. The pass can be purchased at the door during the first day of practice Scholarships will be available upon request. Mr. Steve Evans, the varsi­ ty soccer coach will instruct the program. He will be assisted by high school soccer players. For more informa­ tion. please call the YMCA at 945-4574. Participants need only to br­ ing tennis shoes. All other equipment is provided. Family Fun Nite Middleville On Saturday. Jan 16, from 6.30-8:30 p.m.. the YMCAYouth Council will be spon­ soring a family fun nite at the Middleville High School Gym and Pool. Activities will in­ clude volleyball, basketball, old time movies, and swimm­ ing The cost for the evening is $2 per family (free to those with a family program pass). Children must he accom­ panied by at least one parent. YMCA Annual Meeting The YMCA will be holding its annual meeting on Thurs­ day. Jan. 24. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any interested in­ dividuals may attend this meeting Hastings Youth Council Annual Meeting The Hastings Youth Coun­ cil will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday. Jan. 22, Bruce J. Swanson of Mid­ dleville has been named to the dean's list for the fall quarter of the academic year at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind ___ business. And maybe we will, if more people help by neutering their pets and by making sure that animals are treated humanely." Ash said the shelter is trying to do its part by insisting that adoptive owners neuter the animals, and he said that the county sponsors an outreach program that presents programs to schools and community groups, urging people to neuter their pets and be responsible owners. "We're trying to get the word out to the public," he said, adding that in Kent County, officials feel pet overpopulation is not really getting worse, but yet it isn't really getting better either. "We estimate that about 62 percent of pets in the county are neutered," he said. T.K. Community Ed Enrichments JUNIOR KARATE and SELF-DEFENSE WHEN: Thursdays, January 24-March 14, 1991 TIME: 6:00-7:00 P.M. WHERE; Page All Purpose Room COST $15.00 INSTRUCTOR; Middleville Cheerleading The YMCA of Barry Coun­ ty will be holding its annual winter cheerleading clinic on Mondavs and Wednesdays. Jan 14, 16. 21. 23 at Page Elementary's Cafeteria. The program is open to girls in grades 3-6. The program begins at 3:15 and ends at 4:15. The cost for the pro­ gram is $8 ($3 for those with a family program pass). To register, participants must send the following informa­ tion to P.O. Box 252, Hastings. MI: Name, address, phone, age. school, grade, and a check made out to the YMCA. For more informa­ tion. call the YMCA. Middleville student on Rose-Hulman list The Pet Project, from page 3 are people who will take them. For people like those in The Pet Project, it's a big ocean to try to cross, but if they can take satisfaction knowing they've saved at least some of the animals, then they’ll be OK, and not totally frustrated. "I think it's a great organi­ zation, important and useful. But my question is, why does it have to get to this point where we need these organiza­ tions? "Why can't people think about these problems before getting a pet? "When you think about it, nobody should have to do what The Pet Project and similar groups are doing." Randolph agreed. "We'd be very happy if we weren't needed, if we could go out of at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any in­ terested individuals may at­ tend this meeting Sanchin Ryu Karate Call 795-3397 ...to enroll your child in this class by January 17, 1991 Caledonia Grooming & Pet Boutique Call and ask about our ... WINTER SPECIALS • Complete Professional Pet Grooming unth Gentle Individual Care • Pet Suppaes Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 9958 Cherry Valiev Ave in Caledonia Plaza OPEN M. W. F 8 30 to 5. Tu & bat 9 to 1 Extended bouts am or pm bv appointment Swanson was among 437 undergraduate students who earned at least a 3.3 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), according to Jess R. Lucas, vice president for student affairs. Rose-Hulman has an enroll­ ment of 1,300 students. One of five students ranked in the top three positions of his graduating high school class and the median Rose-Hulman student ranked in the 95th percentile of his high school class. The college offers degrees in chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering; applied optics; chemistry; computer science; economics; mathematics; and physics. Swanson, a junior, is ma­ joring in mechanical engineer­ ing. He is the son of Barry and Beverly Swanson of Middleville. Five area grads on Hope College dean’s list Five area students were named to the dean’s list at Hope College for the second semester of the 1990-91 academic year. Students earning the honor had at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Those making the list were senior Linda S. Warner of Alto and sophomore Douglas B. Mesecar. junior John R. De Young, freshman William R. Miller and senior Kenneth R. Olivier, all of Caledonia. Caledonia concert series continues — The Caledonia Concert senes will present its second program Saturday. Jan. 12. at 7:30 p.m. The featured artist will be Buddy Greene, a solo per­ former who sings contem­ porary Christian music with guitar and harmonica The concert will be held at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, which is located on the comer of M-37 and 100th Street in Caledonia. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at Professional Pharmacy in Caledonia or by calling 868-6477. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Clip and Save I I ■ # THORNAPPLE KELLOGG I CALENDAR I I . I WEDNESDAY • JAN. 9 LUNCH I I BREAKFAST Roast Turkey, Mashed Pancakes/Syrup, Potatoes, Peas, Dinner Roll, Applesauce, Milk Jello/Fruit THURSDAY • JAN. IO I I □ Seniors measured for caps and gowns □ Varsity/JV/Freshman Wrestling Godwin - Home - 7:15 BREAKFAST LUNCH Cold Cereal, Biscuit/Cherry Chili or Vegetable, Beef Soup, Crackers, Bread and Butter, Banana, Milk Butter, Vegetable Sticks, I .Fresh Fruit FRIDAY • JAN. 11 IP I I V No School.................... K-12th Grades - Inservice Day H.S. Dance ...............................After Basketball Game □ M.S. Boys BasketballHamilton - Away - A Game - 4 p.m. □ Varsity/JV/Freshman Basketball........ Hamilton - Home I I Pizza, (H.S. Cook's Choice), Cinnamon Roll, Orange Cole Slaw or Sweet Juice, Milk Potatoes l_I LUNCH I I I I I I BREAKFAST I I MONDAY • JAN. 14 " ■ ‘|................... Lowell & Ionia -Away I , Varsity/JV Volleyball I □ Freshman Volleyball..................... Lowell - Away - 5:30 LUNCH I I BREAKFAST Foot Long Hot Dogs, Baked French Toast/Syrup, Orange Beans, Applesauce Juice, Milk TUESDAY • JAN. 15 □ Oil Painting Class ........................................... 7:00-9:00 Call 795-3397 for more information I □ Graduation announcement orders due today I LUNCH BREAKFAST Beef Tacos/Cheese/Lettuce, Oatmeal, Cinnamon Toast. Green Beans, Peaches Raisins, Milk I I I I I I I I Coming Events.,, □ January 12 .............. J.V. Wrestling at Godwin - 10:00 □ January 28.................... M.S. P.E.P. Meeting 7:00 p.m, I I □ □ □ □ I □ LUNCH • JAN. 16-22 Wednesday.................................. Macaroni & Cheese Thursday.......................................................Pizza Soup Friday.................................................................... Pizza Monday................................................ Hamburger/Bun Tuesday................................................ Pizza Casserole I I I I I �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 8. 1991 Caledonia family honors son in ‘Operation Desert Shield’ by Barbara Gall . Staff Writer A shield of red, white and blue, the American flag and yellow ribbons, all are patriotic symbols associated these days with the thousands of Americans serving overseas in Operation Desert Shield. And Jerry, Linda and Heidi Servis have incorporated all of The Sun and News is publishing the pictures and addresses of the service men and women from Middleville who are serving in the Persian Gulf. We also offer a three months free subscription of the Sun and News to each service person. We will also use photos, but if you would like it returned, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Send the name and address of the service person to: "Operation Desert Shield" 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Now serving in the Persian Gulf is: them in their tribute of sup­ port for their son and brother. Chad Servis, now stationed m Saudi Arabia. A member of the Caledonia High School Class of 1988. Servis was sent from his post in Germany to the Persian Gulf shortly before Christmas, said his mom. Linda. She wanted to put up “something” for her son. and S.S.G. John H. Dykstra 379-74-0489 Alpha Co. 1st Bn 325th AIR 82nd ABN Division APO New York, 09656 was inspired by a shield of stars and stripes she saw on WOTV Her husband. Jerry, made the sign while daughter Heidi did the lettering. “I could handle painting the stars and stripes, but I had to leave the letters to Heidi,” he joked. They all pitched in when the sign with Chad’s name on it was dry and ready to be hung at the end of their Cherry Valley driveway. A yellow bow and the American flag were added, and at the bottom of the sign are more yellow ribbons tied to some nails, which were deliberately not pounded into the sign. "The ribbons tied there are from Chad’s friends,” said Linda. ”Any of his friends are welcome to add their ribbons to the sign. “The flag is up there for all the men and women overseas.” The Servises said that their son had just called and was doing well, but they said that he and all the servicemen and women loved to get mail from home Chad serves with the 1st Ar­ mored Division of the U.S. Army, and his newest address is: Chad Servis E-3 365-78-3026 H.H.C. 141 Sig. Bn. 1st A D - EMS Operation Desert Shield A.P.O. N.Y. 09761 “We hope they all can come home soon.” added Linda. Lindo, Heidi and Jerry Servis pose in front of the Desert Shield' they made to honor Chad Servis and all those serving their country in the Persian Gulf operation. Lion’s District Governor to visit Middleville Jan. 9 J-Ad Graphics News Service District Governor Thomas C. Hoffman of the International Lions Club will visit the Middleville Lions Wednesday, Jan 9. Hoffman is the 1990-91 Executive Officer of District 11-C-l which includes six counties: Barry, Allegan, Kent, Ionia, Ottawa and Muskegon. A ten year member of the Allegan Lions, Hoffman has served on the Executive Board and was president twice, Zone Chairman for one year, and Regional Chairman for 1989-90. He and his wife Shirley are the parents of four children and have three grandchildren. Shirley has been a Lioness for eight years, and was president of the Allegan club in 1986-87. Hoffman is retired from the United States Air Force and the Allegan Public School System. As District Governor, his motto is, "Take Time to Enjoy Lionism-Participate." Lions International is the worlds largest service organization, best known for their projects for the blind, visually impaired, deaf, and many community projects. Serving Our Country Nicole P. Surdam Navy Airman Apprentice Nicole P. Surdam, daughter of Geraldine L. Surdam of 4507 Buehler Road, Hastings, has completed the Basic Avionics (aviation elec­ tronics) Technician Course. During the 27-week course, conducted at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Naval Air Station Memphis, Millington, Tenn., Surdam received basic technical in­ struction in the fundamentals necessary to perform job­ entry level aviation elec­ tronics maintenance tasks. In addition, Surdam received in­ struction to enable her for fur­ ther specialized training on operational aviation elec­ tronics equipment found tn naval aircraft. A 1987 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, she joined the Navy in January 1990. Gerald B. Henline Air Force Sgt. Gerald B Henline has been named air traffic controler trainer of the quarter. The selection was based on the individual’s exemplary du­ ty performance, job knowledge, leadership qualities, significant self­ improvement and other accomplishments. Henlinc is assigned at Tyn­ dall Air Force Base, Fla. He is the son of Chief Lowell E and Joan L. Henline of 9320 Ravine Ridge Drive, Caledonia. The sergeant is a 1983 graduate of Jenison High School. George L. Barlow Navy Fireman Apprentice George L. Barlow, son of Roger F. and Bridget A. Barlow of 556 Hacker Drive, Caledonia, recently reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation, homeported in San Diego. He is a 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care i • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy ( Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 8, 1991 / Page 11 Vote planned in special meeting Jan. 22 “TO BUY OR SELL” CCW to decide whether to continue suits against Twp. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Citizens Watch is issuing an invitation to all Caledonia Township residents to participate in a Jan. 22 meeting when the CCW will decide whether it should continue its lawsuits against the township. CCW spokesman Larry Padgett said the meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Kettle Lake Elementary School, lo­ cated at the corner of Whitneyville Road and Garbow Drive. He explained that "while the issues aren’t dead, we have received more compliance from the (township) board since we filed the lawsuits." Recent discussions between the CCW and township offi­ cials have yielded positive re­ sults, Padgett said, and have alleviated the ’’adversarial" re­ lationship between the two. "I think they now believe the CCW can be an asset to the township," he said. "That, of course, is what we always intended to be." The agenda for the evening includes a statement from Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good, fol­ lowed by CCW members pre­ senting a recap of the legal is­ sues. Those residents attending then will vote on whether to continue the legal actions against the township. The CCW, a local political action committee, was formed in response to last year's court-negotiated settlement of a lawsuit brought against the township by business partners Douglas VerMeulen and Harry Mast. The two developers had asked for a permit to open a sand pit on Whitneyville Ave., a request strongly op­ posed by township residents. The sand pit was turned down by the township in January 1989, but VerMeulen and Mast then sued, and the law­ suit dragged on through the year at great legal expense to the township. On Nov. 15, 1989, the Township Board voted to ac­ cept a court-arranged settle­ ment which allowed the sand pit to open, but with numer­ ous restrictions placed on its operation. A group of citizens who had vehemently opposed the sand pit, however, formed the Caledonia Citizens Watch, and filed two court actions in response to the settlement. One suit filed by CCW members claimed the Township Board had violated the state Open Meetings Act by improperly posting the notice of a special board meeting held at Sam’s Joint restaurant just before the Middleville volleyball team opens season against stiff competition The Middleville varsity volleyball team opened the 1991 season Saturday against some excellent competition, including the top-ranked team in the state in Class A. The Trojans competed at the West Ottawa tournament, emerging from a tough pool with a 1-7 record. The pool featured the host Panthers. Scot grapplers fifth at M.V. tournament A short-handed Caledonia wrestling team finished in a tie for fifth place at the Maple Valley tournament Saturday. Caledonia was without several starters for various reasons, but received some good performances from those who showed up. Three Scots were runnersup in their weight classes, while two teammates finished fourth. Pete Knight reached the finals of the 140-pound class before being pinned by Mike Reybum of Portland in the final period At 145, Greg Chapman lost Nov. 15 meeting. The suit claimed that the decision to settle the lawsuit should be declared invalid because board members had discussed the lawsuit at an allegedly illegal meeting at Sam's, even though no vote was taken. The other suit was filed in behalf of residents who wished to intervene in the court s decision concerning the sand pit, stating that it would devalue their property. Both suits were turned down in Kent County Circuit Court, as were subsequent ap­ peals. However, another ap­ peal since has been filed in both actions. The vote at the Jan. 22 meeting will determine whether the CCW continues with the appeals or withdraws them. Padgett said anyone with questions about the meeting or the issues may call him at 868-6663. Other CCW mem­ bers who may be contacted for information are Bob Bohez (868-6575) or Phil France (698-6314). a 5-0 decision in the finals to Jake Patterson of Carson City Crystal. Joe Grinage lost the 189-pound championship to Chuck Davis of Carson City Crystal, being pinned in a time of 4:29. Chad Hamilton (130) and Ryan Haik (160) were Caledonia’s fourth-place finishers. This week the Scots face Kenowa Hills, one of the favorites in the O-K Gold, in a dual match at home Thursdas and will compete at the Wyoming Rogers Invitational Saturday “Couldn't Collect a Cent! " Most theft insurance now requires evidence of forcible entry to collect a loss claim. Be sure your auto is locked — your home and place of business securely locked when you are away. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 who are currently the topranked team in Michigan, as well as two other Class A teams and a strong Class B team Middleville's lone win came in a split against Traverse City, with the Tro­ jans winning 16-14 and losing by a 15-9 score. Middleville also lost to Greenville 15-5 and 15-2, Spring Lake 15-2 and 15-9 and West Ottawa, which eventually emerged as the champion, 15-3 and 15-4. “That was our first time at their tournament,” coach Cindy Middlebush said. “It was really tough competition, and I think it will be a good learning experience.” Thursday the Trojans open­ ed their season by defeating Hopkins 15-9, 15-7, while losing to Caledonia 11-15, 15-12, 15-7. Middlebush said the Tro­ jans were anxious to finally get the season started. “We’ve been practicing for a long time,” she said. “But (against Caledonia) we had problems getting our serve in play. I think both teams were pretty even, we just didn’t serve well.” Jamie Beuschcl tallied 11 kills against the Fighting Scots. Jennifer Merrill chip­ ped in three aces and Polly Kidder, who is currently the Trojans’ lone setter in their 5-1 offense, added 14 assists. Merrill had four kills and four aces against Hopkins, while Kidder again finished with 14 assists Member Realtors Land Institute Member Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors 1600 West Green at <M-43) — Hastings Michigan 4^58 AREA SPECIALISTS IN FARM • HOME • LAKE PROPERTY PROI F.SSIONAL CONSULTATION BUYER Of LAND CONTRACTS 945-4626 Larry Poll Realty, Inc., is pleased to announce that LUKE SANDBORN has exceeded 1.5 Million in sales for the year 1990. LUKE'S success can be attributed to servicing a large area in central Michigan. Call LUKE to buy or sell farms, homes or vacant land, or to develop properties. _______________ 517-566 We purchase equities in properties or land contracts. We may offer cash for your contracts within two weeks, equity in your properties within 30 days We have purchased equities in real estate in Barry Eaton, Ionia. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Kent, Newaygo and Oceana Counties and throughout Michigan. For a personal consultation, call LUKE SANDBORN at 517 566-8865 or Larry Poll Realty, Inc . at 616 945-4626. Fax #616-945-4627. Larry Poll Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce that MITCHELL J. POLL has exceeded $1,000,000.00 in sales for the year 1990. From $8,000.00 for vacant acreage at Woodland and $140,000.00 for an 80 acres farm south of Hastings to a $265,000.00 commer­ cial property in Ottawa County. Mitch has valuable experience in all phases of real estate. For personalized ser­ vice, call Mitch. 616-945-4626 In addition to listing and selling real estate of all descriptions, Larry Poll Realty, Inc. also purchases equities in properties or land contracts. We may offer cash for your contracts within two weeks, equity in your properties within 30 days. We have purchased equities in real estate in Barry, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Kent, Newaygo and Oceana Counties and throughout Michigan. For personalized service, call MITCH at 948-4009 or Larry Poll Realty, Inc. 616-945-4626, Fax #616-945-4627. Why deal with an out of town real estate office when you can have the very best of service from a life long Barry County resident. CHERYL COTANT is a qualified professional who you can rely upon for all your real estate needs. For a confidential review of your real estate situation, call Cheryl at 948-2134. 616-945-4626 In addition to listing and selling real estate of all descriptions, Larry Poll Realty. Inc. also purchases equities in properties or land contracts. We may offer cash for your contracts within two weeks, equity in your properties within 30 doys. We have purchased equities in real estate in Barry, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Kent, Newago and Oceana Counties and throughout Michigan. For personalized service, call CHERYL at 948-2134, home or Larry Poll Realty, Inc. 616-945-4626, Fax #616-945-4627. We ore in constant need of good properties. Forms. Vacant ond Wooded Acreage We hove sold parcels ranging from three acres for a building site to a parcel of 2245 acres for o crop farm. In 1990. we sold properties in 8 different counties. We are not faced with lock of qualified buyers for good properties, but hove a lock of good properties for qualified buyers. If you have property that you are interested in selling or trading, there has never been a better time than now to oct. Please give us a call. If we feel you do not have a saleable property, we will inform you. We are not interested in simply putting your property on the market We ore interested in completing the transaction in the best manner possible CHERYL COTANT MITCHELL POLL LARRY POLL LUKE SANDBORN (IONIA C0..-EAT0N CO.) LEON CASEY 616-948-2134 616-945-4626 616-945-4626 517-566-8865 AUCTIONEER Larry Poll Realty, Inc. Phone 616-945-4626 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 8, 199* Scot eagers split a pair Caledonia’s varsity basket­ ball team split a pair of games last week, defeating nonleague (O-K Blue) rival Godwin Heights 91-65 Dec 28 and losing an O-K Gold tilt to Coopersville Friday, 74-64. In the Coopersville game, the Scots’ lack of size and muscle inside was the difference. The Broncos, who go 6-6, 6-5 and 6-5 across their front line, outrebounded Caledonia by a 46-23 count and shot 52 percent from the floor, com­ pared to 40 percent for the Scots. “They are a big. physical team, ’ ’ lamented Caledonia coach Meerman. “They dominated us inside and they played great defense, especially on Josh O’Krangley. I give them a lot of credit.’’ The Broncos played predominately a man-to-man defense, but often double teamed the Scots’ leading scorer. O’Krangley finished the night with just 12 points. Terry Gabbert led Caledonia with 14 points. Dan Burd chipped in with 12 points and eight rebounds. Mark Uyl also played a good game, according to Meerman. hitting double figures with 12 points. The Broncos are in second place in the O-K Gold stan­ dings behind Hudsonville, which beat Coopersville earlier this season by three points The Broncos now have a 3-1 record. 5-1 overall. The Scots dropped to 1-3 in the conference and 3-4 overall. Against Godwin, the Scots exploded for 31 first quarter points and were never serious­ ly threatened O’Krangley hit two first quarter triples and Phil Heyboer added another as the Scots took a commanding 50-31 lead into the locker room. Caledonia won the battle of the boards decisively, outre­ bounding the Wolverines 55-23. Leading the scoring for the Scots was O’Krangley with 25 points. Burd added 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Gab­ bert contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds. Caledonia faces a stiff test tonight at Allendale. The Falcons are undefeated and Meerman rates them as one of the favorites for the Class D state championship. The Scots will be host to O-K Gold rival Kenowa Hills Friday night. Middleville jayvee eagers look for improvement of 1-3 season Middleville’s jayvee basket ball team is looking for im­ provement and consistency as the season resumes following Christmas break The team does not lack in desire, but in- TK 7th grade eagers 3-1 The T.K. seventh grade basketbal team dominated the Comstock Park Panthers Thursday, Dec. 20 42-8. The game was never in question as the Trojans built a 12-0 first quarter lead and coasted the rest of the way. Brian Brewer scored 14 points to lead Middleville, while teammate Jason Gearhart added 8. The youngest Trojans im­ proved to 3-1 with the win. consistence and mental mistakes have taken their toll at the beginning of the season, according to Coach Rich Lintz. The Trojans have lost to three good ball clubs, Calvin Christian, Comstock Park and Caledonia. In each of these games, Middleville was either ahead or tied after the first quarter. They could not, however, sustain the intensity and men­ tal awareness throughout the entire game, losing to Com­ stock by 9. Caledonia by 11 and Calvin Christian by 12. Middleville defeated Lee 90 to 55 as they played four consis­ tent quarters. Two players have come to the front for the Trojans. Jeff Roodvoets plays in the post and is shooting 53 percent from the floor for an 18 points per game average, along with grabbing 16 rebounds per game. Dave DeHaan plays small forward and is shooting 48 percent from the floor for a 14 points per game average and averages 6 rebounds per game. Dave and Jeff will see alot of playing time, in order to make an impact on the var­ sity for next year. There are eleven more players on the team and all are contributing, according to Lintz. “This team has alot of potential and desire,” he says. “As they become more con­ sistent, they will win a lot of ballgames.” Caledonia's Dan Burd skies for two of his 18 points in the Scots' 91-65 romp over Godwin Heights Dec. 28. The Scots are now 3-4 overall and travel to state-ranked Allendale for a non-league game tonight. Serving and defense lead Trojan spikers - NOTICE - Please take notice that the Village of Mid­ dleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcel now located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan: The Southeast one-quarter of the Nor­ thwest one-quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West EXCEPT the Plat of Solomon’s Addition to the Village of Middleville; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel directly North of Lot #1 of Solomon’s Addition being 198 feet East and West by 75 feet North and South; ALSO EXCEPT Outlot “A” of Solomon’s Addition; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel described as commencing at the centerpoint of the intersection of Grand Rapids Street and Lafayette Street, thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 231 feet, thence North 33 feet to the North edge of Lafayette Street, thence North 132 feet thence West 66 feet, thence North 147 feet, thence East 45 feet, thence North 110 feet, thence West 210 feet to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street thence South along said centerline of Grand Rapids Street 422 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, being 33.64 acres, more or less. The Barry County Board of Commissioners invites all those interested to appear before the Board to be heard when the Board con­ siders the Village of Middle* .l.e’s Petition on January 29,1991 at 10:05 a.m. in its chambers at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan. Judy Peterson, Barry County Coordinator The 1991 Thornapple-Kellogg varsity volleyball team: First Row— (left to right) Cory Middlebush, Becky Reigler, Alicia Batson, Polly Kidder, Tonya Rauschenberg, Susan Seger and Jenny Miller. Back Row— Julio Kooiman, Jamie Beuschel, Pom Elkins, Jennifer Merrill, Coach Cindy Middlebush, Jessica Weatherheod, Potti Postema, Mary Cisler and Michelle Griffins. defensive skills,” said coach Matching last season’s 6-1 Middleville will travel to Godwin Heights as the teams league record and second Cindy Middlebush. “The six Ionia to meet the Bulldogs and to beat in the league this year place finish should be a tough juniors on the team are all “They each have tall Lowell Monday, Jan. 14 task for the Middleville varsi­ solid athletes Their next home match will players and are well coach­ Juniors Alicia Batson. Jen­ ed,” she said. ty volleyball team. be Jan. 31 against Lee. This year’s team will be ny Miller. Patty Postema, largely untested Five seniors Tonya Rauschenberg. Becky wa/V* ■ * ^a/V"* * wVV*’wVk** Reigler and Jessica return for the Trojans, but Weatherhead comprise the re­ none were starters last year Middleville graduated some mainder of the Trojan roster. Weatherhead is the tallest - Offered By exceptional talent, such as Marcie Henry, Vai player at 5-10. so the Trojans may have difficulties mat­ Jackiewicz and Robin Kidder, all three of which recieved ching up with the bigger teams COME SEE OUR MODELS •’ in the O-K Blue Conference. post-season honors “We do not have a lot of I » HOURS 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat or by Appointment , Hitters Jamie Beuschel. height, but are hitters are Mary Cisler. Pam Elkins and Middleville ,* strong and can play smart,” Jennifer Merrill, along with Middlebush added. setter Polly Kidder, are this Middlebush looks to defen­ season’s seniors 1 ding champion Hamilton and "We have good serving and { True Modular Homes. i G & L REMODELING 795-9153 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 8, 1991 / Page 13 Pranger hits 45 as Trojans top Godwin Heights, 82-67 from last year's junior varsity team that finished 18-2. "We talked a lot about Schrock." Holzhueter said "We knew he was a good player, but we didn't do what we needed to do to stop him. The Wolverines, who are winless in O-K Blue action, nevertheless impressed Holzhueter. the "They have played . . tougher part of the league schedule and have lost a lol of close games." he said. It was either team s game m the first half, with Godwin Heights holding a 18-17 lead after the first quarter. The Trojans rallied and took a 37-34 halftime lead with Pranger on the bench. John Scheib and Rob Hunt also ran into foul difficulties and eventually fouled out. Pranger did not pick up another foul after his third. He hit 14 of 18 shots from the floor, including a pair of three-pointers, and was hot on the line, netting 15 of 16. The Trojans finished with an even 50 percent shooting night, while the Wolverines hit 44.4 percent. It’s hard to keep a good man down. Thd Godwin Heights varsity basketball team knows that as well as anybody after seeing the likes of Middleville’s Jason Pranger The 6-5 senior exploded for a season-high 45 points to lead the Trojans past a pesky Wolverine team. 82-67 Friday night in an O-K Blue con­ ference game at ThomappleKellogg High School. “Jason had a big night.’’ Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. “But what I was really proud of was that he kept himself under control and didn’t get frustrated. ” Holzhueter was referring to a questionable offensive foul call against Pranger. his third, midway through the second quarter. Pranger was removed from the game and did not return until midway through the third period, but when he came back it was all over for the Wolverines, who had taken a three-point lead early in the second half. Sparked by Pranger’s 28 se­ cond half points, the Trojans took a 57-38 lead at the end of the third quarter and were never seriously threatened after that The Trojan defense had trouble with the Wolverine’s leading scorer, senior Jasone Schrock. Schrock hit all 13 of his free throws and finished with 31 points to lead Godwin Heights, which has 11 juniors The Trojans now can focus on Friday’s home showdown with undefeated O-K Blue co leader and arch-rival Hamilton, which knocked off Comstock Park on Friday to improve to 4-0 in the league. The Hawkeyes will be a balanced team with gixxi size and experience, according to Holzhueter. “We will have to up our level of play a mxch to beat them." he said. “We need a good performance from everybody, not just a couple of guys like we have been getting.” I SELF EMPLOYED?" QUALITY LOW COST HEALTH CARE COVERAGE Middleville's Joson Pranger powers in for two of his 45 points in Friday s 82-67 victory over Godwin Heights. The Trojans host O-K Blue Co-leader Hamilton For the self employed and small business. We also have disability and life coverage giving you total protection for family, home, business and other assets. Friday. Charlotte defends Lamb wrestling title Charlotte, ranked fifth in the latest Class A state rank­ ings, successfully defended its championship in the 29th an­ nual L.H. Lamb Memorial wrestling tournament Satur­ day at Hastings High School. The Orioles won four weight classes on their way to the title, outdistancing runnerup Lowell, which is state ranked in Class B, by 15Vi points. Battle Creek Central finish­ ed third, followed by by area schools Delton and Middleville. Lakewood finished in a sixth-place tie with Harper Creek, while the host Saxons finished 10th. In the heavyweight class. Delton’s Rollie Ferris finished second, losing to Charlotte’s Brock Gutierrez 8-3 in the finals. Ferris defeated Shawn Monroe in a narrow 1-0 match to reach the finals. Corey Webster of Mid­ dleville defended his 103-pound championship with an 11-3 win over the Panthers’ Jason Thomas. W'ebster’s record improved to 15-1-1. Hastings’ Tom Brighton finished 3-1 to capture third Pranger was the only Trojan who finished in double figures. Dave Sherwood scored nine points and Brad Bruner chip­ ped in with eight points and four assists for Middleville, which improved to 3-1 in the O-K Blue and 5-1 overall. Pranger also had a big night on the glass, grabbing a teamhigh 10 rebounds. Both teams were red hot at the free throw line, with Mid­ dleville dropping 26 of 30 and the Wolverines hitting 25 of place at 112. Brighton defeated Central’s Chuck Orr in the main draw 10-8 and again in the consolation finals, 9-8. Shawn Thomas of Delton lost to eventual champion Brad Whalen of Lowell in the main draw of the 119-pound class, but regrouped to pin Lakewood’s Don Roll and went on to secure fourth place. The Vikings’ John Wilcox finished fourth at 125 after be­ ing pinned by Lowell’s Jim Inman in the consolation finals. Matt Hook of Delton pinned all three of his opponents en route to a championship at 135, including Harper Creek’s Bob Cohoon in just 30 seconds in the finals. Zach Curths of Middleville improved to 15-2 on the season with a runner-up finish at 140. Carl Fedewa of Lakewood won a 5-2 decision over Scott Redman of Hastings in the consolation finals. The Vikings' Kyle Durkee was voted the recipient of the Randy Lydy Memorial Outstanding Wrestler Award by pinning all three opponents in a total time of 4:56 to cap­ ture the 145-pound title. Durkee pinned Bill Dolloway of Delton in 43 seconds in the championship match. Jess McWhinney of Middleville finished third. Lakewood’s Jason Makley won a 10-7 decision over John Rossow of Grand Ledge in the consolation finals at 152 to take third. Makley defeated Darrell Slaughter of Hastings in the consolation semis. The Trojans' Dave Lehman won his first varsity tourna­ ment by winning a thrilling 9-8 overtime decision over Brad Harvey of Charlotte in the finals. Lehman recorded a takedown with nine seconds left in the third overtime period to emerge victorious in a bracket consisting of three wrestlers who defeated him last year Jason Hetherington of Hastings and Joe Deliphiano of Delton just missed placing in the class. Marcus Moore of Lakewood barely missed the title at 189, coming up on the TK 8th grade eagers at 4-0 ZYLST DOOR, INC. “Where the customer comes first’’ CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grant) Rap<ds Homebuixiers Association 698*7242 __________ 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia__________ The T.K. eighth grade basketball team defeated Comstock Park 53-22 to im­ prove their record to 4-0 The Trojans jumped to a commanding 18-7 first quarter lead. The second quarter saw T.K. outscore Comstock Park 16-4 to take a 34-11 halftime lead. The enure Trojan team got in on the scoring as the Trojans put the game away. Leading the Trojan attack were Erie DeGroou with nine points. Nat Bundy and Chris DeBlay chipped in seven apiece short end of a 4-3 decision against Earl Parker of Charlotte. Nate Chappell of Delton finished third, losing to Rob McGee of Lowell in the consolation finals. “We are the largest health insurance company in the nation with an A + rating"^ Mutual s'OmahaMZ DON BUFFIN (616) 242-4959/24 HRS. CM CEMM m... Keep Fast Company Indy 650 Blast off for winter fun on the Polaris Indy 650. The liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine pumps out the power. Of course, you get plenty of standard features, like a new larger fuel tank. The hard-changing Indy 650 everything you need for the fastest fun on snow. Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 852-9377 '<*; V/SA /JL ...- POLARIS Believe It �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 8, 1991 Middleville adopts village budget for 1991 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week adopted a revised budget for 1990 and moments later OK’d the pro­ posed budget for 1991. The actions were taken after council received no comment du ing a public hearing. The 1991 general fund will have a beginning balance of $350,000. The budget calls for expenditures of $829,675 and income of $669,044 for the year. The major street fund shows an estimated income of $117,000 and expenses of $66,250, while the motor pool is expected to have a to­ tal of $125,500 in both in­ come and expenses The water supply system should receive $168,225 in income, and with a $5,000 contribution to the motor pool, a total of $138,410 in expenses. The sewer fund shows $232,900 in income and $133,060 in expenses. The local streets will have an in­ come of $44,950 and $44,950 in expenses. Stressing that a budget is just a good estimate. Treasurer Gary Rounds an- VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES December 11, 1990 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray. Hordy Myers. Oliver. Riley ond VondenBerg Absent: None Guests Jeon Gallup from the Sun & News. Linda McDuffy, Bill Boldry ond Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the November 27, 1990 meeting were approved with the correction that Oliver contact Mark VonderPloeg who would contact the Industrial Development. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Linda McDuffy was requesting that a letter of endorsement from the council be written for Bill Boldry, who will be traveling to Europe as one representing the United States select team for soccer. Motion was made to hove Prsident Thatcher write CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP Jonuory 2, 1991 A tpociol meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order on January 2. 1991 ot 7:00 p.m at the Village/Township Hall. 640 Emmons. Present: All. Jock Johnson volunteered to represent the Township on the Citizen Development Commit­ tee. The Kent County Board of Commissioners will meet on Feb. 6, 1991 to finalize the pur­ chase of the County garage. There will be a tour of Howell & Brighton SBR sewer plants on Jan. 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 f».m. Discussion was held on the uture office space. Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted; Patricia Snyder, Clerk (1/8) swered questions from the council about expenses and incomes for the coming year. Rounds said that with cur- December 28. 1990 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order on December 28. 1990 at 9:15 a.m ot the Village/Township Hall, 640 Emmons. Present: Good, Jousma, Tolan, & Snyder. Absent: Johnson, DeVries, & Fischer. Jim Steketee was appointed to the Board of Review, ond Lighthouse Insurance was ap­ proved to carry insurance for the Assessor and Planner. Meeting adjourned 9:23 a.m. Respectfully submitted; Patricia Snyder, Clerk (1 /8) TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on December 19, 1990, the Township Board of the Township of Caledonia adopted an amendment in the Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance by adding Section 14.3(e) to the Zoning Ordinance, so as to provide that the following use may be permitted in the 1-2 Heavy Industrial District when author­ ized as a special land use. Automated dispensing fuel depot system for dispensing motor vehicle fuels for commercial customers and industrial customers only. A copy of the amending ordinance is on file and may be purchased at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during normal business hours. Dated. December 28, 1990 TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA this letter. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. Hordy moved to grant Bill Ke­ nyon’s request for a 20 ft. ease­ ment over village property located adjacent to the village property leased to the TK Youth Baseball league for a snowmobile trail. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved to allow the Village President to select a wall hanging representing Mid­ dleville to be placed on a wall of the Barry County Courthouse at the cost not to exceed $100.00. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed os follows: Total to Payroll.......... $19,803.79 Total to Motor Pool........ 2.547.32 Support by Hordy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance ......................................... $3,500.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance ..........................................11,500.00 General Fund to Water Fund .......................................... 2.395.00 (Fire Protection Transfer) Support by Hordy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the budgeted transfers be allowed Water Fund to Motor Pool ........................................... 5.000.00 Sewer Fund to Motor Pool ........................................... 5,000.00 Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved to approve Pen­ nock Hospitals request to in­ clude more information about the services they provide in the section of the village brochure under the heading of medical care available in the area. The cost of reprinting this section of the brochure to be paid by Pen­ nock Hospital. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. President Thatcher read a letter from Jim & Morcie Robertson requesting a street light at the end of River Street. After discus­ sion this request was tabled at this time to obtain further infor­ mation on the procedure and cost involved. Hardy moved to hove a Budget Hearing meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a special meeting at 7:00 p.m., to be held Thursday, December 27, 1990. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Hordy moved to empower Mark VonderPloeg to fill in for the absence of Manager Roon. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the November Pol<ce Activity Report With no further business, Myers moved for odfournment. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 7.36 p.m. Chris Mugndge Deputy Clerk (1/8) Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10' per word. If you pay in charge. Deadline is Friday rent taxes and an estimate of advance, you save 50' billing what the village will get from at 5:00 p.m. the state, the village may see a 5 percent increase in in­ come. Business Services The revenues should be about the same, altough the GORDON CHIMNEY village had a slightly larger SERVICE professional clean­ beginning balance at the be­ ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonarv repair, refer­ ginning of last year, he said. ences, since 1980. 795-7060. Copies of the 1991 budget are available for inspection at PED ASSOCIATES offers complete tax services for indivi­ the village manager’s office at duals and small business. the village hall during regular 698-0740.__________________ business hours. PAINTING, STAINING, The council last week also VARNISHING: Home, busi corrected a legal requirement ness, apartments. Large or small by asking the Barry County jobs. Ph. 948-2649. Board of Commissioners again for permission to annex YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy the mobile home park on the printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for north edge of the village. everything from business cards Attorney Jeff Youngsma and brochures to newspapers told the council that the ac­ and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or tion was necessary because an stop in al 1952 N. Broadway, earlier description of the area Hastings. involved was faulty, the pre­ Community Notices vious annexation did not cover all of the park. ALA TEEN New meeting 7 Explaining that no other p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in land was involved and there Caledonia. was no addition of property, Youngsma said, "The descrip­ Farm tion was incomplete. We re­ ceived it from the petitioners HERDSMAN WANTED self motivated person to care for 100 themselves....it was not com­ cow herd. Housing and other plete." benefits. Wages negotiable. Thomapple Township noti­ Respond to “Herdsman” Box 44, fied the village that it did not Alto, MI 49302. Will answer all cover the entire park area, inquiries. Youngsma said, and with the application, the legal wording For Rent would correct the oversight. APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 Village President Duane & 3 bedroom, $450 and $480, no Thatcher said he was pets, plus deposit, 795-7290 or confident there would be no 795-9153.__________________ problem with the BANQUET HALL FOR Commissioners approving RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ the new description for tions reunions, meetings. Bar annexation since they had and kitchen facilities availalready approved the first re­ able. Call 672-7110.____ quest. FOR RENT: in Middleville, 2 Steketee named to Caledonia Twp. Zoning Board J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Board has appointed Jim Steketee, 7300 McCords, to the Township Board of Review to fill the vacancy left when member Howard Zoet moved from the township. Steketee, 55, is a 29-year resident of Caledonia, and with his son has operated Steketee Turf Service for the last 12 years. However, he said, he is in the process of selling his share of the busi­ ness to his son. "I’ll be semi-retired, with my land development projects becoming my main priority," he said. "And I’ll also have more time to offer to the community." He said he was looking forward to working on the panel, which meets in March each year to hear ap­ peals of assessments by prop­ erty owners. "I think it will be an inter­ esting challenge," he said. "I’m interested in seeing that everyone gets a fair shake." YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. bedroom ground floor apart menu $325 per month, plus utili­ ties. You need $ 100 deposit, plus first months rent to move in, no pets. 852-9541._____________ NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. For Sale Help Wanted NEW YEAR new career, Cale donia Real Estate office looking for energetic, career minded person willing to learn the Real Estate business. Flexable hours, will train. Call JoAnnc at ERA All Properties 891-8778. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM LANGKAMP In loving memory of my friend Carol, who passed away four years ago Jan. 10, 1987. Today 1 was reminded of you as 1 think of you often taken back to a special places and special time. And as I thought of you, a certain sort of sadness filled my heart. Even though the memories I have arc beautiful, and thinking back on them fills my heart with joy, my eyes also swell with tears because we arc so far apart, and 1 miss you so very much. Friends forever Pat Real Estate COLINDA (LYN) FERRIS: Work with a neighbor wto will work hard for you. 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Wedding gown, full length, size 16, $50. Call 792-9928. Garage r 795-5369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze ...STILL AT ONLY 84 50 GALLON 221 W. Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friddy 8 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 8. 1991 I Page 15 Photographers choice.... Over the last year, many photos have been taken for the paper. Most were published, some were not. These are some of my favorities based purely on what looks good. When I pulled into Cartton Center Service to have my car tuned up, here was this little guy bending the ear of a young man working on his truck. Nothing like getting close so they can hear you. He’s helping too, because he’s wiping his hands on a shop cloth. This appealed to me because It is so orderly and symmetrical. And it’s done by the Steelcase drivers themselves. I thought it was imposing. In this photo of Hazel McCaul, you can almost see the memories that she is feeling as she stands in the old Moe School where she taught school as a very young lady. She had a chance to see it restored at Bowen’s Mills. This group of preschool kids are all doing the same thing. It just struck me as funny how they all have a different approach to the same task. Scot eighth graders win two over holidays Nine players scored in a balanced offensive attack as the Caledonia eighth-graders basketball team beat Byron Center 51-39. The Fighting Scots pulled away with the win in the second half. Leading the way was Matt Baar with 17 points while Ed Caledonia OES meets tonight Caledonia Chapter No. 97, Order of the Eastern Star, meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Caledonia Masonic Temple Worthy Matron is Lorraine Carter and W'orthy Patron is John DeVries Fraternal fellowship, fun and food is planned for tonight at 7:45. Schutt added seven, Paul Minder six, and Jared Oatley, Tim Baker and Eric Constant each scored five. “But the defensive effort in the second half was the dif­ ference”, Scot Coach Paul Nixon said. The Fighting Scots also came up victorious Jan. 4 against Kelloggsville. 35-22. The Scots pulled ahead in the fourth quarter because of great defense and rebounding, said Nixon. Leading the way on offense were Baar with nine points. Minder with eight, and Justin Heyboer with seven. The eighth-graders now hold a 5-1 record in the O-K Blue Conference and stand 7-2 overall. They hope to boost their standings with a win at Wyoming Lee Fnday. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Late on a quiet summer Monday afternoon, this young man was working on his skateboarding technique in a church parking lot when I drove by. I thought this shows how much you miss when you can’t stop the action like a camera can. This was the second time I went out to take a picture of "Bob" the donkey. 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The best entry, as chosen by Steketee’s advertising de­ partment, would win a trip for four to San Francisco. "We were overwhelmed with the response," said Courtney. "We had hoped to announce the award three weeks earlier, but we had so many entries, we were delayed trying to judge them all." Courtney said Boncher's en­ try was one of about 1,000 from all over West Michigan and from every grade level, kindergarten through high school. The enthusiastic response from so many students means Steketee’s will probably do a similar project next year, Courtney said. "I think the project was good for us and the students," he commented. "All of us are interested in caring for tne en­ vironment and trying to solve these kinds of problems." The student entries were limited only by the student's imagination, and Courtney said he received all kinds of essays, some poems and some illustrations. One student even recorded his message to President Bush on a cassette. "I narrowed the entries to 15," Courtney said, "and then the advertising department as a group chose the top three, and finely, the winner. It was not easy. It's really interesting what things the kids thought of, although recycling was probably the issue most often chosen. "One student wrote to a leader in Japan about protect­ ing the dolphins, for in­ stance." He added that the depart­ ment was so impressed with the quality of the entries that instead of awarding just the one prize, it also sent some certificates of recognition to individuals and to classes that entered. Of the seven individual cer­ tificates sent out, two went to CHS students Andrew Sherman and Came Peterson, while a Caledonia 10th-grade English one ninth-grade English class were among the eight classes that received cer­ tificates. Counney said that the stu­ dent's age was considered in the judging, ("obviously a first-grader isn’t going to come up with the same ideas as a student in high school") and two elementary entries Brent Boncher, a Caledonia freshman, is looking forward to his first trip to San Francisco this spring. He won the trip in a 'Your Words Can Change the World' contest sponsored by Steketee’s. were even among the top four. But of all these, the judges finally chose Boucher's idea to send President Bush several letters about pollution, two of which are supposedly written in the year 2045, but received in 1990 through the future technological magic of "Time Travel Air Mail." Boncher introduced the two letters from the future with one from the present, in which he said he saw the world "becoming a huge land­ fill." Stating some statistics showing the enormity of the waste generated by our "throw-away society," Boncher also pointed out how recycling could help alleviate the problem of waste. He then explained the two possible letters "from the fu­ ture," one praising Bush for what he did in 1990, the other chiding him for what he didn't do. Whichever letter the President should receive de­ pends on his steps toward cleaning up the environment while he was in office. One of the possible letters praised Bush for "your actions in 1990 that drastically re­ duced the amount of pollu­ tants that Americans put in the air. These actions led the way for the Energy Revolution in the 2010s that made polluting a thing of the past..." This letter informed Bush (via TTAM) that his leader­ ship in environmental cleanup during 1990 led to future citizens' honoring his name for his foresight and planning. The second letter, also "written" in 2045, chided Bush for what he didn't do. Like Marley's ghost warning Scrooge to mend his ways, the second letter warns Bush of "grave mistakes he will make this term" and the omi­ nous consequences of those mistakes. The future writer describes a smog-darkened Earth with no green in il e landscape and few anin,.. » of any kind. Only about 200 people inhabit America, and those are the ones who can afford the oxygen equipment and protective clothing needed to keep from suffocating. "Hoping that my examples will cause you to rethink your present course of action concerning our environment, especially our precious air, I send this note," concludes the second letter. But Boncher has already reminded the President that he can keep this "future" from happening. Courtney said that all the students' work was mailed to the appropriate local, state, national or international lead­ ers. So far, he said, he has re­ ceived in response a form let­ ter from the Brazilian em­ bassy and a handwritten letter from former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn. One student chose to write Glenn about "space junk." said Courtney. He also has received a letter from the President, compli­ menting the program and the students' ideas. Courtney said he sent copies of the letter to all the students who had cho­ sen to write to Bush. Boncher, 14, said that while he put some effort into his entry, actually winning the competition was quite a shock. "I spent a fair amount of time on it," he said, explain­ ing that entering the contest had been an English class as­ signment, for a grade. (He got an "A") He returned from a November hunting trip to find the big news waiting for him. "I was speechless, then I was ecstatic," he recalled. "I ran downstairs and said to my mom, 'Mom, you know that thing we had to write for Steketee’s? Well, I won’"’ The prize includes trans­ portation for four, round trip, to San Francisco, courtesy of Travel-eez, Northwest Airlines and Steketee’s, with accommodations for three nights at the Union Square Holiday Inn and tours of Chinatown and "San Francisco By Night." The Bonchcrs are thinking of taking their trip in March, and Brent said he is looking forward to riding through the hilly city on the famous trol­ leys, visiting the Wharf and, of course, crossing the bay on the world-famous bridge. His father, Fred, laughingly sug­ gested he take a look at Alcatraz. But Brent didn't seem to find a fault in any of the plans. And as for which letter President Bush receives from the future? Only time will tell. Barry County COA lunch menu set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 9 Chili con came, Italian blend, lettuce salad, com muffins, oleo, peaches. Thursday, Jan. 10 Pork patty, sweet potatoes, broccoli, bread, oleo, applesauce. Friday, Jan. 11 Turkey stew, veggies, peas, bread, oleo, brownies. Monday, Jan. 14 Chicken sauce ’em, gravy, peas and carrots, oleo, red potatoes, fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 15 Quiche, kidney beans, spinach, bread, oleo, fruit. Events Wednesday, Jan. 9 Hastings, cards; Nashville, slides by De Jong. Thursday, Jan. 10 Hastings, cards or crafts; Nashville, bingo. Friday, Jan. 11 - Hastings cards; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Jan. 14 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, Jan. 15 - All sites puzzles. PHIL’S PIZZERIA* 795-7844 EAT IN or TAKE OUT DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Tuesday Thursday 1130 a m to 11 p n Fnday & Saturday 11 30 am to I a m »ed.Mon< ITALIAN SPECIALTIES i • Dinners • Zti • Steaks • Appetuers • Cation Spaghetti • Sausage Roil • Ravioli • Manicotti £ • Roast Beef Subs jICl • Cheesecake DRAWING WINNERS: • Dick Manni (Turkey) Katherine Ulrich (Stuffed Animal) � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-01-15.pdf 1a658912a9c452158bccbe6bdc2c6a59 PDF Text Text The.Su *— Lap-. rtA - r fl PAID U5. POSTAGE HASTINGS. M 49038 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 156 / January 15, 1991 ___ ------- ----------------------------- HASTINGS PUBUe LIBRARY-------------- ~-- _ u.<J£1^SChurchSt HASTINGS Ml 4905a-irqt B Annexation request by Middleville Council delayed by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An annexation request was put off by a local real estate agent last week when the vil­ lage engineer failed to show for a meeting to answer ques­ tions about the availability of sewer service to the parcels. William Getty, owner of William Getty Realty in Middleville, planned to ask the Village Council to apply to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for annexa­ tion of property he owns fac­ ing Lem Paul Street. The property lies in Thornapple Township on the border of the village. Getty said he wanted to an­ nex to the village to get water and sewer services. He plans to sell the 217foot-by-165 foot property to Brian Drake, from Drake Development in Caledonia, to build two four- unit apart­ ments. Village President Duane Thatcher noted that engineer Richard Meyers was scheduled to be at the meeting, and Caledonia Schools approve hiring planning consultant by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education Jan. 8 approved a $25,000 contract with Planning Advocates Inc., em­ ploying the Ohio-based con­ sulting firm to "maximize community participation and information" as the board de­ velops a 10-year master plan to accommodate district growth. According to the agreement, the firm will use its expertise to compile necessary data for planning, such as enrollment projections, a review of cur­ rent educational programs and services, and it will put to­ gether a community "profile” consisting of such informa­ tion as population characteris­ tics and occupations. Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers said the decision to hire a pro­ fessional consultant followed the recommendation of a spe­ cial planning committee composed of both school per­ sonnel and citizens. Planning Advocates was preferred over three other firms considered for the job, based on its expe­ rience, recommendations and the proposal presented by firm president, Dr. William DeJong. In a previous interview, Myers said that the board had decided to look into longrange planning because of the district's rapid population growth. (See the Dec. 18, 1990, issue of the Sun and News.) The 1980s saw the district constantly playing “catch-up" with growth problems. Voters approved extensive building programs at all schools, including the construction of the new high school, the conversion of the former junior high to community and alternative education programs and the revamping of the "old" high school for a sixth-, seventhand eighth-grade middle school program. All three elementary schools have been or are be­ ing expanded to house about 500 students each, with ade­ quate gym and library faciliSee Caledonia, page 5 could explain if the village could hook up the apartments while the sewage system was running over capacity. "W’ould we be in the spirit of the agreement with the DNRT' Thatcher wondered. "We hooked up (a modular home set up by Larry) Lydy, and the apartments down by the river... Jim Robertson. I'd have to wait for Dick Meyers to speak to that," he said. When Meyers didn’t appear at the meeting, Getty said he would prefer not to formally apply for annexation "before we find out about the sewer." The plans to change the zoning from its present desig­ nation of single family resi­ dential (R-l) to planned mul­ tiple family (PMF) to ac­ commodate the apartments would have to be discussed with the Planning and Zoning Commission, Thatcher told Getty. The PZC then would give its recommendation tG the village council for action. Thatcher pointed out that annexation into the village and any zoning change are separate, with one having nothing to do with the other. He said that Meyers would be contacted as soon as possi­ ble to get his advice, and a re­ port would be available at the next council meeting. Village Planner Mark Vander Ploeg also will ask Meyers how to correct the sanitary sewer lines being too close to the surface at the end of the latest extension at the corner of Whitneyville and Crane roads. Because the depth of the pipes would interfere with fu­ ture development, Vander Ploeg was asked to get the facts from Meyers, and bring a report to the next council meeting. In other Village Council business last week, Attorney Sh Annexation, page 3 Caledonia schools consider security as thefts still unsolved J-Ad Graphics News Service Despite efforts of the Kent County Sheriffs Department, the break-ins that have plagued Caledonia High School and Middle School since November go unsolved. Some similar thefts turned out to be unrelated to the ones in Caledonia, and though the investigation continues, school officials are discourag­ ed, and now are asking the community’s help. Four burglaries have cost the schools five VCRs, two computers and an LCD (liquid crystal display) panel, a TV remote and an overhead TV monitor, which was removed carefully from the ceiling of a classroom. Caledonia District Media Coordinator Liz Lewis estimated replacement values for the equipment at $260 for each of the VCRs; $3,000 for an IBM computer; $1,200 for a Macintosh Model 30 and $850 for the monitor and its mount. The first incident was a forced entry into the high school home economics room in early November, when a VCR was stolen. That equipment has been replaced, Lewis said In the second break-tn. also in November, thieves took the Mac computer and the remote control at a social studies classroom. Another forced entry in December resulted in the loss of the IBM, the LCD panel and the monitor. But the last incident, in which four VCRs were taken from the middle school library during Christmas break, showed no signs of a forced See Caledonia, page 2 More economic profile info sent to state by Middleville Middleville soldiers enjoy free Sun and News in Saudi Arabia Sgt. Charles Aspinall, (from left) Spc Bob Bakjry and Spc. Scott Palmer all receive The Sun and News in Saudi Arabia and show the foks back home that they like to read it. The pictures were sent on Dec. 30, and arrived in time to be put in this week issue. A family member or friend can start a free three months subscription to The Sun and News by contacting our office in Hastings (945-9554) and giving us the name of the serviceman or woman now serving in the Persian Gulf. We wffl also publish their names and adresses in The Sun and News and The Reminder to encourage letters to those serving in Operation Desert Shield. Fora letter from Aspinall, see page 14 — by Jean Gallup Staff Writer It was noted during a recent presentation on strategic planning by a representative of the Michigan Commerce Department to the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission that an economic profile of Middleville was lacking vi­ tally important information, village officials said. Village Council Trustee James Oliver questioned the missing facts, and with Planner Mark Vander Ploeg gathered the information and sent it to the Industrial Development Division of the Commerce Department for corrections. "We are grateful the state is providing us with essentially free advertising, however, upon review of the Barry County profile, we would to like to inform you of some additional information con­ cerning our particular munici­ pality that may have inadver­ tently been omitted in the last printing of this profile," Vander Ploeg wrote. Lacking in the Middleville statistics were the manufacturing companies of Bradford White, employing 650 people; Simpson Industries, employing 100; Lescoa with 60 employees; and Baby Bliss, also with 60 employees. Facts on the water and sewer systems of the village also were to be added. Also left out was the Thornapple Kellogg School System, which has 2,229 stu­ dents and 119 teachers. Grand Valley State University in Allendale also was included in the request to update the assets in the Barry County area. The State Bank of Caledonia's branch office in Middleville was asked to be included in the next revision of the Profile of Barry County. Vander Ploeg pointed out that Middleville does have a master development plan, and a full-time paid employee in the Middleville Fire Department. Oliver reported to the council on Jan 8 that the facts should be amended and Middleville will be adequately profiled in the next edition of the informational booklet put out by the state. In This Issue... • Gun Lake Festival to celebrate 10 years • Freeport Fire Dept, receive “trauma puppies” • Caledonia planners stick to two-acre minimum • Lions district governor visits Middleville �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 15, 1991 Gun Lake Winter Festival to celebrate 10th anniversary— Gun Lake Winter 1 ® 9 ® 9 ® Activities set for Jan. 25, 26,27 J-Ad Graphics News Service The 10th annual Gun Lake Festival, also billed this year as a "Decade of Fun." will of­ ficially begin on Friday, Jan. 25, and continue with events that will cover the following two days. "From the executive com­ mittee to the festival workers, everyone is looking forward to making this year’s festival as successful as the previous nine,” said festival chairman Kevin Meaton. "As fun and entertaining as the Gun Lake Winter Festival is for the entire family, this year's festival will start on a solemn note at the opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. on Jan. 25," Meaton said. Following the fireworks spectacular over frozen Gun Lake and the torchlight pa­ rade, the 1991 festival will be dedicated to the armed forces assigned to Operation Desert Shield in the Persian Gulf. After an appearance by the color guard, there will will be an unveiling of the Gun Lake Greetings Banner that will be sent to Saudi Arabia at the conclusion of the festival. The banner will be on display inside the Yankee Springs State Park warming lodge for everyone attending the festival to sign their name and write their message to those serving in the Persian Gulf area, he said. Sponsored by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, the festival events will take place in Yankee Springs State Park, unless otherwise noted. Even before the opening ceremonies, the fishing contest already has started. The competition, which features child, junior and senior classes, also has team contests for master anglers and spearing. The contest is sponsored by Gillett's Bait and Hardware. Harrison s Hardware and Stu's Sport Shop, and will close at noon Jan. 25. On Saturday, Jan. 19, cross-country ski races will be held at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. Registration for the 3K, 5K and 10K races will begin at 1 p.m. For more information, call Ron Carlson at 792-2271. Another pre-festival activity is the Snow Sculpting Competition, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Open to both individuals and businesses, the entrants will fashion their creation on-site, with judging on Friday, Jan 25. To register, call Joan at 672-7822. A "Mud Slinging Caucus" will be held at Sam's Joint on Wednesday, Jan. 16. There, the five mayoral hopefuls will roast each other and make more outlandish campaign promises. Candidates for the office of mayor of the festival are Roy Anderson, Bob Cote, Kay Brush, Nona Miller and Joan Weick. Voting for mayor is done through the purchase of raffle tickets for the grand prize drawing. The grand prize win­ ner receives $1,000; the sec­ ond prize wins a round trip airline ticket for two to Las Vegas courtesy of American Airlines, and the third place winner wins a paddle boat, compliments of Jensen Marine at Gun Lake. Tickets are available through any of the mayor candidates or festi­ val workers. Festivities on the opening day Jan. 25 include a fire­ works display, torchlight pa­ rade, opening day ceremonies and dedication at 7 p.m., and a dance beginning at 8 p.m. Breakfast will be available both Saturday and Sunday at the Gun Lake Snowmobile club, with the Saturday events including a Muzzle loaders Rally, community bonfire, broomball tournament, chicken drop and the "World s Largest Winter Festival Parade.” Both days also will see many children's and adult ac­ tivities. Other events planned for Saturday are a lip-sync con­ test, magic show, a Las Vegas night from 6 p.m. to midnight and a spaghetti supper at the Gun Lake Community Church between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Along with a second day of some of the same events. Sunday will also feature a hole-in-one golf tournament sponsored by the Yankee Springs Golf Cub, a mystery activity, men's hairy chest contest, arm wrestling tour­ nament and bingo inside the warming lodge. The polar bear dip. where people swim in the lake though a hole in the ice, will be held at 3:30 p.m., with registration starting at 1 p.rti. Festivities wind up at 4 p.m. Sunday with the grand prize drawing. Proceeds from the festival will go to the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce for community improvement. For more information, and a complete schedule, call 6727822. Caledonia Schools burgularized, from front page The 10th annual Gun Lake Winter Festival is ready to begin on Jan. 25. Displaying the raffle prizes to be awarded during the festival are (left to right) Kevin Meaton, chairman of the festival, Dave Jensen of Jensen Marine. Ray Diehl, vice president of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce and Mary Terry, manager of passenger sales for American Airlines entry, making police and of­ ficials wonder how the thieves got in and how they knew where to find the equipment, Lewis said. The theft of the TV monitor also was interesting, because it would have taken several people, who apparently took their time in carefully remov­ ing the monitor from its ceil­ ing mount. “It was not ripped out of there like thieves in a hurry,"Lewis said. The VCRs for the middle school will be replaced this week, she said, and the other replacements have been ordered. Superintendent Robert Myers said the thefts of the expensive equipment made him angry, because it will be the taxpayers who will have to pay for increased insurance premiums and for the deducti­ ble amounts on the schools’ insurance policies But he said what disturbs him e' en more is that now school officials must look into security systems for the buildings "I hate the idea of having to lock up our buildings and limit their access to the communi­ ty.'' he said. "There’s nothing I like bet­ ter than seeing our gyms used by the community on the weekends and in the evenings, and having the libraries and the high school cafeteria open for meetings “Teachers like to come in during the weekends and work, and the elementary teachers are always around decorating their rooms or set­ ting up displays for the students. “It makes me angry that a few people could limit the en­ joyment we get from our facilities.” Lewis agreed. “The community has in­ vested all this money into good equipment for the students, but I leave on Friday and I just don’t know if I’ll find everything here when I come to school on Monday “I hate the idea of security systems, too, but there doesn’t seem to be much choice.” Myers said that Richard Overmire, director of aux­ iliary services, is looking into security systems and their costs. Officials still are hoping the police will find the thieves, but are not overly optimistic about regaining the stolen equipment, even though the computers have the school name etched into them and serial numbers are recorded. “For me, the worst thing would be to find out some of our own students arc involv­ ed,” Myers said. He said that anyone with in­ formation about the larcenies can call him (891-8185), or the Kent County Sheriffs Departmentment (774-3125), or Silent Observer (774-2345). Lewis said she also would be happy to take information at the high school library, 891-8299 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 15. 1991 1 Pa9e 3 West Elementary class urges peace in letters to President J Ad-Graphics News Service Jan Muir’s third graders at West Elementary School in Middleville have written let­ ters tp Presides Bush, urging a peaceful settlement of the issues between the U.S. and Iraq. "We were thinking about what will happen on Jan. 15, and we wrote, telling them how we felt," Muir said. The letter that follows, written by Shayna Neason, was selected by Muir because it seemed to be so wise for a third grader. Dear President Bush. / am in third grade. 1 am 9 years old. I am concerned about war. If we have one. I hope the children of the poor will be safe and warm. I wish you would Stop thinking about bombs and think peace and joy. I know it’s hard, but try to What is the world coming to? I mean food is sitting in stores while children go hun­ gry. If there's war. the chil­ dren of the poor will starve and die. Is there anything I can do to help stop the war, or help the people of the poor? P S Please write back. Thank yau. Yourfriend, Shayna Neason. Annexation request in Middleville delayed Superintendent’s Corner by From frontpage— Jeff Youngsma reported the closing on the sale of the Industrial Park to the village Superintendent Jan. 4. A request by Police Chief of Louis Shoemaker for the vil­ Thornapple Kellogg lage to hire a data entry per­ son to transfer a card index file into the police computer was tabled on the advice of Youngsma. Shoemaker re­ ported that he had talked to high school counselor Tom Jan. 13-19 is School Board Member Recognition Week in Fletkc, who said a student from Thornapple Kellogg Michigan! I would like to dedicate this Superintendent's Comer to in­ could be obtained through a formation about the Board of Education and the important role program called Career board members have in the education of our children. Development Institute (CDI). In Michigan each of the 560 public school districts is govern The student would work for ed by a Board of Education Under state law. school board 15 hours a week until the end members are state officers who carry out the state’s educa of the school year in June. tional obligations at the local level. The primary function of the CDI would pay for the stu­ board is to oversee the education of the people in the dent's wages and assume tax community. liabilities in return for an Members of your local Board of Education ire elected to agreement that there would be four-year terms on a non-partisan ballot by the voters of the potential for full-time work community. The board has seven members, Gary VanElst, president; James Verlinde. vice president; Wendy Romph. after the data entry was com­ secretary; Lon Lefanly, treasurer; and Donald Williamson, Jan pleted in June. Siebesma and Wanda Hunt, trustees. "If we're making a state­ Local school board elections are held on the second Monday ment that we know there is a in June. Any voter eligible to vote in the school district may potential for employment, we run for election to the Board of Education. School board really have to stipulate what members may be taxpayers, parents, non-parent, business peo­ kind of potential," Youngsma ple. young people 18 years of age or older, or senior citizens — said. in short, school board members are citizens representive of the He pointed out that he community they serve. should look at the contract How do school boards make decisions? A Board of Educa­ before is was voted on. The tion can act only during legally called meetings. Individual matter will be taken up again board members, acting on their own, have no legal authority to at the next council meeting. act on behalf of the board. An action of the board is not valid Shoemaker presented his unless voted at a meeting by a majority of the members elected annual report to the council, to and serving on the board. saying that criminal activity When making decisions, the school board seeks the advice and counsel of the district’s administrators and staff, as well as was up 16 percent when com­ obtaining input from the community and specialists. paring 1989 to 1990. What is the most important consideration in making a board Anests for OUIL (operating decision? School board members are trustees, responsible for a under the influence of liquor) trust established by the community. The most important were up considerably in 1990, beneficiaries of this trust are the students. Even though board with 71 cases, as opposed to members are directly accountable to the people, they represnt. 44 in 1989. their primary obligation is to ensure that students needs are When Trustee William met „ . „ Hardy asked if the situation Are school board members paid for serving? The answer was getting worse, or was varies from district to district Michigan law provides that Shoemaker doing a better job . board members may be compensated at a rate of up to $30 per of catching them. Shoemaker meeting for not more than 52 meetings per year. replied, ’'Both, I think.” Are local school boards needed? Our system of local school All categories showed an districts and boards of education epitomizes representative and increase over the last year, participatory government — citizens elected from their com­ something the village will munity making decisions about educational programs based on communitv needs, values and expectations. It is your local probably experience in the fu­ board that allows for community participation in that decision­ ture, the chief said. He fore­ making process. School boards not only represent the public casted a steady increase due to locally, but also translate the needs of students into policies, the influence of urban sprawl. plans and goals. Thatcher brought up John I would like to salute our board members and thank for a job Mugridge's name to the coun­ well done. cil in an effort to finish the | unexpired term of Donna Stagray on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The council approved the choice Call and ask about our unanimously. Steve Garrett School Board Members Week to be celebrated Shayna Neason goes over the letter she sent to President Bush asking for peace. SAVE for their tomorrow. 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In fact, the sooner you start, the bet­ ter There are a variety of savings plans available, and one is just per­ fect for your needs Stop in and discuss your children's future with a personal banker today Then, re­ lax and enjoy the growing years, knowing their future is secure. t^TATC IAI L 267 MA,N ST- 3205 68th ST.S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON 891‘8113 698 6337 A I rnClMI A 7ALlLJLJiNI/\ MIDDLEVILLE 795-3361 All 3 Locations Open All Day, Mon.-Fri. and ’til Noon Sat. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 15, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! My batteries are all charged to get on with my life and get the things done that I have been putting to the side. Spring is on the way, and the holidays are over Sure, I know it is actually two months away, but winter is on the down side now. to me But it is just possible for me to see spring in the distance. A wonderful Christmas story was given to me Wednesday evening. I want to share it with you because this kind of thing is just what we all need to offset the distur­ bances of the present world. We need to straighten our faith in the good of the world. All of you may remember Mr. and Mrs. Morris Weeks. He and Beryl Price were at the Middleville Lumber yard when we first came to Middleville. They were a young couple raising their family, as we all raised ours. He went on to Barry County Lumber Com­ pany in Hastings and worked there for years. He had physical problems, with his heart and from that to the pre sent time, has been fighting Hodgkins Disease. Things are improving slowly, with chemeotherapy and all. He has fought a long hard battle, never giving up. Of course, he had his down times. As Christmas ap­ proached. he had one of his low spells. His wife, who has been do­ ing work at home, had gotten up one morning at five, as usual, and stopped working at seven to get started on pre­ Christmas baking. The securi­ ty light went on and startled her. She looked out. and in came one car. followed by two more. At seven in the morning she was a little apprehensive. Then the first car opened, out came part of her family followed by all the rest. She had just put the dishes to soak, but ran out to greet them all. She had called to Morris, but he hadn't heard her. So she brought in their grandchildren and said, “Look who came to see you." At first she was dismayed, because she had done no bak­ ing. or made any prepara­ tions. But they quickly eased her fears. They had brought a ham from the south and had all the trimmings, daily needs for their stay. What a wonderful Christmas it made for all of them! All three boys, who live in South Carolina, got together by phone, called their wives and said to have everything packed and ready, and two hours later they were on their way. They had to be back the 24th. They even brought the children's gifts from Grandma and Grandpa that had been sent to them. Santa's gift to the children was a white Christmas. And to southern children, what fun! Grandma quickly scrounged up appropriate clothing and they had fun playing in the snow. Their three boys. Randy. Brad and Greg, and all their families came up and later, daughter Kendra and the other son. Brentley. both from Grand Rapids, came. Morris fortunately was feel­ ing the best he has in a while, and so what a charge to his batteries! That Christmas, the Weeks family had the most wonderful love gift from their family, and isn't that really what all our holiday hullaboo is about! Sharing, caring and doing0 So hopefully he is on the “up” road with just a fewmore treatments. The last check showed the one remain­ ing spot was diminishing in size. So let's get behind both of them with our love and prayers. We can make an ever-expanding spot of God's love right here. And that is really all we can do. to con­ centrate on the real things, in our small way. to make our local world a better place. Here comes another goof. I said that Leo and Beth Veriinde spent Christmas in New York with their two daughters, but there are three daughters there. Sorry , about that. Thanks for letting me know. Beth. I finally reached the Koeplingers. they held a late Christmas on the Saturday following Christmas. Rose and Ken Morgan left Dec. 20 to go to Florida to be with their daughter. Penny. They had a wonderful time la zying around in the sun and wearing shorts in the nice weather The rest of the time he visited his sick brother in the Detroit area. Later they came back for his funeral. So they had a busy holiday. Barb Clinton said they had a busy Christmas and New Years. They had two of their children over on a weekend. Thursday afternoon. Russ Bender went to Byron Center to visit his cousin. Dorothy McKenny. She had lost her husband, who had Altzheimer’s Disease and Russ wanted to learn as much as he could from others who have coped with it. Glen Miller said the ice is Letters to the Editor ‘Living Science’ program was funded by P.E.T. Dear editor: In your recent issue of the Sun and news you had a delightful article on McFall’s Elementary 's special program of “Living Science." It was a great write up. thank you. We'd like to add one detail left out, inadvertently, that be­ ing that this program was funded by the P.E.T. We feel this is important enough to mention because the P.E.T. is (faiiica United brethren (ftjurd? LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a curing heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services*?:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................... 11:00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children..................... 9:30 a m. Wednesday: Family Night......................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch...................10:00 a m. Sunday School Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Phone 795-7076 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 FIRST BAPTIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Pastor Jeffrey Lee CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a m. (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting/ Sunday Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Youth Fellowship. Wednesday Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT Good Shepherd Lutheran Church People Who Care” 906 West Mam Middleville Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7 00 p.m. Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a m Services — Sunday Morning Worship .10:30 A.M. Sunday School........................... 10:00a.m. Sunday School ............................ 9:30 A.M. PHONE - 891-8119 Morning Worship............................. 11:00a.m. Evening Service...................................... 6:00P.M. Rev F L. Red Faber Minister ot Worship and Administration Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Rev Stan Vugteveen. Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship. Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 am & 11 00 a.m. First Friday Mass........................... 700 pm only an extention of the com munity. The Middleville area has been so supportive of its schools, and we fell it impor tent to let our great communi ty know where wc arc using the money raised during our fall fund-raiser. It’s only by their continued support that we can add to our children's education. In the end. aren't we all to benefit? Thanks. Debie Smith President. McFall P.E.T. (The COlrf ®tmr JRrtl{odiet (Churrlj KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Richard J Raab. Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab, Director of Music ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH about six inches thick, but he has not had a great deal of luck catching some fish. Thelma Carl spent New Years with her great niece. Mr and Mrs. Bruce Hinkley and family in Grand Rapids Then Tuesday evening, she and Sharon Kermeen went to the BPW meeting and meal in Hastings. 9:45 a m. 11:10 am 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH over noomoay rd WAnAMO LAKfi Saadn Semct iC OC 4 0 JAN 13 & JAN 20 GUEST MINISTER REV ROBERT NVKAMP SUNDAY MASS *11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING 891-8028 708 West Main Street W 00 a m. *1 15 a-™ 600 p m Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. The Lutheran Church Mtssowri Synod St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy Uerweyer. Children s Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship........ Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m .... 9:45 a m 11:00 a m YOU AX t4V1TED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Cbutch where everybody is sorrteoody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship . . .9 30 a m Middleville Sunday School . 9 45 a m. Morning Worship ................ 1100 am Ret' Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunoav Schoo Morr^g S-jvjoy Everwg WonNp Aeonevxn >AO*ee* prayer 4 5t>*e ihxJy Re-i Witham Dobson Pastor Steve jocksor. Youth Pastor 930om 10 30 a m 6 00 n m 100 p m 891 3923 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 15, 1991 / Page 5 Freeport Fire Department gets “Trauma Puppies” from citizens J-A d Graphics News Service All of the Freeport Fire Department Vehicles are now stocked with warm, fuzzy animals for children to hold on to during a scary situation thanks to the teachers at McFall Elementary and the wives of two of the Freeport Firefighters. The stuffed animals have been found to calm the children and give them something to focus their attention on when they are in stress or in pain. "The elementary teachers did the same thing last year, when they raised money to buy stuffed animals that were put into the fire trucks used by the Middleville Fire Department," said Lyn Briel, wife of firefighter Danny Briel. Also the ambulances used by what is now called the Thornapple Township Emergency Services, and the cruisers in the Middleville Police Department carry the comforting creatures. The Thornapple Kellogg teachers of kindergarten and first grade level students asked that their pupils not buy them a Christmas present but instead donate money to buy the animals. The firefighters will give the "Trauma Puppies" to any child to hold onto when they are involved in an emergency, such as a fire or an accident Since the program was inititiated in Freeport last fall by Lyn Briel and Bonnie Townsend, assistant chief Gib Townsend s wife, a child who was scalded and one who suffered a burned arm and hand have received a puppy. "The teachers were looking for a worthwhile cause, and they selected the Freeport Fire Department," Briel said, "it s absolutely wonderful." Freeport has four First Responders; Jon and Colleen Smelker, Jeff Hunt and Chris Shepard. They will all have puppies with them when they go out, "plus all of the rigs have a trauma puppy in them," Briel said, "it’s worked out really well." Caledonia Schools hire consultant, from front tics, as well as new class­ committee will take these de­ PTOs and the school board cisions and work with the also will have representatives rooms included. But the problems of con­ board in developing a master on the committee. Tentative dates for the tinued rapid growth continue, long-range development plan. Myers pointed out in his community events have been especially at the middle school, which outgrew popu­ earlier interview that most scheduled, with the futures lation expectations very districts are now going to a conference planned for quickly. Six portable class­ planner, either through an ar­ Thursday, Feb. 21, at the rooms now are being used to chitectural firm or a profes­ high school, and two com­ sional consultant firm. In ei­ munity dialogues have been ease crowded conditions there. For the school board, one ther case, he said, planning set for Tuesday, March 5 and of the main questions has ahead usually saves the dis­ Tuesday, March 26. The steering committee, been whether to build a new trict money in the long run. Planning Advocates is al­ which will be meeting regu­ high school, middle school or ready at work, Myers said, be­ larly beginning Thursday, elementary at its 150-acre site along Kraft Avenue, and citi­ cause DeJong feels his meet­ Jan. 17, will prepare its rec­ ings and interviews last fall ommendations for the actual Members of the Freeport Fire Department show some of the "Trauma Pupp'es" zens were invited to share with teachers, board master plan after the second their ideas at three school that are in each emergency vehicle of the department. Pictured are (left) Assistant members, administrators and community dialogue, and will board listening sessions last Chief Gib Townsend, (right) firefighter Danny Briel, and Chief Lane Cooper. community were a first step, present them at the April 16 Jail. even though his firm had not school board meeting. DeJong, in his proposal to Myers said anyone with yet been awarded the job. board, suggested even Myers said the firm will questions about the new con­ more community involve­ ment by forming a citi- work with the district in­ sultant, the planning events zen/education steering com­ tensely from January through or the planning process is mittee that would represent April. By then, the consultant welcome to call him at his all geographic areas, plus is supposed to have guided office, 891-8185. Planning Advocates Inc. local civic, municipal and the district and community in formulating their school was formed in 1985 by a education groups. "We propose a process to development plan and a group of educators who now work with districts in educa­ build and educate the commu­ means for implementing it. Letters already have been tional facilities planning and nity's understanding with the educational management. It is result of a long-term plan for sent to local groups, inviting based in Dublin, Ohio, near the schools," DeJong told them to appoint a representa­ Columbus,’ and since its live to IO the U1C steering SLCCllUg commitvumum Caledonia teachers, adminis­ tive trators and citizens in tee. The Caledonia Village Council, the Caledonia districts ’** *" in “all 50 states, in­ December. The company's next step Township Board, the Gaines cluding nine in Michigan. after forming the steering Township Board, the rite committee will be to help it Ministerial Association, the Caledonia Uto plans practice organize a "futures confer­ South Kent Fellow Farmers, AMBUCS, the Caledonia ence," where experts can in- ___ Caledonia No. 97 Order of form the community on the Women's Club, the Caledonia the Eastern Star will hold pro­ future needs of students and Citizens Watch, the ficiency practice on Monday how these needs affect Caledonia Lions Club, the evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia schools. Caledonia Business home of Donald Dutcher According to the plan out- Association and the Young Thank You lined by DeJong, the confer- Citizens' Club all have been encc will be followed by two invited to participate, CARD OF THANKS community dialogues, in Representing the schools Vcm and Beatrice Wenger ___ one ____ _____ ___ want to thank the Bowne Center which community members wm be staff member from each school, including United Methodist Women for will define the preferred direc- f.v._____ —1, „ tion for the school district's Dutton Christian. School the wonderful dinner and tables Sometimes its hard to anticipate the future. Life has a way of presenting were so pretty on our 60th growth. Then the steering surprises. anniversary family dinner, So you don’t need life insurance that doesn’t provide for unexpected November the 24 at the Bowne Center Fellowship Hall. changes. 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Ml / January 15, 1991 Junior Girl Scouts learn about local policeman’s job and life Chief Shoemaker shows the Junior Girl Scouts how to put a "suspect" at a disadvantage. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Working toward earning the sign of the Rainbow, Junior Girl Scouts from Troop Nos. 741 and 333 are required to talk to someone in the com­ munity about his or her job. Leader Carol Conrad, co­ leader Penny Huss and JoAnne Jamison recently se­ lected Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker to talk to the fourth graders about how he went about his job. "The girls just loved him," said Conrad, "I'll be hearing about this for a couple of weeks." Shoemaker went through the arrest procedure for the girls, explaining that every­ thing he did had a reason, "with the policeman’s safety always foremost, and the con­ trol of the subject. "I have to be in command. It’s my life that is in danger; theirs is not. I know that I’m not going to shoot him, but he (a suspect) may try to shoot me," he said. The chief used a volunteer to show how a subject is placed in a leaning position against a wall or a car, with legs wide apart. "It's called 'assuming the position,’" he said. The policeman will then place his foot in front of one of the subjects legs. That way, if the subject tries to run or swing against him, the officer can kick the suspects leg out from under him, and he will fall instead of being able to attack. He also put the "cuffs" on the volunteer, and explained all of the equipment he uses Bear or Dog $ j|90 Valentine Toys............... Good Selection of... Calico Hearts Mother Goose Book 99 and Coordinating Fabrics tt 1/3 OFF in Stock Patterns McCalls, Simplicity, Kwik Sew an 218 E. Stat* SU Ha»tln«a East o/ *4ic/ug*n Av* Ph. 945-9673 I**" U----- MOU«V Mm. *>rv W M » FH. m t Y HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION MIDDLEVILLE OPEN HOUSE 481 Holes Sunday, January 20, 2 to 4 p.m.. Directions: South on M-37 to State, left to Russell, right to Holes. 4 bedroom, 2 story home on 1 acre ML. Nice country setting. $98,000. Host: Terry Trentham, 792-4236 or Dynamic Real Estate 792-2219. and wears in his job. Almost unnoticable is a lightweight bulletproof vest he always wears on duty. A product of space technology, the vest is 13 layers of nylon inside a cotton "envelope," and will stop a bullet with the first four or five layers, he said. In 28 years of police work, Shoemaker has fired just one bullet from the gun he carries. The gun is called "the most useless piece of equipment I carry." The gun is the absolute last resort, he stressed. But he is prepared. Extra bullets are carried in a "speed loader" to allow him to reload his gun in seconds, if neces­ sary. A badge is also used in his work, by identifying him as a police officer from Middleville, who is allowed to arrest people by authority of the officials of the village. The keys to the handcuffs are attached to his collar, and even his tie is part of his job. The tie is a clip on, because if he wore a conventional tie, someone might choke or hang him with it. A "breakaway" tie is useless to an attacker. But the first line of defense in his job is talking, Shoemaker explained. "I can enforce the law that way, or by physical force. "Sufficient" force is all that a policeman is allowed to use, Shoemaker said, and gave examples of "enough" force to effect an arrest. Asked if there are drugs in Middleville, he replied,"We do have some drugs. Some marijuana, cocaine and crack cocaine. We should be con­ cerned, but is it a ’problem?' Td say no. "That's why I teach DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education). Children today have to know that in our world today, drugs can ruin their lives," he added. He explained that the Middleville force has three full-time police officers and six unpaid reserves who assist them. The three officers have ar­ rested 71 drunk dn\ers in the last year, he reported. Murder is the worst crime he has seen in his work, he said, and. "I personally dis­ like crimes against children," he noted. Asked what he liked best, he said he just liked being a "Slapping on the cuffs" can be painful, Chief Shoemaker tells the girls, but he is careful when he demonstrates on "suspect" Pamela Jameson. policeman. "The excitement and the chance to do the posi­ tive things I can do," he said. In 25 years or the Dearborn police force, he has had cross training in the fire depart­ ment, and was the driver on ladder engine that carried 100foot ladders attached to a fire engine. He also served two years on the SWAT force. Dearborn has a population of 100,000 in a area smaller than Thornapple Township, he pointed out. He’s never been hurt in the line of duty, and is not appre­ hensive when he goes to work, he told the Scouts. "I'm not afraid on the streets. I know how to do my job, but you never know," he said. Glenda Willitt, a leader and neighborhood chairwoman, explained that in addition to the sign of the Rainbow, there are signs for the Sun, Satellite, and the World, and only Junior Scouts can earn them. Also, service projects are used to earn patches from each "World," which include a "World" of Well Being, People, Outdoors, Arts and Today and Tomorrow," she said. "All Girl Scouts use these to earn badges," she said. A service project might be visiting seniors, or promising to clean up a section of road­ way, she added. A Junior Aide patch is earned by the troop, or indi­ vidual Scouts teaching a younger group of Brownies an activity to help them go up to the next level in scouting, Willett continued. Visiting the troop members for two meetings, talking to them, leading them in games or songs, and demonstrating camping skills are ways to earn a Junior Aide patch, she said. "Those are just some of the ways Junior Scouts can help Brownies," she said. Proudfit rezoning approved, from page z-----------happen if a developer paid Proudfit a handsome sum for his property, then bulldozed the apartments and put in a mobile home park. "A mobile home park would require a special use permit even if the land did have the proper zone. So would a church," responded VanderPloeg. "But he could put in an apartment complex if he has the sewer." But VanderPloeg said he did not know if the township could turn down a high-den­ sity rezoning just on the basis of sewer. Commissioner Chip DeVries pointed out that the Department of Natural Resources would not allow a project like a mobile home park there because the village system does not have that kind of sewer capacity. VanderPloeg's memo to the commission recommended approval of the rezoning be­ cause it was compatible with the general development and land use plans, because it would not generate much added traffic, because the site fell within a potential gravity-fed sanitary sewer service area being developed by the village and township in conjunction with the village's current system and because a functioning septic system was already on the site. He noted that the future ex­ pansion of M-37 to 76th Street would not affect this parcel. Dunn said he wanted to emphasize that the possibility of the gravity feed to a sewer and the low impact of this project differentiated it from the project denied across the street. Commissioner Jim Williams moved to recom­ mend approval for the request, based on the recommendations outlined by the planner. It was passed unanimously, and the request now will be considered by the Township Board. In another significant ac­ tion, the commission deleted one of the requirements gov­ erning the expansion of the Jousma-DenHartigh sand mining operation. Because of concern for plat association rules, the com­ mission had asked that a homeowner get plat associa­ tion approval before Jousma removed sand from her prop­ erty. Township attorney Jim Brown said that requiring the homeowner to get the letter of approval was not within the township's jurisdiction, but rather a matter between Jousma and the homeowner. The requirement was re­ moved from the renewal stip­ ulations. The commission also heard a report from Gerald Evans of the Commonwealth Power Company, which operates the LaBarge Dam at 84th Street. The commission discussed the dam with Evans in preparation for developing the text explaining the township's Flood Plain District along the Thornapple River. The All NEW cedar closet Swi are Catalina i ROBBY LEN ...always something NEW wirrta clotmimc 0« 1A LI *9 to H MMC1 CeledoaU VllUf* Centre' 891-1584 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 15, 1991 / Page 7 Caledonia planners stick to two-acre minimum zoning by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission stuck to its lot sizes last week after reviewing a second prelimi­ nary site plan for a proposed development at 60th Street and Buttrick. The commission asked de­ velopers from the TrentonLee Corp, of Grand Rapids to modify its proposal so it met the township zoning ordi­ nance requirement of a twoacre lot in a low density area with no public sewer. The developers' request for rezoning the 65.5-acre parcel from agricultural to residential planned unit development (PUD) was presented in November, along with a preliminary site development plan showing 46 building sites, 21 of which were less than one acre with 16 others under 1.5 acres. The commission then said that it liked the layout of the project and the location, but voiced concerns over the den­ sity of the development in a rural area. The commission also questioned whether soils in the parcel were suited for on-site septic systems. TrentonLee returned this month with technical answers to the commission's concerns, satisfying them and the township planner that soils in the parcel were well suited to this kind of “As developers, we’re frustrated with all the townships and this two-acre minimum. It’s running up the price of land, developments’ costs go up, and when sewer does come, the cost will be astronomical for those homeowners." — John Rubie development. The commission was not so happy, however, with the company’s response to con­ cern over lot sizes. Scott Stuive of Exxel Engineering outlined plans for a retention pond on the property, in keeping with the specifications of the County Drain Commission. This plan answered one of the commission's earlier concerns about "ponding" of runoff water. Further analysis was needed, Stuive added, to account for the direction of the flow of groundwater in properties to the south. "We have to consider all the adjoining properties," he said. Borings also showed the water table at an acceptable level for drain field systems, Stuive said. Earlier studies indicated the soils would be "ideal" for single-family de­ velopment. The developers continued their offer to pave 60th Street from Buttrick to Whitneyville Avenue as part of the pro­ posal. Seemingly satisfied with TrentonLee's work in the hy­ drogeological area, the com­ missioners then concentrated on the touchy question of lot size. The second site plan showed that lot sizes had been increased, but only to an aver­ age of slightly over one acre. Only one, two-acre lot was planned, with six lots be­ tween 1.5 and two acres, and the rest somewhere between one and 15 acres. The number of lots in the development decreased from the original 46 to 45. "I still feel there are too many homes on this site for this area," said Commissioner Jim Williams, voicing the eventual concensus of the commission’s opinion on the issue. Commissioner Dick Dunn said that while he thought some lots were better laid out in the second plan, the lot sizes were still too small. Proudfit rezoning approved by Caledonia Planning group by Barbara Gall Staff Writer After a public hearing last week, the — • Caledonia Planning Township Commission recommended the Township Board approve rezoning four acres at 8543 Broadmoor from agricultural to medium density multiple family (R-3). The owner of the property, Jim Proudfit, said he was re­ questing the change so he BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:30 pm. Early Birds could convert a farmhouse on the property to office space. The house is located adjacent to two apartment buildings, also owned by Proudfit. No public comment was offered. In answer to questions from commissioners, Proudfit said the farmhouse and apartment buildings were "a unit" and would not be sold separately. He added that he is taking two partners into the operation, and that the office space would be leased after the con­ version. A bam on the property al­ ready is being leased for stor­ age. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained that Men's, Women's & Children's Hair Design • Cuts • Perms • Style • Color • Gel Nails Call for your appointment *Hh Theressa. Debbie. Angie, Linda or Mary Lou WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 OPEN Tues.-Sal. incluOnfl Wed & Thurs m. by Appt /instate AUTO/HOME/LIFE '^0® John Koryto 616/891-8111 N.OA AGENT 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia. Ml 49316-9566 Proudfit had to go for a rezon­ ing because his acreage wasn’t large enough to qualify for a planned unit development. He also said that Proudfit had submitted a valid applica­ tion for a special use permit needed for the office space. "The land use plan desig­ nates this parcel for high den­ sity residential or low-impact commercial uses," he said. "This application does fit the general development and land use plans." He added that while R-3 rezonings should be in areas with public sewer, Proudfit's property easily could be served by gravity feed into the nearby village lagoon system. It is also in the area that would be serviced by a future sewer system being discussed as a joint venture of the vil­ lage and township. Commissioner Dick Dunn reminded the commission that an R-3 rezoning appeal had been turned down for property located just across the street, refemng to th? Jousma farm, where developers had asked for R-3 zoning to construct a mobile home park. "That property couldn't use gravity feed to the lagoons, but does that make an impact on our decision?" VanderPloeg said that the sewer situation indeed was different a sewer system is gravity. Across the street, the property would require a pumping sta­ tion and a great deal more cost," he said. Commissioner Roger Keating asked what would See Proudfit, page 6 Another commissioner, Roger Keating, pointed out that just across 60th Street, which is the northern bound­ ary of Caledonia Township, the lot size requirement was 2.3 acres, and that most of the lots in that development were at least 2.5 acres. But Dunn said he, for one, would be willing to compro­ mise slightly on the lot size because of the considerable cost to TrentonLee in paving 60th Street. "I would be willing to ne­ gotiate for a 1.75-acre mini­ mum in return for the paving of 60th Street," he said, "One acre is just too far from the requirement, however." "The reason for the twoacre requirement is the lack of sewer,” commented Gordon Jousma. "Have you done any comparisons between this de­ velopment and existing ones like Pine Edge or Listening Valley? I know that four drain fields were replaced in Listening Valley last year, and I know of at least one in Pine Edge." Keating said that he was doing such comparisons with developments in Cascade. He added that there had been two failures in Pine Edge. He emphasized that the commission was trying to envision what would happen in these developments in the future. "Were not looking ahead ju>: five years or 10 years but 20. And when these systems stan to fail, it's just bam. bam, bam. one after the other." He pointed out that in sandy soil, waste water from the septic system moves quickly down through the sand toward the water table. "That's why I’m so con­ cerned with where the water table is here," he said. Dunn added that it would be the township that would be expected to "do something" if septic systems began to fail badly, and Keating explained that when homes with drain fields are close together, the soil throughout the area, not just one drain field, gets satu­ rated. The commissioners also pointed out to the owners and developers that in a past sur­ vey of township residents, many citizens indicated that they wanted Caledonia to maintain its rural atmosphere, another reason for requiring the larger lot size. Owners of the property, Art and Gordon McClure, argued that this was a beautiful layout, done by one of the best companies in the area. Dunn said he agreed, but added, "I just want to see it done with fewer lots." Beryl Fischer, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Chairman Steve Gould, said. "The Planning Commission told (the developers) what we wanted, and they came back with only one less lot." John Rubie of TrentonLee said that he disagreed, that his company had not received this message from the commis­ sion. "We thought that lot sizes needed to be up over an acre." he said. "We’ve known we’d have a fight over the two-acre minimum. But we feel we've done an excellent job in lay­ ing this out. “Aside from the two-acre requirement, there's an awful lot more pluses for what could happen to this site be­ sides the two-acre minimum we seem to be hung up on. "Were not trying to abuse your minimum, but I firmly believe you’ll see nothing like this (development) in the township. "As developers, we’re frus­ trated with all the townships and this two-acre minimum. It's running up the price of land, developments' costs go up, and when sewer does come, the cost will be astro­ nomical for those homeown­ ers." Dunn responded," We're all frustrated: owners, developers and planning commissions." Rubie asked for more spe­ cific guidelines resulting from the work session, and the commission agreed to work with the planner immediately to set down guidelines and mail them to TrentonLee. T.K. Community Education Adult High School Completion & Enrichment Classes for winter/Spring • 795-5397 • High School Completion Classes: Second semester begins January 21, 1991 ‘All classes are held at Thornapple Kellogg High School (unless indicated) ‘All classes 6:30-10:00 p.m. ‘Classes are free for: High School' ~ . . Completion Students; Recent. Graduates; Senior Citizens THURSDAY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY MONDAY Reading Improvement/ Math Workshop/ Accounting I English Learning Center Learning Center Accounting II U.S History Personal Finance Science Beginning Word Processing Independent Business Study Learning Center, Freeport Kent Skills Center Registration begins January 7, 1991 Classes begin January 28,1991 ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASSES: Candy Making Class II: Thursday. Feb. 7, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Class is designed for parent/ child. You will each leave with a gift box of chocolates. Cost: $3.00 each (total for parent & child is $6.00). Fabric Painting Class: Mondays. Feb. 11,18 & 25,6:30-9:30 p.m Bring your garment of choice — must be 50% cotton, 50% polyester Cost $20 00 plus a supply fee to instructor for paint and brushes (app $5-$8 • unless own your own) Instructor will provide patterns. Cake Decorating: Thursday, Feb. 21,6:30-9:30 p.m Class is designed for parent/child Must bring a frosted cake for parent and a frosted cupcake for child Cost: $3 00 each (total for parent and child $6 00). Will make a clown cake □ Hair Braiding Class: Tuesday, March 12, 7 00-9:00 p.m. Come with your friend or family and learn a variety of brands (you will work on each other). Cost $10 00/coupie. $5.00/person. Braids include: Upside down braid, French braid, Heart braid, Norwegian braid, Million dollar pony tail Make Sugar Easter Eggs: Thursday, March 21, 6:30-9:00 pm. Cost: $3 00/person Parents bring your children and make their own decorated sugar Easter eggs Lots of fun! □ Stretchercise. Stretchercise is an exercise for everyone Wednesdays in the Page gym 6:30-7:30 p.m Held on Monday & Junior Karate & Self Defense: Thursdays, January 24 March 14th, 6 00-7:00 p m For K-12lh grades, held in the Page all purpose rm Cost: $15 00 □ Intro to Personal Computers Apple G.S.: Tuesdays, Feb 5-March 26 8 wks , 7:00-900 p.m. Will learn Data Base, Spread Sheet, Word Processing, and Print Shop Instructor Judy Hendrickson. Cost: $25.00 •Preregistration is necessary for above classes Deadline or sign up is 1 week prior to beginning date PLEASE CALL 795-3397 TO ENROLL �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 15, 1991 Kioko gets ready to leave Middleville to return home by Jean Gallup Staff Writer It’s time for Kioko, the young African visitor, to go home. He leaves saddened Thornapple Kellogg class­ mates and teacher, and the family in Middleville who made a home for him for eight months while he had re­ constructive surgery in America. The plastic surgery is fin­ ished, although Kioko will wear a stocking mask-type bandage on his face for an­ other six months after he goes home. But Kioko leaving to go back to a stark existence is not a sad story. Kioko is packed and ready to go and full of anticipation for his homeland, said Mrs. Bruce Stewart of Middleville. The Rev. Stewart and his wife are Kioto’s host family while he is here. “He talks about his mother and father ail the time now. He's very restless," Mrs. Stewart said. Kioto was brought to the United States by the Heal the Children Foundation in June last year for surgery to repair the effects of burns to his head that occurred when he fell into a fire and became wedged between the stones. Between 11 and 13 now, he was about eight when the ac­ cident happened. He has had two rounds of surgery, performed without charge by Dr. Scott Brundage at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kioko weathered the surgery, thanks to the support of the people in church and the school, Mrs. Stewart said. “The school was fantastic. Kioto poses with his friends and classmates after he received a football and a Page Puma suit. Sara Hillman is the first to sign Kioto's new football. DON’T LET A SALE THIS GOOD PASS YOU BY! SAVE up to 50% During the... Decorating Den Semi-Annual Sale (On selected products) MANOY NEWMYER 795-2556 CHRIS HURST Free in-home consultation Just pick up the phone...we're on our way! 891-0400 Decorating Den DRAPERY • FURNITURE • CARPET • WALLCOVERING Each franchise independently owned and operated. We could learn a lot about ac­ ceptance from them. “And, I have to say how wonderful Dr. Brundage was. I gave him a banner with all of the kids' names on it, and he cried. He's really enjoyed this; he’s the most humble man." She said she thought that Kioko taught the children at Page a valuable lesson. "The next time you see someone who is different from you, remember that the real person is inside." No one knows exactly when Kioko will leave. It de­ pends on when he can be fit­ ted into an available slot to go to Kenya. It was thought that he might leave last week, but another man got the space instead of Kioko. "There’s a medical team leaving for Kenya on the 18th, and he may go then, but there's nothing definite. We’re just waiting," she said. At school, the children told how Kioko had changed in the months he was with them. They all agreed that when he started school, he was withdrawn, fearful and could not smile. But slowly he changed. He started hanging around the games and watching, and eventually would start to play. He began to smile, and not feel so out of place, his classmates said, and soon made a lot of friends. "We find he’s very athletic; we find he’s very good," said his teacher, Marilyn Timmerman. He has a bat and ball, bas­ ketball and now a football given to him as a going away present by the kids in his class. Everyone signed the memento. Timmerman told how Kioto's surgery was handled. Mrs. Stewart came to school and told the class what the procedures would be, and the children went to the rest of the clas~rooms at Page to tell other students what was hap­ pening to their new friend. The first surgery was not completely successful, and there were hard times for Kioko, Timmerman com­ mented. In a letter of thanks to Dr. Brundage, she said. "There were setbacks, as you probably know. When he came back with the silicone on his face, he went back to square one. However, when Marcene Stewart is Kioto’s host mother while he is in America, he found that it didn’t matter to the kids, he became himself again in a couple of days. The week before Christmas, when he came back with the stocking (mask) on his face, my heart dropped. We were competing in floor hockey that day and when he played very well for our boys' team, his confidence came right back. "It has been a blessing for me to watch my students See Kioko on next page ^VILLAGE BARBER SHOPj 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Wednesday Is Student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tuat.-Frt. 8-5:30; Wed. 8-7; Sat. 8-12:30 Caledonia Township CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN 49316 January 16,1991 • AGENDA 1. 2 3 4 5. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Btds Audit & Cemetery Planning Commission Recommendations Proudfit & Jousma/DenHartigh 6 Advisory Committee Report 7 Board of Review Dates March 11 & 12 8 And any other business that may come before the Board �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 15, 1991 ' Page 9 Kioko gets ready to leave area, from pages | Clip and Save i I Clip and Save THORNAPPLE KELLOGG .*?. I ' fl CALENDAR * of Events # WEDNESDAY • JAN. 16 # □ H.S. 1st & 2nd Hour Final Exams Today . . . A study hall is available from 1-3 p.m. (attendance is not mandatory) □ Financial Aid Night. . .High School Library - 7:00 p.m. □ Jan. 15-18 Third graders to Charlton Park Lee School LUNCH BREAKFAST Macaroni and Cheese, Peas and Carrots, Biscuit, i Cherry Crisp i Teacher Marilyn Timmerman talks to Kioko about his new sweatshirt proudly proclaiming him to be a Page Puma. grow in their love and accep­ tance of Kioko. Children are truly wonderful. My students went out two by two to the other classrooms in the build­ ing to explain about Kioko's surgery. In that way, their love was shared with all the children in the building. This ripple effect made this a car­ ing environment for Kioko. "My students really do ap­ preciate what you did for a classmate and friend," she wrote. Principal Linda Goosen gave Kioko a box of pencils as a gift to take back to Africa. Knowing that the rest of his village has nothing, she told him that he could share the pencils or keep them all for himself; either would be fine. Kioko told her that in his room they have been playing a math game all year, and the winner was always awarded a pencil as the prize. By playing very hard and saving his pencil every time he won, he had saved almost enough pencils to give each of his African classmates one as a gift Adding her box of pencils, he said he would now have plenty to give each friend one. Cold Cereal, Whole Wheat Donut, Juice Choice, Milk * THURSDAY • JAN. 17 □ H.S. 3rd & 4th Hour Final Exams Today A study hall is availablle from 1-3 p.m. (attendance is not mandatory) □ M.S. Basketball. . . .Allegan - A & B Teams - 7th Away 8th Home ................... FHN - There 6:15 □ J.V. Volleyball............ ...................SC - There - 6:15 □ Varsity Volleyball .... ....... K'Ville - Home - 5:00 □ Freshman Volleyball . . I .Comstock Park - There 7:15 □ F, JV, V Wrestling .... I ........ Thunder Sky Drummers □ Page ........................... I I LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza Soup, Bread/Peanut Butter, Vegetable Sticks, Fresh Fruit Sausage Wrap, Apple Juice Milk fr FRIDAY • JAN. 18 □ H.S. 5th & 6th Hour Final Exams Today A study hall is available from 1-3 p.m. (attendance is not mandatory) □ West ............................................... Hat Day Celebration □ M.S. Basketball ........ Byron Ct. - A Team Only - Home □ F, JV, V Basketball...............................Byron Ct. - There □ 5th Grade Spelling Bee □ MEAP Hotling.......... 5:00-7:00 p.m. □ End of First Semester LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza, Corn, Pinapple Tidbits Coffee Cake, Juice Choice, > Milk MONDAY • JAN. 21 * i J ! - AMBUCS donate video camera □ □ □ □ Beginning of Second Semester 2nd Graders to CPAC play at Godwin Heights JV, V Volleyball.......... Hastings/Lake O. - There - 6:30 Fresh. Volleyball . . . . Hastings/Plainwell - Home - 6:00 LUNCH BREAKFAST Hamburger/Bun, Pickles, Oven Fries, Pears English Muffin/Cheese, Orange Juice, Milk P Last week, the Caledonia AMBUCS presented the Kent Special Riding Program with a video recorder and monitor from funds raised at their charity golf outing last summer. KSRP dirctors Lynn and Bill Schumacher said the equipment will be used to film students and also to film the program’s facilities for insurance purposes. Pictured at the KSRP presentation are Sharon Oldham of AMBUCS (left), Lynn Schumacher, Tom Kenyon of AMBUCS and Bill Schumacher. Wednesday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 18 Spaghetti, wax beans, California blend, cookie. Turkey nee casserole, broc coli, mixed vegetables, plums Thursday. Jan. 17 Chuck roast, cooked cab­ bage. mashed potatoes, bread, oleo. pudding Monday. Jan. 21 Chefs choice. I Pizza Casserole, Broccoli, I Bread & Butter, 4 Tuesday , Jan. 22 Events s M y© >0 M.S. Basketball...............G.R. Baptist - B Team - Home F, JV, Varsity Basketball...................... Wayland - There □ V, JV Wrestling................................Musk. Cath. - Home □ M.S. Spelling Bee 6th Grade...............12:45 in Library □ 8th Grade DAT Testing..................... 8:35 to 10:15 a.m. Applesauce BREAKFAST Cold Cereal, Toast/Peanut Butter, Apple Juice, Milk Coming Events* Beet pepper steak, gravy, baked potatoes, green beans, bread, oleo. pineapple Wednesday, Jan 16 Hastings, cards; Nashville, blood pressure; Woodland, slides by De Jong. Thursday, Jan. 17 Hastings, cards or crafts; Nashville, btngo. Friday, Jan. 18 - Hastings cards; Nashville, birthday party, popcorn Monday, Jan. 21 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, singalong with Millie Carrigan Tuesday . Jan 22 - All sites puzzles. J TUESDAY • JAN.22 LUNCH Barry County COA menu, coming events , I i I I l l □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ D □ □ □ * ■ ■ A* I * I Jan. 19 ... .V. Volleyball - Wayland - There 9:00 a.m. Jan. 19.............V. Wrestling - Ithaca - There - 10 a.m. Jan. 19 . . . JV Wrestling - E. Kentwood - There - 9 a.m. Jan. 19........................... JV B Wrestling - Olivet - There Jan. 23........ Spelling Bee - 12:45 Library - 7th Grade Jan. 23.......... 8th Grade DAT Testing 8:35-10:15 a m. Jan. 24 ..................5th Graders Trip to G.R. Symphony Jan. 24........ Spelling Bee - 12:45 Library - 8th Grade Jan.24 . . . . . .8th Grade DAT Testing 8:35-10:15 a.m. Jan. 25................ Spelling Bee Finals - 12:45 - Library Jan. 28 ................ M.S. PEP Meeting 7:00 p.m. Library Jan. 31 ................ McFall - B. Goodspeed - Storyteller | | { * I I I �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 15. 1991 Late free throw leads Hamilton over Trojans by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Fans brave enough to battle the snow in order to get to Fri­ day’s O-K Blue showdown between Hamilton and MiddlcviMe got their money's worth and then some Unfortunately for the Tro­ jan faithful, it was the Hawkeyes who got the last laugh. Senior guard Corey Eding hit the second of two free throws with one second left on the clock to lead the con­ ference co-leaders to a thrilling 69-68 victory at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Middleville in that last se­ cond was called for a technical foul for calling more than its allotted time outs, set­ ting the stage for Eding's heroics. The timeout was call­ ed after Rob VandenKaamp’s free throw attempt bounced off the left side of the rim and into the arms of the Trojan's Brad Bruner “We said during the (previous) time out that we didn't have any more left.’’ a dejected Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. “But with all the noise and excite mcnt, we called one anyway. 1 think it was pretty much a refltx action." Hamilton had tied the score on a threc-pomt shot and then Middleville's Bob Jansen was whistled for a foul on a disputed call. A Trojan pass was tipped into the air along the sideline, crating what Middleville's coach said was a jump ball between Jansen and VandenKaamp “I don't know how they can call a foul on that." Holzhueter said. “It looked like both kids went out of bounds. We might have touched it last, but that was a tough call." Dave Sherwood had split a pair of free throws with 22 seconds left to give the Tro­ jans a 68-65 lead But the Hawkeyes' Brent Kleinheksel nailed his sixth three-pointer of the game to tie the score at 68-68 Middleville's prospects for a win had looked bleak after John Scheib was whistled for his fifth personal foul chasing down a loose ball with 1:38 left Hamilton's Bo Phonxana missed the ensuing free throw attempt, and Jason Pranger drained a clutch three-pointer from downtown to pull the Trojans to within three points. 65-62. After a missed free throw by Eding. Sherwood missed a three-pointer from the top of the key. Kleinheksel came up with the rebound, but was called for pushing off. Rob Hunt hit both free throws, and Mid­ dleville was within one with 1:05 left. 65-64. Pranger then buried another triple to give the Trojans a 67-65 lead, their first since the five-minute mark of the fourth quarter. While the end of the game was the most visible oppor­ tunity for a Middleville vic­ tory. costly turnovers and missed free throws all game long might have been the Tro­ jan's downfall. Pranger. who led Mid­ dleville with 30 points and 17 rebounds, found the range on only six of his 14 free throw attempts The Trojans committed 24 turnovers, including 13 in the first half “You can point to a number of things." Holzhueter said. “We let them back into it." Middleville came out strong to start the game, jumping to a quick 12-4 lead. The lead was 18-8 when Pranger missed a layup, and the Hawkeyes converted on the other end to pull within eight. But junior forward Ron Hooper found Pranger cutting across the lane, and the 6-5 senior grabbed the ball in mid­ air and banked in a nice shot at the first-period buzzer to give the Trojans a 20-10 lead. Three consecutive Mid­ dleville turnovers let Hamilton back in it. The Hawkeyes went on a 12-0 tear to take their first lead of the game. 22-20. with 5:50 re­ maining in the half. Kleinheksel connected on a pair of triples to spark the run. But Pranger scored off an offensive rebound and then converted a three-point play to give the Trojans a 35-31 lead with 1:32 left in the second. Middleville led at halftime 35-34 Holzueter said that while the loss was a difficult one to swallow, there were bright spots. Middleville's Bob Jansen slides through the Hamilton defense for a deuce during Friday's heartbreaking 69-68 loss to the Hawkeyes. The Trojans are now in fourth place in the O-K Blue standings. “I liked the way we came back at the end," he said. “It didn’t look like we had a chance. But we played strong defense and fought our way back." Sherwood was the only other Trojan in double figures, scoring 12, and like Pranger, he dished off four assists. The Trojans shot 52.5 per­ cent from the field, connec­ ting on 21 of 40. The Hawkeyes, who re­ mained tied with Calvin Christian atop the O-K Blue standings, shot 51.6 percent from the floor. Eding scored 24 points for Hamilton, including six of seven from the line. Kleinheksel hit 20, propelled by his three-pointers. “We couldn’t stop Eding from penetrating,’’ Holzhueter said. “And we didn’t get out on (Kleinheksel), even after he hit a couple three pointers “ The Trojans will travel to Lakewood tonight for a non league game. Holzhueter said his squad would have to be more consis tent against the Vikings. “Tonight we played very well in spurts," he said. “I know it sounds like a cliche*, but we have to learn to play 32 minutes of basketball That will be our focus at practice on Monday ” Trojan jayvee eagers split two after break Middleville’s junior varsity basketball team are 1-1 since Christmas break, earning a victory against Delton and losing to Godwin. Against Delton T.K. jumped off to a 15-12 first quarter lead and extended it to six by halftime. The second half was just as tight as the Trojans defeated the Panthers 60-51. Leading Middleville was Jeff Roodvoets with 23 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Dave DeHaan’s 10 points and Dave Olthouse's eight points and five steals. Cun Thaler had five points and five assists. Against Godwin, the Tro­ jans again jumped off to a quick 18-7 first-quarter lead, but by halftime Godwin had cut it to only four points. The third-quarter went back and forth, with the Trojans leading 48-47. Godwin’s depth started to take its toll in the fourth quarter as they defeated Mid dleville 60-51. Jeff Roodvoets led the Tro jans with 17 points and 11 re bounds. Bnan Thompson had a strong game with 15 points and six rebounds. Dave Olthousc scored 13 points and five assists. Trojan seventh grade eagers beat Godwin In a game that was much closer than the score in­ dicates. the Trojan seventh grade basketball team defeated Godwin 45-34. Middleville outscored the Wolverines 8-2 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory Leading scorers for the Tro­ jans were Brian Brewer with 14 and Jerry Postma with 12. The Trojans record is now 5 wins and 1 loss. 795-5369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze ...STILL AT ONLY 84 50 GALLON. 221 W. Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 15, 1991 / Page 11 Middleville YMCA-Youth Council activities purchased at the door during the first day of practice. Scholarships will be available upon request. Mr. Steve Evans, the varsi­ ty soccer coach will instruct the program. He will be assisted by high school soccer players. For more informa­ tion. please call the YMCA at 945-4574. Participants need only to br­ ing tennis shoes All other equipment is provided. Family Fun Nite Middleville On Saturday, Jan. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m . the YMCAYouth Council will be spon­ soring a family fun nite at the Middleville High School Gym and Pool. Activities will in­ clude volleyball, basketball. Indoor Soccer Middleville Area Starting Saturday, Jan. 5, and continuing until Saturday Feb. 9 (exclusing Saturday. Jan 19), the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its Saturday morning indoor soc­ cer program. Indoor soccer will be held in Middleville's Page Elementary Gym. The program is open to boys and girls in grades 1-6. 1/2/3 graders will play from 9-10 am. 4/5/6 graders from 10:30-11:30. Teams will be formed the first day of the program. Participants must purchase a $10 activity pass (free to those with a family program pa&s) in order to participate in this activity. The pass can be Middleville jayvee spikers sport 3-3 season record The Middleville junior var­ sity volleyball team began play in early January with a Caledonia and Hopkins. The young ladies were vic­ torious over Hopkins and lost to Caledonia. Next, they played in the Delton Invitational and ended pool play 5-5, narrowly miss­ ing getting in to the champion­ ship round The last matches they have had were with Coopersville and Allegan. The team defeated Coopersville in three sets and lost to Allegan in two sets. Their current record is 3 wins, 3 losses and 3 ties. The team is composed of 10 members. Setters arc Angie Gutierrez, Melissa Middleton and Jenny Weisenhofer. Hit- ters are Tonya Adams. Theresa Baerman. Laura Donkers. Trade Middleton. Carla Ploeg. Jaime Strater and Mindy Truer. The Caledonia volleyball team is now 3-1 in duals after a split of two close matches Wednesday night The Scots lost the opener to Class A Grandville by a II-I5. I5-6, 15-3 score, then regrouped to defeat Godwin Heights after losing the open­ ing game 12-15, 15-I0, 15-13. Against the Bulldogs, Susan Welton and Tara Marble col- Middleville 54 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 Hwt. three times last year. Taylor entered the match with an unblemished record. Seven wrestlers won via pin for the Trojans, who improv­ ed to 9-3 in duals and took a big step toward repeating as conference champions. “Corey took control of his match and really went after him,** Lehman said. "Everyone else wrestled very well, too. 1 was very pleased with our effort.” Middleville will have a light schedule this week because of exams. The Trojans will wrestle against conference foe Comstock Park Thursday and compete in the 18-team Ithaca Invitational on Saturday Godwin Heights 13 Kiley Webster I. Rick Burmeister ............................ 7-0 Korey Webster p. Aaron Wagner............................ 2:27 Shane Dillon d Dan Doyle Aaron Goforth pinned by Nate Rockwell .0:30 Dustin Harig I. Tom Attala............ 14-0 Zach Curths p. Fred Martinez ................ 1:46 O.J. Sabin p Breman Facet .................. 4 48 Jess McWhinney p. Brandon Powers . .5:15 Chris Foster d Skip Taylor....................... 9-2 Jason Carpenter p Kevin VanDerWelp. 0:51 Dave Lehman forfeit Chag Stolzenberg p Brad Gathrey........ 0:48 Shawn Monroe p Joe Sivins............ .3:01 S^^^Rainbows^ End Classes starting this week. Call soon to assure a place in the class of your choice. Caledonia Village Centre 189141061 terested individuals may at­ tend this meeting Middleville Cheerleading The YMCA of Barry Coun­ ty will be holding its annual winter cheerleading clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays. 16, 21, 23 at Page Elemen­ tary’s Cafeteria The program is open to girls in grades 3-6 The program begins at 3:15 and ends at 4:15. The cost for the program is $8 ($3 for those with a family program pass). To register, par­ ticipants must send the follow ­ ing information to P.O. Box 252, Hastings. MI: Name, ad­ dress. phone, age. school, grade, and a check made out to the YMCA. For more in­ formation, call the YMCA. TK eighth grade eagers take Godwin Heights, 51-48 The T.K. eight grade basketball team played their best game of the year in defeating Godwin 51-48. The Trojans started out cold but fought back to trail at the Scots spikers tip Godwin, lose to Class A Grandville T-K Trojan matmen surprise Godwin Heights, 54-13 Middleville’s wrestling team exceeded coach Tom Lehman’s wildest expecta­ tions Thursday with a convin­ cing 54-13 win over O-K Blue Conference rival Godwin Heights. The Wolverines entered the meet with an impressive 12-3 dual record, so Lehman thought his Trojans were in for a tough meet. “I did some guessing and figured it would be something like 33-30,” Lehman said "What happened was totally unexpected.” Chris Foster had a big win for Middleville with a 7-2 decision over Skip Taylor at 152, a wrestler he had lost to old time movies, and swimm­ ing. The cost for the evening is $2 per family (free to those with a family program pass). Children must be accom­ panied by at least one parent. YMCA Annual Meeting The YMCA will be holding its annual meeting on Thurs­ day. Jan. 24. at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any interested in­ dividuals may attend this meeting. Hastings Youth Council .Annual Meeting The Hastings Youth Coun­ cil will be holding its annual meeting on Tuesday. Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council Chambers. Any in­ lected seven kills apiece to lead Caledonia. "We played really well (against Grandville) for the most part.” coach Peg Mulherin said “We made a couple of mistakes and fell apart mentally in the third game " Welton and Marble again led the Scots against the Wolverines, finishing with nine and eight kills apiece. Jenny Smith had seven serve points in the second game for Caledonia. “We played well offensive­ ly," Mulherin said of the Godwin Heights match. “We need to be more aggressive with our blocking. We’ve been working on our defense, but it’s hard without some taller girls.” The Scots will compete in the Wayland Invitational on Saturday. Bowling results Monday Mens Industrial Swamp Fox 25; Smith Indi. Equip 24 Vi; Viking 24; Bills Woodshop 23 Vi; Joe’s LP Gas 21; Family Tavern 21; Yankee Springs GC 15; Rivier Tool 15; KofC #7341 15; Budweiser 14; ARA Ser­ vices 9; No Name 9; Stehouwer Auto 6V4; Sobie Company 6; Bruces Frame 5%; Allied Finishing 5. High Game and Series - J. Morlock 234-209-632; H. Walker 222-205-624; P. Scobey 237-202’618; D. Mugridge 213-2’3-609; D. Haight 223-597; A. Williams 210-200-589; L. Pontremoli 235-589; J Scheib 224; R Jones 219; K. Smith 213; A Stawick 213; D Sieger 211. Bowlerette> Villages^ list 3-1; Hastings City Bank 3-1; R & M Locksmiths 3-1. Caledonia Oil 1-3; Hair We Are 1-3; G A L Apartments 1-3. High Series - T Cooley 554; T Noffke 500; B Meyers 495; G Stevens 490; D Leven 480 High Gaines - T. Cooley 212; J Soules 193; L Riva 190; E Brodock 187; T Nof­ fke 186 halftime by only one point. The second half saw the lead change a number of times before the Trojans put the game away. Leading scorers for T.K. were Jim Macon with 16 points, Andy Brewer with 11 points, and Nat Bundy with 10 points. The win improves the Tro­ jan record to 5-0. TK Community Ed. 3-Man Basketball Team W-L Mike Reaser.......................7-0 Monte Munjoy.................. 4-2 Bill Steffen..........................3-4 Loyd Elwood..................... 3-4 Lester Caldwell................. 3-4 Dan Parker........................ 3-4 Bill Buckner....................... 1-6 living our country.. in the Middle East The Sun and News is publishing the pictures and addresses of the service men and women from Middleville who are serving in the Persian Gulf. We also offer a three months free subscription of the Sun and Neu s to each service person. We will also use photos, but if you would like it returned, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Send the name and address of the service person to: "Operation Desert Shield ’ 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Now serving in the Persian Gulf: Pvt. Jeremy J. Riva Operation Desert Shield 363-90-2097 C. Co. 503 Support Bn APO NY NY, 90680-6440 Pvt. Jeremy J. Riva, a medical specialist, son of Gerald and Linda Riva, is with Operation Desert Shield. Jeremy is a 1990 graduate from Thornapple-Kellogg High School. He had his basic training in Fort Jackson, S.C. He completed his advanced training in November from Fort Sam Houston, San An­ tonio, Texas. He is currently stationed in Saudi Arabia. Jeremy J. 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The lead had ballooned to 17 points, 59-42. by the end of the third quarter. “It was a strange game.” Caledonia coach Jon Meer- man said “They shot pretty well Ours went in and out.” The Scots finished shooting at a 34.7 percent clip from the floor, including seven of 24 from the three-pomt range. Meerman decided to go with a lineup of primarily juniors in the fourth quarter, and the youngsters pulled the Scots within four with a minute remaining, but were unable to pull it out The rally was fueled by three-point bombs by Todd Hudson and Phil Heyboer. but Kenowa Hills iced the game with six clutch free throws down the stretch. Senior forward Dan Burd had another solid effort for Caledonia, scoring a teamhigh 22 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. “Dan played an outstanding game." Meerman said “He didn't turn the ball over. He’s been very consistent lately. Game in and game out. he always performs. " Meerman also had praise for his juniors, who were in­ strumental in getting the Scots back into the game Caledonia also continued a recent trend of difficulties at the free throw line, connec­ ting on just 11 of 23 from the charity stripe. “Our free throw shooting was terrible." Meerman said. “A lot of those misses were on one and ones " Caledonia Friday will travel to Cedar Springs, which is in last place in the conference standings with an 0-5 mark and is winless in nine games overall. Meerman said it may be time to change some things in his offense. "We may need to slow it down a little more." he said. “We’ve been playing an up­ tempo game, but to do that ef­ fectively you must shoot the ball well." “At the beginning of the year I saw us as a good perimeter team, but our percentages haven't been very good. I think if we concentrate a little bit more and use some more patience, we may be able to surprise some teams.” The Scots' next home game will be against O-K Gold leader Hudsonville Jan. 25. Caledonia grapplers win Rogers Invitational Bolstered by titles in four weight classes, the Caledonia wrestling team won their first tournament of the season Saturday at the Rogers Invitational. The Fighting Scots finished with 171 points, outdistancing Local eagers honored Tara Marble and Emily Ashbaugh were awarded honorable mention all-state status last fall by the Detroit Free Press. Both were on the O-K Gold all­ conference team os well as honored by the Grand Rapids Press as all-area players. Save time and worry when you need insuronce Always prompt service for • Auto • Life • Home • Business • Form • IRAs We re port of the Michigan Form Bureau Family of Companies JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E State St Hastings. Ml Phone: 945-3443 Making your future more predictable B FAKW BL RtlL B IHSURAHCE r runner-up Charlevoix by 39 points. Host Rogers finished third with 125. Brothers Billy and Bruce Lai. Matt Lintemuth and Joe Grinage each won their respective weights. Billy Lai pinned South Haven s Brian Nordin in 58 seconds at 103. while Bruce pinned Jason Smith, also of South Haven, in a mere 21 seconds. Both Lai brothers pinned all three of their opponents. Lintemuth pinned Scott Gibbons of Sparta’s ”B” team in 1:42 of the finals at 119 Grinage won a narrow 11 -9 decision over Forest Hills Northern’s Brad Soper to take the 189 pound title. Rich Haywood finished se­ cond at 135, as did teammates Pete Knight at 140 and Greg Chapman at 145. Heavyweight Chris Berends took a third, losing by a single point in the semi-finals. Berends then came back to win a consolation match. Ryan Haik and A J. Sabin each finished fourth in their weight classes. Coach Jim Maxim had a lot of praise for his team. “That was the best we have wrestled all season long,” he said. "It was good to get the guys back who didn't wrestle last week (Lais. Haywood). We got a lot of momentum and good team support, and just came through. ” Maxim particularly took notice of Sabin. Berends and Haik's performances. “They all proved they were assets to the team.” he said. "They came through and scored us some points.” The Scots win on Saturday was particularly impressive, coming on the heels of a sub­ par performance against Kenowa Hills in Thursday's 45-21 loss. Caledonia had chances to win several matches, but were Caledonia's Terry Gabbert looks for a crack in the Kenowa Hills defense during the Fighting Scots 79-68 O-K Gold loss Friday. Caledonia is now tied for sixth in the conference standings. “caught napping*', according to Maxim. The Scots wrestle O-K Gold leader Cedar Springs tonight, then return home for a match with Hudsonville on Pete Knight of Caledonia prepares to wrestle during a recent match. The Fighting Scots won the Rogers Invitational Saturday as Knight finished second in the 140 pound class. Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ’2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5.-00 p.m. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Jobs Wanted WOULD LIKE to care for your children in my Middleville home. 795-9153. Business Services Community Notices Pets ACCOUNTING BOOKEEPI.NG, Tax and typing services. Reasonable rales. 17 years experience. Call John, 891-8909.__________________ ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. 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Mar; n and all your children �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 15, 1991 I Page 13 Evangelical Covenant Church to begin worship services Sunday by Barbara Gall Staff Writer When Rev. Joel Kruggel and his wife, Victoria, arrived in Caledonia last August to take up the challenge of start­ ing >a new Evangelical Covenant church, they plunged into the community their very first day here. They had to. That day marked daughter Gretchen s first day of kinder­ garten, Victoria's job inter­ view with the Caledonia Community Schools and the closing on their house. "We didn’t have time to feel lonely or miss our friends we left behind. We were busy here from the first minute," laughed Kruggel. He added that the family has remained busy. Victoria began her work as a part-time counselor at Dutton Elementary; Gretchen, 5, began kindergarten; 3-year-old Hanni was enrolled in a day of preschool each week and the whole family joined the group of about 10 families that would become the core congregation of their new church. Now, after weeks of plan­ ning, the big day is here. On Sunday, Jan. 20, Redeemer Covenant Church will hold its first public worship ser­ vice at 9:30 a.m. at Dutton Christian Middle School, lo­ cated on Hanna Lake Road just north of 68th Street Kruggel, who is pastor of the new church, said the 30 adults forming the new church have been meeting together since his arrival for worship and study and preparing for the official "opening Sunday." All community members are welcome to join the service, he said. A time of fellowship will follow the worship, and Sunday School for children and adults then will be held. Kruggel explained that Redeemer Covenant’s parent church is a large congregation at Evangelical Covenant Church on the northwest side of Grand Rapids. In the last few years, however, a number of families from that congregation have moved to the Caledonia-Gaines Township area. "During the last 10 years the idea has been around that VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES J V Dx.mb.r 27. 1990 President Thatcher called the Public Hearing to order at 6:35 0 m for the purpose of review ing the 1991 Village Budget. President Thatcher closed the Public Hearing at 6:52 p.m. President Tnatcher called the Special Meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present: Bray, Hardy. Myers, Oliver, Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent: None. Guests: Jean Gallup from the Sun and News, Jane Roon, Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press and Ed Schellinger. VandenBerg moved that Council accept revisions of the 1990 Village Budget. Support by Hardy. Roll coll Bray aye. Hardy aye, Myers aye, Oliver aye, Riley aye, VandenBerg aye. and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Myers moved that Council ac­ cept the proposed budget for 1991 Support by Hardy Roll call Bray aye. Hardy aye, Myers aye. Oliver aye. Riley aye VandenBerg aye. and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Attorney Youngsma ap­ proached Council with the Resolution to Petition for Annex­ ation. The former petition for annexation for the Mobile Home Park was incomplete. Riley moved that Council ac­ cept the Resolution to Petition for Annexation to straighten out the boundaries of the Mobile Home Park. Support by Hardy. Roll call: Bray aye, Hardy aye, Myers aye, Oliver aye, Riley aye, VandenBerg aye, and That­ cher aye. Motion carried. With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (1/15) David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9808 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 T.K. Pool NOW Has Lessons For Adults! February 4,1991-March 4,1991 MON. & WED. 6:00-6:40 p.m Adult Instruction (swim lessons for adults only). Class Fee: $20.00. ••Also beginning February 4, additional Adult Lap Swim times MON.-THURS.. 4:30-6:00 p.m. - Adult Lap Swim. MON. & WED. (New Time): 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Adult Lap Swim. SATURDAY: 1:30-2:30 - Adult Lap Swim. Cost. $1.00 per visit.____________ there was a need to parent a church out here," Kruggel said. "These 10 families started meeting together to talk about it, and the church agreed it was the right time." The Kruggels were ap­ proached last May to see if they would be interested in leading the new congregation. Both the national church organization and the parent church will help the new group and will help with a fu­ ture land purchase. Kruggel said the Caledonia area was the focus for this church. He explained that the Evangelical Covenant denomination has its roots in the Lutheran Church of Sweden. Influenced by the spiritual renewals of the 1800s, members of this church continued to attend the state church, but also began meeting in small groups for more spiritual enrichment. When these families emi­ grated to the U. S., Kruggel said, they decided not to form another branch of the Church of Sweden. They wanted to keep the vibrancy of their small family groups, some­ thing they hadn't found in the bureaucracy of the state church. "Their goal was not to limit people with a lot of creeds, but to emphasize their new life in Christ," Kruggel said. The Evangelical Covenant Church today has retained that freedom, he continued. For instance, parents may wish to have their child baptized at birth, or they may want to wait until the child is older and can understand the com­ mitment. "We keep the door open on these kinds of things as long as the individual embraces a new life in Christ," he said. "The emphasis in our church is that of a loving family that encourages each other, offers support and acceptance, and where we can share our joy in God's love for us and study His teachings. "But we are also committed to openness and to freedom from conformity as the way to spiritual growth. This free­ dom is one of the distinctive aspects of the Evangelical Covenant denomination." The Kruggels bring a wide range of experiences to their new congregation and to the Caledonia community, having traveled far from their mutual hometown of St. Joseph, Mich., before returning to the area. Kruggel and Victoria were married while attending Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo. Then it was on to Gordon Conwell Seminary near Boston, where Victoria taught school while Joel studied for the ministry. They returned to the Midwest when Joel accepted the chaplain's position at Trinity College in Deerfield, Ill. There they also finished their graduate degrees, with Victoria specializing in social work. Joel received his Ph.D. in pastoral counseling at the Chicago Theological Seminary, and then they re­ turned to Boston to start a church there “We stayed there three won­ derful years and got the con- Rev. Joel Kruggel, pastor of the new Redeemer Covenant Chruch, is joined by his elder daughter, Gretchen, who arrived home from kindergarten just in time to pose with her dad. gregation off the ground and into their facility," he said, "and then we headed for California, where I became a chaplain again, this time at Westmont College near Santa Barbara. "But we always intended to Obituaries Linda R. Fast McIntosh KANSAS - Linda R. Fast McIntosh, 59 of Rogers passed away Saturday, December 15, 1990 at her daughters home. She was bom October 11,1931 in Reeder Township, Kansas the daughter of David G. and Anna Willems Fast. She was a former credit manager with the Ball Company in Chicago, and had lived in Ocala, Florida moving to Rogers in December of 1988. She is survived by one son, Stanley Ray Cordts of Wayland, Michigan; three daughters, Crystal Joy Hansen of Hoffman Estates, lllinios, Patricia J. Martin of Rogers, Arkansas, Cheryl McCorry of Wauconda, Illinois; three brothers, Davis Fast of Inman, Kansas, Joe Fast of Yucaipa, Sylvan M. Tagg ___ FREEPORT - Sylvan M. Tagg, 87 of Freeport passed away Wednesday, January 9, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Tagg was born on February 21, 1903 in Morley, the daughter of Albert and Nellie (Carr) Kuhn. She was raised in Mecosta County and attended Mecosta County Schools. She was married to Lowell G. Tagg Sr. on February 22, 1922. She was a member of the Freeport United Methodist Church. Mrs. Tagg is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Merton (Elaine) Mececar, Miss Donna Tagg, both of Freeport and Miss Ruth Tagg of Hastings; 19 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jack (Lillian) Wall of Honda; several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell G. Tagg Sr.; five sons and two daughters. Funeral and committal services were held Saturday, January 12 at the Freeport United Methodist Church with Reverend Janet K. Sweet offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, California, Roy Fast of Eulyses, Kansas; five sisters, Ann Kliewer of Reedley, Cali­ fornia, Rose Ratzlaff of Hesston, Kansas, Helen Horn­ baker of Hutchinson, Kansas, Frieda Goertzen of Hampton, Nebraska, and Marie Miller of Mindenmines, Missouri; nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. McIntosh on June 7, 1988. Funeral services were held Monday, December 17 at the First Baptist Church in Rogers with Reverend Ben J. Rowell officiating. Entombment will be in the Benton County Memorial Park Mausoleum. Arrangements were made by the Callison-Lough Funeral Service, Arkansas. return to Michigan someday." Kruggel said that before they came back, however, they did a lot of traveling with student groups, going to China, the Philippines and Honduras to work in the vil­ lages. "We'd like to continue in­ volvement with third world countries," Kruggel said. "We'd like to take people from this new congregation to work in those places. Il's an experience that changes your life." But for now, Joel said the Kruggels are enjoying their return to Michigan and being near their families and old friends once again. And they enjoy the Caledonia area, he said, and hope that many in the community will visit the new church. "We think they'll like the "family" feeling," he said. Those interested in learning more about Redeemer Covenant Church are invited to call Pastor Kruggel at 6982871. — NOTICE — Please take notice that the Village of Mid­ dleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcel now located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan: The Southeast one-quarter of the Nor­ thwest one-quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West EXCEPT the Plat of Solomon’s Addition to the Village of Middleville; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel directly North of Lot #1 of Solomon’s Addition being 198 feet East and West by 75 feet North and South; ALSO EXCEPT Outlot “A” of Solomon’s Addition; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel described as commencing at the centerpoint of the intersection of Grand Rapids Street and Lafayette Street, thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 231 feet, thence North 33 feet to the North edge of Lafayette Street, thence North 132 feet thence West 66 feet, thence North 147 feet, thence East 45 feet, thence North 110 feet, thence West 210 feet to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street thence South along said centerline of Grand Rapids Street 422 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, being 33.64 acres, more or less. The Barry County Board of Commissioners invites all those interested to appear before the Board to be heard when the Board con­ siders the Village of Middleville’s Petition on January 29,1991 at 10:05 a.m. in its chambers at 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan. Nancy Boersma Barry Co. Clerk �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 15, 1991 Village ‘Soap Opera’ in Caledonia features only clean stuff! The newly refurbished business makes a splash of color in the village with its hot pink canopy. Paul and Sharon Emerson have renovated the laundromat on Caledonia's Main Street, and reopened it as 'The Village Soap Opera.' by Barbara (rail Staff Writer If you’re ready for general hospital on laundry day because all your children were young and restless at recess, you might want to tune in tomorrow to a new soap opera. At Caledonia's Village Soap Opera, you pay to get agitated, but you can get into “the suds,” as long as you don't get overloaded or unbalanced. And you can take the kids along, because all you sec coming out of this “soap opera" is clean stuff, suitable for the whole family. Had enough bad puns? The name of Caledonia’s new Main Street laundromat has generated enough puns to make your world turn, and has attracted almost as much attention as the pink canopy over the door. Even the owners, Paul and Sharon Emerson, have fun with puns that just seem to bubble up. They grinned at their choice of the logo, “come clean with us.” And the Emersons have cer­ tainly “come clean” in fixing up the old laundry at 137 E. Main, which had been an in­ creasingly grimy spot on the village landscape ever since it closed down several years ago “We bought the building because it was an eyesore, and then we decided to go to the village council to see if it could still be a laundromat,” said Sharon Emerson. “We had thought of making “IT’S HOW YOU LOOK AT THINGS!” It looks pretty grim when you have a loss and find your in­ surance does not cover it. Bob Booth Agency offers a free survey of your risks and your in­ surance policies to be sure you are adequate­ ly insured on major risks. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Mt 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 it into offices, but the more we thought about it, the more we thought it would be nice to keep it a laundromat if the sewer situation was okay.” The Emersons said they had noticed the building about a year and a half ago. “We noticed how everyone else along the street was try­ ing to keep their store fronts nice and spruce things up, ex­ cept for the laundromat. ‘‘Someone should buy that building and fix it up, we said to each other, and well, look who did it,” laughed Sharon. But renovating the building couldn't begin until they located the actual deed holder, and that took them six months of legal work, going back through five owners. “There were public hear­ ings, and then waiting to see if the person who had owned the property decided to pay up...and even though we had a key to the building, we didn't want to start work and then lose it,” Paul said. But finally, they finished wading through all the legal red tape, and they turned to wading through what was left of the old laundromat to see what had to be done. “If we were going to make it a laundromat, we knew it would require all new machines,” said Paul. “Everything left was junk.” They also knew anything in­ stalled would need to be ““public-proof,” so they decided to do their homework and buy the best quality machinery for the Birds “It’s got to look nice for a long time." said Sharon. The Emersons have com­ pletely renovated the building, with only the sewer line re­ maining of the original equipment. New water supply lines, new electric wiring, a new ceiling, new floor, new boiler, new water softener and a barrier-free bathroom were installed along with the new stainless steel 18-pound washers and 30-pound capaci­ ty dryers. The new washers can take a larger load than the usual 12to 14-pound home washer, Emerson said, adding that often customers are afraid to put in as much as the washer is built to handle. The dryers can handle about twice what a home dryer can take, and a digital readout tells the customer exactly how much longer the dryer will run. The Emersons also plan to continue fixing up the back entrance, perhaps doing some landscaping there next spring “We’d like to get that fixed up for the public because so many customers come in the back door,” explained Emerson. He added that he would like to see all the business dump­ sters located in the alley put in one “corral” to improve the appearance of the alley. But that, too, would have to be a spring-time project, he said. The new laundromat is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, and is equipped with a coin changer and soap vending machine The Emersons may be new to the laundry business, but they are no strangers to Caledonia. They moved from the Lapeer area to Caledonia in 1978 when they bought the Broadmoor Golf Course They owned and operated the course until selling it in 1986. They said they have always liked the Caledonia area and enjoyed working w ith the pen pie here ““The Caledonia community has been very good to us.’’commented Sharon. They said business has been steadily growing, and that people seem pleased to have a laundromat back in town. ‘“Before. Caledonia people had to go to Middleville or Dutton if they needed to use a laundromat, and we’ve had a lot of favorable comment, especially from those here in the village." Sharon said. “In this business, you com pete with the home.” said Paul."but people are always coming in because their washing machine isn’t work mg or because they need to wash some big rugs We think there’s a need for the business.” Customers agree, that’s no lye. Greetings from the Middle East Hi, We heard about your photo contest from Susan Rounds. So here are the entries from the 180th. Our apologies to PFC Munn who was unavailable for the photos. Included in the photo are Sgt. Charles Aspinall, Spc. Bob Baldry and Spc. Scott Palmer. All is well here. We’d like to thank everyone for their support and all the cards and letters we have received. We’re doing our best to answer each one, but as you know, sometimes the mail can be a little slow, or it even gets misplaced. 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COME SEE OUR MODELS I> Tuesday, Jan. 22 Pizza, salad, fruit, milk. Nou Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich: <* HOURS 9-5 M-F: 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville <■ 795-9153 I 1» > �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 15. 1991 I Page 15 Lions District Governor unveils project “Sight First” to Middleville members by Jean Gallup Staff Writer District Governor Thomas Hoffman told the Middleville Lions dub of the newest project of Lions International during a visit to the local club on Jan. 9. "Sight First" is a six-year effort by the world wide organization to stop preventable blindness in the world. The effort will cost $102 million, Hoffman said. He identified the three main causes of blindness in the world as vitamin A defi­ ciency, river fever blindness and cataracts. The money dedicated to "Sight First" will be used to provide agricultural training to allow people to raise veg­ etables to prevent blindness caused by a lack of vitamin A. Polluted rivers around the world, where the streams are used by humans and animals alike, cause blindness Hoffman said, and more money will be used to dig wells to provide fresh water to drink. He said that he had heard that somewhere in the United States, a person could get an operation to cure cataracts for $18. "I imagine that's true, "he said, "but in a Hopi Indian Reservation in the United States or in all of Bangladesh, the operation to correct cataracts couldn't be bought for $5,(XX), or even $10,000. Bangladesh has one doctor for every 10,000 people, and cataracts are not taken care of. The program will also pro­ vide training to technicians who will be trained to per­ form this type of surgery whereever in the world it is ii Middleville's Finest 117 West Main. Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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The woman had two teen­ aged children who were ashamed of her because of her affliction, and wouldn't take her anywhere, Hoffman con­ tinued, and she became a recluse in the apartment com­ plex where she lived. Approached by a Lions member about a Leader Dog, the woman said she would like one, but her application was turned down because she couldn’t pass a mobility test. "We set up a mobility training program for her. It cost $9,000, but there was no cost to her, thanks to dona­ tions from the Lions," he said. The Perrigo Company set up a computer for her, and she is again working. She walks a mile and a half to town and to work with her dog, Hoffman commented. "We changed her life com­ pletely," he said, "she's in the Allegan Lions now, trying her best to repay what she thinks is her debt. But, I'll bet not one of you thinks of it as a debt. That's why we're here - to help." Hoffman also congratulated guest Karen Richards for her prize-winning poster promot­ ing world peace that placed first in the Lions sponsored contest in Middleville, and fourth in a six-county area. "That area covers about 650 schools," he said. "Karen should be very proyd." Lion's President Craig Kenyon, (left to right) Lion’s District Governor Thomas Hoffman and Karen Richards display her winning poster asking for world peace. U i ^PHIL'S PIZZERIA FOOT PAIN? 795-7844 • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain EATIN or TAKE OUT • ’ I (2) 14" 1 items $1150 (2) 14" 3 items $1400 VI s (2) 14" deluxe............... * MONDAY SPECIALS * ■ District Governor Thomas Hoffman addresses the Middleville Lions at last weeks meeting. V DOVWVTDWN MIDDLEVILLE Tuesday Thursday It 30 am » 11 p « I Fnda\ & Saturday 11 30 • m to 1 a tn 4 to 10 pm Closed Monday . 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Easy to apply non-glare finish Use on interior wails, ceilings, wallboard brick A masonry ns nz 4) Prices good thru Saturday, January 26 Caledonia Village Hardware OPEN: Monday thru Friday 8 a m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday 8 a m. to 5 p.m. 891-9255 in the Caledonia Village Centre � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-01-22.pdf 34a41c483d4a6c8678e318dd737aa4a3 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 8»A Rato Mid News L The Sum a o A — £ aaa u-3. POSTAGU HASTINGS. Ml 490M !»• Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 157 I January 22. 1991 Starts Friday Special events planned for 10th Gun Lake Winterfest The 10th annual Gun Lake Winter Festival has sched­ uled a "Fireworks Spectacular” over frozen Gun Lake in conjunction with Friday's opening night cere­ monies. Since this edition of win­ terfest is dedicated to the armed forces assigned to what is now Operation Desert Storm, opening cer­ emonies will take a more somber note this year, said Chairman Kevin Meaton. Opening festivities start at 6:30 p.m. at Yankee Springs State Park with a presenta­ tion of the colors by the Michigan National Guard and a 21-gun salute. The Written confirmation on proposal requested Caledonia Village Council tables special rezoning request by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council tabled a rezoning re­ quest by local insurance agent Ken Visser to rezone a trian­ gular lot behind Vine Street from residential (R-2) to commercial (C-l). Visser, area State Farm Insurance Agent, proposes to construct an insurance office building on the property, which is bounded by the Kent County drain on the west, by the village sewer easement on the east, and by the Great Lakes Carwash and M-37. The Village Planning Commission heard the pro­ posal at a Jan. 8 meeting, and recommended the council ap­ prove Visser's request. He has promised to plant an evergreen buffer along the drain casement to protect the privacy of homes along Vine Street, and said access to the proposed building will be from the car wash drive. This will avoid a new curb cut along the highway, he pointed out at last week's council meeting. The lot in question is part of a property that includes a home on Vine Street If he gets the rezoning, Visser said he plans to buy the whole parcel and then sell the home. Village Council Trustee Dan Erskine pointed out that the lot is not buildable as a residence, and the present owner cannot do anything with it. But onde it is zoned commercial, he said, the vilS«e Caledonia on page 2 Delton Sweet Adelines also will be making a special ap­ pearance to sing the National Anthem and perform a series of patriotic songs, including "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Following the inaugura­ tion of the honorary Winter Festival mayor and opening remarks by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce pres­ ident, Frank Kokmeyer, a giant greeting card to be mailed to Saudi Arabia will be unveiled. The oversized card was de­ signed and painted by Gun Lake artist Art Smith. Everyone who attends the Winterfest is encouraged to sign their name and write a message to the troops in the Persian Gulf. It will be on display inside the warming lodge at the Yankee Springs State Park. Following the stage por­ tion of the opening cere­ monies comes the infamous command: "Ladies and gentlemen start your engines" to signal the be­ ginning of the Torchlight Parade. This annual favorite at­ tracts up to 200 snowmobilers who serpentine their way SwGun Lake, page 15 Caledonia schools purchase 20* acre site for elementary school by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education Tuesday approved a 12-year land contract for the district's purchase of 20 acres of farm land near 84th Street and Whitneyville Ave. Acquiring the parcel from David and Dorothy Merriman, 8573 84th St., guarantees the district a site for a future ele­ mentary school in the fast­ Merrimans. Actual purchase of the growing southeast area of the property, however, depends district. "It’s an excellent deal," on successful outcomes of commented Building tests required by state and Committee Chairman Steve local authorities. Superintendent Robert Donker. According to the Myers said a survey must be agreement, the schools will done, along with tests by pay $500 now in ''earnest county agencies such as the money," and sign a buy-sell Health Department and Road agreement with the See Caledonia Schools page 12 TK school improvement program underway by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An improved school system is expected be the result of a program now being structured by a special committee of 77 local people interested in the performance of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. While students had the Jan. 11 "in-service" day off, teach­ ers and staff at all school buildings in the district and committee members spent the day working on the school improvement plan. The state has mandated that all schools have definitive plans to improve the "quality" of schools, said Librarian Judy Kain. The local project was rec­ ommended by Superintendent Steve Garrett and approved by the Board of Education before the state directed it. Last year Page Elementary implemented its improvement program. The high school has eight staff members going to Kent Intermediate School District about once a month to learn how to structure the program The eight have been returning to present that information to the "School Improvement" committee. Members include TK resi­ dents who-have children in the system, some who don't, teachers, support staff and students. The group has been meeting for several months to work on the "School Improvement" program. "We broke the 77 people into eight small groups, and then merged that into four groups, then two, and then back into the larger group," said Gary McKee, who is one of the "facilitators" who goes to KISD training sessions. A great deal was done be­ fore and after school hours," he said, "with many 7:30 a.m. meetings." All of the smaller groups met to try to determine "desired measurable outcomes that we wanted to see from Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents," said Kain, who is also a facilitator. "This starts with the schools looking closer at themselves to try to create improved schools. The focus is on what the education committee feels is important, and the expected results of the school experience. "First, we must determine what is really important; what we really care about," she continued. "Then everybody has to commit to get the results we want," McKee added. With the large group agree­ ing on a mission statement and the "outcome" or results they think TK students should achieve, they are now back in smaller groups working on measurements or "indicators" of the success of the improvements. For instance, the indicators may be tests, surveys, statisSee improvement, page 2 Principal of Thomapple Kellogg Henry Dugan briefs the assembled people working on "School Improvement" on the afternoon schedule. In This Issue... • KISD residents urged to OK JC Community College • Township OKs sand mines • Middleville ice sculpture attracts views This segment of the larger committee is working on the academic part of the “School Improvement’ program, with computer. decisions immediately put into the • TK MEAP scores explained �yparsu ouauq eawreAH Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 22. 1991 Middleville’s Thornapple Kitchen has new owners, stop say hello by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The new owners of Thornapple Kitchens in Middleville plan to ease into their new business and get to know the people they hope serve ’for a long time to come. Jim and Beverly Tuffs have completed the purchase of the restaurant on M-37, and are now "working for ourselves." "I spent 16 hours here one day last week," said the former employee of Keeler Brass Company of Grand Rapids, "but it's different than the other place. Now, I’m working for us, and having a good time." Jim worked for 20 years at his former job, and part-time as supervisor of the snack bar at Eastbrook Lanes, where his new wife, Beverly, still works as assistant manager of the lanes. She’s the bookkeeper in the payroll department. "We looked around at differ­ ent places. This place wasn’t even up for sale, but the real­ tor asked Donna (Stagray) if she would sell, and she took him up on it," Jim said. Beverly, a native of Caledonia, said there soon would be a children's menu to encourage families to visit for a meal. "Because we're looking for families, we're making it a price where they can afford to eat out." "This place is just about like a family," Jim noted. "Our employees are great. Almost all of them are re­ lated, mothers and daughters or mothers and sons. I have women who close for me on Mondays and Wednesdays. The people I have are very good, and I have complete faith in them," he said. The Tuffs plan to expand the menu to include such items as chips and cheese, chili dogs and mozzarella sticks. Along with breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, they are thinking about a night featuring a special treat they discovered in Auburn Hills when they were on their way to a Pistons basketball game. Undecided about whether to stop and eat, they finally did and discovered the most delicious barbecue baby back ribs either of them had ever eaten, Beverly said. After finding out that the Tuffs were from the other side of the state, the man sitting next to them told them the secret of the preparation, and they hope to have them in the future. "We're continuing the things Donna and Jerry did, like sponsoring the bowling team at the Middle Villa Inn. We’ll continue the homemade soup, and people like the sausage and gravy," Jim said. "And we already have a great ham and cheese omelet" Both are avid outdoor sports fans and will work that into promotions and specials at the restaurant. "This is sportsman’s coun­ try, with a lot of lakes." Jim pointed out, "so we plan to give a breakfast to whoever brings in the biggest bass on opening day, and the first buck on the first day of hunt­ ing season, and then give a $25 dollar gift certificate to whoever bags the biggest VILLAGE BARBER SHOPj ’ 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Wednesday Is Student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE LJ OPEN: Tuu.-Frl. 8-5 30; Wed. 6-7; Set. 6-12:30 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY buck during the season." Beverly and Jim are both avid anglers. They even went to Canada to fish on their honeymoon last June. They also root for the Pistons, the Tigers, and "yes, even the Lions," Bev said with a re­ signed sigh. They joke about who does the most cooking at home, but both are serious when they said they welcome sportsmen and women, fami­ lies, farmers and all of the surrounding area people to stop in and say hello. "Stop in; we have lots of coffee." Jim said. Hours will remain the same with Monday through Friday hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 The new owners of Thomapple Kitchen, Beverly and Jim Tuffs, are inviting area people to stop in and say "helto” and have a cup of coffee. p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Caledonia council tables rezoning request, from frontpage lage will have to depend on the integrity of the new owner to develop the lot as he proposed. Glen Klaver, council presi­ dent, stepped down from the chair because his property borders the land in question. As a member of the audience, he said that the property and the creek were designed as buffers for the Vine Street de­ velopment. The council's attorney, Jim White, said he would like to see a letter from the county drain commissioner approving the tiling of the lot and the planting of the trees, and a letter from the owner of the car wash permitting the use of his driveway as access to the building. He said the applicant must get village engineers’ approval to put a driveway over the sewer easement. The council agreed to table the rezoning request until Visser can obtain the neces­ sary information. In other business, the coun­ cil agreed to amend its budget within the sewer fund to transfer the $25,000 needed to pay off the bond on the wastewater treatment plan. Paying off the bond clears the way for the village to fi­ nance a future expansion of the sewer system. Lou VanLiere of the vil­ lage's consulting firm, W & W Engineering, said a sam­ pling program has begun at the lagoons, but no results would be available for another week. The state Department of Natural Resources has rec­ ommended that the lagoons be tested twice a month for nitrates, which often are indicators of impending groundwater contamination problems. The sampling program will continue until April or May. Other action included: • Allocating $140 for vil­ lage employee Buff Rodgers to take two courses to upgrade his license to "D" and then "C" in preparation for operating a new sewer plant. • Appointing Klaver to serve as the council’s repre­ sentative on the steering committee of the Caledonia Schools’ Citizens' Development Committee. • Scheduling a budget workshop for Jan. 28. Klaver also has promised to look into building inspections after electrical inspector Larry Kopenkowsky said he was concerned that required inspections were not being done, or else not enforced. Kopenkowsky said he was concerned that most people don't know to call for a final inspection on home projects, and that some builders have gone ahead with work, even though it has not been ap­ proved. Local volunteers needed to plan Caledonia’s July 4 festivities It’s not too soon to be think­ ing about summer, and in Caledonia, one of summer’s highlights traditionally has been the Fourth of July celebration, with the parade, activities at the park and fireworks over the lake Those who have fond memories of decorated bikes, turtle races, chicken barbecue and joining the fireworks wat­ chers in the mall parking lot. may consider joining the Fourth of July Committee that plans the events. The first meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb ??, at the village-township hall on Emmons Street, and all kinds of volunteers are needed to get the planning under way. said Township Supervisor Jerry Good In addition, this year the committee will need a new chairman, as long-time July Fourth Coordinator Buff Rodgers will be stepping down. He has offered his help to the next chairperson, however, and will attend the February meeting. Good said he urged anyone interested in seeing the celebration continue should come to the meeting “There’s something for everyone to do, whether you have a lot of time, or just can help out on a committee,” Good said. “Buff and Sharon McConnon have done the job for so many years that’s it’s only fair some of the rest of us take on the work. ’ Sharon has moved, and Buff would like to teach so­ meone else the ropes He’s got notes from past holidays, and he’ll be glad to explain things,“ he said Anyone who is interested, but who cannot attend the meeting should call the township office (891-0070) and leave his or her name with the clerk "Bad work isn't a problem until it becomes a problem." he emphasized. Klaver said he will ask Michigan Township Services, which handles the village building inspections, whether appropriate inspections are being made on projects for which fees have been charged. He also reported on the fact-finding tour of the Howell Sewer Treatment Plant. The trip was taken by township and village officials as part of the joint effort to increase sewer availability in the area. Klaver said a van was do­ nated for the trip by the Caledonia schools, and Superintendent Robert Myers served as the dnver. A video explaining the plant was brought back to show to the Township Citizens* Advisory Committee. TK improvement program Continued from front page tics, and awards competitions. In academics, measuring students' abilities to listen may be done by teachers with a test given with only oral in­ structions or a test of note­ taking skills. The ability of students to write effectively can be indi­ cated by where they place in writing competitions, their English class term papers, and possibly a compentency essay. Scores from standard tests such as the Michigan Education Assessment Program, (MEAP) American College Testing (ACT) and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) can be used to measure the success with which the student twda Besides academics out­ comes, physical, social, ethi­ cal and emotional and techni­ cal areas will all have indica­ tors to outcomes. When that is completed, the information will go from the committee to the TK staff for data research, and then back to the committee to fine tune final outcomes. McFall Elementary has just completed its mission state­ ment, which outlines what the school tries to accomplish for its students. West Elementary also has started its school improvement program VILLAGE SOAP OPERA COIN LAUNDRY r OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. COME CLEAN WITH US! • All New Equipment • Extra Large Washers avai ab e - including a 50 lb. capacity washer. New Owners - Paul & Sharon Emerson 137 E. Main St., Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 22, 1991 / Page 3 TK-MEAP scores, pre-primary program explained by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg School District did well this year in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests, given every year to fourth, seventh and lOtli graders in the state. The only areas that didn't show gain over last year’s MEAP scores were in reading a story for information at the fourth grade level and the math in the 10th grade, Page Elementary Principal Linda Goossen told the Board of Education Jan. 14. The scores in the reading for information went from Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg What I see for the future I have been asked to write a Superintendent s Corner in response to the question, "Where do I see schools and cur­ riculum 10 years down the road?" On the surface, this seems like a simple question to answer Everyone has their ideas what the future will be like and. of course. I have mine. But to answer the question, we need to make the question more specific Where do we see education in general in the year 2001? Where do we see education in Michigan in 1991? Where do we sec schixils as they are now organized, and where do we see Thornapplc Kellogg schools in 2001? What schools are like in 2001 will be greatly dependent on how successful the school improvement efforts of 1991 are We in education arc working diligently to change schools, but this may not be enough. The "school" as we now know it has more than an educational function, it also has a socializing and to many families today the school has a custodial function. To meet the demands that the school will face to provide the educational needed in 2001 the school must define its focus and concentrate on providing the education needed. First, I would like to focus on the question of where I see education in general in the next 10 years. In an effort to answer this question. I reviewed the following article, ‘‘What Futurist Believe: Agreements and Disagreements." in the November-December issue of ‘The Futurist’ magazine, which has a major section on education. The ‘futurists' interviewed had many varying opinions, but there tended to be agreement that education requires much im­ provement. However, they doubted the capability of the educa­ tional systems of the United States to improve. Some project that formal educational systems face long-term decline. Education will compete with more enticing offerings such as television, radio and other forms of recorded entertain­ ment. Information technologies will greatly affect education of people. Information technologies will greatly affect education of people. They create opportunities for education out of for­ mal school. We will be able to greatly reduce formal schooling and teach people what they need to know when they need to know it. rather than attempting to lay-up a store of knowledge. 1 believe the role of the public school will become more and more a role of providing a sound basic education. The defini­ tion of what is basic is the major issue of the day. Education in the United States will improve, but when or how is not clear. New requirements for quality are increasing, what constitutes quality is being defined. Because schools provide more than education. I believe that the information age may have less effect on schools than many expect. We must see more change in the colleges and universities. The cry today is that education K-12 must change. What we really must be demanding is that higher education change. As the educational system declines, computers and related technologies will replace teachers. The rate of college dropping-out will increase as students find a degree does not often produce a well-paying job. Already, more education is being done by businesses and industry than by colleges. This education, however, is frequently narrowly focused on com­ mercial interests. James Ogilvy, director of the Revisioning Philosophy Pro­ gram at Esalen Institute, slates. “The educational system is in deep trouble. Three issues are important: declining demand, greater diversity and range of quality, and new educational needs. Children learn more about the American experience’ from television and radio than they do from school People cannot compete w nh computers m terms of accuracy; therefore, creativity and how to learn from error will be more important.’ I believe that we will see much change. It has been started that if a modern Rip VanWinkle had just awakened after a 20-year nap. all that he would readily recognize would be train depots and the public schools. Everyone knows whai has hap­ pened to tram depots and schools must meet the challenge of change, or they will become the train depots of 2001 In a future “Superintendent Comer I will attempt to answer the question of what schools m Michigan and our school will look like in 2001 39.8 in 1989 to 37.3 in 1990 in the fourth grade. The math scores in the 10th grade went from 79.4 to 74 "Reading for information is the greatest* problem maker, with the scores depressed in the the fourth grade. They need help in gleaning infor­ mation from textbooks, but overall, were happy with the direction were going," Goossen said. She noted that scores for reading for information were down across the state. The reading for story test showed that TK fourth graders scored 59.2 in 1989, and 70.1 in the 1990. The seventh graders went from 67.1 to 72.5, and the 10th graders scored 63.9 in 1989, and 69.1 in 1990. The across-the-board gains are a "clear indication of im­ provement," Goossen said. In math, the fourth graders went from 86.6 to 87.6 in one year, the seventh grade gained from 70.9 to 83.1 and the 10th grade went down from 79.4 to 74. Goossen pointed out that this was the last year for the math test used in MEAP, with next year s tests having more problem solving, and calculators will be allowed. The math tests will change over the next three years. "We still have room for growth in that area, but we re very happy with the middle school scores." The MEAP science tests given to fifth, eight and 11th graders showed mixed results, with the fourth graders going from 63.3 in 1989 to 66.8, the eight graders scoring 75 in 1989 and 61.6 in 1990 and the juniors dropping from 45.5 in 1989 to 40.0 in 1990. The drop in math scores in the high school is still an area of concern. Goossen said that the early years do well, and later years scores are de­ pressed. "We have to take a look to see what we can do to help. It may be that they just don't choose those courses," she said. The principal added that other school districts have ex­ perienced the same drop off. Goossen said the MEAP tests are valuable tools for ed­ ucators and asked the board to view them as a “basic mini­ mum compentency test with data worth being looked at to spot trends. "MEAP doesn’t tell me anything specific. But it may tell there is a trend. Some things can be changed imme­ diately," she said. She gave the example she said she used last year. There is a segment of the test on magnets for the fourth grade, and if the school doesn't teach magnets until the fifth grades, the scores would be low. An earlier two-week course on magnets immediately would raise the scores in that seg­ ment "We've had a kx of success, but we soil need to study the district wide results," she said. Also at the Jan 14 meeting, speech and language patholo­ gist Kun Johnson and teacher Arva Vander Ploeg explained the pre-primary program con­ ducted through the special ed­ ucation department at TK. In the third year of the program, the pre-primary im­ paired child from 2 to 5 with mental, emotional or physical problems is taken into the program. Johnson explained. Referrals for the program are taken by special education director Naomi Barber, with each child evaluated by Vander Ploeg and the school social worker. Johnson evaluates the child's speech, with an occupational therapist checking motor control and movement and a physical therapist delving into orthopedic concerns, gross motor skills and possible adaptive equipment. The results of the testing goes to the staff to determine what can be done for the child, he said. Vander Ploeg said a pro­ gram is designed to meet that child’s needs. "I work with several disablilites. I have two teacher aides, one in the morning ses­ sion and one in the after­ noon,” she said. The aides help in class ac­ tivities and classroom man­ agement. she added. Self esteem of the child is stressed by the team, and par­ ents are encouraged to be in­ volved by visiting the class­ room. Still using the team ap­ proach, each child’s program is reviewed annually by the staff, along with evaluation by the teacher. All of the children have physical education time four times a week. Vande Ploeg said she found that the chil­ dren progress better being in physical education with the children from the Developmental Kindergarten program. "They socialize better, and look up to the older childen for direction," she said. Motor developement, both the gross motor, which in­ clude the large muscles, and fine motor, which involve small muscles are improved by activities planned for the child. Social and emotional devel­ opment is taught to develop a positive and realistic self-con­ cept, and the ability to inter­ act with peers and adults, among other things. The children's cognitive de­ velopment includes thinking skills, concept organization and problem solving. The child also learns to compre­ hend and use language effec­ tively. Listening and expres­ sive skills are important for learning. They also are en­ couraged to learn self-help to accomplish their own feeding, grooming, toileting and dress­ ing. "Children are capable of learning from the time of birth. Early intervention pro­ grams should provide curricu­ lum that focuses on the need of the child and encourages positive behavioral and learn­ ing patterns. It is important to incorporate teaching and learning into the daily rou­ tines of the child's environ­ ment, in the home and in the classroom," reads the printed rationale for the PPI program. Get The Jump On Financial Planning You’ll be flying blind if you take off without a sound financial plan. See us to set up a schedule of savings and investing. 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Got any stepping stones to go up this week! For several days I let mine be stumbling blocks, until I got disgusted with myself, sat down and started to work on turning some of them into stepping blocks. Now, I am a little more pleased with myself and am using those new stepping stones every day, until some are no longer there. Hope that you have had some success with yours. Jerry Spencer said that after Christmas she and Jack went to St. Louis to be with their -S^zRainbows' End Classes starting this week. Call soon to assure a place in the class of your choice. Caledonia Village Centre ___________ 891-1106 V said she finally won the game. Thelma Carl was feeling a little depressed because her cousin in Holland had just passed away. Betty Robertson said that the Women’s Club went out for supper at Phil’s Pizza parlor here in Middleville Tuesday evening Then Wednesday afternoon Betty went to the ’Sew n Sew’ Quilting Club at Doris Apseys. Elaine Northrop said they had a meeting and decided to start the soup, salad and sand­ wich meals again. They will have good old-fashioned turkey, buscuits and gravy. Sunday. Jan. 26. after church in the dining room. Mrs. Oliver said she had taken Megan to a dance com­ petition at Marcellus. Ind. Both she and Jim are just try mg to catch up on things, and get back into teaching school after the holidays. Cathy Williamson said Don had an emergency a few days before he was scheduled to have his surgery. They had to insert an ‘ umbrella’’ at the site of his blood clot. Then on Wednesday. Jan. 9. he had his surgery at Ferguson Hospital. They had to remove 20 inches of his intestine. He has Crohm’s disease. When I talk­ ed to her Tuesday, he had all intravenous materials out, and was coming along slowly. How about sending him a warm, verbal hug to let him know you are thinking of him. I’m sure it will help to make the time go much faster, wanned by your caring. You will have to look up the ad­ dress up in the telephone book, for Ferguson's, or just send it to his home and Cathy will see that he gets it. Matthew Diepenhorst. Louise Elwood’s grandson, left for Texas Tuesday . He was permitted to take his han­ dicapped dog right on the plane The dog sat right beside him. was much petted and talked to by the other passengers. He was permitted to have him on the plane because Matt felt the dog has been trained to stand sturdily so Matt can pull himself up. Otherwise. Matt would be helpless. Louise said that an in­ teresting thing about Matt's dog was that it was obtained by the association in Texas. The woman had to come to Byron Center, to get him. While Man was here, she went out to Byron Center to visit the center while here with his grandmother. Small world, isn’t it? Had a good visit with Twila Elwood. No news, but had a good chat. Mary Noah said daughter Mary’s two sons brought their snowmobiles to Middleville, and got maps of the trail from Bill Kenyon. They had a wonderful time and Mary Noah got to see them Finally got a hold of Edna Steeby. She is almost never in her apartment at Lincoln Meadows. She said she wasn't Mary Cisler selected Dec. Rotary nominee Senior Mary Cisler. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Robert Cisler Sr., was selected “Rotary Nominee of the Month” for December at Thomapple Kellogg High School. In academics. Cisler. whose expertise lies in the area of math, has maintained a 3.43 grade point average in a col­ lege preparatory curriculum. As a National Honor Society member, she has been involv­ ed in many of the chapter’s activities and has given her time and talents. Other school activities in­ clude basketball, volleyball, and golf. Cisler plans to major in ac­ counting at Western Michigan University in the fall of 1991. Mary Cisler (Guinea United 4irrtf|rrii (fifyurcti LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY (The 0O1H tllinip JHrtlpdiat CChnrch KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............................ 11:00a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children............................... 9:30a.m. Wednesday: Family Night.................................. 7:00p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch.............................. 10:00a.m. Richard / Raab. Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab, Director of Music ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music. Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a curing heart far our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling “God Cares for You’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 FIRST BAPTIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kratt Avenue at Johnson Street "People Who Care" Rev. James Cusack 908 West Main Middleville Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 am & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass..........................7:00 p m. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 GUN LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 -8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Phone 795-7076 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE *here there ts jj'uum room for vou JAN 13 & JAN 20 GUEST MINISTER REV ROBERT N TKAMP Sunday School............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Services — Sunday Morning Worship . . 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................ 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service............................ 6:00 P.M. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee doing anything. Can you im­ agine Edna Steeby doing “nothing?’’ She is well. The Harts went to the basketball game. Then son Michael Saturday afternoon went to Jacob Williams’ birth­ day party A big hut to all of you. God bless you all. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School......................................... Sunday Evening Service................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday .7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 9:45 a.m. 11:10 am 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Morning Services: 8 30 and 11 a m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9 45 a m. PHONE - 891-8119 Rev FL “Red Faber. Minister of Worship and Administration Rev Stan Vugteveen Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy Herweyer. Children s Coordinator St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evenng Worship Service Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville 10-00 a m. 11 15 am 6 00 p m. 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship. 8:30 a m Sunday School 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship.............. 1 TOO a.m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ is lord" Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 930 am. 9 45 a m 1100 a m. Rev. Lyuti Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday Schc» Sjndor Morrwng 7/cz wp Sunday fvenmg Wonho Weanmooy Ua-eeir prayer & &t>e study Rev w>iham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30om 6 00 n m 700 pm 891-3923 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22, 1991 I Page 5 Ice sculpture in Middleville attracts attention, understanding by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An ice sculpture designed and built by John Trent of Middleville and standing in his front yard has drawn waves, smiles and "V for vic­ tory" signs from passing mo­ torists. Trent and his wife, Tamara, live on Arlington (M-37), about four blocks from the traffic light at Main Street in Middleville. Trent has done ice sculp­ tures before, and with the deadline for war looming, and Tamara "challenging" him, Trent thought of the large hand giving the "Peace" sign. "It started out as a "Peace" sign, but now I guess it’s a ”V for Victory sign,” he said, "It can be both." He started work on the hand at 12.30 p.m. Jan. 16, before the war had erupted, and fin­ ished at about 3 p.m. Even as he was completing it, people started to respond to the mes­ sage of the hand, by giving by the "peace" sign. One motorist said when she saw the hand, "it hit me right in the heart." Many others agreed and a dozen of them called the Sun and News to make sure a photo got into the local paper. Trent is like many Americans who fervently support the American men and women now in Saudi Arabia, but does not like war. "I don't believe in war," he said, " As far as I'm con­ Obituaries cerned, you can let the two leaders fight it out; let them arm wrestle." But this one is different, he aided. “It's really an effort for world peace. They're trying to take power from a mad man," he noted. "It's a non-blood war so far. I like that part of it. "I'm an old hippie; I was one of the guys who marched on Washington, but I’m a be­ liever in America." Trent has done sculptures in Tennessee, with a favorite a "Walt Disney" type castle. His sculpture of the hand with the V has been entered in the Gun Lake Winter Festival Snow Sculpture Contest. If the judges are like the majority of motorists who appreciated his work, the hand with the two outstretched fin­ gers has an excellent chance to be number one. John Trent works on maintaining his sculpture at his home in Middleville Many cars honk or give the "V" for victory sign as they drive by. Amateur group begin formed here The theater comes to Middleville? Florence E. Gaide ALTO - Florence E. Gaide, 87, of 7813 Whitneyville Road, Alto passed away Sunday, January 13, 1991 at Butterworh Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Gaide was born on June 10,1903 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Joseph and Emily F. (Moritz) Shuker. She worked as a factory expediter. Mrs. Gaide is survived by one brother, Joseph Shuker of Swimsuits i are here! pirj j WINTER CLEARANCE SALE f; t n i All ladies ? I t & Mens Sweaters 30% oft ; Regular Price < , Mena Sweatshirts1 (, :) ; I a & Sweatpants ' 1 V ' , ’ ; • OP • QUICKSILVER ' < and GOTCHA i 30% Off All Ladles & Mens Winter Jackets 25% Off Other Merchandise upto */2 OFF Grand Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Gaide and Mrs. Mildred Pullen both of Caledo­ nia; also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, August Gaide. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 15 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Burial was at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Genevieve W. LaRose MIDDLEVILLE - Gene­ vieve W. LaRose, 72 of Ionia and formerly of Middleville passed away Friday, January 11, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. LaRose was bom on November 24, 1918 in Martin, the daughter of Herbert and Daisy D. (Clemens) Lanfear. She is survived by her husband, Rueben D. LaRose; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Patricia) Christner of Holton and Mrs. Virginia McDonald of Hastings; 11 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. An amateur group of Middleville-area people who have talent, think they have and those who aren't sure, are banding together to revive an old small town tradition, the community theater. The as-yet unnamed group has held an organizational meeting and has designed the structure of the fledgling group. °lans call for the first play to be presented at the Thornapple Kellogg Auditorium this summer, working through the Community Education office of the school. Scripts for a farce, a com­ edy or a follies type play are being collected for the first presentation. 1 he scripts will be discussed, and one will be selected at the next meeting, which will be held at Duane and Pat Thatcher’s home Sunday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. Also at that meeting, a name for the actors and others will be selected from several options such as the Thornapple Players, River City Players, Village Players, Our Town Theater, Our Town Players or possibly Thornapple Theater. The non-profit company will be looking for those in­ terested in having fun. Talent BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP in ENDURING MEMORIALS is not a prerequisite. For those who do not crave the limelight, there are at least eight to ten areas where they may have talent and can help put on a stage produc­ tion. Needed will be ushers and ticket takers, with some doing double duty on play nights. Those who have the talent needed to work on building sets, sewing costumes, work lights, put on makeup, to generally organize things, or would just like more informa­ tion may call 795-3927 after 4 p.m. Titles are easy to come by in amatuer theater, so one may be called a technical di­ rector (lights), stage manager (in charge of backstage during the play) or business manager (responsible for tickets, money). During preparation for the first play, open auditions for those over 18 will be held, with anyone from the Middleville area invited to dust off an old dream, leave inhibitions at the stage door and have a good time with friends and neighbors. Further information, including the play to be presented and dates, will be made available later. 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DeVRlES (616)891-8125 JOHN J DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 22, 1991 Decision delayed on bus complex buildings at TK by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Plans to build a Thornapple Kellogg bus garage and main­ tenance facility have been de­ layed until the Building and Grounds Committee visits another bus complex in Grand Rapids to add to ideas taken from other facilities visited. Kari Lohela, the engineer working on the project, spoke to the TK Board of Education Jan. 14 and advised members to approve one building to house the buses, and another to be a storage maintenance facility. He said that looking at seven areas convinced him that the two-building concept is more desirable. With current plans, the storage and maintenance building will have little room for expansion, and Lohela said the bus garage is certain to need expansion in the future. The circulation of traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, with buses, passenger cars and oc­ casionally semi-trailer trucks delivering supplies calls for "efficient flow with minimum conflict," he said. One building would create a need for fire walls and proba­ bly sprinklers to minimize the fire hazard, which would not be present with two buildings, and the frequency of use also makes two buildings more reasonable, he said. The storage maintenance building would have two peo­ ple working there daily, and the bus garage would be del­ uged with people on a daily basis, he noted. Combining the two build­ ings into one would save money on utilities such as water, sewer and gas, he said, but the net savings would be in the hundreds of dollars, and not in the thousands. The economy of one build­ ing versus two was a "gray area,” Lohela said, that would require further study. "So, I feel that the best ser­ vice will be provided by two separate buildings," he told the board. When Board Treasurer Lon Lefanty asked if the project with two buildings could still be done with the $430,000 estimated at the beginning, Lohela said, "I think so. "We're planning for 30 buses. We hope to have a pre­ liminary site plan for the Building and Grounds Committee," he said. Lohela said that he had toured a Grand Rapids bus garage and that the committee might "be able to distill some very good ideas from that" Board President Gary Van Elst urged the committee to set the tour date as soon as possible, so a decision can be made on the project. Van Elst said he wanted to be ready to let bids in late February and March. Lohela told Van Elst "yes" when asked, "Do you think we can be ready by February?' The board also agreed to purchase two regular chassis units and one wheelchairequipped unit from Woodland International of Grand Rapids at a cost of $84,966 by a vote of 4-2 with Don Williamson absent because of an illness. Lefanty and Vice President James Verlinde voted “no," objecting to not taking the lowest of the two bids re­ ceived. Chassis bids were requested of Hoekesma Ford, Good GMC, Gavin Chevrolet, Orson E. Coe GMC, Capital International, Woodland International and Duthler Ford. Duthler and Woodland re­ turned bids, with Duthler call­ ing in a $2,000 reduction of its sealed bids before they were opened. With that reduc­ tion, which Business Manager Alice Jansma pointed out was not in writing, the Duthler bid was $27,285, and the Woodland bid was $28,348 for one conventional 275-inch wheelbase chassis. Garrett said he would rec­ ommend buying the International chassis for sev­ eral reasons, even though the bids were not the lowest of the two received. The transportation supervi­ sor and also the bus mechanic asked for a wet sleeve engine (a replaceable cylinder wall as opposed to a solid block), he said, and they have more ex- TK Middle School ‘Students for December5 Misty Bloin Dominick Ronchetti The following students have been selected as "Student of the Month" for December at the TK Middle School. Students earn the right to be "Student of the Month" by showing leadership in class, helpfulness, good behavior, good grades, improvement in grades and behavior, and just being a neat kid. Each is given a certificate, a t-shirt, and a letter from the principal. In the sixth grade those students are: (front row, left to right) Kim Adams. Jacob Blough, Kevin Doyle, Katherine Rodriquez, (second row) Jennifer Seifert. Tanya Vanderwoude, Brooke Walker and Korie Wheeler. Pictured separately are Misty Blain and Dominick Ronchetti. Middleville Pool schedule February 4,1991 - March 4,1991 795-3397 MONDAY & WEDNESDAY □ 3:30-4:15...Swim Club (Must be able to swim at least 2 lengths of pool. A High endurance class!) □ 4:30-6:00...Adult Lap Swim. □ 6:00-6:40...Adult Instruction. (Swim lessons for adults!) □ 6:45-7:25...Aqua Exercise □ 8:00-9:00...Adult Lap Swim TUESDAY □ 3:30-4:15...Swim Club □ 4:30-6:00...Adult Lap Swim □ 6:00-6:55...Family Swim □ 7:00-7:55...Open Swim THURSDAY □ 4:30-6:00...Adult Lap Swim □ 6:00-6:55...Family Swim □ 7:00-7:55...Open Swim □ 8:00-8:40...Aqua Exercise Seventh grade "Students of the Month" are (first row, left to right) Beth Baldry, Tony Hamstra, Sarah Honea, Paul Jamison, (second row) Jessica Krebs, Melissa Landman, Aaron Rademaker and Lisa Van Putten. FRIDAY Pool rentals available from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Call 795-3397. SATURDAY □ 12:00-1:30...Open Swim. (Families welcome but no groups.) □ 1:30-2:30...Adult Lap Swim Pool rentals available 2:30-8:00 p.m. Call 795-3397. • ‘If day school or Community Classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, swim classes and programs are also cancelled. The classes will be rescheduled. PRE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS NECESSARY. Mail payment to: T.K. Community Ed. Swim Lessons. 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333 CLASS FEES: Swim Club/Adult Instruction: $20.00 Aqua Ex: 3 days $25.00 I 2 days $20.00 Adult Lap Swims. $1.00 per visit Eight grade "Students of the Month’ are (first row, left to right) Tim Adams. Shane Adams, Kevin Bluhm, Jessica Coe, Angela Gildea, (second row) Linna Harris, Jason Kearney, Chris Lange and Jared Zimmer. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 22, 1991 / Page 7 Decision delayed. perience with International's engines. They also said they would prefer automatic brake slack adjusters, which are standard equipment on the chassis, and buying Internationals would continue the standardization of the bus fleet, Garrett said. Also, the board approved buying two 77-passenger bod­ ies for $28,138 , and one 47 passenger wheel chair equipped body from Carpenter Bus Sales at a cost of $14, 317. That vote was unanimous. The total cost of the three buses will be absorbed by the 1991-92 budget, with delivery expected in late August. The evaluation form used in contract negotiations for the superintendent also was the subject of debate between the board members and Garnett. A revised evaluation form was adopted as first reading, but a proposed superinten­ dent's performance based con­ tract schedule was sent back to the committee for more Continued from page 6 ----------------—-----------consideration after discussion. The proposal asked to start a superintendent ’s salary using a base of the current salary, adding a one-half percent for each year of experience in the district, up to a maximum of six years, and awarding another one-half percent raise to the salary for each 25 percent rise over a minimum of 2.5 on the total rating of the evaluation. For instance, a rating of 2.5 would mean a one-half percent raise, a 2.75 would mean a one percent raise, up to a 4.5 raise for a perfect rating of 5 on the evaluation. Garrett argued that merit raises linked to the "score" of his evaluation, would make it impossible to achieve the level of a 7 percent raise. "You're saying I could get 7 percent, but 111 never get a 5 (on the evaluation). That's perfect, and no one is perfect," the superintendent said. "You're saying that you wouldn't get a "B" rating?" Lefanty asked. "I'm saying with seven people evaluating, you're not going to get a five," Garrett responded. He also pointed out that with an average evaluation, next year he would be earning less than the principals in the district "I suggest you look at it with the superintendent as a committee, fill it out and have it in by Jan. 28," Van Elst said "We'll meet, and Steve, you are welcome to attend with me and Wendy (Romph) and Jan (Siebesma)," Lefanty' said. Garrett advised the school board to look at how the school district is doing as an indication of well the superin­ tendent is doing his job. Later, Lefanty said, "I want to insure that any pay raise for the superintendent's posi­ tion is based on performance and not politics." The board members also agreed to accept $15 for each posted meeting. An earlier at­ tempt to accept $12 for each meeting instead of the current $25 was defeated. Also, a letter of supporting for Bill Baldry and Eric DeGroot was accepted by the board. Both young men are earning money to take a European trip with Teams/USA to play soccer on the 16 and under age group team. A field trip by freshmen in physical science classes to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago was OK'd by the board. Funding for the trip, which must be approved by the board because it is out of state, comes from a one mill set approved by voters and set aside for athletics, field trips and co-curricular ac­ tivities. Garrett said. In other action the board approved Jansma's contract, with Lefanty dissenting. TK High School ‘Students for December* Selected os "Students of the Month" for December at Thornapple Kellogg High School were (row one from left) Monique Barber, Heather Lenz. Andy Botwinski. Joyce Chambers (row two), Kelly Thompson, Mary Cisler, Jesse Strzyzewski, Michelle Nelson, (row three), Wendy Grove, Brian Drummond, Brian Thomas, Tina Thorne, (row four), Jamie Payne, Jon Kermeen, Joe Walker, and Mike Ringleka. We are proud to announce that KAY STOLSONBURG has joined our staff. She and her husband Larry have lived at Payne Lake for the past 22 years and have 4 children. Kay, a former teacher, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Grand Valley State College and has been a successful Realtoi for the past 4'/a years. She holds an associate brokers license and con­ centrates in residential and investment properties. Kay joins our Middleville office. An excerpt from her resume shows why we're so pleased. "Each client has their special needs and dreams, and I enjoy the part I play in meeting those needs and in helping those dreams come true." Winter and kids go together in Middleville Snow is fun, sometimes to adults, and almost always to kids. An afternoon spent at a convenient hill recently provided a chance to catch for three Middleville kids to have a good time. Billy Huff, Mike Anders and Adam Biggs demonstrate how to use the snow like it should be. The runaway sled was recaptured and had a rider the next time down the slopes. • Wanted • * ■CRAFTERS to Display at Spring Fest at Expo Centej BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS April 13th ? Call 795-7566 3 pm-7 pm 2^01 to Obtain Application juooooooooci ■ r------ t" 'H WELCOME KAY! LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE ON ALGONQUIN LAKE Thank You CARD OF THANKS Wc wish to thank all of the people who came to our aid during our recent accident. Special thanks go to: The Thor­ napple Township Emergency Service, Sharon Gordon, who helped at the scene and whose reassuring words were especial­ ly helpful, Dave Hopkins for special medication, the many fnends and family who visited, sent cards, food, and loving wishes. Our hearts are full with the concern and love shown to us. Cun A Nellie Solomon. Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable pnees when you buy printing. 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Ml I January 22, 1991 Feb. 5 millage request balanced by tuition decrease KISD residents urged to make JC community college by Barbara (rail and Jean Gallup Staff Writers It’s easy to understand why Grand Rapids residents would welcome the plan to redistrict its junior college. The Feb. 5 election is designed to shift the financial support of JC from the city to all the school districts within the Kent Intermediate School District. But residents in Middleville and Caledonia and other areas outside the Grand Rapids school district might question why they should vote for changing what has always been a city-supported institu­ tion into a community college. After all, with the change comes another millage in­ crease, this one for 1.9 mills, throughout the KISD district JC officials, area educators and school board members, however, have plenty of reasons to urge citizen support for JC’s redistncting. For 102 ThornappleKellogg students and 149 Caledonia students now attending JC as “regular students.” one big reason to support the new plan is dollars If the redistricting goes through, students outside the Grand Rapids school district would no longer have to pay higher tuition. TK and CHS students attending JC now pay $61 per credit hour in tuition this year, compared to $40 per hour for Grand Rapids students Under the redistricting plan, all students would be charged the in-district figure. The high number of JC students who live outside Grand Rapids bnngs up the issue of just plain fairness. While the Grand Rapids Public Schools presently pro­ vides the supporting tax base for JC, nearly 70 per cent of the college’s students live out­ side the Grand Rapids Public School District. Then, officials point out, there is the problem of the urgent need for the school to be able to meet the demands of its mushrooming student population. From I960 to 1989, JC has grown from TUITION COMPARISON - PER CREDIT HOUR AREA COLLEGES RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT $255.00 $255.00 KENDALL CALVIN $245.00 $245.00 AQUINAS $177.00 $177.00 DAVENPORT $119.00 $119.00 GRAND VALLEY $ 83.00 80.00-53.00 $192.00 WESTERN $ 80.25 $ 80.25 FERRIS $ 62.00 $125.00 (12-18 CREDIT MRS; NOT TO EXCEED $963) $ (12-16 CREDIT HRS; NOT TO EXCEED $711) $ 59.00-44.00 GRJC 89-90 90-91 2,351 students to 17.400 enrolled in credit and non­ credit courses. Officials ex­ pect the school to reach an enrollment of 30,000 by the year 2000. Workforce training and retraining programs at JC have grown from 600 to 6,000 individuals, and this category SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the Board of Education, pursuant to a directive from the Board of Education of Kent Intermediate School District, has called a special organizational election to establish a community college to be held in the district on Tuesday, February 5, 1991. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O’CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O’CLOCK, P.M. The following issues will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: I. PROPOSITION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Shall a Community College District comprised of the Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, be established in accordance with Act No. 331 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended? II. PROPOSITION TO ESTABLISH THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAX RATE Shall the Board of Trustees of the proposed Community College District comprised of the Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, be authorized to levy a tax on all property within the district not to exceed the annual rate of 1.9 mills ($1.90 on each $1,000.00) on each dollar of state equalized valuation of the property within the district in the manner and for the purposes provided under Act 331 of 1966, as amended? III. MEMBERS OF FIRST BOARD OF TRUSTEES There will be elected three (3) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for terms of six (6) years ending June 30, 1997: Two (2) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for terms of four (4) years ending June 30. 1995; and Two (2) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for terms of two (2) years ending June 30, 1993 The following persons have been nominated for the respective terms as follows. TWO YEAR TERMS FOUR YEAR TERMS SIX YEAR TERMS (Vote for not (Vote for not (Vote for not more than 2) more than 2) more than 3) Jackson R. Day Craig Avery Charles Cadman Gordon DeBlaay J. George Casarez Ralph Carey Wayne L Finkbeiner Terri A. Handlin Bill Harrison Janice Maggim Marvin J. Hiddema Ellen M James Francis J McCarthy William G. McPherson Lyle B Morrison Abe Moertand Charles F Porter Paul A. Pearson Randall C. Remenap Carlos A. Sanchez David A Rodriguez Arthur C. Spalding Mark A. Vermeer Richard Wilson THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Michigan The first precinct consists of ail the territory of the School Distnct. including Precinct 92 of Irving Township, except the Township of Carlton, Bowne. Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Hall. Freeport. Michigan The second precinct consists of the Township of Carlton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct fl of Irving Township, located within the School District. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clef*, of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Thomapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan. Kent and loma Counties, Michigan Wendy Rompn Secretary. Board of Education $ 37.00 $ 40.00 $ 57.00 $ 61.00 of students is expected to in­ crease to 18,000 by the year 2000, requiring more pro­ grams. more teachers and more facilities. And. by state law. enroll­ ment in a state two-year col­ lege must not be limited. The school must admit any person over the age of 18 who lives in the district and seeks admission. To meet the needs of this growing student population, the school’s tex base must be expanded. But JC officials figure the citizens of Grand Rapids would have to pay 6.2 mills to support the college’s projected growth, and state law says the maximum levy for a community college is 5 mills. Put it all together, and it’s not really hard to see why a representative Committee of Fifty, composed of area business people, members of civic organizations and KISD educators, recommended the redistricting of the college after studying its problems and needs. It also recommended the college consider additional full-service facilities in the outlying school districts. This means that if the millage passes, instructors from the college might teach classes at TK or Caledonia or Lowell, saving students in those areas the long trek into the city and the parking hassle. ’’Sending an instructor to teach classes tn Middleville or Caledonia is something that could happen in the immediate future.” commented JC staff member David Clark, a Caledonia resident. “Down the road, there could be satellite campuses in the northern and southern parts of the county. There are all kinds of possibilities. ” Those supporting the redistricting point out that without the expanded tex base. JC will be unable to of­ fer area students the benefits of having a highly regarded junior college within com­ muting distance. They emphasize that not on­ ly does the college provide a less expensive way for high school graduates to begin their college studies, but it also of­ fers those already in the work force a means of updating work skills, or to retrain as the workplace continues to change. “I’ve worked in a district that was part of a community college, and it provided many services and opportunities to the citizens,” said TK Superintendent of Schools Steve Garrett. “We think of it as the first two years of college, but there are many classes such as in job training. It will provide more in-depth programs for our citizens.” Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers agreed. “Most public school districts in Michigan are part of a community college district,” he said, “and our board of education would like this for Caledonia. “We have 150 of our students there, and it would be a real advantage for them to pay $40 per hour instead of $61. Gaines Township has nine Centennial Farms in Twp. According to a study com­ pleted by the Gaines Township Historical Society, nine Centennial Farms remain in the township. Others have given way to the bulldozers of develop­ ment, while still others have simply changed ownership so often that the family continui­ ty ceased. In order to qualify for Centennial Farm designation, the owner must submit a notarized statement tracing family ownership for at least 100 years; provide an exact legal description from the original deed, abstract, or tax statements; and provide a limited amount of family history. Centennial Farms in Gaines Township belong to the families of Amos Breariey (1861), James Crumback (1854), Kenneth G. Crum­ back (1850). F. Leo Dias (1849), Warren Fischer (1876), Gary Hanna (1876). Jean Bamabs Markus and Adnan J. Markus (1877). Larry Stauffer (1882) and Edith E. Snyder (1872). Copies of the applications base been obtained and are on file in the local history- room of the Gaines Township Library-. The Kenneth Crumback farm (originally purchased from the U.S. government by Charlotte Mathewson) and the Stauffer Farm both appeared in “Michigan’s Centennial Family Farm Heritage Book,” published in 1986 as part of Michigan’s sesquicentennial history celebration. For more information about Centennial Farms and their registrations contact the Historical Society at 421 68th St., SE, Grand Rapids, 49508, or the Centennial Farm Coordinator, Michigan Bureau of History, 717 West Allegan St., Lansing, 48918. “Our board supports the redistricting ” Like the Caledonia board, the TK school board also pass­ ed a resolution supporting the redistricting plan Board President Gary Van Elst said. “Allowing JC to redistrict would mean educa­ tional growth in the TK com­ munity. This would provide more programs for our students at a reduced cost. Also, the demand for pro­ viding classes within the TK community would be met.” ’’Having JC provides many kids the opportunity to go to college who otherwise couldn’t afford it.” said Caledonia School Board President Fred Boncher. “All of our students need the kind of education JC of­ fers. It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity. “We must support these in­ stitutions. even though it might cost a few extra tax dollars. The benefits of these colleges will save us tax dollars in the long run. ” Diane Patrick, acting direc­ tor of admissions at the col­ lege. said that unlike private colleges and even state univer sities. the school does accept students who do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent “We strongly encourage all applicants to finish their graduation requirements, however,” she emphasized. Those without a diploma must be at least 18, and will take assessment tests for placement in the most ap­ propriate classes. On the ocher hand, high school students can apply for what the school calls “early college.” These students may attend JC classes for college credit as long as they are car­ rying at least a 3.0 grade point average in high school and have the consent of their high school counselors, Patrick said. Voters will be asked to ap­ prove the redistricting and the 1.9 mill to support operating costs and capital outlay for the growth of the school. Also on the ballot are can­ didates for the seven-member board of directors. Twenty three candidates are running for the board, including Caledonia residents Gordon DeBlaay and William Har­ rison, who are running for two-year terms. Dr. Wayne Finkbeiner. a resident of Caledonia for many years and now living in Yankee Springs, is running for a six-year term BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Early Birds “That’s Your New Camper?” Spring and summer sports and activities are at hand Let the BOB BOOTH Agency give you a free survey of your insurable risks and poli­ cies, to be sure of ade quate protection for the least cost IS < BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 + + + + �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22. 1991 / Page 9 Letters to the Editor GRJC question deserves a ‘Yes’ from area residents To the editor: Family in Guam misses the good things at home To the editor: My name is John “Marty" McMillan and I am a legal resident of Middleville. I am married to Julie Kay Morgan, who is a daughter of Charles and Joyce Morgan. 5510 Stimson Road. Middleville. My mother-in-law wanted me to write a few lines to mention in your paper that Julie recently was promoted to SSGT in the United States Air Force and is presently assign cd to the 633rd Civil Engineering Squadron, Anderson AFB. Guam. The McMillan family con­ sists of Julie. Marty, Becky (age 15) and Charlie (age 8). Guam has been a unique ex­ perience, a tropical paradise of 90 degree weather every day, with many historical and cultural sites on the island. But even a paradise can get old. and we all are longing to return to civilization. We have been stationed here in Guam for approx­ imately four years and wc will be returning to the states in October 1991. We are really looking forward to coming back to the states and making up for what we have missed for four years, such as Little Caesar's Pizza. Kmart, malls, decent roads, speeds over 35 mph. roads that go straight for more than 30 miles, visiting with family and friends. Recently. Guam was struck by Typhoon Russ, which pret­ ty much devastated most of Surplus food distribution planned A surplus food distribution in the Caledonia area is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Holy Family Church. The distribution will run until 4:30 or until supplies are exhausted. Recipients are reminded to bring along their registration cards. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. the southern part of the island and left over 2.000 people without a place to stay Naturally, the American Red Cross supervised feeding, clothing and assisting those less fortunate than us in get­ ting food stamps, assistance in renovating their homes from FEN A (Federal Emergency Medical Aid), who happend to be over here. The military community went all out to assist their sister villages in getting their lives back to nor­ mal. Many areas are still without power and water. It takes mail about one month to reach us here and we all look forward to getting fresh produce in to the commissarys and base exchanges. To purchase anything off base is expensive and hard to find. It will be nice to get away from the coral clay that destroys carpets and furniture and to be able to plant flowers in the yard and hope they grow Politics plays a big role over here, and we get frustrated listening td the governor and the congressmen talk about taking back one of the bases to give it to the people, but they could care less about the peo­ ple because they are growing due to tourism and the Japanese and their airport needs to expand. They have a lot of monopolies over here and they won’t allow certain types of businesses on the island. Cable costs about $65 a month over here if you want the Movie Channel and HBO. A company from Hawaii offered to come over here to help them get cable back on line, but Guam Cable refused, most likely because they were scared of allowing the com­ pany on the island and the people would see they could get it cheaper. Gas costs about $1.56 for a gallon of unleaded and it is only a little bit more off base. So no matter how good so­ meone thinks they have it, “There is no place like home!" Say hello, to our family and friends in Mid­ dleville, Hastings and Grand Rapids. Have the coffee read! Marty McMillan Andersaon AFB, Guam /instate AUTO/HOME/LIFE John Koryto 616/891-8111 N.OJL AGENT 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316-9566 Caledonia Grooming & Pet Boutique Call and ask about our WINTER SPECIALS • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Suppbes Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 9958 Cherry Valiev Ave m Caledonia Plaza OPEN MW.F 8 30to5.Tu & Sai 9 to i Extended bouts am or pm bv appointment On Dec 6. Grand Rapids Junior College held a press conference The issue to be discussed was to redistnct their school so people from the Kem Intermediate School District may attend at a cheaper tuition. There are three main issues that rely on the passing of the Feb. 5 proposal The first is to establish G.R.J.C. as a community col­ lege. This would enable more students to attend here and have more available for them. The second is to elect a seven-member at-large Board of Trustees to govern the college. The last issue, and probably the most likely to make you question the proposal, is that by passing it, there will be a millage rate of 1.9 mills for the college. This in turn, will bring an increase in property taxes, which means a $100,000 home will have an increase of $95 moer per year, which is only about $8 more per month. If someone in your home at­ tends J.C., they could possibly save $600 on a 15-credit hour year The numbers don't even compare. Many people feel that because they have no one at­ tending JC. it would only cost them more for something that doesn't pertain to them. This is not true. Education is one of the most important things in this world, and as a society, we need to do all we can to further the education of our youth, as well as those already established in a workplace. Grand Rapids Junior Col­ lege not only educates regular students of the college, but also many companies send employees to be updated and take courses on the new developments in sciences, society, and many other topics that are always experiencing change. This is not just another way to take the people’s money. It is obvious that the money col­ lected will be used in every way to benefit the students. More parking space will be available by the addition of a 560-car parking lot, more scholarships will be offered, the teaching staff and space available for the students will increase. The whole idea is to help the students by improv­ ing the school. More than 71 percent of the students attending JC live out­ side of the Grand Rapids School District. That means that the majority of the students attending are paying more for an education because of where they live, and are now being granted the oppor­ tunity of change. A “yes” vote is necessary to advance not only the educa­ tion of the students by staff in­ crease and more full-time ad­ vancement, but also to further the opportunities available to the students It is tune for society to take a stand The time is now. and the vote is Feb. 5. Jamie Beuschel Editor The Trumpet TK High School Business Services YOL WANT QUALITY at affordable prices * hen you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures tc newspapers and catalogs Ph 945-9554 or stop in a 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. 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Classifieds • Thursday Noon LOADED WITH NEW FEATURES: • Horoscopes • Soap Opera Updates • Crossword Putties • Business Directory • Photo Want Ads �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 22. 1991 Students at TK tell their views on the war Two days after the beginning of the hostilities in the Iraq/US war, students at Thornapple Kellogg High School and TK Middle School were asked their opinions on the war. Their responses mirrored the rest of the public opinion polls taken around the nation. 9• J ....--------- I At the TK Middle School, four students spoke for the younger students. Tarah Beuschel "I think it is OK to have a war because it is for a good reason. I only hope it doesn't last long." Pat Kathmann I think that war is the best thing right now, because Sadaam Hussien will not talk or try for peace. I support George Bush and what he is doing. I hope the war is short and that we get that mad man out of there. I also hope that not many people have to die." Serving our country.. | ...in the Middle East I Karen McCrath "I very much support the service men over there, but I don't support the reason why they are there." Shawn Hayward "It scares me because I have a lot of friends and relatives there. I’m scared for them." Trade Smith "I don’t really understand it. But I really don’t want any blood shed over this. It's kind of stupid. I think." Brian A. Marcukaitis "I think that it is right that we're over there-Iraq shouldn’t have invaded Kuwait. I think the people in America should stand behind our soldiers and not protest against them." Chrissie Hypnar "I’m supporting our soldiers 100 percent, but I don’t think it’s right for us to kill men and women for oil, but I guess it’s really what we have to do. So, I’m behind America all the way!!" Dwight Wade "I think that George Bush has made a very good decision in trying to force Sadaam out of Iraq. I back the president and the troops 100 percent." The Sun and News is publishing the pictures and addresses of the service men and women from Middleville who are serving in the Persian Gulf. We also offer a three months free subscription of the Sun and News to each service person. We will also use photos, but if you would like it returned, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Send the name and address of the service person to: "Operation Desert Shield" 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 Scott Gnass. a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School, is currently stationed in Saudi Arabia. He is the son of Nancy Gnass of Alto. He was a fouryear varsity letterman on the Caledonia wrestling team; a captain and a conference champion. His address is: LCPL Scott Gnass 3/6 I Co. 2nd Mar Div. FPO New York. NY 09502-0108 Pvt Anthony W. Marcukaltis B Co. 122 Signal Battalion 1st Plauxin APO SF 96224 AD-2 Roderick M. Lewis VS32 Power Plants FPO Miami, Fla. 34099-6508 Peter VanDenBoeck II Private Peter VanDenBroeck II has completed train­ ing at the U.S. Army Engineer School in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Basic training consisted of close order drills and ceremony, military laws and history, physical training, first aid, map reading, com­ munications. Nuclear biological and chemical train­ ing. rifle and grenade marksmanship. Alternate training for com­ bat engineers consisted of land mine warefare, rigging, wire obstacles, floating and panel bridges and demolition. Private VanDenBroeck received the Army Achieve­ ment medal and the comman­ ding general’s award for ex­ celling in training and outstan­ ding leadership. The soldier is the son of Pete and Alice VanDcn Broeck, 232 Cherry St., Freeport. He is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg School He joined the Army in September 1990. - FOOT PAIN? 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"At 200 feet before a stop, the bus drivers will activate the overhead reds, rather than the Christmas break. Some officials complained that the previous law was im­ plemented on short notice, Vaughn said. "We were never given enough time to implement the first program," he noted. Wliile the new law returns the procedure to the way it was, complications loom on the horizon. Michigan is one of eight states that do not conform with the stop laws in the other states, and in the future a law change will bring the state into line with most of the rest of the nation. That law will call for buses to have both red and amber lights on the top of the bus, instead of the amber being lo­ cated half way up the bus. One switch will be acti­ vated by the bus driver 200 feet from the stop, which will turn on the overhead amber flashing lights. When the bus is stopped, and the door opens, the overhead red lights are automatically turned on, and remain flashing until the door is closed, Vaughn ex­ plained. With the door closing, the amber lights will again be ac­ tivated until the driver turns off the switch. "I think the law, when it comes, will work," he said, "because the amber and red lights will both be overheads. When overheads are flashing, people know that the bus is stopping to pick up or let off "* children off. "We’ll have more time to prepare, and we’ll have more time to let the public know about the new law," he added. using the amber hazards," he explained. "It’s much safer, and not as confusing. When people see red, they know," he said. He offered guidelines to use when following a school bus. When a bus is off the side of the road with all of the overheads off, you can proceed with caution. When the traffic has cleared and the Ims is going to pull back into traffic, the driver will activate the turn signals and pull back into the roadway. This change in the law went into effect while school systems were shut down for ENGAGEMENTS Colburn Miller to speak vows Jennifer Lyn Colburn and Eric Dean Miller will ex­ change marriage vows on March 2. 1991. Jennifer is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Davenport College Eric graduated from West Catholic High and Southeastern Academy. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs Ken Colburn and Mrs. Kathleen Miller. I Clip and Save I \ CALENDAR of Events I # WEDNESDAY • JAN. 23 I I □ □ □ □ Mrs. Wolverton's Class - Lee School - Charlton Park 7th Grade Spelling bee 12:45 in the library 8th Grade DAT testing at 8:35 - 10:15 Middle school student council poster sale Jan. 21-25 BREAKFAST LUNCH Meat & Cheese Sub Tossed Salad Peaches Bagel/Cream Cheese Mixed Fruit Milk THURSDAY • JAN.24 I I I I I I □ □ □ □ □ □ Var. Volleyball - FHN - There 6:15 Jsl J.V. Volleyball - CC • There 6:15 * Wrestling - Byron Center - There 7:15 H.S. General Science Field Trip Mrs. Muir's class - Lee School - Charlton Park Karate begins 7:00 in Page gym. call 795-3397 for information □ 8th Grade Spelling Bee 12:45 p.m. in library □ 8th Grade DAT testing 8:35-10:15 a.m. □ 5th Grade to Grand Rapids Symphony lunch breakfast French Toast Oatmeal Sliced ham Whole Wheat Donut Oven Fries — Orange Juice, Raisins Milk FRIDAY • JAN. 25 Basketball - Kelloggsville - Home Mrs. Swanson's class - Lee School - Charlton Park Spelling Bee Finals 12:45 M.S. Library M.S. Boys Basketball - Kelloggsville (A team only) There 4:00 □ Page Report Cards go home □ □ □ □ I I LUNCH Pizza Cole Slaw or Sweet Potatoes .Mixed Fruit WHAT EVERY DRIVER MUST KNOW About Flashing School Bus Lights BREAKFAST Blue & Gold Breakfast Bar Fruit Juice Milk • JAN. 28 School Buses With Overhead Red Lights J] Volleyball - Calvin Christian - There - 6:15 □ Fresh. Volleyball - Caledonia - Home 5:00 □ M.S. P.E.P. Meeting 7:00 p.m. Library 1. Overhead red lights are flashing and bus is moving — prepare to stop. 2. Overhead red lights are flashing and bus is stopped. Stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. 3. Proceed when red lights are turned off. LUNCH BREAKFAST Burritos/Cheese Sauce Green Beans Pineapple Tidbits Cheese Toast Orange Juice Milk □ Basketball - Calvin Christian - Home □ H.S. - ASVAB Test 8:30-11:30 □ H.S. - Forensics - OK Conference Workshop - 9:00 School Buses With Overhead Red and Yellow Lights 1. Overhead yellow lights are flashing — prepare to stop. . 2. Overhead red lights are flashing. Stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. 3. Proceed when red lights are turned off. THORN APPLE KELLOGG..^ LUNCH BREAKFAST Baked Potato w/Chili or Ham & Cheese Topping Biscuit/Cherry Butte Pears Waffle/Hot Cherry Sauce Milk LUNCH WEEK OF JAN. 30 thru FEB. 5 j I Wednesday.................................................Pizzaburger/Bun I Thursday .................................... Chili or Veg. Beef Soup I Friday............................................................................ Pizza | Monday ................................................................... Ravioli I Tuesday..................................................Chicken Nugget I COMING EVENTS . I I J ■ 1 | 0 Jan. 26 . . . J.V. Volleyball - Hastings - There 9:00 a m. □ Jan. 26 . . . .Fresh. Volleyball - G'burg Agusta - There 8:00 a.m. □ Jan. 26. Var. Wrestling - Lakewood - There 9:00 a.m. □ Jan. 31........ Becky Goodspeed - Storyteller at McFall M.S. Student Council Valentine Flower sale Feb. 4-8 M.S. Student Council Dance Feb. 15,6:30-8:30 p.m. in small gym | ■ | | ■ * ! �Paoe 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 22. 1991 Caledonia Schools purchase land, celebrate School Board Week, Commission. The Department of Natural Resources will check the wet­ lands, and the Environmental Protection Agency will re­ quire .an environmental impact study, Myers said. The district also must ob­ tain a special use permit from the township to build a school in an agricultural zone, and soil borings will be done by an engineering firm to make sure the land is suitable for a school building. The district will pay for all tests, Myers said, adding that he does not anticipate any problems. Closing on the purchase is scheduled for March 1, unless some unforeseen difficulty does surface, he said. If the purchase goes through, an additional $4,500 will be paid to the Memmans as the first installment on the contract. The amount of the remaining annual payments is still to be negotiated, District from front page--------------------- Business Manager Judi Dean said. After three years, the Merrimans can request pay­ ment in full; likewise after three years the school district can request the deed to as much of the property as might be needed to begin a building project there. That portion of the property would be paid off, and the land con­ tract then would apply to any remaining acreage in the par­ cel. Board President Fred Boncher commented that the site was in a good location and "very buildable." Myers said he felt the pur­ chase agreement was "in the best interests of both parties." The board also heard a re­ port from Director of Academics Doug Busman on the K-12 physical education program being developed by a committee of citizens, physi­ cal education staff and admin­ istrators. School board members Steve Donker, left, and Jim Gless hold up a thank-you 'note' from one of the kindergarten classes. - NOTICE - Please take notice that the Village of Mid­ dleville has petitioned the Barry County Board of Commissioners to alter the boundaries of the Village of Middleville by the addition of the following described parcel now located in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan: The Southeast one-quarter of the Nor­ thwest one-quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West EXCEPT the Plat of Solomon’s Addition to the Village of Middleville; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel directly North of Lot #1 of Solomon’s Addition being 198 feet East and West by 75 feet North and South; ALSO EXCEPT Outlot “A” of Solomon’s Addition; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel described as commencing at the centerpoint of the intersection of Grand Rapids Street and Lafayette Street, thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 231 feet, thence North 33 feet to the North edge of Lafayette Street, thence North 132 feet thence West 66 feet, thence North 147 feet, thence East 45 feet, thence North 110 feet, thence West 210 feet to the centeriine of Grand Rapids Street thence South along said centerline of Grand Rapids Street 422 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, being 33.64 acres, more or less. The Barry County Board of Commissioners invites all those interested to appear before the Board to be heard when the Board con­ siders the Village of Middleville’s Petition on January 29,1991 at 10:05 a.m. in its chambers at 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan. Nancy Boersma ____________ Barry Co. Clerk______ Developing the program began in 1989, using a pro­ cess set up by the Michigan Exemplary Physical Education Project Program (MEPEPP) at Michigan State University. The goal of the program is to set up an ex­ emplary sequential K-12 physical education curriculum based on the local commit­ tee's assessment of student needs. If the program is imple- Caledonia's school board members enjoy the thank-you' balloons they receiv­ ed as part of School Baord Member Recognition Week. From left are Steve Donker, Fred Boncher, Bernie Nagel, John Finkbeiner (seated). Arlene Hodgkin son, Jim Gless and Sharon Oatley. for use by the superintendent mented next fall, as Busman elementary building project. and the director of academics, hopes, Caledonia will be one Donker said that $10,000 of rather than continuing the of the first districts in the that total was for budgeted items, with another $6,000 current plan of reimbursing state with exemplary physical going for owner-required the two officials for business education program status, he items. He said the requests use of their personal vehicles. said. Dean said that the superin­ had been carefully gone over Busman also handed out the tendent has been receiving a district results from the by the Building Committee before it made the recommen­ stipend of $200 per month Michigan Educational and the director of academics Assessment Program, point­ dation. "There is still a contin­ has been reimbursed an aver ing out that Caledonia stu­ age of $100 per month for dents again had done well on gency (fund)," he added. The Finance Committee this purpose, and the Finance the state-determined objec­ recommended to the board Committee found it would be tives. that the district lease two cars Continued on next page— In other business, the board approved a recommendation by Dean that Trust Thermal Systems Inc. be hired to rein­ spect the school facilities for asbestos. The reinspection is required by law every three years, she explained, and added that other business managers in the Kent maintenance. The cost covers January 8, 1991 Intermediate School District A special joint meeting of the two 8 hour shifts. 9 a m. to 5 had recommended using the Village and Township was held p.m. and 5 p.m. to I o.m. The same company that did the on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1991 to hear colls for service from Jon a report on the Kent County 1990-Dec. 1990 break down as original inspection. Sheriff Dept, at 7:10 p.m. at 640 follows: Gaines. 3,537 calls. Trust Thermal estimated Caledonia, 1,364 colls. If there Emmons. the work will cost $3,000, Undersheriff James Dugan are any concerns we may con and Dean said this figure was and Captain Walt Hudenko gave toct the supervisor at 774-3165. in line with what other a report on the coverage we Captain Hudenko at 774-3117; hove hod in the past year. The and the dispatch desk non­ companies charged. estimated cost for 1991 will be emergencies at 774-3113 The board also approved a $143,784 Meeting adjourned at 8 20 for cor 13. This cost is $19,552 change order for the split 60-40 with Gaines. The cost CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP is only for the wages, benefits and personnel costs. The County VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES January 14. 1991 The regulor meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present. The minutes and financial report were accepted Bills of the month were approved for payment Motion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to approve payment for a Computer class and a Cor­ respondence course for Rodgers for upgrading his license. Carried Motion by DeVries seconded by Erskine to amend rhe Sewer Fund Budget to pay oH the Bond at Hastings City Bonk and to fur ther amend the Sewer Fund budget to increase Operating" amount Carried Budget workshop was se» for January 28 1991 Special Meeting to work on Sewer Expansion was set for January 21. 1991 Both meetings are at 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission's recom­ mendation for the rezoning of Lot 1 of the Martin Addition from R-2 to Cl was discussed at length. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Kegerreis to defer further action on the rezoning until several items could be resolved. Carried. Klaver was appointed to the steering committee of the Caledonia Community School Citizens Development Commit­ tee. library Board meeting will be January 16 at 7 00. The Village Township Advisory Board will meet January 15. 1991 at 7:00. Other items discussed were Michigan Municipal League Legislative Conference the Audit. MTS report and the meeting with representatives from the Sheriff s Deportment Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (»/») Respectfully submitted. Patricio Snyder. Clerk (/122) • Invitation to Bid • Caledonia Township will take bids for the mowing and maintenance of the Township cemeteries for the 1991 season. Specificiations are available at the Township Office, 640 Emmons, Caledonia, Ml. Bids are to be sub­ mitted to the Township Clerk by March 1,1991. Caledonia Township Clerk • NOTICE • Caledonia Library Board is looking for someone to do a thorough spring cleaning of the Caledonia Library. Anyone interested in this job, please call the Township Clerk’s Office at 891-0070 for information. Caledonia Township Clerk �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 22, 1991 / Page 13 Community Training Center program set in Middleville Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki helps some of her students as they present handmade awards' to the school board members in honor of School Board Member Recognition Week. The children mode the presentation at last week's school board meeting. From previous page— trict for the two cars. The two the board went into closed cheaper to lease both vehicles for slightly over $200 a month. Because the district joined the 13-membcr West Michigan Management Trust last year, there will be no ex­ tra insurance costs to the dis­ officials will pay all gasoline and routine maintenance costs plus mileage and "excess wear and tear" charges. The leasing recommenda­ tion was unanimously ap­ proved. At the end of the meeting, session for the annual evalua­ tion of the superintendent. The Thomapple Township Emergency Services building will be the site of a Community Training Center Basic Life Support program, TTES coordinator Robert Kenyon has announced. Assistant Chief Robert Woodard has taken the train­ ing courses required by the American Heart Association to teach cardiopulmonary re­ suscitation (CPR) to the community. Three others on TTES, Don Clinton, Rick Belson and Rod Pressler, are finishing the training necessary to teach the courses to the public and teach instructors. "We want to have more than one instructor available so if Bob (Woodard) isn’t available, one can fill in," Kenyon said. "Knowing CPR is very important," he said, “The very first initiation of CPR before the emergency people arrive is most important. It’s critical to maintain life support of the different body functions. You can maintain a person for a long time, if you know how. This will be your opportunity to learn how." A hospital, school busi­ ness, group, public safety or­ ganization or fire department can be defined as a Community Training Center when the training required by the AHA is completed. Kenyon said. Equipment, record keeping and issuing course completion cards will be the responsibility of the center. CTCs have agreed to a sub­ stantial commitment of time, staff and financial resources to meet requirements for certifi­ cation and to further the mis­ sion of the AHA: the reduc­ tion of disability and death due to cardiovascular disease and stroke. the AHA standards manual says. TTES will be teaching adult CPR. adult and pediatric CPR. basic life support for health care providers, basic life support special programs and basic life support instruc­ tor classes. An annual report of training data to the AHA is required, and the training equipment and facilities will be meet AHA guidelines. Schedules and training fees arc now being studied, Kenyon said. HOW LOW CAN WE CO? low Payments • low interest • low Down Payment SALE PRKE Slippery roads cause of auto accident for Hastings man J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hastings man was in­ jured Wednesday morning when he lost control of his car on a slippery road in Caledonia and was struck broadside by an Ada driver. The Kent County Sheriff's Department reports it received a 9.30 a.m. call on the acci­ dent, which occurred on 84th Street just west of Kraft Avenue in Caledonia Township. Eugene Gorczyca, 420 N. Taffe, Hastings, said he was eastbound on 84th Street when he lost control of his vehicle on the slippery road and slid broadside. He was struck by Michael McMahon, 7679 Candlewood, Ada, who said he could see what was happening, but could do noth­ ing to avoid the collision. Both were taken by Life Ambulance to Metropolitan Hospital. McMahon was ad­ mitted to the hospital’s inten­ sive care unit and then was transferred to Butterworth Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition Friday morn­ ing. Gorczyca was treated at Metropolitan and released. Gorczyca was not wearing a seat belt, police said. McMahon was buckled up. The Caledonia Fire Department was called for as­ sistance, and 84th Street was closed between Kraft and Patterson while ambulance and wrecker crews were aiding the victims and removing the vehicles from the scene. Both cars were totaled in the accident, and Gorczyca was ticketed for driving too fast for road conditions. TK Quiz Bowl team competes in ‘open’ Thomapple Kellogg High School’s Quiz Bowl team competed in the 1990 Fall Knowledge Master Open Dec. Caledonia High Middle School lunch menu set Wednesday. Jan. 23 Meat in gravy over mashed potatoes, peas, pickles, roll with butter, milk Thursday, Jan. 24 Ham and cheese, sandwich, salad, fruit, milk, cookie. Friday, Jan. 25 Waffle or french toast, juice, applesauce, sausage, milk. Monday, Jan. 28 Ravioli with meat sauce, peas, peaches, milk, bread sticks. Tuesday . Jan. 29 Pizza, com. fruit, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandw ich; High/Middle school, ala cane line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. 5. Using Apple He computers. 13 TK students were challeng­ ed with 200 multiple choice questions from a variety of academic areas, including math, literature, government, history, geography and science. Scores from this year’s competition showed TK’s students comparing favorably with other high school students from around the na­ tion. The national average for number of correct answers for this year’s competition was 166 right answers of the 200 questions TK’s team scored 167 right answers. This fall’s competition was TK’s second entry in the Knowledge Master Open, based in Durango. Colo. Members of the TK’s Quiz Bowl team include Captain Matt Slander. Sue Wheeler. Gina Stein. Rachel Teater. Angie Jerkaus. 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Mid­ dleville was well on its way to securing a big 77-75 victory over the Vikings in a non­ league contest at Lakewood High School. For the Trojans, the victory was huge, not in terms of margin of victory, but because it came on the heels of Fri­ day’s discouraging lastsecond loss to O-K Blue co­ leader Hamilton. "This was a big win for us." Middleville coach Kurt Holzhucter said. "Not just because of what happened on Friday, but because we held them off after they got back into the game. We showed a lot of charachter.” Holzhueter was referring to the always crucial first few minutes of the second half. The Trojans grabbed a sur­ prising 30-20 halftime lead, but were called for three technical fouls in the first two minutes of the third quarter The Vikings' Chris Duits hit six consecutive free throws, then buried a jumper from the wing to cut the lead to 34-30 After Middleville called a timeout to regroup, guard Jason Pranger took over. He sandwiched a pair of baseline jumpers around two Lakewocxl free throws, then took the air out of the Viking's sails with a three-pointer Trojan forward Rob Hunt added a pair of free throws at the 4:24 mark of the third quarter to extend the lead back to 10. 43-33. Pranger then hit two more free throws, and teammate Bob Jansen added another two and a layup to give Mid­ dleville a commanding 49-33 lead with 3:11 left in the period. "That stretch was the best basketball we’ve played this season." Holzhueter said. Caledonia freshmen eagers defeat Allendale 58-47 The Caledonia freshmen basketball team defeated Allendale 58-47 on Jan. 8. but lost to Kenowa Hills at home Jan 11 by a score of 66-61 The Scots led by only three at halftime 27-24. but outscored the Falcons 19-8 in the third period to cruise to the win. Balanced scoring was the key for the Scots with Daren Caskey scoring 19 and Kevin Tafelsky adding 15. Caledonia used a combina­ tion of defenses but found that the 1-3-1 half-court trap worked the best, producing 23 steals. "We had great intensity" said coach Jon Pelletier. Brian Folkersma led Caledonia with 5 assists, 5 steals and just 2 turnovers as the point guard. Against the Knights, Caledonia had their oppor­ tunities. mainly from the foul line, but hit only 12 of 25. "Good things are happening however,” said a positive Coach Pelletier. "We have come a long way as a basket­ ball team." The Scouts outside shooting game is coming around, as they have connected on 15 three point shots in the last three games. Daren Caskey had 18 points against the Knights. Kevin Tafelsky and Phil Stimac add­ ed 13 and 10 respectively. "The defense also has im­ proved but we still have plenty of work to do," said Pelletier. This week Caledonia will be host to Hudsonville on Friday. TK eighth grade eagers defeat Hamilton 39-28 The T.K. eighth grade basketball team defeated Hamilton 39-28. The Trojans jumped to an early lead, but Hamilton rallied to within 4 points at half time. The Trojans put the game away in the third quarter, outscoring Hamilton 10-4. Leading the scoring for T.K. was Nat Bundy with 20 points and Andy Brewer with 10 points The T.K. eighth grade "A" basketball team defeated Hastings Tuesday 47-35. The Trojans jumped to a early lead and continued to in­ crease it as the game progressed. Leading the Trojans was Bundy, with a season-high 26 points. Jim Mason added a dozen. The win improves the teams record to 7-0. The eighth grade B team defeated Hastings 38-29 behind a balanced scoring attack Brad Williams led all scorers with 12 points, Gary Ketchum added eight and R Griffith tossed in seven. "The kids really kept their heads on straight and stayed focused on playing solid basketball.” The Trojans outscored Lakewood 15-3 in that critical 2:53. with all three Viking points coming at the line After Duits scored follow­ ing the third Trojan technical. Lakewood did not score a field goal until under three minutes remained in the quarter. The scoring drought plagued the Vikings throughout the first three quarters "You can’t win when you shoot like that." said a bewildered Maciasz. Lakewood scored only two field goals in each of the first two quarters, finishing the half at four of 28. a miserable 14 percent shooting clip. It didn't get much better in the third quarter, as the Vik­ ings connected on three of 12 from the floor. Their totals entering the fourth were seven of 40 for 17.5 percent. Lakewood's shooting woes were more costly than they seemed at first glance, as the Vikings paid the price on the defensive end as well. "After we got behind, we had to press so hard in the front court that we gave up a lot of easy layups on the other end." Maciasz said. Middleville shot a sizzling 67 percent from the floor, as most of its shots went pretty much uncontested "Our guys see the floor really well," Holzhueter said. "They know how to make the extra pass. When they had to pressure us, it played right in­ to our strength." Also contributing to the Viking misery was the absence of 6-7 center Rich Long, who was on the bench in foul trouble. Long was whistled for his fourth foul at the 6:04 mark of the third quarter and was basically ineffective throughout the contest, foul­ ing out with 4:29 left. Senior center John Scheib drilled a jumper from just in­ side the three-point line as the clock was winding down to give the Middleville varsity basketball team a thrilling 63-62 victory Friday night over O-K Blue Conference rival Byron Center. The wm increased the Tro­ jans' overall mark at the halfway point of the season to 8-2. and enabled Middleville to take over sole possession of third place in the league stan­ dings. one game behind second-place Hamilton Scheib drove unchecked | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL A COWUERCiA. containers iao yards LANDFILL Holzhueter said that having Long out of the game for ex­ tended periods of time helped him in his game plan. “We wanted to keep them from getting the ball inside," he said. "When they got down, they had to come back shooting threes.” Middleville, which had led 55-42 going into the fourth, was up by as many as 17, 67-50, before a desperation rally by the Vikings made it close at the end. Duits rolled in a half-court shot as the buzzer sounded for his fourth triple of the quarter. He led the Lakewood scor ing with a season-high 34 points, including six threepointers. Pranger led Middleville with 30 points, including 12 of 14 from the free throw line, avenging a six-for-14 perfor­ mance in the Hamilton game. Senior guard Dave Sher­ wood added 17 points, with nine of those coming from the line. Sherwood also did a good job handling the Viking pressure as they tried to rally Center John Scheib chipped in with 14 points and led the Trojan rebounders with II. Hunt added nine boards, as Middleville outrebounded Lake wood by a 36-30 count. Eighty free throws were shot in the game, as the Tro­ jans hit 28 of 42, while the Vikings connected on 29 of 38. Lakewood ended up shooting 28 percent for the game. Trojans grab third place in OK Blue with narrow victory at Byron Center 63-62 c>\ings Sanitary Service, S«mne HMtonga Middleville's John Scheib pops a jumper during Tuesday s non league win over Lakewood. The Trojans travel to Wayland to face the Wildcats tonight. down the right side of the court after the Trojans com­ mitted a foul, trailing 62-61. A quick check of the score by quarters reveals how close a game it really was. The teams were tied after the first quarter. 14-14, and at halftime, 33-33. Middleville led 49-48 after the third quarter, and each team scored 14 fourth quarter points. “We were never really behind.” Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter said. “It was just that every time we got a lead and started to open it up a little bit. they would come back. ” Holzhueter praised the play of junior center Ron Hooper, who was inserted into the star­ ting lineup before Tuesday’s win over Lake wood "Ron did an outstanding job,” he said. ”He doesn't have a lot of experience, but he really came through for us, especially cm the back end of our half-court trap.” Holzhueter replaced Brad Bruner in the starting lineup at the suggestion of Bruner, who seems to be more effective and comfortable coming off the bench. Hooper finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds and did an outstanding job on all­ league center Chad Koetje, holding him to 13 points. Koetje scored over 20 in both games the teams played last season. Byron Center, meanwhile, did a good job of making sure Trojan guard Jason Pranger didn’t go off on one of his scoring sprees. Pranger. who averaged 29 points per game coming in, scored just three first-half points He got rolling a little bit in the second half, however, and finished with a team-high 17 points. The officials, whom Holzhucter said work college games m the area, let both teams play basketball The Trojans went to the line a total of 12 times, connecting on five. Middleville also had a slight rebounding edge over Byron Center, 34-28. Scheib finished with 12 points for the Trojans, while Bruner came off the bench with eight. Middleville will travel to Wayland for a non-league game tonight, then will return home to battle Kelloggsville in an O-K Blue contest Friday. Holzhueter said that he ex­ pects toufeh games both nights, particularly the Kelloggsville game "That is the kind of game we need to win in order to reach our goal of second place in the league,” he said Caledonia 8th grade eagers defeat Wyoming Lee 49-29 On Friday, Jan 11, the Caledonia eighth grade basketball team defeated Wyoming Lee 49-29. The win raises the Scots O.K. Blue record to 5-1 and 8-2 overall. A balanced scoring attack with 12 players scoring broke open a close game in the fourth quarter Matt Baar led the way with 23 points. Paul Minder directed the offense with very few turnovers. Ed Schutt, Pat Stegaman, and Eric Constant played outstanding defense, according to coach Paul Nixon. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 22, 1991 / Page 15 Gun Lake Winterfest, continued from front page —, over the frozen lake. When the snowmobilcrs arrh e back at the State park, the conclusion of the open­ ing night ceremonies will take place with a fireworks display. “We decided to try winter fireworks at the suggestion of a number of people who completed our winter festival survey," Meaton said. One person commented that "fireworks over snow and ice are some of the most beautiful and dramatic to see.” Another new event for this year’s winter festival is the Saturday morning "World’s Largest Winter Festival Parade," which will be broadcast on WBCH Radio. The parade begins at 11 Middleville matmen 3rd at Ithaca tourney The Middleville wrestling team finished an impressive third in a tough 18-team field at Ithaca Saturday afternoon Grayling won the tourna­ ment with 178 points, follow­ ed by Burton Bendle with 159 The Trojans finished with 158 points, followed by Carson City Crystal Crystal and Bendle both are ranked in Class C, while Grayling had been ranked in Class B earlier in the season. Two Trojans were cham­ pions in their weight classes, two more were runners-up, while three finished in the top four. Corey Webster won the I03-pound class in impressive fashion, recording four first period pins. Webster nailed Trent Ward of Crystal in 52 seconds in the championship match. Heavyweight Shawn Monroe totalled three pins on his way to the title. Monroe won a 6-2 decision over Mike Karasinski. also of Crystal, in the finals. Zach Curths was second at 135. with his only loss coming to a Hemlock wrestler who finished second at last year’s state finals. Dave Lehman, at 171. also was a runner-up On his way to the championship match. Lehman pinned Dennis Spr­ inger of Grayling in 0:35. Springer entered the tourna­ ment with a 25-0 record. Finishing third with four Sh Trojan matman, page 19 a.m. inside the State Park and is sure to become an an­ nual attraction, he said. Special guest appearances will be made by WZZM’s Bozo the Gown, as well as high school bands and a multitude of floats and en­ tries. A snow sculpting compe­ tition will be judged on Friday and entries can be built by individuals and businesses on their own premises. Register in ad­ vance by calling Joan at 672-7822. A variety of other contests will be held, ranging from ice fishing to cross-country ski races. Saturday events will in­ clude a Muzzleloaders Rally, community bonfire, broom­ ball tournament, chicken drop, lip-sync contest, magic show and Las Vegas night. Sunday's festivities will feature the Polar Bear Dip, with people swimming in the lake through a hole in the ice; a hole-in-one gulf tournament, a men’s hairy chest contest, arm wrestling tournament, bingo and more. For more information re­ garding the Gun Lake Winter Festival, call 672-7822. Proceeds from the event will be used for community im­ provement. 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Thornapple Kellogg seventh grade eagers lose 40-39 The T.K. seventh grade lost to Hamilton Friday 40-39. After trailing by 10 points for most of the game, the Trojans made a gallant comeback only to fall short by one point. Greg Kotebra and Brian Brewer led the comeback as they each scored 7 points in the fourth quarter Brewer scored 14 to lead the Trojans, while Kotebra added 13. Caledonia Jr. Varsity eagers record now 3-6 Page Floor Hockey champs named at school APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 & 3 bedroom, $450 and $480, no pets, plus deposit, 795-7290 or 795-9153.___________ The Caledonia Junior Var­ sity basketball team’s record stands at 3-6 following the Jan. 11 loss to Kenowa Hills. The Scots thus far have beaten Middleville, Wayland and Allendale and lost to Otsego, South Christian, Forest Hills Northern, God­ win, Coopersville, and Kenowa Hills. Individual leaders on the team thus far include scoring leaders Dave Scheid (14.7 ppg) and Alan Aho (15.8 ppg), rebound leaders Aho (5.2 pg) and Troy Barlow (5.5 rpg) and assists leaders Karl Hofmann (2.5) and Scheid (2.17). Barlow leads the team in steals with 21. The seventh grade ‘‘A’’ team defeated Hastings 46-22 to improve their record to 5 wins and 2 losses Brian Brewer had 12 points to lead the Trojans. Jason Gearhan added 11. including three 3 pointers. In the B game Hastings prevailed 38-24. Curt Brinks scored 8 points to lead the Trojans. Bowling results Bowlerettes G & I. Apartments 5 J; R A M Locksmith 4-4; Village Stylist 4-4; Caledonia Oil 4-4; Hair We Are 4:4; Hastings City Bank 3-5. High Series - J. Soules 544; D. Blough 531; E. Brodock 520; J. Marble 500; B. Meyers 490. High Gaines - J. Soules 206; M. Fager 205; E. Brodock 200; B Meyers 197; P. Rogers 195. TK Community Ed. 3-Man Basketball Team W-I. Mike Reaser........................ 8-0 Monte Munjoy....................5-3 Dan Parker......................... 5-4 Loyd Elwixxl...................... 4 5 Lester Caldwell.................. 4-5 Bill Steffen........................... 3-6 Bill Buckner.........................1-7 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ The winners in the fifth grade boy's hockey tournament includes girls. The kids from Kelly Mulry’s class (front row, from left) Morgan Leep, Kelli HiM, Lindsay Robertson. Tina Trudell, Laura Stclsonburg, (back row) Stacey Toler, Becky Worth, Hollie Shepard, Karrie Kollar, Jill Van Dyke, Dana Vogel, Michelle Scaturro, and Rachel Bouwens, are the winners. New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze .STILL AT ONLY S4 50 GALLON 221 W. Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5:30 �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 22. 1991 CHS opens community fitness center in “weight room” by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If you got a little out of shape over the holidays, or if your daily walking has been curtailed by the bad weather, or if you’d like to work out without driving miles to a fitness center, "weight" 'til you hear this. "Sheffs Gym" now is available to more than just students. The Caledonia High School weight training room, which is overseen by CHS teacher and coach Ralph Shefferly, is now open to anyone who would like to work out, build up or just tone those triceps, biceps, ’’pecs" and “abs." And, ladies, that includes you as well as the guys. In addition, aerobic freaks soon will find the gym a con­ venient place to improve their cardiovascular systems using air-dyne bikes and a treadmill that will be leased until funds are available to purchase them. Shefferly said all the equipment housed in the north balcony of the high school gym is open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The exceptions to this schedule are when school is closed or when there is a home basketball game on Tuesday. Those who use the facility during the after-school hours, however, will be charged a fee to cover paying a coach to supervise the room and to raise funds to purchase some new equipment. A good treadmill, for in­ stance, can "run" about S5.000, Shefferly said. Residents interested in us­ ing the equipment can pay by Students like Chris Denison, left, and Brad Walbridge, hove been using weight training to improve strength and muscle efficiency during class and after school. Coach Ralph Shefferly, supervising in the background, now has set up a com­ munity training center in the weight room. Caledonia High School's weight room is now open to the community on week­ day evenings. 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Quarterly family member­ ship fees are $50 from January through March; $30 from April through June; $20 from July through September and $40 from October through December. District residents who don’t want to purchase a member­ ship simply can pay $2 per visit, out-of-district residents $4. Shefferly emphasized that any student under ninth grade who comes to the weight room during the evening hours must be accompanied by his or her parent or guardian. "They’ll be turned away if there are any questions," he said. He explained that the idea of opening the room to the public was tried out during Christmas vacation for tliree days. "The response was excel­ lent," he said. "We had about 29 people here every day we were open, and they were en­ "When it comes to our thusiastic about the whole physical development, no thing. “We also asked our students matter what we want to be, what they thought, and what the bottom line is what we’re kind of admission fee they dealt genetically. The only thought was reasonable. They way we can improve on that said they thought what we’re bottom line is to develop asking for memberships is a strength. "We get to work with the great deal. They were all for kids on this during the day, the idea." Shefferly said the room and now we want to offer this holds equipment for all kinds opportunity to our commu­ nity in the evenings. of workouts, including more "We hope that eventually than 7,000 pounds of free weight and over 2,000 pounds we’ll have a total fitness room up there." in dumbbells. Caledonia cross country and "We’re encouraging the stu­ track coach Dave Hodgkinson, dents to use the weight room will supervise the evening after school, during their su­ pervised hours from 2:30 to program, and he is well pre­ 4:30 p.m. We do have a lot pared to help set up programs according to each individual’s of kids who are taking a weight training class or needs, Shefferly said. "We can set up the pro­ working out after school. "But, you know, the ex­ gram, but it takes a lot of perts say that weight training self-motivation to keep it go­ really is best for those over ing," he added. Questions about the new 30. As muscle mass de­ creases, calories are not "opportunity" may be directed burned as efficiently. to Shefferly by calling him at Working with weights helps Caledonia High School. But don’t "weight" around. us ’older’ folks burn off those calories by keeping our Your muscle mass needs you. muscles in good shape." Shefferly said there is about $80,000 worth of equipment now available in the evenings to those whose muscle mass may be decreasing at the same time their waistlines are in­ creasing. The Athletic Boosters, Community Education and football fund­ raisers have helped furnish the room which, Shefferly says, he is pleased to see opened to the public. Save money on your insurance. Auto • Life Fire • Truck Commercial Bruce Lai voted outstanding wrestler at Delton tourney Saturday was a long day for members of the Caledonia wrestling team, with the ex­ ception of senior Bruce Lai. The Scots finished last in the team standings, but Lai won the 112-pound weight class and was voted by the coaches as the tournament’s outstanding wrestler. Four Caledonia wrestlers finished third in their respec­ tive weight divisions. Man Lintemuth was third at 119, as was Rich Haywood (135), Greg Chapman (145) and Joe Grinage (189). Thursday the Scots lost to Hudsonville m an OK Gold match by a 33-29 score. All five wrestlers who plac­ ed in the Delton tournament won their matches, and heavyweight Chris Berends tied his Eagle opponent The difference may have been the six points lost by an injury default by Pete Knight, who was taken for x-rays. No breaks were found Tuesday the Scots lost to OK Gold leader Cedar Spr­ ings 48-27. Lai, Haywood, Knight, Grinage and Berends all won their matches against the Red Hawks, who are ranked in Class B Tonight will be parents night as the Scots wrestle Forest Hills Northern Monthly Payments Sandra Morlock 115’/2 S. Broadway Middleville (M-37 at Dearborn) 795-9260 OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Ftmtn Now World Ute w»ur«nc« Co. Mare* tetend. WA �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22, 1991 I Page 17 Twp. OKs expansion for Jousma-DenHartigh mines by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday accepted the recommendation of its Planning Commission and granted a permit allowing lo­ cal sand miners to expand their operations on 68th Street. Partners Gordon Jousma and John and Peter DenHartigh in December submitted a request to the commission, asking for per­ mission to add about 40 acres owned by the DenHartighs to their planned mineral removal (PMR) zone. In addition, Jousma requested that he be allowed to remove about 210,000 cubic yards of sand from 7.9 residential acres neighboring his sand pit. The Planning Commission recommended approval after holding two public hearings and outlining several restric­ tions on the permit. The miners are to install five ground water monitoring wells covering both the exist­ ing and new sites, and set up according to township engi­ neers' specifications. They also have to obtain the proper soil erosion and sedimentation permits from the county and maintain the final grade four feet above the water table. The expanded operation must meet all other require­ ments of the township's PMR ordinance. At Wednesday's meeting, two neighbors of the proposed operation voiced concerns about the mining. Bruce Boundy asked about the effect of mining on the quality and quantity of his Caledonia Township BUILDING INSPECTOR’S REPORT Year of 1990 56 Houses 1 apartment building Average cost: $125,770 Valuation. $7,169,000 Remodeling: 16 permits Valuation: $524,000 Pools: 4 pools 1 pool enclosure Valuation: $78,875 14 permits Valuation: $277,900 Residential: Garages. Barns and Storage Buildings: Industrial and Commercial 14 permits Valuation: $4,825,000 Total: 116 permits Total Valuation: $12,874,775 Total Fees: $ 38.271 Electrical: 81 permits Fees: $7,297 groundwater supply, and about recourse if "something” should go wrong at the sand pit. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said the miners are charged a high performance bond to cover such damages. He also explained that the amount of the bond "must be justifiable, however.” "Our attorney thinks the bond will cover (residents') wells, but this has never been tested in court," he added. He said that while there has never been water contamina­ tion caused by a sand pit, of­ ficials encourage residents to sample their ground water ev­ ery year. "Then you have a record that has been verified by the health department," he said. Johanna Martin, who lives at 68th Street and Orlee, said she was opposed to the pit because of possible danger to her young son. She also cited often-heard objections to sand pits, like truck traffic, impact on wildlife and a lowering of property values. She said she had attended Planning Commission meet­ ings on the pit, but claimed she had been told she couldn't speak her opinions. "So, I'm speaking them now," she said. When Good told her that, surprisingly enough, the value of properties near sand pits do not go down, she voiced disbelief. Jousma also answered her concerns, saying that the fencing around the pit would be very difficult for a small child to climb over, that sand mining does not drive away the deer ("They show up as soon as the last truck drives out at the end of the day), and pointing out that property values of homes adjacent to a sand pit in Walker actually go up. Unconvinced, Martin said she would vote against the re­ election of any board member who voted to approve the ex­ pansion. Good pointed out that this PMR has been "in the plans" for a long time. The motion to approve the request with the Planning Commission's stipulations was passed unanimously. A second rezoning recom­ mendation by the Planning Commission also was ap­ proved, allowing Jim Proudfit to convert a farmhouse on his property at 8543 Broadmoor to office space. Proudfit needed to rezone four acres from agricultural to medium density multiple family (R-3) to carry out the project. The commission had rec­ ommended approval since the request fit the township’s gen­ eral development and land use Gaines. plans, and because it was a Because Gaines now calls low impact commercial de­ on the police service much velopment more than Caledonia, Good In other business, the board has requested the costs be heard a report on the Jan. 12 shared in a 70-30 split next tour by village and township year, he said. officials of the wastewater The board also amended its treatment plant in Howell. budget, adding $1,000 to the Those who took the tour ex­ general board fund to cover pressed enthusiasm for the se­ paying trustees for attendance quential batch reactor plant, at extra meetings. It also citing its simplicity and its agreed to add $15,000 to lack of unpleasant odor. An cover extra legal fees, upping SBR system uses no chemi­ that budget category from cals, and requires very little $45,000 to $60,000. machinery, they said. Good said he hoped the Good reported to the board township would be compen­ that he had sent a letter to sated for those legal fees re­ Gaines Township, asking that sulting from its lawsuit the two townships amend against engineering firm their agreement on sharing Moore and Bruggink. That the costs of police protection. suit still is ongoing. The cost of one police cruiser Good also read the year-end now is shared between Gaines report submitted by Phil and Caledonia Townships in a Datema, township building 60:40 ratio. inspector. (See chart.) Total At a recent village-town­ building valuation reported ship joint meeting, however, for 1990 is $12,874,775, Kent County Undereheriff with $38,271 paid in fees for Jim Dugan reported that the 116 permits. In addition, 81 cruiser had answered 1,364 electrical permits were issued calls in Caledonia Township, with fees amounting to compared jo 3,537 calls in $7,297. ? 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T-bone steak for dad or mom for a low price, and a chil­ dren's special to make it pos­ sible for the whole family to go out to eat at reasonable prices," he said. For one night barbecue ribs will be featured, and one night will be an all-you-caneat special of baked or deep fried chicken. A Mexican night will be highlighted by a special on wet burritos, and weekends will see specials on prime rib and hot or cold shrimp din­ ners, he said. Including the salad bar with meals and a choice of veg­ etable or potato with the nightly specials is new, too, Wiersum said. Those familiar with the lunch specials can look for­ ward to a weekly change and can pick up a printed list of the specials that will be avail­ able for the coming week at a reasonable price, he said. Help Wanted HASTINGS CITY BANK/ CALEDONIA OFFICE Prog­ ressive community bank has an immediate opening in their teller department. This position requires a pleasant personality, a professional appearence, and good math and language skills. Pnor teller or customer senice experience helpful. Apply at personnel office Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St., Hast­ ings, Ml 49058 EOE M/F <’ HOURS: 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville | 795-9153 Middle Villa Inn opens Greenery for banquets and has new menu by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Groups both large and small will have a chance to meet in the Greenery at the Middle Villa Inn, at least over the next few months, said owner Steve Wiersum. "We're going to try it, at least for the winter months," he said, "then we'll see." Any group of 20 or more people can reserve room at the plush room, and the menu prices start at $6.25 for a day­ time meeting, Wiersum said. There is no room charge beyond the food, he said, and the changes have already been put into effect. "We expect business meet­ ings, wedding receptions, 1 ,;G & L REMODELING WE CHECK... All Belts Hoses Complete Cooling System (Price good thru Jan.) Gavin in Middleville 795-3318 or 891-1815 Watt*. MKroet North of Middleville SERVICE - Monday thru Friday I �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 22, 1991 Mistakes costly for Lady Scot spikers Caledonia volleyball coach Peg Mulherin didn't like what she saw Saturday at the tour­ nament at Wayland High School. But she added that she didn’t think her squad s 2-6 performance in pool play was the true measure of its capabilities “We had a bad day.” a disappointed Mulherin said. “We made a lot of mental mistakes. Wre didn’t play our game at all. ” The Lady Scots split games with neighborhood rival Mid­ dleville and with Hastings, while losing twice to Hamilton and Forest Hills Northern. “I told the girls that it was understandable if one or two of them had a bad day.” Mulherin added. ”But. unfor­ tunately. all of them had bad days.” She added that the squad is working on a new offense, which may be one of the. reasons for the subpar performance. Monday (Jan. 14) Caledonia defeated Kellog- gsvi’le in a non-league match 15-4. 15-12. Jenny Smith totalled 11 ser­ vice points and a pair of aces. Susan Welton led the team with 10 kills and added seven sene points. Tara Marble chipped in with eight kills. The Lady Scots w ill be host to Byron Center Thursday. Lady Trojan spikers finish 3-5 in tourney Tara Marble of Caledonia hammers a serve against Forest Hills Northern Saturday at a tournament at Wayland High School. The Lady Scots finished pool play with a 2-6 record. The Middleville varsity volleyball team won three games at Saturday’s tourna­ ment at Wayland High School, but that wasn't enough to reach the semi-final round. The Lady Trojans split games with Forest Hills Nor­ thern. Caledonia and Hamilton, before losing twice to Hastings Coach Cindy Middlebush said that the victory over Hamilton was easily the highlight of the day. “The win over Hamilton was a big one for us.” she said. “They are ranked in the state, so the win really gives us an emotional boost.” Jennifer Merrill led the Middleville attack with 12 kills and eight aces on the day. Polly Kidder chipped in with 32 assists. Thursday the Lady Trojans lost to Forest Hills Northern and Grand Rapids South Christian in straight games Against the Lady Huskies, who won by a 15-2. 15-10 score. Jamie Beuschel led the way with a pair of kills. Kid­ der totalled three assists, while junior teammate Alicia Batson contributed an ace and 100 percent serving efficiency. In the 15-4, 15-12 loss to the Lady Sailors. Pam Elkins had four kills, Kidder added eight assists, while Merrill totalled four aces. Last Monday (Jan. 14) Mid­ dleville defeated Lowell 15-11, 15-13 and lost to Ionia 15-9, 15-13. Beuschel tallied six kills and had seven aces among her 16 serves in as many attempts in the Lowell match. Kidder contributed 10 assists. Middlebush said that the Lady Trojans had problems against Ionia in setting up their offense. “That’s really what hurt us,” she said. “When we finally settled down, we became a little too cautious.” Sue Seger led the offense with a pair of kills. Kidder totalled eight assists, while Middleville's Jennifer Merrill leaps for a spike during Saturday's tournament at Wayland High School. Mer­ rill led the Lady Trojans with 12 kills on the day. Mary Cisler led the serving with three aces. Middleville’s overall record is now 4-7-1. The Lady Trojans will visit Forest Hills Northern Thurs­ day, looking for revenge. Saturday Middleville will par ticipate in the Grand Rapids Junior College Invitational. Dutton Elementary opens new kindergarten rooms An old-fashioned idea built into a brand-new school addition. Kindergarteners at Dutton Elementary hang up their winter duds in their new cloakroom which is situated between the two new classrooms. Dutton Elementary kindergarteners returned to school last week to a new year and to bright new rooms. The kindergarten rooms are the first to be completed in the school's new addition. A new gym also will be ready for student use as soon as the floor is finished. Mrs. Sharon Olthouse's afternoon kindergarten class poses proudly during its first day of class in one of two new kindergarten rvoms at Dutton Elementary. Not quite sure what they'll find, Mrs. Olthouse's afternoon kindergarteners enter their new Dutton classroom for the first time. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 22, 1991 i Page 19 Caledonia eagers top Red Hawks; snap 3-game losing steak — The Caledonia basketball team got a much-needed win Friday night, dismantling winless Cedar Springs 63-48 The win snaps a three-game losing streak and improves the Fighting Scots’ record to 2-4 in the O-K Gold and 4-6 overall. Coach Jon Meerman said defense was the key to the win. “I thought Brad Stegenga and Bill Kowal did an outstan­ ding job defensively.” he said. “We forced alot of tur­ novers and got some easy baskets early. We gave them fits by switching our defenses.” Stegenga and Kowal took turns guarding talented Cedar Springs guard Dennis Carp, and effectively disrupted the Sieve Tafelsky of the Scots rips down a rebound dur­ ing Friday s O-K Gold victory over Cedar Springs. Caledonia hosts league-leading Hudsonville Friday night. AARP provides free tax help to seniors AARP’s Tax-Aide program has trained volunteers willing to help senior dtizens. Free assistance to low or moderate income older people who may have trouble with their income tax preparation will be provided. Tax assistance will be available from Feb. 1 through April 15. In the Middleville area, counselors will be at the VFW Hall, 123 East Main, starting Feb. 5. For an appointment, call 795-9601. In the Caledonia area, counselors will be at the Com­ munity Education Building, 330 Johnson St., starting Feb. 4. For an appointment, call 891-8117. Senior citizens are asked to bring along the following in­ formation: last year’s tax forms, forms showing wages, pension, social security, in­ terest, dividends, contribu­ tions, medical insurance and property taxes. Prescription drug records may also be needed to get that credit. but not place.” Thursday the Trojans blasted Comstock Park 61-8. The win set up a showdown Thursday evening for O-K Blue Conference supremacs when Middleville travels to Byron Center, which is cur­ rently ranked 10th in Class C. The Trojans entertain Muskegon Catholic Central tonight. Middleville 61... Comstock Park 8 103 112 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 Hwt points and led the Caledonia rebounders with 10. Josh O’Krangley added 13 points, including a pair of triples Burd chipped in with eight rebounds Friday the Scots will be host to O-K Gold leader Hudson­ ville. ranked sixth in the latest Class B poll Meerman says his team has its work cut out for them “We need to play almost a perfect game to beat them.” he said. “We need to play good defense and not allow them to score easy baskets. "We will also have to shoot very well. Our kids have a lot of confidence going in.” The Scots took the Eagles into overtime last season at home before losing. WE'RE ALSO CUSTOM PRINTERS Notice A YMCA family fun night will be held Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Thornapple Kellogg High School. The gym and pool will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for basketball, crafts, old time movies and swimming. There is a charge of $2 per family. Trojan matmen, continued from 15 total wins was Chris Foster at 152 and Andy Monroe at 160. Jes McWhinney posted a 3-2 mark at 145. finishing fourth. “It was a good touma ment,” Middleville coach Tom Lehman said. We saw some teams that we normally wouldn't see Our two cham­ pions were the most an> school had. and we had several wrestlers win twice. Red Hawks' offense The Scots led by five after the first quarter, but Mew the game open in the second quarter by outscoring the Red Hawks 24-10 to grab a 42-23 halftime lead Dan Burd led the first half assault with 16 of his gamehigh 20 points, including back-to-back second quarter three-pointers. Caledonia totalled five three-pointers on the night. The Scots began to fire blanks in the third quarter, but solid defense kept Cedar Spr­ ings at bay. Everyone got in the game during the fourth quarter, and nine players ended up in the scoring column for the Scots. 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(616) 945-5078 �he Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 22. 1991 Page Caledonia Middle School students find dissection a ‘fishy’ experience FARO’S ITALIAN mma ’3 rar Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 *'a1 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am * TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Al Save Up to 70% On Second Pina NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Ml X> f! (2) Small 10" litem.........575° (2) Small 10" J items (2) Small 10" deluxe (2) 14" 1 items .... s950 .. ,s1250 H1M IA $1400 m (2) 14" J items (2) 14" deluxe ... .......... $1750 to ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ tom $250 Antipasto Salad . l! Spaghetti & Meat Sauce % U7 ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12 Big U» Pan PiZZa Chees* & Tomato Sauce Add »l°° Each Additional Item .. ★ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ 4L Includes mayo & lettuce ............... 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I h FARO'S ITALTAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE in m ; $200 off I IA I to OR Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Expires 1-31-91 Fttt J Uteri of Pepsi with any jxd up pin j order NO COUPON NEIOCO k 16 to NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL All OfF our Pizzas includ our include Special Sauce and 100° o Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY b% Barbara Gail * Staff Writer The 23 Caledonia Middle School students who signed up for the latest “eighth-hour” activity last week all went home with a big “fish story” to tell at the supper table. That’s because they spent nearly two hours taking a close look. a very close look... at sharks About 10 of them. Fortunately, however, none of the female dogfish sharks were very large (as in Jaws), and even more fortunately, none of them were alive. The students had applied for a chance to dissect the sharks as an extra-curricular activity, and those chosen had to write a short essay on why they were interested and how they thought the experience might carry over into their studies or career ideas. “Teachers had to give recommendations, too.” said Caledonia Gifted and Talented Coordinator Eivor Swan. “Usually we don’t limit our students, but since we only had 10 sharks, we wanted students who really were interested.” She explained that the students got together first for a “dry run.” (pun com­ pliments of Ms. Swan) to receive some handouts and learn what io expect and what organs they would find when they dissected their sharks. During the first day of dissection, they studied the external parts of the sharks: the teeth, the fins, the mouth and the eyeball. The next day they actually cut open the sharks to study the internal organs. With eyes smarting from formaldehyde with a fishy tinge, the students en­ thusiastically went to work. looking for the organs they had already talked about. Shark livers, hearts and stomachs (with food inside) were removed and labeled, and since all the sharks were pregnant females, the students also found fetal sharks in various stages of development. Each individual or team had to label the organs, and they compared the sizes of the fetal sharks. The brain, such as it is in a shark, was hardest to locate, and the students learned that sharks have only a two­ chambered heart. Swan and science teacher John Butler helped the students, but tried not to do too much of the work. “We really wanted this to be an experience of discovery for the students.” Swan said. “We didn't want them just to CMS science teocher John Butler shows English teacher Renata McCullough and art and drama teacher Kelly Moll the parts of the shark one student has carefully removed and labeled. Caledonia vei inarian Greg Oatley stops in to take a look at the dissection project as his daughter, Jaimie, and classmates Gina DeRuiter and Kelley Spence begin to dissect their shark. follow directions we issued." The students definitely were enthusiastic, and they helped each other in identifying their discoveries or finding a miss­ ing pancreas. Both boys and girls pro­ nounced the activity “cool,” “fun” and “interesting,” as well as “awesome” Several said they were in­ terested in biology and maybe in becoming scientists some­ day, so they especially had wanted to take part. Tricia Davis said she thought the dissection was especially timely because “we just dissected fetal pigs in Mr. Debakey’s science class, and it was interesting to see the difference.” L’ 5 Chris Fuller begins the hardest part of the dissec­ tion, finding the brain of the shark. 15 MINUTES ?L TAKE OUT OR e* EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES <= PHIL’S PIZZERIA 795-7844 EAT IN or TAKE OUT DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Tuesday Thursday 11 30 am to 11 P m Friday & Saturday 11 30 am to 1 a m Here's what our customers say about Faro's Pizza Sunday 4 10 p m Closed Monday ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • Gifted and Talented Coordinator Eivor Swan, looks at the brain of one shark. Swan helped organize the extra-curricular dissection activity. i • Dinners • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Calzone Spaghetti • Sausage Roll • Ravioh • Manicotti • Roast Beef Subs • Cheesecake � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-01-29.pdf 04f5c871cf9593adee0fcd863b5daef0 PDF Text Text Hasting FuO'tic Library 121 Church The,Sun ana News S Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 158 I January 29. 1991 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121-S. Church St HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1893. Traffic analysis of Main Street intersection under way Caledonia residents present MDOT with petitions for traffic light by Barbara (Jail Staff Writer The Michigan Department of Transportation last week received petitions bearing the names of over 2,500 Caledonia area residents who have one thing in common: concern for traffic problems at the comer of Main Street and M-37. The intersection has become more and more an issue with area residents as the flow of traffic up and down the highway has increased, making a left turn from Caledonia’s Main Street onto M-37 not only a hazard, but also a test of patience during peak traffic hours. The Village Council has been requesting a traffic signal al the intersection for years, and last year the MDOT did promise to install a blinker there. Before that warning signal could be put in. however, a Dec. 1 automobile accident at the comer claimed the life of a Caledonia High School stu­ dent. The death of 17-year-old Jason Pipe galvanzied two local groups into circulating petitions demanding the state .do something to control traffic at the comer Resident Barbara Waite started one campaign, not knowing that Caledonia school bus drivers were doing the same thing. But no matter. Each group said it ap­ preciated the help of the other, and between them, petitions blanketed Caledonia Business owners put them out on counters and individuals car­ ried them to basketball games, to church and to the grocery store No one had to be talked into signing See Petition*, on page 6 Decision on withdrawing second legal action deferred CCW drops Open Meetings suit against Caledonia Twp. Board Larry Padgett explains to CCW members the pro­ gress of legal actions filed by the group last year against the township. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Citing better understanding and growing mutual respect, the Caledonia Citizens Watch last week Tuesday decided to drop one of two legal actions it filed a year ago against the Caledonia Township Board. By a majority vote of the approximately 50 members present, the CCW agreed to withdraw its charge that the board had violated the state Open Meetings Act in November 1989, when it met informally at a local restau­ rant before a regular Township Board meeting. A decision on whether the CCW should drop its other lawsuit against the township will depend on the outcome of a hearing Wednesday, in which the board will ask cir­ cuit court to enforce the con­ ditions of a negotiated settle­ ment between the township and developers Harry Mast Sm Open Meeting, page 2 Lenders of the Caledonia Citizens Watch pose with Township Supervisor Jerry Good after the CCW agreed to withdraw one of its lawsuits against the township. From left are John Simmons Larry Padgett Good. Bob Bohez and Phil France. Caledonia school bus driver Pam Barron, left, and resident Barbara Waite sub mit petitions signed by Caledonia residents requesting a traffic signal at M-37 and Main St. Receiving the petitions is Jon Rice of the Michigan Department of Transportation. Middleville well represented for new businesses, says JEDC head by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Confusion about data the state of Michigan has avail­ able for businesses looking to locate in the Middleville area was cleared up last week by L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission. A misunderstanding started when a representative of the Michigan Department of Commerce left a brochure that was said to be given to prospective new businesses. The brochure contained very little information of Middleville, and led to ques­ broken down by numbers, sex and income. tions from the council. Also in the package given "That was an industrial de­ velopment directory con­ to prospective employers is tracted by the Commerce information about housing, Department to the University churches, climate, educational of Michigan," Rahn said. facilities, major lakes and "But when they put it to­ recreation areas, libraries, mu­ gether, they were limited to seums, and annual festivals in 10 entries for all of Barry the county. The services portion of the County. This isn’t used for report refers to governmental prospective clients." units, police protection, fire Rahn uses a comprehensive business profile for Barry and ambulance, hospital and County, with complete in­ medical, water supplies, sewage treatment, and natural formation about Middleville, gas and electric. including demographics, with Sm Mlddlevlllo, on p«g« 5 the population of the village Middleville Council hears good news, bad news on projects by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The good news at the Jan. 22 Middle zille council meet­ ing was that the village saved S35.OOO on renovating what is now its new offices. The bad news was that all move­ ment on grant money for use in the Industrial Park is stopped at the state level. Attorney Jeff Youngsma reported that state block grant requests are in a state of "upheaval" because of the re­ cent change in administration and budget cuts in Lansing “Everything is halted. Nothing is happening. But it will most likely end up in the Department of Commerce, where they are handled usu­ ally," he said. The attorney also said L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission in Hastings, who is working on grants for the project, advised the coun­ cil not to re-submit the grant applications. Rahn recom­ mended that the council just submit a new one for 1991, Youngsma said. The village has entered into a purchase agreement with the owners of the park contingent on receiving state and federal grant money. One agreement was for six months, the other, concerning the rest of Sm Council, on p«g« 5 In This Issue... • West EL students ‘go back in time’ • CHS goes ‘medieval’ at festival • Wheelchair b-ball comes to Caledonia • Middleville students discuss Persian Gulf �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 29. 1991 Open Meetings suit dropped against Caledonia Twp and Douglas VerMeulen, or else "modify" the agreement. The board is charging that five of the conditions govern­ ing the operation of the con­ troversial sand pit have not been me;. The CCW board was autho­ rized by its members to drop the second suit if the judge rules in favor of t£e town­ ship. CCW members braved a cold night to attend the Jan. 22 meeting at Kettle Lake Elementary School to hear a recap by CCW leaders on the events before and since the 1989 legal actions, and to vote on whether to continue them. Both CCW actions were taken in response to the court-arranged settlement of a previous lawsuit brought against the township by Mast and VerMeulen after denial of their application for a PMR (planned mineral removal) permit to construct a sand pit. In January 1988, the devel­ opers had submitted to the planning commission a pro­ posal to construct a large sand mining operation at 7719 Whitneyville, just south of Kettle Lake Elementary. Opposed from the outset by many residents, the PMR ap­ plication was turned down a year later by the planning commission, whose recom­ mendation for denial was upheld by the township board Mast and VerMeulen promptly sued the township, and after nearly a year of costly court deliberations, the riC and Men Always something... Swimsuits are here! WINTER CLEARANCE 50% Off LAYAWAY 891-1584 LOQ KJ M T S 10-6 W Th F 10-8 ■■■■I Caledonia Village I——J Centre DYNAMIC Township Board at its October 1989 meeting, autho­ rized the supervisor to look into negotiating a settlement A court-approved settlement that laid strict conditions on the operation of the sand pit was approved in November 1989, even though residents in the Kettle Lake area remained vehemently opposed to the sand pit and the settlement. Those people decided to unite, forming the Caledonia Citizens Watch as a grass-roots action "committee" that would pressure the board to be more responsive to its concerns. The CCW requested a refer­ endum on the sand pit settle­ ment, but found out that a ju­ dicial decision could not be voted on by the people. Angered by this, and by a dinner meeting at Sam’s Joint, where board members and their attorney met just be­ fore the November meeting when the settlement was ap­ proved, the CCW filed a suit claiming the board had vio­ lated the Open Meetings Act, and therefore the decision to settle should be set aside. The court ruled against the CCW, however, saying that the meeting had been "posted and public," and that no ac­ tion had been taken at the restaurant. CCW appealed the ruling, arguing that the notice had not been posted in the usual place, and that the board members had discussed the settlement at Sam's, knowing that citizens would not be there. The appeal was turned down. The court also ruled against the group in its other suit, a motion to intervene in the settlement. The judge said that intervention should have taken place before the settle­ ment was made. CCW argued that citizens did not know about the set­ tlement before the Township Board voted on it, so it could not intervene. The appeal of this ruling also was denied, however. A second round of appeals was in motion when last week's meeting was held. Ironically, the cause of all the turmoil presently is closed. Only a few loads of sand actually left the MastVerMeulen property before legal difficulties between the partners shut down the opera­ tion. Added to the owners' troubles is the township's re­ Phone 1-792-2219 or 1-458-0250 Fax: 792-2110 Lake MIDDLEVILLE OPEN HOUSE 481 Holes. Sunday February 3, 2 to 4 p.m.. Directions: South on M-37 to State, left to Russell, right to Holes. 4 bedroom, 2 story home on 1 acre M L. Nice country setting. $98,000. Hostess: Linda Rough, 792-2380 or Dynamic Real Estate 792-2219. “I think it’s the township’s desire to put these (law) suits behind us,” he concluded. “We’ve been on the oppo­ site sides of these lawsuits now for a long time. The issues raised in the law­ suits have been good points and they have not gone unnoticed by the board. ” cent court action against them. CCW leader Phil France said that the group now wants to make sure that if the prop­ erty is sold, the new owner will abide by the mining re­ strictions laid down by the court, since the PMR permit goes with the property, not the owner. During the Jan. 22 meet­ ing, France and fellow CCW member Larry Padgett out­ lined the chronology of events and steps in the legal matters, and Township Supervisor Jerry Good stepped forward to comment both on the two lawsuits and on the discussions between the board and CCW in the last year. "These two-and-a-half years as supervisor have been a real learning experience for me," he said, adding that probably most citizens didn't realize the amount of pressure being put on the township as it experi­ enced such rapid growth. Regarding the alleged open meeting violation, Good said that in looking back, "the meeting at Sam’s was not a good idea," and that "it was an error in judgment" But, he said, the board was all new at the time, with members just learning their jobs. And, he said, the agreement to settle the Mast-VerMeulen lawsuit was made with the best interests of the township in mind. "I said then that it will probably be the most difficult decision this board will have to make," he added. But Good reminded the au­ dience that because of the set­ tlement the board had been able to enact one of the "stiffest" PMR ordinances in the state, and that the re­ quirements put on the MastVerMeulen pit were applied to all the other sand pits operating in the township. Some of these requirements include a high performance bond, monitoring wells for groundwater, a restriction on how many acres can be "open" for mining at one time, requirements for rehabilitating the mined property, limits on hours of operation and limits on how close to the property line mining operations can be carried out. "This ordinance gives the citizens a lot of protection," Good said. He said that when CCW first circulated the petitions requesting a referendum on the settlement issue, there indeed was a lot of antagonism between the citizens’ group and the board. "The board felt like it was being picked on, and the CCW felt it was not getting enough information," he said. But, he continued, many changes have been made since then to alleviate the bad feel­ ings. The Township Board has tried to offer more open discussions at meetings, board meeting agendas are now being printed in the Sun and News along with legal notices, and the agendas also will be run on the local cable TV channel. Good said that he has great respect for the CCW members serving on the new citizens advisory board, and that by working together, he feels the attitudes of the two groups "have grown from antagonism to mutual respect." "I think it's the township's desire to put these (law) suits behind us," he concluded. "We've been on the opposite sides of these lawsuits now for a long time. The issues raised in the lawsuits have been good points and they have not gone unnoticed by the board." But, he said, the board would rather be spending pub­ lic money on the needs of the township than on legal fees fighting its own residents. Phil France responded, agreeing that there is now a much better relationship be­ tween CCW and the Township Board and conceded that "the board is in a very tough situation" as it faces developers, "skyrocketing" taxes and residents' concerns about the township’s rapid change from rural to urban. Another CCW leader. Bob Bohez, said that while there was still room for improve­ ment, he wanted to credit all the positive things done by the board since the lawsuits were filed: putting its notices in the local paper, enforcing the land use plan, chartering the township, avoiding deci­ sions that interfered with the citizens' right to referendum, forming the citizens’ advisory committee, improving the PMR ordinance, better enforc­ ing township regulations, improving open discussions at board meetings and assum­ ing the new attitude that CCW is a resource, not an adversary. "We’re very thankful for what the board has achieved," he concluded. "We pledge our support to help the board." Questions from the audi­ ence about continuing the lawsuits were answered by township legal counsel Doug Donnell and CCW attorney Kurt Hassberger. The decision to drop the from front page----------open meetings suit came easily, but more discussion surrounded whether to drop the motion to intervene. "The basis of the suit was 'we don't trust the township,’" Hassberger explained at one point. "...If you are satisfied with what the township is do­ ing in trying to enforce the decision, then we (the law firm) don't need to be in this case." While some citizens wanted to go ahead and dtop the law­ suit, as the township board had hoped, the membership present finally agreed to let the CCW board make that de­ cision after the Feb. 1 hear­ ing. In its presentation, the CCW board stressed that it was not a one-issue organiza­ tion, and that since its incep­ tion, it has played a role in solving other problems. Bohez cited the group’s work in halting the illegal dumping of asparagus roots into Campau Lake and its work with the township in negoti­ ating with Foremost Insurance during its construc­ tion project. He also pointed out that CCW conducted a candidates’ forum before the township election, and several of its members now volunteer on the township’s citizens advi­ sory committee. Is the secret out? Does she know the new location of the TK ’91 Senior Party? Nope, Maureen Bartlett isn't hearing the secret location of the 1991 Senior all night party coming up on graduation day. Senior party committee members Lois Van Duine (left) and Georgia Smith are just telling her some of the remarkble things being planned for the party that will mark the last night of her high school career. Caledonia Schools Lunch menu set Wednesday, Jan. 30 Chili and crackers, vege. sticks w/dip. bread sticks, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 31 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, peas, fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 1 Taco w/meat. cheese, and lettuce, french fries, cherry crisp, milk. Monday, Feb. 4 Hamburger or cheeseburger w/bun. com, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Pizza, vege sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary -soup. sandwich; High-Middle school, ala cane line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle I -akp Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call.. 891-9133 r< k for an appointment Caledonia Grooming & Pet Boutique Call and ask about our ... WINTER SPECIALS • Complete Professional Pel Grooming Gentle individual Care • Pet Supple* Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 995X Cherry Valley Ave in Caled'>ma Plaza OPEN M W. E 8 .30 to 5. Tu K Sat 9 lo 1 Extended hours am or pm bv appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 29, 1991 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner TK students rehearse for musical “Grease” by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg JC redistricting vote set for Feb. 5 for our district The greater Grand Rapids area, of which we are a part, is one of the fastest growing areas of our state. We are seeing a growth of K-12 enrollments in the Kent Intermediate School District and increases in the number of students attending area colleges. Each year, the Thornapple Kellogg School District has a large number of its graduates elect to attend the Grand Rapids Junior College and many of our residents also attend JC for retraining. On Tuesday. Feb. 5, voters in our school district, as part of the Kent Intermediate School District, will be asked to expand the college’s ability to serve a growing student population through redistricting. Rcdistncting means that the boundaries for support of Grand Rapids Junior College would be expanded. Currently, only Grand Rapids School District residents support the junior col­ lege through their property taxes. With redistricting, taxpayers in the 20 school districts of the Kent Intermediate School District, including Thomapple Kellogg, would help support the college. Also, voters will have the opportunity to elect a seven-member Board of Trustees to govern the college. These Board members will be elected at-large from throughout the intermediate district. Expanded support through redistricting is necessary because, as a growing community, we need to keep JC’s “open-door” education affordable for all students. As a com­ munity college district. JC will be better able to expand to meet the growing needs of business and industry job training. Redistricting will allow JC to add satellite campus classes and offerings to better serve our students. As early as next year, classes could be offered in Middleville to permit students to take classes here for advanced college credit while still attendng high school. Redistricting will allow a reduction in tuition for our students attending JC. A Thornapplc Kellogg student is now classified as non-distnct. This would mean a savings of $21 per credit hour. Without broader support of the college, these costs will most certainly increase or offerings will be cut back, forcing students to attend more expensive schools or go without the education or training. At this time, nearly three-fourths of JC’s enrollment comes from outside of the city. Redistricting is needed in order to provide the increased fun­ ding for additional faculty and facilities to assure continued quality education for a productive workforce. Would the Thomapple Kellogg residents get their fair share of benefits for their share of the cost? I believe the answer to this question is basic for the support of this issue. I also believe that the answer to this question is “yes.” Using the comparative data from the 1989-90 year, the SEV of the Thornapple Kellogg School District was $138,370,795, which was 1.75 percent of the KISd total of $7,918,945,499. Our district’s enrollment of 2.168 was 2.67 percent of the KISD total of 81.373. This means that residents in our district would be paying less than the average for the KISD on a perstudent basis. What will the redistricting proposal cost each property owner? If the proposal is successful, the 1.9 mills currently be­ ing levied in the Grand Rapids School District would be levied in all districts KISD wide. The 1.9 mills would mean a cost of $1.90 for each $1.000 of equalized valuation. A home valued at $90,000 with a State Equalized Valuation (SEV) of $45,000 would pay $85.50. At this time, there are 102 Thornapple Kellogg graduates at­ tending JC as regular students. I believe that with the broader support of the total KISD. this number would grow. A major service area to be provided would be for continuing educa­ tional opportunities for all our residents. The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education is on record in support of JC rcdistncting. The economic vitality of our area depends on the post-secondary education available to the work force in the private, as well as public, sectors. JC has been and needs to continue as the major partner in providing that service. May I urge you to become informed and vote Feb. 5. VILLAGE BARBER SHOP j ’ 795-7760 John Hampton, Barter stylist Wednesday Is student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everycay 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tue».-Frt_ 8-5:30; W«J 8-7; S*l 8-12 JO The 31 member cast of the all school musical "Grease" has its first meeting before starting serious rehearsals. The 1950’s rock musical features a larger chorus and more balanced speaking parts than the screen adaption. Diane Bender is student director, working on her fifth production at TK. Play dates are March 22 and 23. CAsr f SanXy Panr>y jj.Jinn SU9KJcrvnan Rixzo kri*> Thaler Frenzy Tracy Hearts Amy Srmt kmc* Marty Jan Doody Rfcqer link ladiev. VkHy bonrva Carped Miss* Vince. FuJfdirA Joe Johnny GlSino MitailMtstn Cha Cha Cattxy Mlt* Lynch Betkor.rx B.V Posted on the wall at TK is the cast of "Grease Add Heather Zoulek’s name. Play Director Duane Thatcher Freeport Fire Dept, to host pancake supper The Freeport Community Center will be the location of a pancake supper sponsored by the Freeport Fire Department on Feb.l from 4 to 9 p.m. Funds raised from the event will be used to help in equipment repair for a water tanker of the fire department. "Some of it will also go toward the renovation of our rescue unit," Lyn Briel said. The rescue unit has been the object of many hours of work, and already has some things to go into it, she said. "Money raised by the McFall teachers and children over the holidays and donated to the department has been used for "Trauma Puppies" for all of the trucks and also blankets for the rescue unit," she said. Parentadolescent class planned at area church A ' Parent/Adolescent Relationship Class” is being offered at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. This class begins each Sundas morning at 11 a m. and will continue until March 31 Among the topics discussed will be self-esteem, peer pressure, sex education and decision making Those who have adolescents and teens, children ap­ proaching adolescence, and those who have survived the teen years are welcome to come. A nursery is provided. The last thing you need now is a problem with your renter’s insurance. Renting fits a mobile America’s style. When you rent, you may have attractive surroundings, tended grounds and on-call maintenance. And you have the freedom to move as your heart or your job takes you—without all the hassles of selling a house. Although you have all these convenient luxuries, you also have many of the same liability and personal property risks as a homeowner. That’s why Auto-Owners Apartment Dwellers Insurance protects the contents of your apartment from loss due to theft, vandalism, fire, water, wind and other losses. It protects you and your family if someone else is injured in an apartment accident. And if something should happen to your apartment, Auto-Owners pays for your living quarters until you can return to your own apartment. Just ask your no problem” Auto-Owners agent about Apartment Dwellers Insurance. It’s a good way to insure peace-of-mind. DeVRIES^ AGENCY, 215 E. Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 DoV/UCS tfn^uuince (616) 891-8125 "When you tKink of Imurance. Think of Ui " john j Denies �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Neva Kenyon said hubby Bill broke his collar bone while snowmobilmg on the trail ttfo weeks ago. But he is now better and has just return­ ed to work. As he got better, he started to get restless and got outdoors to visit people. One visit he made was to go out to lunch with his sister, Caroline Finkbeiner Saturday night. Bill and Neva played cards with Bud and Kathy Slone at their home. lyla Norton got together with her daughter. Arvis. and Danny Curry. They had din­ ner at Delton Monday. Mary VanderWal had a wonderful visit over at Battle Creek with her son and family (grandson). She also attended a wedding the same weekend. Mary Noah said the house has been a very nice place to be in this cold. And she is thoroughly relaxing, being warm and comfortable. Her grandsons called, as usual, on the weekend. She always loves to visit with them by phone Sue Verlinde said she. Jim and two of their boys got together with her sister and family at her son’s home near Detroit. Don Williamson answered the phone himself. He is com­ ing along nicely, slower than he would sometimes like, but is relieved to feel that a lot of his problems may be cor­ rected and behind him. It is real good to be home He was in the hospital eight days Bette Koeplinger said her daughters. Marilyn and Mid­ dy. went to WOOD'S 50 per­ cent sale in Grand Rapids Then Sunday, she and Ray went to Richland for dinner Hospital Guild No. 10 met at the Mid-Villa Tuesday Russ Bender said daughter Mary Alice came over this last weekend, and the) went to Bob and Carol’s for Sunday dinner. Lu Ward and two of her daughters came over Monday to go shopping in Grand Rapids They had lunch with their brother and Lu’s son. Marueen and Jack Robinson went to Springfield, III., by train from Grand Rapids to Chicago, and then on to Spr­ ingfield. They were attending a Growers Three-Day Seminar. While there they planned to have dinner with a friend, who was going to show them some of Springfield. Mary Harqward said that the Methodist Women’s group were going to have a “Rocka-thon” at the church. the first Sunday in February. They will rock for five hours, trying to earn money for a Com­ munity Hall in Grand Rapids. You can pledge money The fifth grade at TK had a spelldown, and the two fifth­ grade finalists were Sarah Hellman, first, and AnneMarie Hart, second. They will go to the finals here sometime in March. Betty and Paul Newman Jr. seem to be wrestling with the flu bug Hope you both shake it off pretty soon. Virginia Root said her daughter and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Klump and their two daughters and friends came over Saturday night to play “ Pictionary ’’ with Virginia. The play between the dif­ ferent ages in the family makes you feel so rich. At any time, and particularly these times, that kind of bonding is our way of helping to make a more stable world. And Pic­ tionary is really a mental challenge to put down on paper a verbal idea translated to a visual idea, and do it rapidly. I know’ it stirred my rusty mental gears. I know that one day Claude Walton. 92 at the time, wouldn’t play it. but then became fascinated. It wasn’t long and he was right in there, pulling his weight with a lot of glee His age was no han­ dicap. and he wasn't going to be left behind. Florence and Joe Fial went to daughter Jane Arens’ to help grandson Todd celebrate his birthday They had a full table with a lot of the Arens tribe. Myrtle Secord has been talking to her father. Cliff Davis, trying to help me get the beginnings of telephone service in the Middleville area. Cliff said he had not yet started school when their farm home phone had been in. Cliff was bom in the mid-1880s We figure the village had it in about 1884. Any of you folks have any other ideas when your folks had it put in and how old they may have been? I haven’t had that early a date before. I would appreciate any help you can give me as to when it may have started in town and then a few years later spread to the country. I can remember my Aunt Audie’s phone (Coming) ex­ change. having to ring cen­ tral. with one ring, to get Lucille Brog on another ex­ change. On each local line you always had certain folks, whenever certain rigs came on your own line, who would im­ mediately listen in. You could always notice them on. because it became a little louder to hear the other per­ son’s voice But it was the fun part of a party line. Sometimes they would be given away by their breathing, or indignation at one of the party ’s rejoiner. “Oh. so and so was in the house and bored, so he was listening to see what was going on with his neighbors.” You accepted people for the kind of persons they were You certainly didn’t sprout off any secrets on the “party line.” On the other hand, when you had trouble, you rang for all parties on the line to come to you help by ringing five steady rings, constantly turn­ ing the crank until someone answered. And it kept up until all knew and came quickly. In those days, each person was a part of the family and im­ mediately came to your aid. We didn’t have fire depart­ ments way out in the country at that time. Everyone pitched (taints United Urctl)ren (fifyurd) LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, ]eff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School .. Morning Worship Evening Worship. .......... 10:00 a.m. .......... 11:00 a.m. .............6:00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11.00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer........ 6:45 p.m. Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes..................11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children.................. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday . Family Night....................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch.................... 10:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 1110 am Sunday Evening Service . 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday................. 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street II Saturday Evening Mass 5 00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 900 a m & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass........................... 700 p.m. The Luthrnsn Church Missouri Synod CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795.239! Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zarttnan, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...u4cre then u aiwayt room for you! Nursery provufeu Air conditioned Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service vcxj St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING 891-8028 REV KENNETH VAUGHT “People Who Care Phone 891-9259 Rev Stan Vugteveen Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship Sheryl Boar. Director ot Christian Education and Youth Cindy Herweyer. Children s Coordinator Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Middleville Sunday Service 930 a.m Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a m Evening Service: 6 p.m • Church School 9:45 a.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 908 West Main Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School.............. 9:30 A.M. PHONE - 891-8119 Evening Service...................................... 6:00P.M.Rev F.L. Red Faber. Minister of Worship and Administration Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ||| The January meeting of Women’s Aglow will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Jef­ ferson Hall. Northwest corner of Jefferson and Green, in Hastings. Speaking will be Done Mendenng of Grand Rapids, a Bible teacher and con­ ference speaker who she teaches and ministers in music. She will be speaking on the topic of Freedom. Women’s Aglow is a nondenominational fellowship, a network of car­ ing women. All area ladies are welcome. LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. James Cusack Women’s Aglow- (Old <Hintr JFrtlindist (Ulptrch 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship........ 11:00 a m. Evening Worship . . .6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN PHONE: 698-8252 Richard J Raab. Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab. Director of Music ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH in and helped each other it was a very close-knit family Bicker amongst themselves, sure, what family doesn’t have that kind of problem? But they were right there with bells on when trouble came. Well, folks. January has always been the slowing down of news. It takes about six weeks after Christmas for our batteries to get recharged, and then off you all go and start doing things that you can share with allof us. God bless all of you. Have a good week, feeling better for getting on top of some of your problems, and feeling good for the challenges they gave you 10 00 a m. 1 1 15 a m. 600 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God’s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................8:30 a m Sunday School 9 45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m ■h.vrrED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. ‘The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ is lord” Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship . 9:30 a m 945 a.m. 11.00 a m. Rrv Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday School Sunday Marring Won/vp Sunday Evenmg WonNp Wednesday Mo*eek prayer & &Me itudy Rev WHkyn Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 am 10 30 a m 6 00 n m 7 00 p m 891-3923 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 29, 1991 I Page 5 Council hears good, bad news on projects, continued from from page----------------the park, was for one year. Village President Duane Thatcher asked Ypungsma to meet with Rahn and begin work on the request. Village Planner Mark Vander Ploeg later said that he didn't know what effect the halting of the grant process would have on those plans. The village saved money on its building because of an agreement to allow the con­ struction firm of OwenAmes-Kimball to be responsible for hiring sub contractors, instead of the village hiring them. That resulted in a large savings for the village, Thatcher said. In exchange for that con­ trol, OAK agreed to a set maximum price of $257,025 for the building renovation. With some unexpected cost overruns, the price went to $298,508, with OAK absorb­ ing $41,483. The council voted 6-0, with Floyd Bray absent, to autho­ rize payment of some of the last bills on the project. The company will be paid $6,620 for necessary excavation and shoring up the foundation of the existing building before they put up the addition. Also, payment was ap­ proved unanimously for changes and repairs ordered by the council, in the amount of $6,960. Those included $5,165 for the built-in coun­ cil table and counter for the police department; $118 for sidewalk sealant, $117 for sprinklers, $750 for a bronze plaque, $129 for wood repairs, $83 to replace a vandalized window, $217 in electrical work and $382 for concrete cutting, Thatcher reported. "I will talk to the chief (Louis Shoemaker); I have talked to Mark (Vander Ploeg, village planner) and Jan (Cutler, village secretary), and I will talk to Kit (Roon, vil­ lage manager) to make sure everything is as it should be,” Thatcher said. "Paying this does not end it. Kit or I have to sign a substantial completion con­ tract," he added. The company will be back in the spring to correct the problem of knots bleeding through the paint. It was thought that the siding was oak, and primer for that was used. In reality, the siding is pine, Thatcher said, and OAK will fix it in warmer weather. He cited Ed Hoover, repre­ sentative of OAK for "the beautiful building, and assured him that I would be happy to recommend them to other municipalities." Also at least week’s meet­ ing, Trustee Lon Myers, chairman of the Finance Committee, made several rec­ ommendation for raises for village employees. The Department of Public Employees and the village secretary were voted a 2 per­ cent raise for the first year of a three-year contract, with 4 percent raises for each of the remaining two years. DPW employees now re­ ceive $10 per hour, with the supervisor making $11.25. The secretary now makes $9.85 an hour. Also, a clothing allowance of $300 per year for the DPW workers will be given directly to the employees to buy their own clothes instead of going through the village. The only stipulation is that the clothes they buy must have the Middleville logo on them, Myers said. Longevity pay, $250 for five years employment with the village, $500 for 10 years, and $750 for 15 years will be paid on the anniversary date of employment for the DPW workers and secretary. The village clerk’s and vil­ lage treasurer's salaries will be increased by $200 a year. The clerk’s position pays $4,200 and the treasurers postition is set at $5,260 annually. The election board will be paid the prevailing minimum wage from now on, with the chair getting an extra $10. Also, part-time labor and part-time secretary positions will have pay raises of 25 cents an hour for each of the three years on the contract. The raises are retroactive to Jan.l, 1991. All of the recommendations were approved unanimously. rt^zRainbows End... Shop Rainbow s End for your yarn and needlework supplies. LOTS OF FABRIC & BOOKS Caledonia Village Centre 891-11061 I ••kSv —guarantiMz I ----- IRA-------An IRA from FB Annuity Company guarantees you a lifetime retirement income You save on taxes too because your interest earnings are to* deferred You might also qualify to tax deduct all your IRA deposits Coll today We re one of the Michigan Form Bureau Family of Companies JIM COUCHENOUR MAKIttC rtWt FUTUtt MO8f HtWICIABU •VKB fBt R£4C • O flVSVf?4/VC£ 234 E State St Hastings. Mi Phone: 945-3443 A change in the pension plan covering village employ­ ees has been proposed, but it will have to wait by law until an evaluation of the financial impact is done, Myers said. With the change, the vil­ lage will assume responsibil­ ity for 3 percent of the current 5 percent employee contribu­ tion into the pension plan over the next three years. That upgrade in the pension plan will reduce the employee contribution by 3 percent and the village "will pick it up" at one percent a year, Myers the recent year’s police activ­ explained. However that change, ex­ ity on its computer. At that pected to be done by July of time, it was noted that with this year, will wait for the fi­ the agreement came an under­ nancial evaluation, Myers standing that the high school student could reasonably ex­ stressed. In another council pect to find full-time work as business, Youngsma the result of the training. recommended against a plan Council members agreed that to hire a part-time data entry there would probably not be a person through Career full-time job with the village, Development Institute with and asked Youngsma to look the cooperation of Thornapple at the contract. The attorney said if the vil­ Kellogg High School. The idea was proposed at lage did hire a part-time the last meeting by worker with the idea of not Shoemaker as a way to get having a full-time job after the training time, that would be a violation of the spirt of the contract. Therefore, he said he would recommended that they not use the pro­ posal. Vander Ploeg reported that a request for a street light at Railroad Street required a let­ ter from the council to Consumers Power asking for the light. The electric com­ pany then will come and sur­ vey the location and draw up a "kind of site plan." “I have sent the letter to Consumers," he said. Middleville well represented in state, from front The services section also has data on refuse collection, telephone service, newspaper, radio and television and print­ ing services available. The report notes the com­ mercial airports in surround­ ing metropolitan areas, with Barry County home base for buses, and motor freight companies, as well as the Hastings Airport. Rahn pointed out that busi­ ness finance information is also highlighted with an ex­ planation of property tax assessment methods, the Michigan business tax and sales and use taxes. He also helps those locat­ ing in the county by explain­ ing and using industrial tax abatement, the Barry County Revolving Loan Fund, small business loans, and Community Block Grant money. Industrial Revenue Bonds also are an option. The business profile con­ tains data on labor force pro­ jections, earning levels, aver­ age hourly wages, industrial sites and a list of manufactur­ ing employers in the county, ranging from industries with just one employee to larger concerns with work forces of up to 800 people. "Over the last year, we have had over 30 inquires about locating in Barry County, and Middleville has had its share," Rahn said. A "site net work" is a pro­ gram of the Michigan Department of Commerce, but more work is done at the local level to encourage de­ velopment, he said. “We call every realtor in Barry County, and we know about every available parcel and building. The state does keep track of manufacturing, but not commercial like we do,’’ he added. Consumers Power Company also produces a profile of opportunities in Barry County, he said. Prospective new businesses are found by referral from the site network of the state, but more likely by personal con­ tact by Rahn. The secret to getting grant money from the stare and fed­ eral government “is their con­ fidence in you to submit qual­ ity projects and then adminis­ ter them effectively," he pointed out. "Economic de­ velopment is unseen, there­ fore what we do is not high profile." The JEDCs mission is to expand and attract investment in Hastings, and Barry County, he explained. The JEDC also works on obtaining grant money for the Even with the recent infrastructure, holds small business seminars, can locate change in the administration financial packaging for small in Lansing and uncertainty of businesses, and has counsel­ funding for some programs, ing services for small busi­ Rahn said, the JEDC "will be adequately funded this year, nesses. A team also is in place to despite cuts at the state give interested business peo­ level." The funds contained in the ple tours through towns and villages in the county, with various grants come from the the local officials giving as­ federal government and are administered by the State of sistance, he continued. Rahn attends seminars once Michigan. a month, and has for the past Applications for federal four years. He also has spe­ economic grants go first to cialized training from studies Chicago and then to at the University of Washington D. C. for action, Michigan, and has served on he noted. the Legislative and Marketing "I have frequent contacts Committees of the Michigan with Chicago, and a good re­ Industrial Developer's lationship with state offi­ Association. A member of cials," he said. the Hastings Area Chamber In the past three years, the of Commerce, he also has JEDC has been responsible served on the Community for helping Wild Systems of Growth Alliance of Calhoun America, C-Sil Corporation, and Barry Counties. Cedar Rood Design, Dad’s Dog Food and Golden Metal Fabricating set up or expand business in Hastings, Rahn said. A priority in Middleville is development of the Industrial Park, with Rahn working with the Village Council and attorney to bring in tenants with the help of grant money. Rahn said he is all for us­ ing state and federal grant money. "It’s a return of our tax dol­ lars to Barry County and Hastings. It’s federal money returned to local use," he said. The JEDC was established in 1982 as an authority cre­ ated by Hastings and Barry County jointly to secure funding from grant entities to promote industrial and com­ mercial development. Rahn is the first full-time director for the JEDC and he has been in the position since 1986. YOU'VE PAID UP YOUR LOAN! Now you hove no more monthly poyments and lots of extra cosh on handl Why not get into a smart savings habit and continue making the some monthly payment into one of our high interest earning certificates of deposit or money market accounts? You'll build up a tidy sum in no time at all...money to use for education, a vacation, home improvement or a super shopping spree. Come in and see us. Qtate lifANK 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 891-8113 ALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 LENDER 795-3361 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29. 1991 Man-made furs and gems fool even the experts ‘Fun furs’ copy, but don’t destroy nature by Barbara Gail Staff Writer “It’s the real thing." brags a leading cola manufacturer, and the’ message is clear: the imitation is inferior. And for collectors of art or antiques, or stamps or books, it is important to possess “the real thing" if your collection is to be of any value. But most people can't af­ ford the originals, and that in­ cludes real diamonds and rubies And in the case of en­ dangered fur-beanng animals, buying, selling or wearing “the real thing" is no longer a status symbol. Enter Private Collection, a company which deals in man­ made furs and gems, and pro­ udly offers products that copy the beauty of nature without destroying it. But whether you call them “fake," "imitation" or “man-made.” you have to be an expert to be able to tell these gems and furs are not the real thing Therese Burch of Mid­ dleville explained that she and her sister. Georgian Flonan of Chicago, launched Private Collection last September after working several years as independent retail distributors for a similar company. They now are able to offer their customers wholesale prices on “fun” (not fake) furs and man-made gems by dealing directly with three jewelry manufacturers and two mills, said Burch. The lower prices also are possible because they operate out of their homes or come to the customer’s home to display their products. Burch said that they deal only in the "high-grade" im­ itations. making it nearly im­ possible to distinguish the real from the fake. "There are the same kinds of differences in man-made stones as there are in real ones." explained Burch. "And the settings also are im­ portant. We use only 14 karat gold settings for our jewelry.” The company offers the 14 karat quality in its gold necklaces, bracelets and chains also, she said. “My favorite story is that when Phil Donahue had the presidents of Cartier. Tiffany and DeBoers on one of his shows, they couldn't tell the difference between high quali­ ty cubic zirconias (man-made diamonds) and the real diamonds." she said. "They had to use special equipment to tell them apart Only an expert gemologist using weight and heat probe tests can determine the dif­ ference. she said. "High quality man-made stones are almost as longlasting and almost as hard as diamonds. You can do anything with a high-end cubic zirconia that you can do with a real diamond. ” Burch said she is not trying to deter people from buying Petitions presented to MDOT for traffic light, From front page“All we had to do is put them out,” said Waite "The response has been where's the pen?”’ Thursday, Waite and bus driver Pam Barron gathered the petitions and hand delivered them to MDOT District Operations Engineer Jon Rice, who said he will add them to the analysis of the traffic study being done on the intersection. Rice lent a sympathetic ear as the women emphasized the problems at the comer and asked what action the state might take to alleviate them "The main concern is that there arc no (traffic) lights on M-37 between 68th Street and Middleville,” said Barron to Rice "During the heavy traf­ fic hours, it’s just about im­ possible to make a safe left­ hand turn from Main Street. "We need something that creates some breaks in the traffic both ways so people can turn in and out of the village safely.” Rice explained that an in­ tersection must meet certain criteria before a signal is put there. Along with a traffic count, officials look for an ab­ normal accident pattern. Rice said, pointing out that ac­ cidents can happen at any comer The state also looks at the length of time it takes drivers to make a left-hand turn, with a two-minute wait considered about normal. Rice said. A 1988 survey of the comer showed no excessive delays, he said, even though drivers sometimes may feel they're waiting forever. The longest wait in that survey was one timed at 1:54. with the nextlongest dropping down to 1:15. The rest were all under one minute, he told Waite and Barron. "Traffic lights become kind of an emotional issue, just as in this case." he added “That’s why we make our decisions based on some ob­ jective criteria. We get hun­ dreds of requests for traffic signals, and we can’t put them in everywhere.” Barron said that she thought Caledonia residents would be happy if a light were placed either at Main Street or fur­ ther north at the intersection of 84th Street and M-37. Either way, the traffic would be broken up. she said. She also asked Rice if the flashing beacon already ap­ proved for the intersection would have any impact. “The cautious driver will pay as much attention to it as to a traffic light.” he replied. “And, the heedless driver will ignore the traffic signal just as he would a flashing beacon. "The accidents won’t go away by installing a signal. They’ll just be different. They may be fewer, but then, when they happen, they’ll be more serious because of the speed of the drivers on the highway.” Waite and Barron also ask­ ed about a light that turned red and green only at peak hours in the morning and evening, but Rice said the department prefers to put up a light that is in use all the time rather than just part time. “We have run into pro­ blems with residents wanting us to turn it on for special events, like ball games, for in­ stance. and that just doesn’t work well. Local people become dependent on having the light working, and it’s not effective when it works only sometimes and not others. ” He also explained how a signal can work by an elec­ tronic traffic detector that ac­ tivates the red phase of a signal light. He said that all these possibilities will be con­ sidered in analyzing the recent survey taken just a few weeks ago, and the petitions and the recommendations of area police officers will become factors if the comer meets or comes very close to the state’s criteria. Rice said that the promised blinker should be installed within 30 days, and that the delay in getting it up resulted simply from a backlog of in­ stallation work. In the meantime, the in­ tersection will be studied to see if more control is needed. “If the traffic count really has increased substantially, then the efficiency of the in­ tersection also will have gone down, and a signal may be warranted,” Rice said. “We’ll be looking at the problem with an open mind, and we hope to have a deci­ sion by the end of February,” he promised Barron and Waite. Vote February Sth DR. BILL HARRISON for GRJC Board of Trustees 6 Year Term Bill Harrison is a dedicated worker of high moral character and a team player that can bring a group of people together to work toward a common goal." 30 Years Experience in Education Paid tor Hamson tor Board ot Trustee 9ooo Morse Lake Alto Ml 49302 Swathed in jewels’ and furs. Therese Burch models some of the imitation gems and fun furs sold by her company. Private Collection. Only the experts can tell the mink and diamonds she s wearing are not the real thing.’ “the real thing." but "there are a lot of other places we can spend our money. Even very wealthy people mix and match the real with the man­ made And who's to know that gorgeous stone is not made by nature?" Getting into the so-called fun fur business has been fun fur the two sisters, also, and a natural follow-up to the jewelry. Last fall they opened a line of 11 styles, ranging from a "cheetah” bomber jacket for $150 to a full-length "mink," their biggest seller at $340. “We’ve sold 100 coats since we started the line in September,” she-said “The furs are like the gems, almost impossible to tell apart from the real ones unless someone sees our label. “We think they’re wonder­ ful, because like any fur, they’re warmer than wool, but no animals died to produce them. The manufacturers just copy the gorgeous fur designs that nature provides "Animal rights people think they’re great ” Private Collection sells wholesale to stores, homebas ed businesses and boutiques as well as to individual customers. It doesn’t deal with the bigger stores, however. Burch said. She emphasized that the company stands behind its gems and furs. Anyone interested in a showing needs to make an ap­ pointment with Burch by call­ ing her at 891-1323 Her sister sells the same lines from her Chicago-arca home and can be reached al 312-222-9501. "I love this business.” Burch said "It’s wonderful to see a woman's face light up when she puts on a beautiful ring or coat, knowing she can really afford to buy and enjoy it. “Nobody knows it’s man made but me, and I’ll certain­ ly never tell,” she smiled. Barry County Commission on Aging menu planned Wednesday, Jan. 30 Chefs Choice. Thursday, Jan. 31 Turkey with stuffing, asparagus, mashed potatoes, fruit. Friday, Feb. 1 Ground beef Stroganoff, french cut green beans, cauliflower, noodles, jello. Monday, Feb. 4 Baked fish, spinach, stewed tomatoes, bread, oleo, fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Chicken, baby carrots, lima beans, oleo, bread, brownies. Events Wednesday, Jan. 30 Hastings, games. Thursday, Jan. 31 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo. Friday, Feb. 1 - Hastings, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn Monday, Feb. 4 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday. Feb. 5 - All sites puzzles. Steve Antecki QUALITY TAX CONSULTING & PREPARATION 891-9401 Flannelette sgoo Betsy De Vos - Ada Kent County Business & Community Leader (New shipment) Bill Harrison is a dedicated community leader whose concern for quality education has been well demonstrated over many years." 1/3 OFF in Stock Patterns McCalls, Simplicity, Kwik Sew Fred Boncher - Attorney & President of Caledonia Board of Education Bill is an excellent listener, dependable worker, sincere and honest. He knows how to get a job done and within budget. Dr. Vern Boss - Retired Superintendent of Kent Intermediate School We pray for our Military Troops in the Middle East 218 E. State St., Hastings East of Michigan Ave Ph. 945-9673 HOURS: Mon thru Sat. 9 5:30; Frt. HI 7 HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29. 1991 / Page 7 Thoughts on the Persian Gulf War from TK second graders West Elementary students who are in the second grade were asked what they thought of the war now being fought in the Persian Gulf. What follows is exactly what they said. All of the children are from Debbie Manner's class •| thnk Saddam Hussein is mean. If anybody dies I will fee I bad." Amanda Zoet T . 1a Smith scares me because l*m afraid people will get killed, but I understand we have to be there." Middleville third graders learn about Persian Gulf War by Jean Gallup Staff Writer West Elementary children in Middleville are learning about war in the Middle East, said third grade teacher Steve Hoke. He ties the event into aca­ demics as much as possible, and says his approach is “very non-emotional" The war doesn’t take up much time during the school day, usually about 15 min­ utes, Hoke said, and the con­ versations center on geogra­ phy, language and the scien­ tific and financial aspects of the war. "It's hard for them to grasp the idea of it being dark there and light over here at the same time," he said. "And they are learning about the differences in people, includ­ ing religions." Hoke brings the actions in the Gulf down to the level to where his 8- and 9-year-olds can understand if it were ap­ plied to themselves. "They can understand better when we talk about maybe their reactions to someone they don't like," he pointed out. "but it's very abstract to them." Some of his students have relatives in the area of the fighting, but none have fa­ thers or mothers or brothers or sisters serving there. "If they did. that would make a difference in my ap­ proach," he said. The third graders are having what research calls "a typical response to war," Hoke said. Slowly the intensity is fad­ ing, as the students turn their interest to more normal pur­ suits, he said. "Today, I asked them how many had watched news of the war on TV the night before and only seven had. Last Friday, 18 raised their hands.’’ At the beginning of the first week of the air strikes, many children brought in clippings of news stories about the fighting. One week later, no one brought in a news story, he said. He has mentioned that if the war continues, some peo­ ple may die, and has always stressed that if someone is uncomfortable about talking about any phase of the con­ flict to talk to him or their parents about it Homework assignments, in which children are to go home and talk to their parents about a subject for five to 10 minutes, are often given by Hoke. One such assignment recently was to go home and "ask mom and dad what they think of the war; what the war is," he said. All but two of his students did the assignment. "In my classroom, we've made it a sterile situation, so it’s abstract to them," he added. "Their worries are of immediate things, and they have nothing to compare it to." "So far, the war doesn't have and emotional signifi­ cance to them," the teacher said. "It will change if the war goes on. If it ends shortly, when they grow up they might remember Iraq because of what they talked about in the third grade." SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION Jacob Robinson "It’s probably scary to soldiers over there. it's bad because Saddam Hussein wants to rule the world. We are firing our planes up and seven people have died so far." Danny Brinks "I don't like it. I dont like people fighting. Maybe they could just stop. I wish it was like that." Area woman starts Operation Desert Storm support group by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Middleville woman sees a need for a support group for the service men and women from the area serving in Operation Desert Storm, and is committed to starting one. Gay Lee Kelley of Middleville said that this Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the VFW Post 7548 Hall on Main Street will be the first Correction — Meeting date left out In the Jan. 22 edition of the Sun and News. the meeting date of the Caledonia Fourth of July Committee inadver­ tantly was typed as ???! in­ stead of Wednesday. Feb. 6. The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall at 7 p.m.. and anyone uho has time to donate to planning the festivities is urged to attend meeting of the new support group. First Sgt. Nate Chang, career counselor with the Family Assistance Service of the Army National Guard from the 44th Street Armory in Grand Rapids has agreed to be at the first meeting to talk to the friends and relatives of those serving in the military. Kelley, who calls the new group "Middleville Citizens for Service Men and Women of Operation Desert Storm," invites anyone who is interested to attend. "I’m hoping in the future to get a pastor to come in to talk or offer counseling," she said. Chang is a specialist in starting support groups and because of the Mid East confrontation, is very busy, she added. Coffee and cookies donated by Pastoor's Family STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 Food will be available. "I think it's important for Our community to have a support group in place. If the war goes on, we’ll be needed even more. Delton has one, I heard today." The goal of the support group is to help keep people from feeling overwhelmed by the sudden events happening in the Middle East where there sons, daughters and other relatives are stationed. Everyone in the service is open to the risk of being sent into the battle arena, she said. "We can't protect them over there, but we can support the parents and friends and relations here," she said, "we can say, you do your job, well take care of each other; don’t worry about us." Kelley has set up a bank account for money she has earned by selling flag pins that she makes, and will use the funds to buy packaging and postage for the things she plans to send to the service men and women. The group will probably also have fund raisers to raise more money for packages to their fnends and loved ones. "Hopefully we won't have to meet for very long, and we can spend any left over money for a Victory Dinner at the VFW Hall when our young people come home," KeUeysaxi NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Please Take Notice that the Board of Education, pursuant to a directive from the Board of Education of Kent Intermediate School District, has called a special organizational election to establish a community college to be held in the district on Tuesday, February 5, 1991. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O’CLOCK, A M., AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O’CLOCK, P.M. The following issues will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: I. PROPOSITION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Shall a Community College District comprised of the Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, be established in accordance with Act No. 331 of the Public Acts of 1966, as amended? II. PROPOSITION TO ESTABLISH THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL TAX RATE Shall the Board of Trustees of the proposed Community College District comprised of the Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, be authorized to levy a tax on all property within the district not to exceed the annual rate of 1.9 mills ($1.90 on each $1,000.00) on each dollar of state equalized valuation of the property within the district in the manner and for the purposes provided under Act 331 of 1966. as amended? III. MEMBERS OF FIRST BOARD OF TRUSTEES There will be elected three (3) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for terms of six (6) years ending June 30, 1997 Two (2) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for terms of four (4) years ending June 30, 1995; and Two (2) members for the office of Community College District Trustee for terms of two (2) years ending June 30, 1993 The following persons have been nominated for the respective terms as follows TWO YEAR TERMS FOUR YEAR TERMS SIX YEAR TERMS (Vote for not (Vote for not (Vote for not more than 2) more than 2) more than 3) Jackson R. Day Craig Avery Charles Cadman Gordon DeBlaay J. George Casarez Ralph Carey Wayne L Finkbeiner Terri A. Handlin Bill Harrison Janice Maggtm Marvin J. Hiddema Ellen M. James Francis J McCarthy William G McPherson Lyle B. Morrison Abe Moerland Charles F. Porter Paul A. Pearson Randall C Remenap Carlos A. Sanchez David A. Rodriguez Arthur C Spalding Mark A. Vermeer Richard Wilson THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Michigan The first precinct consists of all the territory of the School District, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Township of Cartton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township PRECINCT NO. 2 Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan The second precinct consists of the Township of Cartton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct i1 of Irving Township, located within the School District. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan. Wendy Rom ph Secretary, Board of Education Voting Place �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 29, 1991 West El. children go back in time at Charlton Park by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The day was cold, snowy and blustery, much like typi­ cal winter in Michigan. The children in the one- Nick Hutchins shows what happened to a boy who was naughty in class in the old days. Of course, Nick would never really be a bad boy. Men's, Women's & Children's Hair Design • Cuts • Perms • Style • Color • Gel Nails Call for your appointment with Theressa, Debbie, Angie, Linda or Mary Lou WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 OPEN. Tues.-S«t. including Wed. & Thurs. ev«. by Appt. VILLAGE SOAP OPERA COIN LAUNDRY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. COME CLEANWITH US! *A11 Ncw ffii Equipment — T — • Extra Large Washers available - including a hr?---* 50 lb. capacity La washer. z New Owners - Paul & Sharon Emerson ) 137 E. Main St., Caledonia room school room were cold, despite the pot-bellied wood­ stove in front of the door, with cracks large enough to let in daylight and the chill. The teacher was holding a hickory stick that was used to keep order, and a lad with a chubby face was sitting in a corner wearing a dunce cap. For the students of Steve Hoke's third grade class, the adventure could have been real, and with a little imagination, they could see how children their ages used to learn in the Lee School. The school was originally located at the corner of Carlton Center Road and Martin Road in Woodland Township. It was built in 1869 on land owned by William Lee. He is said to have purchased the farm with money obtained during the California Gold Rush. The building was moved to the park in 1973, and is now a museum used to show later generations how learning was accomplished in earlier times. The children noticed several differences in the large room, and other changes with the years were pointed out by "teacher" Jenny Barner, who is really the education coordi­ nator at Charlton Park. At West Elementary in Middleville, when it gets cold in the room, someone will turn up a thermostat, she said, but in the old days, the teacher and students were re­ sponsible for keeping the wood stove filled with wood for warmth. With no water in the build­ ing, the students also had to carry it from the nearest well for drinking. Discipline was strict, with the children of long ago sit­ ting up straight at their desks, and no unnecessary talking, Bamer said. No electricity meant candles or kerosene lamps could be used for light, but they were so expensive that they were little used, with many large windows supplying light for studying. Blackboards, which were re­ ally just the wall of the school room painted black, were used. Because there were several grades in the school all of the time, blackboards lined three walls, she explained. Having children of different ages meant that the older chil­ dren could help the younger. The teacher started one lesson and then left it to an older child so she could move on to stan a different lesson to an­ other age group, she said. All of the children in the family went to the same school, so if one got into trouble and had to wear the dunce cap for a time, the rest of the family, especially mom and dad, were quite likely to hear all about it To make school accessible to the children in the rural ar­ eas long ago. the state tried make it so that a student would have to travel no more than four and one-half miles. Some schools had dirt floors, and the teacher would use a suck to draw lessons for the children. Desks all hooked together, with a hold in each, were noted by the Page Elementary students as different than their own. Most were unaware of the purpose of an ink well, until the quill pen was ex­ plained to them. But the earlier students didn't do much writing with the sharpened feathers because paper was expensive. They only used the pen and ink to practice their penmanship, us­ ing small two-sided slates that were stored in their desks for most of their work. Bamer continued. Also missing at a oneroom school were janitors, cooks, librarians, gym teachers or anyone else to help the teacher. So the children would be enlisted to help sweep and carry and fetch wood. The students noted that some of the things they had in common with the earlier school room before cars and television were invented were desks, maps, the teachers desk, windows, books, a clock, flag and recess. Now that more children and their families live in the cities instead of isolated rural closed sooner than others, and areas, the old one-room Barner told the children that schools are closed. Some Continued on next page Teacher Steve Hoke talks to his third graders during a visit to an authentic one-room school at Charlton Park. A table of girls show the rest of their classmates what their lunches were packed in. A basket or tin pail with a napkin over the top was used by many. Here, (left to right) Kristi Garrison, Nicole Bouwens, Jessica Schantz, Pam Knight, Angie Simon Lisa Brock Jaimie Griffith, Lisa Brock and Sara Smith display their containers. Teacher Jenny Bamer shows a stick that was likely to be used to enforce strict decipline in the Lee School classroom. . ....... . .t «• • *■ «««•. m m nnttir •• wmmn .«• »•* as �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 29. 1991 / ;-<puPO~ Clip and Students go back in time, continued Clip and save THORNAPPLE KELLOGG perhaps some of their parents or grandparents at one time attended such a school. Some schools were con­ verted for use as a store, meeting hall, church or private home, she added. The old Lee building, which really was once a school, is now a museum, she pointed out, and heat and humidity is controlled to keep the artifacts in good condition so many future generations of children can see how it must have been in Michigan's past CALENDAR of Events 5 WEDNESDAY • JAN. 30 LUNCH BREAKFAST PizzaburgerZBun, Golden Corn, Orange Sherbet Cold Cereal, Muffin. Banana, Milk THURSDAY • JAN. 31 □ □ □ □ Angie Simon listens to the "teacher" at the Lee School in Chartton Park. McFall - Storyteller............................ Becky Goodspeed Wrestling..................................... Hamilton Home -7:15 Volleyball ........................................... Lee Home -6:15 Fresh. Volleyball ...................... Wayland Home -5:30 BREAKFAST LUNCH Chili or Veg. Beef Soup, Oatmeal, Cinnamon Toast. Crackers, Bread & Butter, Raisins, Milk Vegetable Sticks, Fresh Fruit FRIDAY « FEB, 1 □ McFall......................... □ McFall......................... □ F, JV, V Basketball . . . ........................... Popcorn 25c Day 100 (Barring Snow Days) .............................. Lee - There LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza, Baked Beans or Sweet Potatoes, Peaches English Muffin/Cheese, Orange Juice. Milk MONDAY • FEB. 4 □ □ □ □ All eyes are on the teacher Jenny Bamer at the Lee School. Jackets provided warmth in the cold class room, but students and teachers fingers and toes got cold, just like in the old days. Athletic boosters limbo up for Feb. 8 dance The Caledonia Athletic Boosters plan to rock around part of the clock at their Feb. 8 sock-hop after the varsity basketball game against Wayland Party time will last from 9:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. A DJ will be spinning the best of the 50s and 60s music, and concessions will be available. A donation will be token at the door, as the dance is for fun only.' Deb Scholten gets ready for a little limbo action in her poodle skirt, while Carol Crowe warms up with a hula hoop. Wes Scholten, left and Bill Crowe put The Fonz to shame. Fifties attire is encouraged, but not required for admission. Aaoay! II II II III II II Wrestling (JV)........................................ Hopkins - Home Volleyball....................... Comstock Park - There - 6:15 Volleyball (Fresh) ........ G'Burg Augusta - Home - 6:00 M.S. Student Council Valentine Flower SaleFeb. 4 - 8th LUNCH BREAKFAST Ravioli, Peas, Bread & Butter, Pears Cold Cereal Choice, Bread/ Peanut Butter, Apple Juice, Milk TUESDAY » FEB. 5 LUNCH BREAKFAST Chicken Nuggets, Savory Rice, Green Beans, Biscuit Applesauce Oatmeal, Whole Wheat Donut, Raisins, Milk LUNCH • FEB. 6-12 □ □ □ □ □ Wednesday ............................................... Beef Tacos Thursday...................................................... Roast Turkey Friday........................................................................ Pizza Monday..........................................................Hamburger Tuesday...................................................................... Subs Coming Events... Feb. 2....................... Conf. Meet at C. Park - Wrestling Feb. 2........ Volleyball - Delton (V) - There - 8 00 a m Feb. 2 .............. Volleyball - Wayland (JV) - 9:00 a.m. Feb. 11 ............ Fabric Painting Class - Call 795-3397 for more information □ Feb. 15 M.S. Student Council Dance 6:30-8:30 - Small Gym □ Feb. (date not yet decided).......... 8th Grade Career Exploration Unit □ □ □ □ �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 29. 1991 CHS alum represents city law firm in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Don Passenger used to rep­ resent Caledonia High School in debate and athletics. Now he would be happy to represent his hometown's res­ idents in the courtroom, help­ ing them with real estate le­ galities or assisting them in just about any area of general really great at the time, but now that I can put them in perspective, they are only a small part of life. Something like this war (in the Middle East) emphasizes what's really important in the whole scheme of things," he re­ flected. "I had a great time in track, though it was hard work and took a lot of time. I got the opportunity to travel and meet many people by law. Passenger, a 1978 graduate of CHS, is now practicing law with the Grand Rapids firm Twohey and Maggini, and has set up office hours one afternoon a week in Caledonia for the convenience of area clients. He has arranged for office space at DeVries Insurance Serving our country. ...in the Middle East Airman First Class Douglas L. Curtis left Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mich., Jan. 11 for Saudi Arabia. He is a defensive fire con­ trol systems specialist with the 379th Organizational Maintenance Squadron. In lay terms, he works on the com­ puter that fires the guns on the B 52 s The airman is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia Senior High School. He was fouryear varsity letterman on Caledonia's cross-country and track teams The son of Ron and JoEllen Nickels of Caledonia, and the late Dave Curtis, he is engag ed to Mindy Erridge. His address is: A1C Douglas L. Curtis 1708 CAMS/Deploycd P.O. Box 353 APO New York 09697 Sa* City law. on page 11 Obituaries CHS groduote and Grand Rapids lawyer Don Passenger now spends Tuesday afternoons in his hometown to meet with area clients. Douglas L. Curtis participating in sports, especially at the college level. "But then you move on. I can honestly say, though, in looking back, that I learned more from losing than I did from winning. But I don't think I realized it at the time." At Notre Dame. Passenger turned from track to torts, and during his second year of law school he clerked with the Agency, 215 E. Main, on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and during those hours he can be reached by calling 891-8125. He said that he can handle about 90 percent of all law work, but his specialities are in general business, estate planning and real estate. Passenger grew up in Caledonia village, where his father, Ed, was the Methodist minister and ran a printing business in town. His mother, Mary Lou, taught kindergarten in Middleville. He reminisced a bit about his growing up in Caledonia, where he took part in many activities. “I did the whole thing," he said. "I was very active in Boy Scouts, I played in the community sports, and then played sports in high school. I liked debate, too; our team really did well under Don Babcock’s coaching, so we won a lot of tournaments. That was fun. "I worked at Penney's part time and was president of the student council. And I even did OK in my studies," he laughed. Passenger was an Eagle Scout and for a time was a district commissioner for the West Michigan Boy Scout Council. He tried basketball in ju­ nior high, and wrestled in high school, but followers of Caledonia sports remember Passenger for his talent as a distance runner. Caledonia track coach John Soderman said that Passenger was one of the premier dis­ tance runners ever to come out of Caledonia, pointing out that his 1977 school record in the two-mile run (9:49.2) still stands. Passenger also holds the school record for the highest career point scored in cross­ country. After graduating from Caledonia, Passenger started his college studies at Saginaw Valley, where he continued to run track and earned NAIA All-American honors in the indoor mile. When he returned to Grand Rapids to attend junior col­ lege, he earned an associate's degree in education and biol­ ogy and won NJCAA AllAmerican honors in six events. After attending the University of Kentucky for a while, he finally received a bachelor of science degree in natural resources from the University of Michigan in 1983. He also became the first runner in the Big Ten Conference to place in both the mile and the 1,000-meter events at the Big Ten Conference Championship meet Then it was on to Notre Dame for law school, where track no longer was part of the curriculum. "Though I always did well in school, I would say I be­ came a truly serious student at Notre Dame," he said. He received his law degree from Notre Dame in 1986. Now established in his pro­ fession, married, and the fa­ ther of three young children, Passenger looked back on his athletic successes. "Winning those honors was Albert E. Plowman ALTO - Albert E. Plowman, 82 of Alto passed away Monday. January 24, 1991. Mr. Plowman was bora July 19, 1908 in Harlin, the son of Frederick and Myrtle (Sylvis) Plowman. He was married to Charlotte L. Bellmore. He was a typeset­ ter and proof reader for the Grand Rapids Press. Mr. Plowman is survived by his wife, Charlotte; children, Nancy (Ernie) Zakrasek of Grand Ledge, Myrtle (Roger) Ohlrich of Alto, Barbara (John) Looney of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two brothers-in-law and six sistersin-law. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 24 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Father Phillip Nguyen officiat­ ing. Entombment was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Metropoli­ tan Hospital, 1919 Boston SE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49506. Cleo J. Raab CALEDONIA - Cleo J. Raab, 80 of 328 East Main Street, Caledonia passed away Monday, January 21, 1991. Mr. Raab was born on October 14, 1910 in Caledonia Township, the son of Hiram H. and Sanna S. (Crumback) Raab. He was married to Anne M. Maichele. He was employed as a press operator at General Motors. Mr. Raab is survived by his wife, Anne; a son, Wilbur and his wife, Susan Raab of Middleville; grandchildren, Rigenal Raab, Shelly Raab and Sharia Raab; five brothers, Kenneth of Mason, Jarold of Florida, Roger of Battle Creek, Leon and Eugene, both of Grand Rapids; and one sister, Mrs. Elton (Lynde) Smith of Caledonia. Funeral services were held Friday, January 25 at the Gaines United Brethren Church with Reverend Gerald W Galloway officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Association. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Sherman J. Rowland MIDDLEVILLE - Sherman J. Rowland, 85 of Gun Lake, Middleville, formerly of Char­ lotte, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 1991 at the Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids after a long illness. Mr. Rowland was born in Durand, the son of Jay and Jessica (Stever) Rowland. He had lived for many years in Charlotte and had been a co­ owner of the former RowlandPartridge Ford Dealership retiring in 1968. Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife, Margaret (Weaver) Rowland; one daughter, Pame­ la R. (Mrs. Stephen E.) Bacher of Vienna, Virginia and grand­ daughter, Emily Bacher of Vienna. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 19 al the Burkhead-Green Funeral Chapel, Charlotte with the Reverend Clark Hock officiat­ ing. Burial was in the Everg­ reen Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association of Michigan. WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1991 I Page 11 Emergency Services holds ice water rescue practice training by Jean Gallup Writer Thornapple Kellogg graduates Lori Boonstra and Bill Atkinson placed first and third, respectively, in the Michigan Cosmetology Association contest. Jan. 7. Two Thornapple-Kellogg grads win in styling competition Two Thomapple Kellogg High School graduates took home trophies in the student styling competition hosted by the Lansing affiliate of the Michigan Cosmetology Association on Jan 7. Receiving a first-place Renters... save on insurance. Get all the protection you need — at low cost — with Farmers Tenants Package Policy. Protects your precious possessions against fire, lightning and explosion, windstorm and hail, van­ dalism, burglary, water, steam or freezing and many other perils. Coverage applies to your per­ sonal property at home or anywhere in the world Give your last, fair, friendly Farmers person a ring TODAY Sandra Morlock 115Vz S. Broadway Middleville (M-37 at Dearborn) 795-9260 OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 trophy was Lori Boonstra, a Middleville resident and 1988 graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School. Boonstra is currently a cosmetology student at Chic University of Cosmetology in Grand Rapids The event's third-place trophy went to Bill Atkinson, a 1990 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg and a resident of Caledonia. Atkin­ son is also studying cosmetology at Chic’s Grand Rapids campus The competition required each student to work with styl­ ing mannequins and hair­ pieces to create an even­ ingwear hairstyle using wet construction styling techniques. Chic University of Cosmetology was founded in 1961. and currently owns and operates schools in Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor. Each campus is ac­ credited by the National Ac­ crediting Commission on Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, and is a member of the National Cosmetology Association, the Michigan Cosmetology Association and Intercoiffure/America Area Bowling Results Monday Mens Industrial Swamp Fox 74; Family Tavern 6516; Joe’s LP Gas 60; Smith Indi Equipment 55V6; Viking 55; K of C #7341 54; Budweiser 51; Allied Finishing 41; Yankee Springs GC 40; Bill’s Wood­ shop 39*6; Bruce’s Frame 38*6; Riviera Tool 36; ARA Services 31; No Name 28; Stehouwer Auto 2416; Sobie Company 2216. High games and series - H. Walker 216-256-200-672; D. Haight 226-217-203-646; B. Boyle 204-234-628; R Newton 227-601; T. Garbow 241; J. Trick 240; C. Steeby 238; A. Williams 228; M. Aspinall 225; T. Simpson 224; C. Lintz 218; M. Claypool 215. Bowlerettes G & L Apartments 8-4; R & M Locksmiths 7-5; Hair We Are 6-6; Hastings City Bank 5-7; Village Stylist 5-7; Caledonia Oil 5-7. High Series - D. Pitt 531; L. Riva 498; M. Fager 492; B. Neil 490; S. Kent 487. High Games - L. Riva 196; D. Pitt 194; G. Stevens 192; M. Van Polen 191; D. Blough 189. With lakes all over Barry County, ice rescue is serious business, and Thornapple Township Emergency Services personnel have just completed three training sessionson the procedure. The crews took the third training session last week at Barlow Lake, familiarizing themselves with dry suits and life lines, said TTES Coordinator Robert Kenyon. He explained the four types of ice that the rescue workers may be called on to work with, noting that the most dangerous is river ice. "The currents are always undercutting the under side of the ice, and you never know it it's safe,’’ he said. Fossil ice is the first ice that forms. It looks like the pattern on fossilized stones. Black ice is ice that forms over a previous opening and appears black. Layered ice is just that, with one layer of water freezing, then another over that. Ironically, accidents involving snowmobiles on lakes usually have the machines going into open water, Kenyon noted. The department has received dry suits designed for ice water rescue, but since that time has not had to use them. The year before they when they didn't have suits, TI ES members were involved in four of six rescues in the county, Kenyon reported. TTES works in conjunction with the Barry County Sheriffs Department Dive Team. "The dive team will go under the ice, which we don't do. That takes a lot more training," he added. All of the personnel from the emergency service take the training in two-hour segments, meaning that all have had six hours of instruction and practice. "This training is over and above the First Responder training required by all fire service personnel," Kenyon said. "A lot of fire services don't do vehicle rescue, but we do." he added. Great amounts of time are spent by TTES volunteers, with a basic Emergency Medical Technician taking from 142 to 150 hours of training to reach that level. Another 60 hours is needed to reach Specialist, and 150 hours on top of that to qualify to be a paramedic. In the fire service, 132 hours of training are required to reach Firefighter I status, and another 132 to reach Firefighter II, he said. Each firefighter must take nine hours of driving training, and all but one of the men on the fire crew have taken the 45 hours training and are now First Responders, Kenyon said. "And that's not counting our training in-house, such as auto extrication. We have another extrication training session scheduled for us on July 3," he continued. And on April 3, TTES will sponsor a country-wide training seminar on hazardous material handling. "We've made it a requirement at this service for all emergency personnel," he said of the hazardous material training. The officers on the fire service must have even more training to be officers, Kenyon said. The squad leaders must be at the FFI level and training for FF II. A lieutenant must hold FFI and FF II and be working for fire officer I (FO I). A captain must have gone through the training of FFI, FFII, FO I and be taking training for FO II. The assistant chief has training in FFI, FFII, FO I and FO II. Kenyon, as chief, holds all of the training tfp to FO III. The amount of training is considerable. Kenyon said, but the "family element" is even more important. "They are on call 24 hours a day. And the tremendous amount of time given to training. It's stressful. We don't give out too many 10year pins," he said. However, at a December meeting, service pins were awarded to several Middleville men for many years of service. Included in the list of service pin recipients are: Assistant Chief Bob Woodard, who joined in 1976; Lieutenent Dave Middleton. 1979; Mike Hula. 1976; Bob Tyner. 1976; Fred Ainsworth, 1974; Gary Rounds, 1970; and Walt Eavey, 1965. Kenyon joined the fire department in 1954. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 pm Early Birds “Good insurance gives you peace of mind!’’ If you have an accident or insurance loss on your vacation trip, the Bob Booth Agency is affiliated with 100,000 independent insurance agents across the country, ready to serve you. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 City law firm in Caledonia, from page 10 Grand Rapids legal firm of Mika, Myers, Beckett and Jones. He joined the firm after receiving his law degree. Last September, however, he decided to join the firm of Twohey and Maggini, not be­ cause he was unhappy at MMB & J, he said, but be­ cause he thought the smaller firm would give him more flexibility. He said he had been coming to Caledonia two days a week while working for MMB & J, but after leaving that firm, he didn’t anticipate coming back to Caledonia. "But I was always coming to Caledonia for meetings, and so oj, and I had some clients out here follow me to the new firm. So, as of Jan. 8, I’m back in town one after­ noon a week. And I'm glad to be here. I really enjoy keeping up with Caledonia, though that’s pretry hard to do these days," he added. He and his family live on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, -but Passenger once again has become active in the Caledonia community as a member of the local chapters of AMBUCS and Odd Fellows. - NEW - SNOW BLOWER The snow blower offers a 45" dual stage blower head that is powered by a 10 h.p. Tecumseh "Snow King" engine. The rear mounted engine provides easy lifting and added traction. After initial installation the snow blower can be connected and disconnected in a matter of minutes. The snow blower is available for most 4 wheel ATV’s with reverse and works equally as well on 2 and 4 wheel drive machines. Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml — 852-9377 — �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / January 29, 1991 Trojan lady spikers on a roll as conference play begins The Caledonia bands will sponsor a wheelchair basketball game Thursday Feb 7 at 7 p.m. The gome will pit Caledonia teachers and administrators against the The Middleville volleyball team is eagerly anticipating the start of O-K Blue play after a productive final week of non-league action. The Lady Trojans were ousted by Wayland in the quarterfinals of a rugged field at the Grand Rapids Junior College Invitational Saturday, but not before they posted some impressive victories. In pool play. Middleville defeated Grand Rapids Cen­ tral 15-7, 15-2, Forest Hills Central 15-11. 15-7. and Grand Rapids Creston 15-12. 15-6 and lost to Grand Rapids Union by a 15-13, 15-12 score. The Trojans qualified for quarterfinal play with a 6-2 record, but could not top the Lady Wildcats, who won the opposite pool with a perfect 8-0 mark. Polly Kidder led the team in assists in each of the pool mat­ ches. including 14 against Creston. Pam Elkins was the sparkplug against Forest Hills Central w ith nine kills and she recorded tour aces in the Tro­ jans’ win over Creston. Jennifer Merrill totalled four aces against GR Central, while Mary Cisler tallied four kills against Creston. The Trojans won the first game over Wayland, but lost the final two. Wayland went on to top East Grand Rapids in the semifinals before losing to West Ottawa in the champion­ ship match. Thursday Middleville traveled to Forest Hills Nor­ thern. where they lost a pair of tough matches to Grand Rapids Christian and Calvin Christian. The scores were 16-14. 15-9 against the Lady Eagles and 5-15. 15-11. 15-12 against O-K Blue rivals Calvin Christian. Middleville was led by Beuschel with 13 total kills and five aces. Kidder with 28 assists and Elkins with four aces, all against the Squires Monday night Middleville defeated area rivals Lakewood (15-5. 16-14) and Hastings (15-8. 15-13) Against the Vikes. Elkins had six kills. Kidder had eight assists and Tonya Roshenberger had four aces Beuschel had eight kills. Kidder 15 assists and Merrill had five aces against the Saxons. The Trojans opened con­ ference play last night against the Squires, then will be host to Lee Thursday. Kentwood Hard Rollers. Wheelchair basketball action comes to Caledonia High Feb. 7 If you like basketball and want to enjoy a uniquely fun evening, bring the family to the Caledonia High School Gym on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. There you will find Caledonia teachers and ad­ ministrators facing off against the Kentwood Hard Rollers. The Hard Rollers, coached by lee Montgomery of the Grand Rapids Pacers, are a “B” League Amateur Basket­ ball team who plays teams from around the state each week The team was organized two years ago by Caledonia resident Phil Batchelor. Phil began the team to give area paraplegics, quadraplegics and other handicapped athletes a chance to play com­ petitive basketball. The Caledonia staff will have to meet the team on their level — in wheelchairs. Ail basketball rules apply with a few modifications for dribbling. Last years game was truly entertaining with “Hoops” Worman and “Mr. Basket­ ball” Myers. The event is sponsored by the Caledonia Bands. Admis­ sion is $2 for adults and $1 for students. TK jayvees split two on the road Last week, the Middleville jayvee basketball team travel­ ed to Byron Center and Wayland and came home with a win and a loss. Friday, the Trojans found themselves in a tight game as Byron Center held a 30 to 26 first half lead. It was the third quarter that turned the game for Mid­ dleville. Using a combination of half court pressure and man-to-man defense, the Tro­ jans limited Byron Center to 3 points as they added 22 points to their total for a 64 to 47 win. Jeff Roodvoets led the team with 19 points and 10 re­ Trojan 8th grade eagers 8-0 The Trojan eighth grade basketball team edged Byron Center 46-45. The win keeps the Trojans undefeated with an 8-0 record. The first half was back and forth as Byron Center took a slim 21-20 lead over the Tro­ jans at half time. T.K. looked like they had the game in hand as they took ■/ J an 8 point lead with about 2 minutes to play but some cost­ ly mistakes let Byron back in the game. The Trojans were able to seal the game in the closing seconds Leading scorers for T.K. were Nat Bundy with 19 points and Jim Mason with 16. CALL US F0R \1 1■ • Kitchens • Baths ■■ • New Countertops • Cabinet Refacing • Replacement Windows • Continuous Gutter • Closet - Shelving Wire & Wood ■■ -CUSTOM KITCHENS----and BATHS — Licensed Contractors — 9964 Cherry Valley. Caledonia. Ml 49316 oyi-Zlli bounds. Dave Dehaan added 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Dave Olthouse also had a strong ame with 10 points and 3 assists. Tuesday Middleville travel­ ed to Wayland but had trouble in the second quarter as Wayland took a 27 to 16 first half lead. The Trojans picked away at the Wildcats lead to get it down to a four-point game. In the end Waylands free throw shooting put the game out of reach. The final score was 55-44. Jeff Roodvoets led the team with 15 points. Dave Olthouse scored 12 points, including three 3 pointers. Dave Dehaan led the team with 9 rebounds. Curt Thaler had 6 points with 2 assists Scot matmen lose to Hudsonville Dan Burd of Caledonia drives past a Hudsonville player in Friday night's loss to O-K Gold leader Hudsonville. Burd led the Fighting Scots with 20 points. (No fur ther information was made available) All twelve shine in Scots freshmen basketball game All 12 players scored as the Caledonia freshman basket­ ball team beat Cedar Springs 78-46 It was evident early in the contest that the Scot's pressure was going to give the Red Hawks fits Caledonia outscored Cedar Springs 22-9 in the first quarter The game was not without a Red Hawk spurt, however, as Cedar Springs made a run in the second period scoring 17 points The Scots responded at the end of the half and led 40-26. In the second half, the Scots outscored Cedar 48-20 to cruise to the win The Scots had three players score in double figures Daren Caskey led the way with 18 points. Kevin Tafelsky added. 13, and Craig Kowalczyk chipped in 11. Caledonia's defense tallied 23 steals as Phil Stimac and Dustin Ruth each had 4. Kowalczyk not only scored 11 points but had a game-high 11 rebounds as well as grabb­ ing 3 steals. “Daren has really helped us as well, averaging 18 points in his last 3 games Everyone scored, everyone played hard and everone contributed, ’ said Pelletier “I’m proud of my kids.” The Scots face Kelloggsville Christian tonight and Forest Hills Northern on Friday. 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze STILL AT ONLY S4.50 GALLON. 221 W Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5 30 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29, 1991 I Page 13 Middleville Trojans stay in step with O-K Blue cage leaders Middleville stayed within striking distance of O-K Blue Conference leaders Calvin Christian and Hamilton Fri­ day night with a 72-60 victory over visiting Kelloggsville. With the win in hand, the Trojans now can shift all of their attention to Tuesday’s rematch with the unbeaten Squires, who are currently rated among the top five in the state Class B rankings Calvin Christian is now 7-0 in the conference standings and 10-0 overall following Friday's 94-65 drubbing of Godwin Heights Hamilton, which beat the Trojans on a late free throw on their home floor, remained second in the standings at 6-1. (7-4 overall) with a 76-40 pounding of Wyoming Lee. Middleville improved to 5-2 in the Blue and 8-3 overall with the victory, but it was not without its anxious moments The Rockets held a 18-16 lead after the first quarter, but a strong Trojan effort in the second period enabled Mid­ dleville to grab a 35-28 halftime advantage. ed 18 points off the bench for Middleville, while point guard Dave Sherwood chip­ ped in 12. Middleville outrebounded the Rockets 25-15. led by Pranger s seven. But the most relevant statistic for the Trojans all season has been their shooting percentage In all their wins this season, they have shot better than 50 percent from the floor. That was again the case Fri­ day. with the Trojans netting 24 of 43 shots for a 56 percent mark. Tonight Middleville will be host to Calvin Christian in a rematch of the Dec. 11 game won by the Squires. 85-44. Pranger was the only Trojan in double figures that night, scoring 26 points, but the game was over early. However. Calvin Christian has shown that it is not invin­ cible. as Godwin Heights was able to stay even as late as the midway point of the second quarter. Senior Jason Pranger had the hot hand in the first half, scoring 15 points Kelloggsville was determin­ ed to force someone else to do the damage in the second half, however, and came out in an aggressive box-in-one defense focused on Pranger The 6-5 guard responded well, hitting the open man three straight times for assists, but was soon whistled for his fourth personal foul. “With Pranger out of the game, they were able to stay close” Middleville coach Kurt Holtzhueter said “They also hit their free throws, and ue did quite a bit of fouling. ” The Rockets sunk 22 of their 28 free throw attempts, which enabled them to stay close, despite attempting just 33 shots from the field The Trojans were also hot on the line, hitting 20 of 26. With Pranger on the bench, Kelloggsville was able to stay within 12 after three quarters. 54-42. Pranger scored just six points in the second half, finishing the night with 21. Teammate Bob Jansen add TK matmen oust Byron Center to seize control of Blue race John Scheib glides to the hoop as a Kelloggsville defender tries to take the charge. The Trojans host O-K Blue leader and state ranked Calvin Christian tonight. Scot 8th graders take Hamilton 50-39 Shawn Monroe of Middleville (top) takes Rick Cott of Muskegon Catholic down hard to the mat in Tuesday's 50-14 non-leage win. The Trojans will be the favorites at the O-K Blue conference meet Saturday at Comstock Park. Middleville gained a firm grip on the O-K Blue wrestl­ ing title by defeating previous­ ly unbeaten Byron Center Thursday. 38-30. The Trojans pulled out the win by securing the last two matches. They improved to 12-3 overall and 4-0 in O-K Blue competition Byron Center. 10th in the stale Class C rankings, drop­ ped to 3-1 in conference action. Heavyweight Shawn Monroe pinned Jake Sc hans in the third period to ice the win. Craig Stolzenberg pinned Brent St. Pierre in 1:56 at 189 O.J. Sabin also won on a ’ G & L REMODELING ' ’ COME SEE OUR MODELS l HOURS: 9-5 M F; 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville * <( 795-9153 Vr“- — .^^1— > The Trojan seventh grade basketball team defeated Byron Center m a very close game last Friday 42-40 Jason V an Fist made the last basket with less than one minute remaining Brian Brewer scored 16 points while Greg Kotebra ad­ ded 10. Their will be no practice for the “A” team tonight. 39-37. Adam Stauffer scored the winning lay up with just seconds left. The team played great defense throughout the entire contest. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ES- WM I The Hastings Reminder /instate AUTO/HOME/LIFE John Koryto 616/891-8111 N.O.A. AGENT 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316-9566 Trojans 42 Byron Center 40 ■' True Modular Homes < • Nixon. The win raises the Scots record to 5-1 in the Blue and 7-2 overall. Also on Friday, the eighth grade “B” team defeated Coopersville in overtime ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish charge an ad. j M G,aphlc, Shawn Monroe won his heavyweight match against Rich Cott 11-5, while team­ mate Dave Lehman beat Keith Barvick 11-1. Chris Foster edged Dave Silva 4-2 at 152 pounds. Zach Curths blanked Doc Esh 12-0 at 135. Kiley Webster. Corey Webster, Sabin, and McWhinney ai1 won on forfeits The Trojans will be host to Hamilton Thursday in the final league dual meet, then will be favorites in the con­ ference meet Saturday at Comstock Park pin. downing Mike Hiuzer near the end of the first period. Corey Webster pinned J.K. Wilkerson in 1:05 to win the 103-pound match Zach Curths (135), Jess McWhinney (145), Chris Foster (152) and Dave Lehman (171) all won via decision. Tuesday Middleville defeated an undermanned Muskegon Catholic Central squad. 50-14. Shane Dillon won on a pin at 119 against Joe Eggelston in 3:06. Stolzenberg also won on a pm, defeating John Postema m 48 seconds - Offered By - The Caledonia eighth grade “A” team beat Hamilton Fri­ day, Jan. 18 50-39. The Scots broke open a close game in the fourth quarter with great defense. Pat Stegaman led the way defensively with many key re­ bounds, while Paul Minder, Matt Baar and Jared Oatley led Caledonia offensively in the second half. Marc VanderVelde, Mike Pries and Dave Uyl also pitch­ ed in with great team defense, according to coach Paul Jennifer Merrill, the daughter of Ron and Sandy Merrill, turned in a con­ sistently outstanding perfor­ mance last Saturday at the Wayland Volleyball Invitational The senior co-captain ted the Trojans in kills with 13 and aces with 12, and served at 95 percent consistancy Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056 �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 29. 1991 Help Wanted Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for '2.50 then 10' per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Business Services Community Notices ACCOUNTING, BOOKEEP­ ING, Tax and typing services. Reasonable rates. 17 years experience. Call John, 891-8909.__________________ ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. CARPET-CERAMIC vinyl kitchen floors, hardwood, installation plus repair, 24 yrs. experience. Call Ron 868-7338 or Dick 455-4554.__________ GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean­ ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AND BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. For Rent t BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ MIDDLEVILLE New town­ houses. 2 Bedroom, 2 baths, jetted tubs, dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, washer and dryer hookup, central air, on Thomapple River, no pets. Now taking applications, $475 plus deposit, 795-7722 or 795-3532. NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Jonuory 8, 1991 President Thatcher colled th* meeting to order ot 7:00 p.m. Present Hardy, Myers. Oliver, Riley, and VandenBerg Absent: Bray Guests: Charles and Dorothy Corson, William Getty. Brian Drake Developer. Herbert Bills Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News, and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the December 11. 199) meeting were approved os read. Minutes of the December 27, 1991 Public and Special meetings were approved as ammended with incorrect should be incomplete. Oliver reported to Council with the information that was previously omitted from the Pro­ file of Barry County. Omitted in­ formation will be included in the next revision. William Getty approached Council requesting the annexa­ tion of parcel of Lem Paul Street. Discussion held. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes oil. Carried. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed os follows. Total to Payroll........... $21,203.47 Total to Motor Pool........ 1,871.21 Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Woter Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance ......................................... $4,500.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance .......................................... 4.500.00 Motor Pool to General Fund (temporary transfer)... 18.000 00 Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried. Hordy presented request from Police Chief Shoemaker to hire a port time Data Processing Clerk to assist the Police Dept, with their records. Hordy moved that Council authorize Attorney Youngsma to look into the contract from C.D.I. in hiring a partime Data Clerk for the Police Department and to make a recommendation at the next meeting. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. President Thatcher recom­ mended the appointment of John Mugridge to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Donna Stogroy. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Youngsma updated Council on the purchase closing of the Industrial Park and writ­ ten agreement for the purchase of Lots 9 and 10 with Mr. Rodriguez. Discussion held on sewer system. Council requesting Engineer to get figures for sewer expansion on Grand Rapids Street. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the December Police Activity report and Annual Police report. With no further business. Hor­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (1/29) — NOTICE — TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND BARRY CO., Ml AND OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Ap­ peals will meet to hear the following request for variances to the Zoning Ordinance No. 15.222 of Yankee Springs Twp. Norm VanSolkema Schaeffer Point #3 Rock/Lynn Dr. Payne Lake Road set back 10 ft. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Appeals will meet February 5, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Yankee Springs Twp. Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. APPOINTMENT SETTER NEEDED Middleville area, earn a great income at home in your spare or full time. Call 1-800-633-5880 before 5p.m. PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING: We are expanding and have openings for exper­ ienced molding machine opcra­ ton that can wort successfully as team leader and assistant team leader teaching, coaching, counseling and leading our oper­ ators. Person selected will have proper prior experience, will be dedicated to continuous improvement and will contribute to the total team improvement. Please send your resume and school records to: AD# 520 C/O Sun & News, P.O. Box B, Hast­ ings, MI. 49058.___________ PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING FOREMAN: We arc expanding and have open­ ings for shift foreman. These are hands on positions requiring someone who is responsible and mature. Excellent skills in estab­ lishing and maintaining proper molding parameters, supervi­ sion, CRT process control, SPC and communication are neces­ sary. We have a thoroughly modem molding plant with the largest stale of the art equipment. If you desire to be part of deve­ loping a “World Class” organi­ zation, send your resume and school records to: AD# 520, C/O Sun & News, P.O. Box B, Hast­ ings, MI. 49058.___________ PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING: We arc expanding and have openings for exper­ ienced utility molding associates and material handlers. Persons selected will have proper prior experience, will be dedicated to continuous improvement, enjoy fast paced changes, use time wisely and will contribute to the total team improvement. Please send your school records and resume to: AD# 520 C/O Sun & News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058. PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE SET UP: We are expanding and have openings for experienced set up crews to set molds, load resins, set machine parameters and completely prepare work station for production. Persons selected will have proper prior experi­ ence, will be dedicated to conti­ nuous improvements, enjoy fast paced changes, use time wisely and will contribute to the total team improvement We offer excellent benefits in return. Please send your school records and resume to: AD# 520 C/O Sun & News, P.O. Box B, Hast­ ings, MI. 49058.___________ PLASTIC MOLDING TECH­ NICIAN: Due to expansion, we have openings for skilled plastic molding technicians. Will be responsible for attaining and maintaining proper molding parameters to assure “World Class” quality and productivity using a wide variety of products. Person selected will be dedi­ cated to continuous improve­ ments, fast paced changes, have good analytical abilities, be able to use time wisely and will contribute to total team improve­ ment We offer excellent bene­ fits in return. Please send your resume and school records to: AD# 520 C/O Sun & New s, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058. Senior citizens to have special Valentine’s Day party Feb. 14 Lowell. Caledonia. Thor­ napple Kellogg Community Education will have a Valen­ tine s Party for senior citizens Feb 14. The party will be held at Dari's in Lowell. There will be entertainment, food and door prizes. Call 795-3397 in Mid­ dleville or 891-8117 in Caledonia for reservations Each person is asked to bring a Valentine. Community Education will be providing school bus transportation. Reservations must be made by Feb. 7. BABY SITTER WANTED Campau Lake area. Daytime hours, to come into my home. Call after 5:30pm 868-0048. Heather Sheehan prepares apples for the festival­ goers to sample. Her culinary project featured foods that would have been served hundreds of years ago. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Clair W. Tungate, who passed away five years ago, Feb. 4, 1986. As you walk in God’s beautiful garden, In Heaven far above, We below still hold you dearly, In thoughts of deepest love. Someday we will meet you, When the days of life have fled, In Heaven with joy to greet you, Where no farewell tears arc shed. Loved and sadly missed by wife, June Paul and Anne Mary Beth and Dale Jeff, Steve, Scott and Doug Miscellaneous THREE PONIES TACK SHOP 891-4050, Caledonia. Horse equipment and gifts. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Kurt Orcasitas looks threatening, but actually he stalked quite carefully among the crowd in his knight's costume. Real Estate COLINDA (LYN) FERRIS: Work with a neighbor who will work hard for you. A Real Estate specialist with ERA All Proper­ ties, part of a National Franchise. Call me: home 891-8453, office 891-8778.__________________ RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Wanted LAND TO BUILD A HOUSE 1 to 10 acres. Alto-Alaska area. 698-9531. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Regular Meeting Jon 10 199) Meeting wos coiled *o order al 7 30 p.m by VonCHt present Seger. Fmkbemer Jansrna. Page and 14 visitors Minutes and financial report were ap­ proved Wifhoms and Works gave an update to the Water System and schedv'ed a public meeting tor Jan 16 1991. Mo Hon to hove no conditions on the land transfer with the state was approved. George London. William McKeown and Gerald Page were reappointed to the Board of Review Budget update was presented to the Board Street lights were discussed Bills were accepted to be paid Adjourned at 8 52 p.m. Marilyn Poge. Clerk YSTwp (1.29) CHS English teacher Marilou Boncher shores a mo­ ment with sixth-grade teacher Sendee Haack. The costumed ladies are waiting to see a performance of the morality play Everyman.' �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 29. 1991 / Page 15 CHS goes ‘medieval’ at sophomore festival CHS history teachers become characters of the post. Marv Folkert takes on the guise of a friar, while John Klunder assumes the robe' of royalty. Roni Robertson as Everyman despairs as Death (Zac Thompson) refuses to delay her journey from life. The two seniors were asked to perform the play, having studied medievJ literature in their English class. Kevin Kietzman and Ben Stewert take on the role of monks for the festival. They hove just finished reading a schedule outlining the day s rigorous monastic schedule. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia High School Commons took on the air of a medieval market place Satur­ day as tenth-grade English and history students presented the community with a festival celebrating that stoned penod of history. Sixth-grade students who also have been studying the medieval times participated as well Chaucer and his pilgrims might have felt right at home with the banners, the displays and the costumed students and teachers Perhaps they would have participated in one of the chess tournaments, where "castle" has a double meaning A production of the morali­ ty play Everyman would have been a familiar event, as well as some knightly combat But while stained glass, ap­ ple tones, visiting monks and a horse draped with colorful regalia might have seemed common sights to a medieval pageant-goer. VCRs and a Lego castle just might have shocked those middle-aged sensibilities. The students have been stu­ dying the medieval period both in history and in English classes, and their required projects earned them grades in both subjects Saturday's festival, a first for Caledonia, culminated the unit, and history teacher John Klunder explained that all students had to display their projects, even if they were unable to attend Efforts ranged from castles to cuisine, and each student also had to create a medieval costume for the class. Wear­ ing them at the festival was not required, but most who participated Saturday, in­ cluding the teachers, showed up as some kind of prince, peasant or religious from the period. "Overall, I think the kids really liked it," said Klunder. "They’ve been enthused, and many of their projects show a lot of effort." “I’ve been thrilled at how many students seem to have ‘7 wish I’d learned history this way,” was a comment voiced over and over. A display of medieval combat was staged during the festival by members of the Grand Rapids-based Society for Creative Anachronism. The knight on his knees is doomed after a fierce struggle. enjoyed their projects and learned from doing them.’' commented English teacher Marilou Boncher. The students, also, seemed to enjoy the project, agreeing that it was more worthwhile than just reading history or "doing" English from a textbook. Parents strolling around the festival agreed. "I wish I’d learned history this way," was a comment voiced over and over. "The whole high school is proud of the way the students have worked on this, and of the efforts of Mrs. Boncher. Mr. Klunder. Ms. Wirth and Mr. Folkert." said senior English teacher Lois Lamb. Judging from the turnout, it was fun for all ages. Sister Ruth (CHS teacher Ruth Grinstead) instructs history teacher John Klunder in some pious thoughts after her presentation on monasticism in his class. Grinstead's role play was done as part of the study of the medieval period. Caledonia s sixth grades also studied the medieval period, and Mrs. Haack's class wrote, produced and then performed a medieval drama. "Sir George and the Dragon." The entire cost and crew, including the dragon and the horse pose here after the premiere. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 29. 1991 Cookie Factory in operation at Page El. FARO’S ITALIAN ra .2Z4X Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 ‘1 OPEN 7 NIGHTS D <? hi ■a i< t Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS lor ONE SPECIAL PRICE! r Save Up to 70% On Second Pizza IT VI e* NO COUPONS * NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) j (2) small 10" 1 item......... 5 7 50 ! p (2) Small 10" 3 items .... s950 m vi 15 '1 tl (2) Small 10" deluxe ... M250 (2) 14 1 items $|4oo m (2) 14" 3 items a (2) 14" deluxe............... *175° fl * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ ki n vt $250 Antipasto Salad . Spaghetti & Meat Sauce •1 ui f; Fs V I. ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12 Big Pan PiZZa 43 Add «1°« J? Chees* & Tomato Sauce Each Additional item .. m vi * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * Ham & cheese Sub iu 2 nJ * Includes mayo & lettuce $2°° •’ Specials no t valid with [any other offers or Free Delivery........ % BEST PIZZA AROUND —’ FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! f I | FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $000 f>££ | dfa VI T I 1 ANY 14", 1G" OR 18x12 PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop L One_(llPer_Couponj Exjxres_22§-Sl I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The smell of warm choco­ late wafts though the halls of Page Elementary every Wednesday, announcing that another batch of chocolate chip cookies are almost ready to be delivered to the 15 classrooms in the building. In the opened storage area, two ovens, each with three shelves are baking the tasty morsels while a parent watches and a student helper works on filling the orders. Teacher Curt Wissink’s class are the workers on the school project, and proceeds from the cookie sales will go to set up a school store and pay for a "major field trip." A teacher-friend from Zeeland introduced the fund­ raiser idea to Wissink. The store, which is planned to start "probably next year" will carry pencils, erasers, folders and other school related items. The cookie sales are some­ thing that will "keep the kids involved" and give his stu­ dents experience in business, Wissink said. The cookie dough is ordered on Monday, with delivery Wednesday, Wissink said, and 300 to 400 cookies are baked Mother Connie Frisbie and student Bridget Cook have finished baking the cookies, and are ready to fill the orders from the classrooms at Page Elementary. every Wednesday. Helper Bridget Cook ex­ plained the way the cookies are baked. "You put the cookies in these ovens for 19 minutes," she said, " and when they're done, you put them down here for about 10 minutes to let them kinda harden. You have to check on them and see how they're doing. You The E A R. (Earth Against Refuse) group at Caledonia forest in Costa Rica. The $25 needed for the “adoption" High School has continued to study ways to help the en­ vironment, reports member Eric Schuyler. The group started out with an office trash recycling pro­ gram at the high school, and then expanded that to include all the district schools. “People were impressed by the idea that every month Lubbers Resource would give us a ‘tiger’ sheet telling us how much oil we save as well as tax dollars and trees," he wrote in his report. "We have the sheets posted in the high school and middle school so everybody can see the progress we’ve made." So far the group’s recycling efforts have saved over 43 trees, 1,177.9 gallons of oil, 17 cubic yards of land fill space and $129 in disposal cost, Schuyler said. In addition to managing the recycling, the students also have adopted one acre of ram was raised or donated by the students. Schuyler said EAR also is looking forward to seeing the schools begion to recycle styrofoam, something that already is in the works, accor­ ding to EAR sponsoring teacher Paul Nixon. He added that as part of their study, the EAR members went on a rather unusual field trip, visiting the Kent County landfill to get a good look (and smell) of what goes on at such a facility. “Because the ground was frozen, the bus could be driven right up on the ‘moun­ tain’ and we could see the bulldozers at work and the sludge from the water treat­ ment plant. “It was a quite an eye­ opening experience for all of us,” Nixon said. The EAR members said they appreciate all the cooperation they’ve received, I I Plus one Free 2 Liter of Pop I I Tate Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Expires 2-28-91 I F RH 1 tten CH wtHt am pct w Pina oroer NO COUPON NEfD€O r of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese Qualifications for high-tech L’ careers explained at CHS NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza and arc Prou<J of the progress thc program has made so far. said. Last Wednesday, Connie Frisbie, a mother of a student at Page, was the volunteer adult on duty to manage the oven. That's about the only thing that the children don't do in the cookie business. The cookie selling opera tion is similar to the Page s "Perfect Popcorn" business, also run by the students. Unfortunately, the popcorn company is in financial difficulty according to its Iasi re­ port. The largest piece of in­ ventory, the machine itself, is out of order, thus clouding prospects for future sales and throwing the profit picture in doubt. PHIL’S PIZZERIA1 795-7844 6 One session of a Feb. 13 program sponsored by the Kent Intermediate School District on the qualifications for high-tech jobs will be held at Caledonia High School at 7 p.m. Speakers from General Motors and the United Auto Workers will discuss the job market in the 21st century at I p.m. at the East Beliline Skills Center. 1655 East Beliline. N.E. and again at 7 p.m. in the CHS Performing Aris Center Scheduled to speak are An­ dy Copland, U.A.W Skilled Trades Representative, and Martin Koenig, staff a&sistara-B.O.C. Onon plant of the General Motors Corporation The men will discuss the topic “What will the job market look like in the 21st century?" and K1SD said the discussion will center on the qualificiations required m to­ day’s ‘high tech’ industries for skilled occupations and the impact of these qualifications in recruiting qualified candidates The roles of educators and parents in preparing students for these changing re­ quirements also will be discussed To register for one of the presentations, call Winnie at 616-364-1333. For more in­ formation. call Chuck Simon or Gordon Love at the same number ! EAT IN or TAKE OUT DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Tuesday Thursday II m to 11 pm Friday & Saturday 11 30 a in to lam Sunday 4 to 10 p m ( A>w<i Monday . I ITAtfAIV Sf»£CfAf-TfES • Pizza • Dinners • Ziti • Steaks • Appetisers • Calzone Spaghetti • Sausage Roll • Ravioli • Manicotti I I I * Roast Beef Subs * ^Ch«eaecake MIDDLE VILLA INN TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS x GM and UA W reps speak on job market ! $200 off NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL oven. When you find out how many cookies they want, like, Mrs. Timmerman’s class, you take down her box, and you put how many cookies they want in that box." The price is 35 cents for a cookie, or three for SI, she Recycling program successful, says Earth Against Refuse LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I have three rows of four when you put the cookies in the • Prime Rib • Shrimp Dinner '7.95 or *9.95 pictured above. These specials are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday SUNDAY Our Famous Baked Chicken . ffIII SE95 3 PS. mill's.. MONDAY 1 lb. T Bone Sq95 Steak z Of our */2-lb cx’qs Sizzler O TUESDAY BBQ Pork Ribs S/L95 Larger Portion 8.95 WEDNESDAY S/|25 Burrito Margurita tL SJ95 THURS All You-Can-Eat Chicken Night You have your choice of fried 5/^95 or baked O Bring the Kids! \Ne now have Children s Meals AB specials available at 5 p m (Sunday at noon) AU spectate include a tnp to our 20 item salad bar plus choice of potato or vegetable MiddleVille Inn on M-37 North of Middleville 795-3640 or 891-1287 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-02-05.pdf 8bace847dc7d2a664c5b6b1151411b92 PDF Text Text ’’AID The, Sun LOS- Hastings Puhi icLitjrarv 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49056 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year HASTINGS PUBLIC LBRARY^ ’ 159 / February 5 1991 -------------------------------------------- W-aOwgiSE-------------------------- ’ HASTINGS. Ml 49058-1893. Road employees decide to plow overtime if needed by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Commission Employees Association has come to the rescue of winter motorists in the county Because of the Road Commission's financial woes, no overtime snowplowing was being done in the county this winter, except in emergency situations. But that policy was reversed Friday when workers, by a "landslide" vote, agreed to plow snow on an overtime basis in exchange for time off the job rather than extra wages. That change, approved as a contract addendum, will be in effect from Feb. 1 through May 1, the deadline for using any accumulated compen­ satory time off. "I’m surprised and pleased that they (workers) took the initiative to try to settle this thing," said Road EngineerManager Jack Kineman. County trucks will now be on the roads during overtime hours when there is snowfall of four inches or more or when roads become danger­ ously slick or some other hazardous conditions develop. "We won t be out for every little snowflake, though," he said. On regular work days, snowplowing operations will be confined as much as possi­ ble to a regular eight-hour day unless Kineman and the road superintendent "feel that it is advantageous to work addi­ tional time or a road blocking condition exists." The Road Commission's Township complaint settled out of court Sand pit owners agree to abide by out-of-court settlement J Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township Super vixor Jerry Good reported Saturday that an out-of-court agreement has been reached over alleged violations in the operation of a local sand pit The township had authoriz­ ed its attorney to take legal ac­ tion against lhe VerMeulenMast sand pit on Whitney ville Road because sand had been removed in violation of courtordered stipulations about the operation of the pit The township charged that the owners had removed sand before meeting all the restria­ tions imposed by the court in a settlement last year. Monitor­ ing wells for groundwater are not in place, the developers did not post a performance bond, a tire bath has not been installed, promised im­ provements to Whitneyville Road have not been made, and. in addition, the developers removed a neighbor's fence. Good said Saturday, however, that VerMeulen and Mast have signed an agree ment stating that no more sand would he removed until all the courtvrdered requirements have been met. “We didn’t have to go to court,” said Good. “We’re real happy about that. We got more than we hoped for in this agreement.” Larry Padgett of the Caledonia Citizens Watch, said his group also was happy with the news. The CCW has opposed this sand pit from the outset, and Padgett said that the “beneficial” resolution meant to him that it was unlikely that the judge would dissolve it. He added that this latest agreement was the result of a combined effort of the CCW and the township “During a meeting between the CCW and Jerry Good, the CCW suggested filing this motion, and the board agreed it was worth looking into,’’ Padgett explained “This is why it is a good idea to hav- an independent group in the township, that can help the board with issues like these.” Padgett said the CCW Board has not yet met to con­ sider withdrawing its motion to intervene in the original agreement between the sand pit owners and the township. That court-approved settle­ ment outlined the restrictions Mast and VerMeulen alleged­ ly did not follow before haul­ ing sand from their property. previously implemented snow removal policy kept plows off the road on weekends, evenings and holidays and had been under fire in recent weeks by some members of the public, as well as some representatives of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. School officials had also publicly aired concerned about the policy that restricted plowing to between 6:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. except in individual emergency situations. In the wake of the policy change, Frank Mix of Hastings has decided to call off his petition drive, which sought to remove the threeman Road Commission from office. Mix had alleged that the austere snow removal pol­ icy endangered public safety. A spokesman from lhe road employees' group said public safety was the key considera­ tion for agreeing to add the temporary addendum, providing for time off for "We (employees) feel we've been unfairly criticized and we would hope that this would help heal the problem up," the spokesman said. The Road Commission had announced last summer that it could not afford the expenses of winter maintenance because of dwindling revenues, inflation and mandated expenses. County voters in August and November rejected the panel’s request for a 1/2-miII tax in­ crease to pay for overtime plowing and other weather-re­ lated maintenance Several days before the petition to remove road commissioners was called off. a spokesman for the Road Employees Association had said he felt removal was not justified. Superintendent’s salary schedule set TK Board to have outdated school policies changed by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg Schools will have formal school policies that should withstand legal tests after ac­ tion taken at a special Board of Education meeting Jan 28. The superintendent's salary schedule was also approved by the board. The vote was unanimous to contract with the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) pol­ icy customization service to provide a complete set of governing rules for the schools at a cost of $6,500, which can be paid over three years. Trustee Donald Williamson, chairman of the Policy Committee, ex­ plained that an "overview" showed that school policies are outdated. He noted that the policies have additions and revisions written to the code during the tenures of three different superinten­ dents. The process of determin­ ing new policies will be done under the guidance of the full board, Williamson explained. When the MASB has a rough draft, it wiil be sent to TK principals, the superin­ tendent and then to the board to study the language, he added. Treasurer Lon Lefanty, speaking for the idea, said that a policy had to be able to stand up in court and "the people doing this are lawyers." Superintendent Steve Garren agreed. Any time the board writes a policy that touches on cer­ tain areas, Garrett said, it needs to be reviewed by legal counsel, and that's expen­ sive. He said the MASB re­ searches TK's existing poli­ cies, searching the TK board minutes and their own file policies to make sure all of the things that should be covered by a policy will be. Lefanty commented that a lot of things that were not covered in the current poli­ cies will be identified and in­ cluded in the finished policy book. He added that while the MASB would stand behind the legal strength of the policies that they had writ­ ten, they would not the adSea TK Board, on page 9 TK bus flags don’t reflect safety problems, school officials say VFW donates to DARE program Chief Louis Shoemaker, the instructor for the DARE program at Page Elementary in Middleville, accepts a check from Roman Karpenski. representing VFW Post 7548 The money was donated to the drug awareness program by the VFW as a way of staying involved and supporting the community by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Twenty five of 30 buses in the Thornapple Kellogg fleet had defects of varying degrees according to the inspector in the annual check by the state. However, the situation is not as bad as it seems, said business manager Alice Jans ma. "The gist of it is, with all of the tagging and every­ thing, when the inspector left, there was one bus left waiting to be inspected, and that one the mechanic was waiting for a seal he had ordered to fix it," she said All of the rest of the buses, even the ones with red tags, were ready by the following day, she added. In the fleet of 31 buses, five passed, 15 got yellow tags and 11 received red tags in the annual inspection. A red tag means the bus does not move until the con­ dition is corrected, and the yellow tag indicates the bus is not unsafe, but the prob­ lem must be corrected within 60 days. Bill Massey is the vehicle inspector for the inspection division of the Michigan State Police. "The first night he was here, he inspected five buses, red tagged two, and put yel­ low tags on the other three. It was that Friday when the weather was so bad. We have a standby bus; the yellowtagged buses were fixed. To get the kids home in a decent time to keep the parents from worrying, we borrowed one bus from Caledonia," she continued. Saa Bua flags, on paga 2 In This Issue... • Bowne Historical Society seeking information on landmark • Elvis spotted in Middleville • Swan named assistant CMS principal • “Annie Get Your Gun’’ opens at CHS �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 5, 1991 Three township units to discuss fire protection fees by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Township, provider of fire protection to Irving and Yankee Springs townships, has requested a meeting with the two town­ ships to discuss costs, with an eye to changing the ratio of payment for services. The fire department also serves the village of Middleville, but "Because the village residents are also tax­ payers of Thornapple Township, it was mutually agreed that the one-mill sup­ port they put toward the fire service met the support for­ mula we have outlined for the governmental units we fighter and equip him with serve," Thornapple Township the proper gear costs more Supervisor Donald Boysen that $2,600...... our 1976 said. pumper will be 20 years old Citing increased costs for in just five years and will be training required by the state out of certification. and the fire service itself for Conservative estimates place firefighters and the ever-in- the cost of replacing this creftsihg TWiflef at $200,000 by 1996. the Thoma, "All of the current equipBoard.U asking Irving and Qjent was purchased over the Yankee Springs to indrease. yCars WIthout borrowing their share of the burden, said money, saving the township Boysen. thousands of dollars," he said. "The cost of firefighting Adding to the cost is the equipment, in terms of vehi­ physical maintenance of the cles and equipment for the fire department building, as­ firemen, has escalated almost sumed by the township when beyond belief in recent years," the facility was given to the he said. "To train one fire­ department by the village of Bus flags don’t reflect problems Continued from front page_________________________ ________________ "He told us the bus fleet was old. We know that— we re doing our very best— but not one red tag was for a condition that was mechani­ cally unsafe for the chil­ dren," she pointed out. Jansma said that small things were put on hold so the transportation supervisor and mechanic could take care of the mechanical equipment of the buses. "We did let the seats and decals go, to concentrate on the mechanical parts of the buses," she said. As a result of yellow tags for missing decals from the backs of the buses, the in­ structions on which way to turn a handle will be painted on buses from now on. "The kids rip them off as fast as we can put them on,” she said of the decals. She said she thought that the inspection this year was especially stringent, noting that the inspector is new on the job to this area. Ironically, four new buses that had passed a State Police inspection required by law at the dealers before the school can take delivery were tagged by Massey. Another was red tagged for a crack in the outside liner of the muffler that showed no emissions. Also, a hairline crack in a weld on an ex­ T.K. Community Education ENRICHMENT CLASSES Intro to Personal Computers Tuesdays, February 5 - March 26, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00 Candy Making Class II For parent/child; leave the class with a gift box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. February 7,6:30-9:00 p.m. Cost: $3.00 each (total for parent/child $6.00) Fabric Painting Class Bring your own garment; 50% poly 50% cotton. Ad­ ditional supplies available from instructor. February 11,18 & 25,6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $20.00 + supplies. Must register by February 5th. haust pipe caused a red flag to halt another bus, she said. "Every day they were get­ ting tagged, they were get­ ting them right back on the road the same day," she said. Transportation Supervisor Marty Vaughn agreed that part of the problem might be that Massey is a different in­ spector than in previous years. "We prepared ourselves the way a different inspector did the inspection. We did all of the safely items, like brakes and safety lights, and there were no red tags on any of those items. He said his in­ spections were going to be a lot more thorough," Vaughn said. "But nothing was unsafe as far as the children were concerned." The four new buses received one red tag and three yellows, Vaughn said. The red tag was for an air fitting that was solved with two turns on a wrench, he said, and the three yellows were a factory defect involv­ ing a spring-loaded bolt that is the subject of a recall that the school has not yet re­ ceived the notice of, he said. Probably adding to the tightness of the inspection was the fact that the other inspector was not a former mechanic, as this one said he was, Vaughn added. v' We are v Celebrating 8 Years of Serving You Off STOREWIDE (February 6th thru 9th) ------------Excluding consignments, special orders and candy FREE HELIUM BALLOON to each child accompanied by an adult. Rainbow’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centre mS’.fh Phone 891-1106 Saturday 9 a.m to 5 30 pun. Middleville, he said. "Buying and Selling Fire Protection." an examination of the question of fire protec­ tion, by MSU Extension Specialist Lynn Harvey, was given to the two township boards to examine. They also received a 1990-91 fire bud­ get, a fire service weighted formula, projected fire budgets with the application of the formula and a chan of extra voted millage by Barry County townships. Harvey’s report explained that units through Michigan sell fire protection several ways, including by the fire run, a subscription fee, plus a run charge plan, a percentage share of the fire budget idea and a weighted formula. Fire run pricing takes the total costs of fire protection and divides it by the total number of runs for the previ­ ous year to find the cost of the runs. Since costs are not the same for each fire (for ex­ ample, a car fire versus a bam fire) and year to year fluctua­ tions occur in the number of runs, costs will differ from year to year, Harvey noted. An annual subscription fee features a predetermined pay­ ment to the seller, with no specified number of runs for the year. While revenues from selling the service are stable, lhe seller may go broke pro­ viding the service with this method, Harvey contends. Two major fires may con­ sume the entire annual fee of a buyer, leaving residents in the producing township pay­ ing protection cost for the buyer. On the other hand, if there are few fire fire calls, the buyer of the service may over contribute to the financing of the service, he said. The subscription fee plus run charge is basically an ac­ cess fee for the right of the buyer to purchase service from the seller. The seller then attempts to cover vari­ able costs of fire protection via the fire run charge. Again, uncertainty is introduced by assuming that all fire runs consume the same amount of fire suppression resources, Harvey points out. The percentage share of budget plan is based on his­ torical use. To avoid large year-to-year swings, a threeor four-year rolling average is used to determine use of the fire service. This way, units that use more protection, pay more, those who use less, pay less. No subsidization on either the buyer or seller occurs since the seller is able to realize cot only the variable costs of producing the fire protection, but capital costs and can spread the costs to all of the buyers, including themselves, Harvey said. To find the facts that affect fire protection, a weighted formula takes into account population, state equalized value and historical usage. When population increases, fires also increase, creating an added risk. The SEV is in­ cluded to represent the value of property to be protected, and historical use is in the formula to capture historical consumption patterns. To find that use, the total number of man hours used in fighting fires and responding to fire calls is calculated, using a three-year rolling average to smooth out peaks and valleys, Harvey continued. Negotiating intergovern­ mental agreements is a frus­ trating and time consuming process. The transaction costs of arriving at consensus can be high, he said. "The establishment of a fire service committee comprised of representatives of the buy­ ing units along with those from the selling unit can serve as a problem solving board for both parties." he said. The SEV for Thornapple Township is $64,497,193; Yankee Springs is set at $67,296,650 and Irving has $5,096,500 in SEV. Population figures show Thomapple Township with 5,200 residents, Yankee Springs with 2,924 and Irving with 496. Fire runs to Thomapple over the past three years shows 159 incidents; Yankee Springs with 111, and Irving Sea Fire, on page 4 Colburns to celebrate golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Feb. 10 by Howard and June Colburn. The occasion will be celebrated with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at VFW Hall in Middleville. It will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. The couple has two daughters, Dan and Pat Steffen, and Jerry and Barbara Elkins. They also have five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. No gifts, please. /instate »• «°oo AUTO/HOME/LIFE All*’*© John Koryto 616/891-8111 N.O.A. AGENT 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316-9566 Caledonia Sportsman’s Club SUNDAY BREAKFAST Eggs, Sausage, Toast, Pancakes, Juice, Coffee PRICE S/100 Mr Sunday, February 10 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 NOON N CA1FO0MA W—I—E ... _______ --------------- 1---------- .. S J �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 5, 1991 / Page 3 All A’s and B’s, no failures TK middle School embraces new innovative ‘outcomes’ class by Jean Gallup Staff Writer In a dream classroom, no student would fail, everyone would get A’s or B's and the subject would always be learned and understood by each class member. Well, the dream is here, say two teachers at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, and they couldn’t be happier or more gratified. An "Outcome Based Education" program is the name of the process of every- Study stills are the ‘key to achievement’ Do your homework. Study for the test. How many students arc not doing their best in school because they do not know how to study? It’s easy to forget, but good students are made, not born. Solid study skills take time to develop; they do not magically float into a student's mind when needed. As your child gets older and progresses through school, teachers will give increasingly more homework as well as more responsibility for studying independently, outside of the classroom. I believe that an important part of education is preparing a student to be organized, to know how to gather in­ formation. and to be able to meet deadlines. Throughout their school years, students are given homework assignments and study tasks designed to teach those skills. Teachers, librarians and instructional paraprofessionals are on hand to help students who have trouble studying or need help with projects. The development of study skills is emphasized because we know that if a student never learns how to study effectively and efficiently, he or she will waste a lot of time, learn less and be more apt to feel frustrated. His or her grades will suffer and so will self-esteem. He or she will lose out his or her whole life. The skills needed for success in school are the same ones need­ ed for success on the job. No matter how old a child, it is never too early or too late to start guiding him or her to acquire good study habits. Keep tabs on what your child is doing in school. Ask about homework assignments, projects or upcoming tests. Don’t do the homework for your child, but you can “look over his or her shoulder" to a certain extent, make suggestions and set guidelines. Provide a quiet, well-lit place to study, turn off the televi­ sion, and have basic supplies like a dictionary, paper and pen­ cils on hand. Remember that there is always an unspoken homework assignment, to study. Even if there is no written assignment, there are always facts to learn, spelling words to review, math functions to practice or chapters to read. En­ courage your child to go over class notes every day. ask ques­ tions and spend some time each evening studying. Tests are good opportunities to sharpen organizational, time management and study skills. When a test is announced, students should be sure to get all the details, such as when it will be given, what it will cover and the type of questions that will be asked. It would be our goal that by the time a student completes high school, he or she has learned that cramming is not a wor­ thwhile exercise. Taking the time to develop good study skills and establishing a study routine will pay handsome dividends to your child, bet­ ter grades, improved self-esteem, a feeling of control and discipline, and getting more out of school. The curriculum is designed to give students opportunities to learn those skills? With the help and encouragement of the family, students will leave school ready to tackle the life projects they must face. A fresh new wav to say... I LOVE YOU ...balloons, fresh flowers, silk arrangements, gifts, plus toys and our ceramic cherubs have arrived! LYNDA'S GARDENS 9952 CHERRY VALLEY AVE 891-1483 one learning and achieving, but its real name might be a complete shift in attitude. "We believe that everyone can be successful and we are going to work until everyone does," said English teacher Sharon Bancroft, "and it works." The program is highlighted by "team teaching" which she does with fellow English teacher Audrey Whipple. An advantage to the team approach is the lack of disci­ pline problems and the lack of distractions for students. With two teachers, one will take care of all interruptions, leaving the other to sustain interest in a subject. "Once you get the attention of the kids, you can keep it. The kids don’t even look up to see who is coming in the room anymore," Whipple said. The principal of the build­ ing, Gordon Dahlgren, stood in their classroom for quite some time, before the children even realized that he was there, Whipple said. "Also, you've got two minds working on the same problem at the same time. They get the best of both minds," she added. "As a teacher, I'm a cheer­ leader, an advocate," Bancroft continued. We believe that it’s not a failure if you don't know it. You just haven’t learned it yet," she said. But using the new approach is "scary" for a teacher be­ cause they must assume the that the student will learn, and that calls for a change in perspective, Bancroft said. She said she didn't need to worry. "When they see they can do it, they are motivated to do it and more." The difference in grades for the students for the first marking period and the second is dramatic proof of the success of the program of Outcome Based Education. In the first marking period, the students earned 22 A’s, nine B’s, six Cs, six D’s and five E’s. Using the normal curricu­ lum, the same students in the second marking periods scored 41 A s and 7 B’s, Bancroft pointed out "This is all based on the Effective Schools research," she said. Researchers looked all over the nation for effective schools, and once finding them, tried to find out what they had in common and why they succeeded when others failed, she said. "This is a system of an ed­ ucational philosophy with emphasis on believing that all kids can learn," she said, "and we don't strive for a just a C, because a C doesn't make you feel good, does it?" The experimental program has worked so well using a random class, that the same Winners all are the kids in the English classes of Sharon Bancroft and Audrey Whipple. In this marking period, they all earned As or Bs. And, they can do it from now on, they say. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9808 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9-5 See A's and B’s page 9 The last thing you need now is a problem with your renter’s insurance. Renting fits a mobile America’s style. When you rent, you may have attractive surroundings, tended grounds and on-call maintenance. And you have the freedom to move as your heart or your job takes you—without all the hassles of selling a house. Although you have all these convenient luxuries, you also have many of the same liability and personal property risks as a homeowner. 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Donna Kenyon attended a Michigan Townships Associa­ tion three-day seminar in Detroit. She had a good learn­ ing experience, but she is always glad to get back to our nice small town way of life. Bill and Neva Kenyon, along with Bruce and Kim Bender, son Dave, daughter Gayle and Doug Henning, went to Houghton Tip-Up Town over last weekend. The ice was so thick, that they even had a motor homes on the ice. Thev had a wonderful time. Cathy Wililamson said her two sisters, Dorothy Slocum of Freeport and Mary Lou Paul, got together. Mary Lou had come to attend a daughter's wedding, and the sisters had a chance to get together Russ Bender said that daughter Joan came down last week to visit. After she had Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, PC Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Cataract Surgery & Lens Implants, laser Surgery. Retinal and Diabetic Eye Care. Glaucoma, Contact Lenses NEW PATIENTS WELCOME (616) 891-0310 KIMBUUT NORRIS Mahcan Assignment* Hektm 9361 Broadmoor S.E., Caledonia, MI (at ti«e office of D Atkinson. O.D., Caledonia Village Centre) started out. she almost turned around because of the weather. But she made it through safely and had a good visit with her dad. She came down and stayed overnight Wednesday. Friday. Lucille Finkbeiner and Thelma Carl went out for dinner. Friday evening. Then Saturday. Sharon Kermeen and Nehmer went shopping and out for lunch in Grand Rapids. Rose Smith and Thelma got together Monday evening for a fish supper in Hastings. Lois McWhinney and daughter Cheryl went to Grand Rapids to a baby shower. Eunice Brown said that brother Bob Crowfoot called from Florida. It has been beautiful weather there and they are both well. Then Tuesday her two sisters came to take her to the doctor. Wednesday her sister Helen and niece Becky Hagen pick­ ed up Aunt Gladys at Wayland and they all went out to dinner at Gun Lake. Then they came back to Sandy Creek Residence Hall and looked over all the family pictures that they had brought, as well as to look at what Aunt Gladys had. Becky was putting names and dates on the back. What a wonderful time they all had together, sharing and remembering family times and stories. Ruth Womba and Mary Marcott met them at Gun Lake. So Eunice, got to visit with her four sisters and fami­ ly all in one big day. She was just glowing after such a wonderful time. Lib Palmer didn’t have any news except that Chris Palmer. Carol's son. and Lib's grandson, who was severely injured five years ago, with motor brain damage, is beginning to really take a hold of himself and is doing so much more for himself. Everyone is so pleas­ ed. He is in a home in Holland. For so long he just wouldn’t respond much. But now he is playing bingo and word games. He is going to music sessions. Carol now gets to have him at home with her two weekends a month. His brother. Andy, comes to get him and take him out for piz­ za, making him get into the car by himself. They are all so encouraged to see him start to get in­ terested in life. What a long haul it has been for all of them. And Lib says that all the people at the home go out of their way to help him help himself and not just let him set in his wheelchair. Even when he wouldn’t respond, they didn’t give up. And now it is beginning to show results. Virigia Root had two visitors Saturday. Charlie Protera of Kalamazoo and Trenton Johnson of our area. She enjoyed their visit very much. Lu and Dick Ward and Johnny and I were going to Ryerson Library Thursday to see what we could learn to presene the 1860 Bart and Fire protection fees discussed, from 2 with 36. Using the (rounded off) combined weights formula shows that Thornapple Township would assume 53 percent of the costs, Yankee Springs, 40 percent; and Irving 7 percent With a projected fire budget for five years, the 53 percent share for Thornapple Township in 1991 would be $76,373; Yankee Springs' 40 percent would total $57,640 and Irving's seven percent would amount to $10,087. "Through the years — and this goes back perhaps more than 50 years - the people of Thornapple-Middleville and our adjacent townships have enjoyed a special relationship when it comes to fire protec­ tion. (frames United iirctt|ren (fitjurd} ■ ■ LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY A KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN J\ 1 ! PHONE: 698-8252 » • MMhOM Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children.................... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night....................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch................... 10:00 a.m. Richard J. Raab, Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab, Director of Music ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church uith a airing heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ‘People Who Care CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School......... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Morning Worship Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9.45 a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School ............................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 a m. (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting/ Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Youth Fellowship, Wednesday............... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m & 11 00 a m. First Friday Mass.............................7:00 p.m. (Dljr (Old ®intr JUrtlindiet CCburcl| Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville PHONE - 891-8119 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 "The Middleville area had the most immediate need for fire protection and it was only natural that a fire department w as established here," Boysen wrote in a letter to go with the report. The area has seen tremen­ dous growth and change with more real property that needs fire protection. Boysen said, and the Thomapple Township fire service has changed through the years. "No longer can we (or have any desire to) operate a fire service as a "good old boy, seat-of-your-pants, comewhen-the fire-whistle-sounds bunch of volunteers," he said. A well trained, effective fire service calls for the highest level of professional training the township can muster, he said. Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9.45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. .10:30 A.M. Services — Sunday School ........................... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30A.M. Morning Worship................................ 11:00a.m. Evening Service...........................................6:00P.M.Rev F.L. "Red ' Faber, Minister of Worship and Administration. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Rev Stan Vugfeveen. Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship, i CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Rev. James Cusack Eaton Wall map that the Wards purchased for our first acquisition for our future musuem. It is in beautiful con­ dition and we want to keep it that way. but we know nothing about the care and storage. Dick Harmes is a specialist in this at the library and he is going to share his knowledge with us. Have a good week, all of you. (II I 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616) 795.2391 .Missoun Synod Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R- Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. „u6err there is a£uny$ room for you I Nursery pvwKicu Air conuitioneu MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 70C West Main Street Morning Worship Sendee Sunday Schoot Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy Herweyer. Children 's Coordinator Sts Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD. • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship..........................8:30a.m Sunday School...................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.......................... 11:00a.m. VOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. ‘The Chu/ch where everybody is someoody... and Jesus Christ is lord" Parmelee Morning Worship . 930 am. Middleville Sunday School....... 9 45 a m Morning Worship ....... 1100 a m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-J798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 S^naor Schoo Mornmg Survx* trervnq WoaNp weonevxn prayer 6 & we tfudy Rev William Dctoson Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 n m 100 p m 891-3923 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 5, 1991 I Page 5 'Ladies Aid Hair renovation planned Bowne Historical Society seeks landmark information by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Bowne Center Ladies Aid members ofl909 would be gratified to know that more than 80 years later their prized meeting hall still means a lot to some Bowne Township citizens. It was in 1909, according to an old newpaper account, that the Bowne ladies went door to door soliciting pledges of labor and funds to build a meeting hall, which also would house their "socials." The project was completed in the fall of that same year, costing the club $900 and a lot of donated labor from the "honorary members, (the gentlemen, of course.)" Now, the township's Historical Society has taken on the job of restoring the deteriorating two-story building, located just behind the Historic Bowne Hall at 84th Street and Alden Nash Avenue. They hope to turn the former scene of 25-centsa-plate chicken dinners into a museum, explained Society members Linda Sinclair and Peggy Mursch, who, along with Pam Lucas, are in charge of the project They said the group is starting by asking for help from anyone in the area who might have pictures or infor- Obituaries John Schuitema WYOMING - John Schuite­ ma, 80, of Wyoming and formerly of Middleville, passed away Monday, January 28, 1991 at Grand Valley Nursing Care Centre. Mr. Schuitema was born on June 16,1910inGrand Rapids, the son of William and (Mary Gillisse) Schuitema. lie was married to Mildred C. Demorest on August 23, 1929. He was employed at Michi­ gan Bell, Grand Rapids Store Equipment and Bradford White Corporation. Mr. Schuitema is survived by his wife, Mildred C. Schuitema; three sons, John D. (Vergie) Schuitema of South Carolina, William B. (Carol) Schuitema of Florida, Michael K. (Nancy) Schuitema of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Civils of Wyoming; 20 grandchildren, 19 great­ grandchildren, one great­ great-grandchild; one brother, Paul (Evelyn) Schuitema of Grand Rapids, two sisters, Mrs. Al (Jeanette) John of Idaho, Mrs. Katherine Trice of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Lee Fitzsimmons. Funeral and committal services were held Thursday, January 31 at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel, Middleville with Pastor John R. Spooner offi­ ciating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartside Ministry, 46 S. Division, Grand Rapids. Linda Sinclair (left) and Peggy Mursch discuss the work to be done on the historic Aid Hall. mation about the building. They also are interested in learning more about the fam­ ily the township is named for, the Bownes. "They just seemed to have disappeared from the record books," said Sinclair. "We don’t know if they all moved away, or if there were daugh­ ters who got married and took on their husbands' names, or what. They supposedly owned the Bowne Tavern, which was a stagecoach stop in what is now Prairieville, but that's where our information stops." The historical group already is getting some estimates on what the restoration might cost, but they would like to have some pictures of what the building looked like 90 years ago, with its carriage house and before a kitchen ti; his sister-in-law, Barbara was added at the back. Bowne Township Clerk (Ron) Stempin of Mt. Sandy Kowalczyk explained Clemens; one special aunt, that the comer had been quite Mrs. Pauline Baragar of Grand a hub of activity for the area, Rapids. Funeral and committal and the township would like services were held Tuesday, to see all four historic build­ January 29 at the Beeler Funer­ ings there in use. al Chapel, Middleville with The Bowne Methodist Reverend Wayne Kiel officiat­ Church, on the northeast ing. Burial was at Chapel Hill comer of the intersection, is Memorial Gardens, Grand still an active congregation, Rapids. but the old schoolhouse Memorial contributions across 84th Street is no may be given to his Children’s longer in use. Educational Trust Fund, Cale­ "The schoolhouse property donia State Bank. Howard E. Baragar Jr. MIDDLEVILLE - Howard E. Baragar Jr„ 50, passed away Sunday, January 27, 1991 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, follow­ ing a lengthy illness. Surviving are his wife Linda Y. Baragar, devoted father of Amy Marie Baragar and Brook Howard Baragar both at home; his parents, Howard and Barbara Baragar Sr. of Port Sheldon; one brother, Jack (Sharon) Baragar of Comstock Park; one niece and three nephews; his father and mother-in-law, William and Glenna Brookmyer of Ypsilan­ Built in 1909, the Rowne Center Aid Holl will be restored by the township's historical society. belongs to the church," Kowalczyk said, "but it has no objection if the township can restore it. That would be our next project after the Ladies Aid Hall." So far, one restoration pro­ ject has been completed, and the Historic Bowne Center Hall, located just north of the church and facing Alden Nash, is in active use once ( yiLLAGE BARBER SHOP j ■795*7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Wednesday Io student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tuo.-Fft. 8-5:30; Wed 8-7; Sat 8-12:30 See Bowne, on page 6 ATM Card (Automatic Teller Machine) is now available for our customers • No processing fee • No service charges (Even when you use our ATM cards at other bank machines) Automatic Teller Machines are Available at our Caledonia and Dutton Locations & Coming Soon to the Middleville Branch Qtate 'KJANK LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA (till ROVSiaC LENDER fdic All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 5. 1991 ‘Elvis’ spotted at Phil’s Pizzeria in Middleville Friday evening OPEN Proof positive that Elvis visited Middleville is this photo taken last Friday night at Phil’s Pizzeria. J-Ad Graphics News Service When "Elvis" sauntered into Phil's Pizzeria Friday night to pick up 16 pepperoni pizzas with extra cheese, the people enjoying an early evening snack were surprised. One wonders why anyone should look askance at that occurrance. We should have known. It's obvious that Elvis is a regular reader of the Sun and News (he has, after all, a sub- cedar closet APPAREL • Jeans • Dresses • Tops • Sweaters • Accessories for LADIES AND MEN WINTER CLEARANCE UP TO ViPnce ’ SWIMSUITS (I M T Sm 101>. W ThFn MM! I Catatonia Villas* C*ntrJ 891-1584 J He sang a few songs, danced with a few ladies and generally left everyone with a smile or a tear in the eye. 5 ' scription) and was willing to go to great lengths to make an appearance in the village to reassure the natives he was alive and well. He sang a few songs, danced with a few ladies and generally left everyone with a smile or a tear in the eye. I think that he misses per­ forming a little, don’t you? But, of course, he didn't say that. He's so considerate and brave, he wouldn't want any­ one to know if he were even a little unhappy. He’s lost quite a bit of weight, saying he has been eating BK broilers instead of Whoppers lately, and he's been getting a lot of rest. Of course, if you get real close, you can see that he touches up his hair. Just a lit­ tle. People in Middleville al­ ready knew he had no plans to make an appearance at half­ time of the Super Bowl. He said he didn’t follow football, and couldn't care less who won. A special treat was prepared Caledonia Grooming & Pet Boutique Call and ask about our ... WINTER SPECIALS • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 Cherry Valley Ave in Caledonia Plaza OPEN M. W. F K 30 to 5. Tu & Sat 9 to 1 Extended houis am or pm bv appointment Richard J. Chorvan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone —.891 -1056 by Phil (aka Ross Sclafni) for the ride back home for the singer: Three peanut butter and banana, three peanut but­ ter and bacon, and three peanut butter and cucumber sandwiches. When they tried to pay "The King" for his singing, he just waved it away. You know how he is. Of course, when they tried to collect for the pizza and sandwiches, he waved that away, too. He signed auto­ graphs instead. He knew that his autograph would be far more valuable than mere money. Some say the man wasn't really Elvis. Some say that he was a professional impersonator from Grand Rapids named Warren McGervey. Well. Unbelievers may cling to that faulty reasoning, but we know better now, don’t we? Elvis gets "All Shook Up" at Phil’s last week. After saying hello, he started to sing and dance in his patented style. 3 The King sings to Shelly Wolverton, while (inset) her escort Zach Curths watches. In fact, he forgot to chew his pizza he was so interested in the song. Bowne Historical Society looking for information, from 5 again. Kowalczyk said that originally this building had been on the o’her side of the street next to the cemetery, but was moved to its present site and the Ladies Aid Hall moved behind iL "Originally the Ladies Aid building was about where the township hall now is, right behind the church," she said. She said that another old landmark, the local grange hall, used to stand at the same corner, but unfortunately burned down. Both the Ladies Aid and the township halls were built by Leap Karcher of Freeport, Kowalczyk said. The Historical Society plans to hold some fund-rais­ ers to help finance the project, with the first being a cook book sale. “We hope to have the books ready for the Alto Fall Festival," Sinclair said. "But right now-, were soil looking for good old-fashioned recipes to add to iL" She added that the group meets the first Thursday of each month. The next meet­ ing will be held Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. a: the township of­ fice in Alto. "Anyone interested in join­ ing, or who has any informa­ tion for us is very welcome," she emphasized. TK grad makes list at Adrian T. Thomas Thatcher of Middleville was one of 250 Adrian College students who have been named to the fall 1990 dean’s list. To achieve this honor, a student must maintain a 3.50 grade point average (oo a 4.0 scale) on the basis of at least 12 credit hours Thatcher, a freshman, is a 1990 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. He is majoring m biology . Sinclair said anyone with questions about the project or the club or who might have information to share about the history of the area, should call 868-6288, or 698-8941 or the township office. "I just think everybody should care enough to keep those old buildings in use," Kowalczyk said. "They're something of the past we won't see again, and they show us the way things used to be only a generation or two ago." �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 5. 1991 / Page 7 Gifted and Talented program duties to continue -A < v;891-9133 Aa . A X a a c a . au Cail for an appointment yrr , * -r •; <7 * v w 'Y w 612 Main Street in Caledonia a ElvorSwan named CMS assistant principal m M ?! portant job at Caledonia tion of neglecting the dis­ looking forward to the and talented pro­ change. by Barbara Gall Middle School as preparing trict's giftedTerrence J. Emiley. D.P.M. "I find change very Staff Writer the sixth-, seventh- and gram, however. "I’m very pleased that our motivating,” she said. "I'm Caledonia teacher Eivor eighth-graders for moving Swan has been chosen into the restructured high administrators are concerned looking forward to the new Caledonia Middle School's school program now being about the gifted and talented things and to helping the fiat assistant principal, pend­ developed. This would in­ program and committed to middle school develop. And ing official school board ap­ volve developing the students’ it," she said. "There are many the timing for all this is just proval later this month. communication skills and directions the program can go perfect for me now that my now, and those options are younger child is in college. CMS Principal David concentrating on teaching the "Middle school is a very Bouck announced Swan's ap­ students to think, not just being discussed. I have my recommendations, naturally, special place." she empha­ pointment last week. memorize facts. • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain >> "Even though the position She pointed out that but there's no question about sized. "It's not just a rest stop is termed 'assistant principal,' Caledonia’s middle school is the program continuing or between elementary school Eivor will help with the total not continuing. The question and high school. We're deal­ even ahead of the high school operation of the school, and in the areas of working in ad­ being decided is what's the ing with the very specific not just be assigned the typi­ needs of a special age group, visory groups, teacher team­ best way to go from here." cal jobs of attendance and dis­ ing and in scheduling time She said that while and I'm excited about all the cipline that usually go with each day for the teams to "wearing two hats" will keep prospects our program here being an assistant principal," • Ingrown Nails Problems • Warts offers." meet and discuss student her busier than ever, she• isArch Bouck said. needs or coordinate teaching "Rather than having a pilot plans. * *rA^bln 7i Aand a co-pilot, the school Swan said she agreed with now will be run by two co­ Bouck that the idea of "co-pi­ pilots," he explained. lots" fits into the team ap­ • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs Swan, who has taught at proach being fostered in to­ the elementary and junior day’s schools, both among high levels in the Caledonia teachers and students. system, holds a bachelor's de­ "But I'm sure as time goes gree in psychology and a Eivor Swan has been named the assistant principal at on, we’ll each take on certain master's degree in gifted and roles to some extent, either talented education, both from Caledonia Middle School. because one of us likes that Grand Valley State job, or because one of us is University. she said. alike" setup. better at it," she commented. The concept of an adminis­ A native of Sweden, she "I think it's a situation Swan said she has no inten­ serves as coordinator of the where two heads instead of trator in today's schools is district's gifted and talented one will have positive results that of a facilitator, a person who makes things happen program, and will continue in in more ideas and better solu­ that position along with her tions to problems. And that rather than one who decider what will happen, she added. new administrative duties. will lead to better teaching Consolidated Report of Condition of State Bank of "I want to facilitate success Half of her salary will be and learning in our school," Caledonia of Caledonia in the state of Michigan, and its for the staff by helping them based on her teaching contract she said. "And while I’m officially make their good ideas happen. and the other half on her adDomestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business December I want to get together with minstrative contract, ex­ an assistant principal, I 31, 1990. plained Deputy dislike the title because of the them dnd say how can we do Published in accordance with the call made by the commis­ Superintendent Craig old image of the detention thia? sioner of the Financial Insitutions Bureau pursuant to the room that goes with it. If "I want to help make the Schmidt. Bouck admitted that sharing that's what the job was about, atmosphere of the school pos­ provisions of Section 223 of the baking code of 1969, as the principal's responsibilities I wouldn't be interested. itive and supportive for the amended. "I like the statement by one cooks, custodians and secre­ will take a lot of cooperation STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES and communication between assistant principal who said, taries, as well as for the stu­ ASSETS dollar amounts in thousands him and Swan, plus a sincere 'I'm not in school to increase dents, parents and staff." Cash and balances due from depository institutions: She also sees another imdesire to make the concept attendance, but to increase 4,938 Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin....................... achievement.'" work. -0Interest-bearing balances........................................................................ Swan said a recent change "It will require teaming at 16,707 Securities....................................................................................................... 3,450 the administrative level," he in middle school philosophy Federal funds sold.................................................................................... -0said. "Our teachers here at the has redefined the role of the Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: middle school already are principal to someone who 55,985 Loans and leases, net of unearned income ..................................... working this way, but not shares in all the tasks of edu­ 662 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses................................... cation, not just the official very many places have tried -0LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve .................................................... paperwork. Working with the teaming up administrators. 55,323 Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve —0"But if you sincerely be­ Miff in planning curriculum, Assets held in trading accounts................................................................ 1,454 lieve in the concept, it should in scheduling and with in­ Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) 61 Other real estate owned.......................................................................... • ■ be done more at this level, volving parents in school 12 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies functions are some examples too." -0Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Each home room in the Swan said she was excited of the "across the board" tasks 168 Intangible assets ........................................................................................... 957 about the "share and share principals now participate in, Thornapple Kellogg Middle Other assets................................................................................................. School is encouraging friends 83,070 Total assets................................................................................................... -0of the school to save their Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I823(j)..................................... 83,070 Is j our wood, oil or cash register tapes from Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) D&W and Felpausch stores. LIABILITIES coal heating system Deposits: Through a program with 74,016 FERE SAFE? In domestic offices................................................................................... the participating stores, the 9,182 Noninterest bearing................................................................................. Call GORDON cash register tapes add up to Interest-bearing ....................................................................................... 64,834 -0cash or credits that can be Federal funds purchased......................... ’.............................................. CHIMNEY SERVICE -0used to buy equipment and Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Professional Cleaning -0Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury............................................. computer supplies for the —0— Other borrowed money................................................................................. & Repair Since 1980 school. —-0— Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases So far, $600 has been —0— Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves Bank’s liability on acceptance executed and outstanding raised from the one percent -0Subordinated notes and debentures ..................................................... 618 per dollar credit on the tapes Other liabilities............................................................................................... 74,634 from D&W stores. Total liabilites................................................................................................. -0Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus ................................... Felspausch cash register EQUITY CAPITAL tapes with a value of -0Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus..................................... $18,287.28 have also been “Good insurance gives you peace of mind!” 1,600 Common stock............................................................................................. collected, and can be used to 1,600 Surplus......................................................................................................... yOU have an select computer equipment 5,236 Undivided profits and capital reserves -0from a catalogue using the LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities 8,436 Total equity capital...................................................................................... credits like cash. loss -0Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I823(j) At the end of each marking B trip, the Bob Booth 8,436 Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S C 1823(j) period, the home room with k ^^^B Agencv is affiliated Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses the highest amount of tapes 83,070 deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) ,^^B| with 100.000 has a pizza parry. MEMORANDA - DEPOSITS OF STATE MONEY - MICHIGAN NONE Those who do not have independent I George Edgar Exec. V.P. of the above-named bank do hereby deciare that this Report children in school, but would of Condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions, and is insurance agents still like to donate tapes may true to the best of my knowledge and belief. ,V Bv ii across the country. George Edgar send them to the middle r B ready to serve you. school at 509 W. Main St., We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief or drop them off at the middle has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. school office. ► 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Directors, Harold J Gless For more information, call James E Gless 795-9881 or 795-9810. KENT PODIATRY FOOT PAIN? I REPORT OF CONDITION TK Middle Schools asks foryour cash register tapes 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 BOOTH AGENCY Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Irvin J Rodgers �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 5. 1991 Page Elementary students tell about dreams ‘When I Grow Up’ When contestants in the "When I Grow Up" contest stepped up behind the microphone, this is what they faced. ___ We want children to realize the importance of a good education, and that having one helps to prepare them for future career opportunities. / "• Amy Olzak is the speech winner from the fouth grade at Page Elementary, while Kelli Hill, who was unavailable for a photo, took the honors in the fifth grade J-Ad Graphics News Service Fourth and fifth graders stood before a microphone and their peers last week to talk about what they wanted to be when they grew up. Twenty fourth graders and nine fifth graders gave speeches to their classmates. All were part of the first round of competition in the McDonalds "When I Grow Up” speech contest. Controlling their nerves, the young people gave speeches about their dream ca­ reers, how they wanted to spend their lives and how they would accomplish their dreams. The winner from the fourth grade is Amy Olzak from Pat McCollum's class, and Kelli Hili, from Kelly Mulry’s class took first place in the fifth grade. Olzak and Hill will move on to the semi­ final competition to be held in February. Judging the speech givers were Phil Jahnke, speech teacher at Thornapple Kellogg; Jamie Thompson, representative of McDonald’s; and Jan Siebesma, a member of the TK Board of Education. Kim Van Elst was the offical scorekeeper. The judges used many criteria to make their decisions. Content, calling for a descrip­ tive identification of the dream career, accuracy and de­ tails of information, and rea­ soning behind dream choice were judged on a scale of one to five. Other things looked at dur­ ing a speech was creativity or using an original and unique approach, setting a mood, capturing the audience and DON’T LET A SALE THIS GOOD PASS YOU BY! — Nicki Stream, McDonald’s Representative imagination. Also, delivery of the speech was graded, looking at logical and thorough development of speech, vivid presentation, concise speaking and voice projection. The last part of the judging centered on stage presence. Did the student use appropri­ ate gestures and show per­ sonal involvement? Did they show confident posture and wear an appropriate facial ex­ pression? A total of 100 points is possible on the score. McDonald’s sponsors the contest, with prizes from cer­ tificates to all of participate to the top prize of $300 and the first-place winner spending a day with a professional in their chosen TK graduate on Hillsdale dean’s list CHRIS HURST 891-0400 Mandy Newmyer Fr(>e in-home consultation 795-2556 Just pick up the phone...we're on our way! Decorating Den DRAPERY • FURNITURE • CARPET • WALLCOVERING Each IranchM ndapandaney owned and operated Shaker Items V Dried Flowers Present This Ad Receive 50c OFF one actntsscn each ad V ONLY ONE IS THE ORIGINAL!1’ jP tool and die, basketball player, policeman and heart surgeon as some of the careers they will strive for. McDonald's sponsors the speech contest because of concern about education and motivating young people to achieve academically. "We want children to realize the importance of a good education, and that having one helps to prepare them for future career opportunities,” said McDonald's representative Nicki Stream. Participants from the fourth grade were Tim Whitney, Jeff Kietzman, Jamie Roemer, Steven Shear, Jamie DeBruin, Sara Huff, Kirsten Carver, Mike Clinton, Aaron Dominguez, Rachel Flierman, Cari Freeman, Adults S4.oo 2-10 yrs $150 Steve Evans introduces fourth and fifth grade speech makers at Page Elementary who talked of their "dream" careers. Melanie Meekhof, Amy Olzak. Andrea Ronchetti, Monique Bruinsma, Kristen Ovcrbeek, Katie Kimmel, Pam Furst, and Jeremy Reed. Fifth graders were Lindsay Robertson, Kelli Hill, Laura Stolsonburg, Betsy Steensma, Leslie Jones, Lance Brinks, Keri Middleton, Sara Ridderikhoff, Brian Ploeg and Ron Haynes. McDonald's also sponsors "When I grow Up" on Saturday mornings, designed to encourage children to stay in school. Triple Check Tax Service We would like to introduce our experienced staff. REBECCA KIETZMAN has 16 yean experience in CPA 6* Tax firms, doing all types of tax from personal to Corporations. AUDREY LEWIS has owned her own service or been employed by other tax firms for 28 years. Her expertise is in personal 61 small business taxes. V1KKI PEACOCK has a total of 13 years in tax work, with 8 years as tax receptionist and 5 years of doing personal taxes We are set up to handle ALL INCOME TAX needs. We are able to do your personal, small business. Partnership or Cor­ poration returns. We offer a complete accounting service. TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 9958 Cherry Valley (M 37) Caledonia, Ml 49316 Phone 891 1886 419 Leonard NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 Phone 454 1155 Teddy Bears • Blacksmiths Country Peddler Show SHOW TRUES: Fnctay February 15. 5 pm-9 pm Saauraay February 16. 9am -5 pm Santa Claus W Decoys Hillsdale College has recognized those students who achieved academic excellence during the first semester of the 1990-1991 school year with publication of its dean’s list. Included on the list is Timothy Mesecar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mesecar of Caledonia. He is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. The dean’st list, published each semester, consists of all students who attain grade­ point averages of 3.4 or better out of a p'sssible 4.0. With Hillsdale's full-time student enrollment at 1,061, a total of 266 students were listed, which represents 25 percent of the student body. field. Of 29 students who spoke, very little duplication was seen, with fourth graders choosing archeologist, oceanographer, writer, as­ tronomer, attorney, truck driver, marine or pilot, among other careers. Fifth graders named teacher, Cneot^wid '8T & 19T Cercry Hertxyra of Fuue Country Peddler Show KAtAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Ext 80, Norfi off 1-94 to Business Loop, V 86-6CC«ryCer«rRcac Carvers Salt Glaze Pottery Quilts 9 Copper Stenciling 9 Lamps �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 5, 1991 I Page 9 TK Board to has outdated school policies Continued from front page------------------------- ----------- --------ministration of them. Anything that is in the current policies that is not needed, will be discarded, Williamson told the board, and six months was felt to be a "realistic” time to com­ plete the task. "We just felt as a board we don’t have the time to go through the (entire policy) book. They know what should be in it and what shouldn't," said committee member and Board Secretary Wendy Romph. Copies of the policy book will be put on computer disk for storage at Thornapple Kellogg. The board also voted unan­ imously to initiate a superintendent’s salary structure schedule. The evaluation of a super­ intendent is done by the board by answering a series of questions dealing with his performance. Each question can be given a rating from one to five. For a satisfactory rating (or a three) a salary increase of one percent will be awarded. Each one half point raise in the "score" of the superintendent would bring another percentage point raise. For instance, if the board s evaluation of a superinten­ dent added up to a four, he or she would receive a 4 percent salary increase; a five would bring a 5 percent raise. Added to the "merit" or ■performance’’ section of the agreement will be a one per­ cent increase for each year of service with a cap of 5 per­ cent. That amount would auto­ matically become the next year’s base salary. However, there would be no yearly credit increase un­ less the evaluation is satis­ factory, or at least a three on the evaluation scale. The board also agreed to a separate board meeting to go over a superintendent's eval­ All A’s and B’s no failures Continued from page 3-------------------- -— students will carry the concept into their geography class. "They've been so succesful that they get an hour in the gym instead of going to class," Bancroft said while watching dozens of the stu­ dents play basketball. "This is a celebration. They've already had the reward, knowing that they can do it, that they can succeed." The concept probably will spread, both teachers agree, with the benefits of successful students with much higher self esteem. "This is a legitimate selfesteem. Not one given to them, but one they earn, so it comes from the inside," Bancroft remarked. Letters from students after one marking period reflect what both teachers say. Most students mention their in­ creased self-esteem, some­ times calling it "feeling good about themselves." Many said that they will use the attitude in the future, because they now know if they work hard they can succeed. "It makes you feel like you can get a good grade in any class if you just put some ef­ fort into it," one girl wrote. "I also think it’s foolish to give someone a bad grade, because that means they probably don't understand it." A letter any parent or teacher would appreciate said: "The best things about how we work in English is class participation, doing easy work, learning new things! "I feel great about getting an A or B. "All I ever got were C's. D's and E's." Bancroft summed it up when she said, "We're excited and the children are proud." Serving our Country The Sun and News is publishing the pictures and addresses of the service men and women from Middleville who are serving in the Persian Gulf. We also offer a three months free subscription of the Sun and News to each service person. We will also use photos, but if you would like it returned, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Send the name and address erf the service person to: "Operation Desert Shield" 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Now serving in the Persian Gulf. Richard D. Jewett 377-76-4413 V-l Division U.S.S. America CV 66 FPO New York, N.Y. 09531-2790 SWEETHEARTS DANCE To benefit Billy Baldry Teams/USA European Soccer FEB. 16 • 8:30-12:30 P.M. MIDDLEVILLE VFW *15.00 per couple donation • *8.00 single Lunch available Beer & Mix Furnished • B.Y.O.B. Music by BUSHWACKER uation. Vice President James Verlinde commented that if they were dealing with a first-year superintendent, a less than satisfactory rating would mean that they would get no increase. "Yes," Lefanty responded, "and they'd be on a year's probation. We have to be very specific about what we want from a superintendent. Employees respond very well if they know what's ex­ pected of them" Williamson warned of making the process too me­ chanical and allowing no leeway for the board to inter­ ject any other viewpoint, but Lefanty asked for a two-year trial of the schedule saying, "I have a lot of faith in this process - and any policy we have we can amend." Before making the motion to accept the policy, Trustee Wanda Hunt said it would be easy enough to change the merit percentage, or arrange for a lump sum. Winter fun at Page Elementary School A strip of plastic is all that school kids need to have fun during recess. One can ride if he can find another to push. This young man seems to have plenty ot kid power to take a fast ride. Defense the key for frosh Scot eagers Last week the Scots aveng­ ed an earlier loss to Kelloggsville Christian with a im­ pressive 65-34 win at home. The team expected to win as they displayed alot of con­ fidence in preparing but cer­ tainly did not expect a large margin of victory. Both teams came out of the gates playing solid defense but the Scots led 19-11 after one quarter. The game remained close in the first half with Caledonia up at the half 32-20. “We thought that the first JC redistricting vote TODAY All registered voters in the Kent Intermediate School District are reminded to cast their votes today on whether Grand Rapids Junior College should become a county rather than a city-supported institution. Voters will decide whether to redistrict the school and whether to approve a 1.9 millage for operations and capital outlay. A seven-member board of directors also will be chosen on today’s ballot Both the ThornappleKellogg and Caledonia school districts are par: of the KISD. In Middleville, the two precinct polling places are at TK High School and in Freeport. Caledonia voters will vote at the high school if they live in Precinct One. at Kettle Lake Elementary if they live tn Precinct Two and at Dutton Elementary if they live in Precinct Three. Fourth of July meeting set Citizens are reminded that planning for the 1991 Fourth of July celebration will begin with a committee meeting tomorrow at 7 pm at the American Legion Hall. Township and Milage of­ ficials remind residents that Iocs of volunteers are needed to continue the success of the event. Anyone with questions should call the Caledonia Township Hall. 891-0070. four minutes would be a key to either team" said Coach Jon Pelletier, “our first four minutes were too much for the Knights to absorb. ” The Scots pressed as well as they had all year and outscored Christian by 26-6 in the third quarter. Defense was certainly the key as Pelletier was very happy with several players defensive efforts, such as Chris Smith. Brian Folkersma and Dustin Ruth with 5 steals apiece. Adam Gall was also noted as being an important defensive performer. Darren Caskey. Dustin Ruth and Scott Striplin each pulled down 7 rebounds to lead the Scots. Brian Folkersma dished out5 assists, his average over the last four games The top scorers for Caledonia were Darren Caskey with 20 points and Kevin lafelsky with 13. TK 8th grade eagers defeat Caledonia 44-27 The T.K. eighth grade basketball team defeated Caledonia Monday night 44-27 to advance to the se- TK 7th grade eagers end 7-2 The T.K. seventh grade defeated Kelloggsville last Friday 34-33 as Brian Brewer scored a basket with 2 seconds remaining on the clock. Greg Kotebra made 4 of 4 freethrows in the last few minutes of the game to keep the Trojans close. Jason Gearhart scored 10 of his game-high 12 points in the first half before leaving the game in the middle of the third quarter with an injury. Brian Brewer added 9 points and Greg Kotebra scored 8. The team ended the regular season with a record of 7 wins and 2 losses. Scots 8th grade eagers defeat Godwin 50-39 The Caledonia eighth grade “A” boys basketball team defeated Godwin 50-39. Leading the way for Caledonia was Matt Baar with 13 points. Overall, 12 players scored for Caledonia Caledonia led 33-8 at the half. Defense was the difference m this contest, with Caledonia controlling the boards cond round of the O.K. Blue Junior High tournament at Byron Center. The game was close in the first half, as the Trojans held a slim 18-16 lead at half time. The Trojans increased the lead to 8 by the end of the third quarter. The team played a super defensive game and ran the offense almost to perfection Jim Mason played his best all around game fo the year as he lead the Trojan scoring with 23 points. Nat Bundy provid­ ed excellent defense and re­ bounding, adding 10 points. The win improved the Tro­ jan record to 10-0. TK Schools salute... Freshman Metta Bedrich, daughter of Jim and Barb Bedrich, has done an outstan­ ding job at the net for TK’s freshman volleyball team. She hits hard, is learning to dig. tip and move into position and has a great positive attitude. Dave Lehman, son of Tom and Sharon Lehman, won the recent Lakewood Invitational, then took first place in the 171-pound class at the O-K Blue conference tournament by pinning Jason Smith of Hamilton in 49 seconds in the finals. TK 7th grade eagers The T.K. seventh grade basketball team did not fair very well in there bid for a championship as they lost to Caledonia 36-29 in the first game of the O.K.-Blue tournament. Greg Kortebra scored 10 points to lead the Trojans Sophomore Chris Foster posted his second victory of the season over Godwin’s Skip Taylor to win the O-K Blue tournament at 152 pounds Taylor had defeated Chris three times last season. Sophomore Cory Heald, son of Craig and Marsha Heald, won the recent Godwin J.V. Invitational at 189 pounds. Cory improved his season record to 9-2 with the win. �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 5, 1991 Middleville man’s ice sculpture wins Gun Lake Festival contest J-Ad Graphics News Service John Trent, who has re­ ceived a great deal of recogni­ tion for his snow sculpture of a hand giving the ’■peace" or "V for victory" sign has taken first place in the recent Gun Lake Winter Festival contest. Trent didn't make the giant hand to compete with others, he said, but to show how he felt about the war in the Persian Gulf. The countdown to the deadline of Jan. 15 set by President Bush was com­ ing to a close when Trent started the hand with a ’peace" sign. When hostilities started Jan. 16, the sign became a "V for victory" signal. Trent, who said he was “a hippie in the 60s who marched in Washington to protest Viet Nam," fully sup­ ports the troops in Saudi Arabia. He also applauds the effort to stop Sadaam Hussien who he thinks is a "madman." The sculpture evoked in­ stant understanding from mo­ torists passing by his home located in Middleville on M37, and when he was working on it, people waved and honked and gave the victory sign to him. Since an article and photo of him and his ice sculpture appeared in the Reminder, he has had many heartwarming things happen to him, he said. "People call me by my first name, and I even got a fan letter from a woman. I go to school (through the TK adult education program) and they've even got the picture up on the bulletin board with the TK superstars. " Trent is a free-lance carpen­ ter and handyman who is al­ ways looking for new clients, he said. For more information, call 795-2647. Local man arrested for assault MIDDLEVILLE - A man has been arrested for assault and battery after allegedly beating a woman following an argument. Terry P. Crawford, 27, of 9767 Garbow Road, pleaded not guilty at arraignment last Drunk driver heading to jail An arrest by Middleville police last March has led to a Hastings man being sent to prison for up to two years following a conviction for drunken driving. Steven L. Cross, 22, re­ ceived the 18 to 24 month sentenced on Dec. 19 after pleading guilty to a felony charge of third-offense drunken driving. He received credit for 143 days spent in jail awaiting sentencing. Cross, of Hastings and Nashville, faced a minimum of one year in jail after pleading guilty to that charge in November. In ex­ change for his guilty plea, additional charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and driving with a suspended license, second offense, were dismissed. Cross has two previous convictions for drunken driving in 1987 and 1989. He served six months in the Barry County Jail following the 1989 conviction. week on the misdemeanor charge following the Jan. 24 incident A preliminary hear­ ing was set for Wednesday in Hastings District Court. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they were alerted to the incident when the victim called the depart­ ment at 1:46 a.m. Minutes later the call was discon­ nected at the home, but au­ thorities had enough informa­ tion to respond. Deputies said the victim suffered a cut over her right eye and a dislocated jaw. She also said she had been kicked and hit several times. Deputies said Crawford had cuts and bruises and a nose­ bleed when he was arrested. John Trent reads an article about his snow sculpture of a hand offering the "V for victory" salute. Middleville support group “Us” successful at first meeting by Jean Gallup Staff Writer About 30 people who have loved ones serving in the Persian Gulf, or have friends there, gathered Thursday for the first meeting of a support group in Middleville. Gay Lee Kelley, originator of the group, said she was ex­ tremely gratified by the num­ ber of people who came to the initial meeting. "It was mostly word of mouth and the newspaper. There'll be more next week, I guarantee," she said. "There was a lot of emotion at the meeting, and a lot of love," she added. Officers were elected, and the group sent Valentines to their loved ones overseas after the business meeting, she said. The Rev. Roger Timmerman attended the meeting to offer a prayer, Kelley said. "Pastor Red from Peace Reformed Church will be at the next meeting to give us a prayer," she said. First Sgt. Nate Chang from the Michigan National Guard, Caledonia OES meets Feb. 12 Caledonia Chapter No. 97, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet Tuesday. Feb 12. at 7:45 p.m. at the Caledonia Masonic Temple It will be a regular meeting and obligations night, and the proficiency test will be given. a specialist in setting up sup­ port groups, came to help start the group and give advice they might need. "He told us about things we might run into - legal questions and insurance questions. He told us what the Red Cross could do for us, and what his office of family affairs could do to help," Kelley said. Other support groups have telephone networks so mem­ bers can get in touch, Kelley said, and most also work on fund-raisers to buy things for the troops. "But, the primary function of the group is to offer emo­ tional support," she noted. The business part of the meeting takes less than a half hour, and the rest of the time is spent sharing personal sto­ ries, or brainstorming ideas, she said. Kelley is issuing a special invitation to area young peo­ ple to attend the meetings. "We had two high schoolers and a grandfather. We also had people who might not have someone in the service who just wanted to help others and their friends," she continued. The support meetings are to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Hall on Main Street in Middleville. "Just walk in," she invited, "the coffee pot will be on." Second probation violation leads to prison term J-Ad Graphics News Service A Middleville man found guilty of his second proba­ tion violation was sentenced last week to prison for two to five years. Jeffrey L. Wilson, 20, of 510 S. Whitmore Road, was given credit for 220 days served in the Barry County Jail. Originally charged in con­ nection with a January 1988 break-in at an Irving Township home, Wilson pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted breaking and entering, a felony pun­ ishable by up to five years in prison. But in May 1988 he was sentenced to a 10-month term in the Barry County Jail and was placed on proba­ tion. While living in a halfway house after his release from jail, Wilson broke a rule by drinking alcohol and was charged with probation violation. In January 1989 he was returned to jail for 60 days. But after a second viola­ tion, Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Wilson to the maximum possible prison term for the attempted break-in charge. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 5, 1991 / Page 11 Physical education sequential in Page Elementary’s program fciip and save ■ THORNAPPLE KELLOGG ALENDAR WEDNESDAY • FEB. 6 □ Wrestling .......................................... Team Dist. - Delton □ McFall - Storyteller..........................................1st Grade □ M.S. Student Council Valentine Flower Sale . Feb. 4-8 lunch breakfast Beef Tacos/Cheese/Lettuce Cinnamon Apple, Sausage Corn, Jello with Fruit Pancake, Syrup. Juice Choice, Milk THURSDAY • FEB. 7 □ a □ Candy Making Class ......................................6:30-9:00 Call 795-3397 for more information . . . .Godwin - Home - 6 15 □ Volleyball.............. The students and John Dussia check their heart rate. Everyone has a finger on their pulse and their eye on the clock on the wall. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Page Elementary physical education instructor John Dussia says the children in Thornapple Kellogg schools are the benefactors of a com­ prehensive sequential program that lets them buck the na­ tional trend by getting and staying in good shape. The “wellness" program, including grades K-12, starts before children even get into school with the Developmental Kindergarten program and Jon Greenman. Then it progresses to second and third grade with Aaron Tabor. Entering Page, fourth and fifth graders meet Dussia, who uses the base given by the work done in the earlier grades and builds on it. John and Gloria Sorenson do the same in the junior high years, still building and expanding to prepare students for high school, he said. But, the end of school is not the end of Dussia's influ­ ence, he said he hopes. "That's one of my goals. Teaching basic structures in the schools so they can go out and try the other things," he said. "Then they're willing to try. Then they have a good balance." "At this age, they will tend to go in and try to what they are good at, but if I do my job, they will understand all movement so they aren't afraid to try everything," he added. Dussia said he can identify weak areas with the help of a computer program he uses to track each student. Names, height, weight, flexibility, ability to do abdomen curls, push-ups and percent of body fat all are on a "report card." The tests used to measure push-ups and abcurls are care­ fully designed to avoid back strain in the young people, which Dussia says is why they did away with the “old" sit-ups and push-ups. Attitude, proficiency and sportsmanship also are care­ fully watched by Dussia. Sport skills, motor skills, swimming, are using a team Sm Physical on page 12 BREAKFAST LUNCH Bagel/Cream Cheese, Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables Orange Juice, Milk Roll, Blackberries or Apricots FRIDAY • FEB. 8 □ Basketball.................................. Comstock Park - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza (H.S. Cook's Choice) Peaches Cinnamon Roll, Applesauce Milk MONDAY * FEB. 11 □ Fabric Painting Class ....................................... 6:30-9:30 Call 795-3397 for more information □ Volleyball..................................Hamilton - Home - 6:15 □ School Board Meeting... 7:30 - Page All Purpose Rm. BREAKFAST LUNCH Hamburger on a Bun, Oven French Toast/Syrup, Orange Fries, Pickle Slices, Peaches Juice, Milk TUESDAY • FEB. 12 □ □ □ □ Erin Desehoff gets a "report card" from John Dussia, physical education instructor at Page Elementary in Middleville. The statistics keot on each child helps track their improvement. Basketball.............................................. Godwin - There Volleyball....................................Allegan - Home - 6:00 P.E.T. Meeting........................................Page 9:00 a.m. T.K. Curriculum Council Meeting 8:45 a.m. H.S. Library LUNCH BREAKFAST Meat & Cheese Subs, Tossed Salad, Fruit Crisp Cold Cereal, Muffin, Banana, Milk LUNCH • FEB. 13-19 □ □ □ □ □ Wednesday Thursday . . . Friday........ Monday. . . Tuesday . . . ................ Fish Square i Chicken Noodle Soup [ ........ Pizza or Fishwich i . Burrito/Cheese Sauce j ....... Turkey on a Bun i Coming Events... John Dussia talks briefly to the next group of children that he is teaching After the instructions, they are free to work on fitness and have fun at the same tone. □ Feb. 9..................... Wrestling - Indiv. Dist. - Caledonia □ Feb. 9.......... Volleyball (F) Plainwell - There 9:00 a.m. □ Feb. 19CHADD (Children with Attention Deficit Disorders) 7:00-9:00 p.m. Fountain St. Church - Call Bruce or Chris Olson 676-0863 for more info. □ March 26Special Education Parent Night - 7:00-9:00 p.m. M.S. Library □ Feb. 14 . . . Senior Citizen Valentine Party - 1:00 p.m. Make reservations by Feb. 7th by calling 795-3397 □ Feb. 15......................................... Popcorn 25c at McFall □ Feb. 19............................. Animal Art Talks - 1st Grade Q □ Feb. 25.............P.E.P. Meeting - M.S. Library 7:00 p.m. □ Feb. 15 M.S. Student Council Dance - 6:30-8.30 p.m. ui a in M.S. small gym □ Feb. (no dates set yet) 8th grade Career Exploration Unit n �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 5. 1991 Cub Scouts work for Desert Storm local support group the meeting of FAR (Friends and Relatives) support group last Tuesday, said Leader Robin Schweitzer. "When we presented them with valentines and the check, there were a lot of tears," she said. Another fund-raiser is just starting in the Middleville area, with Schweitzer leading the way. A poster that reads "Desert Shield" on the top and "Desert Storm" on the bottom and the year 1991, is being sold to raise funds for by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Still more evidence of sup­ port for the men and women in Operation Desert Storm has been shown by Cub Scout Pack 3065 of Middleville, which worked to earn money to donate to a support group for the 180th Transportation Company in Saudi Arabia. Shoveling walks, collecting pop cans and doing chores, the pack raised $106 and took it to the 44th Street Armory in Grand Rapids to the personnel in the 18Cth, she said. The money will be used to buy personal items for the troops, and the increasingly heavy burden of postage costs. The company produces the poster, takes only the cost of $1.60 and the rest of the $5 cost goes to the support group, she said. Schweitzer is being trained in setting up support groups and plans to talk to Gay Lee Kelley, who is starting such a group in Middleville. That Robin Schweitzer shows the patriotic poster for sale to raise funds for the support group of the 180th Transportation group FAR. group has been named ’’Middleville Citizens for Service Men and Women of Operation Desert Storm." Its intitial meeting was last Middleville Cub scouts from Pack 3065 (from left to right) Travis Johnson, Tim Whitney, Jason Schweitzer, Christopher Burks and Ben Jones worked to earn money to show support of our troops in Saudi Arabia. Here they are collecting the money to the support group for the 180th Transportation. Warm Up To Polaris Winterwear pleasant. Iblaris Winterwear helps keep the chill oil your fun. Claris sets the same high standards for its clothing as it does for its snowmobiles. So it's no surprise to find names like Hein Gerickc* leathers, Gore-Tex* fabric and Bell* helmets included in the Winterwear line. Complete the Polaris experience with Bolaris Winterwear. up to ... 50% Off (All in Stock Clothing) service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 852-9377 5 » POLARISI Believe It Thursday. Robin's husband, Tom, is a night vision goggle expert in the Michigan National Guard. "He probably won’t be called up, but I still wonder why they want me to take the training to set up support groups," she said. Physical education program Continued from page 11 _________________________ concept is heavily stressed by contributing to it and we de­ sport, and have the opportu­ nity to improve themselves. Dussia at the fourth and fifth veloped an entire sequence. Discipline is no problem "We sat down and talked, grade levels. A believer in teamwork, he said he learned and as a result, we have prob­ for Dussia. With 36 minutes it in sports but even more ably the most sequentially for P. E. for each group, he when he served in Viet Nam. progressive of any curriculum doesn't talk much, preferring ’’You're in a group of peo­ in this school system," he to let the children learn about sports and fitness and team­ ple who have conflicts," he said. recalled about serving in Viet In his PE classes, he also work by doing. When kids are playing Nam, "but all of a sudden uses the Michigan Health when something comes up, Model, studying carbohy­ something they like, there is you've got to be a team. Even drates, protein, fats and learn­ no reason for trouble. The children running and playing though you may have a per­ ing about muscle groups. sonality clash, you still have "John and Gio Sorenson beach ball volleyball, four to know you can count on the take over right where I leave corners and basketball in the rest of the team." off," he stressed. "They just Page gym look like they're When playing sports, the expand it. When they say to just playing, but they are re­ number one goal is to have the kids, 'O.K, we're going ally also learning things that fun, Dussia said, "and compe­ out for a turkey trot for a will stand them in good stead tition is healthy. But if you’re mile,’ they understand it. in later life, Dussia said. Dussia has a master’s thinking its the end of the They even know how to degree in health, physical world, that's wrong. It's not." monitor their heartbeat." A 17-year veteran of teach­ Dussia said that above all education and recreation from Michigan ing physical fitnesss, he said he wants students to have a Western that overall in Middleville the choice to play sports recre­ University. children are in much better ationally or go out for a team shape than the rest of the na­ tion seems to be. Lack of time for physical education programs is the main reason for the slide in wellness in school-age children, he said. TK schools are credited by Dussia for being forward thinking by letting profes­ sionals have the time to do the job. ■■ ----• Kitchens • Baths ----"One of the people who • New Countertops was really on top of it was John Sorenson. We just got • Cabinet Refacing together and started talking. • Replacement Windows That's when we got together • Continuous Gutter with Tom Lehman and Jeanne Kreger and sat right down and • Closet - Shelving Wire & Wood did a whole sequence. And, the people we got in just kept BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Carly Birds —CUSTOM KITCHENS----and BATHS — Licensed Contractors — 9964 Cherry Valley, Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2117 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 5. 1991 I Page 13 Thornapple-Kellogg Class of‘51 planning reunion J-Ad Graphics News Services Anyone who was part of the Thomapple Kellogg Class of 1951, no matter how short a time, is invited to attend an organizational meeting at the Helen Wenger home Thursday, Feb. 14. The purpose of the meeting will be to plan the date and the rest of the details for a reunion later this year. Carol (Schenkel) Kenyon and Helen (Cridler) Wenger, along with Rod Kenyon, have assumed responsibility for the first meeting and are asking for help with the planning of the big event. "If you want something in­ cluded, come out and tell us about it; otherwise, you can't say we didn't ask you," Rod said. "First were going to see what addresses we have, and who knows where anyone is, and go from there," he added. Kenyon stressed that this won't be just a reunion for the people who graduated, but a celebration for anyone who was a classmate at any time, from kindergarten until the class left school in 1951. Wenger, who is well known for her baking, has promised to have refreshments such as "sticky buns" and coffee for the meeting. Also, any member of the class of 1951 is encouraged to let Wenger or Kenyon know if they have the location or address of any classmate. As kindergartners, the class of 1951 poses for experience. One boy who moved during the photo photo in 1938. No one seems very happy about the taking will probably never be identified. Spelling bee winners are named at TK Schools by Jean Gallup The spelling champions at TK who will compete at the regional competition are Christina Oaks and runner up Ben Brock from the middle school, and Sara Hillman and runner up Anne-Marie Hart from the fifth grade at Page Elementary. The students who participated in the fourth annual Scripps Howard Winners of the spelling bee for the fifth grade pose for a photo. First place winner is Sara Hillman (right) and runner up is Anne-Marie Hart. Both will now participate in the regional competition which will be hosted by Page Elementary. Eight grader Christina Oaks was the winner of the spelling bee at the TK Middle School. The runner up, who also participates in the regionals, is Ben Brock. Freeport Church to show film STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Cedi us for a qutxe for all oj your assurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 “Like a Roanng Lion" will be shown at the Freeport L'mted Brethren m Christ Church at 106 .Cherry St Wednesday. Feb. 13. al 7 p.m “Like a Roanng Lion” is a dramatic film that tells the story of Cathy Chambers. She's 16. new in town and she “just wants to fit in . ” The film deals w ith the pressures Cathy faces as she tnes to make fnends in a new school This film exposes negative peer pressures and presents a message of God’s love and forgiveness. National Spelling Bee in the middle school and Page have been preparing for the event for the past two months in their English classes. The top five spellers from each room moved on to round two with a grade level spelling bee. The top five winners from each of these semifinal spelling bees then competed in the all-school spelling bees. Finalists in the sixth grade were Ben Brock, Mike Cramer, Steve Dood, Jennifer Matison and RickyReinstein. From the seventh grade, finalists were Marty Bender, Kari Bieber, Sean Crofoot, Kelly Holwerda and Meagan Oliver. Eight grade finalists were Jamie Green, Laura Nelson, Christina Oaks, Joy Smith and Jared Zimmer. �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 5. 1991 'School comes first,' say the pros Grand Rapids Hoops players ‘rap’ with Dutton School kids by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Grand Rapids Hoops earn a living making points on the basketball court, but they earn points with parents and teachers for trying to keep kids from dropping out of school or for helping a student. “He said to say ‘no' to drugs and that education comes before basketbal I. ” said Brandi Butler, a fifth­ grader at Dutton Elementary “He was a good speaker.” said Brandi's classmate. Tonya Buehler. “He said for us never to give up. and to stay in school. He said that saying I can't' or ‘I won't’ are the only things that can stop you from doing things." “I remember him saying to stay away from alcohol and drugs and to get a good education,” recalled Mike Bresnahan, another Dutton fifth-grader The speaker who had so im­ pressed the students was Eric McArthur, a 6’ 7” Grand Rapids Hoops rookie who visited the school Jan 28 as part of the ball club’s RAP program While the young pro wowed the students with a brief slam dunk exhibition (“The best was the ‘360.’“ said Kyle Veiling.) they also had no trouble recalling the real messages McArthur had come to convey to them: put school first and basketball second; stay away from drugs; never give up “You could have heard a Steve Antecki QUALITY TAX CONSULTING & PREPARATION 891-9401 Hoops point guard Ston Kimbrough poses with Jamie and the A’ paper Jamie turned in after inter­ viewing Kimbrough. pin drop while he was talk­ ing," said Dutton Principal Jerry Phillips. Sun Kimbrough, another Hoops player, conveyed the same message to Dutton “alum" Jamie Daniels, who is working as a ball boy this year at Hoops games. Daniels, now an eighth­ grader at Caledonia Middle School, had been assigned by his guidance teacher to con­ duct and then write up an interview Jamie asked Kimbrough for the interview, and not only did the high-scoring point guard agree, but he even spent a few hours at Daniels’ home help­ ing Jamie get the assignment completed and enjoying a few rounds of Nintendo. “I can’t believe he gave up one of his evenings off to help Jamie do a school assign­ ment.” said Jamie’s mother. Mary Merritt. “Those guys are so nice to the kids; they Caledonia Village Council NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cale­ donia Village Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on February 11, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Village/Township Hall. 640 Emmons Street. Caledonia, Michigan for the purpose of approval of the budgets for Fiscal year 1991-1992 of the General Fund, the Sewer Fund, the Major Street Fund and the Local Street Fund. Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk — NOTICE — TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND BARRY CO.. Ml AND OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Ap­ peals will meet to hear the following request for variances to the Zoning Ordinance No. 15.222 of Yankee Springs Twp. Norm VanSolkema Schaeffer Point #3 Rock/Lynn Dr. Payne Lake Road set back 10 ft. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Appeals will meet February 5, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Yankee Springs Twp. Hall. 284 N. Briggs Rd. Marilyn Page. Clerk Yankee Springs Twp.____________________ always have time for autographs or to joke around a little with them. But this was really an especially kind thing for Sun to do for Jamie Memtt said she has been impressed with way the Hoops treat the kids who are working as ball boys and girts. “Jamie has to get his work taken care of. but one of the jobs they have is to rebound the balls while the players are warming up. and the players will kid around with them and even do a little one-on-one with the kids. “They really show an in­ terest in them, even though they’ve (the Hoops) got a game coming up. It does a lot for the kids’ self-esteem to be noticed like that. ” Both the RAP program and the ball boy-ball girl program are part of the Hoops pro­ gram. explained the club’s director of public relations, Ron Braselton. All the players participate in RAP, going out to schools and talking to the students about slaying in school, respecting teachers and saying “no” to drugs, he said. Information is sent out to the schools about the pro­ gram. and then 30 of those schools interested in par­ ticipating are picked in a ran­ dom drawing for a visit. “Then we set up dates to accommodate both the player's schedule and the school’s.” he said. He pointed out that Dutton Elementary had asked for a date near the opening of its new gym, "and we were hap­ py we could arrange that," Braselton said. McArthur’s appearance coincided perfectly with the official opening of Dutton’s new gym. “Thai’s a nice gym,” McArthur said "And it’s got good strong nms. he grinned. Jamie said being a ball boy for players like Kimbrough and McArthur has been fun. but it still involves work. His parents expect him to get his homework done on the nights he's scheduled to be at Welsh Auditorium. and the Hoops expect him to be dowmown by 5:30 p.m. “Sometimes, if the game goes into overtime, it’s 10.30 or 11 before he’s all finished Eric McArthur dunks the ball during a Hoops pre-game warmup while ball boy Jamie Daniels of Dutton watches. McArthur recently spoke at Dutton Elementary, and to the students' delight, he also powered in a few slam dunks in the new Dut­ ton gym. up,” said Jamie’s dad, Gary Merritt. “That’s a long even­ ing, but he sure does seem to enjoy it.” Jamie said his work in­ cludes stuffing program books and sweeping the floors. Then, during the games, the kids wipe any sweat off the floor, help the trainer, provide the players towels and make sure the water jugs are full These services are provided for the visiting team as well. “People may look upon the kids’ work as just a small job, but really they’re integral to the operation,’’ said Braselton. “Their work is so important to our games runn­ ing smoothly." Being a ball boy is a volunteer job, Jamie said. But after attending the Hoops’ basketball camp last summer, he decided this was something he wanted to do. So, he wrote an application letter to the Hoops office to get an inter­ view. He brought along letters of recommendation from Phillips, who is his former principal, and from his parish priest and family friends. He also had to bring his report card to show he was doing well in school. Phillips said he got an ex­ cited call from Jamie when he found out he was accepted “He was thrilled,” said his mom. But while the ball boys can enjoy getting to know the pro­ fessional players, they are ex­ pected to be on time, look neat, keep up their grades and not “talk back,” Jamie said “But we’ve been impressed with the way Jamie’s been treated." said his mother “And the players are really a nice group of guys.” “We’ve become Hoops fans ourselves,” laughed Gary . “Now that I know who all these players are. I really get into warching the games ' ’ Kimbrough told Jamie dur ing the inteview that he likes giving autographs and doesn’t mind giving up a few minutes of his time to make kids happy. “Most of these guys have been around and seen a lot,” agreed Braselton. “They know what happens with drugs and drop outs, and they usually enjoy helping the kids." The students interviewed at Dutton Elementary obviously were impressed with McAr- thur’s appearance at their school, just as the Merrits were impressed with Kim­ brough’s interest in their son’s school assignment McArthur said he was pleased to hear that the kids had gotten his message, and he just laughed when he heard they thought his slam dunks were awesome. “Well, they are,” he joked. “But that’s a nice school,” he added, “and l*m glad they understood what I had to say.” THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes Januory 14, 1991 Regular meeting called at 7:10 p.m. Board Members present - 5. Others - 3. Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $22,671.58 were ap­ proved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously approving amendments to the budget for FYE 3-31-91. Motion passed unanimously authorizing the Supervisor ond Clerk to enter info on agreement with Orangeville ond Yankee Springs Townships relative to emergency service coverage Mo’ion passed unanimously giving the Fire Protection and Financial Agreement Committee authority to negotiate ond moke tentative agreement with Yankee Springs and Irving Townships. Motion passed unanimously approving contract for snow plowing and mowing at Duncan Lake Water Treatment Plant Motion passed unanimously approving contract with cemetery sexton. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (2/5) < *e*7V*^^V**-*^V*’-**^U*“*A/V**,**A/V*— ■ ! True Modular Homes — Offered By — G & L REMODELING; COME SEE OUR MODELS *’ HOURS- 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat. or by Appointment Middleville 795-9153 £ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 5, 1991 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10‘ per word. 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For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. State budget reductions will result in periodic closings of House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds’ Lansing of­ fice through September. Hillegonds. who represents Thomapple Yankee Springs townships, said all offices in the House of Representatives will be closed an average of two days per month in an ef­ fort to decrease Michigan’s projected $1.3 billion budget deficit. The Legislature and all other state departments must cut their budgets by 9.2 per­ cent. House employees have been ordered to take 15 days off without pay. which will close down the House of Representatives. ”My staff and 1 will make sure our communication with the 54th District is not im­ paired by these office clos­ ings.” Hillegonds said. “The HOW LOW CAN WE GO? 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Middleville, Ml / February 5. 1991 Frustrated Scots drop pair of close league contests The Caledonia basketball team proved last week that it can play with anybody in the O-K Gold, but there is nothing to show for it in the won-loss column. The Scots dropped a pair of heartbreaking league contests with two of the best the league has to offer. South Christian and Forest Hills Northern, by a combined total of three points Caledonia dropped to 2-7 in conference play and 4-9 overall, Friday night with a 66-65 loss to Forest Hills Northern. The Huskies Dan Berg dropped in a pair of free throws with 18 seconds left to give Northern its sixth league win against three defeats. After the free throws. Senior guard Josh O'Krangley. who led the Scots scoring attack with 22 points, was whistled out of bounds Caledonia was forced to foul and the Huskies missed let Farmers protect your mobile home. 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Scot coach Jon Meerman said one reason for the loss was the inside strength of Northern “They are tough inside.” he said. “When (Terry) Gab­ bert got into foul trouble, they were really able to hurt us in the paint “ Gabbert, one of the Scots' leading scorers and re­ bounders. picked up three fouls in the first half, and foul­ ed out near the end of the third quarter after only about 10 minutes of action Northern was able to take advantage of the fouls, con­ necting on 13 of 14 free throws in the second quarter, as the Huskies took a 45-33 halftime lead. The Scots rallied behind the long-range bombing of O’Krangley and Dan Burd, who totalled three triples. Caledonia was also outre­ bounded by the taller Huskies 41-24. Burd chipped in with 11 points, while teammate Phil Heyboer continued his strong overall play of late with 14 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. “Heyboer has really played well for us.” Meerman said. “He scores, rebounds and has been our best defensive player all season long. ” South Christian Tuesday pulled out the 64-62 win as Chad Vosted sank a pair of free throws with five seconds remaining Heyboer had tied the game with a bucket with 33 seconds left, but the senior forward then was whistled for a foul, to send Vosted to the line It was a game of streaks, with the Sailors jumping out to a 16-4 advantage after the first quarter South had stretched the lead to 22-6. but the Scots scored the final 16 points of the first half to take the lead “I was pleased with our full-court press.” Meerman said. "Our pressure gave their guards a lot of trouble.” The Sailors netted 11 of 18 free throws in the fourth quarter to hold off the Scots. South moved into sole possesion of first place with Friday's win over Wayland, coupled with Hudsonville’s loss to Kenowa Hills. The Scots travel to DeltonKellogg tonight for a non­ league game, then return home for a O-K Gold tilt with Wayland Friday night. Caledonia and the Wildcats are currently tied for sixth in the league. TK freshmen eagers win! Although the T. K. freshman basketball team hasn’t won many games, they are making steady progress. The freshman got a big win last Friday over Kelloggsville, 54-49. The Trojans had a well balanced scoring attack with John Huyck leading the way with 15 points, while Mike Sarver added 12. Eric Curtis (51) of Caledonia slices through the South Christian defense on the way to the hoop as teammate Phil Heyboer (21) blocks out. The Sailors won Tuesday's O-K Gold contest on a pair of free throws in the waning seconds 64-62. Pranger reaches milestone, Trojans take Lee While Friday’s O-K Blue Conference battle between Lee and Middleville was decided fairly early, a basket midway through the fourth quarter was an important one. Jason Pranger became the second Trojan player ever to eclipse the 1,000-career-point plateau with a two-handed slam dunk during Mid­ dleville’s 64-36 win over the host Rebels. Teammate Bob Jansen stole the ball and hit the streaking Pranger downcourt. The 6-5 senior is now se­ cond on the all-time Trojan scoring list, trailing only Rob White, who played from 1963 to 1966. Pranger passed Mike Schipper to move into second dur­ ing a recent game, but head 795-5369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ New or Used Tires ★ Interstate & Napa Batteries ★ 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze ...STILL AT ONLY $4 50 GALLON 221 W Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5:30 coach Kurt Holzhueter said that at the time, nobody knew about the 1,000-point barrier. “We knew he was close,” Holzhueter said. “We figured out later, that was when he got it (the dunk). Jason’s a great player. His teammates know that if they get him the ball, he will get it back to them or score.” The two points were Pranger’s 25th and 26th of the night, as he was the only Tro­ jan to reach double figures. Everyone dressed saw playing time for Middleville, which improved to 9-4 overall with the win. More important, the win raised the Trojan’s conference mark to 6-3, only one game behind second-place Hamilton. Calvin Christian, which defeated the Trojans 58-53 Tuesdas night, remained atop the O-K Blue with a 9-0 record following Friday’s 80-69 win over Comstock Park. Middleville jumped out to a 19-3 first quarter lead, holding Lee to a paltry one for 12 shooting effort. “We completely shut them down defensively,” Holzhueter said. “Their of­ fense is built around the three point shot, and we did a good job of gening out and getting a hand tn their face We were able to get the rebound and trigger a lot of fast breaks . ” Tim Oddy was the only Rebel to hit double figures, scoring a dozen, including a pair of triples. The Trojans confused Lee from the beginning by mixing a zone defense with a man-toman, and adding an occa­ sional dose of full-court pressure “We pressed them full­ court only four or five times, but I think we forced a turnover every time , ’ ’ Holzhueter said. The Rebels were able to stay within 15 points, 29-14, at halftime, but Middleville erased all doubt with a 23-7 scoring blitz to open the se­ cond half. Lee finished the contest shooting 13 for 51, a 25 per­ cent clip. The Trojans con­ nected on 49 percent, 24 for 49 from the floor. Ten players scored for the Trojans. Supporting Pranger’s 26 were Brad Bruner and David Sherwood with eight points apiece. Sherwood added six assists, while Middleville also dominated the boards, led by Bruner with nine and Pranger with eight On Tuesday, Middleville gave the league-leading Calvin Christian Squires all they wanted and then some before succumbing to the unbeaten league-leaders 58-53. The Trojans played much better than the first game bet­ ween the teams, which was a 85-44 rout Even after that December game, Holzhueter was quick to point out that the Squires, while they are very solid, are surely not 41 points better Tuesday night the Trojans proved h. “We showed we’ve came a long way," said Holzhueter “We played hard for 32 minutes Hopefully we can take something out of this game, learn something, and build on it.” The teams were tied, at 37-37, as late as the third quarter, but the Squires, behind the three-point markmanship of Brad Vis, went on a 9-2 spurt to give themselves some breathing room. Pranger, who exploded for 20 first-half points, brought the Trojans back, following his own missed shot and scor­ ing to cut the lead to 49-43 at the five-minute mark. Then, after a traveling call against the Squires, center John Scheib nailed a 15-footer to pull Middleville within four. But Vis again responded, burying another three-pointer to make it 52-45. Sherwood answered with a triple of his own with 3:30 left to play, and the lead was back down to four. After Calvin Christian for­ ward Nate Verbeek added a couple of free throws, Pranger packed off an errant Squire pass and drove the length of the floor for a lay-up with 2:02 remaining Verbeek then drained a clutch baseline jumper to get the lead back to six. 56-50. Again, the Trojans cut the lead to four, on a pair of Sher­ wood free throws. Verbeek then missed a shot in the lane, and Scheib grabb­ ed the rebound and fired an outlet pass tp Pranger, who was tripped as he crossed the mid-court line. But the officials called traveling on Pranger, much to the disapproval of the crowd at Thoniapple-Kellogg High School Though the narrow loss was a difficult pill to swallow, Holzhueter said he was proud of his team’s effort, especially in light of sluggish perfor­ mances the past two games against Wayland and Kelloggsville. “I thought we played about as well as we can play,” he said. “We cut down on tur­ novers, took care of the ball and went head-to-head with their big guys inside.” “We did what we wanted to do, but they made the clutch plays down the stretch,” Holzhueter added. “That’s why they are undefeated.” Pranger again led the Tro­ jan scoring attack with 30 points, while Sherwood added 10. The officials let the teams play, as only 26 total free throws were attempted. Calvin Christian nailed 13 of 16 charity tosses, including some clutch ones down the stretch as Middleville tried to rally. The taller Squires, who returned eight of their top nine players from last year’s team that reached the Class C quarterfinals, held a 32-22 re­ bounding advantage The win, coupled with Byron Center’s victory over Hamilton, gave Calvin Chris­ tian a two-game lead in the league with six league games to play. “Our goal is still to finish in second place in the league,” Holzhueter said. “We still play Hamilton and Byron Corner again, and they each have to play Calvin Christian so we’ve got a good chance.” Middleville will be host to Comstock Park Friday before i key two-game road swing hrough Godwin Heights and lamilton next week �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 5. 1991 I Page 17 Fighting Scot matmen finish fourth in OK Gold tourney During a timeout in a consolation game against Vicksburg. Caledonia volleybell team memnbers realized how close they were to bringing home the thirdplace trophy in the Delton Volleyball tournament. So they did something about it. The Fighting Scots rallied from a 12-7 deficit in the third game and pulled out a narrow 11-15, 15-12, 16-14 win to claim third place. “The girls pulled together and just decided they wanted it (the trophy),” coach Peg Mulherin said. “I was very pleased with their play overall. They were really tired by that time " Caledonia, which only has eight girls on the team, played a total of 14 games on the day. After finishing second in pool play with a 5-3 record, the Scots pounded Maple Valley by a 15-5. 15-4 score before losing to Middleville in the semifinals 15-5, 10-15, 15-5 In pool play, Caledonia defeated Three Rivers twice. Allegan twice, split with the host Panthers and lost a pair to eventual champion Hamilton. Thursday the Scots lost to O-K Gold rival Forest Hills Northern at home 15-6, 15, 1316-14. Mulherin said she was pleased with her squad's ef­ fort, despite the tough loss. “We played very well as a team," she said. “Our hitting game, blocking at the net and our attack game were all very good. We just made some mental mistakes at the end ” Susan Welton and Tara Marble collected six kills apiece to lead the Caledonia attack. The Middleville volleyball team rebounded from a pair of tough O-K Blue losses earlier in the week to post a strong second-place finish at Satur­ day's tournament at DeltonKellogg High School. The Trojans raced through pool play with a perfect 8-0 record, defeating Maple Valley. Bellevue. Olivet and Vicksburg, to advance to the semi-finals. Middleville then faced neighborhood rival Caledonia, prevailing in three tough games 15-5. 9-15. 15-10. The win. a rematch of last year's semifinals, aveng­ ed a loss to the Fighting Scots earlier in the season at home. The Trojans got a peek at conference rival Hamilton in the finals, losing by a 15-13, 15-8 score. Middleille will be host for a dual rematch Mon­ day (Feb. 11) as part of the conference schedule. Jamie Beuschel led the Tro­ jan attack with 27 kills on the day, and had an excellent allaround hitting and tipping Cheryl Krol mokes a nice dig during Thursday’s O-K Gold clash with Forest Hills Northern. The Fighting Scots dropped to 0-2 in league play with a tough 15-6, 13-15, 16-14 loss to the Huskies. Jenny Smith had 12 points, two aces, and chipped in 13 assists for the Fighting Scots, who dropped to 0-2 in the O-K Gold with the loss. Five Caledonia players col­ lected a pair of aces in the match. On Monday the Scots open­ ed the O-K Gold season with a 15-8, 17-15 loss to South Christian. Cheryl Kral tallied seven service points and had two aces to lead Caledonia, while Marble led the attack game with four kills. Smith chipped in eight assists. “We got off to a slow start,” Mulherin said “We had some really bad passing in the first game. But I thought we played pretty well in the second game, though.” Caledonia, which now is 5-5 overall, will travel to Coopersville for a league match Thursday before com­ peting in Saturday's tourna­ ment at Grand Rapids Creston. Middleville coach Tom Lehman offers some words of encouragement tc son Dave Lehman during Thursday’s O-K Blue dual finale against Hamilton. The Trojans finished third at the O-K Blue tournament to post a second place overall. Trojan matmen third at O-K Blue tournament; second overall The Middleville wrestling team finished third at Satur­ day’s O-K Blue tournament, led by champions in four weight classes Core) Webster u on the title at 103 pounds with a second period pin over Godwin’s Rich Burmeister, in a time of 2:37. Webster improved to 29-1-2 and should be one of the top seeds at Saturdays in­ dividual district competition at Otsego Also winning his weight was Zach Curths at 135. Cur- Trojan spikers rebound; take second in Delton tourney ths. who improved to 30-3 overall, decisiooed Geoff Widlock of Comstock Park 1(M. Chris Foster defeated Skip Taylor of Godwin Heights 11-2 to win the 152-pound class Taylor defeated Foster three times a year ago Dave Lehman improved to 30-2-1 overall by pinning Jason Smith of Hamilton in a mere 42 seconds to win at 171. OJ. Sabin and Andy Monroe each finished second in their weight classes. Sabin at 140 and Monroe at 160. Craig Stolzenberg was fourth at 189 The Trojans finished the dual meet portion of the con­ ference unbeaten at 6-0, but their third place finish at the tournament dropped them to second ov erall The Trojans will wrestle in team district competition Wednesday at Delton-Kellogg High School. Hastings, Wayland and the host Pan­ thers are thee other teams competing tournament, according to Middleville coach Cindv Middlebush Senior Polly Kidder, the Trojans' lone setter, totalled 60 assists on the day. Alicia Batson, a junior, led the team in service points and tallied 19 aces and chipped in a total of 17 kills “Polly really did a good job in gening the ball from our passers to our hitters.” said Middlebush. 'And Alicia has really been coming through with her serve ” “Against Hamilton, we reached a point where we were even, but we couldn't get our serves in.” she added “But it was a good match.” Pam Elkins. Batson and Beuschel each had four kills against the Hawkeyes, and teammate Jennifer Merrill led the serving with nine points and four aces. The problems the Trojans had with serving was an ex­ tension of what happened earlier in the week when O-K Blue play got under way. On Monday. Middleville lost to Calvin Christian 15-13. 15-10 after holding leads in each of the two games. "We had our chances, but we couldn't seive well enough to wm them.” Middlebush said of the loss. Merrill and Elkins had five kills each to lead the Trojans, while Batson led the team w ith three aces. Kidder added 18 assists. Thursday against Lee was more of the same, with Mid­ dleville again holding a lead in each game, but not converting the serves on clutch points The final score was 15-13. 15-13. “We played pretty well, but we just couldn't get the 14th and 15th points." Middlebush said. "1 guess if the games went to 13. we would have been all right Middleville, which is now 4 14in dual matches overall, will have a tough contest Thursday against conference rival Godwin Heights at home. TK frosh spikers are learning the game The Thomapple Kellogg freshman volleyball team is learning the game and show­ ing some improvement, ac­ cording to coach Deb Ellinger. Last week Tuesday the Tro­ jans lost to Wayland 15-3. 13, 15despite Mettu Bedrich’s five service points. The day before they defeated Caledonia by 15-7. 15-5 scores. The team had many blocks and tips, while Trisha Williams tallied nine points, including four aces. TK competed in a tourna­ ment at Galesburg-Augusta last Saturday, finishing in se­ cond place in pool play The Trojans split with G-A 15-12, 11-15, lost to Otsego 15-7, 15-10 and tipped Marshall in two close games, 16-14, 16-14 The Trojans lost the first game of bracket play to Wayland by a score of 15-7, 15-3. “The girls are learning the game, passing, setting and hit ting.” Ellinger said. “Their serving has been outstanding I’m very proud of the team They’re working hard and it is paying off." Fighting Scot spikers third at Delton-Kellogg Tournament Championships in three weight classes and four other top four finishes boosted the Caledonia wrestling team to a fourth-place finish Saturday at the O-K Gold conference tournament at Coopersville High School. Cedar Springs, ranked ninth in the state in Class B and the league’s dual meet champion, won the title with 161 5 points, followed by Wayland with 140.5. The Scots finished with 114 points, 24 behind third-place Kenowa Hills. Bruce Lai rolled to the championship at 112, winning a 6-4 decision over Tim Kopp of Wayland in the finals. Lai now has a team-high 30 vic­ tories this season. Rich Haywood won what Caledonia coach Jim Maxim described as one of the toughest weigh classes. 135, with a 10-3 decision over Forest Hills Northern’s Ed Falk. Haywood ran his season win total to 20 with the title. At 145, Greg Chapman won the title with a second period pin over Jason Stanson of Wayland, in 3:19. Chapman now has a total of 29 wins on the season. Joe Grinage finished in third place at 189, and is third on the team with 25 total wins. Teammates Pete Knight (140) and Chris Berends (275) also finished third to boost their season totals to 18 wins. Also placing for the Fighting Scots was Billy Lai, who was third in the 103-pound class. The Scots Wednesday even­ ing will wrestle in the team districts, then will be the host to Saturday's individual district competition. Rich Haywood takes down an opponent for a pin earlier this season at the Allegan Invitational. Haywood won the O-K Gold tournament Saturday at 135 with a 10-3 decision over Ed Falk of Forest Hills Northern. Caledonia will host the individual district competition Saturday. �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 5. 1991 Gun Lake artist close to a “Renaissance Man’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer If you saw Art Smith, with a big fur hat and long, bright red coat and oversized boots to keep the cold away, firing a muzzleloader at the Gun Lako Winter Festival, you saw only one side of him. With a shock of white hair and matching beard, he is a big man with a frequent smile, always ready to tell a story. He doesn't look like a political cartoonist for The Penassee Globe, but he is. His larger-than-life look does not suggest that he is an ac­ complished artist, but he is. Sailor, naturalist, story­ teller, eccentric and "Renaissance Man" are all ti­ tles he wears like a light mantle around his large shoulders. He paints whatever interests him. His current project is the Indians of the Southwest, who interest him because they "are more ceremonial than the Northern tribes. They had more freedom to think about ceremony than the others. For the Northern tribes, sur­ vival was their ceremony," he said thoughtfully. "But I've done them all." Smith reveres the Indians, saying, "I think we're just now discovering that we may have destroyed a better civi­ lization than our own. They certainly lived in harmony with nature better than we do." Seascapes, landscapes, old mills and birds all are subjects of his talent, and he has 'dog art" hanging all over the world. He qualified that last statement only slightly by noting, "But, not too many in China.” Some of his cartoons on ecology are being used for teaching in a classroom at Michigan State University. Ideas for the cartoons are easy to find, he said. "I listen to everything that everyone has to say." Once he has the idea, he can draw a cartoon in "about 10 minutes. I like simple car­ toons." One of his favorite paint­ ings was done when he was in the Virgin Islands after sailing a 25-foot boat from Montague to St. Thomas. "I did a boat in St. Thomas in kind of a hurry. It was just one of those things when ev­ erything just went right. Nothing had to be changed." Another one he remembers fondly is a harbor scene that was sold from a gallery in St. Thomas, though he never knew who bought it or where it went from there. He said he enjoyed painting the natives of the Carribean Island, and the canvases sold well there. "I highlighted them with vibrant colors; that achieves fulfulment of contour," he explained. “They were very popular there.” But he can't name a favorite subject. It's what he is doing right now, he said. And, if he didn't like to do it, he wouldn’t be doing it in the first place, he pointed out The Kalamazoo native started drawing "just as soon as I figured which end to use." He suggested that his talent may have come from his mother's side of the family. "That's because they're mostly too lazy to work," he pointed out with a twinkle in his eye. Between them, he and his wife of 16 years, Pat, have six children. They are the grandparents of five, with "one more waiting to come into the world," he said. Pat raises Pembroke Welsh Corgis and works part time as a proofreader for the Penasee Globe. Their home is filled with eye-pleasing art and ob­ jects. The entrance facing Gun Lake is a welcoming place, with Japanese fish swimming in a pool under the entryway, and a lattice of grape vines curling over the top. The views from the front and back of the house are natural and serene. Smith credits the atmosphere of the home to Pat. The view from the Smith’s front entrance is attractive even with snow and ice. A current subject for Art Smith is the Southwestern Indians. Here, he displays one of his latest paintings Nature is to be protected, Smith believes, and neighbor Mike Linsea agrees. The two men, along with the rest of the neighbors say they have a naturalist neigh­ borhood and they vow to keep it that way. "Art is highly respected," said Linsea, "for his enthusiam, love of life and respect for nature. He really appreci­ ates nature. He a down-toearth man, and we all respect him." Smith sells his works only at shows now, he said. The next will occur at the Barry County Expo Center in February during the antique gun and knife show. Oil, wa­ ter, acrylic, crayon, pencil, ink and pastels are all used in his works, he said. One of his latest creations is one that he can't talk about. It is a huge postcard, designed and painted by Smith, that was in the warming lodge during the Winter Festival. The card was there to collect messages from area residents to the men and women serving in what is now Operation Desen Storm. After the festival, the card will be sent to Saudi Arabia. While the subject is too emotional for him to talk about, he praised Sargeant Major Miller for his speech during the unveiling cere­ mony for the the giant greet­ ing card. "Sgt. Major Miller gave the finest speech I have ever heard in my life. Everybody, and I mean everybody, had a tear in their eye when he finished. I didn't know he was his friend, "why don't you a professional speaker, but by give it to her?" On his way out of the tent anyone's standards, he is a where this interview took professional speaker." Beyond saying that the card place, Smith paused to repeat "was a suggestion and I did something a friend once said it," he'll say only that he to him that seemed to please him. won't comment on it. "Art," he said," You're the He continued to show his softer side, when a fellow closest thing to a Renaissance muzzleloader wondered aloud man that I've ever met." "That just means that I what to do with a gift he had. "We had a woman shooter don't belong to anyone; more to the world," he said quietly. for the first time," he said to A man with many interests, Art Smith is shown putting the finishing touches on a flyer for the Gun Lake Free Trappers muzzleloader shoot. /*m*M44o»** �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 5, 1991 / Page 19 Famous musical in rehearsal FARO’S ITALIAN ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ opens at CHS fi r ;=! Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS U’’ .5 '1 Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am Hi TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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CHERYL COTANT MITCHELL POLL LARRY POLL 616-948-2134 616-945-4626 616-945-4626 LUKE SANDBORN LEON CASEY 517-566-8865 AUCTIONEER � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-02-12.pdf 4b2ca578991a89cbf664fc335f820fc4 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 160 I February 12. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 TK Curriculum Council becomes valuable tool UASW^5’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A committee that originally was formed at Thornapple Kellogg after a controversy over the book "The Catcher in the Rye," has become a valuable tool for the school district With administrative repre­ sentatives from each building, parents and teachers, the council has become a vehicle to keep communication open between the five different school buildings and also the Board of Education, said Wendy Rom ph. Romph is secretary on the Board of Education, a member of the Curriculum Council, and has two children in the TK school system. Each educator is on a sub­ committee, chaired by a de­ partment head, Romph said, and each group gives a report of the department they are in, starting in March. Meanwhile the full com­ mittee targets one subject a year for study, currently math. Other subjects for a JC redistricting passes overall, but not in Caledonia, Middleville J-Ad Graphics News Service Grand Rapids Junior Col­ lege is on its way to becoming a community college after the Feb. 5 vote in which 64 per cent of the voters approved redistricting. A 1.9-mill increase to fund expansion and operation of the college also was approved, but by a smaller majority. JC’s boundaries now will encompass the entire 20-school Kent Interniejiate School District rather than just the Grand Rapids School District. For students attending JC and who don’t live within the Grand Rapids district, this means a $20 savings for each credit hour. Only Grand Rapids district students previously paid the resident fee. which is now $41 per credit hour. Any student outside the Grand Rapids district had to pay the non­ resident fee of $61 per credit hour. However, expanding the school's boundaries also means expanding the tax base, and K1SD residents now will help share the costs of operating the new community college. Not too surprisingly, it was Grand Rapids School District residents who carried the redistricting request to victory. The so-called outlying districts in the Kent In­ termediate School District generally turned down the proposal. Only East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills, Kelloggsville. Godwin Heights. Kentwood, Northview and Wyoming joined Grand Rapids in approving the change to revamp the junior college. Even fewer districts ap­ proved the millage hike. Only three districts went along with Grand Rapids in approving the 1.9-mill levy. East Grand Rapids. Godwin Heights and Kentwood agreed to undertake the extra millage. The Caledonia school district voted against the redistricting the college by a vote of 393 “yes” and 485 "no.” The millage request Sm Radiatrlctlng, page 2 Wendy Romph catches up on paper work that comes with her job as a member of the Curriculum Council. full year’s study arc chosen on a five-year rotation of language arts, science and so on, Romph continued. In math, the committee looks at different ways to teach the subject, exploring different ways to present it, text books, and use of test scores to recommend additions to get to a "minimum achievement level," she said. "Every single meeting is spent at least in part with a new approach, or we go to see professional educators See Curriculum, page 2 Long-range planning begins with Feb. 21 event Caledonia area residents to help decide their schools’ future Happy Valentine’s Day! McFall Elementary first grader Aaron McDiarmid gives his teacher Roxanne Patterson a valentine. Valentines and carnations will be seen all over Thomapple Kellogg Schools on the traditional day to ask "Will you be my Valentine7* by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In the popular Back to the Future movie trilogy, the hero gets a chance to affect the pre­ sent by traveling to the future and to the past. In Caledonia, residents don’t have to blast off in a time machine to affect the future. All they have to do is get into their everyday vehicles and drive to Caledonia High School Feb. 21. There, at 1 and 7 p.m., discussions will be held in the cafeteria on the future of education in Caledonia, as the school board begins a longrange plan for creating effec­ tive schools and handling the rapid growth in school population. “The decisions that are be­ ing made about schools don’t just impact those who have kids there,” said Kathy Jackson, co-chair of the steer­ ing committee for the plann­ ing program (See related article.) “Everyone has a piece of the puzzle,” agreed steering committee chair Gordon DeBlaay "What’s really great is that w hen we fit all the pieces together, we’ll get the best possible answer to the problem. "But we’ll get the best results only if people participate ” To maintain this country’s high standard of living, students must be trained in the skills needed in today’s socie­ ty, they contended. And that’s why what is hap­ pening in our schools is im­ portant to everyone. It is why the school board, ad­ ministrators and staff are looking for help from the community in deciding the best possible direction for the Caledonia schools to take in preparing students for today's constantly changing world. DeBlaay and Jackson ex­ plained that the first step in the community-wide process is creating an understanding of the problem. That’s one goal of the Futures Conference, they said The other goal is to get citizens’ ideas on how to relate the information they receive at the conference to Caledonia. Discussing the ways society has changed and how those changes affect school pro­ grams will be Dr. William DeJong, who will speak at the I p.m. session of the conference DeJong is president of Plan­ ning Advocates, a consulting firm that has helped com­ munities across the country develop long-range plans for their school districts. His firm has just been hired by Caledonia Community Schools for that same pur­ pose: to involve both educators and citizens in creating a plan for the schools’ future After his speech, the au­ dience will be asked to “break See Community, page 2 In This Issue... • Middleville zoning ordinance completion near • Educational consultant reports FACT’S • Caledonia discusses flood plain ordinance • Planning Commission discusses Harder Warner relocation �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1991 Middleville zoning ordinance completion set by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Most of 26 separate "chapters" of the zoning ordi­ nance for the Village of Middleville have been revised, rewritten or left as they were by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The laws that tell what Middleville residents can do with their property have been the focus of the commission for over a year, with them taking the step of calling two meetings a month instead of just one. Attorney Jeff Youngsma has been getting sections of the code just as soon as the commission has finished re­ viewing them, and will get the completed code for another look after all of the sections are completed, said Planner Mark Vander Ploeg, who works part time for the village. After the attorney deter­ mines that the laws will stand up in court, the commission will go over the completed document again, and then give it to the Village Council for its suggestions. A date for a public hearing will be set by the commis­ sion, "hopefully in the spring; perhaps in April," Vander Ploeg said. Public notices have to be given and the document or a summary of it will have to be published before the hearing, he added. "A zoning ordinance makes a statement about a commu­ nity," Vander Ploeg ex­ plained. He named zoning laws that allow large front yards as an example of how a zoning or­ dinance can help improve asthetics of a town. The code must be tailor made for a community to re­ flect what the residents of that town want, he said, noting that the commission was filled with a good cross-sec­ tion of Middleville citizens. "We had a lot of discussion with revising a lot of things to fit Middleville. We used examples from other places, but well have a consensus of the Planning Commission and Village Council," he said. The village has a completed master plan, which was fin­ ished in 1989, and the com­ mission started on the zoning laws immediately after the master plan was completed, Vander Ploeg said. A master plan tells what the citizens of the village want for the town, and the zoning laws are the way to implement those things in the plan. Updating the zoning laws without a master plan shouldn't be attempted, he ad­ vised. "The state doesn't require it, but they strongly recommend all the municipalities have a comprehensive master plan," he pointed out. The master plan serves as a rationale for the zoning laws, he said. "Everybody who has private property has a right to use it in a reasonable way," he said, "and a municipality has the right to reasonably control the development.” "It’s important for us to do this. The Planning Commission has a lot of questions. I think they're not taking anything for granted; it would be unfortunate if they did. They know a lot more than I do about this commu­ nity - they come in with a lot of common sense," he said. Already discussed and re­ vised are the chapters of the code dealing with the purpose and interpretation, definitions, general provisions, zoning districts, residential estate single-family districts, low and medium density single­ family districts, planned mul- be collected and turned in to the steering committee. “Everyone’s input is im­ portant,” they emphasized. Presenters at the con­ ference’s evening session will offer different kinds of infor­ mation on the function of schools in today’s society. Dr. Paul Pearson, director of employee development for Steelcase Inc., will talk to the community at 7 p.m. about school and community partnerships. After group discussions of Pearson’s talk, a panel made up of steering committee members will explain some of /instate AUTO/HOME/LIFE John Koryto 616/891-8111 N.O.A. AGENT 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316-9566 T.K. WINTER ENRICHMENT CLASS OIL PAINTING II CLASS WHEN: Tuesdays, Feb. 19th - March 26th (6 weeks) WHERE: T.K. High School, Room 303 TIME: 7:00-9:00 p.m. COST: $30.00 + Supplies (ex. paint, brushes, canvas) INSTRUCTOR: Colleen Tennant call 795-3397 to register It’s easy and fun to learn! The newest member of the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission is John Mugridge. He said it was time to get involved, and the planning commission is a good way to get started. Curriculum Council is valuable tool, continued from frontpage-----who have dealt with setting up math courses," she said. "Linda Goosen, (principal of Page Elementary) is en­ tirely responsible for this. She searches out different programs. When the math de­ partment gives its report, hopefully we'll have a better idea of how to get what we want for an outcome," she Community decide schools’ future, from from out” in small groups to discuss the topic and to offer ideas for the steering commit­ tee and ultimately the school board to consider. At 2:45 p.m., Dr. Chip Edelsberg, Superintendent of the Dublin, Ohio City Schools, will tell the par­ ticipants about school reform: what has been recommended and what has been effective. After his talk, the audience again will have a chance to comment and to offer ideas that apply to Caledonia. DeBlaay and Jackson ex­ plained that all the ideas of­ fered in the small groups will tiple family, the central busi­ ness district, the highway commercial district, and heavy and light industrial districts. Also, the natural river dis­ trict, special land uses, site plan reviews, signs, parking and loading spaces and nonconfoming uses have been ex­ amined, and in some case re­ vised. Still to be done are several more administrative provi­ sions, with a little work re­ maining on agricultural dis­ tricts, Planned Unit Development, flood hazards and the mobile home section of the Planned Multiple Family districts. "I would say between 90 and 95 percent of the rewrit­ ing of the ordinance is done," Vander Ploeg commented. He said he hoopes the commission soon can go back to the once a month format the efforts now under way in Caledonia schools to increase their effectiveness. “We’re doing a lot of in­ teresting things already that other school districts aren’t into yet,” Jackson said. “It’s important for people to know that things we take for granted here are not going on everywhere.” Students will help with this presentation, Jackson said. Ideas collected at the Futures Conference will be taken up at the next communi­ ty program, a “dialogue” set for Tuesday, March 5, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. At this gettogether, participants will establish priorities for the future of the district, using ideas from the recent school board listening sessions and those handed in at the Futures Conference. “I’d like to emphasize that we’re going to have some fun doing this,” DeBlaay said. “It’s not going to be all heavy stuff ” “It’ll be a great way to work with friends and to meet people in the community.” agreed Jackson. “And we’ll be doing something important at the same time. “I think the conference will open everyone's eyes about bow the community is chang­ ing.” she said. "This way, the community will see the schools are not coming up with any surprises when they say they need to hire teachers or even build " “And ft’s a chance for everyone to have a say in what’s going to happen.” said DeBlaay “It’s not often we get that opportunity “Everyone who has ideas and opinions can get them considered. We can’t say we didn’t hase the chance. Now’s the time to learn what's going on and to speak up ” added. "We went to Bloomfield Hills to look at their com­ puter program. They seem to be leaders in the field of math and computers." The school is three times as large as Thornapple Kellogg, with many more resources, Romph pointed out, but, "we still were able to see ways that math and computers can be approached that don't take a great deal of money." One class had five different kinds of computers in use, and all five were integrated into the subject being taught, she said. A class "talked" via com­ puters to an area senior citi­ zens facility, and after ex­ changing information, the children wrote a biography and sent it over the computer to their new friends. One class was able to talk to foreign countries in a telecommunications class. Those examples were used by Romph to illustrate that what people do in real life can be learned in the classroom. With a world map, the chil­ dren could identify the place where they had talked, thus integrating geography into computer class. The use of keyboarding in a school in Birmingham that the council visited raised questions for the Thornapple Kellogg schools. "Should we teach keyboard­ ing at a earlier age before they get into "bad habits?" she asked. "We have the materi­ als, and we want our kids to be technologically advanced. "The council works in ideas," she said, "all kinds of ideas." Much work has been done, and is continuing to be done with a process called 'school improvement,’" Romph said, but that means that the coun­ cil must study itself. "With major emphasis in the district being placed on school improvement, we are questioning the position that the Curriculum Council will place in the school improve­ ment process. School improvement will deal with all of the issues confronting the Curriculum Council and other areas of the school, including the well being of the stu­ dents," Romph said "We’re not sure how it will fit into the school improve­ ment process, but we’re look­ ing it to find a solution. Until then, we will continue to absorb as much information about subjects like math, and continue to make recommendations." McFall kindergarten signup set Those planning to enroll children in kindergarten next fall in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Should call the McFall Elementary office, 795-3637. A child must be 5 years old by Dec. 1 (bom before Dec. 1, 1986) to enter school next fall. This year, the kindergarten evaluation program will be conducted only for students whose birthdate are between Aug. 1 and Nov. 30, 1986 This evaluation will be held April 18 at McFall Elemen­ tary School. Students bom prior to Aug. 1, 1986, will be placed in the Redistricting passes, from from went down by an even bigger margin, with 301 “yes” votes to 536 “no” voces. The requests met a similar reaction in the Thomapple Kellogg district where the redistricting question was turned down by a vote of 204-180, and the millage re­ quest was defeated 152-230. But overall, the two pro­ posals were passed by healthy margins The redistneting passed 20.887 to 11,539. and the millage was approved 17,542 to 13.821 A blue-ribbon committee that studied JC’s growth and funding needs recommended not only the redistneting. but also expansion ideas for the downtown facility. The com­ mittee included the suggestion that in the fixture the college establish “satellite” cam­ puses for the convenience of republic kindergarten program. The Barry County Health Department vision and hear­ ing technicians will be screen­ ing all incoming students the week of April 8 at McFall Elementary. Appointments must be made for these ser­ vices prior to these dates. Pre-register all chiklen by calling the McFall office at 795-3637. students living in the northern and southern areas of the K1SD district. A fresh new way to say... I LOVE YOU ...balloons, fresh flowers, silk arrangements, gifts, plus toys and our ceramic cherubs have arrived! /• LYNDA'S GARDENS cherry valley ave 891 1483 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1991 / Page 3 Middleville business ‘DARES to Care’ with program support by Jean Gallup Staff Writer During the month of February, hearts will spring up all over the interior of the Crystal Flash service station in Middleville. For each $1 or S5 donation to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, any name the donor likes will be put on a red or gray heart Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg A tough story well handled I would again like to thank the Sun and News and the Freeport News for their excellence coverage of Thomapple Kellogg Schools. An excellent example of this is the recent Sun and News arti­ cle titled. “TK bus flags don’t reflect safety problems, school officials say.’’ The article goes into depth on a subject that could cause great alarm in the community if not presented cor­ rectly. I would like to now go into more detail regarding our bus fleet. The Thomapple Kellogg School has a very good transporta tion department. We have very capable drivers, well qualified and conscientious mechanics and a well-maintained fleet of buses We do have major needs and the district is addressing them. First, the overall age of the bus fleet. Over half of the 33 buses in our fleet are past the seven years for which the state reimburses the district for depreciation. The district is operating 15 buses that are over 10 years of age. Thanks to the voters in the June 1989 election, in which .6 mill was passed for bus replacement, the fleet is being replaced by the purchase of three buses per year. Replacement of buses is very expensive. As you have notic­ ed if you have been in the market to buy a car or truck lately, you find that their costs have really gone up At the last regular board meeting, the board approved the purchase of three 1991 buses at an average cost of $42,417 each. To replace the entire 33 vehicle fleet would cost $1,400,000. The oldest units operating in the fleet are three 1974 Interna­ tional buses that were purchased at a cost of $10,452 each. However, by establishing a replacement schedule in which three buses are replaced each year we will update the bus fleet. A major problem was created in the 1980s when the district was unable to replace any buses during a five-year period. Second, the bus maintenance facility is poor. Planning is well under way to build the TK Maintenance Facility, which will provide a much improved facility in which to keep our fleet in top running shape. Thirty-one of the 33 buses in the Thomapple Kellogg bus fleet were inspected with 15 getting yellow tags and 11 receiv­ ing red tags. As was pointed out in the article, not one red or yellow tag was for a condition that was mechanically unsafe. We feel that the inspection conducted this year was etremely stringent. However, we welcome our bus fleet being very carefully and thoroughly inspected. Hopefully, the state will continue the bus inspection program and we will have the same inspector next year. We want the very best and safest fleet possible and we are working diligent­ ly to improve it. We want to know that our buses are safe and we know that you want to know that the buses that carry your children to and from school are safe. to be displayed for the month in the store. 'We wanted to get involved in the community," said Denise Lucas, manager of the station, 'and we felt this was a worthwhile program to sup­ port." She pointed out that the hearts would be a nice way for a parent or grandparent to show their support for the anti-drug program while at the same time, having their child's name on display. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker teaches the pro­ gram at the fifth grade level at Page Elementary School in Middleville, and said he was pleased with the sponsorship of the program by the busi­ ness. "I, as a DARE officer, per­ sonally appreciate the partici­ pation of Crystal Flash,” he said. Now in his second year of teaching drug resistance to students, Shoemaker is a strong believer in the effort and is proud that Middleville was one of the first to start the program for fifth graders. "The Thornapple Kellogg Schools and the Middleville Police Department recognized the importance of DARE, and joined together to present it,” he said. Lucas said she liked the tiein to Valentines Day, and hoped to be able to put the valentines "all over the store." Catholic church moves into old First Baptist building by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church has purchased the former site of the Middleville Village Hall, which originally was the First Baptist Church. The new church has been having services since the middle of January. Much has been done to the building to restore it to its past, but much more needs to be done said Sue Kent, secre­ tary/treasurer of the church. "We are so proud to be in Middleville," she said. "We've worked with several commu­ nities and Middleville is one of the best to work with. "I'd encourage anyone thinking of locating here or starting a business to do it. Middleville is lucky to have Mr. (Village President Duane) Thatcher and Mr. Village Manager Kit) Roon. They're so willing to help and won­ derful to work with." Kent said the goal is to be the Catholic church for Middleville and to become a part of the community. Besides renting space to Weight Watchers and the Thornapple Kellogg School District for its Alternative Education program, the church donates space to the 4H Cloven and Alcoholics Anonymous for their meet­ ings. ‘We offered the surplus food program space too, but thev decided to move down to the'VFW Hall,’ Kent added. Chief Louis Shoemaker and Manager of Crystal Flash, Denise Lucas are working together to raise money for DARE. A $1 contribution will mean a red heart and a $5 do­ nation will buy a gray heart. The primary focus of DARE, which is preventative in nature, is to help students recognize and resist the pressures that influences them to experiment with drugs. The program is currently being taught in school districts throughout Michigan. Men’s, Women’s & Children's Hair Design • Cuts • Perms • Style • Color • Gel Nails Call for your appointment with Theressa. Debbie, Angie, Linda or Mary Lou WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 OPEN: Tu«ft.-S*t. including Wed. & Thun, eve by Appt ATM Card (Automatic Teller Machine) is now available for our customers • No processing fee • No service charges (Even when you use our ATM cards at other bank machines) Automatic Teller Machines are Available at our Caledonia and Dutton Locations & Coming Soon to the Middleville Branch Qtate 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Vledonia (li*i lOvsmc LENDER FDIC All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1991 'WlMUucttc Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Spring fever in full bloom? Catalogues are coming in full tilt. Even our muddy driveway doesn't discourage me. Have you folks ever heard of a wandering family of cats? Males or females, yes. but last July we had a family that in­ cluded mom, dad. and two kittens. One was a beautiful Angora, mostly white with just a few black spots. We were delighted because the squirrels had gotten into the attic and chipmunks were all over our garden and lawns. The cat family stayed for a few days, discouraged by our dog Then about once a month, they came back, decreasing in number until now all we have is just the Angora kitten and sometimes a mom. They want to be fed and pet­ ted, which we have done. But the little kitten is just a mess with all the long hair, matted and dirty. She or he is very afraid to be handled. She didn’t even know how to play with a string but caught on. Time will tell. Jack and Maureen went to another Growers Seminar two days in Grand Rapids this last week Mary Hay * ard said that the Methodist Women s Group raised about $1,000 for the Grand Rapids Community House. They need to enlarge, due to the increase of people coming there, and to increase their services Good work, gals I guess that 12 Radies participated. Lib Palmer said that she and Florence Fiala are par­ ticipating in the Barry County “Walk for Warmth “ If you would like to participate or give a pledge, call Lib Palmer at 795-3090. Most all of the money collected stays here in the county. Why not pledge or participate, see if we can help Lib and Florence have a big nice walk. Don’t forget, you Thomapple Heritage Association folks, that we are going to have our next meeting (third Wednesday). Feb. 20 at Caroline and John Steens ma's home at 7:30 p.m. Sue Kent is going to be there to tell us about their purchase of the old Baptist Church in Middleville It is the Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church that will be holding services there. I believe it is a very traditional church. They have special permission from the Grand Rapids Bishop to have mass said in Latin. As I understand, the organization is very interested in history and * ants to restore the old church to its former state. So they want to learn all they can about it. They will have a resident priest in a short while. Glad to meet her and share any and all the history , pic­ tures. dates, etc., that I have accumulated in my history writing. If anyone can help them return it to its old glory, please contact her or call me and I will relay anything that you have. Or if you are more a traditional Catholic and would like to come to their church and help restore it. please feel free to do so. Don and Dorothy Dean are now back from Florida from a two-week stay with his brother. They had real nice weather, except one day or evening they were in a tor­ nado that struck the area. For­ tunately. they were not hurt, but a neighbor had the big tree in their yard fall down on the home and on their car. I guess MW LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ll ’ Mu1 uJkr 1 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY....................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ‘‘A caring heart for our community and the world" church with a Sunday Services9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass .............9 00 a m & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass............................. 7:00 p.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service .9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. it was the first time that the Deans had been in an active area of the tornado. Dorothy said the tnp home was just beautiful, and good weather all the way. Mary Noah went up north with son Melvin and Kay Noah Saturday and came home Sunday. There is lots more snow up there, but it was a beautiful weekend. There really isn’t too much news. Everyone seems to be enjoying our beautiful weather. It makes spring fever a very real thing, as well as colds, flu bugs, etc. Saturday Thelma Carl and Betty Venton went to visit Shirley Howell. She is coming nicely. Then Tuesday, Ethel Camp­ bell and Thelma went to Hastings to visit Flossie Slagel Lois and Cheryl McWhinney went Saturday to Grand Rapids to a baby shower. Cheryl had acquired a dresser and was cleaning out the drawers, and discovered some old 1940 newspapers. So Lois called me up and ask­ ed me if I would like to have them. One of the items Lois remembered was about the old Caledonia Creamery. So Cheryl thoughtfully dropped them off. I love to go through them, under the TV Magnifier that Amy. Gary and Sue Thaler loamed me. Boy. does it ever do the job! I hadn’t realized until I got a hold of Jim Verlinde that we were supposed to vote on changing Grand Rapids Junior College to GR Community College. I had heard about it over the radio, but just assum­ ed that it was only for Grand Rapids area voters, forgetting that we are a part of Kent Community Schools Don Williamson is getting better, and better. The doctor is even letting him drive a Letters to the Editor Soldier appreciates cards, letters Dear editor: I’m CW2 Ronald Stratton’s mother and I’m writing to you to have you tell the people of Middleville how Ronald ap­ preciated the letters, cards and packages they sent him in December around Christmas. There were so many he can’t possibly write everyone because he is so busy. He builds tent houses for the soldiers to live in while they are over there. He puts the (ftaine8 United ttretyrrn (Hfyurd) KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE. 698-8252 A J- A J 1 1 1 1 MMtiWM Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m. & t>:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................. 11:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children.................... 9:30 a m Wednesday. Family Night....................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch................... 10:00 a m. Richard / Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab, Director of Music CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Phone 795-7076 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 FIRST BAPTIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Morning Worship Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School . 11.10 a m Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m.Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday................ 6:30 p.m Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting/ Sunday Evening Service...................................6:00p.m. Youth Fellowship, Wednesday . 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church SBStfSf I The Lutheron Church Mtssoun Synod 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795.239! Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...ufan then u aiumfs room for you! Nursery fwwkieu MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street "People Who Care iff conditioned floors of wood in then tents on top like they show on television. They move to different places and he is starting all over again. Right now. he is in a supply division of the 24th Infantry All he asks now is for the people to pray for them. The parents of CW2 Ronald Stratton Middleville (Eljc (Did HJinif JHftlpirfiet (fllnirrlj 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School...............10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Services — Sunday School............................. 9:30A.M. Sunday School .................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship................................ 11:00a.m. Evening Service 6:00 P.M. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee little. Saturday, Barb and Annette Clinton went to a niece’s baby shower. Then a friend. Heather Walters, came over and they played some games. I guess that is all for this week. I wouldn’t mind a few more days of such beautiful weather, and it seems, as of this Thursday morning. Feb. 9. we are supposed to get a few more days. A big hug to all of you folks, my Community Fami­ ly. Have a good week. Morning Worship Service Sunday Schoo: Evening Worship Service 1000 a m. 1115 ° m 6 00 p m. YOU Affc INVITED 9ev Poger rimmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a m Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9 45 a.m. PHONE - 891-8119 ffev F.L Red Faber. Minister of Worship ana Administration. Rev Stan Vugteveen. Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship. Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy Herweyer. Children s Coordinator St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11 00 am. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 141 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "Jhe Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 a m. 1 TOO am. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Surx»r Schoo* Sx-aor Morning WorsNp krxjoy Evtirung WonNp *eonesdoy KAOweek prove* & Rev WHtoam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor jtudy 930am 1030 o m 6 00 r> m. 700 p m 891-6923 I �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1991 / Page 5 “New” doggers dance comes to Middleville The dancers demonstrated all of the eight steps of clogging, and seemed to be having a good time at it. The audience also enjoyed the performance. Tax Service He The "Grassroots doggers' get started on their easy going but active style of dancing. Completely at ease in front of the crowd are Marilyn Prindiville, her husband Dick, Walt Eavey, Erma Forbes and her husband Ralph Forbes. J-Ad graphics News Service Walt Eavey of Middleville joined a four other "doggers'’ to entertain the Methodist Women last week. Clogging, which is at least 200 years old, is gaining a new acceptance in Michigan with 23 instructors in the state now, up for one not too long ago, said Marilyn Prindiville. Prindiville is an instructor. She and her husband Dick, along with Ralph and Erma Forbes and Eavey, showed their skill in an hour program, which seemed to be appreciated by the women. ‘ You don't need a partner to clog, and it’s a wholesome thing; kids should get into it,” Prindiville said. She noted that her two-year-old granddaughter is already learning the basics of clogging, and loving it. Clogging came to Appalachia with settlers from Europe, and has endured until today. Originally assumed to be danced in wooden shoes, todays shoes are of leather, and have loose taps, to make a more distinctive "clatter," she said. Called the Grassroots Cloggers, Eavey's group dances to traditional country music, but one can clog to rock and roll and even disco if they want. There is no top age limit to cloggers, and the dancing is good exercise that builds stamina, Prindiville attested. She gives lessons in clogging and travels to dance at different places with her group. There are clogging competitions, but the Prindiville’s pass those, preferring to just have fun without any added pressure, she said. Clogging groups can have as many as 20 dancers, making an impressive sight when they are all doing one of eight basic steps. Prindiville welcomed Eavey back into the group after a recent hospitalization, and laughingly saying that his middle name was "trouble" dedicated the first dance to him. Everyone had a good laugh when she named the first selection--’’Here Comes Trouble." would like to introduce our experienced staff. REBECCA K1ETZMAN has 16 years experience in (TA 6s Tax firms, doing all types of tax from personal to Corporations. AUDREY LEWIS has owned her own service or hern employed by other tax firms for 28 years. Her expertise is in personal small business taxes/ V1KK1 PEACOCK has a total of 13 years in tax work with 8 years as tax receptionist and 5 years of doing personal taxes We are set up to handle ALL INCOME TAX needs. W< able to do your personal, small business, Partnership or 1 potation returns. We offer a complete accounting servic TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 419 Leonard NW 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 Caledonia, Ml 49316 Phone 454 1155 Phone: 891 1886 Middleville Girl Scouts pull an ‘all-nighter9 at local church J-Ad Graphics News Service Imagine if you will, 95 lit­ tle girls with lipstick, mascara and eyeshadow, food, games and all kinds of activities with no bedtime set. The Girl Scouts from 6 to 15 years old enjoyed such an experience recently when they spent an "All-nighter” at Peace Reformed Church mid­ way between Middleville and Caledonia. The evening of fun was planned by Senior Troop No. Community Notices GUN & KNIFE SHOW spon­ sored by Grand Valley Cap-NB alters February 17, 9 to 4. Modem and antique guns and accouterments. Located al the new Bam1 Expo Complex on M-37,3 miles North of Hastings. Kitchen will be open. For more information and table reserva­ tions, contact Pai Slone, 616-531-4405. 276 and Leader Jody Pratt, and featured work on several patches, some which the girls could take home with them the next day. The "Girls are Great" patch was earned that night, and a program called "Reading and All that Jazz” was enjoyed by the girls. A Junior Scout Patch "Health and Fitness" and a Brownie patch "Good Food w ere worked on. Activities included learning about the four basic food groups, both in an instruc­ tional context and as a game. General hygiene was discussed and exercise "for a belter you" was taught by special guest Martha Lavoe. Aerobics was taught by a senior scout A mid-evening snack was prepared and served by Troops 55 and 468 and leader Margaret Ignatoski. Included in the snack was foods from the four basic groups, along with a food from another land. A board game invented by the seniors used dice and re­ quired answers to questions on health, exercise and nutrition. The Brownies, who are in grades one to three, were put to bed around midnight. Scouts in grades four through six were allowed to stay up until 2 a.m., and the Cadet and Senior Scouts were al­ lowed to choose their own bedtime. A 7 a.m. breakfast of ce­ real, milk juice and fruit was served to the Scouts. Cleanup by the leaders and girls was completed by 8 a_m. sharp. The Amway Corporation, the Perrigo Company and Bruce Ritsema all donated personal items for each girl, and Joanne Van Putten gave Avon samples to the young ladies. The Girl Scout "Allnighter" is one of five Neighborhood activities held each year to give the girls a feeling of belonging to the larger whole, not just the in­ dividual troop The last thing you need now is a problem with inflexible life insurance. Sometimes its hard to anticipate the future. Life has a way of presenting surprises. So you don’t need life insurance that doesn’t provide for unexpected changes. 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Gordon DeBlooy, left, chairman of the Caledonia F.A.C.T.s (Finding Answers for Caledonia's Tomorrows) steering committee, talks with Dr. William DeJong, president of the consultant firm Planning Advocates. DeJong's firm is helping the district put together a master plan for future growth. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was strictly a factual report, but it was appropriate that Dr.William DeJong delivered a lot of statistics to a committee wearing buttons which command. “Ask me the F A C T S . ” DeJong is president of the consultant firm Planning Ad­ vocates. recently hired by the Caledonia Community Schools to help form a 10-year plan for the district, and to help the board involve the whole community in the process. The first step suggested by DeJong was to create a steer ing committee that would guide the decision-making process, but not dictate its results. The Caledonia School Board has charged this group with formulating recommen­ dations on the direction the district should take. These recommedations are to be bas­ ed on ideas and opinions of­ fered by the community. The need for a master plan has grown from the district's rapid growth in the last ten years, and from a growing awareness that schools have not been keeping pace with the changes in society. The steering committee's job is to work with citizens in narrowing many ideas into “preferred options.” Area schools, civic organizations, municipal boards, local clergy and the high school and middle school student governments were asked to send representatives to serve on the committee, said Superintendent Robert Myers. The group chose Gordon DeBlaay of Dutton as its Caledonia/Middleville Right to Life Invites You to a . . . Focus on Life Dinner with Guest Speaker Randall Hekman Former Kent County Probate Judge Author of "Justice for the Unborn" Currently Director of the Michigan Family Forum and Special Music by oel Singers . . . Millie Overholt March 12, 1991 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. The Middle Villa Inn $15.00 per person - $150.00 for a table of 10 For Reservations: Call 891-1652 by February 28, 1991 chairman and Kathy Jackson of Caledonia as its co­ chairwoman. and came up with the logo. Finding Answers to Caledonia's Tomorrows (F.A.C.T.s). They emphasized that the steering committee will not dictate the results of the com­ munity input, but just guide the process of obtaining it. Two sub-committees have been set up, they said, one to oversee the upcoming Futures Conference (see related arti­ cle) and the other to handle publicity. Pastor “Red” Faber of Peace Reformed Church heads the first, while Dan Adrianse is in charge of the second. At last week’s meeting, De­ Jong outlined background in­ formation he has gleaned from sources such as the township, the village and from the schools. These facts, he said, will provide the “data base” for the planning project. Included in the report are the current goals of the Caledonia School Board, demographic information from the West Michigan Regional Planning Commis­ sion and a recent Caledonia Township survey and data from the 1980 census that in­ dicated population trends. A sample of the facts in­ cluded in DeJong’s 40-page packet include: — Building permits for new houses jumped from 24 in 1981 to a high of 87 in 1986. In 1990, 64 permits were issued. — Fourteen housing addi­ tions are or will be selling about 394 lots in the district. Approximate home prices in these additions range from $100,000 to $500,000. — If the school district (about 100 square miles) were fully developed with an average of one unit on each acre of residential land, there would be over 20,000 students in the district. — Right now. there are 2,194 students in the district compared to 1,932 in 1985-86. This does not in­ clude special education students — Caledonia district students attending Dutton Christian Schools number 297. — After factoring all the data. DeJong’s firm estimates the elementary enrollment should increase by 600-700 students in the next 10 years. Middle school enrollments should increase by 100-250 students, and the high school enrollments by 400-600 students — The number of high school graduates in the district has gone from 132 in 1985 to 145 in 1990. The number of graduates going straight into the work force after gradua­ tion has declined from 42 in 1985 to only 19 in 1989. (The survey for 1990 graduates won’t be taken until this month.) The report also includes in­ formation on each of the district schools, graduation requirements, recent high school activities, the athletic program, standardized test results over the last five years and the community education program. Tax revenues, district in­ debtedness and assessed valuation figures also were charted for the committee. DeJong commented that “planning” is not really anything new in the district, that it has been going on for a number of years. But, the idea of making long-term plans to handle district needs will re­ quire some hard decisions. He said he predicts that the community will become more of an upper middle-class area with the same patterns of growth shown in the 1980 census. He discussed the “echo” baby boom caused by the ar­ rival in school of the original baby boomers’ children and grandchildren. Other youngsters arriving at kindergarten doors arc those whose mothers waited to have their families at an older age. he said. Regarding Caledonia's facilities, he said. “It is im­ pressive what this com­ munity’s done here in the last five years." But he said that if growth patterns in the district con­ tinue. by the mid ‘90s the elementary schools again will be running out of space unless class sizes increase. He said he feels the high school capacity will be ade quale for the next 10 years, but he said the community will need to think beyond that While DeJong’s summary and analysis will provide the data base for the steering com mittee, much of this informa­ tion also will be available at the upcoming Futures Con­ ference Feb. 21 (see related article) and at “community dialogues” scheduled for March 5 and March 26 The ideas gleaned from all these events will, in turn, form the basis for the recom­ mendations the steering com mittee presents to the school board this spring. Caledonia Schools lunch menu Wednesday, Feb. 13 Oven baked chicken, potato, peas, fruit, roll, milk. Thursday, Feb. 14 Sweetheart sub sandwich, Cupid fries, fruit for the heart, Valentine milk. Friday, Feb. 15 Waffle or french toast, juice or applesauce, vegetable sticks w/dip, sausage, milk. Monday, Feb. 18 Waffle or french toast, com, juice or applesauce, sausage, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Pizza, vegetable sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middie school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roil, hot dog. “That’s Your New Camper?” Spring and summer sports and activities are at hand Let the BOB BOOTH Agency give you a free survey of your insurable risks and poli­ cies, to be sure erf ade­ quate protection for the least cost BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1991 1 Page 7 Ryan Daniels of Freeport is doing just fine after rocky time period by Jean Gallup * Staff Writer One-year-old Ryan Daniels is a robust little boy who walks, climbs up on his slide by himself, and can say "mom," "dada" and "bye." He tries to say "light** and "dog" and "flowers," and knows what he doesn’t want. "Un uh" and a shake of the head means "no," something his mother says he uses a lot. Ryan was diagnosed with retinal blastoma in both eyes when he was about seven months old and he had to en­ dure weeks of radiation treat­ ment at Ann Arbor to try to kill the cancer. His mother Dawn, who suffered from the same condition as a baby, took Ryan to the hospital and stayed with him for the difficult treatments. Dad David stayed home to keep the family farm going, and work another job as well. After treatment ended in October, the Daniels had to wait until Nov. 26 to find that the blastoma in both eyes was shrinking. Six weeks later, another check by the doctors confirmed that the cancer was "pretty much dead; that it was dying," Dawn said. The treatments called for Ryan to receive radiation in the eyes, which meant that he would be heavily drugged to insure that he would remain perfectly still. He couldn't move or the radiation would be sent into his bones, and the pinpoint accuracy would be lost He was also put into a cast to make him immobile, during the time he was being treated. The drugs caused with­ drawal reactions, which was difficult for both baby and parents, Dawn said. His physical progress was not slowed by the radiation, but he stopped making progress on things he had started to do. "The drugs and all slowed him down, but he's gained back; he's back to normal. He was withdrawn into himself for awhile, but I think it was just the drugs," she com­ mented. The village of Freeport, showing the best part of liv­ ing in a small town, held a Ryan plays "peek-a-boo" with the camera. Dawn and Ryan have some mother-son talk. The one year old is now walking and climbing like any toddler. community benefit dinner and opened two bank accounts to receive funds for Ryan. The accounts and the bene­ fit came to over $2,000 for the Danielses. An unexpected gift came from the regulars who drink coffee every morning at the Shamrock Tavern. Wanda Barker, the owner of the bar and restaurant, took to having coffee ready for the "guys" when a coffee shop down the street closed. Saying she felt funny charging friends for a cup of coffee, Barker put out a coffee can for donations, if they felt like it. She took out the price of the coffee, but nothing else. Eventually, she thought, she could give it to a family who might need something extra around Christmas time, and she did do that, but not before she made a contribution to Dawn and Dave Daniels to help with medical bills. Caledonia planners discuss revision of flood plain ordinance by Barbara Gall Staff Writer By its March 4 meeting, the Caledonia Township Planning Commission hopes to have on the table a first draft of its revised township flood plain ordinance. Such an ordinance is re­ quired by the federal govern­ ment for the township to be­ long to the federal flood in­ surance program, which, in turn, makes township prop­ erty owners eligible for flood insurance. Last week, the commission asked Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg to work with legal counsel Jim Brown in outlining revised setback requirements for construction along the Thornapple and Coldwater rivers and other ar­ eas vulnerable to flooding. In previous work sessions, the commission has discussed changing the present setback requirement of 100 feet to a minimum of 50 feet from the edge of the river. However, the ordinance will use the "100-year flood" elevations drawn up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the gen­ eral guide for determining the flood plain boundaries. "The 50-foot minimum is put in there because in some places, the 100-year plain is perhaps only 20 feet from the river because of a steep bank," explained VanderPloeg. He added that environmental concerns were one of the reasons the ordinance is being changed. Another provision in the proposed ordinance states that any construction that fell be­ tween the 50-foot setback and the FEMA boundaries would require a special use permit from the planning commis­ sion. A list of conditions also will be drawn up for any pro­ posed development in a potential flood plain, including language that will release the township from liability should the " 100-year flood" occur after a special use permit has been granted. One of the biggest prob­ lems in writing the ordinance is the difference in elevations along the Thornapple River because of the LaBarge Dam at 84th Street. The commis­ sion agreed to consult the ele­ vations drawn up by the Commonwealth Power Company, which operates the dam, to help in establishing where the "safe" elevations are, both above and below the dam. 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Smithers is a safety McFall first graders how to move around his town safely, instructor with Citizens and gave many tips on how Community Corrections, they can live safely in their Service Provider Inc., which travels the state from south to home towns. Officer Darren Smithers north putting on the seminars teaches safety to children all geared for little ones. He loves kids and the job, over Michigan through the he said "Safetyville" program. "They put a smile on my Smithers Wednesday had the help of Officer Robert face every morning, I just like kids," he explained. "I Abcndroth, an eight-year vet­ eran of the Barry County also work with a Christian Sherrif's Department, in youth group in Bad Axe." Smithers controls 25, 6teaching the class to the chil­ dren of Kim Hauschild's first- and 7-year-olds by speaking grade class from Thornapple in a low, soft tone of voice, and he credits the teachers Kellogg. The mobile miniature vil­ with helping sustain the lage, designed for first graders children's interest over the to learn about safety, features hour long time they are buildings, electrical lines, traveling on the streets of sidewalks, roads, traffic signs Safetyville. "But they are really not a and lights, a train and a school bus. The children problem; the kids are pretty practice getting on and off the dam good," he said. By the time the program bus safely and pedal tractors observing traffic signals packs up to move from Hastings to another area to around the village. Various areas of activity teach, Smithers will have such as traffic safety, stranger talked to 900 area first-grade students, and impressed on safety, bicycle safety, the them many areas of danger eyes and ears program, home that they can avoid if they safety, fire and water safety by Jean Gallup Staff Writer In Loving Memory JEFFREY SCOTT VELTHOUSE February 13, 1974 December 24, 1989 We miss you more than anyone knows, As each day passes - the emptiness grows. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, But the ache in our hearts will always stay. No one knows the grief ue bear, When family meets and you're not there. You left us suddenly, your thoughts unknown. But sou left us memories we are proud to own. So loved and always in our thoughts, Dad <Sl Mom, Sisters - Diane, Lori and Beth and their families, Grandpa and Grandma Willyard know how. A nice side effect of his contact with the children, he said, is that they come to know him and others in a po­ liceman's uniform as a friend they can trust who will help them whenever they need it. The program is sponsored All of the tractor riders pay strict attention to the stop sign. Here "Officer Friendly" helps show them the right way to deal with the traffic sign. Officer Darren Smithers gives the first graders from Kim Hauschild’s class at McFall Elementary some pointers on dangers that they can avoid by being Teachers also rated the by the area Sheriffs Departments and schools, and training for the children as was founded by Bonnie Perry. "definitely" worth the time it Perry was in town at took and would teach more Leason-Sharpe Hall at the about safety from material First Presbyterian Church on given to them by Smithers. Broadway in Hastings. The children were very ex­ Perry and Barry County cited and eager. They truly Sheriff David O. Wood came away with safety “checked out" knowledge and awareness," the village as it was being wrote first grade teacher Deb built for the first classes to Warren. attend from Hastings two weeks ago Thank You Though there is only one THANK YOU Safetyville covering the enure I would like to thank all my state to make the annual trips family and friends for all the to different schools, Smithers cards, flowers and prayers that said plans are to make the were given while I was laid up state into two or three areas with a broken arm. Especially and add people to make the also all the food and the meals trips closer to the safety in­ that were served every day. I want to thank Rev. Janet Sweet, structors home base. The teachers are asked to Rev. Adam Chyrowski and Rev. Lynn Wagner for their calls and answer questions on the pre­ prayers. Everything has been sentation, and w ithout excep­ deeply appreciated. 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So it was at Page Elementary School in Middleville, where students used enthusiasm for the ocean to learn other skills as part of a month-long thematic unit Students also learned about literature by reading books on the ocean, math by measuring things from the ocean and writing by composing letters, short stories, diary entries and interviews, teacher Kim Merchant pointed out. Starting with a science textbook on oceans, Merchant and Helen Jahnke soon found themselves with rooms full of excited students who had "great ideas," willingly worked on projects about the ocean, brought things from home to share with class­ mates and learned more while they were working. 'The test results were im­ pressive," said Merchant Science contains a lot of detailed information, and the students worked hard to learn concepts and facts from their science books They were en­ couraged to take notes, work together as a class, use flash cards to learn terms and work in small groups and individu­ ally, she said. "We felt like we had all pui in our best efforts to lean about the oceans. Most stu­ dents were at least one grade higher than the last science test, where they did not wort so hard on study skills," she Top right photo — The children of Kim Merchant’s room proudly display things from the ocean. 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Bob's service Shop 610 S. Wellman Road Nashville. Michigan 03* 33 > > v/s.-t said. "Most exciting of all was to see the students eager to come to school to learn more about the oceans, bring papers and projects to share. They just took off on learning, and with the thematic approach of this unit, the results were seen across the whole curriculum," she added. Students had the chance to see real star fish, conch shells, a sea turtle shell, a shark’s jaw, many other shells and actual underwater fish photos taken by Merchant at an underwater park in Cozemel, Mexico. They made class models of the ocean floor, studied sea mammals, fish plants and did experiments. But the culminating experi­ ence was the joint effort of the classes to use what they had learned to transform the school hallway outside their rooms into a oceanscape, Merchant said. The two classes met and brainstormed main categories they would need to include to complete their oceanscape. Volunteers were matched up with a topic of choice making groups averaging between five and six students. With the groups formed, the students discussed how they would plan what their group would do, using thinking and planning skills. Small parts of the mural were done in the classrooms, and larger projects were worked on in the hall, she ex­ plained. Both teachers said they were pleased with the plans students presented to them. Paper was cut, books were used for resource and students were busy at work. "They were great!" Merchant said. "Cooperation, patience, hard work and lots of learning went into making the success of the oceanscape.’ It's a great cele­ bration of the students' newly-earned knowledge." Each student in both classes is working on a final report of their choice about the oceans. They must include two named sources, note pages from their research, and a well-written report. Some class time was provided, but much of the work is done in extra class time or at home. "The students are working hard, and most seem to be do­ ing far beyond the minumum required," she commented Extra credit projects, such as dioramas, posters, recipes, mobiles and experiments, are also an option for the stu­ dents. "As a first-year teacher, I am pleased with the results and hope to add to and try dif­ ferent things next year. A new challenge will be to try this with other topics. The fourth-grade teachers at Page are now starting the Michigan Thematic Unit. This is a new and exciting area to teach and work on. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891 -1056 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1991 I Page 11 rclip and Save THORNAPPLE KELLOGG TK High School ‘honor roll’ set The honor roll is divided in­ to three point average categories: 1) 4.0-A11 A’s; 2) 3.5-3.99 - Honor Roil; 3) 3.0-3*.49 - Hororable Mention 12th Grade AU A’s - Diane Bender, Aaron Lytle, Michael Matison, Matthew Slander. Honor Roll - Maureen Bartlett, Joshua Carpenter, Amy Cravero, Lisa Eddy, Donald Fikek, Shawn Frey, Nathan Hillman, PoUy Kid­ der, Michele Kooiman, Shannon Newman, Betsy Overbeek, Jamie Payne, Ur­ sula Smelker, Amy Smit, Regina Stein, Michele Stevens, Kristina Thaler, Koren Thomas, Susan Wheeler, Wendy Yoder. Honorable Mention - Cyn­ thia Baughn, Brad Belka, Jamie Beuschel, Danna Carpenter, Joyce Chamber, Mary Cisler, Jennifer Cole, Laura Converse. Zachary Curths, Bethann DeHaan, Scott Dykstra, Cara Errair, April Fikkert, Robert Flikkema, Melody Giesler, Shawn Hayward, Lucas Jef­ fery, Anthony Jones, Julia Kooiman. LeAnn Matson, Melanie McCaul, Joseph McClelland, Karen McCrath. Tracy Medaris, Jennifer Middleton. Andrew Monroe, Malin Parneving, Trisha Richer. Tracy Robertson. Jason Rogers Bobbi Rosa, Krista Rothhaar, Rebeca Ruiz. Ed­ ward Rumbergs. John Scheib. Tony Sclafani, Susan Seger. Jeremy Shepard. Jonathan Slag. Susan Smelker Luann Snider. April Stambach, Rachel Teater, Christine Thompson. Michele VanSickle, Corey Webster, Michael Wieringa. 11th Grade All A’s - Anne Marie Butler, Lisa Einberger, Donald Geukes, Mark Harcek, Robert Hunt, Sherry Swelnis. Denise Wyatt. Honor Roll - Brian Beute, Gayle Boersma, Nicole Boivin, Angela Frowein, David Lehman. Mac Missad, Philip Postma, David Sher­ wood. Jason Walters, Jessica Weatherhead. Leanne Zawiemcha. Honorable Mention Alicia Batson, Steven Baumgartner. Beth Beard, Jake Brewer. Dec Lane Camling, Kelli Daugherty, Mary Elwood, Lesli Fisher, Rebec­ ca Forbes, Marcia Gildea, Jennifer Hoff, Robert Jansen. Heather Lenz. Steven McCrumb, Christi Meyer. Daphne Moore, Kellie Mulder, Brett Muller. Monica Patnoude, Patricia Postma, Matthew Pratt, Rebecca Reigler, Jessica Robinson, Elva Secord, Mindy Solomon, Craig Stolsonburg, Catherine Thompson. Sarah Wieringa 10th Grade AU A’s - Mark Pullen. Bryan Thompson. Honor Roll - William Baldry. Melissa Chlebana. Melanie Cooper, David DeHaan, Jason DeVries, Becky Fitch, Catherine Hart. Cory Heald. Rachel Hillman, Matthew Hopkins, Angela Jerkatis, Ryan Kiel, Zachary Kinney, Shannon McMurray, Tracie Middleton, Brian Newhouse. Honorable Mention Theresa Baerman, Robin Basarabski, Sara Bruin, Laura Donker. Anthony DuBois. Becky Fliearman. Christian Foster, Corey Harrison. Emi­ ly Henning, Lucas Kidder, Shawn Lee, Shannon Mc­ Clelland, Mark McNUtt. Robert Middleton, Jared Miller. Michelle Nelson, Scott Oliver, David Olthouse. Sara Postema, Teracia Potts, Ryan Recker, Mandee Rick, Timothy Rybiski, Trisha Shook, Daria Stewart. Mindy Truer, Kimberlee Wohl ford. Shelly Wolverton. 9th Grade Honor Roll - Sarah Beute, Nicole Carpenter, Jeffery DeMaagd, Corinne Drake. Jeremy Hilty, Kelly Ignatoski, Carrita Ingersoll. Jennifer Lewis, Steven Matison. Meagan Middleton, Amy Missad. Joshua Parker. Carla Ptoeg. James Ramey Deanna Reed, Michael Sarver. Jaime Starter. Jesse Strzyzewski, Candace Thompson, Brooke VanElst. Kendra Weatherhead. Michell Wellman. Joshua Zimmer. Kathry n Zoe mer Honorable Mention - Met­ ta Bednck. Katie Berg. Sonya Christiansen. Jason Clark. Lisa Closser. James Cole, Katie Curtis. Chadwick Featherly. Britt Haraburda. Jamie Holes. Charlyne Janose, Philip Johnson, Timothy Keizer, Jennifer Kid­ der, Suzanne Landman, Bridget Loftus. Michael Nelson. Kimberly Novak. Amanda Osbume. Mark Overbeek, Stephanie Pennington. Keith Potts, Bianca Pratt, Timothy Rothhaar, Robert Seger, Amy Snider, David Timm, Donald Toler, Sarah Turner, Jason Tutsch, Alison Werkema. Jeremiah Wert, William West, Trisha Williams, Kevin Wright. TK Middle School honor roll 8th Grade AU A’s - Rebecca Alex­ ander, Gina Boersma, Christopher DeBlaay, Rhonda Hesselink, Lisa Lefanty, Tim Roodvoets. Sarah Allore, Nathan Bundy. Eric DeGroote. Kevin Holst, Bon­ ny McMurray. Kiley Thaler. Jared Zimmer, Hillary Blough, Kari Bustraan, Eric Griffith, Vikki Jansen, Ty Middleton, Sarah Wisniewski. B Honor Roll - Jeremy Anderson, Casey Bell, Kevin Bluhm, Jason Clinton, Jen­ nifer Dykstra, Jeffery Frei, Shannel Haigh, Lee Ann Humphrey, Tracey Lee, Kerri McNees, Carrie Mugridge, Laura Nelson, Sarah Potter, Karen Richards, April Scharphom, Julie Shear. Joy Smith, Christopher Thomas, Jason Wilkins, Erin Wolverton, Gary Zehr. Tim Baker, Daniela Bieber, Andy Brewer, Jessica Coe, Arnie Evans, Jamie Giar, Stephanie Harvey, Sarah Kaechele, Matthew Liu, Malisa Merlau, Darcy Mugridge, Christina Oaks, Sonya Recollet, Margaret Rogers, Scott Scheib, Michelle Shepard, Brett Suwyn, Tara Titus, Brad Williams, Amy Ybema. KeUy Bates, Justin Blake, Rachel Brock. Wendy Dickin­ son, Amanda Fliearman, Jamie Green, Rebecca Holwerda. Chris Lange, Sarah Matson, Penny Minor, Randi Neeson, Chelsea Peck, Courtney Rich, Jon Sarver, Kary Scbondelmayer. Jamie Smith, Aimee Thaler, Jen­ nifer Wieringa. Ryan Wmchel, Gina Yoder. Angela STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of w insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Gildea. 7th tirade All A’s - Aime Bergakker, Curt Brinks. Ruth Caton, Rachel DeVormer, Bradley Enders. Leisa Idema. Andrea Kokmeyer, Stephanie Potter, Tarah Beuschel, Michelle Butler. 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LUNCH BREAKFAST Fish Square Mashed Potatoes Biscuit Peas & Carrots Cheese Toast Apple Juice Milk I I Q a 3 a THURSDAY • FEB. 14 □ Valentine's Day Classroom Parties □ Senior Citizens Valentine's Party............ 1:00- Dari’s In Alto □ Volleyball ...................................... Byron Center - There 6:15 LUNCH BREAKFAST Chicken Noodle Soup/Crackers Grilled Cheese Sandwich Vegetable Sticks Fruit Juice Bar Oatmeal Whole Wheat Donut Raisins Milk I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FRIDAY • FEB. 15 □ McFall/West........................... □ Basektball............................. □ M.S. Student Council Dance lunch Pizza or Fishwich Coleslaw Applesauce I I . . Popcorn Friday - 25e i ....... Hamilton - Away • 6:30-8:30 in small gym | breakfast Coffee Cake Juice Choice Milk i MONDAY • FEB. 18 □ Volleyball .................................... Kelloggsville - Home - 6:15 [ LUNCH BREAKFAST Burrito/Cheese Sauce Green Beans Pineapple Waffle/Hot Cherry Sauce Milk TUESDAY • FEB. 19 □ Basketball...................................................... Hastings - There □ Volleyball............................................... Byron Center - There □ 9:30 - 2 Hawk Singers & Dancers - Page 1st Grade Animal Art Talk □ CHADD (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder) Meeting 7-9 p.m. Fountain Street Church more information: Bruce or Chris Olson, 676-0863 LUNCH BREAKFAST Turkey on a bun Peas or Sweet Potatoes Peaches Cookie Cold Cereal Biscuit/Cherry Butter Orange Milk LUNCH • FEB. 20-26 □ □ □ □ □ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I Wednesday....................................... Spaghetti/Meat Sauce j Thursday................................................... Chili or Vegetable i Friday........................................................... Pizza or Fishwich i Monday........................................................ Rib-B-Q on a Bun 1 Tuesday............................................ Meat and Cheese Subs i Coming Events □ □ □ □ Saturday, Feb. 16 - Wrestling Individual Regionals - Home Saturday, Feb. 16 - Quiz Bowl Travels to Bellevue February 22 - Teacher Inservice - No School Students K-12 February 25th - PEP Meeting - M.S. Library - 7:00 p.m. □ February 28 - 4th Graders to Lansing - Visit Capital □ April 27th - T.K. Fest = Q 3 * a �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 12, 1991 TK Middle School, Adams. Andy Atkinson. Kimberly Bedford. Jacob Blough. Tami Bruin. Alicia Count. Nathan DeBoer. Kevin Doyle. Thomas Errair. Josephine Freeman. Jenny Herrington. Pamela Jamison. Audrey Kiel. Gregory Lawrence. Allison Leseri. Sage Lucas. Jennifer Matison. Lucas Middleton. Jennifer Muhl. Daniel Noffke. Lisa Postema. David Replogle. Ryan Ritsema. Megan Roon. Melody Allore. Richard Basarabski. Sarah Bishop. 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The Scouts could use any or all of the items, but could not use anything not on the list The only required item was one kind of rope cr string from the list with at least one knot in it. The list included a piece of yarn, a piece of string, cord and a piece of rope. Also six cotton swabs, two clothes pins, six paper brads, blue or paste, paint crayons, construction paper, one egg carton, a dozen nails, a piece of cloth, a board but­ tons. two cardboard tubes, six pipe cleaners and six popsicle items that could be used in the Scout s creation. Judges were Bob Hula and Dale Pitsch. "Genius" winners for design are (left to right) third place, Eric Cuneo; second place, Jason Schweitzer; and first place winner, Ben Jones. inge 219; J. Thick 215; R Newton 213; H Walker 213; L. Burch 213. Bowling Results Winners for the three places in the artistic category of the "Genius" contest are (left to right) first place, Eric Aten; second place, Justin Huss; and third, Tim Whitney. 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To be put on the list, call 945-9554 795-3345 ...and ask for Bobbie �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 12, 1991 For Pranger, 1,000 points is nice, but district repeat is better Middleville’s Joson Pranger powers in for two points during a game against God­ win Heights earlier this season. Pranger recently became the second player in TK history to eclipse the 1,000 career point plateau. Middleville guard Jason Pranger was told the week before that he was nearing the 1.000-career point plateau, but he wasn’t thinking about it during last Friday's O-K Blue game at Lee High School. Pranger would find out after the game that his final basket, a two-handed breakaway dunk midway through the fourth quarter of the 64-36 Trojan victory, put him over the top. But while he says it was nice to be considered among the Trojans' best ever, he was thinking about other things. "I really don't have any in­ dividual goals.'' he said following Thursday's prac­ tice. “Our team has some team goals, and that's it. We feel we have a good chance of winning the district again this season, but there will be some tough teams there. " Although there have been quite a few highlights in his three seasons on the varsity. Pranger's eyes light up when last year's district title is mentioned. Middleville defeated Hastings 64-49 to secure the championship, and Pranger. then a junior, was a big part of it. He had 23 points to lead all scorers. “That was a great game/' he said. “When the crowd gets in it like that, it really gets you going.” For Pranger, the win con­ jured up memories of the 1983 season, when he was a 10-year-old manager on the Trojan team that his father coached to the state semi­ finals. In fact, the 6-5, 18-year-old literally grew up bouncing a basketball, as his father coached the Trojans for 13 seasons. Young Jason was a manager for a good portion of that time, and by glancing over his statistics this season, it appears he was keeping his eyes and ears open. “I wanted to grow up and play with those guys on the 1983 team. " he said. “Of course I couldn't do that, but being around basketball made me want to play it as I got older. My father literally taught me everything 1 know.” Pranger said that remembering his father's coaching sty le and seeing that of current coach Kurt Holzhueter gave him even more basketball savvy. He said that the two coaches are different, yet similar. “Dad would let you know when you did something wrong.” he said. “Coach (Holzhueter) is a little bit more laid back. They both had a lot of knowledge of the game, so I've learned a lot from both of them.' ’ Because he is a good leaper and the tallest player on the Trojan team. Pranger often finds himself inside the paint mixing it up with the other teams' bigger guys. But he also is an adequate ball handler and is a dangerous shooter from beyond the three-point stripe. “I really don’t like playing inside.” he noted. ”1 would much rather be out on the perimeter.” Another thing Pranger said he enjoys about the game is having the opportunity to have the ball in the waning seconds with the game on the line That is another sign of a good player, and Pranger's talent and leadership traits have drawn some interest from area colleges. Pranger said he will wait until the end of the season before making his decision, but that wherever he decides to go will have an excellent academic program, preferably in finance. Some of the schools on his list are Grand Rapids Baptist. Calvin College. Hillsdale and Grand Valley State Universi­ ty. Meanwhile. Pranger says that he will focus on this season and "do a lot of pray­ ing "about his college oppurtunities. Pranger was also an allcounty football player the past two years, but said he would rather play collegiately on the hardcourt as opposed to the gridiron. While he enjoys basketball, he said he didn’t think he would get into coaching, perhaps on the advice of his father. He said he would pre bably enter the business field instead. Besides the 1983 Mid­ dleville squad. Pranger said that he doesn’t have any sports heroes, per se But he does enjoy watching Michigan State guard Steve Smith pla> “I like him because he's tall and lanky, too.” he said "I am in awe of him. He can do everything with the ball. ” Though he does watch his share of sports on television. Pranger said he enjoyed doing the same things any other teenager likes to do. like listening to music and going to Grand Rapids to sec a movie In the meantime, he will keep adding to his point total in hopes that those points will also help make another district championship at ThomappleKellogg High School possible. Pranger is now a distant se­ cond to Rob White on the alltime Middleville scoring list, but that isn't important What is important is that Pranger and his Trojan team mates are ready when "March Madness” rolls around. Red-hot Comstock Park Panthers trip Middleville eagers, 78-68 The Middleville basketball team Friday may have been thinking about LoyolaMarymount’s stunning win over Michigan in last year’s NCAA tournament. The Trojans, like the Wolverines, were witness to an unconscious shooting ex­ hibition at their expense, as Comstock Park hit 11 of 12 field goals in the fourth quarter en route to a 78-68 O-K Blue Conference victory. The verdict put a damper on Middleville's hopes of finishing second in the league. but not as much as it might have. Second-place Hamilton was upset by Godwin Heights 77-72 and third-place Byron Center lost to unbeaten Calvin Christian, so the Trojans re­ main just a game behind the Hawkeyes and Vi-game behind the third-place Bulldogs. Middleville dropped to 6-4 in league play and 9-5 overall. Comstock Park (4-6, 7-9) is one of the most improved teams in the league, having lost to Calvin Christian by on­ ly 11 points last Friday. They 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze .. STILL AT ONLY S4.50 GALLON. 221 W. Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5 30 became even more improved when John Wiercinski return from a shoulder injury. Wiercinski poured in 27 points for the Panthers, in­ cluding seven triples, in his first game back. After taking a 36-35 halftime lead, the Panthers stretched their advantage to 11 midway through the third quarter. But Middleville responded with a 15-0 run to take a 55-51 lead entering the final quarter. The Trojans turned the ball over a couple of times to start the period, and that sparked the Panthers to take off on their shooting spree Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said he felt helpless on the Trojan bench. “We did everything we could to stop them/' he said. “We tried trapping, playing a zone, everything They just didn't miss. ” The fact that Middleville missed some key shots didn’t make matters any better. “We must have missed 10 layups.” Holzhueter said. “Some were contested, some weren’t. We also did an ex­ cellent job on the offensive glass, but we just couldn't put the ball in the hole ” The Trojans finished the night 26 of 66 from the floor for 39 percent and dominated the boards 37-24 But the Pan­ thers hit 58 percent from the field, on 29 for 50 Each team totalled 14 turSae Rad-hot, on page 15 The Trojons' Rob Hunt scores two of his 10 points in Friday night's 78-68 loss to Comstock Park. Middleville is currently in fourth place in the O-K Blue standings, one gome behind second place Hamilton. The Trojans travel to Godwin tonight. �| The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 12, 1991 / Page 15 Fighting Scot spikers split two with Wayland, Coopersville The Caledonia volleyball team split a pair of O-K Gold matches last week, losing to traditionally strong Wayland on Monday and topping Coopersville Thursday. The Wildcats defeated the Scots 15-5. 15-9. as Caledonia started off slowly and could not recover in time to pull out the win. "We were very aggressive and we were effective on our blocks." coach Peg Mulherin said. "We played much better in the second game." Sue Welton led the Caledonia serving with five points and an ace. while Tara Marble posted three kills on 17 attacks Jenny Smith chipped in with six assists, and Liz Mast was tough at the net. totalling four blocks. Against the Broncos. Caledonia played well as a team and was able to try a 5-1 offense for the first time in match play this season, accor­ ding to Mulhenn "We had worked on it (the 5-1) in practice, but we hadn’t tned it in a game situation." Mulherin said. "Our reaction was a little bit slow, but 1 was pleased with our movement and court coverage. " "We will have to practice the 5-1 some more." she said. Marble turned in an outstan­ ding all-around performance, with three blocks, seven points and seven kills, and an ace. Mast added six points, while Welton and Julie Kral chipped in six and four kills respectively. Smith totalled 13 assists, while Emily Ashbaugh added four. Saturday the Scots narrowly missed the quarterfinals at a tournament at Creston High School in Grand Rapids, finishing pool play w ith a 4-4 record. The Scots split with even­ tual runnersup Grand Rapids Christian and West Catholic, but lost to Catholic Central in two games before rebounding to defeat O-K Gold rival Hud sonville two straight games. "1 thought we were as good as any other team in our pool." Mulhenn said. "But the losses to Catholic Central really hurt us. We were disap­ pointed not to get out of pool play, but it was a good team effort." The Scots visit Cedar Spr mgs Thursday before return­ ing home for a rematch Mon­ day with the Eagles. Middleville spikers square O-K Blue Conference record at 2-2 Caledonia eagers take on Delton Chris VonRyn of Caledonia gives a Delton player a head fake during Tuesday's non-league win. The Scots also won an O-K Gold contest Friday night at Wayland. Middleville Jayvee eagers split games last week Last week the Middleville J.V. basketball team hosted Calvin Christian and traveled to Lee, finishing the week with a victory and a defeat. Calvin Christian proved to much for the Trojans, as they quickly opened up a 44-20 halftime lead. Middleville played Calvin much tougher in the second half, falling 73-45. Brian Thompson led the team in scoring with 13 points including 5 for 5 from the field and five rebounds. Dave Olthouse had a strong game with 10 points. Friday the Trojans jumped off to a 26-17 first half lead over the Lee Rebels. By the end of the third quarter, Mid­ dleville increased their lead to 19 points as they coasted to a 56-43 victory. Dave Dehaan and Jeff Roodvoets led the team with 12 points each. Dave Olthouse scored 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Red-hot Panthers beat Trojans, from page u novers, but the timing of some of the Trojan miscues came back to haunt them, especially early in the fourth quarter While Holzhueter knew the Panthers liked to shoot threes, he was particularly impressed with the performance of Wiercinski “We didn't do a very good job of defending him early in the game.” he said. ‘ Then we got out on him and he still knocked the shots down.” The Panthers went into a four-comer offense m an at­ tempt to run some time off the clock when they took a 51 -40 third quarter lead, but the Trojans defensed it well, forc­ ing a few turnovers and get­ ting back into the game Senior guard Jason Pranger led the comeback, burying four three-pointers and finishing the night with 28 points, one above his average. But Holzhueter said his squad may have run out of gas after playing catch-up much of the second half, and that may have had something to do with the hot Comstock Park shooting. “You have to give them (the Panthers) a lot of credit.” he said. “We just ran into a tough team tonight.' ’ "We’ll have to reach down and find some pnde. I have a lot of confidence that we ll be able to bounce back. " Senior center John Scheib also hit double figures for the Trojans, scoring 10 points and grabbing 15 rebounds Rob Hunt also chipped in 10. while junior guard Dave Sherwood added eight Middleville now must regroup for what should be a tough week on the road, as it visits Godwin Heights tonight and Hamilton Friday A pair of wins w ill leave the Trojans in no worse than a tie for second place in the O-K Blue Troians stay undefeated The Middleville volleyball team defeated a pair of con­ ference rivals last week to even its O-K Blue Conference record at 2-2. Monday the Trojans travel­ ed to Comstock Park and downed the Panthers 15-3, 15-9. The games were marred by continued confusion in regards to the Comstock Park lineup, and play was stopped several times, once for 10 minutes. The Trojans were able to stay focused and come home with the win, their first in league play. Jamie Beuschel led the servers with 10 points, in­ cluding three aces, and tied for team honors with Pam Elkins with four kills. Polly Kidder tallied nine assists from her setter position. Coach Cindy Middlebush was pleased with her squad's effort, especially considering the confusion and the delays. On Thursday the Trojans played Godwin Heights, one of the touger teams in the conference. according to Middlebush. "We knew coming in that it would be one of our tougher league matches." she said. "We hadn’t played them in any tournaments or anything, so we didn’t know what type of offense they would run.” But Middleville responded by serving at 95 percent effi­ ciency en route to a 15-7, 16-14 victory. The Trojans had been plauged by serving difficulties in earlier O-K Blue losses to Calvin Christian and Wyoming Lee. but rectified those problems prior to facing Godwin. "We were able to get our serves in and also put most of their serves in play, ami that was critical." M iddlebush said. Beuschel tallied 10 serve points on 93 percent efficien cy and set a season-high with eight aces to lead the Trojans She also tallied six kills, as did teammate Mary Cislcr. Kid­ der did a good job of passing once again, with 18 assists Thursday Middleville visits traditionally strong Byron Center in a pivotal O-K Blue match. Monday the Trojans return home to face Kelloggsville. The Trojans overall record is now 164. The Trojans eighth grade basketball team defeated God­ win in the second round of the O.K. Blue Junior High Tour­ nament 48-35. The win im­ proves their record to 11-0 and moved them into the finals against Byron Center. The Trojans jumped to an early 14-7 first quarter lead, and increased that lead to 25-13 by half time. Godwin was not able to cut into the Trojan advantage driving the second half as the Trojans sealed the victory. Leading the Trojans were Jim Mason with 16 points and Nat Bundy with 15. TK frosh spikers win three games Monday the TK freshmen volleyball team played Galesburg Augusta and won in three games. 12-15. 16-14. 15-14 Meagan Middleton led the serving with six points ai-d tw o aces Thursday the Trojans lost to Godwin in three games. 15-10. 8-15. 15-10 Tina Griffin had eight points and three aces for Middleville TK Community Education 3-Man B-Ball standings Team W-L Mflte Reaser........................ W Monte Munjoy................... 9-3 Dan Parker ............... 8-4 Loyd Elwood...................... 6-6 Lester Caldwell.................. 4-8 Bill Steffen........................... 4-8 Bill Buckner...................... 2-10 Jamie Beuschel cuts loose a spike during Thursday's O-K Blue game against God­ win Heights. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 12, 1991 The signs of the time Caledonia and Dutton orea businesses show unmistakeable signs of support for American troops serving in the Persian Gulf, while south of Middleville an American flag of snow greets drivers along M-37. In the village of Caledonia, the American Legion put up flags and yellow bows all along Main Street.The bows were mode by Country Town Floral from ribbon contributed by the Caledonia Farmers Elevator. Two Trojans win district titles, two more qualify for regional competition Four Middleville wrestlers advanced to regional competi­ tion by placing among the top four in their weight classes at Saturday's individual district tournament at Caledonia High School Corey Webster and Zach Curths won their weight classes, while Chris Foster and Dave Ixhman finished se­ cond and fourth, respectively Webster won the 103-pound class with a 10-2 decision over Portland's Matt Overweg in the championship match. Webster improved his season record to a blistering 33-1-2. Curths improved to 34-3 on the year after claiming the title at 135. Curths defeated Rich Haywood of Caledonia in the championship match 12-3. Foster advanced to the finals at 152 before losing a 16-6 decision to Lakewood’s Jason Makley, the top seed. Foster, who was seeded se­ cond, defeated Skip Taylor of Godwin Heights for the third time this season to reach the finals. Lehman lost a 5-0 decision against Jason Roelofs of Wyoming Park in the consola- tion finals. Lehman enters regional competition with a 32-4-1 overall mark. Saturday's individual regionals will be held at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Wednesday the Trojans lost to Delton-Kellogg in team district semi-final action at Delton. Middleville was miss­ ing several key starters due to injuries and illness, but the Panthers wrestled particularly well. Delton defeated Middleville 28-26 earlier in the season in a dual meet. Corey Webster gets Mike Merrin of Wayland in a head-lock during a preliminary match at Saturday's district tournament at Caledonia. Webster won the 103-pound class and was one of four Trojan regional qualifiers. Caledonia trio qualifies for mat regionals A trio of Caledonia wrestlers qualified for in­ dividual regional competition by finishing among the top four in their weight classes Saturday at the district tournament. Rich Haywood advanced to the district finals before being ousted by top seeded Zach Curths of Middleville 12-3 at 135. Bruce Loi of Caledonia pins JeH Hess of East Grand Rapids io quality tor the regional tournament Saturday at the districts. Lai. who pinned Hess in 48 seconds, joined teammates Rich Haywood and Greg Chapman among the field next Saturday at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Bruce Lai finished third at 112 after pinning Wayland’s Tim Kopp in 2:53 in the con­ solation finals. And at 145, Greg Chapman finished fourth after being pinned by Chad Miller of Portland in 2:15. All three wrestlers advance to Saturday's individual regional at ThornappleKellogg High School. Wednesday in the team districts, the Scots defeated Ionia 48-25 in the semifinals before dropping a 47-14 to a surprising Portland team in the finals. Portland defeated stateranked Lowell and Lakewood to get to the finals Against Ionia, Bruce Lai pulled out a narrow 4-3 win over Keith Ryden to win his 112-pound match Heavyweight Chris Berends pinned the Bulldogs' Randy Velaquaz in 2:33, while team mates Joe Grinage. Haywood and Ryan Haik each won on forfeits Berends wrestled Portland’s Jim Anthony to a 6-6 draw, while Haywood escaped with a tight 6-5 decision over Jason Weller. Middleville 7th grade eagers end season with 8-3 record The seventh grade Trojans ended their season in fine fashion as they defeated Kelloggsville 35-15. T.J. Schut. led the scoring with Bob Reurink and Pat Kathman, seven, four, and four points respectively. Jason VanElst played his best game of the year scoring seven points and collecting nine rebounds. The team had a fine season winning eight games while losing only three times. One of those wins was over even­ tual league champion Byron Center. TK Salutes Alicia Batson, daughter of Jim and Gail Batson, led the Trojans in scoring and aces at last week’s tournament a Delton-Kellogg High School She also led the team in hitting precentage with 22 percent, and continually makes big plays at the net. Jennifer Lewis, daughter of Bruce and Barb Lewis, is one of four setters on the fresman volleyball team. In addition to giving 100 percent all the time, Jenny has excellent passing skills and does a fine job at middle blocking and tips. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 12, 1991 / Page 17 4-H group seeking new members Intergenerational Club in Middleville helps recycle to reuse by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Intergenerational Club, a coalition of young people and senior citizens in Middleville, have begun a re­ cycling program, and after five months of effort can proudly say that it works. Residents of Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apartments save their paper, plastic and metals for the club members to collect and take to the recycling station at Pastoor’s Family Market on the northern edge of the vil­ lage. So far, the club has col­ lected 367 grocery bags of pa­ per. On a weekly basis it col­ lects about two 50-gallon containers each week of glass and about 25 plastic milk jugs. Club co-leaders Regina Stein and Janet Hesseltine worked with Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) Coordinator Jane Norton to set up the effort. Club member Priscilla Bea van picks up newspapers at Lincoln Meadows every Wednesday, while another volunteer makes the trip on Saturday. The program is worthwhile and taking hold, Stein said. “It's growing better each week; we re doing our part as best we can,” she reported. Recycling is just one of the things the 4-H Club does and Stein and Hesseltine are en­ couraging young people from the fifth grade level and up to join the club. The young ladies of the club will distribute pamphlets in the Thornapple Kellogg schools next week, seeking new members. The pamphlet, which says that kids will find something new, fun and exciting in 4-H, outlines many areas the girls might find rewarding. Crafts, bird study, leader­ ship development, recycling, public service and teen leader­ ship are just a few of the pro­ grams that the club partici- Caledonia builder’s project part of Parade of Homes Caledonia builder Tom Wilkinson is constructing a new home at 1007 Main St.. Middleville, for the 1991 Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Greater Grand Rapids Home Builders Association. Wilkinson, a member of the National Home Builders Association, has been in and around construction for more than 25 years and he started his own company in 1989. He has been involved with apart­ ment buildings, industrial, light commercial, additions and remodeling, along with single-family residential. “I enjoy building custom homes because the homeowner always has some particular ideas that make the project out-of-the-ordinary," he said. “But I find the challenge of affordable housing to be especially rewarding.” The “Parade” house is call­ ed “Main Street.“ because of its location near the village and schools, in the mainstream of small-town liv­ ing. The ranch-style house has three bedrooms, one bathroom up and rough plum­ bing in the full basement for a second bath. The “country kitchen” and the living room share an open cathedral ceil­ ing. It has a two-stall attached garage The 1991 Parade of Homes will be from Friday. May 24. to Saturday, June 8. “Mam Street” will be one of the most “affordable" homes in the Parade, with a price tag of $68,500 “I draw my own plans," Wilkinson said. “And getting the most value in a limited space takes a lot of concentration. The Parade house is 1008 square feet and offers an ex­ terior with vinyl and aluminum siding, windows and trim. “Designing the more elaborate and more expensive custom home is easier because the space is less critical,” Wilkinson said. “Often, custom homes start with a pic­ ture cut out of a magazine by the new homeowner. ” The key to affordable hous­ ing is affordable lots, said Wilkinson. The demand for smaller, improved building sites with water, sewer and natural gas has become one of the most difficult problems in the housing industry. Development of subdivisions is much more difficult and complex today than it was a few years ago. Many places don’t have the sewage capacity for growth or require large and expensive lot sizes. “As the Grand Rapids area continues to expand and move toward Middleville, it becomes easier to drive to places of work and more peo­ ple are going to want to live here,*’ Wilkinson said. “Planning for this growth will hopefully include plenty of af­ fordable building lots.” WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 pates in. Almost 100 different programs are available for the club to explore. At the March meeting, the girls will bring something made of glass, and will learn how to etch designs on it. The 4-H Intergenerational Club, the only group in Michigan with that name, was founded with the help of a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Stein said. The 4-H Intergenerational Club members pose for a photo at their last meeting. Seated, from left to right, Priscilla Beavan, Donna Fox, Mandy Chavis, Kim Adams, standing from right, Mary Hesseltine; l eader Janet Hesseltine; President Robin Hesseltine; Secretary Gina Stein; Vice President Jessica Pratt; and Leader Regina Stein. 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Judges must rank the contestents even if all earn a gold certificate for their performances Winning a second place and a gold certificate in the Parliamentary Procedure con­ test was the Caledonia team of Tim Smith. Laura Shane, Shawn Malec. John Slaghter. Angie Smith, Joel Aldrich and Chad Nicholas. Another second place and gold certificate were earned by the Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team composed of Ed Smith, Paul Slaghter. Nikki Konetzka, David Crosby. Mike Kayser. Matt Patterson and Bill DeRuiter. Claire Gerke. Melissa Memmer and Holli Bowman captured first places and gold certificates in Job Interview, Extemporaneous Public Speaking and Prepared Public Speaking, respectively. Claire Gerke earned the same honors in the Job Inter­ view contest. Scott Hilton and Emmarie Schut took a gold certificate and second place in the Demonstration contest Lisa Memmer earned a gold certificate in Greenhand Public Speaking. The students will compete Feb. 21 at the regional contest where winners qualify for a chance to win at the state level. Jackie and Al Steeby spon­ sor the Caledonia FFA chapter, and. not too surpris- Ed Smith accepts second place and a gold cer­ tificate for Caledonia's Greenhand Conduct of Meetings team. Caledonia advisor Al Steeby hands Ed the award. Holli Bowman hugs Claire Gerke and Melissa Mem­ mer after all three won their events in last week's district FFA leadership contests. ingly. they were very excited with their chapter's showing. “I'm just so proud of every one of those kids,” said a happy "Ma” Steeby. M-37 expansion will re-landscape nursery Caledonia Planning Commission sets public hearing on Harder Warner relocation by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission has scheduled two public hearings for March 18, one on amend­ ing the township land use plan and the other on a rezoning request submitted by Archie Warner of Harder Warner Nursery Inc., 6464 Broadmoor Ave. Both hearings result from the state's decision to widen Broadmoor (M-37) by con­ structing additional lanes along its east side. Warner explained that the proposed widening of the highway along the east side means the state will claim a 130-foot swath through the nursery, leaving the site too small for the business. "We're at the limit of what we can do on this piece of property," he said. "Then take away 130 feet." To compound his troubles, Consumers Power also wants to claim an additional 96-foot right-of-way across the prop­ erty, Warner said. He said he is asking the commission to recommend rezoning 20 acres in the 8000 block of Broadmoor from agricultural to commercial so he can relocate his landscape and nursery business. "The expansion (of the highway) is set in stone," he said, adding that he is still trying to get the power com­ pany to change its alignment. A sympathetic commission agreed that Warner was sub­ mitting an understandable re­ quest, but that before rezoning the property, the panel would have to amend the township's land use plan. It presently designates the proposed nursery site for future rural residential use, but it borders an area des­ ignated for commercial use. Warner said that his busi­ ness is about one-half retail, with the other half devoted to growing and maintaining plants. He plans for one commercial access drive on to M-37, he said. "I see an operating busi­ nessman presenting a legiti­ mate request to relocate be­ cause the state is forcing him off his property," said Commissioner Dick Dunn. "I’m comfortable looking at an amendment for those two parcels on this site." Commission Chairman Steve Gould pointed out the business would make "a de­ cent transition" between commercial and residential land uses, and that because it did not require sewer, the re­ quest was appropriate. The panel agreed unani­ mously to hold both the pub­ lic hearing on amending the land use plan and the public hearing on the rezoning issue at the March 18 meeting. The commission also agreed to re-evaluate its plan for future development along the Caledonia section of M37 now that the highway's expansion has been finalized. "That is where people will want to put their businesses," said Commissioner Jim Williams. He pointed out that additional commercial tax base will be necessary for Two area women nominated for “Concerned Citizens Award” J-Ad Graphics News Service Elizabeth Palmer of Middleville and Mae Smith from Duncan Lake have been nominated for the "Concerned Citizen Awards" Sponsored by Citizens Insurance, the award is given annually to recognize senior citizens who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. A panel of judges made up of local senior citizens advocates and Citizen’s agents will select the winners in each of Michigan's six regions. Those winners will receive a cash award and a '* True Modular Homes $ — Offered By — <G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS l> HOURS 9-5 M-F. 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville 795-9153 .w i $ personalized wall clock. A $250 donation will also be made to the community organization of the winner's choice. From the six regional winners, a stale wide winner will be selected as the “Concerned Citizen of the Year." That person will receive an all-expense-paid vacation for two to Hawaii. "We are extremely pleased with the volume and the enthusiasm of nominations generated from the Western area, said Sheila Wright, program coordinator from Citizens Insurance. “Each of the Concerned Citizens nominees are good neighbors and the true backbone of their communities." funding if the township and the village want to expand sewer service in the area. Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good sug­ gested the commission con­ sider not only the state's widening of the highway, bnt also what should happen if the village and township suc­ ceed in their joint effort to build a mechanical sewer plant that possibly could run a sewer line as far north along M-37 as the industrial areas between 60th and 68th streets. "Is the present plan viable if that occurs?’ he asked the commission. The seven-member Parliamentary Procedure team qualified for the regional contest by placing second at the district contest. Accepting the team's award from Al Steeby is Tim Smith. Independent Accountants to meet Western Chapter, Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Thurs­ day, Feb. 21, at the Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids, at Cascade Road and 1-96 in Grand Rapids. The program will be an “Annual Round Table Discussion on Tax Questions and Problems” conducted by Bob Willis. Dinner is at 6:30 p m Phone 676-1181 before Feb 19 for reservations. Guests and their spouses are welcomed. Desert Storm poster for sale An article in last week’s Sun and News told of efforts by a Cub Scout Pack to raise money for the (Friends and Relatives) FAR support group. Another fund-raiser to help the support group buy per­ sonal items for the soldiers serving in Operation Desert Storm is a poster saying "Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm, 1991." Anyone interested in pur­ chasing the poster may call Robin Schweitzer at 7953675. An IRA from FB Annuity Company guarantees you a lifetime retirement income. You save on taxes, too, because your interest earnings are tax deferred You might also qualify to tax deduct all your IRA deposits. Call today. We re one of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. MAKING TOUI FUTUKt MOM MMD4CTA8U JIM COUCHENOUR o FMM BUftfAl r 234 E State St. Hastings, Ml Phone: 945-3443 TAX SUFFERERS Are you looking for a good tax consultant and preparer? I have been in the business for 10 years. My training includes graduate studies in taxation and ongoing studies in estate, partnership and corporate taxes, (beginning in tax year 1991). My specialties include: individual, small business and ren­ tal property returns. Personal, prompt service is my trademark. For information call: STEVE ANTECKI 891-9401 CALEDONIA �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 12, 1991 / Page 19 Caledonia High honor roll named 9th Gr^de 3.5 to 4.0 - Brent Boncher. Lindy Burrows, Meredith Denison, Jamie Detwiler, Kimberly DeVries. Jenelle Douglas. Karyn Duba, Melissa Dykgraaf. Brian Folkersma. Carol France, Trista Frantti. Adam Gall Rachel Goodnough. Lisa Grimes, Kimberlce Gross. Jody Hatnck, Heidi Hoekstra. D’Anna Hopper. Enn Kaiser. Crystal Lanser. Benjamin Lillie, Tammy Lynn. Erin McConnon. Lisa Memmcr. Rebecca Moody. Shanda Nagel. Bnan Nowak. Amy Overholt. Peter Parbel. Kyle Parker. Gergory Pavlovic, Sara Poll. Matthew Priskom. Dustin Ruth. Terri Scheidel, Sarah Shoemaker Christopher Smith. Elizabeth Smith. Carrie Snoap, Eric Snyder. Jodi Stawicki. Brigitte Stephen. Chris Stephens. Myla Stewart, Kristina Winegar 3:00-3.49 Honorable Men­ tion - Kimberly Abbott. Jill Ayers, Dana Bolt. Angie Boonstra, Julie Campbell. Wendy Cizauskas, Sara Dawson. Cheryl Garnaat. Neil Gorton. Veronica Greiner, Todd Hoek. Dana Houseman, Lisa Johnson, Katherine Kerkstra, Alison Kieda Matthew Lieske, Tarin Lintemuth. Tammi Merritt. Michael Meyer, Amanda Moore. Michelle Nederhoed. Nicole Nicholas. Jared Noble. Chris Overmire. Sarah Per rin. Brian Purdy. Karry Rogers. Timothy Segaar. Debra Soest, Kevin Tafelsky, Jason Tanner. Jon Vanryn. Janelle Vilardi, Christina Weller, Amanda Wolfert, Jenny Young. 10th Grade 3.5 to 4.0 - Becky Beland. Heather Bums. Zac Ellerbroek, Tamara Faber. Shan­ non Flynn, Kathryn Haley. Todd C. Hudson, Ellen Klingensmith, Joseph Kopenkoskey. Elizabeth Mast, Mark McCaul. Jennifer McCormick, John Myers, Kristen Neely, Debra Nickels, kathie Oosterhouse, Holly Pelon, Erin Peterson, Krista Price. Jonathan Ramsey. Jennifer Richard, Andrew Sherman. Paula Streit. Leah Thompson. Jen­ nifer Tuinstra. Andrew VanMeter. Emily Whisner, Jeremy Whitwam. Amanda Wisniewski. 3:00-3.49 Honorable Men­ tion - Brad Allen. Chad Bax­ ter. Tom Beetham. Andy Brillowsky, Charles Dannison, Molly Doane. Andrew Driscoll, Dennis Dykhouse, Deanna Foote. Jessica Frisbie. Roxanne Gallert, Jacci Geddes. Bill Hollstein. Jason Huisman. Tara Hunter, Mark Johnson. Kevin Kietzman. Over 50 group to meet Feb. 19 Main Street dirt work by Dan Valley Excavating V Tom Wilkinson - builder 891-8294 Stephanie Larsen. Melissa Miedema. Nicole Miller. Chad Neff. Kurt Orcasitas. Carrie Peterson. Gail Poll, Craig Schmidt. Melissa Scholten, Emmarie Schut. Heather Sheehan, Carrie Stevens. Ben Stewart, Nicole Sutter. Lisa Ta men. Chad VanHaitsma. Kim VanKuiken. Jodi Vanoost, Angela Warner. 11th Grade 3.5 to 4.0 - Theresa Bravata. Marc Campbell. Brad Feenstra. Heather Hoekstra, Todd Hudson, Tanya Jousma. Scott Minder. Tim Molis. Stephanie O’Krangley, Robyn Poll. Benjamin Schafer. Scott Siler. Jenny Smith. Tim Smith. Brad Stegenga. Pamela Stephens. Jeff VanBelkum. Michael VanderPloeg. Christopher Vanryn, Gina Warner, Deborah Wilson. 3:00-3.49 Honorable Men­ tion - Thomas Benedict. Jason Carter, Joy Chamness. Jessica Cook. John Duba, Sari Engrnan, Craig Fortuna, Hol­ ly Hagen. Paula Hansen. Frank Hess. Chip Hoebeke. Beth Jousma. Shawn Malec. Susan Marsman. Josh McConnon. Anne McCormick. Bryan Mulder, John Nagel. Rosalyn Risdon, Tina Ruehs. Brad Seely. Jennifer Sluis. Marsha Snoble, Steven Spaulding, Jody Thomas. Mark Uy I. Jen­ nifer Wilkinson, Casey Young. 12th Grade 3.5 to 4.0 - Sally Berencsi, Holli Bowman, Amy Camp­ bell. Jerra Campbell. Amy Crosby, Eric Curtis, Christopher Denison, Janine Dent, Trisha Dornbush, Steven Douglas, Dennis Elmhirst, Andy Foster, Karen Gardenour, Bradley Garnaat, Clarice Anne Gerke, Carol Gess. Jennifer Graham, Sherry Hackney. Scott Hilton, Kroey Hofmann, Jennifer Johnson, Pam Johnson. Susan Kl­ ingensmith, Silke Lahr, Eric Lanser. Amy Leatherman. Tara Marble. Brett Maynard, Jeff McCaul. Cheri Nowak, Amy Olthouse, Melissa Price. Kelly Purdy, Kathleen Ramsey, Veronica Robertson. Jeffery Rundhaug. Matthew Schalk, Dawn Senneker. Gwyn Smith. Dana Tague, Kent Taylor. Chad Thomas, Zachary Thompson. Bradley Walbridge. Todd Whitwam. 3:00-3.49 Honorable Men­ tion - Chris Beetham. Lon Bergy. Dan Burd. Joe Cox, Robert Driscoll, Terry Gab­ bert. Peter Knight, William Kowal. Melissa Memmer. Robrt Poll. Carla Schuitema. Mary Snyder, Robrt Stevens, Roddney Swadner. Sonja Tate. Mary Trutsch, Chad Vandervelde. Jill Vanoost. Susan Welton, Ronda Witlzer. > Russ Nash, an organist from Hastings, will be the featured entertainer at the Tuesday, Feb. 19, meeting of the After 60 club of Middleville. The entertainer will play several selections on the or­ gan immediately following the noon potluck meal. Visitors are invited to bring a dish to pass, and enjoy fel­ lowship, along with the mu­ sical program presented by Nash. The location of the gather­ ing will be the VFW Hall on Main Street in Middleville. ‘Weird Hair Day’ held at Page Elementary Sporting dos that the Middleville children said they thought up themsleves, are some of the more innovative hair styles that were seen on "Weird Hair Day" at Page Elementary. Showing the latest in weird are (from left) Jenny Tobin. 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The new toys' donated by AMBUCS are really learning aids, but don’t tell the kids. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Call them late Christmas presents or early valentines... either way, the Caledonia AMBUCS livened up the mid-winter blahs by deliver­ ing some special "toys” to special classrooms in the Caledonia school district. A very big red ball, a confi­ dence-inspiring balance beam that is only an inch or two off the floor, a nifty little roller racer, a bouncing "horse" to ride and portable "footprints" that lay on the floor like the impressions of a hopscotch game... all these were toys once on the wish list of the special education teachers whose classes are housed at Dutton Elementary. Now, at least some of their wishes are right at their fin­ gertips. Actually, these "toys" are learning aids for the children and are designed to help them with coordination, fine motor skills and counting, explained Caledonia AMBUCS President Tom Kenyon, who helped deliver the goodies as a surprise for the children. "We plan to try to help these teachers with future needs and to get more of the items the teachers find they use most," he said. AMBUCS (American Business Clubs) is a social and philanthropic organization that raises funds for projects that aid physically challenged people in the area. Other recent projects have included donating to Holy Family Church's Christmas basket project, building a handi­ capped ramp at a child's home and donating a camcorder and monitor to the Kent Special Riding Program, Kenyon said. Funds have been raised through projects like their golf tournament, car wash and a Las Vegas Night of bowl­ ingThose interested in the group should call Kenyon at 891-1172 for information. 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Michigan 49333 120th Year HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY Official denies rumors on Bradford Whitemove the Board Richard Milock. by Jean Gallup The layoffs, the first in the Staff Writer Rumors of layoffs at plant since 1982, was done in Bradford White's Middleville response to the housing part plant proved to be true last of the water heater business week Tuesday with the being depressed, Milock said, posting of 61 people to be who pointed out that housing was at an all-time low. out of work as of Monday. Bradford White's overall However, an equally strong rumor that the plant will be employees are down about 10 moved to Reno, Nev., was percent, Milock said, with emphatically denied by 625 still working at the facil­ Bradford White Chairman of ity. The firm is Barry County's largest employer. "We tried to make it (no layoffs) a policy. We've had as many as 15 at a time we've kept on by moving them around," he said. The rumor that the plant might move to Reno proba­ bly was fueled by moving equipment to the second facil­ ity the company owns in Nevada. Milock said they did send Middleville realtor withdraws parcel annexation request by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Local realtor William Getty has withdrawn his request to annex Thomapple Township property he owns into the Village of Middleville because the parcel cannot be served by municipal sewer until at least 1992. The property on Lem Paul Street was to be developed by Brian Drake of Caledonia, who planned to build two four-unit luxury apartments with attached garages after he bought the land from Getty. The annexation request was originally discussed at the first January Village Council meeting. The legal move can be ac­ complished by the village re­ questing annexation from the Barry County Board of Commissioners. After withdrawing the re­ quest, Getty asked President Duane Thatcher when he thought the sewer would be available. "Well be in a position to give you a more definitive an­ swer in two weeks," he re­ sponded. "When Trustee Floyd Bray questioned why providing sewer service would take until 1992, when earlier projections called for the service in the fall of 1991, Thatcher pointed out that the work might not necessarily start in 1992, but the sewer could be completed in 1992. "We just can’t pull it to­ gether in that amount of time," he said, noting that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources had not yet cleared the plans submitted by the village for the sewer ex­ pansion. Getty said the delay would put the project too far in the future for the developer, but he would appreciate it if Thatcher would contact him when he had more solid in­ formation on sewer availabil­ ity. A data entry person to put police information into its computer will go to work for the village through the coop­ eration of the Career Development Institute, Thornapple Kellogg Schools and the village. Attorney Jeff Youngsma, who had advised against the move last month changed his recommendation after getting new information from a repre­ sentative of CDI. Language that was thought to require a job offer from the village after the information was entered into the computer turned out to be astipulation So* Realtor, on page 2 an old shear to Reno, but re­ placed it with a new one that cost S35O.OOO. The Reno plant got the old one, he said, because the demand would not be as great on them, as they were responsible for less terri­ tory than the Middleville plant. "We're not moving to Reno. We have a plant there, but we are not moving this plant to Reno; it's just a sec­ ond facility," he stated. Compounding the problem of the current low demand for water heaters in the housing market, is the loss of a con- We’re not moving to Reno. We have a plant there, but but we are not moving this plant to Reno. 5 5 — Richard Milock tract with True Value which normally calls for 75,000 wa­ ter heaters, Milock said "We did pick up half of Builders Square of K-Mart," Milock said, "but that’s only 50,000 heaters." And, there is a time lag between when the one contract ends and the other begins, he added. Local 1002 UAW President Mike Lytle confirmed that most of the third shift at the S«* Bradford, on page 7 3-2 vote goes against proposed office Caledonia Village Council turns down commercial rezoning office on the site. The lot is by Barbara Gall presently zoned residential, Staff Writer Despite a recommendation but according to its owner, from the Village Planning Tom Baker, it is not suitable Commission, and despite ob­ for residential use. The lot faces M-37 and is taining favorable answers to questions last month from the adjacent to the Great Lakes Carwash. A county drain runs Caledonia Village Council, local insurance agent Ken from Emmons Street to a Visser didn't get a favorable corner of the lot, and the ap­ response from the council on proximately one-half-acre lot his commercial rezoning re­ is just not a desirable residen­ tial site, Baker said. quest In considering Visser's re­ The council last week voted 3-2 to deny the rezoning, quest, the council last month with Glen Klaver and Jeff expressed concerns over the proposed evergreen barrier DeVries abstaining. Visser asked the council Visser included in his plan. last month to rezone a trian­ Council members asked gular parcel behind the Vine Visser to make sure the green Street housing addition so he barrier would be acceptable to could construct an insurance the county drain commis­ sioner, since it would be planted along the drain. Visser also was asked to consult with village engineers from W &W Engineering to make sure the village sewer line would not be damaged if a driveway were constructed over it. And, Visser was asked to formalize in writing an agreement with the car wash that would allow him to use that business's M-37 access. Last week, Visser returned to the council with: • A letter from the county drain commissioner stating the county would vacate its easement so the green barrier S«* Caledonia, on page 2 Icy roads contribute to 3-vehicle accident J-Ad Graphics News Service A semi-tractor flatbed slid­ ing on an icy road struck a car in the rear, jackknifed and skidded into a Thornapple Township Emergency Service ambulance in front of the Middle Villa Inn Thursday. Passengers in the 1991 Pontiac, Brenda Steidle and her son Eric of Hastings, were taken by TTES to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. The driver of the truck, Michael Keeler, 24, of Hastings, was also treated and released from that hospital, according to a hospital spokesman. No one was injured in the TTES ambulance, driven by Don Clinton, who was returning to the station with no passengers, Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said. Keeler received a citation for failing to stop in an as­ sured clear distance, he said. Photo* on p«g* 12 In This Issue... Caledonia residents to discuss ‘The F.A.C.T.S’ Kathy Jackson and her daughter Kelley, help CHS senior Joe Stimoc display a banner he designed for the F.A.C.T. steering committee. The banner reminds area citizens to participate in several community sessions devoted to long-range planning for the Caledonia schools. The first of these events is Thursday when a Futures Conference will be held at the high school. It will feature speakers and citizen discussion at both afternoon and evening sessions. • TK counselors want staff increase • Caledonia council approves new budget • Bus, storage complex near bid process • Kettle Lake students hear from ‘Honest Abe’ �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 19. 1991 Caledonia turns down rezoning, from front-------could be planted. "I gave up trying to mow trated that the council didn't • A statement from the back there," he said. offer him any direction after engineers that three to four He pointed out that the he asked specifically what he feet of cover would be homes along Vine would still could do to improve his ap­ required over the sewer line be screened from the plication. for a driveway to be highway if the building were He said he was uncertain constructed across it. If that put up. He also said that the whether he would resubmit were done, the drive could small size of the lot would his proposal. support an axle load of prevent its being used for any Later in the meeting, the 10,000 pounds. major commercial project or council was asked again to • A letter from the for a house. indicate whether it favored a Michigan Department of The insurance office hplding project, only this Transportation stating that ft* "Rwr.e the proposal was pre.... could approve a separate ac­ sented by developer Jerry cess from the lot to M-37. r■. /H - wilt dispose of H McMasters of Grand Rapids Visser said the owner of the whether Visser takes it or Township. car wash did not want to put not," he said. "The SEV on McMasters presented to the an agreement in writing about the property has jumped from council a tentative plan to joint use of his drive. The $4,400 to $6,400, and this is construct eight adjoining twoMDOT, however, said it had not worth it to me." story homes on a three-acre no problem with a separate Klaver said he was con­ site between Lake and Church curb cut for the proposed of­ cerned about having to elevate streets, now the location of fice. the building to cover the A-l Auto Repair. But the council members sewer and he, too, was con­ His plan is to design the still raised concerns, not only cerned about the future use of homes so they would over­ about an additional curb cut the property if it were zoned look Emmons Lake and the near the mall, but also about commercial. park, and he emphasized that "I have no objection to the he did not want to disturb the putting an office in a residen­ tial area. Also raised was a insurance building," he said. natural beauty of the area. Erskine moved to grant the concern over what future He explained that test bor­ businesses might occupy the rezoning from R-2 to C-l, ings showed the land on the commercial zone if Visser und he and Berencsi voted parcel would hold the build­ "yes" on the motion. Kidder, ings, which, he said, legally moved somewhere else. While trustee Judy Kidder Hugh Kegerreis and Jan would be called condo­ explained that "I’m not sure Soules voted "no." minium-style housing. A disappointed Visser asked this is the right place" for an However, all the units insurance office, councilman the council what it would like would be individually owned, Dan Erskine responded he done on the issue, and Kidder he said, with purchase prices thought a nicely landscaped said her biggest objection to projected to be $149,000 to building would look better the proposal was the added $170,000 a unit than "the way it looks now curb cut on M-37. The housing would be "Anything that goes in with dead limbs and trash aimed at the executive there will have to have a back there. market, McMasters explained. "It's just a vacant lot for driveway," responded Erskine. "We believe we can sell "Including a house." the kids to play in." them quickly," he said of the No suggestions were made Trustee Susan Berencsi homes. "We anticipate a pointed out that Visser had to Visser by the council. strong market this spring, and Visser said after the meet­ met all the wishes of the rural areas are very popular ing that he was disappointed council. places to live. And at this in the council's action. Baker, who said he has price, you’ll be getting very "I went in there with very owned the lot in question for responsible citizens in your 16 years, along with his adja­ positive expectations," he community." cent home on Vine, said that said, "and I felt I had answered But McMasters said he and the parcel already is bordered all their concerns, which were the owner were hesitant to by commercial property, and certainly legitimate ones. continue their plans until "The only thing that didn't that the lot has always been they received "support" from "separate" from the rest of the fall in line the way I'd hoped the council in obtaining was die access drive, but even plat. sewer units and in rezoning "I can't imagine a better use then, MDOT gave its ap­ the area for multiple family for that piece of property than proval for a drive. I'd rather use. have used some access other this office," he said. Klaver said the Planning Baker explained that the of­ than another curb cut on to Commission would handle fice use would bring needed the highway, but, as I tried to the rezoning issue, and that tax base to the village, and point out, there is no other he didn't think sewer would agreed with Erskine that the way." hold back this project, since Visser said the half-acre lot office would be an improve­ it would require only a few ment over the way the lot ap­ is too small for a "nice" units. house, and that he was fruspeared now. The developer was directed to submit his proposal to the Village Planning Commission. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. Alternative Education students having good year, says teacher by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Alternative Education stu­ dents in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools are doing very well this year, with five already completing the re­ quired courses and waiting to graduate, said teacher Monte Munjoy. On "Fourth Friday," the day when the count of students is considered official for the year by the state, the program had 22 students. "Six of my students will graduate in May," he told the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Feb 11. "Five of the six finished in January and the other will be finished by May. That's the highest number ever." Three of the young people are attending Kent Skills Center in Grand Rapids to learn a vocation, with one student, Joe Czapla, earning the honor of being named "Student of the Month" at the center. That automatically White facility, and to have his students participate in the YMCA ropes course at Algonquin Lake. "It’s a great program. We did it last year, and the kids’ self esteem just jumped after we did it," he said of the chal­ lenge course. A career test through the military has been completed, and five of the students scored high enough to enter if they wish, he continued. A "field day" is in the first stages of planning with the Caledonia Alternative Education Department, with Munjoy saying he would know more about that later. President of the board Gary VanElst asked if Munjoy had the students all at one time. "First hour, I do. Then some leave to go to KSC or their work experiences," he said. Treasurer Lon Lefanty asked is there is more the school board could be doing for the program. Munjoy replied that he would like more field trips, but he had adequate maps, books and furniture. He pointed out that through the Jobs Training Partnership Act, four desks found in the recently dismantled "Smiley" building behind the bus garage were reconditioned and now are as good as new. puts Czapla in line for con­ sideration as "Student of the Year" at Kent Skills. Munjoy notified the board that talks with the organiza­ tion that brought the building where the class meets may re­ sult in a move from current quarters to the upper part of the former church. "The back offices that used to be the village office is a better room for us, and the people won’t have to work around our desks if we move there," he said. "It also has carpeting and windows." In the rema’nder of the school year, Munjoy is plan­ ning a tour of the Bradford CHS ‘Purple and Gold Garage Sale’ set Looking for o cheerleoding costume? Or a Caledonia t-shirt? Want to prove you really can get into your senior basketball uniform? Then check the CHS athletic department s Purple and Gold Garage Sale this Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria where retired’ uniforms and extra t-shirts will go on the market for $1 and up. Modeling some of the items for sale are Jeremy DeVos, 6, and his brother and sister, Collin, 8, and Caroline, 4. EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, PC Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Realtor withdraws annexation request, from front page Cataract Surgery & lxn\ Implants. Laser Surgery . Retinal and Diabetic Eye Care. Glaucoma. Contact Lenses NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 1616) 891-0310 klMtURl) SORRb 9361 Broadmoor S.E., Caledonia, MI (at the office of D Atkinson. O.D . Caledonia Village Centre) d~—-'--1 - ■'' — " - New cedar closet WINTER CLEARANCE ...of All Ladies’ and Men's CLOTHING 1/2 PRICE - ; ; l SWIMSUITS are here and Spring Clothing arriving daily. A/ways something no*'. Hi. Caledonia Village Centre ■ j j 891-1584 M-T-Sat. I(M>. W-TWn 10-8 L that the village would be liable to offer 30 hours of work to the student. The name of Mike Lytle was submitted and approved by the council as the newest member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to re­ place Don Hutchins, who has resigned. Also, a request from the Mark Vander Ploeg for the Planning Commission to send the three newest mem­ bers of the panel, Lytle, Ed Schellinger and John Mugndge, to a seminar spon­ sored by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials was approved unanimously. The day-long meeting is planned for March 18 in Lansing, and will cost $225 for registration for the three. Trustee Lon Mvers moved to approve the trip, saying he thought it was important for the village to send the com- mission members. VanderPloeg also reported that Consumers Power had surveyed the Railroad Street area for a requested street light and submitted a site plan for the council. "Consumers said they will not charge for the installation, and the monthly charge will be $8.25," he said. The council voted unani­ mously to ask for installation of the street light. Council also voted 7-0 to hire former Village Manager Ernie Ball to stand in for Kit Roon for a period of not more than six months. Roon will be placed on paid medical leave until he is able to return to work, and if he is cleared by his doctor before the six months, he will be asked to resume his activities for the village. Ball will be paid the same salary that Roon re- ceived as village manager. After a closed meeting, the council voted 7-0 to make the village owned "ski hill prop­ erty" available for develop­ ment. The approximately 40 acres lies on the east side of the village, and was formerly the site of a ski resort named "Eskar." In the past, the council has talked of allowing single-family residences to be built there for higher priced houses. Triple Check Tax Service We would like to introduce our experienced staff. REBECCA KIETZMAN has 16 year, experience in CPA it Tax firms, doing all types of tax from personal to Corporation*. AUDREY LE1LS ha* owned her own service cm been emptied by ocher tax firms for 28 years. Her expertise is tn {>er*onal 4x small business taxes V1KK1 PEACOCK has a total of 13 year* in tax work, with 8 years as tax receptionist and 5 years of doing personal taxes. We are set up to handle ALL INCOME TAX needs. We arc able to do y<xir personal, small business, Partnership or Cor­ poration return*. IX e offer a complete accounting service. TWO LOCATIONS TO^SERVE YOU ... CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml 49316 Phone 891-1886 419 Leonard NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49504 Phone 454-1155 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 19, 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner TK 5th graders to tie yellow ribbons Feb. 21 by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Productivity crisis, Part I I recently attended the State School Superintendents' Mid­ Winter Conference in Dearborn One of the major presenters was David Pearce Snyder, a consulting futurist. In the next two “Superintendent’s Comers'' 1 would like to share pari of his presentation on “Precision Schooling: Redesigning Public Education in the Information Age." “The drama of every-day life in the 20th century is so com­ pelling that is substantially distracts us from the much larger forces of long-term change that underlie that life. Hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic spills, global warming, genetic engineering. AIDS, abortion. ‘Glosnost' in Russia, trade wars aboard, drug wars at home — the singular and remarkable events of our times dazzle and puzzle us. By comparison, the ordinary, repetitive commonplace events of daily life do not attract our attention for the very reason that they are commonplace. Such ‘normal' events are unremarkable, and thus do not appear to merit our concern. Over time, of course, the accumulating effect of such or­ dinary events is to produce significant changesin the mainstream of daily life — major shifts in the makeup of the job market, an older society; a shrunken industrial infrastruc­ ture; a swollen population of under-housed families, etc. Occa­ sional status reports on such trends receive momentary atten­ tion. but are generally swept out of the public eye by the next big news story. Clearly, however, it is the long-term trends and developments that represent the truly important events of our times the events that tangibly shape our lives... In fact, a particular combination of current long-term trends strongly suggests that the 1990s will confront America with a productivity crisis of historic scale and significance. To begin with. U.S. economic productivity has grown at less than half the rate since 1965 than it did during the preceding 20 years. Indeed, had we continued to improve our productivity at pre-1965 rates right up to the present. America's gross national product would be nearly 50 percent higher than it actually is. The effect on our diminished rate of productivity improve­ ment on life in America has been profound. Back in the 1950s, economists were projecting that by the 1980s and 1990s, America would be a “leisure society,” during which universal prosperity would be achieved in a world of 20-hour work weeks and 20-year careers. In actuality, of course, the 1980s have seen a decline of leisure. Our lower productivity means that most U.S. households must have two or more incomes to maintain a middle class lifestyle. It also means that employers must hire more workers to produce their goods and services. ... leaving the nation with a large and growing population of un-tended children. Similarly, our persistent trade deficit, the loss of U.S. jobs to foreign competitors, our shrinking public revenue base and the resulting public sector austerity, are all major problems that can ultimately be attributed to our low rate of productivity improvement. Of course, the effects of America's poor performance have been intensified by the fact that the world's other major free market economies — Japan, Germany, Britain. Italy and France — have all increased their productivity robustly during the past two decades, at twice the U.S. rate or better. Worse yet, the newly-industrial nations of the Third World are rapidly expanding their presence in the international marketplace, both by their rapidly improving productivity and their rapidly growing pools of skilled labor As the inevitable demographic realities of the 1990s strip away America's temporary advantage of cheap, quality labor, we will be left on a level with our traditional industrial com­ petitors — Western Europe and Japan. All will find a growing number of teams on the field; teams with much cheaper labor than ours, yet equipped w ith world class production technology and achieving world class performance. Thus, if America's high-value goods and services are to re­ main competitive both at home and abroad during the coming decade, the U.S will have to at least double its productivity growth in the 1990s. If we do not achieve this goal, most Americans will ex­ perience falling standards of living during the 1990’s.” Next week: what the public schools must do to meet the pro­ ductivity challenge. FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Cail. -at- 891-9133 for an appointment by Jean Gallup Staff Writer In a poised, polished pre­ sentation, five fifth graders appeared before the Village Council Feb. 12 to ask per­ mission to put yellow rib­ bons in on trees and poles along M-37 and Main Street of Middleville. Permission was immedi­ ately granted to the young­ sters, and the ribbons will be put up on Feb. 21 by the stu­ dents and their parents. The five presenters and their classmates, along with many parents and their teacher, left standing room only in the council chambers. The letter the children put together to present their case to the council was a compila­ tion of "persuasive state­ ments" that each of the chil­ dren wrote. "Ladies and Gentlement of the council, there comes a time in life when we do something to help other peo­ ple," said Jami Kooiman, reading from the letter. "Now we are going to help the peo­ ple in the Middle East. We would like to show the troops in Saudi Arabia, that even a small town like Middleville is able to support them during this hard time at war. "We are asking if we can tie yellow ribbons to trees or electrical poles along M-37 and Main Street," continued Brian Bergakker. Jami said, "We hope this shows that we are praying for peace in the Mddle East, and not give the troops a cold shoulder like we did the Viet Nam vets." Heather Richie took up the reading, saying, "Our class had done everything we have thought of to show we are supporting the troops. We have written letters and re­ ceived letters. We are aware of what's happening through weekly readers and newspa­ pers. Every week, we have a current events filmstrip that keeps up updated. Recently we have made valentines and sent them. We have heard word that they have received them in the Middle East alHolly Pin said, "First, we would like to thank Mrs. Miner for letting us do this project. Mrs. Goosen is an­ other we would like to thank because she agreed with all the things we wanted to do. We would like to thank our parents for agreeing to bring us here and agreeing to help us put the ribbons up. "We would also like to thank Thornapple Floral for offering to teach how to make the bows if you let us do this The fifth graders talk to the council to get permission to tie yellow ribbons on trees and poles in Middleville. and they also agreed on mak­ ing the bows that we’re not able to make. We have found that the Thornapple Floral will not have to donate any ribbon because Flex Fab (of Hastings) has donated enough ribbbon to do this project. This is from remnants they already have, that we can re­ cycle, therefore it won’t cost anybody anything." Brad Clark concluded the presentation saying, "We have given you our thoughts and ideas. At this time we ask if you have any questions on our proposal." A motion to allow the yel­ low ribbons was made before Brad had the chance to thank the council for their time and attention. The vote was unan­ imous in approval. "We are very happy with what you are doing," said Village President Duane Thatcher, "and you've done a beautiful job in the presenta­ tion." In addition to learning a valuable lesson in public speaking, the ribbon project also included social studies in representative government and social awareness and "caring," Phyl Miner said. The students used their writing skills, and math in estimating the amount of rib­ bon needed, the cost and mea­ surements and the need to be able to convert measurements, she added. A question of whether the students could put ribbons on utility poles was cleared up by Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, who said it would be allowed. He also told the council that the all of the children present were in his Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) class. The last thing you need now is a problem with mobile home insurance that doesn’t treat you special. If vour mobile home has become a very special homestead, you need special coverage. You don’t need a problem with insurance that charges high rates for minimal protection. Auto-Owners Mobile Home Special Policy' offers replacement cost coverage without depreciation to qualified mobile homes. Discounts are available for new mobile homes...and to retirees. Just ask your "no problem” Auto-Owners agent how he could insure your mobile home. It may be especially good news. ... ^4uto-Ou.nt-rs Insurance DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616)8918125 johnj O.VRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 19, 1991 TfticCcQfeuctfc Neighbors With... NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! Just busy doing the regular things, work, family, shopp­ ing, and etc ? A lot of you said that it was just the same old thing — busy, enjoying life, feeling good, feeling punk, but really glad to be alive and able to do many things that you want to. One man I talked to said that he is retired, but got so bored, that when he saw an ad in the paper for his type of job. he went back to work un­ til he was just laid off. He loves to do that because he doesn't feel good about taking money out of their mutual ear­ nings, but just enjoys the freedom to use some of his ex­ tra earnings to pamper himself and maybe he and his wife do something just a little special. It would be very hard for you folks who have worked so hard for so many years to retire and suddenly be cut adrift, after the pleasure of not having to get up every morn­ ing and working; to have a big gap there in your life. Bang, from one busy life to not much. I think that is a wonderful idea I know my main regret being mainly a housewife, so what do you retire from9 I have in some respect, because of Johnny, to protect him from my cooking (ick) mistaxes. general housework But I would really rather be doing my own work, but life doesn’t always give you your ‘‘drothers’' Life is so good that I am comfortable with my aches and pains, and wouldn’t trade mine for yours. Sue Kent, one of the church members who purchased the old Baptist Church, came over to see what I had on the history of the Baptist Church. The whole group is so excited over the beautiful building, and they are just plumb full of the work of restoring the building to its original beauty Good luck, all of you folks, that it quite an undertaking. But it is so nice to have the church stay as a church. The love and pride that the building has absorbed when it was used as a church is a wonderful legacy for one con­ gregation to hand down from one to the other We all wor­ ship the same God. even if we each come to Him through a different door. Like a turned off faucet, when the one church left, the faucet is now turned back on to flow to another part of the family Jerry Spencer was telling me about a genealogy class that is available through the Hastings Community Ed of­ fice. I believe she said that it was for 12 weeks. Dam it, can’t find the cost figure. But give them a call. It starts Feb. 19. just when the paper comes out. They will give you all the particulars It is a beginning class for all you folks who want to start our family searching. Paul Newman Sr. has been in the hospital since last Wednesday He hopes to come home Feb. 13 or maybe on Valentine's Day. We are all pulling for you. Paul and Betty Twila Elwood had the Past Chiefs at her home last Tuesday Regina Stem said that the Boy Scout Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 21. at the Mid Villa lyla Norton said that daughter Arvis and Danny came over last Sunday to visit. Mary Noah said that Greg. Ann and little Chris came over to visit his mom and dad and. of course, they visited with Mary. Mary VanderWal is in Utah on a week's vacation She called her mom and said they have wonderful weather. They even tried to go to the national park, but couldn't get there I guess the weather wasn’t too cooperative. She is staying in St. George. Ray Koeplinger said that he and Bette rode their bike Fri­ day. It was cool, but so good to get on it. There is nothing quite like motorcycle nding. So free and wonderful. You can see tht he is getting spring fever. When I called Ann Bartlett, she was just getting ready for the Women’s Club to come to her home. Russ Bender said his daughter. Beverly, who lives in California, was to arrive Thursday, and will be staying for a week. He is looking for­ ward to her visit. Russ went to visit his sister. Florence Dickerson, last Sunday Here’s a big hug to all you folks, in the Community Family Maybe some day I will get to meet all of you. God bless all of you. Gun Lake fire was set, fire investigator says Wednesday morning. "Preliminary information A house fire that officials reveals that, the fire was say was deliberately set was deliberatly set." said Detective totally involved in flames Sargeant Rick Kemtski, a fire Feb. 12 when the Thornapple investigator in the Fire Township Emergency Marshal Division of the Services (TTES) responded to Michgan State Police Post in the alarm at 2:34 a.m. Paw Paw. The Lyle Gillespie home at The fire is still under 3424 Elmwood Beach at Gun investigation, and there are no Lake was a total loss from a suspects as as yet, he said. fire, said TTES administrator No one was in the home at Robert Kenyon. the time of the fire. Kenyon "When the neighbor called said he believed that the it in, it was already totally Gillespies were in Florida. involved," Kenyon said. The TTES was on the No dollar amount of loss scene from around 2:30 to was known. 7:15 a.m., and were assisted Kenyon and a fire marshal by the Hastings and Fire from the Michigan State Orangeville Police Post at Paw Paw Departments. started the investigating J-Ad Graphics News Service LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord M-37, north of Middleville SUNDAY .9:45 am., 11:00 a m 4 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, feff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.............. : .5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass............................ 7.00 p.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 1 Services — Sunday School ....................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...................11:00 a m. Evening Worship...................... 6 00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 MIDDLEVILLE P* The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C.Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartnian, pastor 795-7903 Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...when then is always room for you! Air conditioned OMinra Mmtcb iirctijrrn (iburcb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE ©98-8252 ' tT < > 1 I lUiLJ Sunday Services............... 9:45 a m. k 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes.. ............ 11:00 a m 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children..................9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night..... _............ 7:00 p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch................. 10:00 a.m. Richard] Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab Director of Music LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................. 8.30 a m. Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH (The CDlrf iEime ^rthodisi (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday' School.................. 10:00 a m.. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services 8 30 and 11 a m Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a m. 10:30 A.M. 9.30A.M. PHONE ■ 891-8119 6:00P.M.Doi, F L "9ga Face' v-'* ot Wonnc ana Aamtr.jtrckfon. Otv Star ✓ upbear •A-.iie' at f xx-ye-s.- ana .ncotewp. Snenn Bear C»ecio> at Cnnstcn tOucaaon ana south Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Evening Service Rev. Benurd Mulder. Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. 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Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Phone 616-945-4179 REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 908 West Main Pastor Merle Buwalda ST. MARGARET MARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED "People Who Care" ||| LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. The Church where everybody is someoody... and Jesus Christ is lord" Sunday School 9 30 am S.jr<5Oy Morning W</sh»p 1030 am Sunday t rfmmg wonrip 6 DO n m Aeanesday oayw C. 8oe study 7 00 p m Rev WMam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor y 1 QQ4 Q09Q 0/ l"0/Z0 Support Our I Troops — A . ■hf" Pray for Peace J/fa A a �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 19, 1991 / Page 5 Author visits McFall school first graders * The first graders at McFall are very comfortable talking to author Shirley Nietzel She's at ease with by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The author of "The Jacket I Wear in the Snow" was a featured guest at McFall Elementary School in Middleville last week, when she told to the children how she wrote the book. Shirley Nietzel said she was happy to visit the students, something she is familiar with because she is a third grade teacher at Kettle Lake Elementary in the Caledonia School System. "I have an arrangement that allows me to go to other schools and visit within reason," she explained. "Of course, my first obligation is to my classroom, but I have arranged several days to go to different schools." Her book is aimed at beginning readers, from pre­ school to second graders. "It fits in perfectly with children who are beginning to have confidence in their reading. They are very comfortable reading the book. In her time at McFall, she talked to eight first-grade classes. "For older children, I use a really important to be a good different approach. They’re model for children. So they more interested in me as a can see that the things I’m writer; they want to know suggesting to them have how do you get to there,"’ merit." Her class now is doing a she explained. "I say, Tm a writer-this is unit on mystery writing. The students have a writing how I do it*. To get her first book session and then share their published, she read a book on story with a friend to get how to submit a manuscript, suggestions. They also and with the urging of critique each others' work. “Writing is a regular part of friends, "went ahead and did our curriculum. It may be it." The first time she sent the topics I give them, or book to a publishing house, something that they want to it was accepted, but she says do. They can choose a topic," she's had her share of she explained. Some of the works can be "rejection slips" since then. The first book is put out made into a class book, with by "Greenwillow" a part of the students proofing, William Morrow and perfecting and adding pictures to it, she added. Company. Another book has been "The kids like having their accepted and is scheduled for own 'student published' books publication in the fall of in a class library," she 1992, she said. Nietzel said commented. Nietzel said she is gratified she thinks that being published on the first try is a by the children's response to being able to do some matter of "being in the right creative writing in her class. place at the right time." She once overheard two While she likes talking about her writing, she notes students talking in the hall that teaching is her career, and with one saying she had just writing a hobby. "And, it's read a good story. The other responded, "Well, our teacher Look who’s a teenager on FEBRUARY 20 Happv 13th Birthday... SARAH _ them too-she's a third grade teacher at Kettle Lake School. Love...Grandpa and Grandma . “There Ain’t No Such Insurance!' 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Work bees are still being held every Thursday, starting at around 7 p.m. The rebuild­ ing process in the library is showing results, and is ex­ pected to be completed in time for the sale, Dipp said. is a writer and she gives up lots of time to write." A comment by one of her students is also remembered by the author. She said appreciated the thought and the ‘jargon’ the child used when talking about writing. "My favorite time of the day is when we get to do a draft," he said. Nietzel goes next in March to Dutton Christian School, where she will talk to all of the kindergarten through sixth grade students. Dressed just like the character in her book "The Jacket I Wear in the Snow," author Shirley Nietzel talks to McFall youngsters. David S. 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Staff Writer In our time, U.S. Presidents have to face a battery of prob­ ing questions from the media dun ng press conferences. But when “Abe Lincoln” visited Kettle Lake classrooms on his birthday last week, he faced questions George Bush will never have to worry about “Aren’t you dead?” asked one skeptical 5-year-old as a lanky Lincoln tried to fold up his long legs under a kindergartener sized chair “Well, yes, really,” said the black suited guest, work­ ing for a little time to come up with a good response. “But I came here in spirit to visit you on my birthday," he told the youngster, who seem­ ed satisfied with the answer. “Then where’s the cake?” shouted out another mischievious little fellow who had tuned right in on the word ‘birthday.’ This time Abe was better prepared “Aren’t you supposed to supply the cake for me?” he asked “The cooks forgot to make it,” giggled the children, who began to enter into the role play Actually, they knew all along that “Abe” was really their principal, Jeff Worman, who had darkened his sandy beard and donned a black suit and stove-pipe hat as pari of the school's honoring the bir­ thday of our famous 16<h President “Lincoln" visited all the Kettle Ijike classes last Tues­ day to talk about why he is held in such esteem and to “reminisce” a little about life back in Lincoln’s boyhood. The kindergarteners listen­ ed intently to a simple ex­ planation of the Civil War. and then tried to imagine the kind of school Lincoln attend­ ed as a young boy. A one-room school with no desks, no brightly illustrated books, no furnace and no playground was a little hard for the children to visualize, and when Worman explained how the students often lived several miles away from the scattered schoolhouses, one youngster asked very serious­ ly, “Well, didn't you take the bus?” A discussion about building log bouses led to the stories about Lincoln’s legendary prowess as a rail splitter. His love of books and desire to learn also prompted telling the well-known stones of how Lincoln read by the firelight, and how he worked to pay for damage to a book he had borrowed. And that story, in turn, led to those about Lincoln's honesty and his nickname “Honest Abe.” Ending his visit by telling the children he was known for his sense of humor as well as his honestly, the "President" unwound himself from his chair and prepared to visit another group of students. Before he left, however, he handed each of them a penny with you-know-who on the “bead” side. Worman said later that each classroom displayed a dif­ ferent attitude toward “Abe. ” “Some of them went right along with the idea while others tried to trip up old Abe," he said "But I tried to gear my talk to the grade level and to the way the students reacted. I pretty much went along with what they asked about." Worman said he's received several notes from teachers thanking him for arranging Abe’s visit, and he got letters from a third grade class ad­ dressed to Abe Lincoln “It was fun.” he said, "and so are the notes and comments I've received." Worman said he measures about six feet four inches, the same as Lincoln. “Today, that height isn’t so uncommon, but back in Lin­ coln's day, a man that tall would stand out like a seven­ footer does today,” he added. Kindergarten teacher Fem Eldridge said that Worman s acting job had been inspired by a suggestion from one of her students. Emily Dannison. who thought the principal should not shave his beard un­ til after Lincoln's birthday so he could play the part. Remembered as a courteous gentleman. Lincoln probably would be pleased that Wor­ man obliged the young lady. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Kettle Lake kindergarteners enjoy a visit from a special dignitary as Abe Lincoln' drops in to celebrate his birthday with them. Lincoln, played by the school’s principal, Jeff Worman, spent Feb. 12 visiting classes and discussing the life of the 16th President with them. TK teen is Kent Skills ‘Student of the Month’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Joe Czapla, 17, has been named "Student of the Month” at the Kent Skills Center, which puts him in competition for the ’’Student of the Year" honor there. The award is based on a student s attitude, attendance and work performance. Czapla is now in his second year of a two-year program on residential construction, and plans to work in the field when he graduates from school this May. He said he likes the program, which lets him and his classmates take part in building a house from the first steps. Originally, he signed up for a course in landscaping, thinking it would involve cement work around a house, but on the first day he found out the course he really wanted was residential con­ struction. He switched and didn’t miss out on any part of building what ended up being a home in the $150,000 range. The homes constructed over the two-year study course usually are in the "Parade of Homes" in Grand Rapids. Czapla noted that when you come into a class, if you're lucky, a house is just being started. If not, you have to do the finishing part of the home first, and the roughing in sec­ ond. Evaluations and projects are done in the classroom before they are done at the site, he explained. In the "second session," Czapla said the “first session" also works on "their" house. About 15 students are in the same class that he is, he added. Czapla, enrolled in Alternative Education of Thornapple Kellogg, said he really likes the training he is receiving. "The guys up there are pretty fun. so that makes it easy to go there. And the teacher. An Delooff. is nice, too," he said. "Once you get through the first year, it's Joe Czapla is Kent Skills Center "Student of the Month." easier." Proud of the house on Green Street in northeast Grand Rapids, he likes the idea of starting at the begin­ ning and seeing the house through to completion. His teacher at TK, Monte Munjoy, said from conversa­ tions he has had with Czapla's instructor, the honor of being named "Student of the Year” at the skills center is a good possibility. Caledonia Grooming & Pet Boutique Call and ask about our ... WINTER SPECIALS • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Suppbes Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 9958 Cherry Valley Ave m Caledonia Plaza OPEN M W. F 8 30 to 5. Tu & Sal 9 to 1 Friended bows am or pm bv appointment Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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"1 supported it because it was good for the kids,** he said. But because he volunteered to teach one of those periods, he is away from the kids for that hour. TK has a good program now and should continue it by adding staff to the counseling program, Weller said. High school counselor Tom Fletke, speaking for himself and fellow counselor freshmen over the first year, Phil Jahnke, said that because because of other students we of growing demands, "we are must see.” "We don't have enough not meeting the student's hours in the day. We want to needs." When students come with a be up there with the rest of crisis, the counselors are the programs of the school. sometimes not able to see We're adequate, but not good them. Fletke said that by the enough. We want to be one time they are available, the of the top-notch guidance pro­ crisis may have passed, leav­ grams of the state," he con­ cluded. ing students angry. Weller outlined the duties Career development with a K-12 program is an area of a counselor in the middle Fletke said needed to be school, saying he meets with worked on, and as it is now, individual students as well as "we just can't see all of the groups. Appointments are We want to be one of the top notch guidance programs of the state. He also works with the special education program, conducts report card reviews, aids in the fifth grade orienta­ tion process, and helps stu­ dents in the transition from eighth grade to the freshmen year in high school. During the first week and a half of school, Weller meets with ev­ ery classroom to explain the counseling program to each of the students. Jahnke and Fletke do per­ sonal and academic counsel­ ing, scheduling, college fi­ nancial aid, testing, curricu­ lum consultation and work in special education and indepen­ dent study. Vocational rehabilitation and career awareness and de­ velopment and membership in several committees are also part of a counselor s job. Board Treasurer Lon 5 5 — Counselor Tom Fletke scheduled through self, teacher, administration or par­ ent referral. Students have regular, once-a-week ap­ pointments. Other appointments are made through counselor initi­ ation so that every student meets with a counselor at least once during the school year. Weller also organizes tests, implements career education activities, does emergency counseling, and serves on the crisis team and drug education committee. Lefanty pointed out that the counselors handle recognition programs for students, and said he appreciated the "Rotary Student of the Month" program. “It's a joy to be introduced to the Rotary Student of the Month. Fm sure I can speak for all of the Rotanans when I say we all look forward to it," he said. "Phil puts a lot of hours into that and Student of the Month,'" Fletke said. "Well, it’s a positive thing," Lefanty responded The question of an adminis­ trator to coordinate the coun­ seling department was brought up. but the coun­ selors and Special Education Director Naomi Barber agreed that with close consulting be­ tween the counselors, a de­ partment head was not needed at this time. Bus, storage complex plans nearing bidding stage by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Kari Lohela, engineer with KML Civil/Environmental Inc., told the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Feb. 11 about progress on the proposed TK Service Complex . Lohela brought with him a site plan and answered questions by board members. There are three buildings planned in the complex; a bus storage pole barn-type structure that will have park­ ing space for approximately 30 buses; a storage and building and grounds equip­ ment building; and a bus maintenance facility. "We've isolated the repair facility to the west, because they will be backing out, and at times will need room for a wrecker and a bus," Lohela said of the bus maintenance building. In the bus storage building there will be a turning area for the buses as they back out, and expansion room for another 10 buses. A maneu­ vering area and parking room for the drivers and the workers was also detailed on the site plan. During discussion, Lohela said that expansion of the bus storage building could only be done to the east, and the bus parking would be done nose to nose to provide for plug-ins to warm the diesel motors on the buses. The original direction the facility faced was changed to allow for expansion, he ex­ plained, and to take advantage of natural drainage. There is a problem with the gas line owned by Marathon running through the property of the complex, "but with proper planning we can avoid the ($78,000) cost" of re-routing the line," he said. The majority of the line is buried deep enough to not interfere with plans, and the road way will be built up over the pipeline that is too close to the surface, he said. Initially, the storage build­ ing will be without doors, something the board members said should be planned for at a future time. Bradford White denies move Continued from front page — plant was scheduled for reduc­ tion. He said that company officials gave no indication of how long the layoffs would last, but "they did say that they hoped it wouldn't be long," Lytle said. "The whole economy is in bad shape right now from what I read," Lytle observed, "GM, Ford, Chrysler and Sears are all laying off." A worker *ho was bumped from third to second shift by the reduction said he had heard the rumors. "We’re back to where we were when I hired in two and one-half years ago," said em­ ployee Tony Joostberns. The company put on a third shift then, he noted, and now will lay off about the same amount of workers. He agreed that the company had moved equipment and re­ placed it with a new line. He also recounted some of the rumors that he had heard and said, “but everything is ru­ mor." L" J ■1 ■ $2°° Off Coupon' '■ ■ J Dog Grooming ■ • at its Best ■ i .•2 “ 6332 Broadmoor Caledonia IO YRS. EXPERIENCE 698-8144 Call after 4:30 p.m. Il■l■l■l■l■l■l■l■l■l■l■ Plans for the supply and building and grounds main­ tenance facility have been approved by the state, and are ready to be put out for bid at any time, Kohlea said. The bus maintenance facil­ ity also will be ready for bids in three or four weeks, he said. Kohcla told the board that Keith Rhines' drafting class made the drawings, and men­ tioned the good work done by student Matthew Smith. In other business, the board heard a financial report from Treasurer Lon Lefanty who said that legislative changes are expected that will delay state aid. "We'll get it," he said, "we'll just get it late.” "The state pays percent­ ages," Superintendent Steve Garrett added, "usually 19 percent in October and 17 percent in December." "The state aid is based on guarantees so much money per student." Lefanty contin­ ued, "What we don't raise lo­ cally, they make up, but they also give us incentives. We get $30 for meeting graduation requirements, and $25 per student for meeting Public Act 25... there are others... but we are taking advantage of the incentives," he said. Trustee Jan Siebesma said that she had talked to State Rep. Paul Hillegonds who told her that school funding "would be OK this year, but be prepared for line item vetos next year." Secretary Wendy Romph reported that she and fellow board member Wanda Hunt had attended the Michigan Association of School Board's mid-winter conferences to learn about curriculums. "We learned how to analyze areas of curriculum to see if ours is doing the job for our smdents." She and Hunt learned how to set up to measure and assess a program "Do we revamp it, get a new one, get rid of it or just forget the topic entirely?" she asked. The area used in the study was math, the subject that the Curriculum Council is studying now, she said. "It's an excellent confer­ ence. And we found we are right up there with the best of them. Even larger schools don't have programs or pilots that we have, or have gone as far as we have. It made me proud of TK," Romph said. "Well, my natural conser­ vatism is coming out," Garrett said. "I'm really wor­ ried. We do have a lot of things going. I'm afraid that the state may come along and pull funding from a lot of things," he warned. The Athletic Boosters pre­ sented the board with a gift of $2,000 to be used to help replace the high school sound system. The estimated total cost of replacement is $2,800. 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"It would be a great learning experience, and the idea is to help form better re­ lations with the Soviet peo­ ple. And I think it will be in­ teresting to see the historical sights like the Kremlin, Red Square and Lenin's Tomb." Scott was accepted into the American-Soviet Youth Exchange Program after sub­ mitting not only his applica­ tion, but also letters of rec­ ommendation. He then had to complete a questionnaire and meet a committee of profes­ sional, business and educa­ tional leaders for a personal interview. The Youth Exchange is part of the People to People program, begun in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower as part of an effort to achieve international peace by better understanding other nations. According to the program's literature, student ambassador candidates are selected on their maturity, well-rounded inter­ ests, ability to adapt and aca­ demic standing. During the 21-day visit to the Soviet Union, the stu­ dents visit at least five major cities, including Moscow and Leningrad, and participate in briefings on Soviet politics. The emphasis is on the American young people meet­ ing their Soviet peers through social activities, by visiting a camp and by meeting young workers at an industrial trade school. Also part of the program is to provide the American teenagers with a chance to ex­ perience Soviet homelife by placing them with families when they visit the city of Kalinin. Lots of sightseeing is planned, of course, and the program promises some kind of cultural experience in every city the young people visit According to the Youth Exchange, student ambas­ sadors also can obtain univer­ sity credit for participating in the program Scott said he was looking forward to the experience, as are about 30 other student "ambassadors" from the West Michigan area. But right now they all are waiting anxiously for the United States State Department to give the goahead for the summer trip. The war in the Persian Gulf and the violence in the Baltic states could cause a snafu in the plans, he said, but he is hoping the world turmoil will be settled before the final de­ cision has to be made about whether the students will be allowed to make the visit this summer. A recent letter from the Soviet side of the program as­ sures the American director that the students will be well taken care of, and that the Baltic republics will not be on their itinerary because of the troubles there. A letter to the Grinages from the American program director also sounds a reassur­ ing note, pointing out that the students will travel only through airports and on air­ lines relatively unaffected by events in the Middle East. In the meantime, Scott op­ timistically is attending monthly orientation meetings and trying to get together the $3,500 it will cost him to take the trip. While the pro­ gram plans and supervises the students' visits, it does not provide them any money. So Scott is saving his job earnings, but he also is writ­ ing foundations and busi­ nesses in hopes of finding funds he could apply for. He said he’d appreciate any in­ formation on organizations or businesses that might help sponsor his opportunity. He can be reached at 8918507 or by writing him at 2896 108th St., Caledonia, 49316. But he'll need the informa­ tion right away, he said, be­ cause his payment will have to be made by the end of the month. Though his interests lie along engineering and drafting lines rather than political ones, he satd he thinks the student exchange could affect his future career. After all, the Soviet Union is a vast country. And if he can help improve relations between the U. S. and the USSR, a huge market could open up for the cars he's go­ ing to design... some day. * Steve Antecki QUALITY d TAX CONSULTING I & PREPARATION | J91-94O1I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19, 1991 / Page 9 Girl Scouts FatherDaughter carnival was a success! Stephanie Simon enjoys a well-decorated cookie made by a Cadet Scout while granddad Bill Sellers watches Surprise and joy is reflected on Melissa Smith's face as she finds a heart is the prize she had won. Face painting attracted many young ladie«. Here. Nancy Goodin puts a design on Angela Wilkins, Bingo is played during the evening festivities at the carnival for dads and daughters. The great all-American food was available for everyone at the Girl Scout Carnival held last week. Mandy Chavis serves Gwen Williams one of the popular hot dogs. lunik Cordially Invites You to Attend OPEN HOUSE at ... Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings You could decorate your own cookies, or have Cadet Scouts from Troop 265 Shanell Haigh (left) or April Thompson do the job tor you at the annual Girl Scout Carnival for Fathers and Daughters held last week. One hundred and twenty people attended the evening of fun, games and food. FRIDAY, MARCH 1st 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Member FDIC �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 19. 1991 CHS seniors receive sweet valentine from their parents Parents of Caledonia High School seniors pitched in lost week to give the class a special valentine. But instead of hearts and flowers, the parents chose the theme sweets for the sweet' os they provided an ice cream social for the Class of '91. The food went fast as the seniors enjoyed the chance to eat, drink and socialize during school. Next time, Brad, try not to spill the punch. Phil Heyboer obligingly demonstrates the proper lodeling technique for caramel topping. 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Ml S 852-9377 “ U.S. Navy now ‘docks’ in Caledonia weekly bv Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer In these days of war, the stirring strains of “Anchors A weigh” are a reminder of the many men and women whose ships did indeed weigh anchor to head for the Persian Gulf conflict. "I tell young people who ask about getting killed in the war that ships don’t run well on sand, and that they are more likely to be killed on 28th Street than on a Navy vessel.” commented United States Navy Representative Robert Weller. “But accidents do happen on a ship, and there’s no hiding the fact that anyone over there is in danger.” he said. Weller was responding to a question about how he answers the concerns of young people who might be thinking of a career in the military, but who are hesitant because of the war. But while not everyone who joins the service is trained for combat, and despite the fact that there are over 72 different kinds of jobs in the military service, Weller concedes that it is not for everyone. “But I would like the op­ portunity to help young people who are interested in the ser­ vice, or else help them understand their other op­ tions.” he said. Right now. he is available to Caledonia area young peo­ ple, since he has set up office hours in the American Legion Building from 9 a m. to 6 p.m. each Thursday. Weller, a native of Rockford who joined the ser­ vice when he graduated from high school, has chosen to spend his next three years as a Navy recruiter after spending nearly eight years overseas. He returned in September from the Gulf area where his ship was delivering arms. "I’ve been all over the world, and have traveled nearly everywhere except for northern Europe. South Amenca and Africa,” he said "You really do see the world if you join the service Now based in the Wyoming recruiting office, he said that one of the benefits of joining the military is that "it gives you the opportunity to get away from home and spread your wings" at a time when the high cost of living forces many young people to con­ tinue to live with their parents. He also listed the career training the senice provides Robert Weller. Gunner's Mate First Class, has opened a U.S. Navy recruiting office at the American Legion Hall. He will be in Caledonia Thursday. as another positive for joining up. “Students can earn college credit through Navy train­ ing,” he explained. Navy personnel can take college classes that not only help their chances for ad­ vancement in the service, but which also are accepted for credit by most colleges and universities. The GI Bill also helps ser­ vice men and women com­ plete their college educations when they return to civilian life, he added. Weller emphasized that as a representative of the Navy, he is in town not only to discuss joining the service, but also to help the community. “After all, the Navy does belong to the people,” he said. As a start, he is helping the American Legion Post with its Thursday night bingo activity. “The Legion here has been really helpful to me. and I ap­ preciate all they’ve done. That’s the nice thing about working in an area like this; the people are all so nice.” He said if there is any other way he can be of “service" to the community, or to com­ munity groups, he would be glad to help. The only stipula­ tion is that he would have to be in uniform, he said. Now at the rank of Gun­ ner’s Mate First Class, Weller said his specialty is in small arms instruction, and he said he would like to help teach hunter safety instruction or related classes in the use of small arms. Anyone who can’t stop in to see him on Thursdays should give him a call at 534-5446, and he said he'll gladly come out to meet anyone who is in terested in talking to him either about the Navy or about some way he could be of help in the community. “It’s your Navy, and we’re public servants, actually on call 24 hours a day," he said He added that the men and women serving in the Persian Gulf really appreciate getting mail. “I have a lot of friends there right now, and that’s what they all say Mail is the most important thing because it lets them know they’re not forgotten.’’ He said the troops would appreciate seeing all the sup port here at home, the yellow ribbons, the signs and the prayers. “Write them letters and tell them about it,” he urged. BEAUTY. QUALITY. CRAFTSMANSHIP in ENDURING MEMORIALS Our quality of workmanship and materials are guaranteed to your satisfaction. Order now from our large display for spring delivery. Convenient terms available. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE AL SNYDER Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship 891-1596 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 19, 1991 I Page 11 Sun & News reporter to ‘shape up” for spring in Middleville THORNAPPLE KELLOGG 01 CALENDAR^ 0 VI of events IS* WEDNEDAY • FEB. 20 C 0 □ □ □ □ 5th Grade..................... H.S. Field Trip.............. H.S.................. Dental Health Program. ................................... Art Talks to Grand Rapids Art Museum ......... 8th Grade Orientation ............................... 3rd* Grade LUNCH BREAKFAST Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast Fruit Juice______________ Sausage Wrap, Orange Juice, Milk THURSDAY • FEB. 21 □ □ □ □ Since I'm starting out very slow, John Dussia will start me out by walking. I was even doing that wrong. He showed me the proper way. 5th Grade............................................................Art Talks West..................................................... Dr. Zap Assembly Volleyball . . . .Delton - Home - Fresh. 5:00 - JV/V 6:15 M.S. Volleyball.................................. Lee - Home - 4:00 LUNCH BREAKFAST Chili or Veg. Beef Soup, Crackers, Bread & Butter, Vegetable Sticks, Fresh Fruit__________________ Oatmeal, Muffin, Raisins Milk FRIDAY • FEB. 22 □ □ □ □ Teacher Inservice Day ......... NO SCHOOL K-12 Grades H.S. Dance................... following the Basketball Game Basketball Byron Center - Home ■ Parent's Night Wrestling. ........ Individual Finals - Battle Creek LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza or Fishwich, Baked Beans or Sweet Potatoes, Cherry Crisp___________ Pancakes/Syrup, Apple­ sauce, Milk MONDAY • FEB. 25 LUNCH BREAKFAST Rib-B-Q on a Bun, Potato Rounds, Applesauce English Muffin/Cheese, Apple Juice, Milk _ fl VI TUESDAY • FEB. 26 John Dussia gives me a computer test that measures the lean to fat ratio of my body. It’s not painful, and it only takes a minute. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Usually, when writing an article for the Sun and News, I learn a lot that doesn't go into the story. It's left out be­ cause it isn’t about the sub­ ject, or to keep the story read­ ing length. But, when I did a story with John Dussia on the physical education program for the kids at the fourth and fifth grade level at Page Elementary in Middleville, I started something that you may be interested in. We started talking about physical fitness in people out of high school and older. He said he'd like to start a physical fitness program for the people in the community. So we thought, if I go through a program designed just for me, and it works, maybe that would encourage others to give it a try. ^VILLAGE BARBER SHOPj ’ 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber stylist Wednesday Is Student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: TuM.-Frt. 8-5:30; W»<J 8-7; S4t 8-12:30 Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Can GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 He is planning an announcement about a series of classes as soon as I complete the month. And, he is confident that the community will like the idea. Maybe he’s right. I'm almost sure people my age (are you kidding? Of course I’m not going to tell you how old I am) all do the same thing. We think about physi­ cal fitness. We even dress like everyone else who thinks about it, and it doesn't work out either. You’ve heard all of the ex­ cuses and so has he: "I don't have the time; my schedule is wild; it’s boring; I don't look good in leotards; I hate working out alone; I can’t commit to dinner, let alone a drawn out workout program." But wait. John Dussia says three to four weeks is all it takes. And he can prove it Using me. Thirty minutes, three times a week And, this is the big thing; he's going to find something I like to do and make that a pan of the program. A measurable difference, in a month, you say? Well see. Starting Feb. 18, I em­ barked on a month-long ad­ venture programmed by John. First, to see v, here I am, to See Reporter, on page 15 □ Basketball................. □ M.S. Volleyball.......... □ M.S. Wrestling .......... ....... Maple Valley - Home .................... Hamilton - There .............. Caledonia - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Meat & Cheese Subs, Tossed Salad, Pineapple Tidbits Cold Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Banana, Milk LUNCH • FEB. 27 - MARCH 5 • Wednesday □ Thursday . . □ Friday.... □ Monday . . □ Tuesday. . . ............ Pizzaburger Macaroni & Cheese . . . Pizza or Fishwich ...............Hamburger ...............Beef Tacos Coming Events... Feb. 23........ Volleyball Conference - Godwin - There Feb. 23 .Fresh. Volleyball - Hamilton - There - 10 a m. Feb. 23...................................... H.S. Science Olympiad Feb. 23...............M.S. Wrestling - Kenowa Hills - There Feb. 28New Enrichment Class - "Creative Writer in You" Call 795-3397 for more info. □ Feb. 28 ..................... Bus Trip to Voigt House Museum Depart 11:15 a.m. □ March 5 ..................... Author Mike Thaler visits McFall □ March 5...............Regional Spelling Bee - Page - 4:00 C March 12 . . Hair Braiding Class - 7-9 p.m. - $5.00 Call 795-3397 to enroll. kk □ March 22............................................. M.S. Pictures (NqC March 26............................................. M.S. Musical □ □ □ □ □ P Clip and save �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / February 19, 1991 I ■ - I Icy road conditions causes accidents Story on front page — The Thornapple Township Emergency Service cleans up the road in front of the Middle Villa Inn while one of the vehicles is being pulled out of a ditch. Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School names “Students of the Month” for January Andy Frantz, who is a member of both the Middleville Police Department, and the TTES, directs traffic while the clean up is being done. Caledonia grad on Evansville list Julie De Morrow, a Univer­ sity of Evansville student from Caledonia, is among ap­ proximately 500 UE students named to the dean's list for outstanding academic achievement during the I990-91 fall semester. This is the second time De Morrow has been named to the list. To attain the dean's list, a student must have earned a 3.5 or better grade point average while carrying 12 dr more hours of credit De Morrow is the daughter of Judith and Richard De Morrow. The following students have been selected as "Student of the Month" for January at the TK Middle School. Students earn the right to be "Student of the Month" by showing leadership in class, helpfulness, good behavior, good grades, improvement in grades and behavior, and just being a neat kid. Each is given a certificate, a t-shirt, and a letter from the principal. In the sixth grade those students are: (front row, left to right) Malissa Bartoo, Tara Boersma, James Foster, David Liu, Jada Middleton, Carrie Moma, (second row) Dan Noffke, Michael Oaks, Kim Rauschenberger, Julie Secord, Amy Smith, and Frank Tate. Shari Drummond is pictured separately. TK seventh grade "Students of the Month" are (first row, left to right) Traci Campbell, Angela Kuhtic, Thad Otto, Samantha Sasse, (second row) Brian Shoaf, Shannon Thompson, Benjamin Wiese and April Wilson. Pictured separately is Courtney DeHaan. Eight grade "Students of the Month" for January are (first row, left to right) Michele Hielkcma, Mickey Loew, Katina Loose, April Matzen, April Scharphom. (second row) Ju6e Shear, Jennifer Steorts, Tara Titus and Jennifer Wohlord. Courtney DeHaan Shari Drummond �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 19, 1991 I Page 13 Photo contest to be held by Sun & News J-Ad Graphics . News Service Middleville-area residents who like to take pictures and would like to have others see their best work will have that chance with a photo contest started by the Sun and News. Each month, the photo judged the best will appear in the Sun and News, along with the photographer’s name and settings used to get the photo and a few words explaining the subject The contests will run from the first day of the month to the last, and photos will not be returned. Anyone who earns more than 50 percent of his or her income from taking photos is not eligible to enter the contest. Decisions of the judges is final. The photo can be of any subject. Send photos taken during the month of March to Sun and News Photo Contest, 1952 North Broadway, Hastings, 49058. If you would like the photo returned, please include a self­ addressed, stamped envelope. Black and white photos are preferred, but good quality color photos can be used. Watch for the first winner in the April 2 issue of the Sun and News. Carnation Day at TK Middle School was a ‘success’! Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Business Services For Sale ACCOUNTING, BOOKEEP­ ING, TAX and typing services. Reasonable rates. 17 years experience. Call John 891-8909. FIRE WOOD You pick up, $75 a cord. 891-1414.___________ G O R DON ChTm N E Y SERVICE professional clean ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refercnccs, since 1980, 795-7060, PEiFaSSOCIATES Offers complete tax services (or indivi­ duals and small business. 698-0740. FrIple check tax SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AM) BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT ( ALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. I OCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. CLIP THIS AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. SUNDAY BREAKFAST February 24, 8 to 11 a.m. al the Freeport Area Community Center. New items on menu fresh homemade cinnamon rolls. Adults $3.50, children 6 to 12 $2.00 and 5 and under free. For Sale Automotive 1985 CAPRICE CLASSIC, excellent condition. 891-1836 after 5pm. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110._______ NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. Main Street Concrete by Charles Jacobson KING SIZED WATER BED with hibernation series mattress, semi-motionless floatation. Mirrored head-board with lighted/mirrored curio cabinets, padded side rails, foot rail and comer pads. 6 drawers under bed. $250.00 or best offer. 795-6044 after 6pm. Jobs Wanted CHRISTIAN MOTHER of one would like to babysit days in my home. Have references. Call 891-0356. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband and father, grandfather and great-grandfather Ray mon Linton, who passed away 2 years ago Feb. 20, 1989. The world may change from year to year, Our lives from day to day, But the thoughts and memories wc have of you will never fade away. Sadly missed by his wife, Mary children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Thank You CARD OF THANKS Thank you to all my friends and family for the cards, plants, calls and visits during my recent illness. Your concern has helped to keep my spirits up. God bless you all. _________________ Eva Engle CARD OF THANKS Wc want to wish all a special thanks on attending our golden anniversary open house and for all the cards and gifts received. Also a special thanks to our children and grandchildren for hosting such a nice party for us. Howard and June Colburn Real Estate COLINDA (LYN) FERRIS: Work with a neighbor who will work hard for you. A Real Estate specialist with ERA All Proper­ ties, part of a National Franchise. Call me: home 891-8453, office 891-8778.__________________ RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analvsis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. National Ads Tom Wilkinson — builder , 891 8294 HOSPITAL JOBS: start S6.8Ghr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. Every Valentine’s Day, carnations are delivered to the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Ordered earlier, the flowers are delivered anonymously if desired. Red colored ftowers stand for love, white for friendship and pink for a secret admirer. Randi Nelson, (front, left to right) Amanda Frisbie, Julie Shear, (back row) Nathan James, Jeremy Anderson, Lisa Lefanty, Erin Wolverton and Kara Echtinaw are just a few of the recipients of the flowers. RELAX ... and ENJOY A Great Used Vehicle from Cavin! 1988 Chevy S-1O Blazer 1989 Ford Thunderbird White, auto., air, stereo, p.w., 21,000 miles. Gray over silver fully equipped. 1986 PONTIAC 6000 • CARS • 1989 CHEVROLET Beretta CT 1450. 4 dr., It. blue, auto., A/C, power locks, stereo. 6591A Blue, fully equipped. 1986 PONTIAC Bonneville LE 1988 CHEVROLET Corsica 6243A 4 dr., dk. blue, auto., A/C, tilt, cruise, stereo, 52,000 miles. 1461. Silver, auto., A/C, stereo. 1986 CHRYSLER sth Avenue 1988 OLDSMOBILE Delta 88 6422A. 4 d?., silver, fully equipped 6O27A. 4 dr., red, auto., A/C, tilt, cruise, stereo. 1985 BUICK Lesabre 1988 BUICK Century 6540B. 4 dr., gray, auto., A/C, stereo 1433. 4 dr., white, auto., tilt, cruise, stereo. 1985 OLDSMOBILE 98 1988 PONTIAC Sunbird 6595A. 4 dr., black, loaded. 1443. 4 dr., auto. , A/C, tilt, cruise, stereo, blue/silver. 1985 PLYMOUTH Tourismo 1988 BUICK Electra 6505A. Auto., A/C, sunroof, stereo 5494A. 4 dr., fully equipped, Delco/Bose stereo. 1984 PONTIAC Bonneville 1988 CHEVROLET Corsica 6230A. 4 dr., silver, auto., A/C, tilt, cruise, stereo 6508A. 4 dr., red, V-6, auto., A/C, tilt, cruise, 25,000 miles. 1988 CADILLAC Sedan Deville 1979 CADILLAC Eldorado 6374B. Yellow, loaded. 5479A. Beige, leather, fully equipped, carriage top, 32,000 miles. 1989 1987 PONTIAC Bonneville LE 1440. Maroon, auto., A/C, tilt, cruise, stereo, fully equipped. 6553A. Vi ton, V-8, auto., air, stereo, blue/silver 6487A. 4 dr., white, auto., A/C, stereo, 34,000 miles. 1987 CHEVY S-1O Blazer 1987 PONTIAC Bonneville 6283A. Red, 4 dr., auto., air, tilt, cruise, fully equipped. 1987 BUICK century 1473. Black/red, V-6, auto., A/C, fully loaded, white Itrd tires, 60,000 miles. 1987 CHEVY S-1O Pickup 4x4 5148A 4 dr., dark blue, auto., A/C, stereo. buick Fully equipped, 350, V-8, auto., light blue & white 1989 CHEVY Silverado Pickup 1987 FORD Tempo 1987 • TRUCKS • Silverado 2WD chevy 6529A. V-6, blue, auto., stereo. Lesabre 1987 CHEVY ’/» Ton Pickup 1449 Limited, 4 dr., gray, auto., air, fully equipped. 6452A. Grey 1986 MERCURY Lynx 1987 CHEVY conversion Van 6607A. 2 dr., white, stick. 1471A Red/silver. 1986 buick Lesabre 1391A 4 dr., beige, auto., A/C, tilt, cruise, p.wJp.l., stereo. 1985 Conversion van Jayco Silver and red Stop in and see Russ, Jack, Brad, Rusty, or Bill.' Sales: Monday thru Saturday Service: Monday thru Friday iA/itiiier//wui ATtniiOtirii ii/\niiitiudiii !i/srnr/z///.nm!u/ii!u I S ii/ri A A If IM Chevrolet • Buick UAVIN Pontiac, ceo \ North of Middleville M-37 • 795*3318 Of 891*8151 L',inuv.,nivii__ icg u. ia-vw. �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 19, 1991 Caledonia Village Council approves 1991-92 budget by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council approved a $367,030 budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year after a budget hearing at last week's council meeting. One objection was voiced during the hearing by Conard Cherry, 243 Maple, who told the council he objected to the village s paying 20 percent of the maintainance of the local library and fire and police pro­ tection. Under the present agreement with Caledonia Township, the village reimburses the township for 20 percent of the cost of these services, even though village residents also pay Caledonia Township taxes. Cherry objected to "paying double" for the same services, when, he said, he doesn't get anything for paying the extra levy. "Why do village residents pay double taxes for fie same services?" he asked the coun­ cil. President Glen Klaver said he did not know when or how the agreement was reached, but village attorney Jim Brown said that originally ±e township hall was owned 5050 by the two governing bod­ ies, and that may have led to the joint funding of the other services. "This situation is nothing more than an agreement be­ tween two governing units," he added. "It doesn't have to be the way it is." "It seems ridiculous that we pay a double shot for the same services,” Cherry said. "I object vehemently to pay­ ing the township." Klaver said the issue could be taken up at an annual joint review meeting held with the township. "I think the comment should be followed up," he f ■■■....... CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP A V- January 30 1991 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board wos called to order by Supervisor Good at 7 00 p.m Present: Good. Tolon, Snyder. DeVries, Fischer, ond Johnson. Absent: Jousmo Discussion wos held on the Corbil house on 66th St. about hooking this house up to the sewer Approval lor the house to be hooked up to the sewer with no cost to the Township and with total cost being paid before occupancy permit is issued Approval was given for Assessor Scheuerman to attend a seminar for SAMS and for the Township to go on a calendar year for the year beginning April 1st, 1991. ending December 31st, 1991. Work wos then done on the budget. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Patricia Synder, Clerk February 5, 1991 A special joint meeting of the Township Board ond Planning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: All. Purpose of the meeting was to have the yearly review and evaluation of Planner VonderPloeg. Planner VonderPloeg requested in writing that the review be held at a closed meeting. Moved to go to a closed session at 7:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned. Meeting ws reconvened at 8:30 p.m. After discussion by board approval was given for the personnel committee to set up an annual review with evaluation at 3 months, 6 mon­ ths, ond 1 year. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted; Patricia Snyder, Clerk (2/19) HELP WANTED NO LAYOFFS ... in the REAL ESTATE BUSINESS The only requirements for calling me are ... willing to work hard, be trained, and like people. Flexible hours. Earn while you learn. Call Patrick at 891-9203 or Alma at 945-3524. Garage To 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze ..STILL AT ONLY 84 50 GALLON 221 W Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5 30 said. No other public opinion was offered, and after the hear­ ing was closed, the council approved all budgeted expenditures, including the one under the general fund that designates $38,500 to the township, mainly for the services Cherry was referring According to the new bud­ get, the village's share of the joint funding of the library, fire and law enforcement costs will amount to $32^00. Total revenues and expen­ ditures for the general fund this year are projected to be $197,838, compared to $175,200 last year. For other funds, the new budget allocates $103,988 to the sewer fund, $30,919 to the major street fund and $7,285 to the local street fund. While many of the line items remain the same, a few areas showed the impact of the area's growth and higher property valuations. Village tax revenues rose from $119,534 last fiscal year to an anticipated $140,630 for this one, and the total budget exceeds last year’s by $51,788, with significant in­ creases designated for the fire department and to cover in­ creased library fees. Other expenditure hikes oc­ cur in operating expenses for both the general and the se ver fund. Capital outlay in the general fund rose from $3,500 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Jonuory 22 1991 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Hardy Myers. Oliver. Riley, ond VondenBerg. Absent Bray Guests Jean Gallup from the Sun ond News. Bryan Finkbeiner, and Jan Courts. Minutes of the January 8. 1991 meeting were approved as am mended. VonderPloeg. Village Planner, updated Council on a possible street light for Railroad Street. Waiting for a report from Con­ sumers Power. Myers, chairperson of the Finance Committee reported on benefit increases for 1991. Myer* moved that Council ac­ cept the recommendations from finance committee, as of 1-1-91 a 2% wage increase for D.P.W. employees and secretary, longevity pay $250.00 for five years employment with village. $500.00 for 10 years, $750.00 for 15 years paid on the anniversary date of employment. D.P.W. also to get $300.00 clothing allowance starting 1-1-92 (in lieu of village now purchasing clothing, shoes, etc.). D.P.W. and village secretary will receive a 4% wage increase in 1992 and a 4% wage increase in 1993. Upgrade Pension from C-O.I.d to C-2 ond reduction of 1% in employees contribution percentage, (an accurial evalua­ tion must be done to determine actual cost to village). Village Clerk and Treasurer wage in­ crease of $200.00 per year. Elec­ tion board will receive minimum wage ond chairperson an extra $10.00. Increase part-time labor ond secretary wage 25 cents per hour, per year. Support by Oliver. Ayes oil. Carried. Thatcher reported to Council In regards to the unexpected cost overruns on the building renovation. Discussion held. Riley moved that Council authorize payment of $6,620.00 for necessary excavation and shoring the foundation of the ex­ isting building to O.A.K. Support by VondenBerg. Roll call; Myers aye. Oliver aye, Riley aye, VondenBerg aye, Hardy aye, and Thatcher aye. Carried. Oliver moved that Council authorize payment of $6,960.00 to O.A.K. for changes and repairs ordered by council on the renovation of the building. Support by Myers. Roll call; Myers aye, Oliver aye, Riley aye, VondenBerg aye, Thatcher aye. and Hardy aye. Motion carried. Note: We saved approximate­ ly $35,000 by using O.A.K. and their methods. Attorney Youngsma reported to Council recommending against entering into a contract with Career Development In­ stitute on hiring a part-time data entry person. Update on Block Grant nothing happening due to change in State Government. Discussion held on Federal Grant projects. With no further business, Myers moved for adjournment. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES February 11 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with all members present Several guests were also present Minute* ond financial report were accepted as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment Budgets for the fiscol year 1991 1992 were approved. After much discussion, a mo­ tion was presented by Erskine, seconded by Berencsi to approve the zoning charge for the Bake' property in the Mort.n addition as recommended by the Plann­ ing Commission Klover and DeVries abstained because of conflict of interest Ayes: Er­ skine Berencsi Nay* Soules Kidder and Kegerre * Zoning change was denied Motion by Soule* seconded by DeVries to contract with Campbell and Kus’erer to do rhe audit for fiscal year ending February 28 >991 Corned. Other item* discussed were a revision of a section of the Sewer Ordinance Kent County library funding. WW Engineer­ ing testing: updating the fee schedule: Township Board meeting; two complaints, ond condos on Emmons Lake. Meeting wot adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (2/19) in 1990-91 to S17.000 pro­ jected in 1991-92. Under the sewer fund's operating ex­ penses, rising costs of gas and oil for equipment hiked that expenditure from $1,250 in 1990-91 to a projected expenditure of $2,500 this year. The council also doubled the amount designated under the sewer fund for contracted services, with $8,000 budgeted this year, compared to $4,000 last year. Clerk Jackie Cherry said the increase was to cover anticipated repair and maintainance work for the village's sewer system. Other increases went to the clerk's and treasurer’s offices. Computer equipment and telephone have been budgeted into the treasurer’s office fund, and both officers received a pay boost. While an increase was bud­ geted for repairs to local streets, decreases were ap­ proved in the amounts allo­ cated for snow removal and street repair io the major street fund. The complete budget is available for review at the vil­ lage clerk's office. Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes February 11. 1991 The meeting was colled to order by President Van Elst at 7 34 p.m. at the Page Elemen­ tary all purpose room. Members Present: William­ son. Verlinde, Romph, Von Elst, Siebesma. Hunt ond Lefonty. Members Absent: None. Administrators Present: Dugan, Dahlgren. Rich. Goossen, Kalee Barber. Boysen, and Garrett. Adoption of Agenda: Motion by Romph, seconded by Siebesma to adopt the agenda with the additions of 5G (Board Member Compensation) and 5H (Board/District Goals Outlined) to be included in the consent agenda Yeas Members All. Nays Members: None. Motion Carried. Pubic Input: None ot this time. Board Appreciation Mr. Jim French gave certificates of ap­ preciation to all the Board Members on behalf of the TKEA Consent Grouping: Motion by Siebesma. seconded by Hunt to adopt the consent grouping as follows: A. Approval of minutes January 14, 1991 — Regular Meeting; January 28, 1991 — Special Meeting; January 28, 1991 — Closed Meeting. C. Special Education tuition approval for Jeremy Johnson. D. Adoption of Board Policy CN Administrators residing In District. CBG-R Superintendent Evaluation Form. E. Board Member Compensa­ tion of $15 per Regular and Special Meetings. F. Board/District Goals Outline. Yeas Members: Williamson, Verlinde, Romph, Von Elst, Siebesma, Hunt and Lefanty. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Financial Report and Bills; Mo­ tion by Lefanty, seconded by Romph to approve the Financial Report and bills in the amount of $710,640.31 Yeos Members Williamson, Verlinde, Romph, Von Elst. Siebesma. Hunt and Lefanty. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Acceptance of Gift: Motion by Verlinde seconded by Romph to accept with appreciation, the Gift of $2,000 from the Athletic Boosters to be used to replace the High School Gym Sound Equipment. Yeos Members All. Noys Members: None. Motion Carried Acceptance of Gift: Motion by Romph seconded by Verlinde to accept with gratitude the gift of $2 000 from the will of Francis Trouyot to be used for the pur- chose or construction of playground equipment for the TK School District. Yeas Members All. Noys Members None. Motion: Carried. Close Up Program Motion by Lefonty. seconded by Williamson to approve the District * funding of $3,000 toward the cost of Students attending .he Close Up Program in Washington D C Yeos Members All. Noys Members: None. Motion Carried. Alternative Education Mr Monty Munjoy reported on the status of the Alternative Educa­ tion Program ond the recogni tion of students in the program. Counseling Report: The Counselors from the Middle School and High School gnve an informative report on Counsel ing and the need for half time counselors in the Middle School ond the High School. TK Service Complex Mr Kan Lohela. Engineer and Mr Russ Osterhart presented plans and reviewed the status of the plan ning. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Romph to give Board authorization to proceed Yeas Members: All. Nays Members: None. Motion Carried. Out of State Trips: Motion by Lefanty, seconded by Romph to approve the following out of state trips: Close Up April 21-27, Washington D.C.; Physics Class. May 14, Cedar Point; Band, May 18, Cedar Point; Stratford, Oct. I, Ontario. Yeas Members All. Nay* Members: None Motion Carried. Administrator Reports Reports were submitted by all Administrators. Closed Session Motion by Siebesma. seconded by Hunt to go into Closed Session for the purpose of negotiation strategy planning. Roll Coll Vote. Yeo* Members Williamson, Verlinde. Romph. Von Elst. Siebesma Hunt and Lefanty. Nays Member* None. Motion Car ried. Time: 9:55 p.m. Open Session Motion by Siebesma. seconded by William son to return to Open Session. Yeas Member* Williamson, Verlinde. Romph, Van Elst, Siebesma. Hunt and Lefanty Nays Members None. Time 10 32 p.m. Adjournment Motion by Siebesma. seconded by Romph to Adjourn. Yeas Member* All Nay* Member* None Motion Carried. Wendy Romph. Secretory Thornapple Kellogg Bd. of Education (2/19) flings Sanitary Service, | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493~| Serving Hastings IMO • 1869 N Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL a COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1 40 TAROS LANDFILL Open to Pvoitc Tuesd»r* and Saturday* & 5 Ken Series AiaMaMe �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml / February 19. 1991 / Page 15 Caledonia students qualify for spelling bee At Caledonia Middle School. Kotie Sobczok right, outspelled Stephanie Worman to take first place The girls find some real spelling demons in Webster s Unabridged. Nick Boncher took first place at Caledonia Elemen­ tary with Andrew Wilkinson winning the runner-up position. I IJ /vO /J Hj Illi Mark Guikema ond Jenni Zuiderveen will represent Dutton Christian in the next round of the area spelling contest. Reporter to shape up, from n know where 1 want to be, he did a computerized body com­ position calculation. Or, found the ratio of fat to lean mass in my body. 1 am 62 percent lean body weight, or muscle, bones and so on, and 38 percent fat. The ratio is 1.6. The normal range of lean for a woman in good physical condition is 70 to 78 percent. 1 have 62 percent. The normal range of fat for the same woman is 22 to 30 percent. Mine is 38 percent. That's not what it should be, so John has worked out a program to burn off fat, and also build up lean mass to get my ratio up to 2.7. My blood pressure is 135/76 and I'm overweight (no, I'm not telling that ei­ ther). Based on my age, sex and lean body mass, my estimated basal metabloism is 1,496 calories. In other words, I burn that many calories just doing nothing but being. In addition to the exercise program, I'll see if I can stay under 1,500 calories a day to help lower my weight at the rate of three pounds a week. It's only for a month, right? So, the story here is if I can do it, anyone can. With John working out a program designed for just me, I'm going to be in better shape for spring, and maybe lose a few pounds. HI have an update every week for the four, and let you know of any changes that show up on my chart. John says always to look at the short term goal. O.K. That would be the first week. Beyond that, I'm eyeing something long term. There are two certain grandsons who live in Dutton who are pretty good at shooting hoops in the driveway. Just wait until this summer, you guys. John is even going to show me how to do a fade-away jumper. Matt Schafer of Dutton Elementary finds some super words in the big dictionary for Tonya Buehler to practice. Caledonia Schools lunch menu set Wednesday, Feb. 20 Hot dogs with bun, french fries, fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 21 Wet burrito, salad, fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 22 Chicken soup, grilled cheese sandwich, com, fruit. High School registration meetingHigh School registration is about to begin at Thomapple Kellogg. Bernie Weller, middle school guidance counselor, will conduct a parent meeting concerning scheduling for ninth grade classes at 7 p.m Thursday in the middle school library. The topics that will be discussed will be high school Allpure Inc. The Final Word in Water Treatment Does your water taste funny? Good dean water for tm only pennies a day. Sales and Rentals Chlorine Removal Systems Nitrate Removal Systems Water Softening/Iron Removal Units Great Tasting Water Air Purification Units Residential/Commercial Units Custom Design Systems/Very Affordable Ask about our Bottleless \V ater Coolers Free Water Analysis Available Call 363-7700 1435 Buffalo N.E.. Grand Rapid>. Ml Kettle Lake fifth-graders Dennis Wagner, left, runner-up, and first-place winner Andrew Moore outspelled everyone else in their school s qualifying match. enrollment procedures, a preview of the curriculum guide, class offerings for ninth grade, the four-year plan, and general information. If parents are unable to at­ tend this meeting, but wish to discuss scheduling, call Weiler at the middle school. Schedules are due in Weller’s office on Feb. 22. milk. Monday, Feb. 25 Taco with meat, cheese and lettuce, fruit, french fries, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 26 Pizza, com, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. February 20, 1991 — AGENDA 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Audit Bids 5. Charter Township Resolution 6. Summer Tax Collection Thornapple Kellogg School 7. Dog Kennel Licenses 8. Insurance 9. Street Address Number Ordinance 10. Discussion of Budget 11. CCW Report 12. 4th of July Committee Report 13. Fire Commission Report 14. Convention Report 15. Annual Meeting Date 16. And any other business that may come before the Board. Thornapple Twp. BOARD of REVIEW /Allstate AUTO/HOME/LIFE John Koryto 616/891-8111 Caledonia Township N.O.A. AGENT 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316-9566 True Modular Homes — Offered By — '! G & L REMODELING I COME SEE OUR MODELS HOURS 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat. or by Appointment Middleville 795-9153 *’ The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Office, 104 N. High St. (across from fire station) Middleville, Michigan, on March 5, to organize, review and make necessary adjustments to the Thornap­ ple Township assessment roll for 1991. The Board of Review will be open to the public Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 1991 and as many other days as needed: Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 noon; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Also on Wednesday evening, March 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain 50% of true cash value is as follows: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURE................ 42.48 1.1770 COMMERCIAL................ 47.87 1.0445 INDUSTRIAL.................... 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL.................. 44 96 1.1121 DEVELOPMENTAL.......... 50.00 1.0000 PERSONAL...................... 50.00 1 0000 Those wishing to be heard by the Board of Review will be by first come — first served basis. DONALD BOYSEN, Supervisor �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 19. 1991 Caledonia spikers split pair of O-K Gold league matches The Caledon la volleyball team split a pair of league matches last week, defeating Kenowa Hills 15-10, 15-1 and losing to Cedar Springs 11-15, 15-10, 15-12 The Scots’ O K Gold record dropped to 2-4 in Thursday’s loss to the Red Hawks. “We did have a bad day.’’ Caledonia coach Peg Mulhenn said “But they played a good match. You can’t take that away from them.’’ The Scots rallied after trou­ ble with their passing caused the second game loss, but a couple of mistakes at the end of the third game proved costly. “We tned to move them (her players) around, but it is hard to do when you only have two (Mayers on the bench." Mulhenn said. The Scots have Freestyle wrestling club forming in Middleville Middleville will be starting their freestyle wrestling club again this year. Club practice will start on Tuesday. Feb. 26 in the Mid­ dle School small gym. These practices will be two nights a TK Community Ed. 3 manbball Team W-L Mike Reascr..................... 11-3 Dan Parker........................ 10-4 Monte Munjoy....................9-4 Loyd Elwood...................... 7-7 Lester Caldwell................ 4-10 Bill Steffen........................ 4-10 Bill Buckner.......................3-10 week — Tuesdas and Thurs­ day from 6:30 to 7:30 p m. You must be a member of the club with a USA Michigan Competition Card to participate. We request that parents at­ tend our first meeting at the middle school on Feb. 26 at 6:30. This is an orientation to freestyle wrestling as well as a meeting You may purchase USA Michigan Competors Cards and sign your kids up at this time. A birth certificate or a copy of school records is re­ quired to purchase a USA card. only eight players on their team. Sue Welton tallied eight kills. Tara Marble had five and Julie Kral chipped in four. On Monday. Caledonia caught the Knights on an off night, according to Mulherin. “We played them in a tour­ nament earlier in the year." she said “They looked alot better then than they did Monday. ’ ’ Mulhenn said the key to the match was a balanced serving performance, led by Welton and Marble, but the Scots also passed the ball well and set up their offense. Marble totalled 11 points, while Welton powered in eight consecutive serve points to get the Scots off and runn­ ing in the second game. Freshman Jenny Tuinstra was brought up due to the manpower shortage, and responded well with a pair of aces Saturday Caledonia will travel to South Christian for the O-K Gold conference meet. and. pending the out­ come of last night's league finale against Hudsonville, should be seeded approx­ imately in the middle of the field. Jayvee eagers split pair of overtime games Last week Middleville's jayvee basketball team played Comstock Park and Godwin in two exciting games that ended in overtime Friday the Trojans hosted a tough Comstock Park team and found themselves down 30-23 at the half. The Trojans regrouped and made a few defensive adjustments as they limited Comstock to one point in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 44 apiece. In over­ time. Middleville outscored Comstock Park 8 to 5 for a Trojan eighth grade eagers win league championship The eighth grade basketball team defeated Byron Center 40-389 to win the O.K. Blue Junior High Tournament. The Trojans took a early first quarter lead but by half time Byron Center had cut the lead to only two points. The second half was back and forth before the Trojans finally sealed the victory in the closing seconds TK earned the season with a perfect 12-0 record. leading scorers for T.K. were Nat Bundy with 18 points, Jim Mason and Andy Brewer with eight points each. Coach Wyatt would like to thank the team for all the hard work this yea. and con­ gratulate them on a fantastic season. 52-49 victory. Dave Olthouse led the team with 15 points, and 12 re­ bounds. Followed by Jeff Roodvoets nine points and nine rebounds Tuesday, the Trojans found themselves in the same situanon at Godwin At the half Middleville was down 26-16. Again Middleville started to chip away as they outscored Godwin 19 to 10 in the third quarter and tied the game 48-48 in the last seconds. Overtime was just as close as the Golden Hawks outscored the Trojans 4-2 for a 52-50 win. Jeff Roodvoets scored 20 points, shooting 70 percent from the floor and 75 percent from the line. Dave Olthouse had a strong game with eight points and a team-high 9 re­ bounds, while Brian Thomp­ son and Dave Dehaan scored 7 points each. Scot eagers lose to Coopersville Senior guard Josh O’Krangley of Caledonia dishes the ball to an open teammate during Tuesday's home game against Coopersville. The Scots lost a pair of games to league rivals last week to drop to 6-11 overall. (No information for story was made available) TK Frosh eagers defeat Comstock Park The TK freshman basket­ ball team defeated Comstock Park last Friday 67-45. The Trojans played a solid game and had a well-balanced scoring attack. Jamie Hermenitt scored 18 points, and grabbed eight rebounds while Mike Sarver added 14 ■ r points and nine rebounds. John Huyck chipped in 11 points and pulled nine rebounds. Tuesday TK played Godwin coming up short at the end The Trojans went into the fourth quarter trailing by only four points, but couldn't come any closer. As time was running out. the Trojans had to foul to stop the clock and hope Gtxlwin would miss their free throws, but they didn’t. They were perfect going 8 for 8. Playing good defense for the Trojans were Matt Polhemus and Ryan Mugridge with four steals apiece and B.J West with three steals and 15 rebounds. Caledonia’s new freestyle wrestling club registration scheduled for Feb. 20 CHS soccer team gets sportsmanship award The Caledonia versify soccer team displays a belated post-season award recently sent to Coach Brian Broekhuizen complimenting the team coach and fans on their sportsmanlike conduct during lost fall’s district soccer tournament. The award is sponsored by True Value Hardware Stores in conjunction with the Michiaon High School Athletic Association. It is based on the attitude displayed by the team and coach during and after play, and on the kind of support given the team by the fans J-Ad Graphics News Service Parents’ registration for a freestyle wrestling club is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 20, in the Caledonia High School cafeteria. A registration fee of $30, unchanged from last year, will be due at the meeting. Each wrestler should bring a birth certificate as proof of age. Anyone who has wrestling equipment, such as singlets, shoes or head gear for sale, also should bring it to the meeting. New items also will be available and all profits will go to the club. The first practice will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Caledonia High School wrestling room. Two sessions will be held. All wrestlers 10 years of age or younger in 1991 will practice from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Wrestlers who are 11 or older in 1991 will practice from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. The practice sessions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week through the season. The wrestling club is mak­ ing available to all wrestlers a comprehensive tournament program from March 8 through July 13. Each tour­ nament is optional, with all registration and entry fees be­ ing paid for by the Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club. For more information, call Steve or Sue Chapman at 891-1772. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml i February 19, 1991 / Page 17 Free throws loom large as Hamilton tops Trojans 72-65 Most coaches will agree that there are two things you must do to win close ball games. Play solid defense and hit your free throws. The Middleville basketball team did one of them well while not coincidentally losing to O-K Blue archrival Hamilton 72-65 Friday night at Hamilton. It was a distinct lack of free throw shooting that cost the Trojans the game and a threeway tie for second place in the league Middleville hit just 12 of 24 from the line during the game The loss all but eliminates any chance of the Trojans reaching their goal of second place in the conference stan­ dings. Middleville is now a distant fourth with a 7-5 league mark and 10-6 overall. Second-place Hamilton im­ proved to 9-3 in the O-K Blue and is also 10-6 overall. Brad Bruner, who scored 16 points and grabbed seven re­ bounds in what coach Kurt Holzhueter dubbed his best all-around game of the season, nailed a jump shot to pull Middleville within 66-65 with under two minutes remaining The Hawkeyes then went into a stall, but the Trojans' patience persisted as Hamilton turned the ball over. Mid­ dleville could not convert, however, and gave the ball back Hamilton then scored the game's final six points, in­ cluding four from the free throw line, to ice the win. The Trojans fell behind ear­ ly by as many as 11 points in the first quarter, but rallied to within 19-15 at the end of the period Then, after trailing by three points at halftime. Middleville outscored Hamilton 19-11 in the third quarter to grab a 55-50 lead entering the fourth. The Hawkeyes, behind the strong play of Corey Eding, chipped away at the Trojan lead and finally grabbed a 62-61 lead near the three minute mark The 6-2 guard connected on 11 of 13 from the line and finished with a game-high 23 points. Had Middleville been able to consistantly hit some free throws of their own. the Hamilton rally may not have been enough. Holzhueter said that he could not fault his squad for a lack of effort “We played as hard as we could.” he said. “We always play hard against Hamilton. They have a knack for winn­ ing close games like that They always have." Hamilton pinned a heart­ breaking 69-68 loss on the Trojans earlier in the season Middleville was led by Jason Pranger with 21 points and backcourt mate Dave Sherwood chipped in 11 points and dished out six assists The Trojans shot 58 percent from the floor, but it was the 50 percent effort from the line that came back to haunt them Hamilton hit 52 percent of its field goals and netted 22 of 32 from the line Middleville outrebounded the taller Hawkeyes 24-17. Tuesdav Middleville ham­ mered Kelloggsvilk 83-55. thanks to a new nine-man rotation The Trojans rallied from a 17-15 first quarter deficit to take a 37-28 halftime lead. The advantage was 13 points before the Trojans blew the game open in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Rockets 24-9. Pranger led the scoring w ith 29 points and grabbed eight boards Sherwood played possibly his best all-around game of the year with 22 points and five assists. “We hadn't been playing as well as we would have liked." Holzhueter said. “Our second group played as well as our first group did. We got con­ tributions from everybody . " The Trojans will travel to Hastings tonight for a non­ league game, and Holzhueter expects a tough contest from the Saxons “We will have to handle their pressure and contain their three-point shooting if we’re going to win." he said. “They are not very big, but they always play strong defensively." Last season the Saxons slip­ ped by Middleville in over­ time in the regular season, but the Trojans came back to win the district championship over Hastings. Holzhueter added that the Hastings game will begin a tough stretch heading into the tournament "Hopefully we can gain a little momentum before the district tournament.’’ Middleville s Chris Foster battles Skip Taylor of Godwin Heights in the consolation bracket at 152 Saturday at the regional tournament at Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Foster, who posted his fourth victory of the season over Taylor, joins teammates Corey Webster and Zach Curths at this weekends state finals in Battle Creek. Middleville trio advances to state mat finals in Battle Creek Three of the four Mid­ dleville wrestlers at Satur­ day’s regional tournament at Thornapple-Kellogg High School advanced to next weekend’s state finals in Bat­ tle Creek with top four finishes in their weight classes. Senior Corey Webster won the regional title at 103 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fruitport’s Scott Idsinga in the finals. Webster, who improved to 36-1-2 with the title, advanced to the championship match by pinning Jason Cremer of Spr­ ing Lake in 2:56 and Jake Lewis of Cedar Springs in 1:44. Webster will look to im­ prove on last year’s sixth- place finish at the state finals. Zach Curths. wrestling at 135. also reached the finals before losing to defending state champion Scott Bitely of Sparta 14-3. Bitely improved to 46-0 on the season. Curths defeated a pair of solid wrestlers to reach the finals. Steve Cook of Reed Ci­ ty 13-4. and Eric Heyboer of Zeeland 11-5. Curths will enter the finals with a 36-4 overall mark. Sophomore Chris Foster finished fourth at 152. also qualifying for the state finals. Foster lost to Jason Makley of Lakewood for the second straight week, 10-3 in the con­ solation finals. He had earlier been award ed an injury default against Dan Carter of Spana and lost to defending state champ Jason Wright of Cedar Spr ings on a first-period pin. Foster then posted his fourth victory of the season over conference rival Skip Taylor of Caxiwin Heights to finish among the lop four. Junior Dave Ixhman was pinned with six seconds re­ maining in his first round match against George Smith of Belding Lehman ag­ gravated a pinched nerve in his neck in the bout, and was forced to withdraw. The state finals are Friday and Saturday in Battle Creek Trojan spikers split pair, now 3-3 in O-K Blue league matches The Middleville volleyball team defeated a strong Hamilton squad on Monday night, but may have suffered a letdown in Thursday’s loss to Byron Center. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 7-15, 15-1, 15-7 before losing to the Bulldogs 17-15, 15-12 to drop to 3-3 in the O-K Blue standings. “I felt as though Godwin Heights and Hamilton were the teams to beat in the con­ ference,” coach Cindy Mid­ dlebush said. “We may have let down a little bit. I could see it in the girl’s faces. We got a six-point lead and they were all smiles, and they began serving the ball very well." The loss overshadowed a strong performance by Mary Cisler. The two-year letter winner, who plays the number two spot, had five kills and has been hitting with tremen­ dous confidence and power, according to Middlebush. Setter Polly Kidder tallied 11 assists, while Jamie Beuschel fired in three aces. In the victory over Hamilton, strong serving by the Trojans overcame a slug­ gish first game loss. Five Tro­ jans served 95 percent or bet­ ter for the night. Middlebush also praised Kidder for an excellent night in which she had a career high with 24 assists. “She is a very important part of our offense,” she said. "She is like our quarterback out there, making all the deci­ sions, and does a nice job tak­ ing control of things “ "It also helps that she is in such excellent condition. She does a lot of running, but she never gets tired." Beuschcl led the attack against Hamilton with eight kills, while teammate Pam Elkins served five aces. Thursday the Trojans will be host to Delton-Kellogg for a non-league match, then will travel to Godwin for the O-K Blue tournament on Saturday TK salutes TK frosh spikers lose to Hamilton Scots end mat season Saturday Caledonia's Greg Chopman takes down John Horn during Saturday s regional tournament at Thornapple-Kellogg High School Horn eventually won on a thirdperiod pin. Chopman Bruce Lai and Rich Hoywood failed to qualify for the state finals, thereby ending the Scots' season. TK freshmen volleyball team had a up and down week The Trojans lost to Hamilton Monday 15-6, 15-0. Katie Curts had 3 points to lead the scoring. TK won at Allegan Tuesday on parent’s night 15-10, 15-10. Katie Berghad had seven points and three aces and Tnsha Williams added seven points and two aces Thursday TK lost to Byron Center 15-2, 15-8. Trisha W'illiams had three points for the Trojans Tnsha Williams, daughter of Gail and Laura Williams, is a hitter on TK’s freshman volleyball team She is a hard worker, possesses a strong serve and is the type of player that can pull the tea” together. Polly Kidder, daughter of Bill and Marcia Kidder, is the lone setter for the Trojan volleyball team. The senior co-captain is responsible for making the TK hitters look good, has a reliable serve and is in constant motion on the floor. �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 19. 1991 Disney and dogs provide a ‘feel’ for the setting 8th graders meet real-life Jack London characters by Barbara (rail Staff Writer Michigan students certainly are used to snow, and most of them probably are used to dogs of various shapes and sizes. But even our worst snowstorms don’t equal an Arctic blizzard, and probably only a handful of Caledonia students have ever watched a team of sled dogs work. So. how can you expect students at Caledonia Middle School to have much of an understanding of the world Jack London depicted in his classic Call of the Wild' For Caledonia Middle School teacher Paula DeRoos, at least a partial solution to that problem arrived with Iditarod ‘‘musher” Dan Anderson of Nunica. who showed up at the school Feb. 6 with his team of Siberian huskies, his training cart, his parka, sled and snowshoes and some mementos of his ex­ periences racing in Alaska. While a few delighted eighth graders “dog-sat” the friendly Siberians outside, the rest of the class gathered in the Performing Arts Center where Anderson held center stage, showing the students the equipment used in racing sled dogs and telling them a little about Alaska. Besides discussing parkas and mukluks. he told them about gold mining and shared some of his experiences rac­ ing the grueling l.OOO-mile Iditarod trail, once the mail route from Nome to Anchorage “No human has ever died on (the trail).” he said, “but dogs have.” He also told them about the northern breeds of dogs used in sled work, the powerful Malamute. the smaller and speedier Siberian and the crossbreed Alaskan now used in many sled dog teams. During the race, he said, the musher might get only two hours of sleep a day by the time he or she cares for the team after traveling cross country. “The musher has to take care of his dogs. ” To help protect the dogs, he explained that racing is often done at night because the in­ tense sunlight of the day is hard on them Moose are sometimes a pro­ blem because they. too. enjoy the convenience of traveling along a packed trail, and he told the students about how easy it is to get disoriented and :a A lack of snow kept Anderson and his dogs from of­ fering rides on the dog sled. A demonstration with a training cart pulled by a three-dog team had to suffice. in his stories. Betting on dogs was a com­ mon practice, he said. After his talk, and a ques­ tion and answer session with the students. Anderson s dogs put on a little exhibition. Although the February thaw had eliminated use the sled. Anderson hitched up a threedog team to his wheeled tram ing cart and the dogs raced down the front drive from the auditorium to the middle school parking lot and back. The idea that sled dogs are vicious was hard to believe as the dogs basked in all the at­ tention showered on them by the students. “It is hard, sometimes. controlling a team of all males, though.” Anderson cautioned. He said females are seldom used for racing because of their smaller size and musculature. After seeing the sled dogs in action, the students then got a cinematic look at the world London and Anderson had described. A visit to the theatre to see the Walt Disney production of London s book ’White Fang’ followed up Anderson’s visit, and DeRoos said she felt the two experiences really gave the students a good background as they began reading Coll of the Wild. Letters to the Editor To the road commission employees Carting' is another way for the sled dog and his owner to enjoy the dog's instinctive inclination to pull. Anderson keeps a lead on his dog as he urges him forward with a student passenger. lose the trail “Then you stop and wait for help to find you.” he said. He showed the students the kind of clothing he wears on the trail, and a gold miner's pan. explaining how panning for gold is done. And he told them about the sprint racing he does with his teams. The dogs, he said, can go from zero to 30 mph in 200 yards, and average about 13 mph in the Iditarod. In a sprint race, they average about 20 mph, he said. He talked to the students about training a dog team, which takes several months, and even about the cost of get­ ting into racing. A lead dog trained by a well-known musher like Iditarod winner Susan But­ cher, for instance, can cost thousands of dollars. But to Anderson s team of Siberian huskies did not lock for attention once they were unloaded from their traveling trailer. The Caledonia students found the sled dogs friendly and ready for an ffectionate pat. get a good dog from a kennel like his own. Anderson said, would cost more like several hundred. He told the students that it was the white people who came to Alaska searching for gold that brought the kind of competition London describes To the Barry County Road Commission: My hats off to you for working out a plan to keep our roads safe. I voted for your V6-mill tax. It’s not that much to me to have my roads safe, safe for the school buses. You can only do so much; if the money is not there, you can't do it. I feel that if you didn't vote or voted against the !>4-mill then you should keep your mouth shut. You shouldn’t criticize the employees about the roads. It’s out of their hands. Let’s hope the next time you put up a V5-mill tax increase to pay for overtime plowing and other weather related maintenance, that the people of Barry County will think of the safety of our roads instead of their pocketbooks. Life can’t be replaced due to an accident. But money can be! I’ve lived in Barry County for the past five years. The Barry County Road Commis­ sion has always done a good job of keeping my road safe year-around Keep up the good work? Jan Stora Yankee Springs Township Dan Anderson of Nunica, displays the dog sled he showed Caledonia Middle School students last week. Anderson, who races sled dogs and who has par­ ticipated in the grueling Iditarod race in Alaska, also showed the students mementos and the clothing necessary in the Arctic. ��Page 20 / The Sun and News. 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POSTAC49038 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 162 I February 26. 1991 TK head does not support ‘schools of choice’ proposal by Jean Gallup Staff Writer K plan in which parents could choose which school inside the intermediate district their children would attend has been introduced in the Michigan Legislature, but Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent says he op­ poses it. Senate Majority Leader Richard Posthumus of Alto, a Caledonia High School gradu­ ate, said passage of the pro­ posal by the end of the year is possible. Governor John Engler supports the bipartisan plan, but he wants to go fur­ ther by allowing students to attend any school, even out­ side the local intermediate school districts. Proponents of the measure say it will make schools more competitive and offer the disadvantaged a choice that the wealthier parents already have by being financially able to move to a school district of their choice. Garrett disagrees. "It's interesting that it has so much support when they can’t get agreement on how to get equity between the schools," he said. "I think they are begging the issue, avoiding the main issue," which he says is the imbal­ ance between districts on perpupil spending. Garrett has pointed out in the past that some districts spend twice as much as other districts to educate each stu­ dent Many financial proposals have been made by the legis­ lators over recent years de­ signed to deal with inequities between school districts, but none has survived to become law. An example of where the "school of choice" has been tried is Minnesota, Garrett said, and that has already been challenged in court, with the suit charging it is unconstitu­ tional and undermines the school system. "The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) joined the suit, saying the school of choice benefits just a few instead of all of them," he added. In the open enrollment pro­ gram in Minnesota, only onehalf of one percent of the population is taking part in the program, he said. Of that number, Garrett said. 24 per­ cent chose the same schools See Superintendent, page 15 Change in fiscal year, lawsuit cause problems Hearing for zoning ordinance Caledonia Township to face nears for Thornapple Township budget ‘crunch’ this fiscal year by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With a nearly complete Thornapple Township master plan in hand, the ninemember Township Planning Commission has been developing a zoning ordinance to go with that plan. The zoning ordinance is also nearing completion, and Commission Chairman Jack Spencer said a public hearing may be held as early as Sometime in April. The township master plan is a guide to future de­ velopment in the township. That document took more than two years of study before it was presented to the public last fall. A zoning ordinance will put into place laws that will enforce the goals of that master plan. That comprehensive master plan was also the subject of a public meeting. A com­ promise was reached on the original draft master plan proposal after several in the audience objected to the agricultural provisions outlined. After the public hearing and any revisions, the Township Board will be the municipal body to adopt the zoning or­ dinance. The Township Planning Commission will adopt the master plan. Together, the two docu­ ments will remove the town­ ship from the authority of Barry County zoning laws. To effect its own zoning, the Thornapple Township Board will appoint a zoning administrator and a five-mem­ ber panel as a zoning board of appeals, Spencer explained. Other duties that involve zoning, such as inspectors, probably will be subcon­ tracted as are several other townships, and, in some cases, the county, he contin­ ued. The Planning Commission will become the Zoning Board. The job of putting a zoning ordinance in place for the township was time consum­ ing, with the panel holding twice a month meetings with Engineer Ray Fix from Progressive Architects, Engineers and Planners. Speaking about the original provision for agricultural lands in the master plan, Spencer said a compromise had been reached that favored developers over farmers. "We’re trying to preserve farmland and protect the See Zoning, on page 2 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Changing its fiscal year to coincide with the calendar year will be convenient for Caledonia Township... after the first year on the new program. The change is being made as part of the township’s new charter status, but it creates some budgeting problems. “I’ve talked to other townships that have made this move, and they all really like it, except for the first year," said Township Treasurer Shirley Tolan. "They all say the first year is rough." The problem is that 75 per­ cent of expenses come due from April through December, but only 40 per­ cent of the township’s tax revenue comes in during that same period, explained Township Supervisor Jerry Good. And summer taxes go to the schools, anyway, Tolan added. "Ordinarily, that wouldn’t even be a problem, but we’ve got so much money tied up in the Campau Lake sewer and the lawsuit right now," Good said. "We must have SlOO.OOO of the township money tied up in that (sewer) system. That’s money we’ll get back once this lawsuit is settled, but it just keeps dragging on," Good said. He told the audience at last week’s board meeting that a discussion is going on about how to meet expenses until tax revenue and the lawsuit money flow into the township coffers. The township’s Citizen Ad­ visory Committee also has been offering suggestions on the problem, he said. “We have discussed cutting out the $45,000 in law en­ forcement that we would pay during that nine months to share a (police) car with Gaines Township." he said Good explained that after hearing the report from the Kent County Sheriff s Depart ment. which indicated the shared car was on call in Gaines Township more than 60 percent of the time, he wants to work out a more equitable agreement between the two townships for next year. The two now share the car on a 60-40 basis. If the township did not pay for that car during the critical nine-month period, Caledonia would still be served by the patrol car that covers four area townships and by the emergency unit, he said. He reported that the ad- See Budget, on page 2 Superintendent’s contract extended for two years Caledonia School Board, teachers agree on 3-year pact by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Education Association Feb. 20 unani­ mously ratified a three-year agreement negotiated with the Caledonia Community Schools. The agreement had been ap­ proved by the school board at its Feb. 19 meeting. The board also approved a Coledonio Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers recommendation from its Personnel Committee that Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers be offered a new two-year contract from July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1993. All other administra­ tors’ contracts were extended for two years at the January board meeting. School Board President Fred Boncher said that Myers had turned in "a generally out­ standing performance in all areas of his evaluation. "This evaluation involves an extensive format developed a year ago," Boncher said. "The board agreed that Mr. Myers has done well in all ar­ eas, from his personal appear­ ance to his understanding of curriculum to his dealing with the staff members... the whole gamut. "All the board members are pleased with his perfor­ mance,” Boocher said. Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt said the teach­ ers’ agreement includes a 6 percent salary increase for each of three years from Sept. 1, 1991, to Aug. 31, 1994. The current salary schedule ranges from $23,606 for a teacher with a bachelor's de­ gree and no experience, to a maximum of $47,448 for a teacher with 30 years of expe­ rience and a master's degree plus 30 hours. Under the new agreement, a beginning teacher with a bachelor's degree will make $25,022 next year. To earn the maximum of $51,796, the teacher must have taught 26 years besides holding a master's degree plus 45 hours. "Tliat is a lot of education and a lot of teaching experi­ ence," commented Schmidt, referring to those eligible for the maximum salary. He pointed out that the salary schedule provided an incentive for teachers to con­ tinue going back to school after they earned their perma­ nent teaching certificates, See Teachera, on page 2 In This Issue... • School chiefs discuss trends, needs, issues • Network to help families of Desert Storm offered • Caledonia Township chartered officially • Faculty folks fatten scholarship fund �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 26. 1991 Barber School shunned by village Historic schoolhouse still waits for a new permanent home by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The historic Barber School, now more than 140 years old. is still looking for a permanent home. The one-room schoolhouse, which originally stood at the corner of 96th and Whitneyville. has been moved twice, but still finds itself unwanted. even though preservation-minded residents don't want to see it tom down In 1976, the little school was moved from its original site to one near the high school, the idea being it would be restored and turned into a meeting place for the Caledonia Histoneal Society. The restoration project. however, was never finished, and the school was boarded up to protect it from vandals. When the new high school wing was approved in 1986. the school faced possible demolition because it was in the way of a planned parking lot for the new building. Caledonia Township came to the rescue in the spnng of 1989. and paid to move the building through the village to the former county garage pro­ perty on Maple Street, now owned by the township. It was hoped that perhaps a few of the acres there could be used as a mini-park for several historic little buildings, in­ cluding the school. But so far. the Barber School still rests on blocks behind the garage, and neither the township's Historic Com­ mission nor any other group has come up with the funding to restore the old building, believed to be the first school in the township. Township Supervisor Jerry Good reported at the February board meeting that village of­ ficials and property owners had specifically objected to setting up the schoolhouse on the county property when it was rezoned so the fire department could move into the garage That leaves the Barber School, which was built in 1850. once again an unwanted landmark with a long history , but a questionable future. The 140-yeor-old Barber School is still without a permanent site. It is shown here near the high school, its location for 13 years after being moved from its original site. Budget ‘crunch’ faced by Caledonia Township, continued from front page visory committee had sug­ gested that the township try to make it through this year without the shared car. and then consider a special millage to pay for a full-time patrol car to serve just Caledonia. No action was taken on the matter, but the board agreed to hold its budget hearing at its March 20 meeting. In other township business, the supervisor reported to the audience on the Campau Lake sewer system. Good explained that the system's drain field is already saturated because it was undersized, a fault the township lays at the door of Moore and Bruggmk Legal action has been taken by the township against M & B regarding the sewer. He said that M & B has turned the issue over to its in­ surance people and hired a new lawyer, all actions which have held up settlement of the suit. “I told everyone this would be done with by Christmas,” Good sighed. “It’s been a nightmare!” The system is operating on its reserve drain field, but a solution to the problem is be­ ing studied. Good said Engineers already are look­ ing at a possible sewer system for the half of the lake not served by the present system, and designing a system to serve the whole lake is being considered, he explained. "The (present) site would work for an SBR (sequential batch reactor) system, but we don't have enough room for another drain field.” he said. He also reported that after nearly two years, the township will be able to com­ plete purchase of the former Kent County garage on Maple Street Papers were to have been signed Monday, com­ pleting the sale Good also explained to the audience that the township and village boards are con­ sidering sharing office space for both units of government. He said that the jointlyowned hall on Emmons is not big enough to house a meeting room and offices for both the village and the township, and that it would cost $75,000 to $80,000 to remodel the pre­ sent space and the garage. But, he said, the Emmons Gymnastics J in Motion (Formerly Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville) New 8 Week Session Cathy Mom a. the owner, is very excited and motiviated to make this the best club in the area We oHer classes for all ages and levels preschool, begin­ ner. intermediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mornings Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gy m for that special party We are located at 101 E Main St in Middleville If interested m classes or ren tai information, please call 795-7620 or 795-3410 First Time Members! Bring in this ad and receive ’5.00 off your first 8-week session. Come join the fun. See you at the gym. CATHY MOMA property has considerable commercial value “It's possible that by selling the current facility, we could probably put up a new office building at no cost to the tax­ payer.” he suggested. The new office would be put up on the acreage that comes with the former county property, he said. Jousma said he liked the idea of building a new office. “We can have a nice look­ ing building and have everything in one central loca­ tion.” he pointed out. Building the office there, however, would rule out the idea of establishing and restoring the old Barber School on the property. (See related article.) In other action, the board approved an employment agreement with Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. Gixxl said the agreement spells out the board’s expecta­ tions of the planner, including monthly reports and establish­ ed office hours. The agree­ ment also includes a 5.3 per­ cent wage increase, and the board approved paying VanderPloeg $13.50 an hour when he attends Planning Commission meetings. Also approved was a wage increase for the township sex­ ton. His summer pay will in­ crease from $175 to $200. while his winter wages will in­ crease from $200 to $250. Good announced a March 19 joint meeting of the Township Board and the ad­ visory committee. He said at­ torney Jim White will be pre­ sent to offer advice on the pro­ posed joint effort of the two municipal bodies to expand the village sewer system Funding and the actual ser­ vice area will be discussed. Good said. Residents are encouraged to attend, he added He also said that volunteers still are needed for the Fourth of July Committee, and dona­ tions will be needed if the usual celebration is to con­ tinue this year Jousma said the West Michigan Mineral Resource Association will not be con­ tributing the money for the fireworks this year, having decided to put its donation toward another community service. In the past two years, that group has donated $4,500 and $5,000 for the fireworks. Anyone wishing to help with the holiday planning should call the township hall. 891-0070. TeachGfS agr66 to 3-yaar pact, continued from front page even after they had earned a master's degree. "It used to be that a teacher could take 10 hours beyond a bachelor’s degree and then teach for years without ever going back to school again," Schmidt said. He said that negotiating the new salary schedule was the most significant part of the agreement this year. Negotiating for the CEA were teachers Lois Lamb, Buzz Leatherman, Cindy Whalen, John VanOrman and Judy Trudeau. Schmidt said Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter and Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki represented the school district in drawing up the new agreement. Trudeau, who is president­ elect of the CEA, said that "the teachers are really pleased," both with the agreement and with having the negotiations go so amica­ bly. "Having this over and done allows us to get past the con­ tract discussions and get on with our work doing things for kids," she said. Trudeau commented that having the contract settled for three years provides a sense of stability for the teachers, and she complimented the school district for the way the nego­ tiations were handled. "The teachers are now treated as partners in educa­ tion," she said. "The old ’us Zoning hearing set, from frontpage _ farmer. The ones who were most vocal are the ones who want the best of both worlds,'' he said. "We feel agricultural land is all dealt with as one general area, but there were problems, so we are rethinking that,” he said. Spencer credited the panel for its efforts. "I think it's good that we have nine members. We have a lot of definite ideas as indi­ viduals. We've had quite a bi: of training and exposure to the problems that might come up, and we can see the problems that Caledonia is having,’ he said. "In a way. we have more controversy, but we have less dissension with more people involved, with a better cross section of people," he added. And. he said, he is confi­ dent that the zoning ordinance that the commission is work­ ing on will stand the test of court. Commission member Marc Sevald is an attorney, and he can see the other side of the law questions, and Ray Fix is an attorney as well as an engineer, he pointed out Looking forward to the next public hearing, Spencer said he thought the panel might benefit from some further training on how to conduct ourselves at public hearings. "We did pretty well, but, Td like a session on how to conduct ourselves." Not that he shies away from controversy. "Controversy is not bad. It brings changes, but it is not bad. We act on our best judgment. That's all we can do," he said. versus,them' feeling is gone. And everybody benefits from that, especially our students. "After all, we're all working for the same thing, and that is what’s best for the children. To achieve the best for them, we've got to be partners, not adversaries." The board also officially approved Eivor Swan as the assistant principal at the mid­ dle school. In the newly cre­ ated position, Swan will work half-time as an administrator and half-time as the district's gifted and talented coordinator. (See the Feb. 5 edition of the Sun and News.) In other action at its February meeting, the board approved the Finance Committee's recommendation to accept the low bid of $8,500 from Kentwood Office Furniture to supply and in­ stall three secretarial work stations in the administration office. "It will be a much more open and welcoming office," commented Finance Committee Chairman John Finkbeiner. Gordon DeBlaay also re­ ported to the board on the progress of the program "Finding Answers for Caledonia's Tomorrows" (F.A.C.T.s). DeBlaay is cochairman of the FACT steer­ ing committee, which is overseeing community in­ volvement in decisions about the school district's future. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1991 / Page 3 State of education: School chiefs talk about needs, trends, issues Productivity crisis, Part II The futurist. Dave Pearce Snyder, in his talk to the state superintendents at the mid *inter conference, outlined five realities confronting America in the 1990s. In those realities, he stressed that if we do not substantially increase our rate of productivity improvement, standards of living will begin to fall for most Americans. Out of economic necessity, a growing number of persons per household will be forced to seek employment in a labor market where, due to a diminished supply of new workers, employers w ill be required to essentially hire everyone who is employable or trainable It is essential that for organizations and employers to produc­ tively assimilate new information technology into their opera­ tions and to use information to increase the value of their per formancc or products, in other words to increase productivity and be competitive worldwide, the formal reasoning, com­ munications. and problem-solving skills of all workers — from the front line to the front office — will have to be substantially improved. In order to fully realize productive potential, we must in­ crease the intellectual competence of our workforce so that they can use the new workplace technologies effectively “The realities of decision-making, planning and problem solving in an information-rich environment means that all American workers, from the bottom to the top. w ill need to be equipped with more sophisticated communications skills, reasoning skills, computational and analytical skill, than have been required before.” Snyder maintains the following: • The effectiveness with which our public schools teach basic communications and computation skills must be doubled. • Current public school curricula must be expanded to in­ clude basic reasoning and problem solving skills, as well as learning skills for continued training and education in adult life (life-long learning). • Seven to ten million high school drop-outs in our country, most of them functionally illiterate and unemployed or under employed, will have to be educationally retrieved from social dependency for participation in the workplace. • An estimated five or six million functional or marginal il­ literates now employed in middle-income blue collar jobs will have to be brought up to 12th grade reading, writing and math skills so that they may be further trained to use new high-tech equipment or to work in “Quality Circles. " • The final educational imperative for the 1990s is that, for most of us. the process of learning and training will continue throughout our work lives and well into the 21st century, as we assimilate three or four new generations of computers, as we learn to work with two or three new generations of robots, and as manufacturers teach themselves how to work w ith a wide ar­ ray of new materials. “The experience of the 1980s has made it amply clear that education is the principal problem presented to us by the forces to begin upgrading the intellectual skills of all working adults immediately, and continuously into the foreseeable future. What is more, while up-skilling of all students and adults is crucial to the future prosperity of the nation, our current economic circumstances are likely to provide us with limited additional resources to spend on this critical task.” David Pearce Synder has made it very clear that education is our only hope for meeting the productivity challenge. I believe that in Michigan public education is moving in a positive direc­ tion to meet this challenge. 1 am proud of the progress we have made in the Thomapple Kellogg System. The restructuring of schools is under way. Questions: Are we moving fast enough'* Can we maintain the effort being placed on school improvement? W ill our state make education the number one priority and provide funding support? W ill there be equity in funding of school districts to provide the level of funding necessary in districts dependent for part of their revenue on the state? by David T. Young Editor President Bush gave the State of the Union address. Governor Engler gave the State of the State message, area superintendents presented the state of education in Barry County on Feb. 19. Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Steve Garrett, along with school chiefs of four districts in Barry County, an elementary principal and the su­ perintendent of the Barry County Intermediate School District talked about issues and challenges facing the schools at a forum sponsored by the local chapter of the American Association of University Women. It was a unique forum that attracted a sparse audience, but a collection of top school officials. "This is the first time there's been a gathering like this, (involving) perhaps the most important institutions in the county," said Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John Fehse nfeld. Garrett spoke of the need to equip high school graduates with better skills. He said that he had attended workshops that gave him valuable information about the concept of productivity. "We must change the idea that all students must go to college," he said. "For they may spend four years studying for the possibility of unemployment." Noting that production jobs are declining and skilled trades jobs are increasing, Garrett said that firms these days are hiring more and more people from foreign countries. "Our country and our state will do precious little about it. We’ll have to do some­ thing about it," Garrett said. An example of a skilled trade, he said is a millwright with a high school diploma who repairs a robot at a salary of about $65,000 a year. "How many of us here could do that job?" he asked. "Not one of us." Garrett said the nation is headed for a four-tiered job structure that includes about 20 to 25 percent professional and upper management, 35 percent technical and skilled workers, 25 percent service employees and about 15 per­ cent unskilled laborers and part-time workers. That, he said, translates into 60 per­ cent "haves" and 40 percent "have-nots " "We can’t afford to let the kids go through Barry County schools and become ’havenots,”’ Garrett said. Saying the most useful skill he picked up in his edu­ cation was typing, he said, "We’ve got to learn to teach what the computer can’t do — creativity, empathy, inspire tion, developing a personal­ ity. Schools tend to make good conformists, we need to develop thinking people.” Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said today s students are being educated despite added problems such as teen suicide, drugs and alcohol, child abuse, teen pregnancy, the breakdown of families, sexually transmitted diseases and violence. "Only 25 percent are the authority figures as "nerds"and "wimps." "That’s what our children are seeing of schools on TV," he said. Ozzie Parks, who took over the reins at Maple Valley only last month, said he believes that for the most part, the schools are meeting the needs of the college prep students and special education children. It is the group in between, called the "at risk" students that is suffering. Parks pointed out that around 1910 only 10 percent of the U.S. population gradu­ ated from high school. By mid-century, the figure had risen to about 50 percent. Of course, the figure is much higher today. "I could say we’ve come a long way, and we have," he said. But it is the 20 to 40 per­ cent of the student population that many years ago dropped out and took jobs in manufac­ turing that now is in trouble. "We had a lot of those jobs back then, but that’s chang­ Superintendent Steve Garrett speaks at the ing," he said. "Industry and conference of area educators. manufacturers don’t want us to send them people to just traditional ’Ozzie and Harriet’ deteriorating family structure. push buttons, they want kids Added to the problems are households (with working father and mother at home)," increasing incidences of who can think and solve problems." poverty and homelessness. he said. So the problem is for the "There is no question that Only 59 percent of students go through their educational television plays a role," schools to deal with. Parks said there are some experience with both parents, Schoessel said, noting that children are exposed to alco­ programs that shew promise. he added. That means that perhaps hol promotions and acts of One, cooperative learning be­ tween the students, isn’t new, half of today’s young people violence and sex. He added that too many are "educationally disad­ Sh School chiefs, page 6 vantaged" as a result of the programs show school The last thing you need now is a problem with insurance that doesn’t offer guaranteed home replacement cost coverage. Insurance means lOO^o assurance, right? Wrong. Sometimes it doesn’t. Although you wouldn’t live in half of a home—that might be all the limits of coverage your present home insurance gives you. Auto-Owners doesn’t agree with that. 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One reason I feel happier is that some people shared a very warm wonderful story that happened in their family. It made me feel in our own in­ dividual small world here in a small town that someone is making their world a better place I asked Elaine Northrop if she had any news and she said they did. They had their two new boys over to their home Saturday evening for supper and a good family visit As you know.I don’t read newspapers unless someone reads them to me She said there was an article in the Reminder, and she proceded to tell me the story Ryal Northrop, in his first marraige had four children under 5 years old. His wife took off, leaving them with him He was at his wits end how to keep them all and work to support them His two girls, the oldest ones, were taken by some of his family, temporarily, along with the two small boys. 1 don’t know the interval of time that elapsed, but he made the hard decision that the small ones needed both a father and mother, so for their own good, be put them up for adoption Later on, he and Elaine were married and the two girls became their children. Due to the adoption laws, he could not know anything about the families after the adoption. One of his daughters, I believe it was Deb. decided after the new adoption law was macted. that siblings had the right to find their brothers and states with assistance of the courts She spent seven years look­ ing Then she went to the organization of AIM which sponsored her search. In a matter of weeks, they had found both boys. On Jan. 4. they talked to the boys, and upon bearing the real story , both boys were happy They both were married and had children and so could unders­ tand their dad’s problem Then the boys, now men. Scott and Phillip, came to visit them on Saturday. It was as if time stood still, and seeing each other as a whole family unit, was too much to take in. But what a reunion' One had been told a little when he was 18. and the other went to his parents and they could tell him his father's name, so he could believe it wasn’t a cruel boas Both boys had been raised with a very normal family life, hav­ ing both parents Their joy at finding their own birth family became a wonderful reality. So you can imagine what a healing, warm wonderful time that Saturday night was for all of them In spite of the present upheaval in our world, this wonderful healing thing hap­ pened to help restore our faith that life does go on. and our faith is restored that life is really good, if we keep our faith that all will come out for our highest good. In a small town, we can add these wonderful stepping stones to help in our small way to build a steady, strong world, in our own small way Each one of us. is very im­ portant. in building a stronger world, in spite of what our leaders have decided to do. Each positive building block we add to make the world a better place to live in. As in­ dividuals. that is our big contribution. Jerry and Jack Spencer went to visit friends in Cana­ dian Lakes. Jerry says she has been us­ ing the files available to the public in Hastings at the Laster Day Saints Church for the geneological research of your family history. There is no charge unless you order some special book. They are collecting a huge amount of material available by com­ puter from all over the U.S. You ought to check or go down to visit them at the Church of the Latter Day Saints in Hastings. Airport Road The Jack Robinsons celebrated two family bir­ thdays this last week. One was Maureen’s and the other was for 2 )ear-old granddaughter. Katie Reddi. Edith Miller had just gotten back from a five-week visit in Florida She went with Frances Streeter, helping on the drive. What a wonderful five weeks that was! She said it was more like old Middleville home week They never lack­ ed anything to do. played cards with everbody and visited parts of the state She got to see Maebelle Van Weelden I hope I can get all the peo­ ple that she told me about. She also saw Jean and John Fisher, former residents Bea Murphy and her twin sister Those of you who ever took organ lessons will remember Bea and her sister. Bea is so busy that Edith could only visit with her over the phone As both Edith and son Alan played the organ, she was delighted to go to hear Leny Dee and got to talk to him They also saw Mary Tolan There was one man who played the organ who was badly crippled with arthritis and was in a wheel chair, but he played beautifully. He was so busy all thetime with dates to play for others. He just amazed Edith. He just kept going to entertain all people, in spite of his limitations. His spirit was so energetic that his body had to come along even if he had a big problem with it. What a lovely gift to give people' His batteries are super charged just from his sharing When Edith came home, her family was all there to meet her and Alan had the meal ready for the whole gang Edith had such a wonderful time, she hated to come home and people hated to see her go But those of you who know Edith realize that she takes her joy of living wherever she goes and is such a delight to be around. Leo and Beth Verlinde just came back from a four-wcek trip out west. They also had good weather all the time that See Neighbor*, page 5 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer A Bible Study 7:00 pm. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a canng heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.......................................... 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.........................6:45p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" 708 West Main Street CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass............................. 7:00 p.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 9:00 a m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School......................... 10:00 a.m Morning Worship ...................... IHXlim Evening Worship....................... 600 p m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 MIDDLEVILLE 908 West Main ||| Morning Worship Service................... 10 00 a m. Middleville Sunday School 1115 a.m. Sunday Service 9:30a.m. Evening Worship Service...................... 6:00 p.m. 11 ' M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9 45 a.m. Sunday School 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Pastor Merle Bmualda Al Ticmcyer Community Calling LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST (616) 795.2391 Rev. Roger rimmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Nursery provided MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Air conditioned (frame* United iirctt,rra KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 "X HL/lJ | J PHONE e»<>8-8252 Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m. 4t 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................. 11 00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children....................9:30 a m. Wednesday: Family Night........ —........ 7:00 p m. Thursday. Moms In Touch................... 10 00 a.m. Wljc (Old LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 10:30 A.M. 9:30 A M. 6:00 P M. Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor 868-6306 ^rtljadiet <0t|urrf| 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship . ... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..........6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Richard J Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab Director of Music Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Evening Service 795-3667 UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES ...where. there is always room for you! PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barner Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Monung Services: 8 30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9 45 a m PHONE - 891-8119 MWJW at Monnto oro Acrvrwlroftor-. Star . or i.ar&w- ana Dnootewa Sheryi Soar Director at Chmton fducaaon and Yojrn Onor nantrarar. Cmcren » Cooranakx ?ev f L of the SACRED HEART CHAPEL Roman Catholic Latin Mass............. 7 30 p m 3rd Sunday of Month....................... 8 30 a m Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Phone 616-945-4179 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar YOU ARE INVITED Pastor Monte C.Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ST. MARGARET MARY Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a m Sunday School.................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 1100 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891 -8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunoov School Sunday lAcmtnQ AvWf E Wo* prore» 4 3<ote U jOi Rev Witham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 om 10 30 O m 6 00 n m 7 00 p m Of) 4 QOOQ I "0 / Z0 V! $ MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 pm............................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary. 4 15pm For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 26, 1991 I Page 5 Students learn about business ‘from a pro’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Sometimes the best way to teach a student about business is to bring in someone who's been there. One of those somcones is showing up regularly for "Project Business," a special nine-week course in a Junior Achievement program for Jim Standers's eighth graders at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Aiming to make business understandable to young peo­ ple is a real businessman, Michael Kathmann, C.P.C.U., a vice president with the firm of the Syrett, Zeerip, Weidenfeller, SZW Insurance Company in Grand Rapids. He comes into the classroom once a week with differ­ ent study units that explain how a real business works. The experiences and first­ hand information Kathmann shares with the kids give them an insight into the na­ tion's economic system, as well as the opportunity to in­ vestigate various careers. An interesting and informa­ tive format in a student man­ ual also helps the students find out about economics, what they must know to start a business, the laws of supply and demand, personal economics, finance and global economics. Business organizations, covering sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations Micheal Kathmann, a real businessman, explains some of the things a real business takes. are outlined to the students. To help them understand what one would need to know to start a business, the students might do a "cost analysis" of variable and fixed costs in a sample business. The seven M's of produc­ tion are money, materials, machinery, manpower, man­ agement, methods and market, they learn. How to use a bank, how to fill out an income tax form and consumers' rights and responsibilities also are discussed during the nineweek program with Neighbors, continued from page 4~ they were gone. They went to Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. Barb Clinton, Greta Greiner, Annette and her fiancee. Kerry, and his mom. all attended the travelogue at Hastings School Friday evening. Russ Bender had a wonder­ ful time while daughter Bever­ ly was here for a week. Bev was picked up in Detroit by Joan and taken to Lansing so she could come home with brother Bob. Then they were all busy visiting each other, and their mom. Alice, at Thomapple Manor. Russ had a wonderful time with all their activity and hated to see her go Thursday. Neva Aicken said that the whole family was there Tues­ day to help Red and Tommy celebrate their birthdays. Families are really the backbone of our happiness, aren’t they? Lib Palmer said that she and the Middleville group brought in about $1,000 of pledges for the “Walk for Warmth” in Hastings Saturday. All told. the walk took in about $6,000. Mike Bremer. Florence Fiala and Lib Palmer were the three folks from our area. Lib also said that our walk in Hastings was a pilot pro­ gram that a lot of other com­ munities are copying because it has been very successful. Kalamazoo and Holland were two that she mentioned. Lib said that they were toward the end of the people who finished, but they made the three miles, in spite of the cold and wind. Had a nice Thomapple Heritage meeting at Caroline and John Steensma’s. Don Dean showed us three dif­ ferent groups of slides he had He also showed us slides of the Pictured Rocks and the area they are in near Munis­ ing. Beautiful area. Having a good week, folks. Keep on climbing up and over your stepping stones this week. Don't let life make stumbling blocks. You are the only one who can change your life, if you are unhappy with it. Kathmann. Career interests, "the first job" and how to get that first position also are explored by the students and Kathmann. Capitalism is an economic system based on a market system and private ownership of property and other resources. Profit motivates individuals to compete and use their resources efficiently, he said. Kathmann explains that profit is not a bad word, it drives business. With profit, a business owner hires people to produce his product, and they in turn spend that money and support other businesses. Without profit, the circle is broken, he said. Still, the average business in the United States operates on less than 10 percent profit, he pointed out. And competi­ tion keeps prices low. He also stressed that big companies are sometimes started by one or two people. For example, Richard DeVos and Jay VanAndel were the founders of Amway, which is now worldwide, and Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald's, started with one hamburger stand. The class visited the Amway Corporation in Ada last Tuesday, and Kathmann urged them to take the oppor­ tunity to learn all they could about that business. "What materials do you use? What qualifications do I have to have to work in a de­ partment? How many build­ ings do you have? How many trucks do you have? How many students do you have in a summer employment pro­ gram?" are suggested ques­ tions from Kathmann. "Does Amway own a fleet Michael Kathmann is a vice president in an insurance firm, and can give first hand knowledge of business. Here, he talks to Traverse Bird and Joel Appel. of aircraft? What does it take to be a pilot for Amway? Ask many questions," he said. During the course, students are drawn into problem solv­ ing with challenges that a business person might face, such as labor problems or ris­ ing prices. Then they are asked to think up ways to solve them. Objectives of the Project Business class are to provide knowledge of the values, free­ doms and responsibilities of America's business system, to motivate individual skills and abilities to existing career opportunities, to demonstrate the relationships within and between businesses and the community, and to present exposure to the business community. JA-developed Project Business, now operates in more than 170 cities and in­ volves over 400,000 young people. A grant from the Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek enabled J A to develop and establish the program on a national scale. Funding for the continuation of the pro­ gram is provided by busi­ nesses in the community. In the Service Patrick S. Steffen Pvt. Patrick S. Steffen has completed basic training at Fort Jackson. S.C. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first “aid, and Army history and traditions. He is the son of Daniel A. Steffen of 121 Dearborn St., Middleville, and Mary J. Lester of 6436 Millstream Loop. Dutton Charles A. Dennis Charles A Dennis a January 1991 graduate of Tbornapple Kellogg High School and the son of Victor and Gloria Dennis of Mid­ dleville. recently enlisted in the United States Army for a five-year tour of duty as a material control and accoun­ ting specialist He is scheduled to report foe active duty on March 12, and is slated to receive his basic training al Fort Leonard Wood. Mo . and his advanced indnidaal training al Fort Lee. Va Now and for their future. It’s important to look out for your family's financial security right now. But it's just as important to plan for the future — especially your children's. Come in and talk to us about financial planning. We have a variety of services that can be tailored to fit your budget and special needs. Don t put it off any longer — begin planning today. Qtate 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795 3361 ALEDONIA Ulll NOHSiaC LENDER FDIC All 3 Locations Open Ail Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 26. 1991 TK 6th graders dissect to learn about the heart Rob Rosa, Sheldon Skinner, Holly Boemer and Eric De Groote all work on a labor relations problem to learn about managing a business. "This is done at the end of by Jean Gallup the chapter dealing with the Staff Writer respiratory system," French The word dissection doesn't usually bring pleasant explained. "It's to continue thoughts, but sixth graders at the knowledge they have in the class; Thornapple Kellogg recently gained used that method to learn a something besides what they have learned in books. It's lot about the heart. In their science class, just something extra." Everyone has seen a heart taught by Jim French, stu­ dents put aside their trepida­ model, usually plastic. All hearts have a small tions shortly after the class began, and from that point on amount of fat on them. Students learned that the fat is became engrossed in how the heart is built, and how it for the body to use if a person goes without eating for a works. Helping students were high . long time. They also found out that school volunteers Kathy Uzarski, Lauri Sieracki, Lisa smooth, involuntary muscles such as the heart work auto­ Shockly, Tracie Smith, Jeff matically. Skeletal or volun­ Prior, Ed Rumbergs, Shauna tary muscles work when we Suwyn and Carrie Devine. make them work. Also helping was a parent, The heart contains the Kathy Hansford. largest veins and arteries in the body, and they are tough and stretchable, they found. They also learned that all arteries carry blood away from the heart, and all veins carry blood back to the heart. The youngsters located the pulmonary artery that is the blood vessel that carries blood containing carbon dioxide to the lungs, and learned that it is the only artery in the body that contains carbon dioxide. All of the other arteries carry oxygenated blood. The pul­ monary vein, or one that car­ ries blood back to the heart, is the only vein in the body that carries oxygenated blood. Using straws, the students were able to follow all of the veins and arteries in one of the hearts donated by Geukes Teacher James French and student Jenna Shook examine a heart to learn about it. Meat Market of Middleville. Also, by simply holding the heart, they could identify which side pumps blood to the whole body by its weight and firmness. The left side works harder pumping blood to the rest of the body because it’s a muscle. The more it works, the bigger it gets. The right side pumps only to the lungs, and is softer and thinner. Using dissection, they can also see the all of the heart valves and the upper and lower chambers of the heart The heart dissection exer­ cise is an annual part of French's class. School chiefs discuss trends, continued from 3 it was done in the old rural schools many years ago. Sixth graders quickly become absorbed in learning about the heart. Following the arteries and veins in the heart with straws are (left to right) Paul Stolsonburg, Anthony Mac Fadyen, Alan Martenies, Rich Rathaar and teacher James French. 1 HOPE 1 HAVE INSURANCE Recreation vehicles: motorbikes, golf carts. ATV’s, dune buggies, snowmobiles — all need liability protection and property damage coverage For information, call: BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) M»ddtevttte. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 ‘Happy 60’club to meet Monday The Caledonia * Happy 60' ’ Club Monday. March 4. wiii have its first potluck dinner for the new year at the Com­ munity Center on Johnson Street at noon Those attending may bong a dish to pass and their own table service. The program will be a local lawyer. Neil Campbell, who will speak on estate planning, wills, trusts, power of at­ torney . probate assistance and joint ownership of property For further information, call 891-8135. Marilyn Baker, principal of Delton's one K-4 elementary school, is a member of that district's school improvement team. She said the mission statement adopted by the team and almost all others in the state is the notion that all children can learn and are capable of achievement. Its success is based on "outcomes," or results. "We're working on a mis­ sion statement, a vision, the same as any corporation," she said. Despite the problems and seemingly great challenges, Baker said she welcomes the opportunity to do something about them. Thomas Makela, who is in his second year at the helm in Lakewood, outlined how the school state aid formula works, along with local fund­ ing efforts through millages. He said the system is creat­ ing four ty pes of school dis­ tricts — rich and poor in-for­ mula and rich and poor outof-formula. In-formula districts raise money through a combination of local millage effort and state aid. Out-of-formula districts have enough local millage that they don't need state aid. The biggest problem, he said, is that the system has created a great disparity be­ tween districts on how much money is spent per pupil. Some districts are able to spend as much as S8.000 per student while others as little as $2,500. "I'm not saying dollars buy solutions," Makela said. "But dollars do help. "This disparity has got to be resolved sooner or later," he said. "I believe we'll have to see our corporate world get involved in education." But corporations have the ability to stop and re-tool. "We (the schools) don't have the ability to kick into neutral and let the world go by," Makela said. Garrett added that his dis­ trict borders with Caledonia, which levies about six fewer mills, yet spends about $1,000 more per pupil than does Thornapple Kellogg. The difference lies in the land values that create a stronger tax base. Fahsenfeld talked of the changes that he has seen in his lifetime. "As a kid I saw the milk­ man and the bread man, but the world has changed a lot from then," Fahensfeld said. "We're using a lot of in­ formation and technology. When I was a kid, it was chalk and slate and ink wells." Fehsenfeld said Barry County's largest employer is the combination of its school districts and they deal with more people than any firm. On the upside in trends, Fehsenfeld contended that studies show book sales and collections of art are increas­ ing. “Our schools should look at these trends," he said. "We need to take this information to make the world a better place." He concluded, "We have gotten our priorities messed up and we must use strategic planning to turn it around." BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p.m. Early Birds | TILLAGE BARBER SHOP $ ’’ 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Wednesday Is student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. MAIN STREET C MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tutt Frt. 8-5:30; Wed 8-7; Stl 8-12:30 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 26, 1991 I Page 7 Middleville native to have scholarship named for her Piano, playground equipment received by local schools Middleville abounds with yellow bows and ribbons Duane Thatcher, musical director of Thomapple Kellogg High School takes a turn on the baby grand piano willed to the school by Frank and Fern Poland Trouyot. grandmother, Dolly Johnson, by Jean Gallup was Fem's aunt. Staff Writer Fem Trouyot attended the Already the recipient of a baby grand piano from the es­ Middleville school until at least 1920, when she was in tate of Francis and Fern Poland Trouyot, Thornapple the 10th grade, Finkbeiner Kellogg Schools recently said, but she hasn't had time learned the couple also made to verify that Fern graduated provisions to give the school with the Class of 1922. Francis, alway called $2,000 for elementary play­ "Frank," was a native of ground equipment. Pentwater, while Fem was A scholarship named for Fern Trouyot also will be bom in Middleville. They left established later, said Marilyn gifts of money to both towns and willed two houses in Finkbeiner. Finkbeiner, who is han­ downtown Grand Rapids to dling the estate, is the only St. Mary's Hospital. The couple also left the relative in this area. Her Middleville VFW Post No. 7548 with $2,000 in memory of Stan (Jack) Johnson. The Pentwater VFW, along with St. Vincent's Church, was given money, and $10,000 was given to Pentwater by the Trouyots to encourage business and industry to locate in the town, Finkbeiner said. /A W t Rachael Colburn and Alison Aten covered part of the trees along M-37 with yellow ribbons and bows. The girls, along with their parents and teacher, Phyl Miner, got permission from the village council for the activity. The gift of the grand piano was accepted earlier this year, with the latest two bequests revealed at the February meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education. Local woman to set up ‘help’ network for Desert Storm families in' Jean Gallup Staff Writer Saying that the families of those serving in Operation Desert Storm have enough to worry about besides financial stress, Vicki Rick of Middleville is determined to help. She's asking others to help, too. "We're all we've got, we need each other," she said. "We may not be able to give dollars, but there has to be a way to show our support for the families." Her way is to compile a Tax Management & More, Inc. Steve Antecki ,891-9401. list of volunteers who can provide a service to those left behind when the war called their loved ones to the Persian Gulf. Many of the families suffered financially when the job holders went away to serve their country, she said, and many are even in critical shape right now. "It's a lot more than tying yellow ribbons on trees," she said. Rick is looking for doctors, dentists, mechanics, plumbers, TV and appliance repairmen; anyone who can provide any service for finan­ cially strapped families. Setting an example, she is offering free day care if a woman has to find a job to provide few her family. One of the first to volunteer put her name on the "help" list is Becky Kietzman, who owns Triple Check Tax Service in Caledonia. She's offered to figure 1990 income taxes free for family members of anyone in Operation Desert Caledonia Grooming & Pet Boutique Call and ask about our . WINTER SPECIALS • Complete Profession*: Pet Grooming Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 995H Cherry Valley Ave m Caledon* l^ara OPEN M W . F 8 30 lo 5 Tu & Sat 9io 1 Extended hours am or pm by appomtmenr Storm if they cannot afford to pay for it “We want to know what you can do to help," Rick said. "We'll put together a list of numbers that they can take out of the paper. They need the help now. Maybe in a couple of weeks we can have a big list for these peo­ ple to call for help when they need it" A food drive for all of the west part of Michigan for families of the service people is being organized, but that will take time, perhaps months. Rick is already working on the food drive program with the Wyoming branch erf the National Guard Family Services out of the Armory in Grand Rapids. "But, it's more than food. A lot of the families are in trouble; a lot don't have jobs," she said. "We're putting together the list of people who will donate time or talent, so they don't have to spend money. "This has got to work," she said, "it just has to What can you do to help?" Rick's number is 7959461. Jason Count and Kris Utley do their part by tying yellow ribbons on trees on Main Street in Middleville. When Phyl Miner's class was finished, almost every tree and pole bore the symbol of support for the service men and women in Saudi Arabia. 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Rebecca Kietzman, with 16 Years Experience Audrey Lewis, 28 Years and Vikki Peacock, 13 Yean Concert series resumes March 2 The Caledonia Concert Senes will feaiure the country gospel group “Country Praise" and pianist. Randy Baker in concert Saturday , March 2. at 7 30 p.m. al the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church (M-37 at 100 Street). Tickets are $5 and are available by calling 868-6477. They will also be sold at the door the evening of the concert. We are set up to handle ALL INCOME TAX needs able to do your personal, small business, Partnership or < poration returns. We offer a complete accounting servK TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 9958 Cnerry Valley <M 37) 419 Leonard NW Caledonia. Ml 49316 Grand Rapids Ml 49504 Phone 8911886 Phone 454 1155 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 26. 1991 Faculty Follies fatten school scholarship fund dance routine that kicked off by Barbara Gall the show. Last year, Porter's Staff Writer act was canceled because she The Caledonia High School injured her. foot, but she staffs second (“and perhaps final") Ffaculty ’ Ffstaff proved that she really could Ffollies made fund-raising shuffle-tap-shuffle-tap as she swung out in top hat and tails fun, as Jhe Feb. 16 variety show brought in more than down The Sunny Side of the Street." 51,000 for a scholarship fund. The return of the down­ The Ffiscal success will al­ low the teachers, administra­ home, but now electrified tors and staff of the high "Cowboys" bluegrass group school to award two $500 (teachers Ralph Shefferly, scholarships this spring, said Stan Spencer, Pete DeLille Principal Tonya Porter and Al Steeby), led to more Last year's Ffirst-ever serious musical numbers, as Ffollies earned enough for Tom Kaechele sang "God one scholarship. Bless the U.S.A." and Chris The acts went from the Koryto and Ruth Grinstead ridiculous to the slimy, with harmonized in the year's the sublime just barely hover­ number one song, "From A ing in the background. Distance." "Caledonia Mutant Chickens" Kaechele and drama coach squawked to Beethoven, and Barb Overkamp paid tribute by popular request. Coaches to the theater arts students in John Klunder and Gus a duet-slide show rendition of Wagner repeated their "There's No Business Like slapstick peanut butter Show Business," a theme car­ "commercial" with bagels, ried out by English teachers apples and themselves who "brushed up their eventually coated with the Shakespeare" on a Ffanciful sticky stuff. trip to Stratford, and by a hot The program was emceed quartet of dancers who moved by Wagner and Porter, and the and grooved in a hip number principal definitely put her called "Icequad." best foot forward in a tap Last year's "Swine Lake" Cast and audience sing God Bless America' in a patriotic ending to the faculty’s 1991 variety show and fund raiser. Proceeds from the show go to a scholarship fund. forever while proring he, too, finale, the audience joined the dance troupe was out of the brought the house down in a hadn’t grown old, as he staff in singing "God Bless country, but was replaced by valiant effort to live up to the cuddled up to lovely ladies in America." a robust group of dancers stage motto "the show must The several hundred mem­ the number “My Guy." called the Can't Can’ts, who go on," despite lack of sound The show closed on a patri­ bers of the audience agreed it put the Paris dancers to and music, and "Clem otic note, however, as the was a Ffine show, and one shame with their high- Kadiddlehopper," played by staff member told this kicking version of the Grinstead, almost couldn't cast gathered on a flag-draped reporter that "It was a Ffar, scandalous, banned-in-Boston finish her joke because no stage while Sharon Weaver Ffar better thing we did now " can-can." one in the audience knew that read the names of Caledonia graduates now serving in the than we have ever done A group of teachers who an eagle's nest is called an armed forces. And for the beFfore." had planned a parody of the eyrie. old TV show "Green Acres" The audience of students and parents enjoyed seeing the less-serious side of teachers Loralynne Clark and Jill Couretas, as they characterized their song, "I Won't Grow Up," and business teacher Larry Ferguson shattered his image Business teacher Larry Ferguson is showered with attention from Nancy Moore. Mary Pyper, Mary Hill and Cindy Marble in the number My Guy.' Electric Cowboys perform their brand of music. The Can t-Con t dancers show why the Rockettes ore worried about their jobs. The high-stepping Caledonia chorus line wowed the audience with its precision and with its gymnastic ability. Barb Overkamp and Tom Kaechele perform a spirited rendition of There’s No Business Like Show Business.' Ruth Grinstead and Kris Koryto sing From a Distance, one of the serious numbers in the show. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 26. 1991 I Page 9 Futures Conference kicks off involvement in school planning As part of the restructuring process, the Caledonia faculty and staff are looking at more effective ways to teach students. Changing the school day and the school year to provide more personalized instruction through block time is one possibility being studied by the staff. This trimester plan with block time in the morning and electives and advisory time in the afternoon is being discussed by staff, students and parents. Paul Pearson, director of employee development for Steelcase. Inc., discusses relationships between education and the workplace. by Barbara (Jail Staff Writer Caledonia teachers, parents, students and the ‘ outside’ experts mingled Thursday .at a schoolsponsored “Futures Con­ ference.’* designed to pro­ mote community involvement in school planning About 250 people attended the afternoon session, and another 150 showed up for an evening session which featured a different set of speakers and discussion topics. In both sessions, however, the featured speakers were followed by small-group discussions in which the au­ dience had a chance to air its views on how the speaker’s information could be applied to Caledonia. And in both sessions, the community’s ideas were recorded and collected. They will be used when the recom­ mendations are made to the school board about the future path of Caledonia’s schools. According to the first speaker of the day. consultant Bill DeJong, planning shouldn’t be just the school board and the superintendents handing down decisions, but a collective effort of the community. But before making deci­ sions. he said, it is important to look into the future and even to the past to get an idea of what education should be. ‘“What programs should be delivered to the students?” he asked. “‘And what facilities are needed to deliver those programs’” DeJong then provided some background information to the audience: - The population is aging, with the median age predicted to be 40 by the year 2000 - In 1990. more than 50 per­ cent of the children have mothers who work -A survey shows that women’s expectations in life tend to look more like men’s always have, with career and personal income often coming before marriage and family. -The fastest growing job areas are in service, not the information sector. -Middle income jobs are decreasing, leading to a greater gap between the rich and poor in our society. - Information doubles about every 18 months, which leads to the question of whether schools should try to teach facts, or. instead, teach students how to learn. He pointed out the develop­ ment of schools, from the ““industrial” schools, in which everyone was taught the same thing, to the trend of school improvement during which people thought “more is better” and added on graduation requirements and piled on the homework. From there. DeJong said, educators have moved to the restructuring movement, in which the roles of schools and teachers are reexamined, and in which the changes in socie­ ty affect what is taught in schools. The latest movement, he said, is toward “learning communities,” in which lifelong learning and col­ laborative efforts with the community and with business are the key characteristics. “A lot of reform issues just haven’t worked,” he acknowledged to the audience. After his talk, the small groups began their discus­ sions, and some of the ideas from each table were shared with the whole gathering. Learning to learn, in­ dividualizing education, meeting the students’ social and emotional needs that used to be met by the family and learning to work cooperative­ ly were some of the things members of the groups listed as important to the future educational scene Dr. Chip Edelsberg. Superintendent of the Oberlin. Ohio City Schools, told the conference about some of the trends in education and about various books and studies that have been written on these trends He discussed the changing role of teachers and the grow mg demand for teachers to meet professional standards for certification in their con­ tent areas He also brought up the issues of decentralizing schools and the changing con­ cepts of curriculum "The Carnegie unit of credit is the industrial school model.” he said, adding that this way of measuring w hat a student has learned is "archaic " During the evening session. Dr Paul Pearson of Steekase, Inc . began his talk bv telling CHS senior Joe Stimoc explained some of the changes going on in the high school as a result of the restructuring program, the audience that "it makes me uncomfortable to talk about the future because un­ fortunately. not all of it is good ” But he went on to say that “What our world is about is change, and that is what your schools must prepare kids for . change. ” Like DeJong, he pointed out the change in the workplace, and agreed that service has become the growing work sector. He also agreed that the mid­ dle income jobs are disappear­ ing in this country , and said that today we tend to train kids for either high-end technical or professional jobs or for the low-end jobs. “Kids need to know they won’t be able to get into a fac­ tory and earn $35,000 a year. High pay for low skill just isn’t there anymore.” He said that "we tend to think of ‘corporate America.' but really big business is delayering and reducing the numbers working for them. As a result, they are going to find the most skilled and qualified people they can.” Pearson said that with the constant proliferation of informatiojn, schools and parents must give the kids the basics and they (the students) must be prepared to learn and relearn “We’re all in the business of learning forever,” he said, “whether you’re an M.D., a chemist or whatever. We can only keep track of information because of technology. ’ ’ And he said another trend is learning to manage and get the most out of others and ourselves. Pearson said that West Michigan is a ’ wonderfully isolated area of the country . " and that things elsewhere are not the same “We must remember what is going on not only right here, but out there as well." he said He said to look at Detroit as an e xample He. too. discussed the aging of the population. and went further by asking the question. Who is going to be produc­ tive enough to support us when we retire’’” The problems of school drop-outs, illiteracy and poverty have had a devastating impact on business, he said because business is left w ith the task of educating and retraining these group discussions were varied, but repeated several times were the goals of mak­ ing learning relevant to to­ day's society and getting parents and families working together in education. After listening to the com­ ments. Pearson reiterated that in the workplace, students would need skills, the basics and creativity. "Without them they don’t get into the world of work." he said. He also pointed out that not every worthwhile effort takes a lot of money, citing Steelcase's tutoring project at a local school as an example. ‘‘Don't worry about money, it's only one factor." he said. “Set your sights high. Set them on success. ” After his talk, teachers and administrators told parents and community members about the efforts underway to improve education at their buildings. Individualizing, teaming, focusing on outcomes rather than content and developing programs like mentorships that involved the community were some of the programs explained High school students also look part in discussing what was going on there, and Prin­ cipal Tonya Porter handed out a working draft of one possi ble way to alter the school year and the school day to make learning more in­ dividualized and less fragmented. (See chart.) Response to the new schedule varied from skep tic ism to a “let’s be brave and try it” attitude It may have been coin cidence. but hanging on the wall behind Porter as she ex­ plained the new idea was a quote: If you continue to do what you've done, vim'll continue to get what vow’ve got The community involve­ ment process will continue at another meeting on March 5 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m in the high school cafeteria The theme of this session will be establishing priorities for Caledonia’s schools. • WORKING DRAFT • Caledonia’s Personalization of Education Plan 60 Days 60 Days Macro I Macro III 7:45-9:35 7:45-9:35 5 Days 60 Days 5 days as necessary Oberlin, Ohio, School Superintendent Chip Edelsberg provided background on the many recent studies and reports on education. employees. That is why business more and more sees the need for collaborating in education. He closed his talk by referr­ ing back to several themes he had discussed in his talk: - The need for partnerships - The need to make education something everyone is involv­ ed with. A student is not a baton in a relay race, he said, and educators must give up the idea that they alone are responsible for education. “But business just can’t sit back and watch, either. " "...we must create a collec­ tive vision of what the future should be and effectively move this system down the road,” he said. “We must concentrate and focus on suc­ cess. Trying to avoid failure leads to failure. Instead, positively look toward the future. “Most programs that fail don’t have a clear vision or else the committment is not there. “What is your vision of the future?” he asked. Reactions after the small Macro V II £ Break 9 35 9:50 a Macro II Macro IV 9:50-11:40 9:50-11:40 7:45-9:35 Break 9 359 50 Macro VI i? aS 9:50-11:40 11:45-12:30 Extended Macro (year long) 12:30-1:00 Common Lunch 1:05-1:50 Extended Macro (year long) 1:55-2:15 Advisory Time Possible Extended Macros Choir Band Orchestra Intro to Art Intro to For. Lang. Keyboarding Speedwriting Marketing Newspaper Year Book Theatre Arts P.E. More being planned by departments Each student would be expected to take one Extended Macro However, two Extended Macros are available for those who wish to take two. Interim period could include: College Visits Student Conferences In-depth Projects �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 26. 1991 World tensions won’t stop TK’s Close Up trip by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The annual Close Up trip to Washington, D.C. taken by Thomapple Kellogg stu­ dents is scheduled to take place as usual. Added security at airports will be about the only con­ cession to the world tensions, said teacher Dan Erb, the ad­ visor who will accompany the students to the nation's capital on April 21-27. It will be the second time Erb has accompanied the students. Those from Middleville planning to go this year are Darrell Baughman, Danna Carpenter, Mary Cisler, Matt Hernandez, Tina Neeson, Rose Sclafani, Gina Stein and Kris Thaler. "The president of Close Up said that all programs are on schedule, with contingency plans," Erb told the TK Board of Education earlier this Get in on the good times with our KRIZDNS CLUB... g designed especially for active people like you! If you're age 50 or more, you’ve already fulfilled the moat Important requirement for HORIZONS CLUB membership The only other one is that you bank with us and maintain a $5,000 balance in a combination of checking* and savings or certificate of deposit. That's all there is to It! 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"Close Up is not only a government studies adventure, it's an adventure in personal growth," naccording to a Close Up representative. "During the week with Close Up. the students learn a great deal about current issues and the political process. But the students w ill also acquire new skills and develop old ones in ways they might not expect." Socializing with other stu­ dents is an important part of Close Up. The teens eat at several informal restaurants in the metropolitan area. An evening theater performance is on their schedule, as well as a tour of the city to see the monuments when they are lighted at night. The week is concluded with a banquet and dance. The Close Up Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides first-hand opportunities to learn about the democratic process and the role of the in­ dividual. The Foundation be­ gan its work in 1971 and has graduated more than 270,000 participants since that time. Tad Thatcher selected to state college honors band • HORIZONS CLUB membership card OFFICES IN... month. He said he thinks the trip will be especially interesting this year because the students will get to see "first hand de­ bate and discussion by people who really make the deci­ sions." The board approved $3,000 to go toward the cost of the trip for the eight students That leaves S53O for each teen to raise. During their week in Washington, the students will take part in seminars on the federal government, using the nation's capital as a classroom and many lawmakers and policymakers as teachers. For example, they will use the Pentagon or State Department for international relations and defense; the em­ bassies for international rela­ tions; law schools for judicial sessions; and the Capitol and members of Congress for leg­ islative seminars. They will take part in 12 to 15 on-site seminars, each fea­ turing a different "Washington expert." Seminars are 30 to 60 minutes long and are followed by question and answer periods. Approximately 150 stu­ dents from other parts of the country will share the week NAME I I | ADDRESS ------------------------------------------------------------ [ CHY -------------------------------------------------------------------STATE ZIP I I | I PHONE NUMBER ------------------------------------------------ [ I______________________________________ I (fttp Sank ESTABLISHED 1886 MEMKBFOC •UPON APPROVAL 3.92 grade point average for hut first semester's academic work has earned him an tn vitation to Phi Eta Sigma, the freshman honorary fraternity. Thatcher also was chosen one of three top speakers in freshman speech and will compete in the annual speech contest in March. He will appear in the role of Jeremy in the Adrian College production of ''GodspcH” in April. Thatcher is a second semester freshman at Adrian College, majoring in biology, and is a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Thatcher, live in Middleville. Middleville graduate named to GRJC’s dean’s list Jeffery Kares, son of Connie and Terry Steeby and Kenneth B. Kares has been named to the dean's list at Grand Rapids Junior College for the 1990-91 fall semester. With an enrollment of over 12,000, achieving a place among the top 9 percent of the student body merits spe­ cial recognition, said GRJC President Richard W. Calkins. As a member of the dean's list, Kares is invited to the fourth annual Dean's Reception on Feb. 13. �The Sun and News Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1991 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG Special Education coordinator to retire from TK Schools by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "A tougn decision, a very difficult decision" has prompted the resignation of Thornapple Kellogg Special Education Coordinator Naomi Barber. Making the decision hard for her is the love she has for her work and the satisfaction she gets from working in Middleville, she said. "I think I’ve done my best work of my career here," she said, "it’s been a very positive experience for me." Barber, with 31 years of experience in the Michigan public education system, has been in the special education program in Middleville for the last nine years. She will not go into the traditional retirement, and is already looking at options and ’putting some ideas together." "I may do some consulting, or teaching at the college level. I started out in teach­ ing, and I’ve always been a teacher really, regardless of the titles I've had. Basically, I see myself as a teacher." A lover of tennis, she hopes to get back to doing more of that, and she will do some traveling, another inter­ est. Her retirement will be effective June 28, and she said she isn’t looking at anything in depth until she finishes I I CALENDAR of events I -^WEDNESDAY • FEB. 27 "lunch breakfast Pizzaburger/Bun, Corn, Peaches Bagel Pizza, Orange Juice, Milk I I THURSDAY • FEB. 28 I I □ 4th Graders visit State Capitol □ M.S. Volleyball.......... Comstock Park - Home 4:00 LUNCH BREAKFAST Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Bread and Butter, Mixed Fruit Cinnamon Roll, Juice Choice, Milk Naomi Barber work on the job she has now. But her summer is already filling up, she said with a laugh. "I've loved it here in Middleville. They have an ex­ cellent staff all through the system. They are very sup­ portive of me and the stu­ dents. This is a very child­ centered school." Her experience will not be lost, but shared. A goal will be working with people com­ ing into the educational sys­ tem "to use my experience in Dave Lehman is Middleville Rotary Club’s nominee Dave Lehman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lehman, was chosen as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month” for January at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Lehman, a junior, has ex­ hibited excellence in many areas. In academics, he has main­ tained a 3.25 grade point average in a college preparatory curriculum. Page 11 Leadership skills have been displayed by being chosen as captain of both the football and wrestling teams. Achievements in athletics include all-conference recognition for two con­ secutive years in football, membership in the Junior Na­ tional Wrestling Team, and participation in the Wrestling Cultural Exchange with Cuba. a positive way," she said. Superintendent Steve Garrett said the school district will miss Barber, and he cred­ ited her for being a dedicated, conscientious administrator and special education coordi­ nator. "We'll certainly miss her. In my nearly four years in the district, I have really appreci­ ated the opportunity to work with Naomi Barber," he said, "She's a very effective advo­ cate for all of the students in the district." I I FRIDAY • MARCH 1 I I I I □ McFall....................... □ Basketball ............... I I Popcorn Friday - 25c a bag ............ Kelloggsville - There LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza or Fishwich, Cole Slaw or Baked Beans, Blackberries or Apricots Oatmeal/Br. Sugar, Raisins Biscuit/Honey, Milk I I MONDAY • MARCH 4 I I □ Swimming for West Students March 4-28th LUNCH BREAKFAST Hamburger on a Bun, Pickle Slices, Oven Fries, Pears Cold Cereal Choice, Muffin, Juice, Milk TUESDAY • MARCH 4 T.K. Curriculum Council □ Regional Spelling Bee □ M.S. Volleyball .......... □ M.S. Wrestling............... I I I I .............................. 8:45 a.m. ...................... 4:00 at Page Q .................. Godwin - There ;; .... Comstock Park - Home Q| LUNCH BREAKFAST Beef Tacos/Cheese & Lettuce, Refried Beans or Peas, Applesauce Pancake (1), Sausage Pattie, Applesauce, Milk <1 I I Coming Events... Cordially Invites You to Attend □ March 2.......... M.S. Wrestling - T.K. Tourny at 10 a.m. □ March 6........................................... 8th - West Book Fair □ March 12........................................... Hair Braiding Class Call 795-3397 for more info. □ March 15 . . ........................ Page School Pictures □ March 22 . . ....................................... M.S. Pictures □ March 18-22 ............................... M.S. Spirit Week □ March 26 . . .....................................M.S. Musical □ March 22 . . M.S. Air Band and Talent Assembly □ April 27 ... . ............................................. T.K. Fest! I I I I I LUNCH • MARCH 6-12 OPEN HOUSE at □ □ □ □ □ Wednesday . . . Thursday.......... Friday............... Monday ........ Tuesday.......... ................................ Baked Chicken Chili or Vegetable Beef Soup .............................. Pizza or Fishwich .............................................. Burrito ............... Meat and Cheese Sub Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings FRIDAY, MARCH 1st 5:00 to 7:00 P.M Support Our wjg Member FDIC Clip and Save I I �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 26. 1991 Dutton students learn to be ‘hale and heart-y’ For instance, the students sent valentines to patients at the Veterans Hospital as part of the week s activities, he pointed out. ‘ Medical personnel also came in to talk to the students, and the youngsters were shown some of the kinds of fitness equipment designed to help people stay "heart smart" and live longer. ‘Annie Get Your Gun’opens at CHS Learning about the right foods to eat was part of Dutton s HeartSmart pro­ gram. Helping with the school lunch preparation on Nutrition Day are firstgraders Mary Oberlies, Kristin Uyl, Hannah Cooley. Michael Lynema ond Crutis VanderHeide. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Valentine s Day usually is symbolized by lots of hearts, but during Valentine's week, Dutton Elementary students learned to associate "hearts" with more than just sentiment and romance. Since February is National Heart Association Month, Valentine's week seemed a "fitting" time to introduce the students to ways of keeping their real hearts healthy. During their "Heart Smart" week, the students spent each day learning and discussing some way to help their hearts, and they ended up the week watching a Dipping up fruit for the school lunch are Amanda demonstration by the "Jump Veiling, left, and Katie Young. Pizza, fruit, jello and for Heart" jump rope team celery with peanut butter were prepared by the from Kentwood. students. Physical education teacher Jim Reid said the Dutton stu­ dents also can volunteer to be on jump rope teams to "jump for "heart" and raise money for the American Heart Association. Teams of jumpers solicit pledges for an amount to be paid for each minute the team jumps rope, he explained. Prizes will be given to the teams who bring in the most for the cause, he added. The "heart smart" theme was carried out all week and in as many classes as possible, Reid said. In math classes, for instance, counting and adding calories and pulse rates was part of the lesson. QvodRunnar* 230f But he said that while the original idea behind the pro­ Geared For Excitement. gram was to get the students to think about fitness, the Built lor serious fun, the QuadRunner* 23OE offers the unit had grown to include best of both worlds... fun ond convenience. We started with improving self-esteem and a peppy 229cc 4-stroke engine ond then we geared it for develop a sense of caring and excitement with a broad powerbond, strong throttle re­ sharing. sponse ond a 5-speed transmission. For convenience, we added pushbutton electric start, on automatic clutch, a re­ verse gear, on automatic com chain tensioner, long travel THE NEW HOUSE front and rear suspensions, a lough O ring-sealed drive chain and triple hydraulic disc brakes ON MAIN STREET The QuadRunner 230E. IN MIDDLEVILLE Gear up for excitement. The Caledonia High School Players will pre­ sent Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun' on Feb. 28. March 1 and March 2 with curtain time for all perfor­ mances at 8 p.m. The musical based on the life of the legendary lady sharpshooter is directed by CHS drama teacher Barbara Overkamp and music director is Carol Gess, also of the CHS faculty. Choreographer is Debbie Poniatowski. Tickets now are on sale at the high school prin­ cipal's office or may be purchased at the door. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for students. Annie Oakley (Melissa Price) and Frank Butler (Brad Garnaat) each insist that I Can Do Anything Better Than You Can.' Major characters in Annie's life are Charlie Davenport (Chad Williams), Sitting Bull (Brad Hawkins) Buffalo Bill (Zac Thompson), Dolly (Nicole Buer) ond Pawnee Bill (Ben Stewert). Siding by JACK MORREN Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville. Ml 852-9377 2? Tom Wilkinson — Builder — 891-8294 Shonnon Flynn, bock left, Kris Simkins, Elise Boncher and Scott Minder ploy An nie's younger brothers ond sisters. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 26. 1991 I Page 13 Two Hawk singers and dancers impress Page kids Page Elementary students, teachers and the Two Hawk Singers and Dancers dance around a big Indian drum in the middle of the gym floor. Phil Memberto folks to the Poge kids about Indian history. tor '"S Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? CaU GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 So you still believe that Columbus discovered America? Phil Memberto of the Two Hawks Singers and Dancers wisely reminded the fourth and fifth grade students at Page Elementary that Columbus’s "discovery" was purely accidental and that, in the proper perspective, the native Americans actually discovered him! Memberto, along with Jim Petoskey, Lorraine Shananaquet and Hunter Genia, appeared at Page last week thanks to the Parents and Elementary Teachers (PET), who funded the visit Correcting some common myths about the original Americans was the first order of business for the Grand Rapids based group performing for the students as part of Page Elementary Thematic Unit Instruction. The fourth graders, studying Michigan and its history, and the fifth graders, discovering the many cultures of the United States, enjoyed seeing their lessons come to life in the words and music of the two Hawks performers. Their chants echoed a central theme of the students’ lesson: that of respect for the evironment and for all living things. This appreciation of nature ran deep among the generations of Woodland Indians in Michigan and thanks to the messages carried become a part of the “manitou" or spirit of each student at Page Elementary. TK graduate on Olivet dean’s list Delbert Craven, son of Clif­ ford and Virginia Craven of Freeport, has been named to the dean's list at Olivet College Craven, a freshman, is a 1990 graduate of Thomappie Kellogg High School An education and coaching ma­ jor. he also has been a member of the college wrestl­ ing team To quahf) for the dean’s list honor, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average or better Area birth — BOY, bom Feb. 11 at Butter­ worth Hospital. Grand Rapids, to Mark and Linda Johnson. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs , 14 azs., 20 in. long, tune: 9:01 a.m. Jim Petoskey is absorbed in the questions asked about Indians by the fourth and fifth graders at Page Elementary in Middleville. Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE.. Valu-Pak CELLULOSE INSULATION BY NU'WOOL CO. INC. LIGHTWEIGHT • HIGHEST “R” VALUE NON-IRRITATING • FIRE RESISTANT NON-SETTLING • VERMIN RESISTANT CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey Street, Caledonia, Michigan PHONE: 891-8143 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 26, 1991 Caledonia becomes official charter twp. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 6 Effective March 11. 1991 An Ordinance to amend the Duncan.Lake Sanitary Sewage Disposal System Sewer Or dinonce, being Ordinance No. 5 of Thornapple Township, by amending Section 5 of Article X thereof dealing with service charges, to change the alloca­ tion of monthly service charges to debt service from $10 per unit to $7 per unit, and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Or­ dinances in conflict therewith TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE X Section 5 of Article X of Or­ dinance No 5 ol Thornapple Township is hereby repealed, and q,new Section 5 of Article X is adopted to read os follows Section 5. SERVICE CHARGES Each premises actually con­ nected to the system shall pay a monthly service charge of $22 per unit ol which $7 per unit shall be allocated to debt ser­ vice. The rote ol such service charge, including the amount thereof allocable to debt ser vice, may be amended from time to time by the Township Board to reflect changes in the actual costs of operating, maintaining and administering the system or to permit the Township to comply with any obhgations limitations or conditions contain­ ed in any agreement between the Township or ony other enti­ ty pertaining to the operation maintenance and administration of the public sewer system. The service charges ore payable quarterly. The first such quarterly charge for each premises shall be due and payable on the first day of the established billing period followed by at least the 1 month from the dote when such premises are connected to the system and successive charges snail be due and payable on the first day of eoch succeeding bill­ ing period. Service charges shall be billed at least 1 month before their due date SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take ef feet on March II, 1991 All Or­ dinances or ports of Ordinances in conflict herewith ore hereby repealed Donna Kenyon. Clerk Thornoppie Township (2/26) Thornapple Twp. BOARD of REVIEW The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Office, 104 N. High St. (across from fire station) Middleville, Michigan, on March 5, to organize, review and make necessary adjustments to the Thornap­ ple Township assessment roll for 1991. The Board of Review will be open to the public Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12, 1991 and as many other days as needed: Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 noon; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Also on Wednesday evening, March 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain !50% of true cash value is as follows: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURE........ . . . .42.48 1.1770 COMMERCIAL........ . . . .47.87 1.0445 INDUSTRIAL............ . . . .50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL.......... . . . .44.96 1.1121 DEVELOPMENTAL . . . . . .50.00 1.0000 PERSONAL .............. ....50.00 1.0000 Those wishing to be heard by the Board of Review will be by first come — first served basis. DONALD BOYSEN, Supervisor J-Ad Grapics News Service After nearly a year of "process," the Caledonia Township Board finally was able to pass a resolution to incorporate as a charter town­ ship at its Feb. 20 board meeting. On the recommendation of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, the board last April orginally passed a reso­ lution of intent to charter the township. During the 6O-day waiting period, however, a petition was circulated and turned in to the township clerk, requesting that the charter question be decided by a public referendum rather than an act of the board. The board had chosen the resolution method to keep its taxing power subject to the people. If a township is char­ tered by referendum, the pub­ lic, ironically, would give up its control over taxes, and the board could have levied up to five mills in taxes without public approval. The referendum to charter was defeated in the November election, so the board decided to begin again the legal pro­ cess of chartering by resolu­ tion. It passed another resolu­ tion of intent to charter on Nov. 19, 1990, and this time no petitions were turned in during the 60 days following. Township Clerk Pat Snyder moved Wednesday evening to incorporate as a charter town­ ship. The motion was sec­ onded by Treasurer Shirley Caledonia man is Hope graduate Kenneth R. Olivier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russel M Olivier, 6065 76th St., Caledonia, is a December 1990 graduate from Hope College. He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration. Hope College is a fouryear, co-educational, liberal arts college with an enroll­ ment of 2,800 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. TAX SALE NOTICE This notice is provided under authority of Section 63 of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Lands delinquent for real property taxes of 1988 and prioryears will be of­ fered for sale by the Barry County Treasurer at the County Seat in Hastings on May 7, 1991. The legal description of lands and amount of taxes to be offered for sale will be published in the Hastings Ban­ ner, Hastings on March 14, 1991, March 21, 1991 and March 28, 1991. Robert A. Bowman State Treasurer Lansing, Michigan Tolan and the motion passed unanimously. Absent were trustees Tom Fischer, Jack Johnson and Chip DeVries. Charter status provides the township with some protec­ tion from having valuable ar­ eas, like Caledonia's tax-rich northern tier, annexed by other municipalities. Besides requiring a public vote to ap- prove new taxes, the new sta­ tus also provides the citizens more representation on the board by increasing it from five to seven members, al­ lows the fiscal year to coin­ cide with the calendar year and requires a new ordinance be presented at a meeting and then published one month be­ fore the board takes action on it. The charter resolution now must be sent to the Michigan Secretary of State's office and must be published in the township’s newspaper of record. But the township's charter status officially took effect with the passing of the board s resolution. Caledonia Twp. ordinance would require house numbers posted J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township is con­ sidering a new ordinance that will require residents to have their address numerals posted on their homes. Also included under the rule would be any building that has a legal address. Township Supervisor Jerry Good explained that the or­ dinance had been drawn up because police and firemen were having trouble locating emergencies. Simply having the house number on the mailbox will not be sufficient, he said. Numbers must be three inches high and visible from the road Buildings with multiple housing must post a sign iden­ tifying the addresses of all units. Failure to comply could result in a fine of not more than $500 or 90 days im­ prisonment in the county jail Good said property owners will have 90 days to comply if the new law is passed at the March board meeting. Accor­ ding to charter township regulations, an ordinance can­ not be passed at the meeting in which it is proposed. The ordinance must be published, and action cannot be taken on it until the next regular board meeting. Resident Ed Fischer said he disagreed with the new law. calling it “another one that might not be enforced.” “Housing identification is important,” he said, “but is the (ordinance) necessary? It just seems like we could do the same thing a little differently.*' Fischer suggested the fire chief send a letter to property owners without posted street numbers. But Trustee Gordon Jous ma disagreed. “This gives the fire chief some legal authority,’* he said. Another resident. Jim Williams, agreed with Jousma. “I think we need the enforcement I would hope that by getting it twit to the public, we can get about 80 percent of the people aware and get something done about it.” Good said the ordinance will be brought up for action at the board's March meeting The starting ratios for 1991 assessment roll for the Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan as determined by the Kent County Equalization Department are as follows: CLASS RATIOFACTOR Agricultural.................................. 50.02 1 000 Commercial..................................43.28 1.155 Industrial......................................48.57 1.029 Residential ..................................46.54 1 074 Developmental........................... 50.00 1.000 The Caledonia Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall located at 640 Em mons Street, Caledonia, Michigan. The Board will meet Monday, March 11, 1991 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday March 12, 1991 from 9:00 a m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 13, 1991 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. by appointment only. Written pro­ tests will be accepted and must be received in the assessor’s office by March 11, 1991. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 14, 1991 Present Seger, Finkbeiner, Jansma, Page and VanElst with 8 visitors. Discussed a committment with the Thornoppie Twp Fire Department. Signed an agreement with Orangeville, Yankee Springs and Thornapple Twp. that Orangeville would service England s Point with fire and am­ bulance protection and Thornap­ ple would service Hermitage Point and Trials End with fire and ambulance protection. Bid openings were read for the Gun Lake Water System Yankee Springs WILL NOT be providing dust control this year. February bills were paid. Meeting adjourned at 9:15. Marilyn Pogo, Clerk (2 26) Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP February 1) 199) Regular meeting colled at 7 10 p.m Board members present - 5 Others - 2. Minutes approved os corrected Printed bills in the amount of $26 370 23 approved by roll coll vote Motion passed unanimously adopting proposal to County DPW relative to changes in Dun­ can Lake Sewer program Motion passed unanimously adopting resolution to amend Sanitary Sewer ordinance Meeting adjourned at 9.00 p.m. Donna Kenyon. Clerk (2 26) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: REQUEST: James K. Proudfit Special use permit to allow professional type office use, pursuant to section 9.3(c) of the Zoning Ordinance. LOCATION: 8543 Broadmoor Ave. S.E. Permanent Parcel #41-23-20-200-016 (part) PUBLIC HEARING DATE: March 4, 1991 7:30 P.M. Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission TIME: LOCATION: �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 26. 1991 / Page 15 Eileen Lepard to speak at Women’s Aglow meeting Eileen Lepard will be the special speaker at 7 pm. Thursday. Feb. 28. at the Hastings Area Women’s Aglow-. A wife, mother and member of the Lepard Family Singers from Lansing, she shares and teaches on Christian Family Living, a woman unique rela­ tionship with the Lord and many areas of personal growth. She has ministered at many workshops, banquets and women s seminars Her daughter. Lisa Melody, will sing. Area women are welcome to attend at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall. 328. S. Jefferson, in Hastings. Eileen Lepard Caledonia High, Middle Schools lunch menu set Wednesday, Feb. 27 Ravioli w/meat sauce, soft pretzel, peas, fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 28 Waffle or french toast, juice or applesauce, com. sausage, milk Friday, March 1 Ham and cheese sandwich, tomato soup, fruit, salad, milk. Monday, March 4 Waffle or french toast, juice or fruit, sausage patty, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 5 Pizza, vege. sticks with dip. fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele -soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 1. 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Com­ mission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall), 7248 - 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment to the General Development Plan of the Charter Township of Caledonia. If adopted, the amendment would change the designation of the following described lands from Rural/Agricultural to General Commer­ cial, under the terms of the General Develop­ ment Plan: Permanent Parcel No. 41 23 17 400 037 Part of the Southeast % of Section 17, com­ mencing 535.0 feet South, 88°08’30” West along the East and West % line and 525.01 feet South, 00°44’06” East from the East corner, thence North 00°44’06” West 525.01 feet to the East and West V4 line, thence South 88*08’30” West along the East and West line, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan Permanent Parcel No. 41 23 17 400 037 Part of the Southeast % of Section 17, com­ mencing 784.43 feet South. 88’08’30” West along the East and West Vi line from the East Vi comer, thence South 00*44'06" East parallel with the East section line 394.90 feet, thence South 88’08’30” West 774.92 feet, thence North 78*37’43” West 305.16 feet to the centerline. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township. Kent Coun­ ty, Michigan. A copy of the General Development Plan and other information are on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 640 Emmons Street. Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment in the Plan. Dated: February 19. 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Superintendent doesn’t support school of choice, from from as they did for the 1989-90 school year because they wanted to continue where they went the last year. As for those who went elsewhere, 6 percent named the athletic program. 20 per­ cent named academics and 20 percent said they were work­ ing in the district, or gave other reasons The largest per­ centage. 40, included “convenience" reasons such as day care, latch key or a move. The question of transporta­ tion for the students has not been dealt with in the biparti­ san proposal, leaving unan­ swered the question of how students who choose to go to another part of the Kent Intermediate School District would get there. What the program does is discriminate against the poor. Garrett said. "They say it will be fair to the poor," he said. "I don’t understand that - poor people won t have a choice." The well-off will have money to drive their children to Grand Rapids if they want to, he noted. Also, Garrett wondered how well an athlete plays a sport would make a difference in where he would go to school. "You’ll see a lot or recruiting of athletes (if the bill be­ comes law)," he predicted. The proposal prorides that some of the state funding will follow students to the schools they choose. That would leave some school districts with less money, Garrett said, and make the inequity of school funding even worse. "I wish they would provide us with equity. It’s hardly fair to give us a choice without equity," he said. "We should be working for quality educa­ tion for all students, and equity in funding." CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-1 STREET ADDRESS NUMBER ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE to regulate the placement, size and display of street, ad­ dress numbers for buildings within the Charter Township of Caledonia. Section 1. Title and purpose. This ordinance shall be known as the Caledonia Charter Township Street Address Number Ordinance. This ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Charter Township of Caledonia by requiring the uniform placement, size and display of street address numbers for all buildings within the Township, so that each building or building unit can be readily and clearly identified and located in emergen­ cies, and so as to reduce uncertainty about the addresses of buildings for other general purposes. Section 2. Definitions. For purposes of this ordinance the following terms are defined as follows: (1) “Address number” shall mean the number assigned by the Kent County Road Commission to a building or building unit in the Township for purposes of identifying the address of the building or building unit. (2) “Building unit” shall mean an individual dwelling unit, office, business or other portion of a building which is assigned its own address number. (3) “Roadway” includes public and private streets, roads, avenues, boulevards, parkways and other public or private roadways and rights-of-way, as applicable to the property in question. Section 3. Placement of Street Address Numbers. Street address numbers for all dwellings and dwelling units and non-residential principal buildings within the Township shall be placed as follows: (1) A dwelling or dwelling unit shall have its address number displayed on the front of the building (either on the front of the dwelling unit or as close to the front door as is practicable) in a manner that is readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the abutting roadway. If. however, the dwelling unit is located more than 150 feet from the roadway or if it is obscured by tree cover, topography or any other obstruction, so that street address numbers are not readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the roadway, then the street address number shall be displayed on a post or in some other permanent and comparable manner, on the same side of the roadway as, and in front of, the dwelling or dwelling unit. The address number on the post or when placed in some other permanent and comparable manner, shall be readily visible and clearly ascertainable from both directions from the abutting roadway. (2) Multi-family residential buildings shall have a building address sign on or at the front of the building that identifies the addresses of all dwelling units located within the building, if the addresses of the individual dwelling units are not otherwise required by this ordinance to be displayed on the exterior of the building. (3) A principal building used primarily for business or other non-residential purposes shall have its address number displayed on the front of the building (either at the front entrance to the building or as close to the front door as particable), or on a sign directly in front of the building in a manner that is readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the abutting roadway. (4) For a dwelling, dwelling unit or a principal building used primarily for business or other non-residential purposes that is located more than 150 feet from the roadway or is obscured by tree cover, topography or any other obstruction, so that street address numbers are not readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the roadway, the street address number shall be displayed on a post or in some other permanent and comparable manner, on the same side of the roadway as, and in front of, the building. The address number on the post or when placed in some other permanent and comparable manner, shall be readily visible and clearly ascertainable from both directions from the abutting roadway. (5) If because of particular circumstances applying to a property in question, an address number cannot be placed in strict compliance with the provisions of this section, then the address number shall be located in a manner determined by the Township Fire Chief which complies as closely as possible with the intent and puroses of this ordinance. Section 4 Size of Address Numbers. Address numbers displayed on the front of a dwelling, dwelling unit or other building or on a post or at other location permitted by this ordinance, shall be at least three inches in height. All numbers shall be in Arabic style. Section 5. Building Inspection and Certificates of Occupancy. The address numbers required by this ordinance shall be permanently affixed at the time of any final Township inspection of a building. The issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be conditioned upon compliance with the requirements of this ordinance. In the case of the buildings under construction, street address numbers shall be displayed so as to be clearly ascertainable from the abutting roadway during construction. Section 6. Time for Compliance. All existing buildings and all buildings constructed in the future shall comply with the requirements of this ordinance. For existing buildings, the re­ quirements of this ordinance shall be complied with within 90 days from the effective date of this ordinance. Section 7 Violations. Any person, firm or corporation which violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished for each offense, upon conviction, by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) together with the costs of prosecution, or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period not exceeding 90 days, or by both fine and imprisonment, In the discretion of the court. Each day during which a violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense Section 8 Remedies. In addition to any other remedy available at law. the Township may bring an action for an injunction or other process to restrain or prevent any violation of the provisions of this ordinance. Section 9 Severability and Effective Date. The various parts of this ordinance are declared to be severable; if any part of this ordinance is adjudged invalid by a court having jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance should not be affected thereby. This ordinance shall become effective on March 20, 1991. First Reading: February 20, 1991 Second Reading: March 20, 1991 Effective Date: March 20, 1991 �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I February 26. 1991 Curths finishes sixth at Class B state mat finals it.” Webster then was eliminated by Rick W allace of Melvindale 5-1. He finished at 37-3-2 for the season. Foster was defeated by Jason Edwards of Coldwater 9-2 in his opening match. before reinjuring his shoulder, causing him to withdraw from the tournament Lehman said that Foster, who was the only sophomore in the 152-pound draw, was able to gain some valuable experience. “He’s got two more years.” Lehman said. ’He ll be back. If he continues to learn and to improve like he did this year, he'll be one of those guys you don't want to face" TK Jr. Varsity spikers end season Middleville's Zach Curths muscles first round opponent Som Mack of Grayling Fri­ day at the Class B Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals. Curths received all-state recognition with a sixth place finish at 135. Middleville senior Zach Curths finished sixth at 135 at last weekend's Class B Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestl­ ing Finals, earning a medal and all-stale honors. Curths. who entered the meet with a 36-4 record, was runner-up at last week's regional tournament to Sparta's unbeaten Scott fine­ ly. Bitcly also won in the state finals with a 9-1 major deci­ sion over Andy Hector in the championship match. Friday morning Curths blanked Sam Mack of Grayl mg 9-0, jumping out to a 6-0 lead in the first period In a second-round match Friday night. Curths lost to Derek Dosdall of Gross Hie. The match ended in a 2-2 tie. but Curths lost on overtime criteria Dosdall had a pair of escapes, while Corths was awarded his points on an escape and a penalty Curths then edged Doug Moritz of Melvindale 3-2. sparked by a first-period takedown. Saturday Curths opened the day impressively, posting a 10-0 win over Eric Sprau of Carleton Airport. He then battled Bryan Sosinski of Jackson Nor­ thwest With the score tied 1-1, Curths shot in for a takedown, but Sosinski was able to hook his legs and win on a fall. Sosinski lost to Bite ly 8-5. and eventually finished third Middleville coach Tom Lxhman said Curths' success was the product of a lot of practice. “He really did a nice job" Lehman said- “Zach is a hard worker, and it paid off for him.” Other Trojans competing in the finals were senior Corey Webster and sophomore Chris Foster Neither came back to wrestle on Saturday Webster, who finished sixth in the state a year ago. won his first match Friday with a 9-2 decision over Clawson’s Steven Ferguson He then was beaten by Eric Seifert of StevensvilleLakeshore by the same score Seifert scored on a pair of takedowns, a reversal and a near fall. Lehman said that while Webster was able to record many pins with a threequarter during the season, the caliber of competiton at the state finals made it difficult. “He wrestled as well as he could,” Lehman said of Webster “He relies on the three-quarter to pin kids, but these guys wouldn t let him do ■IIWw 1990-91 Middleville junior varsity volleyball team Front Row (left to right) Cary Middlebush, Carla Ploeg, Tonya Adams, Angie Guitterez, Jennifer Wiesenhofer, Melissa Middleton and Mindy Truer. Second Row Coach Keith Middlebush. Angie Payne, Laura Donkers. Theresa Baerman, Tracy Middleton and Jamie Straten. The Junior Varsity Volleyball team ended the season with a record of 10 wins, 24 loses and 4 ties. The girls had many opportunities to play power volleyball with the number of games schedul­ ed. The team proved that they were competitive with every team on the schedule, but had Former Freeport man sets bowling record by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Roy King, who was raised in Freeport and went to school in Middleville, bowled an 815, the highest threegame series in the history of the Middle Villa Lanes re- cently. With a first game of 290, the second a 299 and the third a 226, King not only made Roy King shows the form that he used to bowl a 299 game During a 815 series bowled at the Middle Villa Lanes, he had 22 strices in a row. history at the lanes, he thrilled all of the other bowlers and spectators with a run of 22 strikes in the first two games. As he started hitting the strikes, others soon were stopping to watch. Caught up in his successful run, every­ one in the bowling center started holding their breath and then cheered him on with each strike. The silence didn't add any pressure, King said, though he did say his palms were sweating. The nearly perfect game of 299 is his highest single­ game score ever, and the twice-a-week bowler said, "It probably will be a long time before I get that close again.” The lanes manager, Faye Freeman, said the experience was exciting for everyone in the lanes. “There was just dead si­ lence. It's eerie when someone is doing that With no one even talking, it seems like that would make the pressure so bad," she said. "But, he's just a nice young man. I've known him for years. He's just one of those nice guys.” King now lives in Grand Rapids with his wife, Laurie. The couple have two children, Ryan and Erin. The 815 series was accom­ plished on lanes seven and eight, and will be recognized by the American Bowling Congress, owner Steve Wiersum said. trouble coming away with the victories. The highlight of the season came in the conference tour­ nament. when the team finish­ ed first in pool play and then lost to eventual champion Godwin Heights in the semi finals. 15-9 and 15-10. Individually, Tracy Mid­ dleton and Carla Ploeg led the team in serving percentage with a 92 percent accuracy. They were closely followed by Jennifer Wiesenhofer with 90 percent and Melissa Mid­ dleton with 89 percent. Other serving ac­ complishments that were im­ portant to team results were Carla with 24 Aces; followed by Tracy Middleton with 20; Jaime Strater, 20; and Laura Donkers with 19. The leaders in percentage of serves that resulted in points were: Melissa Middleton with 55 percent; Tracy Middleton and Ploeg with 53 percent; Tonya Adams and Donkers with 52 percent. In power volleyball good sets are crucial to team suc­ cess. Leading the team in sets that led to points or side outs were Melissa Middleton with 159; Wiesenhofer with 107; Ploeg with 40; and Angie Gutierrez with 29. Receiving those gixxl sets and leading the team in kills were. Ploeg with 65; Donkers, 61. Strater. 60. and Tracy Middleton. 43 Chosen Most Valuable Player by the team was Carla Ploeg. She continually amaz­ ed spectators with her jump­ ing ability and great athletic moves at the net Selected Most Improved was Theresa Baerman. Se­ cond in the voting for most improved was Mindy Truer. Both these girls made tremen­ dous improvements during the season and exhibited excellent sportmanship and attitudes, according to Coach Keith Middlebush Middlebush would publicly like to thank the team members and parents for their cooperation during the volleyball season. The girls put in long hours in attempting to improve their volleyball skills, which hopefully will be beneficial for a lifetime. Area Bowling Results MMonday Mens Industrial League Budweiser 114*6; Swamp Fox 112; Allied Finishing 10916; Joe s LP Gas 105; Family Tavern 104. Viking 98: K of C <7341 97; Bill’s Woodshop 97; Smith Indi Equipment 8716; Yankee Spr­ ings G.C. 84; No Name 79; Stehouwer Auto 7656, ARA Services 75*6, Bruces Frame 7256; Riviera Tool 64; Sobie Company 57. High Games and Series • M. DeBruyn 223-256-677; P Bowen 258-212-669. D. Mugndge 203-258-646, D. Haight 246-620; R. DeKraker 219-211-619; R Blackmore 255; D. Willyard 226; B Boyle 218; B Scon 217; T. Kidder 215. Monday Mens Industrial League Budweiser 129‘6; Swamp Fox 128; Allied Finishing 124‘6; Joe’s LP Gas 124; K of C <7341 119; Bill’s Wood­ shop 115; Family Tavern 111; Viking 109; Smith Indi Equip­ ment 103*6, Yankee Springs G.C. 96; Bruce’s Frame 9156; Stehouwer Auto 9156; No Name 90; ARA Services 87*6; Riviera Tool 84, Sobie Company 71. High Games and Series C. Andrustak 202-252-638; D. Mugndge 253-637; A. Williams 224-203-202-629; J. Austof 257-597 P Shanahan 221-593; J Khnge 251; P Scobey 231; C. Flietstra 208-225; R DeKraker 223; D Haight 217; B White 216; J. Zombor 215. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 26, 1991 I Page 17 Trojans rally falls short, Byron Center prevails 71-66 by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor With the start of the district basketball tournament less than a week away. Kurt Hoizhueter and his Mid­ dleville basketball team are trying to improve in two areas: effort and execution While Tuesday night against Hastings the Trojans had neither. Middleville played all out against O-K Blue rival Byron Center Fri­ day night But. unfortunately for Tro­ jan fans, it was the Bulldogs who emerged from the Thornapple-Kellogg High School gymnasium with an exciting 71-66 win. The loss dropped the fourth­ place Trojans to 7-6 in the league and 10-8 overall Byron Center boosted itself into a tie with Hamilton, which was thumped by runaway conference cham­ pion Calvin Christian. 82-56. The Middleville loss, its fifth in the last seven games, was not for lack of effort, as Trojan players repeatedly div­ ed out of bounds for loose balls. They also dominated the boards against the bigger shooting and yeoman s work Bulldogs. 36-22. But a late rally by the Tro­ on the offensive glass by John jans was cramped by repeated Scheib. were able to go on a 15-7 run to get back in it. turnovers, as Middleville "We worked hard to get committed 21 to Byron good shots, but when we Centers 14 "After losing like we did finally got the ball in the Tuesday (against Hastings), it paint, we couldn't put it in the was goal to see the guy s come hole.” Hoizhueter said “It’s out and play hard." Holzueter hard to explain. ” said. “We have our level of "But the turnovers killed us effort back where we want it. It's strange to think a team but we are having problems would have trouble ball handl­ ing this late in the season.” executing.” Pranger scored 28 points to Both clubs shot 50 percent lead Middleville, including from the floor, so the key to eight for 11 from the line, the game was the turnovers. Middleville’s rebounding while junior Dave Sherwwod and a late scoring blitz by chipped in 10. Four Bulldogs hit double Jason Pranger kept things in­ teresting until the waning figures, led by Chuck Reynolds' 16. seconds Middleville tonight will be Pranger misfired on two host to Maple Valley. which is potentially game tying threepointers in the final 15 second in the Southwest seconds. The second, with the Michigan Athletic Association score 69-66 with four seconds standings behind Battle Creek Pennfield Friday it will con­ left, was rebounded by Bulldog guard Adam clude the regular season at Kelloggsville. Wesorick. He hit both free “I’ve got confidence that throws for the final margin. Byron Center led 62-51 at these guys will stick the five-minute mark, but together.” Hoizhueter said. Middleville was able to close ”We're just trying to get on the gap. The Trojans, paced the right track for the by Pranger’s perimeter tournament.” Trojan girls volleyball second at O-K Blue conference tourney Bob Jansen of Middleville drives in against Byron Center's Chad Koetje in Friday night's O-K Blue contest. The Trojans lost 71-66, dropping their season record to 10-8. Scot spikers 4th at OK Gold meet The Caledonia volleyball team finished fourth at the O-K Gold meet on Saturday at South Christian to secure a fourth place finish in the overall league standings. The Scots tied Wayland with a 5-1 record in pool play, splitting with the favored Wildcats. 17-15. 8-15. Caledonia also downed Coopersville 15-2 and 15-10 and Hudsonville 15-13, 15-11 to advance to the semifinals. The host Sailors then defeated the Scots 15-8, 15-5. Caledonia lost a third-place match against Forest Hills Northern 15-13, 15-12. Coach Peg Mulherin com­ mented that she thought her team played well, especially If you happen to see mv Handsome Hunk on March 4 wish him a HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY I Lint You, Linda FEET HURT? I ! • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pam • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Ill L] D W N l! Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. ■ 612 Mair Street in Caledonia ki j CaN---891-9133 for an appointment m relating to teamwork. “The girls played very well as a team,” she said. “The biggest moment of the day was the win over Wayland. We play them the first game at districts, so the win will help us.” The district tournament will be played on Saturday at Wayland, with the Scots and Wildcats taking to the court at 11:30 a.m. Monday Caledonia defeated Hudsonville 15-10, 15-5 to finish the dual portion of the league in a three-way tie for fourth place, with the Eagles and Cedar Springs. Sophomore Liz Mast led the way for the Seo's, with nine service points, including four aces Senior Tara Marble rip­ ped off seven serve points in a row in the second game The attack was led by Susan Welton with seven kills in 23 attacks and Marble with six kills in 13 chances Jenny Smith empped m 10 assists for the Scots The Middleville volleyball team turned in one of its best performances of the season Saturday, but it still wasn't enough to knock off O-K Blue dual champion Calvin Christian. The Trojans finished second in the conference tournament at Byron Center, and wound up second in the overall standings. Byron Center, Middleville and Hamilton finished in a tie for third in the dual standings with 4-3 records, behind the unbeaten Squires and the host Wolverines, who were 5-2. But the Trojans blazed through the preliminary mat­ ches in impressive fashion, much to the delight of coach Cindy Middlebush. “1 was very, very proud of the way the girls played,” she said. “They played so well all day.” Middleville first defeated Lee, which had downed the Trojans 15-13, 15-13 in a dual earlier in the season, by a 15-3, 15-8 score Jamie Beuschel tallied six kills and five aces, while Polly Kidder added 15 assists. The Trojans then prevailed over Godwin Heights in a tough match 11-15, 17-15. 15-10, led by Beuschel’s 15 kills, Kidder’s 28 assists and Mary Cisler’s three aces. Middleville trailed 14-9 in the second game, but regrouped to pull out the victory. The win was important, as it kept Middleville in the win­ ner’s bracket. The Trojans then faced Calvin Christian, upsetting the Squires 15-6, 5-15, 15-11. Beuschel con­ tinued her strong play with 11 kills and five aces, while Kid­ der chipped in 20 assists. After the Squires topped Hamilton in a semi-final match, Middleville then battl­ ed Calvin Christian for the title. The Squires needed to defeat the Trojans twice to secure the championship, which they were able to do In the first match, the score was 15- 6. 8-15. 15-12. Beuschel compiled 16 kills and Kidder set a career-high with 30 assists. Jennifer Merrill also played well, added three aces In the final match, Calvin Christian won 15-6, 15-11. Middlebush said the Trojans may have been tired, but that she was proud of her squad’s effort nonetheless “1 can’t think of any other sport that starts competing at 9:00 in the morning and still plays at 8:00 at night,” she said. "It was definitely a marathon. The girls played fantastically.” Thursday the Trojans split a non-league tri-match at home, losing to Plainwell 15-4, 16- 14 and defeating DeltonKellogg in three games, 15-9, 13-15, 15-10. Beuschel totalled 21 kills in Sh Sp/kara, on pogo 19 TK Schools salute T.K. Community Ed. 3- Man Basketball Final Standings Team W-L Monte Munjoy.................. 13-4 Dan Parker........................ 12-5 Mike Reaser..................... 11-6 Loyd Elwood 8-8 Lester Caldwell.................5-11 Bill Steffen ...4-11 BiW Buckner 3 1? Sophomore Theresa Baer man. daughter of Richard and Marianne Baerman, was selected as the most improved player on the junior varsity squad, serving at 85 percent efficiency and totalled 10 kills Senior Mary Cisler, daughter of Robert and Mary Lou Cisler, leads the Trojan varsity volleyball team with a 22 percent attack percentage and served three big aces in a close match against Godwin Heights Saturday al the con­ ic rencr tournament Freshman Carla Plocg, daughter of Ivan and Gladys Ptoeg, leads the junior varsity team in serving percentage with 92 percent and in kills with 65. She was chosen the most valuable player on the team �Page 18 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1991 Kenneth Leroy Gates CALEDONIA - Kenneth 1 Obituaries Alice A. Demarest COMSTOCK PARK - Mrs. Alice A. Demarest, 68 of Comstock Park, formerly of Caledonia passed away Febru­ ary 13, 1991. Mrs. Demarest was bom on September 6, 1922 in Caledo­ nia Township, the daughter of Clinton and Mary (Timm) Bush. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Demarest is survived by her children, Larry and Terri Demarest of Comstock Park, Judy and John Young of Byron Center, Jean and Dick Marsiglia of Comstock Park and Cinda and Roy Belcher of Arizona; seven grandchilren; three great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters-in-law. Dale and Joy Bush and John and Joy Bush, all of Hastings; her sister, Lois Dukash of Grand Rapids. Preceding her in death were her husband, Teddie (Ted) R. Demarest; her grandson, John Young. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 16,1991 at Gaines United Brethren Church with Reverend Richard J. Raab officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions can be made to Gaines United Brethren Church. Henry J. Loftus HASTINGS - Henry J. Loftus, 83 of 520 West Court Street, Hastings and formerly of the Middleville and Caledo­ nia areas passed away Friday, February 15, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Loftus was born July 8, 1907 in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the son of Austin and Eleanor (Humphrey) Loftus. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended the Brew School. He was married to Elizabeth G. Baker on September 9, 1929. She preceded him in death December 10, 1976. He then married Zelma (Bird) DeGroote on November 10, 1979. He farmed in Irving Township, Barry County most of his life. Other employment included. E.W. Bliss Company, Hastings Manufac­ turing Company and Dale Lapham Excavating, all of Joseph J. Irwin MIDDLEVILLE - Joseph J. Irwin, 85 of Middleville and formerly of Wellington, Texas passed away Saturday, Febru­ ary 16, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Irwin is survived by one brother, Leonard (Trilby) Irwin of Middleville; one sister, Iva Norcross of Braden­ ton, Florida; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Hastings. He retired in 1975. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a former member of Knights of Columbus. Mr. Loftus is survived by his wife, Zelma; daughter, Elizabeth Heidt of Hastings; son and wife, Austin and Marcia Loftus of Manistique, son and wife, Patrick and Iris Loftus of Hastings; step son, Stephen DeGroote of Freeport, step son, Earnest DeGroote of Hastings; step daughter, Stella Rine of Delton, step daughter, Laura Miller of Freeport; eight grandchildren; 11 step grand­ children; eight great grandchil­ dren; four step great grandchil­ dren; four sisters, Margaret White of Nashville, Rosetta Johnson of Middleville, Katherine Robleski of Hast­ ings and Frances Linsea of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Austin and Thomas Loftus; four sisters, Adelia Linsley, Sr Mary Padua, SSJ., Sr Mary (Ellen) Bridget, SSJ., and Nora Hooten; grandson, Kevin Heidt. Rite of Christian burial was held Monday, February 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings with Reverend Leon H. Pohl offi­ ciating. 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He Alternative Education stu­ was employed with General dents in the Thornapple Motors Plant fl as a crane Kellogg Schools are doing operator. He was a veteran of very well this year, with five World War II in the Third already completing the re­ Armoured Division. He was a quired courses and waiting to lifetime member of AMVETS Post #23, VFW of Wayland, graduate, said teacher Monte Munjoy. DAV 110 of Grand Rapids, On "Fourth Friday," the American Legion Post 208. day when the count of Preceding him in death was students is considered official a daughter, Patricia Ann. Mr. Gates is survived by his for the year by the state, the program had 22 students. wife, Berdena; his son, Kenneth Jr. and Diana Gates of "Six of my students will Jennison; grandchildren, graduate in May," he told the Nicole and Sean Vorce of Thomapple Kellogg Board of Lansing, Kristen and Henk Education Feb 11. 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True Modular Homes. - Offered By - '’ • G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS < ’ I i HOURS: 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville , .. 795-9153 i > �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 26. 1991 / Page 19 Week one done out of four in local “shape-up” program by Jean Gallup Staff Writer CHS hosts basketball district tournament Caledonia High School will host the District 49 Boys’ Basketball Tournament during the week of March 4-8. The schools competing at CHS are Caledonia. Calvin Christian. Godwin. Rogers. West Catholic and Wyoming Trojan spikers, from page 17 the two matches, while Kidder added 35 assists and junior Alicia Batson tallied six aces. Monday the Trojans finish cd the dual portion of the O-K Blue schedule with a 15-2. 15-8 thumping of Kelloggsville Beuschel had three kills. Kidder nine assists and Elkins had five aces. Middlehush added that she was able to play all 12 players, and they all con- tnbuted nicely. Middleville will take this week to prepare for the district tournament at Wayland on Saturday The Trojans received a bye in the first round and will play the winner of the Hastings Lakewood match at 11:30 a.m. Wayland and Caledonia will face off in the other semi­ final, with the finals schedul­ ed for 1 pm Park. Games are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on Mon­ day . March 4. and for 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday. March 6. The championship game will be played Friday. March 8 at 7 p.m. Because of the extremely large crowds anticipated, there will be a separate charge for each game The gym­ nasium will be cleared after the 6 p.m. contests, before the spectators for the 8:15 game will be admitted Caledonia's first game is Monday. March 4. at 8:15 p.m. Spectators who wish to see only that game should plan to be at the gym about 7:30 p.m. Scots clip Hawks 66-58 Caledonia s Dan Burd goes up for two over the Cedar Springs defense while Mark Uyl looks on. The 66 58 victory over the Hawks lost Friday marked the Scots' last home appearance in regular season play. The team travels to Hudsonville Friday. Well, one week into the four week experimental physical exercise progam I'm really surprised to realize that I’m starting to look forward to the workouts. I never would have guessed that one, because this is not something I had been planning. It just came up, and I wondered if a short workout three times a week really would make a difference. It seems like I’m about an inch taller that I was a week ago, and I'm much more aware of how my body feels too. Except for some mild discomfort on the second day, I have an overall "better’’ feeling. Part of it may be mental, but it's still there. John Dussia, the physical education instructor who is working with me is in the process of setting up classes for adults in Middleville who would like to have individual physical fitness plans worked out for them. He thinks he will end up with three classes covering three hours a night. The first hour would be for dedicated, or mored advanced physical fitness adoveates, the second hour might be for just women and the third for just men. All of the classes will be quite small to allow for individual attention, he said. More on this in the next three weeks. When I reported to John for the first workout, he took my blood pressure, (132/60, with medication) and tested my flexibility. It is 17 1/2 or about average. We then walked at what you might call a brisk pace around the Page gym. It's wasn’t so bad; he talks to you explaining what is going on with your body while you walk. And I never got winded where I couldn’t talk. We stopped every so often to do a couple of stretches, or use hand weights. I even did five abdomen curls. Well, they weren’t curls, more like a faint wave. After you've done them­ even once— you can show off by calling them ab curls. I do. And we did five of what they used to call "girl’s push­ ups." More walking at an increased pace followed the rest of the week, along with the exercises and stretching. 1 like that the exercises only take about a minute or two during the 30 minutes. I’ve decided to keep my eating at the same level as before, but I had already cut back on fat, and was sitting on a plateau, weight-wise. No, I’m still not going to say how much I weigh. But well see if increasing physical activity three times a week for no more than 30 minutes will do something for losing weight. That’s a nice thing about this program, it’s mine, and I can change it if I want to. Next week. I will get to start bouncing a basketball while I walk, to make my hands and arms strong enough to effectively shoot baskets. Maybe I should order a tshirts with "Body by Dussia" like the Hollywood stars do because they have a personal trainer too. Parent’s Night held at CHS Senior Bill Kowal escorts his parents, Char and Bill, across the gym floor Friday during the traditional Parents' Night ceremonies held before the last home gome of the season. Students of the Month at TK The following were selected as “Students of the Month" for January at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row) Shelly Wolverton, Alicia Batson, Rachel Teater, Jason DeVries. Bryan Belson. (row two) Denise Wyatt, Alice King, Anie Kiney, Candy Thompson, (row three) Amy Dickinson. Jackie Brunton, Charlyne Janose, Tina Neeson, (row four) Jamie Beuschel. Bill Baldry, J J. Slag, Pam Elkins; (row five) Dave Lehman, Tim Raphael, Brad Noviskey. Dave DeHaan and Dave Olthouse. Absent from ciure, Lisa Closser �je 20 I The Sun and News. Middleville, MM February 26 1991 FARO’S ITALIAN Stella's 891-9287 Middleville's Finest Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS 16 years experience^— in the pizza business. 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InA rE rr-.^_n_ —_ — --Y^ l w Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Ar*--?Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year ^ 163 z March 5 1991 121-S-C^rcn^ haswgs.mi^-^----- CCW board to continue legal action against Twp. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Steering Committee of the Caledonia Citizens Watch voted Feb 25 to continue a legal action against Caledonia Township 1n December 1989. the CCW filed a motion to in­ tervene in a court-approved settlement of a lawsuit over the construction of a sand pit on Whitneyville Road That motion was denied by Judge Robert Benson on the grounds that the motion was '‘untimely,” because the agreement had already been Caledonia schools have conferences this week Caledonia schools will have parent-teacher conferences this week at all five buildings. Different schedules are in ef­ fect, however, for each level. The elementary schools already have begun their con­ ferences. with an evening round held Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. No conferences are scheduled for today at the elemcntarics, and students will attend school a full day as usual On Wednesday. March 6, elementary students will at tend school a half day, and conferences will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. March 7, also is a half day for students, but conferences are scheduled for the evening, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. At Caledonia Middle School, conferences will begin Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with students atten­ ding only in the morning. On Thursday, students will have another half day. and conferences will be held from I to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. At the middle school, parents will meet by appoint­ ment with their child's ad­ visory teacher. Conferences at the high school will be held only one day, Thursday. March 7. dur­ ing an afterncKHi session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and during an evening session from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parents are reminded that the high school is trying out a different format for con­ ferences this spring, with teachers stationed in the gym or cafeteria rather than in their classrooms The CHS staff is interested in knowing whether parents prefer “conferences in the round” to meeting teachers in their classrooms All Caledonia students get the day off Friday. March 8. approved by the court. The CCW has appealed the denial of the motion, arguing that citizens never had a chance to intervene before the agreement was made. It states that citizens believed the township was continuing to uphold its decision to deny the permit for the sand pit. and that when the township entered into a contractual agreement with the pit developers, the legal zoning Sh Laqal aetton, pay* 2 Middleville Council to ask county to buy bonds for sewer expansion by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A resolution asking Barry County to sell bonds for the sewage lagoon expansion in Middleville to permit further development was passed unanimously Feb. 26 by the Village Council. The council agreed to ask the Barry County Department of Public Works to start the process by asking the Barry County Board of Matt Slander and Sue Wheeler took first place in the Physics competition, LeAnne Zawierucha and Marcy Gildea earned a second place in the Water Quality event. Roun­ ding out local winners were Mac Missad and Brian Newhouse with a second- Commissioners to approve coordinating at the county level,” White told the board. the selling of estimated $1.75 He also recommended that million in bonds. Another the village stipulate that they $410,000 also may be asked wished to continue working for use in extending additional sewer lines along the com­ with the firm of Meyers, mercial corridor of Bueche and Nies for the engi­ Middleville on M-37, neering details and White's bringing the total to $2.16 firm as its municipal bond million. counsel. White outlined several Attorney James White, with the firm of Mika, ways the village could pay for the sewer improvement. Tax Meyers, Beckett and Jones, recommended the council increment financing (TIFA) work through Barry County or special assessments and the to sell the bonds to pay for rates and charges the village the expansion and contract residents pay for service were with the county to make some options he named. This is a very first step, payments on the bonds. "Barry County has a White stressed, but going Department of Public Works, with the county will give the and (Barry County Drain village flexibility, and it is Commissioner) Robert See Council, on paga 8 Shaffer would do the Board of Review sessions next week in area townships by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple, Irving and Yankee Springs Township Board of Review hours have been set for the second week of March. In Thornapple Township, citizens can talk to the review board on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Evening hours are set for from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Irving Township officials will meet with property tax­ LeAnne Zawierucha and Marcy Gildea are second place winners in the water quality event. Mac Missad and Sherry Swelnis compete in the Qualitative analysts (chemistry) event. ed to drop another legal actum it had brought against the township. In that suit, the group charged that the board had violated the state Open Meetings Act. The suit and a subsequent appeal both had been turned down in court At the Feb. 22 general meeting of its membership, the CCW's decision to drop the open meetings suit resulted from "the significant Tentative start up is fall of 1991 TK High places 7th in Science Olympiad Thornapple-Kellogg High Schixils’ Science Olympiad team placed seventh in its division Feb. 23 for the Region 10 Science Olympiad contest at Kellogg Community College A total of 29 teams com­ peted in 20 events. processes had been cir­ cumvented. Citizens also lost the right to referendum through the settlement, claims the group. A hearing date on the ap­ peal is scheduled for March 19 in Grand Rapids. A panel of judges will hear the arguments and decide whether or not to uphold the circuit court's original ruling to deny the motion The CCW last month decid­ place showing in the Road Rally event Other team members receiving honorable mentions for fourth-place finishes were Denise Wyaa and AnneMane Butter for Balancing (chemical» Equations. Sherry Swelnis for Designer Genes igeneucsi. and Mary Elwood with Jenny Hoff in “ Write It - Do It Others in the competition were Angie Jerkatis and Mark Pullen When asked about the pro­ spects for a win next year, team coach Painek McHugh, a science and math teacher at S»a Scianca on paga 2 payers on Monday, March 11, from 9 a m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., and on Tuesday, March 12, from 9 a m to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and in the evening from 6 to 9 p.m. They will be at the Freeport Fire station. Yankee Springs meets on Monday, March 11, from 9:30 a m. to 12:30 p.m., and 2 to 5 p.m and on Tuesday, March 12 from 9:30 to noon, all without appointment. All of the following hours that the Board of Review meets in Yankee Springs Board, on paga 2 In This Issue... • Middleville Lions Club to hold dinner • Caledonia Board of Review to meet • Caledonia resident named to cancer board • Page students learn from ‘pen pals’ �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 5, 1991 Caledonia resident named to Michigan Cancer Board Matt Stander and Sue Wheeler receive first place medals in the Physics event. “First- and second-place teams compete in the state competition, and the winner there goes on to the nationals. “I think we did exceptional ­ ly well for our very first com­ petition. especially since we didn’t compete in two events Next year. I’m hopeful that the high school, responded, •‘This was a great effort for such a young team We only had two 12th graders on the squad, so next year I'm hopeful that my 11 returning members will learn from this experience, and bring home a first or second place Boards of Review to meet, Township will be by ap­ pointment only. They are Tuesday, March 12, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and evening hours of 6 to 9 p.m. On Wednesday, March 13, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. hours will be kept. Additionally, they will meet on Thursday, March 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. by ap­ pointment. Those meetings will be held in the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Irving Township's assess­ ments in both agriculture and residential went up about 5 percent. Yankee Springs experienced a 8.9 percent rise in agricul­ tural, 11.3 percent in residen­ tial and 2.5 percent in com­ mercial assessments, accord­ ing to a representative of the Barry County Equalization Office. Thornapple Township’s res­ idential assessments rose 10 percent and its agricultural continued from front assessments rose 17 percent, said its assessor, Milton Buehler. The original figure assessed by the county was 25 percent, Buehler said, but "we went over the figures with the county, and they finally came to 17, down from 25 percent" But, the township assess­ ment will not reflect the 17 percent, but 8 percent, he said. "Last year, we put on the full 25 percent that was set by the county, and we found that it would be extremely difficult to appeal. This year we will accept an 8 percent rise," he said. Township Supervisor Donald Boysen said he and Buehler had conferred with the Township Board and then de­ cided not to accept the full 17 percent rise. "We felt the equalization studies at the county were flawed. I guess the next step Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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Ml 49604 Phone 891 1866 Pnone 454-1156 we will compete in all events, and come back as a first-place team. “If we can get a team going at the middle school level, we should be able to develop an excellent feeder system for the high school team, giving us an even better chance of reaching the state finals.*’ is up to the county," Boysen said. "We just didn’t feel we could accept that.’’ J-Ad Graphics News Service Patrick M. Quinn, president and CEO of Spartan Stores, has been named as one of five directors-at-large to the Michigan Division Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society. The new appointees were elected at the society's December Council meeting, and were recommended by the division’s Nominating and Recruitment Committee. Quinn, a resident of Caledonia for the last five years, said he has lived in the Grand Rapids area all his life, except for his two-year stint in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School and received his bachelor's de­ gree from Aquinas College. Quinn began his career in the grocery business as a sales representative for Nabisco and after holding a variety of management positions with that company, joined D & W Food Center in 1973. He served as executive vice president of marketing and sales for D & W before being appointed president and chief executive officer of Spartan Stores Inc. in 1985. He is on the board of trustees of Aquinas College and served as chairman of ; United Way of Kent County in 1988. He has many community affiliations, and last year was | Patrick M. Quinn Through his years of asso­ ciation with the grocery busi­ ness, Quinn has served on a number of industry-related boards, including the Michigan Grocers Association and Oven Fresh Bakery. He was Chairman of the Board for the National Grocers Association in 1989, and is presently on the Board of the National-American Wholesale Grocers* Association. the speaker at Caledonia High School’s commencement. Quinn said his job on the j Cancer Society Board will be to provide leadership in plan­ ning and recommending the mission and direction of the society. The board meets three times a year, he said, and deals with policy matters, finance and is responsible for hiring the society’s executive director. "I think the mission of the Cancer Society is a great one," he said, "as it is dedi­ cated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. "I can't think of a more im­ portant threat to our health than cancer, because no one is safe from it. Everyone at least knows someone who has cancer, and most of us have lost someone, like a close friend or a relative, to this disease." Quinn and the other direc­ tors-at-large each will serve a one-year term on the Cancer Association Board. Legal action against Twp. continues, tromfront improvements by the township board in represen­ ting the citizens of the township,” according to a CCW press release. The motion to intervene, however, is a separate legal action in which the CCW is requesting the right to be a party to the settlement of the sand pit issue. Developers Doug VerMeulen and Harry Mast had sued the township after being denied a planned mineral removal permit need­ ed to construct the pit. After costs began to mount in the drawn-out affair, an agreement was reached bet­ ween the township and the developers, allowing the pit to be constructed, but with str­ ingent operating regulations. The court approved the agreement, many regulations of which later were formaliz­ ed in the township ordinance governing all sand pit opera­ tions in the township. At the membership meeting last month, the CCW agreed to allow its steering committee to decide whether or not to drop the motion to intervene, pending the outcome of a township legal ac’ion against VerMeulen and Mast In that issue, the developers allegedly were not abiding by the court-approved agree ment The matter was settled out of court, however, with the developers agreeing to abide by all stipulations before any more sand was removed from the pit. But the CCW steering com­ mittee decided to go ahead with its appeal, even though the township suit had been successful Township Supervisor Jerry Good, who had not been told of the CCW board’s decision, sad he was ' extremely disap­ pointed’ when he heard the action would continue ‘’On behalf of the Township Board. I would have to say that good faith has not been shown by the CCW,” he said. "(Township Board Trustee) Chip DeVnes and I have met with them all winter, and the township spent about $3,000 on the motion to modify the settlement to make sure that VerMeulen and Mast would have to abide by the agreement. “I could have enforced that settlement myself, as super­ visor,” Good pointed out,“but we took legal action at the request of the CCW. “We did that in good faith, hoping to put some of these legal actions to bed and not have to spend any more money on them. “We did it to show we were serious about protecting the citizens, so we followed up on CCW’s request.” Good said the court action on the CCW appeal would cost the township another $2,000 to $4,000 in legal fees. “We felt we were really making headway in relations with the CCW,” he added. "This really hurts that feeling of a good working relation­ ship and puts us back to being adversaries again. “Now we’ve got to con­ tinue to fight our own citizens over this when it’s already been reviewed by the court.” CCW spokesman Larry Padgen said his group is con­ tinuing the legal action because it feels that the township has gone around the zoning procedures, and even though the board is allowed to make contractual agreements, this one ignores the nghts of the sand pit’s neighbors These people, argue the CCW7. never were properly notified of the impending set rimynt, and therefore, had no say in it. The appellate court, then, basically will decide whether or not a land use issue can be settled by a contractual agree­ ment If it cannot, then the CCW will be able ask the court to be al low ed to in­ tervene in the settlement on behalf of neighboring proper­ ty owners. If the CCW succeeds, a new settlement is a possible out come, though Good pointed out this could mean the township might come away with less control over the sand pit than it had under the first agreement. But the CCW’s position states that though the township had turned down the PMR permit, the zoning had been gained anyway by settling the lawsuit, and without citizen input. Padgett said his group, like the township, also is facing mounting legal expenses. It is planning a fund raiser to pay them off and to handle future operating costs. The CCW’s legal fees presently amount to about $8,000, Padgett said. Former Middleville woman appears in WMU production J-Ad Graphics News Service Melissa Thatcher of Middleville has just com­ pleted portraying Laurel in the University Theatre of Western Michigan University production of “Torch Song Trilogy." Thatcher, a senior theater major at WMU, also recently appeared as Lucky in “Waiting for Godot." The Harvey Fierstein criti­ cally acclaimed drama, "Torch Song Trilogy" is best de­ scribed as "sassy, spicy and heart-stirring." The play ex­ amines the life of a homosex­ ual drag queen who is search­ ing for the true meaning of love. It explores his closest relationships as they are cre­ ated, fractured and eventually mended. The daughter of Duane and Pat Thatcher of Middleville, Melissa has also directed an all-school play at her alma mater, Thornapple Kellogg High. School. WRITE US A LETTER! The Sun and News welcomes and encourages let­ ters to the editor as a means of expressing an opi­ nion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste • Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. • Writers must include their signature, address and phone number The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED • The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. • Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P O. Box 8 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5. 1991 I Page 3 ‘Docents’ help TK students see, feel, experience all kinds of art J-Ad Graphics News Service Art is everywhere in many forms. To help Thornapple Kellogg elementary students look closely at art, encourage them to describe what they see and to guide their imaginations and artistic sensitivities, "docents," or guides, last week came to Middleville from the Grand Rapids Art Museum Education Department. Debie Smith and Fran Jones visited McFall Elementary, sharing art to the kindergarten and first-grade classes. Paid for by the Parents and Elementary Teachers (PET) of TK. the program features dif­ ferent presentations for each grade level. After their time at McFall, the same two School improvement, revisited! “School Improvement" as an educational term today has spec ial meaning It is a major component of the school reform movement Last April I wrote the Superintendent s Comer that was titl­ ed “School Improvement Means Change I have been asked to repeat that column. The “School Improvement” process is under way at Thor­ napple Kellogg The question we ask is how will this change our school? will this process mean improvement in educa­ tional opportunity for the children of our district? In response, we are living in a time of change Change is everywhere, and in all things. All we have to do is miss the evening news or not see today's paper and we have missed a major change being reported somewhere in the world Business is changing, government is changing, and daily life is changing. Education too must change. Education will change. It is our job to make sure that it does so for the better. The school improvement process will help us to involve staff, students, community, and the Board of Educa­ tion in planning for change. It is not enough that we change, or even that we improve; not only must we do things right, but also we must do the right things. The school improvement process is based on the “Effective Schools" research in which effective schools were identified, then an effort was made to determine what these schools had in common that made them that way. National leaders in this research were Ron Edmonds and Larry Lezotte of Michigan State University. Our State Board of Education defines an effective school as one that sets both quality and equity goals in teaching for learn­ ing and demonstrates with observable and measurable student •’outcomes” that it is achieving both. The effective schools research identifies eight correlates of effective schools as being: a clear and focused mission, strong instructional leadership, opportunity to learn for all students, time on task, climate of high expectation for success, frequent monitoring of student progress, safe and orderly environment, and close school/home relationship In school improvement, we focus on these correlates of ef­ fective schools. All schools will be expected to focus on teaching for learning as their primary mission. Each school will become more accountable for measurable results, or stu­ dent “outcomes." Equity will receive increasing attention — all succeed Deci­ sion making in the district will become more decentralized with more educational decisions being made on the school and classroom level Collaboration and staff empowerment will in­ crease and the use of research will be emphasized An important need for the school improvement process to be effective is the incorporation of up-to-date technology to pro­ vide teachers and students accelerated feedback School ad­ ministrators must become more than managers, they must become skilled m leadership techniques Will the “school improvement” process change our school? Will it mean improved educational opportunity for Tbomappie Kellogg students’ I believe that the answer is definitely. “Yes” guides visit Page Elementary with programs designed for older children. The kindergarten presenta­ tion lasts 30 minutes and shows artists’ interpretations and feelings about circuses. A wide range of feelings and emotions is covered: the ex­ citement and dazzle of acro­ bats, the heavy plodding mo­ tions of elephants and even the quiet expression on the face of a clown who is not smiling. Animals in art, for first graders, focuses on what artists say about animals by the artistic techniques they choose to use. A mosiac of a duck, a colorful painting of a rooster, a pen-and-ink drawing of a leaping deer, and a wood­ cut of the tortoise and the hare shows the differences among the animals. Second graders learn about basic elements of design-line, shape color, texture and rhythm used by artists in their work. Exploring the concept of design as it applies to every­ day art is featured for third graders. Included are build­ ings, furniture, cars, dishes and other things used in every day life. Also for third graders, art in landscaping is discussed. The talk highlights the use of lin­ ear and aerial perspectives, traditional and non-traditional use of color and naturalistic and emotional portrayals. Sculpture and portraits are used at the fourth grade, illus­ trating a variety of ways to work in sculpture, and how artists portray personalities of their subjects. Of special interest are works of local sculptures, such as the figure of John Ball, Calder's "Le Grande Vitesse" and Kinnebrew’s "Fish Ladder." The talk on portraits ex­ plores such works as daVinci’s "Mona Lisa," Rembrandt’s "Dutch Masters" and Picasso's "Three Musicians." Indian art for fifth graders demonstrates the artistic cre­ ativity and skill of the Indians of North America. Using geographic areas, such as the Southwest, Northwest, Plains, Northeast and Great Lakes, shows the evolution of differing lifestyles and artistic techniques due to environmental differences. American art, also for fifth graders, traces the develop­ ment of Amencan art from early colonial times, the westward expansion, urbanization and scientific progress, concluding with Middleville man is Aquinas grad Edwin Grube, son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Belson of Mid­ dleville. is a December 1990 graduate of Aquinas College Grube earned a bachelor of science in business administraoon degree and has recently passed the certified public accounting (CPA) exam Aquinas College is an in­ dependent liberal arts college w 1th a Catholic affiliation and an enrollment of 1,300 traditional-age students and 1,300 adult and graduate students Fran Jones shows the kindergartners how a mosaic made up of square tiles can be made into the curves of a bird. contemporary art, which reflects the complexity and fascination of the United States today. African art is the subject of the presentations for the sixth graders, emphasizing both the utilitarian and spiritual nature of African art. The talk fo­ cuses on the Africans' love of design and the tendency to fo­ cus on the essence of an ob­ ject rather than on its realistic qualities. Smith, who talked to kindergartners about animal art, said she was pleased with the participation by the chil­ dren and the way they an­ swered questions. "We had a very good re­ sponse from the children," she said. "They could see the answers before I could get the question out of my mouth." Bringing art into the schools lets the children see all kinds of art, and "understand some of the mate­ rials used over the years to make art; and different ways to express art," she said. Each class at McFall has one visit a year from the guides from the Grand Rapids Art Museum, she added. ^VILLAGE BARBER SHOPj ’ 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber stylist Wednesday la Student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tues.-Frt. 84:30: 8-7; Sal 8-12:30 The last thing you need now is a problem with expensive home insurance. Your home is a big enough investment, so you don’t need a problem affording the kind of insurance you prefer. If you’re hunting for economical home insurance... with broad coverage ... from a reputable source.. .consider Auto-Owners Insurance. Auto-Owners has a number of premium discounts for homeowners which could reduce your premium costs by as much as 40 percent' So now you know ... there’s a simple way to get just the homeowner' policy you want—at the price you want. See for yourself. It’s no problem with your Auto-Owners agent. 7hlVc PfcfamfycfJt, DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. /juTZT ‘When You Think of Insurance Think of Us" 215 E Main Street. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (61 6) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 5, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Had some winter weather, didn’t we? But February went out, just to let us know that spring is coming, but winter is not completely gone as yet (This was written on Thurs day, the 28th Wonder if March is coming in like a lion or lamb? Whichever, we will go on with our lives, enjoying or grumbling ) Maureen Robinson has been under the weather for quite a few days. Hope she feels bet­ ter soon Louise Elwood had surgery Feb. 21. at Butterworth Hospital When I talked to members of her family they said she is coming along slow ly. She had a great deal of discomfort before finally go­ ing in. But you all know Louise, she doesn't let life get her down. We hope she will be home when this comes out How about sending her a verbal hug. just to let her know you are thinking of her? It always helps a patient know you are thinking of her. Helps to speed the healing of our body and sharing of our friends. Just send it to her home in Middleville Her daughter. Pat, is staying there to help her get back on her feet It was so good to see Rod Fmkbetner at our Thomapple Heritage meeting. Firs: time he could get there after he started his trouble with his cir­ culation. He is now coming along fine. He's not quite his usual spunky self, but oh. so much better Rollo and Mae Bowerman came home for the funeral of their youngest son. Cleon. When I talked to Mac. both she and Rollo are sick with the flu bug Quite a change from Flonda weather to Michigan's cold weather. So take it easy, both of you Neva and Bill Kenyon went to see Louise Elwood at But­ terworth Sunday. Feb. 24 Regina Stein said they had a very nice Boy Scout dinner at the Mid-Villa, with over 300 attending. Then Regina and Jerry Stem and her brother and wife had a good spring break at Spring Lake. Got a hold of Terry Tolan. Lynn’s son. He and Pat Janose were ma med at Par make Church Luana Tolan said to be sure to get a bold of them when they got back from their honeymoon because it was such a beautiful, warm, different family wedding. Terry said that it was just a family affair, but both of them thought it was no nice, in the small country church. It was more like a warm blessing to their marriage Thelma Carl and Ethel Haywood attended the Senior Citizen s dinner at Dowling. Feb. 21. Happened to catch Doug Hart, the first time in a Jong time. Their son. Michael, had his first communion, with the family attending. The Bishop from Grand Rapids was there. Doug said that he had him for classes in his second year in the seminary . Liz’s family and Grandpa Brown came to he there as a part of the family, going out afterward for a family meal. Daughter Cathy is taking tennis lessons in Grand Rapids. Ann is taking piano lessons and son Michael is playing floor hockey on Satur­ days. so the Hart family is keeping busy with their lives. Jim Oliver said they celebrated wife Kathy's birth­ day this last weekend Don and Cathy Williamson had a four-day vacation in Chicago this last week, visiting museums, a show and just generally relaxing together. Don is just waiting for his doctor to let him go back to work. The family were all together for their oldest daughter Mandy’s birthday. Betty Koepimger said that hubby Ray. who has been cut­ ting wood with a friend, had an accident last week A tree fell the wrong way. coming down on him breaking his sternum and Ray had a lot of stitches on his head, as well as a very severe concussion. He came home from the hospital Tuesday or Wednesday But he was a very lucky man. The ambulance couldn't get back to where they were cutting and so Ray had to be j brought out by tractor and wagon. Fortunately, he was unconscious. But he is at home now to go through the long healing process. Betty and Paul Newman celebrated their wedding an­ niversary Saturday. Feb. 23. with their children at the County Seat. David and Carol. John and Cheryl. Dan and Pam and Paul Jr. joined them Daughter Joy and Jim. who live in Florida, visited with Betty and Paul over the phone. So they had a nice family time Rose and Ken Morgan had a belated Christmas dinner Sun­ day with his father. Ann Bartlett said that daughter Katie came home for the weekend. She wanted to relax after exams and recharge her batteries Russ Bender had dinner Sunday with Ethel and Paul Gibson Daughter Joan came home Tuesday and left Wednesday. They were going to have an evaluation on Alice and she wanted to be there. And so they got to see Alice as well. Lib Palmer said that Dorothy Mugridge died this last week She and Ett Van Sickle attended the service, helping with the snack after­ wards. put on by the family. Clare Mugride comes over frequently to see his uncle Aime Have a good growing week, my community family. Some weeks 1 have a good growing week, and others 1 seem to be dragging my feet So then, me. myself and 1 have to sit down and do some serious thinking, and with God’s help. I sun on the upward path, cheerfully again 1' True Modular Homes,. - Offered By - G & L REMODELING <’ COME SEE OUR MODELS > HOURS: 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat or by Appointment ) Middleville 795-9153 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY___ ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 945 am. 1100 am 8 6 00 pm WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11 00 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9.00 a m. & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass........................... 7.00 p.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 1000 am Morning Worship .................. 11:00am Evening Worship.................... 6 00 p m. I Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795 7076 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday.................7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED "People Who Care" 708 West Main Street ||| 1 P Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 908 West Main Morning Worship Service Sunday School Middleville Sunday Service 9:30a.m. Evening Worship Service Pastor Monte C.Bell (616) 795-2391 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Air conditioned (Panics United iiretljren £tjurd} UJ at 02nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 698-3252 J 1 Sunday Services............... 9 45 a m. i 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................11:00 a m. 2nd fc 4th Tuesday Mothers ot Young Children.................9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch..... . ........10:00 a.m. Richard] Raab Pastor • &&9021 Done lie Raal Director of Music LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Evening Service MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Parmelee Morning Worship .. .9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School..... 9:45 a m. Morning Worship................... 11:00 a.m. ...uHurt there is always room for you! KALAMAZOO AVENUE 795-3667 111 Church Street Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 She (Did ^lime JHrtliodiet (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barner Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services 8 30 and 11 a m Evening Service: 6 p.m • Church School 9 45 a.m 10.30 A.M. 9-.30A.M. 6:00PM.a»w ?L Oea fODOf lanstof or Htorsno ana Aarrwsfot^cr Rev. Bernard Mulder Pastor &&c306 Roman Catholic Latin Mass............ 7 30 p m 3rd Sunday of Month.....................8 30 a m. Gaines Tounship Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Phone 616-948-8800 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church Nursery provided . 10 00 a m. ..11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. ST. MARGARET MARY of the SACRED HEART CHAPEL PHONE - 891-8119 Star Vugtaveer at fiangeew ora Snen/i Soar Z*ec** at Ootwan tojcasor ana room Cno» *er*ever Cruaroni Coaranaecr Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Cod s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School........... Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 am. 9 45 am 1100am Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891 -8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Streay School Mornng WonNp Serctoy Evening WonNp Wednesday MOwee* 630 am 10 30 a m 6 00 p m t 8*t>e iWy , 7 00 p m Pev Whom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youtr. Pastor QQ4 0AQ0 I 0/Z.0 \J7 A MOST HOLY jW ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Lahn Maw 4 30 pm Confession and Rosary Every Sunday 4 15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 5. 1991 / Pan* * Serving will be from noon to 3p.m. Middleville Lions Club to hold annual chicken dinner March 24 Lions Bob Hula and Bill Hardy wash pots and pans during last year's dinner. When it's all over, many people have enjoyed a fine chicken dinner and the Lions get the help they need to continue doing community projects for Middleville. J Ad Graphics News Service Though springtime some­ times starts in March, you can t count on it. But one thing you can count on is the Middleville Lions annual chicken dinner. This year's date is noon to 3 p.m. March 24, which is also Palm Sunday. An added incentive to buy a ticket this year is a VCR that will be awarded to the winning ticket number on the day of the din­ ner. Lions spokesman Rusty Kermeen pointed out that even if it's impossible to at- Photo contest to be held by Sun & News Middleville and Caledonia area residents who like to take pictures and would like to have others see their best work will have that chance in a photo contest started by the Sun and News. Each month, the photo judged the best will appear in the Sun and News, along with the photographers name and the settings used to get the photo along with a few words explaining the subject The contests will run from STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY ks tend the dinner, a good way to support the many civic activi­ ties that the Lions take part in is to buy a ticket anyway. A person just might win the VCR and have the satisfaction of helping the Lions do the work for the betterment of the community. The winner needn't be pre­ sent to receive the VCR. Adult tickets are $5, and children 12 and under can eat for $3, Kermeen said. With changes in the serving format, the lines will move faster this year, Kermeen said, but the crispy chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, crisp cole slaw and tasty homemade pies will still be as delicious as they always are. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Save for a rainy day., Matthew Pullen seemed to enjoy the Lion's chicken dinner last year. This year's dinner is on March 24. Cail Lion's club member Rusty Kermeen displays the brand new VCR that will be given away on March 24 by a drawing at the annual chicken dinner sponsored by the Middleville Lions. jar a qaou for all of yam macr».t needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 the first day of the month to the last. Anyone who earns more that 50 percent of his or her income from taking photos is not eligible to enter the contest and decisions of the judges is final. 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DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA (fill R9«$iaC LENDER FDIC All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 5, 1991 Caledonia residents will miss Jack Johnson by Barbara Gall We always take the good folks for granted until we lose them. Jack .Johnson was one of those good folks who was always busy in the Caledonia area Taking tickets at the football games. Active in the Lions Club. And just recently taking a seat as a trustee on the Caledonia Township Board. And volunteering to serve on the school's long-range planning committee "He was someone you knew that was always there." mused lifelong friend John DeVries “He was always just one of the guys, but if you asked him to do something, it was done "I’ve worked with him in organizations, and he was the guy who got things accomplished "But there wasn't a mean bone in his body." DeVries continued. "1 don't think he was ever envious, he was always glad when someone got ahead " "He believed there was nothing wrong with being tired after a hard day's work," agreed Bill Howard, another long-time friend of Johnson's. "He just loved everything he did. and he went full force at any project In fact, he beat me the last day we played golf together, and he loved it." Jock Johnson will missed in Coledonio. be said Howard, owner of Saska­ toon Golf Course. And so the recollections have sounded all week, ever since Jack Johnson died unex­ pectedly Feb. 25 after an ac­ tive life in the Caledonia area. "If he had any faults, it was that he was a little stubborn." said his daughter Laura Johnson. "On his desk is the little slogan. Be reasonable; do it my way.’" "But he felt he had to put out to get back." she said, "and he gave to a lot of people " Johnson was born in a home along Whitneyville Ave. near the present site of Kettle Lake School. He moved several times, but except for a three year period when he worked in Mexico setting up a dental lab for his employer. Davis Dental Lab. he remained in Caledonia His wife. Donna, has called Caledonia home since her graduation from high school, she said, and her dad was a Caledonia graduate Laura agreed that her dad was a hard worker, but she was quick to point out that he also loved to have a good time. "If he had a hobby, it would be to have people over, and he loved to play golf." she said ‘ * He also enjoyed being out­ side. working outside, and he loved to cut wood . " Howard, who graduated from Caledonia High School with Johnson, called his friend a "prudent and fair businessman." ‘‘He was a good listener.too. and a great one to ask questions." added Howard He said that he knew Johnson would have regretted not finishing out his newest job. that of serving on the township board. "He was convinced that he could do a goxi job for the township." explained Howard. "He felt that because he was willing to listen to both sides of an issue, he could help solve some of the problems "I know he would have lik­ ed to finish his work there if he could have. " Township Supervisor Jerry Good agreed that Johnson in­ deed was enthused about his township position. "Jack was on the board on­ ly a short time, but he was eager and interested." said Good. "He right away started participating m all the extra meetings, like visiting the waste water plant in Howell and volunteering to represent the township on the school planning committee. "He wanted to make things work and see everybody working together. Needless to say. he'll be missed by the board and by all of us who knew him." Everyone who heard about Johnson's death echoed the same words about the man the kindness, the sense of humor, the work ethic... "just good reflec­ tions." as DeVries put it. "He was just always the best, the top of the list." Jack left behind his family and scores of friends and the lovely home he was so proud of. He didn't get a chance to finish all he had set out to do. but perhaps the rest of us can try to do the job the way he would have done it. After all, he would have reminded us with that little smile and twinkle in his eye, that would be the most reasonable way. CHS principal to speak on 'employment’ J Ad Graphics News Senice Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter will be one of the featured speakers Thursday at a seminar focus­ ing on students who work. The seminar "Learning and Earning: A Guide to Youth Employment," is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, and will be held at the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors office. 660 Ken- moor. from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Porter, who will speak from the educator’s perspective on student employment, said that the seminar has been set up to "build bridges" between the schools and businesses who employ students. "Our focus is that education is still just as important for the students as their jobs," Porter explained. "Students work. That’s a fact. But they need to David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9808 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 learn to stake a balance bet­ ween work and school And we need the employers to help provide incentive for the students to continue their academic studies. "We need to get the employers involved with how their student employees are doing in school. "It’s another way for business and education to work together to help kids.” Porter said the Chamber would like to see employers ask their student employees about their grades, or check their report cards or be willing to reschedule work hours when students face exams, for instance. "This would tell students that continuing their education is important in the workplace." she said. Also speaking at the seminar will be Robert Stone, an attorney with Clary, Nantz, Wood. Hooffius, BEAUTY. QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP in ENDURING MEMORIALS Our quality of workmanship and materials are guaranteed to your satisfaction. Order now from our large display for spring delivery. Open house Sunday to honor Martins Convenient terms available. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship. Rankin & Cooper; Doug Blease, vice president of D & W Food Centers Inc.; and Jeff Gietzen, store manager of the McDonald’s restaurant at 44th and Kalamazoo. Gietzen also is a Caledonia area resident. "The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce believes that student academic potential need not be sacrific­ ed for current earning power,” states a press release from the Chamber. "Employers, parents and students need to work together in achieving a healthy balance between learning and earning. This seminar will provide tips to integrate education and employment in a positive way into young people’s lives. " Porter, a member of the Chamber’s Student Employ­ ment subcommittee, said that information about the seminar has been sent to businesses and educators throughout the area. "It’s a seminar intended for people interested in the effects of student work," she said. ”1 think this seminar is really valuable, and we hope the business leaders and educators will attend. " 891-1596 The family of Orne and Dorothy Martin invite friends to join them in celebrating their 50th wedding anniver sary at an open house m their honor Sunday. March 10. at Gaines United Brethren Church from 2 to 5 p m The gift of friendship is more treasured than anything anyone could buy . No other gifts, please Obituaries D'Arcy W. Wernette FLINT - D’Arcy W Mr. Wernette is survived by Wernette, 67 of Flint passed his wife, Mary Luella of Flint; away Thursday, February 14. two sons and daughters-in­ 1991 at Providence Hospital. law, Lionel and Suzanne Southfield, Michigan. Wemette of Grand Blanc, Mr. Wernette was born in D’Arcy and Catherine Wemet­ Grand Rapids on October 25, te of Carrollton, Texas; three 1923 and had lived in Flint grandchildren. Andrew. Brad­ since 1949, coming from ley and Matthew;-sister. Patri­ Lansing. cia Cavner and husband He married Mary Fisher in Harold of Caledonia; several Caledonia on March 27, 1948. nieces and nephews He was a member of the A memorial service was First United Presbyterian held at the Chapel of the First Church serving as an Elder and Presbyterian Church. Flint on a Deacon, and served as Presi­ Sunday. February 17, with dent of the Bishop Class, all at Reverend Grant Wessel offi­ the church. Mr. Wernette was a ciating. Burial was in Rest Veteran of World War II serv­ Lawn Cemetery, Grand ing in the United States Army. Rapids. He was active with the Boy Memorial contributions Scouts of America and was a may be made to the First past troop leader. He was a Presbyterian Church Building charter Property Casualty Fund or the Children’s Underwriter and worked as a Leukemia Foundation of Claims Adjuster for Ohio Michigan. 19022 W 10 Mile Casualty Insurance Company Road, Southfield. for 35 years, retiring in 1987. Dorothy J. Mugridge MIDDLEVILLE - Dorothy J. Mugridge, 72 of Middleville passed away Sunday, February 24, 1991. Mrs. Mugridge was bom November 22, 1918 in Detroit, the daughter of Forest A. and Eleanor F. (Dodson) Tolles. She was married to Bert H. Mugridge on January 17,1936. Mrs. Mugridge is survived by her children, Ronald and Emily Mugridge of Middlevil­ le, Kenneth Mugridge of Wisconsin, David and Susan Mugridge of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Tolles of Arizona; a sister, Mrs. Ray (Marilyn) Zieglien of Florida; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert H. Mugridge and a son. Bill Mugridge. A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 26 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Middle­ ville United Methodist Church. Louise V. Vaughn FREEPORT - Louise V. Vaughn, 57 of Freeport passed away Thursday, February 21, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Vaughn is survived by a very dear and special friend, Martin Beckwith of Freeport; four daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Doris) Eichenauer of Hast­ ings, Mrs. Larry (Delila) Lane of Delton, Mrs. Jerry (Nancy) Larsen of Freeport and Mrs. Patrick (Lisa) Perkins of Rock­ ford; two sons, Donnie (Penny) Vaughn of Tennessee and Jimmy Vaughn of Marquette; 17 grandchildren; one great grandson; one sister, Mrs. Henry (I>cna) Faulkner of Mississippi; two brothers, James Bardwell of Grand Rapids and Ernest Bardill of Chicago; many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Jack F. Johnson ALTO - Jack F. Johnson, 59 of 8545 Garbow Drive, Alto, passed away Monday, Febru­ ary 25, 1991 unexpectedly at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Johnson was born August 24, 1931 in Alto, the son of Ira and Jennie (Freyermuth) Johnson. He was employed with Davis Dental Lab as a Certified Dental Technician for more than 40 years. He was a Veter­ an of the United Stales Navy, a member of the Caledonia United Methodist Church, Caledonia Lyons Club and the Masons He was a Trustee for the Township of Caledonia and a member of the American Legion Post #305. He was married to Donna A Cox Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Donna; his children, Nancy and Kurt Kenney of Dutton, Cindy Johnson of Traverse Citv, Laura Johnson of Caledon- Jack Johnson fi of Grand Rapids; two grand­ sons, Casey and Kevin; brother and sisters-in-law, Robert and Maxine Johnson of Lake Odes­ sa, Roy and Anne Johnson of Grand Rapids, Bill Johnson of Florida, Guy and Dottie John­ son of Grand Rapids; one sister, Catherine and Don Rawlings of Kentwood; mother-in-law, Wavie Long of Grand Rapids; sister-in-law, Jean and Ed Kenyon of Flori­ da; brother-in-law, Rolland and Colleen Cox of Middleville. Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, at the Caledo­ nia United Methodist Church. Burial was at Whitneyville Cemetery in Caledonia. Arrangements 'were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 5, 1991 I Page 7 Gall, Audy direct ‘Charlie Brown’ Caledonia ‘show people’ lend talents to GR school production by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Just last week, Caledonia High School thespians sang "There’s No Business Like Show Business" to their audi­ ences in the new CHS Performing Arts Center. But only a couple of years ago there was very little "show business" going on at Caledonia. Not until the new auditorium opened late in 1989 did CHS students expe­ rience the exhilaration of per­ forming before a live audience from a real stage setting. Two former Caledonia stu­ dents, however, are well ac­ quainted with the lure of the performing arts, and they managed to get involved in them, despite the lack of facilities when they were students in Caledonia. Now freshmen at Grand Rapids Junior College, Andy Gall and Kelly Audy are using their experience in theater and dance, respectively, to help students at Grand Rapids Central High School produce the play Four're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, by Clark Gessner. The play is sched­ uled to open this week at the Central auditorium. Kelly is choreographing the show. She explained that this means she is in charge of de­ signing dance movements that not only go with the songs, but also fit the characters. While not all the characters in Charlie Brown both sing and dance, everyone in the cast has to be choreographed, she said. A dance student for about the past 12 years, Kelly has performed in many competi­ tions through the Caledonia Dance Center and has a num­ ber of trophies and awards to her credit. Last year as a CHS senior, she choreographed the pom pon routines for the high school squad and for a Kelly Audy and Andy Gall joined forces to choreograph ond direct a Grand Rapids Central High School student production, scheduled to open this week Kelly works with Casey Schulz, who plays Snoopy in the ploy. Just how does a beagle behave, anyway? sixth-grade group that performed at middle school basketball games. Though majoring in busi­ ness administration at JC, she said she enjoys the choreogra­ phy work while continuing to work on her own dance rou­ tines. "I don't plan any career in it, but I wouldn't mind doing this kind of thing for plays or groups like this," she said. She was drawn into the Central production by Gall, who had been asked by Central if he would be inter­ ested in directing the student play. "We called Spectrum Theatre, asking for a recom­ mendation for someone to di­ rect the play, and his name was given to us," explained Central vocal music teacher Ruth Nicely. Kelly Audy is a veteran performer, having danced for nearly 12 years. "And we think they are do­ ing a great job." Nicely and Central's in­ strumental music teacher, Mary Harkema, are in charge of the musical features in the show. Gall, who hopes to make directing a career someday, ac­ cepted the Central offer, but he said he realized he would need a choreographer, and re­ membered that Audy had done a lot of work in dance. "I wanted someone inter­ ested in young people," he said, "and I knew she was in­ volved with the Caledonia Dance Center and had done some work at the school. "I also wanted someone close to my age," he added. So he called Kelly. "She said, 'yes, when do we start?" he recalled. Gall's involvement with theater moved beyond writing classroom plays when he en­ rolled in the new acting school set up by the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre when he was in sixth grade. He was thoroughly hooked the next year, when he won a part in Civic’s Peter Pan, and he has been working in and around area theaters ever since. He transferred from Caledonia to City High School in Grand Rapids, partly to be in a high school theater program, something then lacking in Caledonia's curriculum. While at City, he acted in and directed student plays and talent shows and did a TV series and a film for GRTV. A theater major at JC, he is directing a class production of Agnes of God in addition to the Central play. CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK S DAY With ... Cards • Pins • Boutineers Cookie Cutters • Stickers • Doilies Rainbows End... Caledonia Village Centre 9am to 8 pm. Sat 9am to 5 30 pm 891-1106 "A director is like the CEO of a business," he explained. "That person is in charge of everything from casting the play and interpreting the script to the set placement and the sound and lighting." Charlie Brown is the first independent stage venture for both Audy and Gall, and they said they are anxious that the students have a success on their hands when the curtain rings down in the Central au­ ditorium Friday night. "My big goal is for them to have fun with the play, and to learn a little about what goes into putting on a production," Gall said. "We want them to have a show they will be proud of." Andy and Charlie Brown' talk over one of the scenes. Charlie is played by Phil Brown. Would you believe we have a Brown and a Schulz in the cast?' �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 5, 1991 Caledonia residents facing higher assessments...again Board of Review may have busy schedule -------------------------------- _-------------- —| by Barbara (.all Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Review will be in session next week and it may face many residents concerned about ris­ ing property assessments The board will begin hear tngs Monday. March 11. and will be in session Tuesday from 9 a m. to noon and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Hours by ap­ pointment only Wednesday (March 13) will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Township Assessor Dan Scheuerman said that with the completion of the reassess­ ment of the entire township last summer, all township parcels can now be assessed on an equal basis. He said that after a property was reassessed, the owner received a computer printout of the information that would be used to determine the pro perry’s value, and owners were free to call him with questions •*! did go out and check several properties over again, and there were quite a few changes,” he said. "And even if the assessment didn't change, I think we probably took care of many questions at that time.” Scheuerman said that local residents were understandably upset about the hike in their taxes, but also pointed out that Caledonia Township actually ranks right about in the middle of Kent County townships when it comes to the precen tage of increase in residential value All Kent County townships saw a rise in residential pro­ perty values, he said. Caledonia came in with an average of 7.43 percent in in­ creases this year But Solon Township residents were greeted with a whopping 13.56 percent increase to lead the county, while Spencer Township had the least gain with a 4.8 percent. Compared to neighboring municipalities. Caledonia again fared rather well, as Bowne went up 11.19 per cent; Gaines. 12 44 and Cascade. 8.86 Only Kent wood's was lower than Caledonia's, with a 6.36 per­ cent increase. In other assessment categories, agricultural pro­ perty did not go up. but com­ mercial property value went up 15.5 percent Scheuerman said most in­ dustrial property went up an average of 8.5 percent, but the total average increase was skewed down because taxes for planned mineral removal (PMR) properties were not increased. "PMR properties did not go up because the Bureau of Equalization determined that they had been assessed too high before.” Therefore, overall in­ dustrial increase averaged on­ ly about 3 percent, he said. He explained that in assess­ ing residential properties, he looks for improvements like splits or remodelings on the property since the previous assessment "It's hard to say when a Interior LifeStvles Colors of The Nineties Color is a major element of design, therefore, an important consideration when decorating your home. Fashionable colors “ There was a lot of increase in the village assessments, As a geographical area, it has had the highest increase." property last was looked at." he commented He said that in the northern half of the township, residen­ tial parcels averaged about a 5 to 7 percent increase, with the south half probably going up slightly more. "Those (in the southern half) varied greatly in the changes." he said. "But many of the hikes in assessed valuation are just due to higher property values in the area.” "Bare land especially is in­ creasing in value in Caledonia Township." he added With the reassessment pro­ cess complete. Scheuerman said that from now on proper­ ty values will be adjusted each year to reflect market values, based on actual sales in the area. Increases will be tied to a two-year sales study, he said. noting that this year’s assessments were based on sales during the 1988-90 period. "And those were boom years for real estate here," he pointed out. “The slowdown in the real estate market won't be reflected until next year's taxes " But Scheuerman said that he did not foresee land values in Caledonia decreasing. “Caledonia may grow at a slower rate, but I don't see values coming down. Of course, those things are af­ fected by many factors, so it’s hard to predict for sure." Other figures for the past year show the average sale price to be $110,300 for an “improved” residential pro­ perty outside the village (“Improved" means the pro­ perty has a house on it.) In the village, the average sale price of an improved residential property was $73,000. and vacant land in the township sold for an average of $32,000 a site. "These parcels of vacant land vary in size." Scheuer­ man said, “but most of them had some acreage " Four residential properties in the township sold for more than $200,000 last year, while at the lower end. seven pro­ perties sold for under $60,000. he said. "There was a lot of in­ crease in the village assessments." he added "As a geographical area, it had the highest increase. " But if it makes you feel any better, at least most of your property taxes go to work here at home. Township Treasurer Shirley Tolan said that about 75 per­ cent of township property taxes go to the Caledonia schools, while Kent In­ termediate School District gets about 9 percent. The school district uses the tax revenue to pay for the operation of the schools, and for paying off its debt retire- Council to seek sewer bonds, continued from front — Commissioners, he said. With that board s approval, the request will be returned to the DPW for the signature of the chairman of that depart­ ment and of the County Board (in this case, both chairs are held by Ted McKelvey) along with Shaffer's as director of the DPW. The engineering specifica­ tions for the project will be reviewed, as well as docu­ ments submitted by White desirable for a project of such magnitude. When the payment of the bonds is complete, Barry County would deed the sewer system back to the village. Drain Commissioner and director of the county DPW Shaffer outlined the procedure. The DPW will receive the request for bonding from the village and take it to the Barry County Board of explaining financial ques­ tions, Shaffer said. "The papers will be re­ viewed again by Dale Crowley, who as prosecutor, is the county's legal advisor. If everything is O.K., it goes to Robert Bendzinski and Company in Detroit. They will put bonding information and bid documents together, and there will be a bonding bid and a bid opening,” he continued. If everything is in order, the village would then take the next step of considering construction contract bids, he said. The complete process, without unexpected problems, can be accomplished "in a couple of months,” Shaffer said. A tentative timetable set by White called for construction bids by July and a September 1991 start for the project. In other business last week, the council, in a 7-0 vote, passed a resolution needed for Consumers Power Company to install a street light on River Street. They also reached a consen­ sus on the way they want the ski hill property they have put up for sale to be devel­ oped. Trustee Delbert Riley told the council he had a request from an organization that wished to buy the parcel of the property that held the former ski lodge. The council asked Riley to let the party know that they were looking for a buyer for the entire parcel for residential development emerge and change constantly. What's in? What’s out? What's to cone? Design professionals predict color trends and thereby beautify everything we drive, use, wear, manufacture and put in our homes. The Color Marketing Group (CMG) is the voice of color trend prediction. The CMG predicts that the color trend for 1991 and beyond is towards stronger, deeper, richer, more opulent colors. A spice gold Byzantine, a clear WWSwedish blue, and Wild Iris, a red based purple, arc anxmg the colors to come. What is on the wane are the dusty, muted, washed-out colors. Whatever your color preferences may be. keep in mind that color has a strong effect on the atmosphere of a room. Choose colors that suit you, your lifestyle and your personality. The Decorator’s Showroom That Comes To You. Each franchise independemh owned and operated ment fund for new construction. Tolan also said that Kent County gets about 12 percent, and added that "the poor old township" only gets less than I mill, or just under 2 percent of the tax revenue The SEV of the township has nsen. however, from $125,352,100 in 1990 to a before-board-review figure of $156,410,000 • "Most of this new \alue is coming from the Foremost operation," said Scheuerman. adding that about $14 million in new assessments are from construction But if you still don't agree with your assessment, how can you get it changed? Take some time to gather information to present to the Board of Review. Scheuer­ man said To get a change, a property owner needs to be able show market value of the property or that there’s ine­ quity compared to neighbors* assessments The assessor's office also is located at the township hall, and he can be reached for questions by calling 891-0070 Freeport Boosters to hold ‘Yard Sale Gala’ March 22 and 23 At this time of the year, people are looking forward to garage sales, but still have a little time to wait for the re­ ally warm weather. The Freeport Boosters have thought of that, and are spon­ soring a community in-door "Yard Sale Gala’ Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23. Space for about 75 tables for individuals to sell their ar­ ticles will be sold for $5 per space, per day and special "card table" spaces will be sold to young people between 6 and 14 years of age for $1, reported booster Joanne Dipp. She said she thinks the younger people will do well conducting their own sales. Dipp is now sending out flyers encouraging Freeport area people to do their spring cleaning early and sort out things to display and sell at the sale. For those who have a just few items that they don't want, but would like to see them go to a good cause, the boosters have a plan for that, too. They will set up a "donated items" table, and will sell the articles with the funds to go to the center. Reservations for the tables must be made by March 15. After that date, tables will still be available, but will go on a first come, first served basis, Dipp said. Tables can be set up on the Thursday before the sale, from 7 to 9 p.m., and that is the deadline for payment to the boosters for the table charge. The event will be held at the Freeport Community Center rain, snow or shine, and hot dogs, chips, drinks and baked goods will be for sale during the t wo-day run of the sale. Proceeds from the "yard sale" will go to benefit the center, and the profit from the refreshments will help redeco­ rate the library in the build­ ing, Dipp said. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen, and Dipp urges area teens to call and sign up. She said that teen involve­ ment is desired, because part of the long-range plans for the center are programs in which the teens can have fun. For more information, call Dipp at 765-5413; Bertha Thaler at 765-5319 or Rosemary Cooper at 7655120 (in the evening). The village also agreed to assume ownership of Crane Road from the County Road Commission. Interim Village Manager Ernie Ball pointed out that the county said it would make portion of the road a Class A highway, and by the village taking over the maintenance, the village will get a percent­ age of money from the state for the care of "major streets." It will also allow access to the industrial park, something which they didn't have before the move. Village President Duane Thatcher pointed out. The council will take for­ mal action when notified of the change by the county. An easement between the village and Cider Mill Village was approved to allow for a proposed water line for the new industrial park. Village employee Russ Blough will be sent for train­ ing to become an approved lagoon operator at a cost of $150. A letter of thanks to the council was read from Gay Lee Kelley, saying the citi­ zens of the village appreciate the work of the village in­ stalling American flags in the downtown area. "You have no idea what a warm, caring feeling people felt when they saw those flags waving," she wrote. A letter of appreciation was also read from Village Manager Kit Roon, thanking the council for placing him on a six months leave of ab­ sence while he is receiving medical treatment. "LABORING TOGETHER" Missions Conference • March 10th-17th • at Whitneyville Bible Church 8546 Whitneyville Ave., Alto, Mich. Come & Join Us • 891-8923 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 5, 1991 I Page 9 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG Student teacher aide program lets students act like adults CALENDAR WEDNESDAY • MARCH 6 □ West........................................................... Book Fair □ Bedtime Stories.......................................... 7:00 p.m - McFall Library □ M.S. Band Roller Skating Party Woodland Skating 5 50-10 00 p.m. BREAKFAST LUNCH Bagel/Cream Cheese. Juice Baked Chicken, Savory Milk Rice, Peas, Sliced Peaches FREE POSTER - Ele. THURSDAY • MARCH 7 Teacher Beth Bauer and her Student Teacher Aide, Mickey Loew watch as third grader Josh Klinge shows how he does his work. Primary Impaired (PPI) class­ STA, Mickey Loew, saying," by Jean Gallup Oh, he's indispensable. He room. Staff Writer "She feels good about what knows our routine, and I can "Eighth grade kids are as re­ sponsible as adults, given the she does with the kids," PPI give him anything to be done opportunity," said teacher teacher Arva Vander Ploeg and it will be done." "Mickey does fill in for Keith Middlebush, supervisor said of her STA, Theresa of a program that gives them Czapla. "She's an adult other me, with working on the than a teacher, and the kids reading incentive program and the chance to act like adults. Middlebush runs the look up to older kids," she correcting papers. The kids look on him as another Student Teacher Aide (STA) aldol First grade teacher Shelly student,*' she said. program from the Thornapple Loew said he likes "being Kellogg Middle School, Erb agrees. She has three where eighth graders are STAs in different hours: with little people." He plans placed in classrooms with Kelly Bates, Sonya Recollet to continue to participate in the program when he enters younger students to help an and Kristy Reed elementary teacher. He also "The children like a bigger' high school next year. There are 25 of the STAs supervises the progress of person who is yet not an adult. They set a good exam­ working in the elementary each placement. The assigned pairing of an ple for the kids, and the kids schools in the morning and eighth grader in a classroom call them mister or miss. 33 in the afternoons. Something that happens lasts a complete semester, They have a good rapport giving the student and one-to-one. They love them time after time, Middlebush teacher, as well as the smaller and the STAs learn from this, said, is students who may be having trouble finding a niche students, a chance to get to too," she said. Teacher Sue Overholt said at the middle school will in­ know each other and learn how to work together. her STAs, Chris Lange and variably relax and be them­ And work together they do. Angie Bird, "give the teachers selves, and do a marvelous "That's my whole thesis. time to work with other stu­ job as STAs for the smaller Given responsibility, they dents. They can give special children. ’T’vc seen it over and over will respond as well as any­ attention and help for individ­ again, and it's been happening one," Middlebush said, "that’s ual programs." The West Elementary ever since the start of the pro­ why elementary teachers like building has an STA in every gram - at least five years them." Starting in kindergarten, classroom, Middlebush noted. ago. There seems to be a Third grade teacher Beth niche for just about STAs are in almost every room, even in the Pre­ Bauer commented on her everybody," he said. TK Schools salute .................... at Forest Hills Northern □ Band Festival................... □ Computer Team to GVSU Book Fair □ West..................................... □ 4th Graders see Play . . . "The Hand of Trash” at Godwin Heights □ Decorate a "Grocery Bag” Day Godwin - There □ M.S. Wrestling Kelloggsville - Home □ M.S. Volleyball BREAKFAST LUNCH Cheese Toast. Banana. Milk Chili or Veg. Beef Soup, Crackers, Bread & Butter, Vegetable Sticks, Fresh Fruit FRIDAY • MARCH 8 .............................. at Hamilton □ Quiz Bowl .... Make up Time 1:00-3:00 p.m. □ West Book Fair............. □ Celebrity Readers visit McFall □ Puppeteer June Stapples will visit with the PPI classes BREAKFAST LUNCH Cold Cereal, Biscuit/Honey Pizza or Flshwich, Baked Orange Juice, Milk Beans or Sweet Potatoes, Cherry Crisp MONDAY • MARCH 11 ................................................... at Holland □ Forensics................... □ Puppeteer June Stapples .visits with Kindergaren and 1st Grade BREAKFAST LUNCH Oatmeal, Cinnamon Toast Burrito/Cheese Sauce, Raisins, Milk Green Beans, Pineapple TUESDAY • MARCH 12 □ Physical Science Trip to Chicago □ P.E.T. meeting ......................................................................... 9:00 A M. □ Jr. High Wrestling..................................................... Hamilton - There □ Jr. High Volleyball.................................................... Wayland - Home □ June Stapples, Puppeteer visits with Kindergarten and 1st Grade BREAKFAST LUNCH English Muffin/Cheese, Meat & Cheese Sub, Apple Juice, Milk Tossed Salad, Jello/Fruit LUNCH • MARCH 13-19 □ □ □ □ □ Amy Missad. daughter of Jim and Jan Missad. is the leading hitter and blocker as well as a co-capuin on the freshman volleyball team She was also the second-leading server on the squad with 82 points and nine aces. Katie Berg, daughter of Doug and Mary Cisier, is the other co-capuin and a great leader on the freshman team She finished the season as the Trojans top server with 95 points and 16 aces and was also the team's setter. caledonBTgroSming and PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Professions! Pet Gvoonung urrth Gentle indnndual Care • Pet Supplies Cal! Ginny Sines 891-0496 9%8 Cherry Vales Ave m Caledonia Plaza OPEN M W, F 8 30 to 5. Sat 9 to 1 Addmona! hours & days by appointment Senior Jamie Beuschel, daughter of Jim and Peg Beuschel. had an excellent day at last weekend’s O-K Blue volleyball tournament. She posted 53 kills and served 11 aces to lead the Trojans to a second-place finish. Bowlerrttes Cakdonu Oil 21-11: Hair We Are 20-12. G & L Apart­ ments 17-15; Hastings City Bank 14-18. R & M Locksmiths 12-20; Village Stylist 12-12. High Games - D Blough 199; G Purdum 183. G. Stevens 183; S Kent 183; C Smke 180 High Series - G Purdum 531; C Smke 494. D Blough 487; T Cooley 487; G Stevens 481. Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday .Turkey/Mashed Potato ......... Waffle/Sausage ........... Pizza or Fishwich ....... Rib-B-Q on a Bun . Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Coming Events LJ Saturday. March 9 ........................................... Forensics at Portage . Jostens Representative here for Ring Repairs □ March 13.. .. Bedtime Stories - 7 00 p.m. McFall O March 13 . . . Wizard of the Wind - A.C.P.A.C. Performance March 14 . . . Page, School Pictures March 15.. .. . McFall Read-a-Cap Day; Popcorn Duo March 15 . . . Pictures & June Stapples for the P P I. ................................................. M S. Spirit Week _ March 18-22 □ March 20 Immunization Clinic in Cafeteria from 3-6 p m - H.S □ March 22-23............................ H.S. Musical Performance “Grease” □ March 22.........M.S. Pictures; M.S. Air Band and Talent Assembly Z March 25............... M.S. P E P Meeting 7:00 p.m in M.S. Library □ March 26 ............. Special Eduation Parent Night 7:00-9 00 p m in M.S. Library for more information or reservation call Naomi Barber 795-9005 ................................ M.S. Musical in H.S Auditorium □ March 26 . □ □ □ �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 5, 1991 Five TK industrial arts students produce a movie about two weeks after the be­ ginning of school. "We decided we'd do a pre­ sentation for the eighth-grade orientation," he said. They also used Release 10 of the Auto Cad (computer assisted design) program. "This is what industry will be using when the eighth graders get out of school," Rhines said. "Superior tech­ nology doesn't last long if you go to sleep, especially in industry. This (movie) speaks very highly of what can be done' "This is a complete conver­ sion from detailed drawing to a presentation drawing. We knew what we wanted to do a knockout presentation of where drafting is at in Middleville. They really re­ ceived it very well," he said. The students were surprised to learn that 45 minutes of tape was good for about 30 seconds of usable tape for a five minute movie, Rhines said. The movie will be entered in an industrial arts fair as a teaching aid, Rhines said. After working as a team, with each having knowledge in one area, each student now will completely produce his own movie, and be responsi- by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Five students in the Advanced industrial Art Independent Study program completed an assignment last week, and had the immediate satisfaction of seeing the pro­ ject judged a "knockout." Josh Carpenter, Joe McClelland, Dave Van Til, Fred Fox and Shawn Frey and drafting teacher Keith Rhines produced a movie viewed by eighth graders in an orientention session for the Beginning Drafting class they were considering for their freshman year Appropriately set to the music of ' Can't Touch This" by M.C. Hammer, the movie vividly showed the young people what can be done us­ ing the talents learned in drafting. The movie drew so much attention that other people be­ sides the eighth graders dropped by just to watch a screening, Rhines said. "One of the kids who made the movie said he'd seen it a lot, but *1 like to watch their faces when they see it,’" Rhines said. The movie was a "corporate decision" he said they made The students who created the five minute promotional video, (from left to right) Joe McClelland, ble for the finished product within parameters Rhines has set. All of this goes to a goal he has. " Can I merge into the working market, or be able to compete in college?* is a question each of my students has to ask during his high school career," Rhines said. "It's rare to walk out of school and get a good job, so my students have to be ready Dave Van Til, Josh Carpenter, Fred Fox and Shawn Frey watch the beginning of their movie. to complete more technical training if it's needed. "I want them to be able to walk out of school with a tape to show a professor what they can do,*' he said. The movie used two new software programs, and a new, larger computer called a 386, he said. "All of the guys had had 3D and could wire frame, but they hadn't done any surfac­ ing," he explained. Page students learn from Japanese ‘pen pals’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Page Elementary are dis­ covering that their counter­ parts in Japan are much the same as they are, yet very dif­ ferent. Middleville students have learned from letters from Japanese students that they like rock music and many of the same American artists and foreign favorites. Motley Crue and Madonna from here and the Unicorns from Japan are good listens for the Japanese young people. One Tax Management & More, Inc. Steve Antecki 891-9401 Japanese youngster mentions Debbie Gibson, the Carpenters and Willson Philips as artists she listens to. The pen pal project is a re­ sult of Page fourth-grade teacher Steve Evans* Japanese connection. Evans has a sister who is a teacher in Japan. Becky Evans has a friend, Satomi Fukuda, an English teacher in Japan, who was asked about the possibility of his students writing to American school children. The pen pals are about 15 to 16 years old and have a good command of the American language. Many play soccer, baseball and table tennis. In their letters, they tell about their villages and visit­ ing the countryside. Toshiko Okazaki likes to bake cookies, cakes, read books and listen to music. She writes of reading novels, fiction, love stories and po­ ems. Caledonia Sportsman's Club SUNDAY BREAKFAST Eggs, Sausage, Toast, Pancakes, Juice, Coffee price ... $noo Mr Sunday, March 10th 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 NOON "Do you know famous Japanese musicians Kome Kome Club or Biz?" she asks. Her "future dream" is to be an interpreter, which she knows will be very difficult "But I want to communicate with a lot of foreigners in a foreign language, be a helpful woman for international goodwill. So I study hard ev­ ery day," Toshiko writes. The Japanese students all wear uniforms at school and most of the letters tell whs: the young people hope to do with their lives once they are out of school. Many say they would like to visit the United States one day. Yukiko Itou's father is a tatami maker. A rectangular mat about three by six feet, the tatami is of tightly woven nee straw and covered with woven rush grass. She has a 24-year-old brother, Makoto, who has long held a dream to be a musician, play­ ing guitar for six years "But his dream was shat­ tered," Yukiko writes, 'because he came of age and he was made heir to my fam­ ily property." Her sister Eriko has a very handsome boyfriend. "I don’t have! I may be pretty. I’m not always pretty. I leave the rest to your imagination," the 16year-old writes. Yokiko's mother, Sachiko, goes to singing lessons every weekend, and sings folk songs. Sachiko also likes ki­ monos very much, but most kimonos are very expensive and not suitable for daily life. Yokiko’s "great vision for the future is to become a teacher of Japanese, but I don't like studying, do you?" she wonders. Even if the words of the Japanese students may be out of order, their meaning is al­ ways clear, such as when Mio Shimomura closes her letter with her favorite expression, "I'm gonna believe in you eyes." “We plan on keeping the correspondence up," Evans said. The students in Middleville will be able to write over the summer, it they like, he Steve Evans fourth grade class gathers around the Page Elementary display case full of Japanese articles. From first row, left to right they are Susan Dorsey, Sara Batson, (second row) Brian Griffith, Aaron Steorts, Nicole Sampson, Jeremy Reed, (third row) Becka Long, Kari Aubil, Chad Snider, Ingrid Carver, Melissa Radant, Robin MacMurray, (fourth row) Jason Schweitzer, David Williamson, Pat Jamison, Klinton Rickert, Nathan Venton, Casey Herrington, Craig Jenkins, Tim Fox, (fifth row) Brian Seger, Chris Dennison, Ron Hoeksma, Jeremy Vandefifer Jeanette Sheerhorn and Danielle Blanchette. added. Evans will be busy writing at the same time his students are making their replies. After all, he has a sister to think about. "She's going to get a letter with the next batch." he said. Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Cliimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 5, 1991 I Page 11 Pelletier to lead Caledonia Scots’ varsity softball program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia's new varsity softball coach has set some high-flying goals, especially when he says he wants to see his program become as strong as the Scot girls’ basketball program But now in his sixth year of coaching for Caledonia. Jon Pelletier knows what he is talking about, especially since he coached the girls' JV basketball squad last fall In taking over the softball program this spring. Pelletier succeeds Coach Paul Nixon, who resigned the post after three years with the sport. Pelletier has coached freshman softball for the last two seasons He said he plans to build on the groundwork Nixon laid in building a softball program. "One of the first things I want to do is bring consisten­ cy into the program,’’ Pelletier said, "rm the fourth softball coach in six years, and it’s hard to have a strong program with so many changes in leadership "I plan on being around to work with all age levels, and I’d like to do some summer CHS students ready for‘bee’ Chip Hoebeke, Margie Conway, Tara Burrows and Anne McCormick quit each other on the plethora of information they’ll need to know for the annual Citizen s Bee to be held March 21 at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. The four scored highest among CHS students taking the qualifying test. Jon Pelletier has been named the new girls’ varsity softball coach. clinics in conjunction with the CYAA for the younger kids who might be interested in, say pitching. "We could set aside time, maybe on a Saturday, for these voluntary clinics.” Pelletier, who has worked DAR award winner honored The Sophie de Marsac Campau chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored area DAR winners at a reception Feb. 17 in Grand Rapids The students selected as representatives from their schools must be seniors and have the qualities of leader­ ship, dependability, service, and patriotism. This years "DAR Good Citizenship” from Caledonia High School is Holli Bowman. Bowman is president of the Student Congress, a threeyear member of the National Honor Society, drum major of the band, treasurer of her local FFA chapter and vice president of Region V of the FF A She is one of the student representatives on the newly formed F.A.C.T. Committee and a member ofthe Parent Support for Restructuring Committee. She serves as president of the Grand Rapids District Council of Youth for the United Methodist Church and is secretary of her local 4-H Club. She was named Outstanding Junior by Michigan State University Alumni Club and Alpha Gam­ ma Rho Fraternity. Bowman plans to attend MSU in the fall and major in accounting. Her parents are Mike and Candy Bowman of Alto. on the Caledonia Elementary custodial staff for 10 of his 16 years with the district, said he already has run some after school programs for interested Caledonia Elementary students “Now some of those kids are at the varsity level this year. For me, that’s really neat.” He sakl he feels he is star­ ting his new position with the advantage of having worked with many of his players before. "One thing that’s nice is that except for maybe the seniors. I’ve coached most of the kids before. I know their skills and talents.’’ he said. He stressed that another of his goals is to build fundamen­ tal skills at all levels for a strong overall program. "I won’t be looking just at my current varsity squad,” he said. He also plans to encourage his players to work on condi­ tioning, including toning with weights. He’ll also encourage them to attend "outside” clinics whenever they can to improve and to learn new skills. Pelletier said he enjoys coaching because he has always loved sports, and likes the relationships he can build with the kids on his teams "It’s such a positive rela­ tionship," he said. “It’s real­ ly rewarding when your former players come back to see you. In coaching, you have fun with the kids while working in sports at the same time. “I have some excellent athletes out for softball." he added. "I want to see them do well this season, and I plan to put a lot of energy into our program.” “That black cloud's heading this way!’ Is your property fully covered for tornado and other windstorm damage? Let the Bob Booth Agency check your insurance for ‘full value* protection. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 $ SUZUKI BLOWOUT Buy Dirt Cheap! •V Smith and Uyi receive 1990-’91 Carl Kaechele Memorial Award The Caledonia Athletic Boosters this year announced CHS juniors Jenny Smith ond Mark Uyi as the recipients of the Corl Kaechele Memorial Basketball Award. In keeping with tradition, the awards were presented during the last home basketball game of the 1990-1991 year. Both Smitn and Uyi will have $150 paid toward their expenses attending a basketball camp of their choice. They were chosen for the honor on the basis of their sportsmanship ond leadership on and off the floor. The award is offered by the Athletic Boosters in memory of Carl Kaechele, a Caledonia teacher and coach who died in a car-train collision in 1972. He hod been named athletic director at CHS shortly before the accident. 1990 DualSport 350S NON-CURRENT MODEL: 1989 1989 1990 1990 1990 1990 RMX250 LT 250R DR 350S LT 250S LT 250R LT 500R 1989 QuadRacer 250R $ SUZUKI Bob's Service Shop Jenny Smith and Mark Uyi display the certificates naming them the recipients of the 1990-91 Koechele Basketball Award. Presenting the awards is Tom Koechele. 610 S. Wellman Road Nashville. Michigan U E 9 ■ Cl E TF TP 03* > �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 5. 1991 Trojans sink Kelloggsville, end season with 12-8 slate If this one wasn't over before it began, it became so very eafly in the first quarter The Middleville basketball team used a smothering defense to score some easy baskets in the first quarter of Friday's season finale against Kelloggsville. then cruised to a 86-57 win to improve its overall mark to 12-8 The Trojans finish the O-K Blue season in fourth place, with a 8-6 league record. Calvin Christian breezed to the title, finishing 14-0 in con­ ference play “I think our first three baskets were layups, and they came as a result of defensive pressure.'' Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said “That pretty much set the tone for the rest of the game " The Rockets were held to five for 21 shooting in the first half, as the Trojans blazed out to a commanding 38-18 ad­ vantage Middleville used a full-court press because of Kelloggsville's small court. Holzhueter said, and the press paid large dividends. “They are not very big." Holzhueter said “Our defense forced a lot of misses, and we were able to score some easy baskets as a result “ Middleville also maintained the shooting touch it recovered in the second half of Tuesday's home win over Maple Valley, hitting 35 of 61 from the floor The Trojans also dominated the boards, outrebounding the Rockets. 42-22. Jason Pranger and David Sherwood each scored 19 points to pace Middleville. Sherwood benefitted from the decision to start Jamie Berg, who also contributed nicely with seven assists and six points “We wanted to give (Sher­ wood) some more shot oppor­ tunities.' Holzhueter said. “We took some of the ball handling preescure off him by starting Brg" John Scheib also hit double figures for Middleville, scor­ ing 16 points and grabbing eight rebounds Pranger led the Trojan rebounders with nine Eleven of the 12 Mid­ dleville players scored, as 10 players saw action in the first half Holzhueter said he thinks his team may be playing some of its best basketball at the right time, with the district tournament at Delton-Kellogg High School set for this week. “We'll keep our fingers crossed." he said. “But it looks like we’re finally gain­ ing some momentum The Trojans will play the winner of Monday’s DeltonWayland game in a semi-final contest on Wednesday. Allegan and Hastings will meet in the other semifinal. Middleville last year won its first district title since 1983. when the Trojans ad­ vanced to the state semifinals. Scot spikers lose to league rival Wayland in district action by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The Caledonia volleyball team donned its “rally caps in the second game of the district semi-final match against host Wayland, but it was a case of too little, too late The Wildcats prevailed 15-7. 15-12 to lift them into the championship game against Lakewood, which they eventually won. But the vic­ tory over Caledonia was not attained without a struggle The Fighting Scots trailed 13-6 in the second game, after dropping the first game 15-7. Coach Peg Mulherin called a time out to regroup. “1 told the girls that it was not over yet," Mulhenn said. “I told them not to give up. just try to get the ball back and go from there." Caledonia did get the ball back and Jenny Smith served three straight points to pull the Scots to within 13-10. Smith notched five service points in the second game. But Wayland, which split games with Caledonia in pool play at last week's conference tournament, was able to hold on for the win. A struggling offense and several key misses on serves ultimately prevented the Scots from forcing a third game. “Their net coverage was very good." Mulherin said. “We knew we had to stay low on both sides of the net." 6-2 senior Julie Ainsworth proved to be a continued thorn in the side of Caledonia, much as she had been througout the season. Mulherin said that sometimes her smaller players are “psyched out” by her. In the first game, sophomore Liz Mast and senior Tara Marble tallied three points each Susan Welton also scored five points in the second game, including an ace Welton was also Caledonia's leading hitter, with four kills on 14 attacks. The Wildcats countered Welton’s hitting by playing Caledonia's Susan Welton unleashes a spike while teammate Jenny Smith wat­ ches during Saturday's district tournament at Wayland. The Fighting Scots lost to the eventual champion Wildcats in the semi finals 15-7, 15-12. clings Sanitary Service, | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL ■ RESIDENTIAL - INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY A WEEKLY PICK-UPS MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL a COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS lae YARDS LANDFILL Middleville's Ron Hooper (left) and Jason Pranger block out a Maple Valley player in Tuesday's victory over the Lions. The Trojans will play the winner of Monday’s district opener between Delton and Wayland in a semi-final game on Tuesday. TK spikers end season with district loss to Lakewood by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Coach Cindy Middlebush and her Middleville volleyball team faced a different Lakewood squad than they saw Jan. 21 in a triangular meet at Hastings. The Vikings were playing without Deanna Richard, who was out with a foot injury, and the Lakewood’s other top hit ter, Christa Potter, struggled on an off night. But at Saturday’s district tournament at Wayland, both players were at full strength, and the result was a 15-9, 15-8 loss that ended the Trojans' season. “I was very impressed with Lakewood,’’ Middlebush said. “They were very strong hitting out of the middle." The combination of the Vik­ ings’ power and the sputtering Middleville offense proved to be too much for the Trojans to overcome, according to Middlebush. “We never got our offense going,” she said. “We played well defensively, but you can’t just play defense. You deep near the back lines and crowding the net. and Marble was able to score some points by going down the middle. Jenny Smkh led the Scot setting with six assists, while Mast provided some solid blocking, according to Mulherin Mulherin also praised her younger players, four of whom were promoted from the junior varsity for the tour­ nament The Scots preMOUsly had just eight players, which made it difficult to substitute “Having so few players made it difficult to use coaching strategies.” Mulhenn said. “It was a lough obstacle to overcome Caledonia finished the season w ith a 9-6 overall dual match record and was fourth in the tough O-K Gold Conference. have to have offense, too." The Vikings jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first game, but Middleville regrouped and ran off six consecutive points, prompting a Lakewood timeout. Lakewood outscored the Trojans 12-3 the rest of the way. In the second game. 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Working through a Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) pilot program and the Thornapple Kellogg School, four young people from the Freeport area will work alongside village workers to replace and repair sidewalks in Freeport and to work on the community center and fire bam. The JTPA already has four other programs working in the county, program director Margaret Groner said, and all are funded through the federal government and administered in Barry County by the Michigan Department of Labor and Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Career Exploration.Hand­ icapped Woodshop Basic Sk­ ills. Career Exploration/PreApprentice; Work Experience/Basic Skills and Junior Entry Employment Ex perience/Employability Training are the other pro­ grams in progress along with the new effort, the Alternative Education Work Experience, Groner said. "We write competitive grant requests to Mid­ Counties," Groner said. "We develop programs and apply along with everyone else. “Our four regular programs are already funded for the next year," she added. Getting the grants to work for private and public non­ profit agencies depends on past performance, feasibility, the availability of funds, how effective the program is and how well it serves targeted people, she reported. Freeport has been involved in the other four programs for the last two years, Groner said, but last summer was the first time it has been in the new program. "If we can get enough 16to 21-year-old young adults that qualify for the JTPA, we're going to have a village crew there and the teens will help finish the Freeport Community Center, refurbish the fire station and do the sidewalks," she said. Groner said she enjoys her association with the children she works with, and is pleased with the support she receives from the people of Freeport. She also teaches an adult education class tailored to "whatever subjects they need to qualify for a high school diploma." That class meets every Wednesday at the Margaret Groner Community center in Freeport. Young people in the pro­ grams. which serve all of Barry County, have worked in the Barry County Courthouse, with the police, at Charlton Park, the Hastings Chamber of TK/Community Library, Barry County Transit, and all of the schools in the county, Groner pointed out. She noted that one youth now is working in the library in Freeport and two more are working at the Community Center and the library room there, working under one of the programs. That program goes through the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, and young people from other schools in the county work in other ar­ eas. "Each school district is completely different. We work directly with the school districts, usually with the counselors and the superin­ tendent." she noted. Groner said she thinks the best part about the JTPA programs is that the teens gain self esteem by doing the work they are assigned. ‘And, it introduces them to many more opportunities and career fields that they didn’t realize they were capable of doing." she said. In her fourth year of direct­ ing the JTPA programs in the county, Groner said, "Everything is on schedule. We’ve had good reports from the work sites, and the young people are happy in the jobs." To qualify for a JTPA program, a youth must be a Barry County resident and meet the age requirement for the particular program sought The Work Experience pro­ gram is for 16- to 21-yearolds, and the Pre-Apprentice program asks for 14- and 15y ear-olds, Groner explained. Also, the teen must be handicapped or economically disadvantaged by meeting fi­ nancial guidelines of the fed­ eral government. Even the handicapped must meet those same guidelines, she contin­ ued. A birth certificate and a so­ cial security card is a must for everyone, and a draft card is needed for young men 18 and older "If you’re interested call 945-9545 and get on the list now, Groner said, "and then 1’11 contact you later." CAR CARE PRODUCTS ASSORTED Jamie Beuschel (left) and Jennifer Merrill anticipate an opponent's serve during the district tournament Saturday at Wayland. The Trojans were eliminated by Lakewood in the semi-finals. From previous page— was satisfied with the Trojans’ bid to overtake regular season last week was spike improvement over the course champion Calvin Christian coverage,” Middlebush said. of the year. last Saturday at Godwin, but “Our girls made some good “I was real happy with our settled for a second-place digs, but Polly (Kidder) had a season,” she said. “The finish. That was good enough hard time setting. The passes highlight was probably the to catapalt the Trojans to a just weren't there. 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(Missing Jeremy Aaidema and Kevin Bluhm. Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-8198 OUR PR'CES ARE THE SAME FOR CASH OR CREDIT �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 5, 1991 Main Street Auto repair shop opens in Middleville With the opening of “Main Street Auto" next to Central Auto Parts, Middleville area residents have another option when looking for car repairs Opened just two weeks ago, the new business promises minor to major automotive repair, everything except body work, and plans call for a body shop in an adjoining area by this fall. Co-owners Jerry Slagter of Wayland and Dale Foote of Middleville plan specials in car care that will run for at least six months. They point out that the price of $11.99 for an oil change is not a spe­ cial, but an everyday price. “And that includes a 20point safety check, a total au­ tomobile inspection," Slagter said, "every mechanical pan of the car." Slagter is a master me­ chanic who has experience as an electronic control systems specialist, having worked at Berger Chevrolet in Grand Rapids. He has participated in drag racing at Martin for the past eight years. Foote is a general me­ chanic. cars fixed." All work is 100 percent guaranteed, he said. The business is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m every week­ day. and 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Co-owners of Main Street Auto in Middleville, Dale Foote (left) and Jerry Slagter, discuss the work in progress on this car. Both said they think they will feed a need for the people in the area. Besides, Foote said, "It’s exciting and fun to do." March 15-17 Curt Your CABIN FEVER Htrt mt Lansing Ctr. Lint Ing Slagter said he also enjoys working on cars, both as a vocation and a hobby. "I'm not happy unless I'm working on a car," he said. "What I'm trying to do is provide car care for the lowest cost I can possibly do. 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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TOWNSHIP BUDGET Pubhc notice is hereby given that on March 20.1991 at 7:30 PM. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 640 Emmons Street. Caledonia. Michigan, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a pubhc hearing on the proposed budget of the Charter Township of Caledonia for fiscal year April 1 thru December 31st. 1991 A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the offices of Caledo­ nia Township Clerk. 640 Emmons St. during regular business hours All interested persons may attend the public hearing on the proposed budget ana be heard with regard to the matter Oated February 22. 1991 PMrteU Township Clerk A 1 I ' .. “A CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP J February 20. 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Good at 7 30 pm Present: Good. Tolon, Snyder, Jousma Absent: Johnson. DeVries, Fischer. Bills and minutes were ap­ proved as printed. CHARTER TOWNSHIP Moved to incorporate the Township of Caledonia as the Charter Township of Caledonia. MOTION CARRIED STREET NUMBER ORDINANCE: The first reading of the or­ dinance was reviewed. BUDGET This yeor we will be going on a calendar year. We will have 75% of our years bills and only 40% of the taxes. En­ ding Fund Balance will be dangerously low The advisory committee suggested a possibili­ ty of going to the people for a millage for police and fire pro tection. We will hold our budget hearing al cxjr next regular meeting Motion approved to hold an annual meeting on March 27 1 991 at rhe H.gh School Cafeteria at 7 30 p.m. COUNTY GARAGE The Super visor Treasurer and Clerk will be going down on Monday to $.gn rhe papers for rhe County Garage Dtscussron was held on future office space PLANNER VANDERPLOEG Moved to approve a new agree meat wrth the Planner with a stroaght hourly rate of $13.50 per hour with extra hourly pay for meetings COMPUTERIZED TA* RESOLD TON Moved to have a com­ puterized tax roll. OTHER BUSINESS Approved to collect Thornapple KeHogg sum­ mer taxes. Dog Kennel licenses renewal approved for the foliowing Bortiey — 8325 Brood­ moor Lonser — 7010 76th St. Cibulka — 6408 McCords, Von Iwoarden — 5696 Duncan Lake Pvt., Parks — 6096 Whitneyville Rd., and Hiemstra — 8700 Whitneyville Ct. Discussion was held on a new policy for occiden­ tal death, dismemberment and disability coverage no action taken. Report of CCW meeting. Fourth of July Committee. Fire Commission, and advisory com­ mittee. Discussion was held on the Old School House, where we could possibly move it. Discus­ sion was held on mileage allowance. Board of Review meetings. Chains being put across the driveways of the Alaska Cemetery and the dona­ tion of the franchise fees to the Community Cable Channel. Supervisor Good will attend the group meeting to discuss this with them. Approval was given for o rote increase tor the sexton for digging graves. Meeting adjourned at 9.15 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Patricio Snyder, Clerk (3/5) CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD February 22. 1991 A special meet mg of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 9 40 a.m. on February 22, 1991 at the Village Township Hall. 640 Em­ mons. Caledonia. Present: Jousma. Good. Tolon. Snyder Absent DeVries. Fischer. Johnson Discussion was held on the salary resolution for rhe Super­ visor Treasurer, and Clerk Mov ed by Tolon supported Jousma to approve rhe resolution as printed. Ayes All. MOTION CARRIED Mee’ing adjourned at 9 45 a.m. Respectfully submitted Patricio Snyder Clerk (3/ 5) Februory 12. 1991 President Thatcher colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray Hardy Myers Oliver. Riley and VondenBerg Absent None Guests Mrs Miner’s students and parents from Page Elemen tary Jean Gallup from the Sun and News William Getty and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press Minutes of the January 22. 1991 meeting were approved as read with the following amend ments. lien should be lieu of. upgrade pension from C old to C2 and 1% reduction In employees contribution per year, and port time labor and secretary wage increase 25 cents per hour per yeor. A three yeor contract. VonderPloeg reported to Council on letter received from Consumers Power They would install a 1-8500 lumen street light with no installation fee Bray moved that Council allow Consumers Power to go ahead with the site plan to install a street light on River Street Sup port by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried. Students from Page Elemen­ tary, Mrs. Miner's class ap­ proached Council on permission to tie yellow ribbons around trees, poles, etc. along M37 and Main Street in Middleville to show their support for our soldiers in the Persian Gulf. Hardy moved that Council grant permission for the students of Mrs. Miner's class to tie yellow ribbons around trees, poles, etc. along AA37 and Main Street to show support of our troops in the Persian Gulf. Sup­ port by Myers. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll........... $26,628.51 Total to Motor Pool 2,641 88 Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance ...................................... $11,000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ...................................... $16,000.00 Sewer Fund to Payroll Fund — 1/4 year Clerk and Treasurer s Fee.................................. $2.460 00 General Fund to Motor Pool (repayment of temporary transfer) $18 000 00 Support by VondenBerg Ayes alt Carried. Myers, from Personnel Com­ mittee recommends and moves hiring former Village Manager Ernie Boll to that position for a period of up to 6 months. Kit Roon present Village Manager to be placed on leave of absence for that period with the stipule tton that when recovered from his present illness and be releos ed by his physician he will be allowed to return to work prior to that time Support by Bray Ayes all. Corned Police Chief Shoemaker and Attorney Youngsma addressed Council on the further mformo tion on hiring a Data Entry Clerk from C.D.L Hardy moved thot Council em power Police Chiet Shoemaker to hire a Data Entry Clerk from C D.I. lor the Police Dept with the possibility of retaining her up to 30 hours a week Support by Myers Ayes all Carried Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the January Police Activity Report. VonderPloeg requested sen­ ding 2 or 3 Planning Commission members to the M S P O Seminar in Lansing Myers moved the Council grant permission for three members of the Planning Com mission to attend the M S P O Seminar lor a total cost of $225.00 plus mileage. Support by Hardy Ayes all Carried President Thatcher recom mended the appointment of Mike Lytle Sr. to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Don Hutchens Support by Myers. Ayes all. Carried. Hardy moved that Council enter into closed session at 7:29 p.m. for the purpose of discuss­ ing village property Support by Myers Roll coll Bray aye. Hardy aye, Myers aye, Oliver aye. Riley aye. VondenBerg aye. and Thatcher aye. Carried. Council returned to regular session at 7:45 p.m. Riley moved that Council offer the village property formerly known as the ski hill available for development Support by Hardy Ayes all Carried With no further business. Riley moved for adjournment. Support by Hardy. Ayes all Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 46 p.m Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (3/5) The starting ratios for 1991 assessment roll for the Township of Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan as determined by the Kent County Equalization Department are as follows: CLASS RATIO FACTOR Agricultural.................. ............... 50.02 1.000 Commercial.................. ............... 43.28 1.155 48.57 1.029 Industrial.................... Residential ................ ............... 46.54 1.074 Developmental ........................... 50.00 1.000 The Caledonia Township Board of Review will meet at the Township hall located at 640 Em­ mons Street, Caledonia, Michigan. The Board will meet Monday, March 11, 1991 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1.00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday March 12, 1991 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 13, 1991 from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. by appointment only. Written pro­ tests will be accepted and must be received in the assessor’s office by March 11, 1991. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 5. 1991 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN ING Is Jump starting spring with fresh dean carpets and UPHOLSTERY. Call now and take advantage of our VALUE PACKED OFFERING. Call 795-9337.__________________ GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean­ ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AND BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. CLIP THIS AD A RECEIVE 10% OFF. NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. For Sale CNN NEWS-S20.00 a ye Call for details 891-9292. In Memonam FREEMAN - In loving memory of our Darling Daughter, Rose Marie, who passed away 35 years ago, March 5, 1956. There’s an open gate at the end of the road through which each must go alone, And there, in a light we cannot Our Father claims His own. Beyond the gate our loved one found happiness and rest and there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows besL Sadly missed by­ Mama and Daddy IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our father & grandfather Duane C. Woodmansee, who passed away 3 years ago, March 3, 1988. He was always there to lend a helping hand, to give us a pat on the back whenever wc needed iL He gave us strength, he gave us love. He was the backbone of our family. Now there’s just us kids to go on where he left off. Wc do our best to hold this family together with the love he instilled in us. His memory will k never fade. We’ll always feel his For Rent I love. Thank you, God, for our BANQUET HALL FOR Dad! RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ Sadly missed by, tions, reunions, meetings. Bar Betty J., Carole J, and kitchen facilities avail­ Joyce, Eric, able. Call 672-7110. A grandchildren MIDDLEVILLE New, 2 Wanted bedroom townhouses. Jetted tub, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, WANTED - PROMDRES­ central air. On Thornapple SES, bridesmaids' dresses and River. $475.00/mo. plus deposit party dresses. Will sell on No pets. Now taking applica­ consignment. Call Marge al tions. 795-3532 or 795-7722. 795-3503. Community Notices ' ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in1 Caledonia._________________ ROAST BEEF DINNER AllI you can eaL Saturday, March 9, 5pm to 7:30pm. Adults $6.00, children 5 to 12, $3.00, under 4, free. Sponsored by Bowne Center United Methodistt Church, Icxalcd 84ih and Alden) Nash(M50). Yankee springs township, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a special exception hearing on Thursday, March 21,1991, commencing at 7.30 o’clock p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 Briggs Road within Yankee Springs Township. Please take further notice that the Planning Commis­ sion will hold the special exception hearing upon a request to allow a combination miniature golf course, snack bar/cafe/deli/restaurant, and teen dance hall. Also, rental hall and retail location. Please take further notice the Com­ mission will also hear any other business that comes before it. Please take further notice that the Planning Com­ mission will consider the request on the following parcel of land described as follows: Com AT PT ON E & W^ LINE SEC 19-3-10 DISTANT 792 FT W OF EM. POSE, TH S 330 FT TH W 500 FT, TH N 350 ft. THE 500 FT TO BEG. PART OF A LARGER PARCEL PP# 08-1601 900500 Common­ ly known as the Note of Praise Church Please take further notice that the Zoning Ordinance, map land use plan and map may be examined at the Township Hall be request in advance to Township Super­ visor Dave Van Elst at any time during regular business hours on any day hereafter except public and legal holidays until and including the day of said hearing Please take further notice that all persons interested In the Township are invited to appear at said hearing and to be heard in person or by agent or attorney, or by com­ munication addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the public hearing pertaining to these matters Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office •state above at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of said hearing and will be further received by the Planning Commission. Judy A Bekcer. Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission 284 N. Bnggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 or 795-7602 “I can tell the difference,” reporter says in second week of shape-up program by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Ha. You thought that two weeks of working out 30 minutes three times a week wouldn't make any difference, didn’t you? You thought that a total of three hours spread over two weeks isn't enough time to do anything to your body but make it good and sore, didn't you? Well, I that's what I thought too, but it DOES make a difference, and it’s good. I can feel it and physical fitness instructor John Dussia can see ft. "You’ve got more flexibility, increased endurance and more range of motion," confirmed the P.E. teacher of Page Elementary in Middleville. I have also lost 3 1/2 pounds. This week, John is including a telephone number where those interested in the physical fitness program that he is setting up can call and leave their name and number, When we first started out, I thought that it wasn’t too bad, but I hope he doesn’t go any faster. And, each rime he stepped it up, I still thought “well, this still isn't too bad." and the time of day they would prefer to have their program. The number is 795-2142. He is increasing the pace of the walking that we do but a funny thing happens when you have someone who knows what to do in this kind of training. Now, I'm more mentally and physically ready to go faster when he does. By Friday of the second week, we walked two miles, each mile taking 16 minutes, 15 seconds. And, at the end of the time, I still felt like walking. We also do different stretches, but it's not for a great deal of time, so it isn’t boring, and he's right there doing everything I do. Before I started this program, 1 was sure I’d be exhausted because at the end of the day Fm already tired, and adding this exercise late in the day would be sure to compound the tiredness. It doesn’t; I really feel refreshed for several hours after the workout. And scheduling it in wasn't - NOTICE - Credit Union gets five-star rating White Products Employees Federal Credit Union of Mid­ dleville has been awarded a five-star rating. This award identifies this institution as one of the safest, most credit-worthy credit unions in the United States. The award is based on a zero-to-five star rating assign­ ed by BFR. based on its analysis of the June 30. 1990, financial data as filed with federal regulators. A five-star rating, for the safest credit unions in the country, indicates that the credit union's deposits are federally insured up to $100,000 per account, that its Jobs Wanted LADIES Tired of coming home to a dirty house after working hard all week? Or maybe need some extra help? 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For information call 1-900-226-9399 exL 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. regulatory capital exceeds 9 percent of assets, that there are no excessive delinquent loans or repossessed assets and that the credit union is operating profitably or posted an insignificant loss for the period. Out of a total of 13,971 credit unions reporting, only 3,690 or 26.4 percent receiv­ ed a five-star rating. that difficult. I just put it on my appointment book and worked around it. Somehow, it just seems to work out fine. The credit goes to John Dussia and his patience. I’m not dedicated and he’ll tell you I have a real mental block about walking and jogging. He just says “come on,’ and w aves his hand, and away we go. It’s really a tension eraser, and I'm much more confident about the next two weeks when he says we are going to be working harder. He also patiently tells me even though I have good quality food in my diet, I should stop eating quite so much of it I'm doing pretty good there, too. And. I'm drinking more water like he says. It’s hard to believe this experiment is half over. Now I’m starting to wonder what the computer printout about my fat to lean ratio will say at the end of another two weeks. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING A hearing will be held on the proposed 199192 budget forThomapple Township on March 11,1991, 7 00 P.M., for the purpose of reviewing same. The hearing will be held just prior to the regular Township Board meeting at the Township Office. Donna Kenyon, Clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing at tis regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 21,1991, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road within the Township, on the following amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance 1. An amendment to Section 5(C) entitled “Special Exception Uses” to amend the special use requirements for gravel processing, mining and commercial excava tions to include such items as disclosure of an applicant's legal interest, a full legal description of the property; a detailed proposal of the method of operation, type of machinery or equipment and time period for such operation; setback re quirements for a processing plant and accessory structures (not closer than 250 feet from interior boundary line, public right-of-way or not less than 500 feet from a residence; requirement of a 50 foot greenbelt around the perimeter of the pro­ perty; the hours of operation; acreage limit to be mined at any one time; no ex­ cavation within 150 feet of a stream or waterway; a performance bond of not less than $3,000 per acre; required personal injury and property damage insurance, per­ mit or licensing fee. 2. An amendment to Section 14(2) (B) increasing the setback from the road right-of way to 35 feet for dwellings constructed along Patterson or Chief Noonday Road, and in other areas where there are problems with the minimum setbacks allowing a structure to be placed the average setback of ail other dwellings within 300 feet. 3. An agreement to “Definitions" to add the term “Green-belt" to be defined as "trees, shrubs and natural growth at least 6 feet in height”. 4. To set an effective date and repeal ail conflicting ordinances or parts of ordinances 5. Al' other matters that shall property come before this Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter the proposed amendments at or following the public hearing on the same and to make its recommendation to the County Planning Commission and the Township Board in accoraance any such changes PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and the pro­ posed amendments thereto are available for public inspection at the home of Planning Commission Chairman William Schult located at 520 North Payne Lake Road, Middleville, Michigan 48333, and at the home of the Township Clerk Marilyn Page located at 2532 Briggs Road within the Township at such times as may be arranged in advance from and after the publication of this notice and until and including the day of the hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments concerning the proposed or­ dinance may be mailed to the Chairman at his address above at any time prior to the hearing, and may further be submitted to the Planning Commission at the hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part m the discussion on the above proposed amendments ________________________ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Marilyn Page, Clerk 2532 Briggs Road Miqqieviiie. Mi 49333____________________ �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 5, 1991 Caledonia FFA members, advisor have banner year FARO’S ITALIAN f Ul’MA Stella's ru 891-9287 Middleville's Finest t 117 West Main, Middleville *4 Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS ri 16 years experience in the pizza business. Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am w TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! F k Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — ONE OFTHE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! Save Up to 70% On Second Pina NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) u 4 New Pan Pizza New Bread Stix Regular Pizzas Lasagna ^tt,' Subs I x> ll (2) Small 10” 1 item (2) 14” 1 items .... s950 ...M250 Ml50 (2) 14” 3 items $1400 (2) small 10" 3 items (2) small 10" deluxe aS Melissa Memmer of the Caledonia FFA cahpter, earned a first place in the extemporaneous speaking event at the FFA regional leadership conference. 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Only those who take the top spot get to move on to the state contest. The demonstration team of Scott Hilton and Emmarie Schutt earned a gold cer- "specials not valid with m any other offers or Free ....Delivery............. VI ...... BEST PIZZA AROUND —........ FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! tificate and a second place, as did the parliamentary pro­ cedure team consisting of Tim Smith, Shawn Malec. Laura Shane, Angie Smith. Joel Aldridge, John Slachter and Chad Nicholas. Also earning a gold cer­ tificate and taking a third place was the greenhand con duct of meetings team: Ed Smith, Paul Slachter, Niki Konetzka. David Crosby. Michael Kayser. Matt Patter­ son and Bill DeRuitcr. Steeby, the chapter’s ad­ visor. has been nominated to represent Michigan in the Na­ tional FFA’s ‘‘Agriscience Teacher of the Year’’ award, which recognizes agriculture instructors who emphasize agriscience and technology. The state winner will be an­ nounced in July. Last year, Steeby was honored as the state’s FFA teacher of the year. I I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA J LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $200 Off TAW 1 I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL : | Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop kin ’ L —92*L*oifwCoupon*kP2Lel?21’!l ! ’ I j IAI ! DO 3I I VI1 I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE $900 OFF <■ W■ T MTir.iroa 1«“x12~ PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I Tae Out Only* One (11 Per Coupon’Expires 341-91 <x FtH 1 Ken of eepsi wttn any pkt mo Oku artier NO COUPON NCEDCO All of our Pizzas Include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese * NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Caledonia FFA advisor Al Steeby fe­ Wednesday, March 6 Hot dog with bun, french fries, fruit, milk. Thursday, March 7 Parent/Teacher con­ ferences. 1/2 day of school. No lunch. Friday, March 8 Teacher inservice day. No School. Monday, March 11 Macaroni and cheese, hot dog, peas, fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 12 Pizza, com, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches, pizza fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hoc dog. PHIL’S PIZZERIA 795-7844 I /fOOi 14 j With 3 Jtems Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891 9287 | : Stella's Pizza I j j ’ Coupon Expires March 17, 1991 • Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers Jj MB a HB ■ BB I M l bcOUPON" I MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL | i2 - 12” i PIZZAS - With 2 Items JI Coupon Expires March 17, 1991 I Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891 9287 Stella's Pizza " Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers. 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M 49058-1893. 121 Church 81.49058 ouri I — _ MID « A vii Cm j Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 164 / March 12, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia Planners approve Proudfit office plan by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week approved a special use permit allowing James Proudfit to convert a farm­ house at 8543 Broadmoor into office space. No comment was offered during a public hearing on the proposal The four-acre parcel is zoned medium-density multi­ ple-family (R-3), and under the regulations of that zone, businesses and professional offices may be allowed if ap­ proved by the Township Planning Commission. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg told the com­ mission the questions raised by the Site Plan Review Committee had been satisfac­ torily answered on parking, signage and locating the lot's well and septic system on the site plan. That committee had ap­ proved the site plan as pre­ sented to the commission, he said. Proudfit said the project would require only interior remodeling of the farmhouse, since there were enough exit doors to accommodate the new use of the building. He said parking complied with the ordinance, and that the offices would be leased to School buys property adjacent to McFall MASB to negotiate with teachers; superintendent evaluation done by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The annual evaluation of Thornapple Kellogg Schools Superintendent Steve Garrett and an agreement to buy property next to McFall Elementary school was com­ pleted at a special board meet­ ing recently. Also, a contract for $9,500 to use the services of the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) nego­ tiation service to conduct upcoming contract talks with the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association (TKEA) was approved. Garrett was judged by a re­ vised formula on board rela­ tionships, public relations, personal qualities, administra­ tive relationships, district re­ lationships, business and fi­ nance, district goals and edu­ cational leadership. Inside those broad cate­ gories there are from three to six minor categories used in the evaluation. On a scale of one to five, Garrett received a 333, which means that using the formula, he will realize a raise of 6 percent. The evaluation calls for 1 percent raise for every year a superintendent has served in the school district, up to five years. Added to the 4 percent for Garrett's four years at TK, is 1 percent for a 3 ranking and another percent for every half-point above a 3 ranking, bringing Garrett’s total to 6 percent. That raise gives Garrett an annual salary of slightly over $70,000. "I think the evaluation pro­ cess has proved beneficial to me and the board," Garrett said, summing up the proce­ dure. Papers transferring owner­ ship of property from the Stone family to the school district were signed in the last week of February, giving the district ownership of property immediately west of McFall Elementary for $30,000. The board also agreed to See Superintendent, page 8 The Proudfit form is o familiar landmark along M-37 near 84th Street. The Caledonia Planning Commission has approved the conversion of the house into offices. such businesses as real estate and insurance. The traffic vol­ ume at the site would be very low, he added. The four-acre parcel sits north of a planned unit development (PUD) of apartment buildings, also owned by Proudfit. VanderPloeg said he rec­ ommended approving the spe­ cial use permit since the pro­ posal met all the standards in the ordinance. For instance, the proposed use should pose no conflict with neighboring land uses or devalue neighbor­ ing properties, nor will it en­ danger the environment, VanderPloeg noted. The house already has an operating septic system ade­ quate for the proposed use, but Vander Ploeg recom­ mended that if public sewer becomes available in the area, that the building be required to hook up to that system. Any expansion of the building would be subject to commission approval, he aided. The panel unanimously supported the motion to ap­ prove the permit, with Commissioner Dick Dunn absent. The commission then dis­ cussed two other projects, but with no action taken on ei­ ther. The text of the flood plain district ordinance was pre­ sented to the commission along with an explanation from VanderPloeg that most of the information in a 1981 township ordinance governing construction in a flood plain was transferred to the new text. The commission then dis­ cussed the commercial PUD proposed by James Stcketee, who submitted a preliminary site plan to the commission for a three-phase, three-build­ ing project on his property In the 7300 block of Broadmoor. Vander Ploeg said the pre­ liminary plan must be ap­ proved by the commission before a final draft of the pro­ posal could be submitted See Proudfit, on pege 5 Gun Lake fires caused by arson, State Police report by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Three house fires on Elmwood Beach at Gun Lake over the last six months all have been ruled arson by fire investigators and are being investigated by officials from the Michigan State Police Post in Wayland. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information leading to to arrest or convic­ tion of the persons responsible for the arson, said Trooper Terry Whitley from the Wayland Post. The reward is posted by the Arson Committee, a statewide organization, and information can be given to them by calling 1-800-44ARSON, Whitley said. The first Gun Lake area fire in question occurred in October 1990, when officials discovered what appeared to be an attempted arson at the residence of Thomas Payne on Elmwood Beach. The device used was a bottle filled with flammable liquid. "Someone tossed the bottle and it was very fortunate that the flames were extinguished before it exploded," he said. The second incident occured at the David Sassaman home at 3168 Elmwood Beach, which was extensively damaged on Nov. 9, by a "method that seemed similar," he said. Also, on Febr. 11 of this year, the Lyle Gillespie residence at 3624 Elmwood Beach "was set on fire with an extensive amount of accelerant and burned to the ground. "All three fires seemed to be related -- all done by arson - for what we don't know. All were done to homes that were vacated during the winter months," he said. "Whoever burned the homes did not intend to do bodily harm." A Neighborhood Watch has been set up on Elmwood Beach, and the investigation of the arsons continues, Whitley said. In This Issue... • Old West ‘bad guys’ ride again at Caledonia • Kettle Lake kids clear up mysteries • Middleville artist captures personalities The David Sassaman home shows the damage done by an arsonist. �12, 1991 Page 2 / Th jBitmirtOi-tir Six boards were pulled up and discarded by vandals on the walkway built by the Middleville Lion's Club. Here, Bill Kenyon pulls one of the boards out of the marsh. A walkway designed, con­ structed and installed by members of the Middleville Lion s Club has been vandal­ ized twice in recent months, but the men who put it up will repair it, Lion Bill Kenyon said. The boardwalk, which leads from State Street to Spring Park, provides a safe walk for village children who would otherwise walk or bike along the busy M-37 state highway. It is also a scenic walk for area residents, who use it even in the wintertime, Kenyon said. To add to the beauty of the walk, Middleville's Brian Baughman has identified plants, flowers and shrubs in the wetland, and has put up signs explaining some of the things that strollers could see, he added. The signs, which Baughman researched and in­ stalled as his civic project to become an Eagle Scout, were also vandalized. They were ripped from their pedestals and thrown into the creek that runs beside the boardwalk. The Lions ask area residents and neighbors to keep an eye out and report any suspicious activity on the boardwalk to the police. The six boards that were ripped from the walkway probably will be replaced this Interior LifeStvles Wallcovering Ideas Wallcovering can be the best way to make a big change in a room without spending a lol of money. One of the best places to use wallcovering is in the entry way of your home. This room should say “Welcome friends”, in your own unique style. A bold wallcovering that may be too much in another room, could be perfect in the entry way. Wallpaper borders are a great way to add drama or interest to a room. Whether used with a coordinating paper or applied alone, they can change the focal point on the walls. One significant step not to be overlooked is wall preparation. It is an important part of a beautifully finished product Wallpaper can make a big difference in a room. Whether you select a country mini-print, a lovely large-scaled floral or a textured paper, be sure to match your own tastes and lifestyle. The options are almost limitless! The Decorator’s Showroom That Comes To You. Each franchise independent^ >’»ned and opeiaied Saturday, Kenyon said. "The DNR (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) will inspect the project to approve it shortly," Kenyon said, and the walk will be ready for walkers and kids to use for its first full summer. Any person who willfully injures or destroys the prop­ erty of another is quilty of a misdemeanor. Malicious distraction of property is punishable by a $100 fine. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said. Six board were pulled up and discarded by vandals on the walkway built by the Middleville Lion's Club. Here, Bill Kenyon pulls one of the boards out of the marsh. TK Schools Fest 1991 to be held April 27 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Th© Thornapple Kellogg schools plan to "show off with a TK Fest April 27. School officials say morale has been steadily increasing among teachers, support staff and administrators over the last two years and many ex­ citing things are happening in education that are producing measurable results. The curriculum changes go through the entire school sys­ tem from kindergarten to graduation, and the personnel at the schools are so pleased that they want to show the community what is happen­ ing now at T.K. The best way to showcase the schools to parents, grand­ parents and friends of the stu­ dents and staff, and the friends of the school, has been the subject of many meeting by a special committee since last fall. The result is an open house, with an entertaining afternoon planned for the community Saturday, April 27, said Chris Boysen, coor­ dinator of the event All of the elementary level Food Bank planned for ‘Desert Storm’ families by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "People shouldn't forget the families of military people until they come home," says Vicki Rick of Middleville. Rick, who is helping orga­ nize a food bank for the fami­ lies and is receiving help from area food stores, said, “Felspausch in Hastings is doing it, and Pastoor's Family Market in Middleville. Both of Sy's Markets in Grand Rapids, Shop-Rite m Cutlerville, and possibly Daanes will too “ The program works by people buying non-perishables and leaving them in a collection place at rhe stores. Rick said those who have the bread winner overseas and have limned resources can contact the Kent County Red Cross, which has a list of many programs that can help. Also, the Family Assistance Center located in the Grand Valley Armory in Grand Rapids has numbers of those who can help. Food baskets are available at the armory now, she pointed out. Closer to home, there are some things that the support group “US" can do, Rick aided. "It s not over until they are on our soil," she reminded. "People over here still have problems." Gay Lee Kelley is a repre­ sentative of "US", and can be reached at 795-7235. For more information, call Rick at 795-7235. classes will have displays of work by the children showing their talents and achievements at the high school. A logo designed by an art student, Wendy Yoder, has been selected from many en­ tries, and copies will be used as placemats during the lunch. They will be colored by the smaller children in the schools. A poster contest using the logo is also under way. Tshirts with the TK Fest logo will be for sale shortly, and all of the school personnel who will be working on the TK Fest day will wear a shirt with the logo and "staff' writ­ ten above it The shirts will go on sale to the public. To order a shirt, call the Community Education office at 795-3397. The TK fest will start at noon with talent shows and displays scheuduled for throughout the day. A chicken barbecue lunch, and an continous talent show in the auditorium is promised. The talent shows promises to be an entertaining part of the celebration April 27, Boysen said. Some of the "star" attrac­ tions will be middle school "Air Band," skits and music supplied by the faculty, cho­ rus and music by several ele­ mentary classes and more. The chicken for the lunch will be roasted outside in cookers donated and manned by Board of Education President Gary Van Elst, among others. The lunch will start at noon and serving will continue until 2 p.m. The talent shows and dis­ plays will be open until 6 p.m. NOW on CALEDONIA CABLE TV “The Voice of the Liberal” FOUNTAIN STREET CHURCH — Sunday Services — Uniquely Beautiful Intellectually Challenging. Thursday 6:00 p.m. On Channel 8 or 32 Men’s, Women's I Children’s Hair Design • Cuts • Perms • Style • Color • Gel Nails Call for your appointment with Theretsa, Debbie, Angie, Lmda or Mary Lou WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 OPEN: Tues -Sat including Wed & Thun eve by Appt �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 12. 1991 I Page 3 West Elementary annual Book Fair’ considered a “success Librarian Sharon Schondelmayer is almost lost in the group of kids in the library. They are drawing a bookmark from the box where all of the kids put the one they made. Another annual event is 'Grandparents* Day" in May when grandparents come to the library and "adopt" a book. They select a book or two and buy them, and leave them at the library. Their name is put on a nameplate along with the child that they name. Nancy Young, seated, chats with buyers and others at the annual Book Fair. Around the table to the left are Amanda Hirons, David Kiel. John Jarman, Peter Baker, Aaron LaLone, Zac Keyson, Nick Gustinis and Adam Gravelyn. J Ad Graphics News Service A perfect way to raise funds to buy more books for the li­ brary at West Elementary in Middleville is used every year during the Book Fair. A company in Grand Rapids supplies the books and the children come in, make selections, and purchase a book, or perhaps two. Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Get involved with Reading Month March has been designated as “Reading Month” by the Michigan Reading Association. The Thornapple Kellogg Schools is an active participant in this program. Many special programs and activities are planned in each of the elementary schools to encourage students, not only to be better readers, but also to enjoy reading. I would like to share with you some of the very interesting things being done at TK during reading month At McFall, kindergarten and first-grade activities include a visit by Mother Goose to read to all the boys and girls, visiting "celebrities” and parents who will be coming in to school to read Students from West and Page elementaries become "Reading Buddies” to read with the kindergartners and first graders. Some of the special days during the month at McFall are reading banner and slogan day. decorate a grocery bag day, meeting a famous children's literature author day. and read a tshirt and button days. Every Wednesday al 7 p.m. during March some of the McFall staff will share their favorite books at bedtime story hour with the children most of whom are in their pajamas with their pillows and stuffed friends. The parent group. P.E.T.. again will sponsor a "backpack” reading program w here each student will be able to check out a book from a classroom library to read at home with parents. At West Elementary. the P E T. organization sponsors a book fair with funds used to purchase library books for West West is celebrating Reading Month with an "Up, Up. and Away" theme. Each student will make a hot-air balloon to put up in the hallway for each book he or she reads. And at Page Elementary there are two special activities. Lin­ da Goossen. principal, will be calling each student at home sometime during the month with the hope of "catching” him or her reading. Special recognition is given for each student caught reading when the call comes through Every fourth and fifth grade student who gives up watching TV for at least three Sundays in March will be given Sundaes on Monday” on March 25. Parents are asked to verify the “TV Blackout. Perhaps no other skill taught in school has the importance as that of reading If you are a parent, a grandparent, a neighbor or a friend, please take an active role in this month's activities But let's not wait until your child is in school Reading is important' How can you best prepare your children for school.1 Read to them As a parent, start reading to your child even before they have learned to speak and keep it up. read aloud to them, until they decide it is their turn to read to you. As the single most constant predictor of academic success, children s reading ability is greatly influenced by the exposure they get to books and reading materials, and to others reading to them. Give them the edge — read now "It s one of the things that we do to get books into the library," said Librarian Sharon Schondelmayer. A grandparent will almost always buy a book for all of their grandchildren, so the child can go to the library and identify the books that are "theirs." Schondelmayer said she keeps an index file of the book gifts and it has come in handy when children come TK High School band earns Division I rating The Thornapple-Kellogg High School Band enjoyed a successful performance at the District No. 10 band festival. Thursday. March 7. at Forest Hills Central High School. The 110-member concert band presented. “Crosley March.” "Emperata Over­ ture” and ‘ March and Pro­ cession of Bacchus” for three judges, who rated the band an (superior). Judge's comments included "What an exciting perfor­ mance! Bravo! Extremely musical and exciting. Your community and school should be extremely proud of this fine band and its excellent conductor.” “What a beautiful, big band!" "You play so well that your few slips really stick out." "Ex­ cellent band sound, exciting, musical and articulate. Ex­ cellent soloists. Keep up the • Lace Collars • Eyelet Dotted Swiss • Pastel Stripes • Large Floral Prints In-Stock PATTERNS • McCall • Simplicity • Kwik Sew Hastings City Bank opens April 15 Hastings City Bank, has an­ nounced the recent approval by the Michigan Financial In­ stitutions Bureau and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for its acquisition of the Wayland office of First Savings Bank of Three Rivers. It is planned that the actual great work!” The band is directed by Duane Thatcher. back years later to see if their book is still there. This May will mark the third year of the "Grandparents’ Day." Schondelmayer credits second grade teacher Suzanne Dood with giving her the idea for the event. Also, to celebrate "March is Reading Month," each student at West made a laminated bookmark, and after putting them in a box and mixing them up, the students drew one from a box to use when they read. conversion of the office will take place the weekend of April 12. The scheduled of­ fice hours for the weekend will be Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Satur­ day, April 13, closed. The office will reopen Mon­ day morning, April 15, as Hastings City Bank, Wayland MACHINE REPAIR by Mr. J Hulst Cleaners Pick-up Station OPEN Mon Thur*. M 30; Frt. 8-7, Sat 8-5:30 A multiple car discount for families with two or more cars is “no problem" at Auto-Owners. \Auto-Owners Insurance Tht'No PrMbmftxfilt,' DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 12, 1991 Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN How about tfiis? Paul Newman called to let me know he saw a big fat robin in his yard. So here is another sighting of spring coming closer. I wonder if the robin ap­ peared fat because he was all fluffed out to keep himself warm. Johnny said that he heard one when he was split­ ting wood, but couldn't see it. You know it always makes me feel sadder when one of our older folks slips away. As you know. Rollo Bowerman died this last week, going very suddenly and quickly. Both he amd Mac were sick with the flu He felt another discom­ fort. and then was gone He will be sadly missed, but we as a community, will be much richer for having known him. As Maureen Robinson said. “Rollo was always there every planting season He would amble across the road to the S&S Market while they were busy planting all the seeds gening reach for the growing season. He always had a nice word for her work, helping learn to do all the un­ familiar work correctly. He was never unkind, he just delighted to share his love of growing things. Isn't it nice to have these quiet, gentle folks around helping us to continue on with making the world a better place0 No loud hullaballo. just sharing his love of living in a very good world. To me. that is what America is all about, each one of us. making the world a much better place because of the many “Salt of the Earth" people. Doing their job selflessly, not having to be paid $1.000 for their life story. when they were just do­ ing their job in the best way they knew how . God Bless you. Mae. and all your family. The com­ munity family all sends their love and caring and to tell you that we all are grateful for knowing him and you and your family. Mary Has w ard said that Hospital Guild No. 15 always meet on the third Thursday of the month. Dun ng Lent, they always meet at some church, have a luncheon and attend the Lenten service. This year they met at the Lutheran Church of Hastings. She said that it was a wonder­ ful service. This year, because of the date that Easter is. they will meet two Thursdays in the Lenten season. Guild No. 15 is a sewing guild, as is our local Hospital Guild No. 10 The members who were there for No. 15 were Ethel Gibson. Alma Lenz. Mary Carpenter. Eileen Seeber and Mary Hayward. Virginia Root said she had two young women come to visit her Monday. March 4. Mrs. Barnes of Brewer Lake, and Mrs. Charles Barnes of Lowell. They were working on the family history and were delighted to have the material that she had. on the older roots of the family. Virginia had a good time and visit. Then Mrs. David Johnson and son. Trenton Isaac, came to visit with Grandma Root. Ed Wieringa said he and Katie were busy last week baby sitting son Nick and Nancy's children while the parents went on a Cam bean Cruise. Nick and Nancy were gone a week. Had a long visit with Ett Van Sickle. She and a group of the Methodist Women's Group, like many other women's church groups, work hard at earning money to repair and redecorate their church by having luncheons for various local groups that need the service. This par­ ticular group had the luncheon for the Bowerman family. Ett says that her group she works is so amazing, and they are a delight to work with All she has to do is call up and ask this one or that one if they can furnish this or that. They give LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 am., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY .............. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School .. Morning Worship Evening Worship. .......... 10:00 a.m. .......... 11:00 a.m. ............ 6 00 p m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ‘People Who Care” Rev. James Cusack 908 West Main Middleville Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass........................... 7:00 p.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service 9:00 o.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod z616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...when there is always room for you! CHRIST assembly Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service . .1000 A M James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 Nursery p«wxied fames United iirrt^rni faurcii KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE e**-8252 Sunday Services.................. 9 45 a m fc 6 00 p m. Christian Education Classes...................11:00 a m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers o* Y oung Children............. ....... 9.30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night..................... ..7:00 pm. Thursday Moms In Touch............. ...1000 a.m Richard J Raair Pastor • 698-9024 Continued on next page PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services. 8 30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 am PHONE - 891-8119 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. MARGARET MARY of the SACRED HEART CHAPEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Roman Catholic Latin Mass.......... 7 30 pm 3rd Sunday of Month..................... 8 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School............................ 9:30 A.M. Evening Service 6:00 P.M. Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 616-948-8800 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 9:45 a.m. 11:10a.m. 6:30p.m. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING 10 00 o m. St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 6 00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 am Sunday School.................. Sunday Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. 795 3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody b someoody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9:30 am. . 9 45 am 1100 a m Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock more than one thing. They are Johnny on the spot to come down and help to work, and glad to do it. It’s just another example of the warmth, caring and shar­ ing of our local community family. Not just one church but most of our churches are just as rich as this one exam­ ple that I happened to find out about Another example: Sue Kent. 1 believe, is the treasurer-secretary of the new Catholic Group that purchased the old Baptist Church. She shared with me that her group feels they were very similar to the founding families of the Baptist Church, which includ ed only nine families The modem group is only 15 families. Both groups felt the need to form their own church They are so grateful to find SuTOOY Scnooi Suncor Morr»ng Wonno Sundor Evening Wonno weonmoor p»ore» t 8tss t*udy 9 30 o m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Church Office Phone - 795-9266 Rev wmiom Dotaoo Pastor 0Q1 QOOQ Steve Jocksoo. Youm Pastor 0/ 1’0/ Z0 (The ODlrf £imr JHrtljodist (Church HOLY 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School........... . 10:00 a m. Morning Worship . . 11:00 a m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - 314 E Main St. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass .Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4 15 p.i For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 12, 1991 I Page 5 Neighbors, Cont. beautiful old church for them to build another starting group, as the founding fathers did, starting with just a few and working up to a strong, thriving, modern Baptist Church. The flow of continui­ ty from one church group to another makes them ap­ preciative of funding such a building 1 believe it was Lloyd Elwood who told me. when I called to see if Louise was home, how she was doing He said that she had come home last Friday. She is very tired, but each day is a little better. So that is good news Russ Bender said that brother Mike and Edna Bender and sister Florence and Dick Dickerson came to visit and go out for dinner Tuesday. March 5, and then they went out to visit Alice at Thomapplc Manor Some of them had never seen the Thor­ napple Manor. They said they thought it was so nice to have such a place, with such good care and surroundings for Alice Russ agreed with them. Thelma Carl and Betty Ven­ ton went out March I for a shrimp dinner at Gun Lake Thelma went to Kalamazoo the following day to have lunch with her group of a friends. Finally, I got a hold of Ber­ nice Bigler. I had been trying to visit with her for six weeks I began to get worried that something was wrong that she didn't answer So I called Regina Stein, who lives next door, to have her see if she was OK. She checked with her son who delivers papers to Bernice He said that, yes he sees her every day. So that made me feel better Bernice doesn't usually have any news. I just like to visit with her And this time she answered the phone, with her usual "Good morning” (I always call her in the evening) so I knew that she was OK I sputtered at her for not answering at least once in six weeks and she laughed Regina had run over and told her I was unable to get her Thanks. Regina Neva Kenyon said that she had wonderful birthday celebrations last week She said that she didn't feel a bit older, just the same as usual I had a real nice experience last week Liz Belson called and asked me if I could help her son, Jim Grueb. who is at­ tending Aquinas College and needed to know what kind of soil and rock formation was under the Middleville area and Obituaries Rollo L. Bowerman MIDDLEVILLE - Rollo L. Bowerman, 85 of Middleville passed away Sunday, March 3, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Bowerman was born on December 12, 1905 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the son of James L. and Emma (Butler) Bower­ man. He was raised in Yankee Springs. He attended and graduated from Gates and Klingensmith Schools. He was married to Mae Woodman on November 9, 1929. He was a life long farmer in the Barry County area over 45 years. He operated a veget­ able and fruit stand on M-37. He was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mr. Bowerman is survived by his wife, Mae Bowerman; his children, Theron and Mary Anne Bowerman of Barlow Lake, Basil and Joan Bower­ man, CIcoria and Henry Elgcrsma, all of Grand Rapids; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Vivian Bowerman of Belding; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grand­ children; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Carter of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Doris Haight, Mrs. Alice Strumberger, both of Middleville; two brothers, Edward Bowerman of Shelby­ ville and James Bowerman of Charlevoix; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Cleon Bowerman and Rollo Bowerman Jr. Funeral and commital services were held Wednes­ day, March 6 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. VILLAGE BARBER SHOP|j 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Wednesday Is Student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Ewycay why Middleville was founded, due to the geological formation. That was really a stumper. I have local history , and only a very little on the geological formation of this area But thanks to the DNR. I had a 1926 soils map. in color and to Roger Campbell's help, the elevations of the various lakes to show the reason for the flow of the lakes The) start with Duncan Lake at about 680 feet, the swamps on either side of Green Lake Road and the flowing well on Haebeg gar's farm, the direction of the mulch area as a former lake, ditching of that area, due to Ralph Kenyon; the lower i elevation of Harwood Lake, the swamp and pond just to the south of Harwood; then to Barlow s elevation, no inlet, all underground spring feeding Barlow, with a definite outlet at Bowen's Mills. Then it is on to Payne and Chief Noonday to Gun Lake; which in turn. Gun Creek, which eventually drains into the Kalamazoo River. Also. I told him about some of the flow of Thornapple, draining to the north into the Grand River; where in the western part of Yankee Spr­ ings. there is division of the flow of creeks one area to the west and one to the east. All of this was due to the changes in elevation differences of my four-township area of the nor­ thwest corner of Barry County I would really love to find an elevation map of this area. I have a hydrological maps of all the lakes' depths in this area from the Conservation Department, but no elevation map of this area. I can't even think of the name of that type of map right now. I wonder if they have ever made an underground water flow map? Wouldn’t they have to have this information for setting up landfills? Can any of you folks help me this search? It is no life or death matter, but for my own knowledge. Every part of history fascinates me. How about well drillers, wouldn’t they have knowledge as to where underground waters are, soil, rock layers aquifiers? I guess I will have to see if Norm Buer can give me a layman’s course in underground waters and characteristics. Life is so short. Doesn’t seem enough time to learn all the things that 1 want to learn to round out my history lore. But I will keep digging at it. Enough gabbing! So little news these days that my editor lets me gab with all of you. So get busy and do more things so I can share your lives with the rest of the community . Have a good week. Love all of you. Tripped over any step­ ping stones this last week in­ stead of using them as they were meant to help you on your upward way? 207 E. MAIN STREET MIDDLEVILLE OPEN: Tues -Frt 8-5:30; Wed 8-7. Set 8-12:90 STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Qrfl MS /or a gwu /or Ji of matnswr ureis • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 0 71 Caledonia EAR program update Caledonia High School’s student group Earth Against Refuse (EAR) has received a report from Lubbers Resource Systems, inc on the progress of the recycling program begun by EAR this year According to the report, the school recycling program to date has saved 53.35 trees; 1.455 1 gallons of oil; 6.300 pounds of paper. 21 cubic yards of land fill space and $153 in disposal costs EAR said it appreciates the support of the students, the schools and the community in its recycling efforts Proudfit office plan approved, from frontpage akmg with an application for a PUD rezoning. Steketee explained that the triangular 6.4-acre lot. now zoned rural residential, would make an ideal commercial site. He pointed out that ex­ pansion plans for the Kent County International Airport would put the parcel right un­ der the flight path for aircraft landing and taking off from a new north-south runway planned for the airport in 1994. "That makes this parcel highly undesirable for any kind of residential develop­ ment," he said. He said about 70 percent of the PUD would be for office space, with the other 30 per­ cent used for warehousing. No retail business is planned. The buildings would be faced with glass, masonry or stucco, he said, and not steel. Everything will be properly landscaped, he added. The site plan complies with all the setback requirements, parking requirements and Kent County septic requirements. The health department has ap­ proved the septic system put in for the existing building on the property, he said. Steketee and the commis­ sion also discussed the impact of the Broadmoor Avenue ex­ pansion on the project. Steketee said the right of way taken by the state for the road’s widening will force him to do some work on the 7,200-square-foot building al­ ready on the property. Remodeling that structure would complete the first phase of the project, and. de­ pending on the economy, he hopes to build a second build- ‘Grease’ set atTK March 22 and 23 The 1950s rock musical. “Grease.” will be presented at the Thomapple Kellogg Auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. March 22 and 23. Starring J.J. Slag as Danny and Becca Forbes as Sandy, the cast also includes veteran actress and choreographer Kris Thaler as Rizzo Other major roles will be handled by Amy Smit, Brian Beute, Tracy Medaris. Steve Van Duine, Jim Norman. Millie Knox. Jeremy Hilty, Danna Carpenter. Mac Missad, Mike Malison. Bethann DeHaan, and Bill Baldry. Reserved tickets will go on _ ing within a year of the PUD’s approval. He estimated the third building would be finished in another three years. "Fve already had businesses interested in the space," Steketee said. The commission noted that the preliminary site plan called for more parking space than was necessary, and Steketee said he would gladly sale Monday. March 11. Reservations may be made with any cast member, or by calling 795-7497. cut back. Concerns expressed about more room for traffic circula­ tion on the site and for ade­ quate loading room also will be dealt with, he said. "1 have no problems work­ ing on those," The commission also de­ cided to consider amending the townships general development plan in the area of Steketee’s project after hearing the information he had shared about the airport expansion. That area originally had been designated in the plan for high density residential. A work session on March 18 was scheduled fix this dis­ cussion. caledonuTgroSming and PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 995H Cherry Valiev Ave in Caledonia Pla/a OPEN M. W. F H 30 to 5. 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(Brent Bellinger) whose life got off to a bad start and went downhill from there. Did he really die at age 21. or did he escape and live to be a ripe old age. as some have claimed And how about Pat Garrett (Brandon Bodary). the outlaw who became the Lincoln County sheriff assigned to hunt down his “friend” Billy the Kid. Garrett's claim to fame was that he supposedly killed the Kid People today don't remember that for a while he slaughtered buffalo to sell their hides, or that he became a sports writer And what were those famous “draws” like, where one gunman would face another on the dusty street and survival meant getting off the first shot, or having a friend hidden on the side with his ri­ fle sighted on the other guy. Doc. Billy and Pat. along with Jesse James, Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson (Chris Pro xmire) made guest ap­ pearances in Caledonia last week, showing up in English teacher Ruth Grinstead's American literature class to tell about their lives during a time when a “smoking gun” was the law. And not only did they talk to the class, but they re­ enacted some events, like the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral, which pitted Wyatt Earp (Todd Hudson) and his buddy Doc Holliday (John Doc Holliday (John Duba) takes cover during the ambush of the Clanton Gang at a Caledonia classroom version of the gunfight at OK Corral. Duba) against the notorious Clanton Gang Jesse James, another character played by Hudson, told about his life after the Civil War. when as one of the members of Quantrell’s Raiders, he robbed banks to help support the group of penniless ex-Confederate soldiers. He said the “Robin Hood” image attached to him really wasn't very true. “I wasn’t that good of a guy; 1 killed for fun,” he sneered The appearance of these gunslingers in an innocent English classroom was. of course, pan of an assignment in which the class was divided into groups to research the lives of these men (and women) to find out if reality matched the legend. Grinstead explained that each group was given a list of 15 names to research, and these were divided up among the members of the group. But the students had their choice in how they could con- FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment vey the information they found. They could present the facts in a written report, or the student could take on the role of the historical character and through some dramatization, convey the information that way. Even if they chose a written report, the students could use some creativity if they wanted. Grinstead said “They were allowed quite a bit of freedom in the paper's format.” she said “They could write it like a report or as a first-person narrative or as a compare-contrast chart on myth versus reality.. any way they thought would be effective ” But Grinstead said she had hoped the students would opt for the dramatizations. “If they were in character and gave us a lot of informa­ tion. it would be easier to get an “A” than in writing a paper that they'd soon forget,” she said. “When they have to figure out a skit that is factual and in­ formative, they’re going to remember what thev learned longer. “But having choices is real­ ly good, I think, because each student can exhibit knowledge in the way he or she does it best.’’ The goal of the unit was to find out if the popular image of the character as seen on TV or in the movies, matched the actual facts of that person’s life. The students were asked to find out if the gunslingers knew each ocher, worked together or were enemies. And in researching the famous outlaws, the students were to find out what factors influenc­ ed their lives, and whether these factors compare to those which influence “outlaws” today. Grinstead did not work “solo” on this project, however. Those juniors study­ ing English with teacher Bar­ bara Overkamp also took on the gunslinger project and Jim Felkeys American history students worked on the theme, too. “The students found out that in most cases. TV and movies really romanticized these characters.” Grinstead said. “They didn’t think Calami­ ty Jane was at all attractive, and Billy the Kid in his actual photographs doesn’t look like the young, good-looking guy they’ve seen on television. ‘Gunslingers’ burst into Mrs. Grinsteod’s English class, wreaking death and destruction before escap­ ing to perpetrate more dastardly deeds. Actually, Brent Bellinger, left, and Todd Hudson are role play­ ing famous Western outlaws as port of on assignment. “And their lives weren't too savory, either, once you look at the facts. “But it’s an important part of the unit that the kids try to find out why these people turned out the way they did. “And to decide whether those factors are anything like what influences us today. Referring to the dramas just portrayed by the students who chose the role-playing option, she said, “This is what I like to see, the goal I’ve been working toward: the students working and the teacher ‘coaching.’ “These kids were excited about doing this, and you saw how much information they had gathered They even cleared bringing the guns to class so they could do these skits and look realistic. “They had to work together, and they had to do at least a little planning to get their costumes together and decide what they could act out in a classroom “And unlike a paper that only 1 will sec, everybody learned something from watching the skits. I think everyone will remember that Doc Holliday didn't like to lose at cards.” TK Middle School bands ranked high On Saturday, March 2, the TK Middle School seventh grade band traveled to Ionia to compete in the district band festival. They received two first division ratings and one se­ cond division rating in the concert room and a second division rating in the sight reading room to give the band an overall first division rating for the day. Later in the afternoon, the eighth grade band also joined the competition and received straight first division ratings from the concert judges and a second division rating in sight reading for an overall first division rating. The bands are graded by four ajudicators on all areas of musical performance on a scale from “I” to “V”. YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. for LADIES •nd MEN SWIMSUITS All NEW Sprinf Faakioas Arriving Daily DRESSES SPORTSWEAR ACCESSORIES GIFT CERTIFICATES • 891-1584 “That’s Your New Camper? BOOTH BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St, (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 12, 1991 I Page 7 ‘Grand-U-ation Celebration ‘91’ continues fundraising activities An Easter Bunny (Jan Schieb) says she will sell Matt Wiesenhofer a ticket for the annual senior party if he doesn't have one. WOTV's Dick Evans buys a raffle ticket from Cathy Matison for the limousine ride donated to raise funds for the "Grand-U-ation Celebration *91" for the seniors all night party. Raising funds needed by se­ nior parents to stage an aitnight "Grand-U-ation Celebration ’91" for Thornapple Kellogg High School graduates May 26 continues, said Patty Knox, a member of the committee. A two-hour limousine ride, donated by Paul and Cathy Matison, who own Coachlite Limousine Inc., was won by Dawn Olthouse of Middleville in a drawing held at halftime of the Jan. 26 high school basketball game. The limo features a TV and VCR and has all of the luxury appointments of the President's, Knox said. Also at the game, an "Easter Bunny" (Jan Schieb) was encouraging parents, grandparents and friends to buy a ticket for the chemicalfree celebration to "tuck into Easter baskets as a different Easter surprise for their se­ niors." All parents will be con­ tacted by phone after the first of April with additional party information. At that time, items needed for the party will be identified, Knox said. Various committees are seek­ ing to borrow particular items, and others may need information about every se­ nior. The Donation and Prizes Committee, headed by Skip Paul Matison presents Dawn Olthouse with her winning ticket good for a two hour limousine ride at her convenience The funds raised go to the all-night party for TKs graduating seniors. Compare our service ioeour rates We re always ready to serve your insurance needs: • Auto • Home • Farm • Life • Business • IRAs JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E State St Hastings. Ml Phone: 945-3443 Mailing your future more predictable fi* fAK W BCWE4L hsuum* a aa Pranger, has begun making contacts throughout the community to ask for support through prizes and donation. That committee will be "more than happy to hear from anyone who wants to help," Knox added. "We need parents to support the ticket sales and encourage seniors to look forward to this event. We need the support of the community at large, too, to make it a safe alcohol/drug free celebration that addicts our graduates to a life of cele­ bration, free of dangerous and life altering substances," she said. The Hall/Locker Decoration Committee, chaired by Cheryl Cravero, has followed through each month with theme decorations in the senior hall. A giant silver "kiss" and candy Valentines were on each locker for Valentine's Day. In another activity, the names of four seniors who al­ ready have tickets were drawn and special prizes were given to the lucky four. Knox reminds parents and students that D&W receipts and S&H Green Stamps are still being collected to raised funds for the party. Those may also be dropped off at the main office. Parents are available in the cafeteria during lunchtime to sell tickets, working toward the parents' goal to have 100 percent of the seniors attend the "last time to see your classmates" party. Lois Van Duine also has tickets in the High School main office. All committees are meeting regularly. The Steering Committee meets each month with all chairpersons for link­ age and coordination. Knox said. For more information or to volunteer, call Sandra Marcukaitis at 795-3290, Joy DeHaan at 795-7169 or BerLe Wjerenga at 795-7256. Business Services YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when roo buy panting. Cali J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures io newspapers and catalogs Ph 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N Broadway, Hisungs. The limousine, complete with liveried chauffer, Paul Matison, awaits the winner of the raffle, Dawn Olthouse. Make this Easter Special For Yourself and Your Family COME CELEBRATE EASTER WITH US! Peace Reformed Church offers you several opportunities: March 24th PALM SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. — Children's Musical Sure Foundation March 28th “TENEBRATE SERVICE” Special Communion 7:00 p.m. ■ Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, Ml 49333 891-8119 SUNRISE SERVICE 6:30 a.m. at Peace Special Service Caledonia School Auditorium 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 12. 1991 TK West Elementary students learn about eating good foods 41 Second graders in Susan Erskine's class are very busy decorating grocery bags with their comments on good food. From left to right are Emily Harris, Jason Ciluffo, Andrea Berkimer and Lisa Belson. March is National Nutrition Month and the students at West Elementary in Middleville learned about good food and the four food groups that should be part of their diets. Susan Erskine’s second graders also studied how to be healthier by eating the right foods. Once they learned the facts, they each used their cre­ ativity and decorated a grocery bag with colorful vegetables, fruits and snappy slogans. The sacks have been re­ turned to Pastoor’s Family Market, where they will be used to pack groceries for Middleville shoppers. Each has a personalized de­ sign and message, but they all encourage healthy eating habits for the people in the community. Matt Piter and his teacher Susan Erskine both seem pleased with his art work on his grocery bag. Everyone In Susan Erskine's class put a colorful decoration on a grocery bag to be returned to Pastoor's Family Market. Pictured are (first row, from left) Bob Raterink, Joanna Lankerd, Katie Richter, Chad Gromko, Jerad Bauman, (kneeling) Patrick Terry, Samantha Grochowolaski, Jon Bosma, Lisa Belson, Erin Kuiper, Emily Harris, Matt Pifer, Sarah Wiese, Luke Larsen (standing) Holly Jenkins, Andrea Berk, Cal Abbott, Randy Reil, Jason Ciluffo, Jenny Giar, Tim Suwyn, Heather Joynson and Daniel Lancaster. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! /////////„ Middleville Spring is here, time to sign up to shape up! SOFTBALL CLINIC * Sponsored by Calvin College and Jack Pearls Sport Center WHEN! WHERE! WHO! TIME! FEE! WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 1991 WHERE: Thomapple Kellogg High School Gym WHO: 3rd thru 8th grade GIRLS TIME: 8:00 a m. to 11:00 a m by Jean Gallup Staff Writer I write a lot of articles, but this series on working out for a month in a program designed for me has drawn more attention than anything else I have written for the Sun and News. The first week's article got many, many comments, and altough it has let up, I still get at least five to 10 mentions a day about iL A lot of the people seem to be right where I was before I started this exercise program with John Dussia. "I've got to do something," is generally what they say. Well, this is working for me, and it might for you, too. If you want to be on the list, call Dussia at 795-2142, and leave your name, number and the time of day you would prefer to work ouL He stresses that you should contact your doctor and ask if it’s O.K. for you to start a program. FEE $5 00 DEADLINE: April 1st Ram or shine we will have the chntc Jom the fun and you will receive • personal hands on help from Calvin College softball players • t shirt • door prue • fun' fun’ Direct any questions to: Tom or Deb Ettinger 672-7372 Name Age ______ Grad* T-Shirt Sue S M L AL Enclosed $___________ Please make check payable to Thornapple Guts SottW Association Mail to: Thomapple Giris Softball Asso­ ciation. P O Box 454 Middleville Ml 49333 Superintendent evaluation Continued from front page — contract with a negotiating team of the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) to conduct talks with the teachers Garrett said he would sit in on the negotiations. The contract with the BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 95*8 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p m. Early Birds MASB would not include the Thornapple Kellogg NonInstructional Association (TKNIA) or the bus drivers who have separate contracts. "The Board of Education was officially notified that teacher Larry Seger will be the chief negotiator for the TKEA," Garrett said. Larry Thompson, a member of the Michigan Eduatibn Assoication staff, will negotiate for the support staff and provide assistance to Seger if needed, Garrett added. I've lost another pound, and the main gain I've noticed this week is that I seem to have more control of my overall body. It’s hard to explain, but if I want to really whip down a set of stairs, I just do it. I feel more confident than 1 did just three weeks ago, when I was more tentative in my movements. Pretty good for just 30 minutes of working three times a week. OPEN HOUSE Alto-Bowne Twp. FIRE BARN 6260 Bancroft Avenue Sat., March 16 • 2-5 p.m. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • ntact Lense • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 12. 1991 / Page 9 Face of Barry County soldier goes down in history by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A Barry County soldier who just seven days earlier was prepping himself for the realities of death was pho­ tographed in a state of jubi­ lance in Kuwait City on Feb. 27, captured in a cover shot for the March 11 edi­ tion of Time Magazine and in an inside photo for Newsweek. In the pictures, Marine CpI. Ted Pnce of Freeport is among a crowd of soldiers from the Second Marine Division lifting the United States flag on the day President George Bush called for a cease fine of Operation Desert Storm, the war with Iraq to free Kuwait. "He loves God and his country. He’s very patriotic," said Ted's father, Harold Price, of 520 Vedder Road. "That's why it’s so neat he’s pictured with the flag. Everything revolves around school. Prior to being deploy ed to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 16, the day the allied air strikes on Iraq began. Ted was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Ted is his squad s leader, and is a demolitions special­ ist currently working to defuse land mines in a Marine combat engineering battalion, his parents said. In a Feb. 20 letter to his parents and brother, written three days before the ground offensive began, Ted was more serious about his out­ look. Following are excerpts. "Dear Mom, Dad and Tim, "We moved north last week and now are about 10 miles from the border. We have a real good idea when we are going in, but can't write it down. Anyway, the mail is going out so slow that it will probably go be­ fore you get this. Do me a favor and videotape some of Harold and Bonnie Price of Freeport are "ecstatic" to see their son’s picture on the cover of Time Magazine and inside of Newsweek as he joins his Marine battalion in celebrating the liberation of Kuwait. CpI. Ted Price is the second face to the left of Bonnie’s index finger, behind the "peace" sign given by Byron Center soldier, CpI. David Fliestra. lower right. God and country." The flag raising scene, also shown on network television, are the first visual evidence for the family that Ted is alive and well, Harold and Bonnie Price said. The have not seen him since August. Though neither the publi­ cations nor the newscasts identified Ted, his parents and family members recog­ nized his face. "We saw him on TV. My son, Tim, said 'that's Ted and pointed him out and ev­ ery time it came on, he picked him out," said Bonnie. But because there are no telephone lines to the United States in Kuwait City yet, they have been unable to get Ted's confirmation that he was indeed photographed. "I was at work (at Hastings City Bank) Thurs­ day and a gal I work with showed me the magazine cover and just jokingly said, 'which one is your son? I just right away, said, none of them.'" said Bonnie. "But then I got to looking at it and I saw him. I was absolutely ecstatic. How many parents get their son's picture on the front page of Time Magazine? I'd like to tell the whole world!" Ted, 22, is a 1987 gradu­ ate of Forest Hills High School in Grand Rapids, and has been in the Marines since his junior year in high the coverage. "Reality sets in some times real hard and will even more when and if we take casualties. We talk and plan for when someone goes down and that's weird and will be worse when it hap­ pens. "Granted, I'm not that scared myself, but most of these guys are younger than me and haven’t been home in about a year. Nineteen and 20 is too young to die. My only prayer is that a short time from now, we'll be back in Okie (Okinawa) and when I look down my squad, that everyone I left with is still there. "A chest full of ribbons aren't worth a dime if you're not around. Pray that they will use their heads and that one day, they'll be around to wear what they served for. "At times. I’m real scared, some for myself and mostly for them. The Lord is with me and I'm going to heaven, so death is not scary. It's liv­ ing with my actions. What’s scary is not knowing how you'll act when it finally kicks off. Nobody knows until it happens, but I think Hl do pretty good. "The Joy of the Lord is my strength. Love, Ted. "...Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me..." CpI. Ted Price of Freeport is a patriotic young man, say his parents, so it’s oinly fitting he should appear in these Newsweek and Time Magazine photographs after helping to liberate Kuwait. His face is seen as the second from right in the second row. Now that the war has ended, his parents breathe a sigh of hesitant relief, knowing that land mines can still Wood raffled off by Rotary Club Nathan Pranger lends a hand with the drawing of the winning raffle ticket for wood that is already chopped and will be delivered to the home of the winner by Middleville Rotarians. Ray Page is all ready to announce the winner, who is Rob Lewis of Middleville. Lewis held the ticket that made him the winner in the annual event sponsored by the Rotary Club. Midleville student athletes recognized Students in the Thornapple Kellogg High School who maintain a high scholastic average and also participate in a sports activity are honored once every marking period The pictured students are all on the honor roll, and represented Thornapple Kellogg school on a sports team during the winter sports season. They are to be congratulated for their accomplishments both off and on the courts. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 12, 1991 Middleville artist captures personalities in his portraits by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Being able to capture the personality of a pefson in a drawing or painting can be the mark of an accomplished artist. That little sparkle behind a person s eyes that catches a subject's personality. Curt Veenstra has that abilty, which he calls a gift. His father, Bront, was a draftsman, so Curt said he must have gotten the talent from his father's side of the family. "The first drawing that I did that I felt good about was a portait of John F. Kennedy when I was in the sixth grade," he recalled. Curt is a carpenter, and being busy making a living for his wife, Ann, and nine children, his talent went largely unused since he attended Kendall School of An and Design. But, during the winter slowdown in his field, he and Ann decided to combine forces to sell his pencil drawing portraits. Now his work is displayed at Thornapple Kellogg High School, Pastoor's Family Market, The Thornapple Township offices and the State Bank of Caledonia's Middleville branch, and the Thornapple Kitchen "We like to do exhibits for DELIVERED TO 19,000 HOMES ALL OVER BARRY COUNTY Sell your items visually in our classifieds. NOW ONLY ... B people who are doing things in the community," he said. He has done several Thornapple Township Emergency Services personnel, and every week Ann takes a different portrait of one of Middleville's servicemen or women serving in the Persian Gulf to the Thornapple Kitchen for display. "We’re trying to do affordable art. We try to make it affordable for anyone who wants a portrait," he said. Ann has no trouble selling his works and commented that everyone is very receptive when she shows them samples of Curt's drawings. "I can do three portraits a day if everything works smoothly," Curt said. "But there are days when I can't seem to get two done, and other days when I can do four," he said with a smile. He likes working at home, even when the children interrupt. "I’ve got a lot of different things going on at the same time. We re used to being interrupted with nine kids. "Fortunately, this medium can wait—you can put your pencil down and come back to it And, I do have the abiliuty to walk away and come back later. It doesn't bother me," he said. Since they officially "went into business" Jan. 12, Curt has done 60 portraits and, Ann says, probably 90 since last October. Chalk pastels will be the next medium that he will work in his portraits. "I haven't done a whole lot of color work," he said. "When you get into full color, you're talking quite a bit more money." "I have an order right now for a Mother's Day present of a woman and her brother when they were children that I am going to do in pastels," he explained. But he'll have to cut back Curt Veenstra puts the finishing touches on a portrait of his sister-in-law. on his portrait work now that same thing about art. But I the carpentry business is like working at home." picking up. So, he won't choose. "Were going to keep up Ann, though busy with with the exhibits," Ann said, nine children, plays the string "and he's got quite a few bass for a hobby. She did portraits ahead. Now, he’ll play in a community have to do the portraits in the orchestra, in an orchestra in Cadillac, and in a jazz band. evenings." Asked which profession he There's just no time for that would do full time if they kind of commitment now, both paid the same, Curt she said. One reason is the selling couldn't answer. After thinking for a she does for him. "Ann’s in sales; I’m the minute, he said, "I wouldn't give up on building. I don't artist. She has been doing know why. Sometimes after sales to get us going, and sitting at an easel all day, you she's good at it," Curt pointed just want to pound some out with pride. She expessed surprise that nails, or saw a board. And I like doing something that when she talks to people to sell the portraits, men are you can always look back and see. But, you can say the more impressed than women. "The reason that I can sell is that 1 believe in the product. It's not hard to sell when they are so good," •she said. Even with the carpentry work taking up more time, the couple is starting a spring promotion with Randy Bass, a photographer in Middleville. Bass will take a picture of daughter Ericka, 5, holding a bunny and Curt will draw a portrait to hang in Bass* studio. 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Songs describing the flags meaning and importance were sung as the boys and girts marched io the beat. At the end of the class, the flags were displayed in the hall at McFall Elementary School with a ‘We Love America" theme. Shown with their flags are (front row. from left) Sarah Johnson, Doug Grummet, Kristin Seaman, Christian McHugh, (back row) Brandon Popma, Luke Chrusciel, Kameron Giar. Sarah Near, Kaleigh DePew, Andrew Reeder, Brad Teunessen, Christian Bruinsma, and Emily Cook. Came Pease was absent. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 12. 1991 / Page 11 TK superintendent and board members travel to Lansing THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR of events WATCH FOR TK FEST APRIL 27 -WEDNESDAY • MARCH 13□ McFall...............................................................Bedtime Stories □ Story Time from 10:00-10:45 for Balloons and Bears Club Members at the Public Library □ Jostens Representative here during lunch hours for ring repairs TK School Board members are shown at the dinner break at the recent legislative relations network meeting. From left are Treasurer of the board Lon LeFanty, Rep Bob Bender, Trustee Jan Siebesma. Trustee Wanda Hunt and Secretary Wendy Romph Also at the conference, but not pictured*was Superintendent Steve Garrett. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Four Thornapple Kellogg Board of Eucation members and TK Superintendent Steve Garrett recently went to Lansing, the seat of Michigan government and where pro­ grams that affect schools are bom and die. Because legislation affects the Thornapple Kellogg School District, legislators should be kept aware of what local school board officials want for their schools and lo­ cal issues should be kept in front of them, said TK Board of Education Secretary Wendy Romph. The local board members and superintendent attended the Michigan Association of School Board (MASB) spon­ sored Legislative Relations Network meeting in Lansing. Romph, Treasurer Lon Lefanty, Trustees Jan Siebesma and Wanda Hunt ac­ companied Garrett to the con­ ference to talk to Rep. Bob Bender from the 88th congres­ sional district, and Rep Paul Hillegonds from the 54th dis­ trict. State Senator Jack Welborn was at the confer­ ence, but was with another group, and was unable to spend time with the people from Middleville, Romph said. Contact with the legislators is worth the time and effort the board members take, she confirmed. "Absolutly. Anytime you touch base with a legislator, it shows them how important education issues are and that you speak for the needs of the your community," she said. Key topics presented for discussion were tenure, collective bargaining, reducing health care costs, schools of choice, the 199192 budget and school finance reform. Romph singled out the cost of insurance as a problem for the TK district, saying, "The cost of health insurance has quadrupled in four years. We're trying to pressure law­ makers to talk to the insur­ ance companies to get some kind of handle on insurance costs. With a 30 to 40 percent increase in one year, the school budget can't handle it," she said. "Seventy to 80 percent of the school budget is for em­ ployee salary and benefits," she pointed out. She said school boards were advised to shop for insurance and ask for a loss ratio of any company they are considering doing business with. Stressing that she was speaking only for herself and not the board, Romph said she didn't think the tenure is­ sue will affect the local dis­ trict Governor John Engler has said that he would like to do away with the teacher tenure act of 1937. "With the Civil Rights Act, the right to collective bargaining, laws covering contracts and certification and the employee’s right to know, they're already covered any­ way," she said. Implementing plans now being discussed in the Legislature to allow students to choose any school in their intermediate school district Triple Check Tax Service FREE Services for Spouse and Children of Military Serving in Saudi Arabia U e would like to introduce our experienced staff. Rebecca Kietzman with 16 Years Experience Audrey Lewis. 28 Years and Vikki Peacock. 13 Years We are set up to handle .ALL INCOME TAX needs We are poranon returns We oftet a complete accounting service. TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) 419 Leonara NW Caledonia. Mt 49316 Grand Rap*os Ml 49504 Phone 454 1155 sounds good, Romph said, but, "In reality how do you do it? The transportation of the students would be a night­ mare," she said. Further, the poor and disad­ vantaged would be short­ changed, and the plan would create even larger disparities, she said. There would almost certainly be recruiting by school districts for outstand­ ing athletes, she added. "It would also create finan­ cial uncertainty for those try­ ing to set the school budgets. They have to set the budget in June, and they wouldn't know how many students they'd have until September," she observed. Several school funding packages were discussed at the meeting, Romph said, includ­ ing a bipartisan proposal from Senator Dan DeGrow (R-Port Huron) and Rep James O'Neill (D-Saginaw). Also talked about were one from Engler, a Democratic package that has not been formally announced and an MASB plan. "I've found that many legis­ lators have other people doing their work, and don’t really know what's current in laws. Bob Bender and Paul Hillegonds know what's go­ ing on, but they can't always have the details. We talk to them to make sure that educa­ tion remains the number one issue, and hope they can re­ solve some of the problems that we've been working on in this area. "Both Bob and Paul gave me the impression that with the new governor we're in a good position to talk about education. "We're still working on school finance—we always bring that up. Until the prob­ lem is solved, we have to push this," she reported. "They're really down-scal­ ing government, which will give more local control. Perhaps when we get rid of some of the government and regroup, we may find that our budget in not in as dire need for funds that we thought. "After the deficit, things might start looking better," Romph predicted. LUNCH BREAKFAST Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Sliced Carrots, Biscuit/Honey Pears Cinnamon Apple. Sausage Pancake. Juice. Milk -THURSDAY • MARCH 14□ □ □ □ McFall......................... Wizard of Wind - CPAC Performance Jazz Band to FHN M.S. Wrestling....................................... Byron Center - There West............ Magicians Story Assembly - Sponsored by PET LUNCH BREAKFAST Waffle, Pork Sausage Pattie, Potato Rounds, Fruit Juice Peanut Butter & Jelly on Whole Wheat Toast, Juice, Milk ----- FRIDAY • MARCH 15----□ Page, McFall, West ........ ....................................... Pictures □ McFall............................... ....... Red a cap day, Popcorn □ Spring Dance.................. . . .8:30-11:30 p.m. High School LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza or Fishwich, Cinnamon Roll, Juice, Milk Cole Slaw or Sweet Potatoes, Applesauce —MONDAY • MARCH 18— □ McFall................... Read to a Parent Day: A M. Kdg. 10:30, P.M. Kdg. & 1st Grade 2:30 □ M.S. Spirit Week ........ ............ College or Sweats Day LUNCH BREAKFAST Rib-B-Q on a Bun, Golden Corn, Peaches Cold Cereal Choice, Bread Peanut Butter, Juice, Milk —TUESDAY • MARCH 19— □ □ □ □ McFall............................. M.S. Spirit Week............ Jr. High Wrestling.......... Jr. High Volleyball........ ..................... Read a T-Shirt Day ........................... Hat & Hair Day ................ Kelloggsville - Home ..................... Caledonia. - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast, Tossed Salad, Pineapple Tidbits Pancake/Syrup, Apple­ sauce, Milk Coming Events... □ March 16.......... Jazz Band to Western Michigan University □ March 20. .Immunization Clinic 3:00-6:00 p.m. in H.S. Cafe □ March 21.................. Community Ed. Class - Making Sugar Easter Eggs - Call 795-3397 for info. □ March 21 .......... Senior Citizens invited to attend the dress rehearsal of the Musical “Grease" Call Sherry at 795-3397 for reservations □ March 21 . . . Kdg.-5th Grade Parent/Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:30 & 5:00-8:00 p.m. □ March 21 & 22 Kdg.-5th Grade Vi day school Dismiss at 11:30 □ March 22 & 23 ............ Musical Performance “Grease" in H.S. Auditorium 8:00 p.m. Tickets $3.00 □ March 22........ M S. Pictures, Airband & Talent Assembly □ March 25 . M.S. PEP Meeting 7:00 p.m. in the M.S. Library □ March 26....................... M.S. Musical in the H.S. Auditorium □ March 26............ Special Ed Parent Night - 7:00-9:00 p.m. in M.S. Library. For more info or reservations, call Naomi Barber at 795-9005 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 12. 1991 Magic or science? Kettle Lake students clear up mysteries by Barbara (.all Staff Writer Kettle Lake Elementary was a magical place Feb. 26. Or was it a scientific research center? Parents were invited to the school that evening to find out for themselves, and a good crowd turned out to view the explanations, charts, posters and hands-on demonstrations being offered by the students in all the classrooms Tours through the solar system cleared up the mystery of why day turns to night and summer cools to fall. Families could experiment with sound, make a cork pop without a corkscrew, learn how clouds form and look at the microscopic creatures that live in the neighbor’s pond or in their own swimming pool. The question ‘ science or magic?" was chosen as the theme of the evening, but it really didn’t have to be answered We still wonder how that magician made the pretty lady disappear, even though we know our eyes simply have not seen the "trick. " And the wonders of nature explained by the students didn’t seem a bit less wonder­ ful after the explanations. The students, in fact, seem­ ed far more impressed with nature when they found out what an intricate structure it is. "It’s pretty complicated to understand how it rains. ” said one young scientist as he began his talk. Kettle Lake science aide Bev Sheehan said the goal of the scientific open house was to invite parents into the school to see what their children had been working on. "We also want to help the kids get excited about science, and about what they’ve learn­ ed in that subject" she said. "We re trying to get the kids interest up in this area, because everyone knows that in general we’re weaker than we should be in it . " Boosting the science pro­ gram is one of the goals of the school improvement program at Kettle Lake, she said The evening seemed to be a big success, and students had many chances to explain their Yellow kernels burst into fluffy white bites of popcorn and then were scooped into bags for a free snack at the open house. Science or magic? particular projects. But nobody could explain how -popcorn pops, even though an infinite number of bags were handed out in the cafeteria to the visitors and the young scientists. When asked if popcorn was science or magic, one young man looked up. shrugged his shoulders and grinned "I don’t know It’s free." CHS teacher to receive award as ‘Outstanding Educator9 bv Barbara Call ’ Staff Writer Kettle Lake fourth-graders Justin Morgensen (left) and Jason Lucas are ready to explain the magic' of nature's water cycle. Julie Jakel, left, and Lizzy Fortuna seem to enjoy classmate Jeff Post's explana­ tion of another natural wonder, clouds. Caledonia High School social studies teacher Jim Felkey will receive an award this week naming him one of the 1991 Outstanding Educators in the state in the area of social studies. The award will be presented by the Michigan Council for the Social Studies at the Kalamazoo regional con­ ference of the National Coun­ cil for the Social Studies. Felkey said the council’s decision was based on his work in implementing outcomes-based social studies education in his classes. He explained that this means the teacher, in planning a unit of study, essentially starts at the end. by deciding what skills he or she wants the students to have mastered by the end of the unit. The teacher then goes back and plans activities that he or she hopes will enable the student to master those outcomes. "In this approach, the students know ‘up front’ what outcomes are expected, and all the assignments, as well as the tests are on those desired outcomes. There’s no more guessing about what’s going to be on the test. ‘‘If a student doesn’t achieve that mastery, however, he or she doesn’t just flunk and go on to something else. “Instead, the student uses what we call ‘correctives.’ or Caledonia social studies teacher Jim Felkey is being honored as an outstanding educator of the year by the Michigan Council for the Social Studies. “I’ve been teaching here for 21 years." he said, "and I’ve always used the tradi­ tional lecture approach before. "Now I have to learn to talk less," he grinned. “And I have never worked so hard in my life.” Felkey teaches history, government, psychology and sociology at Caledonia. He added that the imper­ sonation of Franklin Roosevelt he does for his history classes may be the real reason he is getting the award. activities and lessons to help him go back and study some more so he will be able to master that outcome "1 think it’s a wonderful ap­ proach," Felkey said "The students take responsiblity for their learning, and the teachers are responsible for helping guide them to the point where they can exhibit their mastery of the outcome." Felkey said that while the new approach is very effec tive, it means a lot of hard work and planning. Alto woman named Mary Kay director Doug Murphy demonstrates a new kind of soda pop os the cork launches from the beaker he was shaking. Magic? No the cork blew because of a scientific reaction in the beaker caused by mixing baking soda and vinegar. Pat Ringalda of Alto has recruiting accomplishments been named independent sales There are approximately director for Mary Kay 4,800 Mary Kay sales directors. Cosmetics Inc. In preparation for the new Ringalda will provide train mg, guidance, leadership and position, she attended a train­ motivation to other Man Ka> ing seminar at Mary Kay’s in­ independent beauty ternational headquarters in Dallas The sessions provided consultants Ringalda joined Mary Kay training on product in September 1983 as an in­ knowledge, sales techniques, business management and dependent beauts consultant The position of sales director fashion trends. is a direct result of sales and Pat Ringalda �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 12. 1991 / Page 13 ENGAGEMENTS Doody■Buer Lisa Mane Doody and James Kenneth Buer Jr. will be united in marriage on Oct. 5, 1991 The bride-to-be graduated from West Ottawa Hills School and is currently atten­ ding Davenport College. She and her parents. Joseph and Glenna Doody, reside in Holland The future groom graduated from Caledonia High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He and his parents, James Sr and Carolyn Buer. reside in Caledonia Methodist men to serve pancakes March 23 J-Ad Graphics News Service The women of the United Methodist Church in Middleville are well known for their cooking. During the winter months they put on soup suppers for the public, and when they furnish a meal there is a stan­ dard of excellence that is al­ ways met. Enter the Methodist men, who plan to put on a pancake extravaganza Saturdav. March 23. Once a year, the men pro­ vide the community with a glimpse of their culinary tal­ ent by cooking all day. Their cooking is not very exotic or demanding, but their pancakes have always brought a good response from the public, to say nothing of the good-na­ tured ribbing from some of the community who attend the event. The men say that pancakes are good for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, and will be The Methodist Men’s Pancake Day tell before St. Patricks Day last year. That’s the reason for the shamrock crown the little girl is wearing as she checks on mom pouring plenty of syrup on her pancakes serving the hot cakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Courtney • Irwin wed Rillema ■ Walsh Myers - Innis Doug and Jan Hitchcock of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kimberly Ann, to Joseph Kelly Walsh, son of Leo and Helen Walsh of Hastings. A May 4 wedding is being planned. Kenneth and Phyllis Myers of Alto wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Dec Dee A. Myers, to Jeffery J. Innes, son of Jerry and Judy Innes of Freeport. The wedding w ill take place on April 13, 1991. Last year's pancake day at the United Methodist Church in Middleville was a big success, and one of the reasons is the effective way the men and the Boy Scouts worked together. Here, another try one of the delicious pancakes. Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. Baerman - Davis Goddard - Slater Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baerman of Middleville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Shelley M. Baerman to Hanz H. Davis of Caledonia. Shelley is a dental hygenist in Wayland and plans to con­ tinue working there after the wedding Hanz is currently employed at Spectrum Land scape Maintenance of Caledonia The wedding will be held at 5 p.m., April 6. 1991, at the Methodist Church of Hastings Michelle Martha Goddard and Trent Dennis Slater were united in marriage Jan. 12 at the First Baptist Church in Junction City, Kansas. Michelle is the daughter of Victor and Cynthia Goddard of Hastings. She graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently employed at Monroe Inc. Trent is the son of Fred and Gretchen Slater of Woodland He graduated from Lakewood High School and is currently enlisted in the U.S. Army, stationed m Saudi Arabia Lori Courtney and Mark Ir­ win were united in marriage on April 14. 1990. Attending the bride were maid of honor Terrill Calkins, sister of the bride, and bridesmaids Connie Ward, sister of the bride, and Tara Reed, friend ofthe bride and groom. Serving the groom were best man David Irwin, brother of the groom, groomsmen Craig Herkner. fnend of the groom, and Harold (Stub) M unjoy. cousin of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Tom and Becky Reed, friends ofthe bride and groom. After a brief honeymoon, the couple now resides in Middle ville. 1991 Thornapple Girls Softball • SIGN-UP • A great season of softball is underway for girls in 1st through 8th grades Games for 1st through 6th grades will alternate between Middleville, and Freeport 7th and 8th grades will alternate between Middleville, Freeport and Caledonia Practice will begin mid-May at the convenience of coaches and players Games begin the last week in May and run thru the month of June. Generally, there are no weekend or day time practices or games Coaches will contact players the first part of May Registration is $15.00 or $30.00 per family. This money is used for shirt, hats, new equipment, and umpire fees. Sign-up will be March 16th, in Page Elementary (entrance way) from 9:00-10:00 am. or for your convenience you may send Registration Form with check to Thomapple Girts Softball Association, P.O. Box 454, Middleville, Ml 49333 ALL REGISTRATIONS must be RECEIVED by the league BEFORE March 27, 1991 so that teams can be selected, coaches assigned, and t-shirts ordered After this date a $5.00 late fee will be charged No refunds after May 12, 1991 Girts may NOT prac tice til a signed registration form and money is received Please indicate on the registration form if you are available to coach, umpire, or assist us in any way These girts have a sincere desire to learn more about softball We emphasize fundamentals and good sportsmanship. This is a very rewarding ex perience for you and our young athletes. For further information contact Tom or Deb Ellinger 672-7372. RECISTRATION FORM (PleOM Print) Player’s Name ________________________________ School Parent/Caregiver________________________________________________ _________ Address__________ :__________________City Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? CaU GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 Tax Management & More, Inc. NEW CUSTOMERS 10% OFF 891-9401 Phone Birthdate Zip_______________ Grade Request to be on a team with, if possible Parent can you coach YES or NO (please circle one) I can assist, please contact me_________________________ .___________________ Fee must be enclosed ($15 or $30 for family) The undersigned parent or caregivers agrees that the TGSA will not be liable, should the above named child sustain accidental injury while participating in practice or league games Parent Signature Date Amount Enclosed $ Shirt Size S M Player’s Name L XL (Please circle) �Pace 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 12, 1991 Dutton Elementary’s new hi-tech computer lab is ‘Mac-ready’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dutton students, teachers and parents are the first! The first school in West Michigan to install the new Macintosh LC personal com­ puter. that is. And there isn’t just one. but 17 of them set up with keyboards and software ready in Dutton's brand-new com­ puter lab located next to the library Caledonia’s computer pro­ gram coordinator. Andy Mann, said that Dutton never Some intense concentration is obvious here, os these Dutton Elementary students work on a new educational computer program. They think they're playing a game had space for a computer lab until one was included in the newly completed addition of the school. Kettle Lake Elementary also has a com­ puter center m its new addi­ tion. which is still under construction A center at Caledonia Elementary was installed last year, but not with the LC model. "The district had allocated $40,000 for the computer labs at both Dutton and Kettle Lake." Mann said. "Once the labs were planned, we had to decide what computer to buy for them “We selected this computer because it s the newest, but yet compatible with all the Apple II and Macintosh soft­ ware we already have.” he said. “The graphics are just great, and there are sound ef­ fects. too. This computer also uses the mouse.’ so it’s easy for the kids "We thought about buying more of the Apple H's and Apple E’s that we presently have in the buildings, but by going with this computer, we can use all our present soft­ ware, plus the whole new generation of Mac software. Mann said that all the Dut­ ton students and teachers are learning how to use the new lab. and he plans to hold some orientation sessions for parents this spring “We want to make sure everyone is comfortable with the lab and its equipment.” he emphasized Now that all the elementanes have their own com­ puter centers, keyboarding can be taught to fourth- and fifth-graders, Mann said. "We couldn’t do that before, with only one com­ puter in a classroom, and last With the opening of the new lob. Mr. Mann has the job of teaching all the students how to use it. Here. Mrs. Blouw’s class listens intently as Mann explains how they'll get started on the new computers. year we had to use the middle school computer lab if we wanted to teach keyboarding Now the kids can learn it right in their own schools. ” Mann explained that keyboarding should be reviewed every year, and that by the time students reach middle school, they will be working mainly for speed and accuracy on the computer. “But it’s important to keep going over things for a few years so they don’t pick up bad habits.” he said. To get the students off to a good start, the fourth-graders will begin learning keyboar­ ding with the help of high school and middle school business teachers, Mann explained. During a get-acquainted session for one of the fourth­ grade classes, Mann had the students try out some new software designed to help them with computation skills, while some younger students tried a program about farms with graphics, so detailed the animals* eyes even blink. A creative writing program the students can use not only will allow the student to see the work on the monitor, but also will "read” it back "out loud” so the writer can hear how the narrative sounds, as well as see how it looks. "Isn’t this great?" asked Mann “And we can still use the hundreds of programs we already have on our computer library shelves.” Anyone just happening by the new lab might never have manipulating their "mice” were actually working on math skills. And for the children, it was a “hands-on" lesson with visual impact, as they maneuvered the right number of dump trucks across the screen using the mouse The realistic images on the screen were enhanced by sound ef­ fects of motors rumbling and big wheels turning, making the computation lesson fun and effective. "I like those games.” said one youngster when asked what he thought of the new computers "And I like that mouse. 1 couldn’t move it right at first, but now I can.” he confided "The mouse is easier than pushing down the keys. ” add­ ed classmate. "1 like those little animals, like the frog, and the expres skins they have.” commented another first-time visitor about one of the programs “I think this (lab) is going to open up all kinds of possibilities for our kids.” Mann said "These programs can help them in subject areas like math and geography and improving their writing skills And we'll be able to use the new instructional programs constantly coming out ’' He said the school district sees the computer centers as an important part of preparing Caledonia students for the technology of today’s world. Putting them on the maccuttmg edge, you might say. New ‘Triple Check’ offers timely tax service Andrew Mann, Caledonia's coordinator for com­ puter education, helps a Dutton student during an orientation session in the school s new computer lob. Garage Tg 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 New or Used Tires ★ Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze ...STILL AT ONLY $4 50 GALLON. 221 W Mam Middleville by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If you're one of those who believe that "the third time's the charm," then you might want to "check" into Caledonia's new tax service, located at 9958 Cherry Valley, in the Caledonia Plaza. Triple Check Tax Service got its name from owner Rebecca Kietzman's habit of always checking her clients' tax returns three times. She said it seemed like a good "reassuring" name for the tax business she opened in Caledonia two months ago. "I’ve been thinking about opening my own tax business for a long time," said Kietzman. "But for a while, we weren't sure where we’d be living." The Middleville resident said her husband, Fred, had been transferred to Kalamazoo several years ago, but they hated to move their son just as he was entering his junior year in high school. When they did look around the Kalamazoo area, they found the paces were high. But then, Fred was sent to Warren, near Detroit, and it looked like the Kietzman family might yet have to pull up stakes. Last July, however, Fred was sent back to the General Motors plant in Grand Rapids, and they de­ cided the time was right to look for a good location for Rebecca’s long-awaited office. MWe opened here because it seemed like the best opportu­ nity," she said. "And then, we found this location open and available at a good rental price. It all just worked out. "Caledonia is growing so much, and there aren't many people offering this service," Kietzman said. "If I didn’t open this kind of business here, I know someone else would." Kietzman has been operat­ ing a small tax service busi­ ness out of her home and working as a seasonal em­ ployee for other tax firms like H & R Block for the last 16 years. She said she has taken tax courses from H & R and from the University of Michigan and Michigan State. She has experience handling all kinds of tax services. She handles both personal and business accounts and said her business tax experience ranges from small farms to large corporations. Triple Check also has a branch office at 419 Leonard, which is managed by Audrey Lewis, a specialist in personal and small business tax work. Lewis has 28 years of experience in the tax business, Kietzman said. She added that she is happy to pick up the needed information at the homes of Rebecca Kietzman has opened the Triple Check Tax Service Caledonia. clients v are ill, elderly or who do: drive. She also is offering e tax service to the immedi; families of any area sole crs serving overseas. “Just one less thing a wife or husband would have to worry about until the whole Gulf thing is settled and the troops are nome," Kietzman said of her offer. Hours at Triple Check are from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The office is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Caledonia office phone number is 891-1886; the Leonard Street office can be reached at 454-1155. Rebecca said the new tax service is ready to face the last-minute rush as April 15 lurks only a few weeks in the future. "We still have some deco­ rating we’d like to do, but my family has been helping me get things organized, and our offices are ready." �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 12, 1991 / Page 15 Kentwood boy wins regional ‘spelling bee’ ullcVMETOTHE by Jean Gallup Staff Writer From "villainy" to "cellulose" and "conciliate" to "rapport," the words came at the Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee in Middleville last week. Jeff Lubbers from Bowen Elementary in Kentwood was the champion speller, and Jenni Ziuderveen from Dutton Christian School in Dutton was the runner-up. Lubbers has now qualified to compete at the district competition at Central High School in Grand Rapids April 10. Middleville was represented by Ann-Marie Hart and Sara Hillman from Page and Christina Oaks and Ben Brock from the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. Representing Caledonia Elementary were Nick Boncher and Andrew Wilkinson; from Dutton Christian, Zuiderveen and Mark Gvikema; from Caledonia Middle School, Stephanie Woman and Katie Sobczak; from Kettle Lake, Andrew Moore and Dennis Wagner; from Dutton Elementary, Tonya Buehler and Matt Schafer; from Page Principal Linda Goosen welcomes the parents and friends of the spelling bee contestents. Brown Elementary in Byron Center, Joey Woudwyk and Jennifer Elliott; from Bowen Elementary in Kentwood, Lubbers and Amanda Cox; from Nickels Middle School in Byron Center, Jim Warren and Heather Vander Laan; and from Cutlerville Christian Elementary, Erica Stehouwer and Scott Post. Coordinators for the spelling bee in Kentwood said that fifth grader Lubbers had never been in a spelling bee before, but that he had studied all 1,800 words that could be used in the bee. First place winner, Jeff Lubbers, and runner-up Jenni Zuiderveen are congratulated by the pronouncer at the end of the spelling contest. Jeff will go to the district competition in Grand Rapids. All stude^'s showed a great deal of poise. Now he starts over with a new list of 1,800 words for the district competition, she pointed ouL "We’re very proud of him. Jeff also won the "Little Big Shot" in basketball out of all of the fifth graders in Kentwood," she said. Caledonia ‘community dialogue’ showing support for changes in school system by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Last week was parent­ teacher conference week in Caledonia, and the school system itself earned a pretty solid "B" after a special community/school conference Tuesday night. Participants at the F.A.C.T.s (Finding Answers for Caledonia's Tomorrows) conference endorsed some of the concepts already being worked on in the high school restructuring program, and indicated they would at least consider alternatives such as a longer school year and stag­ gered schedules at the high school to forestall building more buildings to accommo­ date the growing student pop­ ulation. Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter said she felt encouraged by the opinions expressed by com­ munity members at last Tuesday's "community dia­ logue." "I came away feeling that the people there supported our efforts in school improve­ ment," she said. "They gave high marks to all the things we're working on: develop­ mental grouping, block time, interdisciplinary learning, team teaching and community partnerships...all got support. "And it was a friendly group. I liked that, too. People disagreed, but they weren't mad about it. I thought everyone seemed very open, and they were having fun. Co-chair of the FACTs Steering Committee, Kathy Jackson, agreed. "It was a group of people that said 'I’m open to listen­ ing to alternatives,*" she commented. The approximately 150 par­ ents, teachers, students and administrators who turned up for the Caledonia schools' first of two "dialogues" did, indeed, cover a lot of educa­ tional territory last Tuesday. Beginning with each indi­ vidual's filling out a ques­ tionnaire that touched on nearly every aspect of the sys­ tem, the procedure for the meeting continued with the participants taking their ques­ tionnaires and joining either an elementary, middle school or high school group. These large groups were further broken into small See Suport, page 19 POLARIS Snow Check Save $500 and guarantee delivery of your 1992 Polaris snowmobile! 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The goal, explained consul­ tant Bill DeJong, was for each small group to reach a consensus about each question on the questionnaire. That’s where the "dialogue” part comes in. Distussion was lively as the groups had to decide whether some pretty contro­ versial issues rated a high, moderate or low priority for the future of the system. But as Porter said, the mood was cheerful rather than "adversarial." After the groups finished, their "results" were posted on charts, and an overall "snapshot" report was given for each level. Interestingly, the three big groups agreed on a number of important questions. Everybody supported the schools* mission statements and the exit outcomes desired by the high school faculty for students who graduate from Caledonia. Graduation requirements, that is, the number of units required in each content area to receive a diploma, also were supported, with more emphasis suggested in the ar­ eas of foreign language and computer technology. As Porter mentioned, all three groups agreed on the change from the traditional age-determined grade struc­ tures to a grouping by devel­ opmental levels and from a departmentalized structure to an interdisciplinary one. The ideas of teaming and of moving education into the community through business partnerships, mentorships and involving the students in community service also were approved by all three groups. And a high priority was given to having available to students such support person­ nel as a reading specialist, a social worker, a computer Dutton Girl Scouts ‘baby-sit’ during conference Troop 11 of the Dutton Girl Scouts helped parent-teacher conferences at Dutton Elementary run a little more smoothly lost week. They set up a baby-sitting service during afternoon conferences, offering to take care of young children while their moms and dads visited with teachers. The girls brought toys and nutritious snacks from home to entertain the youngsters. The scouts said they were busy all afternoon, taking care of more than 50 children. Dutton Scouts pose with some of the youngsters they were entertaining during school conferences last week. In the front, from left, are Kasey Borr, Mark Osgerby, Kristin DeBloay, Ashley Ranalli and Katie Meehan. In the bock row are Erin Oscarby (left), Renee Cromer, Stacie Ranalli, Alison Corbin, Heather Sias and Melissa Rogers. Not pictured are troop leaders Angie Ranalli and Lynn Oscarby. Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki reports on the overall consensus reached by the elementary planning group at the community dialogue. specialist, a school counselor, teacher aides and community volunteers. High priority also was given to providing facilities such as libraries, computer centers, gyms and an audito­ rium. All agreed that these fa­ cilities should be available for community use before or after school hours. The recent "schools of choice" proposal and the idea of consolidating with neigh­ boring districts both received PENINU March 16th the ffot Corner Sports Cards o & (616) 795-7171 Buy, Sell HOURS. Tues.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. Sat. 10 a m -3 p m 109 Railroad St. Middleville Ml ■ I (Comer of E Meh arxi Rair sac St | resounding "no’s" from all levels. Everybody seemed to agree that an ideal class size ranged from 18-25 students, and the present grade configuration of K-5, 6-8, 9-12 was re-en­ dorsed by this group. Those areas of general agreement will provide the basis for the long-range plan that eventually will be pre­ sented to the school board at its April meeting. But there were some areas where opinions differed sharply, even though tongues didn't speak that way. The swimming pool ques­ tion surfaced again, and, as usual, people either were re­ soundingly for or against hav­ ing one as part of a school building program. And, perhaps most impor­ tant, there was no consensus reached about the focal point of the planning process, which is how to best plan for the future growth of the school district. The option of year-round schools received a spectrum of reactions, although several participants said they would like to know more about how that kind of program worked before forming an opinion. Staggering student sched­ ules throughout the school day as a means of using exist­ ing structures more, rather than building new ones right away, also received a mixed reaction. And building new ones, of course, means an­ swering the question, what exactly should we build? Last week's community dialogue was a followup to the two-session Futures Conference sponsored by the district Feb. 5. At that event, community and education members listened to speakers, worked in discussion groups, and, among other activities, rated u hat they considered the most important indicators of student success. Rated as most important *as positive self-esteem, fol­ lowed by communication skills, problem-solving skills, values, critical think­ ing skills and the ability to cope with change. These ratings, along with other ideas gathered from the conference, will be used with the results from the first dia­ logue to begin forming op­ tions for the future direction of the district. These options, and their cost implications, will be dis­ cussed at a second dialogue at 7 p.m. March 26 at the high schoool cafeteria. "The important thing," said DeJong, "is not just whether there are enough seats, but whether there are programs that deliver and whether the district is positioned for the future." Jackson said she hopes an even bigger number of resi­ dents and Caledonia teachers will attend the second dia­ logue. nia ‘Al the Gro "It’s the community's chance to help plan what's going to happen to our schools," she said. "It’s im­ portant that it’s not just par­ ents or not just teachers that do this planning. We need the perspective of the old as well as the young, and the ideas that come from people of many different occupations. "The more that participate, the better the decisions we ll make." Township ia. Michigan Edjf ctl CotuUy" NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public*hearing *—----------' ** the * following request to consider APPLICANT Archie A. Warner REQUEST: Rezone lands from agricultural (A) District to the General Business (C-2) District Approximately 8000 block of Broadmoor Avenue LOCATION: PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 1, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION Caledonia Township Hall 7246 68th St S E Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 12, 1991 I Page 17 TK kids make banner mark ‘Reading Month’ locally J-Ad Graphics News Service James Hallberg’s second grade students at West Elementary in Middleville held a brain-storming session to name a banner they could install in the front entrance to their school to celebrate read­ ing. The kids came up with about 20 different sugges­ tions, and settled on "Fly Away With Books “ Some of the other ideas gathered formed by the chil­ dren during the session were "Books Take You to the Stars," "Read a Book-it's Great." and “Read Away with Books." The completed sign will be about 12 feet long and will feature a cardboard airplane about three feet long, with a trailing banner bearing book titles, Hallberg said. Look for the students handiwork this week. Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAg'e HERE • 795-3M5 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 101 per wort. 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Senior Pam Elkins, daughter of Jerry and Barb Elkins, has consistently con­ tributed to the success of the varsity volleyball team with her serving, passing and hit­ ting skills. Pam lead the team in scoring, has served at 93 percent efficiency and totalled over 150 kills on the season. LAND FOR SALE: 2.5 rolling wooded land on paved road, in Caledonia Township, soil tested, ready to build on. 795-2542. ■ J Dog Grooming at its Best J ■ g 10 YRS. EXPERIENCE 698-8144 Call after 4:10 p.m. IMIMIMIMIMIMIMIMIMIMIMIM NEEDED IMMEDIATELY farm land, vacant land and hobby farm locations to sell for you. Have anxious buyers for Thomapple Kellogg and Cale­ donia school districts. Call Lyn Briel, Greenridge Realty, Hast­ ings. 948-2000._____________ RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Wanted WANTED - PROMDRES­ SES, bridesmaids' dresses and party dresses. Will sell on consignment. 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Ml / March 12, 1991 Trojans top Hastings to win district championship by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Despite drawing constant attention from opposing basketball teims. Mid­ dleville's Jason Pranger has carped the T rojans throughout much of the season At Friday night s district ti­ tle game at Delton-Kellogg High School, it was more of the same Pranger hit all 14 of his free throw attempts, including six in the final 30 seconds, to lead Middleville to its second con­ secutive district crown. But if Pranger s teammates. Brad Bruner and John Scheib in particular, had not come through with some clutch per­ formances. it would not have been enough to defeat a stingy Hastings team Bruner, who has been one of the Trojan s top defenders all year long, also sparkled on the offensive end. scoring 16 points Scheib and junior guard Dave Sherwood also had big nights, adding 13 points apiece Middleville coach Kurt Hoizhueter said that the fact that everyone contributed was a big reason for the title. "All year long it has been either Pranger or Sherwood doing most of the scoring." he said. "To get games like that out of Bruner and Scheib really gave us a lift We also got some good ballhandling out of (Jamie) Berg and an ex­ cellent defensive effort from (Rob) Hunt The fact that everybody contributed was really a key." Hastings coach Denny O'Mara added a similar sentiment. "They stepped up and real­ ly played well." he said. "We did not lose the game by play­ ing poorly, they won the game by performing. " Senior Jason Pranger, shown here in the semi-final win over Wayland, displays the form that helped him hit all 14 of his free throw attempts against the Saxons. Pranger led all scorers with 26 points. The Saxons rallied from a seven-point third-quarter deficit to take a brief 46-45 lead on a three-point bomb by senior David Oom. but Pranger keyed a 8-0 Trojan run that stretched the lead to 53-46 with 7:32 left in the game The 6-5 senior sandwiched four free throws around a feed to Scheib for a bucket tn the paint, and Middleville had regained control. Hastings could get no closer than five points the rest of the way. even after Pranger was forced to the bench with 6:37 left after picking up his fourth foul. Sherwood split a pair of free throws with 1:17 remaining to give the Trojans a 64-55 lead, but the Saxons' Paul Rose answered with a triple from the comer to slice the lead to six. Senior Gabe Griffin, who missed a large chunk of the second half after suffering a gash on his mouth, then pick­ ed off an errant Middleville pass and drove to the basket, where he appeared to pull Hastings to w ithin 64-60 with a layup. But Griffin was call­ ed for an offensive foul. The referee nullified the basket, and sent Pranger to the line on the other end. where his free throws gave the Tro­ jans a comfortable 66-58 lead. The marginal call extinguish­ ed any Hastings hopes for a come-from-behind win. Pranger led all scorers with 26 points and led Middleville to a 21-of-24 performance from the stripe. Nick Williams led the Sax ons with 16 points. Sophomore Matt Brown add­ ed 12, while center Chase Youngs also hit double figures with 10. including six in the first quarter. Hastings could never get in­ to the flow offensively, especially once it dug itself in­ to a hole. "We did not click offen­ sively,” O’Mara said. “We have struggled the last few games shooting the ball. We had some wide open shots, we just didn’t make them." Hoizhueter said that he was not breathing easily, even with leads as large as 11 points. "They just kept battling back," he said. "They rely on the outside shot, and they had trouble making them. When they got behind, it forced them to pressure us. which plays into our hands. Our ball handling was much better tonight than it has been. " The Saxons ended the game shooting 40*percent from the floor, but struggled beyond the three-point stripe, connec­ ting on only four of 15. Despite the season-ending loss. O'Mara said his squad has nothing to be ashamed of. "I thought we gave a max­ imum effort." he said. "We played as hard as we could, and that's all you can ask " "That's what sports are all about." he added. "You don't complain, you just do the best job you can. In that respect, as a coach. I have to be pleased We didn't win the trophy, but we're still champs." The Saxons ended their season with an I l-l I record. Hoizhueter said w inning the district was especially nice for his seniors. "We have played well in spurts." he said. "We show­ ed we could do it. The kids could have folded after that tough loss to Byron Center, but the seniors really turned it on. It was nice for them to get another one (district title). " Middleville unproved to 14-8 overall, heading into Wednesday's regional game at East Grand Rapids. The Trojans will meet Cen­ tral Montcalm, who won the Portland district with a 59-44 victory over Lakewood Satur­ day. The Hornets are a veteran team." with nine seniors and have good size. Central Montcalm, which is 17-5 overall on the season, is led by all-stater Brian Thwaites. who scored 25 points and blocked numerous shots against the Vikings. The Hornets lost a tight game against Albion in the Grand Rapids Press tournament in December. Wednesday's regional semi-final game tips off at 7 p m at East Grand Rapids High School. Middleville Jr. High matmen win dual meets last week Chris Thomas. Exhibition winners by pin were Chad Foster. Arie Foster and Joel Appel In the second match. Mid dlcvillc defeated Allendale 48-18. Winning by a pin were Chad Lapekes. Gary Ket­ chum, Ryan Winchci. Brian Clayton. Jon Sarver. Brad Clayton. Bucky Green and Chris Thomas. The Middleville Jr. High wrestling team defeated both Godwin and Allendale last week in a double dual meet. In the first match Mid­ dleville defeated Godwin 36-18. Winning by pin were Ty Middleton. Bucky Green. Tim Roodvoets and Jody Blain Winning by decision were Sean Crofoot. Jon Sarver and Freestyle mat club begins practice, first tourney set group and weight categories at tournaments The first tourna me nt was held last Saturday The leadership of the club will be handled by newly apointed officers: President Jim Vanderfifer, Treasurer Kim Bender and Secretary Sheryl Haynes. The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club officially started their season the last week in February with over 60 kids aged 4-14 signing up for club membership. Practice is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. They will compete in age Thornapple girls softball sign-up set for March 16 The 1991 summer girls softball program is being organiz­ ed. The program is for children in the Middleville school area in the first through eighth grades. First and se­ cond grades will play T-ball while the third through eighth grades will play fast pitch Saturday, March 16, is the registration day which will be held in the entrance way at Page Elementary from 9 to 10 a m. Registration forms are being sent home with the kids, also the Sun and News has a registration form you can use The league will have its third softball clink this year on Saturday morning. May 11. Each year it gets bigger and better The clink is spon­ sored by Calvin College soft ball team and Jack Pearl's Sport Center of Battle Creek. 8th grade spikers take Kelloggsville Ixcst night both eighth grade volleyball teams were suc­ cessful against Kelloggsville. The Pietro’s started things off with a 15-10, 8-15, 15-12 win. Leading scorers were Kasia Willet with eight points and Courtney Rkh with six. The Zymbolic’s scores were 15-6, 14-16, 15-6. Top servers were Becky Holwcrda with 13 points. Jay Smith with nine and Jennifer Dykstra with six. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations Middleville players celebrate their second straight district championship on Friday following a 70-63 win over Hostings. The Trojans face a strong Central Montcalm team Wednesday night at the regionals at East Grand Rapids. / MORE f Call 945-9554 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 12, 1991 / Page 19 “Poison Prevention Week9 observed in Middleville by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "Poison Prevention Week" has been observed for 30 years, but a million and a half accidentia! poisoning still were reported to the American Association of Poison Control Center in 1989 alone. To help combat the threat of small children accidentally drinking or eating something poisonous, Middleville’s two Pharmacies, Professional Pharmacy (795-3625) and Pharmacy Care (795-7936) are sponsoring a poster contest for children themselves. Starting March 17 and run­ ning to March 23, the chil­ dren are asked to draw and color "anything around the house that would be bad for you if you ate or drank it." Co-sponsored by the Kent County Pharmacist Association, tips to prevent poisionings are included in the application forms, which are available at both pharma­ cies. Rosemary Vanderband, owner of Pharmacy Care, also gives practical advice on ways to guard against poisionings if you have small children. For instance, if you have cleaning materials out ready to use and the phone or door­ bell rings, don't leave it where it can be reached by an adventuresome toddler, she said. Take the cleaner or the child with you when you answer the door or the phone. It can take a child less than a minute to drink something poisonous, she warned. She also advises adults to clean up after a craft project, empty cocktail glasses imme­ diately after a party, and al­ ways put cleaning products up on a high shelf, never under the sink. "It’s imperative to learn poison prevention from day one," she said. "We try to emphasize good habits for both children and adults." David Hopkins, owner of Professional Pharmacy, points out that in addition to the poison control number at Blodgett Regional Poison Control Center, (774-7851) both he and Vanderband are available 24 hours a day to give information in case of a poisioning. "You should leave original labels on all medicines and always read the labels," Hopkins said, "and avoid tak­ ing medicine in front of chil­ dren since youngsters tend to imitate adults." He also says to call medicine "medicine" and never "candy.” "Clean out your medicine cabinet periodically, and safely dispose of unneeded medicines when you’re through with them. If you have any doubts about how to dispose of any medicine, bring them to me or Rosemary, and we’ll take care of them for you," he said. Adults who have any con­ fusion about a medicine they're taking, especially if they have more than one doc­ tor or dentist, can call either pharmacist to get their advice, Vanderband explained "Or, they can put it all into a brown bag and bring it in and we’ll sit right down with them and explain what each medicine does. And, if the medicines should be used at the same time," she offered. Gymnastics in Motion teams performing well The Gymnastics in Motion girls’ and boys’ teams from Middleville have excelled this year. On Feb. 17, the girls' team traveled to Flint and competed at Genesee Valley Gym­ nastics. There are 11 girls on the team who compete this season. There were two girls who did exceptionally well this meet Cheri Sessions received a 31.60, which gave her first overall in the junior division. This score also qualified her for state and moved her up to the next level of competition. Lindsey Thornton received a 30.05 and made it to state Susan Fenstemaker receiv­ ed a 29.70 and missed stated THE NEW HOUSE ON MAIN STREET IN MIDDLEVILLE INSULATION by AEC only by a few tenths. Kelli Brice also had a good com­ petition, with a 28.00. The boys’ team is small but talented. They are coached by Butch Lockyer. The last three meets they have competed in. they have received a third and two second-place trophies for team scores Brandon Moma has done an excellent job this year getting 37 and 38’s out of a possible 43. In the last meet, he receiv­ ed a 7.1 on high bar out of a possible 7.2. near-perfect score and took first in this event. For two of the boys. Kevin Ellis and Ryan Smith, this is their first year competing David Baker is in his third year of competition and finishes consistently in the top 10 overall. Besides the girls* and boys' teams. Gymnastics in Motion offers preschool through ad­ vanced classes during the w eek and Saturdav mornings Those interested mav call 795-3410 or 795-7620 She gives another tip to anyone who finds a medicine they can t identify. ‘Call the poison control center and tell them it’s not an emergency, but you would like to know what the medicine is. They’re really good about it; they'll ask you to hang up and they’ll call you back on a non-emergency line. They’ll know what the medicine is," she said. The national theme for the 30th anniversary of Poison Prevention Week is "Put Poison in Its Place." Over the past 30 years, people have learned that it is important to lock up poisons and keep them out of the Get in on the good times with our R1Z0NS CLUB... designed especially for active people like you! If you're age 50 or more, you’ve already fulfilled the moat important requirement for HORIZONS CLUB membership The only other one is that you bank with us and maintain a $5,000 balance in a combination of checking’ and savings or certificate of deposit. That‘3 all there is to it! And look at the benefits you'll enjoy: *$2,500 minimum balance required in checking account of your choice. • Free Travelers Checks • HORIZONS CLUB membership card. • Free photocopies of important documents • Special Club travel tours and outings at attractive group rates. 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HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA Ciowd Monday ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • ■a • Dtr.nm • Za> • Steaks • Appetizers • Calzone Spagoetr • Sausage Roll • Rasiou • Manicotti l • Roast Beef Subs Sun.Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia I I I I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-03-19.pdf cb241fe7876ec0a1d7ee653c0d7ce587 PDF Text Text Ji "as ■ * r*9s Fu0; ■— 121 Church I ne b :■<» L1 trarV Neats si ^stings, »,. 4W5e Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas MDOT turns down Caledonia M-37 traffic light...for now Caledonia motorists who must make a turn from Main Street on to M-37 frequently might do well to develop the virtue of patience, for they’ll probably get plenty of oppor­ tunities to practice it. In a March 7 letter, Michigan Department of Transportation Operations Engineer Jon R. Rice said a recent study by his department does not demonstrate a need at this time for a stop and go traffic signal at that intersection. The letter was sent to area resident Barbara Waite, who, along with a group of Caledonia school bus drivers, submitted petitions to Rice last January, requesting a traf­ fic signal be installed at the corner. The petitions were signed by more than 2,500 area residents. The signal was requested so motorists on Main Street could make a safe turn onto the highway, where traffic volume has increased due to rapid growth. The petition drives were begun after a Caledonia High School senior was killed in a Dec. 1 accident at the corner, but the village has been re­ questing a signal light at the comer for years. As in this case, the request always has been turned down because neither the volume of traffic nor the accident rate at the three-way intersection met MDOTs criteria for installing a traffic signal there. "In comparing traffic sur­ veys taken at the intersection during 1985, 1988 and 1991 we find there has been little Main Street traffic change," wrote Rice. "M-37 traffic has increased since 1985; how­ No. 165 I March 19, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year ever, there has not been a sig­ nificant increase from 1988 to 1991? Rice said that traffic sam­ ples included one on Jan. 7 that measured the delays for motorists entering M-37 from Main Street during an eighthour period. That survey recorded 13 delays lasting longer than one minute, with the longest being almost two minutes. Delays longer than two minutes are the significant ones, he said, because after the Kent County Road Commission, the MDOT did yet another study a: the comer March 5 between 7:20 a.m. and 8:05 a.m. That study also was videotaped. It showed that while one vehicle was detained for one minute and 54 seconds, the number of vehicles backed up at the intersection never ex­ ceeded two, and he said four of the five delays were less than 10 seconds. Accident reports gained from the Michigan State “In comparing traffic surveys taken at the intersection during 1985, 1988 and 1991 we find there has been little Main Street traffic change." — Engineer Jon R. Rice that amount of time, mo­ torists may become impatient and pull out when the "gap** in traffic is too short. He reported that a special investigative study also was conducted and videotaped Feb. 7 to record delays at the inter­ section during the "peak hours" between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. "The delay to passenger ve­ hicles was similar to that of the Jan. 7 study," read the let­ ter. "A total of nine school buses entered M-37 from Main Street with the delay to the individual school buses ranging from five seconds to one minute, 17 seconds. The average school bus delay was 22.8 seconds." Rice said that based on comments from James Porritt, managing director of Police showed that in the pe­ riod 1987 through 1990, there were six, four, one and eight accidents in each year, respec­ tively. Of these, four, two, one and five were right angle accidents. "A flashing beacon which, in general, will reduce right angle accidents was installed Jan. 29, 1991," stated Rice. He further explained in the letter that while M-37 sees enough traffic to warrant a signal light, Main Street does not. And though his depart­ ment sometimes recommends a traffic signal even though the statistics do not meet the criteria, he wrote Waite that “the overall delay does not demonstrate the need for in­ stalling a stop and go traffic Sm MDOT, on pogo 2 CaledoniaJ^r^tup, Board vacanc^&fflddts tor thus far J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good reported that as of Friday four residents have applied for the Caledonia Township Board seat left va­ cant by the sudden death of Jack Johnson Feb. 25. Johnson and Gordon Jousma were elected last fall to two-year trustee positions when the board was expanded from five to seven members as part of the township’s moving to charter status. By law, the Township Board must fill a vacant seat within 45 days or else the governor will call a special election to fill the post. Good said that the new ap­ pointee will serve the re­ mainder of Johnson’s term, and then, like all the board members, face re-election in 1992 As of press time, the ap­ plicants include Fred Fleischman. 6694 Thornapple River Drive; Dorothy Mer­ riman, 8573 84th St.; Tom Snyder. 7950 Cherry Valley and Jim Williams, 8970 68th St Anyone else interested in the position should contact Good at the township office, 891-0070. Middleville Council raises sewer rates; listens to developer by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Sewer rates were increased from an average of $34.25 to $46.25 for a residential unit in Middleville and hook-up fees doubled by the Middleville Village Council. Council members said they voted to raise the charges to offset future costs for the ex­ pansion of the sewage la­ goons. Water rates have not been affected, said Floyd Bray, chairman of the Public Works Committee. New sewer hookups will cost $400, up from $200, and each unit now will pay $2 for each thousand gallons for a quarter, up from $1.25 per thousand gallons, Bray said. Both hikes are retroactive to Jan. 1 of this year. With Marilyn Vandenberg, Trustee James Oliver and President Duane Thatcher ab­ sent, the vote was 4-0. President Pro Tern William Hardy asked Bray if the raise was a stop-gap measure. Bray agreed it was, and that the measure was taken to offset future costs of the new la­ goon, which is expected to be started, "hopefully, this year." The council also talked with David Dykstra about a planned development of 21 lots on property he owns east of the Mount Hope Cemetery. Dykstra told the council that he wanted water but no sewer service. He said he had tested the ground, and it "perked just fine," meaning that an on-site sewer for each lot would be feasible. Dykstra noted that the de­ velopment, which will have homes in the $175,00 to $250,000 range, is in wooded, hilly terrain, so he also requested that the village work with him to keep a grade of 10 percent to allow him to "keep the natural Sh Council, on pogo 2 Burglary suspect charged with two break-ins at Bay Pointe by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer Lions’s Club chicken dinner set Not one to eat and run, Immediate Past District governor Gordon Christian, right, stops back in the kitchen to give the Lion's Club members a pat on the back at last year's chicken dinner. Don Chero doesn't need the encouragement but M doesn't hurt. GUN Lz.KE - A former Bay Pointe Restaurant em­ ployee has been charged with breaking and entering and safebreaking in connection with two burglaries at the Gun Lake restaurant Michigan Slate Police ar­ rested James J. Walker, of Orangeville, on March 7 after neighbors reported a burglary at the restaurant on the south side of west Gun Lake. Authorities believe Walker is responsible for a similar burglary that took place Feb. 22, costing the restaurant several thousand dollars in missing property and dam­ ages to the building. Walker has been charged with two counts of breaking Soo Burglory on pogo 2 In This Issue... • Special Education Parent Night set • Trojans end cage season • CHS inducts National Honor Society members • Caledonia Council working on sewer ordinance amendment �Page ? / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 19. 1991 “Chore Service” benefits local residents TK seniors win tickets to all night party Six lucky Thornapple Kellogg seniors are the receipients of $5 they won in. a drawing of those who have already purchased their tickets to “Grand-U-ation '91." Nancy Carpenter, (center) who tabluates the receipts from D&W stores, shows Jason Prangefs "fiver" while (left to right) Becky Taggert, Pam Elkins, Diane Bender and Jennifer Cole show off their prizes. D&W receipts can be donated by dropping them off at the main office of the high school. Over $500 has already been collected using the reciepts. Burglary suspect charged, and entering and two counts of safebreaking. All four are felony offenses. The safe­ breaking charges carry maximum sentences of life in prison. Walker was arrested March from front page 7 after neighbors called po­ lice to the scene at 1:30 a.m. Police found a basement window broken out, searched the building at 11456 Marsh Road, and discovered Walker hiding in the restaurant attic. MDOT turns down M-37 light Continued from front page signal at this time." He said, however, that the department will continue to "monitor" the intersection to see if the flashing beacon does indeed reduce the number of right angle accidents. "If Main Street traffic con­ gestion increases and/or traffic accidents at the intersection do not improve, a new evaluation will be conducted," he promised. Enclosed with the letter were copies of the results of all surveys and studies used in the anaylsis. "Well, they certainly did what we asked of them," Waite commented. "I can’t say they didn't take a good look, and I understand they have standards that have to be met. But I still think we need a signal there." ».gtgag>g»g»g>g.tf EASTER... Baskets, Eggs, Grass, Cards, Candy, Plates, Napkins : Rainbow’s End 7^ YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centr< Phone 891-1106 ~ Palm Sunday MUSICAL CELEBRATION — Wlf/1 — Jubal Brass Sunday, March 24 • 6:00 P.M. • at Middleville Christian Reformed Church 708 W. MAIN, MIDDLEVILLE Everyone Welcome "He was a former em­ ployee there, so he had some knowledge of the place," said Detective Sgt. Ron Neil from the Wayland State Po­ lice Post. Troopers found food, liquor and stereo equipment stashed in a crawl space, ready to be removed from the building. "It was very similar to the first time, and we believe he was responsible for the Feb. 22 break-in," Neil said. In that burglary, the sus­ pect entered through a win­ dow leading to a crawl space to the cellar. The burglar stole several thousand dollars worth of stereo equipment, liquor, beer and wine, and food including steaks and prime rib. The suspect also broke into the restaurant safe and took $1,000 in cash. "While they were there, they did a lot of damage by spraying a fire extinguisher in the kitchen," Neil said. Police believe more than one person was involved in the Feb. 22 burglary. Walker, however, has denied anyone else was involved, according to police. A preliminary exam has been set for Wednesday in district court. Walker remains in the Barry County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bond. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Delia Bass of Middleville would like to be able to do everything that needs doing by herself, but she can’t. So she gets a little help from Lawrence Jarrard of Nashville. He comes to rake her yard in the spring, and because it's a large yard, and he some­ times spends two days doing it Jarrard handles the Chore Service for the Commission on Aging out of Hastings, and Delia said she would like to get him again this year for the third year, if he’s not too busy. Although Jarrard will clean windows, that job is handled for Delia by her grandaughter, and her step-daughter and son Dean both take her on out­ ings. Jarrard, who lives in Nashville, smiles when he describes the work he does, which might include in­ stalling wall receptacles, ceil­ ing fans, fixing lamps, any thing in the line of general maintenance. The only "chore" that he won't do is paint, he said. He’s had the job for four years; since April 23, 1987, to be exact. While working for the COA, he performed mainte­ nance work for the Barry County Sheriffs Department. When the American Association of Retired People took over that program, he quit and started to work for the COA again only when they called and asked him to do the handyman s job. He’s comfortable with the work "I've been in maintenance all of my life," he says. A call to the COA is all that is needed to arrange for and appointment for Jarrard to come and do a task, but be prepared for a wait. "Right now, I'm booked a week and a half ahead," he said. Testament to the popularity of the program is the fact that Jarrard was booked ahead two months all last summer. "It’s not boring. Everything is different. Yesterday, I cleaned a house in the morn­ ing and in the afternoon, I put a filter under a sink. I found out I couldn't fold up like I used to." he said with a wry grin. Both Delia and Jarrard like to work. "It’s a good thing I love it because my wallet tells me that I have to." he said. Delia said she loves to rake leaves, but her knees won’t let her. Still, "I do what I can myself."a When'she can’t, Jarrard is available to lend a hand for Delia. She used to attend the noon lunches sponsored by the COA when they were in held Middleville, she said, but "I don’t go any more. Hastings is too far away, and the roads are bad sometimes." Delia also enjoys the pro­ grams put on by Community Education at TK, and the din* ners they sponsor. Tammy Pennington, execu­ tive director of the COA, noted that this is the first year that the agency has received funding from the Barry Area United Way. Cuts from other areas were partly offset by those funds, and thanks to the millage passed last year, the chore program is kept in the black, she said. "Also, now we can pur­ chase some supplies for Jarrard to use on the job if they're needed," she said. Tax money is available as Earned Income Credits for low income taxpayers by Jean Gallup Staff Writer People who earn less than $20,264 and have a child to take care of sometimes don’t owe the government any money for federal income taxes. But, they should see if they qualify for an Earned Income Credit (EIC), something they might get even if they earned too little to owe any tax, said Pat Wagner, a volunteer for Love Inc. The Earned Income Credit is refundable, she said, and that means that eligible lowincome working families can get the EIC even if they owe no federal income tax or have no income tax withheld. If you file as a head of household, married filing joint return or as a qualifying widow with a dependent child, she said, you may qualify for as much as $953. To get the check, you must file a federal income tax return, and if you don't owe any taxes, you can file at any time, before or after April 15, she added. "You should try to fill out the line number 57 on the 1040 form, or line 28c if you usc the 1040A form," she said. And, if you haven't filed in the last three years (1987,1988 and 1989), and you qualify, you can file for retroactive EIC payments from the government. Since an awareness program has been started, EIC payments requests have increased by two million people in 1987 and 1988, Wagner said, and 11 million people got the EIC for the tax year of 1988. "It’s estimated that one in four who are eligible don't get the EIC," she said. Make sure that you're not missing out if you qualify, she added. For more information, ask your employer about the EIC, or call the Barry Area United Way at 945-4010, or Love, Inc. at 948-9555. The IRS also has a toll-free number to help. Its number is 1-800-829-1040. Council raises sewer rates, talks to developer, from from beauty" of the area. The county specifications call for a 6 percent grade. Hardy said he was very ex­ cited about the proposal for the home development and advised Dykstra to meet with Delbert Riley as chairman of the Village Property Committee and acting Village Manager Ernie Ball and, "bring something back to the council that will benefit the village." "I'm for this project, but we should sit in a committee atmosphere first. We are most anxious to work with you," he added. Dykstra agreed to wait until the end of the council meeting to talk to Riley and Ball and set a time for a meeting. Trustee Lon Myers, chair­ man of the Finance Committee, asked that the council approve one-time bonuses of $800 for Village Planner Mark Vander Ploeg and $400 for Village Clerk Jan Cutler to compensate them for the "additional du­ ties" they had between the time Village Manager Kit Roon took a medical leave, and Ernie Ball was named as acting manager. The vote to allow the bonuses was unamimous. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker told the council he had been looking for a year for an opening for breatha­ lyzer training for Officer Joel Funk. He said that he had been notified that afternoon by a phone call that there was an opening in the April 9-12 school at the State Police Academy in Lansing. Officer Andy Frantz already has the training, Shoemaker said, but with Funk certified to also take the test would make the officer more effecienL If Funk makes a drunk driv­ ing arrest, he must now wait for a certified officer to per­ form the test, or get a search warrant to have the blood drawn at a hospital, Shoemaker explained. Saying he didn’t have exact figures, he estimated that the cost would be between $200 and $250 plus the charge for three nights lodging at the academy. After assurance that the ex­ penses would fall in line with the past, Hardy made a mo­ tion to send Funk to the school at a "reasonable ex­ pense." Also, the council voted to send Shoemaker to a Drug Awarness Resistance Education (DARE) update, sponsored by the DARE State Advisory Board, June 18-20 at Mount Pleasant. The spon­ sors will pay for the session, but he asked the village to pay for travel expenses. FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call .891-9133 for an appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19, 1991 / Page 3 Special Education parent night set for March 26 J-Ad Graphics News Service An "Adults Only" evening designed for the parents of children attending special edu­ cation programs, both in and out of the Thornapple Kellogg School District, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26. Set to be in the TK Middle School Library, the meeting will last from 7 to 9 p.m. with a program from 7 to 8 p.m., and a question and an­ swer question session after re­ freshments, said Naomi Barber, coordinator of the spe- Cltizen involvement key to schools There are many ingredients that must be put together to have a successful school district, all of which are important. An effective school must have strong leadership, a well qualified and dedicated teaching and support staff, a strong curriculum, sound financial support, and good facilities However, there is another ingredient that is extremely impor­ tant and that is parent and citizen support' Citizen support is more than just voting for millage. Although that is basic, without that support the district does not have the finances to provide all the other needs It is being ac­ tive in providing direction and support to "your” schools Al the March Board of Education meeting, the resolution setting the annual school election was adopted Later, in April or May. a resolution will be adopted to set what will be included First, there will be two vacancies for the Board of Educa­ tion Each year two of the seven positions are open, with one position vacant in the fourth year. The term of office is four years Persons interested in becoming candidates for the board must file a petition at the District Administration Office by 4 p m Monday. April 8 Petitions are now available at the ad ministration office. Second, it now appears that it will be necessary again to ask the votes to approve the Headlee rollback provision to allow the district to levy the full millage that was approved by the voters at the June 1989 election. At that time, the voters ap­ proved a three-year millage. Next year will be the third year of the three years. The district will need the full millage that was approved at that time. The Headlee rollback provision was ap­ proved by the voters last year, but must be voted each year. Being a candidate for the Board of Education is a significnt way to serve your school district. It is a responsible position and through the board you have the responsibility to establish policy and direction for the school. We are fortunate here at Thornapple Kellogg to have Board of Education members who are dedicated and put in many hours of their time for the district. Board members are not paid positions. As a board member in our district you would receive $15 per regular or called special meeting for expenses But there is great satisfaction in knowing that you are serving your school and your community and in working with other board members and staff to provide the best education possible for our students. Involvement of citizens in school support groups such as P.E.T.. P.E.P.. and the Athletic and Music Boosters is also vital to the district. We depend on citizens of our community to provide help and direction through citizens' advisory committees. At the last Board of Education meeting, the Citizens Committee formed to study the school schedule and made their report and recom­ mendation. That committee worked hard and spent hours of their time in arriving at their recommendation, which would be to start the school day one half hour earlier A special thanks to those who served. Laurie Brinks. Jean Hoff. Julie MacGregor, Diane Weatherhead and Dick Webster, and to staff members Chris Boysen. Shelly Erb. Sharon Kalee, Jeanne Kreger. Skip Pranger. Holly Steiner and Brad Warren. A special note — a meeting or hearing is being planned to allow everyone the opportunity to ask questions or give their opinions on the consideration of the school schedule As a citizen, your opinions and your feelings are important Please call me or write and share them cial education program at the TK Schools. The program will explain what Pre-Primary Impaired (PPI), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Inclusive Education (IE) are, and how they might affect a child in special education. Members of the PAC, or Parents Advisory Committee will be at the meeting. Judy Miller, Andrea Main and Joanne Batson have one a month meetings with Barber to discuss concerns to do with Special Education, and also attend Parent Advisory for Special Education (PASE) meetings for Region II in the Kent Intermediate School District. Mandated by the laws gov­ erning special education in Michigan, the PAC/PASE meetings allow members to share and gain information at the local level and at the re­ gional level. Teen Challenge to visit Leighton Methodist church Leighton United Methodist Church will present the Western Michigan Teen Challenge Sunday. March 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Teen Challenge is a Chris­ tian organization that works primarily with drug addicts, alcbolics. and those with life­ controlling problems The women's choir was formed in early 1990. and the women will share worship songs, along with their life stories and who they ex­ perience a total life change from drugs and alcohol by accepeance of Jesus Chnst as their personal savior: The presentation will be coor­ dinated by Sue Seals, women's supervisor The church is located at the comer erf 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street near Caledonia. Surplus foods distribution set Surplus food distributions will be held Thursday. March 21, at the Holy Family Hall on Kraft Avenue in Caledonia from 10 a m. to 5 p m or as long as commodity foods last. Those who have not been registered can do so at this tune Be sure and bnng cards with you. For more information. call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Special Education Director Naomi Barber (left to right), PAC member Judy Miller and Special Education Secretary Candace Hoisted go over the agenda for the March 26 meeting of Special Education parents. Thornapple Kellogg is in Region II, which includes TK, Lowell, East Grand Rapids, Forrest Hills and Kentwood. A display table will be set up with videos and books that are available at the TK Community Library, along with handouts of interest to the parents. Also, the meeting will em­ phasize discussion of options, advocate support for parents and the parent's point of view, Barber said. ★ DANCE ★ March 23 at Expo Center BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. • Grades 7 thru 12 SPONSORED BY ... 4-H Advisory Council — “3.00 Per Person — We’re MOVING! April 1st to 131 E. Main Street NEW HOURS TOO! Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30-5:00 p.m.; Tuesday & Friday 8:30-6:00 p.m. and we will be OPEN DURING LUNCH! STOP BY and SEE our NEW OFFICE Our phone remains the same — (616) 891-8125 ThlNo fMforrifaxA.- DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. WHEN rOU THINK OF INSURANCE THINK OF US New Address: 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O Box *218 Jeffrey M. DeVries John J. DeVries �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 19, 1991 Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN So many more sipns of spr­ ing. I just love this season of the year When I get down in the dumps, all I have to do is to kxik outdoors and all the signs tell me to just view life with a strong abiding faith. What ap­ pears to my eye is dead trees, no animals or birds visible, just the winter birds. But then J hear the crows cawing their alarm when I come out the back door. My pussy willows are getting fat buds, waiting to burst out with their soft silky grey catkins. And it brings home to me that what my eyes are really seeing, is not death, but just a slumbering renewal to recharge my batteries for another big growth period I must live in the now, day by day. God is in his world, setting up his laws that he created in the beginning of our world. All I have to do is to live in faith. It is also there, just waiting for me to discover it and practice it. So up my stepping stones I go with a bouncy spring, con­ fident that I am not alone. So good morning to all of you, my community family. How did your week go? Got some bruises here and there? You stumble on one block, pick yourself up and stand on top of it, with a lot of pride in your doing just that, with God’s help Barb Stauffer called me Fri­ day. March 8. to tell me that they had talked to Bill and Kathy Chapman in New York Their son. Mr and Mrs. Phillip Chapman from Vermont, had come to visit them. While there the big ice and sleet storm hit. No elec­ tricity. no heal, so they had to cook on a little gas stove. They had some pine trees in the yard, and they were just loaded down with the sleet The governor declared an emergency When they talked to them it was Thursday evening, and they had had four days since the storm and were not hack to normal Weren’t we folks lucky, here in Michigan1 Talked to Lucille Getty. I had received a letter from my cousin. Web Steeby. in Florida. His brother Allen Steeby has been in and out of the hospital. He keeps ac­ cumulating water around his lungs and heart and has not been too well. But he keeps on fighting. Char Finkbeiner said her husband's brother. Wendall. and wife from LaPgrte. Ind . came up to help his dad. Her­ man. celebrate his birthday on Friday. Saturday, all the Kenyons got together and had supper out at the County Seat in Hastings to help Art Kenyon celebrate his 86<h birthday. Sunday. Char and Rod’s children came over to get together at Herman’s home Twila Elwood said that her crocuses have been up for quite a while, and the tulips on the south side of the house are up three inches You local folks know that Louise Elwood passed away Friday. March 8. in her home. Louise was a Williams. Ann Kenyon was her older sister. She still has one brother left. Jack Williams in St. Louis. Mo. I hadn't known Louise long, only since I moved here to Middleville in 1950. In the last 15 years I got to know her better when working on my history She always made her laugh She so thoroughly loved life and people She made me think of a bubbly little girl with her constant love of everyone and everything. Even at 76. she just had to learn more about life and all the wonderful things we have in this world. She was always reading to find out new things, new thoughts, and was loving everyone deeply. Her childlike trust in God and all his wonderful gifts never LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 945 am., 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, left Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart /or our communit} and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Sunday School Worship Service 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly • Jor I itttnuatd net » cgrcp* Jim Chnrt tudfa "“■'M J** Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education budding on Main Street Sunday morning service IChOOA.M James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 PHONE - 891-8119 fI FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 1110 am 6:30 p.m. (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 6:30 p m 795*2391 Missouri Synod Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-11:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for you! Nursery pewuied Air confefconed Um tn ca Unit ci) iirctbrra tlburtb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE c-JS-8252 Sunday Services ............. 9 45 a m A 6 00 p m. Christian Education Classes 11 00 a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mathers of Young Children 9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night . 7-00 p.m. Thursday Moms Ln Touch.............. 10-00 a.m. Richard J Roar Pastor • ___________ Roman Catholic Latin Mass.......... 7 30 p m 3rd Sunday of Month...................8 30 a.m Phone 616-948-8800 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest 7.00 p m REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 708 West Main Street (616) ST. MARGARET MARY of the SACRED HEART CHAPEL 9:45 a.m. Sunday School..................................... Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club "People Who Care" Pastor Monte C. Bell °r''J 10:30 A.M. 9:30A.M. Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. 6:00P.M. near Kalamazoo Ate MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED The Lutheran Church or Atxmo ana aammuaoSon. $n«ry< Soar. Oector of Om*on faucofton ana *ou»» CmcT, Msrweyan Ch*»»n I COOn*na«Dr Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 908 West Main Middleville Fobf o»v s>on Vugevoen Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Morning Services: 8 30 and 11 a.m Evening Service; 6 p.m • Church School 9.45 a m Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Evening Service Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p m Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass........................... 7.00 p.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Services — Sunday School ...................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........................6 00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 ceased to amaze her. I can still see her throw back her head and laugh like a gleeful child, at something cute that had just happened She never lost her childlike faith in all people's goodness. Our hearts go exit to all her family. She was the hub around which all of them came back to her to be recharged. We will all sadly miss her. but the world is a much better place for having known her Neva Kenyon said this last weekend was a sad one. Both she and Bill lost one of their family. So they had to split and each one go to their own family’s funeral Neva's was Carl Bryans and Bill's was his Aunt Louise Elwood. Mary Noah went up to the cabin over the weekend Saturday evening they had dinner with Greg and Ann and Continued on next pogo— 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD God's family) (Come join our family . Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 am. 1115 a m. 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE 'NVITEP Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School . 9 45 a m. Morning Wo ship ............... 11:00 am. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did limr JHfthodiit (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 a m. Morning Worship ... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School....................... Sunday Morning Worship .8:30 a.m 9 45 am 11 00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. The Church where everybody is someoody... and Jesus Christ is lord” 5jrvx» School SxKJOr Morrvng WcxVX> Sunday Evervng WonhO Weanesocn lAOweek prayer t 84>e OuOy Pev WHfcom DoOJon. Poitor Steve Jodaon. Youth Pastor 9 30 O rn 10 30 O m 6 00 0 m 100 p m 0 Q 4 _ 0 Q0 Q U / I U 7 L. v & MOST HOLY jStf ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Maw 4 30 p m ........................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary ..........................4 15 p m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1991 / Page 5 Childhood hobby turns in newest local business by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Almost a cliche in American history is the plain­ tive cry of a young man when his mother gives away his baseball card collection Bitter memories linger, and a wistful nostalgia for what might have been when a Mike Schmidt rookie card's value soars to $450. But not for Pete Bailey. He's as happy as he can be that his mother never gave away his collection, which eventually more than filled a room in his home. He said he is fascinated with the popular pastime of buying and trading the cards that started out with baseball players pictures and stats on a card sold with Topps Bubble Gum in 1952. "The Hot Corner" in base­ ball parlance is third base, and that's the name of his new business in Middleville, lo­ cated at the corner of Main and River Street, under what was at one time the Post Office. And the fact the his favorite baseball player of all time, George Brett, started his career on third is worked in there too. "George Brett is my fa­ vorite. I’ve grown up with him being my favorite," Bailey said The new business features thousands of sports cards, with athletes in baseball, hockey, basketball and golf. The latest big sellers are "Desert Storm" cards, Bailey said. The grand opening of the business was March 16, and he said he's already sold al­ most a case of the patriotic cards. As for the other cards, his buyers are “mostly kids, but grown-ups are getting into it," he said. The price of his cards range from the Schmidt rookie card at $450 to some cards for a nickel, he said. His wife, Leanne, will be helping out by working in the store, which will have hours from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The hours are set for when the kids get out of school, Bailey said, and will probably be expanded in the summer. That s another reason why he started his business, he said. "The feedback I get is there isn't much for the kids to do around town. They already art starting to come around and hang out' here." That’s fine with him. He has plans for another room at his shop, if finances allow "I’d like to put a big-screen TV in there, and have a place for the kids to hang out and watch TV," he said. Buying, selling and trading cards will be part of his busi­ ness, he said, but he will also carry sports-related items like shirts, sweatshirts, posters and hobby supplies. The card hobbv or business is growing in Michigan, he noted, and he goes to card shows almost every weekend. “Between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, you can find a card show every weekend," he said. Some counterfeit cards are showing up in the business, he remarked. "There’s a counterfeit Brett Hull card going around now, but you can tell," he said. He says when he's at vari­ ous card shows, he’ll be on a special lookout for anything with Bo Jackson on it. His wife's favorite, you know. Dordt College Concert Band to perform at local church Friday The Dordt College Concert Band from Sioux Center. Iowa, under the direction of Professor Henry Duitman, will present a concert at 8 p.m. Friday in the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. The concert will include classical and commemorative music, a march and light selections. One highlight is a segment designed for the Easter Passion Week, accom­ panied by a narrative written by Dr. Mike Vanden Bosch of the Dordt College faculty. “Elegy for a Young American.'’ composed by Lo Presti in 1965 to com­ memorate the death of John F Kennedy, will be performed in recognition of the loss of life in the current Persian Gulf conflict. Middleville Neighbors, continued Chris. Jerry Spencer said they had supper with Fred and Agnes Rock and children. Wednesday. Thelma Carl and friends went to a Meijcr’s dinner at a senior citizen’s center. Dam it! I didn’t write down where it was. They did it on Wednesday. Then on Tuesday evening. Thelma and Sharon Kermeen attended a BPW (business and Professional Women's) club meeting Eunice Brown said that she and her family have been celebrating birthdays. Wednesday. Mary Marcott. Helen Hayes. Aunt Gladys Jackson, and Eunice got together with Ruth Wobma and they all went out to eat at Gun Lake Then Mary Jackson celebrated her ^Nh birthday, so all the sisters took ice cream and cake and went up to Clark Home to help Mary celebrate I forgot. Ruth Elliston. Ruth Wobma s daughter, also was there Ray Koephnger said that he is beginning to feel a little bet­ ter. He did have an infection in the stitches in his scalp from the tree that fell on him The doctor got it all cleaned out He went back the next day. and the doctor was really pleased to see how much it had improved. And then his wife. Betty, came home from a week’s tnp to Florida Had a nice visit with Ber nice Carter She called to ask what relation Joseph Luneke was to me. Then 1 found out that Bernice was a Caledonia resident, going to Caledonia School. So that got us started on other classmates and their doings. Always love to find out more alxnit our local history. Luv you all. Also in the program reper­ toire are Bernstein’s “Over­ ture to Candide,” Gustav Hoist’s “First Su*e in E-flat," and other light selections. The performance is part of the band’s 1991 spring break tour. The group’s itinerary in­ cludes northern Illinois, Michigan and Ontario, Canda. The instrumentalists will take part in formal concerts, school assemblies, and church worship services. The band players make up one of several performing groups of Dordt College, a Christian liberal arts college in northwest Iowa. The col­ lege enrolls nearly 1,000 students in more than 40 academic programs. Its music department offers a number of student grants to musicians who wish to enroll Pete Bailey shows some of the thousands of cards he has to sell or trade. Support Group from page 20— every one when they get here." A large victory celebration has been called for by President Bush and other national leaders, Kelley said, and plans are just starting to form for a welcome party for all of the men and women from Middleville who served in the Persian Gulf. The probable date would fall on the most patriotic of all American holidays; the Fourth of July. ’’Until each and every service member is returned safely to their loved ones, please continue to support us all.... Michael Myers. WE ARE ROOTED IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY We pride ourselves in being your total financial resource. Our mutual growth has enabled us to continuously expand our services for your personal and business accounts and provide council for assistance in effective money management. But don’t let our professionalism frighten you. We’re the same friendly, courteous folks who’ve been serving this community for a long time. •LOANS CHECKING CERTIFICATES OF SAVINGS CAR LOANS •SAVINGS •BUSINESS ACCOUNTS •IRA •HOME EQUITY CREDIT Qtate ALEDONIA 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3206 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALL 3 LOCATIONS OPEN ALL DAY MONDAY-FRIDAY and SAT. ’til NOON u.i. •...«: LENDER FDIC �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 19. 1991 Freeport artist still looking ahead to his dream as an ‘antimator’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Freeport artist whose dream job would be as an an­ timator at Disney is satisfied for now with learning produc­ tion art at his classes at the Kent Skill Center. Pat Leppan, a junior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, likes people and fan­ tasy art. He said his main fo­ cus in the graphic art class at Kent Skills has more to do with illustrative magazine art He develops a concept for a front cover of a magazine or an article, and will draw a pleasing illustration, he said. For instance, for an Easter format he may draw a rabbit and eggs in an Easter basket His drawing would then go to a photographer who would take the concept and arrange real rabbits and eggs and the basket as he outlined in his illustration. For a magazine such as Vogue, he would design a model and they would find a woman who looks like his illustation and dress her in sim­ ilar garb, he said. Or, the field of illustrating children’s books or comic book an are possibilities. He's tried animation, but says now that he didn’t have the skills he needed in his first attempts. And he has done some acrylic prints of storms sweeping over mountains, and an owl is his first painting in acrylic. "I can see my faults now." he said of his early efforts, "I look at them and would like to do them all over." He has done water colors, A huge mural of wrestlers is one of Pat Leppan’s current projects. The mural is in the wrestling room at the TK gym. Pat Leppan works on a pencil portrait of a friend. Alleluia! Come join our family... God's family, as we celebrate Easter at — but, "I still like pencil as a medium --1 can change any­ thing I don’t like." "I don’t like borders or exte­ riors, like buildings or constuction drawings, I’m more into drawing living things, mostly people," he remarked. In 1988, he sculpted a head of the Roman period Centurian soldier he likes. "It looks like a Trojan, but it’s really a soldier," he pointed out. He also made a drawing of what the library now undergo­ ing refurbishing in the Freeport Community Center will look like after the project is completed. That drawing revealed in the sixth grade, and he has been drawing ever shows perspective and depth. Going directly into the job since. Two years under art market from Kent Skills is a teacher Pete Bishop followed possibility, and he would in high school. His mother approves and have a good chance to land a position, he said, but he’d appreciates his art work. "And, my Aunt Vclda sup­ rather continue his studies at Kendall School of Design. ports me, too. She has talent in art. She really supports me To do that, he would need a grant or a scholarship, and he and says to keep going." is talking to the high school So, who knows? With a counselor about that. little luck and the support of Pat has been building a his family, maybe someday portfolio, something that his name will be one of the would be considered in any antimators in the list of scholarship. credits in a Disney movie. His talent for drawing was "That’s the dream," he said. Missionary to Brazil to speak at Alto church master's degrees in education from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. For three years she taught in public schools and in 1965 earned her master of divinity degree in theology from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. For three semesters at Wheaton Graduate School in Illinois, she studied Christian educa­ tion and theological educa­ tion. From 1968 until 1986, she served as a teacher with ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8436 Kraft at 84th OMS in Brazil In 1986. Stauffer returned to the U.S. to become a pastor’s wife. Now, following her husband’s death, she desires to resume her teaching in Brazil OMS International is an evangelical faith mission specializing in evangelism, theological training, and the establishment of indigenous churches in Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. I HOPE I HAVE INSURANCE Good Friday....... 7 30 p m Easter Sunrise......7:00a.m. Easter Breakfast following Easter Rim........... 9 45 a m Late Service.......11 00 a m. Missiocary Alice Kann Stauffer will be guest speaker at the 11 a.m. and 6 pm ser­ vices Sunday at the Old Time Methodist Church in Alto. Stauffer is returning to Brazil as a teacher with OMS International She will be in charge of the Christian Educa­ tion program for the Logos Christian Primary School and Day Care Center of the OMS Airport Church in Londnna. Brazil. She will also have an outreach ministry in the local church with children and youth. Stauffer received her bachelor of science and Recreation vehicles, motorbikes, golf carts, ATV’s, dune buggies, snowmobiles — all need bability protection and property damage coverage. For information, call: BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) M>ddl«vill«. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 19. 1991 / Page 7 TK students ‘trouble shoot’ for automotive scholarships A team of automotive students from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville will begin the first phase of competition in the annual Ply mouth-AAA Trou­ ble Shooting Contest to com­ pete for thousands of dollars in scholarships. The first phase — a written test on auto mechanics skills — will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The test site w ill be the Allegan area Vocational Technical Center. 2891 116th Ave., in Allegan. The top 10 scoring schools on the written exam will com­ pete May 16 in the Trouble Shooting “Hands-On” state final contest in Lansing Michigan's best team will travel to Washington. D C. on The Caledonia eighth-grade band takes time out during class to pose for a picture. The band took first division ratings at the Allegan Junior High Bond Festival Scot 8th grade band earns superior ratings at festival J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia’s 40-member eighth-grade band earned first division ratings in both con­ cert performance and sight reading at the District No. 10 Junior High Band Festival at Allegan March 2. Band Director Pete DeLille reported that the bands are evaluated by a panel of four judges, and that the young musicians received compli­ ments on the band's style and overall sound The eighth-graders per­ formed "March of the Irish Guard" by James Ployhar, "Chesapeake Overture" by John O'Reilly and "Symphonette" by Frank Erickson. Peace Reformed Church plans special Easter Event Peace Reformed Church will have a special Easter celebration for area children ages 4-12 Saturday, March 23, at 9:30 to 11 a m. in the gym. There will be a “Caraway Street" presentation, indoor egg hunt, surprises and prizes. “Caraway Street " is a pup­ pet ministry at Peace Reform­ ed. which is patterned after Jim Hensen's “Sesame Street.” The creator of Caraway Street received help and permission from the late Jim Hensen to develop the puppets and characters. The Easter celebration will concern itself with the real reason Easter is celebrated. Later, children will be divided into age brackets to search for candy eggs hidden indoors. A small surprise for each child, a drawing for a Children’s Bi­ ble for a boy and girl, and a special gift for each boy and girl who brings the most guests will be given. For more information, call the church office at 891-8119 or 795-3483. ‘Happy 60’ club planning monthly meetings, potluck The “Happy 60” club group is meeting again after not having potluck dinners and program for three months due to sickness and bad weather Nineteen were present March 4 at the Community Center, where a potluck din­ ner was brought in by members One new member joined. The program for the after­ noon was put together by Neil Timball. an attomei from Caledonia, who spoke on pro­ bate. wills, power of attorney and mans other topics. He also answered money questions. Refreshments were served, with punch and shamrock cookies for St. Patricks Day. donated by Blanche Snyder A short business meeting was held after the program by President Lillian Schultz The next potluck dinner will be April 1 The group plans to play bingo on that date More information on this will be next week’s paper For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135 f Kimberly J. Norris, M.P, EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, PC. Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Caxyocf 5 .er $ Lose' Jurgen. Re’wS ana Scce'c Care Gtoucorxi Contact berses NEW PATIENTS WELCOME (616) 945-3888 Kimberly Norns M C 915 West Green Street • Hastings. Michigan 49054 ! June 17 to compete in the na­ tional contest. “The Trouble Shooting competition tests a student’s auto mechanics skills, both on paper and under the hood." said AAA Michigan Com­ munity Safety Services Manager Robert V Cullen “The contest is designed to encourage students to pursue careers in the automotive ser­ vice profession and encourage quality workmanship. " Nearly 14.800 students na­ tionwide are competing for $1.2 million in scholarships and prizes in this year’s contest. The state contest is spon sored by Chrysler Corp, and AAA Michigan �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 19, 1991 Elsie V. Anderson Louise H. Elwood Obituaries Russell Rounds MIDDLEVILLE - Russell Rounds, 73 of Middleville passed away Thursday, March 14, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Rounds was born February 14, 1918 in Sparta, the son of Ernest and Leia Managemenfl & More, Inc. I NEW CUSTOMERS | 10% OFF L 891-9401 J - 1 Rounds. He was raised in Laingsburg. He was married to Dorothy M. French on March 14, 1943 in Bennington. He was employed by the State of Michigan for 35 years serving as Barry Game Area Manager, retiring in 1980. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed working with the public. Mr. Rounds is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four child­ ren, Gary and Susan Rounds of Middleville, Allan and Mari­ lyn Rounds of North Adams, John and Mary Ann Williams of Sparta, Dean and Nyla Rounds of Hastings; 11 grand­ children, Todd and Ruth Rounds, Melissa Rounds, Chad Rounds, Kevin Rounds, Kyle Rounds, Matthew Williams, Sara Williams, Timothy Rounds, Nathan Rounds, Christopher Rounds and Kathlynn Rounds; three brothers; three sisters; nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Saturday, March 16 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with Pastor Bruce N. Stewart offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the First Baptist Church Missionary Fund. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Louise H. Elwood, 76, of Middleville, passed away Friday, March 8, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Elwood was born on September 28, 1914 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Margaret Burg and Leon J. Williams. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Middleville High School, graduating in 1932. She was married to Alton G. Elwood on July 5, 1934 in Indiana. Mrs Elwood retired from Pine Rest Christian Hospital Dietary Department. She was a member of Pythian Sisters, Past Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters, Thor­ napple Heritage Cub, Floral Garden Club, Middleville Methodist Church. Carl R. Bryans HASTINGS - Carl R. Bryans, 82 of 912 East Madi­ son Street, Hastings passed away Saturday, March 9, 1991 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Bryans was born July 12, 1908 in Baltimore Town­ ship, Barry County, the son of Robert and Harriett (Crawley) Bryans. He was raised in the Hendershott area of Barry County and attended the Hendershott School and Hast­ ings High School. He was married to Myrtle Belle Coleman August 4, 1928. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 37 years, retiring in 1971. His previous employment included farming and trucking. Mr Bryans is survived by his wife. Myrtle; four daught­ Make this Easter Special For Yourself and Your rurrmy Family COME CELEBRATE EASTER WITH US! Peace Reformed Church offers you several opportunities: March 24th PALM SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. — Children's Musical Sure Foundation March 28th “TENEBRAE” SERVICE” Special Communion 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Elwood is survived by her children, Mrs. Bennie L. (Patricia) Arce of Santa Cara, California, Mrs. Walter (Margaret) Eavey of Middle­ ville, Loyd Elwood of Middle­ ville, Dr. Thomas A. Elwood of Kentwood, Jaclyn A. Elwood of Spring, Texas; 18 grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren; one brother, John E. Williams of Overland, Missouri; 11 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters and two brothers. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held Monday, March 11 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Bruce Keegstra officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Rest Christian Hospital-Patient Assistance Fund. SUNRISE SERVICE 6:30 a.m. at Peace ers and sons-in-law, Betty and Robert James of Hastings, Belva and Robert Barry of Woodland, Evelyn and Kenneth Sprague, Elaine and Raymond Cooley, all of Hast­ ings; two sons and daughtersin-law, Robert and Marilyn Bryans of Hastings, Richard and Betty Bryans of Middlevil­ le; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Bryans. Funeral services were held Monday, March 11 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP Elsie V. Anderson (Finkbeiner), 88 of Leighton Township, passed away Saturday, March 9, 1991 at Sandy Creek Nurs­ ing Home. Mrs. Anderson was bom on June 10, 1902 in Byron Town­ ship, the daughter of John and Carrie Alman. She was raised and was a life long resident of Leighton Township. She w as married to Harry E. Finkbeiner, he preceded her in death. She later married Otto L. Anderson in Clearwater. Florida, he also preceded her in death. She was a life long member of the Leighton United Methodist Church. Mrs. Anderson is survived by sister-in-law, Jean Alman Laughlin of Kentwood; nieces and nephews. Jack B. Alman, Charlotte Bechtel, LeRoy Bechtel. Steven Bechtel, Donna Bechtel. Bonnie Cronk, Geraldine Clement, Lucille Dalberg and Mary Lou Herrema. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 12 at Caledo­ nia Funeral Chapel. 616 E. Mam Street, Caledonia, with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was at Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. • Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Franklin C. Browne Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Franklin C. Browne Sr., 71 of Middle­ ville passed away Monday. March 11, 1991 at Metropoli­ tan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Browne was bom April 4, 1919 in Hastings, the son of Burdette and Esther (Belson) Browne. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings Schools, graduating in 1937. He was married to Pearl Ellsworth on June 10, 1939 in Grand Rapids. He was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings from 1939 to 1977. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Middleville and Trustee of GSLC. He was an avid fisher­ man and mushroom hunter. He was a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Browne is survived by his wife. Pearl L Browne; his children. Sharon and Don Berry of Elkhart, Indiana, Bill and Nancy Browne of Middle­ ville, Sue and Nate Jansen of Grand Rapids, Frank and Patri­ cia Browne of Hastings; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 14 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Monte Bell officiating. Burial was at the Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Middleville. Caledonia schools food service staff joins local recycling effort The Caledonia Community Schools Food Service reports that it has been working to recycle more products associated with its department. According to a recent state­ ment, the food service staff has been recycling tin cans and cardboard boxes since the beginning of the 1990-91 school year. And, since January 1991, the Caledonia district, along with other Kent County schools, has been recycling polystyrene products as well. In answer to concerns voic­ ed by teachers, students, the community and the food ser­ vice employees themselves, the Kent County Food Service Directors formed a committee to develop a plan to recycle polystyrene (styrofoam) products. Caledonia and the other county districts participating in the plan now bring polystyrene products to a cen­ tral drop-off site at R. L. Adams Plastics in Wyoming. The polystyrene resin ob­ tained from food packaging and serviceware is now being recycled into non-food applications. “Injection molders, com­ pounders and ocher plastics fabricators can use this resin for an array of products from cassette casings to foam cushioning shapes, from rigid sheet to foam insulation board,” states the press release. “Most of these new uses are for products with very long life cycles product* that will not need to be recycl­ ed again for a long time. So, polystyrene can be used in itially in food packaging and can then be cleaned and reprocessed again and again. “Its recyclability stretches its functionality and keeps it out of the solid waste stream.” The press release states that Caledonia's staff and students have been cooperating in separating polystyrene waste products from ocher items us­ ed to package food in the cafeterias. BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP in ENDURING MEMORIALS Special Service Caledonia School Auditorium 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. TO GRAND RAPIDS Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, Ml 49333 891-8119 CALEDONIA PEACE REFORMED CHURCH PARMALEE MIDDLEVILLE LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1991 I Page 9 Trojan eagers season ends with 73-53 loss to Central Montcalm The Middleville basketball team last week won the district championship for the second consecutive season, and also for the second straight season, the Trojans bowed out in the regional opener Central Montcalm, which had defeated Lakewood to win the district title at Portland, used outstanding defense and a balanced scoring attack to down Middleville 73-53 Wednesday night at East Grand Rapids High School. The Hornets downed Mason on Friday night to win the regional title and advance to the Class B state quarterfinals. The Trojans finished the season with a 14-9 overall mark The story of the game was the overall balance of Central Montcalm, and the lack of it for Middleville. Guard Man Spencer and center Brun Thwaites scored 21 points apiece to pace the Hornets, while teammates Jason Anderson and Andy Novitsky chipped in 16 and 13 respectively. The Hornets assumed Tro­ jan guard Jason Pranger would do his share of the damage, and he did. tallying a game-high 29 points But Central Montcalm was able to bottle up the rest of the Mid­ dleville players. “When you get to this level, you can’t ride one guy." Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter said “We rode (Pranger) for as long as we could, but it wasn’t enough. " Dave Sherwood of the Trojans speeds around the Hornet defense, Middleville ended the season 14-9. Middleville had four players hit double figures in the district championship game against Hastings, and Holzhueter said that was a key to the win. But Wednesday, center John Scheib was the only ocher Trojan to hit double figures, scoring 10 points despite being plagued with foul difficulties “We needed to get con­ tributions from more players." Holzhueter con­ tinued “They had a lot of guys step and and really ex­ ecute. and that was the difference The Trojans played well at the start, as Pranger fired in a pair of three-point bombs to keep the game close in the game’s opening minutes. But after junior guard David Sher­ wood sank a pair of free throws to give Middleville a brief 11-10 lead, the Hornets went to work. Consecutive triples by Thwaites and Spencer ignited Cental Montcalm on a 20-8 scoring spurt to give the Hornets a 31-18 lead at the 5:49 mark of the second quarter The game may have been over at that point, but the Tro­ jans refused to roll over, slowly whittling away at the Hornet lead Pranger found senior for­ ward Brad Bruner in the paint for a bucket, then added a pair of free throws to slice the deficit to 36-31 with 1:50 left in the half. Thwaites added a pair of charity tosses before the half, and the Trojans went into the locker room trailing 38-31. Pranger scored in the lane in the first ten seconds of the second half to trim the lead to five once more, but Spencer then hit a triple to light Cen­ tral Montcalm’s fire, and Middleville came unglued. The Trojans committed six turnovers and scored just Midleville's Jamie Berg pops an open jumper during Wednesday's 73-53 regional semi-final loss to Central Montcalm. The Hornets won the title Friday with a 60-53 win over Mason, advancing to the state quarter-finals. eight points the rest of the quarter, with all of those by Pranger. Anderson also scored eight in that stretch, and by the end of the period. Central Montcalm led 58-41. Middleville could get no closer than 15 points the rest of the way, with the Hornets leading by as many as 22 points. The Trojans’ cause was not helped by mounting foul pro­ blems. Scheib picked up his fourth with 3:56 left in the third quarter, then Sherwood was whistled for his fourth 1:25 later. Scheib and guard Jamie Berg would eventually foul out for the Trojans, who were called for 25 fouls to 17 for Central Montcalm. The Hornets shot 56 percent from the floor, while Mid dleville struggled, shooting 36 percent. Despite the fact that the Trojans were ousted at the same level as last season. Holzhueter said he was pleas­ ed with Middleville’s success over the course of the season “We had a difficult stretch in the middle of the season, but our seniors came through with some good games at the end of the year and really con­ tributed," he said. “Plhyers other than Pranger stepped up for us, but it didn’t happen tonight.’’ District loss ends careers of six Scot eagers Last week's 74-58 loss to Calvin Christian in the district opener ended the Caledonia basketball team’s season with an 8-13 overall record, and also ended the careers of six key players Head coach Jon Meerman said that while the season record was not w hat the Scots had in mind when the season started in early December, the record could easily have been turned into a w inning one w ith a few breaks and a little luck. "A lot of people are really disappointed m our season, and that's too bad.*' he said. “We were a very exciting team to watch, and even though we had a losing record. I’m still very proud of this team." Meerman praised the play of seniors Dan Burd. Josh O'Krangley. Terry Gabbert. Phil Heyboer. Joe Cox and Bill Kowal in particular Burd, who was a two-year captain, was selected by his teammates as the Most Valuable Player, averaging 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per.game this season His fine season was rewarded with a spot on the O-K Gold all­ conference team After not receiving much recognition in his previous two years on the varsity. Burd used an outstanding work ethic and attitude to force op­ ponents to take notice this season, according to Meerman. “Dan was Mr. Reliable all year for us." he said. “His at­ titude. intensity and leader­ ship will be missed very much at Caledonia." O’Krangley ended his three seasons on the varsity with career totals of 900 points and 183 assists. He capped the season by being selected as an honorable-mention all­ conference player by league coaches. O’Krangley and teammale Gabbert tied in voting for the team's Mr. Dedication award. The award is given to the playerfs) who has dedicated himself to becoming the best player he can possibly be. Gabbert, who manned the middle despite being only 6-2, scored 790 career points and grabbed 500 rebounds, while shooting 50 percent from the floor “If Terry were two or three inches taller, he would have been one of the best centers in the area," Meerman said “He had to work that much harder to perfect his skills to be a factor.” Heyboer. affectionately dubbed "Worm' after Detroit Piston Dennis Rod­ man. was selected as the team's outstanding defensive player for the second straight season Meerman said Heyboer is a great competitor who prides himself on stifling the other team’s best offensive player. "You don’t see many athletes who work as hard as Phil does, game in and game out,” Meerman said. Guards Cox and Kowal made excellent contributions off the bench for the Scots this season, according to Meer­ man, who was especially pleased that Kowal came out for the squad after being hounded by shoulder pro blems last season. Caledonia s varsity basketboll team graduates six seniors this year. In the front are Terry Gabbert (left), Josh O'Krangley and Don Burd. Seated behind them are teammates Bill Kowal (left). Joe Cox and Phil Heyboer �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 19, 1991 TK Youth Baseball sign-up planned for March 23 at West J-Ad Graphics News Service Those who wish to play in the summer youth baseball league have until March 29 to sign up the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball, or­ ganizers say Almost 200 registration forms have been sent to last year’s players. Those between 8 and 14 years old who didn't get a TKYB registration form may see their teacher or come to West Elementary Saturday, March 23, between 10 a m. and 2 p.m. The fee is S20, which in­ cludes a hat, shirt and team and individual pictures. There will be a trip to Tiger Stadium, and the TKYB again will be selling Phil’s subs for its annual fund­ raiser. For more information, call 795-3075, or write Mike Bremer, P.O. Box 472, Middleville, MI 49333. TK Middle School ‘Students of the Month’ J—DELIVERED TO 19,000 HOMES ALL OVER BARRY COUNTY Sell your items visually in our classifieds. REGULARLY •15.00 NOW ONLY ... The following students have been selected as “Student of the Month" for February at the TK Middle School Students earn the right to be "Student of the Month" by showing leadership in class, helpfulness, good behavior, good grades, improvement in grades and behavior, and just being a neat kid. Each is given a certificate, a t-shirt, and a letter from the principal. 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It has many other advantages, the Board of Education was told March 11. Ron Overbeek and Andy Kopf will start a course called "824 Principles of Technology" in the 1991-92 school year. Overbeek told the board that he has seen what technology can do, such as a computer program that can translate Spanish into Japanese, allowing two people who don’t speak the other s language to carry on a conversation. "Our kids will encounter all kinds of technology. We be­ lieve if we can give them just a taste of different kinds of technology, it will be a big advantage to them," Overbeek said. “We want them to be literate in technology. They must be made aware, even as consumers." Incorporated into the new class will be building team skills and problem solving, Overbeek said. Instead of having 10 steps to solve a problem, the stu­ dents will learn to use critical thinking and analysis to solve problems, he said. "Project management will be used to teach the students to make a reasonable timetable and meet deadlines," Overbeek continued, "in preparation of a lifetime of doing that/' Overbeek said the result of high school programs that emphasized concept, but in­ stilled no work ethic or qual­ ity, were disappointing. "Our version will be differ- Carpenter named Rotary Nominee Danna Carpenter Danna Carpenter, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Melvin Carpenter, was selected as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month " for February at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Danna, a senior, is alwys where work is to be done and often displays a helpful and giving attitude. Her ac­ complishments include year­ book editor, student-techerassislant, actress, forensic competitor, and DAR Award nominee. In academics, Danna main­ tains a 3.206 grade point average in a college preparatory curriculum. Danna is well-respected by others and is a positive in­ fluence in the school environ­ ment and in the community. ent, stressing pride in work­ manship and good goals," he said. The elective class will have about 20 students for one hour, and will earn credits for industrial arts. Kopf said that eventually the class could be required ar the middle school level, and it already has been taught there for two years by Ron Strater. He endorsed the idea of starting at the lower level and "building from there." Some of the things taught in the class will be physical technology, informational technology and bio-related technology, Kopf explained. In the physical area, stu­ dents will design a product, sell it and set up an assembly line. Computers will be used in the informational technology, using different applications along with computer-assisted drafting, and computer-as­ sisted manufacturing with the possibility of a computerized mill or lathe, Kopf said. The students also will learn how a computer works by building one, along with a satellite communication sys­ tem that may produce a video newsletter, he said. In the bio-related field, they will explore medical, envi­ ronmental and agricultural fields. "We think it will be a fun class that the kids will want to take," Kopf said. "They’ll need to stay up with the global economy... everything is technology today." The two teachers plan to review 15 to 20 textbooks, saying that they wouldn't need 20 copies of each book because of team problem solving, and students working on different projects. Sh Industrial, on page 12 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG ALEND of events^ ATCH FOR TK FIST APRIL 27 WEDNESDAY • MARCH 20 □ Immunization clinic 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. in the H.S. cafeteria. No age requirement, preschool - 12th grade accepted. □ M.S. Spirit Week............ Shorts & wacky footware day LUNCH BREAKFAST Hot Turkey Sandwich Mashed Potatoes Gravy Fruit Crisp Oatmeal Cinnamon Toast Raisins Milk THURSDAY • MARCH 21 □ Elementary school............................ dismissed at 11:30 □ Parentfleacher conferences from 12:30 - 3;30 & 5:00 8:00 (Elementaries (West's Scheduled □ Senior Citizens invited to dress rehearsal of musical "Grease" - 7:15 dessert and coffee in cafeteria. □ M.S. Spirit week................... P.J.'s and Teddy Bear Day LUNCH BREAKFAST Chili or Veg. Beef Soup Crackers, Bread & Butter Vegetable Sticks Fruit Juice Bars Cold Cereal Muffin Banana Milk FRIDAY • MARCH 22 M.S. Pictures M.S. Air Bqnd & Talent Assembly...............1:30 in gym Assembly (Musical) . . . .2nd and 3rd hours in the H.S. "Grease" Musical Performance in the H.S. Auditorium at 8:00 P.M. Also Saturday, 23, 1991 Tickets S3.00. □ Elementaries schools........................ dismissed at 11:35 □ M.S. Spirit week............ Dress for a Future Career Day □ Boys Tennis............................Ramblewood - There 6:15 □ □ □ □ LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza or Fishwich, Baked Beans or Swt. Potatoes, Applesauce Cherry Coffee Cake Juice, Milk MONDAY• MARCH 25 □ McFall............................. Dance with Theresa MacKraz □ M.S. Pep Meeting..................... 7:00 P.M. in the Library □ West.................................................... Celebrity Readers LUNCH BREAKFAST Cheesy Ravioli Tender Peas Bread & Butter Pears French Toast/Syrup Apple Juice Milk TUESDAY • MARCH 26 □ □ □ □ □ 7th gr. Volleyball........................... Allegan 4:30 Home 8th gr. Volleyball.......................... Allegan 4:30 Away Track Scrimmage.....................................4:00 at Rogers McFall............................. Dance with Theresa MacKraz M.S. Musical.......... H.S. Auditorium 7:30 "Inside Pitch" No admission charge □ Special Ed. Parent Night.................... 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the M.S. Library. For more information or reservations, call Naomi Barber at 795-9005. LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizzaburger on Bun Oven Fries Peaches Bagel/Cream Cheese Orange Juice Milk Coming Events ... TK February Students of the Month The following students from Thornoppie Kellogg High School were selected os “Students of the Month for Februory: (first row, from left) Dino Wongerow Coro Erroir, Marcia Gildea, Katie McWhinney, Tomi Bloin. Shown Lee (second row) LeAnne Zawierucha, Carrie DeVine, Sara Bruin, Shannon Haigh; (third row) Jock Chapin, Ryan Kiel, Leigh Flynn, Mark Nunley, (fourth row) Seth Nelson. Owen Sabin, Pot Neuman, Mike Wieringo; (fifth row) Kyle Rickert. Fred Fox, Steve Baumgartner, Dove Vontil, Don Toler, Josh Carpenter Shown Frey and Joe McClelland. March 23 . . 8th Grade Volleyball Tournament Home at the M.S. and H.S. T.K. play at 10:00 in the H.S. March 23 .Conference for M.S. Wrestling at Hamilton March 28...............Elemetnary report cards go home March 29 . NO SCHOOL (Beginning of Spring Break which is 3-29-91 through 4-5-91) □ April 27.................................................................. T.K. Fest □ _ □ C □ LUNCH WEEK OF MARCH 26-28th □ Tuesday........................................... Pizzaburger on Bun □ Wednesday.................................... Foot Long Hot Dog □ Thursday...................................Meat and Cheese Subs �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 19. 1991 Puppeteer enchants McFall Elementary students Some of the puppets that Hobey Ford has are really large, like this sponge puppet of a whale. The theatrical experience by Jean Gallup blended pupperty, visual arStaff Writer The McFall Elementary tristry, drama and music with children's faces reflected en­ all of the characters crafted to chantment and wonder as create the illusion of life. Hobey Ford entertained them Ford uses a variety of pup­ petry techniques in every with his puppets last week. Ford kept the kids spell­ show, including hand, rod, bound for 40 minutes with marionette, body harness, his wonderous puppets; no modified bunraku and black small feat with the short at­ theater puppertry Ford is the creator of the tention span of 5- and 6-year"Golden Rod Puppets," de­ olds. The puppeteer showed the signing, building and per­ kids how all of his puppets forming the productions as a worked, and let them see him solo act. He studied art, crafts manipulate the arms and legs, and music thoughout his the children still suspended childhood, and started making disbelief during his playlets, puppets while an art major at and talked to the puppets, an­ college. He now is a part-time stu­ swering questions with dent at UNC-Ashville where shouts of delight. JJJ Triple Check Tax Service FREE Services for Spouse and Children of Military Serving in Saudi Arabia He would like to introduce our experienced staff. 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"While it entertains chil­ dren, the fairy tale enlightens them about themselves, and fosters personality develop­ ment Touch the magic. Pass it on," said Jane Yolen. At the end of his perfor­ mance, Ford had a brief demonstration on puppet his­ tory and techniques. Filing out of the gymna­ sium on their way back to class, the children were still excitedly chatting to their Hobey Ford chats with teacher Pat Thatcher after his performance at McFall Elementary. friends about which puppet was their favorite. "I love that whale," said one. "I love Chester the dog the best," said his friend. Industrial arts grant won Continued from page 11 — Overbeek gave Kevin Briggs credit for securing one of the eight grants available from the KISD. "We never would have got the grant without Kevin Briggs. Andy and I have some good ideas, but Kevin is a wordsmith," he said. Superintendent Steve Garrett noted that having a middle school program in ex­ istence helped in securing the grant. In other business last week, the board set June 10 as the annual school election date and granted second-year proba­ tion to teachers Kelly Britton, Ardith Young, Kim Merchant, Kelly Mulry, Deborah Maitner and Susan Erskine. Third-year probation was granted to Roxanne Patterson due to an extended medical leave. Tenure was granted to Timothy Penfield, Debra Warren and Karen Ambs. The board votes giving all of the teachers probation and tenure were unanimous. The board also made formal the policy customization and labor relations service already agreed to with the Michigan Association of School Boards. Caledonia lunch menu planned Wednesday, March 20 Barbecue Rib sandwich, fruit, green beans, milk ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele -soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Thursday, .March 21 Taco tub *nh meat, cheese and lettuce, potato rounds, cherry crap, milk. Frida*. March 22 Ravioli w meat sauce, peas, fruit, bread sticks, milk Monday. March 25 Submarine sandwich, soup, fruit, salad, milk HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL! I ABILITY Tuesday. March 26 Pizza, corn, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary soup. sandwich; High. Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks. Bowling results Bowlerettes Caledonia Oil 26-14; Hair We Are 25-15; G & L Apart ments 22-18; R & M Locksmiths 17-23; Hastings City Bank 17-23; Village Stylist 13-27. High Series - T. Cooley 538; E Brodock 509; D Blough 492; G. Purdum 488; D Pin 461 High Gaines - T. Cooley 207; E. Brodock 204; G Pur­ dum 201; F. Muller 179; D. Blough 177. Hobey Ford works two of his Golden Rod Puppets at his performance for the youngsters in the Thornapple Kellogg School. Caledonia Auto Parts ” Your • Hometown” Auto Parts Store AutoI 616/891-4085 Value 227 E. Main St. Caledonia. Ml 4931S A Complete Line of Auto and Truck Parts and Accessories OPEN: Mon.-Fn 8 a.m. -6pm.; Sat 8 a m. 4 pm �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 19. 1991 I Page 13 CHS National Honor Society inducts new members by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Chapter of the National Honor Society added 31 new members to its roster ip an evening ceremony March 11. One senior, four juniors and 26 sophomores had been "bagged" March 1, in a tradition where new members-to-be learn of their honor by receiving decorated paper bags to wear over their heads The students are selected for society membership based not only on their scholarship. but also on their leadership, character and service. NHS members are expected to uphold high standards in these areas to maintain membership in the society "Scholarship is the founda­ tion of the National Honor Society." NHS senior member Katie Ramsey told the new initiates, adding that this trait is achieved only through diligence and effort. Kelley Purdy, speaking on leadership, told the audience that a real leader strives to aid others, and that a leader con­ tributes ideas that contribute New members of the Caledonia chapter of the National Honor Society are Jeremy Whitwam (front row. left), Andrew VanMeter, Emily Whisner, Heather Burns, Holly Pelon and Erin Peterson. In the second row are Brad Feenstro (left). Shannon Flynn, Tamara Faber, Zak Ellerbroek, Jennifer McCor­ mick and Molly Doane. Seated in the third row, from left, are Jonathon Ramsey, Susan Pries, Elizabeth Mast, Joe Kopenkoskey and Todd Whitwam. Standing, from left, are Todd Hudson, Jennifer Richard. Debra Nickels, Jennifer Tuinstra, Krista Price. Becky Beland. Ellen Klingensmith, Amanda Wisniewski, Leah Thompson, John Nagel and Heather Hoekstra. Not pictured are new initiates Kathryn Haley, Mark McCaul and Kristen Neely. Sophomore Heather Burns receives her National Honor Society pin from Amy Olthouse during Caledonia's NHS initiation last week. to the school. This trait is "not only vital in the classroom, but throughout life." she said. In describing "character." Kent Taylor said this is one thing "that has made men great " He said a person of good character is hard to describe, but he or she would be honest, would be able to take criticism well and would discourage bad influences in the environment. In her talk. Holli Bowman described the services the NHS performs at Caledonia, such as peer tutoring, assisting eighth-graders with a study skills program and holding fund-raisers for such charities as the Santa Claus Girls and the Cancer Society. Members of the Honor Society also served as Freestyle mat club begins tournaments Traditionally, new Honor Society members at Caledonia are bagged’ instead of tapped' for membership. Emily Whisner was absent on Bag Day, but not to worry. 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Last week, the physics students traveled across the street to put on their final per­ formance at Caledonia Elementary after appearing at Dutton and Kettle Lake Elementaries in previous weeks “I always say it s a great experience for both groups, high school and elementary,” said physics and chemistry teacher Loraiynne Clark. She pointed out that both her physics and chemistry students have to learn what goes into presenting a demonstration for the shows to be a success. ‘“They learn that they have to explain what materials they are using, and talk about what they are doing as they go along,” she said “At first, they tend to forget the children don’t know anything about what is happening in these demonstrations “Then they realize that if the demonstration is going to make sense to the children, they have to explain to the kids everything that is happen­ ing They can t assume the young children know what's going on.” Clark said that her students worried that what they were going to show the elementary students “wasn’t spectacular enough.” But the youngsters’ atten­ tion seldom wavered from what the high school students were showing them. And there was no shortage of volunteers whenever a partici­ pant from the audience was needed Youngsters were skeptical that those were real nails sticking out of a board used in one event until they were allowed to feel the sharp points for themselves. “Yep. those are nails all right.” nodded one thirdgrade expert after carefully pushing his hand against the tips of the nails And the children were gratifyingly delighted with the way a bowling ball, swinging like a pendulum on a rope, nar­ rowly missed smashing into junior Scott Minder s face, even though they knew that Scon knew the ball would reach the end of its swing just inches from his nose. And though the high school students explained the physics principle that allowed them to stack six bowling balls, one on top of the other, the children still enjoyed the suspense of wondering if the precarious tower would come crashing down “this time.” as each ball was carefully put in­ to place The Caledonia Elementary students were sure that senior Chris Beet ham wouldn't be able to pull a tablecloth out from under a setting of dishes without sending the china clat tenng to the floor. In fact, they even made him fill the cup with water, anticipating gleefully that liquid as well as dishes would go flying But they were suitably im­ pressed when Bcetham pulled out the cloth not just once, but twice, without spilling a drop. "Don’t try this at home.” about science. “It’s fun for them to see the high school kids put on the show, and it does make them think that science must be in­ teresting. I think the sooner we get those kinds of ideas in their minds, the better the chance they’ll want to learn about science." Packer said. No pain,’ soys Andy Foster, as 115 pounds are stocked on the board on his chest. That board, by the way, has 870 nails sticking out of it, and seemingly in­ to Andy's chest. he warned the youngsters. Clark said she enjoyed wat­ ching her students put on the shows as much as watching the reactions of the elemen tary students “I always see a side of my students that I don't see in the physics classroom." she ex­ plained “In physics class, everyone is pretty serious, and I just love to watch the way these students relate to the younger kids. “They really do a great job." Elementary teachers were equally enthused about the ““science is fun’’ presentations. "It really turns them on," said Caledonia Elementary third-grade teacher Pat Packer of her students’ reactions. “They come back to the room all excited, and ready to try out what the high school kids have showed them “They’d like to show their parents, and they want to know if we can do some of the experiments here at school Packer said she plans to follow up the physics presen­ tation with some experiments her students can do in their classroom. “I’m even thinking about a mini-science fair right here in the room.” she said. Sue Siler, another thirdgrade teacher, agreed that the physics and chemistry shows do spark an interest in science among the children. And both teachers thought that it was a great idea to get the younger children thinking 'Hiiii-yoogh!' Physics student Chris Beetham yanks a tablecloth out from under a setting of dishes and a cup of water with barely a tremble to the china. A swinging bowling boll stops just inches from Scott Minder’s face. He knew he wouldn't need plastic surgery after this demonstration, because he knows his physics. Right, Scott? Part of the demonstration included some hands-on experiences for the third-grade audience. Here, Andy Foster lets the students feel the nails on a board to make sure they're the real thing. Feadaf b Oar BasiaeM Not A Sideline Mork McCoul ond Melissa Memmer carefully odd a fifth bowling ball to the tower as Steve Douglas and Todd Whitwom offer advice. A tower of six is the record. ENGAGEMENTS 3 • RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL i s 1 • FARM • INDUSTRIAL • PRIVACY 3 For ALL Your FENCING Needs Give us a call at... 517-852-1724 Lydy and VanDyke to wed May 11 Larry and Barb Lydy of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tammy S Lydy, to Jun J. 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Business teacher Larry Ferguson said Caledonia sent students to compete in all 11 categories of the competition, which has been an annual event at JC for 18 years. He pointed out that about 20 to 30 students competed in each category, ‘‘so to win even an honorable mention is quite an accomplishment.” The students from 40 area high schools met at JC at 8:30 a m and began their contests at 9 a m Refreshments and entertain­ ment by the JC jazz band followed the competition, and the students enjoyed a lun­ cheon before the awards presentation ‘‘I was very pleased with all our students' work." Ferguson said ‘They were competing with top students from high schools all over the area, many of which are much larger than ours. He explained that the students were chosen for the competition by himself and fellow business teacher Sharon Weaver. They picked the students who they thought showed the highest achieve­ ment in that contest area Each high school was allowed one entrant for each category , and the student had to be enrolled in a class in that subject area. Ferguson, who accom­ panied the students to JC. said he thought Caledonia had made a good showing ‘‘For our high school to place in two events and earn honorable mention in two more says a lot about the quality of the work these students do. “I'm very pro­ ud of all of them.” Caledonia students selected to participate in the Grand Rapids Junior College Business Competition Day pose after returning from the contests. Seated in front, from left, are Tracey Batchelor, Lori Bergy, Claire Gerke, Susan Welton and Karen Gardenour. In the back row ore Janine Dent (left). Sue Klingensmith Joe Stimoc and Kent Taylor. Next event is garage sale this weekend Barry Intermediate donates carpet to Freeport Community Center Dipp said. Also in the planning stages are events that can be coordi­ nated to use the park, ball fields, playgrounds and pavil­ ion, along with the center for reservations for larger all-day events. Programs for children and teens will be aimed at those from 6 to their late icens, Dipp said, and the seniors programs might be donated services, such as help with income taxes by a volunteer. For more information or to rent the center, call Dipp at 765-5152, or see any Booster. Interior Lifestyles Window Dilemmas Volunteers at the regular Thursday night work session at the Community Center in Freeport pause tor a photo. Working in what will be the new library room are (from left to right) Gordon Yoder, Levi Van Tol, Sue Thaler, Jason Feltzer, Joanne Dipp, Bill Dipp, Ken Van Tol, Gary Thaler and Pat Leppan. ,„icaraser 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★' New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze . STILL AT ONLY $4 50 GALLON. 221 W Mam Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5 30 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer When Barry Intermediate School District (BISD) offi­ cials moved headquarters re­ cently, they wanted to put the good carpeting they no longer needed to further use, so they donated it to the Freeport Community Center. The carpeting will be used in at least one classroom now being used by the adult educa­ tion program of the commu­ nity education consortium that includes the ThornapplKellogg Schools. Darwin Thompson, from the firm of Thompson Interior Services, has volunteered to lay the carpet Also available to help Thompson are two young men who are working at the center as pan of a federal program called the Job Training Partnership Act. Both of the young men, Jason Feltzer and Pat Leppan, are from Freeport Margaret Groner, director of the JTPA program, works out of the BISD office, coordinat­ ing wTth all of the schools in the county to match non­ profit organizations with the young people to do the work needed. In this case, it was TK. Feltzer and Leppan have been working along with vol­ unteers at the Community Center Thursday nights in regular work bees. The latest gifts of the car­ peting, Thompson donating his time and talent to install it, and a large bay window donated and installed by con­ tractor Ken V^nTol are appre­ ciated, said Booster Joanne Dipp. "We've got a lot of volun­ teer help, and it's coming along," Dipp said of the cen­ ter. Community events already have been staged at the center, with the next event, an "inside" garage sale, scheduled for March 22 and 23 to raise funds for the center and the li­ brary. Dipp said tables to display items for the two-day sale are still available In the future, the Boosters are planning more involve­ ment of teens and seniors in some events at the center, The window is probably the most neglected feature when building a house. Unfortunately, most of us have to deal with misplaced windows of different sizes and shapes within one room. If you have two sizes of windows on different walls in one room, the windows can be treated to appear the same height For the most part, the treatments should be coordinated. By making them the same height, you will add uniformity to the room. If you also increase the window treatment to the ceiling line, you will create an atmosphere of height in the entire room. Windows that are the same size, but have been placed at odd spacing on the same wall can be ‘ adjusted'' by creating a focal point of the entire wall Using a wall-to-wall treatment of a valance and alternating draperies and sheers can return some balance Verticals, mini blinds and pleated shades could be used in the same manner, either alone or in conjunction with draperies. Just remember that window dilemmas can be easily solved with a little creativity and imagination. CHRIS HURST 891 0400 MANDY NEWMYER 795-2556 Decorating Den S’ DRAPERY • FL'RN'ITt'RE • CARPET • WALLCOVERING Each franclme independently owned and operated. �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19, 1991 Procedure outlined for temporary structures Caledonia Council works on sewer ordinance by Barbara Gall . Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week agreed to changes in the wording of a first draft of an amendment to its sewer ordinance. The amendment will set up a procedure to provide credit arrangements when sewer connection fees are paid for a temporary structure later re­ constructed at another site. While the amendment was triggered by portable class­ rooms at the middle school, it also will apply to businesses that may construct a tempo­ rary office and then build a permanent building in another location within the village. Caledonia Middle School now is using six portable classrooms to ease over­ crowded conditions at that fa­ cility. The schools have paid S27.000 in sewer hookup fees for the portables, and would like to receive credit for these fees when a new school even­ tually is built on the district’s Kraft Avenue acreage. Village ordinance does not allow the transfer of sewer units from one property to another, so the school district has asked for the credit to save having to pay the $27,000 again when the new school is built and the VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Februory 26 1991 President Thotcher colled the meettg to order ot 7:00 pm Pretent Broy Hordy Myers, Oliver Riley ond VondenBerg Abtent None Guests Jeon Gallup from the Sun ond Newt Dick Meyers Jomes White Mike Lytle ond Tom Smith from the Grond Rapid* Press Minute* of the Februory 12. 1991 meeting were Approved ot omended Hardy moved that Council ac­ cept the Resolution Authorize tion lor change in ttondord street lighting contract. Support by Oliver Roll coll Bray aye. Hardy aye, Myert aye. Oliver aye. Riley aye. VondenBerg aye, ond Thatcher aye. Motion carried Letter rood from the Cor nerttone Wesleyan Church. Ditcustion held. Letter to be sent. Hardy moved that Council authorize Village Manager to send Russ Blough to school to become a logoon operator for approximate cost of $150.00. Support by Myers. Ayes all. Carried. Letter read from Middleville Support Group "US" for the pur­ chase and display of the flogs displayed in downtown Middleville Bray moved that Council em power Attorney ond Village President to make ar­ rangements of on easement for the lift station Support by R;ley. Ayes all Carried James White. Bond Attorney presented to Council a Resolu tion to request assistance from Barry County on the sewage disposal system. Hordy moved that Council adopt the Resolution to request the assistance of the County of Barry with the Village of Mid dleville sewoge disposal system pursuant to oct 185 of the public oct* of Michigan of 1957, os amended. Support by Oliver. Roll call: Bray aye, Hardy aye. Myers aye, Oliver aye. Riley aye. VondenBerg aye. and That­ cher aye. Motion carried. With no further business, Oliver moved for adjournment. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned ot 7:35 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (3/19) Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Soules to approve the Com­ mittee appointments for fiscal year 1991-92 as recommended by President Klover. Carried. Motion by Soules seconded Berencsi to contact Kent County Pork Commission and Con­ sumers Power for information ond cost of installing a street light at the Park entrance. Carried Mayor Exchange will be May 20 ond 22 Other things discussed were Community Development Grant Funds speed on Village streets 4th of July Celebration Sewer Ordinance amendment and Zoning Ordinance update Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (3 19) Jacqueline Cherry. • Health and safety - Kidder. • Fire Board - Glen Kia ver. Kidder. • Labor - Erskine, Soules, DeVries. • Public relations - Kia ver. • Citizens' Advisory Board Klaver, DeVries and village resident Doug Lectka. • Mayor Exchange - Kidder, Jay Shook. Kegerreis was appointed street administrator and Berencsi will serve as the liaision to the sheriffs depart­ ment and the township. She will also represent the village on the Library Board. The council agreed to con­ tinue to use the services of W & W Engineering as its con­ sultant engineering firm, and law firm Mika, Meyers, Beckett & Jones as its legal consultant. Butch Welton will continue as fire chief, and Dr. Steven Bergman as health officer. Serving on the Village Planning Commission this year are Gayle Ott, Carl Church, Jackie Cherry, Dan Erskine, Al Niles, Pat Cavner, Steve Antecki, Zolton Berencsi and Glen Klaver. Niles is joined by Norman Buer, Willard Robertson, Christopher Murphy and George Grucz on the Village Zoning Board of Appeals. Cherry reported that Mayor Exchange will be held during Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per wort. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Antiques OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES March 11. 1991 The Regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with all members except DeVries were present. Several guests were also present Minutes of the last regular and special meeting and the financial report were accepted as printed Bills were approved for payment with the exception of one to WW Engineering. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kegerreis to renew the con­ tract with Meredith Display Ser­ vice for Christmas lights. Carried Motion by Erskine, seconded by Soules to renew form rental contracts for Neil and Rodgers Corned portables are taken down. In reviewing its sewer ordi­ nance, however, the council realized it would have to amend it to accommodate the school district's request, and village legal counsel Jim Brown was asked to draft such an amendment In discussing the text last week, the council agreed that a ’temporary structure" could not include a dwelling or dwelling units, and concern was expressed that "temporary" be carefully de­ fined in the amendment. Brown also was asked to add some wording that would prevent any abuse of the amendment s intent. In other business, the coun­ cil heard a report from Lou VanLiere of W & W Engineering, who said nitrate testing was continuing at the village wastewater treatment lagoons, but that with only two months of testing com­ pleted, no conclusions could be confirmed yet about the ni­ trate levels. The testing program will continue at the lagoons for another four months. The council also named members to its standing committees: • Sewer - Dan Erskine, Judy Kidder, Jeff DeVries. • Street and Sidewalk Hugh Kegerreis, Janice Soules, Susan Berencsi. • Trees - Kidder, DeVries. • Finance - Soules, Business Senices COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING is jump starting spring with fresh clean carpets and UPHOLSTERY. Call now and take advantage of our VALUE PACKED OFFERING. Call 795-9337. TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AND BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. CLIP THIS AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF. WHAT!? YOU DON’T DO WINDOWS? WE DO! Call us now to set up your spring & summer window washing. Let “us" do your windows. Customized Cleaning Services. 672-2194 GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean­ ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN to play the piano, understand music theory or just plain read musical notes. Certi­ fied music teacher will teach you. Private lessons, $10.00 a half hour. Located on M37 just south of Caledonia. Call 891-1714. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. For Sale PELLET STOVE, Jamestown, heals 2000 sq. ft direct vent $2400 new, asking $1200, 795-9552. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. CaU 672-7110.________ NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Craft need lework instructors and consign­ ment items. CaU Judy at Rain­ bows End 891-1106.________ KENNEL HELP WANTED: part time early mornings 7am, responsible person needed. Call Brenda 7am to 3pm Monday thru Friday 698-8813. Michigan Week May 19-25, and that Caledonia will ex­ change visits with Tekonsha this year. She said that the two vil­ lages exchanged visits seven years ago, but that Tekonsha reported it has new develop­ ments it would like to show Caledonia officials. Cherry also reminded the council that the zoning ordi­ nance has not been updated since 1982, and that the Village Planning Commission should be look­ ing into this work. A new zoning map also needs to be drawn up, she said. Before adjourning, the council met in closed session to discuss litigation. Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes Morch 11. 1991 The meeting wo* colled to order by President Von Elst at 7:34 p.m. in the Page Elemen tory All Purpose Room Members Present Van Elst. Verlinde, Lefonty Romph. Hunt. Siebesma. and Williamson Members Absent None Administrators Present Gar­ rett. Jonsma. Dugan Dahlgren Goossen Kolee Barber Boysen ond Rich at 7 50 p.m Adoption of Agenda Motion by Hunt, seconded by Verlinde to adopt the Agenda (with minutes corrected). Yeos Members Van Elst. Verlinde. lefonty. Romph. Hunt. Siebesma ond Williamson Nays Members none. Motion Carried Financial Report and Bills: Mo­ tion by Lefonty. seconded by Siebesma to accept the Financial Reports and approve the pay ment of Bills in the amount of $955,047.71 Yeos Members Van Elst, Verlinde. Lefonty. Romph. Hunt. Siebesma ond Williamson. Nays Members None. Motion Carried Public Input None Consent Grouping Motion by Williamson, seconded by Verlinde to adopt the consent grouping A Approval of Minutes (with corrections) ond B. Field Trip consent forms. Yeo* Members Van Elst, Verlinde, Lefonty, Romph, Hunt, Siebesma ond Williamson. Nays Members None. Motion: Carried. School Schedule Study Com­ mittee Mr. Dan Parker presented a report from the School Schedule Committee and their recommendation was to start the school day 1/2 hour earlier. Motion by Siebesma. seconded by Romph to accept the report from the Study Com­ mittee os information. Yeas Members Von Elst, Verlinde. Lefonty, Romph. Hunt, Siebesma ond Williamson. Noys Members None. Motion: Carried. Principles of Technology. Mo­ tion by Lefonty, seconded by Verlinde to accept the grant of $25,000 from KISD and approve the course 824 Principles of Technology for the 1991-92 school year. Yeas Members All. Noys Members None. Motion Carried. Service Complex: Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Romph to give approval to place the bus maintenance, maintenance/storoge ond bus storage facility out to bid. (Bus storage os an alternate.) Yeos Members Von Elst. Hunt, Romph, Lefonty. Verlinde. Siebesma ond Williamson Noys Member* None. Motion Carried. Resolution: Motion by Siebesma. seconded by Hunt to adopt the Resolution to hold the June 19. 1991 Annual School Election Yeo* Member* Van Elst. Hunt Romph Lefonty. Verlinde. Siebesma and William­ son Nays Member* None. Mo tion: Carried. Teacher Recommendation Mohan by Siebesma seconded by Williamson to grant 2nd year probation to Kelly Britton H S English Ar dith Young. M S. English (6th) Kim Merchant 4th Grade (Page); Kelly Mulry. 5th Grode (Poge) Deborah Maitner. 2nd Grode (West) Susan Erskine 2nd Grade (West). Yeo* Member* Van Elst. Hunt, Romph Lefonty Williamson Siebesma and Verlinde Noy* Member* None Motion Carried. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Williamson that Mis* Roxone Patterson be placed on a third year probation in the Thor nap pie Kellogg School District due to an extended medical leave that has prevented the building prin cipal from completing the formol observations for evaluation and due to health, missing the Math Their Way" in service follow-up Mis* Patterson's work ho* been satisfactory to that point Yeos Members All Nay* Member* None Motion Carried Tenure Motion by Siebesma seconded by Hunt to grant tenure In the Thornapple Kellogg School District to Tim Penfield Yeos Member* All Nay* Members None Motion Carried. Motion by Romph. seconded by Williamson to grant tenure in the Thornapple Kellogg School District to Debra Warren. Yeas Member* All. Noy* Member* None. Motion Carried. Motion by Siebesma. second ed by Hunt to grant tenure in the Thornoppie Kellogg School District to Koren Amb* Yea* Member* All. Nay* Member* None. Motion Carried AAASB Contract Motion by Siebesma. seconded by Verlinde to contract MASS for the pur pose of Policy Customization Yea* Member* All. Nay* Members: None Motion Carried Motion by Wiltomson, second ed by Romph to contract MASS for the purpose of Labor Relo tion* Yeo* Members All Noy* Member* None. Motion Carried. Committee Report Lon Lefon­ ty went to the KISD Budget Hear ing There wo* on 8% increase Administrator Reports Report* were given by all ad­ ministrators Special recognition wo* given to the high school Bond as they received a fl rating. The need for more Special Education staff wo* presented Public Input None Adjournment Motion by Romph seconded by Siebesma to adjourn Yeo* Members Van Elst. Verlinde. lefonty, Romph, Hunt, Siebesma ond Williamson. Noy* Member* None Motion Carried. Time; 9 55 p.m. Wendy Romph. Secretary Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education (3/19) Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Cliimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 19, 1991 / Page 17 Middleville parent education group to meet Thursday’s J-Ad Graphics • News Service Parenting is a tough job, and especially demanding in the *90s, but Middleville area parents have a place to find education and support Held every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McFall Elementary Library, the meet­ ings are conducted by Jackie Schmitz, school social worker at Thornapple Kellogg. The ultimate goal of the meetings is to develop re­ sponsibility of the child for himself, Schmitz said. "We have a good group of parents. I’m really impressed with them,’ she said. The focus is on education and the support helps parents realize that they can help each other by sharing experiences, Schmitz said. Using the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) approach, the group studies relation­ ships with children, commu­ nication, identifies goals of misbehavior, problem solving and the application of natural and logical consequences. "We use a democratic ap­ proach to discipline versus authoritarian or permissive," she said. "We wanted to offer education about behavior and discipline, and also we needed a support group. This is not a lecture-type meeting," she added, "we have a lot of fun." Books, handouts, videos and discussion all are used to learn more about parenting. Each week has a focus on a different problem. For in­ stance, the March 21 meeting will center on siblings and si­ bling rivalry, Schmitz said. "Plus, we have discussions on developmental milestones and we also talk about birth order," she added. Several of the parents of­ fered their comments. "I think that the STEP pro­ gram is great I would highly recommend it to any parent or those who are thinking of be­ coming parents," said one. Another remarked, "Not only is the program helpful, but also, the support from the ocher parents and the friend­ ships we are making are won­ derful." "I think that all parents or prospective parents should be required to take this course. I’m thankful to have become a part of this group and my children will benefit im­ mensely," said another. For more information on the group, call Schmitz at 795-3340. School Sociol Worker Jockie Schmitz goes over the notes for the next parents group meeting planned. Storybook characters take the stage in Dutton by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Cinderella, her prince and her magical godmother took center stage at Dutton Elementary last week. So did the Sleeping Beauty. Mary Poppins. Pinocchio. Bartholomew Cubbins (with hats). Dick Whittington (without cat) and a lazy mouse named Walter The Dutton Drama Club, whose members range from third to fifth grade, brought these famous characters to life March 14 in two productions: “The Glass Slippers," a re­ telling of the Cinderella story, and "The Miraculous Tea Party." in which a lonely girl’s favorite story characters appear at her new home to cheer her up. The students put on three performances of the plays, two during school hours and one in the evening. Kindergarten teacher Sharon Olthouse, sponsor of the group, said this is the se­ cond year for drama at Dut­ ton. and the club meets several nights a week to prac­ tice for the yearly production. ‘The clubs open to everyone in third, fourth and fifth grades." she said. "And there are no auditions for the plays The parts are cast pret­ ty much on a •first-come-first served' basis. The students fill out a form if they’re interested in a part, and they can indicate whether they would like a big or a small part." Third-graders put on "The Glass Slippers." while all three grades were represented in "Tea Party." Costumes, sets and props were integral parts of both productions, and sound effects were included, too. Julie Erskine acted as assis­ tant director for both plays, and Nena Verburg joined Julie as an assistant for "The Glass Slippers." Jobs Wanted Real Estate BERGY AVE. DAY CARE have room for two children age 6 wks. and up. Licensed: Call Brenda, 868-7461.__________ MIDDLEVILLE 1 ACRE Asphalt road, located on Adams, between M37 & Bender Rd. 1 1/2 miles from school. $10,000. William Hitchcock Realtor. 949-1260.__________________ MIDDLEVILLE possible 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 10 wooded acres connecting stale land. 4 year old walkout. Oak kitchen, hardwood floors, screened porch with skylight, $129,000. 795-9173. CHRISTIAN MOTHER OF ONE would like to babysit days in my Caledonia home. Have references, call 891-0356. GENERAL CLEANING WANTED, weekly or bi­ weekly. 1 am very thorough, have excellent references. Call 795-2346. ________________ WANTED: 1 am available to do most any kind of job you w ant done. Call Tom Loew at 795-3503. Pets B ASENJ I PUPPY with papers, $300 or BO 795-9552. FOR SALE 3 month old female registered Pomeranian, all up to dale oc shots. Call after 10a.m. 795-7504. SHO Members of the cast of the Dutton production of The Glass Slippers’ strike a pose for the camera with sponsor Sharon Olthouse. Standing, from left, are Jessica Chessor, Elizabeth TenBrock, Jennifer Hartley, Zak Knight, Jeff Olthouse, Jacob Gerst and Kristen Manning. Surrounding Cinderella (Heather Duffield) are Adam Smith (left), Alana Harris and Katie Clausen. RHONDA LEEP Pearson Cook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. National Ads HOSPITAL JOBS: start $6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 exL 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. Wanted BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p.m. Early Birds CHILDREN TO CARE FOR IN MY nice clean home 795-9153.__________________ WANTED: PERSONS inter ested in selling their HOME MADE arts and crafts at Caledo­ nia 4th o( July Celebration on June 29th, Ph. 891-9400. The cost of the Dutton Elementary production of The Miraculous Teo Party pose on the set Seated, from left ore Jeff Olthouse Ryan Hanson Melanie Hanson. Beverly DeFouw, Janelie Yohne and Melissa Rogers. Standing ore Stocie Ranolli (left), Katie Meehan, Heather Werkemo, Jenny Meines, Julie King, D'Lisa Groeneweg and Erin Ogersby. �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 19. 1991 No action taken on school schedule change Bidding to start on new T-K bus complex by Jean Gallup • Staff Writer Construction may begin this spring on the new Thornapple Kellogg bus complex, with the news that invitations to bid are being offered by the engineer in charge of the project Kan Lohela received unan­ imous support on the plans by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education March 11, when he presented them for approval to be placed out for bids. Business Manager Alice Jansma explained the steps that must be taken before ground can be broken. "Kari will put ads in trade papers, as well as the regular papers, and the interested con­ tractors will contact him. He’s already had several inquiries," she said. "Then, we’ll pick a time to open bids. We already have a special meeting March 25, so we’ll probably do it then. We'll make up a bid sheet, putting the bids in order from the lowest to the highest. Kari will be there, and he’ll take the list and check their credentials. This is all state regulated, and the state says the contractors have to be bonded, so he'll check to make sure they can handle the job and can be bonded." Lohela is expected to have the bid makers inspected by the first of April, and will make a recommendation for the board. Jansma said Lohela seems to understand the logic of a small town. "He's very conservative," she said. He said at the board meet­ ing that he expected to receive the bids by March 25. Also at the March 11 meet­ ing, the board listened to a presentation by the School Schedule Study Committee, but did not accept its recom­ mendation, instead accepting it for information only. Several on the board agreed that the proposal first should go to the parent/teacher groups involved with schools for their additions and com­ ments before action. Dan Parker was spokesman for the committee, which is made up of teachers, parents, the athletic director and a rep­ resentative for the bus drivers. Principal Sharon Kalee, from West Elementary, served as liaison for the board and the committee. Parker explained the way the committee reached the conclusion that all school buildings should start classes at 8 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. A split schedule, where the elementary students would come to school at 9:30 a.m. and leave at 4 p.m. and the middle school and high school stan at 8 a.m. and leave at 2:30 p.m., was rejected by the committee. Also not favored by the committee was leaving the system as it is now. Parker pointed out that in considering the three options, current (Option A), earlier be­ ginning time (Option B) or the split schedule (Option C), the committee used four cate­ gories to test the ideas. Education, financial, family and safety concerns were all dealt with, he said. Option B would allow bet­ ter use of "peak learning time" and an earlier start time might let parents have babysitting only after school, Parker said. The split schedule was dismissed because it would cause more problems for elementary coaches, the double runs for bus drivers would call for increased work hours and benefits, younger children would be at a bus stop without older siblings, and some might be delivered home in the dark in the win­ tertime, Parker said. Also, because the buses would have to make double runs, delivery of children home during bad weather would take considerably longer, he added. Parker pointed out that the 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. hours for elemen­ tary students probably would not fit most parents’ sched­ ules, and the late start would mean the loss of "peak learn­ ing time" for the elementary students. However, parent Joanne Dipp questioned the need for a change to Option B which means an earlier stan time. If a decision is made to can­ ed school due to bad weather, when would that decision be made with the earlier start time? she asked. Superintendent Steve Garrett gets advice from the transportation director, the mechanic and a bus driver who together with Garrett come from four comers of the district He then makes the decision to call a snow or fog day. He said if school started a half hour earlier, he would have to make the decision a half hour earlier. Dipp also objected to the earlier start time because she felt it would interfere with a youngster’s sleep, saying that it’s hard enough to guarantee a child adequate rest If the child took part in an extracurricular activity, it would be even harder to make sure that they would have enough rest, she pointed out. She also asked Parker what studies were used by the committee to reach its con­ clusions. "We used a study done by an outside group and our teachers, too" he responded. Answering a question from Board Vice President James Verlinde, Parker said the committee had polled sur­ rounding schools, and in TK's league, all of the schools started around 8 a.m. except for Godwin, which starts at 8:20 a.m. One parent called for more study of the effects on the elementary students, saying that the middle and high schools had been considered, but not the younger children. Another wanted to know how many students the com­ mittee was talking about that would benefit from the change to Option B. With the earlier release time, athletes could make away games more easily, Parker said It was also noted that TK would not have to be sched­ uled last in sports, as it cur­ rently is. because of its later release time. Athletic Director Jeanne Kreger replied that "over 50 percent" of the students were involved with such activities. Trustee Wanda Hunt advised giving the plan to the parent/teacher groups, and Trustee Jan Siebesma asked if the committee had explored any creative curriculum ideas with the split schedule. "Did you study any creative curriculum for after school in the staggered schedule? Were any special options looked at?' she asked. "No, we didn’t know we were charged with that," Parker said. Committee member Laurie Brinks described the intent of the committee. "We really tried to look at things as a whole. If you start breaking it into small pieces, it won’t satisfy anyone We tried to meet the goals we needed to meet... we tried to do what is best for the average child overall," she said. The board voted unani­ mously to accept the report for information only. Garrett and President Gary Van Elst thanked the commit­ tee members for the effort put into the report. The report will be given to the parent-teacher groups, and a decision to act on the rec­ ommendation should be made "the sooner the better," Van Elst said. Treasurer Lon Lefanty ad­ vised action on the matter be­ fore the end of June. TK Middle School Musical set for March 26 A musical history of baseball, "Inside Pitch," will be performed by Thornapple Kellogg Middle School students on March 26 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at life TK High School Auditorium. The cast of the play has been rehearsing on their noon hours with music teacher Mary Weaver and drama teacher Sharon Bancroft. Posing for a cast photo are (front row, from left) teacher Sharon Bancroft, Courtney DeHaan, Crissy Hypnar, Luke Gravelyn, Mike Mrozinski, teacher Mary Weaver, (second row) Jeff Van Houten, Liz Panza, Megan Oliver, Jessica Van Amen and Teri Fitch. Unavailable for the photo were Curt Brinks and Kiley Thaler. Caledonia Townshii MARCH 20, 1991 AGENDA Sixth graders turn‘Medieval’at Middle School Mary Scheidel’s social studies classes recently completed a unit of study on the Medieval time period at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. The unit included designing and selling a castle, making a personal coat of arms, and creating Medieval puppets Students wrote short puppet plays to share with the class Shown behind an elaborate reproduction of a Medieval castle in Scheidel’s classroom are (left to right) Tanya VanderWoude. Andy Nelson, Trevor Eaton and Tara Boersma. 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4 Street Number Ordinance 5. Cemetery Bids 6 Fourth of July Committee Report 7 Advisory Committee Report and Re-appointments 8. Sewer Report 9. Board of Review Report 10. Planning Commission Report 11. Library Cleaning Bids 12 Budget Hearing 13. Anythine Else That May Come Before The Board �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 19. 1991 I Page 19 New track coaches for middle school girls introduced at TK Sue Kaechele Allison, Athletic Director Jeanne Kreger and Tammy Babcock Benjamin pose for a photo before the announcement of their coaching postions with the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School girts track team. Former conference champi­ onship runners have returned to the Thornapple Kellogg School District, this time as coaches in the sport they both excelled at in the late 1970s and early '80s. Tamara Babcock Benjamin and Sue Kaechele Allison will share the duties of coaches for the seventh and eighth grade girl's track teams and have already started signing up interested girls. With a goal of 50 partici­ pants, Benjamin said she was pleased to discover that more than 40 young ladies already had signed up for the track team. Both Benjamin and Allison were on the 1981 OK-Blue Conference championship team and were coached by cur­ rent Athletic Director Jeanne Kreger. During their running careers at TK, from junior high to graduation, both women ran the mile, the 880 and the mile relay, often taking first and second places. Allison graduated from Grand Rapids Junior College, and currently works for her parents, Dorothy and Lyle Kaechele. She runs road races around the state, and has run in the Old Kent River Bank Run twice. Benjamin graduated from Eastern Michigan University, and has done substitute teaching for TK. While in college, she ran indoor and outdoor track and cross country. Her parent's are Betty Smith and Don Babcock, a re­ tired school teacher. "I'm looking forward to the addition of the girls to our staff. They'll be assets with their enthusiasm and energy," said Kreger. ’’With Steve Hoke coaching the seventh and eighth grade boys, and Benjamin and Allison work­ ing with the girls, the track teams at the middle school level should continue to be very successful." Caledonia Middle School wrestling team ends season The Caledonia Middle School wrestling team has quite a nice record so far this season. Until Thursday they were undefeated. They ran in­ to a strong Hamilton team, losing 37-26. The Scots started the season by scrimmaging Lowell and Wayland. Then they crashed into the OK Blue league, defeating Middleville 29-23 and Comstock Park 33-20. They wrestled Allendale and beat them 42-13 and Byron Center 37-15. No score was kept against Kelloggsville because there were not enough lined up matches. We pinned 6 out of 10 mat­ ches Way land w as one of the tougher matches with Caledonia winning by one point. 29-28. The Scots still have Godwin to wrestle, then will prepare for the OK Blue conference tournament on March 23 at Hamilton. “I am very proud of the performance of every wrestler on the term.” said Coach Dave Orszula. The) are all very aggressive and hard­ working Great leadership has been shown by the captains — Adam Stauffer, Dan Sim­ mons. Ryan Sinclair, and Chns Vandermeer “We are looking forward to the OK Blue conference tour­ nament and will do the very best that we possibly can.” Caledonia Freestyle Wrestling Club begins tournaments Greenville High School hosted the state's largest freestyle wrestling tourna­ ment on Saturday. March 9, 1991 with approximately 580 wrestlers. The Caledonia Freestyle Club had 29 wrestlers participate in age group 14 years old and younger to open their five week developmental tourna­ ment schedule before state districts due to be held on April 13. This year’s club member­ ship has expanded to approx­ imately 70 members, ranging in age from five to 19 years old. Club president Steve Chapman stated he was very pleased with all the returning wrestlers from last year and especially happy with the new members Heading the expanded coach’s staff are Steve Zoet, Ron Pyper, Greg Chapman and Steve Chapman Both Steve Zoet and Ron Pyper are high school varsity wrestling coaches. Greg Chapman is a high school senior wrestler and Steve Chapman is a dad who likes to help out on the “mats” as an assistant coach. One Caledonia wrestler always seems to stand out at each tournament and this week was no different Ryan Haywood, who had never won a gold medal, won his first four matches with deter­ mination With only 10 seconds left in his final bout of the day. Ryan had two points scored against him to lose by one point Ryan finished with a silver medal for the tournament in Group 1 - (ages eight and younger). Michael Tomanek took a silver medal while Area Bowling results Mondav Mens Industrial League Allied Finishing 187 Mr; Family Tavern 182. Swamp Fox 1814; Bud wiser 180. K of C <7341 170; No Name 155; Joe s LP Gas 154; Vik­ ing 152Vi5; Bill's Woodshop 151; Riviera Tool 1414; Yankee Springs G.C. 138; Smith Indi Equip 1324. Stehouwer Auto 128; Sobie TK senior parents to check coats Henry Dugan plans to attend the high school musral "Grease" this weekend and Bertie Wieringa , along with other senior parents, will be there to check his coat. The members of the committee organizing the annual all-night party for the graduates of 1991 will be at the play both March 22 and 23 to check coats Co. 114; Bruce’s Frame 114; ARA Services 1124 High Games and Series C Andrusiak 214- 246-212-672; B Scott 258-211-667; D Mugndge 210-204-244’658; T Kidder 215- 587; C Flietstra 226-200-582, M DeBruyn 229, D Wdlvard 219; D Haight 215: H Walker 215. Jerome Gardner and Jake Klapmust, in their first-ever tournament, both took bronze medals. Group 11 (nine and 10 years olds) were led by Timothy Chapman who won five mat­ ches. all by pins, and took home the only gold medal for all age groups. Nicols Webster and Steve Gillet both took silver medals. Group III - (11 and 12 year olds), had a solid performance from Mike Simmons who won the only silver medal from this group. Bronze winners were Mat Seeley and ”B J." Tomanek. With the season just under­ way. very good experience was gained this past weekend at Greenville by: Brian Basarabski, Mark Breen, Pat Huver, Brian Idema. Ryan James. Casey and Kevin Kin ney. Mike Klapmust. Andrew McRoy, Richard Memes, Curt and Mark Pyper. Units Rowe, Blake Sinclair. Kevin Smith. Adam Stauffer. Seth Temple. Lucas Zoet and Zak Knight. Please join us at ... Holy Family Catholic Church 9669 Kraft Avenue S.E. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 REJOICE I 891-9259 1991 Services of Holy Week & Easter March 23 & 24, 1991 - Liturgy of PALM SUNDAY with Blessing of Palms Masses • Saturday 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 Sunday, March 24, 1991 4:00 p.m. Communal Penance Service Wednesday, March 27, 1991 7:00 p.m. Communal Penance Service HOLY THURSDAY, March 28, 1991 6:30 p.m. Paschal Potluck 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper GOOD FRIDAY, March 29, 1991 1:15 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Way of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY, March 30, 1991 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil with Baptism of Catecheumens EASTER SUNDAY, March 31, 1991 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Easter Masses of the Resurrection z �Page 20 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 19, 1991 Middleville Support Group says ‘Don’t forget the U.S. Troops still over there.” FARO’S ITALIAN FL Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NICHTS Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICEI Save Up to 70% On second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY .. Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) < (2) Small 10'1 item......... (2) small 10" 3 items (2) Small 10" deluxe (2) 14" 1 items .... 5950 ...$ 12S0 Ml50 $1400 (2) 14 3 items (2) 14" deluxe............... *17bO * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ $250 Antipasto Salad . Spaghetti & bv«wrt»« Meat Sauce rr.t’! i U ’I kij I. * TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Blg Pan Pizza J3 trnn ’5 Add *1°° m Each Additional Horn .. ★ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * u m Ham & Cheese Sub $200 Includes mayo & lettuce TA 0” ?! Uncertainty and uneasiness are common feelings for the Middleville support group US, even now that the war seems over in the Persian Gulf. They all would like to believe there will be no more shooting, and all of their fnends and family soon will be home That’s the hope, but they still are concerned, and they are still waiting. While a few veterans of the conflict have come back to Middleville and assured their families that they are fine, most have not. That leaves the men and women still in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in the peculiar position of not being at war, and not being home But the group emphasizes that the letters and packages are still needed, just as they were when the troops were first mobilized. Lon and Cheryl Myers, have a son, Michael, who is serving in the 66th MP Company of the 793rd Battalion. At the last support group meeting, Cheryl told of a letter he wrote while the war was still on, urging the people at home to keep up the good support. 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"It is your support that helps us to drive on each and every day. Thanks again for all you have done." That letter seems to capture the feeling of the support group. Last Thursday's meeting was supposed to be a welcome home for John Dykstra, but he has yet to make it to the states. His wife, Ann, who is in North Carolina, requested that the planned potluck be postponed a week in hopes that he would be home then. Several more plane loads of service personnel were destined to arrive at the airport in North Carolina in the next few days. So Ann meets every plane, in case he's lucky enough to have found a seat. "We'll keep on having meetings as long as we're needed," said Gay Lee Kelley, organizer of the group. "And we will have potlucks for TAKE OUT ORDERS ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! 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Decision from court in one to six months CCW presents appeal to intervene in sand pit issue by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It seems controversy could be swirling around the VerMeulen-Mast sand pit for­ ever. It certainly will continue for at least one month, and maybe six, as the Caledonia Citizens Watch group waits for a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals on its request to intervene in the settlement that allowed the pit to open. The CCW Tuesday appeared in court to appeal an earlier ruling denying its original motion to intervene in the court-approved settlement That motion was filed late in 1989 on behalf of three landowners whose property neighbors the sand pit. The motion was denied by Circuit Court Judge Robert Benson on the basis that the motion was "untimely." The neigh­ bors should have asked to in­ tervene before the court ap­ proved the settlement, the judge ruled. Fire protection fee increase proposals nearing agreement by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Agreement is nearing on re­ aligning fees Thornapple Township charges neighbor­ ing townships for fire protec­ tion, said Donald Boysen, Thornapple Township Supervisor. While he said he has no set figures because the other boards have not approved it, Boysen said an original pro­ posal to Yankee Springs was considered by its board, and a counter proposal was given to the Thornapple Township Board at its March meeting by Yankee Springs Supervisor Dave Van Elst and Trustee Jack Finkbeiner. "We're going to be able to work out something mutually beneficial with Yankee Springs," Boysen said. Action is expected at the April 10 board meeting of Irving Township, with that board agreeing to take part in a formula that will be phased in over three years, Irving Township Supervisor Milt Buehler said. "I think Irving will pay 7 percent of the cost, but the first and second years will be a percentage of that," he said, and the third will be the full 7 percent" Yankee Springs Treasurer Alice Jansma said her town­ ship also would act of the proposal soon. "Formal action will proba­ bly be taken in April when Supervisor Boysen has said he will visit the board," she said. Also considered by the three township panels were options outlined in an examination of the question of fire protection by MSU Extension Specialist Lynn Harvey. Along with that report, a 1990-91 Thornapple Township fine budget, a fire service weighted formula, projected fire budgets with the application of the formula and a chart of extra voted millage by townships was sent to Yankee Springs and Irving townships. The system of fire run pric­ ing uses the total cost of pro­ tection annually, and divides it by the total number of runs for the previous year to find Sm Flro, on pogo 2 The CCW then asked Judge Benson for reconsideration and clarification of the denial, but was refused. The political action group then appealed the denial of the motion on the basis that the settlement circumvented the state zoning procedures and denied citizens the right to referendum on the issue. Now, Judges Roman Gribbs, Richard Griffin and Joseph Sullivan will decide whether to uphold Judge Benson's decision that it is too late for three landowners neighboring the MastVerMeulen property to by Jean Gallup and Elaine Gilbert A state law requiring mi­ nors to have the consent of a parent to have an abortion also forces schools to tell stu­ dents from sixth to 12th grades how to obtain an abor­ tion without their parents' consent by going to probate court. The law is scheduled to go into effect on March 28. Initiated by the Right to Life of Michigan, the law is being challenged in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court by the Michigan chap- Middleville pharmacies to merge known as Pharmacy Care, and will continue to be located at Pastoor's Family Market on M-37. Dave Hopkins, owner of Professional Pharmacy, and Rosemary VanderBand, have enjoyed a good working rela­ tionship for several years, and both say their customers can expect continued good, pro­ fessional services. Both telephone numbers of the pharmacies (795-7936 for VanderBand, and 795-3625 for Hopkins) will ring into the new pharmacy. So customers of both businesses can con- Middleville pharmacists. Dave Hopkins and Rosemary VanderBand smile tor the camera at the Pharmacy Care location at Pastoor's Fairily Market where they will do business together after April 1 maintains that the citizens did not think they needed to intervene earlier because they thought the township was still "vigorously" defending its decision to deny approval for the sand mine. In response to the motion to intervene, the township has taken the position that residents had ample time to request involvement in the settlement, and that only when the settlement was approved did the CCW step forward with its legal action. Township officials claim Soo So nd pit, on pogo 2 Sixth graders will get abortion information under consent law Move will be complete April 1 Middleville's two drug stores, Professional Pharmacy and Pharmacy Care are merg­ ing April 1, and the move will provide longer hours, a greater range of prescription products and have better buy­ ing advantages fix its patrons. The pharmacy will be intervene in the settlement But the CCW says the case deals with more than just a local dispute. It claims the court-approved settlement of the lawsuit allowed developers to get the permit they needed, even though it had been disapproved by the Township Planning Commission and then turned down by the Caledonia Township Board. While Judge Benson ruled that the neighbors had not filed to intervene in time, be­ cause their action came after the court had approved the settlement, the CCW tinue to dial the number they always have and be assured that they will reach the phar­ macist. The downtown store of Professional Pharmacy will remain open for the first few weeks of April to close out inventory and move the re­ mainder of the stock to either Pharmacy Care or Professional Pharmacy in Caledonia. Both pharmacists will con­ tinue to be available on a 24hour basis for emergencies and will share hours in the Middleville store. Because of the merger, Hopkins will spend more time at his Caledonia pharmacy. Both said they feel this is a positive move that will en­ able them to provide even better service to the community, and the buying advantages should help keep prescription prices down. New hours start April 1, with a pharmacist available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., also with a pharmacist available. In the near future, plans will be made to move into a new, larger building “Just sit tight until you hear from us...” — Bob Harris Department of Education ter of the American Civil Liberties Union, with argu­ ments and testimony starting March 12 and 13. More testimony was heard by Judge Phillip Schaefer last Wednesday and Thursday. At press time, a court rep­ resentative said the judge was expected to give his decision tomorrow at 9 a. m. The provision on the schools giving the informa­ tion on abortion to students was added as an amendment to the initiative before it was circulated by Right to Life. The "parental consent" law says that girls 17 and under must have a parent's consent for an abortion, but minors can ask a probate judge to waive the parental consent under some circumstances. The material, which cannot be part of a curriculum, is be­ ing prepared by Department of Education officials, probate judges and others, said Bob Harris, spokesman for the de­ partment of education. "We’ve tried to make it very clear that we are following the law; we're simply implementing the law," he stated. The Department of Education takes no position on the issue, Harris said. "You have to remember this law came about because of an initiative sponsored by Right to Life and the voters. We are following the guidance of the people," he added Harris pointed out that each school district would have the option of sending the material home with students, mailing it, or passing it out at an assembly. He said that he would ad­ vise the superintendents and principals of the schools to make the information public as soon as possible. "If we just sent home the notices, it would shock quite a few people," he said. "The schools are really caught in the middle of a dilemma be­ cause another law on sex ed (sex education) says schools can't teach abortion in family planning or reproductive health," Harris remarked. So, if a student has ques­ tions about the material, or looks for advice for herself, a teacher would not be able to answer the student, Harris said. S*e Abortion, on pogo 2 In This Issue... • TK Fest set for April 27 • Caledonia residents select building plan • Southbelt, land to modify Foremost PUD • Caledonia Twp. buildings must display numbers �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 26, 1991 Sand pit docision, that in settling the suit they ended a costly legal hassle that involved spending thoqsands of township ux dollars. They also said that by settling the suit, the township maintained strict control over the sand pit through the many restrictions placed on it, and it was able to incorporate most of those restrictions into a new, stricter township planned mineral removal ordinance. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said that agreeing to a settlement over the lawsuit was "probably the hardest thing this Township Board will have to do," but that the board believed it was doing what was best for the whole township. The Whitneyville Avenue sand pit proposed in 1988 by developers Harry Mast and Douglas VerMeulen was overwhelmingly unpopular among township residents from its inception, mainly because of its location, and especially its proximity to Kettle Lake School. So, when first the Township Planning Commission and then the Township Board denied the developers a permit to mine sand, the citizens cheered and then went home. That was in January 1989. Mast and VerMeulen promptly sued the township, but as the year and the lawsuit dragged on, little citizen interest in the suit was apparent until the board, citing mounting legal fees, decided in October to discuss continued from front a possible settlement with Mast and VerMeulen. The hubbub among Kettle Lake area residents did not be­ gin, however, until November, when the board announced a tentative agree­ ment had indeed been reached It posted notice Nov. 7 that the settlement would be dis­ cussed at the Nov. 15 board meeting. Suddenly, the township hall was packed again, just as it had been for the public hearings on the original PMR proposal. But this time, de­ spite citizen opposition, the board voted to approve the settlement and the stringent operating restrictions for the new pit. Four days later, the court approved the same agreement. Formation of the Caledonia Citizens Watch followed, and the group raised money to fight the opening of the Mast-VerMeulen pit. It began by taking two legal actions against the township. One was a lawsuit in which the CCW charged the township board had violated the state Open Meetings Act by meeting for dinner at Sam's Joint Restaurant before the Nov. 15 meeting. The meeting was posted, but not in the usual place on the door of the township hall, and the CCW alleged this indicated a deliberate attempt by the board to discuss the MastVcrMeulen settlement pri­ vately. The CCW lost that action, with the judge ruling that the meeting was posted and pub­ lic. That lawsuit was dropped by the CCW Jan. 22. The other legal action taken was the motion to intervene, and despite the township s re­ cent court action to enforce the stipulations of the MastVerMeuelen settlement, the CCW s steering committee voted to appeal Judge Benson's denial of the motion. So, the CCW once again has presented its case to the judge... this time to three of them... regarding what it calls "an end run" by Caledonia Township around the state zoning procedures. The board has pointed out that it decided at its October meeting to look into a set­ tlement, and posted the Nov. 7 notice stating the settlement would be discussed. The appellate judges last week asked why the neighbors had waited so long to file their motion. "Why wasn't the motion filed before Dec. 1?" they questioned. "Is their only ex­ cuse that they couldn't get an attorney secured7” The judges pointed out that the neighbors even could have come to court without an at­ torney, but that instead they had waited until after the court action to file for intervention. But judges did express a concern that the court judg­ ment had come only four days after the board meeting in which the settlement was ap- Please join us at ... Holy Family Catholic Church 9669 Kraft Avenue S.E. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 891-9259 1991 Services of Holy Week & Easter Wednesday, March 27, 1991 7:00 p.m. Communal Penance Service HOLY THURSDAY, March 28, 1991 6:30 p.m. Paschal Potluck 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper GOOD FRIDAY, March 29, 1991 1:15 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday 7:00 p.m. Way of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY, March 30, 1991 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil with Baptism of Catecheumens EASTER SUNDAY, March 31. 1991 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Easter Masses of the Resurrection Yard decorations welcome ‘Easter* Easter is this Sunday, and Vicki Rick celebrates the season with decorations of bunnies and eggs. She has also recognized the religious significance of the spring observance of Easter. proved. And because it was a courtapproved settlement, Caledonia citizens lost the right to a referendum vote on the issue, maintains the CCW appeal. "The township could have approved the stipulations of the agreement subject to referendum," said Kurt Hassberger, CCW attorney. "And even if VerMeulen and Mast lost the referendum, they still could have sued the township. "But the problem we have is the way the matter was set­ tled." The judges questioned again why the property owners didn't ask to intervene when they learned that the board had agreed to discuss a settlement instead of waiting until after the judgment was filed. But Hassberger concentrated his arguments on the way the settlement was carried out rather than on the timeliness of the neighbors’ suit. He said that the issues of the case in­ volved not just the rights of property owners, but those of townships and developers as well. Caledonia Township Attorney Doug Donnell said the issue at stake is whether the three property owners should have the right to inter­ vene in the settlement weeks after the court's judgment. He reminded the judges that a Nov. 7 posting notified citi­ zens that the settlement would be discussed at the Nov. 15 township board meeting, and that 200 people attended the meeting when the board voted to approve the settlement. "I think that if a party wants to have his voice heard, he doesn't wait to step in after the ninth inning," he said. "Is it acceptable for people to sit back on their rights and then when things don't go their way, say, 'Wait a minute!'" He submitted that the neighbors did have time to ask to intervene in a timely fashion. He also contended that the settlement put restrictions on Fire protection fees, the cost of the runs. A yearto-year fluctuation occurs with this plan and costs will not be stable from year to year, Harvey points out. An annual subscription plan features a set fee with no specified number of runs per year is another idea that was not found suitable. While rev­ enues will stay stable with this plan, the provider may go broke providing the service with this method, Harvey said. Another option, the sub­ scription fee plus run charge, also introduces uncertainty by assuming that all fire runs consume the same amount of fire fighting resources, he said. Using a formula that uses population figures, state equalized value and historical use, a percentage share of budget plan is the one the three townships are now con­ sidering. A three- to four-year rolling average is used to determine the use of the fire service. This way, units that use more the sand pit far more de­ manding than those in the or­ dinance at that time. Teresa Decker, attorney for Mast and VerMeulen, pointed out that it took 10 weeks for the settlement to be put to­ gether, that the issue was well known throughout the town­ ship, but that during that time there was no record of any in­ terest shown by the three neighbors. "After Nov. 7, no one called the township, but waited until Nov. 15 to hear the results. That is why this intervention is untimely," she said. In disputing another issue of the case. Decker said there was no rezoning of the prop­ erty, while the CCW contends there was. "As far as my clients are concerned, it was a rezoning," Hassberger said. But Decker argued that as a result of the settlement, Mast and VerMeulen were allowed a specific use for the property by the court, and that is why there is no right of referendum on the matter. continued from front protection, pay more, those who use less, pay less, Harvey pointed out in his re­ port. Using the formula shows that Thornapple Township would assume 53 percent of the costs, Yankee Springs, 40 percent; and Irving 7 percent, but those figures have not been finalized yet. Boysen said he expected the figures in the original calcula­ tions for Yankee Springs would be somewhat lower. "They will pay less than we anticipated for the first two years, and the formula for the third year, but it looks good," he said. "We're trying to work to our common goal." Abortion law, from front page The material is now "up for review by a number of ex­ perts," he said, and will be ready before start of school next year. The law says that the mate­ rial must be presented by the first day of school each fall, but "some school districts will want it now, thinking that our kids need to know now,' Harris said. His advice is to "sit tight and wait till you hear from us. We'll give them as much help and instruction as we can." Thornapple Kellogg School District Superintendent Steve Garrett is going to follow that advice. Noting that the schools an­ swer to the Legislature and would have do what the ___ Legislature directs, Garrett said, "If it's required, we will comply, but we won’t comply until we have to." Besides requiring students to be told in writing about the law, the information must include the address and phone number of the probate court and how to contact the pro­ bate court for information. Judges are not being asked to decide whether a person should have an abortion, but according to the law, to decide whether a minor is mature enough to make her own deci­ sion and well enough in­ formed to make a decision in­ dependent of her parents or if the waiver would be in the minor's best interest, Barry County Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw has said. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26, 1991 I Page 3 TK Fest set for April 27; planning continues J-Ad Graphics News Service Tht T-shirts are ordered, the posters for coloring will be delivered next week, and the entertainment that will cover rive hours is almost all lined up. Displays by the elementary students have been planned, and everything from the number of tables needed to the putting up and taking down of risers for the performers in the auditorium has been considered. It’s all going to happen at the TK Fest scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at Thornapple Kellogg High School from noon to 6 p.m. The open house was the idea of the teachers, staff and administrators who said they are proud of Thornapple Kellogg and want a way to share their pride with the community. The afternoon-long celebration also will feature a chicken barbecue, complete with chicken, potato salad, rolls and butter, celery and carrot sticks, drinks and dessert for the modest price of S2 a ticket The cost is S3 for those who buy a ticket at the door. Tickets for the lunch will be available at all school offices, or from any committee member. One of the highlights of the day will be the sale of black T-shirts, with a logo designed by TK student Wendy Yoder. Everyone on the TK staff, and others who Superintendent’s Corner by ... are involved in planning the TK Fest, has bought one to wear on the big day. Their cost is $5, and that’s also the cost to the public. Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Misunderstanding of tax increases Has your property tax assessment increased? Mine has and it hurts’ It not only hurts because I have to pay more taxes but it hurts because it means that if your school district, being an “informula” district, does not pass the Headlee Rollback pro­ vision the District will not get additional dollars but will actual­ ly lose funding because we will be paying more taxes. Is this logical, does this make any sense at all? No. But it is the reality that we have to live with. There is much confusion and misunderstanding created. Some. I’m sure feel that the Board of Education and school of­ ficials want the assessments are not increased to the percentage level as determined through property sales then the state will establish a factor and everyone’s taxes will be increased by that factor. Either way we face an increase in the state equalized valuation (SEV). At this time we estimate that the increase in slate equalized valuation for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools will be approx imately 11%. If this is true what will that mean for the TK Schools? Our District’s funding comes from two main sources, pro­ perty taxes and state aid. We are an “in-formula” district. This means that the level of funding is set by a formula from the state. The level is established by two things; first the number of students and. second, the number of mills levied or millage rate. From the total the local property taxes paid are subtracted and the state pays the difference as state aid. The problem is created by the Headlee Amendment provi­ sion that requires a taxing unit to reduce the millage rate at the same percentage as the SEV increases over last years cost of living. Last years cost of living increased 5.4%. The projected increase in SEV is 11%. therefore the millage rate would need to be reduced the difference or 5.6%. This would mean a pro­ jected loss of $439,412 to the TK Schools. The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education * ill review this information at the April Board of Education meeting Al that time asking for the Headlee Rollback to be on the ballot at the June annual school election will be discussed In order for the District to maintain its present level of funding it will be need­ ed as it was last year. “LOOK AT THOSE FLAMES!” The cost of living elsewhere while your burned-out home is Committee members work at putting the finishing touches on TK Fest, scheduled for Saturday, April /_ _ The committee steering the effort see the T-shirts as mementoes of the day, which may become an annual event. They say they have ordered sizes for the littlest students to large adults, with sizes from small to XXX large. Posters using the same logo .which says "TK Fest 1991," are in the elementary schools, and a coloring contest for students is under way. They will be displayed around the village, and used as placemats for the lunch time meal. April 19 is the day the Tshirts will go on sale, and a special promotion has been launched with a "mystery man" wearing the shirt. Only TK students are eligible to take a guess at who the man is. Those who think they know can call 7953397 with their guess April 19, the day the shirts go on sale. The first one to identify the owner of the shirt will get a free T-shirt and his or her 27. T shirts, posters, lunch and talent shows are just part of the activities planned for the big day. photo in the Sun and News. The continuous entertainment, which will take place during the afternoon, with 10-minute breaks between sets, includes the fourth- and fifth-grade choir, the high school symphonic and jazz bands. songs and acts from the first graders, seventh and eighth grade cheerleaders doing routines, poetry reading, middle school dancers, and appearances by .the middle school "Air Band." For more information call Chris Boysen at 795-3397. TK grad presents paper in Boston Michelle Brill, a 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville. is the only student chosen to present a paper at the Motion Control Technology Conference and Exhibition in Boston. Brill will receive a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Western Michigan University in April 1991 She is the daughter of Linda and Thomas Brill. 8551 Deep Lake Drive. Middleville. The topic of her paper was “Neural Network LightTracking System Physical vs. Theoretical Performance Capabilities .” Bnll is a stu­ dent in the WMU Honors Col­ lege and is doing her honors thesis on the same topic. The conference was held March 19-21 at the Hynes Cons ent ion Center in Boston rebuilt — the cost of meals, laundry, etc. — such additional living expense’ is paid ** <0^ by a Homeowner or Tenants Policy from BOOTH AGENCY 497 Atbngton St (M 37) Middle v»he. Mt 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 GET MORE NEWS’ Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION MALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p.m. Forty Birds 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALL 3 LOCATIONS OPEN ALL DAY MONDAY-FRIDAY and SAT. ’til NOON �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 26, 1991 Neighbors With...NORMA VELDERMAN Isn’r it fun to have some nice weather now and then9 I love spring Well, folks, it will be a very small column 1 couldn't get very many of you with news Monday. I planned to get the rest of you Tuesday Then J went to the eye doc­ tor Tuesday to find out if the bump that 1 got on the head from the barn door had loosened the eye implant lens When J came home. 1 found that I could only work 20 minutes, my dilated eyes couldn't take the computer glare Fortunately, the lens and eye had not been damaged I just couldn't handle the light glare If my mom had been alive she could have assured me that a tnp to the doctor wasn’t necessary My head was solid marble And I guess that she would have been correct. Betty Newman said that on Saturday . March 16, her two sons. Paul and Dan. put the docks into Barlow Lake, and then because it was so nice a day they went sailing, even if it was datewise quite early to do that. They had a wonderful reward for their labors on a super sailing day On March 19. Thelma Carl attended the Middleville Senior Citizen's dinner at the VFW Hall Don and Dorothy Dean showed their Mid­ dleville slides Thelma said they really enjoyed them, discussing and recalling all the things the pictures brought up Betty Venton and Thelma went to Grandville for supper Fnday evening Saturday. March 23. Thelma will attend a party for her newphew Calvin, from Grand Rapids who is retiring. They are having a *'surprise party-' for him Lois McWhmney said Gordon's sister. Margaret LaMaire. came over Saturday to visit Gordon. Just a quick hello to Mae Bowerman. Just to give her all our Community Family love, that we are thinking of her. She has some of her family staying with her. Bob Kenyon said he and Donna had a nice visit with son Rob. He had to wait until the sirens stopped, (calling the people to prayers*, so that he could visit with them. It was seven in the morning here and 4 p.m. over there in the Mid­ dle East. And she said that he sounded as if he was just next door. It was so good to visit with him. We have an angora kitten left here in the bam by her mom. She is getting over her wildness She will let us pet her now when we feed her. I hope to get her and our boxer to play with each other. I sup­ pose I will be very successful to teach Shadow to be gentle with her. He actually just wants to chase her. I don't think he would know what to do w ith her if be did catch her He just loves to chase her. I'm going to try it. She is so playful, keeping in her claws when I do play with her. Maybe Shadow needs his face slapped good by her and he will leave her alone? The Thomapple Heritage Club met Wednesday . March 20. at Spencer's. Visit with you all next week A big hug to all of you. Nelson family to sing at Christian Reformed Church The Nelons. a family group featuring gospel music, will be in concert at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church (M-37 at 100th Street) on Saturday . March 30. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $7 and are available tn advance by call­ ing 868-6744 Tickets can also be pure has ed at Caledonia Professional Pharmacy. Cutlerville Chris­ tian Bookstore, and will be sold at the door the night of the concert. Tax Management & More, Inc. NEW CUSTOMERS 10% OFF 891-9401 LOCAL CHURCH;; DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. SUNDAY .9 45 am , 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ............... Family Fellowship Prayer A Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Music, leff Vander Heide Pastor Jeffrey Lee CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Bruce NT Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street “ The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C.Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 ...udiert then u always room for you! Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Nursery pfwxird CHRIST 4 Air corubboned k (hauica United iirrtiirrn <£l?itrd| assembly C*'w* *"Z *fi"'f' Meeting al the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service 10.00 A M James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia, 49316 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8 30 and 11 a m. Evening Service 6 p.m • Church School 9 45 a m fL PHONE - 891-8119 lobar Ot WtXWC CXXJ AOrrwMfrU*O* SOoryi Soar Oracfor of Christian fducofton and room Cmay Hwy*. C^ioran j Coonanotor St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a.m. 1115 a.m. 6 00 p m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 8 30 a m. Sunday School................................9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship ............1100 a m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger rimmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship 9:30 am Middleville Sunday School ... 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship .............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lymi Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Ihr (Did KALAMAZOO AVENUE WL/lJ r at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN I I PHONE 698-4252 Sunday Services .......... 9 45 a.m A 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11:00 a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers ok Young Children....... ........9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night ..............7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch. ........ „..1000 a m. Richard J Rw? Pastor • r-^-^24 DongUe Raab Director of Music .‘L tVrp< Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School................................ Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 708 West Main Street II 9:00 a m. 10:00 a.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue “People Who Care" ||| CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. James Cusack Sunday School Worship Service CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A M. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a m. Evening Service............................ 6:00 P.M. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 ; LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH JHrthodist Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .6:00 p.m. Wednesday p,ayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev Roy/e Bailard - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. “The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunoay Schoa Mommg Wcxvwp SmdOY Evereng WonNp cxot** !■ B-txe VjOt Rev WMkxn Dobson. Posfor Steve jockson Youth Pastor 9 30 a m 1030 a m 600 n m 700pm QQ4 ft09 7 U 7 I ‘U 7 L V Ji MOST HOLY jk? ROSARY CHURCH 314 £. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mas* 4.30 pm .................................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary ............ <:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26, 1991 I Page 5 It’s Pigs, Pigs, and more Pigs, at McFall Elementary Pigs are fascinating crea­ tures, students at McFall Elementary in Middleville have discovered. What started as a unit on the farm animals had one thing lead to another in Candace Rich’s second- and third-grade combined class, with the children thinking up more pig ideas and pig pro­ jects, until the kids were al­ most in a state of hog heaven "The ideas just grew," said Rich, "we had a play with pigs, pig fashions, pig poems and we saw a real 5-day-old P’g" Research into pigs height­ ened the kids' interest in the porkers and they searched out books and articles in magazines and papers that had any information about pigs. As they were satisfying their curiousity about the pigs, they were also finding out things about history, (pigs came to America with Columbus) and geography (in France, they are used to root out truffles). All of the children will ex­ citedly share information they have learned about the porcine creatures. For instance they quickly shake their heads "no" when asked if pigs are dirty, as in the expression, "dirty as a P>g" The pigs can't sweat, and only roll in the mud to keep themselves cool and not to get dirty, they will tell you. And they know that pigs have thick skin, but very soft ears. Girl pigs are called sows,' they said, and they are the cleanest of the bam ani­ mals. One young lady said they have very good bathroom habits, using an area for that purpose and another for sleeping. Pigs are also intelligent, and their long-lashed eyes are closest to the human eye in structure of any animal. Obituaries Keith T. Bass HASTINGS - Keith T. Bass, 72 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr Bass was born February 20, 1919 in Eaton County, the son of George and Ethel (Little) Bass. He was married to Virginia J. Fish November 24, 1945. He was employed with the State of Michigan H ighway for 25 years as an equipment oper­ ator. He was a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Bass is survived by his wife, Virginia J. Bass; two sons, Duane and Beckie Bass of Hastings, Lynn Bass of Chicago; one brother, Leland Bass of Delton; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Ruby) Ackley of Woodland, Mrs. Harry (Wilma) McCollum of Morgan, Mrs. Vonda Richards of Hastings; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Bass of Bellevue; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Bass and a sister, Norma Barlow. Funeral services were held Friday, March 22 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Jerry Drum­ mond officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphyse­ ma Association of Barry County. The second and third graders of Candace's Rich's class show the pigs they made themselves. They are (front row, from left) Erika Enyart, Debbi MacGregor, Erin Palmer, Christine McKee, (second row) Ashley Reaser, Abby LaVoie, Brandon McGuillicuddy, Lucas In fact, pigs are so intelli­ gent, and have such a fine sense of smell that they are being trained to hunt. In addi­ tion to the truffles, pigs can sniff out land mines. Each child had the task of making their own pig, and giving it a "personality." Rich said that all of the children completed their as­ signment four days before they were due. John Zuidersma's pig "Bo Slopson" is into sports. "Bo Slopson is a good sport in all he does," John writes, "he's a big ham." "Bo's occupation is base­ ball.... He quit football after he heard what the ball were made of.... he has an "S" on his hat because he plays for the NY Squealers. The hat is Good Friday service set First Baptist Church 5075 North Middleville Road Middleville, Michigan March 29 • 7:30 p.m Speaker ... Dr. David Kennedy Combined with First Baptist of Hastings PUBLIC IS INVITED CALEDONIA Everyone is invited to the Community Good Friday Ser­ vice March 29, at the Caledonia High School Auditorium. This service will com me rate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is sponsored by the Caledonia Ministerial Association. Familiar hymns and messages on the seven words of Christ on the cross will be presented. A free-will offering is designated for purchasing food for the food bank for Ac­ cess 6. which is located at the Holy Family Church in Caledonia. Shook, Dusty Moma, Amy Dykstra, Luke Poll, (third two) Alex Sevald, John Zuidersma. Brian Bishop. Travis Wenger, Adam Lucas, Ashley Moore, Julie Cordts, Daniella Quisenberry and Lyndsey Vantema For Your New Spring Look.., made at a factory by Alice Zuidershog... Bo's outfit is designed by DaeJohn," he writes. The children have all made their guesses about how much the the 5-day-old pig will weigh in three weeks, and each has a string estimating how big around he will be. They are all looking for­ ward to a return visit by the pig- Cuts • Perms • Style • Color • Gel Nails Men's, Women's & Children s Hair Design Call for your appointment with Theressa, Debbie, Angie, Linda or Mary Lou WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 OPEN Tio^Sat including Wad. 1 Thun ww WAS THE OF Alleluia! Come join our family... God's family, as we celebrate Easter at — T g E M ___________ ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8436 Kraft at 84th EM Christian Reformed Church M-37 at 100th Street • 9957 Cherry Valley Avenue S.E. Caledonia. Michigan • (616) 891 1512 Good Friday Service will be at 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be Celebrated Easter Service will be at 9:30 a.m. Adult Choir and Children's Choir will sing. Church Band will participate. Familiar Easter hymns will be sung. Celebrate the joy of Christ's Resurrection with us. Good Friday........ 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunrise....... 7:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast, following Easter Film............ 9:45 a m. Late Service....... 11:00 a.m. by Appt �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 26. 1991 West Elementary kids have breakfast like pioneers by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Studying American history from Colonial times to the Civil War led to exploring the westward treks made by early settlers who opened up the west by Jan Muir’s third grade students. During the study of that era, the students made their own replicas of the covered wagons that were transportation and also homes for the hardy men, women who took their families and dared to strike out for the dangerous territory where almost anything could happen to them. Food, what it was and how to preserve it on the trail was discussed, and a breakfast simulating the food of the pioneers was served last week in Muir's classroom. Mothers Pat Wagner and Linda George helped out by preparing food along with Muir. The kids had pancakes, toast, toast, sausage and milk. A concession to a healthy breakfast was orange juice for the children, something that the pioneers never saw. Pioneer pancakes were made of com meal, and their Pioneer era transportation is displayed by students in Jan Muir's third grade class. Bobby Buckley, Shara Knauss, Ben Lucas, Zach George and Nate Price show their model of covered wagons. Tom Haynes gets some of the first steaming, hot pancakes from one of the mother helpers, Pat Wagner. ROLL YOUR IRA INTO A HOT RATE NOML Transfer your IRA to an Old Kent IRA-CD before April 30 and get a special “Hot Bonus” rate. You’ll get an extra 1/10,1/4,1/3 or 1 /2 of 1 %-maybe even a whole 1 % -in bonus interest on top of our regular IRA-CD rates. Just come into Old Kent and open a coconut bonus rate card; the amount that appears inside is the extra interest you’ll earn on vour IRA-CD. Now is the time for IRA rolkners and transfers, so don’t wait We’ll even handle the transfer for you - and give you one of the hottest IRA rates in town! CC OLD KENT Cawnr Seme FOCIWSUHtD S<n«' Teacher Jan Muir and third graders Ben Lucas (in straw hat) and Bobby Buckely display some of the foods pioneers could eat on the trail west. bread was toasted over the campfires in a metal rack. Eggs were rare, and the few they had were put in barrels of flour for safe traveling on the bumpy wagon rides. Milk was not abundant on the trail, with the settlers sometimes taking a cow with them. But, usually, a goat proved to be a better traveler, and could provide milk for babies and children. The West Elementary kids also had chocolate milk with one joking he knew right where that came from. "You just go and milk a brown cow," he said. Library computer to be down The Kent County Library’s computer system will be down from Monday, March 25, through Friday. March 29, for an equipment upgrade The library branches will be open as usual and provide regular services, but the staff can not check in or re-shelve materials. Patrons are asked not to return library materials dunng the down time, and no materials will be due Some Kent County Library branches may be closed for up to two days after the down time to allow staff to catch up Before making a library visit dunng the period between Saturday. March 30, through Tuesday, April 2, call your local branch to make sure it is open In Caledonia, call 891-1502 In Alto, call 868-6038 FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church located on M-37 and 100th Street in Caledonia, is offering a... Divorce Recovery Program at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays starting April 3 The video tape series entitled "Picking up the Pieces" will be used over a 10 week period. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Making the Most of a Difficult Situation. Developing a Health Self Love. How to Trust After Being Burned. The Nature of Love. Coping With Lonliness. Single Adult Sexuality. The Battle Between the Sexes. Solo Parenting. Preparing for Re-Marriage. I'm Not Perfect, But I'm Improving. The cost is $10.00. A nursery is provided at no charge. To register and for more information call .891-1512. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 26. 1991 / Page 7 Community Easter Service You are invited to attend a Community Easter Service hosted by Peace Reformed Church — at the — Caledonia High School Auditorium Easter Sunday, March 31 Two services will be held: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We are extending a special invitation to all our friends in the Caledonia/Middleville area who are not involved in a local church to join us for a joyful time~of celebration! Featuring: LOVE-LIGHT Youth Choir Adult Choir Celebration Worship A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service A NURSERY WILL BE PROVIDED �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 26. 1991 Recommendations go to board in April Caledonia residents to select school building plan by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Since, peering into the fu­ ture is impossible, planning for it isn't easy. That's why Caledonia school officials are hoping for a good turnout at a third and final community session at 7 p.m. tonight, when some fi­ nal choices will be made about plans for future school facilities, what to build and when to build it Those attending tonight s session will study and discuss three building plan options developed by the F.A.C.T.S committee (Finding Answers for Caledonia's Tomorrows). Participants will indicate which option they think should be recommended to the school board as a 10-year building plan. The district is nearing the end of a five-month planning process begun last fall under the direction of educational consultant firm Planning Advocates. The process is set up so the community is in­ volved in designing a longrange plan that will meet the needs of area students as pop­ ulation grows and as society demands new skills of its young people. This evening, residents have one more chance to get in their "two cents' about what they would like included in the recommendations that will be prepared for the school board . At this second of two "community dialogues" after a conference, participants will build on the work of the pre­ vious dialogue March 5, when parents, students and residents of the district indicated how they felt about such issues as class size and grade configuration. They also discussed the kinds of programs they wanted for Caledonia students and took a look at a proposed new schedule for the high school day. All the questionnaires and comments have since been sorted out, and the FACTs Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY ’TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision TFerapy Phone — 891-1056 • CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS • Suggested Facility Options 1991-2000 OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C 1992 Build new middle school Grades &-Q Cap. 500-600 students Build new high school’ Cap 1.200-1.500 Grades 9-12 Build new 6-8 middle school Cap 500-600 students Continue use of existing high school/mtddle school complex but refurbish middle school area 1993 Convert existing middle school to high school use Grades 9-12 Cap. 1,100 Convert existing high school to middle school use Grades 6-8 Cap. 1,100 Build new K-5 elementary Cap 400-500 1996 Build second middle school, cap. 500-600 Build K-5 elementary Cap 400-450 Build K-5 elementary Cap 400-450 Build second high school Cap 600 700 Continue use of existing high school/middle school complex Swimming pool an option with any building phase Swimming pool option in each phase Swimming pool option in each phase (•Investigate possibility of sharing space and some costs with GR Community College) By the year 2000 district would have: 4 elementaries (400-450 ea.) 2 middle schools (500-600 ea.) 1 high school (1,100) swimming pool? 4 elementaries (400-450 ea.) 2 middle schools (500 600 ea.) 2 high schools (600 700 ea.) swimming pool? 4 elementaries (400-450 ea.) 1 middle school (1,100) 1 high school (1,200-1,500) swimming pool? This chart outlines the three options to be presented at tonight's Community Dialogue. Those residents at­ tending will help make decisions about the Caledonia schools building program over the next 10 years. committee has worked with Planning Advocates in distill­ ing all the data into three op­ tions for a 10-year facilities plan. (See chart.) The implications of each plan along with estimated costs will be explained by the consultants and then discussed in small groups by those at­ tending. In developing the options We’re MOVING! April 1st to 131 E. Main Street for tonight’s meeting, Planning Advocates said it used the results of the first di­ alogue and last month’s fu­ tures conference along with enrollment projections, de­ mographic data and previous district studies. At the first dialogue, for in­ stance, those attending indi­ cated they preferred the present school level configuration (K-5,6-8,9-12) and an average class size of 20-25 students. On the other hand, they indicated only mixed interest in year-round schools and in constructing a swimming pool, and showed no interest at all in consolidating with a neighboring district. The consultants have pro­ jected that the district’s stu­ dent population will grow to more than 3,000 by the year 2000, while present capacity at district schools is less than 2,500. The middle school al­ ready is using portable class­ rooms to alleviate overcrowd­ ing there. Each of the three suggested 10-year plans involves build­ ing a new elementary school, meaning the district would have four K-5 facilities by the year 2000, each serving 400450 students. The differences in the three plans center mainly around whether to plan for one large or two smaller middle schools, and whether the stu­ dents would be better served by attending one large or two smaller high schools. Steering committee cochair Kathy Jackson emphasized that these three options are not the only possibilities, however. Thornapple-Kellogg Jazz Band attends invitational NEW HOURS TOO! Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30-5:00 p.m.; Tuesday & Friday 8:30-6:00 p.m. and we will be OPEN DURING LUNCH! STOP BY and SEE our NEW OFFICE Our phone remains the same — (616) 891-8125 Tki,% DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc Crr&uuinc* WHEN YOU THINK OF INSURANCE THINK OF US New Address: 131 E. Main St., Caledonia. P.O. Box *218 Jeffrey M. DeVries John J. DeVries The Thomapple Kellogg High School Jazz Band travel­ ed to Western Michigan University March 16 for the 11th annual Western Invita­ tional Jazz Festival. Other bands included in the festival were Plainwell, Com­ stock Park, Beal City, Forest Hills Northern, East Kent­ wood, Kenowa Hills, John Adams (South Bend). Mona Shores, Northview, St. Joseph, Henry Ford II, Chesterton (Ind.) Suttons Bay, Southfield-Lathrup and three high schools from Fort Wayne, Ind., including Snider. Northrup and North Side high schools. Fort Wayne Northrup High School won the top honors of the day and appeared with the W M.U Jazz Orchestra for an evening concert. Special solo awards went to four TK students, including Angie Frowein on sax, Amy Smith on piano, Brian Beute on trumpet and Man Pratt on drums The TK students listened to other bands and attended clinics, including one by Walter White, the lead trumpet with the Maynard Fergussen Big Band White was also one of the ad­ judicators for the big band competition. "I hope people will come up with ideas and options of their own after looking at these," she commented. According to the plans out­ lined by Planning Advocates President Bill DeJong, the format of this meeting will follow that of the first com­ munity dialogue, with partic­ ipants breaking up into small discussion groups so all voices can be heard. The op­ tions preferred by those at­ tending tonight’s dialogue will be incorporated into the 10-year building plan recom­ mended by the steering com­ mittee at the April 16 school board meeting. DeJong explained at the first dialogue that the final goal of this planning process, however, goes beyond making sure there are simply enough desks and classrooms for all the students. "The important thing is not just whether there are enough seats, but whether there are programs that deliver and whether the district is posi­ tioned for the future.* “".A. Redeemer •ram* Covenant Church___ Our First "Celebration of Easter" Sunday 9:30 a.m. Join us at.., Dutton Christian Middle School Hanna Lake Rd. just North of 68th St. Joel Kruggel, Pastor 698-2871 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 26. 1991 / Paqe 9 R? KELLOGG \ ALENDAR of events 3 WEDNESDAY • MARCH 27 □ McFall - Bedtime Stories.......... 7:00 P M. □ West.......... Reading Jogs your Mind Day □ H.S. - Forensics at Allegan __.... 1.45 J LUNCH BREAKFAST Foot Long Hot Dog Cole Slaw Pineapple tidbits Cold Cereal Whole Wheat Donut Juice, Milk THURSDAY * MARCH 28 fa 8th grade S.A.T. Test Results sent home with students □ McFall............... ........ Read a Button Day □ West................... .... Read & Munch Day □ Page ................. Report Cards sent home Who is the ‘Mystery Man’ in the TK Fest 1991 t-shirt? MONDAY • APRIL 1 □ Library Hours April 1 - April 5; Monday-Friday 8.00 A M.-3:00 P.M. Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. □ NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK Middleville Rotary to sponsor International Youth Exchange Your retiume • • • . first key to career advancement opportunities.. Make your first impression really count! 891-1658 to haw your resume "Laser-set" Compiet) resume padages panted on the inasi papers sartng ar or* STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Cail us for a qwxr for al! of vow ouunour nnads • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 SO* $5 girls for eight weeks last summer. "It was a wonderful experi­ ence. They were absolutly wonderful children. We had the two at one time, and even though they overlapped, it worked out just great," said Nancy Lipscomb. Anne Briand, 17, was their French visitor, and Benedicte (called by her nickname "Bedu") Richoux, 18, was from Belgium. "They came with a lot to give. They were well adjusted and willing to accept new ex­ periences and change," Lipscomb added. The Lipscombs took the girls to Niagara Falls, (a re­ quest from both of the girls,) Cedar Point, cxmping and shopping at places such as Rockford. "Every time we had a prob­ lem, the Rotary took care of it. They were always helpful, and we were in constant con­ tact with a Rotary in Illinois,’ she said. They would be happy to re­ peat the experience, she said. Neither of them is a member of a Rotary Club. The Rotary now has recip­ rocal agreements for ex­ changes with 17 countries. Applications now are being taken for hosts, with Rotarian and Non-Rotarian families both being encouraged to ap­ ply. For more information, call Gina Hackee at 795-3338 or Judy Sloan at 795-2263. Bagel Pizza Juice Milk ‘a Public Library Hours: 8:00 A M.-3:00 P.M. □ NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK BEGINS Host families invited to apply now arrange for same-summer exchanges with the foreign hosts for visits by their children. Also possible is an ex­ change visit the next summer for their child to the same family abroad, or a different family or country. One Middleville family who hosted two Rotary Exchange students at one time thoughly enjoyed the experience. Gerald and Nancy Lipscomb hosted the two BREAKFAST Meat & Cheese Subs Tossed Salad Fruit FRIDAY * MARCH 29 The first Thomapple Kellogg student who guesses who the man behind the tshirt is, gets a free TK Fest 1991 t-shirt, and a photo of them modeling it in the Sun and News The shirts go on sale on April 19, and you can call 795-3397 with your guess anytime on that day. Students are the only persons eligible for this competition and, for sure, Chris Boysen definitely is not Besides, doesn't she look like she already knows? by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The summer of 1991 can be a time to remember for young people from other countries as they are welcomed by families from Middleville for three- to eight-week visits in the Rotary Exchange program. Generally from the ages of 15 to 22, the young people spend time in Middleville, and children of the Middleville host families can LUNCH TUESDAY • APRIL 2 5 S □ Bus Trip to the Shrine Circus. Leave at 11:45 from the H.S. parking loti □ SPRING BREAK Coming Events ... April 8-11 . Hearing & Vision for Incoming i Kindergarten J □ April 9 .. . .T.K. Curriculum Council 12:45 » □ April 12........................... McFall - Popcorn L □ April 27 ........................................... T K. Fest □ May 23 .............Spring Retirement Dinner at the Middle Villa Inn FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! TK FEST APRIL 27th WHO IS THE “MYSTERY MAN” In the TK-FEST 1991 T-SHIRT??? • Entertainment • Chicken Barbeque • Art Displays All at T-K Fest 1991 Saturday, April 27 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. MARK YOUR CALENDAR. TELL YOUR FRIENDS. ITS THE PLACE TO BE „ f �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 26. 1991 Caledonia Twp. buildings must display numbers by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board approved a new or­ dinance last week requiring street numbers be placed on homes, multi-family residences and “nonresidential principal buildings ." The street number or­ dinance was introduced at the February board meeting, but according to charter township regulations, could not be ap­ proved until the next monthly meeting The new ordinance is effec­ tive as of March 20. and residents and property owners have 90 days to get their Arabic numbers posted properly Failure to comply could mean a fine of not more than $500. or a vacation in the county jail for not more than 90 days, or both. According to board members, the ordinance is needed to make it easier for emergency vehicles to locate homes or buildings quickly All buildings, even those under construction, now must display street numbers clearly Houses must have the ad­ dress displayed out front, as close as possible to the front door If the house is more than 150 feet from the road, or obscured by trees or terrain, then the street address must be placed on something like a post on the same side of the road and in front of the home so the numbers arc readily visible from the street Multi family buildings are required to put up an address sign at the front of the building that identifies all units located inside Non-residential buildings also must have an address displayed on the front of the building as close to the front door as possible A sign that can be seen from the road and placed in front of the building may be used to post the street address. Any home or building that is more than 150 feet from the roadway or obscured by trees or some other obstruction must display the street address on some permanent fixture so the numbers are visible from both directions of the road If for some reason the street numbers cannot be placed as required in the ordinance, the property owner should consult with the Township Fire Chief on bow to display the address All numbers must be at least three inches high, states the ordinance, and no certificate of occupancy shall be granted The Foremost Corporate Headquarters are located in the company's office park in a wooded section of Caledonia Township. The building's natural setting is enhanced by its view overlooking Kraft Lake. to a new building until it complies with this ordinance. Simply printing street numbers on the mailbox by John Dieleman appointed to Caledonia Twp. Board J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Board last week appointed John Dieleman to the board trustee position left vacant by the death of Jack Johnson last month Township Supervisor Jerry Good reported that eight residents had applied for the position, and the board faced a tough decision choosing among them Dieleman. who lives at Interior Master Your Bedroom Beautifully Decorating the master bedroom is probably more fun than doing any other room. It’s the one place that you can really let your personality show through. Go to the excesses! If you like frills add tons of lace, ruffles and bows Do the windows in balloon shades or bishop sleeve curtains, ruffled valances or ornate tie-backs. Add a comforter with shirred dust ruffles and a lavish assortment of throw pillows. Perhaps you like a sleek contemporary look. Consider a platform bed. lacquer finished furniture and a tailored bedspread in deep jewel tone colors Use luxurious fabrics like satin, polished chintz or suede cloth. Few a more sedate, casual room, try an outline quilted bedspread and tailored top treatment with matching draperies Use floral arrangements in both the bed and bath areas. They help carry the color scheme around the room. In the end you will love the cozy, romantic hasen you have created John Dieleman has been appointed to the Caledonia Township Board to fill the position left open by the death of Jack Johnson. MANDY NEWMYER 795-2556 Decorating Den DRAPERY • FURNITURE • CARPET • WALLCOVERING Each franchise independently owned and operated 8513 Keiser, is no stranger to township issues, having serv­ ed on the Township Planning Commission for seven years before he resigned to devote his time to starting up a new business. But with Triangle Concrete safely launched. Dieleman said he realized he missed be­ ing involved with the township. “Now I’m ready to get back into things.” he said. "When I left the planning commis sion. 1 did so because 1 felt 1 couldn’t give it 100 percent. “Now that my business is set up. 1 want to be involved again.” When asked what he thought were the major issues facing the township board, he replied that he wanted to see the growth in the area “come in right. “Sometimes these things go so fast, we lose control,” he said. In nominating Dieleman for the board position, trustee bv Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Township offi­ cials were granted raises at the March 11 meeting. The salary’ for the supervi­ sor s position will increase from SI 1,000 to $12,300; the clerk's from $13,000 to $14,500; the treasurer s posi­ tion from $12,000 to $13,400 and the trustees’ pay staying the same at $65 per meeting. Just before the meeting, a hearing was held for the pro­ posed 1991-92 budget for the township. During the regular session. Yankee Springs Supervisor David Van Elst and Trustee Jack Finkbeiner talked with the board about fire protection fees (see related story) A request for a contribution to the TK graduation party was turned down as an inap­ propriate use for tax money, said Clerk Donna Kenyon. The ambulance fee schedule and appointments to the Township Zoning Board of Appeals was discussed, but do action was taken. Also, the board received es­ timates from the Barry County Road Commission on improvements to Moe Regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board will be held on the second Monday of each month. 7:00 p.m. at the Township Office. 104 High St., Middleville, Ml. Regular meetings of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will be held on the third Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Township Office, 104 High St., Mid­ dleville, Ml. DONNA KENYON Thornapple Township Clerk Chip DeVries said Dickman's experience on the planning commission would be an asset for the board. Dieleman also will provide representation on the board for the northern part of the township, commented Good Dieleman will serve the re­ mainder of Johnson s twoyear term, and will face reelection to the board in 1992 cedar closet if I akr an ADDITIONAL 20% Off lh<- already price Winter Clothing SI’RIM. .mil SUMMER CLOTHING and SWIMSUIT^ are here for Spring Break! (tin ('ertificolt^ for tjuter Thornapple Twp. officials raised — NOTICE — CHRIS HURST 891-0400 the road no longer is adequate. emphasized the board Road, and the board was told that the annual road tour with the Road Commissioners was set for 8 a.m. on Monday, April 15. Caledonia Village Centre 891-1584 Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 26. 1991 I Page 11 School Board review ‘Kids' Corner’ closing Summer hours requested for Caledonia Schools ‘day care’ bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Parents and grandparents who have been bringing their little ones to the new Caledonia Schools’ day care center say they like the program In fact, they are so pleased with the facility and its staff that Tuesday night a group of parents asked the school board to consider keeping the center, called Kids’ Comer, open for the summer “Latch-key children still need to be provided for. even though school is out." said one parent “Where will the children go?” asked another. “There are not that many providers in the area ." The parents even offered to rent the facility if the school did not want to run it during the summer months “It’s hard to find someone in the summer who will come into your home to baby-sit.” explained another parent. The group of parents who signed up as “Interested Citizens" on the school board meeting agenda had nothing but compliments for the staff and the program My grandchildren love to go there, and they are still happy when I pick them up." said a grandparent who is helping with child care. “I go out of my way to take them there." “With the advent of the two-income family, there is a need for this kind of pro­ gram." said area resident Terry DeVries. “I don't think the other centers will have a shortage of children to care for if Kids’ Comer stays open.” DeVries said he especially liked the idea of maintaining separate rooms for the very young children, rather than having all ages in one large area. Caledonia School Board President Fred Boncher ex­ plained that the child care center was set up this year as a pilot program to be operated only during the school year. He told the parents that if the center were to stay open during the summer, there C9 Mary Benedict is the director of the Caledonia schools' child core center. Parents using the center would like it to stay open during summer months. were many factors the board would have to consider, like air conditioning the facility and paying staff for the extra time. The center also was planned to be self-supporting. Boncher said, adding that he thought it would be unfair for taxpayers to support it. "But we’re willing to con­ sider the request." he said. The matter was turned over to the board's Personnel and Finance Committees, which are meeting in a joint session at 9 a m. today to discuss the request. The board also will contact Kentwood and Northview school districts to see how they run their programs dur­ ing summer months. In other business last week, the board approved installing an “electronic mail” system at the district schools and ad­ ministration offices for a cost of $22,389.82 The board will purchase the QE Quickmail from Mac America. The cost will in­ clude training for the system. EASTER... Baskets, Eggs, Grass, Cards, Candy, Plates, Napkins Rainbow’s End® YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centre s* 4ks30 Phone 891-1106 Triple Check Tax Service Only 20 Days til Taxes are Due! FREE Services for Spouse and Children of Military Serving in Saudi Arabia We are set up to handle ALL INCOME T AX needs. We are al4c to do yixir ixtumwI, small business, PanncnJin’ or Corl*«ra(MNi returns. We otter » eumpicte accounting sctvkc. TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... CALI LOR APPOINTMENT 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia. Ml *9316 Phone 891 1886 419 Leonard NW Grand Rapids Ml 49504 Phone 454 1155 CL2 which is expandable, explain­ ed Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt. He said the inter-district system is simple, consisting of a computer and modem, and will free administrators, especially principals, from the telephone due to the ease of leaving and responding to messages The system will be installed soon, probably within 30 days. The board also approved a contract with First Telecom­ munications to upgrade the telephone systems at Dutton and Kettle Lake elementaries for a cost of $3,570. The new additions at both schools re­ quire additional telephones be added to those systems. Roush’s head accredltated Susan Foster, president of Roush's Accounting and Tax Service has successfully com­ pleted the requirements for nationally-recognized acceditation in accountancy. The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT) awarded accredita­ tion to Foster on Dec 14. after she passed a six-hour formal examination ad­ ministered by ACAT. The council’s accreditation program provides a method of recognition ot qualified in­ dividuals engaged in the prac­ tice or study of accounting and taxation. The cornerstones of the program are formal testing of applicants and the maintenance of accredited status through mandatory continuing education requirements Foster is one of only 10,000 individuals to earn this recognition from the Accreditaoon Council for Ac­ countancy and Taxation Ac­ cording io ACAT statistics, there are more than 900.000 yrnMnianK m the United States ACAT is a nonprofit af­ filiate of the National Society of Public Accountants, head­ quartered in Alexandria, Va., and the College for Financial Planning m Denver. Cok). Roush s Accounting and Tax Sen ice has offices in both Hastings and Middles die open year around Sun and News reporter recaps physical fitness experiment by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The month-long program that I took to see how much someone my age and and con­ dition would benefit from regular exercise is over. Three times a week, for 30 minutes each session, I did what John Dussia suggested and I’m really happy with the results. Dussia is the physical fit­ ness instructor for Page Elementary School, and the whole thing started when I was covering the PE program in at Page. He said everyone benefits from a smart exercise pro­ gram, and I said, "Oh, yeah, but don't you think it's not that much value to someone my age and weight. It* wouldn't make that much dif­ ference would it?" Well, I guess you know that I hit a nerve. So, here's "the rest of the story." John set up a program for me that really worked and is in the process of setting up one for anyone in the com­ munity who would like to get started in physical fitness. Like he did with me, he’ll start you with a toning pro­ gram for a month to start you on the right path. Then you're Caledonia High, Middle School Lunch menu set on your own, but together, you’ll find something that you like to do. so you won’t quit from boredom. Those interested may call 795-2142 and leave their name. I found it almost painless, and found that I was gaining in strength without being conscious of it because it didn't hurt. The final figures are these: • The percentage of body water that I have is up by 2 percent, from 43 to 45 per­ cent. That's good, because lean mass has more water than fat does. • Lean body weight has gone up from 64 from 62 per­ cent, and that's good. too. • My percentage of fat has gone down to 36 from 38 per­ cent Another plus. • I gained an inch and a quarter in the flexibility test after the six hours of condi­ tioning over the four weeks, and improved my range of motion. This is all good, but wouldn't mean anything if there wasn’t a change in how I feel. That's the best part. It's hard to describe the difference, but now that I've started, I don't want to give up the feel­ ing I get from working out. Even after working all day, it doesn't tire you; it refreshes you. I still have a pathological aversion to walking, but I'll keep on doing that until I get Wednesday, March 27 Meat with gravy over snowflake potatoes, green beans, roll and butter, fruit, milk. Thursday, March 28 Hamburger or cheeseburger w/bun, peas, fruit, milk. Friday, March 29 No School. Good Friday. Monday, April 1 Spring Break. Tuesday, April 2 Spring Break. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. a jump rope and then split the time between the two. Maybe walk a 15-16 minute mile, and then jump rope for 10 minutes or so. I only lost three pounds, but that's OK. that's a contin­ ual process with me. I have gone down two sizes in slacks. So, if you think that regu­ lar exercise won't help be­ cause you have let it go too long, you’re probably wrong. The whole idea of John’s program is to get you started on something you like to do that will bum fat and build up lean mass. If you can get se­ rious about your diet. I'm sure you can double the normal effect of dieting by working out. John did say 1 have excel­ lent choice of food (1 cut way down on fat quite a while ago), I just eat too much of it. The whole experience was easier than I thought it would be, and that includes schedul­ ing the time to do it But, as John says, "You owe it to yourself." It's still surprising to me that my body reacted so posi­ tively to the slight changes I gave it, but you can expect that too. He says whatever you do, your body will re­ spond, if it’s doing nothing, or working out three times a week. He’s right. Thanks, John. Say Happy Easter — with — Hydrangeas • Daffodils Cyclamen • Mums • Lilies Cinerarias • Spring Baskets Free Delivery in Middleville and Caledonia only on all pre-orders ; LYNDA'S FLORAL GARDENS 9952 Cherry Valley Ave.. Caledoma, Ml 49316 • NOTICE • In observance of Good Friday, March 29th We will be CLOSED from Noon until 3:00 p.m. ffiaptiniy; (City IBank safe and sound banking Offices in: MEMBER Hastings 150 W Court Middlevile 435 Arlington Caledonia 9265 Cherry Valley Bellevue Nashville 115 N. Main 203 N Main mJ* LENDER - �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 26. 1991 New road alignment to avoid wetlands in office park Southbelt, land purchases to modify Foremost PUD by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Foremost Insurance Corporation officials are ask­ ing the Caledonia Township Planning Commission to ap­ prove a second major amend­ ment to the company's planned unit development in the northern tier of the town­ ship. The commission has set a public hearing for April 15 to take comment on the pro­ posal, which was presented at last week's commission work session by Foremost’s Director of Corporate Services Jim Czanko. Approved in 1988, Foremost's 585-acre PUD takes in one whole section of the township between 60th and 68th streets and Kraft and Egan avenues. The company has built its new corporate headquarters there, and has re­ ceived approval to develop an office park in the heavily wcxxled area surrounding Kraft Lake, once public sewer and water are available. That original PUD first was amended to allow Foremost to construct five buildings in the park to be serviced by Foremost's private on-site wastewater treatment plant. Originally, Foremost intended to use the private system only for the first phase of development, which was the construction of its corporate headquarters. Foremost officials said they had believed that public sewer would be available in the PUD area by the time it was ready to develop other sites in the park. But they learned later that the Grand Rapids sewer system just would not have the capacity to serve lands so far to the east of the city, so the company came back to the township with the request to allow at least some development on the property. That amendment to the PUD was approved in January 1990, with Foremost promis­ ing to turn over its system to the township without cost as soon as a municipal sewer system is available. Last week, Czanko outlined Foremost’s latest amendment He explained that the com­ pany has acquired two parcels along the south side of 60th Street, bordering the original Foremost boundaries. The two-acre and 4.5-acre parcels were not included in the orig­ inal development plan, and Foremost is asking that they be rezoned as part of the PUD. The company also is asking that some wording in the text of the PUD ordinance be revised, and Czanko said Foremost wants to make some changes on the final de­ velopment plan of the PUD. One of these involves the alignment of the drive, which will curve through the office park. Originally South Kraft Lake Drive would have cut through some wetlands on the property and egressed onto Kraft Avenue, right where there is a "dip” in the road. Czanko said Foremost had tried to buy property across the street from this access point so it could work with the Kent County Road Commission to level the dip water system to service future and minimize a driving haz­ office buildings in the park until public utilities are avail­ ard. When negotiations for the able. Czanko said that Grand property fell through. Foremost decided to change Rapids cannot bring water the route of South Kraft Lake past 56th and Kraft, and while Drive so it accessed Kraft the Wyoming system could Avenue south of the dip in bring water into the Foremost the road. Changing the route area right now, future "drains” of the drive also will avoid on that system would mean disturbing the wetlands, thus it, too, could no longer ser­ satisfying a concern of the vice the park. Foremost eventually Department of Natural would have spent $3.5 Resources. Czanko said. Another change on the de­ million for nothing, Czanko velopment plan will show a said. He said that without help realignment of where the socalled South Beltline will cut from existing systems, it would be years before public across the Foremost property. Czanko said the company has water would be available to discussed with the Michigan the Foremost property’. "Gentlemen, we cannot Department of Transportation the probable route of the pro­ wait that long," he said to the posed highway. He said it commission. "Our intentions are not to now appears the Southbelt will bisect the northern part divert or skirt the issues, but of the Foremost property dif­ reality dictates that we must ferently than what was envi­ develop (a water system) in­ ternally with no help from sioned in 1988. Czanko said he was told the Grand Rapids or Wyoming." He reiterated that Foremost decision on the Southbelt route will be made in June, wants to be ready to market and the construction of the the area when the economy highway was supposed to be turns around, but that as soon as public water is available, under way in 2005. "We would like to develop Foremost will hook into that our PUD with this change in system. "We're not in the water mind," he said to the com­ business, we're in the insur­ mission. Another aspect of the ance business," he empha­ amendment is that Foremost sized. Finally, the company be allowed to use its private would like to change the text of the ordinance so it can maintain the construction road that enters the Foremost property from 60th Street. Under the original agreement, that road would have been eliminated once the headquar­ ters building had been com­ pleted. But with the changes in the configuration of the lots on the property, the company­ now requests that a construc­ tion road off 60th Street be maintained to access sites on the north end. Other textual changes in the ordinance would include dropping a clause that would allow the Foremost land to revert to an agricultural zoning if the second phase of the park development does not go forward. "Obviously, times have changed, and we're a little nervous having this in the or­ dinance, as are prospective buyers," explained Paul LeBlanc of WBDC Architects. Czanko said that going back through the ordinance has allowed all amendments to be incorporated into one document, including those be­ ing presented. He said that township legal counsel Jim Brown has been consulted as the changes were discussed. "Our premise is to elimiConfinued on next page ‘Heidi’ presented by Dutton Christian Middle School In the story, Heidi comes to live with her grandfather (Rob Woldhuis) on the mountain. There she meets the goatherd, Peter. In its major musical produc­ tion of the year, Dutton Chris­ tian Middle School presented the play “Heidi,’’ to a sellout crowd at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center Thursday evening. Over 100 cast and crew Some of the members of the cast and chorus of Dutton Christian s production of Heidi' pose in costume before the curtain goes up. Seated in front, from left, ore Erin Meyer Allison Helder and Holly Morren. Stan­ ding ore Ryan Dykhouse Nathan Kwontes. Tim VonderVeen James Moulton, Dave Baxter Craig TerBeek Jon Horkemo and Dana Postma. members recreated the famous story of the orphaned Swiss girl Heidi, who must go to live with her gruff grand­ father on the mountainside. She brings happiness not only into his life, but also into the lonely world of the invalid girl Clara and the young goatherd Peter. But Heidi must successfully overcome her own troubles before the “happily-everafter’’ ending rings down the final curtain. Playing Heidi was Tara Blacquiere. while Jeremiah Kooiman and Rob Woldhuis had the roles of Peter and Heidi's grandfather, respectively. Clara was played by Becky Ondersma, while Holly Mor­ ren acted the part of Heidi’s nasty aunt, Dete. Also responsible for singing roles were Erin Meyer (Guscha), Tim Jelsema (Professor Webcrdorf), Dana Postma (Fraulein Rot termeier) and Mark Guikema (Sebastian). These were joined by ur­ chins, alphabet people and the entire chorus in a total of 17 musical numbers Accompanying the singers were pianist Jennifer DeKraker and percussionist Mark DeBlaay Not involved with any music, but clearly adding some alpine atmosphere was a patient goat-in-waiting who didn’t do a b-a-a-a-d job play­ ing the role of Schwanli. The play was directed by Dutton Christian music teachers Mary Hoekstra and Jean DeVries, who were assisted by Kim Wterenga. Heidi (Toro Blocquiere) and Peter (Jeremiah Kooiman) sit on the ’mountain meadow’ with Schwanli, the goat. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 26, 1991 / Page 13 Seven Scots named to all-conference teams collected 35 lulls, 23 solo blocks and 11 assisted blocks and was 163 for 190 in attacks. Welton was a 90 percent server, with 50 points in league play, including 12 aces She led the Scots with 50 kills, and picked up eight solo and 34 assisted blocks, and was 150 for 176 in attacks. Josh O-Krongley. left, won honorable mention honors from O-K Gold basketball coaches, while teammate Dan Burd won a spot on the first team. Earning positions on the O-K Gold's all-conference volleyball team are Caledonia's Suson Welton, left, and Tara Marble. Seven Caledonia student athletes were selected to O-K Gold all-conference teams following the conclusion of the winter sports seasons. Dan Burd was a first-team selection in basketball, while teammate Josh O’Krangley was an honorable mention pick. Bruce Lai. (112-pound class). Greg Chapman (135) and Rich Haywood (145) were selected to the all- conference mat squad. Tara Marble and Susan Welton made the ail-league volleyball team. Marble serv­ ed at 93 percent and totalled 62 points in league play, in­ cluding nine aces. She also Foremost PUD to be modified, from page 12 nate problems in the future, not create them," he said. The commission will hear public comment on the rezon­ ing of the two parcels and the changes in the PUD ordinance at the April 15 hearing. Other public hearings are scheduled for April 1 and May 6. Comment will be heard April 1 on Archie Warner's request to rezone land along M-37. Comment during the May 6 hearing will focus on whether to change the general development plan’s high den­ sity residential designation for land in the Kraft/Broadmoor area. Jim Steketee has pro­ posed developing a commer- Freestyle wrestlers compete Thirty four members of the Middleville Freestyle Wrestl­ ing Club traveled to various tournament locations throughout the state March 16. You make a lot of promises to your family. . . Universal Life helps you keep them A pald-off mortgage, college for the kids, an Income for your family. You can keep these promises — even If you die —with a Universal Life policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan. It’s an ideal way to accumulate cash and earn tax-deferred Interest, too. Call today, so Instead of empty promises, you can give your family a fulfilling future. _ ■ cial PUD in part of that area, maintaing that lack of sewer, along with highway and air­ port traffic, make the property undesirable for residential de­ velopment. FARM 8( W4( lASLKAA'CF A JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E. State St. Hastings. Ml Phone; 945-3443 Making your future more pcedkuMe. Competing for medals and succeeding among 605 wrestlers at the Forest Hills Northern were: 8 and under, 55 lbs.. Bill Romph, second; 9-10, 50 lbs.. Dusty Moma; third, 80 lbs., Patrick Jamison; second and 100 lbs., Tom Haynes, second. 11-12 — 90 lbs., Cory Schut, first; 100 lbs., Matt Appel, first, and Luke Mid­ dleton, third; 13-14, 120 lbs., Bruce Buckley, first; 145 lbs.. Ty Middleton, third and Hwt., Joel Appel, first. The Dozeman family were the Middleville represen­ tatives at Tn-County with each winning a medal. 11-12 — 130 lbs., Ruben, first; 9-10 — 85 lbs., Ethan, first. Five Year Old - 40 lbs., Nathaniel Competing at Lansing Sex­ ton from the club was 13-14 — 115 lbs., Allen Martenies II. placing third. Middleville will be hosting a Cadet and Freestyle Touma ment on Friday, March 29 and Saturday. March 30 Anyone interested in helping contact Tom Lehman at 795-7129 or Jim Vanderfifer at 792-6717 for details. Caledonia's all-conference wrestlers this year are Greg Chapman, left. Bruce Lai and Rich Heywood. OVEX------’ 10■' Early Spring Deals ASSORTED CANDY BARS i for5Ka tor <3/ !*00 PEPSI 20-OZ PLASTIC 49*. [FOR EVERY Every , Mow Prices for Everyday Needs THE NEW HOUSE ON MAIN STREET IN MIDDLEVILLE 795-5369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze ...STILL AT ONLY $4 50 GALLON. 221 W Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friddy 8 to 5 30 • • • ,• Roofing by Kirk Gilders <©> X, Milk Bread Eggs Juice 16-OZ BOTTLES 49L On the run? Food to go... ...coffee ...rolls ...hot dogs ...brats Sweatshirts • Patriotic • Country • College Logos J10” Reg. *12.95 SAVE 15% (Ar* Caledonia w* Self-Serve Marathon MARATHOMy9266 Chorry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Tom Wilkinson — Builder — 891-8294 . Phone 891-8198 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 26, 1991 Trojan trio named to all 0-K Blue squad Three Thomapple Kellogg High School senior volleyball player^ were named to the O-K Blue all-conference team, in a vote by league coaches. Jamie Beuschel and Polly Kidder were selected to the first team, while Pam Elkins was an honorable mention pick Kidder was selected as the team’s most valuable player by her teammates. She was good on 97 percent of her serve attempts, missing just three during the league season Kidder was also the team's lone setter, posting 528 assists, as well as a cocaptain. Beuschel totalled 306 kills and led the team in aces with 94 and in serve points in the league season with 79. She dolled 85 percent of serve at­ tempts. winning the outstan­ ding server award. Elkins was a defensive specialist, making consistent contributions to the team from her backcourt position, accor­ ding to head coach Cindy Middlebush She hit 93 per THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes March 11, 1991 Regular meeting called at 8:05 p.m following the budget hear mg at 7 00 p.m Board member* present 5. Other* 5 Minute* approved a* printed Printed bill* in the amount of $12,038.73 were approved by roll coll vote. Motion po**ed unonimouriy allowing written appeal* to the Board of Review by Town*hip resident* Motion patted unonimoutly tabling ambulance schedule un­ til all partie* are notified Motion patted unanimously tabling copy fee schedule until next regular meeting. Motion patted unanimoutly supporting request of Townthip r**id»nt to hove 2 ocr«* remov Motion po*»«d unonimouily occopting Yonkw Spring* fire ogrwmont propowl Motion passed unonimously to offer Irving Town»hip the tome percentoge of payment on fire agreement Motion passed unanimously authorizing Treasurer to transfer $20 000.00 unrestricted fund balance to equipment reserve (Fire Fund). Meeting adjourned al 10:00 Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (3/26) The 1990-91 Thornapple Kellogg varsity volleyball team used a stron second-place finish in the league meet to boost it into second place in the overall satndings. cent of her serves and was se­ cond to Beuschel with 151 total kills. Other award recipients in­ Weatherhead, who was selected as the most improved player, and Alicia Batson, who won the junior award. She posted a season-high 19 aces at the tournament in Delton Jennifer Merrill, who was the Trojan’s other co-captain. as well as Kidder. Beuschel. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA County of Kent, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 15. 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall). 7248 68th Street. Caledonia. Michigan 49316. concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Final Development Plan of the Foremost Corpora­ tion Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park), legally described (including lands proposed to be considered for inclusion In the PUD) as follows The East 16 except the South 350 feet of the East 500 feet thereof; the Northwest %; and the Southwest except the South 254 feet of the West 164 feet thereof, and also except the East 900 feet of the South 940 feet thereof, and also except the South 518 feet of the 130 feet of the West 683 feet thereof, and also ex­ cept the West 660 feet oil® East 1,500 feet of the South 660 feet thereof, all in Section 5, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The amending ordinance wgirid, If adopted, accomplish the following: 1. Add the following landsr(East parcel) to the land included in the final Development Plan of the Planned Unit Development: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 5, thence North 88*33’26’’ East 2260.95 feet along the North line of the Northwest % of said Section 5 to the point of beginning; thence South 01*26'34” East 418.85 feet; thence North 88*33’26" East 208.00 feet; thence North 01*26’34” West 418.85 feet to the North line of the North­ west ’/« of said Section 5; thence South 88’33’26" West 208.00 feet along the North line of the Northwest ’4 of said Section 5 to the point of beginning, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 2. Add the following described lands (West parcel) to the lands included in the Final Development Plan of the Planned Unit Development: The North 476 feet of the West 412 feet of the East Vi of the Northwest V« of said Section 5, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 3. Amend the text of the ordinance (including amendments Nos 1 and 2 thereof) so as to make the following changes and additions therein: — Amend Section 2(B) to provide that building lot boundaries and placement of buildings shall be subject to site plan approval by the Planning Commission. Amend the same section to provide that ingress to and egress from the Development may be from streets and drives shown on the Final Development Plan or on subsequent amendments or on site plans for future development within the PUD; and also to provide that secon­ dary access drives, subject to site plan approval, may be constructed as required for construction equipment, service vehicles and other internal traffic within the PUD. — Amend Section 2(C) to state that streets and drives in the development shall be hardsurfaced except for private roads or service drives — Amend Section 2(D) to state that off-street motor vehicle parking shall be provided at a ratio of at least one vehicle parking space for each person employed in the building or buildings served by the parking area, rather than three parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross building floor area — Amend Section 2(E) to delete all references to an initial private sewer system serving Phase l of the Development — Amend Section 2(F) so as to state that if a public water supply system is extended to the Development, a private water system may nevertheless be used for fire protec­ tion and landscape irrigation, though not for other purposes — Amend Section 3(G) to state that motor vehicle parking areas m Phase II of the Develop­ ment shall be provided at a ratio of not less than one vehicle parking space for each person employed in the building or buildings occupying the lot served by the parking area — Delete Section 5 which states that if a public sanitary sewer system is not extended to Phase II and if the applicant does not construct a private sewer system for Phase II. the Township shall consider the rezoning of the Phase II lands to the A Agricultural District. — To amend other provisions of the text of the ordinance establishing the Development, in minor respects only A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street Caledonia. Michigan, and may be exam med during normal business hours up to and including the date of the public heanng All mterestd persons may attend the public heanng and be heard with regard to the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment Dated March 21. 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Elkins, Mary Cisler and Sue Seger will all graduate this season, leaving some huge holes for Middlebush to fill. Middleville finished 22-19-4 overall, and second in the conference standings behind Calvin Christian and at the Delton Invitational. The Trojans were tied for third entering the conference tour­ nament. but a strong secondplace finish in the tourney boosted them to second in the overall standings Trojan, Scot rivals join forces for AAU basketball tourney There is no disputing the in­ tense rivalry between Mid­ dleville and Caledonia. On any level and in every sport, those games seem to br­ ing out a little extra emotion and intensity. But the weekend of April 5, 6 and 7, in a unique twist of fate. Trojan and Fighting Scot 13-year-old girls will join forces on the basketball court in the Michigan AAU basket­ ball tournament. The team features three girls from the Caledonia district and a pair from Mid­ dleville among its 12-girl roster. Those 12 were selected from 30 who originally tried out. Caledonia’s Jenny Millard, Jamie Oatley and Danielle Gallert and Middleville’s Vicki Jansen and Sarah Kaechele, along with the rest of their teammates, will be competing against the best basketball players their age in Michigan, with a berth in the national finals on the line. The tournament, which is double elimination, will be held in Plymouth in couple of weeks. In the meantime, the girls are honing their basket­ ball skills and learning to play as a unit. The “Western Lakers’’ tangled with the other local team, the “Lakeside Hoops” in a scrimmage last week to get a taste of what the com­ petition will be like. Coach Kurt Gallert says the girls are working on fun­ damentals such as shot selec­ tion and passing. “We try to work on some little things that they haven’t worked on a lot at the middle school level,” he said. "We have a good blend of girls on the team and they get along well together " The Lakers have practiced twice a week to get ready for the upcoming tournament, usually on Saturday and Sun­ day. The scrimmage gave them a chance to play against some girls other than themselves. Gallert says the girls have begun to understand what their roles on the team arc, and have adjusted well. NOTICE The Charter Township of Caledonia will hold an annual meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 1991, at 7:30 P.M, at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria, 9770 Duncan Lake Rd., Caledonia. Dated: March 22, 1991 Patricia Snyder, Clerk nia The Middleville Youth Soc­ cer Organization (Middleville AYSOi has openings on some of its D-level teams, ages 12-14. There are also openings on its A-level teams, ages 6 and 7. To register for spring season sou mav call 795-7336 or 891-9115. Township IA. MICHIQAN •‘At Iht Gro <4/ Coma//’ NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request APPLICANT: Archie A. Warner REQUEST: Rezone lands from agricultural (A) District to the General Business (C-2) District Approximately 8000 block of Broadmoor Avenue Permanent Parcel 412-317-400036 & 037 LOCATION: Middleville youth soccer still has openings — Fifteen other teams from around the state will be com peting for the state emwn. The Lakers arc one of the newer clubs, having been in existence for only four years The girls arc having fun. Gallert said, but they arc also helping to secure their futures The level of the com petition enables the girls to gel a jump on other players their age when it comes to landing a college scholarship PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 1, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M LOCATION Caledonia Township Hail 7246 68th St S E Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours Caledonia Township Planning Commission �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 26, 1991 / Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates:. 5 words for ‘2,50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Antiques OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. Business Services CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290 or 795-2356.__________________ COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING h jump starting spring with fresh clean carpets and UPHOLSTERY. Call now and take advantage of our VALL’E PACKED OFFERING. Call 795-9337. _____________ COUNTRY LOVE CHILD CARE and custom country crafts opening April 8th - call 795-7655. Comer of State and McCann ■ yellow house on W. side, Middleville.___________ GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AND BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. CLIP THIS AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF._____ WHAT!? YOU DON’T DO WINDOWS? WE DO! Call us now to set up your spring & summer window washing Let “us” do your windows. Custom­ ized Cleaning Services. 672-2194. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmoulh Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Ml 49055, Ph. (616)628-2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. For Sale Automotive 1984 CHEVY Cavalier, red, 2 door, hatchback, 81,000 miles, $2000 or make offer. Call 795-3864 after 5pm. For Sale ATTENTION GIRLS: I have Prom dresses that I have taken in on consignment and 1 will sell. Call Marge at 795-3503 PELLET STOVE, Jamestown, heats 2000 sq. ft direct vent $2400 new, asking $1200, 795-9552. For Rent new club record by placing 17 medal winners in the tournament With 605 total competitors in this week's tournament, the competition was as tough as it gets Coach Ron Pyper com­ mented through out the day about how many close mat­ ches there were and how well the Caledonia wrestlers were doing. Other medal winners in the Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Craft need lework instructors and consign­ ment items. Call Judy at Rain­ bows End 891-1106. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM Arlo Henrickson In loving memory of our beloved husband and father who passed away March 26, 1990. We cannot bring the old days back, his hand we cannot touch. But in our hearts we cherish memories of the one we love so much. Deeply missed and loving memories by wife, Ellen and children Jobs Wanted CHRISTIAN MOTHER OF ONE would like to babysit days in my Caledonia home. Have references, call 891-0356. HOSPITAL JOBS: start $6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext, 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. Pets BASENJI PUPPY with papers, $300 or B/O. 795-9552. FOR SALE 3 month old female registered Pomeranian, all up to date on shots. Call after 10a.m. 795-7504. Real Estate HASTINGS* 3 bedroom ranch - garage, fireplace, pool, with jacuzzi. Reduced for quick sale. CALEDONIA* 3 bedroom home with 2 stall garage. 60’s. CALEDONIA* House, bam, 10 acres. CALEDONIA* New home, 80’s with 3 acres. APARTMENT FOR RENT, 2 bedroom, bath and a half, with stove refrigerator, washer, dryer. $475. plus deposit 795-7290. CALEDONIA* Land-acreage $19,900 & up. SUNDBERG & SUNDBERG REALTY. INC. 891-8148. "’True Modular Homes — Offered By — G & L REMODELING 1 COME SEE OUR MODELS g ( HOURS 9-5 M-F: 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville 795-9153 <■i Group I. 8 and under were: second place silver’s, Jerome Gardner (in his first year) and Patrick Huver In Group II. 9 and 10 year olds. Timothy Chapman posted his 11th consecutive win this year, and took a gold medal along with Ryan Hay wood and Joshua Swartz Zachary Knight missed a gold in his final match by one point to take home a silver medal and Nicholas Webster also joined in with his second con­ secutive silver medal Group III. 11 and 12 year olds, winners were Kevin Kinney, with a first place gold and his brother Casey with a third place bronze. Group IV. 13 and 14 year olds were led by Ryan Sinclair with a gold followed by Adam Stauffer with a silver. Mark Pyper and B.J Tomanek earned bronze medals imiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiHmiiiHmiimiiiii VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between the ages of 9-19 to compete in this year’s Miss PreTeen, Junior Teen and Teen 1991 Lansing Pageants. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships including an all expense paid trip to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Call for more informa­ tion, 1-800-345-2330 Ext.C919. National Ads Farm Seth Temple led a group of 36 Caledonia wrestlers into the 605-man tournament held at Forest Hills Northern High School on Saturday March 16. Temple, who had never won a gold medal, eliminated all four of his opponents to claim first in Group I. 8 and under. Following Temple s lead, other Caledonia wrestlers took the challenge and set a CLEANERS WANTED: responsible individuals with transportation to clean in office environments. Regular part time work is available in Southeast Grand Rapids. Call Customized Cleaning Services at 1-672-2194, ______________ Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Scots freestyle wrestler sets pace in tourney Caledonia man graduates from banking school A Caledonia banker is among 30 graduates of the Class of 1991, Northern Michigan School of Banking (NMSB) at Northern Michigan University. John DeVries (center), State Bank of Caledonia, is shown with Hal Dorf (left), director of the NMSB, and Harry Guenther, Cohodas professor of Banking and Finance. The NMSB, sponsored by the Michigan Bankers Association, Groups I and II, was begun in 1964 to meet the need for continuing education in banking. Students attend for two weeks in each of two con­ secutive years to further develop banking skills and learn new concepts. MIDDLEVILLE 1 ACRE Asphalt road, located on Adams, between M37 & Bender Rd. 1 1/2 miles from school. $10,000. William Hitchcock Realtor. 949-1260.__________________ RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Miscellaneous GARAGE SALE FROM 3-25 to 3-30, 5871 Hilltop Drive, Middleville. 9am to dark. AIR COMPRESSOR, 3 h.p. Sandborn, like new, $300. 795-3571. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Words can not express all the thanks for the support to us from friends and family at the time of Frank Browne’s death. Our gratitiude to all who sent food, flowers, cards and memorial contributions. A special thanks to Connie & Henrietta Beeber for their kindness, Pastor Bell for his comforting words and the ladies of Good Shepherd Luthe­ ran Church for the luncheon served after the service. A very special thanks to Jerry Hammond and his brother and Richard Elis worth for the wood they cut and delivered to the house. Pear! Browne Sharon. Don Berry Bill, Nancy Browne Sue, Nate Jansen Fraud, Pat Browne, Jr. Wanted CHILDREN TO CARE FOR IN MY’ nice clean home. 795-9153.__________________ WANTED: OLD BARNS AND HOUSES to tear down. Call 795-2296._____________ WANTED: PERSONS inter esied in selling their HOME MADE arts and crafts ai Caledo­ nia 4th of Julv Celebration on June 29th. Ph 891-9400. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 15. 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall. 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia The proposed ordinance, if adopted, would rezone the following described lands from the R-2 Medium Density Single Family District to the C-1 General Business District Part of the Northeast ’A commencing on the West line of State Highway M37 at a point 100.25 feet West of the East U corner, thence Northerly 165 feet, more or less, to the Southeast comer of Lot 8 of Martin Addition, thence West 103.24 feet to the Southwest comer of said lot, thence South 165 feet along the East line of Vine Street to a point 101 03 feet West of beginning, thence East to beginning. Section 29. Town 5 North. Range 10 West. (Perma nent Parcel No 41-23 29 279 009). Village of Caledonia. Kent County. Michigan A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 243 Maple Street. Caledonia. Michigan, dui ing regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment. Dated: March 21, 1991 Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia -qiitiiiiiiiiiiiillllllillllllllllimillllllllllllllllllHlllllllililll»lllllllllllll,ll,,,,l,,,u,r �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 26. 1991 Two School Board positions, millage renewal to be on Caledonia school ballot FARO’S ITALIAN Caledonia school district voters going to the polls in the annual school election June 10 will choose two school board members and de­ cide whether to continue the school’s present operational levy of 21.9 mills. No tax increases or bond is­ sues are on the ballot. Caledonia School Superintendent Robert Myers has announced that two fouryear board terms will expire June 30, those of John Finkbeiner and Arlene Hodgkinson. Finkbeiner has announced he will run for a fourth term on the board, but Hodgkinson said she will not run for re­ election after serving two terms. Anyone who wants to run for the school board must be it ”4 Middleville s Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Save Up to 70% On Second Pizzo NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) a t" J (2) Small 10" 1 item........ 5750 $950 (2)Small 10"3 items ... (2) small 10" deluxe ... $1250 (2) 14" 1 items $1150 (2) 14" s items $1400 (2) 14" deluxe............... 5175° * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ vt VI $250 Antipasto Salad . 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The Thomapple Kellogg Jazz Band attended the District 10 MSB O.A Jazz Festival at Forest Hills Nor­ thern High School, March 14. The festival included 18 local jazz bands and com­ ments were written by one of three judges. The Thomapple Kellogg Jazz Band was judged by Jack Saunders from Cen­ tral Michigan University. The concert included a sw­ ing tune called “Brassroots.'’ a ballad featuring Angie Fro- r ri I 16 years experience' in the pizza business. TK Jazz Band takes part in District No. 10 band festival 'k $200 Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery............. Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 795-7844 Add *1°° * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * Ham & Cheese Sub 891-9287 PHIL’S PIZZERIA ’6 Each Additional Item . . Stella's ’u tenn Pan Pizza at least 18 years old, a regis­ tered voter, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Michigan for at least 45 days. The candidate also must have lived in the Caledonia Community School District at least 30 days before the June 10 election. A candidate must obtain a nominating petition from the Board of Education Office, 203 E. Main St., Caledonia, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (During spring vacation, April 1-5, office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Nominating petitions must be filed at the board office by Monday April 8. Citizens are reminded that May 13 is the last day to reg­ ister to vote in the June elec­ tion. i ...will be here with treats for kids of all ages! 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Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia citizens discuss school building plans by Barbara Gaii Staff Writer By the year 2000. Caledonia Community Schools might have a new elementary and two new mid­ dle schools, and parents might be sending their high school students to a large facility that encompasses both wmgs of the present high school­ middle school complex And there could even be a swimming pool. At least that was the plan that received the highest ap­ proval rating from 175 people who turned out Tuesday (March 26) to select a possible option for a 10-year school building plan A two-hour discussion of three possible plans ended with “the majority” showing a preference for one large high school rather than two smaller ones The participants also in­ dicated they would prefer building middle schools designed expressly for the sixth- through eighth grade students to remodeling the old and new high schools into a middle school. Instead, the preferred plan shows the present high school­ middle school complex being combined into one large high school that could accom­ modate 1,100 students. The suggested time frame for this plan would begin with the construction of a new mid­ dle school in 1992. followed the next year with the conver­ sion of the present middle school to high school use Then, in 1996. a new elementary school would be built, along with a second middle school, if growih war rants it. The always-controversial swimming pool could be a part of any of these building phases Option “B" received the second highest nod. with many at the dialogue voicing interest in its proposal to build a new high school that possibly could be coordinated with a satellite campus of Grand Rapids Junior College or some other college-level institution The existing high school, according to “B,” would be converted to middle school use. and all sixth- through eighth-grade students would attend this school. Ideas that came up during discussions of this plan includ­ ed having two separate middle schools under one roof, or splining the middle school students so that fifth- and sixth-graders might anend in one wing and seventh- and eighth-graders in the other. Option "C” suggested the district work toward having two middle schools and two high schools. The current facility would remain as it is, but a new middle school would be built next year and a second high school would be constructed in 1996. Those who liked this plan said they preferred two smaller high schools to one large one In all three options, a new elementary was part of the plan, and building this facility was never a point of debate. Residents had indicated at the March 5 dialogue that they wanted to keep class size bet­ ween 20 and 25 students, and a new elementary will be essential by the mid-'90s if this size is to be maintained in the face of the area s popula­ tion growih. The estimated total cost of Option “A,” would run $31.5 million to $40.5 million if a $1 to $2.5 million pool were included Superintendent Robert Myers said that by his best estimation, a new elementary in 1996 would cost from $6 million to $7 million, and a 1992 middle school $11 million to $12 million. Converting the present mid­ dle school to high school use in 1993 would cost $2 million to $5 million. Option “B,” which includ­ ed a large new high school ($28-32 million), a new elementary ($6-7 million) and converting the high school to middle school use with two schools under one roof ($2-5 Continued on Page 2 Parents and teachers discuss school facility plans at last week's community dialogue. In the background, facilitators are posting the results of the table-by­ table vote. Middleville council sets Clean Up Week May 6-10 "They have a concept pro­ by Jean Gallup posed," Leep said, "were re­ Staff Writer "Clean Up Week" or what viewing the concept at this Village Council members point in time to see if it have called the best idea meets our standards for Middleville ever had, is groundwater protection. I ex­ scheduled for the first full pect the village would have an answer from my office week in May. Passed by a 5-1 vote March within a couple of weeks. "The letter with the techni­ 26, (with Village President Duane Thatcher absent) cal review will be going to William Hardy voted no, say­ the village within a week, and ing he would "like to hold off then we'll look for a response voting until costs are ascer­ from them. They’ll want to tained." talk about our findings," Leep "I think this is an impor­ said. In other business last week, tant taxpayer service and we should continue it," said the council temporarily trans­ ferred $20,000 from the gen­ Trustee Lon Myers. "So do I," agreed Trustee eral fund into the sewer fund to avoid redeeming a certifi­ Floyd Bray. "I can't see any problem," cate of deposit before its ma­ said acting Village Manager turity date. Early withdrawal Ernie Ball, "it’s the best idea means the loss of much of this town has come up with." The rules for collection of household trash, metals and brush will be the same as last year, with the materials to be sorted into separate piles. J-Ad Graphics Ball also reported to the News Service council that a meeting with Two seats on the officials of the Michigan Thornapple Kellogg Board of Department of Natural Education will be up for elec­ Resources about the village tion at the annual school elec­ application to expand its tion June 10. wastewater treatment plant did Those wishing to run for not turn out as planned. Both either of the two-four year 88th District State terms now being held by Jan Representative Bob Bender and 54th District Rep. Paul Hillegonds did not attend a planned meeting with village and DNR officials March 21. However, Ball said, while they have no concrete answer from the DNR on the village proposal for another sewage lagoon, he expected some­ thing within a week. Tom Leep, supervisor of the Waste Management Division of the Plainwell District of the DNR, said the village's proposal was under consideration. the interest on a CD. The council also voted 6-0 to recognize a door-to-door fund-raising campaign by a group soliciting for Cystic Fibrosis in September. The group has a license from the state of Michigan to solicit. Britten Concrete was se­ lected to do curbs and gutters for the small village park across the street from the vil­ lage hall for a cost of $3,150. Bray asked if there were bids taken for the job and when told there were not, asked why. "We feel he is competi­ tive," said Hardy. Trustee Delbert Riley agreed, saying, "He does work in Hastings, and we’ve used him before." The vote to approve the work was 6-0. Thomapple Kellogg school election to fill two board of education seats Siebesma and Lon Lefanty must submit a petition bear­ ing 20 signatures to the TK Administration office by 4 p.m. April 8. Candidates must be resi­ dents of the school district and 18 years of age or older to be eligible to run for the board In This Issue... Spring finally comes to West Michigan — There may be some more cold weather, and possibly a Httte snow, but spring has finally come to West Michigan People are coming out of their homes to clean up and rake up and just enjoy the beginning of the warmer seasons. One of the activities enjoyed by the average nine and ten year old is playing marbles in the school yard or at home These students from Page Elementary in Middleville practice their game Mike Piter, (left) Shon Arnold, (center) and Jamie Taylor seem to be taking their game seriously. • TK custodians meet increasing challenges • Middleville soldier gets big welcome home • Caledonia honors top 100 students �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 2. 1991 CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROJECTED DEBT TAX MILLAGE REQUIREMENTS Proposed School Building and Site Bonds 1991 Assessed Valuation <414.000,000 oat increased at rates provided by Dlatrlct * See Accompanying Schedules Kemper Securities Group, IOC. Thig graph shows school district estimates of how 1992 and 1996 school bond issues for new buildings would affect the millage for Caledonia property owners. School building possibilities, continued from 1 million) would cost approx imatcly $37.5-46.5 million if the pool were included. Option “C," which called for a new elementary, a new middle school and a smaller new high school was estimated to cost $32.5-38.5 million, including the pool. Those attending the dialogue also said they would be willing to support millages to fund the building projects. Bill DeJong, president of Planning Advocates, explain­ ed a graph that showed how the millage would be affected by passing bond issues in 1992 and 1996 (See graph.) “You are fortunate here in Caledonia to have the tax base that will allow you to raise over $30 million for under 1.5 mills," be pointed out. Caledonia’s commercial growth and high SEV makes this possible, he said. The FACTs (Finding Answers for Caledonia’s Tomorrows) Steering Com­ mittee, which has supervised the planning process with De­ Jong. will work with him in taking all comments and ques­ tionnaires from the dialogue and preparing a written sum­ mary to be mailed to those attending. The committee also is charged with the task of preparing a report with recommendations to the school board for a 10-year building plan. Myers explained that the committee’s report will in­ clude all results and comments from the three community ses­ Alto Elementary student wins recent bookmark competition Mike A. Rekcny Jr., of Lowell, an Alto Elementary student, created a winning bookmark for the Kent Coun­ ty Library System’s recent bookmark contest. The contest, held in cooperation with the Grand Rapids Art Museum, was in­ tended to promote interest in the museum’s display of more than 80 illustrations from popular children’s books. The exhibition, "Children’s Books: the Contemporary Author/lllustrator," features original works by Mitsumasa Anno. Jan Brett. Eric Carle, Ann Jonas, Thomas Locker, David Small. Keizaburo Tejima, Chris Van Allsburg and Paul Zelinsky, among others. It runs through May 5. Mike’s bookmart is on display at the Art Museum as part of the exhibit. Copies of his winning design will be distributed at the museum and at all 17 branches of the Kent County Library System, in­ cluding Alto and Caledonia. The winner, a third grader at Alto Elementary School, also was awarded free tuition for an art class at the museum. Winning bookmarks were selected by a panel of judges consisting of Amy Gallmeyer. a member of the Grand Rapids Art Museum Women's Com­ mittee. which is sponsoring the event; Barb Post. Kent County Library staff artist; and Grand Rapids Press col­ umnist Pete DeMaagd. sions. plus suggestions made by citizens at the three “listening sessions" held by the board last fall The preference shown last week for the Option “A" building plan will be included, along with ocher options and suggestions made by the par­ ticipants, he said “The swimming pool will remain a separate issue since it still draws a mixed reaction from our citizens." he added He said he was pleased with the turnout at last week's ses­ sion, and particularly happy that a number of people at­ tended who had not been to any of the previous meetings. Myers had told Tuesday’s audience that the goal of the planning process was to “spend time with all you peo­ ple and to find out what you want. Our goal is to give you want you want. " FACTs subcommittee chairman Rev. “Red" Faber compared the planning pro­ cess to the life cycle of the in­ sect that escapes from the nar­ row life of the caterpillar to the broader, brighter world of the butterfly. “Our intent is not to crawl into the future, but to fly into it,” he said. Caledonia OES to meet on April 9th Caledonia Chapter No. 97 Order of the Eastern Star, will meet April 9 at 7:45 p.m. for its regular meeting. The chapter will hold a Vesper Service under good of the order. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA “ LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over i so Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 Bob Woodard, instructor of the classes being taken by members of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services, relaxes with Rick Belson after the "students" take a test. Emergency services staff gets hepatitis B protection by Jean Gallup Staff Writer To protect emergency workers from hepatitis B, all 26 Thornapple Township Emergency Services personnel have started a series of three monthly vaccinations. Several area fire depart­ ments are either giving the shots or considering them, said TTES administrator Robert Kenyon. "It’s down the road, " he said of the shots. "It will be a required thing; right now it’s just recomm mended." Kenyon said the series of shots offers lifetime protec­ tion against Hepatitis B. "It’s for the emergency peo­ ple’s safety," he said. "And there's a lot of it out there." Upgrading the service con­ tinues with the training of several people to become li­ censed basic EMTs in the TTES. "The five people taking the training will be coming into our service," Kenyon said. Mobile home park resident raps rule against television antenna by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A resident of Cider Mill Village Estates is protesting an order from park officials to remove an outside antenna from behind his mobile home. Wesley Mulligan told the Middleville Village Council at its March 26 meeting that he had begn threatened with a $100 a day fine for each day he left the antenna up after April 15. He stated that the park manager had allowed the installation, and even showed him where to put the 12-foothigh antenna at the rear of his mobile home. Mulligan maintained that the council was condoning a monoply when they passed an ordinance saying that no outside antennas were allowed in a mobile home park. The park provides cable access, but Mulligan said he didn't want cable, and if he can't have an antenna, he is prevented from having television reception. He said had been told he could have a TV antenna for his mobile home by the park manager, but then the assistant manager told him it violated the village ordinance and Mulligan would have to remove it or face the $100 a day fine. Who would levy such a fine was not made clear during the meeting. After listening to Mulligan, the council directed him to the Planning and Zoning Commission, which is responsible for the zoning u* finance that covers such rules. The present ordinance section that covers the question is under the heading of Central TV Antenna and says: "Each mobile home park shall have a master underground TV antenna system. External television antenna shall not be permitted on individual mobile homes." When Mulliken told the council the ordinance should be amended, President Protern William Hardy invited him to appear before the PZC and ask for a variance. "It’s a free society, you certainly can attempt to have that changed," he said. Dave Fordon, project manager with Hefferan Property Management Inc., the company that built and oversees the park, said he thought the park was not violating any village rules. "When we plan a mobile home park, we go by the rules of the Mobile Home Division of the Michigan Department of Commerce. "Their book doesn't require a TV network antenna. We feel we have met the city requirement by providing cable to every mobile home," he said, pointing out that the mobile homes receive a TV signal. Fordon said that he had called several people in the park to ask if "rabbit ears" antenna were adequate to provide television reception. "One hundred percent of the people I talked to said they got very good reception," he said. His company was not going to fight with the city about the ordinance, he said. ’When the city has informed us how their ordinance reads, and they say they don't want outside antennas, we'll change our park rules to conform with the village," he said. Changing a park rule involves a written notice 30 days prior to the change, he said. He added that any violation of the new rule will be handled using the normal grievance procedure. When asked, Fordon declared that there was no such rule saying that a tenant could be fined $100 a day for a rule infraction. Local doctor at Contact Lens meeting The latest developments in all aspects of the contact lens correction of visual problems were recently presented at the annual meeting of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists (CLAO), attended by local ophthalmologist Dr. Kimberly J. Norris, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 13 through 16. Advances in contact lens technology are making it in­ creasingly possible to correct nearly everyone’s vision with contact lenses, instead of glasses Bifocal contact lenses are now available and becom ing more popular Astigmatism, in the past quite difficult to correct with con­ tact lens, is now able to be corrected with either soft or rigid gas permeable lenses in most cases. New designs in rigid gas permeable contact lenses are making them more comfortable and often the best option for a given individual. Exciting new tinted contact Continued on Page 3 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 2, 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Technology ed growing In January, I was asked to write a “Superintendent s Cor­ ner" in respose to the question, “Where do I see schools and curriculumn 10 years down the road?" One of the major areas that education in our country, our state, and here in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools is meeting the challenge of technology and world competition. Business and industry have expressed concern and fear. What is happen­ ing to kids coming out of our high school today? They are un­ prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow's world. What will this mean for education and for our school? A new concept is growing and we are part of it. both at the high school and middle school — technology education. Thanks to the efforts of high school staff members Andy Kopf. Ron Overbeek and Kevin Briggs. Thomapple Kellogg has received a $25,000 grant through the Kent Intermediate School District to start a pilot program in our high school next year. A technology education classroom was started in the middle school this year through the efforts of Ron Strater and our district receiving an $8,000 grant. The technology education class is a new, exciting and in­ novative approach that incorporates critical thinking, cooperative learning, and group problem-solving activities. Technology education is not the traditional vocational shop, and it does not replace shop classes. The class will be lab oriented and will permit students to apply what they learn. It will be project management centered with students setting goals and schedules. The goal of technology education is to introduce students to technology, to encourage higher level thinking skills and to relate academics to the work place The technology education class will have three main areas of emphasis • Physical — which includes manufacturing, power/energy, construction and robotics. • Information — which includes satellites, computer ap­ plications. fiber optics and video production. • B to-related — which includes environmental issues, medical technology, agriculture and food processing. Kopf will be the instructor for the class. However, the students will also have the benefit of coordinated team teaching with other high school staff members in the areas of math, physics, computers and industrial arts. Students will work together with most work stations set up for three to four students. Appropriate field trips are being planned and presen­ tations will be requested from business, industry, and organiz­ ed labor. A technology education steering committee has been formed to monitor the class progress and provide direction for the class. Serving on the committee are Kevin Bnggs. Kevin McGee, Tom Fletke, Andy Kopf, Ron Overbeek and Henry Dugan. Thanks to the leadership and efforts of our staff, Thomapple Kellogg has been able to obtain the grant, which will enable us to be a pilot program, to begin the restructure our programs to meet the technology needs of our students. Our vision is not just to provide the technical education necessary, but also to equip our students with pride, a positive attitude and an appreciation of quality. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Rotary hears about fitness J-Ad Graphics News Service Consult a physician about planning a physical fitness program and consider your age. John Dussia told the members of the Middleville Rotary Club last week, but get into a regular program. Dussia, physical education instructor at Page Elementary, brought the message that a program will improve the cardiovascular Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Wednesday, April 3 Beef patty and gravy, red potatoes, asparagus, bread, oleo. dessert. Thursday. April 4 Chicken. Italian blend, beets, bread, oleo. dessert. Friday. April 5 Goulash, carrots, com. citrus, fruit. Monday , April 8 Mushroom steak with gravy, potatoes, peas and car­ rots. bread, fruit. Tuesday , April 9 Veal scallipino. mashed potatoes, winter blend, bread, cookies. Events Wednesday. April 3 Delton, Blood Pressure, poetry; Hastings, Judy Walker on Insurance; Nashville, singalong with Margaret Reed Thursday, April 4 Nashville, bingo Friday, April 5 - Hastings, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn. Monday. April 8 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, April 9 - All sites puzzles; don’t forget our trip to Crossroads Village, sign up now!” Contact Lens, continued lenses are now readily available which can correct a persons vision while simultaneously changing the color of their eyes Addi­ tionally, several techniques were also reviewed for enabl­ ing people with relatively dry eyes to successfully wear con­ tact lenses. Increasing the safety of con­ tact lens wear was discussed extensively Research con­ tinues as to the best means of cleaning and disinfecting all types of contact lenses. One tip presented at the meeting for preventing serious eye in­ fections was frequent disinfec­ tion of the contact lens case This can be simply performed by dropping the comet lens case into a pot of near-boiling water then removing it after the water has cooled Other suggestions included frequent replacement of soft contact lens, either replacing “disposable" lenses on a weekly to monthly basis or more conventional soft lenses two to four times per year. Caution was again expressed regarding the use of extended w ear lenses Contact lens correction of visual problems is becoming an increasingly available and exciting altemaL’.e to wearing glasses Possibie options for a given individual can best be determined by an examination and discussion with your eye care professional This update wa* brought to you by Dr Kimberly J. Nor­ ns. Hastings. system, increase strength and flexibility, and if continued, will also increase longevity. "Physical activity is mea­ sured in intensity, duration and frequency, but the key to everything is to start," Dussia said, "always keeping in mind that you owe it to your­ self to be healthy. "Everyone has 24 hours a day, and you always give to everybody else, but you won't set aside a half hour a day for you, and you should." With a proper exercise pro­ gram, Rotarians were told, lean mass is built up at the same time fat is burned off. Lean muscle burns calories, TK cheerleaders endured season To the editor: We would like to con­ gratulate the Thornapple Kellogg junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders for their fine performance this season. These girls spend countless hours attending cheerleading camps and clinics and after­ school practices. They made spirit signs for the team members' lockers every week and painted banners for the gym and hallways. They bak­ ed cookies for the team and tried at every game to en­ courage a lackluster student body to support their team. In appreciation of this ef­ fort, the girls endured un­ checked harassment on the team bus week after week, which saw them arrive at many games near tears. And, as a fitting end to their fat doesn't, so always pay at­ tention to the ratio of lean to fat, he continued. After a toning program to start to get into shape, he rec­ ommends weight lifting, again paying attention to age and condition. If necessary, older people may have to wait from three or four days be­ tween weight lifting work­ outs, but even those confined to wheelchairs can exercise and benefit from it, he said. After toning, and gaining strength, it s time to work on endurance, he advises. Watch your diet, and find out what your cholestoral is, he added. Feeling better and actually lowering the risk of injury are just some of tbe benefits of a regular exercise program, he said. "Corporations know that these programs work, that's why they have wellness pro­ grams." he pointed out. "I've always said the hardest part of running for a runner is stepping out of the door," he said. "Just do it. Get started on a program." Letters to the Editor: season. the “awards” ban­ quet was scheduled on the same night as cheerleading tryouts for next year. None of this year’s cheerleaders who still care about cheerleading at TK could attend. Neither Mrs. Knight or Miss Kalahar. the varsity and junior varsity advisors, could attend And in a moment that further diminished the cheerleaders’ esteem. Coach Holzhueter forgot to acknowledge the five girls who did attend To Coach Holzhueter and his staff, Ms. Kreger and the team, we would like to say, ' ’Thanks for the memories.' ’ Mike and Cheryl Cravero Middleville Mail appreciated In Middle East Dear editor: This short note is directed to all those Middleville residents who have taken the time to show their support by sending mail to those of us stationed, or deployed aboard ship, over here in the Middle East. I speak simply for myself, but I am sure others within the military forces will agree a hearty “thank you” is in order Thank you. Middleville AD2 Roderick M Lewis USN USS America Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you'll want to Join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. • Interest-Earning Checking • Passbook Savings Accounts • Certificates of Deposit • IRAs • Direct Deposit • 24 Hour Banking Cards Drive-Up Fociiifias Personal and Commercial Loans Safety Deposit Boxes • Christmas Clubs • Traveler's Checks • Investment Counseling And oar service is the friendliest in townl Come in and see as todayl Qtate Sank ALEDONIA LENDER 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 891-8113 698-6337 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 795-3361 ALL 3 LOCATIONS OPEN ALL DAY MONDAY-FRIDAY and SAT. W NOON | �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 2. 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN It is starting to rain, getting ready for the coming of April It is only the 27th as I write this part of the news Wonder if March will go out like a wet lamb17 Johnny and I went to his brother’s in Zeeland The Caledonia Historical Club wanted Johnny’s brother. Peter Velderman, to make a model of the stagecoach stop known as Kent's Tavern on Whitneyville from 1839 to 1862, when Peter McNaughton and wife sold it. due to building of the Plank Roads and the coming of the railroads The Caledonia group saw the Scales Prairie Blockhouse and Yankee Bill Lewis' Man­ sion House in Yankee Springs Township on Norris Road, just south of McKibben s cor­ ners (Gun Lake Road and Yankee Springs Road in­ tersection) that Pete built for me. It was such a beautiful day and we had such a good visit. Then Mars. Johnny’s other brother, came over to make it more of a family visit. Don and Dorothy Dean really enjoyed their Monday , March 25, hike out in the woods, noticing all the early spring plants that are now coming up. Dorothy par- tKulary mentioned skunk cab­ bages and hepaticas. As you remember. Monday was such a beautiful warm day. and they had such a wonderful walk through the woods, with swampy areas and just plain meadows I miss not being able to see the early spang flowers. It always made me feel so good to actually see the first signs of spring. But I can enjoy others' enjoyment Neva Kenyon had said that she and Bill were just going to relax and not do anything this weekend but they ended up having a busy weekend Her sister and husband. Mr and Mrs. Bob Briggs, had visited Peru and had a video tape they wanted to share with them. So they went over to their place and saw the area and a trip down the Amazon River. This was on Saturday, and Neva's sister went along with them. Then Saturday. Ann and her fiancee. Terry and Barb went to the TK school play. Russ Bender said that daughter Mary Alice and Kim came over Monday and left Tuesday . Then Joan came over Tuesday and left Wednesday. It was Russ and Alice’s 56th anniversary So they took ice cream and cake and went over to visit Alice at Thomapple Manor It was Lib Palmer’s birth­ day Wednesday, the 20th. Audrey Hydenburg and Doris Olsen came over to help her celebrate. Later Ett Van Sickle and Joan Barnes came over to help Lib celebrate Virginia Root had company over the weekend She had compans from Milwaukee and from Otsego and the fami­ ly over as well. We got to talking about this time of the year and how we always used to order baby Then BUI worked on the Lions club chicken dinner. lyla Norton went to her grandson’s church in Kalamazoo Palm Sunday NVBile there, she got to see her grandson, Arvid. who had come home from his college spnng break. She always loves to get together with all of her family. Lynn and Luana Toian went on a weekend bus tnp to Woodfield Mall in Chicago Cathy Williamson said all her family wUl be home for Easter. Rose and Ken Morgan had his brother-in-law and sister. Roger and Fran Miller, and Ken’s mom over Sunday to visit. Barb Clinton had her grand­ daughter. Holly, come over Friday and stay until Saturday night. Friday evening, they all went to the travelogue in Hastings on New Zeeland. chicks, pick them up at the post office and bring them home to the place that we had prepared for them under the light and on newspapers. How pretty they were and so soft, cheeping and running all over in the confined space I always loved to pick them up in my hands and cuddle them. They are so soft. The children always loved to han­ dle them and we would have to watch them so closely or the kids would squeeze them too tightly. It is something that always goes with spring and this time of year. New birth and rebirth in land and animals. Virginia Root also celebrated family birthdays Friday through Saturday Katie Wieringa said that grandson Jeremy Wieringa. Bill’s son. had supper with them Tuesday evening, so Continued on Page 5 LOCAL CHURCH,) UlK.LSCzILJJK.X H* w ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9 45 am , 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music. Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Evening Service Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor ... .11:00 a.m. .... 10:00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Porsonoge — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service ..lOXM) A M. James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia, 49316 10:30 A M. 9.30 A.M. 6:00 P.M. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 098-8252 Sunday Services................. 9 45 a m k 600 p.m. Christian Education Classes.------- ----- 11 00 a m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Y oung Ch-ldren....................9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night...................... 7 00 p.m. Thursday Means In Touch.__ ___ ____10 00 a.m. Richard ) Raab Pas!or • o96-902< Donetle Raab Director o* Music 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD Sunday Morning Worship............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School..................................9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00a.m YOU ARE 'NVITED /?ev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...................... 11:00 a m. Qbaitics United iirctifren £J?urrb Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 am. 1115 a m. 6 00 p.m. Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. Air condrttoned SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A M. (Come join our family ... God's family) 111 Church Street Nursery provided St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest 891 -8028 795-7903 ...udiere that is aiunys room for you! PHONE - 891-8119 fiWv FI WO Fot>w. Mrutfr of WonNo and Dav Sfcn Vugtav—n Mtruifaf of tvongtivn and Dnctoftn*) Snaryi Soar. D^actor of CMsHan education and You*» Cmc/y i CoordvoAx 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a m. .6:30p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ||| Morning Services: 8.30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service. 6 p m. • Church School 9.45 a.m Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service......................... Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday................ 7:00 p.m. “People Who Care ' Barner Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Sunday School...........................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Gun Lake Community Church CALEDONIA 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gan Lake UNITED METHODIST (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor Sunday School . Worship Service CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School ....................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11:00 am. Evening Worship........................6 00 p.m. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a.m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass........................... 7.00 p.m LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Tl]C (Did ®ime JHrthodiat (Ch urclj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... and Jesus Christ is lord" Suoaay School 9 30 o m Sunday Morrvng wortfwp 10 30 a m Suroay Evening Wontvp 600 p m Aeonesaor proyw & 9*O«e study 700 pm Rov Worn Dobson. Pastor Sieve Jociaon. Youth Pastor QQ 4 QQOT U7 I U/LV & MOST HOLY J&X ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30pm .................................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary .................... 4.15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 2, 1991 / Pace 5 TK custodial crew rises to increasing challenges by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Involving the community in the schools, both in the buildings that house and the programs that teach their chil­ dren and grandchildren, is one of the Thornapple Kellogg District goals. TK High School Principal Henry Dugan said the effort to reach that goal is getting more successful every year, which puts extra pressure on the district’s custodial crew. Besides participation by parents in the schools’ educa­ tional programs and activities, the community at large is encouraged to use the buildings. The high school now is used every day of the week, including Sunday, for an activity for one group or another, he said. That increased use poses a challenge for the custodial staff. "I haven’t seen this building look this good since it was new, and it's all due to your hard work,” he told custodians at a staff meeting last week. "I’ve had many, many good comments because of your efforts. You've all done a great job." Building and Grounds Supervisor Lee Wieringa echoed that, saying, "They're head and shoulders over any crew I've had since I've been here." The job of maintaining the high school building with 146,000 square feet, including 30,000 feet of hallways, goes to a crew of six, with four on the day shift and two working at night. Jeana Vander Meulen mows lawns in the summer and clears snow in the winter, but starts most days in the gym, sweeping the floor. As groundskeeper, she maintains the athletic fields and does all of the line marking for the various sports in addition to almost constant mowing of the school grounds. Vander Meulen also does odd jobs, and makes trips to Grand Rapids for needed supplies. "I'm almost constantly on the go, but I enjoy being out­ side," she said. Jackie Eaton, a six-year veteran of the crew, calls her­ self a "Jackie of all trades." Responsible for the pool locker and bath area, and an aide in the girls' locker room, she names football season as her heaviest cleaning time. She starts the day cleaning and mopping the locker rooms, does cafeteria duty, cleans the auditorium, vacu­ ums carpets, washes windows and dusts. Eaton said when duties overlap, there is “cooperation at all levels" of the custodial staff. Judy Middleton opens the high school each morning. One of her first chores in the winter is making sure each of the 39 doors in the building is clear of snow so they can open to admit students. If not, she shovels them clear. She also cleans and mops re­ strooms "a couple of times a day" and collects papers, trash and garbage from the cafeteria. In her job of general maintenance, she is called "the lightbulb lady" by some. Painting falls in her job de­ scription, and repainting the gym is recalled as a big job. She knows that one trip around all of the halls is a half mile because she helps keep them clean, and agrees that, "we really do work to­ gether." On the night shift, Margiline Lewis cleans, dusts and gathers trash from all the classrooms on a staggered schedule, as well as a daily cleaning of the teacher's lounge, the art room, the library, all of the high school offices and the administration building. When that's done, she said she helps Dave Forrester with cleaning the halls, usually for about an hour and one-half each night. Forrester cleans and mops the cafeteria, and collects trash thoughout the building every night. He cleans the boys' bathrooms, which have required extra attention lately. There are four of them, and he does the teacher's bathrooms, too. The remainder of his time is spent on the floors, which Dugan said have been noticed and appreciated by the The halls are busy with those taking enrichment classes, walkers and those attending adult education programs, but they don't disturb the night crew when they clean. There are 70 in the Community Education walking program, and many more who are not registered but walk on their own in the building. "It doesn't matter," Forrester said, "there's not that much water left on the floor with that machine." Sharon Lehman takes care of the laundry the school gen­ erates, and helps pool man­ ager Terri VanderKooi with the pool, Dugan said. Wieringa, besides making sure everyone has what they need to do their job, fills in for those who are sick, lends any of the crew a hand with anything that needs doing, and in general is available to do just about anything required. "He's always around," said Lewis, "and he’s on call 24 hours a day." Part of the custodial crew at Thornapple Kellogg pause for a photo. From the front are Marge Lewis, Judy Middleton, Dave Forrester and Supervisor Lee Wieringa. Missing are Jeana Vander Meulen and Jackie Eaton. Caledonia man receives recognition from insurance group Jeffrey M DeVries of Caledonia has been recogniz­ ed by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors as being among the top one percent of insurance agents in the coun­ try committed to a formal, professional program of conti­ nuing insurance education. The special recognition came this week in a letter of commendation from Dr. William T. Hold, society president. For more than 21 years, the society has con­ ducted the nationwide pro­ gram that helps agents and other insurance practitioners meet their customers’ needs by keeping them abreast of the latest in insurance products, forms, services and procedures. DeVries president of DeVries Agency of Caledonia Inc., earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) in 1986. and has met the society’s continuing education requirement every year since. To obtain the designation, he was required to complete now only five separate institutes made up of 100 hours of formal class study, covering all aspects of property and casualty in­ surance, but also to pass five rigorous examinations and commit to a career-long prac­ tice of attending a CIC in­ stitute or an advanced James K. Ruble Seminar annually. “By your effort, you most certainly have distinguished yourself as one of the nation's best and most knowledgeable professionals,” Dr. Hold said in his letter. “Your continu- ing participation in one of the most comprehensive systems of professional education in the insurance industry is a singular demonstration of your commitment to customer satisfaction.” Countrywide, more than 42.000 insurance agents and other insurance practitioners are participating in the CIC program, and nearly 14.000 have received the CIC designation David S. McDutfee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 Personal & Confidential Attendance to Your Legal Concerns OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9-5 people who use the building. "We've got a big scrubber which makes the job a lot easier," Forrester said. "We've used it a lot in the last year." Forrester and Lewis also are involved in a lot of sporting events. "The day shift sets it up before they leave, and we'll do the taking apart," Forrester pointed out. Girls' sports programs set up in recent years also add to the work load at the schools, Dugan noted. Neighbors, continued they had a chance to visit with him. 1 guess that is all for now 1 hope the weather cooperates with everybody’s Easter plans Sounds now (Thursday . March 28) that we might get snow sometime over the weekend. Sounds like March may go out like a l»on. How many stumbling blocks did you turn into stepp­ ing stones this last week? It gives me a sense of ac­ complishment when 1 do just that Love you all very much Here is a big hug to all of you. Here’s the pitch: Your local Auto-Owners independent agent will always go to bat for you. FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call.. .891-9133 for an appointment mew adoaess JEFFREY M. DeVRIES 131 E Mam St., Caledonia, P 0 Box 218 (616) 891-8125 JOHN J DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 2, 1991 Spring ritual continues for Freeport family For the sap to continue flowing once it starts, the weather has to be above freez­ ing in the daytime, and below freezing at night, Bonnie re­ marked. As long the weather holds, the sap will flow. Last year, Gib and Gary put the circulator that boils down the sap completely under cover, making it more effi­ cient and adding about a third to its capacity. Using a system of floats and flues, and a steady supply of wood, the big container with a fire box under the tanks works almost on its own, Gib said. The small building that is the sugar shanty has a slightly sweet, extremely fresh smell from the sap. Gib said he learned the art of making syrup by watching his uncle and grandfather in Nashville, he said. Starting with sap almost as thin as water, the finished syrup has had most of the wa­ ter taken out of it. Water boils at around 212 degrees and sap becomes syrup at 239 degrees. "When I get done with it, it isn’t exactly syrup, and Bonnie finishes it off on the wood stove," Gib explained. She brings the syrup to the exact temperature needed, and by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With the help of a few friends, the Townsend family from Freeport is busy, as usual this time of year, col­ lecting sap from area maple trees, and turning it into the sweet, sucky nectar For more than 15 years, Gib and Bonnie Townsend have been making maple syrup, sugar ami candy, and this year may produce 200 gallons of the versatile syrup, if the weather holds. That’s not large by Vermontville standards, which is known all over the United States for its maple syrup products, but it is plenty for the Townsends to give as Christmas presents, and to family and friends during the year, Gib said. The sap has to be processed quickly, and that’s usually ac­ complished in one day, so the little crew of the Townsends, Bev and Ken Coleman, and Gib’s brother, Gary, go into action when the sap runs, and continue until it stops. Also counted on as part of the crew are Troy and Jennifer Webb, Carrie and Gene Townsend, and Nick Patrick, along with Gary and Kim Townsend and their children, Jessie and Jay. uSftl I pours it into containers of various sizes for keeping. If the syrup is boiled longer it becomes candy, and even more boiling down makes sugar. "I have two fancy gauges I can use, but I still trust the spoon. When it aprons off of the spoon, I know it's done," she said. Also at the sugar shack, the kids and adults alike look forward to the treats Bonnie makes at this time of the year with the syrup, she said. Hot dogs, apples and eggs cooked in the syrup give them a sweet flavor, and ’’are a big treat. Tonight, I told the kids I’d make hot dogs." People sometimes come by and watch, and last week the "Joy Bells," ages 4 and 5, came from The Freeport Another generation of Townsends is learning how to make maple syrup, as Gene watches his dad Gib produce the sweet, versatile syrup. United Brethren Church to the sugar shack and Bonnie showed them how maple syrup is made. The girls also enjoyed just-made maple syrup over ice cream. "I usually have the coffee on, and Gib is glad to show anyone how it works," she said. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup, so if the Townsends do make 200 gallons, that would mean that their network of friends and neighbors who let them tap their maple trees will donate 8,000 gallons of sap That's a lot of material to handle in the average season of six or eight weeks. But, Bev said the little ones do a lot o£ work. "They really do get a lot done," she said. 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Friday, April 5 Spring Break Monday, April 8 Waffle or french toast, juice or fruit, sausage, milk Tuesday. April 9 Pizza, vege sucks with dip, fruit, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementan -soup. sand* ich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sandice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ek.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, noli, hot dog CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9543 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Korty BIinIs Jeff and Beth Bauer have a nice stand of sugar maples and donate the sap to the Townsends to make syrup. Here, Jeff checks the barrels to see if they need emptying. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 2, 1991 I Page 7 Freeport family ritual, continued uses the syrup as a substitute for white sugar in cooking, and has maple sugar. Maple glazed chicken, ham, chocolate chip cookies, and maple cakes for Carrie and Gene's, birthdays are just some of the things Bonnie does with the syrup and sugar. To substitute syrup for white sugar, she adds baking soda and uses less liquid and it works fine, she reports. When all of the excitement is over and the syrup is pack­ aged, Gib said, then they al­ ways make a special treat of maple sugar for the children. Both Bonr#e and Gib say the annual hard work that they and their friends do to make the popular syrup is worth it, and they will start over next year when the sap starts to run. One of the crews brings in a tank of sap to transfer to the system that makes syrup. Standing in the back of the pickup is Bev Coleman, along with Carrie and Gene Townsend. Her husband Ken watches the exchange. Reading incentive a matter of ‘principal’ at Kettle Lake Gary Townsend watches syrup, the final product of all of the work, pour out of the processor. Village Players name director and will choose first play prop manager all have been J-Ad Graphics named, and a poll of the last News Service The play selected to be the general membership meeeting first stage presentation by showed plenty of potential ac­ The Village Players will be tors in the group. Others have volunteered to announced at the next general membership meeting Sunday, take photos, build a vanity April 14, and the director has board, design membership been lined up for the local cards, and construct sets. theater group. By-laws have been devel­ Fred Clack, from Wayland, oped for the players by the has agreed to direct the talent board of directors and will be in either "Everybody's read at the meeting for ratifi­ Crazy," or "Never Too Late." cation. Both plays are three-act The players are still comedies, reflecting one of seeking new members. the goals of the group; to Interested people can come to have fun, and provide light Duane Thatcher's home at 3 entertainment for the p in. April 14 to become part community. of the experiment in home­ Several more local people town theater. have joined the group, and Play dates are Aug. 16 and have not been hesitant about 17. The next announcement accepting responsibilities, will be the date and place the both large and small. director will set for auditions The house manager, stage for the first production. manager, technical director, co- producers, director and f Tax ^l ■ Management] I & More, Inc. I I NEW CUSTOMERS I 10% OFF L 891-9401J THE cedar closet M-37 By D&W TK Men’s Softball to meet April 8th There will be a meeting for men's softball leagues m Mid­ dleville on Monday. April 8 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Spring Park Pavillion All interested teams for Monday and Tuesday leagues should have repesentatnes present Ladies & Mens 'apparaD Always Something Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman's face emerges as his beard disappears. Students get to play barber after reading over 8,000 books during a reading incen­ tive program. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Kettle Lake students have added a new "de" word to the language. You've heard of the terms "debrief," "debase" and "debunk," but maybe you're not quite so familiar with "debar," "debilitate" or "debouche." This time of year, we begin to think a lot about "debugging," and there's always one or two around who are probably too well acquinted with "debaiKhe." But the new word at Kettle Lake is "debearc." . Thai's the word that de­ scribes what happened to Principal Jeff Worman's Lincolnesque growth and to the full-fledged beard grown by Kettle Lake custodian Richard (Rico) Mead. Both had bet their beards, but lost the wager with some hardreading students. Worman and Mead had said they would allow the students to shave their beards if the kids could read 5500 books (Worman's wager) or 6,000 books (Mead s wager) by the end of the reading incentive program. Those figures were based on last year s reading incen­ tive total. Woman said. Well, this year the students read 8,183 books, and for the two men's beards, it was defi­ nitely a case of "hair they go” The "debearding” was the kickoff event at the March 22 overnight party held for the 197 eligible readers, and Worman said both he and Mead survived the hair-raising experience. “It was pretty wild," he laughed. "But the adults su­ pervised the whole thing, and it wasn't painful." More than 60 adults helped with the program and the ovemighter, Worman said. "I think that says a lot for our parent volunteers," he added. "They kept everything running smoothly, and some of them stayed the whole night." After the shaving, the kids enjoyed the magic of P.J. Weber, snarfed up pizza, lis­ tened to story tellers, worked on crafts, do-si-doed as square dancers, play ed basketball and computer games and finally setttled down for the midnight movie before it was "lights OUL" "Lights out, but not eyes closed," Worman added. The students enjoyed juice, rolls and muffins before head­ ing home at 8 a. m. the next morning. "We told them to go home and get some sleep," Worman laughed. "I know that’s what I did." Students gather around Kettle Lake custodian Rico’ Mead, who is about to lose his beard to the youthful barbers. He explained that the read­ ing incentive program this year had encouraged the upper elementary students (grades 35) to spend time reading rather than emphasize the number of books read, even though a total count was kept. "The upper elementary stu­ dents got credit for each 15minute segment of time they spent reading," he said. "The lower elementary students had to read 16 books to be eligi­ ble for the party, while the upper elementary students had to get credit for 48, 15minutc segments." The promise of the party, along with the added excite­ ment of winning the wager with Mead and Worman, seemed to provide plenty of incentive for the students, as nearly 200 children at Kettle Lake fulfilled the eligiblity requirements. It must have been the prin­ cipal of the thing. (Photos courtesy of Glen Blocker and Kettle Lake School.) Enjoying pizza ana pictures are these Kettle Lake students, who read enough books to attend the school's overnight party. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 2, 1991 Middleville soldier gets a big welcome home by Jean Gallup Staff Writer There were so many wait­ ing at the US Air concourse with colorful flowers, "welcome home" signs, American flags and red. yel­ low and green balloons that the normally blase ticket taker at the Kent County Airport asked, "Wow, who’s coming in?" The celebrity arriving last Saturday morning from the Middle East was Staff Sgt. John Dykstra, a former Middleville man whose ex­ tended family still lives there. A career soldier who first gained combat experience in the invasion of Granada, Dykstra went into Iraq a day before the main thrust of the ground war in Iraq started as part of the 82nd Airbourne Division. "We didn't drop in like some said," Dykstra said. "We were actually going up into Iraq with the French." "They weren't expecting us to come from there," he con­ tinued. "We did run into Iraqi strong points, but they all surrendered." Dykstra said the French sol­ diers were "real good. They're professional soldiers." He has worked with French and German soldiers before when he was stationed in Europe, and he remarked that,"we're all military, so we do a lot of things the same way." He said he doesn't know what the date was when he left Iraq. "I have no idea when-over there, you don't think much about what day it is," he said. If he wants to know days and dates, he could look it up on battle maps that they were using, where they put the days when they were in differ­ ent places, he said. "I'm just glad it over and he's back home," said his wife, Anne. Anne and John Dykstra receive ftowers, balloons and kisses on his arrival home. "I’ll be glad to just get back to normal. When I was wait­ ing at the airport, I just kept thinking--! kept wondering what it will be like when it finally happens. It seemed un­ real. It's great to have him home." "I was pretty scared," Anne said of the time her husband was taking part in the Persian Gulf war; "I was—he wasn't." The former Anne Van Eck met John at Thornapple Kellogg School, having moved to Middleville when she was in the fourth grade. She then moved to Kentwood where she graduated in 1981, and John is a 1979 graduate ofTK. The couple has two daugh­ ters, Jennifer, 7, and Brittany, 4. The family was stationed in Pennsylvania before John shipped out for the Gulf. Their next station will be Fort Bragg, N.C. Anne already has arranged for housing at Fort Bragg, and the family's household goods are all in storage, waiting for them to arrive. But first there will be a week of visiting with his par­ ents, Hank and Linda, and the rest of his large family. Also on the schedule is a visit to his daughter Jennifer's firstgrade classroom at McFall Elementarv todav. and a potluck and a welcome from the Middleville support group "US" on Thursday. His reaction to the big cel­ ebration at the airport when he came back to Michigan? "I had a feeling my wife was up to something, but I didn't think it was anything that big," he said. John Dykstra’s sister Karen Polls gets a hug from him at the Kent County Airport. Anne isn’t apologising for the surprise homecoming, complete with coverage from two television stations, at least two newspapers, and hundreds of flashes from indi­ viduals' cameras. As she put it, simply, "He deserved it." John Dykstra came to his daughter Jennifer’s classroom at McFall and visited with the children. He answered questions and told the kids what he did in Saudi Arabia. “I had a feeling my wife was up to something, but I didn’t think it was anything that big.” Sgt. 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FRIDAY • APRIL 5 Displaying their trophy are (front row, left to right) David Baker, Brandon Moma, Kevin Ellis, Ryan Smith, along with (back row) instructors Butch Lockyer and Cathy Moma around score of 40.9 (out of a possible 43.2) to, ’ace third in the state. This is quite an ac­ complishment considering he competed against boys from larger cities such as Flint. Detroit, and Saginaw David Baker received a bronze medal on rings with a 7.3 score, and an all-around score of 36.00. Ryan Smith had an excellent meet beating his former all-around best score by 5.0 points finishing with a 30.5. Kevin Elis just missed a medal on the parallel bars He also had an excellent meet with an all-around score of 37.00 The boys team is coached by Butch Lockyer who also teaches all the boys classes at the gym. LUNCH Hamburger/Bun, Oven Fries, Pickle Slices, Pears ■ H I The Middleville junior high wrestling team walked away from a talented field Saturday to win their fifth consecutive conference championship at Hamilton. The team brought home 15 medals to defeat se­ cond place Byron Center by a whopping 48 points. The Trojans amassed 228 Vi points in their victory. Byron Center finished with 181 points Hamilton a close third with 171 points. Rounding out the rest of the field were Caledonia 141 Vi points. Wayland 110 pcs . Comstock Park 108 pts . Kelloggsville 54 Vi pts . and Godwin 47Vi pts Chad Lapekes got the Tro­ jans rolling by pinning an op­ ponent who had defeated him earlier Chad went on to earn second place honors Sean Crofoot followed that with a third place finish at 85 lbs., as did Gary Ketchum at McFall.............................. Kdg. Vision & Hearing by Appt. Page..................................................... P E.T. Meeting - 7:00 Curriculum Council................................. 12:45 H.S. Library West.............. District School Improvement Team Meets Caledonia - There 4:00 p.m. Tennis............................... Golf.................................... . .Saranac - Home 4:00 p.m. J.V. Baseball & Softball . . . .Lowell - Home 4:00 p.m. . . . .Lowell - There 4:00 p.m. V. Baseball & Softball □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ LUNCH BREAKFAST Tacos/Cheese/Lettuce, Refried Beans or Corn, Peaches Cheese Toast, Apple Juice Milk Coming Events... L2- Trojans win 5th straight wrestling championship BREAKFAST Cold Cereal, Muffin, Orange Juice, Milk The middle school wrestlers who have brought a conference championship home to Middleville for the fifth consecutive year are (front row, from left) Marty Bender, Chad Lapekes, Andy Myers, Steve Leppan (second row), Steve Palazzolo, Gary Ketchum, Ryan Wirchel, Shawn Crofoot, Tim Baker (third row), Coach Robert Weller, Sam Alexander, Charlie Reese, Tom Leonard, Brad Clayton, Ty Middleton, Paul Jamison, Bucky Greene (fourth row), Gene Overton, Tim Roodvoets, Chris Thomas, Joel Appel, Dallas Monroe and Chad Foster. Not pictured are Jody Blair, Arie Foster, Ray Van Stee and Brian Clayton. 90 lbs At 95 lbs. Ryan Winchel raised his record to 15 wins and 0 defeats with three con­ secutive pms. Ryan pinned 14 of his 16 opponents this year. Steve Palazzolo and Brian Clavton each took a fourth place at 100 lbs and 105 lbs respectively Paul Jamison was runner-up at 115 lbs Dallas Monroe w resiled his best of the year and took home first place honors at 120 lbs Brad Clayton earned a third place medal at 125 lbs. Chad Foster then pinned his way to the championship at 130 lbs. This ran Chad s record to 13 wins and 0 defeats Ty Middleton then showed greai determmauon in finishing third at 137 lbs Ty finished the season al 12 wins and 2 defeats. Bucky Green showed lots of heart and finished third ai 145 lbs Chris Thomas placed fourth at 167 lbs. In the 185 lb. contest Joel Appel defeated an opponent in the first round who had pinned him twice earlier in the year. Joel then went on to pin his Caledonia opponent and take first place honors. Jody Blain completely dominated the heavyweight class and won his third straight tournament Jody ended the year with a 12 win and 9 loss record. All 12 wins were by pin □ T.K. Fest Chicken Barbecue Tickets will be on sale from all school offices April 8 - Aprl 18, 1991. Tickets are $2.00 presale or $3.00 at the door. Tickets also available from P.R. committee members: Wendy Romph, Steve Garrett, Phil Jahnke, Judy Kain, Jeanne Kreger, Donna Tagg, Char McKee, Sharon Schondelmayer, Janet Geukes, Lee Wieringa, Helen Scott, Terri VanderKooi, Diane Hoskins, Don Boysen, Martha LaVoie, Chris Boysen LUNCH • APRIL 10-16 □ □ □ □ □ Wednesday Thursday . . Friday .... Monday . . . Tuesday. . . ....................... Fish Baked Chicken ................... Pizza ... Rib-B-Q/Bun .......................Sub For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 I I I I TUESDAY • APRIL 9 I I £ I I MONDAY • APRIL 8 □ SCHOOL RESUMES................. (Return from Spring Break) □ T.K. School Board Meeting................................... 7:30 p.m. Page All Purpsoe Room Incoming Kdg. Vision and Hearing □ McFall Gymnastics team wins trophy at meet The Gymnastics in Motion boys team from Middleville traveled to Saginaw, on March 17, for Michigan’s USGF State Meet. The boys ail pulled together and did an excellent job placing third in the state Each boy beat their own personal best all-around score at this meet Brandon Moma received five medals and had an all- SPRING BREAK □ NO SCHOOL I I J APRIL 27th Bring your Family and Friends!!! I I I I �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 2. 1991 A Review of the play ‘GREASER TK students salute ’50s music, rock ’n roll era By Phil Jahnke Theatrical magic unfolded recently, in the Thomapplc Kellogg High School auditorium as the 1991 all­ school musical, ‘ * Grease was presented before an en­ thusiastic and appreciative audience The two-hour rollicking salute to the rock n roll era provided a nostalgia; evening of ’50s music; gum-chewmg. wise-cracking, pony-tailed girls in poodle skirts, bobby sox. and pedal pushers; and hub-cap-stealing, hot-rod lov­ ing boys in their black leather jackets The characterizations were brilliant and lovable, and the songs were fun and set everyone’s foot tapping to the beat Finally resolving the pro­ blems of their mutual attrac­ tions for each other, the two leads, Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. respectively played by J. J Slag and Becca Forbes, complemented each other nicely throughout the entertaining production. The quality of Slag’s voice exhibited in “Alone at a Drive-in Movie.” the consis­ tent style in which he moved about the stage, and the con­ tinuous believability of his character were achieved pleasingly throughout the evening Becca Forbes, who debuted as the wholesome, naive, girl next door, displayed a satisfy­ ing portrayal of a young woman who was finally able to say goodbye to her “perfect image” and become the in­ dividual acceptable to herself and to others. She evoked mature stage presence and ap­ pealing and moving renditions of “Summer Nights" and the reprise of "Look at Me; I’m Sandra Dee.” Revealing her acting maturity and professionalism from her first entrance. Kns Thaler took total command of her performance as she gave life to the hard-edged unrefin­ ed Rizzo. “Look at Me; I’m Sandra Dee” and “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” were just two examples of her unique understanding and self-assured, focused handling of her role Her steady. Kerneke. was aptly portrayed by Jim Nor­ man who gave a thoroughly competent acting debut especially seen in the number. “Grease Lightnin.” an au­ dience favorite His slickedback hair, effective costum­ ing. and refined movements and dialogue were enjoyable from beginning to end. Among the large cast, there were several other crowd favorites Brian Beute was delightful as the “King of the Mooners.” His high level of energy, consistent man­ nerisms. and pleasing voice quality combined for a memorable Roger Bethann DeHaan was superb as the grey-haired, old-maid English teacher. In­ corporating creative facial gestures, mannerisms, vocal exaggerations, and exact tim­ ing. her Miss Lynch produced some of the funniest action of the night, compelling au­ dience laughter and applause, especially when she “attemp­ ted" to join in “Bom to Hand Jive.” The girl-crazed Sonny LaTicrri was excellently ex­ ecuted by newcomer. Steve Van Duinc. who masterfully added a colorful and en­ thusiastic dimension to his character. Danna Carpenter’s brown­ noser. peppy, school-loving Patty Sirncox was meticulous­ ly achieved. Her “cutish,” spunky demeanor was always suitable and contrasted nicely with Mac Missad's nerdy, thick-glassed, awkward Eugene Florczyk who suc­ cessfully produced several humorous moments. Amy Smit as Marty was flawless; her consistent and concentrated pacing and beautiful rendering of “Fred­ dy, My Love" were just two reminders of the proficient manner in which she handles every role on stage. Millie Knox was wonderful as the taunting Jan and was in total command at all times, especially witnessed in “Mooning” shared in the spotlight of Roger. Tracy Medaris was perfect in the role of Frenchy. the “beauty school dropout.” her gum-chewing antics, her orange-streaked hair, and her dare-to-be-different attitude created an unforgettable character Jeremy Hilty was satisfying as the guitar playing Doody Always exhibiting total con­ trol and acting maturity, he was best remembered for his superb treatment of “Those Magic Changes” and “Rock’n’Roll Party Queen,” sung respectively with the Pink Ladies and Roger. Other convincing perfor­ mances were achieved by Bill Baldry as the dynamic WAXX radio D.J., Vince Fontaine; by Mike Matison as the heartthrob, Johnny Casino; by Cathy Hart as the “unwanted "The Pink Ladies" and the "greasers" join forces in a dance line in the successful all school musical performed by TK students. DiGregoria; and by Jack Miller as the white-dressed guardian. Teen Angel, who tries honestly and desperately to convince Frenchy to stay in high school. Last but certainly not least. Wendy Neeson, Heather Zouiek, Sarah Beute, Cathy Hart, Kati Zoener, Monica Patnoude, Rachel Hillman, Dawn Harvey, and Antonia Panza were marvelous as the Pink Ladies; and Mike Matison, Jack Miller, Aaron Lytle, Brian Baughman, David Timm, Kevin Coe, and Brent Wustman were equally striking as the Burger Palace Boys. All established strong. polished, believable support throughout the event and made each musical number, dance sequence, and crowd scene come alive with action, color and excitement. Finishing touches were add ed by Jim Oliver. Pat That cher. Angie Frowein, Carrita Ingersoll, Angie Jerkatis and Matt Pratt, who expertly accomplied the entire acting troupe; by Suzanne Mclnlrye, who designed enchanting and detailed costuming; by Ron Overbeek, Mike Wierenga. Matt Wiesenhofer and Todd Coe, who gave many hours of time to produce effective lighting to convey atnuisphere Continued on Page 11 The guys in the production of "Grease" were every bit as careful with their makeup as the girts, as this photo shows. yjyjyj ] THplC Check Tax Service Only 13 Days til Taxes are Due! FREE Services for Spouse and Children of Military' Serving in Saudi Arabia We are set up io handle ALL INCOME TAX needs. We are aHc to Jo your (wrMtnal. small hwunrss, Partnrrdup or Gw TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caiedonr*. Ml <9316 Phone 891 1886 419 Leonard NW Grand Rap«ls Ml 49504 Phone 4M 1155 The mandatory hairstyle for young men in the 50*s was a DA. 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Once again, the dedicated students of Thornapple Kellogg High School have graciously shared their cap­ tivating talents to create a tru­ ly positive, momentous ex­ perience. Their willingness to put forth so much time and ef­ fort resulted in two very grati­ fying hours of respite from the cares of the day. I came to be entertained; I was not disappointed. Thank you for nicely ‘going together'’ for those of us who turned out to see high school theater at its best! The musical "Grease" featured many musical numbers with the chorus. Becca Forbes and J J. Slag (with microphones) solo on this song. Local soccer youth gets second chance at his ‘dream’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A dream trip to Europe to play soccer for Teams/USA slipped away from a 14-yearold Middleville youth last summer and he thought he had lost the chance of a life­ time again this year. But "thanks to the Allied victory," Eric De Groot will get to go to Amsterdam and Arnhiem in the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark this summer. The youngster thought he had his fantasy realized when he was notified that he had made an international soccer team that traveled the conti­ nent, playing European teams of teens in the same age bracket. But, last summer before the tour started, it was discovered that Eric had a heart murmer and his heart was skipping beats. Further tests determined that the Eric's problem was not serious, but not before he missed his chance to play soccer abroad. Heartbroken, he stopped his fund-raising, which included lawn and leaf raking, washing windows, selling cider and subs and doing odd jobs. In order to go on the trip, every soccer player is respon­ sible for $3,000 in expenses. His hopes were raised again last fall, when planning started anew and he was noti­ fied that he was still eligible to go on the summer trip in 1991. The Persian Gulf war threatened that trip for a time, but thanks to its swift con­ clusion, Eric is back to plan­ ning, thinking about the trip and raising money for his dream. His family members are helping him all they can, he says, with sister Lynnette Wingeier keeping track of the finances and encouraging him. "She's helping do bookeep- Asked about future fundraising, Eric said he hasn’t asked for help from civic clubs or the community yet. "I wanted to raise as much money as I can before I went asking,” the 14-year-old said. The Thornapple Kellogg eighth grader is the son of Ernie and Darlene DeGroote of Wing Road. About his parents, Eric said, "They worry about me going, but they think that it’s a chance of a lifetime." Eric will play on the Midwest 14-under Select Men's team for the EurpoeanSelect Tournaments VIII 1991. "The tour will take Eric and his teammates to the Scandanavian Youth Cups in­ cluding the Gothia Cup and Dana Cup and other major tournaments in Western Euror* for the TEAMS/USA," a spokesman for the organization said. Eric DeGroote Since its formation in ing; that's really nice of her," added. 1983, the program has grown Eric already has raised he said. "My brother Jeff, he's to include 98 state and re­ 23, is a disc jockey. He does $1,000 toward the full sum. gional teams at four age all of the school dances. He Deadline is June 20 and the groups for men and two age was the DJ at a dance for me, trip will be in July. froups for women in 1990. “1’11 leave July 5 and get and we made almost $400. 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Many foreign coaches have Member FDIC lender vLrlXXz Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia Current Annual Percentage Rale ... 10.875% Maximum Annual Percentage Rate ... 18% �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 2, 1991 Caledonia scholars honored at banquet by Barbara Gall Sm# Writer Caledonia High School last week honored more than 100 students who have earned and maintained an A- grade point average. Numerically, this means their GPA is at least a 3.5 of a possible 4.0. Forty-five freshmen. 26 sophomores. 16 juniors and 18 seniors, along with their families, were invited by the high school staff to attend a sit-down dinner at the high school, followed by an awards ceremony The students received cer­ tificates, letters and pins, depending on bow many semesters of “A” work they had earned Capping the ceremony was the announcement of this year's “top ten” seniors, led by valedictorian Steve Douglas and salutatorian Kristi Simkins These two rank academical­ ly first and second in the class after seven semesters of work. The other top ten seniors after Douglas and Simkins are Jeff McCaul. Kathleen Ramsey. Pam Johnson, Kent Taylor. Brett Maynard, Holli Bowman. Brad Garnaat and Ami Olthouse. Douglas and McCaul also received awards for their work in the Michigan Math Prize Competition earlier this year History teacher Stan Spencer delivered the “open mg remarks.” and discussed what kind of person a 21stcentury citizen should be This person, he said, should be well-informed in a broad range of global topics, tolerant and respectful toward others, a critical thinker and one who seeks i n terdependence as a way of life This ideal citizen would be an active participant in socie­ ty. Spencer said, and someone who is responsible for his actions Change will be a constant in the world of tomorrow, but Spencer emphasized that “change can be managed and directed And. perhaps most impor­ tant. students today must view learning as a life-long pursuit, he said. Awards were presented to the students by Principal Tonya Porter and teachers Joe Zomeriei and Sharon Weaver. Caledonia's top ten' seniors were announced at the annual Scholastic Awards Banquet held last week Valedictorian Steve Douglas and Salutatorian Kristi Simkins (with plaques) are flanked by Kent Taylor (left), Jeff McCaul. Ami Olthouse, Brett Maynard, Kathleen Ramsey, Holli Bowman and Pom Johnson. Not pictured is top ten senior Brad Garnaat. Leoding their class scholastically are Caledonia seniors Kristi Simkins and Steve Douglas, the salutatorian and valedictorian of Caledonia's Class of 1991. Caledonia Players to stage ‘The Perfect Murder’ April 19-20 Science teocher Joe Zomerlie presents sophomore Zoc Ellerbroek his scholostic award for three semesters os on A' student. J-Ad Graphics News Service Rehearsals are under way for Caledonia High School’s final dramatic production of the season, with performances scheduled April 19-20 at the Performing Arts Center. The students will be stag­ ing The Perfect Murder, by Mike Johnson, a play that drama coach Barbara LAWn & GARDEA 1083 S. Patterson, Wayland, Mich 49348 Opening April 1st, 1991 Hours. Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Servicing all of your Lawn & Garden Needs Overkamp describes as ’’one of those convoluted myster­ ies.’’ She refuses to tell "who dunniL" Caledonia audiences will recognize several familiar faces in the cast, as Zac Thompson appears as Nicodemus Brannock, Chad Williams plays Stanley Merks and Melissa Price ap­ pears as Nellita Cosgrove. Ben Schafer, Elisha Bravata, Mike VanderPloeg and Krista Price play the other characters in this "modern-day” mystery. Understudies for the cast are Charles Dannison, Lindy Burrows, Brigitte Stephens, Joe Kopenkosky and Kristi Simkins. Tickets will be on sale at the high school office and admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Curtain will be at 7:30 p.m. for both performances. BLOOD DONORS Dutton Fire Department plans pancake breakfast on April 13th J-Ad Graphics News Service The fifth annual pancake breakfast prepared and served by personnel from the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department will be held this year on Saturday, April 13 with serving starling at 6 and continuing until 10 a m. The popular event, which benefits the firemen's fund, is the only fundraiser put on by the department during the year, Chief Dale Gipe said. In addition to donating to the school, the Salvation Army Canteen Service, "Canteen 800“ (the Ottowa County Canteen Service) and the burn center at Blodgett Memorial Center in Grand Rapids, the fund is used to purchase flowers for the firefighters and their families if there is an illness or death in a family, Gipe said. When there is a special need in the community, the department responds he said, and the firefighters have also helped hardship cases and fire victims. "We enjoy serving the people and really appreciate their support at our pancake breakfast every year," he said. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, eggs and orange juice. Gipe invited everyone in the community to stop and say hello to their favorite fireman, and have a good hearty breakfast before they start their Saturday activities. "It’ll just be a good breakfast; everybody’! invited," he said. Bowling Results Bowierettes Caledonia Oil 29-19; Hair We Are 29^-18^; GAL Apartments 26-22; Hastings Ciry Bank 22-26; RAM Locksmiths 19^-28%; Village Stylist 18-30. High Series - C Sinke 494; D. Blough 481; G Stevens 481; J Soules 477; B Meyers 469 High Gaines - B Neil 207; D Blough 192; E. Brodock 189; T. Cooley 184; P Rogers 177. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 2, 1991 I Page 13 Ken Geokler honored for community service Caledonia Township officials preparing reports by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If it’s true that people only show up at meetings when they’re unhappy, then Caledonia Township officials should be feeling pretty good about the low turnout at the annual meeting last Wednesday True, the weather was a bit nasty, but about 20 people, in­ cluding the media, braved the threatening skies for the year­ ly meeting when township of­ ficials hand in their annual reports, and township issues are reviewed. Trustee Chip DeVries open ed the meeting by presenting an award honoring Ken Gackler for his many years of service to the Caledonia area A Caledonia native. Gackler has been active in the community since he became Scoutmaster in 1958. Since then, he has served as Caledonia Township Trustee, as a member of the Library Board and as an active partici­ pant in the Caledonia Historical and Geneological .Society He also serves on the Township Historical Commission. DeVries cited Gackler’s active role in the township and village centennialsesquicentenmal celebration in 1988, including the publication of the popular "Back to the Attic’’ series. Gackler is also a member of local and state geneological MKieties, and is treasurer of the North County Trails Association, which is setting up a network of trails from New York through Michigan to North Dakota. DeVries pointed out that most community members know Gackler as the "founder” of Caledonia Coledonia Township Trustee Chip DeVries presents Ken Gockler on award from the township for Gockler's work setting up the local cable channel in Caledonia. Cable vision, and for his conti nuing work with the local cable channel, “that is the en­ vy of many communities much larger than ours,” DeVries said. He presented Gackler with a plaque as a token of the township's appreciation for all the work he has done for the community Township Supervisor Jerry Good then gave his “state of the township” message, in which he commented on the slowdown in the pace of township development. "Actually, this slowdown is High winds, thunder storms and tornado watches kept both residents and officials away from the Caledonia Township Annual Meeting. Jacob DeVries, 4, appropriately attired in bow tie and white shirt, sits in for a missing township board member, while his dad, Chip DeVries, takes notes. I needed some com­ pany up there, DeVries said. Caledonia Auto Parts Auto Value Your "Hometown" Auto Parts Store 616/891-4085 227 E. Main St. Caledonia, Ml 49316 A Complete Line of Auto and Truck Parts and Accessories OPEN: Mon -Fri 8 a.m 6 p.m., Sat. 8 am 4 p.m. a welcome relief to your Township Board and Planning Commission and staff.’' he commented He listed continued plann­ ing for growth in the area, ex­ pansion of the sewer system at Campau Lake and planning for some township sewer ser­ vice in conjunction with Caledonia Village as ongoing work for the Township Board. He said he thought incor­ porating as a charter township was "an important step for our township’s future protec­ tion of our lucrative northwest comer from annexation, as well as giving the township more ordinance enforcement powers." He reported the completion of the purchase of the former county garage March 25, and said that once some repairs had been made to the building the fire department would be moving in, hopefully by early summer He commended Township Treasurer Shirley Tolan for her work in computerizing the township’s tax collection pro­ cess, and said that Clerk Pat Snyder had been working hard to computerize many township functions, such as voter registration and cemetery records He announced the appoint­ ment of John Dieleman to fill the unexpired term of the late Township Trustee Jack Johnson, and ended his ad­ dress by thanking the com­ munity for its support for the board this past year. The reports of all township officials and employees have been compiled into a booklet that now is available at the township office for anyone who did not attend the meeting The booklet also contains names and members of all township standing commit­ tees, commissions and boards, and includes such information as the assessment rolls, the complete treasurer’s report and the budget report. Also included is the fire chiefs report. Chief Butch Welton Wednesday thanked his volunteer department and noted the many years of ser­ vice donated by the firemen. "It says a lot for the depart­ ment,” he commented. "These men have really pull­ ed hard together for many years." Fourteen of the 19 firemen have served the community for at least 10 years. The planner’s report ex­ plains some of the ongoing and upcoming work of the planning commission, and in the building inspector’s report is a breakdown of the 116 building permits and their total $12,874,775 valuation. Residents who attended voted to continue with Caledonia State Bank as the official depository for all township accounts. They also agreed to keep the third Wednesday of the month as the regular meeting date of the Township Board. Jerry Good, township supervisor, presents his report at the Caledonia Township Annual Meeting last Wednesday. Now Accepting ... Letter of General Inquiry for United Way Budget *91-*92 Interested Barry County Non-Profit Groups may submit letter to ... Barry Area United Way P.O. Box 81 Hastings, Ml 49058 ATTENTION: Budget & Allocations Committee - Deadline is April 12, 1991 - T.K. Community Education • Spring Enrichment Classes 1 Interior Decorating in the 90’s Spring time is redecorating time Have questions or need ideas? Come to the interior decorating class on April 23rd. Learn color trends, see window treatments, wall coverings and more! When: April 23, 1991 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m Where: H.S. Room 305 Cost: $2.50 Instructor: Mandy Newmyer of Decorating Den 2 Landscaping Your Home It's that time of year to think about your lawn and garden. Do you have questions like "What kind of plant do I plant where?", looking for Ideas or designs, wondering the correct way to prune your tree? Then this is the class for you. When: Monday, April 15th Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m Where: H.S. Cafeteria Cost: $3.00 Instructor: Mark Worth from the Bushwacker There will be plants on display 3. Managing Your Financial Asssets in Retirement This class is appropriate for anyone who Is reitred or is considering retirement within the next year You will discuss techniques used to increase your current income and hedge against the effects of inflation. When: May 7 & 14, Tuesdays Time: 7 00 9:00 p.m Where: H.S Room 305 Cost: $5.00 (Husband/Wife pay only for one) Instructor: Mr Jim Veldheer, Financial Consultant Affiliated with Merrill Lynch 'There will be time tor questions and answers 4 Image of Style with Makeover Magic Come to this class and enjoy a facial makeover Learn Color Logic based on skin tone and hair color Treat yourself this spring season and leave this class a new you! When Thursday, April 25, 1991 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m Where: H.S Room 301 Cost: $300 Instructor Pat Ringaid a 5 Golf I - Beginners This class is for beginner goiters. You will learn proper grips, swing, putting styles etc You will be video taped on a driving range to assist you with your swing (You must supply tape) When Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21. 28 Time: 6:30-800 p.m Where: Meet in H.S Room 304 the first night Cost: $20 00 plus green fees 1 night Instructor Jim Sp'ague 6 Golf II • (Prerequisite: Must have had Golf I) When Thursdays, May 9. 16, 23, 30 Time 600-600 p m Where Meet m H S Room 304 the first night Cost $22 00 plus green fees Instructor Jim Sprague 7 Recycle It! Jane Norton wtil be here to discuss recycling Learn why we 'ecycie How to begin recycling in your home, where you can take your recycled products, and also "pre-cychng” — bow to shop with recycling in mind When Monday May 13 Where H S Room 301 Time 700*00 pm Cost Free Instructor Jane Norton ’ - Must pre-register for ail classes one week prior to meeting date Call the Community! Ed Office at 795-3397 �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 2. 1991 Corn and soybean acreage up Michigan farmers expect to plant more acreage of com, soybeans and sugarbeets in 1991. Prospective planting for dry beans, hay and small grains are down, according to the Federal/State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Ser­ vice. The data for the pro­ spective plantings report was collected March 1-15. Actual planted acreage may vary from intentions because of the effects of weather, availability of production inputs, changes in market conditions poor to planting, and the indications from this report Michigan com growers in­ tend to plant 2.5 million acres, up 100,000 acres from 1990. and the highest level since 1986 Soybean planting inten­ tions. 1.3 million acres, are up 150,000 acres from a year ago. Dry bean plantings are expected to decrease by 40,000 acres for a total of 310,000 acres. Sugarbeet acreage is expected to reach 164,000 acres, the highest level since 1933. Winter wheat seedings last fall drop­ ped 31 percent to 530,000 acres Growers intend to seed only 210.000 acres of oats, down 16 percent from 1990 Farmers intend to havest 1.4 million acres of all hay. down 3 percent from last >ear Barley seedings, at 35.000 acres, are expected to decrease 10.000 acres from last year. Nationally, com growers intend to plant 76.1 million acres, up 3 percent from last year. Intended soybean acreage. 57.1 million, is down 1 percent from 1990 and. if realized, the lowest U.S. planted area since 1976. U.S. dry bean growers intend to plant 1.87 million acres, down 14 percent from last year CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP North 19. 1991 A join! mooting of tho Caledonia Township and Ad­ visory Board was hold on Tuesday. March 19, 1991 at 7 00 p.m.. at tho Calodonia Village/Township Holl, 640 Emmons. Protont DoVriot. Snyder. Jousma Good Absent: Tolon, Pitcher. Tho purpose of the meeting wot to heor discussion on the proposal ol the featibility study proposed by Fishbock. Thomp ton Corr, and Huber. Tony Moran gave the report on the ttudy lor the Campou Kettle ee ee ‘ Lake Sewer project. The ttudy was done on how to service the rest of Compou/Kettle Lake, not to fix the existing tyttem. Ditcuttion was then held on the Village expansion of their tower tyttem. After lengthy ditcuttion it wot decided to hold a public meeting to determine the area of the tower expon lion The meeting it scheduled to be held on Tuetdoy, April 23. 1991 Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Patricio Snyder, Clerk (4/2) ee^^e ■ '! True Modular Homes <■ — Offered By — “ G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS ( > <’ HOURS: 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat. or by Appointment ,B Middleville 795-9153 'Ifu— - Y " • Letterheads Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 -Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Russell Rounds would like to express our appre­ ciation to all our fneods and neighbors for the many kindnes­ ses shown us dunng our time of bereavement. We art thankful for the flowers, memorial contri­ butions, cards, food and your concern and prayers. A special thanks to the Bee I ers for their kindness, to Pastor Stew art for a memorable service, and to the Thornapple Township Emergency Services for all of their help. Special thanks, also, to the ladies of the First Baptist Church for the lovely luncheon. Dorothy Rounds Gary and Susan Rounds and family Allan and Marilyn Rounds and family John and Mary Ann Williams and family Dean and Nyla Rounds and family THANK YOU We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who helped us celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We sincerely appreciate the cards, gifts and flowers, but most of all wc appreciate you taking the time to come and celebrate with us. Sincerely, Orrie and Dorothy Martin Rusiness Services CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290 or 795-2356.__________________ COUNTRY LOVE CHILD CARE and custom country crafts - opening April 8th - call 795-7655. Comer of Stole and McCann - yellow house on W. side, Middleville.___________ GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean­ ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. PED ASSOCIATES with accounting MBA plus 16 yrs. experience offers complete tax and accounting services for indi­ viduals and small business. 698-0740.__________________ TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AND BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. CLIP THIS AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF. WHAT’? YOU DON’T DO WINDOWS? WE DO! Call us now to set up your spring & summer window washing. Let “us” do your windows. Custom­ ized Cleaning Services. 672-2194. Pets FOR SALE AKC registered yellow lab pups, ready April 12, $200. 891-2181____________ Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Call 945-9554 Garage^ 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 ★ ★ ★ ★ New or Used Tires Interstate & Napa Batteries 24 HOUR TOWING Bulk Anti-freeze STILL AT ONLY $4.50 GALLON. 221 W. Main Middleville Office Open Monday-Friday 8 to 5 30 OLD ORIENTAL RUGS Wanted any size or condition. Call 1-800-443-7740. Help Wanted APARTMENT FOR RENT, 2 bedroom, bath and a half, with stove refrigerator, washer, dryer. $475. plus deposit 795-7290. BABYSITTER WANTED Alaska area, permanent parttime sitter to care for my 3 year old son in my home, references. 698-7814 evenings. Fann FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St, Gobles, MI 49055, Ph. (616)628-2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. For Sale ATTENTION GIRLS: 1 have Prom dresses that I have token in on consignment and I will sell. Call Marge at 795-3503. PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: White fiberglass pickup cap, $175 or best offer. Also Ford truck rearend with 3.5 gear ratio. Call anytime after 4Pm 948-2081._____________ National Ads HOSPITAL JOBS: start $6 80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For informal ion call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. YOl WANT QI XLITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Real Estate 10 ACRES FOR SALE: Land contract possible. 4 miles south of Middleville. $29,900. Middleville Schools. 795-7290. WING-BACK couch and chair, floral pattern, $100, recliner, $40, end table $15. Call 795-3436. HASTINGS* 3 bedroom ranch - garage, fireplace, pool, with jacuzzi. Reduced for quick sale. f Ctownship aledonia! J CALEDONIA* 3 bedroom home with 2 stall garage. 60’s. CALEDONIA* House, bam, 10 acres. CALEDONIA* New home, 80’s with 3 acres. CALEDONIA* Land/acreagc $19,900 & up. SUNDBERG & SUNDBERG REALTY, INC. 891-8148. LAND WANTED: for building site. Small acreage (1 to 5 acres), some woods, Caledonia Schools, will pay cash. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Morch 12, 1991 President pro tern Hordy coll­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray. Hordy Myers, and Riley. Absent Oliver. VondenBerg and Thatcher. Guests Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News, Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press, and Dave Dykstra. Minutes of the February 26. 1991 meeting were approved os read. Dave Dykstra approached Council on annexation and if ap­ proved also ask.ng for water for property he owns east of town. Referred to Village property committee Bray, choirperson of Public Works Committee submitted their recommendation to raise sewer rates Io $400.00 for con­ nection charge base rate $14.25 and unit rote of $2 00 per 1,000 gallons. Bray moved that Council ac­ cept the resolution to change sewer rates for connection charge $400 00. base rate $14.25 and ursrt rate to $2.00 per 1 000 gallons retrooctrve os of January 1991 Support by Riley Roll cod: Bray aye Hardy aye Myers aye and Riley aye Oliver VondenBerg and That­ cher absent Motion carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be ollowed as follows. Total to Payroll........... $21.879.67 Total to Motor Poll........ J. 176.99 Support by Riley Corned. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Woter Antiques RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611.___________ Business Cards Envelopes 454-0347,__________________ Operating and Maintenance ......................................... $5,000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ...................................... $20,000.00 Major Street to Local Street (budget transfer)........... 5,000.00 Support by Riley. Ayes oil. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Major Street to General Fund ............................................ $453.04 Local Street to General Fund ................................................ 97.06 Support by Riley. Ayes oil. Carried. Myers, chairperson of finance committee recommends and moved that Council pay a bonus of $800.00 to the Village Planner ond $400 00 to Village Secretory for their additional duties they were ordered to perform, due to Manager s illness. Council ond Manager Boll reviewed the Manager s Report Council ond Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the February Police Activity Report Hordy moved that Council authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to send Officer Funk to Breatholiyzer School at a reasonable expense. Support by Riley Ayes aM. Carried. Bray moved that Council authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to attend D.ARE. Up Dote School Support by Hor­ dy. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business Bray moved for adjournment Support by Riley. Ayes ail. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. (4/2) February 20. 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Good at 7:32 p.m. Present: Good, DeVries. Fischer, Snyder, Jousma. Absent: Tolan. Bills and minutes were ap­ proved as printed. The street number ordinance was adopted with amendment of PMR sand pits needing a sign at the entrance of their pits. After reviewing the bids for the Cemetery Maintenance, moved to have Eric Curtis take core of the cemeteries for a cost of $7,775.00 Committee report of the 4th of July, a choirman is still needed, anyone interested moy call the Township offices. Jim Williams reported for the advisory committee the follow­ ing projects: Compou/Kettle Lake Sewer and Village expan­ sion sewer. There will be a public hearing on April 16, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. to get on idea on boundaries for the sower. Jim Steketee reported that 200 home owners come in for the board of review. DeVries gave a report on the Planning Commission. He ex­ plained a special use permit ap­ proved for Jim Proudfit, a report from the attorney on the flood plain changes, they tabled Jim Steketee PUD request, reviewed rezoning request for Archie Warner. Foremost hod a presen­ tation on proposed PUD changes. A public hearing on General land use plan Js scheduled lor May 6. 1991 Library cleaning bid was given to the Historical Society for $100.00 ond to SG Janitorial for tho cleaning and scotch guard ol the carpet and choirs for $520.83. Approval was given to turn over the franchise fee to the local coble channel. Tho budget hearing was called to order at 8:35 p.m. Review of tho general fund budget ond tho year to dote budget reports The budgets were approved with correction of general board insurance from $7,000.00 to $2,000.00. Budget hearing closed at 9 30 p.m. Nominations for vacant seat on the board were token. John Dieleman ond Dorothy Mer rimon were nominated Roll coll Snyder: Merriman, DeVries: Dieleman, Fischer: Merriman. Jousma Dieleman, Good Dieleman. Other Business The annual meeting will be held on Wednes­ day. Morch 26, 199) at 7 30 p m at the High School Cafeteria We hove hod two requests for new street lights: Pine Hollow in Pine Edge Estates. ond Kroft and 60th St. Moved to install these lights. Jim Williams requested permis­ sion to attend a seminary on Tools and Technique for loco! planning on April 3, 1991 for $85 00 Approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricio Snyder. Clerk (4/2) ZYLST DOOR, INC. “Where the customer comes first” CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL ♦ COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member ol the Grant) Rapid* Homebuilder* Association 698-7242 s^’la __________ 3086 92nd S.E., Calodonia__________ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 2, 1991 / Page 15 Michigan grain stocks up says Ag Statistics Service Stocks of com, wheat and soybeans in Michigan storage facilities on March 1 were higher than the previous year. In contrast, oats stocks were below levels of a year ago, ac­ cording to the Federal State Michigan Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn stocks in Michigan, at 131 million bushels, were seven percent higher than a year earlier. Sixty-eight per­ cent of total com stocks were stored on farms Soybeans in Michigan storges were at 18 million bushels, 29 percent above a Middleville Lions dinner a big success Helping the Lions Club this year at its chicken dinner is Troop 105 of the Middleville Boy Scouts, (left to right) Jason Nicholas, Scott Evans, Ben Osborne, Brian Enders, Lance Brinks, and Jeremy Reed (front) cleaned tables, trays and brought more food to the tables. year earlier. Off-farm million bushels of wheat storages held 53 percent of the stored in Michigan, soybeans. There were 16 1___________________ _________ Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Cliimnevs • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-1 STREET ADDRESS NUMBER ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE to regulate the placement, size and display of street address numbers for buildings within the Charter Township of Caledonia THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1 Title and purpose. This ordinance shall be known as the Caledonia Charter Township Street Address Number Ordinance This ordinance is enacted to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the Charter Township of Caledonia by requiring the uniform placement, size and display of street address numbers for all buildings within the Township, so that each building unit can be readily and clearly Iden tified and located in emergencies, and so as to reduce uncertainty about the addresses of buildings for other general purposes. Section 2 Definitions. For purpose of this ordinance the following terms are defined as follows: 1. “Address number" shall mean the number assigned by the Kent County Road Commission to a building or building unit in the Township for purposes of Identify ing the address of the building or building unit 2. “Building unit" shall mean an individual dwelling unit, office, business or other portion of a building which is assigned its own address number 3. “Roadway" includes public and private streets, roads, avenues, boulevards, parkways and other public or private roadways and rights-of-way, as applicable to the property in question. ‘Happy Easter' say local third graders Bev Swanson's third graders each made an Easter Egg, complete with decorations to observe the Easter season. Shown with their eggs are (first row, from left) Kevin Lee, Matt Reil, Josh Mosey, Tara Brown, Mariana Slachter. Rachael Brown. Susan Beckering, (second row) Josh Reed, Justin Frazier, Rebecca Thompson, Jessica Erway, Shawna Woody, Jennifer Carpenter, Karie Zimmer, (third row) Robert Schreiner, Ben Ten Haaf, Kyle Aspinall, Robert Colburn, Terry Timm, Jeremy Powell, Kari Farrell, (fourth row) Teacher Bev Swanson, Kelly Goddard, Travis Clark and Jeremiah Donker. Section 3 Placement of Street Address Numbers. Street address numbers for all dwell ings and dwelling units and non-residential principal buildings within the Township shall be placed as follows: 1. A dwelling or dwelling unit shall have its address number displayed on the front of the building (either on the front of the dwelling or as close to the front door as is practicable) in a manner that is readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the abutting roadway If, however, the dwelling unit is located more than 150 feet from the roadway or if it is obscured by tree cover, topography or any other obstruction, so that street address numbers are not readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the roadway, then the street address number shall be displayed on a post or in some other permanent and comparable manner, on the same side of the roadway as, and in front of the dwelling or dwelling unit. The address number’on the post or when placed in some other permanent and comparable manner, shall be readily visible and clearly ascertainable from both directions from the abutting roadway 2. Multi-family residential buildings shall have a building address sign on or at the front of the building that identifies the addresses of all dwelling units located within the building, if the addresses of the individual dwelling units are not other­ wise required by this ordinance to be displayed on the exterior of the building 3. A principal building used primarily for business or other non-residential pur­ poses shall have its address number displayed on the front of the building (either at the front entrance to the building or as close to the front door as practicable), or on a sign directly in front of the building in a manner that is readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the abutting roadway 4. For a dwelling, dwelling unit or principal building used prlmarly for business or other non-residential purposes that is located more than 150 feet from the road way or is obscured by tree cover, topography or any other obstruction, so that street address numbers are not readily visible and clearly ascertainable from the roadway, the street address number shall be displayed on a post or in some other permanent and comparable manner, on the same side of the roadway as, and in front of, the building. The address number on the post or when placed in some other permanent and comparable manner, shall be readily visible and clearly ascertainable from both directions from the abutting roadway. 5. If because of particular circumstances applying to a property in question, an address number cannot be placed in strict compliance with the provisions of this section, then the address number shall be located in a manner determined by the Township Fire Chief which complies as closely as possible with the intent and pur­ poses of this ordinance. 6. PMR mining operations must have an identification sign which is clearly visi­ ble at the entrance to the mining operation area. Section 4 Size of Address Numbers. Address numbers displayed on the front of dwell­ ing, dwelling unit or other building or on a post or at other location permitted by this ordinance, shall be at least three inches in height. All numbers shall be in Arabic style Section 5 Building Inspection and Certificates of Occupancy. The address numbers required by this ordinance shall be permanently affixed at the time of any final Township inspection of a building. 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Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 852-9377 Section 0. Time for Compliance All existing buildings and all buildings constructed in the future shall comply with the requirements of this ordinance For existing buildings, the requirements of this ordinance shall be complied with within 90 days from the effec­ tive date of this ordinance Section 7 Violations. Any person, firm or corporation which violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished for each offense, upon conviction, by a fine of not to excceed five hundred dollars ($500 00) together with the costs of prosecution, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both fine and impnsonment, in the discretion of the court Each day during which a violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense Section 8 Remedies. IN addition to any other remedy available at law, the Township may bring an action for an injunction or other process to restrain or prevent any violation of the provisions of this ordinance. Section 9 Severability and Effective Date. The various parts of this ordinance are declared to be severable if any part of this ordinance is adjudged invalid by a court hav mg jurisdiction, the remainder of the ordinance should not be affected thereby This or­ dinance shall become effective on March 20, 1991 First Reading February 20, 1991 Second Reading: March 20, 1991 Effective Date: March 20, 1991 Jerry E. Good Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 2, 1991 FARO’S ITALIAN ENGAGEMENTS IW Reichard-Perkins plan May 4 wedding k. Middleville's Finest * 117 West Main, Middleville li Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS 'iJ ! 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Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia insurance agent gets variance to construct offices J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Village Board of Appeals March 28 granted a variance that will al­ low local State Farm Insurance Agent Ken Visser to build an office on vacant property just behind a Vine Street residence. The approximately onehalf acre lot was purchased by Visser this year, along with the adjoining house at 236 Vine. He said he plans to sell the home, but wants to build his own office on the vacant lot that faces M-37. He now leases office space at 9240 Cherry Valley. His Vine Street properties all are zoned residential (R-2), and the variance will allow a commercial use only for the empty lot behind the house. His original request to re­ zone the parcel from residen­ tial to commercial was ap­ proved by the Village Planning Commission in January, but the Village Council tabled and later re­ jected it. Visser was asked to find answers to council ques­ tions about access to the lot, about whether the drain com­ mission would allow a green buffer to be planted along a county drain on the property and about whether a driveway could be constructed over a village sewer line. Visser originally had per­ mission to access the lot from the adjoining Great Lakes Car Wash, thus avoiding another curb cut on M-37, which runs along the east side of the parcel. The Michigan Department of Transportation, however, approved a separate drive from M-37 to the lot. Visser also received favor­ able responses from the drain commission and an OK to build a driveway over the sewer line if four feet of cover protected it. Despite these answers to its concerns, the Village Council, in a 3-2 vote, turned down the rezoning at its February meeting. Visser then took his pre­ liminary plan for the 2,240 square-foot building to the Village Zoning Board of Appeals, but asked for the variance instead of a rezoning. As in his presentations to the other village boards, Visser said he pointed out to the Board of Appeals that the vacant property was not a de­ sirable residential site, and that putting in the small of­ fice building with attractive landscaping would be the best use of the land. He said he asked the board what they would want to see built there, and he said his at­ torney, Tom DeMeester, pointed out to the board that the denial of the variance couldn’t be an arbitrary one, but must be backed by sub­ stantial reasons. Board of Appeals Chairman Al Niles said the question of what could be built on the site "was the main point" in the board s discussion. "There was no other use for that property," Niles said later. "Since it is zoned R-2, the only other thing you could put in there is a duplex to rent out, and we didn't like that idea. "Both our attorney and his said a person has to be al­ lowed to use his property. All the previous owners of that lot have just left it vacant, but the attorneys said that wasn’t a reason to tell this owner he can't use it. We have no right to tell him he has to leave it unused or va­ cant. "No one is going to want to put a home there, and an attractive building like (Visser) proposes probably re­ ally will be an improvement over the way the lot looks now. "There won't be much traf­ fic there, and he also has to plant the tree buffer that will screen the building. Actually, the building and the trees might help block a lot of the highway noise." Niles said the board received no letters objecting to the project, and only one resident appeared at the meeting to object. "That was the other thing we considered," he said. "Other than the objections voiced at the council meeting, no one else had anything neg­ ative to say about it." Visser said that after the council's denial of his request, he sent out letters explaining his proposal, along with an aerial view of the property, to about 35 village residents, asking each to send him an opinion of the project "From the 35 letters, I re­ ceived 11 responses, and all were favorable," Visser said. After a two-hour discus­ sion, the Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant the variance. Board member Norm Buer was not present for the vote. With the variance comes several restrictions. The building can be used only for professional offices, it must be a single story structure built predominantly of brick, and it must not exceed the height of the roofs of neighboring homes by more than three feet. The tree buffer also must be planted. Visser said he now must draw up blueprints and then Path cleared for nursery move by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Archie Warner poses in front of his Caledonia land­ scape and nursery business which he hopes to relocate due to the widening of M-37. The state s pur­ chase of right-of-way will leave Warner with insuffi­ cient acreage to operate. Planning and rczoning wheels were set in motion for the relocation of HarderWarner Nursery Inc., whose site stands in the way of a double-pronged expansion, one by the Michigan Department of Transportation and the other by Consumers Power. After public hearings April 1, the Caledonia Township Planning Commission first amended the township s gen­ eral development plan to al­ low a commercial designation for the business' new site to the south of the original one. Then, in a separate action, the commission recommended the Township Board rezone that property from agricultural to general commercial. Nursery owner Archie Warner explained to the commission that within a single week he received letters from both MDOT and Consumers informing him each needed a part of his par­ cel, located at 6464 Broadmoor. While the state will claim a 137-foot swath of highway frontage from the nursery, wiping out buildings and houses. Consumers will sweep a path through the property from the west, tak­ ing an 11,000 square-foot storage building with it and leaving Warner without enough room to operate. This is the second time a highway has forced the busi­ ness to "pull up roots" and move on down the road. Founded in 1945 by Warner’s father and grandfather, the business originally was lo­ cated on 28 th Street near the 1-96 interchange. The con­ struction of that cloverleaf claimed enough of the busi­ ness" land that the location no longer was a good one. The Warners then bought their present 16 acres along M-37 in Caledonia Township, and have been developing their nursery and landscaping business there ever since. When the so-called Southbelt highway plan was resurrected several years ago, Warner became concerned that its path might come right through his property. But when he first came to the Planning Commission about rezoning 20 acres of agricul­ tural propertv he ow ned in the 8300 block of M-37. plans for both the Southbelt and M37 had not been decided, and Continued on Page 2 - Caledonia insurance agent Ken Visser received a variance from the Caledonia Village Board of Appeals which will allow him to construct a new office in a residential zone. apply for the necessary sewer, building and electrical per­ mits. He also must submit a formal application to the MDOT on the M-37 curb cut. He said he understood the variance allows him a year to get construction under way, and he hopes to begin clearing out the property by summer. "If all goes well. I'd like to break ground by fall and hopefully be ready to move in by the end of the year," he said. Continued on Page 2 - Pastors conference set for Middleville “The Person of the Pastor’’ is the theme for a day-long conference for pastors May 1 The Cherry Valley Clinic, a service of Pine Rest Christian Hospital, is sponsoring the seminar at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Coordinator of the Cherry Valley Clinic, Bob Vande Pol, said, “This is our third conference for pastors. We try to come up with issues that would be most helpful to them. We feel pastors face many unique stressors which make life more difficult both personally and professionally for them.’’ The morning session. “The Person of the Pastor" will be led by Dr. Sidney Draayer, a minister and executive direc­ tor of Paraklesis Ministries. There are two afternoon sessions, “Mamage in the Parsonage" and “Growing Up a PK.” Both will be panel discussions that will include Draayer, Loma Dobson, wife of the Rev Edward Dobson of Calvary Church, the Rev Bob Nhkamp, a chaplain at Pine Rest, Daniel Henderson, a psychologist at the Cherry Valley Clinic, and Vande Pol. The conference is open to all pastoral staff and their spouses. “We have a lot of contact with pastors as referral sources and we have a heart for the struggles they go through,” said Vande Pol. “They ask questions like: Am 1 a pastor? Am I a person? How do I draw boundaries? Who Do I select for my friends? Can 1 be someone’s pastor and friend at the same time? “We seek a lack of support because they have few peers. It’s often an isolated job, yet they live their lives in a fishbowl. There’s also the issue of balancing the call of God to a profession and the desire to devote themselves fully to that ministry with their spouse and family.” The conference cost is $15 and includes the noon meal. For more information about the conference, call 891-8770 or 1-800-678-1279. In This Issue... • Hilton wins FFA award • Area schools spring sports previewed • Dutton students build games for self-esteem • Caledonia plans holiday celebration �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml 1 April 9. 1991 Caledonia commission approves move Continued from Page 1 the commission told Warner there was no need for the re­ zoning. . But ncrw, though the Southbell i$ jjot going to be "It’s amazing how we keep the commissioners said. getting in the way of these At its April 1 meeting, the highways." said Warner rue­ commission, therefore, held fully. two public bearings: one on The snafu in his 1990 re­ amending the township's gen­ quest to rezone his 20 acres to eral development plan, and a problem fdf him, Warner's the south, however, was that the other on Warner’s specific business faces a hardship, this property had been desig­ request to rezone his property. since a significant portion of nated for rural residential use Township Planner Mark the nursery property will be in the townships general de­ VanderPloeg said that other swallowed up by the expan­ velopment plan. But at a factors in the issue included sions of M-37 and the power meeting in February, com­ traffic impact, sewer needs company. mission members agreed to and the location of other consider amending the plan to commercial property. convert Warner's acreage to a He pointed out that Continued from Page 1 commercial designation. Warner's new property had About the appeals process, The commissioners noted 900 feet of frontage, "which he said he was sorry he had to the widening of M-37 will is good for access control," follow that route. takeaway acreage designated and that the business was lo­ "It’s too bad it had to come for commercial use in the cated directly north of land al­ to that rather than just the township’s general develop­ ready zoned commercial. council and I working to­ ment plan. Because Warner’s Regarding public sewer, gether," he said. "I*d much new property is adjacent to VanderPloeg said, "There are rather have been able to work other commercial lands, al­ no plans to service this parcel with them on the basis that lowing him the commercial right now, but the village (of this makes good sense. designation would "fit," and Caledonia) and the township "Hopefully, now we will would make up for some of are looking to expand the vil­ be working together. I want the area being lost. lage system, and it may to contribute to this The nursery business also someday incorporate this area. community, not detract from would provide a good transi­ "The township must pro­ it. I think this project will be tion between residential and vide for all kinds of land uses, an asset to the village.** commercial uses along M-37, and with the state moving to buy right-of-way, the town­ ship will be losing land cur­ rently zoned commercial. Ladies' — /-“X 1 4 Men s " Possibly, we should pro­ v— z X—z Apparel vide more lands zoned for this (commercial) use," he said. Take the Warner told the commis­ price of selected style sion his business would pro­ ladies jeans, jean skirts duce only a low traffic vol­ and coveralls ume, and said that it did not Look for the yellow dot! require public sewer and wa­ THIS WEEK ONLY! Sale ends Sat.. April 13 ter. He pointed out that the soil in the area was not suit­ 891-1584 able for farming, even though f M-37 the land currently is desig­ nated agricultural. He reiter­ By D&W ated VanderPloeg's idea that the nursery business would provide a good transition be­ tween residential areas north of his property and commer­ cial areas to the south. "We want to do it right," he said of his proposal, adding that he realized his location was a "gateway" to Caledonia. (fYTTk J NEEDLEWORK. He said that he had con­ F CRAFT. YARN DEPT. tacted residents in the area, (Excluding special orders & consignment) and that all those along Broadmoor had been support­ ive. xf Yarn, Craft "The Cherry Valley neigh­ & Variety bors were concerned mainly about noise," he said. Caledonia Village Centre "We've been good neigh­ Hours Mon -Fri 9 a m to 8 p.m . Sat 9 a m to 5 30 p m bors," he said, "and we’ll go out of our way to run a clean operation. We want to stay in Caledonia." Residents attending the hearings voiced only positive comments about Warner’s business and the proposal. Richard Sharpe, 6453 Broadmoor, lives across the street from the nursery and said "I’ve never been disturbed by their tractors or trucks." Don Fredricks, whose commerical property adjoins Warner’s new parcel, said, "The area from (84th) to 68th is certainly not farmable and never will be." He added," If we could pick RMDOLEV1XE: 3 BR bom® great country living room for a business (to be neighbors). horses garden area barns close to State fond $62 900 Coll Archie’s would be the one. Margie Cummins 795 3418 or Dynomk Real Estate 792 2219 It’s one of those areas that suits the change in zoning." Jim Steketee, who also owns property along M-37, said he would like to "take a look" 3t the whole M-37 cor­ ridor, but that he wanted to see Warner «ay in the town- Office building, > cedar closet ■ $5-$10 Off F FJJjVE DAY ONLY! ( Wednesday, April 10, 1991 K7 20% OFF \ Everything in our L Y^^Rainbows LllU... Phone 891-1106 MIDDLEVILLE April 13 2 Whitneyville atmosphere Julie Wilson -A OPEN HOUSE: 6756 Wh.tnayv.il® Rd Saturday pm to 4 pm M-37 to Parmolee E. to 5. to house 3 plus BR home country 24x40 pole bam with 220 $74 900 Hostess 1 792 4587 or Dynamic Real Estate 1-792-2219 "He runs an excellent busi­ ness," said Steketee Dr. Robert Jackson, of the Southkent Veterinary Hospital, 7000 Broadmoor, said Harder-Warner had been good nei&h.bpf|.,4«i that he feared if this rezoning did not go through, Warner would have to leave the township to find a suitable location. "There is not enough land for commercial use." he commented. Southkent also faces a relo­ cation problem due to the M37 widening, he said. Fred Heilman, 7975 Broadmoor, said he thought the nursery business was "one of the best plans I’ve heard of for this piece of property." Commission Chairman Steve Gould pointed out to the audience the many uses that fall under a commercial zone, such as auto repair shops, bowling alleys, mo­ tels, restaurants and retail stores. The general commer­ cial zone also includes the uses from the "neighborhood" commercial zone, such as nursing homes. "Any of these uses could be allowed under this zoning if this property were sold," he said. "Harder-Warner has been in business for 47 years," re­ sponded Warner, "and hope­ fully it will continue for 47 more. I also think other commercial lands will proba­ bly open along M-37." Gould first closed the hear­ ing on amending the general development plan, and the commission unanimously voted to approve amending the plan so that Warner’s 20 acre-parcel becomes an exten­ sion of the commercial area south of it. According to the motion, the decision to amend was based on the reasons articulated in VanderPloeg's report. The hearing on the specific rezoning request then was closed, and the commission again voted unamimously to recommend the Township Board approve Warner1 s rezon­ ing request, based on neigh­ bors' comments and the rea­ sons set forth by VanderPloeg. The Planning Commission has final say on amending the general development plan, but the Township Board must ap­ prove all rezoning requests. The board's next regular meeting is April 17. Warner said that if the re­ zoning goes through, he will begin work on developing the nursery’s new site this sum­ mer, with hopes of being completely transplanted by 1993. School meeting planned The Caledonia Community Schools will hold an informa­ tional meeting for parents of next fall’s kindergarten class Monday. April 15. from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. This meeting will provide information about Caledonia's kindergarten registration proces and about the kindergarten curriculum. All parents of the Class of 2004 are invited to attend. To register, call Caledonia Elementary (891-8181) poor to the informational meeting to begin the registration process Showing off two new bicycles thot will be awarded as prizes in the "Is Your Number Up?" coloring contest ore (standing, from left) Potty Koval. Liz Be I son (kneeling, from left) Darryl Knarp, Deb Erway and Matt Heidt from Cornerstone Realty. Realtor taking part in coloring contest Cornerstone Realty will serve as a drop-off point for entries of the coloring contest The business is kxated in the lower level of the Middle Villa Inn A representative also will collect contest entries from schools and deliver them to the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board for judging All contest entries should be in by Wednesday. April 24. Meanwhile, Pastoors Fami­ ly Market and Caledonia Village Hardware ate .dieting 20 percent discounts on ad dress numbering supplies for the duration of the contest. Cornerstone Realty of Mid­ dleville is taking part in the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors' "Is Your Number Up?" campaign April 14-20 The campaign this year will emphasize the importance of house numbers being visible — especially to emergency safety patrols, which could help save lives. There also will be a color­ ing contest, with two winners of new Schwinn bicycles. The contest will include two age categories, kindergarten through second grade and third through sixth grade Judging for entries will take place Friday, April 26. To enter the coloring con­ test, kids may clip the drawing from the April 13 and 20 edi­ tions of the Grand Rapids Press. G E T MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 • Hastings April 13th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING Child Care Available • Flower arrangements • Jewelry • Woodcarving • Quilts • Ceramics LUNCH AVAILABLE lEEEEd; y. fo g r. e T “IT’S HOW YOU LOOK AT THINGS!” It looks pretty grim when you have a loss and find your insurance does not cover it. Bob Booth Agency offers a free survey of your risks and your in­ surance policies to be sure you are adequate­ ly insured on major risks. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arbngton Si (M 37) MiddlevrUe. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 ♦ ♦ J t * �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9, 1991 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Finance reform needed In the middle of March. Gov. John Engler invited all school superintendents to attend a briefing on his proposed budget for the coming year. I am very pleased to see Mr Engler follow­ ing up on his campaign promise of working to make education the number one priority in the State of Michigan. To make education that number one priority will not be an easy task. All will agree that education is extremely important All will agree that changes should be and must be made and that schools can be improved The problem is funding! The governor is proposing a 4.7 percent increase to the state aid formula. When first considered, this seems good and it is indeed a substantial increase when you consider the reductions in other departments of state government. However, it should be n<Mcd that it is 3 percent less than last year and nearly 1 per­ cent less than last year’s inflation rate Also included in the state aid package is the new incentive of $10 per student to provide for middle school and elementary foreign language instruction. To qualify for the $10 per stu­ dent. or $23,030 in Thornapple Kellogg, we must provide the program This 1 believe would be very worthwhile, but would cost the district more than the $23,030 provided. Also, in the past. Thornapple Kellogg received Section 27 funding under the state act based on a percentage of low in­ come as related to the millage level levied. The district will no longer receive Section 27 and these payments are being discon­ tinued. which means a reduction of $62,555. Therefore, the projected increase in state aid to continue our present program with our current enrollment would be $301,319 or 3.65 percent But even more important is that unless our voters pass the Headlee rollback ovemite the Thomapple District, funding will actually be less than last year When the state equalized valuation (SEV) increases at a rate higher than last year's cost of living, then the millage rate must be reduced at the same rate as the SEV increased. This is appropriate, except that the stale aid formula for schools is based on two things, number of students and number of mills levied (millage rate). Without the Headlee override our district will be forced to reduce the millage rate losing both local funds and state aid. Unfortunately, the governor’s proposed budget does not deal with the need for school finance reform. The out-of-formula school districts will continue to receive increases equal to their growth in state equalized valuation. In-formula districts like Thornapple Kellogg are limited to the increase in the state aid formula. This willcontinue to widen the gap between “rich” and “poor” school districts. Our state equalized valuation is estimated to increase 11 per­ cent. and therefore, you most likely will receive an 11 percent increase in your property taxes. Since we will be receiving an 11 percent increase in property tax revenue, the state will reduce its share of the gross membership formula revenue. That’s right, the combined increase in property taxes and state aid cannot exceed the increase in the formula. The level of pay­ ment is fixed, if the SEV increses then the amount of state con­ tributes is reduced. In short: the state uses the increase in SEV to fund the in­ crease in its payment to schools. Hopefully, our governor and legislature will find an equitable solution to funding public education in Michigan. We must urge them to make school finance reform the major issue, and as soon as possible We must be patient with both the governor and the legislature to resolve the immediate financial dilemma facing Michigan and we must be persistent in our efforts to emphasize the need for equal funding for every public school student in our state. Caledonia Printing Extends our Best Wishes to Kay Grinage on her new endeavor. We at Caledonia Printing will continue to handle all your printing needs. Stop in anytime. Colleen, Jim & Brian Shoaf Caledonia Printing 891-2121 8.30-5:00 Monday-Friday • Evenings by Appointment 9790 Cherry Valley • Caledonia. Ml Caledonia ‘three-on-three’ teams take top spots Two Caledonia teams played each other for the championship in a 24-team Youth For Christ Three-onThree Tourney held March 22 and 23 at First Wesleyan Church in Grand Rapids. The winner of the fS-13 con­ test for first place was the team of Brett Maynard (right). Terry Gabbert. Joe Cox and Matt Schalk (not pic tured). Tokina second place in the tournament was the team of Phil Heyboer (top left), Dave Scheid. Al Aho and Dan Burd (with trophy). Women’s Club to hear about Gun Lake village proposal Mike Otis of the Gun Lake Village Committee will be the guest speaker at the April Meeting of the GFWC-Gun Lake Area Women s Club on Wednesday, April 10 at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. The program portion of the meeting will begin at approximately 10:30 a.m. As spokesperson for the Gun Lake Village Committee, Otis will be presenting information on the findings of the committee after one and one-half years of researching the topic. This will be the first public Accountants to meet April 18 Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet April 18 at the Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids, at Cascade Road and 1-96 in Grand Rapids This month the group will have its annual election of officers. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Phone 676-1181 before April 15 for reservations Guests and spouses are welcomed. Boy Scouts plan pancake supper Caledonia Boy Scout Troop No 202 will have a pancake breakfast at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant from 8 a m. to 1 p.m Sunday The breakfast will be allyou-can-eat and a freewill donation will cover the cost. HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY Phil Chapman presentation of specific figures assembled for the proposed village. 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Til NOON BAAAAAAAAAAAJUUUUUUUUUAAMAJUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMUUUMkAMAftftAl �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 9, 1991 real easy Thelma I remember you just had a long bout with it not too long ago. Elaine Northrop said they went over to her mom and dad’s. Elmer and Ethel Wiesenhauffer s. for Easter. Some of the others were there also. Eunice Brow n said she went to her niece's, the Michael Ellistons and family 's home, for Easter Some of the rest of the family were also there in­ cluding Aunt Glady s Jackson of Wayland. Mary and Ruth Marcott. as well as Ruth Wobma and daughter Nancy and son Peter Pat Schondelmayer said they went over to daughter Diane and Rich’s home in Caledonia for Easter Then Pat and daughter Julie went to the Chicago area to see daughter Susan, who is impatiently a ‘lady in waiting." Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! Haven’t the days been really nice? Did you all have a nice Easter? The weather wasn't so nice, but the days following were certainly beautiful. Arlene Velderman, her friend Diane Sullivan and three of her five children were with her. They came down from Lake Leelanau and Cedar on Easter and went home Tuesday after. They had such nice weather to go tramping on our farm and on the state land in back of us Arlene and Diane walk­ ed about eight miles before they had gotten back home. the first walk they did. They had to rest up for a while They had gone further than they realized. The two younger children. Jason and Christina, reversed the roles for an Easter Egg Hunt, with Grandpa and Grandma doing the hunting. It included one big plastic egg with an egg the> had colored and designed and some candy inside. I thought it was quite an original idea for them to have come up with. Thelma Carl stayed nght home as she was sick with bronchial pneumonia. She was still tired, but coming along a little better. Take it Neva and Andy Aicken had all of their family home for Easter except Jane and family. who had gone to Florida dur­ ing the spring break Eltha Nichols said each of the family went to the other side of the family’s homes for Easter. She went over to Dak's for Easter Sunday . Lib and Aime Palmer had Enid and John and Suzanne Goineck and hubby and four children as holiday guests Virginia Roolt said she has been celebrating her birthday for 10 days, with various children stopping in to help her have a good birthday Families are such a great richness. She had so many plants and cards that it was really spring in her home and heart. She said that her friend call­ ed up Monday . April 1. and exclaimed. "Why Virginia, your face is dirty!” For a minute. Virginia was startled enough to start to raise her hand up to her face to find it. and then she realiz­ ed that she was talking to her friend over the phone They both had such a good laugh, feelig so pleased that at both their ages they could still have silly fun on April Fool’s Day. Wretha McNee said she went over to June and How and Cobum’s for Easter, staying overnight. Wretha also had a call from Florida from Charlie Ogden. She had a real nice visit and was so pleased to hear from him. Charlie is Guy's nephew. Florence and Joe Fiala went to Kalamazoo for Easter at George and Judy's home. Frank and Jerry and family were also there, along with Judy 's mom Katie and Ed Wieringa had all their family home, except Tom and family They had their usual Easter Egg Hunt for the grandchildren. It is going to be Katie and Ed’s 50th wedding anniver­ sary soon, and so the children all got together and gave their parents two days and two nights at the Grand Traverse at Arnold Palmer's golf course. Then one night over to Mackinac Island to the “Grand Hotel. " Wasn’t that a wondrful gift to receive? They were celebrating their mar riage in a nice quiet way with just the two of them, but sur­ round by all their children’s love with such a thoughtful gift Leo and Beth Verlmde had son Jim and Sue and all the boys home for Easter. Don Williamson said that ail the children were home for Easter. And Don is back to Continued on Page 5 LOCAL CHURCHl J. DTRF CTOR V euer« fiOfe 1 1 IX 1 > V-^ 1 JLV 1 J _ GwenFrostic ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m 11 00 a m & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Ticmeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass.............9:00 a m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass............................. 7:00 p.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 11:00 a m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 “God Cares for You” LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ..........................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 Pastor Jeffrey Lee CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Services. 8.30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p m • Church School 9 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. PHONE - 891-8119 Sunday School........................................... 9:30A.M. Evening Service........................................... 6:00P.M. r I Dao CoDac Mwiar of Wonrvo or><7 Actnvnnirunon Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED "People Who Care" 708 West Main Street 908 West Main ||| 1 Middleville Sunday Service 930 a.m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Sendee 10 00 am. .44:45 a m. 6 00 p.m. CHRIST assembly ■ for 1 dr ItMV A «U’» w <’*■’’'/ JF* t^crpt few Chrirt ♦Ttm cruafitd.' 1 Cormthuw gig Meeting al the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service 10:00 AM. James M. Detlmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O. Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 Nursery provided Air condTOoned frames United Brethren <£i|urci) KALAMAZOO AVENUE at °2nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE. c-98-8252 J TMf 1 1 «1.5- Sunday Services ----- 9 45 a m. k 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................ 11 00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers at 1 oung Children....... ........... 9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night ................. 700 p.m. Thursday Moms Ln Touch.................. 10 00 a.m. Richard / Pastor • 698-9024 le Raab Director of Musir MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship ................ 8:30 a m. Sunday School...................................... 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ............ 11:00am 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. Church Office Phone - 795-9266 (Tljc CPlrl (lime JFctlinrfiet (Church J* St. Paul Lutheran Rev. Robert Gerke 795-3667 Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a m Morning Worship................... 11:00 a m. ...when there is always room foe you I Pav Hon Of (wngahvn and tc iCVVvo Sfiaryt Saar Dvacfor of C*mt>on fdocanon ana room CJndy Han^ayac Chddran i Caontnatv Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45a.m. Sunday School.................................... 11:10 a m. SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Sunday Evening Service........................................ 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday . 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891 -8028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church JST2ST Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a m. Evening Worship . .6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle BaHard - 868-6437 - "The Church where everyoody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Surxxry Scnoot Sunday Marring xxdoy trenrg AcxVXJ Aeonmooy Mto-ree* prayer t itxe study flev WUtoom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. routn Pastor 930 om 10 30 o m 600 0<n 7 00 p m Q 0 4 QQOQ 0 7 1 ‘0 7 Z0 & MOST HOLY J&r ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Maw 4 30 p m.......................................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary 4 15pm For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9. 1991 ' Page 5 T-K Middle School Honor Roll Sth Grade All As - Sarah Allore, Kari Bustraan, Christopher DeBlaay, Angela Gildea, Tracey Lee, Malissa Merlau. Christina Oaks, Ryan Winchel Gina Boersma. Jason Clin­ ton, Erie DeGroote. Rhonda Hesselink. Lisa Lefanty, Ty Middleton. April Scharphom. Sarah Wisniewski Nathan Bundy. Jessica Coe. Amanda Fliearman. Kevin Holst. Bonny McMurray, Kiley Thaler, Erin Wolverton. B Honor Roll - Jeremy Aardema. Jeremy Anderson. Daniela Bieber. Kevin Bluhm. Randy Caton. Jeffery Frei. Shanell Haigh. Lee Ann Hum phrey. Kelly Kollar. Sarah Matson. Carrie Mugndge. Sarah Potter. Eric Reid. Margaret Rogers, Scott Scheib, Michelle Shepard. Jennifer Steorts. Christopher Thomas. Jennifer Wiennga. Wendy Wisniewski. Gina Yoder. Kelly Bates. Shane Adams. Tim Baker. Justin Blake. Andrew Brewer. Wendy Dickinson. Jamie Giar, Stephanie Harvey. Vikki Jansen. Chris Lange. Kerri McNees, Darcy Mugridge. Kelly Pritchard. Courtney Rich. Tim Roodvoets. Kary Schondelmayer. Jamie Smith. Brett Suwyn, Tara Titus. Jason Wilkins. Jennifer Wohlford. Gary Zehr Heather Altoft. Casey Bell. Hillary Blough. Rachel Brock. Arnie Evans. Enc Griffith. Rebecca Holwerda. Sarah Kaechele. Man Leu. Penny Minor. Julie Palazzolo. Sonya Recollet. Karen Richards. Jon Sarver. Julie Shear. Joy Smith. Aimee Thaler. Dawn Vander Woude. Bradley Williams. Amy Ybema. Jared Zimmer 7th Grade All As - Marty Bender. Bren Bremer. Ruth Caton. Leah Dodd. Mike Ignatoski. Michele Merlau. Arnie Bergakker. Curtis Brinks. Courtney DeHaan, Brad Enders. Pat Kathman Sarah Potter. Tarah Beuschel. Michele Butler. Adelaide De Vine. Tim Han­ nan. Angela Kuhtic B Honor Roll - Sam Alex­ ander. Joel Barnhill. Chad Brewer. Joel Appel. Rebecca Bowyer. Cathy Brooks. Beth Baldry. Brian Brewer. Ethan Buist Jamie Byars. Rachel DeVormer. Jennifer Deschoff. Ten Fitch. Jason Gearhart. Brian Hansford. Kori Hutchens. Paul Jamison. Angela Keysor. Gregory Kotrba. Melissa Landman. Tiffiny Middleton. Jared Novak. Liz Panza. Jerry Postma. Amber Sans. Krist Schavey Adam Smith. Terry Trudell. Jason Van Elst. Jessica Van Aman. Raechelle Neighbors, continued from page 4 work. He got a little tired, but was so glad to be back And he is getting stronger all the time and can eat comfortably again. He has gained back a lot of his weight and feels so much better. He had such a long stretch of illness, but is so grateful for all the new surgeries that the medical pro­ fession is developing. It is nice to experience the actual progress instead of reading about someone else benefitting from the new procedure. The Koeplingers got together at the kids' home for Easter. Rose and Ken Morgan had a house full for Easter with Ken's son, Joe, and family from Panama City. Fla.. Fri­ day. Then Sunday Wayne and Betsy. Joan and Judy, Steve and Amy. Robin and Mike and children came. So they had a wonderful Easter. Barb Clinton had her grand­ children Holly and Michael on Saturday and Sunday. Russ Bender went over to his brother Mike and Edna Bender's home in Holland for Easter Jack and Jerry Spencer had Easter with daughter Carol from Hastings. The Spencer's grandchildren from Michigan City. Inc., had been here for two weeks and so Wednesday they took them back home Char and Rod Fmkbeiner went over to son Al's for Easter Then Tuesday Char had the Past Chiefs Maureen Robinson said they had moved her aunt to Lincoln Meadows, so they had their family party at the Community Room They had a nice time and a good place for the children in case the weather was not good. It was so nice to be together without so much fuss in the busy time of the year for S&S Market. It was a potluck meal, and so no one person had only her fami­ ly to take care of. Mae Bowerman sounded quite a bit better. She had Easter dinner at her daughter's home in Grand Rapids. Son Basil and Joan were there when I called her for news. Dorothy and Don Dean had just walked in from their Easter visit with daughter Robin and family in Nor­ thville. On the way home they stopped at the State Library and found some facts they had been looking for. Dorothy said that it was just a beautiful building. Mary Noah. Paul and grandson Chris were at Kay and Melvin's for Easter Mary VandeWal went to Bat­ tle Creek for Easter Luana and Lynn Tolan had her brother and girls, as well as Kendall Tolan and w ife and baby, then all the others stop­ ped in. Don't forget, you Thomapple Heritage Association folks, that on Wednesday. April 17. you meet here at our bouse to have a work meeting Meet at the usual time. 7:30 p.m. See vou all next week. folks Walker. Amy Wiennga. Apnl Wilson. Traci Campbell. Lisa DeVries. Rene Ellinger. Amanda Frisbie. Luke Gravelyn. Amy Harvey. Chnstme Hypnar. Jill Kelly. Rob Kiel. Theresa Krueger. Steve Leppan. Mike Mrozmski. Megan Oliver. Mana Parker. Aaron Rade maker. Samantha Sasse. Trevor Schut. Brian Shoaf. Ron Stevens Jeff Van Houten. Erin Vander Sloot. Julie Weidman. Ben Wiese. Sean Crofoot, Mandi DeWin. Jennifer Far­ rell. Tracy FunNell. Tony Hamstra. Sarah Honea. Leisa Idema. Dan Kenyon. Andrea Kokmeyer. Abby LaBin, Kimberly Medaris. Andy Myers. Thad Otto. Katie Polhemus. Lance Robertson. Chris Satterfield. Dionna Sherman. Rebecca Singleton. Ryan Streeter. Katie Tyner. Lisa Van Putten. Dwight Wade. Chanda Wenger. Kelly Williams. 6th Grade All As - Jolene Batdorff. Jeremy Doornbos. Laura Reed. Aaron Brill. Dean Laansma. Tracy Schondelmayer. Sara Wright. Steven Dood. Curt Martin. Tara Schweitzer B Honor Roll - Kimberly Adams. Chad Bauman. Misty Blain. Benjamin Brock. Man­ dy Chavis. Amber Cosher. Jon DeVries. Joshua England. Josephine Freeman. Andrea Hartley. Pamela Jamison, Audrey Kiel. Nicole Lefanty, Ross Lucas. Chns Mason. Jada Middleton. Robert Mosey. Daniel Noffke. Benjamin Osborne. Lisa Postema. David Replogle. Ryan Ritsema. Meagan Roon. Jen­ nifer Seifert. Joshua Steorts. Amanda Stutzman. Monica Verkerke. Kaye Weaver. Johnna Yoder. Emily Zuidersma Melody Allore. Kimberly Bedford. Jacob Blough. Tami Brum. Alicia Count. Nathan DeBoer. Kevin Doyle. Tom Errair. Amber Frost. Jenny Herrington. Keri Jeurink. Monica Kuhtic. Allison Lesert. Sage Lucas. Andrew Mathias. Lucas Middleton. Jennifer Muhl. Michael Oaks. Wanda Pennington. Kimberly Rauschenberger. Blake Richards. Katherine Rodriquez. Richard Rothhaar. Matthew Send. Paul Stolsonburg, James Syswerda. Brooke Walker. Heather Welsh. Kathryn Zimmer. Matthew Appel. Sarah Bishop. Tara Boersma. Heather Carpenter. Michael Cramer. Amber Dennison, Shari Drummond, Scott Evans. Christopher Gates. Mary Hesseltine, Darin Jousma. Gregory Lawrence. David Liu. Jami MacGregor. Jennifer Matison, Carri Moma. Matthew Neason, Devin O’Dell, Raneane Poll, Alaric Reinstein, Jennifer Ringleka, Dominick Ronchetti, T.J. Secord, Jenna Shook. Dana Stowell. Amanda Veen. Erica Walker. Heather West. Jaclyn Zoe me r. Caledonia wrestlers capture 18 medals On Saturday. March 30. well over 400 wrestlers par­ ticipated in the Middleville Tournament, despite the Easter weekend. Caledonia sent 33 wrestlers to the tournament and brought home 18 medals In Group 1. 8 and under. Jerome Gardner and Pat Huver took second place silvers, while Jake Klampmust earned a third-place bronze Group 11. 9 and 10 years old. gold medal winners were Timothy Chapman. Zachary Knight and Nicholas Webster Silver medal winner was Joshua Swartz. Group III. 11 and 12 years old. were led by Blake Sinclair and 'BJ'' Tomanek with first place golds. Silver medals were earned by Mark Pyper and Mike Simmons Third place bronzes were taken home by Casey Kinney and Tyler Clement. In the oldest group. 13 and 14 year olds, a gold was won by Ryan Sinclair. Silver medal winners were Curt Pyper. Louis Rowe and Adam Stauffer A bronze medal was won by Chad Mesecar Other wrestlers who took part were Brian Basarabski. Aaron Buys. Eric Dykgraaf. Steve Gillet. Ryan James. Kevin Kinney. Mike Klampmust. Rory Root. Matt Seeley. James Sheely. John Sheely. Kevin Smith. Seth Temple. Michael Tomanek and Ryan Visser ST. MARGARET MARY of the SACRED HEART A Mission Chapel of the Society of St Pius X Roman Catholic Latin Mass 7 30 p.m 3rd Sunday of Month 8:30 am Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue Phone 616-948-8800 Thornapple-Kellogg graduate takes second in speech competition Tad Thatcher, a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, took se­ cond place in the speech com­ petition during Speech Night at Adrian College March 25. Six speeches were presented on varied topics while the debate centered around if the college should help promote environmental awareness. Participants were chosen by Dr. Sherie Bleam, an associate professor, and Steven Shehan, an instructor in the communications depart­ ment at Adrian. Thatcher, son of Duane and Patricia Thatcher of Mid­ dleville, is a freshman at Adrian. Protect your family from financial hardship. Auto-Owners’ mortgage life insurance provides money to pay off the mortgage or other debts in the event of your death and can continue mortgage payments if you’re disabled Call your Auto-Owners agent for details. Richard J. Chorsan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 rn^uumc4 hfW HOURS; Monday 4 ’--ufaaay 830 am to 500 p m Tuesday arxj Frxj*, IX am to 8 00 p m MEW ADORtss 131 E Main St, Caledonia, P O Box 218 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891 -8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9. 1991 Caledonia cheerleaders end a spirited year J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia’s varsity cheerleaders ended the 1990-91 year by honoring the squad’s five graduating seniors and looking back on some “new traditions’’ they hope to see established at Caledonia. Varsity Cheerleading Coach Betty Caskey said the program will miss the leader­ ship of this year’s five seniors: Amy Campbell. Chen Nowak. Ami Olthouse. Allison Scholten and Lisa Wolfert “Their energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the squad were appreciated by all of us,'' Caskey said The seniors cheered during both football and basketball seasons, and together repre­ sent 40 seasons of cheerleading experience. Besides drumming up school spirit at Scot games, the nine-member squad work­ ed on a new event they hope will become a tradition during basketball season To match the excitement of the annual Homecoming Week during the fall football season, the cheerleaders spon­ sored a basketball season 1990 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr. Maroon, 15,000 miles, auto., air, tilt, console, stereo. cawin “Winterfest” spirit week the third week in January The four high school classes competed tn volleyball con­ tests. building spirit chains and other events, some of which were fund-raisers for charity. Caskey said. The girls were able to donate $100 to God’s Kitchen m Grand Rapids after the pro­ ceeds were in. she said. The Winterfest was capped with a pep assembly and a dance after the basketball game “The girls hope it will become an annual basketball season tradition.” Caskey said. “They felt it was very successful. ’ ’ She complimented her squad on keeping up its en­ thusiasm. even as basketball season was winding down. “They were still coming up with new cheers, chants and spirit ideas.” she explained. “They worked up some new mounts, and I think the fans enjoyed seeing new ideas as the season went on. ” Improving school spirit wasn’t limited to cheering at Caledonia's varsity cheerleaders pose together one last time as their sports year comes to a close. Seated the games Signs on the in front is Ami Olthouse, and behind her, from left, are fellow seniors Amy Campbell, Allison Scholten, Lisa athletes' lockers, posters on Wolfert and Cheri Nowak. Junior members of the squad are Aimee Cook, left, Theresa Bravata, Pom the gym walls and even pizza Stephens and Heather Hoekstra. parties were all ideas to boost get much recognition.” he ad­ gymnastics. enthusiasm for Caledonia other school sports programs. Besides the five seniors, sports ded.“but I have a lot of “We appreciated their con­ The three squads and their this year’s varsity basketball respect for them as athletes. stant support.” “I think this year’s coaches are under the jurisdic­ squad included juniors cheerleaders were just great.' ’ “They work hard, and they Caledonia's cheerleaders tion of the athletic director, Heather Hoekstra. Aimee said varsity basketball coach have a lot of athletic skills. I are considered an athletic and the girls compete each Cook. Theresa Bravata and Jon Meerman “They always know I could never do some team that must follow the year with other cheerleading Pam Stephens. were supportive, always of those jumps or the same regulations as all the squads. cheering, always coming up with ideas, like having those pizza parties “This year’s squad was an especially ambitious, outgo­ ing group "I know they don't always Caledonia junior Paula Hansen picked for state orchestra audition by Barbara Gall Staff Writer We're celebrating 21 years of creative, fresh decorating ideas for your home ... with the convenience of in-home, full decorating service. Ideal lighting conditions, co­ ordination to room sizes, shapes and moods guarantee your satisfaction. Decorating Den quality assures the look you want at a big 50% savings on selected products. And, as always, our in-home consultation is complimentary ! Just pick up the phone... we’re on our way! CHS flutist Paula Hansen scored the highest of any Caledonia musician ever in this year’s state solo and ensemble contest, earning 97 of a possible 100 points in the Proficiency II level. When asked about where those three little points were deducted, Paula said she lost them playing some difficult scales, which were part of the contest, along with sight reading and her prepared pieces. Pete DeLille, Caledonia orchestra and jazz band direc­ tor, said not only was this an all-time high score for a Caledonia student, but a rare achievement for any Michigan high school musician. Because of her outstanding performance, Hansen has been invited to audition as a soloist for the MSBOA state orchestra, which will perform in concert at Western Michigan University during the Michigan Youth Arts Festival May 10-11. "It’s an honor even to be asked to audition for the band or orchestra,’ said DeLille "I don’t even remember why I chose the flute,” she smiled, but obviously she made a good decision. Besides playing first chair flute in Caledonia's band and orchestra, she twice has been chosen to play in the District No. 10 All-Star Band. For a change of pace, she plays saxophone with the school's jazz band. She also will be touring Europe this summer as a member of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp orchestra. Paula is a student of Cindy Kaczmarczyk of Hastings, and has attended Blue Lake's camp for the last two summers. For her audition, she will play Poulenc's “Sonata for Flute and Piano." "Very few are selected for the group, and even fewer get to be soloists." Hansen said she was told that 125 were chosen to audi­ tion, out of the 3,600 musi­ cians at the state contest. DeLille added that the MSBOA Director of the Year will lead the band and orches­ tra. The daughter of Dee and Paul Hansen of Alto, Paula took up the flute in fifth grade. Caledonia junior Paula Hansen is practicing for the MSBOA state orchestra auditions. 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Ml Phone: 945 3443 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 9. 1991 I Page 7 Melissa Kern displays the expertise that enables her to sew outfits like the one she'll model Staurday. 4-Hers to model their latest sewing projects J-Ad Graphics News Service Young 4-H seamstresses and tailors from all over Kent County will converge Satur­ day in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center to model their latest projects. This spring’s personal ap pearance fashion show carries the theme ‘Kids Under Con­ struction,'' and local 4-H in­ structor Sandy Donker said about 130 students from ages 9 to 18 are expected to participate The show will begin at 2 p.m and admission is free, she said During the show, each 4-Her will be judged both on the construction of the outfit Wednesday, April 10 Chili, Italian blend, lettuce salad, com muffins, peaches. Thursday. April 11 Pork patty and gravy. sweet potatoes, broccoli, bread, applesauce Friday. April 12 Turkey stew. peas, bread, brownies Monday, April 15 Chicken sauce 'em. peas and carrots, bread, potatoes, fruit. Tuesday, April 16 Quiche, kidney beans, spinach, bread, grapes. Events Wednesday. April 10 Hastings. Margaret Reid (singalong). Delton, film on Hummingbirds; Nashville. Pete Dull and his music. Thursday. April II Nashville, bingo. 12 Nashville, popcorn. Monday, April 15 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, video on wills. Tuesday. April 16 - All he or she has made, and on the modeling of it, Donker explained. The sewing projects also will be displayed and judged at the Kent County Youth Fair held each summer. “The kids work really hard on their outfits,” Donker said. "I know they’d love to have an appreciative audience at the show.” Kent 4-H Council wins $600 grant Summer Erismann demonstrates how to use a serger, a machine that sews, trims and finishes a seam all at once. Barry County COA Menu Modeling outfits sewed as 4-H projects are Summer Erismann, Katie Donker, Melissa Kern and Jamie Thompson. The girls will be among the 130 students modeling their outfits during Saturday's 4-H fashion show at Caledonia High School. The Kent County 4-H Council has received a $600 grant from Deere and Com­ pany for a special program en­ couraging young people to take an active part in conser­ vation of natural resources in Kent County. The grant is awarded as part of a National 4-H Conserva­ tion of Natural Resources Grants program coordinaed by National 4-H Council. Kent County 4-H Council is one of seven 4-H groups na­ tionwide to receive such a grant. The program is designed to encourage 4-H groups to educate and motivate young people to fovus on water quality projects in their communities. The Natural Resources Overnight will offer hands-on activities, workshops, and outdoor activities designed to explore water quality, Michigan wildlife, human responsibility and their effects on each other. The overnight is scheduled for May 17-18 at Camp Rogers. Registration fee is $10 per person, with a deadline of April 26. Bonnie Van Spronsen, president of the 4-H Council and organizer of the event, states: “This is exciting. Everything is coming together, volunteers. resources, youth interest. We would have never attempted this project if not for the grant from Deere and Company They have opened our eyes to the possibilities. ” 4-H is the youth education program of the Cooperative Extension System of the state land grant universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture National 4 H Council is a not-for-profit organization that uses private resources to enhance the development and education of youth Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! 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Member FDIC LCNOU Hastings • Middleville •'Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia Correal Annual Percent^* Rate ... 10.175% Maximum Annual Percentage Rate ... 18% �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 9. 1991 Local man, championship dog help 4-H members by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Robbin Shea shows his dogs "Pirate" and "Hero" along with some of the awards 'Pirate" won over two days in Detroit dog shows 1990 BUiCk Skylark 4 Dr. Silver, 14,000 miles, auto., air, p.w., stereo. Chevrolet • Bu ick • Pofttioc • Coo 799-3318 or 091-0131 Local 4-H dog club mem­ bers are getting some help from a championship trainer and dog. Robbin Shea of Middleville, with his dog "Pirate" shared his obedience showing experience with the Barry County 4-H K-9 Klub last Saturday. Shea and "Pirate" a Shetland Sheep dog, spent some time at the Expo Center at the Barry County Fairgrounds showing other dog owners what can happen when the right dog and trainer get together and work hard. He also brought his dog "Hero," a Saluki. "Robbin has helped us many times over the years," said 4-H Leader JoBeth Bridleman. "He'll give us an overview of what we can do with our dogs. We’re using him as a resource person, demonstrating what the kids and adults can do with their dogs," she said. Shea’s appearance with his championship dog may in­ spire others when they watch how "Pirate" and his master work together, she added. In a recent two-day compe­ tition in Detroit, Shea and "Pirate" won four Rosettes, a plaque, ribbons, an engraved silver bowl, $125, and 12 points toward an Obedience Trial Championship in two shows. One show, which was was sponsored by the Detroit Kennel Club and held at Cobo Arena, attracted 3,400 dogs, and "Pirate" was the highest scoring dog in the Obedience Class. The other was held by the Shetland Sheep Club of Greater Detroit, where Shea's 7-year-old dog was "highest scoring dog," and won "highest combined scoring." "He loves it," Shea said of "Pirate's" competing in the show ring. "He's good and he knows it He's flashy when showing, and very fast about what he does." "Pirate" has placed seventh in the open class in two na­ tional competitions, he added. The dog's full name is Canada OTCA Maribrook Kapt Kidd Tamarisk UD. The Sheltand Sheep dog comes from the Island of Shetland, and is a distinct breed. They are not toy collies or miniature collies, Shea said. He also brought "Hero" with him to demonstrate what a person can expect with a younger, less experienced dog. The Saluki breed is over 8,000 years old, Shea said, and originated in the Arabian Peninsula. "The Bedouins bred them for hunting. Hero’ is a sight hound. He can see a rabbit a mile away." The breed isn’t really rare, he pointed out, noting that of the 140 breeds that the American Kennel Club recog­ nizes, the Saluki is 73rd. Shea, the treasurer and a board member of the Kalamazoo Kennel Club, teaches dog obedience classes in Kalamazoo on Monday and Wednesday nights. "I also teach an obedience class for Holland Community Education on Thursday nights," he remarked. "We don't train the dogs," he said, "we train you to train the dog. The average person buys a cute puppy and it grows up to be a nuisance to the neighborhood and to the family. "You learn how to teach the dog to come, to sit and stay, to sit stay and down stay, walk, heel and stand for examination," in the one hour of instruction each week for eight weeks, he said. "At the end of the classes, you'll have a pet that can be a viable family member," he promised. For the average dog owner, the dog will start in the "beginning" class. Shea also teaches an "advanced" class for the owner who shows dogs in competition. Then comes the "open class" and finally, for a few dogs, the "utility class." Shea has made the com­ mitment to "campaign" for an American Obedience Trial Championship with "Pira?»*" The man and his dog are booked in shows from now through June, working toward points for the championship, which requires 100 points. LOOKING FOR A NEW AND FASCINATING HOBBY? GROW MINIATURE ROSES! Miniature roses are natural dwarf roses. They are more disease resis­ tant than larger roses, bloom continuously from spring until fall, and are VERY winter hardy. These little roses come in practically every color found in the larger roses. The plant, buds, thorns and stems are in perfect proportion. Miniature roses will compliment your porch or patio in pots or tubs and they make an attractive border for walkways. They will provide an abundance of blooms for lasting beauty in the garden or for cut bouquets. We handle a huge selection ranging from micro-miniatures to sweetheart sizes, climbers, trailers, and the best of exhibition varieties. 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Kentwood (Home) 3:30 p.m. 4 30 p.m. LUNCH breakfast Fish Square Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Jello/Fruit Bagel/Cream Cheese Juice Choice Milk THURSDAY • APRIL 11 □ J.V. Baseball — Wayland (There) □ Varsity Baseball — Wayland (Home) 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. LUNCH: BREAKFAST Baked Chicken Savory Rice Peas/Roll Frozen Juice Bar Oatmeal/Br. Sugar Biscuit Raisins Milk FRIDAY • APRIL 12 □ Soccer — Otsego (There)..................................... 7:00 p.m. □ Track — Co-ed Relays (Home) 4:00 p.m. □ McFall - P.E. T. Popcorn □ M.S. — Student of the month assembly: 6th gr.. 11:10 a.m.,held in gym; 7th gr., 10.20 a.m.; 8th gr., 10:30 a m. Some of the people who will listen to Robbin Shea talk about dogs gather along the sidelines at the Expo Center. Working a dog in the obe­ White in Middleville, also dience class is more challeng­ considers the competitions a ing than other classes. Shea sport. said, because judging a dog in Asked what kind of breed that class also is an evalua­ would be a wise choice for a tion of the trainer as well as family with children, he the dog. answered "Golden Retriever" It will probably take a year without hesitation. to a year and a half of work to "Temperament-wise, they're reach a championship, if a the best breed out there right dog is capable of doing it, he now," he advised. "People said. sometimes confuse them with "I'm confident he can,** a labrador; they're not the Shea said. same dog. Labs are great at Still, such an accomplish­ ment is very rare. "I think there's one in Grand Rapids, but that's the only one in the State of Michigan that 1 know of," he The Middleville Freestyle Wrestlig Club hosted a tour­ said. nament at the high school He and his wife Cheryl, a March 30. A total of 447 kids computer programmer at from around the area Hope College, both enjoy participated. their hobby of training and Winning medals for the competing with their dogs. home team were: 8 and under. Shea, who is senior product 55 lbs.. Bill Romph, second; approvals engineer at Bradford 1987 Chevy S-10 Blazer Black & red, 60,000 miles, fully equip., alum, wheels, raised white letter tires. JJJ Triple Check Tax Service Only 6 Days til Taxes are Due! BREAKFAST Pi77o Baked Beans or Sweet Potatoes Applesauce Pancake, Sausage Pattie Pear/Milk □ Tennis — Lakewood (Home) 4:00 p.m. □ Soccer — FHN (There)..................................... 4:00 P-m□ Track — Calvin Christian - Godwin 4:00 p.m. □ Landscaping Your Home Class 6:30-9JD0 pm H.S. Cafeteria. Must pre-register, 795-3397. □ McFall - Swimming Begins - Schedule to follow. BREAKFAST LUNCH French Toast Rib-B-Q/Bun/Oven Fries Applesauce Pineapple Tidbits Milk Oatmeal Cookie field work, but a retriever is a better dog with kids. They’ll do anything for you." Shea can't name a favorite breed of dog; naming good points about all of the breeds that he thinks of, but he does like dogs herding dogs; perhaps because they are given a challenging task to do, and they willingly do it A Border Collie is a herding dog, and is the breed that said he will work with next TUESDAY • APRIL 16 □ Golf — Caledonia (There).................................... 3:50 p.m. □ Jr. High Track — Wayland (There) 4:00 p.m. □ J.V. Baseball & Softball-Maple Valley (There) 4:00 p.m. □ V. Baseball & Softball—Maple Valley (Home) 4:00 p.m. Page — Book Fair Begins — Afternoon through 4/22/91. Middleville freestyle wrestling club hosts 447 kids in tournament and Hwt., Jordan Lee, first; 9-10, 50 lbs.. Dusty Moma. second; 80 lbs., Ethan Dozeman. second; 80 lbs Patrick Jamison, first; and 120 lbs.. Marc Carter, second. 11-12, 65 lbs.. Justin Chavis, third; 90 lbs.. Brian Ploeg, third; 90 lbs., Corey Schut. second; 95 lbs.. Luke Middleton. second; 100 lbs., Man Appel, third. 110 lbs., Jeremy Vandefifer, third; and 130 lbs., Ruben Dozeman. first LUNCH MONDAY • APRIL 15 Man, dog help 4-Hers, continued LUNCH WEEK OF APRIL 17-23rd: 13-14, 120 lbs., Bruce Buckley, second; 125 lbs., Paul Jamison, first; 130 lbs., Marty Bender, third; 135 lbs.. Ty Middleton. first; and Hwt.. Joel Appel, first. □ April 17 ..... Ele. French Toast, H.S. Pork Steak □ April 18.............................................................. Chili or Soup □ April 19..................................................... Pizza/Hamburger □ April 22 ............................................. Burrito/Cheese □ April 23-.ZZZZZZ™ .............................. Pizza Casserole Detray School alumni sought for program Coming Events... □ May 23.............Spring Retirement Dinner, Middle Villa Inn □ Saturday, April 13.. J.V. Baseball - Hastings - Lakewood 10 a.m.; J.V. Softball - Hastings - There 9:00 a.m.; V. Softball & Baseball - Hastings - There 9:00 a.m. □ April 18 ..................... Kdg. Screening by Appointment □ April 27...................................................................... T.K. Fest □ April 19.................................. Flying Acres Frisbie Assembly The Gaines Township Historical Society is seeking students from the Detray School to participate in a dedication program as part of the restoration project now under way. Memories, pictures and memorabilia are essential to the success of the project. Since attendance at the pro­ gram will be by in.nation on­ ly, contact Barb Kolarik at 698-0521 if you would like to attend. if you have information to share, contact the Gaines Township Historical Society at 421 68th Street. SE. Grand Rapids. 49508 T K Feri Chicken Barbecue rickets will be on tale from all school offices April 8-April 18 rickets are $2.00 pre-sale or $3.00 at the door. Tickets also available from PR. committee members: Wendy Romph, Steve Garrett, Phil Jahnke, Judy Kain, Jeanne Kreger Donna Tagg, Char McKee, Sharon Schondelmayer, Janet Geukes, Lee Wieringa, Helen Scott, Terri VanderKooi, Diane Hoskins, Jean Gallup, Don Boysen, Martha LaVole, Chris Boysen. FREE Services for Spouse and Children of Military Serving in Saudi Arabia Me arc sc< up to handle ALL INCOME TAX needs Wc arc IHVMKMI returns. Wc oticr a lomplcrr aco>unni< serwu TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU ... CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 9958 Cherry Valley (M3 7) Caledonia Ml 49316 Phone 891 1806 419 Leonard NW Grand Raprds Ml 49504 Phone 454 1155 ■ I Bring your Family and Friends!!! I l l l l l I �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9. 1991 Scott Hilton wins FFA award by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia FFA Chapter President Scott Hilton re­ ceived the Star State Agribpsinessman Award and was named winner of the State Fruit and Vegetable Production Proficiency award at the recent state FFA con­ vention. Melissa Memmer of the Caledonia chapter also earned 1990 Chevy Lumina 4 Dr. Red, 20,000 miles, auto., V-6, air, tilt, cruise, p.w., p.L, stereo. CAVIN C^ievro^e^ * Buick * ® Ceo 7BB-BB1B or BD111B1 a state trophy, earning a gold award and finalist honors in the extemporaneous speaking competition. Caledonia FFA advisor Al Steeby said Hilton was one of 217 members from around the state who applied for the state degree. Using a point system, the state officers and advisor nanowed the field to six agribusiness award candidates. In the next step of the competition, a representative of the state FFA visited each of the six at his or her place of employment, said Steeby. There the finalist explained to the state visitor just what he or she did at the business and answered questions. Based on the results of these visits, the state officers narrowed the field to three fi­ nalists. After another inter­ view, and a review of the fi­ nalists* recommendations, a Village Soap Opera panel of three chose the win­ ner. Steeby said the Star State Agribusiness award is the top FFA award in the state along with the Star State Production award. Hilton, a senior at Caledonia High School, works at his family's Caledonia business, Hilton's Apple Acres, and at the Caledonia Elevator. Hilton's other award, the state production proficiency award, brought him a $100 prize and qualifies him to compete with other state win­ ners in his region for a chance at the national competition. The winners from the four FFA regions each will receive $250, a plaque and travel ex­ penses to the National FFA Convention in Kansas City, Mo. this November. There, the national winner will be chosen. According to an FFA press release, the proficiency award recognizes outstanding agri­ cultural education students "for adopting practices that encourage the efficient production and marketing of fruit and/or vegetable crops." The award program in Hilton's field is sponsored by Briggs & Stratton Corporation Foundation Inc. Memmer, also a senior at CHS, represented Michigan's Region V in the speaking event, competing against eight other regional winners. She explained that in ex­ temporaneous speaking, the contestant knows the general subject area, but does not learn the specific topic of the speech until one half hour be­ fore he or she is to give the talk. In addition to being a con­ test finalist, Memmer also was elected Region V state vice president. She said that during her one-year term her job will be to represent the region at the state level. Region V includes FFA chapters from Ottawa, Kent, Barry, Ionia and Eaton coun­ ties. COIN LAUNDRY Caledonia senior Scott Hilton has an armful of awards, chief among them the Star State Agribusinessman Award and a State Production Profi­ ciency Award. Other Caledonia FFAers earning awards were Holli Bowman and Chris Burri, who, along with Hilton and Memmer, received state de­ grees based on their four ac­ tive years in FFA. Bowman, Laura Shane, Emmarie Schut and Linda Foster also were chosen to play in the state FFA band. Hastings City Bank makes some personnel moves Come... “Spring Clean” ...with us! • All NEW Equipment • Extra Large Washers Available — Including a 50-lb. Capacity Washer OPEN 7 DAYS a Week 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. 137 E. Main St., Caledonia Melissa Memmer displays her trophy for being a state finalist in the FFA extemporaneous speaking contest. Jeralee Sheldon Michelle Cusack Robert E. Picking, presi­ dent and C.E.O, of Hastings City Bank has announced the following staff developments: Jeralee Sheldon has been promoted to director of Horizons Club; Michelle Cusack joins as trust ad­ ministrator; and Jane DeBat has been promoted to marketing/compliance administrator. Sheldon joined Hastings Ci­ ty Bank in October 1982 as executive secretary. She is a native of Hastings, where she continues to live with her hus­ band, Gordon. She has taken a number of specialized banking courses through the American Institute for Banking at Davenport College of Business Cusack is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and holds a B.B.A. in business management She is a native of Lake Odessa, where she continues to reside DeBat joined Hastings City Bank in February 1989 as a customer service represen­ tative. was then promoted to branch operations supervisor tn January 1990. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a B B A in finance. She currently resides in Middleville. Jane DeBat ***A»*--w-*A**-**/V,*--»**yV*--***/t^»-w»*7tr--(. ' True Modular Homes! — Offered By — ** | G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS Ii f HOURS 9-5 M F. 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville Middleville 795-9153 , �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 9, 1991 I Page 11 Obituaries Bertha C. King__ CALEDONIA ■ Bertha C. King, 77 of 4570 Patterson Road, Caledonia passed away Saturday, March 23, 1991 at her residence. Mrs. King was bom Febru­ ary 25, 1914 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Peter and Minnie (Vanlwaarden) VanderSlooc. She was a homemaker. Mrs. King is survived by two daughters and sons-inlaw, Marilyn and Ron Shoe­ maker of Grand Rapids, Linda and Allen Rillema of Greenvil­ le; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Jean Custer of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Ernie (Ada) Boerner of Bunlips; one brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Jane VanderSloot of Byron Center She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. King. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 27 at the Peace Reformed Church, Cale­ donia with Reverend Stan Vugteveen officiating. Burial was at Blain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peace Reformed Church New Library Fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Helen Atkinson _ Jennifer and Daniel Atkinson of Alto; a sister, Mrs. Warren (Lois) Schiefla of Caledonia; three nephews, Mark Schiefla, Dale and Lee Schiefla. Funeral services were held Wednesday, M.-h 27 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia United Methodist Church or Blodgett Center Cardiac Rehab Unit. CALEDONIA - Helen Atkinson, of 225 Pleasant Street, Caledonia passed away Monday, March 25, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Atkinson was bom December 23, 1915 in Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Ora (Schaffer) Reed. She was employed as an LPN at Blodgett Hospital for 22 years. Mrs. Atkinson is survived by son and daughter-in-law, James and Susan Atkinson of Alto; two grandchildren, Charlotte Plowman CALEDONIA - Charlotte Plowman, 74 of 6731 Campau Lake Drive, Caledonia passed away Tuesday, March 26, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital. Mrs. Plowman was bom February 25, 1917 in Nichol­ son Hill Township, Sanborn, Michigan, the daughter of Maxwell and Myrtle (Barley) Bellmore. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. Mrs. Plowman is survived by two daughters and sons-in­ law, Myrtle and Roger Ohlrich of Alto, Barbara and John Looney of Grand Rapids; step daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ernie Zakrasek of Grand Rapids, seven grand­ children; 12 great grandchil­ dren, three sisters. Shirley Kelly, June DeCaire and Adeline Baker; two brothers, Leslie Bellmore and Robert D. Bellmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert in Janu­ ary 1991. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 30 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia with Father Phillip Nguyen officiating. Entomb­ ment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Intensive Care Unit of Metropolitan Hospital. Lucille N. Moerland CALEDONIA - Lucille Nancy Moerland, 77 of 2589 44th Street, Breton Manor. Kentwood and formerly of Caledonia passed away Satur­ day, March 30,1991 at Breton Manor. Mrs. Moerland was bom October 14, 1913 in Gaines Township, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Deming) Fitch. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Gaines United Brethren Church. Mrs. Moerland is survived by granddaughter, Sherri and Jim Martin; daughter-in-law, Jackie and Lee Bailey; brothers, Leo and Pearl Fitch of Muskegon, Lloyd and Margie Fitch of Kentwood, Roscoe and Irene Fitch of Caledonia; sisters, Mildred DeKleine, Leona and Floyd Brown, all of Byron Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, April 6, 1990. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 3 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Richard Raab of Gaines United Brethren Church officiating. Burial was in the Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gaines United Brethren Church. DOC GROOMING t • Over 10 Years Experience • Bill Ringlever Owner/Operator 698-8144 Call now your appointment. Ferrises celebrate 50 years On April 19, 1941, two special people were united in marriage. Now 50 years later, the children and grandchildren of Clair and Phyllis Ferris of Caledonia would like to invite relations, friends and neighbors to help them celebrate. A buffet open house will be held Saturday, April 20. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Clair and Phyllis’ family includes Bonnie Chard of Ferndale, Dan and Lyn Ferris of Caledonia, and granddaughters Becky and Erin Chard. Sharing in this event is mmbmhmmi the only gift requested. Everyone Welcome Third annual Pastor’s meeting set for May 1 at Cherry Valley rf PANCAKE BREAKFAST J-Ad Graphics News Service “The Person of the Pastor" is the subject of the third annual Pastors Conference sponsored by the Cherry Valley Clinic at 6950 Cherry Valley Road. Speakers at the seminar will be Dr. Sidney Draayer, who will speak in session 1 of the importance of a pastor being in good spiritual, emotional, physical and social health. A panel discussion in session 11 will focus on some of the unique joys and struggles of the "fishbowl marriages" of the clergy. Session 111 is titled "Growing up a P.K. (preachers kid)." The panel will help pastors become aware of some of the distinct advantage and disadvantages of being the son or daughter of a pastor. Speakers will include Dr. Sidney Draayer, Lorna Dobson, Clinical Psychologist Daniel Henderson, Chaplin Robert Nykamp, and Bob Vande Pol, coordinator of the Cherry Valley Clinic. The clinic is a satellite program of Pine Rest Christian Hospital of Grand Rapids. The clinic's staff provides confidential evaluation, consultation, and referral for those who are experiencing life's difficulties. Dutton Fire Station Sat., Apr. 13th 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Donations to Firemens Fund prinG Super savers Frostyogurt FROZEN YOGURT Machine — ON THE RUN? Food to go... • Coflee • Rolls • Hot Dogt 3 FLAVORS to CHOOSE FROM! tvert to* p,'C!L toT^? Heeds . 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Have questions or need ideas? Come to the interior decorating class on April 23rd. Learn color trends, see window treatments, wall coverings and more! When. April 23, 1991 Time: 700-9:00 p.m Where. H.S. Room 305 Cost: $2.50 Instructor. Mandy Newmyer of Decorating Den 2 Landscaping Your Home It’s that time of year to think about your lawn and garden Do you have questions like What kind of plant do I plant where? ”, looking for ideas or designs, wondering the correct way to prune your tree? Then this is the class for you. When: Monday, April 15th Time: 6:30-9.00 p.m. Where: H.S. Cafeteria Cost: $3.00 Instructor: Mark Worth from the Bushwacker There will be plants on display 3. Managing Your Financial Asssets In Retirement This class Is appropriate for anyone who is reltred or is considering retirement within the next year You will discuss techniques used to increase your current income and hedge against the effects of inflation When May 7 & 14, Tuesdays Time: 7 00-900 p.m. Where: H.S Room 305 Cost $5 00 (Husband/Wife pay only for one) Instructor Mr Jim Veldheer, Financial Consultant Affiliated with Merrill Lynch ’There will be time for questions ana answers by Barbara Gali Sta# Writer Nothing’s harder on the old self-esteem than losing, whether it’s getting triple­ jumped in checkers, guessing wrong on the stock market or drawing the wrong card in rummy. With this in mind, Mary VanderVeen’s fifth-grade class at Dutton Elementary created a game player s paradise Nobody went away a loser. And for the game builders, there was some self-esteem involved, too, as they saw their ideas take form with the help of adults who volunteered a little construc­ tion time...for the “nuts and bolts” of the creation process. John Graham, who teaches a woodworking class at Dut­ ton, got involved helping Jeremy Herweyer and Nate Tyler build a game for racing marbles down three separate tracks. Graham said the kids had the game figured out, and he just helped them lay out the tracks and plan the stand. “They did all the work, nailing and painting. They were pretty good carpenters; none of them hit their fingers with the hammer,” Graham laughed. Tom Brower was drawn in­ to the project by Graham, and Adam Tanner and Shawn Helmer got some help building their “Operation Slam Jam” basketball game. "I got the holes drilled for them,” Brower said. “They had to have a way to stand the pole for the basket, but they did the work. I just offered a word or two.” Brower noted that Adam learned to drive a nail straight. “Yeah, you pound it in just a little before you hit it hard,” grinned Adam. “Before, 1 hit it really hard right at the beginning.” Shawn said he learned not to spray paint on cement, especially on a windy day. It’s not easy to get paint off cement But Brower said he showed them how to work on the mistake, and the boys got all the paint removed. “We all learn the hard way,” he said with a grin. Other games designed by the students and built with the aid of a friendly adult were the Estimation Station (“You have to estimate the weight of the dart and how hard to throw it at the balloons”), the creation of Sara Tague and Barb Lynema, who had help from Mr. Bach, Mr Tague, Mr. Scott and Jason Kern. Mrs. Green helped John Green and Kevin Poll with their game, the Disc Drop, while Dave Good was the mentor for Stacie Ranalli, Julia King and Lisa Decker as they planned Mysterious Magic. Hot Hopscotch was thought up by Stacy Webb and Melissa Kern, who got some help from Dan Kern on the project, and Mr Haywood helped Casey VanDenBnnk and Matt Schafer create The Human Board Game Crazy Golf, the brain child of Steve Uyl, Justin Smith and Mitch Jordan, was also over­ seen by Jim Eascly and Dutton Principal Jerry Phillips. “The kids designed the games and made up the rules,” said VanderVeen. She said the goals of the project were to encourage the kids to be creative and to work cooperatively. She pointed out that they had to teach others how to use the games, too “And we just wanted to make learning fun, too,” she added The students' work will not have to be tom apart just because the "game days” are over. They voted to donate the games to the school, and VanderVeen said they will be used at the school’s carnival. The fifth-graders said they liked the project, and the reac­ tions of the younger Dutton students who got to play the games indicated that Milton Bradley better beware That company’s “Monopo­ ly” on game success could be at “Risk.” “Besides, we gave candy to everybody,” emphasized one young builder of self-esteem “Even to us,” giggled another. 4 Image of Style with Makeover Magic Come to this class and enjoy a facial makeover Learn Color Logic based on skin tone and hair color Treat yourself this spring season and leave this class a new you! When Thursday. April 25. 1991 Time 7 00-900 p.m Where H S Room 301 Cost $300 Instructor Pat Rmgaida 5 Golf I • Beginners This class is for beginner goiters You will learn proper gnps swing, putting styles etc You will be video taped on a driving range to assist you with your swing (You must supply tape) When Tuesdays. May 7, 14, 21. 28 Time 6 30-800 p.m Where Meet in H.S Room 304 the first night Cost $20 00 plus green fees 1 night Instructor Jim Sprague 6 Golf II • (Prerequisite: Must have had Golf I) When Thursdays. May 9 16. 23. 30 Time 6 00-800 p m Where Meet in H.S. Room 304 the first night Cost $22 00 plus green fees Instructor Jim Sprague z Recycle It! _______ t Jane Norton win be here to discuss recycling Learn why »e recycle How tc begm recycimg in your home, where you can take your recycled products and also pre-cycimg — how to shop with recycling in mind When Monday, May 13 Where H S Room 301 Time 7 00900 p m Cost Free Instructor Jane Norton ••Must pre-registe< for all classes one wee* pnor to meeting date Call the Community Ed Office at 795-3397 Tom Brower helped Shown Helmer and Adam Tanner construct their Operation Slam Jam' game. Brower helps the boys adjust the height of the net for younger children. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9. 1991 I Page 13 Dutton students ‘stick’ together bridges by Barbara Gail Staff Writer For Dutton Christian sev­ enth-graders, popsicle sticks by now have taken on a new importance. And the next time the stu- dents see a covered bridge or view the famous span at the Mackinac Straits or even cross a footbridge over a stream, chances are they won't take the structure for granted any more Seventh-grader Laura Poll spent more than six weeks gluing 815 popsicle sticks to form her model of a suspen­ sion bridge like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Annalise VanWyngarden chose to build a tower bridge with 863 popsicle sticks, while other students con­ structed covered bridges, truss bridges and arch bridges. Not only a lot of popsicle sticks, but also a lot of learn­ ing went into the bridge building, which is an annual project for students of Dutton Christian math and English teacher Walt VanWyngarden. He explained that not only do the bridges have to look nice, but they are expected to "work." A stress test is ap­ plied to the bridges to see if they can hold weight like a real bridge must. In this case, the bridge must support a 500-gram truck/load and it must be de­ signed so the truck has the necessary clearance. The bridge must span a 70-centimeter valley or gorge. But the project involves more than just construction. The students first must do some research on the different kinds of bridges and decide which kind to build. Then, throughout the project, each must keep a ledger, in which they record all the materials used in the project, their costs, how much design and construction time went into the project, and finally deter­ mine how cost effective the bridge is. VanWyngarden sets up a table of costs for all the labor and materials, but the students have to do the calculating. A steel beam, for instance, is listed at $500 each, and the architectural design time put in by the "company" (the students brain) is listed at $100 for each 10 minutes. Construction labor costs are figured using an estimate of $50 for each 10 minutes. The ledger, in turn, is ac­ companied by a required onepage report from each student. The report must be done on a VanWyndargcn said. The actual building in­ volves some use of geometry, as the students learn what shapes provide the strength for the structure. This aspect of the project is significant, because the ability to apply academic skills has become an important requirement for today’s students. "The idea is to incorporate as many subject areas as pos­ sible into the project," VanWyngarden explained. "They also have to research the bridges and all along the way the kids have to make de­ cisions, another skill were trying to teach these days." The student s final report must identify "the company" that built the bridge as well as the style of the bridge. The young engineers must explain why he or she chose this style and the advantages and disadvantages of it. Sources of information also must be listed. Van Wyngarden said he grades the report on its writ­ ing quality as well as its in­ formation, its neatness and, of course, correct spelling and grammar. The bridge itself is judged on its design, its overall ap­ pearance and whether it satis­ fies the stress and clearance requirements. Finishing up his second year at Dutton Christian, VanWyngarden said he has used this project at other schools where he has taught. He explained that it is an ex­ ample of the “thematic unit" now advocated by educators. The students also are engaged in a "hands-on" experience, now believed to be the most effective way for students to learn. "In this case, we re drawing on skills involving research, composition, grammar, math, and even computers. The students have to make de­ cisions all along the way, and they certainly are faced with problem-solving situations. Sometimes they even have to Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616)795-7060 The seventh graders bridges are displayed during the recent performance of the Dutton Christian Middle School play. The styles of bridges vary great­ ly as each student could pick the type he or she wanted to build. decide whether to start over. "I'm always impressed with the jobs they do and with how hard they work on this," VanWyngarden said. "But I hope they have fun with it, too. I know I enjoy working on it with them." Dutton Christian seventh-grader Laura Poll looks on as Carly and Jennifer VanWyngarden use a toy cor to administer a stress test’ to her bridge. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Ben Dykhouse holds up his suspension bridge, mode of 1,600 popsicle sticks. Katie Postma displays her model of a truss bridge and Annalise VanWyngarden explains how she built her tower bridge. 1989 Ford T-Bird White, 21,000 miles, auto., V-6. air, p.w., p.l., console, AM/FM stereo ye**Site er HM1I1 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA County of Kent, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 15, 1991 at 7:30 p.m . the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall), 7248 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316. concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Final Development Plan of the Foremost Corpora tion Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park), legally described (including lands proposed to be considered for Inclusion in the PUD) as follows: The East 1Z> except the South 350 feet of the East 500 feet thereof; the Northwest y4; and the Southwest % except the South 254 feet of the West 164 feet thereof, and also except the East 900 feet of the South 940 feet thereof, and also except the South 518 feet of the East 130 feet of the West 683 feet thereof, and also ex cept the West 660 feet of the East 1,500 feet of the South 660 feet thereof; all In Section 5, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The amending ordinance would, if adopted, accomplish the following: 1. Add the following lands (East parcel) to the land included in the final Development Plan of the Planned Unit Development: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 5, thence North 88*33'26" East 2260.95 feet along the North line of the Northwest % of said Section 5 to the point of beginning; thence South 0r26’34” East 418.85 feet; thence North 88*33’26” East 208.00 feet; thence North 01*26’34" West 418.85 feet to the North line of the North west Vt of said Section 5; thence South 88*33’26” West 208.00 feet along the North line of the Northwest % of said Section 5 to the point of beginning, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan 2. Add the following described lands (West parcel) to the lands included in the Final Development Plan of the Planned Unit Development: The North 476 feet of the West 412 feet of the East ’A of the Northwest % of said Section 5, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. 3. Amend the text of the ordinance (including amendments Nos 1 and 2 thereof) so as to make the following changes and additions therein. — Amend Section 2(B) to provide that building lot boundaries and placement of buildings shall be subject to site plan approval by the Planning Commission Amend the same section to provide that ingress to and egress from the Development may be from streets and drives shown on the Final Development Plan or on subsequent amendments or on site plans for future development within the PUD; and also to provide that secon­ dary access drives, subject to site plan approval, may be constructed as required for construction equipment, service vehicles and other internal traffic within the PUD — Amend Section 2(C) to state that streets and drives in the development shall be hardsurfaced except for private roads or service drives. — Amend Section 2(D) to state that off-street motor vehicle parking shall be provided at a ratio of at least one vehicle parking space for each person employed in the building or buildings served by the parking area, rather than three parking spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross building floor area. — Amend Section 2(E) to delete all references to an initial private sewer system serving Phase I of the Development — Amend Section 2(F) so as to state that if a public water supply system is extended to the Development, a private water system may nevertheless be used for fire protec­ tion and landscape irrigation, though not for other purposes — Amend Section 3(G) to state that motor vehicle parking areas in Phase II of the Develop­ ment shall be provided at a ratio of not less than one vehicle parking space for each person employed in the building or buildings occupying the lot served by the parking area — Delete Section 5 which states that if a public sanitary sewer system is not extended to Phase II and if the applicant does not construct a private sewer system for Phase 11, the Township shall consider the rezoning of the Phase II lands to the A Agricultural District — To amend other provisions of the text of the ordinance establishing the Development, in minor respects only A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street. Caledonia, Michigan, and may be examined during normal business hours up to and including the date of the public hearing All interestd persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment Dated: March 21. 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 9, 1991 Festive holiday celebration ‘Fourth-coming’ to Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Don't’be foolish’ Of course there's going to be a flag-waving Fourth of July in Caledonia. And that means a red, white and blue parade of bicycles, balloons and bunting and a day at the park where sum­ mertime favorites like lemon­ ade and chicken and hot dogs will be served up, along with games, turtle races and the traditional tractor pull. And, best of all, fireworks over Emmons Lake again will cap the holiday. Members of this year's Fourth of July Committee have been working hard to fi­ nalize plans for the 1991 cel­ ebration, which will be held on Saturday, June 29, and they'd like to quell any ru­ mors that the festivities are off. Far from it, they say. As usual, all entries are welcome for the 11 a.m. pa­ rade. Just check with veteran parade organizer Don Apsey. Decorated bikes are encour­ aged, along with floats, bands, equestrians, antique can, Uncle Sams and Betsy Rosses. At Lakeside Park, crafters can exhibit their wares by calling Shirley Goodwin at 891-9400 to reserve a space, and some carnival games also are being arranged, as well as events for the little ones. The FFA petting zoo is ex­ pected to make its ever-popu­ lar appearance, and the Parades, picnics ond pyrotechnics oil ore port of Caledonia s traditional July Fourth celebration. Todd Bogart was only four when he was photographed waiting on Main Street for the 1989 parade to begin. The American legion's chicken barbecue is always a favorite, ond what’s the Fourth of July without fireworks in the park? Williams Family will lead off a variety of entertainment on stage. Any local talent who would like to perform, or anyone with ideas for enter­ tainment should contact Goodwin. Frogs and turtles will have their annual chance to show off, with water games and other contests in the planning stages, too. One of these, the tractor pull, is being handled by Jim Tolan, and Fire Chief Butch Welton said he has high hopes for this year's fireworks display. Cliff Wenger once again will open the village black­ smith shop on Emmons Street, and Pennock Hospital will staff a first aid station to handle bumps, bruises and cotton candy overdoses, Welton said. But putting on celebrations costs both time and money, and the committee can use more of both. While the plans are coming along smoothly, more volunteer help would be welcome, Goodwin said. She encourages any interested resi­ dent to attend the committee meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at the township hall next to the fire barn, or to call her or the township office (891-0070). While the work is done by volunteers, Welton said putting on the celebration probably still costs about $10,000 when fireworks are included. To help raise some funds, the committee is planning a raffle, with a quarter of beef "for sure" as one of the prizes. Cash donations are tax deductible and can be given to any member of the committee or mailed to the July Fourth Committee, Box 252, Caledonia, 49316. "But it’s a wonderful event for our community," Welton added. "Everyone on this committee has been doing a great job to make it happen, and the more people we have involved with it, the better the day is going to be." So, go "fourth!" BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p.m. Early Birds Caledonia Township Board approves 1991 fiscal budget by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has approved a $351,395 budget to guide ex­ penditures until Dec. 31. when the board once again will be on a 12-month fiscal year. When the township gained charter status earlier this year, it automatically switched to a calendar fiscal year instead of operating from April 1 to March 31. Township Treasurer Shirley Tolan said this creates some hardship during the first year of charter status, when the board operates on a budget that runs from March 31 to Dec 31 She said that 65 percent of the expenditures fall into that period, but only 40 percent of the revenues are collected during the same time. “After the first year, everything runs smoothly again,’’ she said. The township’s 1990-91 budget saw total expenditures of $477,418, but that was for a 12-month period. It’s hard to compare that to the new $355,395 figure, which covers only 10 months. Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder said that the board is hoping to see some expen­ ditures down this year, though services like the library assessment and police and fire protection will cost more. The board hopes to spend less on legal fees and profes­ sional services this year, and no general elections will be held in 1990. eliminating costs in that area "We’ve budgeted enough for maintainance for the com­ puter and to purchase such items as new voter registra­ tion cards.” Snyder said. She said the board spent $56,200 in legal fees for the 1990-91 fiscal year, but hopes to keep these costs under $25,000 for the remaindci of 1991 Another savings for the township results from the completion of the reappraisal, of all township parcels last summer “That’s another $21,595 we didn't have to include in the budget this year," she said. Budget increases result from wages for the two new trustees added to the board, and from staff raises. Trustees will receive $5 more per meeting attended, and the treasurer was voted an increase in salary from $16,500 to $17,833, an 8 per Continued on Page 15 Tax Management & More, Inc. NEW CUSTOMERS 10% OFF k 891-9401 LALUfl 8. CARDER 1083 S. Patterson, Wayland, Mich 49348 Phone 792-0123 NOW OPEN Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8.00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Servicing all of your Lawn & Garden Needs �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 9, 1991 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Pates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Real Estate Community Notices 10 ACRES FOR SALE: Land contract possible. 4 miles south of Middleville. $29,900. Middleville Schools. 795-7290. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CLASS OF 1971, 20th REUN­ ION looking for the following people: Denise Daniels, Carol Giles, Lon Middleton, David Mulligan, Mike Smith, Sharon Tucker & Chuck Willard. If you know the whereabouts of any of these individuals, would you please contact Jane 795-7061 or Valeric 948-9073. RHONDA LEEP Pearson Cook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Jobs Wanted WANTED: I am available to do most any kind of job you want done. Call Tom Loew at 795-3503. Help Wanted CASHIER WANTED should have friendly and positive alti­ tude, neat appearance a must. Flexible hours, nights & weekends required. Call 891-0488.__________________ GENERAL FACTORY - Plas­ tic injection molding, all shifts. This entry level position requires persons who are capable of analyzing defects and making decisions in a fast paced envi­ ronment. Good benefits, good opportunity for training and advancement. Apply at: Wamar Products, 5041 68th St., SE, Caledonia, ML 49316.____ MECHANIC WANTED to work on new and used J D. trac tors. Must be experienced, Marker Implement, 891 8188 PO8I \L JOBS $11.41 to $14.9O/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 219-769-6649 ext. MI168 8am to 8pm 7 days. Miscellaneous ADOPTION Couple want to adopt baby. Legal, confidential. Call Pat collect, 517-646-9805. For Sale LAWN TRACTOR 12 h.p., mower and blade, $475. Mark­ ers, 891-8188.______________ 1990 GREAT LAKES HOT TLB. Mauve & cream swirl, will seat 8 people, self contained in a wood cabinet. Call 795-7839 after 6pm._________________ ATTENTION GIRLS: I have Prom dresses that I have taken in on consignment and I will sell. Can Marge at 795-3503. PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611.___________ WHEELHORSE TRACTOR mower, tiller, snowblower, excellent, bargain. Markers, 891-8188. Fann FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055, Ph (616)628 2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. Caledonia Township, continued cent raise. The supervisor’s salary will increase from $18,000 to $18,990 a year, and the clerk now will receive $16,036, up from $15,200. Both amount to a 5.5 per­ cent increase. Other staff members also received raises, ranging from 3.7 to 5.5 percent. Increases in police and fire protection result from rising costs of having a sherifTs car patrolling the township, and from paying for the “first responder” training for the fire department. Two new firemen also have joined the department, and $4,000 for new equipment has been budgeted for the department Caledonia Township’s library assessment from the Kent County system has gone up about $1.000. Snyder said. Planning Commission costs also will go up, since the com­ mission will have to print new ordinance books this year after updating all its or­ dinances. However, these books will be sold to developers and other in­ terested parties to help defray the printing costs. The commission, like the Township Board, is hoping that fewer dollars will have to be spent for legal services this year. Snyder said that after balan­ cing increases with decreases, the township will end up with a budget about the same as last year’s, “if all goes well.” Caledonia Sportsmans Club SUNDAY BREAKFAST • Eggs • Sausage • Toast • Pancakes • Juice • Coffee April 14th, 1991 "4.00 per person row.W” 9 a.m.-12 Noon -eoiH-s----------------- --------- N C0LfiftTta w—1—E ctudouse I S Caledonia High School Girls Golf Team Members Girls’ Golf MH 4 “ 4/16 4/17 4/19 4/22 4/24 4TX> *29 OTWW0TT West Catholic Kenowa His. Midd Godwin. Comst Pk Wyoming Part FH Northern Calvin Christian Rogers Kenowa His. 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Broadway, Hastings. \ \ 1iijPHIL’S PIZZERIA1 V I 795-7844 | EAT IN or TAKE OUT -SL DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Tuesday Thursday 11 30 a m to 11 p m Friday & Saturday 11 30 a m to 1 a m Sunday 4 to 10 p m Ckrsed Monday • ITALIAN SPECIAL TIES • • Pizza • Dinners • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Calzone Spaghetti • Sausage Roll • Ravioli • Manicotti • Roast Beef Subs • Cheesecake xj* HOSPITAL JOBS: start $6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary. For information call 1-900-226-9399 ext. 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. 1990 Chevy Lumina Euro 4 dr., white, 24,000 miles, auto., V-6, air, tilt, cruise, p.l., p.w., console, stereo w/cass. CAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Ponttec • Ceo 79S-S11B or B91-B1S1 TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Pete Den Hartigh REQUEST: Variance from Section 6.5(D) Lot size and lot width. LOCATION: 7009 - 68th St. Permanent Parcel #41-23-04-400-037 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: April 18, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Village/Township Hall 640 Emmons St S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St. Caledonia during nor­ mal business hours. Amie Stawick, Chairman Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 9, 1991 Caledonia nine hopes momentum carries on Caledonia baseball coach John Klunder is hoping that some momentum his Fighting Scots gained last year during the district tournament last year will carry over into this season Caledonia won only three games during the season in 1990. but posted back-to-back wins over East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Northern before losing in the finals to Portland Both the Pioneers and the Huskies had defeated the Scots during the season. Three seniors and an especially talented junior class will be back on the field this year, so Klunder is hopeful for a more successful season this year. “I'm pretty excited about this year.-' Klunder said "Last year we were a very young team We had two sophomores on the team nil year long, then we brought up three more late in the season ." Seniors Bill Kowal. Phil Heyboer and Brad Walbridge are all three year starters and Klunder will look to them for leadership this year Kowal will play catcher, first base and some outfield, Heyboer will be at second base, and Walbridge will handle the “hot comer. " The junior class is long on talent and experience. Todd Hudson will play short and see outfield duty. Mark Ewal. recovering from a broken foot, will play at first and in the outfield Brad Seely will catch, and Brad Dodge will also sec action at first base. Tom Benedict, another junior, hadn't played since fifth grade, but Klunder said he made excellent progress last year “They are all good athletes,'' Klunder said “We have a versatile team These guys can play anywhere " Klunder also will put all his pitching stock in his juniors, with Benedict. Seely. Dodge and Jason Kious all providing some innings South Christian and Hud­ sonville look to be the teams to beat in the O-K Gold in 1991. according to Klunder. Both had good junior varsity teams and have quality players returning from last season. “We will try to be com­ petitive," Klunder said “I think we have the kind of team that can beat anyone on any given day. " The Scots will be host to East Grand Rapids tomorrow night. Gametime is 4 p.m. Varsity Baseball MU OWMJT TWUOC 4/10 East Grand Rapids 4 00/H 4/12 Kelioggsvtile 400/H 4/16 Byron Center 400/H 4/17 Godwin DH 400/A 400/H 4/18 Middleville 4/20 Hamilton Tournament HZ2 Kenowa Hills 4 00 A 4/24 Cedar Springs 4 00/H 4/25 F H Northern DH 400/A 4/29 Hudsonville 400/A 5/01 South Christian 400/A 5/03 Wayland DH 4 00/H 5/06 Kenowa Hills 4 00/H 1991 Caledonia baseball team. Front Row (left to right)— Mike Balsitis, Todd Hudson, Steve Osborn, Brad Walbridge and Jason Kious. Second Row— Gene Cross, Chuck Voneklouse. Mark Uyl. Brel Belonger. Tom Benedict. Third Row— Brod Seely. Bill Kowol. Bloke Osborn, Brod Dodge. Phil Heyboer 900A 5/08 O.K. Gold make up 1991 SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW A Profile of Thornapple-Kellogg & Caledonia Teams 490 5/10 Coopersville DH 4 00/H 5/13 Cedar Springs 4 00/A 5/15 Hudsonville 400/H 5/17 South Christian 4 00/H 5/24 “B" Pre-Distnct District 5/31 -B 6/01 “8" District 64)8 Regionais 6/14 Semi-Finals 6/15 Finals Middleville ball team hopes to learn ‘how to win’ this season The Middleville baseball team has won just nine games over the course of the last three seasons, but coach Ber­ nie Weller believes his squad has the experience and pit­ ching necessary to make great strides this season. The Trojans have 11 return­ ing lettermen, including 10 who started at least one game in 1990, when Middleville finished 2-19-1 overall and seventh in the O-K Blue. Pitching should be a strength this season, with 87.3 innings of experience hack from last year “We have six pitchers who can get people out," Weller said. "Our top three starters could be three of the best pit­ chers in the league " That pitching staff includes seniors Jeremy Shepard. Ver­ non DeWitt and Jamie Payne, junior Steve Baumgartner and sophomores Rob Minor and Seth Nelson Offensively, catcher-third baseman Brad Bruner leads the returnees with a 333 average last season. Senior John Scheib. who will play most anywhere, hit .273 last season Weller also expects first base man Sam Powell. Payne and senior Mike Wierenga to produce some runs He added that Shepard has been hitting the ball very hard in practice Weller said that his most pressing concerns are inex­ perience at shortstop and in the outfield, as well as defense in general “We can’t predict how strong our defense is until game conditions.” he said. Calvin Christian, a state semifinalist a year ago. ex­ pects to be the team to beat in the O-K Blue once again. Weller also lists Godwin Heights. Hamilton and Byron Center as possible contenders. “We need to learn how to win." Weller said. “Defen­ sive effectiveness, mental toughness and self discipline will be keys to our success this year." “Physically and athletical­ ly. this is the best potential baseball team I’ve seen at Middleville in the last five years." Varsity baseball players for this year at TK are (front row, from left) Rob Miner, Vernon DeWitt, Jeff Prior, Jamie Payne, Mike Moore, Joe McClelland, Jack Miller, manager Jason Kearney (second row), John Scheib, Steve Baumgartner, Jeremy Shepard, Brad Bruner, Brett Muller, Sam Powell, Mike Wierenga, Seth Nelson (third row), Coach Bernie Weller, and assistant Mike Knight. Varsity Baseball a*n twoMon rweiDC 44)9 Lowell 400/A 4/11 Wayland 400/H 4/13 Hastings 4/16 Maple Valley 900/A DH 4/19 Delton 40WH 400/A 4/18 Caledonia 4.30/A DH 422 Allegan 4 OOH 424 Byron Center 400/H 426 Comstk Px 4 OOA 429 Kerioggs»’i>e 4 OOH 5/01 Hamilton 400A DH 400A Byn>* Center 400A 503 Godwin 506 506 Comstock Par* 510 Lee 400A 5/13 Kerioggsv’f/e 5/17 C*v»n Chf 520 Hamttton 524 P*e Distncts 5'31 Regtonais 608 Reg»onais *14 Anais 4 OOH 4 OOH DH DH 4 00 A 4OGH Trojan natters look to defend their O-K Blue title With just two seniors on the Middles die tennis team, any chance of repeating a> the O-K Blue champions will rest on the strings of its junior class But don’t feel sorry for the Trojans just yet Three all­ conference performers return Continued on Page 20- The 1991 boys tennis team for TK has as its members (front row, from left) manager Brian Seger, Scott Oliver, Dave Timm, David T. Lehman, Matt Stander, Brian Baughman, Mark Pullen, Ryan Kiel, Kevin Wright, (second row) Rob Hunt, Mark Harcek, Jeff Geukes, Andy Hutchins, Dave Sherwood, Steve McCrumb, Matt Pratt, Dana Johnson, Erik Lake and Coach Larry Seger �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9, 1991 I Page 17 Talent-rich Trojan softballers aim for 3-peat When you talk to softball coaches around the O-K Blue as to Which is the team to beat, you will invariably hear the word “Middleville ” The Trojans have won the league title the past two years, and will field a wealth of talent again in 1991. Nine letter-winners, including four all league selections, return to the lineup. Catcher Pam Elkins, in­ fielder Jenny Merrill, short slop Sue Wheeler and out fielder Jenny Smith all reciev ed all-league recognition last year Senior Jamie Beuschel is back after missing last season with a heart condition. Coach Chene Ritz expects her to be a contributor in the outfield this season Also returning is utility players Karen McCrath. Patti Postema and Tracy Smith. New players include Rose Sclfani. Mindy Solomon. Angie Guitterez and Kathy Uzarski Ritz does have some gaping holes to fill, including a trio of all-league players. Vai Jackiewicz. Marcie Henry and Maggie James James was an all-state outfielder, and Ritz hopes some new leaders will step forward “With hard work, desire, dedication and determination, we will have a strong team,” the coach said “Attitude will play an important role The talent is there, attitude is what These sports pages are sponsored by the following businesses: cAboue S-^Beyond CT n J/iavel Caledonia Village Centre phone 891-0090 Covering area high school sports weekly to over 7,000 area homes. Softball team — it will take “ Ritz says Calvin Christian will be the top threat to pre­ vent the Trojans from the first "three-peat" in league history The Squires were ranked honorable mention in the Class B pre-season poll She also lists Hamilton and Wyoming Lee as possible contenders Middleville opens the season tonight at Lowell. The Trojans will compete this weekend in the Hastings In­ vitational. beginning Saturday at 9 a m. The 1991 TK’s varsity softball team has on its roster (front row, left to right) Sue Seger, Jamie Bueschel, Pam Elkins, Jenny Miller, Rose Scalfani, (second row) Tracie Smith, Patty Postma, Mindy Soloman, Kathy Ursarski, Jenny Merrill, Karen McCrath and Coach Cherie Ritz. 5/03 Varsity Softball MH OWOI0T TNEJlX 4/09 Lowell 4/13 Hastings 4/16 MapleValley 4:00/A 4/18 Caledonia 4/19 Dellon DH 4122 Allegan 4/24 Byron Center DH Godwin 5/04 Hudsonville Byron Center 410O/A 5/08 Comstock Park 400/H 910 Lee 4:00/H DH 5/11 EGR 4:00/A 5/13 Kelloggsville 4 30/A 5/17 Calvin Chr. 4:00/H 5/20 Hamilton 4 00/H 5/24 Pre Districts 4/26 Comstock Park 4 00/A 531 Districts 4/29 Kelloggsville 4:00/H 6/08 Regionais 901 Hamilton 4 00/A 6/14 Finals 497 Arlington. Middleville Phone 795-3302 IgAj; Bruce’s Frame & Alignment 4 00/A 5/06 4:00/H Booth Insurance Agency 830/A 4:00/A DH 400/A COLLISION REPAIR 795-9596 415 2nd St., Middleville • Caledonia Auto Parts 227 E. 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Dawn Senneker and Kerry Barron Marble, who will catch and play third base, is an excellent all-around player with a good bat. according to Pelletier Senneker can play left field or several infield positions. while Barron was a starter in 1991 Caledonia softball team: Front Row (left to the outfield last season right)— Anne McCormick, Jenny Smith, John Junior Jenny Smith will also Pelletier, Emily Ashbaugh Stephanie Daniels. Second be a key for Caledonia. She Row— Deb Nickels, Carrie Barron, Dawn Senneker. will be one of the Fighting Bock Row— Jennie Tuinstra and Michelle Crowe. Scots' top pitchers, which is a Missing: Tara Marble and Treasure Hylkema. strength in the O-K Gold. ' Most of the top pitchers in As for a league prediction. thick of things, despite the Pelletier is optimistic that the O-K Gold are returning solid pitching returning to the this year.’’ Pelletier said Caledonia will finish in the Continued on Page 20 “And pitching is the name Q’ r— ■ the game We will put all of our marbles on our young pit­ chers and see what happens Also seeing duty on the Caledonia Dutton Middleville mound will be sophomore 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Jennie Tuinstra She is also one of the Scots’ top offensive threats Pelletier is searching for a leadoff hitter, which will probsaWy be centerfielder Emily M-37 • Middleville Ashbaugh or Stephanie Darnels. Both have good speed and solid bats Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac, Inc. M-37 in Middleville Phone 795-3318 Hastings City Bank MIDDLEVILLE • CALEDONIA BELLEVUE • NASHVILLE • HASTINGS RAINBOW’S END State Bank of Caledonia Tires-R-Us Phone 795-3550 Yarn • Crafts • Variety Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-1106 Snider Home Entertainment Caledonia Village Centre ** Phone 891-9292 �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 9, 1991 Trojan thinclads to rely on distance runners, numbers The TK’s boys track team for 1991 consists of (front row. from left) Pat Neuman. Tom Stolsenberg, Keith Potts. Darren Van Elst, Jason Bardwell, Phillip Johnson, Jerry Closser (second row). Rob Potter, Jason Killian, Scott Palazzolo. Jake Brewer, B.J West, Jim Cole, Mark McNutt, Bob Satterfield, (third row) Coach Gary Van Elst, Todd vouch, via,y Stolsenberg, Jason Wilkins, Jake Betzer, Joe Walker, Cory Heald, Jason Wilkins, Bob Middleton, Chad Sitzer. Phil Seubring, Travis Shealy, Todd Boonstra. Jason Secord and Coach Dan Erb. The Middleville boys’ track team has a solid turnout this season, with 33 team members, but when first year coach Dan Erb looked around at the first day of practice, he counted just five seniors Erb does have some ex­ perienced distance runners and some returnees in the field events back from last year s unit that finished fourth in the O-K Blue w ith a 3-3-1 record But beyond that, the Trojans are relatively inexperienced Seniors Ed Rumberg and Tony Jones and junior Pat Neuman have Erb optimistic about scoring some points in the distance races, as does sophomore Mark McNutt. Senior Phil Seubring and junior Chad Sitzer lead the pole vaulters, with sophomore Bob Middleton looking to be competitive in the discus. Todd O’Brien, a senior, returns to the shot put. while Jake Brewer paces the sprinters. Middleville will need to im­ prove its relay teams in order to be more competitive this season, according to Erb. He expects the distance runners to enjoy a great deal of success Erb lists Calvin Christian as the tentative favorite in the O K Blue race The Squires placed second to Godwin Heights a year ago and return 10 conference placers The Trojans open the out door season on Friday when they will be hosts for the Mid­ dleville Co-ed Relays T-K girls track squad strong in many events With eight returning letter winners back from last season's team that was runner-up in the O-K Blue standings, the Middleville girls* track team has a bright future. Junior Alicia Batson was a stale qualifier in 1990 She will compete in the 800-, 1600- and 3200-meter runs, as well as the 3200 m relay Julia Kooiman and Sarah Postema also will run the distance events Back in the high jump and the hurdles will be Tonya Rauschenberger. Angie Jerkatis will also run the hurdles and help score points in the relays. THE NEW HOUSE ON MAIN STREET IN MIDDLEVILLE Electric by... 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Middleville, Ml / April 9. 1991 / Page 19 Fighting Scots to be in thick of league race very strong in distances and in hurdling and have some quali­ ty depth." Soderman will benefit from a very successful cross­ country campaign last fall, so expect to see Caledonia to score big points in the distances That distance corps will be led by Todd Whitwam. who Soderman describes as a "state caliber” runner. He will team with Jason Boorsma and Jeff McCaul in the 3200-meter relay Last year those three comprised most of the team that finished second 4 00/A at the league meet in that 400/H 4 00/M event 4 36A Brad Feenstra Rob 4 00/M Woomey and Chad Ness lead 10 06A a deep hurdling crew, while 10D0/A Brad Steginga and Alan Aho 400/M are the top returning sprinters. 4 00/A Also returning is Eric Cur­ 930/M tis in the discus. He establish­ 4 00/A 400/Med a new school record in the event and was a state qualifier 10O6A 400/H in 1990 400/H The Scots will also be 936A strong in the pole vault, with 400 Andy Foster. Steve Tafelsky A and Keith Bohez all clearing at A least 11-6 in practice. Despite all of the returning 400/A talent. Soderman is somewhat disappointed by the relatively 600/A small turnout this spring. That 4 30/A is one of the smallest teams. Certain things -in life van pretty much he taken for granted. On<f is that the Caledonia boys' track team will be near the top of the O-K Gold Con­ ference standings at the end of May. Coach John Soderman. in his 27th season as coach of the Fighting Scots, hopes that trend will continue. "We will be in the thick of the battle," he said "We are Varsity Track mu 3/29 4/09 4/11 4/12 4/18 4/20 4/20 4/23 4/25 4/27 4/30 5/02 5/04 5/07 5/09 5/11 5/14 5/17 5/18 5/20 5/21 5/24 6/01 owerr Grand Vafley Inv Lowell Cahnn Christian Middleville Co-ed South Christian Coopersville Boys Spana Girts F H Nonhem Wayland Caledonia Relays Coopersville Kenowa Hills Greenville Relays Cedar Springs Hudsonville Hudsonville Inv. O K Gold Make-up B Regional, FHN B Regional, FHN O K Gold Pre) Coop O K Gold Coni Coop Champ of Cham Rogers "B" State Wy Pk 1991 Caledonia boys track team: Front Row (left to right)— Chris Denison, Greg Chapman, Andy Foster, Jeff McCouL Eric Curtis, Todd Whitwam, Ken Aho and Dennis Elmhirst. Second Row— Tim Stack, Jason Hill, John Striplin, Brod Steginga, Brad Feenstra, Steve Tafelsky, Jason Boorsma, Rom Moomey, Shayne Mohn and Chris Berends. Third Row— Ryan Haik, John Myers, Craig Schmidt, Andrew Sherman, Chad Neff, as far as numbers, in recent seasons, but Soderman still expects them to be very competitive. The Scots hope to start a new dual unbeaten streak that reached 108 consecutive wins until a loss two years ago. Alan Aho, Peter Bos. Brod Allen, Chris Holiday. Joson Fohrni and Jason Minor. Fourth Row— Coach John Soderman, Ben Potgeter, Pete Parbel. Ben Lillie. Eric Snyder, Jon Oldfield, John Winquest. Matt Postma, Brent Boncher, Brian Nowak, Jerry Norris and Keith Bohez. Missing: Adam Sherman, Coach Jim Reed and Coach Dennis Graham. Last year Caledonia lost to Coopersville. The Broncos will be tough again this year, according to Soderman. as will Hudsonville. The fighting Scots open the season tonight at home against Lowell 1000/A Caledonia girls again strong in distance runs Coach Joe Zomerlei has 40 girls out for the girls' track team this spring, which is the largest number ever m the 15-year history of the Caledonia program. But it is not only the quanti­ ty that has Zomerlei optimistic about the coming season, it is also the quality, particularly in the distance races. The Fighting Scot cross­ country team was second in the state by a single point last fall, and that fact provides a good indication of the kind of strength they have in the distances. Seniors Korey Hofmann, Roni Robertson and Amy Leatherman, sophomore Becky Beland and freshmen Karyn Duba and Meredith Denison comprise one of the most feared groups in the area, if not the state. Zomerlei also likes his discus and shot throwers. Pam Stevens and defending con­ ference champion Liz Mast have eached hurled the discus over 100 feet, while three girls, Susan Welton, Jill Van Ost and Mast have all exceed­ ed 30 feet in the shot put. Caledonia will field a young team overall, with eight seniors, three juniors, eight sophomores and 21 freshmen. Zomerlei said the inex­ perience will be most evident in the hurdles and sprints. The Scots open the season tonight at home against Lowell. Thursday Calvin Christian will visit, and Fri­ day the Scots make the short trek down M-37 to the Mid­ dleville Co-ed Relays. 1991 Caledonia girls track team: First Row (left to right)— Heather Comegys, Roni Robertson, Lisa Parbel, Jill Van Ost, Julie Kral, Kelly Purdy, Cheryl Kral, Susan Welton, Amy Leatherman and Korey Hof­ mann. Second Row— Becky Beland, Liz Mast, Jody Van Ost, Corrie Peterson, Christie Weed, Emily Whisneya, Heather Burns and Amanda Wisniewski. Third Row— Shanda Nagel, Kate Kerkstra, Jenelle Douglas, Carol France, Angie Stock, Allison Kiedal, Mary Fowler, Tarin Lintenmuth and Sue Greveps. Fourth Row— Mylo Stewart, Lix Smith, Karyn Duba, Lisa Johnson, Jayme Poll, Meredith Denison, Kristina Winegar, Melissa Dykgraf and Amanda Wolfert. Familiar face to guide Caledonia tennis team this year First year Caledonia tennis coach Sam Wilkinson feels pretty much at home. Two years ago he was a key player for the Fighting Scots. Now he is back, as the coach Wilkinson, a 1989 Caledonia graduate, went on to Grand Rapids Junior Col­ lege. where be was a member of its tennis team last spring. But when the Caledonia tennis job opened up. he jumped at the chance. "So far. I’ve really enjoyed it." Wilkison said. "The guys help out a lot. It helps that I know most of them Some of them were my teammates, so it hasn't been that difficult." Wilkinson said that he is Boys’ Tennis urn o*c*er w.x 409 4/10 Middleville Greenville 400/H 406* 4/15 4/16 Godwin 4O6A 406A 4/17 F H Northern 406* South Christian 420 Mid-Catedoma Inv 906 A 424 CoopersviHe 406A 426 429 Lowell Kenowa HtMs 4 06 A 4OOH 420 Kftioggsville 406A 501 Cedar Spnngs 502 Bron Center 506 Hudsonville 400A 400 « 406* 506 Lakewood Scnmmage 5H1 OK Gold Conf 5/17 B Regtona/s 524 8 State 400* stressing team unity with his squad this season, something that isn't always easy to attain in the sport "Tennis is such an in­ dividual sport," he said. "But I’m trying to get them to play as a team and to get them to support each ocher ” Caledonia will return half its starting lineup from 1990, and Wilkinson hopes to mold his squad into a contender in the O-K Gold conference. Kent Taylor. Joe Sumac. Jeff Van Belkum and Scon Mmdor will open the season at the singles positions Joe Cox and Man Schalk Will team up at first doubles. Bren Maynard and Casey Young will play the second doubles flight, and Tom Beetham will join Scon Syler at third doubles Wilkinson said that will be his lineup for the opener tonight at home against Mid­ dleville, but that it would be subject to change As far as the conference race is concerned. Wilkinson likes Forest Hills Northern and Hudsonville. "We have some good ex­ perience back." he said ’That should be a strength We hope to finish in the top three in the league The Scots will also be at home tomorrow afternoon against Greenville 1991 Caledonia tennis team: First Row (left to right)— Joe Stimac. Kent Taylor, Brent Maynard and Joe Cox. Second Row— Rick Grinstead. Tom Beetham. Jeff Von Belkum, Casey Young and Scott Siler. Third Row— Ryan Lieske, Randy Dunn, Mike Ferguson, John Millord, John Duba and Scott Minder. Not Pictured: Mott Schalk. Spike Baird and Tom Bednarsky. �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 9, 1991 Trojan tennis, Continued from Page 16 Stella's from last year’s squad that finished 10-3 overall. Coach Larry Seger said that though the league race should go down to the wire, he feels his squad has an excellent oppur tunny for a repeat crown. “This should be a threeteam race with T-K. Hamilton and Calvm Christian.’’ Seger said. “Godwin (Heights) will also have a respectable team, so we won t be able to let up during the season. ” Seger said that Calvin Christian returns many quality players, including all-stater Cun Zondervan. as will Hamilton Middleville is led by first singles player Dave Sher­ wood. second singles player Matt Slander and third singles player Jeff Geukes. All were all-conference a year ago. Scott Oliver. 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Suh anu News Bulk PAID u5. posi AGe HASTINGS 49051 w-fi Xr_.,s*<=lLit- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 169 / April .16. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Mobile home antenna question in Middleville still unresolved by Jean Gallup Sm7 Writer To be or not to be is the question for a Middleville man who wants to use an ex­ ternal antenna on his mobile home. The village ordinance says each mobile home park shall have a master underground TV antenna system. External television antenna shall not be permitted on individual mobile homes. Wesley Mulligan of Middleville last month said a 14-foot television antenna in­ stalled at his mobile home in Cider Mill Village was not violating any ordinance, but he was told by park officials to remove it by April 15. Dave Fordon, director of the mobile home park, said Cider Mill Village met the ordinance requirement for a central antenna in the park by supplying cable access to all residents if they want it. He added that when the vil­ lage tells him there is an or­ dinance against individual an­ tennas in the park, they will change the park rules to say that. Kevin DeGroat, department analyst for the Mobile Home Division of the State Commerce Department, said the village does not have the necessary commission-ap­ proved ordinance, so it must stop trying to enforce any laws on antenna use in a mo­ bile home park. Ernie Ball, acting village manager, said the Village Council has nothing to do with the question and directs inquiries on the matter to the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). PZC Chairman Eldon Newmyer said they had talked to Mulligan and, on the ad­ vice of Village Planner Mark Vander Ploeg, turned the problem over to Village Attorney James Fisher’s of­ fice, specifically attorney Jeff Youngsma. Newmyer said, "There was no official complaint form filed, so there’s some confu­ sion about how this whole thing got started.” He said the PZC developed a complaint form last year for those in the village who wanted to seek official action to stop a an ordinance viola­ tion. Mulligan again talked to Newmyer and showed him the letter he had received from DeGroat, saying the village ordinance was not reviewed by the Commerce Department, and was thus not valid. After his latest conversation with Newmyer, Mulligan said he would cast his lot with the PZC. "I going to wait and see See Antenna, on page 2 Public meeting for hours change set for May 6 TK Schools new bus complex construction to get underway by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Construction of the Thornapple Kellogg bus maintenance and storage/maintenance buildings can start within the next two weeks with the acceptance of a bid of $150,784 from the Steadfast Company of Alto. Bonding for the company will tally another $3,674. Steadfast, which was the low bidder, was recommended to the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education by engi­ neer Kari Lohela at its April 9 meeting. "Phase I" will begin as soon as the contracts are signed, said Business Manager Alice Jansma. Besides the two buildings, future plans for the bus com­ plex call for a bus storage building. All three structures will be located just south of the Page Elementary Building on Bender Road. In another board matter, a change in TK schools hours was discussed for the second time, and a public meeting is set for May 6 at 7 p.m. at Page Elementary to take pub­ lic comment. A report given at last month's meeting by a com­ mittee studying the situation recommended that the school begin and end classes earlier in the day. That recommendation was tabled by the board to allow parent-teacher groups to con­ tribute to the idea. Repair of the high school roof also was authorized, with the stipulation that the board consult with school’s attor­ neys, Thrun, Mattach and Nordberg of Lansing, to make sure that accepting the bid from Arrow Roofing and Supply did not violate the bidding procedure, Jansma said. Arrow Roofing bid $23,392 to do the work on 8,400 square feet. Jansma pointed out that that price is $2.78 per square foot, making it comparable to the $2.69 per square foot that the same company charged for work done on the high school gym two years ago. "Arrow is one of the top 100 companies in the country for quality work," Jansma said, "and the product they use for roofs is superior, too." The board also adopted a resolution setting June 10 for the annual school election. Two board positions are up for re-election. Jan Siebesma and Lon Lefanty, who are in- cumbents, are again running for the four-year seats. Jack Miller Jr. and Dan Parker also filed nominating petitions. Also on the ballot will be a request to override the Head lee Amendment. Jansma said the exact amount of money in­ volved is not known because figures needed from the county are not yet available, but the projection is for about two mills. Eleven election inspectors were also appointed for the annual election. A policy waiver recommen­ dation by Superintendent Steve Garrett was approved, allowing an inter-denomina­ tional student religious group to use a classroom after school hours. The policy, which was re­ vised in December 1988, specifically slates that no re­ ligious meetings on a regular basis will be permitted past Jan. 1, 1990. This provision was placed in the policy due to many years of churches using the facilities on a continuing ba­ Mini-Park in Middleville being expanded Curb and sidewalk work has started on the "mini" park across from the Village Hall in Middleville. The scenic spot along side the Thronapple River is being made larger to accomodate more events and residents of the village. sis," Garrett said. ’’Based on the current court ruling, I feel that the school must treat the group's request the same as the request of any ’community' group," Garrett said. In personnel matters, teacher Brian Willshire was granted tenure, and the resig­ nation of high school science teacher Patrick McHugh was accepted by the board. A request by Special Education Director Naomi Barber to add a special educa­ tion resource room teacher in a half-time position was ap­ proved. Sm Bus, on page 2 Middleville Village Council appoints new boards and commission positions by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Several people who serve on boards and commissions for the Village of Middleville have agreed to continue for another three years, but a few positions will have to wait to be filled, Village President Duane Thatcher reported April 9. Eldon Newmyer and John Mugridge have agreed to stay on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the next three years, but Ken Kresin will step dow n because he is moving outside of the village, Thatcher said. No one has been named to replace Kresin as yet. On the Zoning Board of Appeals, Ron Hooper and Gerald Stagray have agreed to additional three-year terms, leaving one opening still to Sm Council, on pag« 2 Annual Clean-up Week set in Middleville May 6-10 J-Ad Graphics Newsservice The annual cleanup of the village of Middleville is set for May 6 through 10 and will follow these guidelines: • Pickup of trash will by on May 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. • Trash will be picked up at curbside only. • Absolutly no garbage will be picked up. • Brush and metals should be placed in separate piles from other trash. • Once the village clean up crews have completed pick ups on a street, they will not return. • The crews will start on the east village limits on Monday, May 6. and work their way west In This Issue... • Freeport fire fighters to hold auction • Caledonia plans ‘Recycle Roundup’ • TK Fest ’91 plans under way • Local grad takes ‘Spring Break’ in London �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 16. 1991 Open house is scheduled for May 11 ‘Beyond the Barriers’ film Middleville Doctors moving to series planned at Dutton church new building this weekend The film “Beyond the Bar­ riers" will be shown at the Redeemer Covenant Church in Dutton at 6 p.m. Sunday. “Beyond the Banters" is a new four-part film series bas­ ed on the book by Harold Moms Morris was sentenced in 1969 to spend two life terms in the Georgia State Penitentiary In 1981. Moms was granted a full pardon by the governor of Georgia After prison. Moms began hisYRAT work '“witli jmidj through an outreach center and through sharing his life story. Morris has also written the best selling book “Twice Pardoned" and has been a fre­ quent guest on Dr James Dobson s program. “Focus on the Family “Beyond the Barriers” features Monts telling stories from both sides of the prison bars The films relate how making a choice in one mo­ ment can affect the rest of •coB^ajUt/hat lack of love cttatA fear and fright: the importance of humor dur­ ing life's toughest times; and how overcoming the hard times in life is best ac­ complished with a tough faith The church is meeting at the Dutton Christian Middle School. Hanna Lake Road, just north of 68th Street The series continues each Sunday evening through May 12 and child care will be provided Details are available by contacting Pastor Joel Kruggel at 698-2871 Michigan law will be litagated in this state. Lansing Diary New laws.... Upgrading University Police (P.A. 120). Boards of control of four-year public universities may now grant schools’ public safety offiers the same powers and authority provided by law to peace and police officers. Jurisdiction of such offices includes all pro­ perty owners or leased by a university, an adjacent right of ways. Protection Against Elderly Abuse (P.A. 122). Revised definitions of abuse and neglect of the elderly will pro­ vide stronger legal tools to combat adult abuse by caretakers Disability Self-Insurance for Counties (P.A. 123). Counties with at least 100 employees are permitted to provide health, accident and hospital nation coverage on a self-insured group basis. Mental Health Multicultural Services (P.A. 124). An Office of Multicultural Services will be created within the Department Bus complex, Public Act 211 requires that school districts send information home telling students from sixth to 12th grade how to obtain an abortion without their parents’ consent by going to probate court. However, Garrett told the of Mental Health. Its mission is to assess the mental health needs of minority populations in Michigan, and recommend treatment methods and pro­ grams that are sensitive to cultural and ethnic characteristics of these groups School Board Compensa­ tion (P.A. 127). Until this amendment, local and in­ termediate school board members could only get com­ pensated for 52 meetings or other authorized activities per year. Now. a majority of the board will be able to remove the 52 event limitation, though the compensation limit per meeting will remain at $30. Preserving Wine Distribu­ tion Agreements (P.A. 128). This measure protects the rights of Michigan wholesalers to distribute brands of wine when a sup­ plier has been purchased by a successor. It also ensures that disputes over wine distribu­ tion agreements governed by from frontpage___ school board that as long as the information does not have to be supplied until the start of the next school year, his position is that he will not comply until he has to. The board was “very sup­ portive” of Garrett s position, Jansma said. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D. EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, P.C. Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Cataract Surgery 6 Lens Im plants Lase' Surgery. Retinal and Dtotehc Eye Core. Glaucoma. Contact Lenses NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Fj Kimberly Norns. M.D. (616) 915 West Green Street • Hastings, Michigan 49054 945-3888 — NOTICE — Middleville Branch State Bank of Caledonia LOBBY will be closed today (Tuesday, April 16) the drive thru is open for service._ Wednesday, April 17, the drive thru will be closed the lobby will be open for senrice._ AIDS Education of Teachers (P.A. 13). K-12 educators who teach pupils about AIDS will be required to obtain special training under the direction of the Department of Public Health and Education Sales Tax Exempt on (P.A. 143). Foreign purchasers of vehicles who take delivery of their cars in Michigan and return overseas with their pur­ chase will not have to pay the state sales tax. if their home countries offer Michigan citizens the same tax break Uniform Securities Act Amendments (P.A. 150). This comprehensive set of amendments updates the state's regulation of those who deal in the issuance, sale or purchase of securities in Michigan, and extends the act’s registration fees set in 1988 Caledonia orchestras’ plan spring concert The Caledonia elementary, middle school and high school orchestras will present their annua) spring concert Mon­ day, April 22. The 50-member elementary orchestra will begin the pro­ gram with Chester and an ex­ cerpt from the Royal Fireworks Music. After the elementary orchestra concludes its portion of the program, the middle school and high school or­ chestras will come together on stage for a 45-minute. non­ stop collage of varied or­ chestral pieces, small ensembles and soloists. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Caledonia High School’s Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. Sewer Committee to meet April 29 The Caledonia Village Council has scheduled a special Sewer Committee meeting for 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day, April 29 The topic of discussion will be expansion of capacity of the village's sewer system. This is a sign of things to come for Dr. David Engel. Cathy Mugridge shows him how the moving of the Middleville Doctors to new quarters is going to be done. quarters at 4695 North by Jean Gallup Middleville Road Monday, Staff Writer The bad news for Drs. April 29. "And the Saturday Lynette Showerman and David Engel and their staff is afternoon that we move, we that they have to move years plan to sell some of the office of medical records and an equipment and all of the office full of medical furniture at the old office," Showerman said. "We ll have equipment in just two days. The good news is they are someone there to sell those to moving to much more spa­ the first people who ask cious quarters with increased while we're doing the parking, a more efficiently de­ moving," Showerman said. signed office and examining To mark the move, rooms, and a more relaxing Showerman and Engel are atmosphere for their patients planning an open house for and staff and the doctors. May 11, complete with a The move will be accom­ clown for the children, food, plished over Friday, April 26, door prizes and free medical and Saturday, April 27. The tests. office will be closed over Free cholesterol checks, a those two days, with normal free colon cancer test and hours resuming at the new blood pressure readings will Council appoints, from page 1_ be filled. Rex Schad will continue to serve on the Middleville Housing Commission for an additional three years, Thatcher said. All of the appointments made by Thatcher were ap­ proved by unanimous vote. In other village business last week, Trustee William Hardy passed out a copy of a proposed ordinance to the other panel members to read, and asked for action on the law, which prohibits parking vehicles on village streets be­ tween 2 and 6 a.m. Antenna question, from page 1 what the Planning Commission can do. It s such a small thing, I can t see any reason they can't fix it. All they have to do is pass an or­ dinance allowing a small an­ tenna in back of a mobile home." Newmyer agreed that the solution was probably to de­ vise an ordinance that met with the Commerce Department s approval "I'd like to point out that this was reviewed by our legal counsel,” Hardy said. The gap in the ordinance was discovered about a year ago, when passage of an ordi­ nance prohibiting the parking could not be found, so the council voted on it again, passing the measure by a 7-0 vote. The meeting ended with the council going into closed ses­ sion to discuss the sale of vil­ lage property. be the order of the day for pa­ tients and friends who come to the open house, she said. Showerman said she would like to involve the rest of the community in the celebration, possibly the village and the township. "We’re definitely excited about the move," she said, "It’ll be so nice for the pa­ tients to be able to sit in the waiting room and look out at the pond. We even have a few ducks in the pond to look at," she said. "And, we have so much more room. It’s going to be great." Any questions can be answered by calling 7953315. Another tenant already in the new building is local photographer Randy Bass. He plans to celebrate by offering family photos with no sitting charge from now until May 15. He also is having specials on childrens photo's every Wednesday. For more information, call Bass at 7959293. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 1:10 p.m. Ksrly Bird* �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 16, 1991 / Page 3 Middleville graduate takes “Spring Break” to new heights in London England Continued growth a sure bet One of the eight goals established by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education last August for the 1990-91 year was to conduct a growth study. To complete this goal, a growth study committee was form­ ed under the leadership of Board Members Jan Siebesma and Wendy Romph. Also serving on the committee were communi­ ty members Judy Bailey and Vicki Betzer The committee completed its study and report and recom­ mendations were presented to the Board of Education at the April 8 meeting. I would like to share some higlights and the recommendations from the report: “The Thornapple Kellogg School District is centered in the northwest comer of Barry County extending over into Kent. Allegan and Ionia counties. The district covers over 125 square miles in 11 townships. The current enrollment of the Thomap­ ple Kellogg School District is 2.288 students housed in five in­ structional buildings “The desirability of the geography of our area, availability of land and close proximity to Grand Rapids, have all con­ tributed to the growth of the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Every township in our district has shown growth dur­ ing the past 10 years, with the greatest growth being m Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs. This growth in community has im­ pacted the schools in larger student enrollments, especially from 1986 through 1990. “The Lansing based consulting firm. Stanfred Consultants, which has worked with the Kent Intermediate School District in enrollment projections and has worked with the Thomapple Kellogg District in the past, was contracted to run a com­ puterized projection. Although nationally the birth rates will be declining in the next five years, this does not hold true for the Greater Grand Rapids area. “The Stanfred Consultants recommended that our district use a 1.5 percent annual increase in student enrollment over the next five years. However, after studying census figures, student enrollment trends in the district and in surrounding districts, area employment projects and housing availability, the growth committee recommended a 3 percent annual in­ crease to be more realistic. “A3 percent rate would result in the following enrollment projections. 1991-92, 2,372; 1992-93, 2,443; 1993-94, 2,516; 1994-95, 2,591; and 1995-96, 2,669. “The enrollment of 2,669 students would represent an in­ crease of 370 student over the present enrollment. Equally im­ portant to the number of student increase in its impact to the district is the distribution of students by grade level. During the next five years, the district will experience a greatly increasing middle and high school, as the already larger elementary classes move up through the grades. “The growth committee recommends that the Board of Education set up a community-led committee to study the im­ pact of this growth on the school buildings of the district. Changes in curriculum, as it relates to building capacity, must also be considered. “One factor in the future of the Thornapple Kellogg School District is certain: the district will continue to grow in size. The way in which plans are made now for this increase in population will provide time needed for forethought in deter­ mining needs. “ On behalf of Board of Education and administration of the Thomapple Kellogg School I would like to express our ap­ preciation to the growth committee for their expertise in gam­ ing information and for their many hours of work completing the study and preparing an excellent report. FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call . 891-9133 for an appointment PET BOUTIQUE • Corr.p»ew Pro<es$x>ra. Pel Groorr.i-^g uuh Gentie Individual Caie • Pei Suppto* Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 995X Cherry Vatfey Ave <1 Caied»ru* lhaaa OPEN M. W. F 8 30 to 5. Sat 9 to 1 Additional boors & davs by appointment 5 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Pam Eaglen graduated from Thornapple Kellogg in 1989, and continued her education by enrolling at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. The daughter of Ed and Rosemary Eaglen of Middleville is now a sopho­ more pursuing an English major. Not an unusual scenerio for an ambitious young lady, un­ til you hear about Pam’s spring term. She is studying English literature, the History of Christianity and telecom­ munications at Regent’s College in London, England, along with other honors stu­ dents from around the United States. On weekends she has al­ ready been able to take side trips to Berlin, Germany, Edinburgh, Scotland and Amsterdam in Holland. "She is having a lot of fun seeing a lot of new things," said her father. “It's just a dif­ ferent world there ­ with the end of the spring term May 9, there will be time to "tour the continent" Area church histories are sought in Gaines Twp. The Gaines Township Historical Society has begun a collection of church histories that eventually will be published as pan of the history of Gaines Township. An essential part of the history of any community can be found in reviewing its religious development, especially since many of the early pioneer families relocated to find religious freedom. These early pioneers brought their faith, strengthened by hardships, to their new homes. They form­ ed the churches that became the backbone of the communi­ ty and the focus of settlements throughout the area. before she returns to Middleville for the summer around the first of June. Brussels, Heidelberg, Munich and Innsbruck are planned stops, as well as Venice, Rome and Lucerne. Switzerland. To cap off the experience before returning to London and then home, Paris is promised, where she will get to see for herself the River Seine, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Originally plannning to be a high school teacher. Pam has lately been talking about a career in journalism, her fa­ ther noted. While Pam is writing a journal about her once-in-alifetime experiences abroad, she keeps in phone contact with her parents in Middleville. She calls to share her adventures with her parents whenever she gets the chance, and her mother laughed and noted that they have the long-distance phone bills to prove it. Pam Eaglen Rainy Day Solutions’ Be prepared for any financial condi­ tion with one of our high-earning savings accounts. For short notice situations we have Passbook and Insured Money Market ac­ counts. For future planning, there’s CDs and IRAs. To brighten your forecast, call or visit us soon. Gaines Township also has experienced accelerated growth and development in recent years. These new set­ tlers have brought their church affiliations to their new homes New churches have been built, existing chur­ ches have expanded, and many others are in the plann­ ing stages These too will become part of Gaines Township history. Any church that has not yet submitted a copy of its history for inclusion m the historical collection, or that has an unusual story that should be included, may contact the Gaines Township Historical Society at 421 68th St., SE. Grand Rapids. 49508. or call Esther Middlewood at 4550609 The collection will only be as complete and accurate as cooperation will allow Chur­ ches that have already responded include South Kent Baptist Church. Reformed Church of Connth. Dutton Christian Reformed Church, Gaines United Brethren Church (information from our files i and Hillsdale Communi­ ty Christian Reformed Church. ALEDON1A 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 AU 3 LOCATIONS OPf N ALL DAY MONDAY FRIDAY and SAT. Ill NOON �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 16, 1991 TKc&lfoacttt, Neighbors i With... NORMA VELDERMAN ==========------ As I wrote this Thursday morning at 5 a m. on the Hth. I peeked out to see if the 26 degrees predicted came. It was so dark 1 couldn't see. No snow or frost, but my nose got cold. Maybe it just got low. but not that low. I will find out when Johnny and I go out for our walk, before I take the news into the Reminder Couldn't get Dick and Lu Ward for over a week Dick said that they got back from a week’s trip to Williamsburg. Jamestown and down in that area They said they had a wonderful trip and the moun­ tains were just beautiful They got back home to enjoy some --=1 of the wonderfully warm weekend that we had on the 6th and the 7th Caroline and John Steensma and family went to see her mom and dad. Betty and Jim Robertson. in Florida on her spring break Had a good time, enjoying the good weather Mae Bowerman said her daughter and hubby were there with her Tuesday even­ ing when I called Neva and Bill Kenyon spent spring break in Arizona, see­ ing Apache Trail in Grand Ca­ nyon. Red Rock Canyon and all the surrounding area lyla Norton said that she got to attend a golden anniversary celebration of a couple in the Nazarene Church at Corey. Her mom. as a Nazarene minister, had married the cou­ ple. Most of lyla's family were able to attend lyla said that there were so many friends, neighbors and family there. The couple was Mr and Mrs. Charlie Norton. They live in a rural area out­ side of Three Rivers. Isn't the continuity of life really a rich treasure? lyla's mom married the couple, lyla's father was also a minister. lyla and her husband were ministers. lyla's grand­ son Mike is also a Nazarene minister and her ocher grand­ son Arvid is studying to become a minister. Then to go to the beautiful golden wed­ ding anniversary of a part of the Norton family, it shows how rich her family is ina strong tradition To me those kind of riches are the real im­ portant ones in life. It was Mary Noah's birth­ day last week. Grandson Ran­ dy and ChinYin from Califor­ nia were there to help her celebrate, as were Greg and Ann and little Chris. It was just a family party , but such a nice, warm one Mary receiv­ ed phone calls from family members. Luana ToIan said they were able to surprise her brother with a birthday party . He had no suspicion that it was com­ ing. He was completely flab­ bergasted. Isn’t it fun to make all those plans and not have any gleeful child spill the beans? The party was held on Sunday. April 7. Lynn Tolan had surgery on his nose Tuesday. Luana said they did it on an outpatient basis When I called, he was resting Cathy Williamson said they didn't have any real news, just that Don was so glad to be back to work and getting so much stronger The Koeplingers just couldn't resist such nice weather, so they rode their motorcycle 200 miles over the weekend Betty Newman said that Paul Newman Jr. had attended a seven-day working seminar in Chicago. He had just got home Tuesday as I was talking to her. Had a chance to visit with Edith Miller She has been helping Alan get settled, cleaning and painting in his new home in Hastings. Visited a minute with Mag gie Keetgstra and she shocked me when she said that now that she was 80. she no longer had to go anything that she didn't want to do. Maggie will never get old to me She has always been such a warm wonderful person and is really ageless Elaine Northrop was busy getting ready for the spaghetti dinner at the Methodist Church Friday. Lois and Don Stauffer had two weeks in Florida. They visited with the Arthur Smalleys (remember him? He was the TK Shop teacher tor so many years). Then they stayed at Glen Sweet's home. Don was telling me about Glen, who at 86 has complete­ ly lost his vision. It occurred suddenly, but Don says that he does beautifully 1 know how the gradual loss of my vision has given me many stumbling blocks to turn into stepping stones, and 1 am only 74. The Stauffers brought him back to Middleville to stay with his daughter. Mrs. Jerry Cisler. He was such a delightful host, showing them his home area, and describing it as they traveled through On the way home Lois and Don gave him a running commen- Contlnued next page LOCAL CHURC DIRECTORY ...the magic of spring has touched every living thing. — Gwen Frostic ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9 45 am., 11:00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 “God Cares for You” CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6.00 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Phone 795-7076 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Sunday School............................................. 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School . . . . . 11:00 a.m. Worship Service . . 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office -- 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 for / CHRIST assembly oat t* anythin Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 795-2391 YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3796 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Nursery provided X If Meeting al the Caledonia Community Education building on Maui Street Sunday morning service IODO A.M. James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O. Box 323 Caledonia, 49316 | J [Wf I I PHONE 098-8252 Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a tn A 6 00 p m. Christian Education Classes. ............. 11:00 a m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children ...... .......... 9 30am. Wednesday Family Night ..................... 7 00pm Thursday Moms Ln Touch..........-....... 1000 a m. Richard/ Rash Pastor • 696-9024 Rmc Di'e.tc' . St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD. • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a m. 1115 a m 6 00 p.m. Parmelee Morning Worship .. 9.30 a m. Middleville Sunday School . .9 45 a m. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a m. KALAMAZOO AVENUE yon Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 111 Church Street Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. Z Sfroryi Boor. Cwector of Chnsfro^ (ducahon and You* Cindv CMdron » CoorcSnoMr 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gan Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN REV. KENNETH VAUGHT Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church ftatnea United iirrtbrra £ljurd| (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday................ 7:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville ...ufart then is always room for you/ Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Morning Services: 8 30 and 11 a.m Evening Service: 6 p m • Church School 9 45 a m (Come join our family ... God's family) Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9.00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.............................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED "People Who Care" ||| Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Services — Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. PHONE - 891-8119 Sunday School....................................... 9:30A.M. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. F L nod Fobor. MkvsJW of WtxifMp and AOm^tlroUon. Evening Service...................................... 6:00P.M. Dav Sion MtrwUar of ivanQolam and loathe. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Music, leff Vander Heide LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church (Tljr <Pld Cime JHrthorfist (dhurrlj 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship......... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7 00 p m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday Morning Worship............ 8 30 a.m. Sunday School............................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ b Lord" 9 30 o m Sunaov School Sunday Mom<ng Wonrwp Sunday Evervng woriNp Wednesday Ma-ee» exove* t, 8c* vuch Rev WMam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youtn Pastor 10 30 a m 6 00 o m 700 pm 0f)1 Q097 U 7 I ’0 7 L V & MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p m................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary 4 15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 16, 1991 I Page 5 TK Fest talent lined up; T-shirts go on sale Friday Sharon Schondelmayer displays the t-shirt that will be seen around town and at Thornapple Kellogg promoting TK Fesf. The logo was designed by student Wendy Yoder. The "mystery man" contest for students at TK starts on Friday the 19th. The first one to tell the Community Education Department who he is, wins a free t-shirt and a photo in the Sun and News. Neighbors, from previous page tary on everything as they traveled home. Johnny does that for me whenever we go any place. And do 1 ever ap­ preciate it! It helps me see the view through his eyes. Other­ wise. 1 just sit behind my shaded eyes, playing mental games to pass the time I can’t see the passing area because of my sensitivity of light and very poor vision. So 1 know how much Glen appreciated the running dialogue on the way home from Florida 1 got Mark Schmidt. Genie Wieringa’s husband. He was at Ed and Katie’s when 1 call­ ed, with their oldest child. He and Genie had had a boy, six and a half pounds bom Wednesday, April 10. His name is Gregory Mark Schmidt. Congratulations Genie and Mark Have a good week, folks. Life is wonderful now that spring is here. Even if spring is sometimes fickle and changeable Hase a wonderful and growing week. J-Ad Graphics News Service The planning is nearly complete for the April 27 cel­ ebration at Thornapple Kellogg Schools, with the lineup of talent that will en­ tertain the community froml to 6 p.m. The T-shirt with the "TK Fest" logo, designed by stu­ dent Wendy Yoder, will go on sale to students Friday in each of the school buildings. A contest to name the "mystery man" in the TK Fest T-shirt also will be held Friday. Open only to students, the first who visits or calls the Community Education Department with the correct name of the man will receive a free T-shirt and a photo published in the Sun and News. The afternoon "open house" starts with a lunch of chicken barbecue. Tickets for lunch are available from any school office for $2, and a limited number of tickets will be available for $3 at the cafete­ ria door on the big day. The talent show will feature third graders singing from 1 to 2 p.m., the fourthand fifth-grade choir from 2 to 2:30, all under the direction of Karen Arabs; and Shelly Erb’s first -rade singing from 2:30 to 2:45. The jazz band will perform at 3 p.m., and following that, middle school talent will dominate the next two hours One of the attractions April 27 is a continuing starting rehearsals now. Tami Byron-Okuly, and promised for the afternoon of festivities during TK Fest on talent show. This "chorus line" is taking no chances and Part of the "Air Band" will be Marta Blough, Brian Willshire, Debbie Edler. with the famous "air band" displaying their talent, and the faculty adding poetry readings and singing. The seventh- and eighhgrade pom-pom girls will do routines at 4:35 p.m., fol­ lowed at 4:50 p.m. by Page Elementary students with a folk dance. From 5 to 6 p.m., the high school forensic classes and bands will continue the enter­ tainment. The day is an effort by the teachers, staff and administra­ tion to showcase the com­ munity's school, and bring the district residents together for an afternoon of entertain­ ment. Former Freeport woman to exhibit painting — Former Freeport resident Linda (Bird) Finkbcmer of Kentwood, a part-time student of Grand Rapids Junior Col lege majoring in fine arts, has been accepted to exhibit one of her paintings m the fifth an­ nual Lowell Area An Council West Michigan regional compeunoc The exhibtfMMi will be open io the public until May 5 Ftnkbeiner ts the daughter of Richard and Donna Bird of Freeport and the daughter-inlaw of Rod and Char Finkbeiner of Middleville For complete farm insurance coverage, talk to your Auto-Owners agent MEW HOURS: Monday. Wadnaaday 4 Tburaday 8 30 am lo 500 pm ,Tuesday wnd Fncay 8 30 am to 6 00 pm MEW address 131 E Main St., Caledonia, P.O Box 218 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. OeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 16, 1991 Boosters help with medical bags for TK athletes by Jean Gallup ' Staff Writer Ther Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters last week presented coaches in each sport fully supplied medical bags. Boosters also have told the TK Board of Education they will donate $2,000 toward a sound system for the high school gym, which will be installed this summer. The mission of the TK Athletic Boosters is to raise money to buy "extra's" the school needs for the athletic program, said Mary Osbun, president of the club. "We help out the school any way we can," she said But to do that, the club needs more members. Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets for games and the 50/50 drawing, and to run the concession stand during the events. To make sure that no one is overloaded, volunteers who work the concession stand at football or basketball games, the schools and Boosters TIk. coaches let her know if they have a special need, and she passes the request along to the Boosters for their consideration. "It’s for your kids. I don't have any kids in school any more, but I still feel it needs to be done so they can have special things they need," Osbun said. "We have a good group. We all help, no matter what But we could use 10 or 15 more volunteers like Bob Tyner." she said. The group meets the first Monday of every month at the middle school teachers’ lounge and would welcome newcomers who would like to help. The next meeting will be May 6. "Parents and grandparents make great volunteers, Osbun said, and it's really not that much time involved." For mwe information, call Osbun at 795-9231 after 5 p.m. TK coaches (left to right) Tim Penfield, Tom Fletke, Nancy Iveson and Tom Lehman are presented with new, stocked medical bags from the TK Athletic Boosters president, Mary Osbun. Thornapple Kellogg High School ‘honor roll’ named who plays on a team, they can watch most of the game, and still help by taking in money for the boosters, Osbun said. The club meets just once a month for about two hours, she noted, and that time is spent lining up projects and setting priorities. Osbun said the club makes efficient use of the money it takes in at the games and matches. Boosters in the last 18 months have donated goal posts for the football field, football helmets, an ice ma­ chine to ice injuries, a VCR and a camcorder to tape prac­ tices. Athletic Director Jeanne Kreger acts as liaison between The honor roll is divided in­ to three point average categories: 1. 4.O-A1I A’s. 2. 3.5-3.99 - Honor Roll 3. 3.0-3.49 - Honorable Mention 12th tirade All A’s - Aaron Lytle. Michael Matison. Tony Sclafani. Michele Stevens. Wendy Yoder Honor Roll - Brad Belka. Diane Bender. Danna Carpenter. Jennifer Cole. Amy Cravero. Scott Dykstra. Donald Filcek, Michele Kooiman, Malin Pameving, Jamie Payne, Jason Pranger. Trisha Richer, Edward Rumbergs, Susan Smelker, Amy Smit, Matthew Stander, Kristina Thaler. Susan Drive a Little Save a Lot! OPEN SUNDAYS ...from 10 a.m. ’til 2:00 p.m. NEW PAPER IN — MORE COMING! WALLPAPER FACTORY CLOSE-OUT 151 N. Main St., Plainwell • 685-9964 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9 a m. - 6 p.m.; Wed. ’til 8 p.m. Saturday til 4 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wheeler. Honorable Mention Maureen Bartlett. Cynthia Baughn, Jamie Beuschel. Jason Carpenter. Joshua Carpenter. Joyce Chambers. Jack Chapin, Mary Cisler. Laura Converse. BethAnn DeHaan. Lisa Eddy, Pamela Elkins. Cara Errair. Robert Flikkema. Melody Gieseler. Dawn Harvey, Shawn Hayward. Nathan Hillman, Julie Holtrust, An­ thony Jones. Polly Kidder. Julia Kooiman. Melanie McCaul, Karen McCrath, Tracy Medaris, Jennifer Middleton. Shannon Newman, Betsy Overbeek, James Reurink, Tracy Robertson, Krista Rothhaar, Rebecca Ruiz. John Scheib, Penny Secord, Susan Seger, Jonathon Slag, Ursula Smelker, Regina Stein, Rachel Teater, Koren Thomas. Christine Thomp­ son. Michele VanSickle, Dina Wangerow, Corey Webster, Michael Wierenga. 11th Grade All A’s - Nicole Boivin, Anne-Marie Butler, Lisa Einberger, Sherry Swelnis, Denise Wyatt. Honor Roll - Gayle Boersma, Jake Brewer, Jeff Geukes, Marcia Gildea, Mark Harcek, Jennifer Hoff, Robert Hunt, Robert Lehman, Mac Missad, Daphne Moore. Patrick Newman. Philip Postma. Takytha Potter. Jessica Robinson. David Sher­ wood. Leanne Zawierucha Honorable Mention Alicia Batson. Darrell Baughman, Steven Baumgart­ ner, Beth Beard. Brian Beute, Deelane Camling, Kelli Daugherty, Shelia DeLooff. Mary Elwood. Jason Fcltzer, Stephanie Fires, Rebecca Forbes, Angela Frowein, Michelle Griffin, Ray Johnson. Alice King. Steven McCrumb, Christi Meyer, Kellie Mulder, Brett Muller, Antonia Panza. Patricia Postma, Matthew Pratt, Rebecca Reigler, Kyle Rickert, Lisa Shockley, Mat­ thew Smith, Mindy Solomon, Johnnie Stayton, Jennifer Sweeney, Catherine Thomp­ son, Brandon VanElst, Jason Walters, Angela Weston. Heather Zoulek. 10th Grade All A’s - David DeHaan, Mark Pullen, Bryan Thompson. Honor Roll - Melissa Chelbana, Melanie Cooper, Jason DeVries, Catherine Hart, Cory Heald, Rachel Hillman. Angela Jerkatis. Ryan Kiel, Zachary Kinney. Shannon McMurray. Brian Newhouse. Ryan Recker. Mandee Rick, Timothy Rybiski, Shelly Wolverton. Honorable Mention Theresa Baerman, Robin Basarabski. Richard Baughn. Jacob Bennett. Sarah Count, Laura Donker, Brian Drummund, Becky Fitch. Becky Fliearman. Leigh Flynn. Christian Foster, Corey Har rison, Amanda Henley. Emily Henning. Matthew Hopkins, Timothy McCulligh, Mark McNutt, Tracie Middleton, Jared Miller, Michelle Nelson, Seth Nelson, Scott Oliver, David Olthouse, Sara Postema, Teracia Potts, Kristine Roehl, Trisha Shook, Darla Stewart, Mindy Truer. Kimberlee Wohl ford. 9th tirade Honor Roll - Nicole Carpenter, Kelly Ignatoski, Carrita Ingersoll, Jennifer Lewis, Steven Matison, Meagan Middleton. Amy Missad. Joshua Parker. James Ramey. Candace Thompson. Brooke VanElst. Kendra Weatherhead. Michell Wellman. Joshua Zimmer. Kathryn Zoemer. Honorable Mention - Lisa Ahrens. Katie Berg. Sarah Beute. Andew Botwinski. Sonya Christiansen. James Cole. Jeffrey DcMaagd. Cor­ inne Drake. Jacob Dussia. Michele Evans. Britt Haraburda. Shelly Harris. Jamie Hcnnenitt, Jeremy Hilty, Jamie Holes, John Huyck. Charlyne Janose, Dana Johnson, Philip Johnson, Timothy Keizer, Jennifer Kid der, Bridget Loftus, Michael Nelson. Mark Overbeek, Stephanie Pennington, Carla Plocg. Jessica Pratt. Deanna Recd, Timothy Rothhaar, Michael Sarver, Robert Seger, Tracey Smith, Amy Snider. Jamie Strater, Jesse Strzyzewski, Donald Toler. Sarah Turner, Alison Werkema, Trisha Williams. Kevin Wnght. TK graduate has role in Adrian College performance Tad Thatcher, a freshman from Middleville, had a role in the musical “Godspell” conceived by John-Michael Tebelak, presented by the Adrian College Theater on April 10-13. The musical, based on the gospel according to St. Mat thew, features a simple, inno­ cent retelling of the “good news’* by a troupe of contem­ porary young people. Songs such as “Prepare Ye,” "O Bless the Lord.'' and “Day by Day” were performed. Thatcher, a freshman plan­ ning a major in biology, is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He is the son of Duane and Patricia Thatcher of Grand Rapids Street He played the role of Jeffery. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 16, 1991 / Page 7 TTES year-end report offered by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Teacher Betsy Butler congratulates the third place winner in all ot the Kent County poster contest designed to raise awareness of poisons around the house. Jessica Lucas won a $25 dollar gift certificate from Kids 'R Us. The contest was sponsored kx^ally by Pharmacy Care. Page Elementary students are ‘big’ winners in poster contest Having the annual fire and ambulance report fit in with the rest of Thornapple Township’s fiscal year busi­ ness makes the current yearend report seem lopsided, but information on future reports will be in sync with other township figures, said Clerk Donna Kenyon. The comprehensive report at the April 8 meeting gave figures for all runs taken by the Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) and was complied by Fire, Ambulance Administrator Robert Kenyon. The fire report covered from Dec. 1, 1989, to March 31, 1991, and ambulance figures were from Jan. 1, 1990, to March 31, 1991. Over the 15 to 16 months covered by the report, emer­ gency workers responded to a total of 446 calls for help, ei­ ther fire or ambulance. The figures in the fire re­ port show 154 calls. Broken down further into categories, The two ambulances used by the service responded 292 times, with 238 patients transported. By governmental units, Thornapple Township and the Village of Middleville received the most attention with 149 of the calls, Yankee Springs needed an ambulance 91 times and Irving residents used the service 34 times. "Other" added 20 runs. Comparisons with the years 1987, 1988 and 1989 showed a dip in 1988 in total runs for all townships. There were 227 incidents in 1987, 205 in 1988. 259 in 1989 and 292 for 1990 and the first 16 three months of 1991. there were 13 dwelling fires. 26 grass or woods fires, 17 involving a vehicle or boat, 10 chimney fires, three barn fires, 19 hazardous conditions or washdowns, and 11 false alarms. Assists to ocher de­ partments and other miscella­ neous requests brought the to­ tal to 154. Yankee Springs had the most calls with 48, Thornapple Township had 44 and Irving had by far the fewest fire calls with 11. Interestingly, the most in­ cidents occurred on Thursdays with 32, and 68 of the inci­ dents happened between noon and 6 p.m. over the months covered. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidated Report of Condition of State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business March 31, 1991. Published in accordance with the call made by the commis­ sioner of the Financial Insitutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the baking code of 1969, as amended. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES assets Caledonia “Recycle Round-up’ planned as Earth Day activity Citizens for Recycling will celebrate Earth Day with its first "Recycle Round-up" at the Kent County Recycling Center. 9375 Cherry Valley Road. Saturday. April 20. Caledonia area residents are encouraged to stop by the site any time between 10a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn the basics about household recycling in Kent County: how to set up their homes for recycling, what materials are accepted at county recycling centers and how to prepare those materials properly. Caledonia area grade sch<x>l and junior high school students will be asked to bring one of the following items, properly sorted into paper grocery bags: One bag of glass containers, or three bags of newspaper, or or one-half bag of metal cans, or one bag of plastic containers. Anyone who brings one of these items to the "Recycle Round-up" will receive a coupon for free food from Burger King. Activities and games are planned throughout the day and cold beverages will be served. The event’s sponsor. Citizens for Recycling, is a volunteer group whose mis­ sion is to promote household waste recycling in Kent Coun­ ty. The group uses education and active participation in projects, like this "Recycle Round-up." to encourage residents to practice the "three R’s" — Reduce. Recycle and Reuse. Citizens who would like to volunteer to help with upcoming projects should call 363-7301. Citizens for Recycling is also planning "Recycle Round-up" events for the re­ maining 22 county recycling centers throughout 1991. BEAUTY. QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP dollar amounts in thousands Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances andcurrency and coin....................... 2,329 Interest-bearing balances........................................................................ —0— Securities....................................................................................................... 17,066 Federal funds sold......................................................................................... 3,400 Securities purchased under agreements to resell.................................. —0— Loans and lease financing receivables. Loans and leases, net of unearned income ....................................... 57,703 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses....................................... 735 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve.................................................... — 0— Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve 56,968 Assets held in trading accounts................................................................ —0— Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)..................... 1,566 Other real estate owned............................................................................... 64 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies —0— Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.......... — 0— Intangible assets........................................................................................... 160 Other assets................................................................................................... 1,138 Total assets ................................................................................................... 82,711 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 18230)....................................... —0— Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823<j).......... 82,711 LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices........................................... 73,351 Noninterest bearing......................................... 6,166 Interest-bearing ....................................................................................... 67,185 Federal funds purchased............................................................................ Securities sold under agreements to repurchase ................................. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury............................................. — 0— Other borrowed money................................................................................. — O'­ Mort gage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases .......................... —0— Bank’s liability on acceptance executed and outstanding................. —0— Subordinated notes and debentures ........................................................ — 0— Other liabilities............................................................................................... 624 Total liabilites................................................................................................. 73,975 Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus ................................... — 0— EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus....................................... — 0— Common stock............................................................................................... 1,600 Surplus ........................................................................................................... 1,600 Undivided profits and capital reserves 5,536 LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities —0— Total equity capital....................................................................................... 8,736 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C 1823(j) — 0— Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C 1823(j) 8,736 Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) 82,711 I George Edgar Exec V P of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief George Edgar LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over iso Years of Quality Craftsmanship 891-1596 We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this Report of Condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. Directors, John J DeVries Harold J Gless James E Gless �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 16, 1991 TK students to wing their way for ‘Close Up’ of Washington D.C. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The lucky students from TK who are going on the Close Up trip to Washington have packed their bags and wait only for this Sunday to start a week of experiences in the nation's capital. Teacher Dan Erb again will accompany the young people to Washington D.C. Taking part in the govern­ ment studies adventure are Darrell Baughman, Matt Hernandez, Mary Cisler, Gina Stein, Rose Sciafani, Tina Neeson, Danna Carpenter and Kristine Thaler. The students will get an in­ side look at how the demo­ cratic process works by talk­ ing to the nation's leaders and attending between 12 and 15 seminars, each featuring a dif­ ferent "Washington expert." They will get the chance to spend a half hour to an hour with each speaker, and will get to ask questions. Another topical seminar, designed and led by the Close Up staff, will focus on a spe­ cial social, political, interna­ tional or economic issue to allow the student to explore an area of particular interest. Early in the program week, a special bus tour will orient the students to Washington, seat of the federal govern­ ment, center for the arts, in­ ternational capital, city of histone neighborhoods, and site of impressive monuments and museums. Scheduled periods of inde­ pendent activity time will provide students with chances to look over Washington's sites of political, cultural and historical interest. In the past, TK kids have visited the FBI, the Mint, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Archives, Arlington Cemetery, the National Zoo, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Jefferson Memorial. Also during the special week, the young people will meet in workshop sessions with about 20 students from other communities across the US. These small informal workshops will give them the chance to explore and discuss and daily events with others. This will give new insights Rainbows End Celebrates KIDS WEEK Wed., Apr. 17 • Dolls & Plush Thurs., Apr. 18 • Outside Toys Fri., Apr. 19 • Puzzles & Games Sat., Apr. 20 • Coloring Books • • • • 20% 20% 20% 20% Off Off Off Off r----------------------------COUPON--------------------------------- 1 ONE FREE X-STITCH GRAPH I -or- I I ’ I ONE PIECE of BRACH'S PICK-A-MIX ' with coupon for each child accompanied by a parent Coupon expires April 30, 1991. Rainbows End Yarn, Craft & Variety Caledonia Village Centre lour* Mon Fri 9 a m S pm . Sat 9 a tn 5 30 P m 891*1106 Ready to go to Washington are several students from Thomapple Kellogg High School. They are (front row, from left) Danna Carpenter, Kristine Thaler, Rose into how others from diverse backgrounds and geographic regions see things. Social activities are in­ cluded in the week with a the­ ater night, lunch and dinner at informal metropolitan restau­ will be observed by the participating students. The Close Up foundation is a non-profit and non-partisan organization with no affilia­ tion with any branch of gov­ ernment, political party or in­ The Middleville varsity girls soccer team kicked off its 1991 season in fine fashion last Wednesday against Kent­ wood. The second-year squad, coached by Steve Evans, joined the OK Rain­ bow Conference this season, which features Class A powerhouses such as Grand Haven, West Ottawa, and Holland in addition to Kentwood. The Trojans lost a wellfought battle to the Falcons 2-1 and expect to create a lot Join Us For Hastings City Bank’s Celebration ® I »fi's WAYLAND OFFICE 156 West Superior f <• April 15th through 20th Free Gifts & Refreshments for All! of excitement in their new conference this year. As the smallest school in the league. Middleville knows that every game will be a challenge, but the Trojans are returning 22 players from last year’s 10-10-2 squad A total of 32 girls are on the TK roster so a “split-squad” approach, allowing more players time for everybody, will be used against several teams this season. Depth and experience will be keys to success for the Tro­ jans this campaign. Fifteen seniors bolster the squad featuring forwards Polly Kid­ der, April Stambach, Laura Converse, Cara Errair; mid­ fielders Wendy Neeson, Maureen Bartlett, Amy Smit; fullbacks, Millie Knox, Betsy Overbeek, Tracy Robertson, Bethann DeHaan, April Fikkert, LuAnn Snider, Rebecca Ruiz; and goalkeeper, Kris Thaler. Talent abounds in the juniors with forwards Erin Seger, Marcy Gildea, Becky Reigler, and midfielders, Jessie Weatherhead, Nicole Boivin, and Lesli Fisher. Several sophomores return with enthusiasm led by Tracy Potts, Shelly Wolverton, and Jenny Wiesenhofer at for­ ward; Monique Barber and Jamie Rolison at midfield; and Theresa Baeiman and Cathy Hart at fullback. The incom­ ing freshmen will provide power also, with forwards Nicole Carpenter, Bridget Loftus. Tracy Wieringa, and midfielders Kendra Weatherhead and Melanic Cooper. “While only in its second year of existence, this varsity team has the talent and ex­ perience to be a viable con­ tender in the tough Rainbow conference.” Evens said. The Trojans will be host to Mona Shores Wednesday at 4:30 p.m VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES April 8. 1991 The Regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with all members present. Several guests were also present. Minutes of the last regular meeting and the financial report were accepted as printed. Bills of the month were allowed for payment except one from Buist Electric. Motion by Soules, seconded by DeVries to permit door-todoor campaign by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation during September 1991. Carried. A Resolution proclaiming May 19 thru May 25, 1991 as Notional Clerk s Recognition Week was presented by Kegerreis, second­ ed by Berencsi. Resolution Week was adopted. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Berencsi to donate $200.00 toward the 4th of July Celebration. VanLiere reported that the third testing has been done at the Wastewater Treatment facility. Other items discussed were Treasurer's computor, Sewer Or dinance amendment, SDM license transfer; moving of the Fire Deportment and Township/Village offices, com­ posting; Zoning Board of Ap­ peals and Planning Commission meetings. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (4/16) Ladies' A Men s Apparel Spring & Summer Clothing & Swimwear arriving daily! — Gift Certificates Always Fit — M-37 HOURS: terest group. The foundation has brought more that 250,000 participants to Washington, D.C. for the unique experience of studying government on location. Trojan gals varsity soccer takes Kentwood 32: IF [ \ rants, an evening tour of lighted monuments, and a fi­ nal banquet and dance. Strict rules governing daily participation, curfews and banning motor vehicle use and possession of alcohol Sciafani, Tina Neeson, (second row) Matt Hernandez, Darrell Baughman, Gina Stein, Mary Cisler and teacher/advisor Dan Erb 891-1584 Caledonia Village Centre By D4 A Monday -Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 Noon ATTENTION! Safe and Sound Since 1SS6 Offices In... FDIC • Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia The CORRECT ADDRESS for the: Flowers ’N Friends ad that ran 4/9/91 is — FLOWERS N FRIENDS MINIATURE ROSES 9590 100th St. S.E., Alto, Ml 49302 (616) 891-1226 �16, 1991 I Page 9 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY • APRIL 17 □ □ □ □ □ Tennis............................... . . . Calvin Christian - Home Golf.................................. ......................... FHN - Home Soccer ........................... .......... Mona Shores - Home Track ............................... ............ .............. Lee - Home Page ............................... ........................... Book Fair LUNCH BREAKFAST Ele. French Toast, Sausage Patties, Tator Tots, Juice H.S. & M.S. Pork Steak, Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Juice English Muffin, Cheese, Grapple Juice THURSDAY • APRIL 18 Voted TICs Spring King and camera. Spring King and Queen chosen by TK High School student body J Ad Graphics News Service Luann Snider and Zach Curths recently were elected Spring Queen and King from the representatives of each class at Thomapple Kellogg. The royalty presided at the spring dance, which had the theme "One More Time," said teachcr/advisor Jackie Hoover. "Both just happened to be seniors," she said, "but they could have come from any class." Starting with open nomina­ tions, the student body cast votes for their favorites, and those were narrowed to the top five, and then to two .from each class, she said. This is the third spring dance with the naming of roy­ alty. 1987 Chevy S-1O Blazer Black & red, 60,000 miles, fully equip., alum, wheels, raised white letter tires. OW'WTBN Chevrolet 71S-3B11 •< • Cao MOtm, or MMXxrvKxt on to* *..«* a .a* •"** The dance and election are designed to keep the students spirits up until spring break, Hoover said. Kerry and Rosalyn Snider are the parents of LuAnn Snider and Zach Curths is the son of Bruce and Regina Curths. □ □ □ □ □ ........ Unity Christian - There Soccer J.V. Baseball & Softball . ..................................... Home V. Baseball & Softball . . ...............Caledonia - There .............................. Book Fair Page ............................. McFall............................. ................... Kdg. Screening BREAKFAST LUNCH Chili or Veg. Beef Soup, Crackers, Bread/Butter, Veg. Sticks, Fresh Fruit Bagel Pizza, Banana FRIDAY • APRIL 19 School Lunch Menus Caledonia High, Middle School Wednesday, April 17 Meat with gravy over potatoes, green beans, roll and butter, cherry cnsp. Thursday, April 18 Taco tub with meat, cheese, and lettuce, refried beans, french fries, milk. Friday, April 19 Grilled cheese, soup, carrot sticks, fruit, milk. Monday , April 22 Waffle or french toast, juice or fruit, sausage, milk. Tuesday , April 23 Pizza, vege. sticks with dip, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sandwiehes, pizza, fries, snacks. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Eie.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. □ □ □ □ □ lunch breakfast Pizza/H.S. Hamburger, Cole Slaw or Spinach, Fruit Choice Waffle/Hot Cherry Sauce Barry County COA lunch menu Wednesday, April 17 Spaghetti, wax beans, California blend, cookie. Thursday, April 18 Chuck roast, cabbage, mashed potatoes, bread, pudding. Friday , April 19 Turkey rice casserole, broc­ coli, mixed veggies, plums. Monday , April 22 Beef pepper steak with gravy, baked potatoes, green beans, bread, pineapple. Tuesday, April 23 Shepard’s pie, mashed potatoes, bread, jello. Events Wednesday. April 17 Nashville, blood pressure; Hastings, matinee; Delton, Margaret Reid and her music. Thursday, April 18 Nashville, bingo Friday, April 19 Nashville, birthday party, popcorn. Monday. April 22 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, video on wills. Tuesday, April 23 - All sites puzzles Double D Trail Riders hold Pokei Ride event The Doable D Trail Rider; will have a “Poker Ride’ Saturday, starting ax 9 a.m. a Burd’s Camp on Bassett Lake Road and Chief Noondaj Road. Ride fee is S5 per person A camping fee for overnigh stay is $4 and the fe is SI fo Ar parking just for the day. V For more information, cal 795-3336, 795-7823 or 795 ~ 3498 J.V. Baseball & Softball.......................... Delton - Home V. Baseball & Softball.............................. Delton - There Page .Flying Aces Frisbie Demonstrations 1:00 & 2:00 M.S................. Flying Aces Assembly - Gym 10:00 a.m. Page ................................................................. Book Fair MONDAY • APRIL 22 □ □ □ □ □ □ Golf................................ Soccer......................... J.V. Baseball & Softball V. Baseball & Softball . Track ........................... Page Book Fair.......... ................ CC & CP - Home ...................... Jenison - There .................. Allegan - There ................... Allegan. - Home . . . Coms. Park at Hamilton . . . Last day, make up day LUNCH BREAKFAST Burrito/Cheese Sauce, Green Beans, Peaches Cold Cereal, Muffin, Orange Juice TUESDAY • APRIL 23 7:00-9:00 □ Interior Decorating in the '90s........ Call 795-3397 for further information □ Jr. H. Track......................................... Caledonia - Home □ M.S. CTBS Testing.................................. 6, 7 & 8 grades LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Cornbread, Pears Scrambled Egg, Biscuit, Apple Juice Coming Events... □ □ □ □ □ Saturday, April 20........ Jr. Sr. Prom at Kentwood Club Saturday, April 20 ............ Tennis Tournament - Home Saturday, April 20.................... Track - Hastings - There April 24 & 25........ CTBS Testing M.S. 6, 7 & 8 Grades April 29..................................... P.E.P. Meeting 7.00 p.m. □ □ □ □ □ Wednesday . . . Thursday........ Friday . ........... Monday.......... Tuesday ........ LUNCH • APRIL 24-30 . . Baked Chicken . . Pita/Turkey/Ham ..................... Pizza .......... Hamburger . . . Ravioli/Cheese �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 16, 1991 Obituaries Thornapple Kellogg Middle School names ‘Students of the Month’ for March Kathlyn Marie Lawrence MIDDLEVILLE - Kathlyn Marie Lawrence, 73, of Gun Lake-Middleville passed away Thursday, April 11, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Lawrence was bom on April 10, 1918 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James and Arlene (Kauffman) Merriam. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended schools there, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School. She was married to Willard J. Lawrence on November 28, 1937. She lived all her married life in the Hastings and Gun Lake areas and wintered in Clearwater, Florida for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Lawrence is survived by her husband, Willard; daughters, Judy Jones of Palm Harbor, Florida, Joanne Hermann of Gaithersburg, Maryland; sons, Richard Lawrence of St. Joseph, Donald Lawrence of Hastings, Stephen Lawrence of Middle­ ville, ten grandchildren. She was preceding in death by one sister, Jane Carew Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to MDA/ALS Foundation, 161 Ottawa Avenue, Suite 3O5A, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Students Of the Month of March in the seventh grade at TK are (front row, from left) Lucas Gravelyn, Chrisi Hypnar, Mike Ignatowski, Mike Mrozinski, (second row) Lance Robertson, Rebecca Singleton, Jeff Van Houten and Julie Wiedman. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Regular Meeting April 11, 1991 Pr»»«nt VonElit $«g*r Finkbatner, Jontma. Page and 14 visitor*. Motion to accept the minute* pretented with correction* wo* approved The financial report wo* given and accepted. Motion to accept a contract with RISC for recycling wot approved A Special Meeting will be held April 17th at 7:30 for further clarification of the Gun Lake Water System Ordinance. Joan Medendorp wo* appointed to the Planning Commission Board. Motion to accept Krenz one Saurman at the 1991 auditor was approved. The bill* were ac­ cepted and approved to be paid. $750.00 wo* added to the Board of Review budget from the Plan­ ning Commission budget and $3,000 wo* moved from the dust control budget to the Township Board budget for operating. Mo­ tion to hold a budget hearing on May 9. 1991. Motion to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. was mode and approved. Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. (4/16) Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 TK sixth grade students for the month of March are (front row, from left) Sarah Bishop, Josh England, Pam Jamison, (second row) Wanda Pennington, Paul Stolsonburg, Amanda Veen and Heather Walsh. Eighth grade students who were named "Student of the Month" for March are (front row, from left) Jeremy Aardema, Jeremy Anderson, Gina Boersma, Chris DeBlaay, Charity Finkbeiner, (second row) Arie Foster, Malisa Meriau, Mike Sanderson, Brett Suwyn and Chris Thomas. Pictured separately is Rachel Brock. The following students have been selected as "Student of the Month" for March at the TK Middle School. Students earn the right to be "Student of the Month" by showing leadership in class, helpfulness, good behavior, good grades, improvement in grades and behavior, and just being a neat kid. Each is given a certificate, a t-shirt, and a letter from the principal. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 16. 1991 I Page 11 Middle School kids hold ‘Math-A-Thon’ for St. Jude’s , J-Ad Graphics News Service More than $900 was raised in a "Math-A-Thon" recently by Thornapple Kellogg youngsters to aid cancerstricken children at St. Jude Children s Research Hospital in Memphis Tenn. The money they have raised by doing up to 207 math problems may reach further than they ever realized because St. Jude Hospital aids other hospital's treatment programs by freely sharing all basic and clinical research findings and accomplishments. Nicole LeFanty earned $130.20 in the Math-A-Thon, making her the most produc­ tive fund-raiser. Devin O'Dell was second-highest, gathering $88.25. Third place went to Dominick Ronchetti, who posted $75 earned from spon­ sors for doing math problems. All kinds of math was done by the sixth, seventh and eighth graders, from addition, subtraction, division and mul­ tiplication to problem solv­ ing, fractions and subtraction of mixed numerals. The contest is designed to reinforce in a positive way what the teacher has already taught in the classroom. It not only sharpens the stu­ dents' math skills, but also gives the students and teachers the "real life" experience of helping others." Flexibie enough to match each individual student's abili- ties, the contest can serve as a source of friendly competition between classes and teachers, as well as making math fun. Each student who took pan received a special certificate and those who earned S25 or more also were presented with T-shirts. More than $100 col­ lected means the student will receive a barrel tote bag, in addition to other awards. Whatever the amount raised, each participant, every parent and teacher will benefit and grow from the develop­ ment of a strong sense of so­ cial awareness that only a cause like St. Jude's Hospital can generate, said a brochure from the hospital. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is the largest pediatric facility in the world, established soley for the research of catastrophic childhood diseases. It is non­ sectarian interracial institution that accepts its patients on a physical referral basis with no financial burden placed on the patient's family. The hospital was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. Participants in the "Math-A-Thon" at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School are (front row, from left) Jenny Pabon. Amy Smith, Paula Sweeney, Kim Bedford, Allen Martenies, (second row) Lisa Postema, Megan Roon, Misty Blain, Jennifer Seifert, Nicole Lefanty, Freeport Firefighters’ to hold annual auction May 4 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Shoppers are welcome to stop and look at items for at the Freeport sale Firefighters' annual auction May 4 and have a cup of coffee at around 9 a.m., said firefighter Ken VanTol. The auction of items do­ nated by local residents to benefit the fire department will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until late afternoon. Also, any time during the week before the event, inter­ ested people can "cruise" the area directly behind the fire barn to get an idea of what kind of kerns will be auc­ High School Letters to the Editor Caledonia earns NCA accreditation Reading letter brings back memories To the editor: Memories. Ahh yes. It was like stepping back in time eight years, when 1 read the Aprif 5 article on our TK cheerleaders. Only the cheerleaders and their parents can appreciate what that arti­ cle really said. What a descriptive word, "lackluster" student body. 1 loved it. (third row) Melody Allore, lara Schweitzer. Katherine Rodriquez, Pam Jamison, Devin O’Dell, (fourth row) Dominick Ronchetti, Courtney DeHaan. Amanda Frisbie and April Matzen. What does it take for a TK cheerleader to receive the sup­ port. respect and recognition they work so hard for and are so deserving of? Changes need to be made for the '90s. Cheerleader's Mother of the 80's Marshia Wheeler Middleville Village Soap Opera COIN LAUNDRY Come... “Spring Clean” ...with us! • All NEW Equipment • Extra Large Washers Available - Including a 50-lb. Capacity Washer OPEN 7 DAYS a Week 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. 137 E. Main St., Caledonia Caledonia High School has been granted accreditation by the North Central Association for the 1990-91 school year. "This should be a matter of pride to the students and the parents of the school, since accreditation gives assurance that the school meets those preconditions for effective education established by the Association. Through this voluntary membership in the NCA. the school and the peo­ ple in this district have com­ mitted themselves to the pur­ suit of quality in education." a NCA spokesperson said. By setting basic standards and by requiring a com­ prehensive self-study once in each seven-year cycle, the NCA stimulates the school toward continuous improve­ ment. This i« accountability in action, for a school evaluation involves students, faculty , and parents. The external evaluation team is composed of teachers, administrators, university per­ sonnel. and state department of education representatives. The yar the school spends on evaluation enables every teacher to participate in the development of a comprehen- 1990 Chevy Lumina Euro 4 dr., white, 24,000 miles, auto., V-6, air, tilt, cruise. p.l., p.w., console, stereo w/cass. G A'WT IN Chevro+et • Bwei • Rmnoc • C« 79S 331S or MVtISI ■OB*- » l.fiR^ ___ sive plan for school improvement. Decentralization is the hallmark of American educa­ tion, still there is a need for some thread of consistency and a common commitment to quality to integrate this rich educational diversity in our nation. By providing optional, voluntary, self-policed stan­ dards, regional accreditation achieves a large degree of quality control but does not forfeit that unique and in­ valuable feature — local governance of the schools. the donations, he said. tioned off, Van Tol said. He stressed that they would Proceeds will go for special things needed for the all-vol­ be glad to pick up big items. unteer department, including They will also pick up things paint for a rescue vehicle for senior citizens when they many volunteers have been call. Van Tol said the annual working on over the last fund-raiser for the department several months. is usually very strongly supThose who have items but ported, and he noted that a re­ have no way to bring them to cent Freeport Boosters the fire department can call "indoor garage sale" for the VanTol, Freeport Supply or Community Center raised Fire Chief Lane Cooper to ar­ more than $700. range for someone to pick up j HELP WANTED j • New & Used Car • Salesperson I e I Experience preferred but not necessary. Top benefits & pay program. CALL JEFF or STEVE at 945-9383 Hastings Chrysler eoe LALLin S. GARDEA 1083 S. Patterson, Wayland, Mich 49348 Phone 792-0123 NOW OPEN Hours Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Servicing all of your Lawn & Garden Needs > ;; £ I �Pace 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 16, 1991 Caledonia Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby race March 23 was a cold and blustery day outside, but in­ side at the Caledonia Com­ munity Center, activity was hot as Cub Scouts from Caledonia Pack 3202 were racing their Pinewood Derby cars. Several months of prepara­ tion had gone into each boy ’s car. and the time spent bet­ ween father and sons was evi­ dent in the many designs of the cars. All cars start with the same simple block of pine in mind. After completion the car can be any shape, color and design, but can only weigh five ounces. The Pinewood Derby is an annual event. The cars are made available to the scouts in December, and by March, well designed cars in a rain­ bow of colors appear at the race. The Cub Scouts protect their cars and the secret of their designs until the last moments before race time. On a track, equipped with an electronic eye to announce the winners, each boy races a double-elimination heat The initial races are run between the boys according to which den they are in — Tiger Cubs (first graders). Wolves (se­ cond graders). Bears (third graders) and Webelos (fourth and fifth graders). The top three racers from each den received a gold, silver or bronze medal, and a ribbon was awarded to the fourth-place winner fdf honorable mention. All racers received a par­ ticipation certificate After a brief rest in the pit stop, for a quick tuneup and refreshments, the racers and the crowd moved back to the track for the final elimination heat The top three finalist from each den faced each other for the Pinewood Derby grand prize. First place went to Matt Spencer, proving a car with a simple design can be a win ncr John Sherman, second place winner. I*ad a car numbered lucky 100 and Kevin Kinney placed third with his sleek design. First through fourth ploce winners from individual dens were (front row, from left) Curtis Vonderheide, Michael Barnaby, John Sherman, Blake Trutsch, Aaron Cisler, A.J. Warner (bock row, from left) Mark Osgerby, Matt Spencer, Aaron Zichterman, Kevin Kinney and Ion Fleischmann. Bowling results CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP April 9, 1991 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7 00 p.m. at the Village/Township Hall, 640 Emmons. Present: Good. Dieleman, Jousmo. DeVries, Snyder, and Tolan. Absent: Fischer. Discussion was held on the county garage We signed papers and the deed has been registered. The fire department held a meeting and would like to see the following things in ploce before moving the department into the facility: A new door at the eost end for the cost of $) ,310.00. a new heating system for a cost of $3,994 00 plus 5 ceil­ ing fans at $250 00 each for a total cost of $1 250.00, water storage in the basement, with three different ways of having this water proofing done; tor at .40 a foot; tar — fiberglass mesh tar at .60 a foot; and mem­ brane at $2.50 a foot, and the well at $1,000.00. Discussion was then held on joint ownership, possibility of a new office building on the north lawn. That would be depending on how much we can get for our existing office building and the estimate for what it would cost to build a new building. We will hold a joint meeting with the Village on April 28th at Villoge/Township Hall. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 Respectfully submitted, Patricio Snyder, Clerk t Get Out of the Mud!! Snyder Asphalt Pavuta \ •• Estimates MUM (616) 868-6213 (4/16) Monday Mens Industrial Allied Finishing 266V6; Swamp Fox 259; Budweiser 248Vi; Family Tavern 242; K of C <7341 241; Yankee Spr­ ings 227; No Name 212; Bill’s Woodshop 210; Smith Ind. Equipment 203; Joe’s LP Gas 194 Vi; Riviera Tool 186Vi; SobieCo. 185; Viking 179Vi; Stehouwer Auto 178; Bruce’s Frame 164; ARA Services 152 Vi. High Games and Series C. Andrusiak 238-212-234-684; D. Mugridge 215-596; C. Flietstra 226-594; B. Russell 215-212-586; T. Aldrich 234-585; B. Smith 214-583; K. Smith 204-229-576. Natalie White caps outstanding career Natalie White recently put the finishing touches on a fine career by being selected to the Ronald McDonald Excep­ tional Senior All-Star Basket­ ball team in Rochester, N.Y. White, daughter of former Thornapple Kellogg star athlete Rob White and Nancy White, has played four years at Our Lady of Mercy High School, a Catholic girls school in Rochester Over her career. Our Lady of Mercy compiled an 81-8 won-loss record, and advanc­ ed to the state tournament finals in 1989 While playing a New Orleans team in a tournament in Florida. White erupted for Natalie White 35 points. 18 rebounds and swished 13 of 16 from the free throw line, setting a tourna­ ment record dene. White recieved the Scholar-Athlete Award as a a 93 White will her breaker, Geoffrey, at Michigan State University in the fall Her father, a 1966 graduate of TK, still holds the school career record for points scored in basketball Overal pack winners in the Pinewood Derby were (from left) Matt Spencer, first place: John Sherman, second; and Kevin Kinney, third. ZYLSTR DOOR, INC. ‘Where the customer comes first‘ CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RISIOENTIAL • COMMMKIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of th* Grana R*p»as Hom*buiM*n Association 698-7242 __________ 3086 92nd S E , Caledonia__________ �The Sun and News. Middleville. 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Community Notices THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CLASS OF 1971, 20th REUN­ ION looking for the following people: Denise Daniels, Carol Giles, Lori Middleton, David Mulligan, Mike Smith, Sharon Tucker & Chuck Willard. If you know the whereabouts of any of these individuals, would you please contact Jane 795-7061 or Valeric 948-9073. For Rent APARTMENT FOR RENT, 2 bedroom, 1 bath with laundry hook-up, with stove refrigerator, $450. plus deposit No pets. 795-7290.__________________ BANQUET HALL FOR PLASTIC MOLDING plant has a need for a setup person. This position involves the setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Over­ time may be required. If you are interested, send your resume to Ad 1533, cto the Sun & News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. QUALITY CONTROL FLOOR INSPECTOR Entry level. Prior manufacturing experience required. 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Concert series ends Saturday The 1990/1991 Caledoma Concert Senes will conclude with a concert by the Talleys on Saturday. April 20. at 7:30 p m., at the Caledonia Chris­ tian Reformed Church (M-37 at 100th Street, Tickets cost $7 and are available in advance from Caledonia Professional Phar macy or by calling 868-6477 Tickets will also be sold at the door JUST ARRIVED 4x4x8 #2SYP .40 treated. S4.09 each. 25 or more $3.99. Available at Durkee Linton Lumber, 868-6026. National Ads HOSPITAL JOBS: start $6.80/hr, your area. No experi­ ence necessary . For information call 1-900-226-9399 exL 1885, 6am-8pm 7 days. $12.95 phone fee. Pets TRI COLOR COLLIE PUPPIES males, 8 weeks old, $5.00 ea. Middleville, 795-3532 or 795-7722. Real Estate RHONDA LEEP Pearson Cook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES March 26 1991 President pro tem Hardy coll ed the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present bray Hardy Myers Oliver Riley and Vandenberg Absent Thatcher Guests Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News Westley Mulligan, and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press Minutes of the March 12. 1991 meeting were approved as amended Riley moved that Council authorize Manager ball to hire britten Concrete Construction to install curbs and sidewalk for the Pork on River Street for a cost of $3,150.00 Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried Myers moved the following temporary transfer be allowed General Fund to Sewer Fund $20.000 00 Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Letter read from Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Hardy moved that Council of­ fer permission to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation door to door campaign the month of September Support by bray Ayes all. Carried. bray moved that Council hold clean-up week May 6-10. 1991 with the following stipulations 1. The week of Moy 6. 1991 shall be designated as Clean up 2. Pick up days will be May 6 7 8. 9 and 10. 3. Trash picked up at curb side only 4. Absolutely no garbage pick ed up 5 Place brush and metal in separate piles from other trash 6. Once the clean up crews have completed picking up a street they will not return. 7. The crews will start at the East Village limits on Monday the 6th and work their way West Support by Myers 5 ayes and 1 nay Motion carried Manager ball updated Council on the Waste Water Treatment Plont Mr Mulligan approached Council on TV antennas in Cider Mill Estates President pro tern Hardy read the ordinance pertaining to T.V. antennas in Mobile Home Pork Discussion held Mr Mulhgon was referred to contact the Planning Commission With no further business bray moved for adjournment Support by Riley Ayes all Carried Meeting adpurned at 7 25 p m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (4 16) YARD SALE Garage Sale Sale Ends April 27, 1991 APRIL MADNESS garage sale, April 18 & 19 from 10am to 6pm. 84th and Kraft Caledonia. April 20th, 9am to noon every­ thing half price. DUNCAN LAKE GARAGE SALE: 6505 Noffke Dr., Friday April 19, (9am to 4pm) Sat., April 20 (9am to 1pm). Quilted items, fabric, crafts, clothing, household goods, and misc. items. Sale items arc in excellent condition. 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Main St. • 891-8108 CLARKSVILLE ELEVATOR 401 South Main, Clarksville • 693-2283 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 16, 1991 Scots third, TK sixth at Middleville Coed Relays Despite adverse weather conditions, Caledonia and Middleville both turned in some . outstanding perfor­ mances at the 13th annual Middleville Coed Relays last week. The Scots finished in third place with 60 points, while the Trojans were sixth with 31. The meet, the first of its kind in the state of Michigan, had a distinct O-K Gold flavor, with Wayland taking first place with 81 total points South Christian was the runner-up with 66. The Scots struck early in the meet s first event, with the team 6400 relay team of Becky Beland, Jason Boorsma. Mcndcth Denison and Todd Whitwam blazing to a first-place time of 21:35.5. The Trojans were third in the event in 21:52. Caledonia was second behind Wayland in the shuttle hurdle relay, finishing in 1:07.4 The team consisted of Kelly Purdy. Brad Feenstra. Melissa Dykgraaf and Rob Moomey The Scot 3200 relay team of Jeff McCaul. Karyn Du ba. Tim Stack and Korey Hof mann won a fifth-place medal in 9:40 Middleville’s long jump tandem of B J West and Carla Ploeg placed fourth with a total distance of 32-9 K. In the special middle distance relay, the Scot unit of Craig Schmidt. Tarin Linlemuth. Ryan Haik and Carol France placed second with a time of 4:23.9. The Trojans' Pat Neuman. Vicky Mack. Jake Brewer and Sara Middlemiss ran a 4:43.3, finishing fourth. Caledonia's discus tandem of Liz Mast and Eric Curtis won first place, throwing a combined 241-3. The Scots' special middle distance relay team of Susan Welton, Brad Stegenga. Emi­ ly Whisner and Brad Feenstra took fourth in 4:18.2. while Middleville's Tonya Rauschenberger. West. Carla Ploeg and Bob Middleton finished fifth in 4:29.7. Each team also displayed some young talent as well, finishing 1-2 in the freshman 400 relay. Caledonia's Keith Bohez. Tem Scheidel. John Wingquest and Amanda Wolfert won in 51.6. followed by the Trojans' Philip Johnson. Con Drake. Jason Bardwell and Carla Ploeg in 52.9 In the varsity event, the Scots’ Heather Burns, Stegenga. Whisner and Alan Aho ran a 51.0, good for fourth. In the high jump. Mid­ dleville's pair of West and Rauschenberger was third with a height of 5-8. The Trojans will entertain Wyoming Lee Wednesday, while Caledonia will be off until Thursday when it will be host to South Christian in a key O-K Gold Conference dual meet. Middleville's Cindy Fox gets oil her effort behind o shot put toss Friday during the Middleville Coed Relays. The Trojans finished sixth out of a )7-teom field. Scots split track opener with Calvin Christian The Caledonia track and field teams split the opener of its outdoor season with O-K Blue power Calvin Christian. The boys team buried the Squires 116-21. while the girls were n<M as fortunate, losing 71-57. The Scot* boys were sur­ prisingly strong in the running events, as they outscored Calvin Christian 83-4 after the completion of the field events Having particularly strong early season performances for the Scots were Brad Stegenga. 11.45 in the 100 meter dash; Rob Moomey, 16.3 in the high hurdles; Eric Curtis, 143’2" in the discus; Steve Tafelsky and Andy Foster both with 12’0" in the pole vault; Jason Boorsma, 4:48.6 in the 1600 meter run and Brad Feenstra, 42.9 in the 300 meter hurdles. Other first place ribbons won by the Scots were Jason Minor, 39* W". shot put; Steve Tafelsky. 54.6, 400 meter dash; Jeff McCaul, 2:11.5, 800 meter run; Tim Stack. 10:46.9, 3200 meter run. the 3200 meter relay team of Tim Suck. Todd Whitwam. Jeff McCaul. and Jason Boorsma, 9:14.2; the 1600 meter relay team of Sieve Tafelsky, Brad Feenstra. Alan Aho and Jeff McCaul. 3:42.5 and the spnnt relay teams of Brad Stegenga. Keith Bohez. Jeff McCaul. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Alan Aho, Ken Aho and John Winquest with 1:36.2, 800 m relay and 47.2. 400 m relay. In the girls meet, the Scots fell behind the Squires 28-8 in the field events, but Caledonia outscored Calvin 49-43 in the running events Scoring the eight points in the field events were Liz Mast, with a winning 104'5" toss in the discus and Sue Welton’s second place finish in the shot put with a put of 31’536”. Kelly purdy was a double winner in the hurdle events with a 19.1 time in the 100 and a 54.8 time in the 300. Freshman Melisssa Dykgraff was third in the 100 hurdles. Freshman Karyn Duba won the 1600 m run with a 5:51.7 and Meridith Denison was se­ cond. Senior Korey Hofmann won the 800 m run in 2:29.8 while senior Amy Leatherman was first in the 3200 m run in 11:54.4. Becky Beland was second in the event. Heather Bums was second in the 100 and third in the 200 while Julie Krol was second in the 400 The 3200 m relay team of Korey Hofmann. Meredith Denison. Becky Beland, and Amy Leatherman, was first in 10:47.3. while the 1600 m relay team of Korey Hof­ mann. Julie Kral, Cheryl Kral, and Carol France were also victorious in 4:43.4. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Library Study Committee Clerks Resolution County Garage Warner Rezone Foremost PUD Fire Committee Appointment Planning Commission Re-Appointments Anything else that may come before the board The Fighting Scots next dual meet is next Thursday with league oval South Chris­ tian. then the ladies travel to Sparta on Saturday for grades 7-8. 9-10. and 11-12 Tri level meet. The Fighting Scot track team opened the 1991 season weekend with a fifth place finish at the indoor meet held at Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. The Scots finished behind Muskegon. East Kent­ wood, Grand Haven and Hud­ sonville in the field of 12 teams. Winning medals for the Scots were Jason Boorsma, second in the 1600 meter run at 4:42.9; Keith Bohez, second in the long jump, 19’5" and fourth in the 50 meter dash; Brad Stegenga, fourth in the long jump, 18’11 Vi” and sixth in the 50 meter dash; Craig Schmidt, fourth in the 1600 meter run. 4:47.8; Todd Whitwam, sixth in the 3200 meter run, 10:33.5 and Brad Feenstra. fifth in the high jump at 5’9”. The 1600 meter relay team of Brad Stegenga, Jason Boorsma. Alan Aho and Brad Feenstra also had a fine per­ formance with a third place finish at 3:44.6. Caledonia's Merideth Denison sucks it up during the grueling 6400 meter relay at Friday's Middleville Coed Relays. Denison teamed with Becky Beland, Jason Boorsma and Todd Whitwam to win the event, as the Scots placed third in the meet. Scot softball team off to 3-1 start The Caledonia softball team won the nightcap in a doubieheader on Saturday at Class A power Forest Hills Central. After losing the first game 4-1, the Scots regrouped in the second, winning 9-5. Jenny Smith made her first start in two years a \ictorious one. scattering seven hits and allowing five runs while sink­ ing out two "I was very pleased with the way Jenny pitched." said Scot coach Jon Pelletier of his junior hurler 1 was happy with everybody 's play.” Offensively. Tara Marble went 2-3, including a clutch three-run single to give Caledonia some breathing room Jennie Tuinstra also had three r.b.i. and Emily Ashbaugh and Smith each .hipped in a pair of hits each Pelletier also said ’he Scots recieved some run-saving defensive gems as well. Deb Nichols made a key scoop at first with two runners in scor­ ing position, while left fielder Kern Berend and Smith also making clutch grabs. In the first game, Ranger pitcher Casey Crumley allow­ ed just five Scot hits. Caledonia also committed some untimely errors, in­ cluding one that allowed the go-ahead runs to score Tuinstra. 2-1, allowed just one earned run for the Scots, while Emily Ashbaugh was the offensive sparkplug, going 2-2. Fnday Caledonia routed Kelloggsville 19-2. Tuinstra allowed no earned runs while posting her second con­ secutive win. Stefame Daniels went 3-4 with 4 r.b.i and a pair of runs to key the offensive explosion. The top five hitters in the Scot lineup did the damage to the Rockets. as Caledonia pounded out 19 hits. Thursday the Scots edged East Grarxi Rapids in the season opener 6-3. The score may have been a bit decep­ tive, as the Scots had ample opportunity to score more runs, but they left 12 runners on base Tuinstra did not allow an earned run, while Daniels led the offense with three r.b.i., including a two-run triple Smith scored three runs for the Scots, and stole three bases. The Scots will be host to Byron Center on Wednesday and Middleville on Thursday, then will travel to the Hamilton tournament on Saturday Scots top Kelloggsville on Seely two-hitter, now 1-1 The Caledonia baseball team defeated non-league rival Kelloggsville Fnday at home to square its season mark at 1-1. Brad Seely spun a two hitter for the Scots, striking out 15 Rocket batters Caledonia got some outstan­ ding hitting performance* as well, led by Tom Benedict, who fell a homerun short of hitting for the cycle. He also stole a base Brad Walbridge drove in a pair of runs, while Seely and Brad Dodge each drove in runs �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 16, 1991 / Page 15 Middleville second at Hastings tourney Saturday The Middleville baseball team snuck in to the title game against the host Saxons m the Hastings tournament on Sator day, but once it got there the game was no contest. Hastings pounded the Tro­ jans 20-1 in five innings to win the tournament for the se­ cond consecutive year. The Saxons scored three rum in the first inning, then erupted for 10 in the second to seize control of the game Joe McClelland scored the Trojans* lone run in the third inning Sophomore Seth Nelson was the pitcher of record for Middleville, which dropped to 1-3 overall with the loss. The Trojans won an ex­ citing 3-2 victory over Lakewood in the semi-finals, as Vernon DeWitt scored the winning run on a passed ball in the sixth inning Senior Jamie Payne went the distance for Middleville, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out six. On­ ly one of the runs was earned. Brad Bruner blasted a tworun double in the first inning to give the Trojans a 2-1 lead Payne allowed a run in the first, but escaped further trou­ ble in the inning by leaving the bases full of Vikings He is now 1-1 on the season. Bruner and DeW'itt combin­ ed for five of Middleville's six hits in the contest, with Bruner collecting three The Trojans lost a pair on non-league games earlier in the week. Thursday Middleville lost at home aginst Wayland by a 11-2 score The Wildcats' Enc Connor blasted two homeruns off starter Steve Baumgartner, as Wayland took an 8-0 lead before the Trojans posted a pair of runs in the fifth "We didn't give up,” Tro­ jan coach Bernie Weller said. "We could have been mercied, but we hung in there." Middleville was outhit by the Wildcats 13-6, as Payne and Sam Powell collected a pair of hits apiece Wednesday the Trojans opened the season on a sour note, as Lowell rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 3-2 win. Mike Wierenga singled home Payne in the second inn­ ing. then blasted a solo homer in the fifth to give the Trojans a 2-0 lead Jeremy Shepard pitched a strong first six innings before being relieved by Payne in the seventh He struck out one and walked four. "We had said that Jeremy would throw no more than 100 piches. and he was at 98 after the sixth." Weller said. The Trojans will be host to Maple Valley in a doubleheader tonight, travel to Caledonia Thursday and to Delton on Fridav for a twin­ bill Weller said that Shepard and Baumgartner would pitch tonight's games. The Trojans’ Vernon DeWitt fouls off a Hastings pitch during Saturaay s champion­ ship game at the Hastings Invitational. Middleville edged Lakewood 3-2 in the first game to advance to the final. Middleville Trojan softball team 2-1 on young season It took a little while for the Middleville bats to wake up on Saturday at (he Hastings Invitational softball tourna­ ment But when they did, they awoke with a vengeance. After being stymied by Lakewood pitcher April Johnson in the 7-0 tournament-opening loss, the Trojans pounded out 19 hits against Hastings in a 18-7 win in the consolation game Coach Chene Ritz said it was a case of making the necessary adjustments. "We faced a pitcher who is as fast any we'll see this year (Thursday against Lowell),” she said. “When we faced a slower pitcher, it kind of threw us off. "The Hastings pitcher (Kns Carr) was similar, but we really started hitting the ball. It was kind of strange. " Middleville managed but two hits against the Vikings, by Patti Postema in the third and Jenny Merrill in the fourth Lakewood collected eight hits off sutler Sue Seger, and played errorless ball The Trojans committed three errors. Middleville's Patti Postema lays down a bunt during the first inning of the Trojans consolation game against Hastings. Postema eventually scored the first run of the game. Errors costly in Scots’ opener Defense proved to be the deciding factor in the Caledonia baseball team's season opening loss to non conference rival East Grand Rapids The Scots, who defeated the Pioneers last season m the district tournament, commit- ted nine errors as East cruised to a 12-4 victory. Those errors resulted in seven unearned runs by the Pioneers, and Caledonia could not recover Starter Brad Dodge w as the losing pitcher, allowing 10 runs in four innings of work. Gene Cross drove in a pair of runs to lead the Caledonia offense, while Mark Ewal and Todd Hudson each had an RBI Caledonia will host Bryon Center tonight before a non­ league doubleheader against Godwin Heights tomorrow. Bowlerettes True Modular Homes — Offered By — •G&L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS t1 HOURS: 9-5 MF. 9-1 Sat or by Appointment Middleville 795-9153 1 .a* Hair We Are 35-21; Caledonia Oil 33 *-24 ; G & L Apartments 28-28. Hastings City Bank 26-30; R & M Locksmiths 25H-30fc; Village Stylist 20-36 High Senes - L Riva 233; M Fager 201; G Stevens 199; B Niei 192; E Brodock 189 High Games - L Riva 534; J Soules 509, D Blough 500; M Fager 496. G Stevens 488 Against the Saxons. Mid­ dleville busted loose from a tight 6-4 game with three runs in the fourth, five in the fifth and four more in the sixth inning. Rose Scalfani was the winn­ ing pitcher in the second game, as all Trojan starters except one collected at least a hit. Jamie Beuschel led the hit parade with a 4-4 game, in­ cluding a triple and two doubles. Sue Wheeler went 3-3 with a pair of doubles She also had two sacrifices. Merrill also had three hits for the Trojans, who improv­ ed to 2-1 on the season with the victory. Against the Red Arrows on Thursday. Middleville rode Seger’s one-hitter to a 9-3 win. The Trojans collected just five hits, three of which were by Postema. 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HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA “Ona of forot Pazoo a m 900a as any rwo of anyone •/««*' • faro's <s rw«c» a» 900a at the otnert’ -. couKfn t behove r>on good Faro s Pizza was tbe saucet. tbe crutt everything' • "n t toper paza,“ Sun.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-04-23.pdf 58401fe2295cf30e9f2abcf77ada8673 PDF Text Text TheSur^ fa»b OIOSS’ i 1— Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year u.CTINGS pUBLIOUBmT'Xpril 23, 1991 121-s. cnuiej*---HASTINGS, Ml 49^8-1393. TK ‘Growth Committee’ suggests study by citizens by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A committee studying growth patterns and potential in the Thornappie Kellogg School District disputes a consultant's recommendation and has made one of its own. The Growth Committee told the Board of Education that a 3 percent annual growth rate for student enrollment for the next five years could be reasonably expected, and not the 1 percent recommended by the Stanfred study. Three percent would be more realistic for Caledonia Twp. to hear info on public sewer service tonight The Caledonia Township Board is holding an informa­ tion meeting tonight at 7 p.m. concerning the possibilities of bringing public sewer to at least a portion of the township. The meeting will be held at the village-township hall on Emmons Street, Township Supervisor Jerry Good said that the township and village have been working on ways to expand the village system to include township lands immediately surrounding the village and along M-37 as far north as 84th Street and west approximately to Kraft Avenue. “The village needs some an­ swers from the township about what kind of service area we want," Good said. A second meeting is sched­ “We’ve done a lot of talking uled for May 7 to discuss the and planning, but now we possibility of servicing lands need to see how much interest along M-37 between 84th and there is among the citizens, 60th streets. and whether they are willing That meeting also will be to make a financial held at the township hall at 7 commitment to hooking up to p.m. a public sewer system." Presently, the only areas in Good said attorney Jim the township served by public White would be at the sewer are Caledonia Village, meeting to explain the which operates its own sys­ options for financing the tem, and the northeast side of sewer expansion. Campau Lake. He also said that question­ Foremost Insurance naires would be handed out to Corporation uses an on-site residents concerning the sewer private sewer system to ser­ expansion. Those unable to vice its world headquarters attend the meeting are encour­ building located in its office aged to pick up a park on Kraft Avenue between questionnaire at the township 60th and 68th streets. office or call (891-0070) to have one mailed out, he said. the next five years, the committee said. "This is equal to approxi­ mately 370 students by the 1995-96 school year. In the last 10 years, the district has seen annual increases of 2 percent, and since 1986, stu­ dent population in the district has grown by over 3 percent per year; more than 330 stu­ dents in five years," the report read. Added to the overall growth are two new mobile home parks within the school dis­ trict that have the potential of doubling the 3 percent figure. "These two mobile home parks have plans for expand­ ing by 367 units. If each of these lots is filled, and a con­ servative average of one child per mobile home is used, our increase in students would equal our five-year projection for the mobile home parks alone," the report said. "We think that we’re not too conservative or too opti­ mistic," said Jan Siebesma. Other members of the Growth Committee present­ ing the report to the Thornappie Kellogg Board of Education April 11 were Judy Bailey, Wendy Romph and Vickie Betzer. Romph and Siebesma are also Board of Education members. The committee also ar gees that another committee, made up of people from the school district, should start a com­ prehensive study on the growth expected and methods to handle it, Siebesma said. "We don’t want a commit­ tee that would rush to a con­ clusion," she said, "there are so many variables that affect us, we want someone who would look a good close look at it for a year or so." The school board discussed the Growth Committee's conclusions, but took no ac­ tion. Sm TK Growth, on page 10 Gun Lake Village backers give figures by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Gun Lake Village Committee has reached a milestone in its research, said Mike Otis, chairman of the committee. For the first time, specific figures relating only to the area of the proposed village were made available by Otis at a recent meeting held at Bay Pointe Restaurant. The idea of a village sur­ rounding Gun Lake has been under study by the committee for more than a year. Proponents point out that area residents now can be in one of four townships, two counties (Allegan and Barry) or five school districts (Wayland, Plainwell. Thornapple Kellogg. Martin and Delton) and have a telephone in one of five different exchanges. The plan calls for areas of Wayland, Yankee Springs. Sm Gun Lake, on page 2 Dutton firefighters’ pancake breakfast raises $1,000 J-Ad Graphics News Service It was volunteerism at its best Saturday morning, April 13, when men and women who support the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department staged the annual pancake breakfast to raise money for the Firemen’s Fund. The firefighters, their wives and other volunteers started serving early and kept the pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee flowing until after 10 a.m. After expenses are deducted from the more than $1,000 the breakfast took in, the de­ partment should clear about $700. Most of the firefighters and their wives have a part in the annual fund-raiser for the de­ partment, but others also work at the breakfast just to show their appreciation to the fire squad. Teddy Peters is not related to a firefighter, but is called, "our special reserve," and helps every year with the breakfast to show her support for the local fire department. "You have to do something for them, she said, "they’re always here when we need them." Appreciation from the community comes to the de­ partment in many forms, and is returned by the firefighters. J. Boyd Lamoreaux has at­ tended the breakfast for many years, but was unable to make it this year. He sent Chief Dale Gipe this message. “To the fire chief; I'm so lame I can't get there Eat a couple for me. Here is a donation Put this check in the Firemen's Fund " The job of cooking dozens and dozens of eggs goes this year to firefighter Vem Verduine. A special breakfast was packaged for Lamoreaux Saturday morning and was de­ livered to him by firefighter Russ Jansen 'He was very appreciative that we brought the things out," Jansen said Besides donating to the schools and to special needs in the community', some of the 'Firemens Fund* is used This is what draws the people in every year to the pancake breakfast at the Dutton Fire Station. Firefighter Walter Corson has been flipping pancakes as a volunteer at the annual breakfast for many years, and does it again this year Don Verduine keeps a watchful eye on Wally. to buy flowers for the fire­ fighters and relatives if there is an illness or death in a family. The Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department also supports the Salvation Army Canteen Service, "Canteen 800," and the burn center at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Gipe said, "We enjoy serv­ ing the people and really ap­ preciate their support at our pancake breakfast every year." Sm Mor* photo*, on p*g* 14 In This Issue... • Sand pit appeal turned down • Middleville woman works at WOTV • New middle school at Caledonia? �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 23. 1991 Upholds ruling that residents’ motion ‘untimely’ State Court of Appeals turns down sand pit neighbors’ appeal 'by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The State Court of Appeals ruled April 11 to uphold a lower court decision to deny neighbors of a Caledonia sand mine the right to intervene io. a court-approved settlement allowing the mining operation. Three neighbors of the VerMeulen & Mast sand pit at 7719 Whitneyville Ave. filed a motion Dec. 1, 1989, asking to intervene in the settlement of a lawsuit filed by the two developers against Caledonia Township after the township board turned down an application to rezone the property for sand mining. The lawsuit dragged on throughout most of 1989, and the township finally negotiated an agreement with VerMeulen and Mast which was approved by the board at its Nov. 15 meeting and finalized by the court Nov. 20. 1989. The agreement allowed the extraction of sand under strin­ gent operating regulations. The neighbors, however, did not seek to enter into the settlement until after the consent judgement by the court. David DeVries, Howard Bailey and Patricia Bailey al-Icgql in their motion that nd dust fr^nctltfikand mining would cause theft to ^istain special damages, and they asked the court to set aside the settlement so they could intervene. The circuit court ruled that while the proximity of the sand pit to the residents' properties made their interest relevant, they had not shown an interest in the outcome of the lawsuit until after the settlement was made. Therefore, ruled the court, their motion to intervene in that settlement was "untimely,** and the judge denied the request after a hearing Dec. 8, 1989. The residents, who are backed by the Caledonia Citizens Watch political action group, appealed the decision. But the reasoning of the TK Growth Committee, "Were going to have a strategic planning session on the 29th with the board and administrators. I expect they'll be talking about that," Siebesma said. Bailey explained the way the committee gathered statis­ tics for its study. "We researched utility com­ pany records, and contacted area real estate companies for their statistics on growth," she said. "We also studied at­ tendance trends at the school, and studied the "Four Corners Study." "The four Corners Study helped us project growth be­ cause we'xc so close to Kent County. Middleville is a bed­ from frontpage room community, and people will drive 20 minutes to work. And, the proposed ex­ pansion of M-37 opened our eyes," she said. They also looked at local industries, as well as Kent County businesses, to deter­ mine long-term projections of employment potentials, Bailey said. "One factor in the future of the Thornapple Kellogg School District is certain: The district will continue to grow in size. The way in which plans are made now for this increase in population will provide time needed for forethought in determining needs," the report concluded. FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. .891-9133 for an appointment /May 7th.. .Lynn KloosterN will be joining our staff at the ... Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Hair Design Also starting Mav 6th ... NEW HOURS Mon., 9-5; Tues., 9-9; Weds. & Thurs. 9-8 (after 5 by appt.); Fri., 9-6; _____ Sat. 9-1 (after 1 p.m. bv appt.)_____ Get vour neu look for spring at the . VILLAGE STYLIST 134 E Mam St.. Caledonia • 891 1591 lower court was upheld by the state appellate court, which consists of a panel of three judges. They noted in their decision that the neighbors conceded throughout that they were aware of the lawsuit which had been pending for nearly 10 months before the settlement Citing a Supreme Court statement in a different case, the judges said. "Parties who would otherwise be granted leave to intervene are denied consideration where they sit by and allow litigation to proceed without requesting leave to enter the case; and intervention is generally denied where it would delay the trial or the adjudication." The CCW has pointed out that timeliness is not the only issue in the case, Poster contest winners named Last weeks photo of Jaime Robbins and Trisha Bueschal didn't have their names as the winners of a local poster contest sponsored by Pharmacy Care to raise awareness of poison around the house. The girls are in Betsy Butler’s fifth grade class, as was the third place winner in all of Kent County, Jessica Lucas. Jaime is on the left, Betsy Butler in the middle, and Trisha is on the right. Sm Sand Pit, on page 10 Foremost expansion plan, rezoning tabled A plan to make “minor changes’* on Foremost In­ surance's Kraft Lake Office Park and a request to expand the Harder-Warner Nursery on Broadmoor Avenue were tabled by the Caledonia Township Board Wednesday night The outcome of the Foremost plan and the nursery expansion request will be determined at the commis­ sions May meeting because of Caledonia's new charter township status. That status requires that requests be made at a public meeting with the contents to be published within 30 days. The board then can vote on the request at the next meeting. Paul Leblanc at the WBDC Buidling Company asked that the Township Board allow Foremost to make “minor changes” to its Kraft Lake Office Park. The changes amend work on the organized 6.5 acres along 60th Street to include construction of tem­ porary roads, changing park­ ing requirements from three spots to 1,000 feet of office space to one spot per employee, and the construc­ tion of temporary buffer zones along South Kraft Drive. “The concept hasn't chang­ ed.” said Leblanc. ”We just want to protect the area’s natural features. We don't want to bulldoze anything.” The rezoning of the HarderWarner nursery, requested by Gun Lake Village figures shown, Martin and Orangeville town­ ships to be included in a home rule village. Otis said the suggested vil­ lage would have an estimated population of about 2,800 residents, over 1,600 regis­ tered voters and state equalized valuation of $75 million. The "sample budget" shows funds would be mainly be raised by a two-mill prop­ erty tax of $150,000 and State Shared Revenue of SI 10,000. Other sources of revenue, such as license and permit fees, ordinance fines, interest on investments, zoning fees and miscellaneous items, would bring the total pro­ jected revenue up to $260,000. Expenditures would pay for a Village Council, elections, salaries of officials, building and grounds and general ser­ vices. Also calculated into the budget is insurance, highways and streets, police and fire protection and miscellaneous costs that would bring the ex­ pected expenditures to $245,200. So the projected cash re­ serve is $14,800. A special revenue fund of $221,000 would be financed by gas and weight taxes, and would all be spent to cover salaries, supplies, services and other road related expenses. At an earlier meeting to ex­ plain the proposal to the pub­ lic, a handout explained that the goal of a Gun Lake Village is to unify the Gun Lake area into a village for the purpose of coordinating local services, gaining local identity and controlling the future of the area. To become a home rule vil­ lage, petitions with one per­ cent of the population in the area or 100 persons, whichever is greater, are sent to the Michigan State Boundary Commission. The commission will ask if there is a cohesive commu­ nity identity, sufficient tax base, reasonably drawn Freeport Fire Dept, elects new officers J-Ad Graphics News Service Gib Townsend has taken over as chief of the Freeport Fire Department and Jeff Bauer was elected assistant chief of the squad at annual election April 11. Former Chief Lane Cooper did not run for re-election this year. Jon Smelkcr was named captain, Dave Webb is lieu­ tenant engineer and Chris Shepard will serve as secre­ taryv treasurer of the all-volun­ teer organization. from front page boundaries, and reasons for the desired incorporation. A sample budget is also re­ quired by the commission. The SBC will hold a public hearing in the area of the pro­ posed village, and after the hearing may approve, deny or approve the proposed village with revised boundaries. Once approved, or approved with conditions, the order be­ comes final in 45 days unless a referendum petition is filed with the SBC. If is is determined that the referendum petition is valid, the commission orders an election on the proposed in­ corporation. Whatever the majority of the voters decide then takes effect. If approved, a charter com­ mission is elected to draft a proposed charter for the new village and the electorate must approve the charter. owner Archie Warner, was made after the business lost from one-half to one-third of its space due to widening of M-37 and a new Consumer's Power power line. The moves caused the nursery to lose retail and office space, some greenhouse space and a warehouse. “We want to move the business to a new location where we think we’ll keep for a long time.” Warner told the board In other board business last week: • Gerry Fairbrother has resigned after two years on the Planning Commission. Tom Fischer, a board member for 2Yi years, also resigned. He was also a member of the fire commission. John Dieleman will replace Fischer • A public meeting for pro­ perty owners of land north of 84th Street and along M-37 to 60th Street bordered west of Patterson will be held at the Caledonia Fire Bam May 7 at 7 p.m. The meeting will cover a sewer expansion project. • A second public meeting on the sewer expansion pro­ ject will be held April 23 at 7 p.m. at the fire bam. This meeting is for residents who own property adjoining the village on the west, north and east sides. COMING MAY 1st BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN J LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p.m. «crty Birds LYNDA’S Floral Gardens GREENHOUSE, r TYNDA'S CARDENS 891-1483 □fsC �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 23, 1991 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner Caledonia welcomes home Scott Gnass by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg “Coping with growth’ proposals As was pointed out last week in the Superintendent $ Comer, our district is growing! Due to the district s growing, the Board of Education asked that a citizens' committee be formed to study the school day and look at the feasibility of double bus runs, with the high school and middle school day starting earlier than the elemen­ tary schools. It was felt by the board by going to double bus runs, as many school districts, that the district would be able to operate with a smaller bus fleet. In December, a citizens’ committee was organized. The following community representatives served on the committee: Laurie Brinks. Jean Hoff. Voni Lucas. Julie MacGregor, Alison Middleton, Dan Parker. Jim Scheib. Terry Schiithroat and Dick Webster Also on the committee were staff members Chris Boysen, Shelly Erb. Jeanne Kreger. Skip Pranger. Holly Steiner and Brad Warren. Serving as the administrative designee and coordinator for the committee was Sharon Kalee. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the committee for their work completing the study. The committee met during January and February and presented its report and recommendation at the March 11 regular board meeting The recommendation was again placed Marine Lance CpI. Scott welcome home to the U.S.A. the Kent County International on the board agenda as a discussion item at the April 8 Gnass, a 1988 CHS Airport. April 17. meeting The board moved that an open meeting be called to Gnass of Caledonia joins the Along with banners and receive public opinion Monday. May 6. at 7 p.m. in the Page many Desert Storm ser­ graduate, was surprised by a hugs, the party treated Gnass welcoming party of family vicemen and women who Elementary All-Purpose Room. to a limo ride from the airport After much study and input, the committee narrowed the op- have received an enthusiastic and friends when he arrived at lions to three: Option A - Keep the current school schedule with single bus runs. (8:30-3). Three candidates running for two school board seats Option B Start school for all students one-half hour earlier, keeping single bus runs 8-2:30) Option C Split schedule (HS/MS 8-2:30); Elem. 9:30-4). The above times are given as a guide and would be adjusted to fit building needs. In the committee report to the board, advantages and disad J-Ad Graphics News Service vantages were presented for each option. Although double bus by a choice of candidates,” well-versed about the needs of A committee of Caledonia stated the committee’s press the school district and the runs would reduce the number of additional new buses, the school district residents has release. ‘ ‘We felt that with her community, she has outstan­ district would have to purchase in the future, it would increase launched a write-in campaign announced candidacy, the ding communication and other transportation operating costs. backing Kathy Jackson as a many complex issues facing organizational skills and It was the unanimous recommendation of the committee that candidate for one of two open Caledonia Community shows all the leadership the board consider Option B to keep single bus runs and that school board positions. the school day be moved up one half hour. Some of the reasons Schools will now be more ful­ qualities needed to serve on Committee members said ly discussed.” our school board.” stated for their recommendations were: That an earlier start they approached Jackson after Jackson is the current presi­ would increase the peak learning time for all students; that The committee said that it the candidate petition deadline approached Jackson because it dent of the Caledonia there would be less loss of instructional time due to after­ closed and they realized only felt she would be the best Elememntary PTO and served school activities and athletics; that it may fit parents’ work one candidate was running for possible candidate for a write- as co-chairperson of the schedules better, with less time in the morning that students each of the two open in campaign. F.A.C.T.s Committee, a would need to be with sitters before the bus arrives; provides positions. more time after school for co-curricular activities. “...she is known by a large coalitiion of community and "We felt the democratic segment of the community, school representatives formed It was pointed out that moving the time up one half hour process would best be served (she is) knowledgeable and to create a master plan for would provide less time for roads to be cleared in the morning during bad weather and there would be less time to make a school closing decision. A major reason for continuing a single bus run option is that the district can get students home muck quicker if there is an emergency closing. If you would like to express your opinion on the school day schedule consideration, please plan to come to the May 6 meeting Should you not be able to attend and would like your opinion expressed, pleased write to the Board of Education or superintendent. 3885 Bender Road. Middleville. 49333, and your letter will be included with the meeting agenda to his mother’s Alto residence. He served with the Second Mannes Division, which was sent to the Gulf in December. Caledonia committee launches write-in campaign for Kathy Jackson Caledonia Community Schools. She helped establish the "Caledonia Closet.” a room organized to gather and distribute outerwear for elementary children, and serves as a coach and an assis­ tant commissioner for the Caledonia AYSO soccer program. The other candidates runn ing for the school board posi­ tions are incumbent John Finkbeiner, and newcomer Gordon DeBlaay OLD-FASHION TRADITION, OLD-FASHIONED INTEGRITY We believe in doing things the old-fashioned way. That means dealing with our customers in a courteous, straightforward manner. But old-fashioned integrity doesn’t mean out-of-date services. We offer our customers the most current financial advice and a variety of conveniences, like automatic teller machines and handy drive-up facilities. You can count on us for the best of everything — yesterday, today ... and tomorrow. Qtate ?EQank 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68lh ST. S.E. | 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 ALEDONIA 698 6337 795-3361 AJ7 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ‘til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 23, 1991 Neighbors I With...NORMA VELDERMAN I was so pleased. Gert Kelly called me to tell me her good news. Jan Van Hou nton and Gert had gone to Florida to visit Marian Meaney, you all remember her and Maurice Meaney Maurice is gone, but Manan is still the unflap­ pable, patient and wonderful person we all know. They were with her for a week Marian gave them such a wonderful time Gert said she had never really known Manan until she went there for this visit. She had never met such a wonder ful person. She said that all the time they were there it was just one great slumber party They were all just a group of relaxed silly girls again They of course went to play bingo, Manan’s one love; saw Sea World, Florida Market, and so many things. They had wonderful weather every day but one Both she and Jan had gone to Florida to relax, enjoy the warmth and recharge their batteries, and they certainly did that. When Marian couldn't go. she told them where and what to do. Marian somehow got a chameleon on her curtain. Both girls were startled and a little apprehensive, but Marian, in her quiet way. laughed them out of their uneasiness and they watched it and enjoyed seeing it around Such a super wonderful time they had and what a super hostess’ All of us who have known lier are glad to know that she is still the same wonderful person. Both Gert and Jan wanted to share their wonderful visit with all of you. Monday. April 15. Florence Fiala and Fran Maichele went to Kalamazoo to see South Pacific Pat and Glen Schondelmayer have a new grandson Daughter Susan and Dennis Stiver of Grover. Chicago, had a son. and they named him Dene Richard He was bom Friday . April 12. He weighed eight pounds and 12 ouncez. He has a sister. Paige. 2 years old. waiting to see him Neva Aicken said that daughter Jane and Carl came home from their trip to Florida. When they got home, they invited the whole family to a crab dinner All the fami­ ly came April 13 to their home on Duncan Lake during the day. Both sides of the family were there. Finally got a hold of Edna Bechtel She has been sick, and m and out of the hospital Friends and family have been so wonderful But you all know Edna, she is worrying about her disorderly yard and all the work she has let slide. But she is coming along very slowly, chomping at the bit to get busy. Take it easy. Edna, the work will wait for you Thelma Carl met with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Strandt for lunch in Grand Rapids Mon­ day, April 15. for a birthday lunch. Mike Hart had his first communion. Saturday . There were Grandpa and Grandma Hart. Grandma Spitzley. Grandpa Brown. Aunt Leslie and Uncle Bob; Becky and Curly; and Mike’s teacher. Mrs. Maitmer. Meagan Oliver told me that she and her dance group were to go to Grand Rapids Satur­ day. April 20. Jim and Sue met at MSU with her three boys for dinner and a family visit. Sunday . April 14. Bette and Ray Koeptinger went out for Sunday breakfast at the Queen's Inn in Holland. They wanted to ride the bike, but the weather didn't permit it. Their daughters came over in the afternoon. Ann Bartlett said daughter Maureen was going to the Paul Simon concert in Lansing Marian Martin said her daughter, Marilyn, had a boy on March 26. They named him Carter Ross. He weighed 6 pounds. Russ Bender said that wife Alice gave them all a scare. When he went to see her, Sun­ day. April 14. they couldn't awaken her. and rushed her to Pennock. The whole family was called home, even Sever ly from California. But Alice fooled them all and is back at Thomapple Manor. Russ said that with his help, she walked down the hall for the first time this week. Alice has had heart trouble before She survived this attack with wonderful care and caring of those around her. Mae Bowerman, told me that Rollo’s brothers and sister recently had dinner at Alice Stromberger’s. Jim Bowerman. Ed and Edith Bowerman. Gladys Carter. See Neighbor*, on page 5 LOCAL CHURC DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am., 11:00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer 4 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, left Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Rev. James Cusack Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service . .11:00 a.m. . 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office -- 891 -8669 Parsonage — 891 8167 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) III 900 West Mam Middleville Sunday Service 9 30 a.m (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday................6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday.................7.00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gan Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—IChOO a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. CHRIST assembly Meeting al the Caledonia Community Education building on Mam Street Sunday morning service... 1 (KM) A M James M Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O. Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 rry provided Tatars finttri) iirrtijrrn iltjurcb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE e98-«252 Sunday Services____ ..___ 9.45 a m A 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes. ................ 11 00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children..................... 9 30 a_m. Wednesday Family Night.........................7 00 p m. Thursday: Moms In Touch.. ................ 10 30 a.m Richard] Ruab Pastor • O98-9024 Donell* Raub Director of Music St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . . God's family) 708 West Main Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml KHX) am. 11 15 a m. 6<» P m Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School............ ...... .............. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship ...9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School........ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Snoryt Boar Director ot Chenhoo fauco«or> ana Vou* Ox* Chtiarunl CoonUnotor 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Sunday School......................... Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. Morning Services: 8:30 and 11a m Evening Service: 6 p.m • Church School 9.43 a.m Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 Sunday School............................................. 9:45 a m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Pastor Jeffrey Lee Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. PHONE - 891-8119 Sunday School....................................... 9:30A.M. 0*v f t Ttod fobor fArxtior of ana Evening Service 6:00P.M. ftav Stan Vupr»va«n Mkws*«r ot frong&nrn ana Ot*c<oe«h©. Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH Services — Sunday School .......................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........................ 6 00 p.m. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. ...the magic of spring has touched every living thing. — Owen rrostic - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ®be ®imr ^rtljodisi fihurdj 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a m. Evening Worship...........6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7 00 p.m. Rev. Royie Bailard - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891 -8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. The Church vhere everybody ts someoody... ... and Jesus Chnst s Lord" »Xom Sunaav School krOoy Morning Wonrtp Surdoy fvervng *onhg> Wednesday prover L 8tto t»udy fflev WMiam Dobson. Pastor Stove Jackson. Youth Pastor 10 30 a m 6 00 P m. 7 00 pm OH 4 QOOQ 0 7 I "0YZ0 $ MOST HOLY J&r ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Maw 4:30 p.m............................ Confewton and Rosary Every Sunday ............ 4.-15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 23, 1991 I Page 5 Hodgkinson not to run for third term J-A Graphics News Service Arlene Hodgkinson has decided to trade committees and poring over expansion plans for her garden and maybe a trip to Chicago. And she likes the deal. A lot. Hodgkinson, a member of the Caledonia Board of Education since 1984. will not seek a third term in the June 10 board elections. Hodgkin­ son admitted the decision wasn't an easy one. but said it’s time for a chance. "It’s an exciting time in the district and in some ways it’s hard to leave." she said. "But after eight years, it’s someone else’s time to handle things. Someone with new views.” Hodgkinson said future plans include spending more time with her husband. Don, visiting her mother in Chicago, tending her garden and seeing more of her four children She doesn’t plan, however, a complete withdrawal from the Caledonia school system. "I plan to be on committees and keep up on what's going on, but I’m ready to move on to other things, " she said Hodgkinson began her in­ volvement with the Caledonia school system with work in the elementary PTO. After her children outgrew the elementary schools, she wanted to remain active, so she ran for the school board. She served terms from 1984 to 1987 and from 1987 to the present. Among the boards achievements over the last seven years, in which Hodgkinson takes pride, are plans for a new high school from dream stages to comple­ tion and the numerous Neighbors, elementary school additions. She also participated in the search for a new superinten­ dent and she served as board treasurer Hodgkinson admitted she took the treasurer’s position so that she "knew what was happening in the school system ” She laughs at her reputation as a dollar watcher “I was real cautious about projects we started.'’ she said. "But as our district grows, everything in our system has to grow . " No where is that growth more aptly shown than in the budget The systems budget ballooned from $5 million to $13 million during Hodgkin­ son's tenure. She said she realizes that growth didn’t happen without making more than a few residents question the direc tion in which the board and school system were handled "Caledonia has a lot of old community people and it’s hard for them to accept change." she said. "They’ve lived in the country their whole lives and now the city is coming to us. " Hodgkinson, however, said she feels those residents were made to feel a pan of the Caledonia decision-making process "That's right," she said. "I think people appreciate board members and that the people in the community think we do a good job. And hat makes us feel wonderful ." Gordon DeBiaay, a newcomer, and incumbent John Finkbeiner will run for the two open board seats in the June 10 annual school election. continued from page 4 Doris Haight and Mae were all there. Mae apologized for forgetting to give it to me after it had happened, but things were a little hectic for a few weeks. Mae says that she has so­ meone with her during the week, and family are there with her over the weekend. What would we ever do without our families? Had a wonderful surprise Monday. My cousin Web Steeby called me to tell me he was now home from Florida. Wouldn’t talk, he wanted to take a nap, as he had just got­ ten home, but wanted to let me know he had made it back. He called later and we had a good visit. I miss him when he is gone, I can't call and gab with him every so often. The Thomapple Heritage Association met at our home Wednesday, April 17. Four­ teen of us were there and were had a good work meeting. Have a good week, all of you. my Community Family. A lot of you getting your out­ door work done? It has rained some (even sometimes buckets) and there have been some drying winds to evaporate the moisture and some sun to encourage you to get your work done. Visit with all of you next week TK Middle School bands to play May 5 The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School bands will pre­ sent their annual spnng con­ cert Sunday. Mas 5. in the Middle School gym The concert w ill feature the sixth grade hand, the seventh grade hand and the eighth grade hand The concert w ill begin at 3 p m. and the bands will per­ form a mix of contest music and several compositions of a lighter nature TK March Students of the Month selected The following young men and women were selected os "Students of the Month" for March by their teachers at Thornapple Kellogg High Schol: (front row, from left) Brian Tyner, Carrito Ingersoll, Trisha Shook, Lisa Shockley, Monica Patnoude, Wendy Yoder, Shawna Suwyn, Penny Secord, Bilie Sue Frisbie, (back row) Shannon McMurray, Jayson Smith, Brent Dietiker, Scott Oliver, Bob Oliver, Ed Rumbergs. Sue Wheeler, Lisa Einberger Bethaan DeHaan and Jessie Weatherheod. Unavailable for the picture were Jerry Linderman and Sarah Beaute. Rep Hillegonds lauds assessment freeze A one-year assessment freeze passed by the Legislature is a milestone in Michigan’s ongoing property tax debate that sets the stage for action on a permanent relief plan, said House Republican Leader Paul Hillegonds. R-Holland. Hillegonds represents Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs townships in the house. The overwhelming passage of Senate Bill 19 and House Joint Resolution H resulted from a bipartisan agreement reached late Thursday. SB 19 will save taxpayers $386 million by maintaining 1992 real property assessments at 1991 levels. HJR H allows voters to decide in the 1992 general election if assessments should be limited by homestead parcel to the infla­ tion rate or 5 percent, which is less. The legislation now awaits the governor’s signature. "Today’s action by no means signals an end to the Legislature's task of reform­ ing property taxes in Michigan.” Hillegonds said. "We still must enact substan­ tial and lasting relief to ease the strain on family budgets and stimulate economic growth "However, this temporary freeze represents an acknowledgement by Gover­ nor Engler and the Legislature that tax reduction must be a priority ft gives property owners a break from spiraling assessments and lays the groundwork for a permanent tax-cutting measure ” Hillegonds praised Engler’s leadership and the cooperation of both parties John Engler was able to do in four months w hat the Blanchard administration fail­ ed to do in eight years." Hillegonds said. "His earnest desire to give taxpayers a break should be applauded. I look forward to working with him m advancing this taxpayer victory to a successful conclusion ’’ The original Republican measure passed by the Senate on April 11 would have pro­ tected property owners for two years, but negotiations with House Democrats resulted in a one-year freeze. Hillegonds added that the key to providing additional meaningful relief is continued bipartisanship. "This was a good-faith ef fort by both sides to avoid political gamesmanship," he said "I will do my part to make sure this positive tone continues as we strive to pro­ vide the significant tax cuts that Michigan property owners deserve." �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 23. 1991 Middleville native enjoys working at WOTV “Live at 5:30” program 3$ News reporter Scott Harrison and associate producer Wendy Wieringa analyze information on the WOTV computer. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Wendy Wieringa loves her job at WOTV, Channel 8, but she also takes it seriously. She's an associate producer for "Live at 5:30" during the week, and assignment editor on the weekends. The 1986 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School is flexible, open to all kinds of ideas, and has already learned to "never say never." Along with the news an­ chors and producers, she writes news copy, meets interesting people, and travels in what are considered by those outside the industry as pretty sophisticated circles. But she's still Wendy Wieringa from Middleville, a small town girl who thinks that's an advantage in her business. "I think being from Middleville helps me, espe­ cially working at WOTV. I know the area, and have back­ ground in a lot of things that others may not," she says. After being on the job for one year, she says the "whole weekend team is incredible, and we like each other, that's why we work so well to­ gether." When there’s a disaster, everyone seems to know what to do, she said, and they go about their jobs almost like they are on "auto pilot." "When we had the torna­ does, our people were calling in from all over, asking what they could do, where they could go to help," she recalls. "These people keep a part of their job with them for 24 hours a day. "Every photog that worked there was out. It's nice to know that they are there for you," she said. The constant deadlines don't bother her; she likes chal­ lenges, and as part of the team she and everyone in the newsroom could run a camera if they were called upon. "I could if I had to; I'm ca­ pable. I know how to run a lot of technical equipment. But, if I did, you’d be able to tell the difference," she laughed. As part of the weekend staff, she gets Wednesdays and Thursdays off. "I like having time off in the middle of the week. The banks, grocery stores and malls are empty. It's great," she says. In fact, she recounts with disgust a "quick trip to grab a few things" to the mall at Christmas time when she had a Saturday off. Used to little or no traffic on 28th Street, the "short" trip took 45 minutes, and she wasted another 20 minutes looking for a place to park. Inside the mall was no better, and she reaffirms that days off in the middle of the week are fine with her. Her friends are on about the same schedule that she is, so she has company when she wants on her time off. Asked what she feels when watching TV and the wrong graphic appears behind the news anchors head when they're reading a news story, she grimaces. "I talk to the TV," she ad­ mits, "of course, we're very Wendy Wieringa goes about her work in the newsroom of WOTV surrounded by TV equipment. critical." "We re all back seat directors or producers. My folks won't even watch TV with me anymore," she says. The daughter of Lee and Carol Wieringa, Wendy and has a younger brother and sister, Christopher and Sarah, both still students at TK. She gives her parents credit for their help. "They're great. They make it all possible," she says simply. The 22-year-old said when she first started her job, she had ambivalent feelings about covering all of the "bad news." How good is your boat insurance? Call your local Auto-Owners agent "You can't let it get to you. On the one side, you want to get the scoop, but at the same time someone may have died. But, she said a little wistfully, "There's a feeling of helplessness at times." A producer generally has the final say on some things, but not all, she remarks. She has nothing but praise for the 12 people who work the cameras at the station. "All of our camera men are artists. They are so proud of what they do," she says. Meeting powerful and im­ portant people is a nice bonus on her job, she says. "A lot of them are real ca­ sual, and really nice people. And it’s fun when a State Senator asks me to call him by his first name," she com­ ments. On the whole, Wendy thinks the public builds up unrealistic expectations about people in the entertainment field, as well as anchors, reporters, politicians and athletes. "They build them up too much. They're are just people; they're human," she says from first-hand knowledge. Incidentally, Wendy reports that what you see is generally what you get with television anchor men and women. WOTV's staff are nice peo­ ple with unusually sharp senses of humor, she notes, and tells a few off-the-record stories about some of the news peoples' talents in mime or doing imitations. Confidentially, one of the present anchors does a really wicked impression of Don’ Ho. The staff uses a lot of jokes to break the tension, but Wendy is committed to a high standard of performance, as are the rest of the news team. "Our job is to present the facts, and let the people de­ cide. When you tell them what to think, that's when you’ll get into trouble. We do the very best we can to pre­ sent both sides of a story." She says she enjoys help­ ing people understand what her business is all about, but says she does lose her pa­ tience with people who tell her they are "sick and tired of all the news stories on WOTV that glorify Saddam Hussein." What’s the next step for the young lady from Middleville? She doesn't know. "I’ll stay in the job as long as it’s fun. When it isn't. I’ll leave. I know I could be a teacher, but I'd probably stay in the entertainment field. I'm just lucky that I found a job that 1 really like." Ever thought about being an anchor or otherwise work­ ing in front of the camera? "I’ve thought about a lot of things," she confides, "and I've learned never to say never." Richard T Choryan, O.D. ^luto-Ou-nen Jnruranct DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan Nd Probfun f^ofA ~ DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON mcw adomss JEFFREY M. DeVRIES 131 E. Main St , Caledonia. P O Box 218 (616)891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 23, 1991 / Page 7 PEP group happy with first year’s effort at TK Middle School by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Sallie Wieringa, president of the Parents and Educators in Partnership (PEP), said she is pleased with the group's first year at Thornapple Kellogg' Middle School. PEP held a successful fund­ raiser last fall, selling $6,300 in gift items and posters. The group also collects cash register tapes from area D& W food stores and redeems them for money to advance their cause. ''We'd like to have our fund-raiser in the spring from now on to avoid conflicting with the other fund-raisers," Wieringa said, "but we had to have the first one in the fall.” The organization was founded by parents of middle school age children in an ef­ fort to create better relation­ ships and more communica­ tion between the parents and teachers and staff, Wieringa said. Middle school is the most critical time for a child, Wieringa said, and after the supportive elementary school environment, it seems that communication between par­ ents and teachers slackens. There are so many changes at this age, and the teachers have to deal with all of them. It s important that we sup­ port the teachers in their deal­ ing with those changes," she noted. "Being a teacher myself, I know how important a par­ ent’s support for teachers is," she said, "I just have a strong desire to get involved and help out." The next meeting of PET will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the middle school library, and Wieringa invites parents of middle school level children to join the group. "We need volunteers to help." she said. Officials of the organization include Wieringa, Vonnie Lucas as vice president, Karen Jousma as treasurer, and Mary DeBlaay as secretary. PET donated a large lami­ nating machine for the middle school’s use last week, and a representative from the com­ pany came to TK to instruc­ tion staff members on its use. A larger, more up-to-date model than the one at McFall Elementary, the new machine needs just one person to oper­ ate it instead of two. "We had a long list of goals for the first year," Wierenga said, "and we did achieve most of them." President of the PEP, Sallie Wieringa demonstrates how to use the new laminating machine dontated to the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School by that organization. Caledonia High School announces ‘Honor Roll’ list 9th Grade Honor Roll - Jill Ayers, Brent Bonchcr, Lindy Bur­ rows, Sara Dawson. Meredith Denison. Jamie Detwiler, Jenelle Douglas, Karyn Duba, Melissa Dykgraff, Brian Folkersma. Carol France. Trista Frantti. Adam Gall Rachel Goodnough, Kimberlec Gross. Jody Hatrick. Heidi Hoekstra. D’Anna Hopper. Erin Kaiser. Crystal Lanser. Matthew Lieske. Benjamin Lillie Tarin Lintemuth. Tammy Lynn, Erin McConnon Lisa Memmer. Rebecca Moody, Amanda Moore. Shanda Nagel, Amy Overholt, Peter Parbel, Kyle Parker. Gregory Pavlovic, Sarah Per­ rin, Sara Poll, Matthew Priskorn, Dustin Ruth, Terri Scheidel, Timothy Segaar. Sarah Shoemaker, Christopher Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Jodi Stawicki, Brigitte Stephen, Chris Stephens. Myla Stewart, Jason Tanner. Jon Vanryn. Jane lie Vilardi, Kristina Winegar, Brandy Wingeier, Jenny Young. Honorable Mention Kimberly Abbott, Dana Bolt, Julie Capbell, Wendy Cizauskas. William DeRuiter, Cheryl Gamatt. Jesse Gor­ don. Lisa Grimes, Todd Hoek. Dana Houseman, Lisa Johnson. Michael Kayser. Katherine Kerkstra. Allyson Kieda. Michael Meyer, Nicole Nicholas. Brian Nowak. Brian Purdy. Karn Rogers. Joe Simkins. Paul Slatcher. Carrie Snoap. Angela Stack, Jason Wangenn 10th Grade Honor Roll - Brad Allen. Becky Beland. Heather Bums. Dennis Dykhouse. Zac Ellerbroek. Tamara Faber. Shan­ non Flynn, Kathryn Haley. Jason Huisman. Mark Johnson, Ellen Klingensmith. Larry Kopenkoskey, Elizabeth Masat, Mark McCaul. Jennifer McCormick John Myers. Kristen Neely. Chad Neff. Debra Nickels, Kathie Oosterhouse. Holly Pelon, Erin Peterson. Krista Price, Susan Pries, Jonathan Ramsey, Jennifer Richard. Carrie Stevens. Leah Thomp son. Jennifer Tuinstra. Chad VanHaitsma. Andrew VanMeter. Emily Whisner. Jeremy Whitwam, Amanda Wisniewski. Honorable Mention - Alan Aho, Troy Barlow. Chad Bax­ ter, Tom Beetham, Andy Brillowsky, Sarah Cain. Charles Dannison. Molly Doane. Andrew Driscoll. Mike Ferguson, Deanna Foote. Jessica Frisbie, Rox­ anne Gallert, Jacci Geddes. Bill Hollstein, Todd C. Hudson, Karen Huffman, Miranda Jacobs, Kevin Kietzman. Stephanie Larsen, Melissa Miedema. Nicole Miller, Carrie Peterson, Melissa Scholten. Laura Shance, Heather Sheehan, Andrew Sherman. Ben Slewart, Paula Streit, Nicole Sutter, Lisa Tarrien, Jodi Vanoosl. Christine Weed. Rosalyn Risdon. Benjamin Schafer. Brad Seely. Scott Siler. Jenny Smith. Tim Smith, Marsha Snoble. Brad Stegenga. Pamela Stephens. Mark Uyl, Jeff VanBelkum. Michael Vanderploeg, Christopher Vanryn. Gina Warner. Deborah Wilson. Casey Young. Honorable Mention Thomas Benedict. Marc Campbell. Heather Comegys, Kim Detwiler. San Engman, Craig Fortuna. Paula Hansen, Frank Hess, Chip Hoebeke. Billy Lai, Nickie Lannon. Jef­ frey Lentz. Shawn Malec. Susan Marsman. Josh Mc­ Connon, Anne McCormick, Rodney Minch. Tim Molis. Bryan Mulder, John Nagel. Chad Noble. James Oldfield, Robyn Poll, Kelli Richards. Tina Ruehs. Steven Spaulding, Amy Steffen. Mark Wild. Jennifer Wilkinson. 12th Grade Honor Roll - Sally Berencsi, Holii Bowman. Dan Burd. Amy Campbell. Joe Cox, Christopher Denison. Janine Dent, Steven Douglas. Robert Driscoll. Dennis Elmhirst. Andy Foster, Karen Gardenour, Bradley Gamatt. Jennifer Graham. Wendi Inderbitzen, Pam Johnson. Susan Klingensmith. Silke Lahr. Amy Leatherman Tara Marble. Brett Maynard. Jeff McCaul. Chen Nowak, Amy Olthouse. Kelly Purdy. Kathleen Ramsey. Veronica Robertson. Jeffrey Rundhaug. Matthew Schalk. Kristi Simkins, Mary Snyder. Roddney Swadner. Dana Tague. Kent Taylor. Chad Thomas. Zachary Thompson, Chad Vandervelde, Bradley Walbridge. Todd Whitwam. Honorable Mention - Matt Austhof. Tiffany Bartley. Christ Beetham. Lon Bergy. Chris Burn. Greg Chapman. Amy Crosby. Eric Curtis. Jayson Englund. Lucas Fleischmann, Clarice Ann Gerke, Jason Groendyke. Sherry Hackney Brad Hawkins. Philip Heyboer. Korey Hofmann. Peter Knight. Cheryl Kral. Tan Lai. Melissa Memmer. Shen Milley, Shelly Mmzey. Joshua O’Krangley. Robert Poll. Melissa Price, Carla Schuitema. Dawn Senneker. Joseph Stimac. Jill Vamxist. Ronda Wiltzcr, Lisa Wolfert TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITIES ... 11th Grade Honor Roll - Theresa Bravata, Tricia Bynum. Margie Conway, Jessica Cook. John Duba. Brad Feenstra, Holly Hagen. Heather Hoekstra. Todd Hud­ son. Beth Jousma, Tanya Jousma. 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This team looks like it will be able to put its name on the blackboard first. by Jean Gallup SfcVT Writer Schools are reacting to the demand that today's students keep pace with increasing lechnology needed by industry and commerce, and TK is no exception. Ron Strater, a teacher at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, is focusing on technology in an innovative class for eighth graders, using funds supplied by the state and the Kent Intermediate School District. The KISD grant was $8,000, with the State Department of Vocational Education contributing an­ other $1,000. The object of this Technology Education class is to teach new ways to solve problems, using teamwork, critical thinking and communication. The new class, which cov­ ers 18 weeks, features differ­ ent projects to be done by teams of students, some in three or four days, some requiring up to two or three weeks of time and effort, Strater said. Everyone is learning in the class. "I'm technologically illit­ erate," Strater admitted. "There's so much to learn; I'm learning every day." The latest project requires a team of four or five students to build a helicopter using Tinkertoys after the idea has been conveyed through several people. The exercise demands cooperation, communication and teamwork to get the desired result. Points are given for having each piece in the "right" place and extra credit is given for early completion of the project. "It's fun to teach, and it's exciting for them," Strater said, and because the subjects hold the kids* interest, there are few discipline problems. The teacher said he is also excited by the class, and noted that he will have taught 80 kids in "Tech Ed" by the end of the year, and a total of 170 in that and the seventh grade "Exploring Designs" class. Learning how to work as a team is a first priority of Strater's class. Beginning at the first of the semester, the students have no idea on how to work as a team, he said, but "about midway, they become a unit. It’s really interesting to watch." "Leaders" in the teams al­ ways emerge during the pro­ jects, he added. Our WAYLAND Office FINANCIAL NEEDS l&asimas? (fiiv Sank f SSMMIl ux -K? tSTAaUSMfV 156 West Superior Wayland Monday thru Thursday 9 to 5. Fnday 9 to 5:30; Saturday 9 to Noon Many things go into building a helicpoter from tinkertoys, and getting everything in the "right" place is not easy. After the project is completed, teacher Ron Strater gives this team pointers Each “team" in Ron Strater's "tech ed" class works on problems differently. Josh Harmon, (around the table from left) Sunni Scott, Ronetta Smith, Jenny The curriculum for the special classes comes from the state, with Strater adapting it to suit his class. The state requires that a computer link be set up be­ tween the students and teach­ ers at the middle school and Michigan State University, something Strater thinks will increase communication skills for him and his class. He said he would like to start a chess game between the second and fourth hour classes, using the computer to make the moves. A recent study shows the best results when teaching students to get and hold jobs seem to be achieved when employability skills training is integrated with academic and vocational skill training. "For entry level positions, employers are looking for young people who demon­ strate a sense of responsibil­ ity, self discipline, pride, teamwork and enthusiasm," reported the 1984 survey of employers by the Committee on Economic Development. Thornapple Kellogg High School also has received grant funds to start a technology education classroom The $25,000 gram from the KISD will allow a pilot program to emphasize teaching physical, information and bio-related technology The physical will deal with manufacturing, power and energy, construction and robotics. Information tech­ nology will cover satellites, computer applications, fiber optics and video processing. Bio-related fields will include environmental issues, medical technology, agriculture and food processing. That program will start next year, and credit was given to Kevin Briggs for his grant writing skills when the program was unveiled at the March school board meeting. The fact that Strater already had a grant helped in the second request, Superintendent Steve Garrett said at that time. "The technology education class is a new, exciting and innovative approach that in­ corporates critical thinking, cooperative learning, and group problem-solving ac­ tivities," Garrett said. Besides the middle and high school programs, Strater would like to see the program begin in elementary school, and continue through middle and high school. Strater has been selected to make a presentation on tech­ nology education at the 1991 Michigan Technology Forum May 2. The forum is sponsored by the Michigan Industrial and Edwards and Casey Bell seem to have a relaxed approach. Technology Education Society (MITES). "As a presenter, Ron will bring the TK Schools into the foreground of educational communities. His presenta­ tion will inspire and influence educators from across the Midwest," said Jeff Bush, a representative of MITES. "In addition, Ron will have the opportunity to grow in his own professional development as he interacts with other exemplary teachers in the profession," Bush sided. cedar closet 1 cad.«» S Men s Apparel Spring & Summer Clothing & Swimwear arriving daily! — Gift Certificates Always Fit — M-37 j By D&W 891-1584 Caledonia Village Centre »«»1 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 <____ 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 23, 1991 I Page 9 Middleville man dies in one-car accident Robert Troy Tripp, 26, of 214 Robin, Middleville, lost his life in Leighton Township, Allegan County, in a one-car crash Thursday. April 18. The accident happened shortly after 9 p.m.. Michigan State Police spokesmen say. The Tripp car apparently missed a curve, left the road­ way, and rolled over several times before coming to rest on its top, officials say. Tripp was not wearing a seat belt and alcohol was thought to be a factor in the accident. Funeral services were held on Sunday. April 21, at the Beeler Funeral Home. Tripp, who was employed at Steelcase in Grand Rapids, leaves his son, Shane Michael Tripp, and a special friend Jill Vander Kodde. He is also survived by his mother and father, Robert L, and Kareen (Tolan) Tripp. Grandparents are Marshall and Alberta Tripp and Ray Tolan. all of Middleville. Welcome home Cody Charles Clinton Proud parents are Don and Mkhaeleen Clinton of Mid­ dleville. Cody arrived into the world at 4:46 p.m. on April 7. 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center of Grand Rapids. Weighing in at 6 lbs.. Kiddie Kampus kids visit S & S Market Maureen Robinson has the children's attention as she tells them about spring, seeds and soil The kids from Sallie Wieringa's Friday afternoon Kiddie Kampus class learned how to plant a seedling and took one home with them. Caledonia grad wins award at u of M Rachel Adams, daughter of Laura and Gerald Adams of Caledonia, has received the William J. Branstrom Freshmen Prize at the University of Michigan's col­ lege of engineering. The prize is given to stu­ dents in the top 5 percent of the class in their first semester of college. Adams was the valedicto­ rian of the Class of 1990 in Caledonia and won numerous awards and letters of commen­ dation during her high school years. She was also a threeyear member of the National Honor Society. and I oz and measuring 19 M in. in length He is welcomed home by big brother “Little Donny" Happy grandparents are Vera anti Don Clinton of Middleville and Buck and Sal­ ly Neal of Allegan. Caledonia Scots track team takes championship On Saturday April 20 the Fighting Scot track team brought home the champion­ ship trophy in the varsity com­ petition at the Coopersville Classic. The final team score of the meet was Caledonia 99. Kenowa Hills 83. Cedar Spr­ ings 78. Grandville 73, Coopersville 68, Sparta 65. Northview 37 and Fruitport 21. The Scots quality team depth again proved to be the winning difference as the only Scot first place was Todd Whitham with a 10:32.1 vic­ tory in the 3200 meter run, Eric Curtis continued to have a strong week as he re­ established the school record in the discus with a 159’ 1’ ’ ef­ fort, which was good for se­ cond place. Other Scots winn­ ing silver medals were Brad Stegenga in the long jump (19’1’’), Steve Tafelsky in the pole vault (12’0”), Brad Fecnstra (6’0”) in the high jump, Rob Moomey in the high hurdles (15.6). Brad Fecnstra in the 300 hurdles (43.5) and the 1600 meter relay team of Tafelsky. Stegenga. Jason Boorsma and Fecnstra (3:42.3). Taking home third place medals were Greg Chapman in the pole vault (11’6") and Steve Tafelsky in the 400 (56.0) This week the Scots will be host to the Forest Hills Nor them Huskies on Tuesday. April 23. travel to Wayland on Thursday. April 25th and host the Caledonia Relays on Saturday, April 27th The Caledonia Relays start at 9:30 a.m. with teams from Caledonia, Middleville, Unity Christian. Kenowa Hills, Ionia, Hudsonville.' -Forest Hills and Coopersville competing > Rapt attention is paid by these kids as they hear Maureen Robinson talk about how to make seeds grow into big plants. Middleville Schools ‘salute’ Sally Lowe, a 1988 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, has been chosen as a finalist in the Model of the Year USA com­ petition in Mt. Clemens July 27. The competition will take place at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. Lowe auditioned April 6 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids and was one of a few among the more than 100 contestants to be named a finalist. She works for JC Penney Catalogue and is a part-time model Sally Loew TK graduate is finalist in modeling competition Kali Zoemer, daughter of George and Terra Zoerncr, leads the TK jayvee softball team in batting with a .786 * average A freshman who A golden wedding anniversary was observed March plays third base, has driven in 3 by Carl and Bessie Nelson of Middleville. An open a team-high IS runs and hit a house was held April 13 at the Whitneyville Bible two-run homer tn a 17-16 win Church. over Lakewood earlier in the Their children ore Penny Brown, Mr. and Mrs. season Nelsons celebrate 50th anniversary LaBins to celebrate 45th anniversary Clarence and Evelyn LaBin are celebrating 45 years of marriage on Saturday, April 27, 1991. They will mark the occasion with a get-together with family and friends. Norman Barlow (Carole), Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Tabberer (Dorothy). Mr. and Mrs. Wolter Nelson, and Linda Nelson. They have 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They were married March 3. 1941 at Sault Ste Marie. Mich. Kati Zoemer �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 23, 1991 Caledonia board accepts plan for new middle school J-Ad Graphics News Service After accepting recommen­ dations from a 40-member steering committee, the Caledonia School Board has voted to implement a plan that will lead to construction of two new middle schools, the first in 1992. Also in the plan are pro­ posals to convert the existing middle school to high school use as early as 1993. and building a new elementary school and swimming pool. The 7-0 acceptance vote was made by the board last Tuesday Caledonia Superintendent Bob Myers said the system is looking forward to the project "I’m very confident." said Myers. "And I want to get started on building the middle school. It’s going to be fun to build something new, especially a middle school, which we really need. " The recommendation from the steering committee, which was made up of parents. Obituaries Samantha Kay Davis SHELBYVILLE - Satur­ day, April 13, 1991. The loving arms of Our Lord have reached down and cradled up in them our precious daughter Samantha Kay. We thank him for the 2 1/2 years he bestowed her joyful life in our hands. She will be missed greatly but we have peace knowing She's in the arms of our heavenly Father. Samantha is survived by her Barents, Duane and Shelia ►avis; grandparents, Paul and Ohnalee Bloem, Tom and Sharon Davis; aunts and uncles, Tony and Norma Ulichnie, Ron and Laurie Strouse, Larry and Carla Timm, Jim and Wanda Vande- fifer, Mark and Ohnalee MaKitrick, Paul Bloem Jr., David Bloem, Adam and Shel­ ly Wegner, Hanz and Shelley Davis and Chris Davis; cousins, Laura and Lisa Timm, Ronnie and Trisha Strouse, Jeremy, Susan and Stacy Vandefifer, Heather MaKit­ rick, Ashley and Eric Wegner. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 16 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Doug Newton and Pastor Jeff Lee officiating. Burial was at Com an Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to March of Dimes. Envelopes available at the chapel. students, community residents and school employees, was much appreciated by Board President Frederick Boncher "We’re going to act quickly and in a business-like way to implement the broad recom­ mendations." he told the 45-person audience "We’re going to take the recommendatK«s to heart It's our duty as elected officials to do what is best for the students and we ll do it." School officials said the first step will be determining how to finance the project. Voters are expected to ap­ prove a bond issue for construction The cost for the new buildings and a package of other recomendations ac­ cepted by the board will total between $31.5 million and $40.5 million The middle school will cost around $12 million while the middle school-high school complex cost will be between $2 million and $5 million. The steering committee, called FACTs (Finding Answers for Caledonia Tomorrow), studied the school system through forums and polls and accepted option A over options B and C which changed the procedure for building or renovation of the schools. The board also accepted a plan for a restructed school day. The new pilot program would allow for longer classes, shortening the sixclass day to two "macro ses­ sions" that would allow for two 110-minute classes in the morning with a 15-minute break in between. The after­ noon would consist of a halfhour lunch and two 45-minute 1990CMCARSktltUeikS CORSICA 4 dr., blue, auto., air. stereo GRAND AM 4 dr. maroon, auto., air. tilt, stereo LUMINA 4 dr, maroon, V-6, air. cruise, tilt. p. w, pl. stereo SILVERADO SUBURBAN 4x4. fully equipt. Plus 30 Used Can A Trucks CAVIN chevroM * Brick * Portttoc * Geo NORTH Of MtOCX.EVM.LE ON M47 and third semesters. High School Principal Tanya Porter said the restruc­ tured school day is a good idea. "It’s a real opportunity for the kids." she said. "There’s always a lot of saying what we need to do. but few have im­ plemented plans like this. "It’s a big start. A crucial step in moving toward the school of the future." Sand Pit appeal turned down, trompages however. The group has contended that the settlement skirted zoning procedures and denied township residents a referendum vote on the issue. Members also have said they feel the manner of the settlement established a dangerous precedent that other developers might follow intrying to get property rezoned. The township board has stated that while it regretted having to settle, the agreement provided the township a great deal of control over the operation of that pit and the other sand pits in the township, and that the settlement was enacted in the best interests of the whole township. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said last week that he regretted the township has spent $13,000 fighting its own citizens over this issue. "I would much rather have seen us use that money on the needs of the township, like roads and other improvements," he said. He said he hoped that the CCW and the township could now work together. "We need those people helping us, not fighting us," he commented. "1 hope we can put these legal actions behind us now and start moving forward.’’ CCW board member Robert Bohez said Friday the group had not yet met to decide what, if any, further action will be taken on the intervention issue. The case would be taken to the state Supreme Court if the group decides to pursue its appeal. Gun Lake Women's Club plan style show The Gun Lake Area Women’s Chib will hold its annual Spring Style Show Thursday. May 16. at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road. This event will begin at 11:30 a m. Tickets are still $10, and they are available from any club member Sue Wheeler is Rotary Nominee of Month Sue Wheeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wheeler, was selected as the "Rotary Nominee of the Month" for March at Thomapplc Kellogg High School. Jason Lee Janose FREEPORT - Jason Lee Janose, 16 of 6400 Fighter Road, Freeport passed away Friday, April 12, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Janose was bom July 27, 1974 in Grand Rapids, the son of Rodney and Bonnie (Allen) Janose. He was raised in the Free­ port and Eaton Rapids areas clases The shorter sessions would be used for classes such as band, computer keyboarding and a foreign language. The day. which would still have the same arrival and departure times, would con­ clude with a 20-minute "ad­ visory session." which would be similar to a homeroom. A five-day break would be planned between the second and attended schools there. He was currently in the tenth grade at Thornapple-Kellogg in Middleville. Mr. Janose is survived by his mother and step father, Bonnie and Timothy Lokken of Eaton Rapids; father and step mother, Rodney and Sheri Janose, Middleville; brothers, Nickolaus and Jack Janose of Middleville, Jesse and Timothy Lokken of Eaton Rapids; grandparents, Wayne and Alice Allen of Freeport, Jack and Shirley Janose of Middleville; step grandpa­ rents, Alert and Doris Lokken of Eaton Rapids; great grand­ mothers, Alice Eaton of Nash­ ville and Lila Rogers of Cale­ donia; several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 14 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Jeff Arnett officiating. Wheeler, a senior planning to attend the University of Michigan, has exhibited ex­ cellence in many areas, with emphasis in the discipline of science. In academic perfor­ mance she has maintained an overall 3.806 grade point average in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Her activities include soft ball nationals, quiz bowl team, writing club, American Computer Science League, Grand Valley Computer Com­ petitions, Teen Institute volunteer, University of Michigan Engineering Camp, and correspondence with Carlo Rubbia, Nobel Laureate Her achieved honors are all county and all-conference honorable mention in varsity softball, all-county in varsity basketball. Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation represen­ tative, National Honor Socie­ ty, Student Count il rapTOMB tative. Student of the Month, Michigan's alternate to the Department of Energy High School Honors Research Pro­ gram in Particle Physics at Fermi National Accelerator and Future Problem Solving Scenario Writing semifinalist School Lunch Menus Caledonia High School lunch menu Sue Wheeler OurPlease family has moved... note our nevv location: Uncurl Shtwwrman DOEr^srl D O • 46*s N Middles *r Road • Suae l ♦ Uxddksdk M149BJ (616) 795-3315 AsotMondas Apnt29 Middles die Dtxitwx PC writ he pMkhf^quatas fncdtcal caie iur the enuar l«nd> m iis new kxauon <Xn pKw number h*o» t dunked ” hm nc nr ecnam wul er>w msr nr*» <dfites’ VMr nr upen 9 am-12 pm and 1-SpmtMXv/R 9 am -12 pm and I'pmtTTly 9am-12 pm {Satuidavsi •Due to r»*>*v Di Gan Gufesh w* be Uhtc cmc-rpmo «.a«c k« aFndai SnuaLm and Sundar Aprt M 28 Dr Gutahcan he wadtedi^i ”92-228A VuTxindkM pauent^ Indoor garage sale reported as “big success” The Freeport Community Center will benefit from the funds raised by the Freeport Boosters in an indoor garage sale recently at the center. Booster Joanne Dipp has reported that the event gath­ ered more than $900, and after expenses are deducted, it will clear $700. Part of the proceeds will go to paint for the library room in the center, Dipp said. She said the boosters are thinking about a summertime "flea market," where they could be outside and there would be more room to stage a sale. Watch for further an­ nouncements for booster ac­ tivities, she advised. Wednesday, April 24 Lasagna, garlic toast, salad, fruit, milk. Thursday, April 25 Ham and cheese sandwich. soup, com, fruit, milk. Friday, April 26 Wet burrito, refried beans, fruit, milk, cookie. Monday, April 29 Submarine sandwich, french fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday, April 30 Pizza burgers, com, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hex dog Compare iowr service We’re always ready to serve your insurance needs: • Auto • Home • Farm • Life • Business • IRAs JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml Phone: 945-3443 Making your future more predictable EARM BUREAU IHSlJRANCf �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 23, 1991 / Page Middleville’s newest Eagle Scout honored in “Court of Honor” by Jean Callup Staff Writer Matt Hernandez of Middleville Troop No. 65 earned scouting’s highest award April 12 at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The night candle ceremony was hosted by Kent County District Round Table Commissioner Ronald VanDenBerg and Matt's fa­ ther, Peter P. Hernandez. Inspiration was given by "Pastor Bill" Kenney. The Eagle Citation and Eagle Charge also was given by VanDenBerg, with the Eagle Speech delivered by Michael Baker. The Eagle award presenta­ tion was given to Matt by his father. Matt, in turn, pinned the "Mother of an Eagle" on his mother, and the Eagle tie tack on his father. For his civic project, Hernandez collected canned goods in Middleville for the Ronald McDonald House in Grand Rapids. To become an Eagle Scout, Hernandez passed a board of review examination at the dis- THORNAPPLE KELLOGG I I CALENDAR of Events I I WEDNESDAY • APRIL 24 □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ I I I I I I trict level, and was approved by the Boy Scout Council in Grand Rapids and the national Scout offices in Texas. His mother and father pre­ sented Matt with a 10-year membership in the National Eagle Scout Association. Hernandez has earned 28 badges, and participated in the Order of the Arrow, Summer Camp, a 50-mile canoe trip, polar bear camps and the onemile swim. The troop sponsoring insti­ tution was the Middleville Rotary Club. Past Eagle Scouts from Troop No. 65 are Phillip Nathan Seltzer (left) and Matt Hernandez sit around the canned goods they raised for the Ronald McDonald House as Matt's civic project on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. Frisbie, Mahlon M. Frisbie Jr., Russel Wilkins, Max G. Carroll, Peter P. Hernandez, Patrick French, Fred Wilkes, Jonathan H. DeForest, Derek Kidder, Jerry Scholdelmayer and Steve Stanley. bread, pears Events Wednesday. April 24 Delton, Matinee; Woodland, singalong with Margaret Reid; Hastings, singalong with the Fun and Play Children. Thursday. April 25 Nashville, bingo. Friday. April 26 Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, blood pressure. Delton, singalong with Margaret Reid Monday. April 29 Hastings, bingo and popcorn Tuesday. April 30 - All sites puzzles. ‘Happy 60’ club to mark senior citizens month Caledonia's ‘Happy 60” Club will have its potluck din­ ner Monday. May 7. at noon at the Community Center on Johnson Street Those atten­ ding are asked to bong a dish to pass and their own table service. Coffee will be furnished This being Senior Citizen Month, all seniors are to be honored. The President has proclaimed this month (May) to be Senior Citizens Month and many clubs w ill be having special programs The prognun for the “Hap­ py 60’ ’ Chib will be a matinee after dinner, showing pictures on T V. from the cable chan­ nel of the “Stars of Caledonia and many of the programs that were given the past several years. This fall the group will celebrate 27 years For more informauon. call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. LUNCH BREAKFAST Cinnamon Sausage, Apple Pancake, Juice Choice THURSDAY • APRIL 25 M.S. - CTBS Testing Tennis................................. Jr. H. Track ...................... Third Grade Recycling Program Kenowa Hills - There .............. Lee - There LUNCH BREAKFAST Pita/Turkey/Ham, Broccoli, Fruit Juice Oatmeal, Bread/Peanut Butter, Raisin I I FRIDAY • APRIL 26 □ □ □ □ □ □ I I Page - 5th Grade Music Testing Page Students Bringing Home Tree Seedlings Golf.................................................................. Creston - There J.V. Baseball & Softball .................. Comstock Park - Home V. Baseball & Softball...................... Comstock Park - There 3rd Grade Music Program Rehearsal LUNCH BREAKFAST I I Pizza, Baked Beans or Sweet Potatoes, Cherry Crisp Cinnamon Roll, Juice Choice I I □ T.K. Fest - T.K. High School □ Tennis............................... □ Track ............................... I I □ □ □ □ □ □ □ SATURDAY • APRIL 27 12:00-6:00 p.m. FHN - 7:45 a.m. . . . Caledonia MONDAY • APRIL 29 Barry County COA lunch menu, events set Wednesday, April 24 Veal parmesan, corn, asparagus, bread, fruit. Thursday. April 25 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli cuts, beets, fruit. Friday, April 26 Swedish meatballs. Italian blend, mashed potatoes, bread, pudding. Monday , April 29 Chuck wagon with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, fruit. Tuesday. April 30 Classic ribettes. red potatoes, mixed veggies. Comstock Park - There . . West Ottawa - There .......... Godwin - Home . . Byron Center - There . Byron Center - Home Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Mix Fruit, Biscuit/Honey □ □ □ □ I I Matt Hernandez, Middleville’s newest Eagle Scout, smiles after earning that honor. M.S. - CTBS Testing H.S. - Close-up trip this week Tennis....................................... Soccer..................................... Track ......................................... J.V. Baseball & Softball ........ V. Baseball & Softball ............ Secretary's Day Third Grade Recyling Program I I I M.S........................... P.E.P. Meeting - M.S. Library - 7:00 p.m. Tennis..........................................................................Godwin -Home Golf.......................................................... Kenowa Hills - There Soccer....................................................................Grandville -Home Track.......................................................................... Hamilton -Home J.V. Baseball & Softball................................................ K'ville -There V. Baseball & Softball........................................ K'ville - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Hamburger/Bun, Oven Fries, Pickle Slices, Applesauce French Toast, Grapefruit TUESDAY • APRIL 30 I I I | □ H.S. - National Honor Society Induction................ 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium □ Golf................................................................ Godwin - Home □ Jr. High Track......................................Comstock Park - Home I■ LUNCH BREAKFAST Ravioli/Cheese, Peas, Bread & Butter, Pineapple Cold Cereal, Muffin, Orange Juice ; C □ □ C □ □ □ □ □ C C I m I I | ‘i t ; ' jl Coming Events... LUNCH WEEK OF MAY 1*7: Wednesday ..................................................... Chicken Patti Thursday............................................................. Turkey Taco Friday................................................................................. Pizza Monday................................................................... Rib-B-Q Tuesday ...................................................... Chicken Nuggets April 29-May 3................. CTBS make-up testing at the M.S. May 4 - Spring Carnival - McFall Playground . 11:00-2:00 May 5 - M.S. Band Concert in the M.S. Gym ... 3:00 p.m. May 6-9 - Page 4th Grade Camp May 7 - Michigan Teacher's Day May 23 - Spring Retirement Dinner............ Middle Ville Inn �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 23, 1991 TK eighth grade spikers post winning season The 1991 8th grade girls volleyball team had a good season under Coach Domi re Although facing some tough competition, all 39 girls gave ------ effort compile for a 7-6 record overall, and 3-4 in league play. Good hustle, working on the basic volleyball techni­ ques, and the desire to be bet­ ter. all combined for their suc­ cess. There was much im­ provement in their serving, setting and hitting, which shows that their best is yet to come These are girls to be proud of. 1991 TK eighth grade volleyball team Middleville jayvee softball team runs non-league record to 6-0 1991 TK Eighth grode volleyball team Middleville freestyle wrestlers compete in district tournament The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club had a great turnout at Lowell for the district tournament. Placing in the top four and qualifying for the regional tournament in Caledonia April 2(kh were: 8 and under - 58 lbs., Bill Romph, third 9-10 50 lbs.. Dusty Moma. first; 80 lbs., Patrick Jamison, first; and 100 lbs. Tom Haynes, third and 120 lbs., Marc Carter, third. 11-12 - 80 lbs.. Spencer Romph. second; 90 lbs. Brian Ploeg, fourth; 100 lbs., Luke Middleton, fourth; and 110 lbs.. Jeremy Vandefifer, second 13-14 120 lbs . Bruce Buckley, fourth; 125 lbs., Paul Jamison, third; 135 lbs., Ty Middleton, first; 135 lbs.. Steve Lehman, fourth; hwt.. Joel Appel, first; and 80 lbs.. Ben Osborne, fourth Qualifying for regional* by competing successfully at Rogers were: 8 and under, 50 lbs.. Nathaniel Dozeman. third; 9-10, 80 lbs . Ethan Dozeman. second; 11-12. 65 lbs., Justin Chavis, fourth; 90 lbs., Cory Schutt, first; and 130 lbs., Reuben Dozeman. first. TK golfers start season on winning note The TIC’‘girls golf team started the 1991 season with a 221-251 win over Saranac. This was a Very good round for the young TK golfers. Mary Cisler shot a 44. which set a new school record. Shellie VanSickle shot a 54. Angie Payne a 59, and Sherry Swelnis a 64. Player of the match was Mary Cisler. On April 16. the girls had a double dual with power house Kenowa Hills and Caledonia. The girls did not play their best and lost to both Kenowa and Caledonia Kenowa 215, Caledonia 217, and Mid­ dleville 251. On Wednesday, the Trojans hosted a very strong Forest Hills Northern squad. The TK girls shot very well but still feel to FHN 208-217. Low Village Soap Opera COIN LAUNDRY Come... “Spring Clean” ...with us! • All NEW Equipment • Extra Large Washers Available — Including a 50-lb. Capacity Washer RpEnTdAY^T^ 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. 137 E. Main St., Caledonia rounds for TK were Shellie VanSickle 51. Angie Payne 51, Mary Cisler 54. and Sherry Swelnis with a 61. Player of the match was Angie Payne, who posted a personal best. Middleville will visit Grand Rapids Creston on Friday. TK freestyle wrestlers do well in tournament and three RBI's in a narrow 17-16 defeat of Lakewood in the first game. Strater picked up the win in relief. In the championship game, Middleville jumped out to an early lead scoring 15 runs in the first two innings. Katie Curtis pitched a 3 hitter while walking only one batter Amanda Osborne collected two hits and three RBI's while Katie Zoemer continued her hitting spree, picking up a pair of hits and 4 RBI’s. On Tuesday, April 16, the Trojans traveled to Maple Valley for a doubleheader. The Trojans collected 34 hits in the two games while winn­ ing the first 28-17 and (he se­ cond 31-9. Centerfielder Amy Snider lead the way. picking up 8 hits in 10 at bats. Curtis and Strater picked up the pit­ ching victories. On Thursday. April 18, Middleville hosted a very competitive Caledonia Scots squad. The Trojans came away with a very convincing 15-5 5-inning victory. Melissa Caledonia Schools plan kindergarten sign-up The Caledonia Community Schools will hold its kindergarten registration for fall classes April 29 and 30 and May 1. Kindergarten registration lasts about one hour and enables school officials to assess each child’s verbal, reasoning, and physical move­ ment abilities. This informa­ tion assists parents and school officials in determining how to create successful ex­ periences for children as they enter school. It is necessary for all children entering Caledonia kindergarten programs to par­ ticipate in the spring registra­ tion. Parents of children who will be 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1 should contact Caledonia Elementary School (891-8181) to schedule an appointment. Middleton pitched a complete game victory, giving up 6 hits while walking none. A host of Trojans picked up a pair of hits including Britt Haraburda. Kati Zoerner, Amy Snider, Amanda Osborne. Carrita Ingersoll, and Katie Berg T.K. begins league action Wednesday. April 24 as they travel to Byron Center. The next home action will be April 26th against Comstock Park TK jayvees open season The T.K. Girls Junior Var­ sity Softball Team opened their season in fine fashion last week running their non­ league record to 6-0. On april 12, the T.K. ladies defeated Lowell by the score of 28-18. Jaime Strater had three hits and three RBI's. Britt Haraburda picked up the victory in a 5-inning mercy rule contest. Saturday, April 13/ the T.K. ladies traveled to Hastings for (he Hastings Tournament. The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club had a good week in tournament competition. Winning medals at Kenowa Hills were: 8 and under 40 lbs., Nathaniel Dozeman, se­ cond; 9-10. 80 lbs . Ethan Dozeman, second; 100 lbs. Tom Ha>nes. first; and 120 lbs. Marc Carter, first. 11-12, 85 lbs.. Ron Haynes, fourth and 130 lbs. Reuben Dozeman. second. 13-14. 80 lbs.. Brad Overholt, third. Al Portland in 13-14, 125 lbs. Bruce Buckley placed se­ cond and at Belding. 11-12, Marty Bender placed third. Jobs Wanted WANTED: I am available to do most any kind of job you want done. Call Tom Loew at 795-3503. Wanted CHILDREN TO CARE FOR in my nice clean home. 795-9153._________________ WANTED military items. Patches, badges, medals, uniforms, Randall knives, contact 517-852-1688. Local youths win at Beef Expo Nicholas Love (left) and Christopher Love of Caledonia both won awards at the the Michigan Beef Expo earlier this month in Mason. Nicholas won a trophy for being first in Beginner Showmanship and Christopher earned a ribbon for taking fourth in the Junior Showmanship competition. They were associated with A&T Angus Farms of Caledonia, which took Grand Champion Heifer, Champion Junior Bull and Champion Senior Bull. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 23, 1991 / Page 13 K-12 grades delight in using TK Community Pool All elementary age school children who attend Thornapple Kellogg Schools get to spend time in the school/community pool, said pool Director Terri Vander Kooi.* "They are in the pool at least two times a week for four weeks," she said. Vander Kooi works with the physical education instructor for the different age levels for their time in the pool. "We cover basic familiarization with water and the pool," Vander Kooi explained. "We work on floats, correct breathing, kicking, and the basic swimming stroke on front and back. We stress safety both in and around the water.” Vander Kooi and the PE teachers have several student helpers for the small students. They are Brian Baughman, Katie Zoerner, Benica Yoder, Bridget Loftus, Brooke Van Elst, Jason McConnon, Enk Laske, Joe Stevens, Tom Stolsonburg, Tina Griffin, Suzanne Landman, Deanna Reed and Keith Potts. The pool also has programs for the community, such as adult lap swims, family swims, open swims and sev­ eral swim clubs for different age groups. For more information, call Vander Kooi at 795-3397. TK Spring Carnival planned for May 4 J Ad Graphics New Services The eighth annual TK Spring Carnival, set for Saturday, May 4, will have something new this year, promised organizer Vicki Rick. Scheduled for the McFall Elementary playground from 11 a.m to 2 p.m., the carnival will have Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, who will encourage kids to look over one of the departments cruisers. He will also talk about the DARE program Face painting with a differ­ ence also is scheduled, as well as the familiar "space walk" and more games and prizes for all ages of children, Rick said. Refreshments will be avail­ able at the playground, and there will be a cake walk. Rick said those who wish to donate baked goods need not call ahead, but they can bring them on the day of the carnival or drop them off at McFall Elementary Friday, May 3. Planning went smoothly for the event's eighth year, Rick said, because of the "super work of the volun­ teers." Each pool helper has a kindergartner from Suzanne House’s class on each arm. The little ones are become familiar with the water, and the big kids are having fun teaching them. TK Honor Society to walk for Cystis Fibrosis May 4 The National Honor Society of Thomapple Kellogg High School will sponsor a walk-athon to benefit Cystic Fibrosis at 9 a m. Saturday. May 4. Participating students will ask for pledges per mile and then walk for three to four hours that morning. The com­ munity is encouraged to spon­ sor the National Honor Socie­ ty members in this effort or make a donation payable to Foundation The society also will con­ duct a clothing drive in sup­ port of the Salvation Army. Usable clothing in good con­ dition may be brought to Room 304 at the school, where a drop-off box will be available. The Salvation Ar­ my will collect these clothes Friday, April 26. Call Kevin McGee at the high school for further information. More fun at the edge of the pool for the kindergartners from McFall Elementary. Every one clops their hands in time. Third annual Pastor’s Conference set at Cherry Valley Clinic by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The third annual seminar for pastors will be held at the Cherry Valley Clinic on May 1, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. The conference will feature speakers Dr. Sidney Draayer, Lorna Dobson, Daniel Henderson, Robert Nykamp and Bob Vande Pol. Draayer will speak in the morning session on "The Person of the Pastor," with afternoon sessions featuring panel discussions. This seminar will focus on some of the hazards to health in the ministry as well as indicate ways to enhance personal health and growth for a pastor. Session II will be "Marriage in the Parsonage" when the panel will identify some of the unique joys and struggles of the "fishbowl marriage." The panel will share suggestions for healthier clergy marriages. "Growing up a P.K. (preacher’s kid)" will be the focus of Session III. Being the son or daughter of a pastor provides distinct advantages and disadvantages. The panel will help equip pastors become aware of some of these. Draayer is an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church, and Executive Director of Paraklesis Ministries. He has been pastor of several churches around the United States, and was executive director of the Christian Counseling Center in Grand Rapids for 13 years. A graduate of Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary, he has an M.A. in counseling from Western Michigan University and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Lorna Dobson is married to the Rev. Edward Dobson, head pastor at Calvery Church. She has a B.S. in Music Education and taught college piano for 10 years. Her speaking experience has primarily been for women's groups on spiritual issues. She has also had several Village Players plan play, set auditions by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middleville's first theater group since the 1920s and 30s has a director and a play, and will have auditions for 15 parts during the second week of July. The production, "Everyone's Crazy." is set for Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Cliimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616)7954060 Aug. 16 and 17. Fred Clack has been named director for the play and he has scheduled July 11 and 12 for auditions. Tryouts will be held at Lincoln Meadow in Middleville, and the resident.of the senior citizens apart­ ments will be invited to * atch the proceedings Auditions will be held with chaner members of the Village Players first, general members second, and if needed, open auditions. Becoming a charter member is easily accomplished by calling 795-3927 to have your name put on the list of members and by sending a check for the first year s dues to Colleen Cox, Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizen Apartments, Middleville, 49333. articles published in religious journals. The Dobsons have three children ages 14, 11 and six. Daniel Henderson, Ph.D., received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. He has extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings. His clinical interests include family adjustment to stress, supportive interventions with families of disabled children, neuropsychological assessment, treatment of sex offenders, and the integration of Christian faith and psychology. Robert Nykamp, M.Div., M.S. is a staff chaplain for Pine Rest's Adult Division. He has served at the hospital since 1981, both with in inpatient unit and partial hospitalization program. He also coordinates the Church Assistance Program (CAP). Through the Outpatient Department, CAP provides 24 hour crisis services for more than 35 churches. Previously, NyKamp served three congregations in the Reformed Church in America and taught at Western Theological Seminary for 12 years. Bob Vande Pol, M.S.W..A.C.S.W. is the coordinator of the Cherry Valley Clinic. He holds a masters in social work degree from the University of Iowa and has worked in private practice, inpatient, and out patient settings. Vande Pool is a licensed marriage counselor and a certified social worker. His areas of specialization include marital therapy, treatment of sexual abuse, adoptive issues, depression, and parent/teen relationships. The Cherry Valley Clinic is located in Peace Reformed Church at 6950 Cherry Valley Road, Middleville. For more information, call 891-8770 or 1-800-1279. �PaQe 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 23, 1991 Firefighters serve pancakes Continued from front page — Teddy Peters helps clear tables at the pancake breakfast. She’s one of the many volunteers supporting the Dutton Fire Department Part of the cooking crew of the Dutton Fire Department, Jack Koster, scrambles eggs for the earty morning customers. Pat Knight mixes the pancake batter and puts it into smaller pitchers for other Dutton Firefighters to cook. National Library Week celebrated locally This little girls looks wistfully at the empty table in front of her as grownups on both side of her enjoy pancakes, eggs and sausage. She is not hurgry; she’s already eaten. ■1 True Modular Homes ■ - Offered By - Luella Murphy, who works in the library at Thornapple Kellogg, read stories all about bears to a group of children last week as part of the observance of National Library Week. The children were enthralled by her reading of amazing things that happened to bears. Here, the little ones watch and listen to the bear story she is reading. G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS ‘’ HOURS: 9-5 M F; 9-1 Sat. or by Appointment Middleville $ 795-9153 at While the children and their teddy bears were listening to Luella Murphy read stories just before bedtime, adults were also using the TK library. Dan Erb is a teacher at TK, and he found a comfortable chair to relax in and catch up on world events in the library. TiresUs IVe are now offering ... 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HUGE RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, May 4, from 9am-2pm at Lakeside Community Christ­ ian Reformed Church, 6201 Whitneyvillc, Allo.__________ Farm FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Large mouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055, Ph. (616)628-2056 days (616)624-6215 evenings. Patrick weighed in at 7 lbs., 8 ozs. and is 19M» in. long. Grandparents are Mike and Sandi Bissonnette of Mar­ quette and Tom and Marge Loew of Middleville. Patrick also has two uncles in Middleville, Jeff and Mickey. Helen Jahnke's class helped to collect the 10,000 labels that the students of Page Elementary gathered to exchange for school supplies. As the fourth grade class that collected the most, they chose to have a pizza party, and this photo shows that they seem to be enjoying it. NEW H ALL Caledonia Amen can Legion. 250 people, 891-1882. HI GE S\l E April ' 9a.m. Girls clean quality clothes, baby items, toys, bikes, tools, sporting goods, household goods. 8495 100th St. Just west of Whitneyvillc Rd HUGE RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, May 4, from 9am-2pm at Lakeside Community Christ­ ian Reformed Church. 6201 Whitneyvillc, Alto. SPRING FERTILIZER SALE Sale Ends April 27, 1991 National Honor Society at TK Schools inducts new members The Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of the National Honor Society at Thomapple Kellogg has announced its 1991 inductees These students are chosen on the basis of their grade point average as well as per­ sonal characteristics such as service, leadership and character. The induction ceremony will be held on Tuesday. April 30, at 7:30 The following students will be inducted: Seniors Polly Kidder, Aaron Lytle. Betsy Overbeek and Karen Thomas Juniors Brian Beute. Angie Frowein. Marcie Gildea. Philip Postma. Jessica Weatherhead and Leanne Zawierucha Sophmores Bill Baldry. Mellisa Chlebana. Melanie Cooper, Dave DeHaan, Jason DeVries, Becky Fitch, Becky Flierman. Cathy Hart. Cory Heald, Rachael Hillman, Angie Jerkatis, Ryan Kiel, Zach Kinney, Shannon McMurray, Mark McNutt, Tracie Middleton, Brian Newhouse. Mark Pullen, Mandee Rkk, Bryan Thomp­ son, Mindy Truer and Shelley Wolverton. Caledonia teen gets wish, continued from page 20 set then. She already knows that she ll be able to spend the night at the Grand Plaza if she likes, but said she’s sure she’ll want to go home and sleep in her own bed. Linda is looking forward to the work being done on her nose, but not the two weeks after it. *1 can’t go to work for two weeks," she complained," I can’t bend over cm run or any of that stuff." And if it’s going to interfere with that, maybe the teenager won’t be able work into other things she would like to over the summer. "I want to work in the fields; I want to drive tractor and haul wagons," she said firmly. Then with a sheepish smile, she explains that that kind of work is not at all set for her, but she is "working on getting them to let me work in the fields." With an interest in art, Linda is planning her future with an eye to being a design artist. ’I'm already in advanced art classes. Ill go to junior college for a while, and then if I can get the money, I’d like to transfer to Kendall (School of Design). What I’d really like to do is work for Gannett Advertising. They do all of the billboards." How are other people taking the news that her nose is going to be changed? "The (kids at school) that know about it are happy for me. But there's only a few that have said anything. My boyfriend says it will be hard to get used to-he likes me just the way I am," she confided Does she want her mother to know what is happening to her? Linda hesitated and then said, "Maybe one day I’d like to see her. To see what she looks like." 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Clarksville • 693-2283 �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 23. 1991 Trojan no-hitter enough to gain split with M.V. Lions Middleville pitcher Steve Baumgartner tossed the area’s first no-hitter of the young season to help the Trojans gain a split of a non-league doubleheader fcith Maple Valley Tuesday Baymgartner struck out 11 Lions and walked three batters in the 5-1 Trojan win in the nightcap. Two of those three walks occured in the first inn­ ing, when Maple Valley took a quick 1-0 lead But Middleville struck back in the bottom half of the pin­ ing, scoring four runs After Jamie Payne was safe on an error, Sam Powell singled Payne scored on a double by Brad Bruner, then John Scheib singled in two more runs Later in the inn­ ing, Seth Nelson's single scored Scheib With Baumgartner’s pit­ ching heroics, the four runs were more than enough, yet Trojan coach Bernie Weller praised other elements of his team s performance “Steve pitched a brilliant game.’’ Weller said. “We played our best game of the year, combining great pit­ ching and defense with timely hitting " “It felt good to get nine hits against a very good pitcher like (Jason) Hoefler" Hoefler. 1-1, did not get a lot of help defensively, either, as two Lion errors helped fuel the four-run Middleville first inning. Powell went 3-for-3 to lead the Trojan hitting attack. In the opener. Maple Valley s Dan Franks scattered seven hits in a 6-2 win The Lions scored all the runs it needed in the third, when it jumped out to a 4-0 lead They added two more in the fourth before the Trojans answered with a pair in the bottom of the inning In the Maple Valley third, five hits and a costly Mid­ dleville error gave the Lions a lead they would not relin­ quish The top four hitters in the Maple Valley lineup com­ bined for eight hits in the con­ test off losing pitcher Jeremy Shepard “They hit the ball very well," Weller said of the se­ cond game “We’re having our troubles scoring runs. When we get our offense go­ ing. watch out!’’ The T rojans visit neighborhood rival Caledonia on Thursday and Delton Kellogg on Friday Maple Valley will travel to Battle Creek Pennfield for a key S.M.A.A. doubleheader on Friday. Athletic Boosters to meet May 13 The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, in the TK Middle School teach­ ers' lounge. Jeremy Shepard of Middleville fouls off o Maple Volley pitch in Tuesday's non­ league doubleheader against the Lions. The Trojans split the two gomes before losing to Caledonia later in the week 20-8. Caledonia Scot track teams split with South Christian Mystery man at TK identified as.... Mr. Garret There was never any doubt in Julia Kooiman's mind. One look at the photo of a man in the TK Fest t-shirt and she knew, "that’s Mr. Garrett." She’s right. Others thought it might be Doug Hart, Dave Peet, Dave Forester, Doug Perry or Kevin McGee. Superintendent Steve Garrett, unmasked. The Caledonia track and field teams split dual meets against O-K Gold archrival South Christian Thursday, with the boys prevailing 84-53. The girls’ squad was not as fortunate, coming up on the short end of a 84-44 count. In the boys’ meet, the Scots posted a 33-12 lead after the completion of the field events. Eric Curtis established a new school record in the discus with a loss of 155-2. Curtis also won the shot put with a throw of 38-4. Steve Tafelsky and Brad Feenstra each won field events as well. Tafelsky cleared 12-0 in the pole vault, while Feenstra won the high jump with a leap of 6-0. Also winning was long jumper Keith Bohez, with a jump of 18-9. Brad Stegenga continued his early season dominance of the sprints with victories in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, in 11.6 and 23.9, respectively. He also led off the winning 400 and 800 relay teams. Feenstra and teammate Rob Moomey prevailed in the hur­ dle events. Feenstra with a time of 42.5 in the in­ termediates, and Miximey the high hurdles in 16.3. Stegenga joined Bohez. Jeff McCaul. Alan Aho, John Winquest and Ken Aho to win the 400 and 800 relays. The times were 46.9 and 1:35.2. The girls meet featured South Christian wins in 11 of the 16 events. Susan Welton and Liz Mast provided two of the Scot wins in the field events. Welton won the shot put w ith a throw of 30-3. while Mast took the discus with a distance of 102-9. Caledonia won one relay, the 3200. with a time of 10:16.9. The team consisted of Karyn Duba. Amy Leather man. Becky Beland and Korey Hofmann. Hofmann and Leatherman each won individual runs as well. Hofmann took the 800 in 2:31.5, while Leatherman won the 3200 in a time of 11:49.2. The Scots will be host to Forest Hills Northern tonight and will travel to Wayland on Thursday in a pair of key league meets. The Caledonia Relays will be held on Saturday. Trojan track teams down O-K Blue rival Wyoming Lee The Middleville track and field teams both recorded con­ vincing wins Wednesday against O-K Blue rival Wyom­ ing Lee. The boys won 85-52, while the girls scored a 102-22 victory. In the boys’ meet, each team won eight events, but the Trojans’ depth made the difference. TK’s 3200-meter relay team of Jason Secord, Tony Jones, Ed Rumbergs and Mark McNutt won in a time of 9:07, as did the 400 unit of Jake Brewer, Philip Johnson, McNutt and Todd Boonstra, in 48.9. Man Polhemus and Craig Stolsenberg won the hurdle events for the Trojans, Polhemus in the high hurdles (18.7) and Stolsenberg in the intermediates (47.9). Middleville also got wins from two distance runners. McNutt ran a 4:48 1600, while Rumbergs took the 3200 in 11:13. Also winning for the Tro­ jans were Phil Seubring in the pole vault (12-4), Chad Sitzer in the high jump (6-0) and Bob Middleton in the discus (117-6). In the girls’ meet, Tonya Rauschenberger and Carla Ploeg took four events apiece, while Alicia Batson and Kim Woohlford prevailed in three apiece Rauschenberger won the high jump (4-8), the 300 hurdles (55.5) and ran on two winning relay teams, the 800 with Woohlford, Trade Mid dleton and Ploeg (1:56.8) and the 1600 with Middleton, Woohlford and Laura Donker (4:42). Ploeg also won the 100 (13.5), 200 (28.7) and long jump <16-6). Batson won the 8(X) and 1600, in 2:34 and 5:38.7, respectively. She also teamed with Julia Kooiman, Sara Postema and Smith in the 3200 relay in 11:46 Other victories for Mid­ dleville include Cindy Fox (shot put), Woohlford (400) and Kooiman (3200). The Trojans will be host to Godwin Heights Wednesday and will run in the Caledonia Relays Saturday. Caledonia second at Sparta Tri-level track meet, Saturday oiini ivi yuooiny ukj rviysitny man. On Saturday, the Caledonia girls varsity track team com­ bined with the 7th and 8th grade team to participate in the Sparta Classic Tri-Level meet with a 7th-8th grade team. 9-10th grade team, and 11 and 12th grade team The combined scores of the three teams were Northeview 330, Caledonia 313, Coopersville 256, Spana 255. Kent City 109, Cedar Springs 99 and Fruitport 39. In the individual levels, the 7th and 8th grad team placed first with 126 points, the 9th and 10th grade team was se­ cond with 105 points and the 11th and 12th grade team was third with 82 points. Winning first place points in the 11 and 12th grade meet were Kory Hofmann. 1600 meter, (5 44 7) and 800 (2:31.9), and Amy Leather­ man. 3200(11:45.0). Second place medals were earned by Kelly Purdy, 300 hurdles (54 I), and Rom Robertson, 3200 (13:25.0), and third place medals were Continued next page �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 23, 1991 / Page 17 Errors costly in Caledonia softball loss to Trojans The Middleville softball team took advantage of eight Caledonia errors on Thursday in a 7-6 non-league victory. The Trojans then held off a late Scot rally. Caledonia scored .two runs in the seventh inning to narrow the gap. but repeatedly left runners in scoring position Twice Mid­ dleville recorded the final out of an inning with the bases loaded with Scots. Caledonia coach Jon Pelletier said the Trojans made the clutch plays when his squad wasn't able to. “Our eight errors was pret­ ty untypical.'' he said “They weren't really tough plays, and Middleville was able to capitalize every time" The Scots had committed just 14 errors in their previous four games combined. The Trojans broke a 4-4 tie after four innings by adding a run in the fourth and two in the sixth inning off Caledonia's Jennie Tuinstra Only one of Tuinstra's runs allowed was earned She struck out six and walked three. The Scots rallied in the seventh to post two runs without an out. but had two runners thrown out. once at home and another at third base on a controversial call Pelletier said he was pleas­ ed with Tuinstra's pitching, despite the fact she was saddl­ ed with the loss. “She pitched a good game.” he said “You have to give them (Middleville) credit. They made some outstanding defensive plays.” Caledonia had a balanced offensive attack, with no Scot player collecting more than one hit. “It was a great game to watch from a spectator's viewpoint.” Pelletier said “You probably will not find a better pair of catchers on the same field in the area ” Tuesday Caledonia pounded Byron Center 21-2. Tuinstra allowed only three hits and had three herself, scoring four runs Caledonia scored 15 runs in the first inning and five more in the second to seize control of the game The Scots, who totaled 13 hits, also got two from Stephanie Daniels. Dawn Senneker and Michelle Krowe Daniels scored three and drove in three, giving her 10 RBIs m the last three games. Tuinstra. who is just a sophomore, has an earned run average of less than one per game "She doesn't throw real hard.” Pelletier said. "But she’s consistent and doesn't walk many batters " Caledonia will be host to Cedar Springs Wednesday. Middleville's Pom Elkins belts a base hit down the third base line in Tuesday s game against Maple Valley. The Trojans defeated Caledonia in a thrilling 7-6 game on Thursday. Middleville Trojans first, Scots third at tennis invitational Co-hosts Middleville and Caledonia both turned in solid performances Saturday at a four-team invitational tennis tourney The Trojans swept six of eight flights to claim the title with 27 points, outdistancing Otsego by five. The Scots finished with 20, while Com­ stock Park rounded out the field with 11. Middleville’s top three singles players, all of whom were named to the O-K Blue all-conference team a year ago, each won two matches while allowing opponents seven games or less. Dave Sherwood won the ti­ tle at first singles, defeating Kent Taylor of Caledonia 6-2, 6-0 along the way. Taylor defeated his other two op­ ponents in straight sets. At second singles, Matt Caledonia's Kent Taylor digs low for an approach shot during Saturday's tourna­ ment co-hosted by the Scots and Middleville. The Trojans won the tournament, five points ahead of second-place Otsego. Scot baseball team wins Hamilton tourney The Caledonia baseball team returned home from Saturday’s tournament at Hamilton carrying the cham­ pionship trophy. The Scots defeated the host Hawkeyes 13-8 in the title game, after downing Allen­ dale in an exciting semi-final contest 8-7. Tom Benedict and Mark Uyl collected three hits, in­ cluding a two-baggy, apiece, in the title game to pace the Caledonia hitting attack. Benedict drove in three runs, while Uyl added two RBI Brad Walbridge and Brad Seely also stroked doubles for the Scots, who squared their season record at 4-4 with the win. Seely improved to 2-1 on the year with the victory, striking out five batters and walking six. Caledonia also played well defensively, according to coach John Klunder, par­ ticularly second baseman Phil Heyboer Heyboer had eight assists and three putouts and played without an error. Against the Falcons, four Caledonia second at Sparta, captured bv Cheryl Kral. 400 dash (1:11.8). and the 1600 relay team of Kell) Purdy. Chery l Kral, Korey Hofmann, and Susan Welton (4:39.6). In the 9th and 10th grade meet. Liz Most was first in the shot put (29’11”) and discus (105’8”). Karyn Duba won the 1600 (5:55.2) and Becky Beland captured the 3200 (12:27.0). and the 3200 relay team of Beland. Mendith Denison. Duba. and Came Peterson were first in 11:04.8. Second-place medals were earned by Sue Grevers (discus). Jodi VanOost (high jump), Duba (800 run) and the 800 relay team of Tem Schiedel. Carol France. Amanda Wolfert, and Tarin Liateamuth Meridith Denison was third in the 3200 and the 1600 relay team of Carol France. Amanda Wolfert. Jody Hotra. and Kate Kerskstra was third Ln the 7th and 8<h grade meet. Wendy Faber won the long jump (14’7 V) and Jody VanderVeide was first in the 800 (2:45.1) Also placing first was the 400 relay team (58.0) of Ann Leatherman. runs in the seventh inning rallied the Scots and made a winner of pitcher Brad Dodge Dodge. 1-2, struck out five and walked only one Allendale batter Seely drove in three runs for Caledonia, while Todd Hudson chipped in with a pair of hits and two RBI Thursday the Scots blasted Middleville 20-8 in what Klunder called an "incredible slugfest.” Hudson was the winning pitcher for the Scots, whose bats were booming. Bill Kowal had three hits for the Scots, while Dodge drove in six runs on a pair of hits. Caledonia was not as for­ tunate earlier in the week, as Byron Center defeated the Scots on Tuesday 7-5 and Godwin swept them 5-3 and 6-1 on Wednesday Caledonia, which battled Kenowa Hills on Monday, will continue O-K Gold play Wednesday at home against Cedar Springs. Thursday the Scots travel to Forest Hills Northern. from page w--------------------------------------Heather Dodge. Heather VanEuk. and Wendy Faber, and the 1600 relay team (4:45.0) of Tricia Davis, Jen­ ny Fcenstra. Jenny W»eringa. and Jody Vredevoogd Second place finishes were scored by Shen Vredevoogd (shot put), Wends Faber (100 dash). Sarah' Parbel (1600). and Tricia Davis (400 dash). Third place medals were won by Jill Leatherman. .Ann Whisnail. Katse Sobczak. Jen­ ny Feenstra. Holh Otthouse. Julte Schied and Ken Rieffer Slander defeated his Otsego opponent 6-4. 6-1 before downing Joe Stimac of the Scots 6-1. 6-1. Jeff Geukes prevailed at third singles, including a 7-5, 6-0 win over Jeff VanBelkum of Caledonia in his second match. The Scots’ Scott Minder downed Middleville's Rob Hunt 6-1, 7-5 before falling to flight champion TG Nulty of Otsego 6-3, 7-5. The Trojans also took three out of four doubles flights. Those three teams were Andy Hutchins-Scott Oliver. Mark Pullen-Dave DeHaan and Ryan Kiel-Steve McCrumb. In earlier action, the Scots downed non-league foe God­ win 6-1 last Tuesday, while Middleville came up short against conference favorite Calvin Christian on Wednes day 5-2. Both teams have conference duals scheduled for Wednes­ day, with the Trojans visiting Comstock Park and the Scots traveling to Coopersville CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PULBIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 20. 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall), 7248 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment to the General Development Plan of the Charter Township of Caledonia. If adopted, the amend­ ment would change the designation of the following described lands from High Density Residential to General Commercial, under the terms of the General Development Plan: The West '4 of the Northwest '4 (except that part thereof described below) and the Northwest Vi of the Southwest Vi, Section 8: the South '4 of the Southeast Vi of the Northeast '4, the Northeast Vi of the Southeast Vi and that part of the North ’4 of the East '4 of the Northeast Vi, Section 7 lying southwesterly of a line commencing on the South line thereof, 415.49 feet West of the centerline of Kraft Avenue and extending Northwesterly to a point of ending on the West line of said East '4 of Northeast Vi, 610 feet South of the centerline of 68th Street, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County. Michigan. in addition, such amendment, if adopted, would change the designation of the following described lands from Rurual/Agricultrual to General Commercial under the terms of the General Development Plan That port of the West '4 of the Northwest Vi, Sec­ tion 8. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described os commencing at a point on the North line of said section 1,560 feet West of the North *4 corner, thence South to a point due East of the intersec tion of the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue and the centerline of Kraft Avenue, thence Southeasterly parallel to the centerline of Broad­ moor Avenue to the East line of said West *4 of Northwest Vi. thence North along said East line to the centerline of 68th Street thence West along said centerline to the point of beginning, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the General Development Pion is on file ond may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk. 640 Emmons Street. Caledonia. Michigan. during regular business hours All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment in the Plan. Dated: April 16. 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDC IA �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 23, 1991 New Middleville Doctors’ office to open Monday April 29 Middleville Doctors PC. will provide medical care star­ ting Monday from its new of­ fices located at 4695 N. Mid­ dleville Road. Suite I. Mid­ dleville. (616) 795-3315. Middleville Doctors P.C. is a private medical practice operated by osteopaths Linette I. Showerman and David E. Engel. The practice provides medical care for the entire family. Both physicians are affiliated with Metropolitan and Pennock hospitals Middleville Doctors’ phone number will not change. However, due to the move. Real Estate Middleville Lion’s Club awards VCR to local raffle winner Over 400 area residents enjoyed the recent chicken dinner sponsored by the Middleville Lions. An added attraction this year is the raffling off of a brand new VCR at the dinner. Sharon Kermeen was the winner. "I never win anything. I always buy tickets, but I never win," she said as she accepted the prize from Lion Craig Kenyon. The proceeds from the dinner go to the eyesight conservation fund that helps those in need in the community and the area. Kenyon said the Lions congratulate Kermeen on winning the VCR, and would also like to thank the community for their support of the local Lions Club. 10 ACRES FOR SALE: Land contract possible. 4 miles south of Middleville. $29,900. Middleville Schools. 795-7290. ANTRIM COUNTY: 10 BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES 6 MILES EAST OF TORCH LAKE. Ideal hunting and camping spot $9,500, $300 down, $125 per month, 11% Land Contract Call Northern 616-938-1097, ______________ David E. Engel patients requiring emergency care Friday. Saturday or Sun­ day. April 26-28. should con­ tact Dr. Gary Gulish at 792-2263 in Wayland Middleville Doctors’ office Linette I Showerman hours are 9 a m.-12 p.m and 1-5 p.m (M/W/F). 9 a m.-12 p.m. and 1-7 p.m. (T/TH) and 9 a m.-12 p.m. (Saturdays). The practice is accepting new patients Two Caledonia seniors win music competition RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Help Wanted ASK YOUR CHILD WHAT A STRANGER LOOKS LIKE hances arc good that if ycuijisk your child what a stranger looks like, he or she is likely to describe a person like the one pictured here. So when you tell your child not to talk to strangers, it’s important to make sure that your child understands who a stranger really is. Simply put, a stranger is anyone your child does not know, be it the “nice lady” with the edog or the kindly old 2/ man in the park. One good idea is < to establish a code >'**—•*** word known only by yourself, your child and any adult authorized to escort or care for your child. If the stranger doesn’t know the ‘‘magic’’ word, your child is not to go anyplace with that person. It’s as simple as that. While the movies make it easy to tell the good guys from the bad, real life unfortunately is not so simple. So take a moment to help safeguard your child today. i I [ Child Safety. It’s a matter of show arid tell. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9554 (616) 945-5192 FAX L GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan, between the ages of 9-19 to compete in this year’s Miss PreTeen, Junior Teen and Teen - 1991 Lansing Pageants. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships including an all expense paid trip to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Call for more informalion, 1-800-345-2330 Ext. C919. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 219-769-6649 exL MI 168 8am to 8pm 7 days. Thank You CARD OF THANKS In loving memory of our darling Julie Ann Kaminski (Bedford), our heartfelt thanks to all the relatives, friends, and neighbors for their prayers, flowers, masses, memorials, gifts of food, and love expressed during our time of grief. Special thanks to Darryl Rettig for his prompt response to our call. To the Wayland Ambu­ lance Crew for their effort in assisting Julie. Thanks to the parishoners of St. Stanislaus and St. Therese for the donations of food and to the Womens Guild of St. Therese for serving the luncheon. We also wish to express a heartfelt thank you to the John Burch Co. of Grand Rapids for their support and for providing additional food items for the luncheon. Our special thanks to Fr. Larry Kroll of St Stanislaus, Hilliards and Fr. Daniel Snyder of St. Therese, Wayland, for their words of wisdom and comfort, for their prayers and celebration of mass for our Julie. We will always remember the loving kindness of Larry Kubiak and the staff of Archer-Hampel Funeral Home. Our Julie was an energetic, fun loving gal. A perfect wife and mother. She will be forever sadly missed by the family and many friends. The family of Julie Kaminski In Menioriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of our aunl, Hazel McCaul who passed away one year ago Apnl 22, 1990. The Colburn family Lost & Found FOUND DOG brown & while part beagle, Pratt Lake, 84ih Steel area 868-0927. Melissa Price Brad Barnaat Two Caledonia seniors, Melissa Price and Brad Garnaat, took first place in female solo and male solo voice in the State Teen Bible Conference “Talents for Christ” competi­ tion April 5 at Grand Rapids Baptist College. In all, 70 students competed in various categories, in­ cluding vocal and instrumen­ tal music, speaking, writing; Bible knowledge and puppetry. Price and Grant each were required to perform a classical piece, a sacred selection and sight read a difficult passage without accompaniment First prizes were $400 col­ lege scholarships to the Bap­ tist college of their choice and automatic entry into the na­ tional contest in Brownsburg, Ind., June 27. First and second prizes na­ tionally are a one-year full tui­ tion scholarship or half year, respectively. The scholarships may be matched or added to by the colleges they choose. Both Caledonia young pro pie plan to attend Grand Rapids Baptist College in the fall. Young Duds to have spring sale The Freeport Library will be the scene of a three-day sale of good used clothes for youngsters May 1, 2 and 3, said organizer Rosemary Cooper. Women from the Freeport area have been going through their closets to find clothes their children have outgrown and other items to donate to "Young Duds" for the sale, Cooper said. All clothes must have been washed and ironed. Those who would like to donate to benefit the Freeport Community Center can drop them off Wednesday, April 24, at the library. Hours for the sale will be Wednesday, May 1, from 10 a m. to 5 p.m; Thursday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes April 8 199) Regular meeting called of 7 00 p m Board Members Present 5: Others 3. Minutes approved as cor reeled Printed bill* in the amount of $62 896 82 were ap­ proved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously approving purchase of boat, oars and life preserver for sewer Mohon pa$s«d unonimoutly Monon passed unanimously oppro/mg Duncan Lake Im provement 1991 assessment Motion passed unanimously approving budget revision Motion passed unanimously approving payment of penalty misinformation. Donna Kenyon. Clerk (4/23) �Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line 24 cv A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J-AD GRAPHICS INC. 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"I like it I get to milk the by Jean Gallup Staff Writer There are events in everyone's life that are used for markers for the rest of their lives. "After the baby was bom" or "after we moved," or in some cases, tragic things like a death in the family. For Linda Foster of Caledonia, such a watershed event will be to have nose surgery this summer financed by a nationally circulated tabloid. The Globe, which held a nationwide contest to see who had the most compelling reason to have their noses fixed, declared her PiZZar<r» 891-9287 Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 16 years experience in the pizza business. ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! ★ New Pan Pizza ★ New Bread Stix FARO’S ITALIAN Middleville's Finest 117 West Main. Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Frt. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA On*o/Faro j Ptuas >s as 900cof •wyow• Fwfes is m good as me <**•** " • T eauw t -*>• poatf Faro » Ptua •»*$ m* sauces. tae cwt • irs super paza ' „ - ............ 5275 18x12 Big Pan Pizza scoo c*mm »iwnno s«uc« tJ Add »1°° ★ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ Ham & Cheese Sub Linda Foster shows some of her art work. a ’’co-winncr," and published her photograph in last week’s issue. The plastic surgery will remove a large bump from her nose and also have some repair done to allow her to breathe from the left side of her nose. A shy, soft spoken sophomore at Caledonia High School, Linda said she "read a little story about the contest way down in the comer of the Globe," and "I just did it, and forgot about it; I knew I wouldn’t win.” When she got a telephone call telling her she was one of the finalists, she was amazed. More surprises were in store for her when the tabloid sent a reporter to interview her at Northland Mall when she was helping run an FFA petting zoo. Her story is cot a happy one, she wrote to the Globe. When she was five years old her mother broke her nose by "slamming her face against the wall.' The abuse continued until cows; feed calves, it's fun. Saturday mornings, I get to get up and milk cows--I have to be there at quarter to five,” she said. Her boy friend, Matt Meaney, works at Med-OBloom, another large dairy farm in Caledonia. She knows what the nose surgery will do, but not exactly how it will be done. "They sent me a lol of things to read, and I've read all about what they’re going to do. They're going to take the bump out with a saw, and fix where I can’t breathe. They're going to do something to the tip and the nostrils to make them look normal, but they say everyone is different, so I'm not sure how they're going to dothat." She has an appointment with Dr. David A. 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HASTINGS, Ml 49058-1393 T-K High School announces ‘Top Ten students for 91’ Henry Dugan, principal of Thornapple Kellogg High School, has announced the top 10 students of the Class of 1991 Dugan sad. “I’m extreme ly pleased with the high academic standards set by these young women and men and their total involvement in all phases of school life, academic and extra­ curricular .’’ A brief sketch of each of the students follows: Diane Bender, daughter of Philip and Barbara Bender. 10121 Adams Road. Mid­ dleville. leads TK's top ten seniors for 1991. Diane has a 4.0 grade point average, with majors in math, science and English She has minors in computers and Spanish Diane has been student director for three musicals and two plays, and has been a band member for two years. National Honor Society has bene fitted from her member ship for three years, and she has served as its secretary dur­ ing her senior year Serving as the senior class treasurer also added to her busy schedule, as did serving on the prom committee and four years on the hall decora­ tions committee. This spring Diane is serving as the track manager. Outside of school, Diane is active in her church. She ha*' performed in the church or­ chestra. as a Sunday School teacher, and is on the ex­ ecutive council for the youth group. Diane has been accepted to Indiana Wesleyan University. She plans to pursue a study of science. Jim and Gwen Slander are the parents of Matthew Stander. who has a 3.92 grade point average, with ma­ jors in science, math. English Diane Bender Michael Matison and computer science. His minors are in social studies and Spanish. Four years of varsity tennis have kept Matt fit physically. Four years on the In­ terscholastic Computer Team and the Space Science Student Involvement program have kept him fit mentally. In addi­ tion. he has spent three years Matthew Stander Aaron Lytle Susan Wheeler Jamie Payne Regina Stein Kristian Thaler in the Future Problem Solving program and two years on both the Interscholastic Quiz Bowl Team and Science Olympiad. Three years in the National Honor Society rounded out his high school activities. Mau has kept busy outside of school hours as well. He has worked with the United Way in Kent County doing volunteer work. The University of Michigan is Matt’s college choice. He will attend the College of Engineering. Aaron Lytle, son of Mike and Anne Lytle, 611 East Main St., Middleville, has a 3.87 grade point average. Math, science, social studies and English are Aaron’s ma­ jors. He has minors in accoun­ ting, Spanish and music. Theater arts is a major in­ terest of Aaron’s. He has per formed in three musicals and two plays during his high school career. He also has three years in the symphonic band. Aaron played basketball as a freshman and golf as a Nathan Hillman has captured Aaron’s interest. He will attend MSU next fall. majoring in accounting or some other business-related field. Fredric and Norma Wheeler are the parents of Susan Wheeler, who has a 3.806 grade point average with majors in science, math, computer science and English. Saa Top Ton, on pap* 2 Middleville Village seeks hearing on sewer capacity issue withDNR by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Rotary helps ‘Grand-U-ation 91’ President of the Middleville rotary Club, Ray Page, presents Skip Pranger with a check to help fund the all-night party for the class of 1991. One of the organizers of the celebration, Pranger said many unique things are planned for the May 26 event. The Middleville Village Council has voted unanimously to authorize Village Attorney James Fisher and assistant Jeff Youngsma to file a request for an administrative hearing from the Water Resources Commission. The case involves the issue of sewer capacity and the principals are the village and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Village Council has been waiting for months for a decision from DNR on the plans that the state office requested for the upgrading of its sewer system. In October of 1989, the DNR notified the village that its sewage lagoons were operating over capacity, and could no longer offer new hookups. The village was notified that new hookups would not be authorized by the DNR until the system’s capacity had been upgraded. The council and the village engineer Richard Meyers, of Meyers, Beuche and Nies, discussed and discarded several options over several months, and finally decided to request permission from the DNR to build a third lagoon, which would increase capacity up to 400,000 a day, up from 270,000 now being treated Those plans were submitted to the DNR in the summer of 1990. Meyers reported to the Sm Mlddlovllla, on page 17 In This Issue... • Banry ag agent from Caledonia • White Cane Week set locally • Area townships agree on fire service fees • Caledonia Township discuss sewer project �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30, 1991 TK Top Ten students for 91 announced, plays benefitted from Mike s Four years of varsity softexpertise and gave him ex­ ball kept Sue busy in the spr­ perience in theater arts. He is ing. She was voted All­ Conference honorable men­ a three-year National Honor Society member and was a tion and All-County in her member of Project Close Up junior year. Varsity basketball held her interest in xhe fall for as a junior. As a senior Mike two years and she took All­ played varsity soccer and is the Student Council secretary County honors in her senior Tenth and eleventh grade' year. * found Mike in Future Problem In addition to Sue’s athletic Solving. He also participated talents, she has given two in class hall decorations for years to the Quiz Bowl, three three years In addition. Mike years to National Honor is a volunteer at Pennock Society and three years to the Hospital Computer Club. In January Hope College has captured 1991, she competed in the Mike's interest He will pur­ Science Olympiad and placed first in the physics competi­ sue studies in pre-medicine and wishes to become a tion. She has been selected as pediatrician specializing in Michigan's alternate to the DOE High School Honors juvenile rheumatoid athntis. Amy Cravero, daughter ofResearch Program in Particle Michael and Cheryl Cravero. Physics at the Fermi National 2061 Fawn Ave., Mid Accelerator Sue is also a state semi-finalist in Future Pro­ dleville, has a 3.76 grade point average She has majors blem Solving Scenario in English, math science and Writing. social studies Her minors are Beyond school hours. Sue Spanish and computers enjoys collecting baseball Amy qualified for three cards, jet skiing and water ski­ years in National Honor ing Summers are busy with Society. She was on the Stu softball Her traveling team competed in the softball na­ dent Council for three years, serving as its secretary in her tionals in Lotti. Calif, in 1990. Sue next year will attend the junior year. As a senior, she is on the “Trumpet" (school University of Michigan, newspaper) staff. where she will major in parti Cheerleading claimed her in­ cle physics. She plans to work in the theoretical physics terest all four years of her high school career. She served field Nathan Hillman, son of on both the basketball and football cheering squads all Paul and Olivia Hillman. 4980 four years and was captain of Patterson. S.E.. Middleville, the varsity squad during her has a 3.78 grade point average. His majors are in senior year. In addition to her school ac­ English, social studies and tivities. Amy is a four-year math, and his minors are member of her church's youth Spanish and science. Nathan's school activities group and is a member of its Youth Advisory Council. She include creative writing; he is a dance instructor at helps produce the “Brain Drain." a creative writing Caledonia Dance Center and newspaper Nathan qualified is a member of the Senior for three years in National Caledonia Dance Center Honor Society and has been Competition Team. chosen as the Rotary Nominee Amy will attend Western of the Month for his work in Michigan University, where English Literature and several she will study elementary times was chosen one of TK’s education and child Students of the Month. psychology. Nathan has complemented Michael and Virginia Payne his high school studies by stu­ are the parents of Jamie dying the flute at Calvin Col­ Payne. Jamie has a 3.73 lege for two years. He also grade point average, with ma­ supplements his daytime jors in science, math, English studies by studying foreign and social studies and minors language, history and in accounting, Spanish and literature in his spare time. He computers. is active in his church choir Jamie has played three and youth group and has par­ years of football, two years on ticipated in the Rotary Ex­ the varsity squad. Three years change program. He enter of basketball (two years varsi­ tamed a student from Finland ty) kept him busy in the and then spent a month in winter. Baseball held Jamie’s interest all four years. Two of Finland himself. The University of the four years were on the Wisconsin-Madison, has ac­ varsity squad. Three years of cepted Nathan into its honors National Honor Society cap­ program. He will pursue a ped his high school activities. variety of majors with his eye Jamie will go to Ann Arbor on an eventual Ph D. and the University of Paul and Kathy Malison are Michigan, where he will at­ the parents of Michael tend the College of Matison. who has a 3.78 Engineering. grade point average with ma­ Regina Stein, daughter of jors in math. English, science Gerald and Regina Stein. 504 and computers. Johnson St., Middleville, has Three musicals and two a 3.73 grade point average. COMING B .YNDA'S^ MAY LYNDA'S gardens 891-1483 QfsC Gina has majors in social studies, math, science. English and music and a minor in accounting Variety is the feature in Gina s accomplishments She has two years of tennis, two y ears of golf and two years on the Quiz Bowl, as well as a year with the Future Problem Sobers Four years of band and three years with the mustcal troupe satisfied her nftusical interests. She qualified for three years of National Honor Society and studied government in CloseUp in her senior year. Gina has volunteered time to help the fifth grade DARE program. She was also chosen as Stu­ dent of the Month twice Nine years as a 4-H from front page member has rounded out Gina s education In 4-H she has served as vice president, secretary and treasurer of the Intergenerational 4-H Club, served on the 4-H Advisory Council for three years and was a scholarship winner of 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus. A scholarship for the Dale Carnegie Course was ap­ preciated. as she wetg on to become a graduate assistant for the Dale Carnegie Course She is also active in her church's activities. Gina will attend Central Michigan University in the honors program. Accounting will be a possible goal. Kristina Thaler, daughter of Warren and Linda Thaler. 10978 Hermitage Point. Mid­ dleville, is another ac­ complished leader on TK's top ten. She has a 3.68 grade point average with majors in English, math, science and social studies and minors in accounting, computers and art Kris' varied interests in­ clude a year of band, two years of cheerleading, two years of soccer, a year of forensics, and three years of state, local, and national Close-Up. She qualified to be a three-year National Honor Society member, has been voted Rotary Nominee of the Month and Student of the Month Kris served her class as its vice president in the ninth grade and as its presi­ dent in grades 10. 11 and 12. In addition, the School Im­ provement Team benefitted from her experience during her senior year. Kris has per­ formed in two plays and three musicals during her high school career. She did all of the choreography for the musical during her senior year. Beyond school hours. Kris has participated in AYSO soc­ cer for two years and was in the Rotary Foreign Exchange program for two years. She has been a member of the Caledonia Dance Center for sever years, performing on its competition team for four years Next fall will find Kris at Michigan State University She will pursue studies in speech therapy and primary education. Proposed sewer project cost biggest issue at Caledonia Township discussion by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township offi­ cials say they have a ’’chicken or the egg” situation on their hands when it comes to the question of bringing public sewer to one area of the town­ ship. Some residents who live in the proposed service area are reluctant to say "yea” or "nay" to the sewer project until they know the costs of putting in sewer lines across their properties. Township officials, on the other hand, are reluctant to spend money on the studies to determine those costs unless they know the residents support the sewer project. So, which comes first? That was the general reac­ tion at an informational meet­ ing last week to discuss pub­ lic sewer possibilities for the area of the township immedi­ ately adjacent to Caledonia Village and north along M-37 to 84th Street Township legal counsel Jim White explained to the more than 50 residents attend­ ing that the township does have a “window of opportu­ nity" to bring public sewer to that pan of the township by working with the village as it expands its wastewater treat­ ment system. White explained. ‘If the village proceeds with its expansion, and given the inquiry of landholders around the village, the question is, should the township be involved with this expansion so sew er would be available? "But the township cannot «***•■*«•»* *»***>«»* • Jim White, legal counsel, discusses financing options for bringing sewer ser­ vice to some Caledonia Township properties during an informational meeting. get involved unless it can pay...for that portion of the expansion," he continued. "But presently, the township does not have any funds in its general fund (for the sewer project)." Without that "nest egg," the township must seek some way of financing its portion of the sewer project, White said. The meeting was called to see if property owners were interested in getting public sewer, he said. If they are not interested, and not willing to make the financial commit­ ment, "the township will not proceed or request the village to build additional capacity for township lands." He explained further that if the township does not partici­ pate in this opportunity, get­ ting future sewer service to commercial areas near the vil­ lage or along M-37 would be at least a one- to two-year process. "The townviip has an op­ portunity to plan for the fu­ ture," he said," but the mech­ anism must be in place to get the money to pay for it." White said that while no official estimates have been prepared, putting in sewer lines would "typically" cost $5,000-56,000 per household, payable over a period of 10, 15 or even 20 years. The money would be paid through a special assessment, which is a "typical" method used by municipalities to raise the funds for public util­ ities. The sewer expansion would get under way perhaps in 1992, so the first installment would not be paid until at least the 1992 taxes, he said. On large properties, such as farm lands, costs would be figured differently, he added. These rates would be spelled out in a sewer ordinance, with rates based on sewer use. "The details haven't been worked out, but the township isn’t going to spend the money to work out the details unless there is interest." Several attending the meet­ ing asked about a township­ wide sewer system. Township Consulting Engineer Tom Seymour explained that the cost of such a plant would be "absolutely prohibitive." He also said that to serve the whole township would require using the Grand as well as the Thornapple River, another formidable obstacle. Township Advisory Committee Chairman Gordon Jousma explained that the vil­ lage has been allowed by the Department of Natural Resources to discharge a cer­ tain gallons per day maxi­ mum into the Thornapple. "The area interested in the service and the number of GPD will dictate the size of the service area," he said. Several residents said they could not say how they felt Sm Sewer, on page 3 BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY S:1O p.m. Barty Good selection of: Floral Prints • Stripes • Dots • Plaids Calico • T-Shirt Knits Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J n Stock Patterns still 1/a OFF McCall * Simplicity * Kwik Sew 218 E. Slate St.. Hastings JAS Ph. 945-9673 Own M®. M HULST C1XANEM PICK-UP STATION �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 30. 1991 I P«Q« 3 Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Readying the ‘Quality Package’ Efforts at school reform have been on everyone's agenda throughout our country We at Thornapple Kellogg have been involved in the school improvement effort, even before there were any requirements in our state to do so. In Michigan, the approach of our state government has been to attempt to legislate educational reform through Public Act 25, sometimes referred to as the “Quality Package This “Quality Package" includes several components with which schools must comply or face a reduction in funding. The Thornapple Kellogg School will file an annual report to the public and with the Michigan Department of Education, detail ing the district’s compliance with the P A. 25. This report will include information about each school building and an over­ view of the district as a whole. This report must contain information on the following: • Accreditation: This component states that the district shall work to have all schools within the district seek and ob­ tain accreditation status from either the North Central Associa­ tion or the Michigan Accreditation program Our high school is currently accredited by the University of Michigan We will be moving toward accreditation when the state has their ac­ creditation program in place • Retention Rate: Schools arc directed to report the number of students who start school as ninth graders and graduate in four years. It does not mean how many students have been retained in a given grade • School Improvement Plan: The report requires that the district describe for each building and the district its plan for improving education for all students over a three-to five-year period Our district has been involved in “School Improve­ ment" over the past two years. Each school has a school im­ provement team and the staff is progressing in the school im­ provement effort • (’ore Curriculum: This portion of the report asks districts to establish and implement a standard set of educa­ tional goals and objectives that all students will meet. This first year all that will be required is that the local district start the process. • Student Achievement: P.A. 25 requires that the district report on the levels of student achievement as measured by whatever standardized tests the school district gives. • Specialized School Report: Our district will be reporting on the students who attend the alternative high school, special education programs outside the district, and the vocational center. • Parent Participation at Parent Teacher Conferences: Each district will be required to report by building the number of parents attending parent teacher conferences. Here at Thor­ napple Kellogg, our parent participation has always been high. The “Quality Package" is attempting to legislate educa­ tional improvement across our state. There is much debate on the value of this type of reform. A major concern raised is the lack of state funds to help local districts make significant reforms. The Thomapple Kellogg District will work to meet every part of the state requirements. The annual report for each building will be completed by the building principal. These reports will be compiled into a report for the entire district. It is planned that the reports will be presented to the public at a June Board of Education meeting or a public meeting for that purpose. Just a reminder that the Board of Education will hold an open session for input on the school day schedule Monday. May 6, at 7 p.m. in the Page Elementary School All-Purpose Room. /May 7th...Lynn Klooster^ will be joining our staff at the ... Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Hair Design Thornapple, Yankee Springs and Irving Townships agree on fire service fees by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An agreement to increase fees charged by Thornapple Township to provide fire pro­ tection to Yankee Springs and Irving townships has been approved in principle by all of the township boards involved. "We have a table agree­ ment,’ said Supervisor Donald Boy sen after attending a meeting of the Yankee Springs Township Board. Yankee Springs officials have agreed to pay $45,000 for the first year and go by a weighted formula starting with the third year of the agreement Thornapple will pay $61,307 for the first year and Irving Township will pay $7,867. All of the townships will pay roughly the same for the second year, and will move to percentages in the third year of the agreement, with Thornapple Township paying 53 percent, Yankee Springs 40 percent and Irving 7 percent Irving earlier had agreed to pay 7 percent of the operating budget and equip­ ment reserve fund for fire pro­ tection from the Thornapple Township Fire Department. The formula uses popula­ tion figures, state equalized value and historical use to find a percentage share of a budget plan for each town­ ship. The agreement is the cul­ mination of several months of talks between officials of the three townships, with the Sewer project discussed, continued from page 2 without more definite cost figures. "My interest is definitely proportionate to the cost," said Archie Warner of HarderWarner Nursery, Inc. "We need more definite costs." But Warner also asked what would happen environmen­ tally if the project were not done. "W’hat is the ’cost’ if we don’t do anything in terms of pollution and so forth?" he asked. "Developers will put in small private systems of their own," replied Seymour, adding that these must be ap­ proved by the state Department of Natural Resources. "We really don’t want a lot of private systems put in with the chance of spoiling the ground water," commented Good. Some of those attending the meeting spoke in favor of working with the village and obtaining some sewer service for township lands. Robert Myers, superinten­ dent of the Caledonia Community Schools, said that a new building would probably be constructed on the schools' property along Kraft Avenue, and the district would rather use a public sys­ tem than have to build a pri- vate one. Jim Proudfit, owner of apartments and commercial property along M-37, also said he was interested in sewer service, but would like to know the costs. Jousma pointed out to resi­ dents that worried about the $5,000 estimate that " a sewer system failing on your property could cost you nearly $5,000, and it might happen again in 10 years." Homeowners along 84th Street, however, pointed out that the combination of high tax assessments plus the cost of sewer lines plus paying for running the line to their homes made the sewer service "unaffordable." Cost consistently was the biggest negative raised throughout the hour-long dis­ cussion. While White reiter­ ated that exact figures could not be presented until engi­ neers had drawn up specifica­ tions and the plans had been put out for bids, a number of residential property owners said they would not be inter­ ested until they heard exact figures. "The method of assessment has not been determined," White emphasized. "There are alternative ways the township can go." No decisions or votes were taken at the meeting. Good emphasized that the board and advisory committee only were looking for opinions "both pro and con." After the question and an­ swer session, Good asked those who had attended the meeting to fill out a ques­ tionnaire concerning the sewer project before leaving and thanked them for coming. He reminded them that an­ other information meeting will be held May 7 for those who own property between 84th and 60th streets. That meeting also will be held at the township hall at 7 p.m. "I think the reactions of the people were pretty understand­ able," said Township Board Trustee Chip DeVries. "It is expensive, and especially for homeowners. first meeting taking place in December of 1990. At that time. Boysen said," We re still looking at our fig­ ures, but if we're going to be a fire department that has the equipment to fight fires, we’U have to have equipment re­ serves. The bottom line is we’re going to have to have more money for the service we provide" He added that the township wanted to be able to serve Yankee Springs and Irving townships with fire protec­ tion, and would "show them the options we’re faced with, but it has to be equitable." Alice Jansma, treasurer of Yankee Springs Township, said that the agreement was a consensus of the board, and pointed out that when the formula is used, starting with the third year, the firgures would vary. "It will change according to the township’s state equalized valuation (SEV) , but I'm sure it’ll stay around 40 to 45 percent. And we’re going to have a non-voting representa­ tive to sit in on meetings with the fire department to re­ port to our board," she said. The existing agreements will remain in effect until the Thornapple Township attor­ ney puts the contract into formal language, Boysen said. The new agreement will be retroactive to April I, which is the beginning of Thomapple Township’s fiscal w.r FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiiey, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment y Give Mother A Rose That Will Last Forever MINIATURE ROSES 3 ¥2” Pot $425 Miniature Rose Hanging Baskets $|Q00 1 Gallon Container $795 Get your neu look for spring ai the Flowers ’N Friends Miniature Roses 9590 100th Street Alto, Michigan 49302 (616) 891-1226 �Paae 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 30, 1991 Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! Nice variety of weather, isn’t it? But it is spring, so that is good. Mae Bowerman attended the wedding of her grand­ daughter. Tammy, Theron and Mary Ann’s daughter, on Saturday. April 20, at Parmaiee Church. Tammy mar­ ried Jim Cole. Bob and Donna Kenyon went to the airport to meet son Rob’s friend, Joe DeGood, who had just returned from overseas in Japans. lyla Norton attended her great-granddaughter Kristen lyla’s second birthday party at her grandmother Arvis’ home in Kalamazoo. Kristen's 4-year-old sister. Amanda, was the most excited guest. Bob and Betts White are now home from the south Bob said that “Br-r-r-r,” it was cold when they got home I guess he had forgotten how tempermental Michigan is; in late March and early April. Both are well and adjusting Fred and Laurel Rock returned March 18 and 19. They went to Florida to see son Mike and family; out west to El Paso. New Mexico. Arizona and California, then back to the Indian Reservation in Arizona, meeting John and Maxine Robertson, also meeting Janet and John Schondalmayer. Then it was on to the Gulf and then home. It was a 8.2OO-mile trip in­ stead of 8.000 miles. They had real good weather most of the time Fred said that he is home for the beginning of calving time, which is starting now . Cathy Williamson said that all their family members are going to be home to open the cottage and clean up the yard this weekend because they all want to use it. They are all coming home to help get it ready. During the nice weather. Bette and Ray Koeplinger have been nding their bike. Ray 's vision is still bothering him when he tries to read, but the doctor tells him not to be impatient and give his body time to heal from his close brush with death. It will heal, but slowly, and he is lucky to be alive Manan Martin told me that Bernard Wiennga had had a heart attack Tuesday. April 23. Tried to get Alice Wieringa to find out how he was. but no answer. 1 hope he is coming along good. Paul and Betty Newman have company from Bay City. Paul's brother and wife for a few days. Last time they were here, the electricity was off. I hope they have better weather this time. Eltha Nichols said that daughter Mary is vacationing with her now. Her home is in Seattle. Wash Thelma Carl attended the Pioneer Telephone luncheon in Hastings April 24. Saturday, the 20th. Thelma entertained her group of fnends from Kalamazoo for the day. On Saturday. April 27. Thelma was to attend her grandniece's graduation from Western Michigan University. It was such nice weather that Tuesday and Wednesday I could not get very many of you after 6 o’clock in the evening. So. there is very lit­ tle news I guess that is all for now. folks Have a good week. ‘Happy 60’ Club to meet May 6 The “Happy 60” Club will have a potluck dinner with a special program Monday. May 6. at the Community Center at noon. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. A matinee after the dinner will be a movie of the “Stars of Caledonia” from some of the senior citizen programs from the past few years. May is Senior Citizens Month and special programs are being held by many other groups. The month also celebrates May Day. Mother's Day. Graduation Day. and Memorial Day. • Let us all be recognized and turn out for this day.” said President Lillian Schultz. You are all welcome to come and enjoy the day and just relax FMpcom and other things go along with the show For more information, call 891-8135. LOCAL CHURC TA I T> T7 nr X VJJT?lv.V X e ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9 45 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ............ Family Fellowship Prayer A Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, left Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kratt Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School........... 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly Meeting M the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service ..HMM) A M Janies M. Dcttmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia, 4931c CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services; 8 30 and 11 a.m Evening Service: 6 p m • Church School 9:45 a.m Services — Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School................. 9:30 A.M. Morning Worship............................ 11:00a.m. Evening Service...................................... 6:00P.M. Rev Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 9 45 a m. 11:10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" 708 West Main Street ||| 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for you! Nursery provided (taints United iirrUyrcn (Iburch KALAMAZOO AVENUE at *2nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE C-9&-8252 Sunday Services.......... 9 45 a m fc b40 p.m Christian Education Classes ........... HOP a.m. 2nd fc 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children . 7 00 p.m Wednesday Family Night 1000 a.m. Thursday Moms In Touch Donei.r Raab Dirrctor of Mumc PHONE - 891-8119 F l Pea Fooer s*n<>w ot wonnno and t^rurvtiroeon. $>on Vutfeveen ot tvangetorn and DucIpWWX Sneryi Boer Dvecfoe at CMihon fducafion and You* Cindy M*wey*. OvKJrens Coonknator St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. LAKESIDE PEACE REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a m. ..1115am. 6 00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m Sunday School..................................9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a m YOU APE 'NVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795 3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School . . . 9 45 a m. Morning Worship ................ 1100 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. ■'The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Chris! is Lord" Suncav School Sunday Mormng Wcxtfsp Sunday Ev*vng AeanmOav M^wee* pro* & 8**e thxfy Rev Witham Dobson. Poster Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor (The ODld £imr iHrthodiat (Church Rev Royte Bailarc! - 868-6437 - 0Q4 0Q9Q 0 / IV 7 LG HOLY 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship . . .6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .7:00 p.m. 9 30 o m 1030 om 6 00pm 7 00 p m 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass ..Every Sunday Confession and Rosary ... 4.15 p.r For Information Call— 765-3073 ' y trims �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 30, 1991 I Page 5 Poster winners announced at T K elementary schools Kerri Lynn Adair had the best poster about "Teacher/School Family Day in the McFall Elementary building Her teacher Shelley Erb helps her display her winner. & Teacher Linda Thaler and poster winner Katie Thompson display Katie’s idea for Teacher/School Family Day. The Thornapple Kellogg Education Association is cel­ ebrating "Teacher/School Family Day” May 7 as part of a national day of recognition for public school teachers and school supprt personnel. One activity is the annual placemat contest in which elementary students draw a picture showing their idea of the theme. One drawing from each elementary building is chosen to be used as the pic­ ture on the placemats that will be used in three Middleville restaurants: The Thornapple Kitchen, Middle Villa Inn and Phil’s Pizzeria. This national observance is co-sponsored by the National Education Association, and the Michigan Education Association to remind the community of the importance of public education and those who make it work on a dayto-day basis — classroom teachers and school support personnel. Area resident on Kazoo dean’s list Kristen Overbeek is the winner at the Page Elementary. Here she shows ner poster to her teacher, Helel Jahnke. Middleville youth is ‘Pre-Teen’ finalist A Four-Part Film Series IIAROLD MORRIS RhHWn UK Ivk* Il to endure every human diaad vnnt.iRi' iwwKible and rfliiM- U> •ceepl deft-ul iH'cnuxe the hard lime* can he overcome through tough faith. Through Iwkh (unnv and tender KlnncK from both Aides of the priMMi liars. Harold roniinn mcatr* tn hts own imnulahle •Ivie This ik a must-are film uk nil SUNDAY EVENING 6:00 P.M. Redeemer Covenant Church Mee*FX2 al Du tor Chnshan K- cx5*e School Homa Lake Rd North ol 68ih St - 698-2811 — I Rebekah Long. 10. daugther of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Long of Middleville, has been selected as a finalist in the 1991 Miss Michigan National Pre-Teen Pageant at the Clarion Hotel. Lansing. Aug. 31 at 7 p m. Miss Michigan National Pre-Teen is the official state pageant for the Miss National Pre Teen Pageant in Orlando in November The winner of the pageant will receive a savings bond, crown, sash and her transpor­ tation and full sponsorship to the national pageant to vie with other slate winners for Miss National Pre-Teen 1992 Contestants will be judged on academics achievements in­ terview . poise appearance and personality There is also an optional talent dnison. Miss National Pre-Teen has teamed up with ‘Just Say No" against drugs, and works to promote this program, with "Just Say No" awards on Dawn Ngo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luon Ngo of Caledonia, was one of more than 200 students were named to the Kalamazoo College dean's list for the last academic quarter. To achieve the honor, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average, or above, on a scale of 4.0. Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Nago is a graduate of Forest Hills Central High School. < II i’l mOTHER'S DRU ...is Sunday, May 12th Colorful arrangement* of garden Hower* are on display lri» • Snapdragon* • Dahlia* • Stock • Lilie* and • Fraeaia Hanging basket* of MW Geranium*. Fuchtia and Begonia* Fre*h Flower Basket*. Mug Arrangement* in Fre*h Flow er* and Silk We carry lot* of Balloon* and Mu»ic Boxe*. In home tpecial*. not adv erti*ed. free Dtlr'rry on a'1 prtor&rr* Only W fl I « II. fl Caltdonia unJ MuMIrvilIt at*a LYNDA'S • HAPPY MO FHEP S DAY •__ /••9952 Cherry Valley Ave.( 11 Caledonia, Ml 493167- BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP ENDURING MEMORIALS botn state and national levels. Rebekah Ann Long is being sponsored by Gymnastics in Motion of Middleville. Thornapple Kellogg teachers and principals. Caledonia D & W. Holiday Costumes. Cedar Springs Red Flannel Queen and family and friends. Her bobbies include gym­ nastics. swimming and softball The reigning Miss Michigan National Pre-Teen Temperance and inc reigning Miss National Pre-Teen is Pjige Petersor of Kansi- Our quality of workmanship and materials are guaranteed to your satisfaction. Order now from our large display for spring delivery. Convenient terms available. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE AL SNYDER Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 fl fl I fl II I �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30. 1991 New Barry County ag agent hails from Caledonia “1 feel that my practical background and knowledge gained at school will be an asset, as will my familiarity with the territory .” the new ag director said “As an agent. I’d like to work with people on a more personal basis so they will work with us more often. ” Good grew up on a 300-cow dairy farm in Caledonia Township He was president of the Caledonia chapter of the FFA and he won the state and five-state regional dairy production awards He went on to finish second in the na tional contest, which earned him a tour of six European countries in the summer of 1988 At MSU. he has served as president of the State Dairy Club and he is an officer for the Farm House Fraternity on campus “He has been in a lot of leadership roles.” said Jan Hartough. Barry County Ex­ tension Director. “He has a lot of good experience. “But we were impressed by David T. Young Editor The Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice didn’t have to go very far to find its new agriculture agent Jim Good of Caledonia has been named to the position, succeeding Teresa Crook, who left last September to become a research analyst with the sugar industry in the Thumb area of Michigan Good may be a familiar name, particularly to those who live in the northwest sec­ tion of the county Jim’s father. Jerry, is Caledonia Township Super­ visor and Jim was active in FFA before he graduated from Caledonia High School in 1987. Now he’s a senior at Michigan State University, getting ready to graduate in June with a bachelor's degree in animal science Because of the need to finish his studies. Good will not start here until mid-June. but he said he is looking for­ ward to the experience. ‘Kids’ Praise’ program set at Caledonia church May 5 Westrate comments: “In Kids’ Praise we learn that with the affirmation of God’s love, children can learn to be winners even when faced with an apparent loss. The musical stresses the idea that in the family of God. the standard is not a score The important thing is nurturing an understanding of God’s accep­ tance through Jesus. The issue then becomes responding to God’s love by doing one’s personal best." “Kids’ Praise" will be presented free of charge at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday. Redeemer Covenant Church meets at the Dutton Christian Middle School on Hanna Lake Road just north of 68th Street. A children’s choir of 40 voices and 10 instrumentalists will present “Kids’ Praise 8" Sunday. May 5 at Redeemer Convenant Church of Caledonia. This musical has a message for kids and adults: “We often develop our self-concepts from false standards We can feel like losers because we measure our worth against things like the score at the end of the game, a test grade or an IQ score. We allow other peoples’ opinions to become our opinions of ourselves." According to director Phyllis Westrate, this musical looks in another direction for the source of a child’s value and worth. most with his personality .” she added “We think he’ll be a good team play er ” Hartough said the process in selecting the new ag agent was delayed because of a hiring freeze at Michigan State University, which meant the Extension Sen ice was unable to post the position at the school until February “There were a lot of good candidates.” Hartough said. “And we had a very intensive screening process We inter­ viewed four candidates as finalists.” Hartough said Good had several other job offers, but he decided to go with the Barry County post after it was offered to him last week. "We were impressed with him." she said. “He already knew something about the county and he’s got a good picture of the needs of the community coming in." Perhaps one of the most in­ teresting experiences Good had was last summer, when he was farm manager for Domino's Pizza Farms in Ann Arbor He said he hired and supervised a group of employees. “It was a nice facility," he said. “And it was a good chance to gain some manage­ ment experience.” Good also has been a research assistant for the MSU Crop and Soils Depart­ ment and has worked in farm personnel for the MSU Dairy Facility. The Good family also has had a kx of contact with MSU and the agriculture program Father Jerry attended the school and met his future wife, Judy, while she worked at the Dairy Science Depart­ ment in 1962. Jim’s older brother. Steve, now 243, graduated from MSU with a bachelor’s degree in crop and soils. He now is a nutritional consultant for a feed firm in the Thumb area. Mrs Good said she believes that Jim and Steve both had many of the same Michigan State professors that their father did. The youngest brother. David. 12. is a sixth grader at Caledonia Middle School, and he threatens to break the MSU connection with ideas of atten­ ding the University of Michigan. When asked how she felt about her son getting the ag agent’s job in Barry County. Judy Good said. "I think it's a neat opportunity for Jim. I like the idea that he’s going to be able to help other farmers and he’ll be close to home. " Jim Good said he has a few things he’d like to do in the job here. One is to implement low input sustainable agriculture, making the farm­ ing industry more compatible with the environment. "Barry County is in a uni­ que situation because we can use the Kellogg Biological Jim Good Station (in Hickory Comers) to see if these programs can work." Good said. But the most important thing, he said, is to meet with and get to know Barry County farmers. Caledonia Middle School offers ‘honor roll’ 8th Grade Holly Debrie. Regina DeRuiter. Kathnne DeVries, Katie Donker, Chad Dykgraaf, Wendy Faber, Sarah Flegel, Julie Furst, Joy Geerligs, Becky Hanna, Kay Klingensmith. Rachel LaBelle. Jill Leatherman, Karen Lund. Jenny Millard, Paul Minder, Jaimie Oatley, Holly Olthouse, Adam Paarlberg, Misty Pearson, Mike Pries, Shanna Reynolds, Sara Robertson. Kelley Spence, Julie Tuinstra, David Uyl, Heather VanEnk, Janice Welton, Stephan ie Worman, N icole Yonker, Heather Zigler, Heather Zoet. 7th Grade Mark Boncher, Emily Bouck. Rebecca Brown, Jason Burdick, Jason Buys. Jason Carpenter. Luke Champlin, Rachel Comegys, Dan Cor stange, Jayme Cramer, Joel Craven. Bryan DeZeeuw, Jason Eakins, Jennifer Feenstra, Lisa Ferguson, T.J. Grant. Becky Hudson, Amanda Jacobs, Dan Jakel, Jill Klapmust, Robin Lappin, Shawn It’s OnThe House Ill LENDER . “I’d like to get to know the producers. " he said. "I’d like them to become confident in contacting us. "Right now. I’m hxiking forward to graduating and then getting started.” NO CLOSING COSTS ON A HOME EQUITY LOAN For a limited time. HASTINGS CITY BANK is waiving all closing costs when the state equalized value of your home can be used in place of the nor­ mally required appraisal. Just bring in your current real estate tax assessment and we can quickly pro­ cess your application. There is No Annual Fee. And the interest payments can be tax deductible - con­ sult your tax advisor for details. Use your home equity line: whenever you need it, for whatever you choose: cars, boats, home im­ provements, vacation, college, etc. Stop by or call anv Hastings City Bank Office today to establish your HOME EQUITY CREDIT LINE. Member FDIC Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland 945-2401 • 795-3338 • 763-9418 • 852-0790 • 891-0010 • 792-4201 CurrtM Annual Percentage Rate ... 10.875% Maximum Annual Percentage Rate ... 18% McCormick. Ryan McLenithan. Lori Mollcma. Jamie Patfhausen. Sarah Parbel. David Pell, Aaron Priskorn, Keri Reiffer, Julie Scheid, Steven Schmidt. Rebecca Shoemaker. Ian Smithson, Katie VanBelkum, Lisa VanRyn, She i I Vredevoogd. Jonci Warner, Anne Whisncr, Cheryl White, Jenelle Wierenga, Tracec Zy Istra. 6th Grade Kelly Abbott, Lori Baker, Keri Bloem, Kate Brillowsky, Laura Brown, Joelle Busman, Peter Cotton, Kristy DeBoer, Tiffany DeLange, Mike Draft, Seth Erskine, Joshua Finkbeiner, Joshua Fox, David Friedrich, Chris Fuller, David Good, Jil Hofmann, Shannon Houseman. Laura Lanser, Katie Moody, Megan Mulligan. Heather Nolff, Candace Olszewski, Beth Parbel, Scott Pennock, Dan Price, Robin Raudenbush. Andrea Shomler, Melinda Smith, Chris Snoap, Tim Soper, Sarah Steele, Melissa Stewart, Sandra Swainston, Michelle VandenHout, Jennifer VanDyke Amy VanKuiken, Jessica VanTil, Joel Weston, Amanda Wright, Jamie Young. Homemakers group plans 40th reunion May 23 The Homemakers Group of Caledonia United Methodist Church will have a reunion for their 40(h year On May 23 at 6 p.m there will be a dinner at the church, with punch and gixxiies. All former members are in­ vited to attend, for dinner, fellowship and reiminiscing. For more information, call Mrs Hugh Kegerries at 891-8610 or Mrs. Dave Schantz at 891 9966. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 30, 1991 / Page 7 Floral & gift shop offers Middleville couple chance to be ‘creative’ Crafts are a creative outlet for owner of "Thornapple Floral and Gifts," Kris Selleck. Here, she shows a one-of-a-kind wreath. Kris Selleck offers fresh-cut flowers as well as green plants and dried flower arrangements in her Middleville shop, "Thomapple Floral and Gifts." by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The nicest thing about Kris Selleck's business is that she always bring cheer and happi­ ness with her as she goes about her work. "People arc always excited when they see me coming," she agreed. Kris Selleck and her hus­ band, Kim, own Thornapple Floral and Gifts in Middleville. The job also lets Kris be creative with plants and flower arrangements. She offers custom arrange­ ment service with a large as­ sortment of baskets, ceramic or brass, or a customer can bring in a favorite container and have a distinctive silk ar­ rangement designed for their home or office. In addition to fresh flowers and potted plants, both green and blooming, Thornapple Floral has terrariums, potporri, dish garders, balloons, plush characters, greetings cards and mugs. Both Scllecks work with plants and flowers. Kris man­ ages the business next to the river in downtown Middleville, and Kim is a grower specialist who also troubleshoots for J. Mollema and son in Grand Rapids. The Sellecks both were working 70 hour weeks in a Former Caledonia school chief takes job in Muskegon district Sun Fortuna Jr., former superintendent of the Caledonia school district, has been hired as the new school chief at Muskegon Oakridge Fortuna, who was at at the helm for six years, during the early and mid-1980s, will suc­ ceed Ed Bredeweg, who is retiring after 26 years of ser- Ladies* and Man's Apparel Spring & Summer Clothing and Swimwear Arriving Daily! GIFT CERTIFICA TES AL WA YS FIT! Caledonia Village Centra M<S7 daw 891-1584 Richard J. Chowan, O.D. ! DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 vice to the Muskegon schools, the last nine as superintendent Fortuna, who also served stints as deputy Superinten­ dent at Forest Hills and as an elementary principal at Kent City, left the Caledonia schools to pursue a career in the private business sector. He was succeeded by current Superintendent Robert Myers He also has taught at all levels, elementary through graduate school. Before being named to the superintendent \ position at Oakndge. he was employed by Western Michigan Univer­ sity and was managing a con­ sulting firm Fortuna earned his bachelor's degree from Aquinas College and received his master s and Ed D degrees from Western Michigan University he also holds a master's of businme&s administration degree at the University of Chicago His four children still live in the Caledonia area and attend Caledonia schools 10-acre greenhouse in Kentucky, but wanted to move to Middleville to be nearer their families and friends. "We talked about starting our own busines, and this be­ came available we we bought it in 1984," she said. Now they have five parttime employees; Elaine Northrup, Lori Haselden, Sandy Joyce, Sheilah Mutschler and Renee Cnossen, all from Middleville. "They're all capable, cre­ ative people," Kris said. They have a son, Kyle, they like to keep busy in the community, and belong to the Peace Reformed Church. Kris has a seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the village. The planning and zoning panel has just about com­ pleted a total revamping of the zoning ordinance, cutting meetings back from two per a month back to one. "The average person doesn't realize how much work goes into it," she noted. She serves on the commis­ sion because she believes growth in Middleville is inevitable, so it must be kept orderly for the community. "And, it's interesting," she said. The couple is building a home on Crane Road that sits on 20 acres. That will allow them to move ahead to the next part of their plan. "We talked about growing field-grown flowers and orna­ mental grasses for arrange­ ments," she said. They will probably start that venture this fall. It's hard work running a floral and gift business, but they enjoy it, she said. In what other line of work do people always smile when they see you coming? Our doors are open...Come help us celebrate! We re having an open house and you're invited. When? Where? Saturday, May 11 from 1-3 pm Middleville Doctors PC. 4695 N. Middleville Road. Suite I There will be a clown, balloons and a magic show for the kids... plus food, beverages, tours, and free cholesterol. lood pressure, and colon cancer screenings.^^^^^^ ' ‘2?Hope io sec you! �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 30, 1991 First T-K Fest considered a hugh success! These are two "real cool cats" enjoyed the fun at the auditorium at TK Fest. The line at the TK cafeteria at 2 p.m was still halfway to the door, but this young man would get his chicken dinner. Demonstrations were held in various rooms during TK Fest. This was a chelical experiment producing a small fire in a beaker. Teacher Shelly Erb conducts her first grade class during their musical presentation at TK Fest. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of Last Day of Registration of the Electors of Shelly Erb’s first graders played drumsticks and sang, and were a popular attraction. Thornapple Kellogg School Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan 8 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 10 1991. j 8 fi THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY. JUNE 10,1991, IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. 8 5 5 8 8 ; Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Wendy Romph, Secretary, Board of Education The "in" t-shirt for the day at IK Fest is displayed by the McKeown kids. Dad Scott attended the celebration with the boys. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 30, 1991 / Page 9 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY • MAY 1 __ vM Displays on the walls and set up in the gymnasium attracted hundreds of visitors at TK Fest. McFall........................... M.S.................................. Tennis........................... Golf............................... Soccer ......................... J.V Baes ba 11 & Softball V. Softball & Baseball Track ........................... □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ ............ C.P.A.C. Performance .......... Make up testing - CTBS .................... Hamilton - Home ................................FHN - There .......... Grand Haven - There .................... Hamilton. - Home ....................... Hamilton - There ............. Byron Center - There BREAKFAST LUNCH Chicken Patty/Bun, Mixed Vegetables, Peaches Cheesy Toast, Apple Juice, Milk THURSDAY • MAY 2 □ □ □ □ Tennis................................. Golf................................... Jr. H. Track......................... M.S. Makeup Testing South Christian - Home ......... Saranac - There ............ Godwin - There LUNCH BREAKFAST Turkey Taco/Lettuce/ Cheese, Peas, Pears, Make Own Sundaes (McFall) Pancakes/Syrup, Apple­ sauce, Milk FRIDAY • MAY 3 The students art work displayed in the student gallery at the Thomapple Kellogg High School is appreciated by this family group. H.S. Student Council Elections M.S. CTBS Make Up Testing ................... Big Rapids - Home Soccer........................... ...................... Godwin - Home J.V. Baseball & Softball ..................... Godwin - There V. Softball & Baseball . □ □ □ □ □ LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza/H.S. Lasagna, Corn, Mixed Fruit Cold Cereal, Muffin, Mixed Fruit, Milk SATURDAY • MAY 4 □ □ □ □ M.S. Band Concert...................................... 3:00 in M.S. Gym Spring Carnival .............................................................McFall Tennis . ......................................................... Galesburg - There V. Softball...............................................................Hudsonville -There □ □ □ □ □ Tennis........................... Soccer ......................... J.V. Baseball & Softball Track............................. V. Softball & Baseball. MONDAY • MAY 6 ■ • All age groups were "stars’* in the auditorium at TK Fest, this group entertains in the western motif. The aroma of barbecued chicken from these cookers g hundred invited visitors several to dinner at the TK Fest last Saturday ( — T.K. COMMUNITY EDUCATION — LUNCH BREAKFAST Rib-B-Q on a Bun, Peas and Carrots, Applesauce Oatmeal/Br. Sugar, Cinnamon Toast, Raisins, Milk TUESDAY • MAY 7 □ □ □ □ Teacher Appreciation Day Curriculum Council............ . . 8:45 a m. in the H.S. Library Golf....................................... ........ Comstock Park - There Jr. H. Track......................... ....................... Hamilton - There LUNCH BREAKFAST Chicken Nuggets/Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Biscuit/Honey, Pineapple Tid­ bits, Make Own Sundaes (West) Waffles/Cherry Sauce, Milk Coming Events... ENRICHMENT CLASSES Phone 795-5597 1. Managing Your Financial Asaats in Ratiremant — This class is appropriate tor anyone who is retired or is considenng retirement within the next year You will discuss technique used to increase your current income and hedge against the effects of inflation • When May 7 & 14th. Tuesdays • Time 7 00-900 pm • Where H.S. Rm 305 • Cost $5 00 per couple • Instructor Mr Jim Veldheer. Financial Consultant 2. Recycle It! Jane Norton wifi be here to discuss recycling. Leam why re recycle, how to begin recycling in your home, where you can take your recycled products, and also • pre-cychng” — how to shop with recycling in mind • When: Monday. May 13 • Where H.S. Rm 301 • Time 7 00-900 p m • Cost Free • instructor Jane Norton. RtBC. Pft ngistrtrion is nq&stid 1 prior to ci*ss mooting bmo .............. Byron Center - There .............................FHC. - Home Byron Center - Home K'ville - Home ............. Byron Center - There □ May 10th................................Elementary Schools Celebrate Grandparents Day LUNCH WEEK OF MAY B-14th: □ □ C □ □ 4 Brian Shoaf of TK looks over a display Wednesday . Thursday . .* Friday........ Monday . Tuesday ..............................Spaghetti Grilled Cheese/Elem. Waffles Pizza or Fishwich . . Hamburger Meat and Cheese Subs �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 30, 1991 ‘The Party’s Over* at Mt. Hope Cemetery say Twp. officials Headstones strewn about is evidence of earlier vandalism at Mount Hope Cemetery J-Ad Graphics • old section of the cemetery is News Service located on, led to the decision The area commonly called to enforce a "no motorized "the old part of Mount Hope vehicle" rule at Middleville's Cemetery" or "cemetery hill" only cemetery, said Clerk has been declared off limits Donna Kenyon. “I've talked to the Barry for off-road vehicles, cars, trucks or anything that leaves County Sheriffs Department, ruts by Thornapple Township and they are in complete ac­ cord," she said. officials. Larger barriers will be in­ Recent vandalism, added to stalled to add weight to their mischief done long ago, along with the cutting up of intent of keeping the area clear of cars, trucks and orv's. the prairie remnant that the she added "The sheriffs department tells us that we don’t have to call them; all we do have to do is call a wrecker, and im­ pound any car found there," Kenyon said. The area is now posted, prohibiting motorized vehi­ cles in the cemetery area, and those who do may have their cars impounded, and they will be prosecuted, she said. TK grad included on National dean’s list School, has been selected to be included in the 14th annual Del Craven, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High GRADUATION... IT'S GETTING CLOSE! Graduation Is naerly hers. Which means Open Houses. Do you have your Invitations yet? Multi-Business Services can do your Open House Invitations quickly and Inexpensively. We wilt design and laser-print your invitations In |ust days and at a reasonable price. Call Mary at 891-1652 and let her design your Open House Invitations today! 891-1652 Services TWO edition of “The National Dean's List." “The National Dean's List" is the largest publication in the country recognizing academically gifted students selected by their college dean or comparable faculty representative. One-half of one percent of the nation’s college students receive the award. Craven, son of Clifford and Virginia Craven, is a freshman at Olivet College. StMt - CSdixw Mi 49316 Middleville Lions ‘White Cane Week’ campaign set for May 3-4 Bob Hula, Middleville Lions Club member, displays the familiar white cane used by the organization to remind people of its mission to help the blind and sight impaired. They will be asking for donations in M.ddleville this Friday and Saturday. The Middleville Lions will hold their annual White Cane days on May 3 and 4 this year. The funds raised by volunteers from the local civic club go to benefit the The one life policy that's with you every step of the way "Welcome Home for the Blind," and "Leader Dogs for the Blind." The organization also buys glasses for those in need, and supports the DARE program and the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball League with donations. The Lions also promotes civic projects in and around Middleville. In addition to its continuing program of making improvements at Spring Park, Lion's Club members will this week volunteer labor and time to work on the ”mini-park” on Main Street currently being expanded by the village. Both parks were purchased by the Lions, cleared of brush, cleaned up and then deeded to the village. Members will also be at Lincoln Meadow this week to install air conditioners for those who request it. The conditioners were removed for the winter by the Lions last fall. Obituaries Robert T. (Rob) Tripp Auto-Owners’ Perma Tferm 2 Universal Life offers the ultimate in flexibility for your changing life insurance needs. Call your Auto-Owners ^gent for all the details. y^uto-Ounm Insurance 7kt No ProbfienPt&ifr DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. MW ADOMS4k 131 E. Main St.. Caledonia, p O Bom 218 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES MIDDLEVILLE - Robert T. (Rob) Tripp, 26, of Middleville passed away Thursday, April 18, 1991 due to accidental injuries. Surviving are a son, Shane Michael Tripp; his parents, Robert L. and Kareen R. Tripp of Grand Rapids; a very special fnend, Jill R. Vander Kodde of Middleville; grandparents, Ray Tolan, Marshall and Alberta Tripp, all of Middle­ ville; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 21 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor William Dobson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Shane Michael Tripp’s Educational Fund. /----------------------------------------- X THE NEW HOUSE ON MAIN STREET IN MIDDLEVILLE FOR SALE By Appointment Tom Wilkinson — Builder — 891-8294 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 30. 1991 I Page 11 ■ US support group has potluck for sailor ENGAGEMENTS Gay Lee Kelley, organizer of the support group US in Middleville, made a special "flag’cake for sailor Joel DeGood who has just returned from the Persian Gulf serving on the carrier "U.S.S Midway." The potluck for Joel was attended by family and friends last Thursday night. A potluck dinner for each returning service person has been promised by the support group. Fox - Sidebotham to wed June 22 Mr and Mrs. Thomas Fox of Hastings are pleased to anleadman at John Whitticomb in Grand Rapids Both are 1988 graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School and are currently working on their business management degrees The wedding will take place June 22. 1991. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia nounce the engagement of their daughter. Karen Mane, to Raymond Earl, son of Phillip and Shirley Sidebotham of Middleville Karen is an inside sales representative at Flexfab in Hastings and Ray works as a Kopenkoskey - Thede to wed May 25 Mr and Mrs. Larry Kopenkoskey of Caledonia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Melinda Joy. to Timothy J. Thede. son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Thede of Moline. The bhde-to-be is a student at Grand Valley State Univer­ sity. Her fiance is an engineering student at Michigan Tech in Hougton The couple will be married at Whitneyville Bible Church. Aho, on May 25. Elies - Schultz to wed Aug. 31 Stephen and JoAnn Elies of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter, Karyn Suzanne Elies, to David Michael Schultz, son of David and Joyce Schultz of Niles. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is employed in Kalamazoo. The prospective groom is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and is employed in Niles. Wedding vows will be ex­ changed Aug. 31 at Em­ manuel Episcopal Church in Hastings The patch on the back of Joel DeGood’s jacket tells the story of where he’s been. Months of waiting and worry are over for Joel DeGood’s mother Kara with the reunion with her son at Kent County airport. caBBSniagrooming PET BOUTIQUE WIFE WANTED • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle individual Care • Pet Suppbes Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 OMSK Cherry Valiev Ave in Caledonia I’Uza OPEN M. W. F 8 30 to 5. 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The letter was writ­ ten and sent to the Town Hall in Middleville, Mich. It con­ cerned a man by the name of David Webb, and Elizabeth Williams (his wife). They happen to he my great-greatgrandparents On June 6, 1866. they had a son, Bert Webb, my grand­ father That’s all I know. I can assume that David and Elizabeth were married in the late 1850s or early 1860s, but I would like to prove it and to know more about their lineage Unfortunately, the records at lansing only go back as far as 1867 So, I'm stuck. In the response to the 1971 letter the man from the town hall gave the name of the Mid­ dleville Sun and News as a good source of information, and now 20 years later. I’m writing to see if that informa­ tion exists What I’d like to know is if you have any marriage an­ nouncements for them listed in your paper — I guess late 1850s early 1860s or so? Or. any information, at all. I know that they had at least two other sons living in that area whose descendants probably still live in the Middleville area Do you know any Webbs still in your area you could connect me with? As you can see. I'm at your mercy completely. So, if I can interest anyone in helping me locate my ancestors. I’d be very grateful. I would be will­ ing to cover any charges that might occur, etc. If needed, my phone number is (319) 391-3465. Please let me know if you can help me in any way. Sincerely, Amy Colyer Trogley 3938 Sturdevant Davenport, Iowa 52806 P.S.: Is there an old church in Middleville that might have info prior to 1866? Joanne Hesselink, librarian at the Freeport Library, reads “Jack and the Beanstalk" to preschoolers from the Freeport area. This was the last in a series of storytimes for this school year. Annual cemetery cleanups sponsored by township The sexton for the two cemeteries in Thornapple Township, along with at least one township official, will be on hand before Memorial Day to help clean up and spruce up the graves at both cemeteries. The sexton and Clerk Donna Kenyon will be at the Parmalee Church May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help adjust urns and help with regular maintenance on the graves. On May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., they will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Soil to fill the urns will also be provided by the township. The service is provided close to Memorial Day to help area residents beautify a grave at the traditional time in the spring. In a busy, impersonal world... We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service. Yes, we have the most modern banking technology available so our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But that’s not enough. 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Kettle Lake Ele-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog Wednesday , May 1 Oven baked chicken, mash­ ed potatoes, peas, fruit, cherry cnsp. milk Thursday, May 2 Italian spaghetti with meat sauce, fruit, salad, garlic bread, milk. Friday, May 3 Barbecue rib sandwich, baked beans, fruit, milk Monday, May 6 Waffle or french toast, juice or fruit.-sausage. milk Wednesday, May 1 Stuffed peppers, sliced car­ rots, com, bread, cake. Thursday, May 2 Sliced turkey and stuffing, whipped potatoes, asparagus, grapes Friday, May 3 Stroganoff, french cut green beans, califlower, jello. Monday, May 6 Fish, spinach, tomatoes, bread, fruit. Tuesday, May 7 Chicken, carrots, lima beans, bread, fruit. Events Wednesday, May I Delton, Pete Dull and his music, blood pressure Thursday, May 2 Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 3 - Hastings, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn Monday, May 6 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, May 7 - All sites puzzles “LOOK AT THOSE FLAMES!” The cost of living elsewhere while your burned-out home is rebuilt — the cost of meals, laundry, etc. — such additional living expense’ is paid by a Homeowner or Tenants Policy from . BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington Si (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 30. 1991 / Page 13 West El. kids learn and report about service dogs by Jean Gallup Staff Writer All West Elementary sec­ ond-grade classes went to Byron Center recently to meet some unusual helpers for dis­ abled people. They met dogs that can act as "ears” for the deaf and dogs trained to become the arms, legs and hands of a physically disabled person. They learned that these spe­ cial dogs can do such things as open and close doors, answer phones, pull wheelchairs, turn lights on and off, give clerks money and items at stores and banks, and help in walking and many other activities. After the visit, each of the kids was asked to “be a reporter" and write impressions of the dogs and the jobs they do. The service dogs arc part of the "Paws With a Cause,’’ program and the "hearing dogs" work as part of "Ears for the Deaf Inc." The hearing dogs can alert their owners to sounds the person cannot hear, such as the smoke alarm, telephone, door bell, alarm clock, tea kettle or a baby crying. Hearing dogs of all sizes are rescued from animal shelters and Humane Societies and are trained to become the ears of a hearing impaired or deaf person. Service dogs are speciallybred dogs placed in foster homes and raised for 1 1/2 years. Then they arc trained to become the arms, legs and hands of a physically disabled person. These dogs actually open a whole new world to their owners, the kids learned. One dog can save thousands of dollars a year in attendant care for their owners, and they can give at least eight years of service. Here are a few excerpts from the reports written by Scot softball team still rolling — The Caledonia softball team posted a pair of big wins last week, blasting Kenowa Hills 21-0 Monday and defeating a solid Cedar Springs club 10-7 Wednesday The two wins leave the Fighting Scots with a 7-3 overall mark and a perfect 2-0 O-K Gold record. Against the Red Hawks. Caledonia pitcher Jenny Smith overcame a rocky fourth inn­ ing to post her second win of the year against no losses •’Jenny struggled, but showed alot of composure.” Scot coach Jon Pelletier said ‘ She didn’t have her normal control, but she pitched well when she had to.” After Caledonia jumped to a 5- 1 lead after three. Cedar Springs rallied to take a brief 6- 5 lead in the fourth The ral­ ly was helped by a pair of Scot errors. Caledonia bounced back, scoring five m the bottom halt of the inning. RBls by Jennie Tuinstra. Tara Marble, got the Scots going, then Stephanie Daniels drilled a two-run single Then Came Barron blasted a triple to the alley in left center, giving her six RBIs for the game “That's what you have to do when the other team has a Sm Scot softball, papa 16 students in Linda Thaler’s room: "They train the dogs to do stuff like tell people when the baby’s crying, when the door bell is ringing, and that kind of stuff. The dogs were cute," reported Rachel Wert. "It didn’t matter whether they were big or small, all of them were special dogs. I don’t remember any of their names. They were barking the whole time," Lana Gooden wrote. Abbie Gilbert noticed that "they had all these cute little dogs, and ENORMOUS dogs, too.” "I learned that dogs can be big. They had 22 dogs, count­ ing the one outside," noted Mike Smith. All of the students knew that to train the "ears" dogs cost $3,000 and the service dogs $5,000, but "they were speshel to us. We never seen I-fl The second graders from West Elementary get a close look at a "service dog" and his trainer them before," wrote Michael Kooiman. Jean Schieb wrapped up her report with: "If you go to Writing about seeing the service dogs helps recall the experience for these second graders. Paws with a Cause,’ write a story and put it in the paper, Because it’s a interesting place." GET A CURB WITH A VIEW. Be a part of the largest 25K race in the country — the Old Kent River Bank Run. This year’s grand event starts with the wheelchair division, followed by the world-class 25K run, and then, by popular demand, a new 5K race. Nearly 5,000 athletes will line up in downtown Grand Rapids on Saturday, May 11, for a spectacular start. And special events will continue throughout the day. Share the thrill of a national sporting event — right in your own back yard. Get there early on Saturday. Pull up a curb. And see how they run! Grand Hall, Grand Center sponsored by the Council of Neighborhood Associations and River Bank Run Merchandise Booth: Calder Plaza Start of Wheelchair Division, co-sponsored by Mary Free Bed Hospital and 8:50 am Rehabilitation Center: Old Kent Bank Building, Lyon Street. 9:00 am Start of 14th Annual Old Kent River Bank Run: Old Kent Bank Building 9:10 am Start of 1st Annual Old Kent 5K Run: Old Kent Bank Building 9:15 am......................... Start of Fun Run/Walk, sponsored by YMCA: Old Kent Bank Building 7:30 - 8:30 am Runner Check-In/Late Registration: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Food booth all runners: Calder Plaza Preferred Pool and Spa and post-race massages for runners provided by AMTA Sport Massage Therapists: Calder Plaza 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Refreshments f<>r 11:00 am Free hot tub soaks by PUT ON YOUR DANCIN'SHOES The fun doesn’t stop when the runners finish the race. Bring your family and your dancing shoes fur a day of downtown festivities. Calder Plaza KMX) am • 12.00 pm TV-13 *5 Bozo the Clown: 10:30 am- 3:00pm Live Bluegrass Concert featuring Great Lakes Grass, The Williams Family 12:00 • 3:00 pm 1:00 pm and McBitchin’: Calder Plaza WCUZ Kite Fly cosponsored by the City of Grand Rapids: Bicentennial Park. Free kites will be provided. Old Kent River Bank Run Awards Ceremony Calder Plaza RIVER BANK RUN MAY 11 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 30. 1991 Preschool plans ‘open house’ Emily Lobbezoo (left) and Becky Vanderband enjoy working with marble art at the Caledonia Parent Cooperative Preschool. The Caledonia Parent Cooperative Preschool will have an open house from 6:30 to X pm at Holy Family Catholic Church. 9669 Kraft Ave. The pre-school program, which has been in existence since 1977, will be moved to a proposed new location. Peace Reformed Church. 6950 Cherry Valley, over the summer There will be classes morn­ ings and afternoons Mondays and Wednesdays next fall for 4-year-olds. A monring class for 3-year-okis is planned for Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 868-6200 f CALEDONIA ^TOWNSHIP J THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP LAND USE PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear citizens’ comments regarding the proposed Thornapple Township land use plan. The hearing shall be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 1991, at Thornapple-Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Michigan. A copy of the proposed plan may be examined at the Thornapple Township Hall, 104 North High Street; Thronapple-Kellogg High School Library, 3885 Bender Road; and the Middleville Village Of­ fice, 100 East Main Street during regular office hours. All interested persons are invited to attend. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-1Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Sec­ tion 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the C 2 General Business District: Permanent Parcel No. 41 23 17 400 037 Part of the Southeast ’4 of Section 17. commenc­ ing 535 0 feet South, 88*08'30" West along the East and West ’ « line and 525.01 feet South. 00*44 06'' East from the East ’A comer, thence North 00*44'06'' West 525.01 feet to the East and West Vi line, thence South 88*08 30" West along the East and West Vi line. Town 5 North, Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan Permanent Parcel No. 41 23 17 400 037 Part of the Southeast Vk of Section 17, commenc­ ing 784 43 feet South. 88e08 30 ' West along the East and West Xk line from the East Xk comer, thence South 00*44 06 East parallel with the East section line 394 90 feet, thence South 88*06 30 West 774 92 feet, thence North 78*37'43 West 305 16 feet to the centerime. Town 5 North. Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con­ flict with the provisions of this ordinance shall be and there hereby are rescinded. This ordinance shall become effective upon the publication of a summary thereof in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township. First Reading: 4-17-91 Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk April 17, 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order by Supervisor DeVries, Die lemon Absent Fischer. Bills and minutes were opproved os printed First reading of the rezoning of Warner and Foremost, with discussion on both. Bruce Robinson from the County explained the library study committee ond the re­ distribution of the cost of the library operation. Joy Shook explained a need for a computer controller. It allows for more than just the treasurer to access the County. The Village would be willing to pay for a third of the cost so that Joy would have access to the County. Moved to purchase the computer controller for a cost to the Township of $883.00. .The Historical Commission ex­ plained the Historic District Study Committee. Moved to ap­ point the following people to the committee: Arlene Hodgkinson, Evo Engle. Barbara Waite. Ken Gockler. Dorothy Merriman. Fred Fleischmann, Elizabeth Finkbeiner. Betty Word Gail Harig Ed Trutsch. David Stauf­ fer. Barbara Waite explained their plans for the Barber School Re-Appointment to the Ad­ visory Committee excluding Hugh Kegerreis ond Judy Kid­ der and to odd the following Pat Van Tol, one of the organizers of the "Young Duds" sale scheduled for this weekend, adds another outfit to the selection. ‘Young Duds’ sale is May 1,2,3 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Freeport Community Center library room will ben­ efit from the sale of not-soused clothing Wednesday, new members: Fred Fleischmann, Ed Fischer, Jeff DeVries, Doug Leckta ond Phil France. Moved to re-appoint Chip DeVries and Dick Dunn to the Planning Commission ond to ac­ cept Geraldine Fairbrother's Commission. Moved to accept Trustee Tom Fischer's resignation from the Township Board with regrets. Other Business: Moved to make May 19 thru the 25th Na­ tional Clerk's recognition week and to allow Clerk Snyder to at­ tend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks annual con­ ference May 18th thru 24th. Supervisor Good explained that we are going to offer to the Village to buy half interest in the County Garage. The Mast/VerMeulen law suite was settled in favor of the Township. Moved to appoint John Dieleman to the Fire Committee. Meeting adjourned at 9:16 Respectfully submitted, Patricio Snyder, Clerk (4/30) Caledonia tennis team splits pair of matches The Caledonia tennis team split a pair of matches last week, losing a tough 5-2 deci­ sion to Lowell Fnday after defeating Coopersville on Wednesday .61. The Scots were missing their second singles player and third doubles tandem against the Red Arrows, but still managed to put up a good Four of the matches went three sets, with the Scots prevailing tn two. Jeff VanBelkum won his third singles match 6-1, 6-7. 6-4. and Scott Minder won at fourth singles 1-6. 64. 62. The teams of Man Shalk- Joe Cox and Scott Syier-Tom Beetham both lost tough three-set matches The Scots defeated Coopersville handily, as the four singles players lost a combined total of three games The first and second doubles teams each won straight set matches, while Tom Bednarsky and Scott Syier lost a tough three-setter at third doubles The Scots will travel to Kelloggsville tonight and Cedar Springs Wednesday Byron Center will come to Caledonia Thursday . Thursday and Friday. In addition to clothes, which have all been washed and ironed, there will be baby furniture. Hours for the sale will be on Wednesday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 2, from 10 a m to 4 p.m. and Friday, May 3 from 10 a m. to 8 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Township Board will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the budget and salaries for the year 1991-1992 at the Board Meeting, Thursday, May 9, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. The budget will be available at the Clerk’s office, 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville after May 1, 1991. Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Alvin D. & Lisa S. Van Dyk REQUEST: Special land use for a home occupation to allow a painting contract business pursuant to Sec. 3.35 of the Zoning Ordiannce. LOCATION: 8300 Patterson Ave. S.E. PP# 41-23-18-300-022 (Part) PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 6, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: April 19, 1991 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 30. 1991 I Page 15 Page Elementary students see the Flying Aces, flying disc CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-2Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Amendment No. 3 ol Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park) Section 1 That pan of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia tilted "Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development" adopted August 17.1988. that ZSwHM No ’ o< For.™,. . PUooMIM ry /nir.mr^i" and that P*1 of said ordinance titled Amendment No 2 of Foremost Cor™t^Wanned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park)" are hereby AMENDED as stated below in this ordinance References herein to the section numbers of said ordinance shall be references to the numbers of the sections of text as either set forth in the original ordinance establishing the Planned Unit Development, dated August 17. 1988. or the sec lions that have been amended by said amendments Nos 1 or 2. as the case may be Section 2 Upon the adoption of this ordinance, the ongtnal ordinance of August 17. 1988 said Amendment No 1 thereof, said Amendment No 2 thereof and this ordinance shall tor purposes of convenience and ease of reference be consolidated, so as to in­ clude all appropnate changes, additions and deletions, and shall then constitute a single ordinance for the Planned Unit Development The first section of the consolidated or­ dinance shall prov.de that “This ordinance is a consolidation of the original ordinance for the Planned Unit Development and Amendments Nos 1.2 and 3 thereof Thereafter, subsequent amendments in the consolidated ordinance shall be numbered in i*^*"*^ beginning with Amendment No 1 Each such amendment shallbe Idled • Amendment No (in the consolidated zoning ordinance) of Foremost Corporation Plann­ ed Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park)" . __ Section 1 Section 1 of that part of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township ol Caledonia titled "Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development is hereby amended so that the land description of the Final Development Plan ol the Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development ("the Development”) shall read in its entirety as set forth below In this section Hereinafter, the sections referred Io as being amended shall be the sec­ tions set forth in the original ordinance for the Development, as amended by said Amend ment No 1 or said Amendment No 2. as the case may be The East Vi except the South 350 feet of the East 500 feet thereof; the Northwest w and the Southwest Vfc except the South 254 feet of the West 164 feet thereof, and also except the East 900 feet of the South 940 feet thereof, and also except the South 518 feet of the East 130 feet of the West 683 feet thereof, and also ex cept the West 660 feet of the East 1.560 feet of the South 660 feet thereof, all in Section 5. Town 5 North. Range 10 West. Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan. Section 1 The last sentence ol Section 2(A) is amended so as to read in Its entirety "Construction of Phase 2 may not proceed. In whole or in p*t. until either the con­ struction of a private sanitary sewer collection and treatment system, under the terms of this ordinance, or until the extension. Installation and connection of a public sanitary sewer collection and treatment system sufficient to serve the buildings constructed and used in Phase 2. whichever comes first." Section 4. Section 2(B) is hereby amended so as to read In Its entirety as follows This maneuver by Greg Nelson is accomplished only after a lot of training. J Ad Graphics News Service Brian Hayes and Greg Nelson last week came to Page Elementary to play. But they aren’t students, they’re the "Flying Aces” and they brought their flying discs with them. What's a flying disc? "Well, in a nutshell, it’s a round, aerodynamic, flying object propelled by applying spin and snap at varying an­ gles and speeds," said Hayes. “It glides, it hovers, it zooms, it bounces, it rolls; it almost seems to defy gravity at times. It makes traditional objects seem boring. "Dr. Stacil Johnson summed it up in his book Frisbee : When a ball goes to sleep at night it dreams it’s a frisbee.*" Hayes demonstrated things that can be done with a frisbee during two almost hour-long shows at Page, while Nelson was mostly silent. But Nelson returned the frisbee in all of the exciting throws Hayes called for during the programs. The frisbee was developed after college students were ob- VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES April 9. 1991 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7.00 p.m. Present Bray. Hardy. Myers. Oliver. Riley, and VondenBerg. Absent None. Guests Jean Gallup from the Sun and News, Westley Mulligan, and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the March 26. 1991 meeting were approved as reod. Myers moved the printed bills be paid Support by Bray. Ayes oil. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll............ $23 568 30 Total to Motor Pool......... 3.110.85 Major Street to General .129.04 local Street to General....... 96.78 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance . .. $5 000 00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ......................................... $12 500 00 Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried Hardy moved that Council oc cept the ordinance to amend the Middleville Village code of I960 by adding a new section which new section shall be designated as Section 3107 of Article I of Chapter 3 of said code Support by VondenBerg Roll call. Bray oye Hardy oye Myers aye Oliver aye Riley aye. VondenBerg oye and Thatcher aye. Motion carried President Thatcher recom­ mended that Eldon Newmyer and John Mugridge remain on the Planning Commission for a 3 year term. VondenBerg moved that the recommendation be allowed. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. President Thatcher recom­ mended that Ron Hooper and Gerald Stogray remain on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3 year term. VondenBerg moved that the recommendation be allowed. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. President Thatcher recom­ mended that Rex Sc hod remain on the Housing Commission for a 3 year term VondenBerg moved that the recommendation be allowed. Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried Council and Manager Boll reviewed the Manager s Report Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the March Police Activity Report Myers moved that Council enter into closed session at 7:12 p.m. for the purpose of discuss­ ing the sole of Village property Support by Bray Roll coll Bray aye Hardy aye Myers aye Oliver aye Riley aye VondenBerg oye and Thatcher oye. Motion carried Hardy moved that Council return to regular session at 7 48 p.m. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business Myers moved for adjournment Support by VondenBerg Ayes oil Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 40 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (4 30 served "sailing" the aluminimum pie plates left over after they had eaten a "Frisbie Pie.” The first producer of the "toys" changed the spelling of the name of the flying disc to avoid legal trouble with the pie-making company, and the rest is history, Hayes said. The shows at Page started with an instructional seg­ ment, working up to an acro­ batic freestyle routine, to a fi­ nale featuring Hayes and Nelson keeping five discs fly­ ing at once. Hayes, founder of the Flying Aces, was bitten by the disc bug at a very early age. He started playing full time indoors at Eastern Michigan University in 1974. Brian was an education major, but soon he became totally engrossed in disc sports. Incidentally, he did get his degree from EMU. He and his first partner started by doing shows for EMU, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and the Detroit Pistons. They eventually evolved into a struggling small business. To date they have done more than 4,000 shows in 50 states and three foreign coun­ tries. Three men work full time and another four part time, traveling with Brian, putting on shows. "It s the sport of the 21st century here now," Hayes said. "It's inexpensive and it’s versatile. It has team and in­ dividual events. It needs little or no equipment. The bottom line, however, is that it’s fun." After the final segment of the Jtow, pairs of students competed against each other in a game called ’speedflow," with the winning team mem­ bers each receiving a disc from the Flying Aces collec­ tion. "(B) Lot Areas; Buildings; Site Access. (1) The boundaries of all building lots and the placement of buildings shall be as shown In the Final Development Plan ( the Plan!, or In amendments thereof (2) Subject to the provisions of this ordinance and upon site plan approval, buildings may be constructed in the areas of the Plan designated as buildable areas Buildings shall be constructed so as to comply with the site development specifications of Sec tion 3 of this ordinance, among other provisions hereof The boundaries of building lots and the placement of buildings and other permissible features may be approved by the Planning Commission (but not by only the site plan review committee) as a part of its site plan approval authority Matters thus approved shall be deemed amendments in the Plan Upon the completion of any such Planning Commission action, the applicant shall revise the Plan to show all approved matters and submit copies Io the Planning Comlr sion and the Township Clerk If accurate, such amended plans shall be marked approved by the Chairperson ol the Planning Commission (3) Upon the conveyance of each new lot In the Development, upon the completion of each new building therein and upon the completion of roads, access drives and other major features ol the Development. the applicant shall revise the Plan to show accurate ly ail such additional lots, buildings, roads and other major features, and shall submit copies of the revised Plan to the Planning Commission and lhe Township Clerk If ac curate and if in accordance with approvals given, such copies of lhe Plan, as revised, shall be marked approved by the Chairperson of the Planning Commission. (4) Ingress to and egress from the Development shall be only by means of the streets and drives shown on the Plan or on amendments thereof There may be a secondary ac cess drive extending in a north-south direction between 60th Street and North Kraft Lake Drive as shown on the Plan, to be used for construction equipment, service vehicles and employee traffic only, but not for visitors or other general purposes Other drives (except temporary drives for construction purposes only), If any, connected to any of the public streets adjacent to the Develpment shall be approved only by means of the same pro ceedings as are required for adoption of an original planned unit development ordinance or an amendment thereof. „. . . (5) The above-stated secondary access drive from 60th Street shall be hard surfaced and shall have such width, grade, water runoff features, signage and other characteristics as may be required by the Planning Commission as a part ol the site plan approval process (6) Temporary drives for construction purposes only, and to be terminated upon the completion of construction, may be constructed, used and maintained if approved by the site plan review committee of the Planning Commission, the committee may in Its discretion include reasonable conditions as a part ol any such approval Alternatively, such temporary construction drives may be approved, with any appropriate conditions, by the full Planning Commission, as a part of rezoning, site plan approval or other action under the terms of the Zoning Ordinance ” Section 5. The first sentence of Section 2(C) Is hereby amended so as Io read in Its entirety as follows: "(C) Streets and Drives; Traffic Study. The streets and drives in the Development shall be hard-surfaced and constructed in compliance with all Caledonia Township and Kent County Road Commission standards for road construction, provided, however, that tern porary construction drives (to be used temporarily for construction traffic only and to be eliminated upon the completion of construction) shall be subject to site plan approval but may have such lesser or other characteristics as may be required by lhe Planning Commission in lhe site plan approval process " Section 6. Section 2(D) is hereby amended so as to read In its entirety aS"(D) Parking and Loading Areas. In Phase 1, there shall be off street parking and loading area which will safely and fully accommodate not fewer than 505 vehicles parking spaces Off-street parking and loading areas for buildings in Phase 2 shall provide parking area at a ratio of al least one motor vehicle parking space for each person occupying the building or buildings served by such parking area ” Section 7. The last two sentences of Section 2(F) are hereby amended so as Io read in their entirety as follows “Upon the extension of a public water supply system to the Development, all private water supply systems and facilities shall no longer be used (except that a private waler supply system may be used lor fire protection and landscape irngation purposes only) and all buildings in the development, whether existing or constructed theraller. shall be connected to a public water supply system. As used in this ordinance, the phrase "public water supply system" means a water supply system owned and under lhe control of a municipality, public authority or other public body " Section 8 Section 3(G) is hereby amended so as to read in its entirely as follows “(G) Parking Areas. Motor vehicle parking area shall be provided on each lot, at a ratio of not less than one motor vehicle parking space for each person occupying lhe building or buildings served by such parking area’ Section 9. Section 3(H) is hereby amended ao as to read in its entirety as follows "(H) Screening and Buffering. There shall be a buffer area of at least 150 feet in width, around all of the boundaries of the Development Such buffer area shall not be used for any buildings or other structures, except that a portion of South Kraft Lake Drive may be located within the buffer area, and North Kraft Lake Drive and the 80th Sreet and other access roads may cross the butter area as such doves and roads are shown and bmited in the Plan The landscaping for the purpose of screening the above ground waler supp ty facilities and other landscaping shall be as shown and described in the Plan Section 10. Section 5 is deleted in its entirety In place thereof, there shall be inserted. “Section S. (Reserved) Section 11. The Fin* Development Plan ol the Development is hereby AMENDED so as to constitute the attached Final Development Plan dated March 7, 1991 Such Final Development Plan shall supersede in all respects the Plan adopted as a part of the original ordinance for the Development Section 12 This ordinance amends the above staled ordinance and the above stated Final Development Plan only in lhe respect* staled above As to all other matters, lhe terms and provisions of the Development remain unchanged Section 11 This ordinance shall become effective upon it* publication or upon the publication ol a summary of it* provision* in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township Jerry E Good Patricia Snyder First Rear ng 4 17 91 Township Supenriaor Townahip Clerk �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 30, 1991 Physics at TK High School: concepts, art and fun! may be able to create optical illusions by varying the height of the dowels and by balancing small objects with large ones. The dowels can be part of the design scheme and can be painted for effect. by Jean Gallup Staff Wrier Thornapple Kellogg High School teacher Kevin Briggs and his* physics class have launched a "mobile physics" or "torque art" project. An attempt to make physics both fun and useful, the project makes use of con­ cepts the students already have learned and it is interdisciplinary. The assignment uses the students' knowledge of tnroues design and Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ’2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Pyhsics student Matt Stander shows a mobile that represents "Rock-n-Roll." Bob Flikkema holds the mobile his team designed and constructed using principles of torque. ? True Modular Homes 1 - Offered By T G & L REMODELING i COME SEE OUR MODELS ( ► 1’ HOURS: 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat. or by Appointment Middleville 795-9153 Remember that the arms swing freely about the support string and the design of your mobile should accommodate the full turn of the arms without collisions." Did you pick up on that? 1 construct a mobile. The teams first submitted a blueprint of their mobile to Briggs to ensure that the ele­ ments of the mobile are ar­ ranged not by trial and error, but by calculated design. Tne seven teams’ completed mobiles deal with the con­ cepts of "Big Ten Sports," "Whole World in His Hands," "At the Movies," "Flight," "Air Flight," "Around the World," and "Rock-n-Roll." Each completed mobile will be judged and then hung in the high school/community library for "all to wonder at." Briggs has given the kids several "helpful hints" for completing the mobiles: "Make the mobile simple but big. Plan ahead! Calculate carefully and accurately. Do not take the easy way out. Add details, no matter how small. Be creative. Do not use too many objects — it is difficult to balance them visually. Don’t panic. You will get it done. "Don't ever give up. Take time to work on it. It takes time to figure everything out." "With the completion of the mobiles, the judges will be asked to consider if they integrate scientific principles with artistic methods. Also, are the designs interesting and does the mobile present a pleasing visual impact? And finally, are the mobiles counter-intuitive, such as hiding a mass in a small lightweight object? Do you like the result? The mobiles are now on display at the high school/community library." Some of Briggs' "simple instructions" to the class aptly demonstrates such a discipline as physics can have a language all its own. "In order to maintain the scientific integrity of ’he pro­ ject, your team must first de­ sign the mobile on paper, cal­ culating the clockwise and counterclockwise torques on each arm, and then determine the position of the supporting strings (recall T=Fr.) "Other considerations might include integrating scientific principles with artistic methods, and striving for interest in your designs. Think about the visual impact of your mass and be aware of the center of mass of each element when designing your mobile. Think about being counter-intuitive, such as hiding a mass in a small lightweight object. Stay away from uniform shapes. You Scot softball rolling along continued from page 13 ATTENTION!!! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Men and Women $1X Iz ftOO per hour worked Brand new company in Hastings has several openings in our DISPLAY, DELIVERY, SET-UP DEPARTMENT No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. PAID VACATIONS. 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Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620 Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for all of your caring, food, flow­ ers and other expressions of sympathy al the time of the death of our wife and mother, Joyce Sterzick. We would also like to thank Lowell Ambulance and Alto Fire Dept., Alto Methodist Church for the luncheon and Pastor William Dobson of Whitneyville Bible Church for his comforting words. Abo, RothGerst Funeral Home. Adrian Sterzick & Family Wanted CHILDREN TO CARE FOR in my nice clean home. 795-9153. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 30, 1991 I Page 17 Middleville trips Comstock Park for first league win Middleville baseball coach Bernie Weller has been waiting to see what would happen if his squad could put it all together. Friday night at Comstock Park he found out The Trojans used a four-run fourth inning to propel them to a 7-3 victory over the Pan­ thers, squaring their O-K Blue league mark at 1-1. Weller said he knew his team was capable of playing good baseball, because it had done so for stretches of time in the early part of the season “It was good to play well and win one," he said. “We finally combined good defense, pitching and timely hitting . ” Jeremy Shepard, who has been a hard-luck pitcher throughout the year, went the distance to pick up his first win of the season He also got some solid defensive play behind him. as Middleville committed just one error. Shepard allowed three runs on four hits, striking out nine and walking two. Two of the runs were earned. In the second inning. Mid­ dleville look the lead for good on an RBI single by Vernon DeWitt, an RBI double by Steve Baumgartner and a single by Joe McClelland, which drove in two more runs The Trojans added two more in the third, taking ad vantage of a pair of Panther throwing errors John Schieb belted an RBI double in the fourth for Mid­ dleville's final run. Schieb. DeWitt and McClelland each collected a pair of hits to lead the Trojans, who outhit Cornstock Park 9-4 Wednesday Middleville opened the league season on an ominous note, as Byron Center posted an 8-0 shutout. BC pitcher Phil Jelsma struck out 12 Trojans and allowed four hits, the same Middleville's John Scheib awaits a delivery from Delton lefty Ray Packer in the sixth inning of Monday’s 4-3 Panther win. allowed by Middleville starter Baumgartner The Bulldogs, after taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the se­ cond, scored four runs in the third without the benefit of a hit. They pieced together three walks, three steals, two wild pitches, a balk, a pair of errors and a sacrifice fly. Byron Center added single runs in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings. Baumgartner struck out seven and yielded seven bases on balls. “We gave up too many Middleville hesring, council several times that while he had had conversations with officials at the DNR, he could get no approval for the specifications and hydrogeological studies he had submitted for the vil­ lage. Duane Thatcher explained the meaning of the move giving Fisher and Youngsma the power to file for a hearing. "We've received letter from (the DNR district office in) Plainwell that we don't under­ stand. It doesn't clarify it; they seem to dislike parts of it," he said. "We have asked for a Unification and a final decision from them. If we cannot get one, this will be our next step. We've authorized them (the attorneys) to file at any point they deem necessary," he said. After a decision by the DNR, Fisher said, he can use the power given him by the walks and had too many er­ rors.” Weller said “We are (also) having trouble getting a clutch hit.” The Trojans left the bases loaded in the fifth inning and had runners at first and second with no outs in the sixth, and failed to score Monday Middleville lost to Delton Kellogg 4-3. due in large part to six errors. The Trojans led 3-0 going into the bottom of the fourth, but the Panthers chipped away at the lead, scoring one in the continued from frontpage----------- council within 60 days. With the filing, an administrative hearing officer would be appointed and attorneys for the DNR and the village would argue their case before an administrative law judge. Fisher would represent the Village of Middleville and the DNR would probably be represented by the Michigan Attorney General's office, Fisher said. "It could be a lengthy process. “We'd prefer to avoid this. The village officials have indicated that they want a new wastewater treatment facility, which will better serve the needs of the village and allow for future expansion," the attorney said. "We've spent a lot of money, about $100,000, in engineering studies to move this project along, and we just can't get an answer. It's frustating for Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 the village officials and the engineer and not in anyone's best interest." Meyers echoed Fisher's frustration in a report to the council. He said the whole situation of submitting the sewage plans and waiting for a decision from the DNR was frustrating. "The bottom line is we're still waiting for a letter from the DNR after our March 21 meeting," he told the council. "We have had further conversations, but we're waiting for the Plainwell office to send a letter asking if what we are promoting is acceptable to them. It's a frustrating situation, just waiting. The ball is in their court. I don't know what they are going to require. We've submitted a proposal to them and they have not answered." fourth, and two in the fifth to tie the game. Delton then scored the win­ ning run in the sixth on a pass­ ed ball. All four Panther runs were unearned Shepard took the loss for Middleville, allowing three hits while striking out nine and walking four. The Trojans scored two in the third on a passed ball and an RBI single by Jamie Payne Jeff Prior's single drove in Baumgartner Prior and Baumgartner each had two hits for Middleville. “We are kind of a Jekyll 12 oz. Cans 2 Liter Bottles or. Pepper & Squirt coke or —a Pepsi £31) $10?g Frostyogurt FROZCHVOCUKTR “The Ultimate Yogurt Treat" FRESH TO CO! 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Ml 49316 hoThToh 89VB19B OUR PRICES ARE THE SAME FOR CASH OR CREDIT �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April X. 1991 Scots, Trojans fare well at Caledonia Relays On Saturday the Caledonia Relays were held with a six team Field. Hudsonville took top honors with 80 points, followed by Middleville 76. Caledonia 66. Unity Christian 50, Coopersville 34. and Ionia 14 Caledonia’s girls won four of the events, establishing new school and meet records in two of them In the shot put relay. Liz Mast and Susan Welton were first at 62’7” and in the discus relay. Liz Mast and Jill Van Oost were winners at 183’5”. The 6400 meter relay team of Becky Beland. Korey Hof­ mann. Meredith Denison and Amy Ixatherman set a new record of 22:52.7. and distance medley team of Karyn Du ba. Kelly Purdy. Korey Hofmann, and Amy Leatherman established a new record of 13:11.1. In the long jump. Mid­ dleville's team of PloegMiddieton were first (30'8 M ") and their high jump team of Rauschenberger Wohl ford were first at 9’10" The Trojans 800 relay team of Rauschenberger. Middleton. Ploeg. and Wohlford were first in 1:52.5, their spnnt medley team of Middleton. Ploeg. Donker. and Wohlford were first in 3:05.9. and their 1600 relay team of Batson. Donker. Rauschenberger. and Wohlford were first in 4:25.5. The Fighting Scot boys track team improved their season record to 4 wins and 9 losses with a 81-56 victory over a tough Wayland team. The winning difference prov­ ed to be the Scots taking all three places in the mile and 2 mile runs and some extra special efforts by the Scots to win crucial second places. Winning quality first places for the Scots were Brad Feenstra. 6'0” high jump; Brad Stegenga. 19'1 Vi”. long jump; Enc Curtis. 151’5”, discus; Steve Tafelsky. 12’0” pole vault; Rob Moomey. 16.9. high hurdles; Jason Boorsma. 4:45.6. 600 meter The Scots’ Alan Aho crosses the finish line just behind an Ionia runner in the 800 relay at Saturday's Caledonia Relays. The Scots won the championship by 13 points over runner-up Hudsonville. Coledonia’s Amy Leatherman crosses the finish line in record time in the distance medley relay. She teamed with Karyn Dubo, Korey Hofmann and Kelly Purdy in the event. The Scot girls finished third. run and Tim Stack. 10:29.4. 3200 meter run. In the most exciting Scot victory the Caledonia 800 meter relay team of Brad Stegenga. Keith Bohez, Jeff McCaul and Alan Aho ran a 1:33.9 to improve their season best by over one second and edge an excellent Wayland unit. The Caledonia 400 meter relay team of Steve Tafelsky . Alan Aho. Brad Feenstra and Jeff McCaul also had a sur­ prise victory with a season best time of 3:35.6. The Caledonia trach team continued to have a strong early season performance as they ran past the injuryriddled Forest Hills Northern Huskies 109-28. Having strong individual perfor­ mances for the Scots were Steve Tafelsky. 12'6" pole vault; Eric Curtis. 150’5”, discus; Jason Boorsma. 4:42.6, 600 meter run and Brad Stegenga. 11.7, 100 meter dash and 23.8. 200 meter dash. Other Scots tak­ ing home first place ribbons were Keith Bohez . long jump. Rob Moomey, high hurdles. Brad Feenstra. 300 hurdles. Alan Aho. 400 meter dash. Jeff McCaul. 800 meter run and Todd Whitwam. 3200 meter run. The Scots also won all four relay races with the 4(X) meter relay team of Brad Stegenga. Keith Bohez. John Wmquest and Ken Aho running their fastest time of the season. TK Atletlc Boosters The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13. in the TK Middle School teachers lounge. SUPPORT THE BOY SCOUTS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIALS AUTO SERVICE PRICES. ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS . s10Og (DONATED TO THE CALEDONIA BOY SCOUTS) (*39.95 value) We will use an Allen “Smart Engine Analyzer" to perform a complete diagnostic check and engine analysis. You receive an easy-to-understand computer printout on your car! ENGINE and OIL FILTER CHANCE $1500 (s5.00 DONATED TO THE CALEDONIA BOY SCOUTS) We will be operating two engine analyzers simultaneously There will be Factory Represen­ tatives present to answer questions. APSEY’S AUTOMOTIVE 115 W. Main Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 when: Saturday, May 4, 1991 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call for an appointment Phone ... (616) 891-8160 SPONSORED BY ... Caledonia Auto Parts, Apsey’s Auto, Caledonia Standard MiKe Bremer, from left, his son Brett and Ross Sciatani aispiay one of the subs that the kids who play in the Thomapple Kellogg Youth Baseball league are selling to raise funds. Orders will be taken until May 9. Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball sub sale planned J-Ad Graphics News Service The TKYB league is again selling "subs by Phil" to raise funds to continue improvements on the Little League fields on Crane Road in Middleville. Grass seed, a storage build­ ing and other baseball related equipment will be purchased with the profits of the annual fund-raiser. The sub features ham, pep­ peroni and mozzarella on a bakery fresh 10-inch bun. This is the second year Ross Sclafani from Phils' Pizzeria has been responsible for mak­ ing the subs for the league As in previous years, the boys league will offer a "baker's dozen" or 13 instead of the regular 12 for each dozen sold. The sandwiches will sell for $1.75 or $21 for 13. The boys who play in the little leagues, and their fami­ lies will be taking orders for the subs until Thursday, May 9. "If you are not contacted, you can place an order for them by calling me at 7953075," said Mike Bremer. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 30, 1991 / Page 19 Trojan gal thinclads win pair of meets, boys lose two The Middleville girls’ track and field teams each posted solid wins over O-K Blue Conference rivals last week, while the boys were not as fortunate, losing twice. Monday the girls team defeated Comstock Park 96-32. Carla Ploeg. Alicia Batson and Tonya Rauscbenberger each posted four wins for the Trojans Overall, Middleville won 14 events, including two field events Ploeg won the long jump with a distance of 15-8 M. while Rauschenberger took the high jump with a leap of 4-10. Winning running events for Middleville were Ploeg in the 100 (12.29), Batson in the mile (5:51.13), Trade Mid­ dleton in the 440 (1:05.8), Batson in the 880 (2:36.5), Ploeg in the 220 (29.5) and Julia Kooiman in the two-mile (13:39) Cori Drake took the 110 high hurdles in 20.01, while Rauscbenberger won the 330 lows in 54 44 Middleville also swept the relays. The team of Kooiman, Sara Postema. Faith Smith and Batson won the two-mile relay in 11:30.14. Rauschenberger, Kim Woohlford. Middleton and Ploeg won the 880 in 1 58 66, Cindy Fox. Angie Jerkatis. Malm Pamevmg and Drake won the 440 in 1 00. and Rauschenberger. Middleton. Batson and Woohlford won the mile relay in 4:39.57. In the boys’ meet, the Tro­ jans won nine events in a tough 71-66 loss, including three field events Chad Sitzer won the pole vault (12-2to) and high jump (6-0) while Bob Middleton took the discus with a throw of H8-8to. Mark McNutt won the mile in 4:50.1. Rob Potter won the 440 in 56.99. Matt Polhemus won the 120 high hurdles in 18.7 and Craig Stolsenberg prevailed in the 330 hurdles in 47.42. The Trojans also cruised *‘ns in tuo relay* The twomile squad of Jason Secord. Tony Jones. Ed Rumbergs and McNutt won tn 9:38.1. and the mile relay team of Potter. B.J. West. Philip Johnson and McNutt won in 4:01 Wednesday the boys lost to Godwin Heights. 92-45. win­ ning five events. Sitzer won the high jump and the polf vault (5-10 and 11-6). Middleton won the discus (126-5 to). Polhemus won the 110 hurdles in 17.9 and the 3200 relay team of Pat Neuman. Tony Jones. Rumbergs and McNutt posted a winning time of 8:57. The girls defeated the Wolverines 82-36. with Ploeg. Rauscheberger and Batson again doing the damage. Ploeg won the long jump (16-7) the 100(14.3). the 200 (27.9) and teamed with Rauschenberger. Woohlford and Middleton in 1:53 to take the 800 relay. Rauschenberger won the high jump (5-0). the 300-meter hurdles (54.3), and joined Middleton. Laura Donker and W'oohlford on the victorious 1600 relay team, in a tune of 4:36.9. Batson teamed with Drake. Julia Kooiman and Postema to win the 3200 relav. and won the 1600 (5:38). 800 (2:34) and the 3200 (12:58.8). Middleville travels to Byron Center Wednesday HEAVY WOOD WHISKEY BARRELS from Kentucky NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED! Ideal far flower boxes or other laodscapisc projects The demand is HIGH on these, so don't wait' A Good Value at... $26?.5 1/2 Barrel Size Only Middleville's Julio Kooiman tries to make up ground in the distance medley relay. Young TK golfers have hard time getting on track TK's Ed Rumbergs runs in the distance medley relay. The Trojans finished sixth. Village Soap Opera COIN LAUNDRY Come... “Spring Clean’" ...with us! • All NEW Equipment • Extra Large Washers Available — Including a 50-lb. Capacity Washer "oPE^^DAY^^We^n 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. I 137 E. Main St., Caledonia Middleville girls’ goiter are learning some valuable lessons every time they hit the course. But that has yet to translate into victories. Nevertheless, coach Tom Fletke said that opposing teams should be wary of his Trojans, particularly toward the end of the season. “Overall. I feel this is one of the most talented squads that I’ve ever had,’’ Fletke said. “We are having a hard time winning at first, but by the end of the season, we should be playing with the best.” Wednesday afternoon the Trojans lost to Ionia at Yankee Springs Golf Course, 206-227 Fletke was op­ timistic after the loss because two of his young players shot personal bests. Sherry Swelnis and Amy Missad, who shot 54 and 57, respectively Sheilie VanSickle also scored a 54, while Angie Payne carded a 62. Swelnis was chosen player of the month with her score. Fletke also said the squad should see improvement due to the recent addition of Jim Sprague to the coaching staff “With the addition of (Sprague), we hope to have a very strong program in the years to come.” Fletke said The Trojans will be host to Godwin tonight. GARDENS Open 9 to 5 DAILY. Sundays II to 3 /309 W. Michigan A ve. (at West Drive) Marshall. Michigan • 781 1170 QuadRunner® 160E Front Row Center To Excitement. 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HOBY’s purpose is to bring together sophomores from high schools across the state and many dynamic leaders — all volunteers from the fields of business, education, government and the profes­ sionals — to deal with and discuss aspects of the chang­ ing world and challenges future leaders will confront. Students will have oppor­ tunities to ask questions of the discussion leaders throughout the weekend. The informal question-andanswer format during these seminars is intended to meet the following specific goals: Hillman 1) To seek out and reward leadership potential in high school sophomores. 2) To encourage and assist students in their quest for self development and self identification. 3) To introduce potential leaders to today's recognized leaders through informal, give-and-take discussions on a variety of current, critical topics. 4) To provide through this exposure the opportunity to explore America’s incentive system and the democratic process. Rachel Hillman was chosen for her outstanding leadership potential demonstrated in school and community ac tivities, for her sensitivity and concern for other individuals, and for her desire to learn and share knowledge and ex­ periences with others. TK netters fifth at FHN tournament The Middleville tennis team rode some outstanding doubles performances to a fifth-place finish against a tough field Saturday at the Forest Hills Northern tournament The host Huskies won the tourney, followed by peren­ nial power Spring Lake. North Muskegon and Lowell. The Trdjans fell one point shy of a third-place finish. Two Middleville doubles tandems advanced to the finals before losing to Northern. At first doubles. Dave DeHaan and Scott Oliver lost in the finals 6-1, 6-3. They rallied from a 5-4 opening set deficit against the team from Lowell and escaped w ith a lough twoset win. At fourth doubles. Steve McCrumb and Andy Higley also made it to the finals against the Huskies, losing 6-1.6-1 Both duos took home trophies for their efforts. In all. every sihgles and doubles flight scored points for the Trojans. Singles players Dave Sher­ wood, Matt Stander. Jeff Geukes and Kevin Wright all finished with 1-2 records, as did the second doubles tandem of Mark Pullen and Andy Hut­ chens. The third doubles team of Ryan Kiel and Dave DeHaan won two of three matches. Earlier in the week, the Trojans posted a pair of im­ pressive 6-1 wins, Wednesday against Comstock Park and Thursday against Kenowa Hills. Sherwood, Stander and Geukes all won both of their matches in straight sets, as did doubles teams LehmanOliver Hutchens Pullen and Kiel-De Haan Middleville will be host to Hamilton Wednesday and South Christian Thursday, then will compete at the Galesburg tourney Saturday. 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HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA I ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • i • Dinners • Zo • Steaks • Appetizers • Calzone Spaghetti • Sausage Roi! • Ravioli • Manicotti • Roast Beef Subs Sun.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia I I I I I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-05-07.pdf 4450c82074834ffb305b450e2420a38f PDF Text Text HASTlNGSrSCLIB^ HASTINGS. Ml 43058-1893. Hast mgs Pud i ic Library 121 Church Hastings, HI. 4*058 I The Sun uuu Neios< Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 172 I May 7. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Caledonia High School salutes 1991 Top 10 seniors Steven Douglas Kristi Simkins Holli Bowman Brad Garnaat by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School has announced the seniors who have earned "Top 10" scholas­ tic honors, leading the Class of 1991 in scholarship after seven semesters of high school work. "These students have worked hard and done well," said Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter. "They are a credit to our school." Steven Douglas is the valedictorian of his class, having earned academic honors all four of his high school years. He was tapped for the National Honor Society as a sophomore, and participated in the NHS peer tutoring program. He also has participated in the Science Olympiad, the Chemistry Olympiad, the Quiz Bowl and the Physics Bowl. The son of C. Malcolm and Ilene Douglas, Steve is plan­ ning a career in architecture, and his architecture and me­ chanical drafting projects have won him top awards at the re­ gional Michigan Industrial and Technological Education Society competition. House plans he designed were entered in MITES state competition this year. He also has competed in the Michigan High School Architectural Design Competition for the last three years. Besides his design work, Douglas has played percus­ sion in the Caledonia march­ ing band for three years, and for four years has been a drummer in the school’s jazz band. He also has been an active member of his church youth group, and in his spare time he enjoys drawing, reading and model building. Steve will begin his archi­ tectural studies at Lawrence Technological University this fall. Class Salutatorian Kristi Simkins is planning a career in business, with the goal of representing a company in the foreign market. She will attend Albion College this fall, majoring in international business. At Caledonia, she earned academic honors all four years, and was named to the Michigan Technological University Society of Women Engineers for her outstanding performances in math and science. A member of National Honor Society, Kristi also has worked on the yearbook staff and in debate, as well as helping in the NHS tutoring program. She traveled to Mexico with the high school Spanish class, participated this year in Brett Maynard Amy Olthouse Pam Johnson • Jeff McCaul Kathleen Rumsey Kent Taylor See Top 10, on page 2 Middleville council resolves easement with Cider Mill park Local after 60’s to hear Oldtimers The "After 60*s" potluck dinner set for May 21 wfll feature musical entertainment by "The Oldtimers." Dinner will be served promptly at noon, with the musicians perfoming after lunch. Shown at an earlier engagement, the Oldtimers are (front to back) Joe Andrews, Doris Catlin and Pete Dull. AU are Realtors tn the Hastings area Not pictured is Diane Smith who plays piano in the group by Jean Gallup Stiff Writer Middleville Village officials and Cider Mill Village mobile home park operators have ageed to an easement, allowing the village to cross Cider Mill property while installing a water main to serve the in­ dustrial park. At the same time, park managers have asked for and received a pledge from the council that the village would put the park "first in line" for municipal sewer service when it becomes available. The move was cleared by the village attorney s office. The council also agreed to a request from Kay Lee Kelley to have the support group "US" install a sign in the re­ cently expanded “mini-park" across from the Village Hall. Made of wood and weather sealed, the sign welcoming Desert Storm soldiers home also will have painted letters. 3ee Easement, page 2 In This Issue... • Gravel mining ordinance going to Yankee Springs Board • Caledonia women honor senior girls • TK Fest rated “success” • Caledonia business changes ownership �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 7, 1991 Caledonia Top 101991 graduates honored, continued from frontpage-----------------------the Model United Nations and Close Up, worked in Junior Achievement and enjoyed act­ ing. in Caledonia dramatic productions. Outside of school, she is active in her church youth group and is a member of Amnesty International. She lists travel, reading and drama as her interests. Kristi is the daughter of Diane Simkins and Robert Simkins. Sketches of the other Top Ten seniors follow in alpha­ betical order CHS Student Congress President Holli Bowman also is a four-year academic honors winner and a threeyear member of National Honor Society. She was the nominee this year for the NHS National Scholarship competition. Besides serving as a Student Congress officer, Holli has been active in the Caledonia FFA, and held the offices of secretary, vice president and treasurer of that group. This year, she also was the FFA Region V Vice President. She has been active with the South Kent 4-H Club, and she has won numerous awards at the Kent County Youth Fair, including the Junior Showmanship Sweepstakes Championship, the Senior Sheep Showmanship Championship, and the Supreme Sheep Showmanship Championship. She was sec­ retary of South Kent 4-H this year. On the sports scene, Holli BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p.m. Early Birds is a three-year member of the CHS golf team, and has served two years as manager of the volleyball team. This year’s president of the District Council on Youth Ministries, Holli is active in her church and its youth group, and while at CHS she has been awarded the Principal's Leadership Award, the DAR Good Citizen Award and the Michigan State University Alumni Club of West Michigan Outstanding Junior Award. She will attend Michigan State University this fall and plans to major in agricultural accounting as she works to­ ward becoming a Certified Public Accountant. The daughter of Michael and Candace Bowman of Alto, Holli says she enjoys downhill skiing, reading, swimming and biking as her "outside" interests. The scholastic accom­ plishments of senior Brad Garnaat are nearly elipsed by the musical honors he has won in the last few years. With hopes of a career in vocal music, Brad has ac­ cepted a music scholarship at Grand Rapids Baptist College, where he will study vocal performance. He will begin opera voice training this month with Carl Kiser of Calvin College. Goals of choral conducting and private studio instructing figure into his dream of be­ coming an opera singer. In addition to his music scholarship, Brad won first place in the State Teen Bible Conference "Talents for Christ" competition and earned the opportunites to sing with the Southwestern Michigan Vocal Music Festival Honors Choir, the St. Cecilia High School Chorale and the Baptist Choral Society. An active member of his H TOOTHERS Dhh Sunday, May 12th Colorful arrangements of garden flowers are on display. Iris • Snapdragons • Dahlias • Stock • Lilies and • Frecsia Hanging baskets of M.W. Geraniums. Fuchsia and Begonias. Fresh Flower Baskets Mug Arrangements in Fresh Flow­ ers and Silk. We carry lots of Balloons and ___ Musk Boxes In house specials, not adverS tised. II >1 I C ahdonM unJ MhMlrviik LYNDAS FLORAL GARDENS S|9952 Cherry r| Valley Av HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY . Caledonia. Ml 49316 II II »l >1 li church and its youth group, he sings with the choir there, and the community saw him in the lead role of Frank Butler in the CHS production of the musical Annie Get Your Gun. He played Brom Bones in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. CHS bas­ ketball fans will remember Brad singing the national an­ them at several of the home games this winter, and he sang with the CHS Choralaires ensemble. Among academic honors he has won since coming to Caledonia in the 10th grade, is a listing in the Who’s Who of American High School Students. He is a two-year member of the National Honor Society. Sports have been important to Brad, and he earned a var­ sity letter in basketball and a JV letter in soccer while in high school. He also enjoys bowling, golf, tennis and rac­ quetball. He is the son of Ken and Kathy Garnaat of Alto. Pam Johnson has ac­ cepted Albion College’s Webster Scholarship, though she says she hasn't yet decided on a career. Besides earning academic awards and membership in the National Honor Society while at Caledonia, Pam is a fouryear member of the CHS jazz band where she plays saxo­ phone. She lists playing the piano as another of her inter­ ests. In addition to her studies and her music, she enjoys sports and has played tennis for Caledonia for four years, earning all-conference honor­ able mention accolades. She was named Most Valuable Player her junior year, and Most Improved Player her se­ nior year when she was cho­ sen co-captain. The daughter of Dorr and Carla Johnson, Pam partici­ pated in the Honor Society's peer tutoring program. Brett Maynard also has earned academic honors during his four years at Caledonia, and he was chosen for mem­ bership in the National Honor Society his sophomore year. This year he served as secretary' of the NHS. Brett, who is the son of Brian and Dana Maynard, also has played tennis for CHS during his freshman and se­ nior years, and is holding down a part-time job this year. He has been accepted at the University of Michigan where he plans to major in business. Area runners will recognize Jeff McCaul as one of the state’s outstanding high school distance runners who capped his high school cross­ country career this year by earning both all-area and all­ state honors. He was named to O-K Gold all-conference cross-country teams in 1989 and 1990, and served as co­ captain of the CHS cross­ country and track teams. Jeff enjoys other sports, such as golf, swimming, ski­ ing and hockey, but he also has maintained a scholastic standing that has earned him academic honors for four years and a three-year membership in the National Honor Society, which he served as treasurer this year. One of Caledonia's repre­ sentatives in the Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition, Jeff is planning a career in engineering, and will start his studies at Grand Rapids Community College this fall. The son of Gary and Jean McCaul, Jeff is active in church activities. A varsity cheerleader for three years, Amy Olthouse also is this year's editor-inchief of the school newspaper. Outside of school, she last summer worked at God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids every week and traveled with her church youth group to New Brunswick to participate in a work camp for the needy. The daughter of David and Carol Olthouse, she is a twoyear member of the National Honor Society and has re­ ceived academic honors for those same two years. She plans to put her aca­ demic skills to work at the University of Michigan next fall, and she says her career goal is to become an attorney. Amy lists gymnastics, reading, writing and swimming as her other interests. Kathleen Ramsey is an­ other Caledonia senior who has combined scholarship, leadership and service during her four years in high school. Besides her academic achievements, she has served as vice president of the National Honor Society and as president of her church youth group. She has tutored at the Hispanic Center and at the middle school and elemen­ tary levels in Caledonia. During her freshman and sophomore years, she volun­ teered at Blodgett Hospital. Katie’s interests also extend to music and sports, as she plays the saxophone and pi- TWO STORES — TWO LOOKS Suf S LolLl ce3afclbset • Swimwear and Sportswear for everyone • Beachwear • Gun Lake T’s, ~ Sweats and More Ladies' & Men’s Apparel • • • • • Denimwear Dresses Co-ordinates Jewelry Accessories Caledonia Village Centre M 37 by D&W Gl • 891-1584 • I Hours: M. T. S 10-6; W. Th, F 10-8 11402 Chief Noonday Rd. Gun Lake • 795-9947 • Hours Mon.-Sat 10-6; Sun. 10-4 | ano and earned a JV letter in softball and a varsity letter in tennis, along with the team's Sportsmanship Award. She also was chosen by her class as a member of this year's Homecoming Court Katie is the daughter of Steve and Beth Ramsey, and has accepted a scholarship from Albion College. However, she says she is still undecided about her future ca­ reer. Top Ten senior Kent Taylor is planning a career in business after his gradua­ tion from Hope College, where he'll major in business administration. He says he'd like to work in managment at a large corporation, and per­ haps some day open his own business. In preparing for that some day, Kent has participated in a variety of activites at Caledonia. Besides his four years of academic awards and three years of membership in the National Honor Society, he has been active in sports, music and worked as stage manager for the school musi­ cal Annie Get Your Gun. Kent played basketball for three years and tennis for four years, earning the first singles slot on the tennis team this year. He also likes downhill and water skiing, boating, kayaking and “hunting. He played trumpet in the concert and marching bands for two years and says he en­ joys the piano and organ also. He was a freshman repre­ sentative in Caledonia High School’s Student Congress, participated in the NHS peer tutoring program, served as a facilitator during the recent FACTs meetings for school planning and is a substitute usher at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. The son of Grant and Linda Taylor, Kent was chosen by his classmates as this year's Prom King. Jews for Jesus speaker set at Leighton Church May 12 Joshua Moss The Leighton United Methodist Church invites the community to hear Joshua Moss speak Sunday, May 12, at 9:45 a.m. Moss is an evangelist with the Jews for Jesus organiza­ tion's Chicago branch. Moss was born and raised in New Jersey. He attended Hebrew school and par ticipaed in his bar mitzvah He became a Christian in I978 while attending the Na tional Music Camp in Interlochen. Moss, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, has served as leader and pianist of the organization's traveling music team. ‘‘The Liberated Wail ing Wall.” He is tenurd mis sionary, a Bible Teacher, and an accomplished writer as well, having written many ar­ ticles for the Jews for Jesus publications. The Leightons Church is located on the corner of 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street near Caledonia. Call the church at 891-8028 tor more information. Easement issue resolved Continued from front page "I'm sure it wouldn't be any problem," acting Village Manager Ernie Ball told the council. In a 5-1 vote, with Trustee Lon Myers absent, the coun­ cil decided that the "temporary" installation of the sign would be for six months, which could be ex­ tended if the council wished. In another matter. Mayor Exchange Day was set for May 21 and 23 with officials of Homer exchanging visits with their counterparts in Middleville. The council also approved the purchase of two pumps and motors for use by the Department of Public Works for the sewer system. The cost is S21.213. Village President Duane Thatcher agreed to represent Middleville by working on a parade and dedication in Hastings on July 4. That cel­ ebration is planned to honor those who served in "Operation Desert Storm.“ Also, two people will be hired as summer help, with the same pay scale used as last year Trustee Marilyn VandenBerg pointed out the a worker with experience with the village was paid slightly higher wages last year, and should have the same consid­ eration this year. Trustee Floyd Bray said he would "check on last year and set the same wages'* for the workers. FEET HURT? Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts ► Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee I’am • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 7, 1991 I Page 3 Tightened gravel mining ordinance going to Yankee Springs Board up sometime today," Fulton Board of Appeals member John Jerkatis confirmed that said May 2. "Well start moving TMC has not applied for a equipment and be in produc­ special exception permit tion in Lowell Township needed for mineral removal sometime next week," he from land designated as agri­ cultural. said. TMC. with home offices in “Where we go next depends on test results, weather condi­ Belleville, was accused last tions and many other vari­ year by Yankee Springs resi­ ables. It would be premature dents of violating township to announce decisi ^is before rules and breaking their word the company has ma. e them.” to neighbors during the three However, Fulton said if his months that they mined company could find a gravel gravel from a 40-acre site on deposit in Yankee Springs Payne Lake Road. The ordinance was the sub­ Township and removing it was economically feasible, ject of scrutiny and revision because of that experience, they certainly would do it. He said he was present at when "some things slipped some of the meetings of the by us," said Yankee Springs Yankee Spring Planning and Zoning Board while they were revising their ordinance cover­ ing gravel mining and has no problem with zoning rules. "The zoning ordinances are to insure better control of or­ ganizations like ourselves so by Jean Gallup we can better coexist with all Staff Writer of the residents of the com­ A Thornapple Kellogg munity,” he stated. teacher again will spend a "We may not be able to 'summer working in private satisfy the immediate neigh­ industry to gain experience in bors because they may not be the "real world" to bring back looking at the best overall knowledge with emphasis on view for the community," he practical experience to TK added. students. Yankee Springs Zoning Tim Penfield, chemistry teacher at TK, will work for eight weeks this summer alongside chemists at Amway, and he said he is ex­ cited at the prospect. "This is an intern program involving Kent and Ottawa counties and local businesses by... and corporations," Penfield said. "There were 10 selected out of 30 applications, and I was fortunate enough to land an internship with Amway. Superintendent "I'll be working in analyti­ cal services, which is a re­ of search and development faci­ Thornapple Kellogg lity dealing with chemicals and compounds at Amway," he explained. In one of the projects, he and his co-workers will be trying to increase the suntan­ Did you attend the TK Fest? Wasn't it great! ning factor, or STF, in their 1 would like to give my personal thanks to everyone, who products and to develop a worked so hard to make the day a success. And a special thanks to Chris Boysen. Community Education director, and the plan­ ning committee that organized and directed the days activities. Today is a special day in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools and in Michigan. May 7 has been designated by Governor John Engler as Michigan teachers' Day. The following resolution was adopted by the Thomapple Board of Education at the April 8 regular meeting: "WHEREAS, Thomapple Kellogg School lechers are com­ mitted to the philosophy that all students can learn; and "WHEREAS, our teachers support that philosophy by en­ couraging. motivating and inspiring all students to achieve their very best; and; "WHEREAS, our teachers support each other in sharing their expertise and their interest in their students; and "WHEREAS, our teachers support open communication among parents, administrators, teachers, and students to pro­ mote education in the district; and "WHEREAS, our teachers prepare their students for a global perspective in our rapidly changing world; and "WHEREAS, our teachers are involved in solving educa­ tional problems that will lead to reform in education, and "WHEREAS, our teachers actively participate in our com­ munity; now therefore, be it. "RESOLVED, that the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education designate Tuesday, May 7, 1991. as Michigan Teacher Day in the Thomapple Kellogg School District and call on our community to initiate appropriate activities to honor our caring and dedicated staff by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Yankee Springs Township officials have completed work on the section of a zoning or­ dinance governing gravel mining, and say that companies now will have tighter restrictions to comply with. The Planning and Zoning Commission will present a revised document to the Yankee Springs Township Board May 9. But area residents say they still fear a mining company that caused bitter debate in the township last year when it set up a gravel mining operation on Payne Lake Road will not follow the new rules if it mines gravel again in the township. Roger Fulton, a representa­ tive of the company in ques­ tion, Thompson McCully, said it is too early to say if his company plans to mine gravel in Yankee Springs. TMC now is working in Kalamazoo County, and has mining permits few locations in Lowell Township in Kent County and Watson Township in Allegan County. "Were now working in Kalamazoo, and will finish He charged that his house suffered structural damage from the vibrations sent out from the crusher when it was working. "I have a contractor in here this week to asses the damage to the house." he said. He also said that TMC had cut the trees from a protective buffer "green belt" in viola­ tion of an verbal agreement he had with Fulton, and his lawn now is ruined. A line of pine trees in his yard next to his house are falling over and breaking off. "My attorney will notify them by letter. I'm sure before it's over, my damages are going to be in the thousands. "I want to get this thing going," he said of his claim against TMC, "They broke (the rules of) five or six ordi­ nances the last time; I should have done something last time and should have gotten an injunction to stop them," he added. "When they say (in the new ordinance) that the crusher has to be 500 feet away from any rtsidence-there’s no way they can do that. They can have all the rules they want, but what good does it do if they won't follow them?" he asked. Tim Penfield to spend summer at Amway TK teacher to gain experience in ‘real world’ Superintendent’s Corner Steve Garrett Recognizing Teachefs Day Richard J. Chorxan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY ’TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy —A- Planning and Zoning Chairman William Schultz. The revised ordinance has wording protecting the "green belt" by defining how wide and dense it must be, setting hours for both mining of gravel and repairing of equip­ ment, the location of a pro­ cessing plant, liability insur­ ance, and setbacks from ad­ joining property lines, Schultz said. Dave Perry, who owns the residence closest to the gravel mining by TMC last year, said the processing plant, or crusher" was not located in the center of the acreage as agreed, but "about 50 yards from my home." Phone — 891-1056 product that will be water­ proof. Other interns from the two counties will be working at Steelcase and Parke Davis and other businesses, Penfield said. After the work experience, Penfield and the other nine in­ terns will try to develop a curriculum for their students that will use what the teachers have learned in the business world over the summer. The interns will also get together after the summer to brainstorm and try to incorpo­ rate what curriculum changes each made in a written ac­ count, which eventually will be published, Penfield added. There will be a followup program, as there was for the other three years of the pro­ gram. "Kevin Briggs worked with Steelcase two years ago, and he is still giving presenta­ tions and speeches about his experiences, so I'm sure this will be an ongoing thing," he said. "It's an opportunity to get in with advanced chem­ istry and apply it to kids at Tim Penfield the high school level." Penfield already has some­ thing to tell his students about business today. He had to take a drug test at the time of his interview, and the complete process took three and one-half hours. "Working with chemists at Amway will be a great expe­ rience. I had a lot of analytial chemistry in college, but this will be in the real world," he said. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 7, 1991 Neighbors NORMA VELDERMAN I'love to watch God’s plan of the balance of Nature un­ fold. April rams, warm days so we don't get too discourag­ ed and depressed, then it’s windy days, when we seem to get too much rain to get in the fields to plant. It is nice to have a regular schedule of doing the same thing each year at the same time But then along comes the challenge of change to see if we were caught, napping in this wonderful growing world, indicating whether we have become so set in our ways that change becomes a stumbling block instead of a stepping stone. To me that is the real joy of living. I can look back on each day to see if the prayers I had made had become a step up m my daily growth I was listening to a tape by Peter and Barbara Jensen, who as a couple. ‘’Walked across America, depending on God’s help to help them grow They said that if you com­ pletely depend on Him. you had better watch out. he would do just that, but your life would be a constant challenge every day. Because he supports you completeh but you. but He would also test you every step of the was to help you keep your spiritual muscle tone, to exercise your spiritual muscle with every breath that you took, awake or sleeping You can t coast or become complacent. He will support you with constant change to make sure that every part of you is responding with com­ plete faith and trust in return. I enjoyed the tape very much. I love to watch and hear about the challenges that our young people encounter in their growing, spiritually sometimes ’bumpy’’ challenging life. They are im­ parting their joy and challenge in living and it gives me hap­ piness and faith in our future, with them at the helm of our world. Life is really good with very little coasting or sitting back. There is a lot of pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps consistently going on in the belief that we can make it. Betts and Paul Newman met Jerry and Bert Helrigel in Grand Rapids for lunch Mon­ day. April 29. Martha Sousely had supper with Lib and Aime Palmer. Monday evening. April 29. Jack and Jerry Spencer had supper with Fred and Laurel Rock Friday. April 26. John and Mary Spencer and family came home from Florida this week. Lu and Dick Ward have had their youngest granddaughter with them Thursday and Fri­ day. She is 18 months old So you folks can imagine what they were doing while she was there. Lu said she enjoyed her very much, watching her per­ sonality and her lively mind unfold. Talked to Lois Bender for the first time since they got back. April 8. They had Phil and Barb Bender and Russ Bender over for Sunday din­ ner April 28. Also talked to Betty and Ward Bender for the first time since they got back from Florida. They were all going over to Holland to be with Mike and Edan Bender Wednesday. May 1. Mae Bowerman had her brother and wife over Tues­ day. April 30. Neva and Bill Kenyon at­ tended the TK Fest Saturday Neva said that it was just wonderful. Everyone did such a good job. They watched their grandchildren and listen­ ed to them and their classmates explain what they had learned She said she hopes they make it a regular event. Then Saturday evening they had their regular card group over. Sunday they had their daughter Gayle and hubby. Doug. over. So it was a wonderful, busy and happy time Had a real nice talk with Bery Kenyon. It made me remember my days of graduating from Western. My class, when I graduated, was only 400. Now 1 guess they had to have two sessions for graduation, one in the morn­ ing and one in the afternoon, holding it in the Field House. 1 gather that in the a.m. they had 2.000 and afternoon they had 1.800. The Field House had just been built while I was there. Our class graduated outdoors, and fortunately had good weather. That sure dates me. doesn’t it? Time passes so quickly. lyla Norton had daughter Arvis and Danny Curry over to visit her Tuesday evening. She and her family all got together at daughter Aris’ home Sunday in Kalamazoo. Continued on next page- LOCAL CHURCHja n TJL D T CTO JU i\.Ji Vz ± Vr 1? rCV X ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 66th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. PEACE REFORMED LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship. 10:30 A.M. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Sunday School .9:30 A.M. Morning Worship............................. 11:00a.m. Evening Service............................ 6:00 P.M. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey be* Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST *‘A church with a caring heart for our CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE community and the world” Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School U 10 a m Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday............. 7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care” Rev. James Cusack ||| a—pggF 908 West Main Middleville Phone 891-9259 I Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m. & 11XX) am First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............. 11 00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly ’ 51 iettnmntd net m (?*» **yt*<M ftsaF rthrt >6" crucrfitd. 1 OwAeer 2 2 Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education budding on Main Street Sunday morning service.... 10~00 A.M James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gan Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for youl Uwnecy provided Air conditioned dkaiuca United iirrtijrm iLburd) KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET [Ff CALEDONIA MICHIGAN 1 1 PHONE 698-8252 wLAm Sr.itvUy Services ..........945am A 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes.............. 11:00 a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers ci Young Children..................9.30 a m Wednesday Family Night.................... 7.00 p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch................. KHJOa.m. Richard / Raab Pastor • O9&-9024 Dorw'de Raab Director ot Music MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Momma woohip Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship .. .9:30 am. Middleville Sunday School......... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship........................ 4 400 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did ^etlrodiat (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 41 00 a m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Morning Services. 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9.45 a.m PHONE - 891-8119 hWv FL FtoO Faba' M.rur»ar Of anti Adrn.n.itrofnn. Sion Muvtfaf of £vonv^>vn <xxJ snaryi Boor [xracior of ChmBon (OucoSon ano Youth CjoOv Harwayar. ChtfOran i C<xxt»o«Dr St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCANN RD • IRVING St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml a m. "15° ^ 6 00 p rn Rev Roger Ftrnmerman. Pastor Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a.m Sunday School................................. 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. ”Jhe Church whete everybody 6 someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunoov School 930om Scrtdoy Morrvng WorWp 30 ° m Evwmg WonNp 600 pm wecyimdoy ‘AOwe* pro*e» t 7 00 p m Rev WUhom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor U7 1 U7Z.U MOST HOLY Jfc ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p.m.......................................Every Sunday Confession and Rosary ...................... 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 7, 1991 I Page 5 TKEA; TKNIA award scholarships in Middleville schools Diane Bender and Mike Matison are awaraea me i nomappie renoyy cuucaiion Association scholarships by James French, (left) president of the TKEA. J-Ad Graphics News Service Scholarships to deserving seniors awarded annually by the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association (TKEA) and the Thornapple Kellogg Non-Instructional Association (TKNIA) have been announced. Polly Kidder has won a $300 scholarship from the TKNIA, and Diane Bender and Mike Matison were awarded scholarships from the TKEA. Bill and Marcia Kidder are Polly's parents. Philip and Barbara Bender are Diane's parents, and Mike's parents are Paul and Kathy Matison. To receive the TKNIA scholarship, a student must apply for a trade or technical program up to two years in length, and have at least a 2.00 point grade average at the end of the seventh semester. Sons or daughters of TKNIA members who have applied will have preference for the scholarship which is based on high school academic performance, ACT test results and the quality of high school preparation in relation to the student's program. The student must fill out an application and request that a transcript of high school grades and results of the ACT test be submitted. They also must have applied to a trade or technical program at a technical school, college or TK Fest rated a ‘success’; may be annual event for school J-Ad Graphics News Service The April 27 celebration inviting people of the Thornapple Kellogg School District to come to school for lunch, displays and enter­ tainment has been judged a success. The event which, was assembled by the Public Relations Committee of Thornapple Kellogg Schools and guided by Community Education Director Chris Boysen, attracted between 1,200 and 1,500 people. The kitchen produced and served 830 chicken dinners. TK Fest T-shirts became a collectors item, with 830 sold. Boysen said the event is likely to become an annual celebration, and she com­ mended TK personnel for their hard work. "I found a lot of coopera­ tion from the staff. And, I've had a lot of good feedback from the public," she said. David Forester, president of the Thornapple Kellogg Non-lnstructional Association, presents Polly Kidder with a the TKNIA scholarship. community college. The two $200 scholarships given by the TKEA are awarded on the basis of teacher's rating of a student, composite score of the ACT test, leadership ability, extra curricular activities, and a goal statement written by the student. The TKEA scholarship calls for a 3.00 grade point average, and is renewable for one additional year if the student reapplies, and verifies a 3.00 gpa in their freshman year of college. The teachers rate an applying student on appearance, quality of work, participation, attitude, and if they have an inquisitive mind. The goal statement by the student includes their short term goals, such as college, programs and activities, and long term goals, such as career choices. Leadership and extracurricular activities are also considered by the TKEA Scholarship Committee, which makes the final recommendations to the TKEA Executive Board. The checks will be presented to the scholarship winners at the awards ceremony on May 15. Turning 40 . isn’t that bad, Brown Eyes! GOTCHA! Love, , Your gal, Al Open house scheduled for new Middleville doctors Saturday J-Ad Graphics News Service To celebrate the opening of its new offices, Middleville Doctors invites the community to an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. A clown, balloons, a magic act, food, beverages and tours will be featured. The doctors also will provide free cholesterol, blood pressure and colon cancer screenings. Middleville Doctors is a private medical practice op­ erated by osteopaths Linette I. Showerman and David E. Engel. The new office is lo­ cated at 4695 N. Middleville Road. Middleville Noicjhbors, continued from page 4 Mary Noah said she has been staying at home this last week. Mary VanderWal went to be with her family in Battle Creek over the weekend Our daughter. Jana, is here from Victoria. British Colum­ bia. Canada She flew in Tuesday, April 30. from Toronto Cay took her week's vacation this week Jana sur­ prised us by arriving in from Toronto 15 minutes early We were walking to her gate and there she was. walking down to meet us. W’e came 30 minutes early. It seems so good to have her here. She and Cay are having such a nice time. Then Dave and the girls are getting together this weekend in Ann Arbor. A week seems such a short time when you don't see them very often. But at least we get that. Well, again, after trying to get all of you. some busy lines, there were quite a few no answers, and a lot of no news. Just a busy time for all of us. Ken Medema IN CONCERT Redeemer Covenant Church Sunday, May 12, 6:00 p.m. At Dutton Christian Middle School Oh. I almost forgot. I had been corresponding with a woman, Maxine Schaffer from Portland. Ore . about her family of F’nder and Veredenburg. She came to Cmncmati to do her French side of the family , and came to Lansing to do some more So she came over to stay with us overnight. We went to Caledonia Cemetery and Pat Schnyder helped us a lot with a reduced map of the cemetery so we could find some of her family that she hadn't gotten. Then Donna Kenyon pa­ tiently helped us after we didn't find what we wanted, by taking us right to the spot when we couldn't find it. Maxine then got to visa for a short time with Karen Pender. She only stayed a short tune, but got information, because Karen is miserable with an illness. That is a for this week. A big hug to ail of you. Love visiting with all of you. The last thing you need now is a problem with your renter’s insurance. Renting fits a mobile America’s style. When you rent, you may have attractive surroundings, tended grounds and on-call maintenance. And you have the freedom to move as your hean or your job takes you—without all the hassles of selling a house. Although you have all these convenient luxuries, you also have many of the same liability and personal property risks as a homeowner. That’s why Auto-Owners Apartment Dwellers Insurance protects the contents of your apartment from loss due to theft, vandalism, fire, water, wind and other losses. It protects you and your family if someone else is injured in an apartment accident. And if something should happen to your apartment, Auto-Owners pays for your living quarters until you can return to your own apartment. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent about Apartment Dwellers Insurance. It’s a good way to insure peace-of-mind. ThtNo DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. *• * *«• »« 131 f Matn SI. (616)891-8125 » » M. la Mi P.O. Boa 218 JOHN J DaVRiES �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 7. 1991 Middleville woman is member of G.R. Artists’ Guild by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Pat Corson, an accom­ plished artist from Middleville, has become in­ volved heavily in the Rivertown Artists' Guild of Grand Rapids. "I was just going to give it a try," Corson recalled about inquiring about the arts group, and any doubt or hesistancy she might have had soon was gone. Corson found a vibrant young group being organized by two women from Caledonia. Formed in October of last year, the guild decided to put a cap on artist members at 50. It already has 49. The Rivertown group also has a program called "Questers," which will seek artists who for some reason can’t bring their artwork for THORNAPPLE t* FLORAL 114 River St., Middleville, MI (616) 795-3331 on their respective day* Ail special* be taken for delivery at theae apecial ‘4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo * Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fem Call ahead or iu»t Uop by and tay "1 WANT TODAY'S SPECIAL!" PERMS (With cut) Starting at... i 2 *• 4 s33.00 display. Corson and Cyndy KellerJousma paused on their way to Grand Rapids last week to explain what the guild is do­ ing right now. What started as an offer from the Downtown Management Board to put art work in the window of an empty store front on the Monroe Center Mall ended with the groups displaying 70 oil paintings, pen and pencil drawings and watercolors in four buildings facing the City Center. "We have all of the store windows on one end of the mall," Corson said. We have five altogether, and the fifth building will be opened as a gallery, hopefully in May." Even if they are late, the gallery will be finished in time for the thousands of people who will be in the area during Festival *91, she said. "People have been so gen­ erous in their support," Corson said, noting that the window displays were done in a cooperative effort by the artists. "I thought is might be too much when they offered us all the buildings, but it's going so smoothly that I think we can handle it, she said. The new guild already has works from its members on display at the Egypt Valley Golf Club, businesses M.K.Glitter and Design Quest and restaurants "Gibson's" and "Duba." Two of Hastings resident Ruth Gee’s paintings were on display at the Hastings City Bank in Middleville last week, and the display will feature different artists in the weeks to come, Corson said. The guild s objectives are stated on the back of member­ ship cards. It says: "To promote and support advanced artists, and to assist them in reaching their profes­ sional goals; to support and encourage the less skilled artist to perservere and im­ prove; to reach the artist working alone, to offer sup­ port, encouragement and friendship; to form an artist helping artist network — as far as we can reach." Barry County Commission on Aging menu planned Wednesday. May 8 Beef tips with mushrooms, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, applesauce. Thursday, May 9 Sloppy joes, California blend, com. jello. Friday. May 10 25% Off 9 miles east of Wayland on Briggs Rd., overlooks Barlow Lake 2 Vi miles South and West of Middleville OPEN: Mon & Wed 9-9; Tues. 9-5; Fri. 9-5; Sat. 7-1 Monday, May 13 Pork patty, beets, mashed potatoes, bread, applesauce. Tuesday, May 14 Turkey stew, wax beans, biscuits, fruit. Pat Corson of Middleville displays a painting by another member of the Rivertown Artists Guild, Ruth Gee. The Hastings City Bank office in Middleville will have different art work each week. Events TUESDAY IS P SENIOR CITIZEN DAY VICKIE RYNBRANDT • (616) 795-9250 1711 Briggs N., Middleville, Ml Chix or turkey chop suey. broccoli, nee, pineapple. g g i J C J C [lYXXXXYXYXXXXYXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX^ Wednesday. May 8 Delton. Stan Pierce and his dulcimers. Thursday, May 9 Hastings, Headstart children; Nashville, bingo. Friday, May 10 - Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Stan Pierce and his dulcimers. Monday, May 13 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, May 14 - All sites puzzles. Next week information on trip to Rockford in June. OES Chapter Blan to meet lay 14 Caledonia Chapter No. 97 Order of the Eastern Star, will meet May 14 at 7:45 p.m. at the Caledonia Masonic Temple. It will be the organizations regular meeting and friend­ ship night. Give Mother A Rose That Will Last MINIATURE ROSES W Pot Miniature Rose Hanging Baskets $1000 1 Gallon Container .Several Varieties Open house to honor Dutchers’ anniversary A golden anniversary was observed March 15 by Donald and Dorothy Dutcher of Caledonia. They would like to invite relatives and friends to help them celebrate the occasion with an open house May 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in Caledonia. Donald and Dorothy's family includes children Barbara Johnson of Racine, Wise., Joyce and John Jousma of Alto, and grandchildren Laura and Tom Corona of Franklin, Wise., Nich Jousma, and Bethany Jousma. They request your presence only, no gifts please. Kimberly J. Norris, M.D, EYE & ENT SPECIAUSTS. PC. Eye Physician and Surgeon Flowers ’N Friends Miniature Roses 9590 100th Street Alto, Michigan 49302 (616) 891-1226 Complete Eye Care for the Family Catooct 1 Lem Ir'piantj. Lose'Surgery Reboot and Dtocehc Eye Core. Gtoucomo. Contact lenses NEW PATIENTS WELCOME (616) 945-3888 Kimberly Norris, M 915 West Green Street • Hastings. Michigan 49056 )A 11 1 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Mt t May 7. 1991 / Page 7 ‘Double Wedding’ held in Caledonia Chard. At the same time. Bonnie s parents. Clair and Phyllis Fer­ ris renewed their vows after 50 years of marriage. Their attendants were their son. Dan, and Mary Stuit. sister of the bride, who was maid of honor 50 years ago. The Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock officiated. Following the ceremony, a Mr and Mrs. Clair Ferris are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter. Bonnie Chard, to Rick Miner, both of Ferndale. Rick is the son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Miner of Stockport. Ohio The ceremony was held before the fireplace at the Fer­ ris home in Caledonia. Their attendants were Bonnie s daughters. Erin and Rebecca dinner reception was held at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Caledonia. The following day. the Fer­ rises celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Caledonia United Methodist Church with a buffet open house where they greeted more than 200 friends and relatives. This fete was hosted by their children. Dan and Lyn Ferris and Bonnie and Rick Miner. Caledonia grad on Ferris list Karla Oosterhou.se. a 1990 graduate of Caledonia Com­ munity School, was named to the dean s list at Fems State University. Oosterhouse. daughter of Kanlyn Oosterhouse of Caledonia and Roger Oosterhouse of Dutton, is pur­ suing a career in printing technology. To qualify for the dean's list at Ferris, a student must have achieved a grade point average of at last 3.5. Attorney Jeff Youngsma Area attorney named to Hastings law firm by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings law firm of Siegel, Husdon, Gee and Fisher has announced that Jeffrey L. Youngsma, an as­ sociate with the firm since 1987, has been named a part­ ner. Youngsma, who lives in Middleville with his wife Debra and children Zachary and Samantha Jo, said the partnership was the the cul­ mination of years of work. "This is the realization of my dream of working in a small town. I grew up in a small town, so I learned to appreciate the values and morals of a small town." he said. Originally from Whit­ insville in south central Maassachusetts, Youngsma attended the U. S. Coast Guard Academy from 1977 through 1980. He received his undergraduate degree in 1981 from Calvin College, and his juris doctor degree from Cooley Law School in 1987. While at Cooley, he received various academic honors, in­ cluding membership in the Cooley Law Review and the Scholastic Review Board. Youngsma previously served an internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan, followed by an internship with his present law firm. He is a member of the Michigan and American Bar Associations, the Michigan and American Trial Lawyers Associations, and the Property Law and Business Law sections of the Michigan Bar Association. In Barry County, Youngsma is affliliated with the Board of Directors of the Barry Area United Way, the Hastings Rotary Cub and the Friendship Christian Reformed Church. Youngsma said he feels he has reached the place he has worked for. "I'm really happy where I am now," he said, "Both Deb and I have settled in to the community, and we both feel accepted by the people here." PAYING 10% OR MORE FOR YOUR MORTGAGE? REFINANCE AT OLD KENT. If you’re paying 10% or more in mortgage interest, you should see us about refinancing at today’s low rates. You could save thousands of dollars over the term of your mortgage — and lower your monthly house payments, too. Get a Home Equity Line of Credit at No Additional Charge. When you refinance, you may also qualify for our Home Equity Line of Credit — with no additional fees. So you can borrow for the things you need, like home improvements or a new car, at an interest rate that’s much lower than most installment loans or credit cards. And the interest may be tax-deductible, too. Check into Refinancing — with The Refinancing Checklist. We can tell you how much you may be able to save by refinancing. All we need is some basic information about your current mortgage. The following checklist Middleville grad gets leadership award Carrie A. Grube, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Lyle Belson of Middleville, was to receive an Outstanding Service Award from Aquinas College at a ceremony Saturday. May 4 Grube received the award for outstanding leadership and community service during the 1990-91 academic year. She will be recognized as one of five outstanding senior students. 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Bring the information into any Old Kent office Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 NoaaomwMiteea when Home EqurtyUneo* Crepe* opened »n conjunction mtn mortqaperefmancinq Feee may appfy otherwise Homoown*: meurance ■«xx.-.«ed A* of 15 APRs for Home Equity Uno of Credit were tOH % or nS aeperxj»ng on the amount at your credit tone APR may nry but writ not cacaoe WS vacangoastow as Consult your tai adv*o> •©< taa deductoM, �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 7. 1991 McFall kids in Middleville have ‘Celebration’ with recycled cans Teacher Pat Thatcher lists things that can be done with recycled cans. Providing the ideas in the brainstorming session are her first grade students. (At lower right) On a picture perfect spring day, students at McFall wait for their turn to enjoy a game using the cans they helped recycle. Matt Blocksman from Linda Meyer's first grade class at McFall gets his turn to Kick the can'. Does he ever. His can sailed straight up in the air about 20 feet in an awesome display of strength and coordination. GRADUATION... IT'S GETTING CLOSEI Graduation Is naarly here. Which means Open Houses. Do you have your invitations yet? Multi-Business Services can do your Open House Invitations quickly and Inexpensively. Wo will design and laser-print your Invitations in just days and at a reasonable price. Call Maty at 891-1652 and let her design your Open House Invitations today! (Business ^ennces Call: 891-1652 NOD KM S»«t • Cdedoru W <9311 "Knock down the cans" is a great game to play with recycled cans. These pyramids of cans were sent flying by the kids with their deadly aim. After the games, tr.e cans were flattened by the McFall students, and that was fun, too. Our doors are open...Come help us celebrate! We nt having an open house and you're invited. When? Saturday. May 11 from 1-3 pm Where? Middleville Doctors PC. 4695 N. Middleville Road. Suite I There will be a clown, balloons and a magic show for the kids... plus food, beverages, tours, and frvecholesterol. —blood pressure, and colon cancer screenings^^^^^^ Hope to see you' For Classified Action-Ads CALL 17 795-3345 troubled waters, we re the friend you need We H protect your boot ogamst damage theft and botxhty risks—m or out of the water Complete on approved boot«ng class and reduce your premium Quality boot protector from Form Bureau Mutual insurance Company of Micfvgon Coll today JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml Phone: 945-3443 * FARM BURE AU Making your future * INSURANCE I . o little more predktoble. r �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7, 1991 I Page 9 Dutton kids present ‘Fine Arts with Fairy Tales’ Kindergorteners (front row) Mott Kromer, Donny Sundberg Alicia Sterenberg. and Amarah Mejeur, (second row) — Rochelle Veenstra. Kevin DeVries and Katie Jeplawy. Dog, Down Dodge; Old Loy, Jackie Yonker; Pell, Jason Postma; Tall Man, Brian Koster; Man with small pot, Kevin Lucas; and Old Man, Andy Weaver, in fourth grade production. Instrumentalists are Joey Kloosterman, brass xylophone; and Rebecca Roosien, recorder. The Dutton Christian Mid die School Gym had a packed crowd April 25 to sec their favorite children from Dutton Christian Elementary involv­ ed in the spring program. “Fine Arts with Fairy Talcs " The 42 kindergartners sang songs that integrated the musical concepts they are learning in music education class. They had to do actions while singing their songs, which is difficult for youngsters to do. They learned that music can be high or low. slow or fast, soft or loud, and sad or happy. They also learned that music has a steady beat The “Fairy Tales,” which Prince, Ryan Fynewever; Cinderella, Melissa Heyes; King, Brad Jahnke and Messenger, Eric Osterhaven, in the fifth graders presentation. Third graders Sarah Dielman (Snow White) ond Angela Owinga (the Wicked Queen). were performed by the firstthrough fifth-grade students, were their own creations. “Fine Arts” includes draw­ ing. coloring, writing words to a melody, singing, playing instruments, acting and speaking. Each class made its own hackdrop The style and tone of voice used for each main character’s song was discuss­ ed. the instruments were chosen to best depict each character. Students and teachers talked about the best way each per­ son should act to get the per­ sonality of his or her character across to others. The deci­ sions needed were made in the classroom by the students. The 40 first graders per­ formed “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Characters in­ cluded everything from Goldilocks and the three bears to the trees in the woods, the table, chairs, beds and the window Goldilocks jumped from to escape the three bears. Pitched and unpitched per­ cussion instruments were used to represent these characters and the constuming added zest to their performance. The-52 second graders per­ formed “The Gingerbread Boy.” They did not use the characters usually read about in the story, but chose the animals they wanted to chase the Gingerbread Boy. The story was told, not read by one of the second graders. The 36 third graders per­ formed “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves." The ex­ citing part of their experience was finding out the variety of tones the voice can make to sing Snow White’s song, the Wicked Queen’s song, and the playful Seven Dwarves song. The kiss of the Prince was ac­ companied by the gentle play­ ing of the finger cy mbals. The 36 fourth graders per­ formed the fairy tale “Stone Soup " They loo chose the characters they wanted in this poor community who needed someone to help them band together to sun ive. This story was also told, rather than read, by a fourth grader The 44 fifth graders per­ formed the challenging “Cinderella." with Iocs of energy and deselopment of character. They chose to use their band instruments as well as pitched and unpitched per­ cussion instruments to repre­ sent the different characters. The music education in­ structor at Dutton Christian School is Jean DeVries Three Bears included Little Bear, Julie Baker; Mama Bear, Jessica Kooiman; Papa Bear, Gerrit Bentham; table, Kerri Koster and John Zoppa; Popo’s chair, Jared Jelsema and Kevin Lucas and instrumentalists, Pom Meyers ond Katie Rozeboom. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of Last Day of Registration of the Electors of Thornapple Kellogg School Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 10, 1991. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 10,1991, IS MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks’ offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Wendy Romph, Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 7, 1991 TK teacher is‘Ms. Grand Rapids 1991’ , J-Ad Graphics News Service Thomapple Kellogg Middle School physical education teacher Gloria Sorenson is back in a familiar environment after a weekend of competing in the 12th annual Grand Rapids Body Building Championships. The 38-year-old easily won the first place in the lightweight division, and then the overall title of "Ms. Grand Rapids 1991." The nine months of train­ ing and weekend of media stories, along with the reac­ tions of her students at the middle school, left her tired of attention. "No more, no more," she laughed. Instead of a photo of herself in her work outfit carrying 'the volleyball net for her seventh hour physical educa­ tion class, she insisted that any photo should include her young charges. Sorenson singled out Jackie Zoerner for helping her win the body building title. "I wanted to bring some­ thing from my class to the competition and Jackie takes dance, so she offered to help me. I’ve since found out that a lot of girls take dance, but Jackie helped me with my routine," she said. Besides being tired of the publicity, Sorenson said she was physically and mentally tired, and would take some time off to rest. Sorenson’s husband, John, is also a physical education instructor at TK Middle School. Gloria Sorenson (center) is almost lost in her seventh hour physical education class. She credits Jackie Zoemer (at her left) with helping her win the Ms. Grand Rapids 1991 title. Dutton Christian golf scramble planned for Saturday May 18 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You’ll have to scramble to scramble. Translated, that means if you haven’t signed up for the second annual Dutton Chris­ tian Four-Person Scramble, you’d better hurry. Registration deadline is Monday. May 13. The new Dutton Christian “golf classic’’ fund raiser will get under way at Broad­ moor Country Club with a "shotgun” start at 8 a m. I hope that also means something different in golf lingo than it does in literal terms. Maybe the “shotgun” start is why the event is called a “scramble.” At any rate, for $35 per per­ son or $65 per couple, golfers will enjoy 18 holes of golf, free carts and a lunch of ham­ burgers. brats, baked beans and potato salad. Also included in the day’s plans are the fun prize­ winning events of a golf outing like "closest to the pin." "longest drive.” 13th hole *hole-in-one’’ and "longest putt." In addition, there will be lots of door prizes donated by local businesses, said event chairwoman Pat Van Tol. She said beverages are be­ ing donated by Pepsi Cola, and the prize for the hole-inone on the 13th is a "get­ away” weekend at the new downtown Grand Rapids Rad- MIDDLEVILLE SUMMER POOL SCHEDULE Day Swim Lessons Session I: June 17 ■ July 1,1991 Day Swim Lessons Session II: July 8 ■ July 18,1991 Evening Swim Session I: July 10 ■ June 26, 1991 Evening Swim Session II: July 1 ■ July 17, 1991. DAY SWIM SESSION I: Mondays through Thursdays & Monday, July 1 (July 2nd, make up day) 9:00- 9:55 SWIM CLUB: Must be able to swim 1 length of the pool without stopping. 10:00-10:40 BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER: (Beginner 5 yrs. & up. Advanced Begin­ ner must have passed Beginner.) 10:45-11:25 BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER: (Beginner 5 yrs. & up. Advanced Begin­ ner must have passed Beginner.) 11.30-12:00 TINY TOTS: Parent must be in the water. This class is an orientation to develop correct swimming skills. For Ages 2-4 years 12:00-12:40 INTERMEDIATE/SWIMMERS. (Intermediate must have passed Advanced Beginner & Swimmers must have passed Iterm.) DAY SWIM SESSION II: Mondays through Fridays (last class meets Thursday. July 18 Make up day July 19th.) 9:00- 9:55 SWIM CLUB: Must be able to swim 1 length of the pool without stopping. 10:00-10:40 BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER: (Beginner 5 yrs. & up. Advanced Begin­ ner must have passed Beginner.) 10:45-11:25 BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER. (Beginner 5 yrs. & up. Advanced Begin­ ner must have passed Beginner.) 11:30-12:00 TINY TOTS: Parent must be in the water. This class is an orientation to develop correct swimming skills Ages 2 - 4 yrs 12:00-12:40 INTERMEDIATE/SWIMMERS: (Int. must have passed Adv Beg & Siwmmers must have passed Intermediates) EVENING SWIM SESSION I: Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays (Thurs make-up) 6:30- 7:00 PRE BEGINNERS: 4 yr. olds - Parents not in the water. 7:00 7:30 PRE-BEGINNERS: 4 yr. olds - Parents not in the water 7:30- 8:10 AQUA EXERCISE 8:15- 9.15 OPEN SWIM EVENING SWIM SESSION II: Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays (Thurs make-up) 6:30- 7:00 PRE-BEGINNERS: 4 yr. olds • Parents not in the water. 7 00- 7:40 BEGINNERS 5 years and up 8:00- 9:00 OPEN SWIM CLASS FEES: Tiny Tot & Pre Beginner $15.00 Aqua Exercise $15.00 All Other Lessons: $20 00 Minimum Class Sizes Must Be Met For Class To Run. PRE REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY — Early Registration for In District Accepted Through May 10th — Out of District Registration will begin May 13 Call the Community Ed Office at 795-3397 Jill Jansen and Nancy Bykerk are ready to chalk up Pat VanTol's score as she tees up at Broadmoor Country Club for a little practice before the Dutton Chris­ tian Golf Scramble scheduled for May 18. dison Hotel. Proceeds from this year’s outing will go toward pur­ chasing textbooks and athletic supplies, she said. Last year, at the first outing, the golfers raised $3,100 for the school’s general operating fund. VanTol and her committee of Jane Owen, Jill Jansen and Nancy Bykerk are hoping for even better success (and better weather) this year. She explained that the pro­ fits, which benefit the school, are raised not just from registration fees, but from sponsorships purchased by businesses, families or in­ dividuals. This year, sponsor­ ships fall into three categories: gold, silver and bronze. A gold sponsor donates $150. and buys golf for two and lunch and is honored with a recognition banner at one of the special events or at a tee. A silver sponsor donates $100. and purchases golf for one, lunch and a slightly smaller banner. For $75, a business or in­ dividual becomes a bronze sponsor, and is recognized by a flag at a hole or tee. Those who would like to participate can pick up a registration form at Dutton Christian and mail it, along with a check, back to the school Or, potential scramblers can call 698-7239 or the school office at 698-8660 for registration information. No extra charge for the shotgun ESTATE AUCTION LOCATED: south of Grand Rapids or north of Wayland on US-131 to 142nd Ave. exit, east to "Division, south to 140th Ave., then east 2’/» miles at 590 140th Saturday, May 11 • loan HOUSEHOLD, ANTIQUES, TOOLS: refrigerator microwave; Hotpoint washer and dryer. Hoover vacuum; oak dresser with mirror; 8 oak choirs; Western elec, oak wall phone and Peerless oak wall phone; com­ mode; wash stand with wringer; round kitchen table and chairs; livingroom furniture; end tables, lamps; oak case Graphophone with horn and 8 cylinder records, oak high chair; 2 and 3 pc. bedroom suites, porch glider; Kenmore sewing machine; desk; Westminister Tambour clocks; early Seth Thomas weight clock, bird cage and stand; flat irons: crocks; dated jars; baskets; glassware, salt dips; dishes, pots and pans; silverware; kitchen utensils: food grinders; cameras, luggage, old trom bone BBQ grill; books; insulators; pocket watches; jewelry; quilt; cast iron kettles copper boiler; dinner bell; cow bells, pitcher pump; pulleys, guns; old musket with powder horn; WW I Army Rifle with bayonet; 12 go. shotgun; hand drill press; hoy knives and forks, scythe; cross cut 7 drag saws; hand planters; logging tongs; cream separator, milk cons, strainer, wash tanks and pails; elec, fencer; barb wire; sop pails, pans and strainer, fanning mill; platform scales forge; ox yoke; wagon tongues wood kegs and boxes; sleds quanity of lumber. 200 ft. 3/4 PVC pipe, pressure washer; elec, motors; hyd. cylinder Ford 3 pt. tractor jock, storm win­ dows and doors; 10x12 tent croquet set, and many other items to numerous to mention. Lunch on grounds. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. Register for buyers number with proper I.D. JEANETTE HOOKER, Estate 00N & TIM ZANDBERGEN - AUCTIONEERS Caledonia, Ml • Ph. 698-6840 & 698-6462 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7. 1991 / Page 11 Caledonia AYSO Soccerfest planned for Saturday, May 11 Thomapple Kellogg Ca-i&tfd&v of CwnteWEDNESDAY * MAY S □ □ □ [I □ □ Page .............................. Tennis............................ Golf................................. Soccer J.V. Baseball & Softball V. Softball & Baseball. 4th Grade Camp Kelloggsville - Home ........ Godwin - There ........................ EGR - There . Comstock Park - There . . . Comstock Park - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Garlic Toast. Tossed Salad, Peaches Apple Cinnamon Pancake, Orange Juice, Milk THURSDAY • MAY 9 □ Page ......................................... □ McFall..................................... An annuol feature of Soccerfest is a clinic held by a soccer expert like Coach Blake Glass of Western Michigan University, shown here running some drills with young Caledonia players. This year, Caledonia Varsity Coach Brian Broekhuizen will conduct the clinic. J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia High School football field Saturday will be the scene of the "soccerfest,H which is held each spring to cap the community’s American Youth Soccer Organization season. The event will run from 9 a m. to 3 p.m., and will fea­ ture all 22 Caledonia AYSO teams playing in abbreviated games. More than 200 ENGAGEMENTS Secord ■ Lake to wed July 20 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Secord of Middleville would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Cindy Kaye, to Scott Alan Lake also of Middleville, son of Dorothy and Jim Drake of Middleville and Lyle and San­ dy Lake of Boyne Falls. Both are graduates of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, Scott in 1989 and Cindy in 1990. The wedding will be July 20 at the United Methodist Church in Wayland. Fox • Sidebotham to wed Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fox of Hastings are pleased to an nounce the engagement of their daughter. Karen Marie, to Raymond Earl, son of Phillip and Shirley Sidebotham of Middleville. Karen is an inside sales representative at Flexfab in Hastings and Ray works as a leadman at John W'hitticomb in Grand Rapids Both are 1988 graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School and are currently working on their business management degrees The wedding will take place June 22, 1991. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call » A* a fw oil or msmxnoe • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 youngsters from ages 6 to 13 participated in four divisions this year, and parents and community members are in­ vited to watch the kids show off their skills. Admission is free. The Caledonia Athletic Boosters will serve refresh­ ments throughout the day, in­ cluding coffee and doughnuts, hot dogs, pop, snacks and candy. Registration tables also will be set up for players who did not participate in the program this year, but who would like to sign up for the 1991-92 season. An added feature for all players will be a 1 p.m. clinic run by CHS varsity soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen. According to the local board of directors, the AYSO program stresses learning soccer skills and providing all youngsters an opportunity to play. The Caledonia program is run entirely by volunteers. Parents or interested adults who might enjoy coaching or refereeing are urged to sign up at Soccerfest or contact Mike Dahlberg, Caledonia AYSO commissioner, at 891-1766. "Sponsorship” funds do­ nated by individuals and local businesses help offset the op­ erational costs of the league, and any individual or group who would like to support the program in this way should contact Pat Fitzsimmons at 891-9406. Those who cannot come to Soccerfest, but who would like to register for the next AYSO season, can find regis­ tration forms at each school office or at the Caledonia Community Education office. Accountants group to meet Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants. Association of Michigan, will meet Thurs­ day. May 16. at the Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids, at Cascade Road and 1-96 in Grand Rapids The program will be Ed­ ward Pike, financial consul­ tant of Merrill Ly nch in Grand Rapids, speaking on “All Aspects of Small Businesses and Their Cash Management ’’ Dinner is at 6 30 p.m. Phone 676-1181 before May 14 for reservations Guests and their spouses are welcome 4th Grade Camp ............ Bike Safety for P.M. Kdg. LUNCH BREAKFAST Elem. - Breakfast; Ham Slice, Waffles, Potato Rounds, Fruit Juice; H.S. & Middle. Soup, Grill Cheese, Veg. Sticks Bagel/Cream Cheese, Juice Choice, Milk FRIDAY • MAY IO □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Page .......................................................................Grandparent's Day Page............................................................. Puma Pace - 10:00 a.m. M.S.................................................................. Dance - 6:00-9:00 p.m. McFall ...................... Grandparent's/Special Person Day 9:00-2:00 Golf................................................................... Cal/Hast. Caledonia Soccer............................................................... Unity Christian - Home J.V. Baseball......................................................................... Lee - There V. Baseball & Softball....................................................... Lee - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza or Fishwich, Coleslaw, Pears, Cookie English Muffin/Cheese, Ap­ plesauce, Milk MONDAY • MAY 13 □ □ □ □ □ □ T.K. School Board Meeting. .7:30 p.m. in Page All Purpose Room Tennis ................................................................................Lowell - There Golf................................................ .............. Conference - Maple Hills Soccer ......................................... ............................. Rockford - Home J.V. Baseball & Softball........... .................................... K'ville - Home V. Baseball & Softball............... .................................... K'ville - There LUNCH BREAKFAST Hamburger on a Bun, Oven Fries, Sliced Pickles, Pineapple Tidbits Cold Cereal, Muffin, Orange Juice, Milk TUESDAY • MAY 14 □ McFall 8c Page . . . P.E.T. Meeting at Page Elementary - 9:00 a m. □ H.S. Physics Class to Cedar Point □ Jr.H. Track................................... .................................... K'ville - There LUNCH BREAKFAST Meat & Cheese Subs, Tossed Salad, Applesauce Scrambled Egg, Toast, Juice Choice, Milk SATURDAY • MAY 11 □ Tennis............................................ ...................................... Conference □ Jr. H. Track................................... ..................................Delton - There □ V. Baseball & Softball............... *........................... EGR - There Coming Events... □ □ □ □ May 15 .....................H.S. Honors Assembly & Graduation Practice May 16........................................................................ H.S. Senior Finals May 17.........................................................H.S. Graduation Practice May 18........... M.S. - 8th Grade Charity Car Wash - Buss Garage $3.00 per car, 11:00-3:00 p.m. Proceeds to Hot Wheels for the Elderly □ May 20 ............................... M.S. P.E.P. Meeting - Library 7 00 p.m. □ May 24 M.S. Cheerleaders Sock Hop - 6:30-9 30 M.S Small Gym □ May 26........................................................................H.S. Graduation LUNCH WEEK OF MAY 15*21 O Wednesday Roast Turkey □ Thursday Foot Long Hot Dog □ Friday . . Pizza, H.S. Pork Steak □ Monday C Tuesday Burrito Baked Chicken ■ �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 7, 1991 Theressa Noffke sells ‘Village Stylist’shop to Lynn Klooster A ‘Place in the Heart’ in Caledonia changes ownership Lynn Klooster has started to work at the shop and meet the customers. Here she gives a haircut to Tim Baker. appointment book on June 1. by Barbara Gall Noffke has run the shop Staff Writer Theressa Noffke has sold since 1971, but it had been in "The Village Stylist" to Lynn existence years before that. Klooster, who already has be­ And the building was a gro­ gun to work in the downtown cery store even before a Caledonia beauty shop and beauty shop went in. Theressa and her husband, who officially will take over the keys, the pho?e and the Ralph, purchased the old ^^Attention! Senior Parents Take the STRESS out of planning the GRADUATION PARTY! Call us for your... Catering Needs ...ask for Linda. DELIVERY AVAILABLE We also Cater Weddings and Private Parties 129 E. Main Caledonia, Michigan 891-8997 Open 7 Days a Week Mon -Fri. 8 a m. - 9 p m Sat & Sun. 8 a m. - 5 p.m. This turn-of-the-century photo of downtown Caledonia shows a crowd of ladies on Main Street probably waiting to get their hair done at The Stylist'. The location of today s beauty shop is right next to the empty lot near the end of the block. building at 134 E. Main just after it had burned -- not to the ground, but the electrical fire left the interior and the shop's previous equipment in sad shape. They bought the whole building, which includes an upstairs apartment, and "rebuilt," changing the front entrance of the shop and redo­ ing the whole interior. They were open again for business in three months, Theressa re­ called. Yet another fire, again from old wiring, took Theressa out of her shop, but not out of business, in 1988. Determined not to let her faithful customers down, she and her staff opened temporary "shop" in her basement, using the equipment from when she operated out of her home. "It wasn't easy," com­ mented Noffke about the five operators juggling condi­ tioner, curlers and customers around the limited equipment and space. A fire in 1988 destroyed the interior of 'The Village Stylist,' but Theressa Noffke simply set up shop in her home until the interior was redone. Surveying the damage with Noffke is Mary Lou Smith. is... Sunday, May 12 Treat Mom to dinner at the ... Middle Villa Inn < • Gourmet Table • Fried Shrimp • Carved Steamship Round of Beef • Baked Chicken • Sweet Potatoes • Augratin Potatoes • Stuffing Theressa Noffke. left, soon will be handing over the keys to Caledonia's 'Village Sylist' beauty shop to new owner Lynn Klooster. Noffke has owned the business since 1971. Serving Noon to 6:00 p.m. FREE DESSERTS & BOWLING FOR MOMS Adults ... $9.75 Children under 10 ... Children under 3 ... FREE $4*95 — CALL FOR RESERVATIONS — 795-3640 or 891-1287 (North of Middlesilk on M-37) "But with lots of patience and sharing and with the help of our dear customers, we made it, and we again were able to move back into the Main Street shop in three months." And they lost only a few customers. The rest loyally drove the extra distance to Noffke's home and the base­ ment shop for their perms. Continued on page 14 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7, 1991 / Page 13 Caledonia Women’s Club honors senior girls at tea Sallie Hulst sets out tne sweet rolls as the mothers and daughters help themselves to the goodies served at the annual tec. by Barbara (.all Staff Writer The Caledonia Women’s Club Wednesday honored Caledonia High School’s senior girls and their mothers at an annual morning tea. The event has been a tradi- lion for so long that even older members of the club don’t remember when it actually started. This year, the tables were set up in the high school cafeteria, where the girls and their mothers emoved coffee. tea. punch and sweet rolls before moving to the Perform­ ing Arts Center for the program. There, the ladies were welcomed by Club President Amy Finkbeiner. who in­ troduced guest speaker Kann Kelly Purdy was named the recipient of the Women's Club's Eva Finkbeiner Scholarship. Sharing the honors with her daughter is Marlene Purdy. Orr. columnist for The Grand Rapids Press. Orr’s talk touched on both the humorous and the serious aspects of the relationships between mothers and daughters, and Orr drew on her own experiences both as a daughter and as the mother of three daughters. After the talk, the club’s scholarship chairwoman. Lin­ da Lang, announced the reci­ pients of two $500 scholar­ ships presented by the club this year. The traditional Eva Fink- beiner Scholarship was awarded to Kelly Purdy, while a new scholarship, funded by the family of Diane Fowler, was presented to Allison Scholton. Lang explained that "it was really difficult" to choose bet­ ween the 11 applicants, but that the decision of the com­ mittee was based on the appli­ cant's financial need, on the goals set by the girl and on her accomplishments. Grades were considered. Lang said, but were not the major factor in the commit­ tee’s decision. The only stipulation attach­ ed to the awards are that they be used for post-high school education. she added The club raises scholarship money through several fund­ raisers. one of which is the upcoming spring plant sale May 17 and 18 at the village township hall parking lot. Finkbeiner said the club always welcomes new members, and anyone seeking information about the group may call 698-0246. or 891-1746. Caledonia Women's Club member Linda Lang congratulates CHS senior Allison Scholten, the winner of the Diane Fowler Scholarship. Allison's proud mom, Deb Scholten, looks on. Serving the coffee and tea to the CHS senior girls and their mothers are Bar bora Waite, Gerry Fairbrother and Jane Leatherman. 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Unfortunately, as small towns become larger ones, these little "places in the community’s heart" often get lost or perhaps the "new" people just never have the opportunity to find them. And like most of these community landmarks, Theressa’s beauty shop has become one of those special places over the years, largely due to the personality of its owner. Get Theressa’s ’’girls" into a conversation about their boss and the stories go on and on. Some of them are funny ones, like the time she absentmindedly pushed the automatic garage ’door mechanism, not realizing that she was lowering the garage door instead of opening iL After she backed her car through the garage door, her one thought was to get it re­ placed before her husband found out what she had done. "She ran into the house and called Dave (Hoek)," grinned Stylist operator Linda Hoek as she recalled the story. Dave is a builder, and Theressa asked him to come over and fix the door "before Ralph got home,” Linda said. "We called her Crash’ for a long time!" Deb Nagel, who has worked for Noffke for 17 years, recalled the time Linda and Theressa locked up the shop and went home, not realizing one of their customers was still in the bathroom. "Luckily, Linda had forgot­ ten something and went back to the shop," Theressa said, picking up the story. "Needless to say, she was quite surprised to find a rather upset customer locked in." Then there was the time Noffke went to an auction at a friend s and, wanting to see her friend get a good price on the car she was selling, Theressa bid $800 on it, try­ ing to boost the bidding. Guess who went home with an $800 auto purchase? "But the thing that really makes the story is that she washed and waxed the car and sold it three days later for $1,100," laughed Nagel. Noffke likes to talk about the days when haircuts at the shop cost $2 each and a perm cost $12.50. In those days, a grocery store was located where "The Deli" is now, she said, and the pharmacy was next to it. The library still was in yet another storefront building on Main Street, and Connie Robertson ran a jewelry store. Boots Gehl ran the "Wagon Wheel.” "The bank was on the comer of Lake and Main, and many people remember that "Sam's" was once a meat market and a frozen food locker." Theressa still "does" some of her customers from those days, she said, adding, "What a treasure these ladies have been to me as we've grown to know each other’s children and grandchildren and shared the happy and sad times." Getting to know Theressa’s family these days might take you a while, however, as she and Ralph have nine children and 36 "wonderful" grandchil­ dren. fheir oldest granddaughter, Angela, now works with Noffke in the shop. But the key to the ongoing liveliness of Theressa’s shop is in her comment about "sharing the happy and sad times." Hoek, Nagel and Mary Lou Smith, who all have worked for Theressa for many years, talk about how she makes sure her customers get their hair done, even when times are hard and money is short for things like haircuts. "She’ll quietly take a lower price from those people, or perhaps some of her cus­ tomers will pay by making things for Theressa,” said Linda Hoek. Working in a beauty shop means being one of the first to hear the latest news, agreed Hoek and Smith. And for Theressa, this means knowing when one of her friends or customers is facing a troubled time. Her “girls" say Noffke will go to her customers’ homes and do their hair when they YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 6,1991, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 N. Briggs Road within Yankee Springs Township. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will hold the public hearing upon proposed rezonlng requests and any other business that may come before the Commission. DESCRIPTION A ~ x Commencing NW corner Sec. 31, Town 3, Range 10, Thence S 75 ft., thence E to shore of Gun Lake, Thence N to N Section line, Thence W. to beginning. Com­ monly known as 3017 Patterson Road, Wayland DESCRIPTION B _ . Commencing 75 S NW Frt 1/4 Sec 31 Town 3, Range 10, Thence S 75 ft, E to Shore Gun Lake, N on Lake to Point 75 ft S of N Section Line, Thence W to begin­ ning Commonly known as 3023 Patterson Road, Wayland. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider the proposed rezoning of the following parcels from the present Residential (R) classification to Commerlcal (C) classification. DESCRIPTION C The North 495 feet of the West 346 feet of the following described parcel; Commencing at the Northwest corner of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 16 rods for the true place of beginning; thence South 80 rods more or less parallel with the West line of Section 22 to the North 1/8 line of said Section 22; thence East 64 rods more or less along said North 1/8 line to the West 1/8 line of said Sec­ tion 22; thence North 500 feet more or less along said West 1/8 line to a point distant Southerly 820 feet from the Northeast comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, thence West 710 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 22; thence Northerly 820 feet parallel with said West 1/8 line of Section 22 to the place of beginning, SUBJECT to an easement 33 feet in width for ingress and egress the East line of which is described as beginn­ ing at a point on the North line of said Section 22 distant West 710 feet from the Northeast comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22 and running thence Southerly 820 feet parallel with the West 1/8 line of said Section 22 to the point of ending. Located in from of 9915 Chief Noonday Road Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider the proposed rezoning of the following parcel from the present Agricultural (A) classification to Rural Residential (RR) zoning classification Please take further notice that the Zoning Ordinance, map. land use plan, ano map may be examined at the Township Hall by request in advance to Township Supervisor Dave Van Elst at any time during regular business hours on any day hereafter except public and legal holiday until and including the day of said heanng Please take further notice that ail persons interested in the Township are minted to appear at said hearing w>d to be heard in person or by agent or attorney, or by communica­ tion addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the Public heanng pertaining to these matters Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office stated above at any time dunng regular business hours up to the date of sard heanng and will be further received by the Planning Commission. Judy A. Becker. Secretary Yankee Spnngs Planning Commission 284 N Briggs Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 or 795-7602 __________ he helps drink the coffee!" are too sick to get out And now, after all these "And she frequently takes a years, and all these memories, meal along," added Linda. "I would say that many Theressa is going to turn over times she is the first one to the management of her shop arrive with food and a kind of­ to Lynn Klooster, who has fer of help when there’s trou­ recently moved to the village, ble or a death in the family," but, being a member of the agreed Smith. “And she Buer family, is no stranger to doesn’t just stop one time and Caledonia. that's it. She'll help out as The faces greeting cus­ long as she's needed." tomers at the shop will re­ Theressa, on the other main the same, with even hand, is just as Theressa stopping in on complimentary about her Thursdays and Fridays to keep "doing" her long-time cus­ staff. "I’ve had 14 hairdressers tomers. "There will be changes, of working here in the past 21 years," she recalled proudly. course," Theressa said, noting "Four of those have started for instance that Klooster their own businesses, and one plans to add to the shop's op­ has since had seven children! erating hours. "I’m very proud of my "But for the most part, it girls. They are not only good will still be the same." stylists, but they are dear No doubt things will be the friends and very honest, same, for at least a while. But trustworthy people. We're no one knows what changes kind of like family." will happen in a growing Noffke noted that even the community, and who knows husbands of her operators if places like "The Village "somehow" get drawn into Stylist" will retain the close the workings of the business. "family" feeling as "The husbands help out Caledonia’s population often, and they pop in all the changes? time," grinned Theressa. It will be interesting to sec "Dave (Hoek) is a fine carpen­ if in the future, the shop's ter and has kept the building employees still gather there in good repair. Chris (Smith) to watch the parades on the is an excellent plumber, and Fourth of July and at has been called on often. Christmas, and if they'll hand "And Bernie Nagel always out candy on trick-or-treat stops in to cheer us up... and night. "My ladies' children have gone from needing bassinets and playpens in the back room to stopping in with their boyfriends," reminisced Noffke. "I do get a little sentimental thinking about it all, but I know Lynn will do a great job, and 1 wish her all the success. "I mostly want to thank all my customers and friends who have helped us out over these years. I could never have made it without their support and kindness. I’ll miss them all," she said a little wistfully, but then her mood changed. "But I won’t miss doing those books!" She said that the new leisure hours will allow her to spend more time with her grandchildren, who range in age from 23 to 6 months. And even though Ralph still has a few years left before re­ tirement, they hope to do a little more traveling. But Theressa doesn’t plan to quit working. Besides doing hair at the shop two days a week, she'll continue that same service at the local funeral home, something she has done for years. The village stylist just doesn't really plan to change her ways very much. Thank goodness. Scot track team places fourth at Greenville relays Saturday The Caledonia boys track and field team finished fourth in the 12-team Greenville Relays Saturday. Grand Rapids Christian won the meet with 123 points, followed by West Catholic with 78, Lowell with 75 and the Scots with 55. Twenty Scots returned with at least one medal. Taking se­ cond place was the distance medley relay team of Jeff McCaul, Brad Feenstra, Jason Boorsma and Craig Schmidt (11:10.2) and the pole vault team of Andy Foster, Steve Tafelsky and Greg Chapman (364)). Capturing third places for Caledonia were long jumpers Keith Bohez, Brad Stegenga and Feenstra and the 3200 relay team of McCaul, Schmidt, Boorsma and Whitwam (8:32.2) and Rob Moorney in the high hurdles (16.6). Freestylers compete in regionals and state The Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club participated in regional competition at Caledonia on April 21st. Earning medals were: 9-10, 50 lbs.. Dusty Moma, second; 120 lbs.. Marc Carter, fourth; and 80 lbs. Ethan Dozeman, third. 11-12, 90 lbs., Cory Schut, first; 110 lbs., Jeremy Vandefifer, fourth and 130 lbs., Reuben Dozeman, first; 13-14. 135 lbs . Ty Mid dleton. third and 200 lbs., Joel Appel, second. Traveling to East Kentwood for state finals were: 11-12, Reuben Dozeman, state cham­ pion, first. 13-14, 135 lbs., Ty Middleton, fourth and 200 lbs., Joel Appel, second. 90 lbs., Ryan Winchell, from Middleville, but competing for Lowell finished second. In the girls meet. Caledonia finished sixth behind Grand Rapids Christian, Chesaning, Lowell and Rockford. Taking first place for the Scots were the Eight mile relay team of Amy l eather man, Korey Hofmann, Meredith Denison and Rom Robertson in 52:50.3 (new school and meet record) and the distance team of Karyn Du ba, Amanda Wolfert, Hof­ mann and leatherman in 13:19.4. The discus team of Liz Mast, Jill Van Ost and Sue Greves finished second by one inch with a total distance of 254-8 as did the shot put team of Mast, Van Ost and Susan Welton with a distance of 86-7. Duba was fourth in the 1600 meter run, and the sprint medley team of Julie Kral, Heather Bums, Cheryl Kral and Carol France was fifth m 3:17.4. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Lynneile Pierce concert set at Gaines Church Lynneile Pierce will be featured at a musical concert at the Gaines United Brethem Church Sunday, at 9:45 a m. The church is located at Kalamazoo Avenue and 92nd Street. Caledonia Pierce is regarded as a vivacious and sincere gospel recording artist from Holland She has been singing since she was 8 years old She began on the •‘Children's Bible Hour’’ and has sung from the Crystal Cathedral to military bases, to concert halls and in 14 coun­ tries. Her rnusK ranges from children through the people in the golden years. Notice of Public Hearing Township Zoning Ordinance Notice is hereby given that the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear citizens’ comments regarding the proposed Thornapple Township zoning ordinance. The hearing shall be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 1991, at Thornapple-Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Michigan. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance and map may be examined at the Thornapple Township Hall, 104 North High Street; Thornapple-Kellogg High School Library, 3885 Bender Road; and the Middleville Village Of­ fice, 100 East Main Street during regular office hours. All interested persons are invited to attend. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 7, 1991 I Page 15 Local woman enjoys home desktop publishing Desktop publishing allows Mary Bustraan to be creative for her clients. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Mary Bustraan has the best of two worlds. . She's a business woman who runs a desktop publish­ ing company and she can stay at home to care for her 3-yearold child. Bustraan and her husband, James, have lived in the Caledonia area for 11 years, and has had the business at home for six years. She sees her business as an alternative to doing-it-yoursclf, or hiring a large firm to do what she does: lettering, signs, brochures, programs, newsletters, open house and wedding invitations and more. A one-woman operation at home suits Bustraan because her business is service ori­ ented and easily confined to an office in one room of her home. "The child care is the biggest thing for me," said the mother of a 3-year-old daughter, Lisa, and a 13-yearold son, Weston. "And, some people are more productive an a more re­ laxed situation. I don't have the distractions of a typical office," she noted. "I don’t pay a babysitter," she said. Because of an arrangement with several other mothers, each has free time during the day each week to pursue their activities. She also doesn't have to worry about the time used for commuting, or expenses for transportation. Now in the process of ex­ panding her business, Bustraan said she has set hours, but she also integrates the business with her home life with her family. In fact, in the evenings, son Wes helps with the business by filing, collating and stapling. Bustraan worked in an of­ fice setting for Passenger Printing in Caledonia and has brought that experience in typesetting and printing home with her. "I was doing word process­ ing and accounting, and just gradually shifted to desktop work," she said. The equipment needed to run her business includes a "Gateway 2000 System," a NEC Postscript laser printer, and a computer with a full page scanner. Most of her work comes through referrals, and while she advertises in the local pa­ per, she said she has to be careful that she isn't over­ whelmed. “I’d like to keep my ser­ vices tailored to small busi­ nesses and individuals," she said. One disadvantage to a home occupation is the loss of a "network." when trying to reach prospective customers. "The area I want to reach now is independant sales peo­ ple. when I do they really ap­ preciate the work I do on sales flyers, presentations and even their correspondance. I have one man I keep a permanent letterhead on file for in the computer. 1 have a mailing permit, so I can handle bulk mail, and I already have a modem." Mary Bustraan and her daughter Lisa enjoy a break and a story from Lisa’s favorite book. Blind singer to perform at Dutton School ching for ways for people to connect to each other, enabl­ ing them to sense the sacred within themselves and in sur­ prising places. As to lyrics, 1 deal with human needs, whether they be related to hunger or relationships; my ..11"., I PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Township Board will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the budget and salaries for the year 1991-1992 at the Board Meeting, Thursday, May 9, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. The budget will be available at the Clerk’s office. 284 N. Briggs Rd.. Middleville after May 1, 1991. I I I ■ I - NOTICE - Z Donna Kenyon I Thomapple Township Clerk -MW------------MM -qn • NOTICE • II Spring Clean-up of Mt. Hope and Parmalee Cemeteries is now in progress as weather permits. If you have any questions regarding the maintenance of the cemeteries please | I U contact the Township Clerk, 795-7202. X II 1. Burial sites will be sold in multiples of two, next in 11 ne. 2. Lots must be paid for within 30 days of date of purchase. 3. Only vaults constructed for permanent duration may be used. 4 Cremains must be interred by the Sexton. 5. Foundations for monuments must be cnstructed by the Sexton. Foundations will not be installed until lots are paid for. All foundations will be 24" deep with a 4" border on each side of the monument. 6. Monuments may be no more than 24” wide. 7. Urns may be placed in line with monuments only. 8. All plantings of trees or shrubs is discouraged and must be approved by the Sexton. Any approved plantings must be a dwarf variety. 8 n I y A 9. Removal of existing trees and shrubs must be approved by the Sexton. 10 The use of decorative stones or bark is prohibited and will be removed by the Sexton. 11. All urns not used for 2 years will be stored on the Ken Medema a blind vocal musician, will perform at the Dutton Christian Middle School gym Sunday evening in a concert sponsored by Redeemer Cove­ nant Church. "1 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP OLD FASHIONED CEMETERY DAYS ■ Thomapple Township will again be holding cemetery clean up days this year. May 11th the Sexton and a member of the Township Board will be at Parmalee Cemetery and on May 18th M. Hope Cemetery. Please come and assistance will be given to you in preparing your site. TIMES: Parmalee -10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mt. Hope 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In case of rain, the dates will move toward 1 week. Your assistance in this community effort will I be greatly appreciated. ------------------------- RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF MT. HOPE and PARMALEE CEMETERIES Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. F hatred of war; or my love of children.’’ Dutton Christian is located on Hanna Lake Road, just north of 68th Street. Pastor Joel K ruggel n<xes that the concert is open to everyone on a free-will offering basis. I ■ I | I ■ I ■ | j Ken Medema. a blind vocal artist, will perform in a con­ cert, sponsored by the Redeemer Covenant Church, at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Dutton Christian Middle School. Medema w as bom in Grand Rapids in 1943 and describes himself as the son of “very devout churchgoing parents. By the tune 1 entered first grade it became rather ob­ vious that 1 was going to be a musician. I attended a school across town in a special class for blind children, and every chance 1 got I’d bang on so­ meone’s piano” M edema's musical interest followed him to Michigan State where he majored in music therapy. He recalIs that his advisors at Michigan State discouraged him from aspir­ ing to be a professional musi­ cian because, they said, his blindness would interfere w ith performing. After graduating from col­ lege. Ken Medema began his career in music in 1970 as he composed original material for his work as a music therapist in a phychiatnc hospital. Since then. Medema has involved himself in a fulltime performance schedule that has taken him from the North American contintent to South Africa to the Philippines His music is earthy and direct, full of stones and humor It uses musical styles from classical to rock, from ballad to blues Medema says about his musk: “I am always sear­ fi II premises. 12. Price of cemetery lots for residents is $50; non- fi Il residents $200 Adopted by the x n Thornapple Township Board October 11, 1982 Amended April 9, 1990 and July 9, 1990 L 8 | I �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 7, 1991 Dutton Elementary‘Loved Ones Day’ is success! Many siblings went to Loved Ones Day at Dutton Elementary, and part of the good time was cake. Here Shannon (left and Rebecca enjoy their refreshments. Teacher Peggy Phillips second grade class performs the "Loose Tooth Blues" for the assembled grandparents, parents and other loved ones after Chantel Jonker’s Kindergarten class performed "The Teddy Bear Dance." Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates; 5 words for $2.50 then 1Oa per word. If you pay In advance, you save 50” billing charge. Deadline Is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Antiques IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET. Sunday, May 19th, Ionia Fair­ grounds. South M-66, Ionia, Michigan, 8am to 4:30om. Admission $1.50. Rain or shine. First market of season. Thou­ sands of antiques and collecti­ bles. 1-517-593-3316. "Ebenezer Bleezer" owns an ice cream store, and the students of Terra Zoerner*s third grade class at Dutton Elementary named every flavor. As you can see by the signs, some were very unusual. Business Services CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290 or 795-2356.__________________ CUSTOM TILLING gardens, ready to plant when finished. 792-9239,__________________ GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean­ ing, chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AND BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. CLIP THIS AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF. The combined fourttVfifth grade choir, directed by Kenn Stanek, performs "Stand By Me" for an appreciative crowd of loved ones at Dutton Elementary. They also sang "Wind Beneath My Wings." ZYLST DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first’’ CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member ot the Grand Raprds Homebuttden Association 698-7242 s»’"a _________ 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia__________ WELDING FABRICATION, Baird’s Machine Shop. 8300 Garbow Road, Middleville, 70S-0574_____________ PLOW GARDENS in or around Middleville. 795-9215. in Memoriam Real Estate For Sale Automotive IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of George Janose, who left us two years ago on May 3, 1989. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still; For in our hearts sou hold a place. That no one else can fill. Deeply loved and sadly missed by, His wife, children and grandchildren Deeply loved and sadly missed by, His wife, children and grandchildren 10 ACRES FOR SALE: Land contract possible. 4 miles south of Middleville. $29,900. Middleville Schools. 795-7290. ’84 GMC S15 4x4, extended cab, V6, air, cruise, loaded. $4900. 285-4780.___________ Recreation ATTENTION CAMPERS Park your camper or RV on Cloverdale Lake, Delton Come and go all summer. 962-8443. RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, full time Realtor Associate, free market analysis. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Jobs Wanted 12 YEAR OLD BOY will do odd jobs in Middleville area to earn money for YMCA Camp. Please call 795-9881._______ MOTHER OF TWO would like to care for one child, 3 yrs or older in my Middleville home. Phone 795-3436. HASTINGS BANNER subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. ‘84 PONTIAC T1000 $900 OBO. After 5:30, 795-7745. ’85 EAGLE WAGON 4x4, p.s7p.b., cruise, air, a.mJf.m. stereo, remote minors, $4,000 offer. 792-9239. ’88 CHEVROLET S-10 Blaz­ er, blue, 4 speed, V6, air, stereo. Gavin Chevrolet 795-3318. ’88 CHEVROLET SILVER­ ADO 4x4, pu., Brandywine, 350 V6, auto., air, cruise, till, pL pw, stereo. Gavin Chevrolet 795-3318. ’89 BUICK CENTURY, 4 door, white, 4 cylinder, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo. Gavin Chevrolet 795-3318. ’89 BERETTA, gray, V6, auto., air, cruise, lilt, stereo. Gavin Chevrolet 795-3318. •88 CHEVROLET CORSI­ CA, silver, auto., air, cruise, lilt, stereo. Gavin Chevrolet 795-3318. •wTpoyriAC sunbird 4 door, bluc/silver, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo. Gavin Chev­ rolet 795-3318. For Sale 1989 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER 32’ J Hawk designer scries w/awning, level jack, spare tire, large refrigerator/ freezer, like new. Phone 517-852-1793.______________ ASPARAGUS: fresh snapped for table or freezer. 765-5157. 1978 CAMARO Sharp, t tops, 305 factory 4 speed, mags, good tires, runs great, $2500 or B/O. 891-9911._____________ aTuminum fishing BOAT 15 1/2 Ft., 25 h.p. Evinrude, 3 swivel chairs, anchors, $1200. 891-9911. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE Fri., and Sat, May 10, 11. 9a.m.-5p.m. 227 Robin Rd., Middleville. One block east of High School. Dinette, coronet like new, crafts, toboggan, antiques, lace, Morse sewing machine, toys, clothing, much more. Thank You CARD OF THANKS It is a comfort to know just how much people care. This was reinforced recently when the passing of Jack F. Johnson left a void in our live*. The family would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to everyone involved. We would especially like to thank the following, The Reverend Bobby Dale Whitlock of Caledonia United Methodist Church for his kind words and support, The Caledonia United Methodist womens club for the lunch. The Hathway Lodge for their services, The American Legion Pott 305 for their partici­ pation in the services and the Caledonia Funeral Chapel for the professionalism and empathy. Sinceriy, The family of Jack F. Johnson �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 7, 1991 I Page 17 Middleville Crystal Flash donates to DARE program J-Ad Graphics News Service Denise Lucas, store man­ ager of the Crystal Flash Service Station in Middleville, has presented Police Chief Louis Shoemaker with a check for almost $200 to help fund the DARE program. The results of a month­ long promotion sponsored by Crystal Flash, the money was raised when people in the community purchased hearts to put a loved one’s names on for a window display at the station. Letters to the Editor Let’s ask parents of Top Ten Dear editor: What a delight to read about the Thornapple Kellogg High School Top Ten Students for 1991! I read every biography with fascination and wondered if there weren’t more students like these. Look at their accomplishments! They seem to have fascinating lives, being in­ volved with drama, sports, language, music, and class politics! And on top of these activities, many volunteered their time out of their busy schedules to local organiza­ tions. How'd they come to work so hard? Now as a follow-up article, I’d like to hear from their parents, maybe some insight as to how they produced such outstanding children. Could they give us some guidance on how to raise our children to have such high rates of ac­ complishment? Could the en- Help Wanted MATERIALS MANAGER: Grand Rapids. Our plastic injec­ tion molding company has an immediate opening for a Mater­ ials Manager. This position reports to the General Manager and has total responsibility for the materials function including scheduling, production control, purchasing, inventory, and ship­ ping and receiving. We have a completely modern facility including total computerization. The ideal candidate will posses a Bachelor’s degree complied with 5-8 years supervisory experience. Excellent communi­ cation and analytical skills are required. APICS certification and plastic injection molding experience a definite plus. We offer an excellent benefits pack­ age and competitive salary. Interested applicants MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIRE­ MENTS should send resume, school records, salary require­ ments and references to: AD8534 OO of The Sun & News, PO Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058._______ ___________ MIDDLE VILLA INN is now taking applications for cooks and waitresses. Apply in person. E.O.E.___________ POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.9O/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 1-800-552-3998 exL MI 168 8am to 8pm 7 days. tire area begin to turn out many more of these highquality citizens? And after hearing about their accomplishments, what about hearing from these students themselves? What could they tell us about their world and how they grew to accomplish such feats? What would they suggest to their underclassmen as to how to study, how to set goals and achieve them, or how to view themselves and their place in the world9 Here is a gold mine of knowledge and experience. Let’s ask them and see what these folks can tell us! Sincerely. Barry C Andrus Middleville Team more important than schools’ cheerleaders To the editor: I’m writing in response to the letter written a while ago concerning the cheerleaders of Middleville. At first, I wasn’t going to write because I’m sure that the town could really care less about Middleville cheerleading, but I now feel that the subborn supporters of cheerleaders of this town should know how the team feels. I find it kind of funny that a whole cheerleading unit could go half a game without cheering, and the coaches, players and even the water boys didn’t notice. That should clue some people in on how much they really helped the team. Speaking for the team. 1 can honestly say that it’s time for a change. Why don’t they just nde to the game with friends, like all the other fans, go up into the stands, and lead a spirit squad where the) could actually have some impact on the game? I think it’s lime for the town to ask themselves this ques­ tion. who’s really more im­ portant. the team or the cheerleaders9 Jamie Berg Middleville True Modular Homes <, — Offered By — 4 G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS I i HOURS: 9-5 M-F; 9-1 Sat. or by Appointment Middleville 795-9153 1 I. Shoemaker teaches the DARE (drug abuse resistance education) program to fifth graders at Page Elementary during the school year. The 17-week program teaches students techniques to resist peer pressure to ex­ periment with drugs, and deals with improving self es­ teem. The funds will go to buy T-shirts for children who have participated in the program. The DARE graduation cer­ emony will be held Friday, May 24, at the Thomapple Kellogg auditorium, begin­ ning at 12:30 p.m. Shoemaker said it is likely that the "buy a heart" fund­ raiser will become an annual event Trojan netters win Galesburg tournament The Middleville tennis team brought home the champion­ ship trophy at Saturday’s Galesburg-Augusta Invita­ tional. nipping the host Rams by three points. In addition to the team trophy, all 10 Trojan sutlers recieved medals by finishing first or second in their respec­ tive flights. Matt Stander and Jeff Geukes won singles cham­ pionships for Middleville, while the first doubles team of Scott Oliver and Dave Lehman continued its strong play of late with a first-place finish at first doubles. Finishing second for Mid­ dleville was first singles player Dave Sherwood, fourth singles player Rob Hunt, the second doubles tandem of An­ dy Hutchens and Mark Pullen and the third doubles duo of Dave DeHaan and Ryan Kiel. Coach Larry Seger said he was happy with the overall play of his squad, which is chasing Calvin Christian in the O-K Blue standings. •‘We were very happy to come home with the team trophy,” he said. “Everyone played very well." Seger added that he was particularly pleased with the committment and dedication of Stander. The senior captain missed his sister's graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan, where he will at­ tend next year, and also miss­ ed a chance to hear a speech by President Bush. “I told (Matt) that we would all understand if he couldn’t make the tourna­ ment,” Seger said. “He showed unusual dedication, and we’re proud of him. We wouldn’t have won the tourna­ ment without him.” Earlier in the week Mid­ dleville defeated Hamilton 5-2 and South Christian 6-1 to in­ crease its overall dual mark to 6-1. Against the Hawkeyes, the Trojans split the four singles matches and swept the doubles flights. Stander and Geukes each posted straight set wins, 6-2, 6-0 and 6-0, 6-4, respectively. In doubles play, LehmanOliver won 6-1, 6-2, Hutchens-Pullen won 7-5, 6-2 and Kiel-Dehaan won on an injury default after taking a 5-0 first-set lead. Dave Sherwood pulled out a tough three-set win against the Sailors, rallying for a 2-6, 6- 3, 6-3 victory. Seger said it was a case of Sherwood keeping his ap- proach shots down and being able to cont ml the second and third sets from the net Stander and Geukes also won singles matches, by 6-1. 6-2 and 6-3. 6-1 scores. Again. Middleville was aid­ ed by some outstanding doubles performances in the meet. South had entered the day with a cummulative record of 23-4 in doubles mat ches, and the Trojans were still able to pull off a sweep Lehman-Oliver won 6-0, 6-3; Hutchens-Pullen won in two tough sets 7-5. 7-5 and Kiel-DeHaan prevailed by a 6-3, 6-4 score Middleville will be host to Kelloggsville Wednesday and will take another shot at Calvin Christian and the rest of the league Saturday in the O-K Blue conference meet. TK boys track team wins pair of O-K Blue conference meets The Middleville boys track and field team defeated a pair of conference rivals last week, defeating Hamilton Monday 88-49 an surviving a late scare by Byron Center Wednesday before prevailing 74-63. Monday the Trojans won 12 events, led by the distance trio of Tony Jones, Ed Rumbergs and Mark McNutt with two apiece. Jones won the 800 (2:15.6), Rumbergs the 3200 (11:02) and McNutt the 1600 (4:57). The trio teamed with Jason Secord to take the 3200 relay, in 9:38. Coach Dan Erb said he has been very pleased with the distance group’s progress, in­ cluding Rob Potter as well. Craig Stolsonberg won both hurdle everts, the highs in 19.3 and the intermediates in 46.6, while Todd Boonstra won the 100 and the 200 in 12.4 and 24.3, respectively. Middleville also claimed four field events as well, with Chad Sitzer winning the high jump and the pole vault (5-8 and 11-6). Bob Middleton claimed the discus w ith a For Rent <’ Denise Lucas, store manager of Crystal Flash in Middleville, presents police chief Louis Shoemaker with a check for the Dare program he teaches. The funds will go for DARE t-shirts. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gua Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avallable. Cah 672-7119.________ NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. throw of 124-1, and B.J. West took first in the long jump with a leap of 17-6. Wednesday the Trojans had a bit more difficulty, but late wins in the 3200 by Rumbergs and the 1600 by the team of Stolsonberg, Philip Johnson, Potter and McNutt sealed the win. Winning field events for the Trojans were Sitzer, high jump (5-8); West, long jump (16-11); and Phil Zubering (10-0). In addition to the 1600 relay team, the 3200 and 800 units also won. Secord, Jones, Rumbergs ano McNutt team­ ed to win the 3200 in 9:22.63, while Potter, Jason Bardwell, Johnson and Boonstra took the 800 in 1:44.8 Also winning running events for the Trojans were For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 Matt Polhemus, high hurdles (18.2); McNutt, 1600 (5:03); and Jones, 800 (2:18). Middleville, after closing out the league dual season Monday at home against Kelloggsville, will prepare for the conference meet Saturday at Byron Center. TIRES-R-US Batteries & Cu»to™ Quick Oil Change Shocka/Struta FAST SERVICE JON RAYMOND 613 S Broadway Middleville. Ml 49333 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 7. 1991 Caledonia Scots split twin bill with Wayland Wildcats Friday The Caledonia baseball team went into Friday afternoon's O-K Gold doubleheader against Wayland in sole possession of first place in the conference standings. The Scots were able to salvage a split the twmbil) after routing the Wildcats 12-2 in the nightcap. Wayland won the first game 4-1 Bill Kowall won his second league game against no losses on a two-hitter, striking out four and walking five Brad Dodge came in to relieve him late in the game Todd Hudson and Tom Benedict had three hits apiece, while Brad Walbridge also had two hits Phil Heyboer scored three runs for the Scots, who improved to 5-2 in league play. In the first game, the Caledonia hitters couldn’t get untracked against Wayland starter Paul Omness. who won his second league contest. Brad Dodge was the loser for the Scots He struck out five and walked one batter Mark Uyl drove in the only Caledonia run with one of his two hits. The loss ended a four-game win streak for Caledonia in the league Wednesday the Scots defeated South Christian 7-4, behind the three-hit pit­ ching of Brad Seeley. Seeley struck out 15 Sailor hitters, while yielding six bases on balls. He improved to 4-1 on the season Kowall. Hudson and Benedict had two hits each to pace Caledonia. Hudson belted a two-run homer, while Uyl also hit a homerun. Last Friday the Scots swept a doubleheader from Forest Hills Northern. 6-1 and 5-4 The second game was called after six innings due to darkness. Dodge was the winning pit­ cher. striking out three and walking one He also had the game-winning RBI in the game The opener was controlled throughout by Seeley, who pitched another three-hitter, striking out nine and walking four. Kowall and Walbridge had two hits apiece for the Scots Caledonia will be host to Coopersville on Friday. Caledonia's Jenny Smith takes a cut at a Wayland pitch during the second game of Friday's twinbill, won by the Scots. The Wildcats won the first game. Fighting Scot softball squad gaining respect in 0-K Gold Brod Dodge of Caledonio slides safely into third base during the first game of Fri­ day's doubleheoder against Wayland. The Scots split the two games. LAWN-BOY After winning six games a year ago. the Caledonia softball team is making believers out of their opponents in 1991. The young Scots split a doubleheader with traditional O-K Gold power Wayland Friday afternoon to close the week with a 2-2 overall mark. Caledonia improved to 10-6 overall and tied Wayland with a 4-3 league record by winn­ ing the nightcap 7-3. The Scots lost the first game 6-1. Jenny Smith was the winn­ ing pitcher in the second game, rebounding from some early trouble to tame the Wildcats on a yield of six hits. The Scots jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning after Jennie Tuinstra tripled and scored on a single by Smith. Sophomore Deb Nickels then followed with a basehit driving in two more runs. Wayland cut the lead to 3-2 in the bottom of the inning, but Smith mowed the Wayland hitters down the rest of the way, allowing just one unearned run. She escaped the seventh with the bases loaded. The Scot bats were stymied in the first game, with the lone exception of an RBI single by Stephanie Daniels in the bot­ tom of the seventh. Daniels leads Caledonia with 21 RBI on the season. "We’re beginning to gain some respect." coach Jon Pelletier said. "Wayland has an excellent softball program and we were pleased to be able to gain a split with them." Wednesday the Scots lost to South Christian 10-2, as Smith and Dawn Senneker provided the only offensive sparks with RBI singles. Monday Caledonia nipped Godwin Heights in a 15-14 thriller in eight innings. Daniels knocked in the game­ winner in the bottom of the eighth, in which the Scots tallied three rims. The Wolverines, who entered the contest with a 7-3 mark, scored a pair of runs to seize the lead in the top of the inning. The comeback marked the third time in the game Caledonia rallied, as the Scots trailed earlier in the game by 4-1 and 12-7 counts Godwin scored six times in the top of the seventh, but the Scots, who pounded out 21 hits, were able to tie the score and force extra innings. Three Scot errors enabled the Wolverines to take a 4-1 lead in the second, but Caledonia responded with four of their own in the third to regain the lead 5-4. Tara Marble, the Scots' leading hitter in conference play with a .560 clip, col­ lected five hits in six at bats, while scoring two runs and driving in four She also had two extra-base hits, a double and a triple, with the latter helping to fuel the seventh in ning rally. Daniels, Senneker and Nickels each chipped in with three hits to pace the Scots, who meet unbeaten Hudson­ ville Wednesday. Caledonia will then be host to Coopersville for a doubleheader Friday afternoon. Trojans sweep Godwin Heights as Bruner's return provides spark Middleville’s baseball team was hurting, literally. Due to reasons such as in­ eligibility and injuries, Trojan coach Bernie Weller thought he might have just nine players ready for Friday’s O-K Blue doubleheader against Godwin Heights. But senior Brad Bruner returned from an elbow injury to spark Middleville to 5-3 and 9-5 \»ctones, improving the Trojans record in the league to 3-2. Bruner went 5-8 in the two games, driving in five runs. Weller said it was nice to have him back. "What a shot in the arm for our bail club," he said of Bruner’s return. "He picked up everyone’s spirits. " Bruner was believed to have tendonitis, bone chips and possibly even nerve damage in his elbow He was then diagnosed as having an in­ flammed elbow, and with the help of medication, suited up for the game and came through with some clutch hits. He also threw out two runners attempting to steal. In the opener, Bruner and Mike Wierenga drilled RBI singles in the first inning for a 2-0 Trojan lead. Godwin slic­ ed the lead to 2-1 before Ver­ non DeWitt had a pinch-hit RBI in the sixth inning Again, the Wolverines responded, narrowing the gap to one run in the bottom of the inning. But Bruner hit a tworun double in the seventh to give Middleville some breathing room. Jamie Payne went the distance for the Trojans, scat­ tering nine hits, striking out four and walking one. Payne, who threw only 87 pitches, yielded just one earned run. Jeremy Shepard also had two hits for Middleville in the contest, scoring a pair of runs. The nightcap was a see-saw affair, with the Trojans even­ tually siezing control in the fifth It was defense that sparked the comeback With runners on second and third and one out, a Godwin hitter attempted a sacrifice bunt, which was popped into the air for a dou­ ble play, getting Middleville out of the inning The Trojans trailed 6-5 at the time John Scheib and Bruner each drilled RBI singles to give Middleville the lead in the bottom of the inning. Jeff Prior then smacked a single driving in two more runs in the sixth to give the Trojans some breathing room. "I’ve coached here for five years,” Weller said. "And Godwin is the only league school we had not beaten They have the best overall program in the league For us to beat them twice is just fantastic ’’ Payne had three hits to lead the Trojans, who outhit God­ win 11-5. Shepard was the winning pitcher and helped his own cause with a pair of hits and two RBI. Wednesday Middleville dropped a 9-5 league game to Hamilton. The Trojans jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but the Hawkeyes rallied to take a 7-4 lead with a four-run third. Three Middleville pitchers combined to yield 11 walks, so Hamilton constantly had runners in scoring position Offensively, Shepard scored a pair of runs on two hits, including a triple, while Steve Baumgartner and Wierenga each had RBI. The Trojans, who are near­ ly back to full strength now, will be host to Comstock Park Wednesday and Lee on Friday for a twinbill. �The Sun and News, Middleville,. Ml / May 7, 1991 I Page 19 Trojan girls claim second at Galesburg Augusta relays The Middleville girls track team placed second Friday afternoon at the Galesburg Augusta Relays. The T rojans scored 81 points, 20 behind first-place Mattawan The long jump tandem of Carla Ploeg and Tracie Mid­ dleton won the only first-place medal for Middleville The duo combined for a leap of 30-8. The Trojans also claimed six second place finishes. They include Tonya Rauschenberger and Kim Woohlford, high jump (9-10); the sprint relay team of Mid­ dleton, Ploeg, Laura Donker and Woohlford (3:03.4); the 800 relay team of Rauschenberger. Middleton, Woohlford and Ploeg (1:51.2); the 800 medley team of Rauschenberger, Corey Drake. Ploeg and Donker (2:00); the 1600 relay team of Middleton, Woohlford, Rauschenberger and Alicia Batson (4:21.5) and the freshman 1600 relay team of Kelly Ignatoski, Cindy Fox, Lisa Ahrens, and Drake (5:08). Other medals awarded to Middleville were the distance medley team of Faith Smith. Julia Kooiman. Sara Postema and Batson (third place); the 3200 relay team of Batson. Kooiman. Smith and Postema (third); the shuttle hurdle relay team of Drake. Ignatoski. Donker and Malin Pameving (fourth), the 400 relay team of Smith, Pamev­ ing, Sarah Count and Drake (fourth land the discus relay of Fox, Count. Skinner and Pameving (fifth). Wednesday the Trojans nip­ ped a strong Byron Center squad 65-63. Ploeg and Bat­ son each won four events to pace Middleville Ploeg won the 100 (13.29); the long jump (17-1, a new freshman record); the 200 (27.46) and teamed with Mid­ dleton, Woohlford and Rauschenberger in the 800 relay (1:56.4). Batson won the 1600 (5:45.11); the 800 (2:37); the 3200 (12:09.4) and joined Smith. Kooiman. and Postema in the 3200 relay (11:25) Other winners for the Tro­ jans include Smith in the discus (85-8) and Rauschenberger in the high jump (5-0). Monday the Trojans blazed by Hamilton 81-47. Ploeg and Rauschenberger notched four wins each, while Batson chip­ ped in three. Ploeg won the long jump (14-2); the 100(14.4); the 200 (28.5) and teamed with Rauschenberger. Woohlford and Middleton in the 800 relay (1:55.3). Rauschenberger also won the high jump (4-8); the in­ termediate hurdles (52.9) and joined Middleton. Drake and Woohlford in the 1600 relay (4:31.5). Batson won the 1600 (5:53); the 800 (2:35)and the 3200(13:16). Other wins for Middleville include Smith (discus). Drake (high hurdles) and Middleton (400). The Trojans will aim for the conference championship Saturday at Byron Center. Trojan jayvee softball team suffers first loss of season The J.V. softball team dropped its first game of the season Wednesday to Hamilton 2 I I I Blustery cold winds, and sinking temperatures provided a less than ideal setting for two of the top teams in the O.K Blue The Trojans jumped out to an early 1 -0 lead in the top of the first inning as Carrita In­ gersoll lead off the game with an infield hit and proceeded to steal second and third before scoring on a pass ball. The Hawkeyes bounced back, scoring six runs in the second inning on just two hits. Jaime Strater started for TK pitching three strong innings before the winds took their loll. Melissa Midleton and Britt Haraburda pitched the middle innings. Middleville sliced the lead to 10-7 before Hamilton ex­ ploded for seven runs in the sixth, blowing the game open. With the aid of eight walks and just three hits, Hamilton solidified their lead with six more runs in the seventh inning. To the T.K. ladies credit, they responded with six runs of their own in the 7th before falling short. The T.K ladies out hit Hamilton, 13-8 and commit­ ted just four errors in the contest. The Trojans host Byron Center and travel to Comstock Park on May 6 and 8 respectively. The Trojans won a pair of games the previous week defeating Delton April 28-10 in five innings. Jaime Strater pitched three effective innings, striking out one while walking four. Britt Haraburda came on in relief to shut the door on the Panthers. Katie Berg and Tina Griffen both contributed with a pair of hits, knocking in a pair of runs. Amanda Osborne, Brooke Van Elst. and Strater each picked up a pair of RBI's With the win the T.K. ladies concluded their non­ conference schedule with a perfect 7-0 record. Wednesday. April 24, TK traveled to Byron Center in each team’s league opener The Trojans jumped out to an early 4-3 lead after 2 innings behind the hitting of Harburda, Katie Curtis, and Melissa Middleton. Curtis had a fine evening going 3-4 at the plate while throwing out a potential base stealer from her catching position. Osborne belted a 2 run dou­ ble in the third inning to break the game open. Middleville scored six runs in the third and scoring five runs in the fourth and seven runs in the fifth. Melissa Middleton pitched a solid three innings while Katie Curtis threw the last two. Middleville girls golf team starts to experience league success On Friday. April 26, the TK girls golf team traveled to Grand Rapids Golf Club, defeating Creston 227-256. Low scores for TK were Shellie VanSickle 48. Sherry Swelnis. 54, Amy Missad. 62. and Angie Payne. 63. Player of the match was VanSickle Monday, the TK girls traveled to Gracewell to take on league-leading Kenowa Hills and Caledonia The girts were able to beat Caledonia by 35 strokes, but fell to the Knights by seven Mary Cisler shot 48; VanSickle 52. Swelnix 56 and Payne 61. Player of the match was Mary Cisler. On Tuesday the girls hosted Godwin at Yankee Springs in a Rambo* League match. The TK girts shot their best round of the year. 211. and outdistanced Godwin by 79 strokes. VanSickle took team Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FERE SAFE? Call GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Cliimnevs • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 honors with a 48. Mary Cisler 49. Payne 56 and Missad 58 rounded out the scoring. Payne took the player of the match honors Wednesday. the girts travel­ ed to Forest Hills Northern, losing to the second-place hosts by seven strokes 217-224 Low round for TK was VanSickle with a 50. Cisler had a 56, and Payne 59. Missad was player of the match with a 59 in windy conditions Thursday the girts traveled to Momson Lake to play Saranac, winning 218-244 The win improved the teams record to 5-6 "1 am very pleased with the way the girts have been able to come back after our poor sun this season.” said coach Tom Ftette VanSickte ted the way with a 49. Cister had a 54. Anne-Mane Butter a 60. and Amy Missad a 60 Butter won player of much with her score, a personal best MalMQAl J-S. Scot girls square mark at 3*3 The Caledonia girls track team won two meets this week to square its season dual record at 3-3, 3-2 in the conference Tuesday the Fighting Scots defeated Coopersville 74-54. and Thursday Caledonia beat Kenowa Hills 75-52 In the Coopesville meet. Liz Mast won the discus with a toss of 100’10” and Susan Welton captured the shot put with a 32’0” put. The 3200 meter relay team of Cheryl Kral. Karyn Du ba. Becky Beland, and Korey Hofmann were first in the 11:24.2. as was the 800 relay team of Julie Kral. Heather Bums. Carol France, and Amanda Wolfert, in 2:00.7. The 1600 relay team of Kral. Hofmann. France and W'olfert also won. in 4:36.4. Korey Hofmann won both the 800 and 1600 runs, in 5:42.3 and 2:31.0 respective­ ly. and Amv Leatherman took the 3200 in 12:00.0. In the Kenowa Hills meet. Susan Welton won the shot put (31*2”) and Liz Mast won the duos (86’6”). Amy Leatherman was first in the 3200m run in a new school record time of 11:34.5. The 3200 relay team of Lisa Parbel. Cheryl Kral. Jody Hatnck. and Carrie Peterson were first in 11:58.9, as was the 800 relay team of Bums. Julie Kral. France, and Wolfert in 2:00.3. Kelly Purdy won the 100 hurdles (18.1). while Kame Duba was first in the 1600 (5:30.7) and Carrie Peterson won the 800 (2:46.5). Next week the Scots con­ clude the dual meet season with Cedar Springs Tuesday and Hudsonville Thursday . Fighting Scot thinclads improve 6-0 in dual league meets The Fighting Scots track team improved their season dual meet record to 6 wins and 0 losses with a 95-42 victory over the short-handed Kenowa Hills Knights Thursday. The Scots team depth again proved to be the difference, as Caledonia won all four relays and captured all three places in the pole vault, shot put and high hurdles. Turning in a strong in­ dividual performance for Caledonia were Jason Boors ma. 4:38.7 in the 1600 meter run, Todd Whitwam, at 10:10.3 in the 3200, Rob Moomey. 16.1 in the high hurdles and Eric Curtis, 152'5” in the discus. Other Caledonia individuals winning events include Eric Curtis, shot put; Andy Foster. pole vault; and Jeff McCaul. 800 meter run. The Caledonia winning relay teams were 3200, Whit­ wam. McCaul. Chns Holiday and Craig Schmidt in 9:17.8; 1600, Alan Aho. Brad Feenstra. Steve Tafelsky and McCaul in 3:45.2; 800. Brad Stegenga. Keith Bohez. Mc­ Caul and Aho in 1:35.9 and the 400. Stegenga, Bohez, John Winquest and Ken Aho in 46.6. Tuesday Caledonia defeated the defending O.K. Gold champion Coopersville Bron­ cos 78-59. Having strong first place performances for the Scots were Todd Whitwam. 10:23.6 in the 3200 meter run, Eric Curtis, 150’3” in the discus and the 1600 meter relay team of Alan Aho. Jason Boorsma, Brad Feenstra and Jeff Mc­ Caul in 3:42.6. Ocher Scots winning events included Brad Stegenga. long jump; Andy Foster, pole vault; Rob Moomey. high hurdles; Brad Feenstra, in­ termediate hurdles; Alan Aho, 400 meter dash, and the 800 relay team of Brad Stegenga. Keith Bohez. Jeff McCaul and Alan Aho. 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The seminar, "Computer Equuy Expert Project" will be sponsored by the Women s Action Alliance Inc. and is funded primarily by the National Science Foundation and I.B.M. Hendrickson will attend workshops titled "What is Computer Equity" and "Computer Equity in Math and Science," "Gender Equality in Education," Feminist Analysis of Science," "Educational Technology I and II" and "Building Presentations and Training Skills." "I'm really excited about the trip,"Hendrickson said. "They will train me to recognize and help eliminate the problem of girls not using computers." Her trip is all expenses paid by a grant from The Women's Action Alliance. "I'm surprised that we got the grant, but I think that one of the big reasons that we did is because Thornapple Kellogg already has the com­ puters to work with the girls," she said. "They (girls) have a ten­ dency to think that the com­ puter is for secretarial use. 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In fact, if she had her "druthers," textbooks would play a very minor role in her science classroom at Caledonia Middle School. That's why an article in a Newsweek magazine last fall intrigued her enough to apply for one of the Christa McAuliffe fellowships, which fund sabbaticals for elemen­ tary and secondary teachers who wish to study and de­ velop innovative educational programs for their schools. G.R. motorist to face manslaughter charge by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Grand Rapids motorist with a previous conviction for drunken driving was charged last week with manslaughter following an accident May 4 in Rutland Township that killed a 72year-old Gun Lake man. James A. Huver, 28, was arraigned in Hastings District Court on a charge of manslaughter with a motor vehicle. The charges carries a maximum 15-year prison term plus fines. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Huver was ar­ rested for drunken driving after the accident that left Charles M. Mlynarchek dead following the 8:10 p.m. ac­ cident on Chief Noonday Road west of Whitmore Road. Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Robert Abendroth said Huver was driving east on Chief Noon­ day Road behind Mlynarchek when Huver decided to pass the car in a no passing zone. Huvefs 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear corner of Mlynarchek s 1984 Mercury four-door car, forc­ ing the car off the road. The vehicle crashed head-on into a large tree, deputies said. Mlynarchek, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken by Thornapple Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Huver was not injured when his truck crashed into an embankment on the north side of the road after hitting Mlynarchek's car. Authorities said he was wearing a safety belt. Witnesses driving behind Huver and Mlynarchek said See Motorist, page 2 Christa McAuliffe was the " teacher-in-space" who died in the tragic explosion of the Challenger space shuttle in 1986. The $1.9 million fel­ lowship program set up in her honor awarded funds this year to teachers in all 50 states and the U.S. territories. Leson-Whalen was one of two public school teachers chosen from Michigan. The other is Lynn Katsaros from Traverse City. The article that so chal­ lenged Leson-Whalen dis­ cussed the science program in Mesa, Ariz., which has used a "hands-on" approach for the last 16 years with great suc­ cess. Mesa's science program uses no textbooks, but instead allows the children to learn for themselves with individual "kits." This appealed to LesonWhalen's own philosophy that children learn best by seeing and doing things for themselves, rather than listen­ ing to her lecture or by read­ ing facts in a thick textbook. "I’d like to use the textbook after the kids do the experi­ ment," the 10-year teaching veteran explained. Td love to see us have a program where kids use their research skills combined with computer software and actual experi­ ments. The teacher’s knowl­ edge would help guide them, but they would do the work for themselves." Her $16,885 fellowship will allow Leson-Whalen to travel to Mesa to learn about its program. The funds will cover travel expenses, paying a substitute teacher for her Caledonia class, bringing in some experts to help her with in-service programs when she returns to Caledonia and al­ lowing the teachers to attend a science conference in Lansing next January. "I think that’s one of the things that perhaps appealed to the fellowship board," she commented. "It’s not just for me, but it's going to be for all our science teachers and will benefit all our students." Caledonia teacher Cindy Leson-Whalen This is Leson-Whalen’s second try for one of the McAuliffe fellowships. She applied last year, but didn't win. So, this year she enlisted the aid of Caledonia Director of Academics Doug Busman, who has successfully written a number of grant applications for the See CMS teacher, page 2 TK Board of Education hears citizens on proposed class hour schedule change by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two different plans for changes in school hours re­ ceived little support last week from the public at a public hearing requested by the TK Board of Education. The School Schedule Study Committee recommended last month that the board adopt "Option B," calling for school to start at 8 a.m., and end at 2:30 p.m. A second option was a split schedule, with the high school and middle school starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 2:30, and the elementary schools beginning at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. A third option studied was to leave the same school hours on the schedule. About 12 of the approxi­ mately 45 people at the in­ formational meeting asked to speak to the board. In advising the board to set an earlier start and release time, the committee pointed out that athletic competitions with other schools leads to students losing teaching time because TK ends classes later than the other eight schools in the league. About 50 percent of the students at TK are involved in athletics. Also, the teachers on the committee agreed that an ear­ lier starting time would cap­ ture more peak learning time, and the 2:30 p.m. release time would avoid loss of instructional time. Financially, "Option B" would cost the same as the current schedule, the commit­ tee reported, and the safety concerns would be the same as what the school faces now With all schools dismissing at the same time, there is congestion and on winter mornings some students are picked up in the dark. With Option B, the buses are able to get the children home quickly in an emergency the same as they do now. The committee report said that with the earlier start time, parents might need after-school care only for younger children, and the change "may fit parent work schedules better." Most of those who ad­ dressed the board identified themselves as parents of eleSee Class time, on page 2 In This Issue... Rotary Students of the Month named The following were selected by their teachers at Thornapple Kellogg High School as Students of the Month' for April: (first row, from left) Ryon Henry. Leslie Shockley. Glenn Hess, Lisa Ahrens, Season Gates, Michelle Wellman, Melissa Chlebona Jared Miller. Cindy Boughn, Duane David, (second row) Corey Webester, Don Fogg, Jodie Horning. Becky Fliearman, Patti Postma. Mark Overbeek, Karen McCroth, LeAnn Matson, Krista Rothhoor, Tracy Robertson (third row) Dylan Coleman, Cathy Hart, Adam Frisbie, David Miller, Matt Pratt. Jerry Niles. Brian Marcukoitis, Jason Carpenter, Jes McWhinney, Mork Pullen and Brian Newhouse. Unavailable for picture were Tobatha Brown and Dana Johnson. • Caledonia Planning Commission turns down permit • Middleville students do their part for environment • Yankee Springs OKs gravel processing rules • Gun Lake Women plan style show, luncheon �Fage 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 14, 1991 CMS teacher has program Continued from frontpage---------------—--------school district. jSfae'also wrote and asked for an ^valuation of her first application, and she learned which areas of her proposal were weak. She and Busman worked on those, she said, and with his direction, she felt she wrote a much better application this year. "I think we really improved the proposal," she said, adding that Caledonia school officials have been very supportive of her effort. Her plan now is to spend two weeks in Mesa next fall, possibly in October. She hopes to start implementing the program in November, "depending on how long it takes to make the kits." She explained that the kits are put together by the school district itself, not by a com­ pany, and cost the Mesa dis­ trict only $5.60 per student per school year. "That is a good deal," she emphasized. Funding from the fellow­ ship will pay an aide to help with the kits. Leson-Whalen's opportu­ nity to "restructure" the mid­ dle school science program couldn't have come at a more timely period in the district's efforts to improve the sec­ ondary curriculum at Caledonia. The high school science de­ partment last fall received a $450,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation to allow teachers to restructure the high school science curricu­ lum so it includes more ap­ plied technology, more "hands-on" learning and more content that will help students in the technological world of the *90s. Busman, who wrote the ap­ plication for the Kellogg grant said Leson-Whalen's proposal will link the middle school with the revisions al­ ready going on at both the elementary and high school levels. "It's almost like it was planned," he said happily. He explained that for the past two years the focus at BINGO the elementary schools indeed has been to develop "handson" science programs. "With Cindy's proposal ac­ cepted, we are getting pretty close to making the transfer from science as a reading course to science as a "doing" course," he said. "My intent is to see us moving toward application as an integral part of our science curriculum. When Cindy worked on her application, she was well aware of all the trends in science education and the goals we have set here." Leson-Whalen said she al­ ready has plans to meet with the high school teachers so she can tie her experiences in with theirs. ”My goal in this hands-on program is to stimulate the kids' interest in science so that these sixth-graders are going to want to continue in it," she said. "We already have had the eighth-graders come over and demonstate some dissecting for us, which was far more effective than if I had done it "And it was especially nice, because several of the students who dissected the fetal pig were girls. That impressed my girls. "I'm a firm believer in kids teaching kids, with the in­ structor there to help. That goes right along with the idea of getting away from text­ books and lectures." The McAuliffe fellowships not only are awarded for re­ search sabbaticals or to de­ velop innovative programs, but also for teachers to pro­ vide consultation services to other school districts or to set up model teacher programs and staff development pro­ grams. The maximum award is $33,332. Leson-Whalen said that while she is excited about the opportunity to help improve Caledonia’s science program, she also is a little nervous. "Christa McAuliffe was a very courageous person, quite an example. I hope I can live up to the expectations that go with this fellowship." CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 8:30 p.m. Early Birds • 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 If you see POOH BEAR” on May 19th, wish her a... 18 18 18 Loot Mom Dad & Heather _________________________ M 18*18* 18 • 18 18 • 18 • 18 • 18 FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgerv KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment 18 Middleville family marks five generations, again... DeEtte Baker holds her great-great-granddaughter, Sara Hutson. Five generotions pose for o photo. In the center. DeEtte Baker holds her great-great-granddaughter Sara Hut­ son. while circling her (from left to right) are her great-grandson, Steve Hutson, granddaughter Sue Dix, and daughter Shirley Rountree. The importance of inheriting good genes is apparent in the Baker family, when once again, the family celebrates having representa­ tives from five generations. DeEtte Baker and her daughter, Shirley Rountree, granddaughter Sue Dix, great grandson Steve Hutson and great-great granddaughter Sara Hutson make up the five generations. Sara was born into the family on November 17, 1990 to Steve and Jaime Burgen, and she was not the only baby marking five generations in the family on that day. Another of Sue Dix's sons, Scott Hutson and his wife Stephanie, had a baby boy named Cameron, also on November 17. The generational occasion made the ladies grandmothers, great grandmothers and great, great grandmothers twice in one day. This is the third fivegeneration milestone marked by the family. When Rountree had her first child in 1948, a daughter named Linda Elaine, she marked five generations, and when Steve was born on January, 28 1971, he was also a fifth­ generation baby. Class hours change discussed at TK Schools, from frontpage mentary or pre-school stu­ dents, and said that the pro­ posed time change would not benefit them. Most asked the board to consider the effect on elemen­ tary students who would have to go to bed earlier, and miss family time with their par­ ents, who sometimes don't get home from work until 6 p.m. One speaker said the earlier bedtime for her children would also would interfere with Sunday and Wednesday church activities. Those with children who are slow starters in the morn­ ing said the earlier wake-up time would create problems. "There's a limit on how early you can put them to bed," maintained Linda McDuffee. Saying first that she sup­ ports athletics, Joanne Dipp said that "schools aren’t just for athletes. It sounds like you're changing the whole school for the high school." Another major concern voiced by those at the meet­ ing was the increase in unsu­ pervised time between the time school lets out and when most parents get home. "The 50 percent who are not in athletics will also be let out at the same time as the athletes and they will have more time to think of things to do," said Kim Bender. "Are we going to schedule the school around sports or the sports around school," asked Doug McClure. "We should educate our kids. Maybe we should cut out some extra-curricular activi­ ties and keep them and teach them for the last hour. "As for latchkey kids, we already have enough. They are already saying 'Gee, I like the half hour without mom and dad,"' he said. When Greg Postema brought up what he said was a lack of discipline on the buses, board member Lon Lefanty said that if there were discipline problems on a bus, "this board needs to know about it." Lefanty promised to deal with such a problem, saying, "We don't expect that kind of behavior in Middleville." Lefanty also asked the audi­ ence if a latchkey program was needed by the school. The question did not draw much response. "Athletics and extra-curricu­ lar activities play an important role; it provides commu­ nity spirit, and is the focal point of social events," Lefanty said. "Undeniability it is very important. But, the issue is to have more school time, not more athletic time, and still not penalize them for being in athletics.” Motorist to face manslaughter charge, continued from from page Huver was driving erratically at a high rate of speed and had passed other cars before attempting to pass Mlynarchek's vehicle, according to authorities. Huver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.16 percent on a chemical breath test. That level is above the Michigan blood alcohol limit of 0.10 for dnnking and driv­ ing. He was arrested in May 1987 in Grand Rapids for drunken driving. He was convicted in August and given a restricted license for one year. Huver was held over the weekend but was released last week on a personal recog­ nizance bond. He faces a pre­ liminary exam June 12. Mlynarchek, of 1780 Pat­ terson Road, was a veteran of World War U and an avid gar­ dener in his retirement years. He was a member of the Wayland Township Board of Review for the past four years. He was a member of American Legion Forrest Lewis Post 266 and Knights of Columbus Council 4036 in Hilliards. Services were held last Wednesday at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church with the Rev. Leonard Bogdan offici­ ating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Mlyaarcbck is.survived by four brothers, Andrew, Joseph and Edward of Wayland, and Frank of Grand Rapids; eight sisters, Agnes Hawthorne of Hastings, Celia Cisler of Middleville, Helen Nappier of Caledonia, Mary Cigler and Dorothy Tolan of Wayland, and Frances Mlynarchek and Sr. Mary Diana O P. of Grand Rapids. C t t t tXL �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 / Page 3 Caledonia Planning Panel turns down home occupation permit used in his paint business. VanDyke said that the warehouse would be used only for storage, since all work is done off-site. He said his plan was first to build a home io about one and one-half years, and then add the 50- by 70-foot warehouse building two years later if they liked living at that location. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained to the audience that a home occupation is usually a business that relates in some way to activities that normally would go on in a by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week unanimously turned down a request by Alvin and Lisa VanDyke for a home occupation special use permit. The VanDykes, who have an option to purchase about five agriculturally zoned acres at 8300 Patterson, wanted to build an accessory building along with a residence at the location. The accessory building would be for storing trucks, ladders, scaffolding, sprayers and surplus paint Superintendent’s Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Facing a far different world It seems to be the thing today to criticize the schools and our young people. 1 can’t remember who said. ’Schools are not as good as they used to be and they never were " I believe school* are getting better. 1 also believe that today’s young people are better prepared than they have ever been It’s just that so much more is required. If we do not move ahead then we fall behind. All of this places even more pressure on to­ day’s youth. Today’s young people face a far different world than faced by most adults who graduated from school even a few years ago. What is this world like? In past “Superintendent’s Cor­ ners” I have outlined my feelings and that of some prominent futurists. This week I would like to share with you an article written by TK Senior Bethann DeHaan. Managing Editor of the “Trumpet.” the student publication of the 3rd Hour Col­ lege English class. Society’s Pressure A.I.D.S., love, war. death, drugs, alcohol, lies, television, religion, environment... PRESSURE FROM SOCIETY! It isn’t rare to hear millions of different points of view about these topics and many others, only to find that you become confused inside, and this tends to create problems. People just don’t understand or comprehend how difficult it is to be a teen living in the 1990’s. We are constantly faced with difficult decisions and constant pressure frorfi our peers and society. It often seems like the answers cannot be found anywhere. We sometimes go to extraordinary measures to try and find those answers, fit in, or we fall and let the pressure of society take over. When, or if. we don’t find those answers or feelings, we may give up and return to dangerous measures. We have all probably felt like giving up at one time or another, but we must hold on and take one day at a time and realize that we will, and can. make it through the situation. A lot of individuals struggle with the drastic changes that are taking place in their life. We say we like it just the way it is now. or maybe the other way, we hate it. Everyone changes, the day changes, and we grow from changes. When you are faced with an obstacle, talk to someone. There is someone out there who cares and is willing to help. Don’t try to take it into your own hands, get help. Please don’t be taken by society’s pressure Don't waste your precious chance to be an individual and make a difference in this world. We are all worth it Yes Bethann. you are all worth it! We here al TK want to make sure that we are here to help our young people face the pressures and the obstacles. It is important that our young peo­ ple feel that they can turn to you and to me. that we care and are willing to help. It is our charge to insure that each young person has that precious chance to be an individual and make a difference in our world. FAMILY HAIRSTYLES Starting at... s33.00 TUESDAY IS SENIOR CITIZEN DAY ; 25% Off VICKIE RYNBRANDT • (616) 795-9250 1711 Briggs N.. Middlevilla. Ml * 5 9 miles e*sl ot W*yMnd on Bnggs Rd. owtoofcs Bartoe Lak* 2V» miles South and Was; of OPEN Mon & Wad >9, Tua*. 9-5; Fn 9-5. Sal 7-1 J S J S home. In the agricultural district, a special use permit is required for a home occupation, with the requirements that the business would be conducted within »he home or accessory building, would have no adverse effect on neighboring properties, could take up not more than 50 percent of one story of the home and would not involve displaying or selling anything on the premises without the commission's permission. The home occupation permit also requires that no more than four cars related to the business would be parked at the home, and that the business would be operated by the homeowner with the help of only one outside employee. During the public hearing on the request, neighbors voiced concerns about the traffic, about storing paint solvents, and whether allowing this permit would set a precedent for others along Patterson. One neighbor pointed out that VanDyke employs four people in his business, a fact which, he said, should automatically disqualify this business as a home occupation as defined by the ordinance. VanderPloeg expressed his surprise at learning there were four employees, although VanDyke explained that they all worked off-site, and only would use the warehouse as a place to park the trucks and store equipment. But Commission Chairman Steve Gould commented that "the part about the four employees makes it hard to grant this permit up front." Commissioner Dick Dunn added that "there are these places where it doesn't fit the ordinance, but there are practical aspects as well. For instance," he said to VanDyke, "you couldn’t expand your business, and a painting business requires a shop for spraying, which would belong in another zone." Commissioner Roger Keating asked whether VanDyke's Environmental Protection Agency number would apply to a household business as well as commercial activities. VanDyke commented that he thought his having the EPA number made him a more reputable businessman, because he was accountable to the EPA “at any time." But the commission agreed that the number of employees meant the business did not meet the terms of a home occupation, even if the employees worked away from the warehouse. Dunn moved to deny the special use permit because the business did not meet the terms of the ordinance, and the motion passed 6-0 with one seat on the commission presently vacant (See related article) The Planning Commission has the final authority on granting special use permits, so the request will not be considered by the Township Board. In other business, the Planters filled by TK Honor Society members Middleville’s downtown area will look brighter for the summer months with flowers added to the shrubs in the planters located around the village Members of the Elizabeth Thurber Chapter of the National Honor Society met to do the planting in the boxes on May 4. Most of the students also walked for pledges for funds to help in the research of Cystic Fibrosis. _______________________ commission discussed proposed amendments to the first draft of a new flood plain ordinance for the township. The ordinance actually will be the only waterway ordinance for the township, and will outline not only the boundaries of a "worst­ scenario" flooding of the Thornapple River, but also allow the commission to define other areas susceptible to flooding, but which are not shown on the "100-year floodplain" map drawn up by federal engineers. The commission then would have the power to notify anyone who wished to build within these areas along using fill to raise the level of township creeks, lakes or low the land and define the setback from the waterway for areas of the potential risk. The federally prepared map drainfields and septic systems. A public hearing will be for the Thornapple floodplain, however, would provide the held on the ordinance when guideline for development the final draft is completed. The commission announced along that waterway. The ordinance will require a it will not meet June 3, 100-foot setback from the which ordinarily would be the high water mark of any date of its regular June township lake or river, and meeting. Public hearings are will provide guidelines for scheduled for May 20 and for building along a hill June 17, however. Township overlooking a waterway or residents should check the along the "cutting" edge of a published notices and postings at the township stream. Other proposed sections in offices for final details of the ordinance will cover tree these meetings. cutting along a shoreline, Now and for their future. It’s important to look out for your family’s financial security right now. But it’s just as important to plan for the future — especially your children’s. Come in and talk to us about financial planning. We have a variety of services that can be tailored to fit your budget and special needs. Don’t put it off any longer — begin planning today. Qtate ^s£7ANK 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E . DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA AH three locations open aH day (Illi IHSIK LENDER FDIC Mon^ Friday and JiU Noon Saturday �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 14, 1991 T/t^M^^Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN It’» a funny spring Johnny calls it a late spring Lots of moisture, even my flowering crab are slow to bloom. Buds are there and they just seem to be waiting to burst into bloom. The leaves are right there with the blooms, so the tree doesn’t seem to be a solid mass of bloom, the leaves seem to hide them. So it’s not as sinking a flowering tree as usual We had some rose-breasted grosbeaks at our feeder this last week We don't usually have them They are so beautiful. This year we are still feeding the birds after the winter, instead of stopping when they are all back Don’t forget that we have our Thornapple Heritage meeting at Steensma’s Wednesday, May 15, at 7:30. Election of officers will take place Finally got a hold of Maureen Robinson. Their daughter from Iron Mountain is here now, visiting, along with her two children. Also, their niece and her children are now living with them. So their bouse is now full with family. Maureen is practically living at S & S Market, get­ ting all the plants and greenhouses ready for spring work. I have been working slowly out in the garden-trying to get the weeds out of my iris before they bloom Because of my eye*' sensitivity to light I try to work outdoors only on cloudy mornings But my hands get numb from the cold wet ground, even with the cloth garden gloves on. I tried the rubber gloves, and I wasn’t even out for five minutes before they were quickly numb The ground is still very cold and wet. The moisture is fine, but roots need a little more warmth. Dorothy Dean sard she and Don are teaching weaving classes to fourth graders for two days at Long Lake Camp. She said they were both look­ ing forward to having a wonderful time. lyla Norton said she had visitors from Kalamazoo Monday aftemon and even­ ing. They ate out at the Mid Villa. Her visitors were Fred and Linda Fisher I believe that Mrs. Fisher is her grand­ son’s, the Rev. Michael Nor­ throp’s. church secretary. Then Sunday. lyla attended the N azarene Church in Kalamazoo she said her great-granddaughter. Aman­ da. sang a solo by request When Amanda, who is 4 years old. is practicing her solo at home, her sister Kristen lyla. who is 2 can’t be left out and so she is learning the songs nght along with Amanda Isn't it fun to watch your young family members grow and learn Then Sunday, the family got together for dinner Mary VanderWal and Ruth Geukes went up north to visit friends at Lake Leelanlau this last weekend They had a good time, but it was still very cold up there. Mary Noah said that grand­ son Chris is home from col­ lege. He will be going on to his residency. Lucille Getty attended Prairie Literary Club at Tavie Noffke’s Wednesday. May 8. Finally managed to get a hold of the Nelsons I hadn't been able to get them since they came horn from Florida. Bessie said they had a nice time in Florida. Their two daughters came down to visit them for a few days and had a chance to visit with each other. When Bessie and Carl Nelson got home, their children had their 50th wed­ ding anniversary all planned. Bessie said it was all in the Sun and News, even with a picture But because I can't read the paper, 1 had only heard about it. They had a wonderful time Bessie also attended the Literary Club meeting at Tavie Noffke’s home on Wednesday Cathy Hart said she and the other members of the TK Na­ tional Honor Society walked for Cystic Fibrosis Saturday. May 11. Then also on Satur­ day. the National Honor Society planted the village planters downtown in Mid­ dleville Wasn’t that a wonderful idea for the kids to do for all of us? Sue Veriinde said that all the boys were going to be home Sunday for Mother's Day Jim’s parents. Beth and Leo, also were to be there Ken and Rose Morgan went to Detroit to see his mom for an early Mother’s Day Ann Bartlett said that daughter Maureen is busy with soccer right now Daughter Kate is coming home for Mother’s Day Do Continued on next page LOCAL CHURC:h DIRECTORY A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 945 am , 1100 a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68 th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School .......................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................... 11.00 a m. Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship .... 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ............................... 9:30 A.M. Evening Service............................... 6:00 P.M. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 | 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly ■ for I rwt w attrfH Vjk< Chart fki crucified.‘ Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service. ..1 (FOO A.M James M. DeCtmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 795-7076 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Cindy Hr*eyr. Children i Coordinator REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 “People Who Care" 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Middleville Sunday Service 9:30a.m. Evening Worship Service 1 Pastor Monte C.Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 795 3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE 795-7903 141 Church Street Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School........ 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11W a.m. Uwnerf Air conditioned provided framca Bn it rd Brrttjrrn (&hurct| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 69M252 Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m k 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................ 11 00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children........ .......... .9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night....................... 700 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch....... ........... lOOOa.m. Richard] Raab Rev. 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Sunday School..................................................... 11:10a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m Sunday Evening Service........................................ 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club PHONE - 891-8119 (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday................ 6:30 p.m. ftwv F I Oao Fatar. Mrvtfer Of Wtorvwp and Admtrvifrolvn Prayer Meeting/ Sion Vugtavoar. Minntar of orvl Sheryl Soar Deacfor ot Omfton fducafton and tout* Youth Fellowship. Wednesday............... 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ||| mJ LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service . 10:00 a m. Phone FIRST BAPTIST Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass............................. 7:00 p.m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................40:00 a.m. Morning Worship.......... 14:00 a.m. Evening Worship.......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Baiiard - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. ‘ The Church where everybody a someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunaov School Sltody Morrwng Worship SurOoy AKXVO rtednesaov proper I Rev Mkam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor vxtr 930om. 1030 o m 600pm 7 00 p m 0Q4 QQOQ 07 I ‘0 7 L\J A MOST HOLY J&e ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p.m............................................. Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............. 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 14, 1991 I Page 5 TK Middle School secretary is named “Top Support Staff” by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Emily Harrison of Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has been selected "Secrelay of the Year" by the Kent County Education Association. Harrison, who has been secretary to the principal at the school for 19 years, said she he took the position in 1972 because she thought it "sounded like an attractive job, and I could have sum­ mers with the kids. Now, of course, it s a full-time job, and that's good too, because the kids have grown up." Two years ago, when in­ terviewed for a feature article about the support staff of TK, Harrison said, "There's never been a day when I didn't want to come to work." Last week she said, "I still feel that way." The nominating petition for the award was submitted for Harrison by Susan Rounds, secretary to TK High School Principal Henry Dugan. Rounds pointed out that Harrison does a job that re­ quires one and a half people to do, but because of budget constraints, she does it all. "She has been doing this for several years. She remains accurate and efficient," Rounds wrote. "Emily is always smiling and and has a great outlook on life.... she has always been a bright spot in everyone's day. "Emily works well with everyone," Rounds added. Two letters accompanied the nominating form, both from principals Harrison has served. Skip Pranger, a former principal at the middle school, said this: "I can say that she epito­ mizes what a secretary in a school setting should be. Students and staff alike view Mrs. Harrison as a glue' that quite often holds things to­ gether' in a very busy hectic, Middleville Neighbors, any of you folks ever listen early Sunday morning (6 am.) to "Country Crossroads?” It is country music and short preaching blending in the message of the song. I have been listening the last few Sundays when I went searching for the early news. I think it comes from Texas and is a part of the Baptist Ministry It w musical and short, and very much to the point. We had such a nice visit with daughter Jana, who was only home a week. But she and Cay had such a good time working around the house and yard together. Then they went over to visit with Dave in Ann Arbor Saturday. On Monday, they took Johnny and me into Grand Rapids to get our early Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts. We had to go downtown to get Dad’s, and I certainly enjoyed going down there. 1 had never seen the plaza and the park that they had made on upper Monroe It was certain­ ly nice. It was later in the day. and would you believe we parked right near the store, drove For Classified Action-Ads continued- right in. It was practically an empty parking lot. We went across to the store and were back out in a half hour. It brings back so many memories of my shopping at Steketee's basement with six children, trying to buy yard goods to make clothes for everyone; trying to keep the kids corraled and out of mischief while choosing the material. Whew! I am glad 1 don’t have to do that any more. How can those merchants survive downtown? I hear over the radio all the things that they are trying to do to draw business. Johnny and I don’t go down there for anything, but after the heavy shopping I used to have to do down there, before the malls were built, it seems rather sad to see how business moving out to the edge of town and all sides has hurt the downtown businesses. Knowing that Johnny and I. as we get older, don't want to get any closer to the crowded streets, we shop at the edge of town instead of going downtown Busy roads, heavy fast traffic keep us as far away from heavy areas. We try to do as much of our shopping locally as is possible. Then after our excursion downtown, the girls took us out to a Chinese restaurant We were home very early, feeling very good and content with the tnp and dinner that they had planned for us That’s it for now. folks. Have a good week. 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"Anyne associated with a school knows that the secre­ tary plays a major role in the community's perception of the school, and with the de­ mands placed on a school sec­ retary, it would be easy to lose one s composure or occa­ sionally snap at someone. Somehow, Emily can answer the phone, write tardy passes, answer questions from teachers and type something for me seemingly all at the same time and without losing her cool... She is well respected thoughout our district. One of the reasons I chose to come to TK was the respect and admiration with which the interview panel spoke of Emily when I asked about her "I have had the good fortune to work with several excellent secretaries. Emily Harrison is second to none," Dalhgren wrote. Harrison has been married to her husband, Jim, for 33 years, and they have two chil­ dren, Pat and Julie. She will be honored at the KCEA’s Spring Banquet, along with other four winners within the KCEA who were named winners in the categ o r i e s of Aides/Paraprofessional, Custodial/Maintenance, Food Service and Transportation. Community Memorial Day Service Memorial Day May 26 • 10:00 AM At the Caledonia High School Auditorium The special Memorial Service will honor those who have served in our armed forces, remember those who paid the ultimate price, and express our thanksgiving to God. Hosted by: Peace Reformed Church �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 TK seniors write, read their children’s books Author John Schieb gets up close and personal with the small people who will be listenting to the stories written by the seniors at TK. He's introducing himselt and getting their names from the kids. J-Ad Graphics News Service "Ollie the Octopus," "Recess," and "Tommy Tune" made fascinating listening for Pat Thatcher's first-grade stu­ dents last week. The readers also were the authors who wrote the chil­ dren's books, in a creative writing segment of Duane Thatcher's English class. Those three books were judged as the best by Pat Thatcher, Librarian Judy Kain and a volunteer English teacher, with honorable men­ tion going to "ABCs," "Spiff the Spider," and "Phinley." Written in teams, the top three books written by the se­ niors go into the Thornapple Kellogg/Community Library in the children's section. "Ollie" was written by Cara Errair, Jason Pranger and Kris Thaler; "Recess" by Carey Christian, Jenny Middleton and Tim Totten; with illustra­ tions by Faith Smith. "Tune" was penned by Rachel Teater, Aaron Lytle and J J. Slag. In the honorable mention category, “Phinley" was writ­ ten by Diane Bender, Julia Kooiman, Ed Rumbergs and Wendy Yoder. "ABCs" was written by Cindy Baughn and Diane Harvey. Don Filcek, Mike Matison and Sam Powell wrote "Spiff the Spider." VFW Buddy Poppies to go on sale May 17 VFW Post Nol 7548 Buddy Poppies will go on sale in the Middleville area on Friday, May 17. Residents will be asked to buy one and wear it. Throughout the nation, veterans in need are counting on people to bring them timely assistance through purchases of the VFW Buddy Poppy. English teacher Duane Thatcher ana ms wne, first grade teacher Pat Thatcher, watch as his and her students enjoy each other. In the foreground, John Schieb reads a book he co-authored. Senior Gina Stein selected as Middleville’s ‘Rotary Nominee’ Senior Gina Stein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and Regina Stein of Middleville, was chosen as “Rotary Nominee of the Month’’ for April at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Stein epitomizes the type of student the Rotary Club recognizes and honors. While maintaining a 3.73 overall grade point average in a col­ lege preparatory curriculum and ranking ninth in the 1991 graduating class of 136 members, she still has found the time and energy to par­ ticipate in the following: High school activities in­ clude National Honor Society, Academic Quiz Bowl, musicals, band, Future Pro­ blem Solvers, tennis, and golf. Community activities in­ clude the recycling project with senior citizens, church Bible study group, Dale Carnegie Course assistant, Inter-Generational 4-H Club, and Barry County 4-H Ad­ visory Council. Leadership accomplishments include Stu­ dent of the Month. “Outstan­ ding Achiever,’’ in 4-H, “I Dare You’’ 4-H Award, and 4-H Scholarship recipient. Honors include vice presi­ dent, secretary and treasurer of 4-H, teen member of the 4-H Council, and four year teen leader in the intergenera- Gina Stein tional 4-H Club. Stein plans to attend Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant in the fall. Barry County COA lunch menu, events set Wednesday, May 15 Monday, May 20 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potatoes, stewed tomatoes, bread, cake Chicken sauce'em, squash, asparagus, bread, fruit Thursday. May 16 Spanish rice, winter blend, green beans, applesauce Friday, May 17 Veal scallopme, mixed veg­ gies, mashed potatoes, bread, cookies. Tuesday, May 21 Ground beef stew, biscuits, applesauce corn Events Wednesday, May 15 Hastings, Stan Pierce and his dulcimers; Delton, Lyle Siegreist, Nashville, Hood pressure Thursday, May 16 Nashville, bingo Friday, May 17 - Nashville Stan Pierce and his dulcimers, birthday party, popcorn Monday, May 20 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, singalong with Millie Carrigan Tuesday, May 21 - All sites puzzles. �Th® Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 / Page 7 Yard sale planned for May 23-24 ‘Kids Korner’ day care to raise funds for play area Pat Modreske at 891-1555. The combination day care and latchkey program is spon­ sored by the Caledonia Community Schools, but is set up to become selfsupporting. The program opened last fall, and its success recently was emphasized when a group of parents with children enrolled at the center asked the school board to operate it all summer, instead of just dur­ ing the school year. The board has agreed to keep the center open this summer, but is limiting the summer enrollment to the families already participating Jason Demeuse and Kimberly Smith are just two of the Kids' Korner kids who would enjoy playing outside when the new play area is built. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer You’ve collected a box of toys and clothes from clean­ ing out the closets, but you don’t really feel up to running a garage sale this year. The kids have outgrown their tricycles and "big wheels,’’ and you’re wondering if you should buy an ad and try to sell them. You've redecorated, and now some of your lamps just don't fit the new look in the family room. And the attic is full. Don't put any of these items out with the trash. Instead, pack up your boxes, toys and household items and take them over to Kids' Korner, the day care center opened this year by the Caledonia Community Schools in the Community Education building just south of the football field. The center will give you a receipt for your tax-deductible donation, and will find a new home for your old treasures during the Kids' Korner Yard Sale May 23-24. The center's director, Mary Benedict, explained that while the indoor space provided at the Community Education Building offers the children plenty of room, there is no safe place where the little ones can be taken to play out­ side. So, the staff would like to raise enough money to fence in an area between the build­ ing’s west parking lot and the center’s entrance. "We want to do this our­ selves because we are sup­ posed to be self-supporting," Benedict said. "But, presently we are limited when it comes to taking the children outside. "There is no place for team games, and a ball rolls into the parking lot or down the hill to Johnson Street. We’d like a fenced play area with a swing, a slide, a sand box and some tricycles and big wheels. "The children love to go outside, but right now, it's just not very safe for them." So, the Kids' Korner staff is asking the community to help by donating yard sale items for the center to sell. And, of course, customers will be welcome when the center ’’opens shop" on the 23rd and 24th. The staffs first goal is to buy the fencing, and Benedict said fencing companies are coming out to give estimates on materials and labor. Once the grassy area is en­ closed, the center will begin to work on adding the outdoor toys, she said. "Actually, labor is some­ thing else that could be do­ nated," she commented. "Probably that is the most expensive aspect of the pro­ ject" She said that this is the center's first attempt to raise funds for the playground, and she and her staff will appreci­ ate any donations of saleable items for the two-day event She added that it would be helpful if the goods were priced and clothing sizes marked before they are dropped off, and she would appreciate having the items brought to the center by May 17. Anyone with questions should call Benedict at the center (891-0266) or contact Richard J. Choryan, O.D. ! DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON ! there. But Benedict said that fall registration for Kids’ Korner will begin June 1, and she in­ vites parents who may be in­ terested in the program to stop in and see the center. "It’s not necessary to call ahead before a visit," she added, “and TH be glad to an­ swer any questions about our program by phone. It’s just nicer if the families can come and see for themselves what we are about." Kids’ Korner is located in two remodeled classrooms of what used to be called the "B" building of the former junior high. The entrance to the cen­ sters enjoying uic sunshine while playing in the sand box or lining up at the slide. A kids’ comer. ter is on the west side of the building. If you do visit, try to imag­ ine a nice little fenced play area on the lawn, with young­ Get Your “New Look’’ for Spring at the... Men's, Women's & Children’s Hair Design NEW HOURS: Mon. 9-5. Tues 9-9; Wed & Thurs. 9-8 (after 5 by appt ); Fri. 9-6. Sat 9-1 (after 1 pm by appt.) • WALK-INS WELCOME • Call for your appointment with Lynn. Thereaaa. Debbie. Angie. Linda or Mary Lou 891-1591 134 E. Main St.. Caledonia NO FEES. NO WAIT. HOME EQUITY We’re currently waiving ail fees on our Home Equity Line of Credit and our Homeowner’s Loan. And. untike some banks, there are no annual fees with these home equity loans, either. 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Perhaps the hottest compe­ tition of the day focused on the day-long, double-elimina­ tion volleyball tournament, which eventually was won by the Discovery athletes. But lots of cheering went on in all the events as each school encouraged its athletes. Many of the students brought lunches, and one school even brought a little grill, but the Caledonia Athletic Boosters stood ready at their concession stand with hot dogs and snacks to reju­ venate any weary athletes. Participating were students from 11 programs, including Discovery, Phoenix (Holland), Englishville (Sparta), Westbridge (Grand Rapids), North Kent (Northview), Horizons (Wyoming), Kent Occupational High School in Grand Rapids, Directions (South Kent), Northview Alternative High School, Delaney Programs in the Standale-Grand villeHudsonville district and the hosts from Caledonia. First-, second- and thirdplace individual winners earned certificates and ribbons, and Delaney, The volleyball tournament saw some excellent com­ petition as rival schools worked the net to stay alive in the double elimination event. Northview and Discovery earned the highest scores in the three main categories of events. Caledonia took a second in the tug-of-war for its best team showing of the day. Caledonia Alternative Education teacher and field day organizer David Wilkinson said he was pleased with how well the day went. "Things just got better and ran smoother as the day went along," he said. "I think the kids had a good time, they were good sports, and they made sure they left the field .in good shape. "I was really impressed with all the kids." Is your wood, oil or coal heating system FIRE SAFE? CaH GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE Professional Cleaning & Repair Since 1980 Chimneys • Fireplaces • Wood Stoves 1-800-834-2086 or (616) 795-7060 Wilkinson explained that the field day is an annual event, with the different alter­ native education programs taking turns at sponsoring it. But Caledonia Alternative Education Director Jon Swets pointed out that it was unusual for the kids to get to use the school's track facili­ ties. Wilkinson agreed. "We certainly appreciate the school and the Boosters for letting us have the track for the whole day, and for serving the refreshments. I think the kids really enjoyed being out there. "Even the weather was food to us." J-Ad Graphics News Service Willing hands will be put to work this Saturday, May 18, with all kinds of talents needed for the work to be done at the Freeport TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FR1 . SAT . SUN Try our Prune Rib ($7 95) or l/2-lb .pal­ ed and devemed) Shrimp Dinner ($9.95) (pictured above) PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Chicken ($5.95) will abo be available MONDAY stop in for our 1 -lb T-Bone Steak i$9 95 ( or our I/24b Stzzler for only ($6 95) TUESDAY tn our Bar B-Q Pork Ribs ($b 95i (Larger portion $8 95) WEDNESDAY stop in for our ($4.25) Meat Burrno or <$5 25) Chicken Bumto and ($1 95) Marguentas THURSDAY is our All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscwts Night ($6 95) You have sour cho« of fned or baked chicken BRING THE KIDS WE NOW HAVE 99 CHILDREN’S MEALS All specials available a 5 pm (Sunday at noon) All specials (except Bumto Special) include a tnp to our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable .lieM r Participants from 11 schools take off on the long distance run. “Work Bee” planned for Freeport Community Center this Saturday Middle Villa Inn N.«h ... Caledonia alternative education poses for a photo after a win during the volleyball contest. In the back row, from left, are Duke Redman, Mike Vezino, Rick Reed, Bill Dunlevy and Dave Karker. In the front row are Scott Hall, Jody Crandall, Beth Rodriguez and Cody Cole. 795-3640 or 891-1287 Outside Catering Prices Mart al Only ... $3.25 Per Person 5 Banquet Rooms Available • Seating up to 325 People Community Center. "There are a lot of small jobs, along with the big ones," said Joanne Dipp, a supporter of the Center, "don't worry, we'll find a job for you." Workers will start at 9 a.m. Some of the work will be painting, landscaping and laying field tile, and also pautting finishing touches in the room that will be the library. That must be completed before the shelves can be put up, and the carpeting laid, Dipp said. The Freeport Library will move into the Center sometime this summer, she sided. The volunteers will find refreshments available, and starting at 1 p.m, there will be an auction of tools held by a renter of the Center. Dipp said a tool company from Nebraska has rented the center and will have power tools, wood shop tools, welding equipment and other various types of tools up for auction. The stretcher relay was on of the less serious events held during field day. Dental Chairside — Assistant — Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic, enthusiastic and responsible team player for full time position in Hastings. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy work­ ing with people in a fast pace office environ­ ment. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Ad No. 536 c/o The Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 14. 1991 I Page 9 Caledonia AYSO to offer‘For Girls Only soccer league in ‘91-92 who coaches a team. “That's because you don't have to be real tall or exceptionally In addition to a coed league strong to play the game. And, that boasts a membership of it's a great conditioning sport more than 200 youngsters, for girls, just like it is for the Caledonia's American Youth boys. It develops eye-foot coSoccer Association program ordination and stamina, now is offering a new league, teaches teamwork and it’s also "for girls only.” exciting and fast moving." ”We found that the number CHS Varsity Soccer Coach of girls participating in the Brian Broekhuizen said he AYSO program actually was thought the idea of a girls’ going down," explained AYSO program was AYSO assistant "terrific." Commissioner Kathy He reported that the new Jackson. girls' soccer club at the high "In fact, we found that school was doing well, field­ some girls didn't even realize ing 17 players. Only one of that the AYSO program was the girls is a senior, he said, for them, too. My son has so he is looking forward to been playing soccer for sev­ seeing the program develop. eral years now, and he hasn't The high school girls, had a girl on one of his teams many of whom have not yet. It used to be that most of played soccer before, are the younger teams had at least scrimmaging nine times this one or two girls on the roster. spring, he said, going up "We just feel we'll get against East Grand Rapids, more girls involved if we Grand Rapids Christian, have a separate program for Middleville and Hastings them." girls. Jackson added that the for­ "Our record is 1-4, " he mation this spring of a high said, "but sometimes we've school girls' soccer club also played our best when we've added impetus to the idea of ended up losing. I’ve been real an all-girls’ league at the ele­ pleased with the girls' mentary level. progress, and I hope we can "We'd love to sec the high apply to become a varsity school club develop into a sport within the next season varsity sport," she said, "and or so." having an AYSO girls’ league Broekhuizen said two of his would feed right into the high varsity players, Chris school girls' soccer program." Beetham and Craig Fortuna, She said that the local have been helping him teach AYSO board is hoping that soccer skills to the girls. And enough young ladies will he has some expansion plans sign up for the new program of his own. to form four teams in at least "Right now, I'm looking at two age divisions. getting a middle school pro­ The girls are encouraged to gram started if I can find sign up with a friend, with a someone who will coach." guarantee that the two will be Broekhuizen said he was placed on the same team. happy to hear that the AYSO was going to develop a pro­ "We've had really enthuasiastic responses from parents gram for the younger girls, who then might be interested and girls about forming this in continuing play at the sec­ league," Jackson said. "The ondary level. coed program will remain in "I just happen to think soc­ place for the girls who can cer is a great sport," he play right in there with the boys. And we have some su­ smiled. per girl athletes out there. "For one thing, you can begin to play the game with­ "But we think there are many girls who would feel out a lot of skills, because more comfortable on an all­ kicking the ball isn't that hard. It's not like trying to girls' team, where they don't shoot baskets, for instance. have to compete with the guys. And parents want to see "Once the player learns something about how the their daughters as well as their sons play sports." game goes, he or she can be Several young ladies who taught the finer skills. have registered for the fall "And so many can play at said they like the idea of once because it’s a big field." playing on girls' teams. None Broekhuizen agreed with of them had played in a soccer Jackson that soccer also is a league before, partly because great way to condition for they were concerned about other sports. ending up the only girl on an "Unless you're the goalie, otherwise all-boys' team. you're running all the time, "Some of the boys are too do matter what position you hard on you," commented one play," he pointed out. "You 9-year-okl. can’t play soccer and not get "And they make fun of you in shape." if you make a mistake just Tm really happy to see a 'cause you're a girl," added her girls’ program catching on in friend. "And I know that Caledonia.," he reiterated. "I sometimes they don't kick the think the girls will realty en­ ball to any of the girls." joy the sport.” But the future participants "I think adding this league said they thought an all-girls' will benefit all our athletic league would be fun and a programs, not just soccer, " good way to get to learn to Jackson commented. play. Young ladies interested in "Soccer is a wonderful signing up for the 1991-92 sport for girls," said Jackson, AYSO season will find tegis- By Barbara Gall Staff Writer CRACKED OR BOWED BASEMENT WALLS? EARTH ANCHORS -------1 ji» w ----THE WALL REPLACEMENT ALTERNATIVE 1 -800-748-0500 Caledonia AYSO Assistant Commissioner Kathy Jackson helps several girls register for the new girls' soc­ cer league being formed. From the left are Sarah DeGroot, 11, Alicia Rider, 7. Mary Gless, 10 and (standing)Kelli DeVries 9. tration forms available at need coaches and referees to playing within our own a high school girls’ program their school offices and at the volunteer their time, Jackson league, but I also can see us at Caledonia to go along with girls' our boys' varsity program." said. Interested adults or any­ eventually playing community education office. "And it’ll be one more way Registration deadline is one with questions should teams from neighboring dis­ tricts," she commented. "It'll to live up to the AYSO contact her at 891-8427. June 15. "We might start off just be a great way to build toward motto: 'Everyone plays.'" The new league also will ...with Worldwide Acceptance You can get the convenience of credit around town or around the world, with no annual fee, backed by a bank right here in your own hometown. (City iBank — MEMBER FDIC — Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 ’ 795-3338 ’ 763-9418 ' 852-0790 ' 891-0010 ' 792-6201 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 TK senior wins scholarship from Gun Lake Women’s Club visit with the winners and their mothers. J-Ad Graphics News Service Susan Wheeler, a senior at Thomapple Kellogg, has won a $500 scholarship from the Gun Lake Women s Club. Wheeler has been accepted at the University of Michigan and plans to be a research physicist. A nfember of the Quiz Bowl and computer team at TK, Wheeler has participated in the Science Olympiad, and was a HOBY representative as a sopho­ more. She also played four years of softball and two years of basketball. A member of the National Honor Society, Wheeler has submitted a space station proposal to NASA, and is involved in community service. Her parents are Norma and Frederic Wheeler The criteria used to award the scholarships are leadership qualities in school and the community, and achieve­ ments, recognition and awards for work in done by the stu­ dent in church and civic causes. Academic achievements and financial needs are also con­ sidered by the club, and the students' ablility to commu­ nicate is tested by a written essay and personal interview with the scholarship commit­ tee. Interviews are given to about six students from each high school in the Gun Lake area; Thornapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg, Martin and Wayland. From those six, and the outstanding student is selected and awarded the scholarship. The interviewing is a twoday process. Carol Sanford, a scholar­ ship committee member, said the group had a very hard time selecting the scholarship winner from the students at Middleville. "It was a very tough pro­ cess this year, there are so many good students at Middleville,” she said. Caledonia Class of ‘41 plans 50-year reunion The Caledonia High School Class of 1941 will celebrate its 50th reunion Friday, June 28, at the Mid-Way Motor Lodge in Grand Rapids, star­ ting at 5 p.m. Bill Freeman will be the guest speaker. Other activities will include a social golf get together at Broadmoor Golf Course at 9 a.m. June 28 and a ride on their own special float in the 4th of July celebration down Main Street in Caledonia Saturday, June 29. Committee members are Lee Patterson, Gen Datema, Conard Cherry and Beryl Fisher. Carol Sanford presents Susan Wheeler with a scholarship from the Gun Lake Women’s Club G. R. Home Builders Association awards scholarship to CHS senior The Greater Grand Rapids Home Builders Association Foundation has announced that Caledonia High School senior Steve Douglas is the recipient of one of five scholarships offered this year by the organization. Douglas will receive $1,000 to help with his college expenses. According to the Founda­ tion, the recipients were Steve Douglas Caledonia plaza Leasing UP TO 6 MONTHS FREE RENT - CALL NOW! OFFICE & RETAIL • • • • • • • New Suites Pick you own coior schemes 1,000 sq. ft. and up available Electricity Heat and air conditioning Private entrances 2.400 sq. ft. retail space and 3,600 sq. ft. retail space available immediately. chosen on the basis of their selection of a career related to the building industry, prior acceptance into a college with this field of study available, academic standing, involve­ ment in extracurricular ac­ tivities and practical ex­ perience in their chosen field Also considered were two letters of recommendation and a paragraph written by the ap­ plicant, answering “Why do you feel you are deserving of this scholarship ’’ Douglas is the valedictorian of the CHS Class of 1991. and plans to begin studying ar chitecture this fall at Lawrence Technological University, which also has awarded him a scholarship. The other scholarship reci­ pients are Dawn Baartman of Grandville High School, Robert Rivard of Kenowa Hills, Ken DeVnes of Grand Rapids Christian and Jill Longnecker of Unity Chris­ tian High School. The winners and their families will be honored at a dinner to be held at the Crown Plaza May 14. The Home Builders Association Foundation is a charitable foundation established in 1988 to provide scholarships to students enter­ ing a career related to the building industry. It also works through other charitable organizations to help provide shelter for the needy and handicapped. THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River St. Middleville. Ml (616) 795-3331 These special* will run every week on their respective day* All tpecula art < ash and carry and no order* will be taken for delivery at these spec ial *4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FR1DAY 6 Carnations with Fern T® CW1 ahead or IUH Hop by and tay "1 WANT TODAY'S SPECIAL" caBdoniRroSming1 and PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Professional Pet Grooming wah Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies CONCORD MANAGEMENT 810 LEONARD N E.. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49503 (616) 454-4098 Call Ginny Sines 891 0496 9958 Cherry Valley Ave tn Caledonia Plaza OPEN M. W, F 8 30 to 5. Sat 9 to 1 Additional hours & days by appointment �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 14, 1991 I Paqe 11 Obituaries Luellen Thede WAYLAND - Luellen Thede, 90, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, May 6, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Thede was born on May 30, 1900 southwest of Middleville, the daughter of Jacob and (Etta Swartz) Klump. She graduated from Middleville High School in 1918. She was married to Arthur Thede on June 14, 1919. Mrs. Thede served as State Chairman of the Mission Band of the Evangelical Church for five years, also as District chairman of the Missionary Society for two years. Taught girls Sunday school classes for a number of years, also taught an adult Sunday school class at St Petersburg, Florida while living there. Helped with Vacation Bible School and the Junior choir in the Leighton Church. She was chairman of the Farm Bureau Ladies Group of Allegan County for five years. She was a member, and contri­ buted to the Prairie Garden Club for a number of years. Also took many entries to the Flower Show at the Allegan Fair for a number of years, receiving many ribbons and awards. Also received a certifi­ cate of membership in ‘The Order of the Green Thumb” from “The Old Dirt Dobbe” of Nashville, Tennessee. She contributed flowers to three different churches, Leighton, Griggs Street, and the Nazarene, for the Sunday services. Mrs. Thede is survived by her husband, Arthur C. Thede; two sons, Warren (Ann) Thede of Wyoming, Arden Thede of Wayland; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Wednes­ day, May 8 at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel, Middleville, with Pastor Walter Crow officiat­ ing. Burial was at Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Ambulance Service. Mildred Finkbeiner CALEDONIA - Mildrea Finkbeiner, 91, of 491 Johnson Street, Caledonia, passed away Thursday, April 25, 1991 at Fountain View Retirement Village. She was bom March 7,1900 in Alaska, the daughter of John Martin and Elizabeth Strickler Martin. She was a homemaker. She attended school through the 10th grade. She was married to Fred Finkbeiner. He preceded her in death December, 1984. Mrs. Finkbeiner is survived by her children, Arline Potter of Caledonia, Pauline and Bob VanStrien of Cascade; eight grandchildren, 15 great­ grandchildren, two greatgreat-grandchildren; sister, Blanche Finkbeiner; brothers and wives, Clarence and Olive Martin, Gordon and Ruth Martin. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27 at the Cale­ donia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Dr. Clayton Klingenfus and Reverend Dale Charters officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Etta Timm JENISON - Etta Timm, 90, of New Amsterdam Manor, Jenison, passed away May 4, 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Timm was bom on November 22, 1900 in Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry Foss and Anna Schroder Foss. She was a homemaker. She attended school through the 8th grade. Mrs. Timm was a member of Caledonia United Brethren Church, life member of the Caledonia American Legion Post 305, and a Gold Star Mother. She was preceded in death by husband and son Theodore Ashby. Mrs. Timm is survived by three daughters, Joyce and Charlie Lass, Janet Kilmartin, Jackie and Lee Bailey all of Caledonia; ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday May 7 at the Caledo­ nia Funeral Home, with Reverend Richard Raab offi­ ciating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. National Honor Society members walk for Cystic Fibrosis The Thomapple Kellogg National Honor Society members took a walk to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis on May 4. Waiting for the last of the group to sign in are (front row, from left) Shelly Kooiman, Jamie Payne, Jason Pranger, (back row) LeAnne Caledonia Twp. to fill two new positions J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Board is taking applications for two open positions in township government. Supervisor Jerry Good said that a new township board trustee will be appointed to fill the remainder of Tom Fischer’s term, which runs until November 1992, at which time the appointee will stand for election. Fischer recently resigned from the board because of the time he must devote to a new business venture. The only requirement for a board position is that the ap­ plicant be a resident of the township and be at least 18 years of age. The board meets regularly once a month and holds special meetings on specific issues. The Township Board is the governing body of the township, and has the final say in such issues as zoning questions. It also is the policymaking body and approves all township ordinances The other vacancy is on the Planning Commission, where Geraldine Fairbrother recent­ ly resigned her seat for per­ Dutton parents invited to attend pizza lunch set for May 29 Dutton Elementary will honor parents who helped lead Project Self Esteem in their children's classrooms with a pizza lunch at noon Wednes­ day, May 29, and presentation on Mega Skills at the school in the school counselor's room. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a qw>u tor ail of vour auuraiux needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 Zawierucha, Mike Matison, Kori Thomas, Brain Beute, Amy Smit, Tina Griffin, Polly Kidder, Gina Stein and Anne-Marie Butler. Advisor to the group is Kevin McGee. Mega skills is a program that provides home activities that use daily life experiences to teach and nurture the following skills: confidence, motivation, effort, respon­ sibility, initiative, perservance, caring, teamwork, common sense and problem solving School social worker Bev Blazer will be the presentor The general public is invited lo the presentation, from 12:45 to 2:30. All Dimon parents who helped with Project Self Esteem are asked to respond by May 22 by calling 698-2871 for the lunch and program sonal reasons. The Planning Commission meets twice a month, and. ac­ cording to its chairman, Steve Gould, “fields a lot of issues for the Township Board.’’ primarily in land use planning and development. “People who care about the long-range view of what hap­ pens to the township might be interested in serving on this board,’’ Gould commented. The appointee will serve out Fairbrother’s term, which runs until May 1992. If reappointed by the Township Board at that time. the new commissioner would begin a three-year term. Questions about either posi­ tion and letters of application should be sent to Good at the township office, 640 Em­ mons. 891-0070. Well Done Class of ’91 A Our best wishes to all area graduates! And to celebrate we’re planning a... SPECIAL ISSUE Attention Businessmen, Industries Professionals & Parents.. Acknowledge your special graduate with an ad in the ... SUN & NEWS GRADUATE SPECIAL Stop by or call our office today... 795-3345 Special graduation coverage will appear in coming weeks. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 Gun Lake Women’s Club plans style show, luncheon Seniors to have ‘Prime Time’ at graduation party Models Kristy Lester of Delton and Jan Warner of Gun Lake show a couple of the items that will be on display at the benefit style review and luncheon Thursday, sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs — Gun Lake Area. Vacation travel will be the theme of the annual benefit style show and luncheon spon­ sored by the General Federa­ tion of Women’s Clubs-Gun l^ake Area. "Passport to Style" will be held Thursday. May 16. at the Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 Chief Noon­ day Road. Gun Lake, at 11:30 a.m. Money raised at the event will provide scholarships for four college-bound high school seniors from Wayland. Martin, Deltonand Middleville. Styles for vacation "destinations" will be provid­ ed by the Sea Shanty. Gun Lake; the Cedar Closet, Caledonia; Fashion Bug. Hastings; Glenn of Gull Lake and Nan’s Niche. Richland In addition, international costumes and souvenirs will be on display. A luncheon will be served after the show. Tickets are $10 and available at the above locations or from any GFWC "agent." Phone 792-2219 or 792-2380 for more details. TK Band Concert is Sunday The Thomapple Kellogg symphonic band will present its annual spring band concert Sunday. May 19. at 3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The concert will continue the year-end flurry of activities for TK’s "first division" band The band will leave for a trip to Cedar Point on Satur­ day. and return to play their concert on Sunday. They will also perform at graduation. May 26 and in the Memorial Day parade on May 27. The May 19 concert will in­ clude solos by Brian Beute, trumpet; Angie Frowein, sax­ ophone; and Monica Patnoude. clarinet. Band awards for the 1990-91 school year will also be announced The band is directed by Duane Thatcher. Parent Chris Koryto is surrounded as CHS seniors promote their upcoming graduation party with the theme Prime Time.' Tickets are $40, and senior Amy Crosby pays up, encouraged by classmates Chris Burri, Chris Beetham, Dana Tague and Spike Baird. Yankee Springs Township OKs tightened gravel processing regulations by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Overriding persistent objections from one trustee, the Yankee Springs Township Board passed a revised ordinance controlling gravel mining in the township by a 4-1 vote. The ordinance was tightened in response to citizens’ complaints last year after the Thompson McCully Company from Belleville became the first large commercial gravel mining company to set up in the township. Residents charged that the company violated existing township ordinances and agreements with nearby neighbors during the time they were mining a 40-acre site on Payne Lake Road last summer. The ordinance approval May 9 paves the way for TMC to ask again for a special exception permit from the Yankee Springs Zoning Board of Appeals to set up operations in the township across the road from the site of last year's gravel mining site. In an application for a variance for special exception permit to the ZBA dated April 16, TMC applied for a special exception permit on 51.42 acres of property at the southeast corner of Payne Lake and Bowens Mills roads. The application states that TMC’s interest in the property is as a lease holder, and indicated the property title holders as James and Mary Missad. Further, TMC asks that the special exception allow "mineral extraction, pro­ cessing and site reclamation" in the agriculturally zoned property. That application, though dated April 16, was apparently put on hold until the new rules were approved Test holes are being dug on the prospective gravel pit on Payne Lake Road. by the Township Board. Trustee Dorothy Seger objected several times during the board’s discussion before voting on the ordinance. Her complaint focused on the lack of wording in the new rules providing for penalties if the rules were violated. Seger cited dust control, location of the processing plant, and protecting the green belt as areas that were problems during the last gravel mining controversy, and asked for an addition to the ordinance saying, "that if there is any order not complied with within a specific period of time, they will be shut down until they are back in compliance.” Supervisor David Van Elst responded that the board would have to follow due process before taking action against any property owner. A written complaint was necessary, and a public hearing would have to be called, Van Elst said. Time would be given to fix the complaint before the board could enforce any penalty, in this case, the revocation of a special exception permit. A provision in the ordinance calls for an inspector on the project, to be Continued on next page �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 14, 1991 I Page 13 Middleville kids do their part for environment by planting trees Thornapple Kellogg Cale^ndef <?/ Cve-nfs- *5 WEDNESDAY • MAY 15 Teacher Appreciation Lunch put on by P.E.T. .................................... Honors Assembly 9:30 a m ................................ Graduation Practice at 12:00 .................................................... Rockford - Home □ Soccer LUNCH BREAKFAST French Toast/Syrup. Applesauce, Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Milk Fruit Juice Bar □ Page □ H.S. THURSDAY • MAY 16 □ H.S................................................ ............................... Senior Finals LUNCH BREAKFAST Foot Long Hot Dogs/Bun, Baked Beans, Cherry Crisp Oatmeal/Brown Sugar, Raisins, Muffin, Milk FRIDAY • MAY 17 □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ H.S......................................... West...................................... McFall.................................. McFall .................................. Tennis.................................... Golf...................................... Jr. H. Track.......................... J.V. Baseball & Softball.... Varsity Softball & Baseball. . LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza/H.S. Pork Steak & Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Bananas Cinnamon Roll, Orange Juice, Milk Planting the trees along the drive to the new bus complex are Wendy Dickinson (left) and Sarah Wisniewski. In the background also planting the trees on a raw windy day are Jared Zimmer and LaQuetta Thomas. by Jean Callup Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg stu­ dents from all elementary schools and the middle school last week did their part in the effort to replenish a renewable resource by planting trees. All first through fifth graders who brought permis­ sion slips from their parents and who planned to plant trees were given blue spruce seedlingss to take home. The seedlings were supplied by "Friends of AMIS" through the International Trees Corps. Each fifth grader also was given a white pine seedling from the Barry County Soil and Water Conservation Service to take home and plant. Trees to be planted on pub­ lic lands also were included, with Thornapple Kellogg Middle Schoolers taking on the task of setting out trees next to the tennis courts at the high school, and along the driveway leading to the new bus complex next to Page Elementary. Sorting and counting trees for the elementary schools was handled by Betsy Butler and Kelly Mulry’s fifth grade classes at Page Elementary, and Kim VanElst delivered the sorted trees to each building. The school children learned that trees help provide oxygen that people need to breathe, and they act as barriers to slow down winds and cut down on noise and pollution. Trees provide many wood and paper products, was well as syrup, fruit and nuts. A pamphlet was given to each child, telling them how to get the tree home alive, pick a planting spot and plant the tree. They also were given tips on how to give a tree tender, loving care. Planting a tree symbolizes commitment to the environ­ ment, which includes recy­ cling, respecting nature and wildlife, conserving energy and other natural resources. Yankee Springs gravel processing, from page 12 paid for through a fee paid by the gravel mining company. Bill Schultz, chairman of the Yankee Springs Planning Commission, noted that the township always had the option of going to court, but that most of the problems "would be left open for our discretion. We hope to have money to monitor (the operation)." If there is a violation, "there will be someone there right away," Van Elst said. With the ordinance approved, the board unanimously passed changes in definitions of the ordinance dealing with set backs, green belts and borders. The definition of "dangerous" slopes and ponds was sent back to the Planning Commission for more study after an audience member pointed out that anything not specified as "dangerous" might be considered as "not dangerous" in court. Also the fee to be asked from a gravel mining company to pay for an inspector was referred back to — NOTICE — correction ... Middleville Summer Pool Schedule Evening Swim Session I will be held June 10 - June 26,1991 the same commission for more study. A recommendation on both matters is expected at the June board meeting. Caledonia menu Wednesday. May 15 Grilled cheese sandwich, soup, carrot sticks, fruit, cookie, milk. Thursday. May 16 Italian spaghetti with meat sauce, fruit, garlic bread, salad, milk. Friday, May 17 Hamburger or cheeseburger with bun. corn, fruit, milk. Monday. May 20 Waffle or french toast, ap­ plesauce. sausage, mint. Tuesday. May 21 Pizza, vege sticks with dip, fruit, milk. Note Daily alternate to mam entree. Caledonia Elementary -soup sandwich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, rob. hot dog. . . . .Graduation practice 9:00 a m. ............................................ Popcorn .......... 1st Grade to John Ball Zoo ................................... P.E.T.. popcorn ........................................... Regionals ........................................... Regionals ........................ Conference - Home .................. Calvin. Christian - Home ................. Calvin Christian - There SATURDAY • MAY 18 □ Band Trip....................................................................... Cedar Point □ 8th Grade Car Wash ......... $3.00 from 11.00-3.00 at Bus Garage Proceeds to Hot Meals for the Elderly) SUNDAY • MAY 19 □ Spring Band Concert.................................. 3:00 p.m. in H.S. Gym MONDAY • MAY 20 □ □ □ I| □ □ West ......................................................... . Second Grade Field Day Third Grade Field Trip to Impression 5 Museum West ...................... . M.S. . ................................. P.E.P. Meeting in M.S. Library 7:00 p.m. Soccer ..................... Big Rapids - Home J.V. Baseball & Softball . . . .......................... Hamilton - There Varsity Softball & Baseball ........................... Hamilton. - Home LUNCH BREAKFAST Burritos/Cheese, Green Beans, Peaches, Cold Cereal, Biscuit/Cherry Butter, Apple Juice, Milk TUESDAY • MAY 21 LUNCH BREAKFAST Baked Chicken, Savory Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Corn Bread, Pears/H.S. Sundaes Bagel/Cream Cheese, Juice Choice, Milk LUNCH WEEK OF MAY 22*28: Wednesday............ Pizzaburger Thursday. . . Macaroni & Cheese Friday................................... Pizza Monday..................... No School Tuesday . . Hamburger on a Bun Coming Events... □ □ □ □ □ ~ May May May May May May B.I, --- 23.......... A M. Kdg. to John Ball Zoo All Day - No P.M Kdg 24.......... P.M Kdg. to John Ball Zoo All Day - No A M. Kdg 24 ... . M.S Cheerleaders Sock Hop - 6 30-9 30 - Small Gym 26............................................... H.S Graduation at 3:00 p.m 27.................. Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL Kdg-12th Grade 27 Marching Band in Memorial Day Parade �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 14, 1991 Call for Classifieds TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND BARRY CO., Ml AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Dotes: 5 words for $2 50 then IO* per word. H you pay In odvance. you save 50” billing charge. Deadline Is Friday at 5:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Appeals will meet to hear the following request for variances to the Zoning Ordinance No. 15.222 of Yankee Springs Twp. Antiques IONIA ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE MARKET. Sunday, May 19th, Ionia Fair­ grounds. South M-66, Ionia, Michigan, 8am to 4:30om. Admission 51-50. Rain or shine. First market of season. Thou­ sands of antiques and collecti­ bles. 1-517-593-3316. Percy Ross Lot 2 Supervisor Plat of England Point Shelbyville, Ml 49344 A variance for replacing a shed to house a well pump. Request concerning the Municipal Water System for a variance at 1875 Edwin Dr. Any other business pertinent to the Board of Appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Ap­ peals will meet May 21, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Yankee Springs Twp Hall. 284 N Briggs Rd Business Senices CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE OPEN MEMORIAL DAY. 8AM-3PM. 891-9255. Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. F - NOTICE - “I THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP I OLD FASHIONED CEMETERY DAYS ■ I ■ I | I ■ I Thornapple Township will again be holding cemetery clean up days this year. May 11th the Sexton and a member of the Township Board will be at Parmalee Cemetery and on May 18th M. Hope Cemetery. Please come and assistance will be given to you in preparing your site. TIMES: Parmalee -10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mt. Hope 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In case of rain, the dates will move toward 1 week. | Your assistance In this community effort will I be greatly appreciated. ■ | ! Donna Kenyon I Thornapple Township Clerk j I I ■ I CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290 or 795-2356.__________________ COUNTERTOPS new and remcdcl, also recolor tubs and appliances, free estimates. Call 616-361-5360.______________ CUSTOM TILLING gardens, ready to plant when finished. 792-9239.__________________ FINANCIAL COUNSELING from a Christian perspective. All services free. Call Russ at 868-2011. Lohmann Financial Concepts.__________________ GORDON CHIMNEY SERVICE professional clean­ ing. chimneys, fireplaces, wood­ stoves, masonary repair, refer­ ences, since 1980. 795-7060. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 22.050 ELECTRICAL CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE Adopted: May 9, 1991 Effective: August 9, 1991 An amendment to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of Yankee Springs Township under the provisions of the State Construction Code (Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended); to provide for penalties for violation of this Or­ dinance; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith and to establish the effective date of this Ordinance. THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I TITLE This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the "TOWNSHIP ELECTRICAL CODE ENFORCMENT ORDINANCE­ SECTION II AGENCY DESIGNATION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MICHIGAN ELECTRICAL CODE Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Electrical Code, in accordance with Sec­ tion 9 of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the building inspector official of Yankee Springs Township is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of Yankee Springs Township under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended. State of Michigan. Yankee Springs Township assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act throughout its corporate limits. SECTION III PENALTY Any violation of this Ordinance or any code adopted hereunder or any part thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars plus costs and/or confinement in the County Jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days. In addition, the Township specifically reserves the right and shall have the authority to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance and said Code. Each day that a violation continues to exist shaft constitute a separate offense. SECTION IV REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and are of no further force or effect on the effective date of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect within ninety (90) days after a certified copy of this Ordinance is delivered to and approved by the Michigan State Construction Code Commission. Electrical per­ mits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordinance shall not be invalidated by this Ordinance and the construction may be completed in compliance with said per­ mit, or renewal thereof, and in compliance with any previous Township electircal code under which the permit was issued. Any proceedings pending, incluiding prosecutions for violations, or rights and liabilities required or incurred under any previous ordinance or township electrical code being repealed hereby shall not be affected by this Ordinance and may be continued pursuant to said previous ordinance YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Marilyn Page. Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION I, MARILYN PAGE, the duly elected and acting clerk of the Township of Yankee Springs do hereby certify that the within ordiance was duly adopted by the Township Board at its regularly scheduled meeting held on May 9, 1991 and that said meeting was held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act of the State of Michigan, and that the ordinance will become effective on August 9, 1991 Manly Page Clerk Attest: David VanElst. Supervisor WELDING FABRICATION, Baird's Machine Shop. 8300 Garbow Road, Middleville, 795-9524,__________________ TRIPLE CHECK TAX SERVICE, INDIVIDUALS, FARM, CORPORATION AND BUSINESS RETURNS. WALK-INS WELCOME. FOR APPOINTMENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. CLIP THIS AD & RECEIVE 10% OFF. Fann FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Large mouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. Laggis’ Fish Farm, Inc., 08988 35th St., Gobles, Mi. 49055 Phone: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. ANNUAL DUNCAN Lake Garage Sales, Noffke Dr., May 16 and 17. 9a.rn.-5p.rn. Many garages open.______________ Help Wanted MATERIALS MANAGER: Grand Rapids are plastic injec­ CALEDONIA 3413 & 3616 tion molding company has an 84TH SE Wednesday & Thurs­ immediate opening for a Mater­ day, May 15th & 16th. 9-?. ials Manager. This position Multi-family, 3 garages full. reports to the General Manager MAY 17 & 18 from 9 to 4:30pm. and has total responsibility for 421 Kinsey, Caledonia. House­ the materials function including hold items, clothes and toys and scheduling, production control, purchasing, inventory, and ship­ furniture.__________________ ping and receiving. We have a MAY 17,9 TIL 7, May 18,9 to completely modern facility 1. Electric stove, sofa, tv, house­ including total computerization. hold items, clothing, crafts and The ideal candidate will possess misc. No prior sales. 5029 108th, a Bachelor’s degree compiled Caledonia. Between M37 and with 5-8 years supervisory Pattenon._________________ _ experience. Excellent communi­ WOMENS CLOTHES, cation and analytical skills are HOUSEHOLD ITEMS some required. APICS certification new things. Thursday 16th, and plastic injection molding Friday 17th. 9-6. At 8748 Whit- experience a definite plus. We neyville Ave. offer an excellent benefits pack­ age and competitive salary. Jobs Wanted Interested applicants MEETING MOTHER WITH EARLY THE ABOVE REQUIRE­ MENTS should send resume, Childhood Development degree has full time openings, days. school records, salary require ments and references to: Caledonia-Dutton. 698-6559. ADS 5 34 CO of The Sun A WANTED LOTS TO BRUSH - News, PO Box B, Hastings, Ml. HOG Free of debris. 795-9215. 49058. PLOW GARDENS in or around Middleville. 795-9215. — NOTICE — For Rent Yankee Springs Township Residents BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities a vailable. CaU 672-7110.________ Yankee Springs Township will be taking ap­ plications for the office of Clerk until June 10. Please send resume to Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs, Middleville, Ml 49333. NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882.__________________ Marilyn Page, Clerk PRIME OFFICE SPACE in Middleville on M37, north of traffic light. Parking lot, air conditioning, 2 floors, an excel­ lent established location. All or possibly part. 795-9264 for more information. CALEDONIA VILLAGE Unique 2 bedroom home, $400 plus deposit and utilities, send information to: TMM, Box 122, Middleville, 49333. For Sale 1989 JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER 32' J-Hawk designer series w/awning, level jack, spare tire, large refrigerator/ freezer, like new. Phone 517-852-1793.______________ ASPARAGUS: fresh snapped for table or freezer. 765-5157. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP LAND USE PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Thornapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear citizens' comments regarding the proposed Thornapple Township land use plan. The hearing shall be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 1991, at Thornapple-Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Michigan. A copy of the proposed plan may be examined at the Thornapple Township Hall, 104 North High Street; Thronapple-Kellogg High School Library, 3885 Bender Road; and the Middleville Village Of­ fice, 100 East Main Street during regular office hours. All interested persons are invited to attend. For Sale Automotive 1987 BUICK SKYHAWK one owner, air, stereo, black, 5 speed, $3900. 795-7603. • NOTICE • 1987 DODGE pickup, Dakota LE, V-6, air, tilt, cruise, a.mVf.m., two tone, $5500 firm. 945-5316 after 5p.m. Spring Clean-up of Mt. Hope and Parmalee Cemeteries is now in progress as weather permits. If you have any questions regarding the maintenance of the cemeteries please contact the Township Clerk, 795-7202. Garage Sale 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE SaL May 18 th, from 9am to 4pm. 8927 Kraft, Caledonia. Caledonia Township Board April 29, 1991 A special joint meeting of the Caledonia Township Board and the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Good at the Township/V'illoge Hall. Present: Dielemon, Jousma. Good Tolon Snyder Also present: All Village Council members and Conrod Cherry Supervisor Good stated that the Township hod purchased the Kent County Garage and was giving the Village the opportuni­ ty to purchase half the property Discussion was then held on the garage future office space and the expansion of Maple or South St. Adjourned at 8:05 p.m Township re-convened at 8:10. Further discussion wos held on the garage and the im­ provements that need to be mode for the fire deportment. Respectfully submitted Patricio Snyder . Clerk (5 14) H [I I y x RULES GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF MT. HOPE and U PARMALEE CEMETERIES 1. Burial sites will be sold in multiples of two, next in line. 2. Lots must be paid for within 30 days of date of purchase. 3. Only vaults constructed for permanent duration may be used. 4. Cremains must be interred by the Sexton. 5. Foundations for monuments must be cnstructed by the Sexton. Foundations will not be installed until lots are paid for. All foundations will be 24” deep with a 4” border on each side of the monument. 6. Monuments may be no more than 24” wide. 7. Ums may be placed in line with monuments only. 8. All plantings of trees or shrubs is discouraged and must be approved by the Sexton. Any approved plan­ tings must be a dwarf variety. 9. Removal of existing trees and shrubs must be approv­ ed by the Sexton 10. The use of decorative stones or bark is prohibited and will be removed by the Sexton 11 All urns not used for 2 years will be stored on the premises. 12. Price of cemetery lots for residents is $50; non­ residents $200. Adopted by the Thornapple Township Board October 11, 1982 Amended April 9, 1990 and July 9, 1990 11 I f| | U | �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 14, iwi ' rage io Help Wanted QUALITY CONTROL FLOOR INSPECTORS - Prior experience with plastics inspec­ tion preferred. Blueprint read­ ing, use of inspection instru­ ments, statistical process control and good math skills a plus. Must be able to communicate effectively and comfortably with others in a fast-paced environ­ ment. Wc offer an excellent benefit package including profit sharing and tuition reimburse­ ment. Apply in person or send resume to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th SL, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. ATTN: Director of Human Resources. BABYSITTER: full time in my Caledonia home, experienced, non smoker, wages negotiable. 891-9443 after 6pm. 10 ACRES FOR SALE: Land contract possible. 4 miles south of Middleville. $29,900. Middleville Schools. 795-7290. Real Estate Lost & Found RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate. National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. FOUND Scout shirt, identify, call 795-9547. 10 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE Middleville school district, beautiful walk outside, $27,900. Rhonda Leep, 795-7629. Recreation ATTENTION CAMPERS Park your camper or RV on Cloverdale Lake. Delton Come and go all summer. 962-8443. Pets PET CARE Keep your pets home while you’re on vacation. I will make daily visits to feed and care for them. Reserve now for spring and summer. 795-3479. Wanted CHILDREN TO CARE FOR in my nice clean Middleville home. 795-9153. MAY 15, 1991*AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Library Study Contract Harder/Warner Rezone Foremost Rezone Planning Commission Recommendation. Bill of Rights Committee Township/Village Report County Garage Property Township Board Appointment Advisory Committee - Sewer Study Report/Millage Report 13. Four Corners Planning Alliance Bylaws 14. Anything Else That May Come Before the _ me------------ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 22.000 BUILDING CODE ENFORCMENT ORDINANCE Adopted: May 9, 1991 Effective: August 9, 1991 An amendment to designate an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of Yankee Springs Township under the provisions of the State Construction Code (Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended); to provide for penalties for violation of this Or­ dinance; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith and to establish the effective date of this Ordinance. THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I TITLE This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the "TOWNSHIP BUILDING CODE EN­ FORCEMENT ORDINANCE". SECTION II AGENCY DESIGNATION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF MICHIGAN BUILDING CODE Pursuant to the provisions of the Michigan Building Code, in accordance with Section 9 of Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended, the building inspector official of Yankee Springs Township is hereby designated as the enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of Yankee Springs Township under Act 230 of the Public Acts of 1972, as amended. State of Michigan. Yankee Springs Township assumes responsibility for the administration and enforcement of said Act throughout its corporate limits. SECTION III PENALTY Any violations of this Ordinance or any code adopted hereunder or any part thereof shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars plus costs and/or confinement in the County Jail for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days In addi­ tion, the Township specifically reserves the right and shall have the authority to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restrain­ ing order or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance and said Code Each day that violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense SECTION IV REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and are of no further force or effect on the effective date of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect within ninety (90) days after a certified copy of this Ordinance is delivered to and approved by the Michigan State Construction Code Commission Building per­ mits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordinance shall nto be invalidated by this Ordinance and the construction may be completed in compliance with said per­ mit. or renewal thereof, and in compliance with any previous Township building code under which the permit was issued Any proceedings pending, including prosecutions for violations, or rights and liabilities required or incurred under any previous ordinance or Township building code being repealed hereby shall not be affected by this Ordinance and may be continued pursuant to said previous ordinance. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Marilyn Page, Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616 795-9091 CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION I, MARILYN PAGE, the duly elected and acting clerk of the Township of Yankee Spnngs do hereby certify that the within ordinance was duly adopted by the Township Board at its regularly scheduled meeting held on May 9. 1991. ano that said meeting was held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act of the State of Michigan, and that the ordinance will become effective on August 9, 1991 Maniyn Page. Clerk Attest: David VanEist, Supervisor RESIDENTS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE C. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES 1. Gravel processing, mining, and commercial excavation, prior to approval by the Plann­ ing Commission of a special exception use permit for earth removal and commercial excavation, as herein defined, or for quarrying or gravel processing in any area of the Township, said Planning Commission shall be certain the following conditions and limitations are, or shall be, strictly complied with in addition to any other requirements contain in the Township Zoning Ordinance or in any other Township ordinance con­ trolling such operations: Plans must be filed with the Planning Commission disclosing: 1. A full legal description of the premises wherein the operations are proposed; 2 A detailed proposal disclosing the limits of the area proposed for the operation, to include the maximum depth of any excavation, proposed finish grade, and the manner in which the land will be restored following termination of the operations so the land will not remain devastated beyond any reasonable use; 3 Detailed information as to the method of operation, type of machinery and equip­ ment to be used; 4 A topographic survey map(s) on a scale not less than one inch equaling one hun­ dred feet, showing on a five-foot contour interval, existing grades of the land prior to any removal, grades of the proposed excavation, and the finished grades Said map(s) to be prepared and sealed by a registered civil engineer or land surveyor. 5. An estimated period of time such operation will take 6 Detailed information regarding the type of material to be removed or deposited, 7. Names and addresses of the parties of interest in said premises stating their legal interest; 8. Telephone numbers of responsible persons involved in said operations who may be reached between 8:00 a m and 5:00 p.m. daily as well as hours after daily opera­ tion is concluded. B. No finished slopes shall at any time exceed 33-1/3% C. No excavation, other than those which are incidental to building, structure, or publ.c utility construction, shall be permitted below the grade of any adjoining public street or abutting property under different ownership for a distance of not less than seventy five feet with final setback determined by the Planning Commission subject to the site plan information submitted. D. The processing plant, and it's accessory structures, shall not be located closer than two-hundred feet from property lines and public right-of-way or less than five-hundred feet from any residence and shall, where practicable, be as close to the center of the subject property as possible and at a lower level than the surrounding terrain so as to lessen visual and noise impact. E. No dust, dirt, or debris, emanating from the operation shall at any time be permitted to be deposited upon adjoining premises to such an extent as to be a nuisance or anoyance to the occupants thereof F A fifty-foot wide green belt shall be preserved, developed, and maintained around ther perimeter of the mining property to provide noise and dust protection In the absence of an adequate natural green-belt, a combination of shrubs and earth berm six feet to eight feet in height may be required, depending on the adjoining property protection needs and wind direction. G. No mining or processing shall be permitted at any time prior to 7:00 am and subse quent to 5:30 p.m. daily Maintenance and repair shall be permitted between 7 00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. No operations shall be allowed on Sundays or holidays H. ln no case, shall more than twenty-five acres be mined at any time before restora­ tion begins and top soil is applied. All top soil shall be stockpiled upon the premises and promptly used to resurface areas where operations have been terminated, or have been substantially discontinued, for any period in excess of one year Such areas shall then be seeded and planted to lessen erosion, and to encourage proper growth within one year of termination of all excavation activity in the area I. No natural drainage shall be materially changed, or altered in any manner that would adversely affect adjoining premises Any dangerous excavation, pits, pond areas, banks, or slopes shall be adequately guarded or fenced and protected with substan tially constructed and maintained welded wire fence or fence of equally substantial material and at least four feet in height and posted with signs around the perimeter thereof to prevent injury to children or others, and shall be eliminated as expeditiously as possible. J. No such excavation business shall be located within one-hundred-fifty feet of the margin of any stream or waterway unelss previously approved, in writing, by the Michgian Wtaer Commission or such other state commission having jurisdiction thereof. The Planning Commission shall have the right to require an applicant to con­ struct adequate sediment basins if it appears that substantial sediment may be car­ ried into any nearby water course. K. Special exceptional uses granted herewith may be limited in time, subject to renewal! for a further limited time by the Planning Commission if said Board is satisfied that all conditions and limitations herein contained are fully complied with, and the opera­ tions is not a nuisance or annoyance to adjoining property owners or occupants by reason of noise, smoke, dust, dirt, unreasonable truck traffic, or hazardous conditions L. No excavation, mining, or quarrying covered by this Ordinance shall be commenc­ ed, or shall hereafter continue, until a performance bond has been filed with the Township Clerk in the amount of not less than $3,000 per acre contained in that protion of the plan required to filed with the Township under Paragraph One bing pro­ posed to be excavated, mined, or quarried within the ensuing twelve month period, guaranteeing the satisfactory performance of all the regulations herein contained. Such bond shall, at no time, be less than $3,000. No performance bond filed with the Township shall be released until all ordinance regulations have been fully com­ plied with. (For release of performance bond, see Ordinance 15.183, C, paragraph 2). M All applicants shall be required to carry personal injury property damage insurance, while any reclaimed or non-rehabilitated area exists, in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 for each person injured or damaged to more than one person or more than one person/s property arising out of one occurance Such insurance shall cover injury or damage occurance upon the site of the opera­ tions as well as upon properties adjoining thereto, as the result of conditions or ac­ tivities existing upon the site Such policies shall be filed with the Township Clerk. N. Due to the unusual problems and time required for the inspection and monitoring of a gravel mining operation, and annual mining fee shall be set by the Towship Board and shall be collected by the Township Clerk. O. Sufficient off-street parking shall be required on the mining site for trucks servicing the mining operation. Caution or truck crossing signs shall be provided on public roads, measuring at least three-feet square, to identify truck entrances and exits P. All such operations existing on the effective date of this ordinance shall be subject to these regulations with regard to future activities, notwithstanding past operations not complying therewith. A special exception permit shall not, however, be required thereof. AREA AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS Paragraph B will read as follows: B. Every dwelling or other structure shall be set back at least twenty feet from the road right-of-way, except the two main arteries in the Township, namely Patterson Road and Chief Noonday Road, where setback shall be thirty five feet In areas where the minimum setback may create practical difficulty, a structure may be allowed the average setback of dwellings, or structures, within three-hundred feet In no case, is a structure allowed on the road right-of-way However, the setback for all buildings shall be at least eight-feet from the right-of way line of any state or U.S highway (3/23/82) See page 6 of Ordinance Green-belt Trees, shrubs, and natural growth at least six-feet in height, and not ex ceeding eight-feet on centers Margin a border, edge (This shows how green-belt and margin will be added to definitions on page six of the ordinance) (Eff date 5/14/91) Marilyn Page, Clerk �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 Proceeds go to vets and their families Legion Auxiliary to hold annual ‘Poppy Sale’ ■ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capturing the honors in the middle school contest are Lonnie Beggs, Tricia Davis and Brod Mulder. J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia’s American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 305 will hold its annual poppy sale this week. May 16-18 Auxiliary members will of­ fer the traditional paper pop­ pies at local businesses in the malls, on Main Street and at the banks. Those who take a poppy are asked for a free­ will donation Auxiliary member Gerry Neil emphasized that all the money collected during poppy sale goes exclusively to help veterans and their families. To help promote the poppy sale, the auxiliary has a poster contest for high school and middle school students each year, with cash prizes going to the first three places in each age division. Neil said that the whole auxiliary has a say in the judg­ ing, “so you can imagine what that is like!” She said that, as usual, the ladies had a difficult time choosing between some ex­ cellent posters submitted by the young artists. According to Neil, the en­ tries are judged on neatness, the spelling and lettering, the way the theme of honoring the veterans is carried out and on the way the artist uses patriotic symbols. The poster must include the poppy and the name of the sponsoring Amencan Legion Auxiliary in the design. Neil said the winning posters and “as many others as we have room for” will be on display at the school ad­ TK student athletes ministration office window until Memorial Day. Other entries will be displayed at local businesses. Winning first place for the high school division was Sarah Perrin, with second and third places going to Elizabeth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ———— Winners of the high school division of the Auxiliary's poppy poster contest are Elizabeth Smith, left, Kim Neely and Sarah Perrin. Smith and Kim Neely, respectively. Honorable mention was given to Sally Berencsi and Jody Hatrick. The winning posters at the middle school were designed by Lonnie Beggs, first place; Each marking period at Thornapple Kellogg High School, students at Thornapple Kellogg who maintain a 3.0 point grade point average, and participate in a team sport are honored with a Brad Mulder, second place; and Tricia Davis, third place. Honorable mention went to Adam Paarlberg and Jayson Galdtke. “We appreciate the help of the art teachers and the hard work done by the students in helping us with our poppy sale." Neil said “Many of the posters are really beautiful, and we hope the community will stop to sec them as well as buy a poppy to support our vets.” certificate, and a photo. Athletic Director Jeanne Kreger said the students are to be congratulated for being well-rounded and dedicated, both in the academic and sports endeavors. West Elementary kids raise funds for ‘Paws With Cause’ THE NEW HOUSE ON MAIN STREET IN MIDDLEVILLE FOR SALE By Appointment Tom Wilkinson — Builder — 891-8294 Kids and dogs are a natural, owner. But the learning didn't stop so the West Elementary sec­ ond graders’ recent trip to the there. Students returned to school "Paws With a Cause" training center was a guaranteed suc­ to discuss and write reports about their experiences. cess. What the classes discovered "Thank you" letters were at the kennels were 21 furry filled with praises for each fa­ dogs of all sizes and breeds. vorite pooch and their The dogs help disabled people "tricks." Ashley Gnstinis wrote: gain more independence and they become loved and trusted "It’s amazing that you can friends. Hearing dogs are teach dogs how to turn on and trained to be the "ears’ of a off light swiches." Jessica Lambright said she hearing impaired or deaf owner. Service dogs become "can't believe the German the "arms," 'legs’ or "hands' shepherd didn't eat the crayon" for a physically disabled he picked up for his owner. Suzanne Dood's class members were so impressed with the job being done at "Paws With a Cause" that they wanted to help. TM| boys and girls decided to donate some of their pennies and nickels to help train more dogs. They cut out dog pic­ tures from magazines and made posters to ask the other second graders to join them "I know we can't get $5,000 or $3,000 (the cost of a trained dog)," wrote Doug George, "but we can help you get some." The kids last Friday col­ lected their money jars and tallied their donations at $42.06. David Count wrote to the trainers: "Get some more leashes, and if you don't need that, you can use it for heat in the other rooms and teach more dogs." TIRES-R-US FAST SERVICE JON ( RAYMOND * I 613 S Broadway MKXlienlie Ml 43333 (*1M Josn Mayhew and Darci Owens display the check that will go to Paws With a Cause". Suzanne Doocfs second grade class seem happy to help "Paws With a Cause" with a check. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 I Page 17 Clothes are all ‘hung up’ for visitors CMS volunteers organize ‘closet’ Sarah Flegel, Becky Hanna and Julie Furst fold clothes donated to ’The Caledonia Clothes Closet' while Kathy Jackson looks on. Joimie Oatley (left) and Tricia Davis sort through the donations collected at the elementary schools. by Barbara (rail Staff Writer “1 haven't got a thing to wear!" Most of the time, that line is associated with someone (usually a woman) who ac­ tually has a closet bulging with outfits. Or, a joking "Not a thing to wear" has become sort of a cliche you use when you’d like to go shopping. But sometimes there's nothing funny about that line Sometimes, for some children, not having a coat hanging in the closet, or a hat. or mittens is the absolute truth. And in Michigan, where the weather can be pretty nasty, it’s no joke when you don't have a warm thing to wear on a wintery day. The new Caledonia Clothes Closet has been set up to res­ pond to that need. It is "stock­ ed" with lots of warm things for kids to wear, but it's not a retail store. Located in the Caledonia Community Education Building, the Clothes Closet looks like a neatly organized garage sale, except that every item is there for someone to use when he or she needs it. Or knows a child who does. | From Our Readers Cheerleaders are dance exhibitionists To the editor: Cheerleaders have disap­ peared from the games just like homecoming floats and snake dances. Everyone is misusing the name "Cheer Leader." They are now dancing exhibitionists! They do not expect crowd participation, for if they did. they would not have the kind of "rap” they now use. As far as "elevating your mind" or shake your booty, what has that to do with foot­ ball or basketball? I cannot believe that the “new improved" school song dance is better than the old one. Cheerleaders used to yell and sing the school song. Maybe someone better put their thinking caps on and realize that new and improved dazzle dancing is not picking up any crowd supports. Remember, to be a cheerleader, you should be leading someone in cheers! Thanks, I’ve been wanting to say this for at least 12 years. Blanche M unjoy Middleville Buy goods locally whenever possible To the editor: Support your local businesses. Why? So when you ask for their support or donations for your event, they will willingly give, because you gave them your business. So our small businesses aren’t forced exit by big businesses and we are not left with "ghost town” buildings. (How many of us still miss certain stores that are gone?) Newcomers who moved here did so for the warm, country, "wave at your neighbor" atmosphere and to enjoy dealing with local (often more personal) small businesses Sure, you may not be able to buy everything you need locally. so pick up those items out of town. But buy that special gift or card, or fencing etc., right here. Don’t make our local businesses beg and then cry when they’re gone. Don’t shrug your shoulders and say "Oh Well" anymore We can correct this problem together Shirley A. Goodwin Caledonia TK Fest’s success owed to many people Dear editor: Please allow me this space to express appreciation to everyone who made T.K. Fest *91 such a big success. Mans people contributed tune, ideas and Labor to put the event together I’d especially like to express my appreciation to the Public ■! True Modular Homes ,, - Offered By - ' G & L REMODELING 1> COME SEE OUR MODELS Call for an appointment '’ Middleville <( 795-9153 Relations Committee for organizing T.K. Fest. We’ve been working on this event for over a year. It was gratifying to see the enthusiasm of the staff, students, parents and com­ munity members on April 27. Many community members, staff members, ad­ ministrators. and school board members volunteers their time and talents. The result was a day that brought our com­ munity into our school. We were all proud of our students' accomplishments. Sincerely. Qins Boysen. Chairperson T.K. P.R Committee No charge. Racks of coats in many sizes, children’s clothing, hats, mittens, even soccer shoes are hung or folded or sorted on shelves or in boxes. And anyone who needs to find a coat for a youngster, or some clothes for a toddler doesn't need to check in at the office. Elementary PTO members and eighth-grade volunteers who set up this special room want the community to know the clothes are there for anyone who needs them. Caledonia Elementary President Kathy Jackson said that the idea for such a service came up last winter when one of the playground supervisors asked her if there were any old boots, hats or mittens around that she could provide for children who had forgot­ ten theirs or who perhaps didn’t even own the warm outerware needed at recess. “That’s when I became aware there was that big of a need,” Jackson said. "But we knew this kind of project needed to be district­ wide, so we got together with the other elementary PTOs to plan it.” Jackson said the call first went out to the community last winter for donations of outgrown or unused outer­ ware, or any other “still­ good” children’s clothing. The community responded. Potential garage sale items instead were brought to school collection centers in boxloads and carloads, and Jackson said the PTOs realized they needed to find some group that would be interested in organizing and maintaining a "clothes closet.” "About then. I heard Joellyn (Pctgeter) talking about setting up a volunteer program for the eighth graders, and that's how the kids got involved." About 10 eighth-grade girls decided this w as a project they would enjoy, and they began sorting the clothes and organizing them by sizes while Potgeter and Jackson looked into securing a location for the closet. They obtained permission from the school district to use one of the former junior high classrooms in what is now the Community Education Building "The room is open when the building is open,' ’ Jackson said, "and people can come to look for clothes without hav­ ing to cal 1 ahead or stop in the office. "That offers some privacy for a family, a teacher or a minister looking for items. " Clothes racks donated by Meijers are filled with coats and snow suits, other clothing is sorted by size on shelves, and a drop-off box is located in “the closet," which is located in Room 6A. And the middle school volunteers plan to keep work­ ing at the room. They are part of a new ef­ fort at the middle school to en­ courage students to volunteer in some way for the community. "One goal of effective lear­ ning is to get students to par­ ticipate in community pro­ blems and help find solu­ tions,” Potgeter explained. "The students learn pro­ blem solving as well as learn­ ing to work together. In a pro­ ject like this, for instance, they organize, they set some goals, they cooperate and they learn to follow through. " She and Jackson said they appreciated the support from the school district in giving the project space, and by pro­ viding some support service like picking up the collection boxes at the schools. The volunteers also can take the eighth-hour activity bus home, so transportation is not a problem for them. Middle School Assistant Principal Eivor Swan said she is enthusiastic about getting a volunteer program under way at the middle school, and she credits Potgeter for laying the groundwork this year. "1 talked to the eighth graders, trying to get the idea in their minds, but she has really gotten the kids to brainstorm ideas for ways they could volunteer in the community "It’s amazing how many ideas they had " Right now. the middle school volunteering has been limited to the clothes closet project and to tutoring or helping teachers at Caledonia Elementary But Potgeter hopes to see more ideas translated into pro­ jects next year When asked what they thought of their project, the “clothes closet" volunteers were positive. "We like it and it’s fun,” said Becky Hanna. "We like doing something that helps the community. ’ ’ "It feels good to do something that can help other people in Caledonia," agreed Kelley Spence. "If there’s a volunteer pro­ gram at the high school, I’ll definitely join," said Becky. Whether it’s a youngster who just forgot his mittens to­ day, or a family that lost everything in a disaster like a fire, people who need "something to wear" can find a closet-full of clothes and generosity at "The Closet.” Village Soap Opera COIN LAUNDRY DROP OFF ...Laundry Service Now Available -- --- Call Come... _______ “Spring Clean” ...with us! • All NEW Equipment • Extra Large Washers Available — Including a 50-lb. Capacity Washer O^TDAYsTw^k 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. 137 E. Main St., Caledonia �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 Grandparents Day celebrated at McFall Elementary Grandparents are easy to get to know. This one, Helen Rendon, is helping Kerry Adair, while her granddaughter Rachel Clark is working on a greeting card for her out Of camera range. The PPI kindergarteners at McFall put on an awesome display of jumping and hopping during their ploy time show for grandparents. Some McFall Elementary students are lucky enough to have more than one grandparent visit them on "Grandparent's Day." Justine Van Dommelen identifies pictures of her classmates for great-grandmother Julia Wolfe, grandmother Nyla Smith and great-grandfather Paul Blake. An annual event at McFall Elementary in Middleville was a success as usual as many grandparents visited the school so their grandchildren could show them what they had learned Grandparents looked at displays and listened to the proud youngsters tell them all about their school. Chet Berkimer (center), a kindergartener in Kay Noah's class, tells grandfather and grandmother Lyle and Faye Siegrist about his studies, while a classmate watches. Caledonia teachers honored on ‘Teachers Day’ Caledonia teachers at Caledonia Elementary were surprised by having their favorite books donated to the school library in their honor. Pictured with their favorite books ore Shelli Abel Sue Siler, Hilde Dilley, Colleen Cartwright and Megan Brown. with breakfasts, flowers and goodies from parents, the school administration presented each teacher with a Caledonia school sun visor. Superintendent Robert Myers presents Jan McDougall with her thank you' from the district. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 / Page 19 Middleville Trojan nine shows both sides in split with Lee Middleville baseball coach Bernie Weller has dubbed his squad a “Jekyll and Hyde" team before this season. Fri­ day afternoon against Wyom­ ing Lee the Trojans showed both sides. Middleville rebounded from a tough 6-3 loss in the opener to post a 7-0 win in the nightcap. The win left the Trojans record at 5-4 in the O-K Blue and 7-10 overall The win total more than doubles their total from the three previous seasons. Pitcher Jeremy Shepard fired a five-hit shutout, strik­ ing out nine Rebel hitters while walking just two. Weller said he was pleased the Trojans were able to bounce back for the win. “it was a big win for us after losing the opener." he said. "It’s pretty simple Good pitching defense and hitting usually will win games." Middleville committed just one error and pounded out nine basehits, including some clutch hits from the bottom two hitters in the order. Steve Baumgartner and Vernon DeWitt. The Trojans struck for a pair of runs in the second inn­ ing for all the runs they would need Brad Bruner hit a solo homer and Baumgartner scored Sam Powell on a sacrifice fly. Jamie Payne made it 5-0 with a two-run shot in the fourth inning, and Baumgart­ ner and Powell each collected RBI’s in the sixth and seventh for some insurance runs In the opener. Payne was the hard-luck loser, allowing six runs, none of which were earned. Middleville commit­ ted five errors leading to all the Lee scoring. "Those are the breaks of the game." Weller said. “I wish I had some answers as to why we can’t play consistent baseball The Rebels scored three times in the third inning thanks in part to Trojan out­ fielders failing to make the plays on two catchable balls. The Trojans then rallied to tie the score in the bottom of the inning. A Baumgartner single scored Jeff Prior and. after Baumgartner stole se­ cond. John Scheib drilled a two-run single to make it 3-3. Lee then scored three more in the sixth, keyed by a missed tag on a bunt attempt Middleville also failed to produce on a couple of golden scoring opportunities, leaving the bases loaded in the fifth and again in the sixth, when they put three men on with no outs. DeWitt and Baumgartner collected two hits apiece to Middleville assistent coach Mike Knight gets a birds-eye view of Sam Powell digg­ ing to beat out an infield hit. Powell was called out on the play. The Trojans split the doubleheader, losing the first game 6-3 and winning the nightcap 7-0. lead the Trojan offense. Payne struck out five hitters and walked only one. scatter­ Thornapple Kellogg soccer team thrives in competitive OK Rainbow concerence The TK girls soccer squad has enjoyed a fine season so far in 1991. The team enters the last part of the schedule with a 4-5 record in the OK Raibow Conference and a 5-7 overall record. The con­ ference, featuring eight area class A schools is very com­ petitive, yet Middleville has met (he challenge every time with three of their five con­ ference losses being 2-1 scores. Although the TK program does not have a jay vee team as yet, enough girls are playing to split the squad against op­ posing schools with a B team. The Trojans second squad has had a fine 3-4-1 record to date. Leading goal scorers in­ clude Becky Reigler (39, Bridget Loftus (2), Kendra Weatherhead (2), Tracy Wier­ inga, Jenny Wiesenhofer. and Cara Errain (1 apiece). Other team members include mid­ fielders Nicole Carpenter. Monique Barber, Lesli Fisher. Cathy Hart. Jamie Robison, and Melanie Cooper; and fullbacks Theresa Baerman and Rebeca Ruiz. The varsity team has featured a swift set of strikers and an impenetrable defense led by a senior-dominated roster. The forwards are Polly Kidder (16 goals overall, a conference leader). Shelly Wolverton (3). Tracy Potts (3), Marcy Gildea (1), Erin Seger (1), Laura Converse, and Cara Errair (3). The midfielders include Jessica Weatherhead (1), Nicole Boivin. Wendy Neeson. Amy Smit, and Maureen Bartlett (1). The fullbacks are led by Bethann DeHaan (1). LuAnn Snider (1), Betsy Overbeek, April Fikkert, Tracy Robert­ son, and Millie Knox. The goalkeeping duties are filled by Kris Thaler and April Stambach. The Trojans will be host to Rockford Wednesday after­ noon while the second team travels to Hastings on Tues­ day and Caledonia Friday. Lots of great soccer action remains on the schedule leading up to the first round district contest at home against Big Rapids on Mon­ day. May 20 at 5 p.m. ing eight Rebel hits. Wednesday Middleville blanked Comstock Park 10-0 as Baumgartner spun his secon no-hitter of the season. He struck out nine Panthers and walked two. "When he (Baumgartner) concentrates, focuses and has his control he can be awesome." Weller said. "Tonight he was awesome." Baumgartner was also the recipient of some outstanding defensive efforts behind him. including nice plays on line shots by centerfielder Mike Wierenga and infielder Jeff Prior. The Trojans also packed some punch at the plate as well. They tallied five runs in the first inning on a two-run double by Scheib. an RBI double by Bruner and a run scoring single by Prior. Shepard then cranked a three-run dinger in the second inning to make it 8-0. Middleville added two more to invoke the mercy rule in the fifth, as Mike Moore and Payne delivered RBI singles. Payne and Prior had two hits apiece to pace the 10-hit attack Middleville, which played Kelloggsville Monday in a doubleheader, will meet Calvin Christian Wednesday Thursday the Trojans will be host to Hastings in a tour nament qualifier game Thurs­ day afternoon The Saxons won the first meeting between the two teams 20-1 in the finals of the Hastings tournament stop in and see our 'NEW LOOK More Floor Space • More Merchandise Coke • 6 pack A 2 Liter Coke or Pepsi Everyday Low Prices. for everday needs. ILK • BREAD ECGS 1990-91 TK girls soccer team: currently fourth in the O-K Rainbow with a 4-5 league mark are: (top. left to right) Laura Converse, LuAnn Snider, Millie Knox, Betsy Overbeek, Nicole Boivin, Erin Seger, Marcy Gildea; (next), Coach Steve Evons, Bridget Loftus, Nicole Carpenter, Melanie Cooper, Cathy Hart, Jamie Rolison, Monique Barber, Tracy Robertson; (next), Lesli Fisher, Kendra Weatherhead, Theresa Baerman, Tracy Wieringa, Cora Errair, April Fikkert, Maureen Bartlett Rebeca Ruiz; (bottom) Wendy Neeson, Amy Smit, April Stambach, Jessica Weatherhead, Bethann DeHoan, Shelly Wolverton, Kris Thaler. Pol­ ly Kidder, Tracy Potts. Becky Reigler. Not pictured, Jenny Wiesenhofer. Errors costly in Caledonia baseball loss to Hudsonville Eight Caledonia miscues proved tobe the difference Wednesday afternoon as Hud­ sonville defeated the Fighting Scots 84 in an O-K Gold baseball game Five of the eight Eagle runs were unearned, as Scot pit cher Brad Dodge was tagged with his second loss in three league decisions. Corey Lems of Hudsonville improved his league record to 2-0 with the win Caledonia led 4-0 after three innings, but the Eagles took the lead for good with five runs in the fourth Four Caledonia hitters col­ lected two hits apiece, in­ cluding Dodge, who hit a solo homerun. Todd Hudson. Tom Benedict and Gene Crocs also had two hxs each The Scots will be host to Hudsonville in a rematch at Caledonia Wednesday. Thurs­ day the Scots will be host to Otsego in a tournament qualifier game, and Friday they travel to South Christian Picnic Goodies Chips Snacks Pop 9 1® SB FOOD TO CO Candy J / V | • Sandwiches Bars Skf ^1 • Beverages Assorted NEW HOURS 5:10 AM ■ 10 PM Mon.-Fri., S AM • 10 PM Sat, Closed Sun. Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon 926ft Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891*8198 OUK PPfCSS ARE THS SAMS FOP CASH OP CPSDtT �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14. 1991 Scots lose to Hudsonville in battle of the unbeatens Thursday the lone two undefeated track teams in the O.K Gold meet at Caledonia to decide the league dual meet championship. In an extreme­ ly competitive meet Hudson­ ville overpowered Caledonia 78-59 The Scots, however, had a very solid day as 23 Caledonia personal best records for the 1991 season were established. Taking first places for Caledonia were Brad Stegenga. 19'6" in the long jump; Todd Whitwam. 10:27.7 in the 3200 meter run; the 800 relay team of Stegenga. Keith Bohez. Jeff McCaul and Alan Aho in 1:34.1; and the 3200 relay team of McCaul. Whitwam. Craig Schmidt and Jason Boorsma in 8:56.2. Scots taking second places with outstanding efforts were Eric Curtis with a school record toss of 161’0’* in the discus; Greg Chapman. 12’6” in the pole vault; Stegenga. 11 4 m the 100; Boorsma. 4:37.8 in the 1600 meter run. Rob Moomey, 15.5 in high hurdles and McCaul. 2:03.4 in 800 meter run Earlier in the week. Caledonia improved their dual meet record to 7-0 with a 92-45 victory over Cedar Spr­ ings. Although the Red Hawks seemed to win all the really close races, the Fighting Scots swept all three places in the high hurdles, in­ shot put, Stegenga 11.8 in the 100 and 24.1 in the 200 and Todd Whitwam 10:11.6 in the 3200 meter run. Caledonia's sprint relay teams of Stegenga. Bohez. McCaul. John Winquest. Alan Aho and Ken Aho won the 800 in 1:35.9 and the 400 in 46.4. termediate hurdles, and pole vault to insure the victory. The Scots' hurdling crew was made up of Moomey. Brad Veenstra and Chad Neff Caledonia pole vaulters were Andy Foster. Steve Tafelsky and Chapman Other Scots taking first places were Curtis. 146’2” in the discus and 40’7” in the Thornapple Kellogg jayvees improve to 12-1 overall The Thornapplc Kellogg Junior Varsity softball team capped a very productive week sweeping Godwin Heights in double header ac­ tion Friday, May 3 by the scores 16-1 and 16-12 before defeating Comstock Park by the score of 9-4 Wednesday. May 8. With the wins the T.K. Ladies increased their overall record to an im­ pressive 12-1 with a league record of 5-1. Jaime Strater pitched the Trojans to a five inning mercy of Godwin Heights in the first game of the double-header striking out eight while walk­ ing six Wolverine batters. Strater was extremely sharp limiting Godwin to one hit. Strater s overall record now stands at 5-0. Strater also provided the Trojans with an offensive punch smaking two base hits while driving in two runs. Amanda Osborne collected a pair of hits and 3 RBI's Defensively. T.K performed wonderfully, committing only one error. In the nightcap Melissa Middleton sparked an offen­ sive explosion collection three hits, four RBI's including a 2 run homerun. Katie Berg and Katie Curtis both knocked in a pair of runs with 2 hits. The Trojans as a team smacked 13 hits and picked up 5 walks. Ironically. Berg. Middleton. and Curtis all threw for the Trojans, striking out 6 Wolverine batters while only walking 6. Wednesday. May 8. the T.K Ladies again played a flawless defensive game com­ mitting only one error against the much improved Panthers of Comstock Park. Middleton threw 7 strong innings walk­ ing 6 while giving up 5 hits. The powerful Trojan bats lay dormant for most of the game The game seasawed back and forth in the early innings. Cat­ cher Katie Curtis kept the Panther runners in check early as she threw exit three poten­ tial basestealers. In the fifth inning the Trojan bats awoke, as they scored 3 crucial runs. Britt Haraburda collected a key 2 run single. Amanda Osborne, and Candy Thomp- AYSO soccer active in Middleville on Saturday mornings r mi son also provided offensive support picking up two hits and two RBI's respectfully. The T.K. offensive machine continues to roll as the team batting average stands at an impressive .456. Leading hit­ ters include Strater (.500), Curtis (.511). Katie Zoemer (.529). Osborne (.581). Berg (.591). and Thompson (.526) The T.K. ladies wind their season down next week w ith two crucial league doubleheaders Monday. May 13 against Kelloggsville and Friday. May 17 versus Calvin Christian. Both contests are at home with game times starting at 4 p.m. Scot gal thinclads split pair of meets The Caledonia girls track team split a pair of track meets last week with a win over Cedar Springs 68-60 and aloss to Hudsonville 82-46. The ladies finished their dual meet season 4’3 in the OK Gold Conference, and 4-4 overall for the season. In the Cedar Springs meet, the Caledonia girls only won five of the sixteen events but were able to win the meet with their depth at second and third places. In the field events. Sue Welton won the shot put with a toss of 31’3” and Liz Mast won the discus with a throw of 97’7”. Caledonia’s 3200 relay team of Amy Leatherman, Becky Beland, Mere’dith Denison, and Korey Hofmann was first in 5:33.4. Amy Leatherman captured the 3200 run in 11:52.6 In the Hudsonville meet. Susan Welton was second in the shot put with a personal best throw of 33’3Vi" and Liz Mast was first in the discus with a 107'9" throw. In the high hurdles. Melissa Dykgraaf was second and Kelly Purdy third with a season best time of 17.7. Heather Burns won both the' 100 and 200 dash in 13 8 and 29.0. Korey Hofmann won the 1600 in 5:23.6 and Amy Leatherman won the 3200 run in 1151 7 Carol France was second in the 400 at 1:06.1 and Karyn Duba was second in the 800 in' 2.34.9. The Scots will attempt to qualify for the state finals at the Class B regional at Forest Hills Northern Friday. TK girl’s golf team sets two new scoring marks Volunteer referee Steve Evans calls for halftime. A good head shot sends the soccer ball where this young player wants it to go. Everyone plays in at least three out of four quarters in AYSO soccer. On Monday the Tk girl’s golf team traveled to Scot Lake to play Comstock Park and Calvin Christian. The girls played well and came away with a split. The girls beat Comstock Park 232-250, but fell to Calvin Christian 220-232. Scoring for the girls were Shellie VanSickle, 54, Mary Cisler, 56, Sherry Swelnis, 60, Angie Payne, 62, and Sara Beute shot a 51 in a jayvee match. On Wednesday, the girls played Godwin at the Pines. The girls shot a blistering 197 and set a new scoring mark for the girls golf program This win improved the girls record to 7-7 overall. Scoring for TK were Cisler, 44, Van Sickle, 48, Swelnis, 51, and Beute, 54. Player of the match was Beute On Thursday the Trojans hosted a league-leading Calvin Christian and Com stock Park. TK shot a new course record 206. The girls beat Comsuxrk Park 206-226, but lost to Calvin by nine shots. Scoring were VanSickle, 48, Cisler, 49, Amy Missad, 54, and Beute, 55. Player of the match was Amy Missad, with a season low score. Monday the girls travelled to Maple Hill Golf Course to participate in the Rainbow Conference meet. The girls are currently in fourth place. "With the way the girls are playing they should have a gcx)d chance to move up in the standings,” Coach Tom Fletke sax! "VanSickle and Cisler should have a very good chance at placing in the top 10 at this meet.” . .. ■PRIN Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Fourth, fifth and sixth graders play on one field while first and second graders are busy on another every Saturday morning. This group of youngsters ore intent in their pursuit of the soccer ball. Cali 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 14, 1991 I Page 21 Middleville Trojan netters close in bid for three-peat tourney Ever since a 5-2 dual meet loss to Calvin Christian earlier in the season, the Middleville tennis team has been pointing towards the O-K Blue tourna­ ment and a possible third straight league title. The Trojans gave the host Squires all they could handle .Saturday, but Calvin Christian emerged with the overall con­ ference championship by nip­ ping Middleville 34-32. Hamilton was a distant third with 18 points. The meet came down to the day’s final match, the third flight doubles championship, with Calvin leading by a mere one point. The top-seeded Squires duo of CambrachtCnner outlasted Middleville’s Ryan Kiel-Dave DeHaan 6-2, 1-6 after surviving a set point in the second set Despite the narrow loss. Trojan coach Larry Seger said he was tremendously proud of his squad's effort. "We knew going in we would need an outstanding ef­ fort from everyone and we got it,” he said “We just fell a little bit short. ““It was one of the best team efforts that I’ve seen as a mens and womens coach here al Middleville, and that is over forty teams. This is one I’ll always remember. They showed tremendous dedica­ tion to each other and the team concept.” The Trojans advanced to the finals in six of the seven flights, winning three Jeff Geukes was the lone Mid­ dleville champion in the singles flights, defeating Tom Bowman of the Squires 6-1, 64 Geukes advanced to the title match by disposing of Hamilton's Dean VinSarowe 6-3. 6-2. He drew a bye in the first round as the flight's top seed. Middleville’s first and se­ cond doubles teams continued their strong play of late, with each winning league titles At first doubles, Dave Lehman-Scott Oliver improv­ ed to 14-1 as a team and pro­ bably assured themselves of a regional seed by defeating LyTroung of Godwin Heights 6-2. 64. They advanced to the final round after a slow start with a 7-6. 62 win over Wilcox-Hemike of Hamilton. In the second doubles flight. Andy Hutchens-Mark Pullen upset Calvin Christian’s Olphos-Waalkes 63. 7-5 for the title. They defeated HillusTroung of Godwin Heights 61, 62 and ArmbrusterVinSarowe of Hamilton 63. 63 to reach the finals. At first singles. Dave Sher­ wood advanced to the cham pionship match before losing to Squire All-stater Curl Zondervan 64. 62. Included in his run to the finals was an impressive 4-6. 7-5, 6-2 win over second-seeded Dave Klunderman of Hamilton Leading 65 in the second set. Sherwood won a long, grueling game to even the match at a set apiece, then cruised through the third set. At second singles. Matt Stander also reached the finals before losing to Calvin Chris­ tian’s Eric Schilthuis 61.62. Stander won the final four games of his semi-final match against his Godwin opponent he had lost a tough three-setter to earlier in the week. Fourth singles player Rob Hunt lost his first round match to Mads Lyndrop of Byron Center in three sets, but re­ bounded to gain some key points by winning both of his consolation matches, in­ cluding a 7-5. 63 win over Brad Bildan of Kelloggsville. Earlier in the week, the Trojans ran their dual meet record to 9-1 with three wins. 61 over Byron Center. 7-0 over Kelloggsville and 5-2 over Godwin Heights. Middleville will play in the regional tournament Friday. Gone fishin’ Jeff Cross and his three year old, Joshua, went fishing on the Thornapple River last weekend, and caught seven fish by late afternoon. Josh got three, dad had four. Both father and son like to fish, and Josh has patiently fished with his dad for up to 10 hours at a time. Jeff likes to catch bass, but will take whatever he catches. Scot softball squad takes third in O-K Gold match The Caledonia softball team swept a doubleheader from O-K Gold rival Coopersville Friday afternoon to remain in a third-place tie in the league standings. The Scots, who are 6-4 in league play, blanked the Broncos 10-0 in the first game and survived a 2-1 thriller in the nightcap. In the second game, Caledonia repeatedly left run­ ners on base, but the pitching of Jenny Smith kept it in the game. Smith, who has pitched in just five games this season, ran her overall record to 4-0 with the win. She allowed five hits, struck out two and walk­ ed three Broncos. Tara Marble delivered the game-winning RBI in the sixth inning, scoring Emily Ashbaugh. Smith escaped a jam in the sixth when she got a Coopersville hitter to fly out, then survived the seventh after allowing runners to reach se­ cond and third with two outs. The first game was a bit easier, as Jennie Tuinstra spun a three-hitter. She also helped herself by starting a double play and by collecting three hits, including a pair of doubles. Tuinstra’s average in the O-K Gold improved to .472, as she drove in four runs. The Scots took a 4-0 lead after one and added three more in the fourth as Tuinstra scored Dawn Senneker and Ann McCormick with a dou­ ble then scored on a single by Smith. Caledonia then scored three more in its half of the fifth to invoke the mercy rule. Wednesday the Scots earn ed a great deal of respect and recieved a boost of confidence in a tough 4-2 loss to league­ leading Hudsonville, which is ranked second in Class B. Tuinstra pitched what coach Jon Pelletier called her strongest outing of the year against the Eagles. “I was very happy with our competitiveness,” Pelletier said. "We battled them down to the wire. We figured we could compete with them after what we learned in the South Christian game earlier in the season.” The Scots tied the game at 1-1 on an RBI single by Mar­ ble in the third inning. A cost­ ly error in the fourth enabled Hudsonville to take a 4-1 lead. Caledonia battled back as Tuinstra, who went 3-4 in the contest, drove in Deb Nichols in the fifth to slice the lead to 4-2. The Scots left two runners on in sixth and seventh inn­ ings, but could score no more runs. Marble, Ashbaugh and Sen­ neker each had two hits, as Caledonia outhit the Eagles 13-10. The Scots left nine run­ ners on base. Caledonia will get another crack at Hudsonville at home Wednesday afternoon. The Scots will then be host to Otsego in a tournament qualifier game Thursday and travel to South Christian Friday. Scot thinclads second at Hudsonville On Saturday the Caledonia track team finished the very competitive Hudsonville In­ vitational in second place. Final meet scores were Hud­ sonville 131 Vi, Caledonia 116. South Christian 63, Holland Christian 57. Unity Christian 50Vi. South Haven 49. Spring Lake 41. F.H. Northern 27. Manistee 23 and Lakewood 11. The Scots had a very strong first place performance from Eric Curtis with a new school record of 166’0” in the discus and Alan Aho with a 53.4 in the 400 meter dash. In­ dividuals taking second places for Caledonia were Keith Bohez. 19’3”. long jump; Rob Moomey. 15.8. high hurdles and Steve Tafelsky, 12’0”, pole vault. Caledonia’s teams depth showed up in the relays with the Scots taking second place in four of the five relay races. These relay teams were the 800 relay team. Brad Stegenga. Bohez. Jeff McCaul and Aho. the Eagle relay team of Ryan Haik, Aho, Thornapple Arts Council awards art scholarship Steve Malison, son of Pool and Cathy Matison is the winner of a scholar­ ship to a summer pro­ gram at Kendall School of An and Design The scholarship is awarded to a student with artistic talent. Tafelsky, and Brad Feenstra, the 3200 relay team of McCaul, Todd Whitwam, Craig Schmidt and Jason Boorsma and the 1600 relay team of Aho, Tafelsky, Feenstra and McCaul. The girls team scored 67 points, placing fourth behind Hudsonville, South Christian and Manistee. Caledonia t»ad three first place winners. Korey Hof­ mann set a meet record in the 1600 with a 5.23. Amy Leatherman’s 11:43 6 in the two mile was also a meet record. Liz Mast captured the discus with a throw of 113’8”. Becky Beland was second in the 3200 and Hofmann third in the 800. Other Caledonia places included Jill VanOost and Susan Welton in the discus and shot, Melissa Dykgraff in the 100 M Hurdles, and the 3200M, 800M. and 1600M and Eagle Relay teams This week Caledonia will be looking forward to Friday's regional competition at Forest Hills Northern and then next week’s O.K. Gold Con­ ference meet at Coopersville on Monday and Tuesday. Caledonia senior Eric Curtis eclipsed his own school record in the discus Saturday at Hudsonville with a toss of 166-0. �Page 22 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 14, 1991 Action afoot at Caledonia Soccerfest games Good job!' An A division coach congratulates one of his players for a hard-earned goal, one of many scored during the day-long event which featured every team in Caledonia's AYSO league. Age has nothing to do with the excitement of the action on the field. Coach John Meyer is in­ tent on the play of his A' level teams, the youngest age group in Caledonia's AYSO league. 'Good head!' Caledonia Varsity Soccer Coach Brian Broekhuizen com­ pliments the technique of one of the participants in his clinic on soccer skills. The clinic is a traditional feature of Soccerfest. Soccerfest is a day when every player in the Caledonia AYSO program gets recognized as each player is introduced before his team ploys. Here a B' division player raises his bond os his name and number ore coll­ ed out over the loudspeaker. Caledonia AYSO players play close attention as CHS soccer coach Brian Broekhuizen demonstrates proper kicking technique during his Soccerfest clinic. Offense and defense race down the field, each working to control the boll. �Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line <7 24 A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J AP GRAPHICS INC. 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Church St. Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year No. 174 / May 21, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Funds needed to expand police, fire protection Some ‘give and take’ in Caledonia Township millage proposal by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Governor visits Bradford White At "special assembly" Chairman of the Board Richard Milock explains to Governor John Engler that Bradford White builds special water heaters such as ones for mobile homes or through the wall models. Continued on page 21 The Caledonia Township Board has approved a millage request of two mills few 10 years for police and fire pro­ tection, to be decided by vot­ ers Aug. 6. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said that the Township Advisory Committee has been discussing ways to continue to provide adequate police and fire protection as the area grows. Not surprisingly, funding is the major problem in expanding both services. To solve the financial prob­ lem, the committee unani­ mously recommended the township go to the voters with a request to levy two mills for 10 years, 1.5 of which will go toward police and fire protection and the re­ maining half mill will go to the general operating fund of the township. In return, the township will drop from the tax rolls the one percent tax collection fee that now is used to help with township operating expenses. If the millage request fails, the collection fee will stay in effect, according to the com­ mittee's recommendation. Good explained that the tax collection fee is often ques­ tioned by residents, and that most townships no longer have them. "But Caledonia does need some of that money to oper­ ate, and the .5 mill is part of the proposal because it will make up for revenue lost by dropping the tax collection fee," Good said. The township estimates that the one percent collection fee will generate $71,000, or about .46 mill, in 1992. The .5 mill would generate $77,500 for the township and the 1.5 mills would bring in $232,500 to put toward the expansion of police and fire departments. Good said that the commit­ tee has not yet worked out how revenues from the 1.5mill levy would be split be­ tween the two departments if the proposal is approved. He warned that it will take time to build up enough funds to increase police and fire services, even if the 1.5mill levy passes. It now costs nearly $160,000 a year to pay for a full-time sheriffs patrol car, he said, and he com­ mented on the thousands of dollars needed to purchase firefighting equipment. Caledonia shares a patrol car with Gaines Township, paying 40 percent of the cost. But Good said both Gaines and Caledonia are growing fast enough that each soon will need its own full-time patrol car. The township also is hop­ ing to add a fire truck to its fleet as well as add two fire­ fighters a year to the force. Investigator says TK bus garage fire ‘not accidental’ All of the buses parked in the garage were lost in the intemo. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer This black column of smoke could be seen as far away as Grand Rap»ds. Middleville residents told of being on 28th Street, and others at Butterworth Hospital and seeing the climbing smoke (photos by Jean Gallup) The explosion and fire that destroyed 24 Thornapple Kellogg school buses a week ago Monday night was "not an accidental fire," according to a state investigator. Det. Sgt. Rick Kempski, fire investigator with the Fire Marshal's Division of the Michigan State Police Post in Paw Paw, said Wednesday, "There was absolutely no indication that it was an accidental fire. There was a fire prior to the detonation of an acetylene tank." Kempski said a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties involved. Superintendent Steve Garrett issued a statement after he was notified of the findings. "First, the fire is classified as a fire of suspicious origin. It's still under investigation by the stale fire marshal and S— But gtrage, on p«g« 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia Council to deny rezoning request • Operation Desert Storm parade, activities set • TK National Honor Society members honored • TK graduates acknowledged �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 21, 1991 Bus garage fire ‘not accidental’ says expert, Continued from front page The third major explosion at the TK bus garage sent flaming debris high into the air. Photos were taken by Jean Gallup From the roof of the science wing of Thornapple Kellogg schools, the scene shows the devestation caused by the fire of the night before. When this acetylene tank ruptured, most of the village of Middleville heard it. A fire determined to be suspicious caused the tank to blow. the independent investigator of the school district's insurance carrier. "Any person haing informaton regarding the fire is to contact Midleville Polcie Chief Louis Shoemaker," Garrett said. The explosion occured at about 8:15 p.m. rattling windows three miles away. The first of three major explosions sent up a billowing black, oily cloud that could be seen 20 miles away. Firefighters from Middleville, Freeport, Hastings, Caledonia and Wayland converged on the scene to try to control the raging blaze. Their task was made more dangerous by periodic explosions of tires and a propane tank that sent flaming debris hundreds of feet into the air. The blast was felt throughout the village and the surrounding countryside, attracting hundreds of spectators, and village, county and state police officers were called in to control the crowd. School officials said replacing all of the buses, which cost about $40,000 each, would cost almost a million dollars. School was called off last Tuesday, but thanks to neighboring school districts who called and offered the TK district buses, classes resumed Wednesday morning. Students were transported by buses bearing the names of Hastings, Delton, Caledonia, Forest Hills and Maple Va'.ley schools and many others. By Thursday afternoon, a total of 26 schools had called to offer from one to eight buses to use until the end of the school year. TK's insurance appraiser, Robert C. Anderson, senior claims representative from Gallagher Bassett Services in Lansing, was expected to start his work Wednesday to determine loss of the buses and the building. In addition to the 24 buses and two vans, all of the tools used in maintenance of the equipment was lost Steve Garrett, TK Superintendent, said the buses had insurance, but many were "depreciated out," and any financial recovery would not come near replacement value. Ironically, five of the six buses not lost in the fire were the newer, larger ones the district had purchased most recently. In 1986, the Board of Education had reinstituted a bus-purchase plan of buying three a year to replace the aging buses in the fleet. The newer vehicles hold 77 passengers, and are so long that they could not be stored in the bus garage, which was built in the early 1950s. Those buses were being stored at the drivers' residences. An additional bus was out of town for an athletic contest, Garrett said. The buses were in the process of being converted from propane to diesel fuel, and 13 of the propane equipped buses were in the garage at the time of the fire. Long-term solutions of the bus situation will be discussed by the Board of Education, and options such as leasing or buying stock buses. Ordinarily, delivery of the larger buses takes eight or nine months. Garrett expressed gratitude to the community for the way it came to the aid of the school "I really want to express our appreciation to our firefighters, and the neighboring departments. They did an excellent job of keeping that serious fire contained. Thank God no one was hurt and no one was hurt fighting the fire. Also, the police department for ail their help. "And, I'd like to mention the welcome response from all of the neighboring schools. Nineteen districts have called us to offer buses. It's a heartwarming thing when you have problems and they have a response like this." Caledonia School officials offered all their buses to TK, saying if the Middleville started school a little later, they would run all of TK's routes for them as soon as they finished delivering their own students. FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankk Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence Jr* Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia p- Call...891-9133 For an appointment II iceaar ciosev - ft cedar*closet has it all for Memorial Day • Swimsuits • Shorts • Tops • Sundresses • Jewelry • Accessories LADIES AND MENS Gift Certificates Always Fit! Caledonia Village Centre byo&.. 891-1584 . ?-> « ■t/'* State and local fire investigators pinpoint the place the fire started. �The Sun ana News. Middleville. Ml / May 21. 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Caledonia Council to deny rezoning request Corner bv Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Owing so much to so many On behalf of the Board of Education, administration, and the entire Thomapple Kellogg School family. 1 would like to ex­ p-ess our deep appreciation to everyone who has worked so hard and contributed so much in our district’s transportation emergency I would like to list the names of everyone, but in so doing I run the risk of leaving out someone. People have just pitched in. with everyone helping. It is in these times of need that we really gam the full understanding of how much people care. I would like to give special thanks to the Thomapple Township Emergency Service and our neighboring fire depart­ ments of Hastings. Caledonia and Freeport and all their volunteers help; the firemen from ocher departments who came and helped even though their department was not called; and the area fire departments on standby covering for departments on the scene; and for the extremely prompt action and the pro­ fessional way that the fire was contained The fire was ex­ tremely dangerous and had even greater potential for harm. The Middleville Police Department, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Posse and the Michigan State Police are to be commended and thanked. We give thanks that though there was great loss in the fire, there was no one hurt or life lost. The Tuesday following the fire was a hectic day here at the Thornapplc Kellogg Sch<x>l District’s Administrative Office. Calls of assistance poured in from the community, businesses and from other school districts. By the close of the day. there had been over 20 school districts that had called, offering to loan buses to our school. Some of the districts not only loaned buses, but had their staff deliver them to Middleville. Districts that did not have buses they could loan called and offered their facilities for us to use. I wish 1 could relay the feeling that overwhelmed me at the end of the day on Tuesday when I walked down the row of over 20 buses from our neighboring district as far away as Hamilton. Charlotte and Portage, that brought buses to us. Our initial goal has been to get school back in session and to com­ plete the school year with as little disruption as possible. Thanks to the efforts of all our staff and the help of our neighbors, we were back to school on Wednesday. The news media should also be thanked. They have provided extensive coverage and were very considerate. Now that we are meeting the immediate needs of getting school back in operation to complete the year, our attention will be focused on completing the bus maintenance building and replacement of the bus fleet. Rumors always abound. 1 would like to assure our communi­ ty that the garage and the fleet were insured. The amount of reimbursement that the district can expect will depend on the appraisals now being conducted. The Board of Education will begin the process of looking at possible options as soon as in­ formation is available to the district. At the time of writing this “Superintendent's Comer” the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The only statements 1 can make at this time are: 1. The fire is classified as a fire of suspicious origin. 2. The fire is still under investigation by the State Fire Mar­ shal’s Office and the independent investigator for the district’s insurance carrier. 3. Any person having information regarding the fire is asked to contact Louis Shoemaker, Chief. Middleville Police Department. Again, a thank you to each and every one. A Vine Street corner parcel bounded on two sides by a residential area, while facing a commercial use just across the street to the south, will remain zoned residential, at least for now The Caledonia Village Council voted May 13 to uphold its Planning cCommission’s recommendation to deny a request for commercial zoning for the corner lot at 649 Emmons. It is bounded on the north and west by the residential area along Vine Street, but is located just across the street from the former Duthler au­ tomobile showroom and garage, a commercially zoned property. The lot is bounded by M37 on the east. A variance granted by the council has allowed the owner to use the property as a parking lot, and the lot is being taxed commercially . But owner Dorothy Duthler now has asked the council to change the zoning of the parcel so it matches its tax designation. The Village Planning Commission, however, rec­ ommended the council turn down this request after neigh­ bors objected that no definite commercial plan has been proposed for the property. The list of allowable uses under the commercial zoning was just too extensive, the commission said, adding that because the property was adjacent to many residences, the owner should submit a specific plan before a commercial rezoning takes place. The commission recom­ mended the council deny the rezoning until a specific commercial proposal for the property was outlined. Fred Boncher, attorney for the legal firm Schenk, Boncher, and Prasher, which is representing the applicant, pointed out to the council that originally the plan was to build a restaurant at that corner, and though the prop­ erty has been taxed commer­ cially since the variance was granted, it cannot be used or sold as a commercial location. "Now, no one is interested in it residentially, but my client cannot legally use it or sell it as a commercial prop­ erty either," he said. "If the property is rezoned, my client could use it or sell it to someone who could use it advantageously." The lot is designated for commercial use on the village land use plan, he said, and the decision of the commission to deny this rezoning therefore is an arbitrary one. Council President Glen Klaver reiterated that, as he recalled the hearing, the resi­ dents “wouldn’t have a prob­ lem" with the request if there was a plan for the property. Council Trustee Dan Erskine, a member of the Planning Commission, told Boncher that the council does not rezone property on the “whim of the owner" unless there is a need to rezone it He said that the variance was granted for the property so that the owner at that time could use it as a parking lot The council unanimously agreed to uphold the commis­ sion's recommendation to deny the rezoning. Attorney Gary Schenk, also a partner in the legal firm rep­ resenting the applicant, said that his client has no plans for the property, other than to obtain the commercial zoning. "It is a routine matter to ask for rezoning in this circumstance," he said. He emphasized that Duthler is very sensitive to the feelings of the residents who live near the lot. Schenk said that if the issue is pursued, there are several options. The denial could be challenged in court on the basis that a property that is taxed commercial should be rezoned commercial. The decision also could be taken to the Village Board of Appeals, or the Village Planning Commission could be asked to reconsider its recommendation. Schenk said that right now. he didn’t know which option would be chosen. In other business the coun­ cil: • Heard a report from engi­ neering consultant Lou Van Liere of W & W Engineering that the sampling process at the wastew ater treatment la­ goons is nearly complete. He said the level of nitrates in the lagoon effluent remains lower than the state-mandated maximum. These findings should relieve state concerns about the renewal of the village s permit, he said. • Tabled until the June meeting a revision of the sewer ordinance so council members can study the new draft. • Set a Truth in Taxation hearing for 7 p.m. May 27 in the village/township hall. • Heard a presentation from the Michigan Rural Water Association about the services offered by this organization. Carl Zilenski, representing the Association, said his group provides technical assistance and training to communities with a population of 10,000 or less for no charge except association membership. The council agreed it would like to hear more about the association, and will make ar­ rangements to meet with Zilenski. Also, Bill Bravata, new owner of the E-Z Stop gas station and convenience store on M-37. appeared before the council to provide an update about the work going on at the business and his plans for its operation. “I’ve gone to great lengths to clean up the property and get it back in order," he said. Cleaning it up included Reioning, continued page 8 BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 8:10 p.m. Early Bird* A Time for Memories ... A Time for Remembering. y In recognition of those who have served our country, all our facilities will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 1991. THORNAPPLE & FLORAL 114 River St . Middleville, Ml (616) 795-3331 Qtate Sank Thew ipecuUs will run every week on tkev rejectve day* Ail ipeoais art cwh and carry and no order* wifl be taken far delivery at tfaeae special ’4.99 MONDAY One Longstemrned Red Rose Vase TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased jEf* WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo Latex Rubber Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstrauned Red Rose Vased \Offices-in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville v *267 E Main St . Caledonia Phone 891-8113 303 Arlington 3205 68th St SE . Dutton Middleville Phone 698-6337 Phone 795-3361 FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fem Cafl aUnt or RW H wy 9 -1 WANT TOOATS SfTClALr LENDER FDIC �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 21, 1991 Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Doesn’t it feel nice to have summer weather here, even if it is just spring? I hadn't realized how nice it was to open all the doors and win­ dows to let in the breeze We still have to patch the screen doors where our spoil­ ed dog impatiently clawed at the screen and ripped a hole in the plastic screen We have put on aluminum fancy guards, but we haven't figured out bow to attach one to a sliding screen in front of the sliding door without pay­ ing too much money for a heavier weight aluminum or­ namental type and still be able to slide the screen open and shut. The spoiled impatient dog has to have immediate ser­ vice, and when be wants to come in, he must be answered immediately. Even as an animal, he has the male impa­ tience for immediate attention Cathy Williamson called me to let me know that their daughter. Stacey, had become engaged to Brian Willshire. So. on Sunday. May 5, they celebrated at the home of Fred and Marlene Willshire. Jerry Spencer said that Mother’s Day was celebrated by Mary and John and the girls fixing breakfast for them. They have also been having two of their grandsons with them. Then Sunday afternoon. Jerry and Jack had dinner at their daughter Carol's home near Hastings. And their son from St. Louis called Dick Ward said they went out to eat with some of the family for Mother's Day. Rod F inkbeiner said most of the family members were home for Mother’s Day. and they went out to eat Lois Bender said the children came Sunday after­ noon to help her celebrate Mother’s Day Betty and Ward Bender went to Grand Ledge to their son's home for Mother’s Day. All of the children and their family also were there Twila Elwood went to her niece's home in Battle Creek. All of their family were there to celebrate Mother's Day. Twila said that they had a wonderful time and she en­ joyed the gang that were there very much. You all know how curvy M-37 is to Battle Creek and bow difficult it is to pass. A car just ahead of Twila was busy sightseeing, going very slowly. Twila wasn’t in any hurry, so didn't mind. But others behind her did. Evidently the driver saw the line behind them afte” several passed on a curve and pulled over on the shoulder to let the gang pass. From my history research. A.E. Bull surveyed that road, from Hastings to Battle Creek before 1840. It is basically the same road with a few modem changes. But the actual terrain is not conducive to straight and fast passage. But you can’t completely change the road due to ups and dow ns and curves. Think how pioneers had to struggle through swamps and big hills. I would imagine they had to span many of the swampy stretches with Iocs of cordorouy (logs laid across the swampy parts, and dirt thrown over the logs), con­ tinually lay ing more down as the older ones decayed All this without any springs in the wagons What spine-jarring rides they must have had! But not expecting such things as good roads, they were just grateful to not have to wade the bad areas, but often had to pry the wheels out of the mud continually So M-37 is really not so bad It is no expressway, straight and fast , but that par­ ticular land is quite a challenge to our tempers, after our usual fast expressways. lyla Norton celebrated Mother’s Day after church at daughter Arvis’ home. There were two other mothers there, so it was a mother, grand­ mother and granddaughter's Mother’s Day celebration. It was also grandson Arvid’s 19th birthday. So they had a wonderful family time Mary Noah said that she stayed home But daughter Mary VanderWal had breakfast with her son and grandson. Lucille Getty and daughter Colleen went to church. Then afterwards. Rollie and his mom. Wade Long, and sister. Donna Johnson, went out for dinner. Then Lucille had supper with son Bob and Lila Getty Lois McWhinney attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Donald and Dorothy Dut cher in Caledonia Saturday. Eunice Brown said some Sw Middleville, on papa 5 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Sending a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m , 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Music. jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Sunday School............ 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Sireel Sunday morning service.... 10X30 A.M James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...when then is always room for you! Nursery provided Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township CHURCH Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a m. Air conditioned (Satnca United lircttjrni ^urri? Morning Services: 8 30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a m (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 pm. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday................. 7:00 p.m. Dev FL Oad Fat**. Minnfar of Woo/»p orwj Admmutrahoo. Rev Stan Yuflfeveer. Minister of Cvangalnm and D'sc^esnifj. Sheryl Boar. Director of ChnsHon Education and routh CinO/ Hwy*. Children s Coordinator tZVkJ at 92nd 51 REE I CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE 698-6252 [Vaf I I iJisLf Sunday Services................. 9 45 a m it o 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes. .11-00 a.m. 2nd k 4th T uesday Mothers of Young Children 9 30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night.. ................... 7 00p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch................... 10 00 a.m. Richard ] Raab Paste' • ©08-9024 Dongiic Raab Director c' Music PHONE - 891-8119 891-8028 REV. KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come ioin our family ... God's family) Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 o m. 1115 a m. 6 00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship . Sunday School.............................. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m. 9:45 a m. 11.00 a m YOU AI?E -NVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship . 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a m. Morning Worship................... 11:00 a m. Ren. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Tlje (Old (Time JHrthodist Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday School.............................................. 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club 708 West Main Street 908 West Mam Middleville Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. Sunday School 9:30A.M. Morning Worship............................ 11:00a.m. Evening Service ..................... 6:00 P.M. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass............... 5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass..........................7:00 p.m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 1100 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday Schoa Sunday Morning WonTvp Sunday Evervng Worth® Wednesday Mdueet prove, 6. Boe t»udy Rev hum Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 o rn 10 30 a m 6 00 0 m 7 00 p m QQ /I Q QQ T 0/ I V/uv & MOST HOLY jke ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p.m ........................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary........................... 4:15 p.m For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 21, 1991 I Page 5 Yankee Springs area woman is ‘master mushroom hunter’ Katie (left to right), uinay ana wnnney uamson show some of the 410 morels mom picked the day before. Note the sassafras twigs the girls almost always find to chew on when in the woods. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Everyone in Michigan who has ever stalked the elusive morel knows that once you find a place where they grow, knowledge of the exact loca­ tion goes with you to your grave No one is ever told where you find them, except possi­ bly your spouse or children. One exception to the rule might be your aging grand­ mother, who could be taken to one of the spots, but only if her memory is failing and she won't remember anyway. That rule doesn't apply to Cindy Garrison of Yankee Springs, who could be labeled "a master mushroom hunter.” Middleville Neighbors, other family came over to help her get part of her house ready for summer. Charlie and Donna Cox went to Grand Rapids to eat on Mother’s Day with son Greg and family. Then, over the weekend, the other children called, some from California and here. Neva Aicken said daughter Patty and Dean took both sets of parents out Saturday for supper for Mother’s Day. Then, on Sunday, as it was Neva’s birthday, all of the family came home to help her celebrate both her birthday and Mother s Day. This is what makes us parents feel so rich and contented. Betty Newman said that she and Paul celebrated Mother’s day with son John and Cheryl and Laurie, with Dan and Paul getting the dinner. Florence and Joe Fial went to Frank and Jerry’s for Mother’s Day. Then Florence said that she has been swimm­ With her plastic sack tucked into her waistband, walking stick, knife, binoculars and sassafras twig held between her teeth, she haunts the woods and fields in Yankee Springs, picking black, white, orange and brown mushrooms. Starting early and staying late in the season, Cindy Other things are found in the woods by the Garrison family. Here, Cindy and the girls Katie and Whitney pick up bones from a deer skeleton to give to sister Ryan for study. Cindy holds several spinal bones. doesn’t know why, she just knows that she has the talent to spot the sought-after natu­ ral delicacy. "I can just see them,” she says. And, she can watch someone walk right by a grove of mushrooms, wait until they clear the area, and get some more for her table. Her husband, Stacey Garrison, also likes going into the woods to look for mushrooms and the other fas­ cinating things to be found there, but he has to wait until she sees the first mushroom before he even starts to look for them. See Mushroom, page 6 continued from page 4 ing three times at Frank and Jerry’s cottage on Payne Lake. Joe sits in a chair while watching her get her exercise. She said the water was wonderful, and each time she increased her laps, going slowly and really just enjoying the feel of the water and warm sun. She said that she never got a bit chilly, it was a wonderful feeling to slowly swim. Ed Wieringa said daughter Jeanie and Mark’s new baby, when he was only 13 days old. had a little fever, and Jeanie was very uneasy so she called the doctor. He said to bring him in immediately. Even with not such a dangerously high fever, and Jean’s quick action, the> discovered that the little fellow had men­ ingitis. He and his mom were there for all this time at the hospital. She was nursing the baby so had to be right there all the time. But Ed said that he was coming hime, thankful “Couldn't Collect a Cent!" Most theft insurance now requires evidence of forcible entry to collect a loss claim. Be sure your auto is locked — your home and place of business securely locked when you are away BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795*3302 or 891*8208 that they caught it immediate­ ly before it had a chance to get going. I think that Ed said that he is not a month old. Aren't we fortunate that we have good moms and good doctors? Ray and Betty Koeplinger went to Holland on their bike Saturday. It was wall to wall with people, but the flowers were very beautiful. On Sun­ day they went to their daughter’s for a streak fry with their family. Ray also said that the spring time is a wonderful time to ride the bike the countryside. You can go slowly enough to smell the countryside, par­ ticularly out on Yankee Spr­ ings Road. You can’t enjoy all the smells in a car as you can on the bike. I agree with him. When Johnns and 1 w alk in the mor­ ning back above our creek, the haze keeps in the wonder­ ful smells of all the blooming trees and shrubs. Even the oc­ casional faint smell of a skunk is held close to the ground. When there is no breeze, as it often is that early tn the morn­ ing. you can take deep breaths and feel richer in the nearness of growing things and their sharing of their beauty and coming alive. Rose Morgan said she got gifts, calls and visits for her Mother’s Day 1 had a nice Mother's Day. The children called and we visited Then John. Cay and 1 went out for supper in Hastings I guess that is all for now. folks. Have a good week, and don’t get earned away by the mosquitoes Luv you all. The last thing you need now is life insurance that doesn’t give you a healthy discount. 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HI PO Boa 21* JOHN J D.VRIFS pgm —— �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 21, 1991 Mushroom hunter from area, continued from page 5------------------------Each year s season is differ­ ent; this year she found the first morel on April 20, and started harvesting larger num­ bers on the 28th, with 77. On April 30, she found 304, on May 4; 108, on May 5 the hunt yielded 205, and on May 9, she brought home 410. No novice to the different species, she and her husband still follow "The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms." she says. "We just follow directions. There are a lot of them in there, but very few are poisonous." She hunts all over Yankee Springs, "the same places ev­ eryone else goes-and I see other people walking by mushrooms all the time," she says. "I find new areas every year, and I never take a compass. I pay attention," she adds The couple has four girls. Whitney Garrison puts anotner mushroom into the cooler. KAREN VANKUIKEN for earning your B. A. in education from Calvin College on May 25. There will be an "When he finally got out, he flew away, but he was only about three yards away from us." ‘Now we have to watch up and down both," she quips. Each journey into the woods is a nature trip for the kids, she says. In fact, Stacey enjoys just being in the woods and looking for oddi­ ties and interesting things as much as he likes mushroom hunting. With each trip into the woods, mother and daughters usually chew on a sassafras twig, a species that Whitney can identify accurately. She can now pick one for herself and one for little sister Katie. Cindy has several recipes using mushrooms, from the traditional method of cutting in half, dusting with flour and cooking in butter tcT using them in sauces and gravies. Immediately after bringing the morels home, she always puts them in saltwater and freezes what she can’t use right away. She can't give advice to other mushroom hunters, ex­ cept it works better for her if she doesn't wear sun glasses ora hat. And, of course she isn’t saying where she finds them. And, if you do see her in the woods, it won't do any good to follow her, because she'll see them before you do any­ way. ‘Shifts gears’ after 11 years of service OPEN HOUSE celebrate Graduation on Whitney, 5, and Katie, 3. "It’s beautiful in the woods. I take the girls sometimes, and Poppy always goes “ Poppy is the Garrison's poodle-dashound mix dog. Besides the beauty of the woods, Cindy and her family find many other things of in­ terest. The latest field trip, with Whitney and Katie, (Tm 3; she’s 5," declares Katie) led to the discovery of the skele­ tal remains of a deer. The bleached white bones of the spinal column were almost intact, with each touch caus­ ing the discs between each vertebra to fall to the ground. The bones were all carefully picked up and packed up for Ryan to take to school to show her classmates because they're studying bones right now. "This is interesting; maybe it could be a class project," Cindy says. Another trip into the Devil's Soup Bowl gave the family a surprise when one of the towering trees fell over in the area where they were looking for mushrooms. "I couldn’t believe it. We weren’t expecting it. It was a huge tree that just fell over," she says. "It was pretty spec­ tacular." When they scared up a large tom turkey, he became entan­ gled in the underbrush, putting on an awesome show with his wide wingspan. Karen’s Sunday, May 26 from 3 to 7 7090 108th St., Middleville — Friends Welcome — WE ARE PROUD OF YOU KAREN Mom and Dad. Kim, Mike Gould appointed to Caledonia Twp. Board J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Board last week chose former Planning Commission Chair­ man Steve Gould to fill the board seat left vacant by the resignation of Tom Fischer. Long-time resident Tom Snyder also was nominated. Gould handed in his letter of resignation from the Planning Commission at the same meeting he was chosen for the board position. He has served “11 plus’’ years on the commission. Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good welcomed Gould to the board and thank­ ed him for his years of work on the Planning Commission. Gould smilingly said he had enjoyed good years on the Comninnity Memorial Day Service Memorial Day May 26 • 10:00 AM At the Caledonia High School Auditorium The special Memorial Service will honor those who have served in our armed forces, remember those who paid the ultimate price, and express our thanksgiving to God. Hosted by: Peace Reformed Church commission, but was looking forward to “shifting gears” in the township as he moved to the board position. Good pointed out that while the Township Board roster is now complete, two vacancies remain open on the Planning Commission. Besides Gould’s departure. Commissioner Geraldine Fairbrother also left the board last month for personal reasons. Good asked that any residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission contact him by letter or by telephone at the township of­ fice. 891-0070. “We’d like to fill these positions as soon as possi­ ble.” he said. Middleville grad earns GRJC honors Kim Freeman of Mid­ dleville graduated Friday at Grand Rapids Junior College with an associate’s degree Freeman achieved a 3.84 grade point average while ma­ joring in early childhood development and she was on the dean’s list for four con­ secutive semesters. She also was elected to the Delta Pi Alpha Society, signifying that she was among the top 5 per­ cent of the graduating class. She plans to work for a Head Start program, in a pre­ school or as a child counselor. Freeman graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1975. She and her husband. Jeff, have a son. Nathan. 7. and a daughter, Sarah. 5. Coro Errair, Wendy Neeson. Amy Cravero and Kris Thaler make up the award-winning dance team of Thornapple Kellogg Seniors. Caledonia dance team wins in regionals Cara Errair, Wendy Neeson. Amy Cravero and Kris Thaler of the Caledonia Dance Center participated in a “Rising Star” regional dance competition in Plymouth. Mich, in March. The girls put together an award-winning performance of "Johnny B. Goode." They have been members of the Caledonia Dance Center com­ petition team since its incep­ tion six years ago. In addition to numerous regional contests, they have danced nationally in New Orleans. Kansas City, Myrtle Beach and Orlando. Their last regional competition will be tn Battle Creek Sunday. May 19. All four will graduate from Thornapple Kellogg High School this year Their last performances together, before going to college, will include their recital in June, as well as appearances at the Grand Rapids Arts Festival. CORNERSTONE REALTY, INC. ...is proud to announce that SUE TIMM ...has joined our Middleville Office Staff. Sue Is a native of Middleville and is very familiar with all of the surrounding areas. Home buying or selling can be hectic and sometimes confusing. Sue's greatest interest is helping you understand all aspects of your purchase or listing agree­ ment and keeping you informed every step of the way. If you appreciate a total approach, sensitive to the needs of you and your family, please coll Sue for on appointment at 795-7933 or 795-7879. UIM. COBB LAKE AREA 1 (A) R1M1. NEW LISTING MIDDLE m/l. Great building site. Coll VILLE A rehober s dream. 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Ml I May 21, 1991 I Page 7 Dutton Christian students walk ‘n’jog for fun and funds Dutton Christion Elementory students set out energetically on the walkajogothon to earn money for their school. Heot and weariness slowed them down a bit as the day wore down, however. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Driving down 68th St. May 10, you might have thought your eyes were playing tricks on you because of the hot sun. It looked like two giant neon green caterpillars were circling the fields at Culterville’s Creekside Park. But a closer look solved the mystery. The caterpillars were lines of students, walking and jogg ing around two tracks, and nearly all were wearing the Tshirts of that bright green shade a previous generation might have called “char­ treuse.'' but which is termed a “neon” green in today's fashion “circles.” The Dutton Christian stu­ dent body, from pre­ kindergarten to ninth grade, was circling two tracks to earn funds for their school. The middle school had taken the high road while the elementary kids paced the low road, and interspersed along both routes were parents who handed out water or who pun­ ched the student's card each time he or she completed a lap. The students had solicited pledges for each lap walked (or jogged) or had received pledges for completing a cer- tain distance. Other students were luckier, with a kind grandparent making a dona­ tion without any stipulations about laps or miles. But the sun was shining, the temperature was ideal for caterpillars, squirt guns and water balloons livened up the activity, and all in all, it was definitely a day to be working outside the school rather than in it. The “walkajogathon” co­ chairwomen. Pauline Brower and Pat Ringnalda. said 367 students were participating in the fund-raiser, which will add to Dutton Christian's general operating fund. The first WAJ two years ago brought in $24,000 for the school, and this year's effort had more than $20,000 pledg­ ed by Friday. “And usually a little extra comes in when people pay their pledges,” Ringnalda said. The morning kickoff at the elementary school featured parachutists from Skydive Hastings and a pep talk from local marathoner Greg Meyer. Then the students boarded buses to the park and began their personal treks, inter­ rupted only by getting “pun­ ched.” at the end of a lap or Jl &T' Mom Tino Holstege diligently punches the lop cords of the students os they complete o turn around the track. The kids were paid by the number of laps or the total distance completed. $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CANT ORY UP 1 -800-748-0500 by welcome squirt gun fire. But the walkers and joggers were rewarded with a pizza lunch, complete with punch and homemade cookies, and the younger caterpillars en­ joyed a visit from Bozo the Clown. Organized by the Dutton Christian Mothers' Circle, the event is slated to become an every-other-year tradition, said Brower and Ringnalda. They expressed gratitude to all who helped with the event. Water was a precious commodity on the hot day. and the joggers thankfully fill up their cups. The water was poured over the outside of the walkers os often us it was poured down the inside. especially to Jack Morren and Larry Postma who under­ wrote the cost of the con­ siderable number of pizzas consumed by the voracious eaters in green .a description that applies both to kids and caterpillars. “We thank everyone for their love, their help and their support." said Brower “It took many hands to make the day a success." And many laps. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 21, 1991 Caledonia Twp. OKs Harder-Warner, Foremost zoning requests by Barbara Ciall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week unanimously approved two rezoning re­ quests that will allow con­ struction work to proceed at those local businesses Harder-Warner Nursery. 6464 Broadmoor, had re­ quested the township rezone 20 acres of agricultural pro­ perty to commercial for relocation purposes The nursery's new acreage, located in the 8300 block of M-37. was purchased by the business after owners learned that the widening of the highway, coupled with an ex­ pansion by Consumers Power, would leave the business without adequate land at its present location The Caledonia Township Planning Commission recom­ mended the rezoning, but it first made a change in the township's master land use plan to accommodate it. The other zoning change is an amendment to Foremost Insurance Corporation's plan­ ned unit development in the northern part of the township The changes include adding some recently purchased lands to the PUD. The amendment also shows a change in the alignment of driveways within the park The Planning Commission also recommended the board approve this request Both of the issues were presented at last month’s board meeting, and then voted on at this one. according to charter township regulations. Foremost’s Director of Corporate Services Jim Czanko said the cooperation between the township's municipal bodies and the cor­ poration “shows that business and government can work together for the benefit of everyone '* He also commended the Caledonia Fire Department for its efficiency in putting out a truck fire at the Foremost facility. In other business, the board approved a contract using a new formula to pay for belonging to the county library system. According to the new con­ tract. yearly fees will be determined by the branch's circulation. The alternative to the con­ tract is charging residents a $70 user fee Trustee Gordon Jous ma said he thought it important for the community to have a good library, and pointed out that a user fee could be a burden for some families. County library officials said that the change in the funding formula is the result of a study Middleville community ‘comes together9 at time of major fire by Jean Gallup Staff Writer People from large towns often don’t understand small towns. They wouldn't be able to explain how the community of Middleville came together and offered whatever they had to help the night the bus garage was destroyed by ex­ plosion and fire. A list of people who volunteered to help and those who just helped without being asked will probably never be compiled, but the Thornapple Township Emergency Services personnel say they appreciate Rezoning request denied Continued from page 2_________________ digging out any contaminated areas, following the direction of the Department of Natural Resources. He also has added new pipes and cleaned up the inside of the store, he said. There will be no automo­ tive operation there any more, he explained, except for a small used car or consignment lot at one end of the property. Bravata said the "improved" convenience store will be in the middle of the operation, with the former used car office remodeled into office space for his building business. "There will be nothing dirty or contaminating," he said, advising the council he has spent $30,000 to $40,000 to protect both the environment and his investment "Everything has been done by the book," he said. "Anything that happens under my control, will be neat, clean and organized." Andy Sparks of Michigan Township Services asked Bravata where he will repair any used cars sold there. Bravata said those cars will be sent to Seifs for that kind of work. Klaver also reported to the council on the action recom­ mended by a joint committee composed of both village and township representatives. (See related article.) Village Soap Opera COIN LAUNDRY Drop Off Laundry Service — now available. Let us do it for you! For more information call... 698-8158 Come... “Spring Clean” ...with us! • All NEW Equipment • Extra Large Washers Available — Including a 50-lb. Capacity Washer OPEN 7 DAYS a Week I 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. I 137 E. Main St., Caledonia by the counts to find the most equitable way to finance its library services. According to library figures, more than 3,000 residents, or nearly 54 percent of the township population, have library cards, and nearly all those cardholders have us­ ed them at least once in the last three years. The board also approved bylaws for the Four Comers Planning Alliance, a group composed of planners and planning commissioners from the municipalities of the socalled "four comers." These communities. Kent­ wood. Cascade Township, our specific area." agreed Trustee Chip DeVries, who also serves on the Planning Commission. The board also agreed to pay for a series of hepatitis shots for the firemen, follow­ ing a recommendation by the county. While the shots are recom­ mended partly for liability purposes, they will provide lifetime protection for the firemen who more and more frequently are involved in rescue operations and may be in contact with blood from a victim. The series of shots costs $135 for each firefighter. Gaines Township and Caledonia Township, have been meeting informally to discuss issues of mutual con­ cern in the 60th StreetBroadmoor area. The group decided to become more structured, and drew up bylaws that must be approved by all four participants “We’re not in the Metro Council,” pointed out Caledonia Towmship Super­ visor Jerry Good, “so this group is one we need to be in­ volved with." “It’s important to be in­ volved with the group that is concerned with the needs of Welcome home, well done! II This space in the Sun and them. News is being reserved for in­ So does Thornapple formation on servicemen and Kellogg School District women returning from the Superintendent Steve Garrett. Persian Gulf or active service "We're overwhelmed by from any branch of the armed gratitude for all of the support forces. and backup we got from the If you know the arrival date community," he said. "Just a of a returning service person really deep appreciation for from the Middleville area or the people who worked so the new address of their next hard at the time of the fire... dute station, call 945-9554, people just pitched in." and we will be happy to to He cited the TTES, for its include it in this column. handling of the fire, the police agencies for their work in crowd control, and the sur­ rounding 26 schools for offers of buses to finish out the school year. The firefighters and police officials of Middleville added J-Ad Graphics their thanks to the people News Service who pitched in. Members of the Middleville *1 want to thank whoever it Lions and Rotary clubs have was that helped me pull hoses volunteered to organize an to the fire hydrant," said one. "old-fashioned get-together" "I was pulling as hard as I could, ...I don’t even know who it was...but they came along and helped. I wouldn't have made it without his help." Officer Andy Frantz said that several businesses sent J-Ad Graphics food, and people went to their News Service homes to get water for the The DenHartigh-Jousma firefighters. Frantz, who is a firefighter as well as a police sand mining operation on officer, said he thought that 68th Street is planning its the community should know second annual "Sand Box how people responded when Sand Day," Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. the men needed anything. Gordon Jousma, one of the Ice for the drinks was do­ nated by a service station just owners of the business, said across the street from the bus that area residents who need garage. The management also some sand for the kids' sand allowed the use of the phone pile are welcome to bring for calls to check on the their baskets, pails and tubs whereabouts of people who to the sand mine where he and normally would be in the area his crew will be on hand to but couldn't be found. fill 'em up. Robert Kenyon, administra­ He said that the first Sand tor of the TTES, praised the Day, held last year, was a TK Board of Eduraftnc for be­ success, with plenty of sand ing far sighted enough to put carted off in varying in a water main behind the containers for summer use middle school last year to in­ around area homes. crease the margin of safety The DenHartigh-Jousma pit around the middle school and is located on the north side of McFall Elementary School. 68th Street about one mile That water main allowed enough pressure to fight the west of Alaska. fire effectively, and it proba­ bly saved several buildings in YOU WANT QUALITY at the near area, Kenyon said. affordable prices when you buy *1 couldn't begin to tell you printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for their names, but we d like to everything from business cards thank the people who helped and brochures to new spapen us pull hoses and ail the other and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or things that they did," Kenyon slop in al 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. said. SK3 Fred A Purdon was scheduled to arrive home on flight 634 at Kent County International Airport at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19. He will have 31 days to spend with his family and hopes to see his friends from the Middleville area. Purdum is in the Navy and has not been home for three years. His ship, the U.S.S. Curts, was deployed during Operation Desert Storm. After his time at home, he will be sent to Japan, and after that he will be stationed at the El Toro Marine Base in California., His address is and will con­ tinue to be: SK 3 Fred A. Purdum, U.S.N., U.S.S. Curts, F.F.G. 38 SI Division, FPO, San Francisco, Calif., 966621493 A potluck dinner, sponsored by the support group US. will be open to the public and will be held May 23 to welcome home six members of the 180th Transportation Company from the Persian Gulf. Scott Palmer, Robert Baldry, Charles Aspinall, Valerie Stiles, Dave Decker and Michelle Mann are ex­ pected to be guests of honor at the 7 p.m. event, at the VFW Hall on Main Street in Middleville. Anyone who wants to at­ tend the welcoming dinner may bring a dish to pass, and their own table service. Operation Desert Storm ‘Welcome Home9 parade and activites set ‘Sand Box Days’ set for June 1st July 4 to officially welcome home the men and women who served in "Operation Desert Storm." Two committees are set to begin planning the event, with Rod and Bill Kenyon representing the Lions, and Alice Jansma and Cathy Williamson from Rotary. Gay Lee Kelley, organizer of the support group US, also will be involved in the plan­ ning. We won't have fireworks," said Craig Kenyon of the Lions." It's too late for that, but we'll have a parade." Also possibilities are a community picnic and a softball tournament at Spring Park. "This will be to let the people who served in the Persian Gulf that we appreci­ ate what they did in the war," he said. Kenyon said the organizers need ideas and volunteers. For more information, call Rod Kenyon at 891-1172 or Bill Kenyon at 795-3669. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 . •. >RIN Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �TK Walking Club marks 3,329 miles The members Qf the walk­ ing club, sponsored by the Community Education Department of Thornapple Kellogg School, have logged 3,329 miles at last count, making the first year of the exercise a resounding success. With the hallways measured for distance, one can walk in squares or up and down the corridors of the school Monday through Thursday, and have those miles logged by Chris Boysen of the Community Education program. But becoming a member of the club and keeping track of miles is not mandatory. Many come to the school whenever they feel like it to walk without having the miles added up. One hundred and three walkers did sign up, and 17 T-shirts have been given out, celebrating milestones, such as 50, 75 and 100 miles with a large map situated in the window of the Community Ed office for all to see the progress made from Michigan heading out across the country. "If we combine all of our miles, we would have enough to walk to Las Vegas. (Boy, hiking over the Rocky moun­ tains was tough)," says an announcement on the map. At this rate, we should have enough miles logged to return to Michigan by Christmas. Please help us get home! We don't want to be stranded in Las Vegas. The one-armed bandits have all of our money." A sticker placed in the ap­ proximate location of Las Vegas in Nevada notes that the walkers deserve to stop and rest at Ceasars Palace after such a long walk. Caledonia Women’s Club sells flowers for scholarships The Caledonia Women's Club held its annual flower sale last weekend to raise funds for the scholarship it offers every year to a Caledonia senior girl. Waiting on some potential customers are Jane Leatherman, left, and LaVerne Mocejak, center. Ted Macejak described himself as the gopher' in the flower bed Enjoying the selection of flowering and green plants is Deb Wisniewski of Hastings, along with her children Ashley, 2 and Tyler, 5. walked Humor is used in keeping track of the miles walked, Happy 60 Club enjoys local movie The Caledonia "Happy 60" Club members come with well-filled baskets May 6 for their potluck dinner May has been designated as All Senior Citizens Month, which was proclaimed several years ago by a president The prayer was given by Glen Blocker. Each table was decorated differently for the special occasions. The food table was done with a basket of May flowers and flags. The second table for Senior Citizen’s Month, with two figures of a couple of oldsters sitting in a rocking chair pro­ tecting the banks for their Social Security. The third table was for Mother’s Day. honoring all mothers, with a setting of a doll figurine all dressed up in her costume with white vases of pink roses and pink napkins. The fourth table was to remember Memorial Day, to honor and pay respect to com­ rades taken from us in the ser­ vice, the Great American Flags were displayed, along with a banner of "Welcome Back" for all those who have returned safely and more that will be returning to their homes eventually . The fifth table was to honor 1991 graduates who will receive their high school diplomas, with the mortar board cap and a replica of a graduate After the dinner, short business meeting was held to let everyone know of the pass­ ing of one of the groups pioneers, Ena Timm, 90. who passed away May 4 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids Etta was an ac­ tive member in the "Happy 60" club, serving as secretary from 1966 to 1968 and was always ready to help wherever she could Her husband. Ted. was Club President from 1974 to 1978 until his health became bad. and be passed away Dec 3, 1978 when Lillian Schultz became the club's president after being vice president for one year She was officially elected again in 1978 and still is presiding after 14 years. Memorial services for Ena were held at the Caledonia Chapel Tuesday. May 7. and burial was at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. After the meeting the movie of "Stars of Caledonia" was shown by Ken Gackler, with 45 minutes of pictures of some of the programs that were given when the club celebrated its 20<h birthday at the Family Church Hall There was the Kitchen Band from Forest Hills, a musical and guitar arrangements from Freeport, the Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner and program with eight girls from the high school choir, and the surprise visit from Santa. No one knew who it was un­ til then. It was John DeVries who has been the club’s Santa several times One never goes to a show without popcorn and members did and punch to go with it. After 45 minutes of enjoy­ ment of the "Stars of Caledonia" it was time to return home. The group’s next potluck dinner will be June 3, at the center. Two area students receive Aquinas College honors Two area students graduated May 11 with honors and bachelor’s degrees from Aquinas College. Michelle L. Mulligan, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Mulligan of Middleville, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration degree. To graduate magna cum laude, a student must have completed 124 credit hours and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or above (on a four-point system). Ingrid Gerda Konow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Konow of Caledonia, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration degree. To graduate cum laude, a student must have completed 124 credit hours and have a cumulative grade point aver­ age of 3.5 or above (on a fourpoint system). Letters to the Editor: Cheerleaders, athletes should try working together To the editor: Many letters have been written over the past few mon­ ths about Middleville cheerleading. We hope that you will print one more. Athletics in school can be a great experience for the students involved in them. Many activities are offered at Middleville for many different kinds of students to enjoy One of them is cheerleading Cheerleading, football, basketball, baseball and many other activities are oppor tunnies to gain valuable skills, friendships and a feeling of accomplishment. as well as to promote team and school spirit. Il seems that everyone should try to understand and appreciate the efforts of all those who work toward diese goals The cheerleaders would never try to tell the players that they didn’t play well and shouldn't be allowed to play any more The same con­ sideration should be returned by the players. Whatever your feelings may be. the purpose of athletics should not bQ to make one team or player feel better than any other team or player. We should all try to work together, supporting each other in everything we do. The 1991-92 Freshman cheerleading squad and friends ASK YOUR CHILD WHAT A STRANGER LOOKS LIKE C hances are good that if you ask your child what a stranger looks like, he or she is likely to describe a person like the one pictured here. So when you tell your child not to talk to strangers, it’s important to make sure that your child understands who a stranger really is. Simply put, a stranger is anyone your child does not know, be it the "nice lady" with the dog or the kindly old man in the park. One good idea is to establish a code word known only by yourself, your child and any adult authorized to escort or care for your child. If the stranger doesn’t know the "magic" word, your child is not to go anyplace with that person. It’s as simple as that. While the movies make it easy to tell the good guys from the bad, real life unfortunately is not so simple. So take a moment to help safeguard your child today. Child Safety. It’s a matter of show and tell. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9554 (616)945-5192 FAX �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 21, 1991 Great crowd has great weather at TK Carnival Games were again a popular part of the TK Carnival. The attendance was higher this year than ever before Snacks and drinks were available at the eighth annual TK Carnival, which organizers said was the best ever. PAYING 10% OR MORE FOR YOUR MORTGAGE? REFINANCE AT OLD KENT. J-Ad Graphics News Service Excited children inspected a Middleville police department cruiser, a long a line formed at the face-painting table and games and food were enjoyed by a record crowd at the eighth annual Thornapple Kellogg Carnival, according to carnival Vickie Rick. The event, put together en­ tirely by volunteers, drew a record number of people and the most volunteers ever, said Rick. "It was just packed, and ev­ erybody had a great time,” she said. "The weather couldn't have been better. There were still people coming in at 2:3C p.m." The principals of the three elementary schools, Sharon Kalee, Bill Rich and Linda Goosen, were volunteers at the celebration. Girl Scouts, students, teachers and parents also pitched in, Rick said. "I'd like to thank the people of Middleville. After the car­ nival was over there was only a handful of trash on the ground," she said. 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Michigan 49058 j �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 21, 1991 I Page 15 Cara Errair named Rotary Nominee of the Month Cara Errair Bill Baldry holds the winning raffle ticket Fund-raising near goal for local youths Friends and supporters of Bill Baldry of Middleville have been working for several months to raise funds so he can play soccer in Europe this summer. The latest tally shows that approximately $2,500 of the $3,000 in expenses needed has been raised, with a little more planned for spending money. A night s stay at the President s Suite and dinner for two at Red Lobster was raffled off last week, with Dan DesGranges of Lake Odessa holding the winner ticket. Future efforts include a golf benefit, a car wash, and pos­ sibly a teen dance, said Baldry's aunt, Linda McDuffee. The trip to Europe, orga­ nized and managed by Teams/U.S.A., allows young people from the United States to compete against players from soccer teams in other countries during the fourweek program this summer. Baldry was selected to play from the Midwest 16-and un­ der men's team. He will com­ pete in the Gothia Cup in Sweden, the Dana Cup in Denmark and the Holland Cup. Teams USA is a national not-for-profit youth soccer or­ ganization. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Regular Meeting Moy 9. 1991 Moating called to order by Supervisor VonEltt. Pretent: Seger. Finkbeiner, Jontma, Page, Lewis, Kelley, Schilthroat, and 42 visitors. Minutes approved with revi­ sions. Financial report accepted. Petition for paving and im­ provement of Arhana Crest rood assessment. The following mo tions were accepted and passed: Public Hearing to be held June 13. 1991 at 7:30 for Special Assessment District for Arhana Crest. Lakeside Park and Lakeside Subdivision: pay Barry Co. Road Com. $3,864.00 for gravel in the Twp.; Special Ex­ ception Uses; Area and Setback requirements; definition of Green Beit and Margins, to up­ date ordinance 200.00 and 200.050 for Building and Elec­ trical Codes; and to accept resignation of Page as Clerk Budget Hearing was opened and 9:45 and closed at 10:10. Motion to accept rhe bills and pay them was passed Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. (5/21) — NOTICE Residents of Yankee Springs Township — CORRECTION — Special Exception Uses AREA AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS Paragraph B will read as follows: B Every dwelling or other structure shall be set back at least twenty feet from the road nght-of-way. except the two main artenes in the Township, namely Patterson Road and Chief Noonday Road, where setback shall be thirty-five feet. In areas where the minimum setback may create prac­ tical difficulty, a structure may be allowed the average setback of dwelling, or structures, within three-hundred feet. In no case, is a structure allowed on the road nghtof-way However, the setback for all buildings shall be at least eighty-feet from the nght-of-way line of any state or U.S. highway. (3/23/82) (Eff date 5/14/91) Marilyn Page, Clerk Cara Errair. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Errair of Middleville, was selected as the ‘‘Rotary Nominee of the Month " for May at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Errair. a senior, has been an exemplary role model for others to emulate and a leader in her church and school. In-school achievements in­ clude treasurer of the National Honor Society, track, crosscountry, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, band and Student of the Month Other areas of accomplish­ ment include being active in the Holy Family youth group, working on the Luke 18 leadership weekend, artending DYMO church camp, volunteering for Special Olympics at Jenison Fieldhouse and at Pennock Hospital, instructing dance at the Caledonia Dance Center, competing on the dance team for three years and teaching dance to the physically impaired Errair is always willing to help others and to share ideas to improve existing situations. She will major in communica­ tion disorders this fall at Cen­ tral Michigan University. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Obituaries Sherman IV. Johnson MIDDLEVILLE - Sherman W. Johnson, 72 of 500 Lincoln Street, Middleville, passed away Thursday, May 16,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Respecting his wishes there will be no funeral services. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Norene S. Johnson ALTO - Norene S. Johnson, 70 of 9490 Prairie Dnve, S.E.. Alto, passed away Friday. May 10, 1991 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Johnson was born August 4, 1920 in Catlett, Virginia, the daughter of Arthur L. and Estelle Ann Heflin. She was employed as a wait­ ress and clerk. Mrs. Johnson is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Kenneth Bramell; grandchildren: Kimberly and by her husband, Paul on March 4, 1963. Funeral services were held Monday. May 13 at Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Thomas Wolthuis and Reverend Robert Manderson officiating. Burial in Bowne Center Cemetery. Alan Lipscomb, Brenda and Michelle Bramell; two great­ grandchildren; sister, Ada Manderson; brothers, Russell Heflin and Housie Helfin. She was preceded in death April 23, 1991 Preskiant Thatchar called the meeting to order at 7 05 p.m. Presnt: Bray, Hardy, Oliver, Riley, and VandenBerg Absent; Myers Guests Jean Gallup from the Sun and News. Dick Meyers, Jan VandenBerg. and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the April 9, 1991 meeting were approved as amended Bray moved that Council pur­ chase two new pumps and motors for a cost of $21,213.00. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt and sign the Resolution for Ease­ ment Agreement with Cider Mill Mobile Home Park. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver read a letter from Gay Lee Kelley, President of the Mid­ dleville Support Group "US" re­ questing to display a sign sup­ porting our troops to be placed at the Village mini park downtown. Bray moved that Council allow the Middleville Support Group "US" to display a Welcome Home Troops sign at the village mini park for a 6 months period. Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes 4 and nay 1. Carried. Middleville will exchange with Homer for Mayor’s Exchange in May Manager Ball requested that Council hire two students for the summer. Bray moved that Council hire two temporary employees for the summer. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Dick Meyers Engineer up­ dated Council on the wastewater treatment project and industrial pork project. Bray moved that Council enter into closed session at 7:25 p.m. for the purpose of 1. Opinion of Council and 2. selling of village property. Support by VandenBerg. Roll Coll Bray aye. Hardy aye. Oliver aye, Riley aye VandenBerg aye and That­ cher aye Mohon Corned. Bray moved that Council return to regular session at 8:12 p.m Support by VandenBerg Roll coll Bray aye Hardy aye Oliver aye Riley aye VandenBerg aye and Thatcher aye Motion carried. Hardy moved that Council authorize Village Attorneys to commence procedures necessary to effect a contested case before the Water Resources Commission os they deem necessary. Support by VandenBerg Ayes ail Carried. With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment Support by Hardy Ayes all Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 14 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (5/21) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES Village of Caledonia, County of Kent PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on May 28, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the levying in 1991 of an additional proposed millage rate of .8796 mill for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan of 1982. The Village levied an operating tax rate of 10.0 mills ($10.00 per $1,000 SEV) for 1990. The Village Council has complete authority, however, to establish the number of mills to be levied from within the Village’s authorized millage rate. In order to maintain at least the same level of basic Village services, the Village proposes to levy an additional millage rate of .8796 mill ($.88 per $1,000 SEV) for a total operating millage rate of 10.0 mills ($10.00 per $1,000 SEV). The pro­ posed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad volarem property tax levies otherwise permitted by said Act 5 by 12.3 percent. The figure for increase in revenue for operating purposes is based on the latest estimate of state equalized valuation of property located within the Village. State equalized valua­ tion will not be finalized until after the fourth Monday in May. In the event that state equalized valuation as finalized is for any reason higher than the estimate used for this hearing, the Village Council must hold another public hearing before levying millage on any higher valuation. The total operating millage rate of 10 mills proposed to be levied in 1991 is the same millage rate as that levied in 1990. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and to discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven days following the public hearing, the Village Council may approve the levy of all or any portion of the pro­ posed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Caledonia Village Council. Dated: May 15, 1991 Jacqueline Cherry Caledonia Village Clerk �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 21, 1991 Memorial Day services set to honor veterans J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Memorial Post No. 305 of the American Legion this year will carry on its Memorial Day tradition of honoring the veterans resting in local cemeteries. David Stauffer said the post's honor guard will hold its first ceremony at the Alaska cemetery at 9 a m Blaine Cemetery on 68th Street between Kalamazoo and Eastern is next, at 9:45 a.m. Ceremonies will be held at ceremony. Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 202 again will mark the veterans' graves with American flags, said Scoutmaster Ron Shook. State Senator Richard Posthumus of Alto will speak at all the sites, as will representatives of the local clergy. Stauffer said anyone is wel­ come to participate in the vil­ lage parade, which will form in the parking lot behind the high school shortly before noon. He pointed out that the Dutton and then at Holy Cor­ ners at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., respectively, and the morning's activities will be capped with a noon parade down Main Street from the high school to Lakeside Cemetery, where the final services of the day will be held. Stauffer said that Caledonia High School bands and local scout troops again will partic­ ipate, with the middle school bands playing at the outlying cemeteries and the high school band participating in the parade and at the Lakeside bands and scouts have helped honor the veterans ‘for years," and that the Legion members deeply appreciate their participation. "We also appreciate Senator Posthumus' coming to every site," said Stauffer. "He too has been coming to the ser­ vices for many years, and he always gives a good talk. "We hope the folks will turn out at the site nearest them to pay tribute and re­ member our veterans," he aided. Caledonia to welcome Tekonsha officials J-Ad Graphics News Service The second half of a Mayor's Exchange Day pro­ gram will bring the council officers from Tekonsha, to Caledonia for a day of touring the area and continuing a dis­ cussion of the common con­ cerns of the two municipali­ ties. Caledonia officials were scheduled to visit Tekonsha Monday. The guests are expected to arrive here about 9 am. at the village/township hall, where and condominium develop­ ments and Lakeside Park. The visitors also will tour Caledonia Village Centre and the library. Lunch will be served at the high school, and an evening dinner is planned for 6 p.m. at Caledonia United Methodist Church, where Tekonsha Council President Don Bailey and his council officers will be guests of honor. Caledonia author Donna Winters also will be on hand to add an extra welcome to they will be greeted by local officials. After taking a look at the township offices and the fire department, the combined councils and township offi­ cials will head down Main Street to enjoy refreshments at the Wagon Wheel. A bus provided by the Caledonia Community Schools will take them on a tour, which includes stops at Vintage Furniture, Med-OBloom Farms, Caledonia High School, the wastewater treatment plant, the apartment the visitors. Tekonsha is. located be­ tween Marshall and Coldwater, and is exchanging visits with Caledonia for the second time. Caledonia Council Clerk Jackie Cherry reported earlier that Tekonsha officials said they are looking forward to showing off the latest improvements in their area as well as seeing what has happened in Caledonia during the last few years. Gehls to celebrate 50th anniversary Ralph (Hank) and Thelma Gehl will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family get-together and dinner. Their children are Larry and Marcia Gehl of Drum­ mond Island, Nancy and Venn Sutterfield of Sanford, James Gehl (deceased), Susan and David Fleischmann of Caledonia, and Michael Gehl of Tempe. Ariz. They have 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. They were married on May 31, 1941, at St. Joseph's Leighton Catholic Church, by the Rev. Racette. They are currently members of Holy Family Catholic Church, with the Rev. J. Cusack as pastor. Cargill Foundation awards scholarship Caledonia High School se­ nior Holli Bowman has re­ ceived a $1,000 scholarship from the Cargill Foundation, becoming one of 200 seniors ships offered by the $200,000 Cargill Scholarship Program for Rural America, which is designed to "recognize and en­ courage the academic in 46 states to win a scholar­ ship this year from the Cargill program. More than 2,350 students applied for one of the scholar­ COUPON WEATHER SPECIALS Air Conditioning Recharge — ON1,S3995 3 complete Check off Systems § and Recharge iff Necessary — MOST CARS and LICHT TRUCKS Coupon good thru May 31, 1991 > CAVIN 795-3318 | 891-1815 I ..IN... Middleville North of Middleville on M-37 Keep That Great GM Ibelin^ With Genuine GM Parts. OPEN: MONDAYSATURDAY Holli Bowman achievement, accomplish­ ments and talents of young people from farm families all over the country." The Foundation sponsors the scholarships as a special project of the National FFA Foundation, which manages the selection process. However, applicants do not have to be FFA members to receive a scholarship. The daughter of Michael and Candice Bowman of Alto, Holli has been a member of FFA all four of her high school years, holding the of­ fices of secretary, vice presi­ dent and treasurer. She also attended the FFA National Convention twice, and partic­ ipated in the organization's leadership development con­ ference in Washington D.C. A member of 4-H for seven years, she has served as an of­ ficer in that organization as well, and has won many awards at the annual 4-H Youth Fair. Holli plans to attend Michigan State University this fall to study Food Sys­ tem Economics and Manage­ ment. The Cargill Foundation is the private charitable founda­ tion of Cargill Inc., a diversi­ fied agribusiness company based in Minneapolis, Minn. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 21, 1991 I Page 17 Four youth, adults confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church Bravata receives MSU award Theresa Bravata has been chosen as the 1991 Caledonia High School recipient of the Michigan State Alumni Outstanding Junior Award. The daughter of Nick and Linda Bravata, she joins nine other juniors from participat­ ing area high schools in re­ ceiving the award, which is based on scholarship, leader­ ship and service. The award winners will be honored at a luncheon next fall, and each will receive a plaque, along with a $200 grant to be used for a needed item at his or her high school. /according to the criteria for the award, the intent is to honor an "all around" individual. Candidates should rank within the top 10 percent of their class and carry a minimum of a 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale. Candidates should evidence leadership qualities, such as holding office in either a school or community organization. Worthwhile activities outside the classroom also are evaluated, as well as the contribution the candidate makes to the community. Theresa is carrying a 3.6 grade point average, and has been a member of the National Honor Society since St Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia has announced that four young people were con­ firmed May 19 and four adults were confirmed in April. The young people were Tracey Jahnke, daughter of Steve and Lori Jahnke; Chad Paalman. son of Rick and Carol Paalman; Michael Sanderson, son of Mitch and Suzy Sanderson; and Beckie Vander Ark. daughter of Dar DO-IT-YOURSELF The Michigan State Alumni named Theresa Bravata, top, Caledonia's outstanding junior for 1991. Other nominees from CHS were Pam Stephens and Scott Siler. her sophomore year. She will serve as vice president of NHS next year, and was vice president of her class this year. Theresa has been a cheer­ leader for three years and is active in her church youth group. $J09 “■ aspect of the general topic. The essays were to be 750 to 1,500 words long. CHS English teacher Ruth Grinstead. Melissa's instruc­ tor, said that she asked all of her students to research the topic as a class assignment, and then any who wished to enter the contest could do so. ea. She said she is undecided about her career and has not made a final decision about where she will attend college. The two other Caledonia juniors nominated for the MSU honor are Scott Siler and Pam Stephens numbered more than 5.600 and included 1.750 who com­ pleted degree work last sum­ mer and fall terms. About 3.500 graduates and can­ didates for degrees were ex­ pected to participate in this 25 or More YOUR HOME $*599 Treated Lattice Panels 2’x8’x1/2”.........................s3.85each 2’x8’x1”.......................... ’8.55each 4’x8’x1/2”.........................*7.65e.ch Treated Landscape Timbers 3Vi”x5”x8’ - Treated To A Full .40 Only ’3"’ Other junior English classes at Caledonia also worked on the topic, she said. Melissa said she chose to write about how to control toxic waste. “Her paper is insightful, scholarly and well con­ structed,’’ Grinstead commented. The third place award car­ ries with it a $100 prize, with another $100 donated to the winner’s school. The daughter of Susan Bur­ ton and J. Craig Mulligan, Melissa is a member of the National Honor Society and plays viola in the high school orchestra. POLE BARN SPECIALS *2,625°° 30’x40’x10’ *3,599°° 24’x32’x8’ Includes tax & delivery Features! • Steel service door • One Sliding Door Cannonball & Quickframe track & cover • Choice of 12 colors • 20 year warranty on steel * * * * *2 and bett«r lumber P°,es ®’ Trusses 4’ OC Po,e and nails DO-IT-YOURSELF EttSmU^WOOD DECK rjl PACKAGES Middleville man earns Kansas degree Steven F. Kokmeyer of Middleville was among students expected to receive degrees during the 119th University of Kansas com­ mencement Sunday. Mav 19. The KU class of 1991 FOR BARGAINS took a third place award in an annual contest sponsored by the Economics Club of Grand Rapids. This year, the students were assigned the general topic “environmental concerns: how do we pay the cost?” The students then could focus their essays on any An essay submitted by Caledonia High School junior Melissa Mulligan recently Confirmation includes a rite in which the public declara­ tion of a pre nise to be faithful to Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Lutheran Church play a central role. Learning to live one’s faith doesn't and end with Confir­ mation. It is. rather, a milestone in the lifelong study and growth in faith. © Caledonia schools junior takes award in G.R. essay contest Melissa Mulligan and Sandy VanderArk. Questioning by the elders of the congregation was May 8. The adults confirmed this spring were Nancy Englebert. Rick Kars and Greg and Deb Louck. Confirmation is a vital part of the Lutheran Church ministry. It follows two years of intensive study of Scrip­ ture. church history , doctrine and worship. year’s commencement ceremonies. Kokmeyer received a cer­ tificate of fellowship or residency from the school of medicine. PRESSURE TREATED s9500 ^‘ISS00 Baccalaureate and Commencement for seniors at TK set for May 26 ,^‘275°° ,6.,5$39500 (Rail, Steps and Furniture not included) Baccalaureate and commncement for seniors at Thor- nappie Kellogg High School w ill be held Sunday. May 26. - NOTICE — Yankee Springs Township Residents Yankee Springs Township will be taking ap­ plications for the office of Clerk until June 10. Please send resume to Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs. Middleville. Ml 49333. Marilyn Page. Clerk at 3 pm at the high school athletic field The message will be delivered by the Rev Kenneth Vaught of the Leighton United Methodist Church Kristina Thaler, class president, will give the class address Gary VanElst and James Verhnde. members of the Board of Education, will pre­ sent the 134 graduates with their diplomas Musk will be provided by the Thornappie Kellogg High School Band ■ CRfDH I WM I All Prices Cash n Carry Prices in Effect Thru May 31, 1991 DURKEE-LINTON ™ ALTO, MICHIGAN • 868-6026 HOURS: Monday thru Friday, 7:30a. m-5:00p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-!2 noon �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 21. 1991 Yankee Springs man wins acclaim as auto painter by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Mitch Tolcn of Yankee Springs,is a quiet young man who is rapidly gaining na­ tional acclaim as a custom painter and graphic artist. His custom automotive painting can be seen on news stands in last month s issue of "Peterson's 4 Wheel" magazine, and on the cover and in a feature artice in this month's "Off Road" magazine. His artistry is shown on a car on the cover and in the center spread of this month's "Super Chevy" magazine. That car is owned by Wally Bell. "Jeff Covey of Gun Lake did the base painting, and I did all of the lettering and special effects on the car," Tolen said. Bell's car came in first in a contest with 558 others. The second-place winner in the same contest was a car that had the concept designed and was painted by Mitch. The Broco 11 featured in "Off Road" is owned by a Shelbyville couple, Larry and Tammy Drewyor, and is named "Tuff E'nuff." "If looks could kill, this outrageous Bronco II would be on the FBI's TO Most Wanted List,' the headline on the story says. Each of Mitch's paintings is unique. He has agreed to take on a special task - a special hel­ met that’s being shipped to his studio arrived last week. It's owned by Dean De ward, owner of JD Racing of Augres, Mich., and it will be worn by his driver in an at­ tempt to break the land speed record with a quad runner in June. "Three and Four Wheel" magazine will be there to publicize the race, when the racing team tries to better the record they already hold, Mitch said. "They'll get up to 140 miles an hour," he predicted. Also last week, he was in­ terviewed by "Splash" magazine to feature his design and painting on a show jet ski machine. In a rare exception, Mitch shot his own photos for the layout, something he is capable of, but seldom does. Besides the showjet ski, which features a painting of a large curling serpent, there will also be photos of three other jet skis, with names "Blown Wide Open," "The Gauntlet" and "Manimal." 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(616) 374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St.. Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE EEOE Mrtch Tolan works in his studio that he built with the help of his father, Ray Tolan. A monster truck, "Trixie" will also be photographed for "Splash." "I'll submit those photos to '4 Wheel' magazine, too," he aided. Mitch designs and paints cars, trucks, jet skis, motor­ cycles, trailers and wheel cov­ ers. as well as many other things, and his an work has traveled to Sweden, Japan and Germany, in addition to all over the United States. As his reputation spreads by word of mouth as well as See Artist, page 19- I Caledonia Travel (Formerly Above & Beyond Travel) Caledonia Village Centre 616*891*0090 or 1-800*647*0090 ^3PEN Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. • 6 p.m �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 21, 1991 / Page 19 Artist, continued from page 18 through magazine coverage, people who are experts in the field seek him out. He re­ cently'has had inquiries and assignments from Atlanta, Alaska, Quebec, Toronto and Rhode Island. He has never advertised, and said his jobs are the result of referrals. "Every time another issue comes out, I get phone calls," he remarked. The phone calls letting him know that his artwork will be featured in another outlet are "the reward pan" He maintained that he is part of a "big team," and he appreciates it when people recognize his part in the work of that team. "I’ve pulled a lot of late nighters, but that's the fun part," he said of the congratu­ latory calls. "Mitcher T" is pretty much a one-man operation and will stay that way. Right now, he has Rod Van Zandt helping him by doing the base work, “getting it ready for me to do what I do." Rod works three hours a day, before he goes to his other job, but his work for Mitch is a seasonal thing. And, Mitch said, Rod has tal­ ent "He did a helmet last week, and it's good. It's easy to trust him to do the job," he added. Sandy Tolan does the bookeeping and record keep­ ing for her husband. He credits two of his cousins, Lynn Tolan and Carlton Adams, with sparking his interest in custom design and automobile painting. Lynn was interested in street rodding, and took Mitch along with him to shows. "It's funny; everybody else would be looking at the engine. I didn't care about that; I’d be looking at the paint," he said with a smile. "Carlton knew how to do custom paint with an airbrush and he really got me started," he recalled. Mitch likened using the airbrush to playing the guitar. It takes a lot of practice, and he estimates it takes about a year and a half to become pro­ ficient in using one. "Don Bender of Middleville has been my main inspira­ tion. He always answers my questions and can tell me what to do; I have a lot of re­ spect for him. The art work is all mine, but he knows the basics of automobile paint­ ing," Mitch said. He told of working under many different conditions be­ fore he had his studio off Yankee Springs Road. That all ended when, work­ ing from his own design, he and his father Ray built the two-story studio. "Sandy and dad are big in­ fluences on me," he said. "She’s always good for fresh ideas; she's a good critic. The most challenging thing for me are faces and hands. Animals are easy, you can make them look charming any time, but a human face has many more muscles, and is hard for any artist." "She has good suggestions, shell look at something and say 'don’t you need to do a lit­ tle more work on that?" When she does critique his work, are her observations valid? "Yeah, she's always right," he admitted. Even with the increasing national exposure, no one is worried about Mitch "going Hollywood." "You have to keep your priorities straight," he said quietly, "I*ve got a great fam­ ily, and a job I like. 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TWO BEDROOM w/utility room, $480 plus deposit, no pets, Middleville. 795-7290. CHILD CARE WANTED on Gun Lake. Two boys, 9 and 11. Persons interested must be dependable and very- responsi­ ble, references required, hours and wages are negotiable. Must supply your own transportation. Call 795-7623 after 6pm. "New Generation" league winners are (left to right) Kyle Aspinall, Matthew Pullen, Adam Dickerson and Stuart Aspinall. PLOW GARDENS in or around Middleville. 795-9215. Eor Sale Automotive Help Wanted "Young Adult" league champions are (left to right) Ezzie Nino, Mandi DeWitt, Vernon DeWitt, Katie Curtis and Jeff Jameson. "Classic Kids" league champions are (left to right) Townee Moore, Sara Hanna, Kerri Kempema and Stephanie Higgins. Wednesday's "Pee Wee" league champions are Billy Romph (left) and John Boom. "Wow, there must be one in me in here." He’s right. Each bowler in the Youth Bowling Program received a trophy. The Middle Villa Bowling Center was the scene of much activity in April when 350 youth bowlers, parents and friends attended banquets over two days, honoring this year's bowlers from the Saturday and Wednesday leagues. The Wednesday keglers met at the center for an aftemooa For Sale ASPARAGUS: fresh snapped for table or freezer. 765-5157. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. of fun after school. Bob Flikkema reached a goal he had set for himself by finishing the year with a 190 average. Another goal was reached when Carrie Mugridge attained a 150 average. Each bowler in the Youth Bowling League received a trophy. Homemakers group plans reunion Surplus food distribution set for May 30 A surplus food distribution is set for Thursday. May 30. at Holy Family Church Hall on Kraft Avenue from 10 a m to 4:30 p.m. Please do not forget registration card or lose it. You need it to get your surplus food Bnng bags or containers to carry your food you will receive For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. The Homemakers group of Caledonia United Methodist Church will have a reunion for their 40th year. May 23. There will be a dinner at the church, with punch and goodies preceding al 6 p.m. Al) former members are in­ vited to attend for dinner. fellowship and reminiscing Call 891-8610 or 891 9966 for more information. * True Modular Homes., — Offered By — G & COME L REMODELING SEE OUR MODELS 1’ Call for an appointment. Middleville 795-9153 <* �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 21, 1991 I Page 21 Yankee Springs planners delay variance for mining by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Gravel mining by the Thompson McCully Com­ pany on a parcel of land near Payne • Lake and Bowens Mills Roads will be delayed after action taken by the Yankee Springs Planning Com-mission May 16. The panel also decided on recommendations to make to the full Township Board on definitions in the new ordinance that the board has asked be clarified. The Planning Commission's recom­ mendations can be approved, denied or approved with changeds by the full board. A request by TMC for the commission to set a June 6 public bearing on a special exception permit was denied and instead set for the next regular meeting of the commission June 20. Questions about the amount of time before the newly revised mining ordinance goes into effect, and legal time required to publish the meeting were given as reasons for the delay. The panel was unsure if the ordinance became effective as of the approval date by the Township Board, or if it takes effect in 90 days. G. David Van Elst, a member of the panel who also is the township supervisor, said he had received a certified letter and a required topographical map from TMC, but was, nevertheless, "... adamently opposed to moving it up to June 6." Planning Commission Chairman William Schultz agreed. "This will give us plenty of time to publish and find out about the 90 days." In other action, the board discussed the definition of "dangerous" and decided to delete the word from the ordinance section on slopes and ponds. The wording would call for the mining company to have working slopes graded to 33 degrees at the end of the day's operation. Ponds were left defined as a body of water 30 inches deep, with no mention of dangerous. The vote for the recommendation was unanimous. A fee to be paid by a mining company was set at $2,500 up front and three cents for each cubic yard of material removed from a mining site. The money is to be collected by the township clerk at the end of every month, using the weight slips of trucked material provided by the company. The recommendation would become part of the township fee schedule and is to pay for costs incurred by the township for monitoring and enforcing the ordinance. Van Elst advised the panel to provide for daily inspection when the operation was being set up, and "regular periodic inspections after that." Panel member Harvey Vanderbee read the section of the ordinances of several other townships covering mining. The restrictions ranged from none allowed in Cascade to mining allowed in the winter months only in Ada Township. When members of the audience said Yankee Springs should be more restrictive in its ordinance, Van Elst said that the township attorney said they had no choice, but had to allow sand and gravel mining. Several questions raised by the audience on the effect of the mining on the neighbors were deflected by Schultz, who said they were hest brought up at the public hearing on the special exception application. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Governor visits Middleville Continued from front page— A Bradford White employee shows Governor John Engler how he operates a thermostat wrench on the main line. Governor John Engler signs the visitors book at Bradford White in Middleville On his right is Chairman of the Board Richard Milock; to his left State Senator Jack Welborn. The governor visited Nashville, Hastings and Middleville last Friday. A tour of Bradford White was his only scheduled stop in Middleville. Governor Engler folks with Lon Myers, on employee of Bradford White and also a member of the Middleville Council. Chairman of the Board of Bradford White in Middleville Richard Milock, (from left to right), UAW local 1002 president Michael Lytle, and chairman of the bargaining committee of local 1002, Asher McGhee, talk with Governor John Engler (second from right). He was presented with a hat bearing the local's logo. 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The Squires edged the Tro­ jans last weekend for the con­ ference crown by 20 points Middleville, which totalled 63 points to Calvin Chilian's 58. was led by freshman sen­ sation Carla Ploeg and junior Alicia Batson Ploeg captured regional titles in the long jump with a freshman record leap of 17-3 and blazed to victory in the 100 meter dash in 13.1. She also anchored Middleville's 800 relay team to a second place finish. The team of Tonya Rauschenberger. Kim W oh ford, Tracie Middleton and Ploeg ran a 1:50.6 Ploeg will participate in the state meet June 1 at Wyoming Park in all three events. She placed third in the 200 in 27.2, missing a fourth event at the state finals by . 1 second. Batson qualified for the state finals for the second straight year by winning the 1600 in 5:20. The time is a Middleville junior record. She was also fourth in the 800 in 2:26. Also winning medals for the Trojans were Rauschenberger in the high jump (3rd place. 5-0); Wohlford in the 400 (5th place, 1:02); Middleton in the 400 (6th place. 1:03) and the 1600 relay team of Rauschenberger. Middleton. Batson and Wohlford Ord place. 4:18). At last Saturday’s con­ ference finals, the Trojans scored 123 points to the Squires 143. Winning everts for Middleville were: Rauschenberger. high jump ; Ploeg. 100; Batson. 1600. 800; the 800 relay team and the 1600 relay team of Batson. Wohlford. Middleton and Rauschenberger Placing second were Ploeg. long jump. 200; Batson. 3200; Rauschenberger. 300 hurdles and Wohlford. 400. Finishing third was the 3200 relay team of Julia Kooiman. Sarah Count. Sara Postema and Faith Smith; Postema. 1600 and Mid­ dleton. 400 Taking home fifth-place medals were Smith, discus and Wohlford. high jump; while Kooiman was sixth in the 3200. T-K freshman Carla Ploeg won the long jump (above) and the 100 meter dash at the Class B regional meet. Tired arms, injuries plague Trojans as baseball season winds down Middleville catcher Brad Bruner fields a Calvin Christian bunt in front of pitcher Jeremy Shepard. injuries and overworked What has proved to be the arms. best season in recent memory The Trojans, whose seven for the Middleville baseball victories this season more team is exploding in a rash of than double their win total of the previous three years, lost a doubleheader Friday at Calvin Christian 12-6 and 16-2. Coupled with Thursday’s 12-1 pre-district qualifier loss to Hastings. Middleville has been outscored 40-9 in its last three games. Coach Bernie Weller saw starters Jamie Payne and Ver­ non DeWitt suffer ankle in­ juries in the first game. Payne, who was to start in the nightcap, is done for the season, while DeWitt had his ankle taped and played the se­ cond game. The Trojans jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second inning of the first game. Second baseman Jeff Prior singled to left to score the games first run. Payne then drew a basesloaded walk, which was followed by a two-run single to center by John Scheib. The Squires rallied for three in the bottom of the inning, then slowly pulled away with two in the third, one in the fourth. Calvin added two more in the fifth and iced the game with four in the sixth. Steve Baumgartner was the loser for the Trojans. He lasted five-plus innings, allowing six earned runs. 11 hits and eight walks while striking out seven. Weller said he may have tired a bit. “We committed a couple of big errors, and they caused him to throw more pitchers than he should have.” Weller said. “After that, he just ran out of gas.” “Calvin Christian is a very good team. Steve threw the ball pretty well, but they have some good fastball hitters.” Sam Powell drove in the final two Middleville runs. The injuries to Payne and DeWitt took their toll in the nightcap. Weller was forced to use Jeremy Shepard on the mound after he pitched most of Thursday’s Hastings game He then inserted Brad Bruner for his first action on the mound this season. The Squires pounded out 12 hits in the nightcap, scoring six runs in the second and third innings to bust the game open. / Bruner's RBI single in the first accounted for the first Middleville run. and basehits by Mike Wierenga. Prior and Powell resulted in the second Trojan run in the third. Powell and Wierenga each went 2-2 to lead the Mid dleville offense, which con­ sisted of seven hits. The Tro­ jans also committed two errors. The Trojans close their season Wednesday against Allegan. TK gal golfers win tri-meet with Hastings, Caledonia Thornapple-Kellogg Junior Varsity softball team swept Kelloggsville The TK. junior varsity softball team swept Kellog­ gsville Monday. May 13. The Trojans scored on a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to win a wild first game 21-20. In the nightcap. T.K. defeated the rockets 9-6, behind solid pitching, good defense and timely hitting. The Trojans currently are a half-game behind Calvin Christian and a half game ahead of Hamilton in league play TK’s overall record is 14-1. while their league mark is 7-1. Melissa Middleton picked up the win in the first game against Kelloggsville pitching the final three innings. Britt Haraburda scored the winnign run as Kati Zoe me r legged out an infield hit. The Trojans smacked 12 hits, with leading hitter Amanda Osborne ( .618) leading the way. Katie Curtis went the distance in the second game yielding two walks and strik­ ing out two. Jaime Strater lead the hitting attack with 2 hits and 3 RBl s. The Trojans conclude their season this week with games against Calvin Christian, Hamilton and Allegan The 1991 Middleville girls golf teom:(left to right)— Soro Beute, Amy Missod, Mory Cisler, Shellie Vonsickle, Angie Payne and Sherry Swenis. OnFnday. May 10, the TK girls traveled to Briarwood to participate in the second an­ nual tn-meet with Caledonia and Hastings The Trojans came away with a 214-232 Hastings. 232 Caledonia win Low round for the TK girls were Shellie VanSickie, 49. Mary Cisler, 52, Sarah Beaute. 55. and Sherry Swelms. 58 Medalist was Angelte Cooklin of Hastings. with a 48. On Monday, May 13, TK traveled to Maple Hill to com­ pete m the conference meet The girls shot a 408. which placed them fourth in the sun dings. Cisler shot a 95, which placed her seventh in the meet, white VanSickie placed eighth after carding a 96. Other scores for TK were Swelnis with a 105, Beute 112, Angie Payne, 112, and Amy Missad. 122. PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Profesnonai Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supples Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 995X Cherry Valley Ave »n Caled-rfua Plara OPEN M. W, F 8 30 to 5, Sat 9 to 1 Additional hours & days by appointment �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 21, 1991 / Page 23 Scot softball squad rallies for rare tourney victory Fenneker. Emily Ashbaugh and Tuinstra run scoring hits then produced another three runs. Tuinstra then eventually scored on a single by Jennie Smith Pelletier then put the game in the hands of his young pitcher and his defense. “(Tuinstra) did not have one of her better outings.” Pelletier said. “But good pit­ chers will find a way to win close games She was able to do that . " Otsego threatened to score in the fifth, but Scot backstop Tara Marble gunned down a Bulldog runner who was try­ ing to steal Tuinstra escaped a basesloaded jam in the seventh, when she got the final Otsego hitter to pop out to end the game. She struck out five Bulldogs in the contest. Caledonia was able to win the game despite some sloppy play defensively in the early innings. Scot errors proved This may be Jon Pelletier’s first season as the varsity softball coach at Caledonia, but he has been a coach in the pro­ gram since 1985. In those six seasons, he has never-seen a Fighting Scot team win a district game of any kind. Until last Thursday. Caledonia rallied from a four-run deficit in the fourth inning to post a 10-6 win over Otsego. The win, their 13th this season, advances the Scots into next Thursday’s pre-district game at home against Comstock Caledonia struck for six runs in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead 8-6, and improved defensive play and clutch pitching by sophomore Jennie Tuinstra enabled the Scots to hold off the stingy Bulldogs. Trailing by four to start the inning, seniors Kerri Berrend and Dawn Fennekcr got the rally started Berend tripled and scored on a basehit by costly in the two innings, as Otsego clawed out to a 4-0 lead “We wanted to play good defense early and jump out to a lead.” Pelletier said. “But that didn't happen." The Caledonia offense was led by Tuinstra’s three singles and three RBI’s. Ashbaugh. Smith. Marble and Fenneker each chipped in with a pair of hits apiece “I was happy with the kids Pelletier said he was pleas­ and how they responded.” he ed the Scots were able to, said. “We are a close-knit mount a rally and hold off the team, and we’ve learned a lot Bulldogs, who had only four and improved over the course wins coming into the game. of the year.*’ Middleville third at Class B tennis regional The Middleville tennis team finished third at the Class B tennis regional held at Holland Christian, behind the host Maroons and Allegan. The top two teams qualify for the state finals Coach Larry Seger said the outgoing group of seniors were able to close their careers on a positive note. The third-place finish was the highest in their careers. "I was real pleased with our effort.” Seger said. “We played real well through the entire tournament. First singles player Dave Sherwood defeated his Otsego opponent 6-4. 6-3 before los­ ing to eventual flight runnerup Stew Collins of Allegan 1. 6-0. 6At second singles. Matt Stander was seeded third, and after drawing a first-round bye. ran into a red-hot Dave Brouwer of Hudsonville Unity Christian. Brouwer won the match 6-3. 6-2 then promptly defeated top-seeded Dave Mulder of Holland Christian to reach the final. Jeff Geukes at third singles was the only Trojan to reach the finals. Seeded third. Geukes drew a bye. defeated his Otsego opponent in straight sets then scored a mild upset with a 6-3, 6-2 disposal of second seeded Mark Madalinski of Allegan. Geukes then lost to Jon Vander Ark of Holland Chris­ tian 6-3. 6-1. Rob Hunt advanced past the first round on a default before losing to second-seeded Brent Orr at fourth singles 6-2. 6-1. In doubles play. Dave Lehman-Scott Oliver defeated Powney-Hrade of Unity Christian 7-5. 6-1 before fall­ ing to the Maroons' BouwsDy kstra 6-1. 6-2 in the semi­ finals. Andy Hutchens-Mark Pullen, who were seeded fourth at second doubles, defeated Bartlum-Newbv of Gull Lake 2-6. 6-4. 6-3 The duo then lost to MedemanMunzer of Allegan 6-3. 6-0. At third doubles. Ryan Kiel-Dave DeHaan edged Young-Hoter of Gull Lake 6. 76-3. The tie-breaker score was 9-7. Caledonia six Scots advance to state ‘B’ track finals the long jump at 19’9”. Jason Boorsma. sixth in the 1600 at 4 42.2, Todd Whitwam. fifth in the 3200 at 10:13.3, the 800 relay team of Brad Stegenga. Bohez. Jeff McCaul and Alan Aho. fifth. 1:35.1. the 400 relay team of Brad Stegenga. Bohez. John Winquest and Ken Aho. sixth. 46.3 and the 1600 meter relay team of Aho. Tefelsky. Feenstra and McCaul. sixth. 3:36 5 The girls' team fmsihed tied for fifth place in the 18-team regional. The final scores were Mid­ dleville 63, Calvin Christian 58, Lowell 44, South Chris­ tian 43Mt, Allegan and Caledonia 37. In the field events, Liz Mast On Friday. May 17 the Caledonia track teams com peted at the “B” Regional Meet at Forest Hills. Nor­ thern The final team stan­ dings for the boys were Hud­ sonville 96, Godwin 60. Zeeland 56. Allegan 5216, Lowell 37K. Wayland 37. Otsego 36, South Christian 35. Plainwell 33. Caledonia 27. F.H. Northern I4VS. Hamilton 2, Middleville 2. and Wyoming Park 0. Advancing to the state “B” meet on the basis of their per­ formances are Andy Foster, third in the pole vault at 12’8’4” and Eric Curtis se­ cond in the discus at 164’4”. Other Scots earning regional medals were Steve Tafelsky, fifth in the pole vault at 12^”, Keith Bohez, fourth in placed second in the discus with a throw of 108’ 10”. The 3200 relay team of Karyn Du ba. Amy Leatherman. Becky Beland, and Korev Hofmann were fourth in 10:14.6. Hofmann was third in a school-record time of 5:20.4. and Kary n Duba was sixth in a new freshman record time of 5:25.9 in the 1600. Both girls qualified for the state finals. Amy Leatherman won the 3200 in a new school-record time of 11:28.0. Becky Beland was third in the 3200 with a new sophomore record of 11:46.7 and Korey Hof­ mann was fifth in 11:51.4. All three runners qualified for the state finals on June 1 at Wyoming Park High School. TKMS girls track team win Delton Invitational The TK middle school girls track team took first place at the Delton Invitational against a field of 15 teams. First places were taken by Sarah Kaechele in the 800 meter run and Becky Holwerda in the high jump. The 1600 meter relay team of Holwerda. Vikki Jansen, Andrea Kokmeyer and Kaechele also took first place and set a new school record with a time of 4:36.2. Holwerda took home her third medal by placing second in the 400. Third place finishers were Michelle Shepard in the 100 and the 400 relay team of La- AV Best Wishes to the Class a Job Well Done CAPPON’S QUICK MART of Middleville 795-7196 Quita Thomas, Chelsea Peck, Sam Sherman and Michelle Shepard. Earning points for fourth place were Shepard in the long jump, Lisa LeFanty in the 55 hurdles, Jessica VanAman in the 80, Jansen in the 1600. and the 800 relay team of Thomas, Jamie Smith. Bonny McMurray and Randi Neeson. Rounding out the scoring was Wendy Wisniewski with a fifth in the 3200 and Julie Weidman with a sixth in the 200 The Trojans met Byron Center on May 9th and defeated the defending con­ ference champs 70-53. V W inning first places for TK were taken by Wisniewski in the 3200. Jansen in the 1600, VanAman in the 200, Shepard in the 100 and the 1600 meter relay team, consisting of Holwerda. Kokmeyer. Wisniewski and Kaechele. Taking two first places each in their mdn idual events were LeFanty in the 55 and 100 hurdles and Holwerda in the 400 and high jump The highlight of the meet came in the 800. when Kaechele shattered the 12-year old school record by 10 seconds Her w inning time was 2:261. Up, up and over! Caledonia's Steve Tafelsky flops over the pole vault bar at Friday's regional meet at Forest Hills Northern. Caledonia nine ousted from state district tournament The Caledonia varsity baseball team was ousted from the state tournament by Otsego Thursday in a pre­ district tournament qualifier game 5-4. The Bulldogs tallied four runs in the second inning to take the lead. But Caledonia rallied with a pair of runs in the third and fourth innings to tie the score. Otsego, which advanced to play Comstock on Thursday in district quarter-final action, scored the winning run in the sixth. Brad Dodge was the losing pitcher for the Scots, who were led offensively by Todd Hudson and Steve Osborn with two hits apiece. Dodge added a pair of RBI for Cafedonia. which dropped to 12-8 overall with the loss. Friday the Fighting Scots lost to South Christian 6-4 Brad Seeley was the pitcher of record, dipping to 3-2 with the loss. He struck out three and walked four. The Sailors led 5-2 after three innings of play, but Caledonia chipped away at the lead The Scots had the tying runs in scoring position in the sesenth. but could not push them across Bill Kowal ripped three hits, scored a pair of runs and swiped three bases for Caledonia, which dropped to 5 8in the O-K Gold. Brad Walbridge added two hits for the Scots. On Wednesday Caledonia nipped Hudsonville 8-7 in a 10- inning thriller. Hudson delivered the game winning RBI with a bases-loaded single, scoring Osborn. The Scots had tied the game in dramatic fashion in the seventh when they scored twice. 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Last week Monday, they tabled a proposed change on the master land use map for the M-37/Kraft Avenue area, from high density residential toC-1. The commissioners said they wanted know more about the possibility of public sewer coming to the area, and they want to discuss where to relocate high-density housing areas. The panel decided to discuss with the Township Board whether hiring a consultant was a feasible way to help solve the problem of what the highway corridor should look like from 60th to 108th Street. Setting off the debate, which was opened to residents at a public hearing last week, was the request of Jim Steketee to construct a commercial planned unit development on his property at 7300 Broadmoor. That area now is designated for high-density residential use on the township's land use master plan, but Steketee has argued that the increasing volume of traffic on the highway, coupled with noise that will be generated when the airport completes its expansion, makes future residential living in the area impractical. He has said that the area would be ideal for commercial use, and proposes to remodel the existing building on his property and add two more buildings, all of which will be used for warehouse and office space. Along with the sound incompatibility from airport Problem solved for council Middleville sells lot in industrial park by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Middlevile Village Council has agreed to sell Lot No. 2 of the local industrial park to Van Dyken Disposal for $35,000. Jay VandenBerg, a realtor who has been negotiating with the village, brought plans for the lot to the coun­ cil's May 14 meeting, show­ ing that two buildings would be put up by the firm. More information was re­ quested by trustees Del Riley and Lcn Myers, so the coun­ cil agreed to sign the purchase agreement, contingent on VandenBerg providing more detailed description of plans for the site. In answer to a question by Riley, Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma told the council that a review by the Planning and Zoning Commission was not necessary "I don't want to hold it up, but 1 want to avoid any con­ flict," Riley said, "and we need the specs, too." The vote to allow the sale was unanimous, with Trustee Floyd Bray absent Youngsma also gave the council discharges of restricted covenants to authorize, concerning the industrial park, saying they were "deemed unnecessary." He also explained that in trying to get the park 'plat certified," the state authority had placed the village in a "Catch-22" situation by re­ quiring that they have utilities in place before they grant certification, but another provision requires that the park be certified before they can install any utilities. "You can't get one without the other," he explained So Youngsma provided ‘Jie council with a restricted covenant, agreeing to outlaw occupancy in any building on the premises until certifica­ tion is secured, except for Lot 2. That vote was also unani­ mous. Also concerning the indus­ trial park, Joe Rahn, execu­ tive director of the Joint Eco­ nomic Development Com­ mission, appeared before the council to ask again for the signing of a “notice of intent" to apply for money from the Michigan Community Devel­ opment Block Grant Program. Municipalities can apply through the Federal Grants Management program for funds to build streets and sew­ ers if new jobs are involved, as is the case in the industrial park. An extension of the request would go into the next fiscal year, Rahn said, so he asked for a new letter of intent. It was granted unanimously. In another matter, the coun­ cil agreed to work with a local Realtor who protested the removal of her real estate signs. See Caledonia, on page 2 traffic, he said he thought the size and the shape of the property did not lend itself to a housing or apartment development. He told the commission he planned to put in a "class 'A' operation." "We know this is the gateway to Caledonia," he said. "Well put in one of the test commercial developments in the area." He also said he would like his PUD to set the precedent for future projects in the area, with only one curb cut into the PUD and an integrated look with buildings of contemporary design. Steketee suggested to the commission that it talk to developers and have them put more money into building a sewer system to serve the township, at least along the M-37 corridor. "We can't deal with an agricultural community forever," he said. "We've got to look at the future. Is this the proper place to put housing?" He said he thought the township could go to a user fee for the future sewer, adding that he thought developers would be happy to put in the money to get it. During the public hearing, which centered on whether to change the Kraft/ Broadmoor area on the land use map from HDR to commercial, a number of residents voiced See Village, on page 12 Former Caledonia Planning Commission chair looks back to ‘sleepier’ time days was sand pits. by Barbara Gall In fact, a sand pit was the Staff Writer Steve Gould remembers reason Gould got interested in when the Caledonia Planning the Commission. He said that back in 1980, Commission met once a month, and meetings only sand pit approvals were han­ dled by the Township Board lasted an hour or so. Not too many people were of Appeals. Gould, at that interested in Caledonia Town­ ‘time, was living on Thornap­ ship 11 years ago, when he ple River Drive, and someone along the road wanted to turn joined that panel. "Things were pretty sleepy 30 acres of land into a sand mine, a very large project. back then," he recalled. Gould explained that up unThe main thing the new Commission handled in those Sh Former, on page 2 Middleville teacher wins ‘Distinctive Service Award’ James French by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Years of dedication to edu­ cation and service in the Thornapple Kellogg Educa­ tion Association by a Mid­ dleville teacher has brought him an unexpected honor. James French, a science, math and computer teacher at TK, was awarded the "Distinctive Service Award" by the governing board of the Kent County Education Asso­ ciation (KCEA). One person is chosen each year by the KCEA from the 21 local associations in the Kent County district French has been an officer or a board member of the Thornapple Kellogg Educa­ tion Association (TKEA) for at least 15 years, he said, and has just been elected president of the TKEA for the 1991-92 school year. "I am very thrilled, very honored, because I really truly don't think that I did anything out of the ordinary," he said. French is a forma member of the board of directors of the KCEA, and is a board mem­ ber of that association's parent body, the Kent Coordinating Council. As president of a local as­ sociation, French automati­ cally is a delegate to the KCEA governing board. "In the past, they have se­ lected those they feel have contributed time and effort to the benefit of the KCEA," French explained. "We have selected people in the past who did the extras, but when I got it, I looked back and can't see where I did anything exceptional or anything that wasn't expected of me," he said modestly. "But when you're honored by your peen, you feel you might be making a differ­ ence." Adding to his workload, French has just been elected delegate to the Michigan Mu cation Association Political Action Committee m Lans­ ing. Being involved in the polit­ ical arm of the MEA will mean more time spent in meetings, but French says it s important. "If you are living; then you are involved in politics. Ev­ erything you do is in politics. Especially in our position; we're public servants, and evSae Teacher, on page 3 In This Issue... • Caledonia School Board names June 4 Truth in Taxation hearing • Middleville man keeps up on Persian Gulf with newsletter • Caledonia Twp. planners named Dunn to head post �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 28, 1991 Middleville Village sells industrial lot, continued from frontpage "The problem is that real estate signs are not allowed unless they are in the front yard," Julie Wilson said. She said she had read the ordinance, and could find the only Reason for the rule was that people might mistake the Realtor's signs for traffic signs. Police chief Louis Shoe­ maker said he "was probably the culprit” by removing any sign that is in the public right-of-way. He sa»d he,was following the village ordi­ nance, and pointed out that he never takes signs from pri­ vate property. Wilson suggested that the committee rewrite the ordi­ nance to protect drivers’ vi­ sion from being blocked, but still let her do her job. After more discussion, Vil­ lage President Duane Thatcher said he would be happy to ask the ordinance committee to meet to work on the problem and report back in two weeks. A resident from Stadium Drive told the council of a problem when cars park in a "no parking" zone on his street at the same time area youngsters meet behind Mc­ Fall Elementary to play soc­ cer. With the single lane created by the cars parked along the street when 500 to 600 kids come to plav .SKytf. resident *«fio^he was afrni^stflHbone would be hurt The Iocal4fn9ers were not responsible, Morgan said. "They show more considera­ tion than that," but out-oftowners do not, he said. New signs prohibiting parking will be installed, Shoemaker said. Morgan also asked for increased patrol by the police on Saturday morn­ ings. The council also heard an update on its liability insur­ ance from insurance consul­ tant George Timmers and was assured that the village is ade­ quately served by the Michi­ gan Municipal League. "We need not worry about their ability to respond if the need arises? he stressed. He noted that the MML provided the village manager with an excellent coverage document. "I just want to affirm that you have a contract that is easily readable and the cover­ age is broad." he added. Instead of paying S300 each year for the easement on the Penn Central right-of-way, Youngsma advised the council to pay a one-time fee of $1,500 to gain a permanent easement. The vote was 6-0. Also, auditor Tom Johnson has asked to meet with the council at 6:30 p.m. before its next meeting on May 28. Caledonia Twp. Planning group elects Dunn as new chairman The Caledonia Planning Commission has elected Dick Dunn as its new chairman, following the resignation of former Chairman Steve Gould. Dunn will take office immediately. Gould resigned from the BINGO c/ lEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY •:1O p.m. Korly Birds Commission to apply for a vacant seat on the Caledonia Township Board, and was just appointed to finish out the unexpired term of former Township Trustee Tom Fis­ cher. (See related story) Dunn, a school administra­ tor, has served on the Plan­ ning Commission for about four years, and is a 20-year resident of the Caledonia area As chairman, he will con­ duct the commission meet­ ings and "make sure it is ful­ filling its responsibilities," he said. He complimented Gould on the progress the commission has made under his leadership. "I’d say that the Planning Commission really has moved forward in terms of re­ sponsible planning while Steve has been chairman," he said. 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DeVRIES The Middleville Council looks over the drawings for buildings planned for the first lot sold in the Industrial Park. reasonable and responsible way to meet the needs of the citizens of Caledonia." Referring to the rapid growth in the area, he contin­ ued, "As a commission, we need to provide for change in a way that allows controlled growth in our community." He said he thought the challenges that lie ahead for the commission include accommodating impending changes in the transportation network that serves the area: namely the construction of the Southbelt expressway and the expansion of M-37. He sees another big chal­ lenge for the commission in trying to predict the effect of developing a public sewer in the township. "We want to stick to our land use plan," he explained. "But we must be prepared to look at how such factors as the Southbelt, for instance, could affect those uses." But he said he is impressed with the dedication of the commission members in try­ ing to do the right thing for the township. "It's a privilege to be their chairman," he said. Former planner named chair, from front page._ til that time, no sand pit had ever been turned down in the township. But a group formed to fight this one, and Gould ended up being the spokesman. "There was the biggest public hearing ever held here," he said. The Board of Appeals turned down the pit. And Gould volunteered to be on the Planning Commis­ sion. Shortly after that, the commission took over the control of sand pit regulation, and Gould became chairman of the commission when Paul Garbow stepped down. The followup to that story is that Caledonia Township today has one of the stiffest PMR (planned mineral re­ moval) ordinances in the state. Now Gould is moving from what Township Supervisor Jerry Good laughingly describes as "the hot seat" on the Commission to a seat on the Township Board, where he will replace Trustee Tom Fischer, who resigned for business reasons. And "hot" isn't really an exaggeration of the commis­ sion's work, as it makes rec­ ommendations on planning and zoning in a community where land has became hot" property. Public hearings can get pretty hot when residents op­ pose a new development, and the commission often has to weigh popular opinion against property owners' rights, knowing whatever the decision, someone will be "hoc" under the collar. And then it's the commis­ sion that takes the "heat." Today, the commission has to meet regularly twice a month to keep up with its work load, and members sometimes spend long hours in special work sessions or meet Saturday mornings to inspect a sand pit. Even regu­ lar meetings often last until 10 p.m. But Gould says despite the long hours, he thinks being on the Commission has be­ come quite stimulating since interest in the Caledonia area has grown. He said the com­ missioners have had to learn about soils, groundwater, what is going on in other townships, legalities and, of course, dealing with the pub­ lic. Looking back over the 11 years that have seen Caledonia change from a sleepy rural area to a fast­ growing residential community, he named the events that caused the cliange. One was when Steelcase purchased the section of land bordered by Patterson Avenue, 60th Street, Broadmoor and East Paris. How many residents re­ member the big farmhouse and the multi-level barn that once stood at the corner of Broadmoor and Patterson? All that's left are some of the trees that used to shade the house. Another event Gould says was crucial to the township's growth in popularity was a preliminary decision by the state on a tentative alignment of the so-called Southbelt, a project which had lain dor­ mant for years. The final choices all fall in the 60th-68th Street comdor. While many oppose the highway, which cuts through farm land and threatens inter­ changes on such historic roads as Whitneyville Avenue, commercial, residential and industrial de­ velopers perked up their ears and took good look, at the large tracts of open farm land near the proposed roadway. And about the time that Caledonia Elementary School received recognition as one of the nation's exemplary schools, Foremost Insurance Corporation was visualizing its world headquarters in an office park surrounding Kraft Lake in the northern part of the township. "These events put Caledo­ nia on the map," Gould said. "Suddenly this area became an alternate to Cascade; people noticed it, bought land and land prices started to go up. "Our lives have become more complicated since 1988." And so did the Planning Commission's work. In 1987 and 1988, the commission began working on a general development master plan and land use map to try to control the bom­ bardment of requests for new developments in the town­ ship. The process required studies of soils, water and ex­ isting conditions so growth that can’t be stopped could at Continual on next page - THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River St., Middleville, Ml (616) 795-3331 Thwe tpertala will run every week on their respective day* All special* are caah and carry and no order* will be taken for delivery at thew cpecial "'“a^ ‘4.99 One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY: Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo ♦ MONDAY Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations^*®with Fem CeU ahead or part ttop by and My "J WANT T00AY5 SPECUL!" �The Sun and News, Middlevtlle. Ml I May 28, 1991 / Page 3 Former planning head named chair, continued from page 2— by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Why Headlee waiver needed Voters of the Thomapple Kellogg School District will be asked to elect two members of the Board of Education from four candidates who have filed petitions and will be asked to approve the proposition that will allow the district to levy the full authorized millage (Headlee override) at the annual school election Monday, June 10. Even though the millage approved by the district s voters on a three-year basis has one more year before the authorization expires, it is necessary, as it was last year, to pass the Headlee override proposition in order to levy that full millage This is a very important election for the district, as all elec tions are important If the Headlee override is not approved, the millage would have to be rolled back. It is estimated at this time that die amount of the rollback would be 2.0216 mills This amount is based on the projection that the assessments have increased 11 percent. The 2.0216-mill projection could be more or less, depending on the amount of new construction that is included in the SEV increase Based on the projected school aid formula for next year, this would be a loss of nearly 5 percent of the total school budget This would be an estimated loss of $310,500 in local revenue and an additional loss of $135,000 in state aid. A “yes” vote on the Headice override proposition is needed to maintain the present level of millage for the district. This is not a request for a millage rate increase Without passage of the approval to levy the full authorized millage, the district will lose a projected $445,500. Why is approving the Headlee override necessarY. Because of the method the state uses in determining a district s state aid. An increase in State Equalized Valuation (SEV), even though it raises our local property taxes, does not give your school district any additional funds. In fact, if the SEV increses at a rate faster than last year’s cost of living, it will actually mean a reduction of actual dollars to the school, unless the voters ap­ prove the Headlee ovemde proposition The operating revenue of your district, both from local taxes and state aid, depend on mills levied — not the level of SEV In an “in-formula” district, one that must depend on the state for part of its operating revenue, the level of revenue depends on a formula set by the state, which is determined by two factors, number of students and number of mills levied. The Headlec Amendments requires that a district reduce the number of mills, levied by the same percentage as the SEV in­ creased over last year’s cost of living. Up front this looks least be channeled into the most appropriate areas, preserving valuable agri­ cultural lands and ideal resi­ dential areas Gould said he regards the land use plan one of the big accomplishments of the commission during his tenure. "We have a plan based on planning principles, educated input and citizen input," he said. Now he said he feels the big issue facing the commis­ sion is "planning resolve," that is, sticking to the plan over the next five to 10 years. "It's not carved in granite, but it does provide a guide that we should follow," he explained. "Every month we get at least one request that chips away at that plan. The commission has to look at whether the request fits with what's around it, and how it fits with our plan." Changes have been made in the land use map. The Fore­ most PUD was one, and when the Southbelt does go through, other changes may happen to the way Caledonia ’’looks." The commission presently is wrestling with how M-37 properties should be developed now that the highway is being widened. And if sewer does indeed come to at least portions of the township, that factor also may cause reconsiderations. "But I think we have a re­ ally good Planning Commis­ sion," Gould said. "The members have a lot of experi­ ence and background. I think they'll do a good job for Cale­ donia" He commented that the cur­ rent Township Board and the commission are working to­ gether well and much more closely than in the past. Besides the general devel­ opment plan, Gould listed the sand pit ( rMK) ordinance, the complete revision of the township's zoning ordinance and the establishment of sound planning procedures to handle rezoning requests as major accomplishments dur­ ing his tenure. Now that he is "moving over" to the Township Board, Gould said he is looking for­ ward to a little less intensity, some decrease in the number of hours be will work for the township, and a different per­ spective on township activi­ good. . What happens is that your school district, being an “mformula” district, has its income based on the number of mills and the number of students. If because of Headlee the district is forced to "roll back” the millage rate, then the district would from frontpage — get less from local taxes and would have a major reduction in state aid. This would come at a time when the district is mov­ erything sooner or later breaks down into a political ing ahead in school improvement and has major needs. It is at the annual school election that the school district also decision," he said. As long as he enjoys the elects its board of education members. This year we are for­ tunate to have four candidates running for two vacancies. Jack jobs he does, he will con­ Miller. Dan Parker and the two incumbent board members. tinue, he said. "It’s time consuming, but Lon Lefanty and Janice Siebesma. Please remember to vote at the annual school election Mon­ you don't mind if you enjoy day, June 10. The polls will be open from 7 a m. until 8 p.m. it If you really don't enjoy it, at the TK High School Auditorium and the Freeport Communi­ this is not the position for ty Building Your support is needed. you,” he added. When he received his plaque, French admitted that he was at a loss for words for at least a half a minute. Even more important to him was the reaction of peo­ ple at TK. “Some of the personal rhanks I got from the local staff were very touching. They didn't have to go out of YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY their way to thank me. I was Caledonia Village Centre very moved." Teacher wins service award ties. "I have no predetermined agenda," he said about apply­ ing for the board seat. "Of course, I'll always be inter­ ested in planning, and I'm starting off by working with a committee on planning for the new offices and fire bam. "Fd like to be accessible to the residents; I hope they'll let me know their concerns." A graduate of the Univer­ sity of Michigan in urban studies, Gould is vice presi- bteve Gould dent of information systems for AutoWares in Grand Rapids. A 12-year resident of the area, he says he is a con- tractor "on the side," and is currently building a new home for himself and his daughter. Rainy Day? ^Solutions? Be prepared for any financial condi­ tion with one of our high-earning savings accounts. For short notice situations we have Passbook and Insured Money Market ac­ counts. For future planning, there’s CDs and IRAs. To brighten your forecast, call or visit us soon. Middleville New Drive Thru is Open at 8:30 a.m. A.T.M. is On-Line at All 3 Locations. Drive-up available at Middleville branch. Graduation Balloon Bouquets, Cards, BV Gifts, Paper JU Products Rainbow’s End wtVsV Phone 891-1106 Soccerfest set for Saturday The annual celebration of Soccerfesi in Middk-v ilk will be held from 8.30 a m io 6 p.m. Saturday. June 1, at Tbomapplc Kellogg High School available all day during the acuvines, open to people of all ages tree of charge For more mformauoo, call .795-901 ALEDONIA LENDER 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALL 3 LOCATIONS OP€N ALL DAY MOHDAY FRIDAY and SAT, III NOON uubbt �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 28. 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone ! Mother used to say that out of every bad thing there always comes out more good than bad. To me, personally, out of the terrible bus garage fire came the wonderful re­ establishment of the belief that all people are basically good and we really are all one united family. The day after the fire, a former bus driver told how she had heard that Caledonia had called, saying that if the Middleville schools would like to temporarily change our hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., they would loan us their com­ plete bus fleet; maintaining the buses and keeping them refueled until we could finish the school year. When I heard that it helped me to erase the irritation that had been festering in my mind over some of the pettiness that had been expressed just the week before, about the Caledonia folks, about just leaving them alone to go their own way It was the childish sport competition that all schools promote to keep their sport competition flourishing. It has been pushed for years between the two towns But these were grown up. responsible adults who were expressing that petty childish carry-over competition It was something that should have been grown out of as they became adults and could recognize as a thing useful to sport competition only and discarded as a part of a childish feeling that had serv­ ed its purpose As adults, we grow and leave childish things behind us. Recognizing that all peo­ ple are a close-knit family and sibling rivalry can never destroy the close-knit com­ munity family, whether it is in Caledonia. Freeport or Middleville. With one warm generous stroke, their wonderful gesture restored my strong belief in the basic goodness of all responsible adults. Thank you. Caledonia folks, for such an instant reac­ tion. to help another member of our community family. You have helped reafirm my strong faith in my fellow members. And to some of you local people who are cirticizing our local school board for not get­ ting a “reliable insurance company." if your home and contents burned down, how much could you possibly af­ ford for complete coverage on both the house and all its con­ tents. No one can afford to carry that kind of insurance on our own home. And you complaining folks would be the first to howl if our school board put complete coverage on all the buses. Or if the school board had asked you to support a separate bus garage so as to split up such a concentration of all the buses. Most of us can't afford to carry that kind of insurance coverage. We just hope and pray it never will be needed. And alot of our buses were old Wasn't the response from all ocher areas to our sudden need heart warming? My faith in the basic goodness of most people is firmly in place. Thanks to all of you good people. Dan and Janet Bender and Amy and girlfriend went out for dinner with Lois and Walt Bender Sunday Walt and Lois also called on Gerald Ryno. Monday at Cobb Lake Middleville's Womens Club ended their season, with a din­ ner at Yankee Springs Golf Course May 14. Ett Van Sickle and Dorothy Brog were honored as having the longest membership in the club. Lib Palmer was honored as an outgoing president with a gift certificate. Club scholarship was awarded to a TK senior girl. Tracy Mederis. lyla Norton went shopping in Kalamazoo Saturday and visited with daughter. Arvis. Then Sunday, the family all got together at daughter Arvis* for dinner. Grand­ daughter Missy Oke and great-granddaughter Amanda sang in church Sunday. Talked to Char Finkbeiner and she and Rod have been busy settling in at their cottage at Harwood. You women all know how much work that en­ tails. so Char has been really busy, and Rod is walking so much every day. Mary Hayward said Jack and Maureen's daughter. Carol, was celebrating a birth­ day at her home with an out­ door cookout Tuesday even­ ing when I called Edith Miller said she has been putting in her garden, and what a list she rattled off that she already has put in! But she hastily explained that Continued next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 am., 11:00 am & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY..................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music. Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School .. Morning Worship Evening Worship. .......... 10:00 a.m. .......... 11 00 a.m. ............ 6:00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6.45 p.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School....................................... 9:30A.M. Evening Service.......................................6:00P.M. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) .9:45 a.m. .7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missoun Synod Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service CHRIST Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 600 p.m. 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 795-7903 111 Church Street Worship—l(h00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 am. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................. 1100 a.m. assembly Mother* d Young Children Wednesday: Family Night Thursday Moms In Touch. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84fh St. ■ The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" SunaaySchooi $»x)ay Morrang Wonro Scrdoy tversng WonNp Modneidoy WM* prover 6 BtM stuOy Rev WWom Dobson. Poster Sieve Jackson. Voufh Pastor (The (PiH (Time ^Rrthodist (Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE ©98-8252 Sunday Services.................. 9 45 Christian Education Classes.... Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service. 1000 A M James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (faints United iirrtijrra iLtjurtb MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Nurvery provided St. Paul Lutheran Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School... ............................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-37 J8 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock AW Stan Vugtovn. Minntor of fvongtvn and Ducipfihip Snoryi Boar. Director of CMtfion education and foutn Cindy Honaoyor. CMdren t Coordinator 10 00 a m. (616) 795.2391 ...ufan then is always room for youl Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville PHONE - 891-8119 (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday "People Who Care" III CHURCH Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. 11:10a.m. 6:30p.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m Sunday School Sunday Evening Service............................ Pioneer Gub MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Gun Lake Community Church CALEDONIA 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake UNITED METHODIST (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor Sunday School............ 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass...........................7:00 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH .700 p.m. 10 00 a m Richard I Raab Pa,:.’ • _______ Pensile Raab Director of Musts Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Of) 4 QQOQ U 7 I "0 7 L\J HOLY 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 1100 am. 930om 1030 o m 6 00 p m 100 p m 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass ...Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4.15 p r For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 28, 1991 / Page 5 Middleville Neighbors, continued from page 4 she had only put in very short rows. Edith also had Mother's Day at son Al’s. She also had been with son Dave and Mary. Marge Wheeler went shop­ ping in South Bend. Ind. with her' son and sister on Thursday. Thelma Carl said she had been vacationing at Clark Lake near Jackson. Her fami­ ly treated her just wonderfully and she had such a good time She felt like an honored guest with all the wonderful things they did for her. They have such a beautiful home on the lake and it was beautiful weather. They had a pontoon boat, so they could fish and enjoy the lake. Wednesday Thelma attend­ ed the senior citizens’ dinner. They had such nice music played there Bessie Nelson called to tell me that an old classmate of her high school days at Rudyard had stopped Tuesday in to visit her for the evening Bessie will be going to her daughter's Mothers and Daughter's Tea al Kingsley this Saturday at Dorothy's church. Something a little different. Paul and Betty Newman went to Grand Ledge Sunday to visit his brother and two sisters. Letters to the Editor Ann Bartlett said daughter Maureen hurt her ankle and will be using crutches for graduation. She and some of her fnends are spending time at Silver Lake And Ann is getting ready for her gradua­ tion open house for her daughter this next week. Barb Clinton said she and Annette have been going to wedding showers for Annette The last one they went to was at Sonya Clinton s on Satur­ day Barb is getting right into the bustle of getting ready for the wedding plans Then, after work, the girls who An­ nette works with had a shower at one of the girls’ homes. An­ nette works at Zondervan’s. I forget to mention that the Bartletts’ daughter. Jennifer, who is living in California will be home for her sister’s graduation. And Ann’s sister and three children also will be there for graduation. Russell Bender said all of bob and Carol Bender's fami­ ly were home Sunday. Daughter Cheryl came from Texas. Julie from Cleveland and Gre from Wilmington. Ohio. And, of course. Russ was also there. At some time they all went out to visit with Alice, even if she didn’t know them. They all had a very wonderful family time. You all know how hard it is to get your family together when they are all scattered. Then daughter Joan and hubby Vinyl were there from Venton. as was Mary and Kim from Weidman. We Veldermans are busy getting in the garden and flowers while there is nice weather. I do go out early in the a m. before the sun gets up too far so I can contribute a little in the weeding of the garden beds Cay and Johnny did some of the flowers last night (Wednesday). I want to go out to help Cay as soon as I get the news typed, but it’s already 6:30 a.m. and I have to pro­ ofread what I typed. So I may not be much of any help. I got up at 4:30, and it took two hours just to type the news. And with my skill at typing, the proof reading sometimes takes longer than the actual writing. Have a wonderful weekend. See you all next week. 25 YEARS AGO Rich & Flo Doornbos ...you're the Cheerleaders needed for support and suggestions To the editor: For the past few weeks, there has been an article in each edition of The Sun and news, either putting down the Thornapple Kellogg cheerleaders or standing up for them. Maybe the writers should personally tell those cheerleaders how they feel and in return, find out how the cheerleaders feel. In the May 14 edition, a Thomapplc Kellogg Booster member wrote to the paper, calling the cheerleaders “‘dan­ cing exhibitionists. ” I feel that instead of writing to the paper to blow off a little 12-year-old steam, she could have suggested to a cheerleading advisor that modifications should be made in some of the pre-game and half-time routines. How would the advisors and cheerleaders know what the crowd expects if the spec­ tators aren't giving them sup- port and suggestions? I’m sorry to see that a TK B<x»ster member would write such an article when the cheerleaders willingly gave time and effort to the Boosters to help with certain activities, such as bake sales. Maybe the cheerleaders didn't quite fill the shoes that were given to them, but why can’t they at least be sup­ ported for practicing every night, providing hospitality to the away cheerleaders, and doing the best that they can? I’m sure that the girls would much appreciate and most definitely be open to sugges­ tions and support from the crowd so they can give their team even more support and lead them to even more wins cheerleaders, the team, we are all on the same side. Why can’t se work together? Shellie Van Sickle TK Senior. Middleville Fire Dept, deserves praise To the editor: done. Here's a great big “thank you" to the Middleville Fire Department for a job well You're the best ever! Laura Mayheu Middleville Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? 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Senator Jack Welborn from the 13th District, looks over the damage done by a fire at the Thornapple Kellogg bus garage on May 13. The replacement of the 24 buses, two vans and equipment to maintain them will cost over a million dollars. Odes to a once in a lifetime event J-Ad Graphics News Service Thornapple Kellogg Middle School second and third hour English students went to look at the devestated bus garage after the fire of May 13. They recorded their thoughts with poems. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. Tuesdays and Fridays Babysitter available for *1®° first child. 50* for every child after first one. *20.00 4 Week Session Certified Instructor Bobby Neiland - 795-3930 - "The place was burning all ablaze All that was left was a metal maze It was a wreck, all was lost About a million was its cost The firemen came to put it out It looked like a big, old water spout A loud kaboom split the air All the kids did not care One day off was all we got Middle Villa Inn TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FR1 . SAT . SUN Try our Prune Rjb ($7 95) or 1/2-lb (peel­ ed and de veined) Shnmp Dinner ($9 95) < pictured above > PLUS ON SUNDAY. our Lunom Baked Chicken ($5 95) will also be available MONDAY slop u> far our I-tt> T Bone Steak ($9 95) or our I 2-*> Sizzier for only (Sb 95) TUESDAY try our Bar B Q Pork Ribs 95) (Larger pornos SS 95) WEDNESDAY stop in for our ($4 25) Meat Bumto or < $5 25) Chicken Bumto and (SI 95) Mxrguenus THURSDAY is our All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night S6 95) You have your choice of fned or baked chicken BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99 CHILDREN'S MEALS All specials available at 5 p m (Sunday at noon) All specials teicepr Bumto Special) include a inp to our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable North of Middies die on M 37 795-3640 or 891-1287 Outside Catering Prices Start at Only ... $3.25 Per Person 5 Banquet Rooms Available • Seating up to 325 People At least it’s not me who’s gonna get caught Mr. Garrett was sad, full of sorrow I guess my bus won't be coming tomorrow." ...Sean Crofoot "Suddenly there was a KaBoom! Up went flames and smoke. People from miles around can and saw it T.V. crews, camcorders all recorded it. Millions of dollars lost 24 buses gone. The walls are all down. No one is hurt It made the paper and statewide T.V. People were amazed. Big trouble for a little town." ....Stephanie Potter "Under the bright blue sky stands the gray, toasted buses. A wall stands her and there, shattered walls are everywhere. A temple of doom and destruction now stands alone. A menace to nearby houses and people. Broken windows and hopes as school was once cancelled. A mystery to everyone; how did it start? But, at least no one was hurt’ ... I^eah Dodd "The buses are burnt through and through Oh, no, what are we to do? The flames were high, And now we can say to the buses, goodbye. The fire w as hot. The buses were here, but now they're not." . . . .S^pn Alexander . "Buses Burnt flat Yellow they were, Black they are U.C.O. Undentified Charcoal Objects" ....Michelle Merlau Weenies "The buses were here but now they’re gone Firefighters fought it till early dawn People came for miles to see What there is or what there used to be! Burnt like weenies on a fire, Now those buses must retire." ....Mike Ellis English teacher Sharon Bancroft also wrote a poem. "Strange, withered, bony boxes As gray, still smoking. Rows of once yellow and black keys That will no longer rumble along Playing the music of captured children. Like creamated skeletons, A sort of Auschwitz for buses. Their music gone, They stare with missing headlights Asking why? Lunch bags Laughter Love letters Lost assignments Lost in the echo of explosion Yellow and black melodies Yellow and black memories. Absentee ballots available at T-K Schools Absentee ballots are available for the annual school election of the Thornappie Kellogg School Monday, June 10. Ballots may be obtained at the Administration Building Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The last day to apply for absentee ballot and vote will be Satur­ day. June 8, from 10 a.m. un­ til 2 p.m. Absentee voting on Saturday must be done at the Administration Building. FAMILY HAIRSTYLES TUESDAY IS 3 PERMS (With cut) g Starting at ... SENIOR CITIZEN DAY ✓ s33.00 25% Off VICKIE RYNBRANDT • (616) 795 9250 1711 Briggs N„ n.. Middleville, Ml 9 miles east of Way'and on Briggs Ra overlooks Barto* Lake 2 Vi miles South ano West of Miodier,.,e OPEN Mon ». Wed Tues. 9-5. Fn 9-5. Sat 7-1 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 28, 1991 / Page 7 TK Middle School student is finalist in wildlife art contest by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Curt Martin, 12, of Mid­ dleville has received a special achievement in wildlife art by earning a finalist's spot in an art contest Martin's pencil drawing of an American elk won him an award in the "Tracks Wildlife Art Awards" contest spon­ sored by Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The American elk was se­ lected especially for the com­ petition by Martin, who says that he will enter other con­ test with his artwork "I'm going to draw lots of stuff," said the young man. This is not the first win­ ning experience in art for Martin. In the fourth grade, he won a poster contest with the Teacher s Day theme at Thornapple Kellogg. Mary Francisco, Curt's teacher, noted that with a drawing, every student had to submit an essay on the habi­ tat of the animal that they chose for a subject Martin wrote: "The Ameri­ can elk's habitat is in wooded areas in northern Michigan. The America elk usually eat grass, but in the winter they eat twigs and needles from hardwood trees and shrubs. The American elk gets water from stream, rivers, and lakes within its habitat They find shelter in wooded areas be­ cause the color of their fur blends in with the area around them.” Animals are fine with Martin, but his favorite things to draw or paint are jet planes. The son of Bill and Rita Martin, Curt said he has thought about the future. "It’s always been my dream to be a jet pilot. Td like to be a fighter pilot. My dad has a plane, and I enjoy flying," said the sixth grader. TK second graders thank area schools who donated buses J-Ad Graphics News Service The recent fire that destroyed the school buses at Thornapple Kellogg caused a one-day lapse in school, but thanks to the surrounding school districts, normal bus runs were held on the following day. Linda Thaler's second grade students wrote letters to those schools thanking them for the loan of the buses. What follows are just a few of the heartfelt letters the youngsters wrote. Dear Caledonia Schools, "I want to thank you for loaning some of your buses to us. You probly know we had a tragick axedint. We stil do not know what cause it. It is scary to know something like that can hapen, and not know what caused it. So I thank you a lot. Rilly, Rilly RILLY." Sincerely, Rachel Wert. "Dear Forest Hills Schools, I thank you for for letting us borrow your buses. Whem I was at the fire, I was sad. So sad in facked that I cried. Thank you Forest Hills. Love, Kyle Presler." "Dear Delton, "I'd like to thank you for the loan of your 2 or 3 buses. My dad went to school in Delton. It's a mess. One wall is standing. My bus drivers name is Barb. Lucky she's not the one who left her galsses in her bus. Love, Valerie Foster." "Dear Sparta Schools, I want to thank you for loaning us buses. You came to the rescue. I bet you that you have a nice bus sistom. The fire was very sad. I went down there and I watched it bern. But 1 really like your buses. Sincerely, Adam Nieland." "Dear Portage Schools, I want to thank you for the buses that you let us borrow so we could go to school. I was sad when I herd that the bus barn bloow up. And Pranger signs to play at G.R. Baptist Thomapple-Kellogg senior. Jason Pranger. has signed a letter of intent to play basket­ ball at Grand Rapids Baptist College. Pranger led the Trojans this past season, averaging 26.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3 assists per game, while shooting 53 percent from the field and 75 percent from the free-throw line. A three year starter, Pranger scored 1,250 points over the course of his career. Grand Rapids Baptist Col­ lege finished the season w ith a 19-16 record The Comets qualifed for NAIA District 23 playoffs and lost to Orchard Lake St. Mary 's. Second-year Head Coach. Tom Martin, comments. "We are extremely pleased that Jason has selected GRBC to further his academic and athletic careers. Jason is an outstanding player and in­ dividual. and we are expecting great things from him both on and off the court.” Curt Martin displays his winning drawing of an American tlK Surplus food distribution planned Thursday, May 30, will be food commodity day again at the Holy Family Church Hall in Caledonia from 10 a.m. to ou’re Invited 4:30 p.m. Don’t forget registration cards. If this is your first time to register bring all the necessary papers with you. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. To a Freedom Village MEET THE PARTNERS Informal Seminar and Continental Breakfast Middle Villa 4611 N. Middleville Rd. Tuesday, June 4 On the waterfront ‘Prehistoric Parade’ set forJune 4 Time marches backward in the "Prehistoric Parade.” a fun-filled story program featuring songs and stones about dinosaurs The program will be presented at the Alto branch of the Kent County Library System. 6059 Linfield, on Tuesday. June 4. at 2 p.m. The program is for children ages 314-5. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 868-6038 when I hers that the other schools were laoning us buses I was very, very HAPPY! Sincerely, Elizabeth Fisher." 10:00 a.m. Retirement Doesn’t Get Any Better! • LEARN HOW AFFORDABLE FREEDOM VILLAGE IS. ’V,EW THE HEALTH CARE SLIDE PRESENTATION. FREEDOM B VILLA GE HOLLAND Retirement Community For reservations please call: 392-6800 or 1-800-622-5474 4th & Columbia • Downtown Holland �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 28, 1991 Middleville Brownie Troop No. 927 to collect food for former member— J-Ad Graphics News Service A former Brownie from Troop 927 in Middleville and her family are having a hard time making ends meet in the current recession. But the leaders and girls of the local troop are going to do something about it. The young ladies will go door-to door Wednesday to collect food for the family of Diane Blanzy. Clothes are not needed, or­ ganizers of the drive say, but food is. They also have made boxes to hold contributions of food staples and put them in the three elementary schools in Middleville. Diane Blanzy, 8, was in the troop from last September to this February, and when one of the leaders saw in a news­ paper report that the family was living in a homeless shelter in Grand Rapids, they decided to cry to help. "When this came up, we said, ’this is something that we have to do,*" said Co­ Leader Stacy Kowalczyk. Although the girls usually suspend meetings during the summer months, they will extend their year until the food drive for Diane and her family has been completed. There are six children in Diane’s family, ranging in age from six weeks to 10 years. The effort will not only help a family in trouble, it will teach the Brownies too, Kowalczyk sard. "The girls will learn about giving, and it will be going to our own community," she noted. Middleville Brownie Troop 927 members (front row, from left) Amber Doran, Trisha Strouse, (second row) Jennifer Punt, Renee Biggs, Amanda Kowalczyk, Stacy Vandefifer and Sarah Minor display the box they made to collect food for the family of a former Brownie. Middleville man kept up on Gulf with newletters J-Ad Graphics News Service Uncertainty about what was happening in the daily lives of the service personnel in the Persian Gulf was a major concern of families and loved ones left behind. But Fred Purdum of Mid­ dleville was able to know what was happening in the hjavy life of his son, Fred, by way of newsletters from Glenn H. Montgomery, commanding officer of the U.S.S. Curts. The Curts was deployed in the Persian Gulf during the fighting last win­ ter. After the initial uneasiness of receiving a letter from the Department of Defense, Pur­ dum looked forward to the let­ ters for word on the activity of his son’s ship. What follows are excerpts from a letter received by Pur­ dum when the war was wind­ ing down: "As I write this, we are fi­ nally southbound in the Gulf as the cease fire was declared this morning. I mentioned in the last letter that we might have a seat, "Up Close and Personal" for whatever might develop. Boy, did we ever! "Here is capsule summary of the most incredible experi­ ence in most of our lives. "First, the '38 Special Team' was expanded for the Congratulations Graduates! Our Special Wishes go to... operations just completed. I "The war as we saw it be­ know that many back home gan around 0200 local time on 17 January when the said, 'How could they have U.S.S. Leftwich launched her done that* to many of the eight Tomahawks toward Iraq. press reports. We then prowled the Northern "Let me introduce our new Gulf, moving about 20 miles teammates, who will now further north each day. Ten­ move on to different chal­ lenges. Their presence on sions were obviously very high, as there was great board at the last letter was classified. We had Army heli­ uncertainty about potential copter gunships, Navy Iraqi air attacks in retaliation. SEALS to conduct combat "As one of the first ships search and rescue; a medical they would find traveling trauma team, enemy prisoner south, we were on edge. of war interrogation team, a "Our singular finest mo­ Kuwait Navy liaison officer, ment came on 24 January Explosives ordinance disposal when we sank an Iraqi detachment (mine destroyers) minelayer, captured an island, Stinger (shoulder-fired mis­ sighted four mines, sank two sile) gunners, a LAMPS III of them, and took 51 Iraqi Helicopter Mini-det, Combat prisoners. All this was done correspondents media pool with no casualties whatsoever (the reason you saw so much for the '38 Special Team.’ "It of us on TV, on radio and in was totally exhilarating and the newspapers) and a Coast each of your crew members Guard law enforcement de­ was simply superb. Each man tachment. knew his job and did it to per­ "At its largest, the team to­ fection. taled over 260 men. You "In January, during the might wonder where these "Battle of Bubiyan Island, our folks ended up, as we only incredible flight deck team did have 219 racks (for sleeping). marvelously in providing fuel The answer is everywhere. and services for 11 different We had folks on cots, aircraft. We ended up with 35 couches, and mattresses all additional Iraqi prisoners lo­ over the ship. We had plenty cated by Lone Wolf 43 and of water, great food and pulled from the water by heli­ comfortable climate control. copters from the Leftwich. Our engineering and supply "As ground engagements departments did simply great! along the border began to oc­ "Particular favorites were cur, we escorted the battleship 'pizza' and 'sundae* nights. Missouri into a gun fire sup­ port area just off the Saudi Kuwait border near Khafji. "Watching the 'Mighty Mo’ fire her 16-inch guns over 20 miles inland was indeed im­ pressive. We suffered the du­ bious achievement of spend­ ing about a day in the thick oil spill that you heard about on TV. You've heard of ring around the collar,’ we now have ’ring around the Curts’ — until we get in port to scrub it off. "In February we were as­ signed to escort mine sweep­ ers who were clearing a path toward Kuwait City to allow an amphibious assault, if re­ quired. On 18 February, the helicopter carrier Tripoli suf­ fered a mine strike on a moored mine immediately in front of us. 401 South Main "A few hours late the Aegis cruiser Princeton struck a Ph. 693-2283 mine about 20 miles away. The mine sweepers cleared a Snider Home Entertainment Caledonia Village Centre Phone - 891-9292 Best Wishes to all 1991 Graduates and our Special Congratulations to... Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 East Main Street Ph. 891-8108 channel, 1,000 yards wide through the mine field, and led the battleships Missouri and Wisconsin just off shore of Kuwait City where they fired in support of the overwhelmingly successful ground campaign. "After the cease fire this morning, we were released to steam back out through the mine field to go to Bahrain. What an incredible six weeks! "We have been simply thrilled with the numerous re­ ports of the resurgence of pa­ triotism throughout the United States as an outgrowth of concern for our forces. We appreciate it very much. "Our successes the past six weeks have resulted from a team effort in all respects. On a grand scale we had the op­ portunity to play on a multi­ nation team of professionals who came to this distant area on a mission for peace. "May God bless each and every one of you who have endured the separation, loneli­ ness and apprehension that a war thousands of miles away, yet intimately close, has brought. Your thoughts and prayers were deeply appreci­ ated as we were dashing around the Gulf. "A speedy reunion with family and loved ones has been and remains, a top prior­ ity. Hope to see you soon, Glenn H. Montgomery, commanding officer." In a post script, Mont­ gomery noted that in mid­ February, the Curts was noti­ fied that it had been selected for the 1990 Arieigh Burke Fleet Trophy as the most im­ proved command in the entire Pacific Fleet. The younger Purdum is now home in Middleville for about 30 days leave. Clarksville Elevator iChiton// For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 28, 1991 / Page 9 ■o □ ft * - Congratulations! to the 1991 Graduating Class of the O V RAINBOW’S END Yarn • Cralts • Variety Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-1106 (ffitp Bunk o MIDDLEVILLE • CALEDONIA BELLEVUE • NASHVILLE • HASTINGS Caledonia Auto Parts Auto Value 227 E. Main St., Caledonia Phone 891-4085 Caledonia Printing o Doctor of Optometry 131 E. Main DeVRIES^ AGENCY, Inc. 131 E. Main, Caledonia Phone 891-8125 State Bank of Caledonia Dutton Caledonia 891-8113 Middleville 698-6337 795-3361 Phone 891-1056 ____ Triple Check Tax and J Accounting Service 9958 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone 891-1886 Hulst Dry Cleaners 9952 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E., Caledonia Plaza 891-2121 I FAX 891-8074 Phone 891-2192 Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon Middle Villa Inn On M-37 • Caledonia 4611 North Middleville Road Phone 891-8198 Phone 795-3640 LADIES & MEN’S APPAREL Caledonia Village Centre 891-1584 State Farm Insurance Ken Visser/Agent Caledonia Phone 891-9217 APSEYS 115 W. 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Phone 891-9133 Phone 891-8171 Caledonia Dance Center Caledonia Standard Service 131 Vi E. Main Street 9633 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. 891-1606 Phone 891-1496 Phone 891-0025 Caledonia Grooming and Pet Boutique Caledonia Plaza • Phone 891-0496 o �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 28. 1991 TK Class officers elected for 1991-’92 The student body of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School held (he 1991-1992 elections for class officers. Student Council officers, and Student Council representatives Student Council officers for the 1991-1992 school year will be: president, Brian Buete; vice president. David Sherwood; treasurer. Rob Hunt; and secretary. Man Pratt Student Council represen tatives are: seniors. Kelli Daughterly. Jennifer Hoff, Daphne Moore. Jessica Weatherhead and LeAnne Zawierucha; juniors. Bill Baldry, Melissa Chiebana, Tracy Potts. Renee Robertson and Shelly Wolverton; sophomores Katie Berg. Bob Seger, Brooke VanElst, Ken­ dra Weatherhead and Michell Wellman; and freshmen, Jeremy Anderson. Kari Bustraan. Jamie Giar. Kerri McNees and Erin Wolverton Class officers for the 1991-1992 school year are as follows: Seniors President Becca Forbes. Vice President Jessica Robinson. Treasurer Sherry Swelms and Secretary AnneMarie Butler Juniors: President Mindy Truer. Vice President Rachel Hillman, Treasurer Melanie Cooper and Secretary Cathy Hart. Sophomores: President Camta Ingersoll. Vice Presi­ dent Ted Dorn. Treasurer Bridget Loftus and Secretary Cindy Fox Freshmen: President Sarah Kaechele. Vice President Becky Hol werda. Treasurer Lisa Lefanty and Secretary Vtkki Jansen Thornapple Kellogg Student Council officers for 1992 are (left to right) Rob Hunt, treasurer, Matt Pratt, Caledonia School Board names June 4 for Truth in Taxation Get in on the good times with our J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Board of Education last week set June 4 at 7:30 p.m. for the schools’ 1991 Truth in Taxation hearing. At the meeting, the board will explain to district residents how the dollar in­ crease in district property values translates into mills. The audience will be invited to ask questions or comment on the millage information, but no action will be taken by the board that evening. It must wait seven days after the hearing before it can decide whether or not to cer­ tify a levy of a total authorized millage of 29.9. Of that millage, district voters have a say in 21.9 mills, which is a renewal of the current general operating millage for the district. The other eight mills is an alloca­ tion from the county. Voters will decide at the June 11 election whether to JUZONS CLUB designed especially for active people like you! If you're »g« 50 or more, you've already fulfilled the most Important requirement for HORIZONS CLUB membership The only other one Is thal you bank with us and maintain a $5,000 balance In a combination of checking* and savings or certificate of deposit That's all there la to itl And look at the benefits you'll enjoy ■$2,500 minimum balance required in checking account of your choice • Free Travelers Checks • HORIZONS CLUB membership card. • Free photocopies ol Important documents • Special Club Iravel lours and outings at attractive group rates Each one escorted and tailored espe daily to your needs and preferences secretary; Dave Sherwood, vice president and Brian Buete, president. • Direct deposit of Social Security Checks board will vote to approve or reject the new budget The hearings will be held at the board offices. 203 E. Main. approve that renewal At the same hearing, the board will accept public com­ ment on its 1991-92 budget. After the public hearing, the School Lunch Menus Caledonia High, Middle school fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday, June 4 Pizza, vege. sticks with dip, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Wednesday, May 29 Meat with gravy over mash­ ed potatoes, salad, roll and butter, fruit, milk. Thursday, May 30 Wet burrito, refried beans, fruit, milk. Friday, May 31 Chicken nuggets with honey/barbecue sauce, roll, vegetable, cherry crisp, milk. Monday, June 3 Hot dog with bun. french • Free notary service • Special Club Events such as luncheons, theater par ties, seminars and day tripe. • Personal assistance by bank otltcers with money management questions • Free accidental death Insurance of $50,000 or more covering Iravel on any common carrier. • No annual lee MasterCard or VISA credit card * • Attractive car rental discounts al Hertz and Avis. • Free bank by mall envelopes. • Special discounts al local area merchants. •A tree personal estate consultation Your HORIZONS CLUB membership card is your pass­ port to ail these benefits and more And all you need Io do to enroll is fill out the application form included In this folder and bring H In Io any Hastings City Bank office. That's all there is to It • Monthly newsletter with rnformation ol special inter­ est to you. plus news of upcoming trips and events So come Join the club' We re looking forward to welcoming you as a member. • Discount on eyewear with a SPECS card at Sears and Montgomery Ward ifjastrngs S'uttk cordially invites you to attend a • 20% discount on any size sale deposit bos. KRIZ0NS CLUB OFFICES IN ... HASTINGS MIDDLEVILLE BELLEVUE NASHVILLE CALEDONIA ; -------------------------- ! ADDRESS --------------------------------------------------------------------- I I | | CHY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------STATE ______________ ZF ---------------------------------------- I I I | j PHONE NUMBER ’ Open House at WAYLAND ifpiutin^s (£itv Bunk 156 W. Superior, Wayland Thursday, June 6 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. ESTABLISHED 1886 MEMBER FDIC •UPON APPROVAL �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 28, 1991 / Page 11 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG ] Public invited to art gallery at Thornapple Kellogg High School vCALENDAR^j of Events I WEDNESDAY • MAY 29 I I □ McFall...................... . . . . Kdg Field Day - McFall Soccer Fields □ Page........................... ............. Field Day - H.S. Stadium □ Adult Ed. Graduation 7:00 p.m. in the H.S. Auditorium LUNCH BREAKFAST I I Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables Biscuit, Fruit Juice Apple Cinnamon Pancake, Orange Juice, Milk I I □ McFall.............. 1st Grade Field Day - McFall Soccer Fields □ Page P.E.T. Meeting - Multi Purpose Room at Page 9:00 a m. THURSDAY • MAY 30 Jessica Ainsworth, (front) and Jodie Homing were among the students who studied the art work for the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts program in the art gallery at Thonapple Kellogg. J-Ad Graphics News Service A traveling exhibition of original art works provided by the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is on display at the Art Gallery at Thornapple Kel­ logg High School until June 4. Focusing on both the edu­ cational and aesthetic aspects of the visual arts, the exhibits are designed for a wide variety of ages, with the one selected by the school for high school ages and higher. The exhibit is open during normal school hours. The display, from the topic of "Art Appreciation," is ti­ tled "Arts and Ideas: Reality and Symbol." This exhibit is the first in a series developed to examine content in art. Pairs of works are contrasted to illustrate how different artists approach similar ideas, as well as how visual design, media and per­ sonal style infulence the idea expressed. The ARTREACH Program has about 20 exhibits with a wide variety of media and themes. Besides the exhibit, the ARTREACH program also provides a free lecture or demonstration by a practicing artist. The ARTREACH program has special exhibits that are of particular interest to audiesnees in Southwest Michigan. Some of the most popular are "Selections from the KIA Annual High School Area Show," "An Animal s Tale of Michigan," and "The Special World of Mike Gagliano." The exhibit at TK is part of the "Art Appreciation" series, with others such as "PotPourri," "History" and "Art and Literature" and "Minority and Special Arts" also available. ARTREACH is a program operated by the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and is funded in part by the Michigan Council for the Arts and the School Employees Credit Union. LUNCH BREAKFAST Taco Salad, Crackers or Bread, Applesauce Waffles/Cherry Sauce, Milk I I I I LUNCH BREAKFAST Pizza, Vegetable Choice, Fruit Choice, H.S. Foot Long Hot Dog/Beans Bagel/Cream Cheese, Orange Juice MONDAY • JUNE 3 D H.S........................................................ Review for Final Exams □ Page.................................... 5th Grade to Splash Water Park I The Caledonia “Happy 60” Club will have a potluck din­ ner at noon June 3, at the Community Center. All those coming are asked to bring a dish to pass and their table service. A short business meeting will take place after the din­ ner, then there will be an afternoon of dulcimer music by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Folkerstmas. Honor our dear “old dads’* for the 16th of June and don’t forget to show your colors of the Red, White and the Blue, our “Old Glory” and let her fly high June 14 for Flag Day. On the 29th of June, Caledonia’s Independence Celebration will be held. For more information call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. ATTENTION: HORIZONS CLUB MEMBERS Join us for the ... Cruisin Down The River Tour on Thursday, June 13, 1991 TOUR INCLUDES: • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach • Continental Breakfast and Lunch • River Cruise of Grand River and Spring Lake • Shopping time at Mosiers Dried Flower Bam and Mnch More! Please call River Bend Travel in Hastings at 945 9852 to sign up or contact Jeraiee Sheldon at Hastings City Bank for more information Sj'astmjs (fttv Sunik - MEMBER FDIC - I I I I I I I I I I I BREAKFAST Cook's Choice, Vegetable, Fruit/Bread Cold Cereal, Muffin/Juice, I | TUESDAY • JUNE 4 J J I I FRIDAY • MAY 31 I I I I I □ McFall........................................ Popcorn/Make-up Field Day □ West............................................................................. Popcorn □ Page. .2nd Annual Page Follies - 12:30 in H.S. Auditorium LUNCH ‘Happy 60’ Club to meet June 3 I □ H.S.................................................... Finals for 1st & 2nd Hours □ West...................................................... PIG OUT on a SUNDAE □ M.S........................................................ 5th Grade Orientation LUNCH BREAKFAST Foot Long Hot Dog/Bun, Baked Beans, Fruit Choice Waffle or Pancake, Fruit Juice | | t J I Coming Events... I | j I J I I I I | June 5............ McFall - Last Day of School for P.M. Classes June 5..................................... H.S. Finals for 3rd & 4th Hours June 5.................................................... M.S. Picnic Gun Lake June 6............ Last Day of School - Dismiss at 11:30 a.m.Ill June 6..................................... H.S. Finals for 5th & 6th Hours June 6...........................M.S. Awards Assembly - Large Gym June 7.......... Summer Reading Clubs begin at T.K. Library June 10........ Summer Hours for T.K. Library begin: Monday thru Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 P m - 8:30 pm. "LOST AND FOUND" A dental top plate has been found, silver with the name Coster engraved. If it's yours or someone you know, please call the McFall building at 795-3637. □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ I I I | i I I ? I �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 28. 1991 Caledonia Twp. planning twp. Continued from the front because of the possibility of support for Steketee’s to me that means commercial public sewer coming there argument, saying public all along there. I'm for (public sewer is required by sewer will come to the area commercial (zoning)." Gordon Jousma, chairman ordinance for high density only with the support of of the township advisory development) and because it commercial developers. would serve as a transition One property owner said committee which is working between the industrial areas to his three lots in the area were on the sewer issue, said he the north and the residential "dead" because they didn't thought the residential areas areas to the south. pass a percolation test for should not be along the Not all residents in the area septic use. Existing homes in highway because of the noise were in favor of the rezoning. the area were constructed for the residents. Ed Rupersburg, 8120 Kraft, "We should build the before the current health asked where the high-density department regulations were residential further in (from the zoning would be located if the passed, he said, but now there highway)," he suggested. rezoning on Broadmoor took Richard Peck, 7175 is no way a home can be Broadmoor, invited the place, and he later questioned constructed there. whether there really was "The only incentive is if commission to come for pressure for so much sewer is extended from dinner at his home to judge commercial growth in the Caledonia or Grand Rapids, or the noise of the traffic along area. if commercial (uses) come in, the highway for themselves. Kim Culbertson, who lives "The noise factor is driving making sewer necessary," he on Thomapple River Drive, me crazy," he said. "And then said. said she hated to see the Local developer Don you want to move more Commission people into that area? I favor Planning Fredncks agreed. pushed and hurried to make "If we have sewer, it will making it commercial." The commission pointed this decision. come from Caledonia, and in "You should plan before order to generate the revenue, out that the reason that area was chosen for HDR was the fact," she said. we must come up M-37, and Commissioner Dick Dunn said he didn't like rezoning land while the state was acquiring property along the highway in preparation for its widening. He also said he wanted to know more about what the township was going to do about a proposed plan to buy into the village's sewer expansion, thus bringing public sewer to at An accuracy test on the Thornapple least a portion of the Kellogg School Election tabulating township. equipment will be done June 6, 1991 Jousma pointed out, at 9:30 a.m. at the school Administra­ however, that the advisory tion Building. This test is on equip­ committee's work was slowed up when the Planning ment to be used in the Annual School Commission waited on these Election, June 10,1991, and is open to decisions. the public. "And if you wait for the state to buy up land, you NOTICE TO Thornapple Kellogg School Electors YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ZONING PUBLIC HEARING TO- THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY, AND STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: Notice Is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 6,1991, commencing at 7.30 o'clock p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 N. Briggs Road within Yankee Springs Township. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will hold the public hearing upon proposed rezonlng requests and any other business that may come before the Commission. DESCRIPTION A „„ c Commencing NW comer Sec. 31, Town 3, Range 10, Thence S 75 ft., thence t to shore of Gun Lake, Thence N to N Section line, Thence W. to beginning. Com­ monly known as 3017 Patterson Road, Wayland DESCRIPTION B _ Commencing 75 S NW Fri 1/4 Sec 31 Town 3, Range 10, Thence S 75 ft, E to Shore Gun Lake, N on Lake to Point 75 ft S of N Section Line, Thence W to begin­ ning. Commonly known as 3023 Patterson Road, Wayland. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider the proposed rezonlng of the following parcels from the present Residential (R) classification to Commerlcal (C) classification. DESCRIPTION C The North 495 feet of the West 346 feet of the following described parcel; Commencing at the Northwest comer of Section 22, Town 3 North, Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan; thence East 16 rods for the true place of beginning; thence South 80 rods more or less parallel with the West line of Section 22 to the North 1/8 line of said Section 22; thence East 64 rods more or less along said North 1/8 line to the West 1/8 line of said Sec­ tion 22; thence North 500 feet more or less along said West 1/8 line to a point distant Southerly 820 feet from the Northeast comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22; thence West 710 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 22; thence Northerly 820 feet parallel with said West 1/8 line of Section 22 to the place of beginning. SUBJECT to an easement 33 feet In width for ingress and egress the East line of which is described as beginn­ ing at a point on the North line of said Section 22 distant West 710 feet from the Northeast comer of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 22 and running thence Southerly 820 feet parrallel with the West 1/8 line of said Section 22 to the point of ending. Located in from of 9915 Chief Noonday Road. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider the proposed rezoning of the following parcel from the present Agriculturuai (A) classification to Rural Residential (RR) zoning classification Please take further notice that the Zoning Ordinance, map, land use plan, and map may be examined at the Township Hall by request in advance to Township Supervisor Dave Van Elst at any time during regular business hours on any day hereafter except public and legal holiday until and including the day of said he an ng Please take further notice that all persons interested in the Township are invited to appear at said hearing and to be heard in person or by agent or attorney, or by communica­ tion addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the Public hearing pertaining to these matters Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office stated above at any time during regular business hours up to the date of said hearing and will be further received by the Planning Commission. Judy A Becker. Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission 284 N Briggs Rd Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 or 795-7602 Vi ■! This land would not be unacceptable" and that the could wait forever." He said he liked the idea of developed until sanitary sewer lakes as they were designed a local commercial area "so was available, he said, adding would have "insignificant to impact on you don't have to trek to that it would definitely be an minimal" surrounding properties. "upscale" development. Grand Rapids for services." The only threat to The Exxel representatives Commissioner Jim Williams was in favor of the explained the care taken in groundwater would be a major change in land use and in designing the lakes so they oil spill or something similar favor of the townships didn't interfere with ground on the surface of one of the cooperating with the village water. They pointed out that lakes, he said. He explained in expanding sewer while the the lakes could be beneficial that with a "surface" lake, highway was going to be torn because they would stabilize only airborne pollution was a problem to it the aquifer. up anyway. Since this was only an Walt Meinert, from Dunn said that he would Township's "informal" presentation, the like to look at the whole area Caledonia (along M-37), and suggested consulting engineering firm commission and audience that a consultant be hired to Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr asked questions, but no action help the board plan how and Huber, said that what he was taken on the proposal. development along the had seen so far was "not highway should go. "Pm concerned that M-37 not develop in a helter-skelter way." While Jousma pointed out that the commission couldn't keep putting off a decision (Steketee’s first proposal to Kimberly Ann Curtis the commission was Private Kimberly Ann Cur­ presented a year ago), Dunn stuck to his proposal that the tis, a 1990 graduate of Thor­ commission wait on the napple Kellogg High School, rezoning until a decision on recently completed her basic potential sewer service along training at Fort Jackson. S.C. Her basic training consisted the highway be made. "We should have this of a great deal of physical training, marching, drills, decided by the end of 1991," nuclear biological chemical he said. "I know the training, first aid, tactical and developers need to know." field training exercises. She After the public hearing also received two medals, one closed, Dunn moved to table in rifle marksmanship and one the change on the land use in grenades. map until the commission After basic, she then went had collected more data about: to Fort Leondard Wood. Mo., • Local interest on the where she successfully com­ sewer issue. pleted her ^MT training in • What land would be transportation as an 88 Mike Philip and Cathy Curtis of designated HDR to (truck driver). She left for duty in Ger­ Middleville and the sister of compensate for the loss along Scott and Katie Curtis. many April 16. M-37. Kimberly is the daughter of • The feasibility of hiring a consulting service to help Christopher L Ayers plan the development of the corridor. Pvt. Christopher L. Ayers • Knowing when the state has completed basic training acquisition of land along Mat Fort Sill, Okla. 37 was complete. But the During the training, commission would promise students received instruction to make a decision on the in drill and ceremonies, redesignation by the end of weapons, map reading, tac­ 1991. tics, military courtesy, The commission approved military justice, first aid and the motion unanimously, Army history and traditions. He is the son of Olis M and with one seat still vacant due Carol J. Ayers of 6750 Irving to the resignation of Road, Hastings. The private is Geraldine Fairbrother. a 1990 graduate of Thomap­ In other business, Veiling ple Kellogg High School. Contractors Inc., represented by Dick Van Laar of Exxel Engineering, presented informally a proposal to amend the planned mineral Kimberly A. Pommier removal permit for Veiling's Kimberly A. Pommier, a Force Tech. Sgt. Randy J. sand mine on 68th Street training management super­ Pommier, is the son of Clif­ VanLaar explained that the ford and Evelyn Pommier of visor at Elmendorf Air Force company would like to add 35 Base, Alaska, has been pro­ Montrose, Minn. acres to the PMR lands so a moted in the U.S. Air Force The sergeant graduated better "finished project" could to the rank of technical from Thornapplc Kellogg be constructed as the sergeant. High School in 1974, and company rehabilitates the She is the daughter of received a bachelor’s degree mined land. Richard and Jean Stager of in 1978 from Central Adding the properties, one 2770 Solomon Road, Mid­ Michigan University. of which is the old Dykema dleville. Her husband. Air pit on Thornapple River Drive, will allow Veiling to Gerald B. Henline do a better job of blending its land in with the existing Sgt Gerald B Henhne has Base, Fla. terrain, he said. Henhne is the son of Lowell graduated from a noncommis­ He reassured area residents sioned officer leadership E. and Joan Henline of 9320 that sand will not be hauled school, having studied techni­ Ravine Ridge Drive, out of the pit on to ques of leadership, manage­ Caledonia The sergeant is a Thornapple River Drive, but ment and supervision. 1983 graduate of Jenison High only by the pit's 68th Street He is an air traffic control School operator at Tyndall Air Force access driveway. Exxel also showed the commission its ideas for Osbaldo F. Henderson Jr. restoring the 195-acre mined property and creating a singlePvt Osbaldo F Henderson tics, military courtesy, family residential Jr. has completed basic train­ military justice, first aid and development of 245 home ing at Fort Leonard Wood. Army history and traditions. sites, 113 of which would be Mo The soldier is the son of located around three man­ During the training, Norma C. Harroun of 403 Charles. Middleville. He is a students received instruction made lakes. 1990 graduate of Thomapple The lots would be 110 feet in drill and ceremonies, in width, he said, with depths weapons, map reading, tac­ Kellogg High School. ranging from 150 to 400 feet — Serving Our Country �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 28, 1991 I Page 13 Reading disability doesn’t daunt college plans Diploma rewards determination of Caledonia High senior ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Ptease TMie Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 10. 1991 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING At the winual school election there will be elected two (2) membeqs) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1995 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCYflESk Lon Lefanty Jack Miller Dan Parker Janice K. Siebesma TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following propositions) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election APPROVAL TO LEVY MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE Shall the maximum authorized millage rate of Thomapple Kellogg School, Barry. Allegan Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be approved for levy in 1991 without the reduction required by section 31 of article 9 of the state constitution of 1963^ THE VOTING PLACEfS) ARE AS FOLLOWS: Voting Place: PRECINCT NO. 1 Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middleville. Michigan The first precinct consists of ail the territory of the School District. Including Precinct »2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Cartton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township. PRECINCT NO. 2 Freeport Village Hall. Freeport, Michigan The second precinct consists of the Townships of Cartton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct 81 of Irving Township, located within the School District All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township In which they reside are eligible to vote at this election I, Juanita Yarger, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 8, 1991. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thomapple Kellogg School. Barry, Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, is as follows: Voting Place: The Caledonia Women's Club recently recognized Allison's accomplishments by awarding her one of two senior scholarships. Linda Lang congratulates Allison and her mother. Deb Scholten, right, looks on proudly. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Allison Scholten knows ex­ actly what she wants to do with her life after she graduates from Caledonia High School this week. She’ll head to Ferris State University next fall to begin studies toward a two-year associate's degree in child development. After completing the pro­ gram. she hopes to get a job working with youngsters in a day care center She sounds like a practical, focused young lady who is on her way, and who will make a wonderful contribution to society. If that’s all of the story you know, Allison doesn’t seem much different from thousands of fine young men and women who are graduating this spring, ready for the next step into the adult world. But Allison’s story is a little different Until recently, only her family, her teachers and a few friends have known how hard it has been for her to complete her education: to read her textbooks, do her homework, take her tests and write her papers. Try to imagine unexplainably forgetting what your teacher just spent an hour discussing with the class. Imagine forgetting the let- The T.K. High School Weight Room wilt be open for all High School students and Community Members in­ terested In “lifting for the health of it" during the sum­ mer months. The gym will also be open for your use. The program will be available for members only! Membership costs are as follows: Adults • $30.00 for 3 months; $15.00 for 1 month Students $10.00 for 3 months; $5.00 for 1 month ' Memberships must be purchased at the Community Education Office located in the High School. We are clos­ ed the month of July, therefore memberships must be pur­ chased by the following dates: 3 mo. membership — June 10, 1991 1 mo. membership — June 28, for month of July Office open August 1 for month of August STARTS JUNE 10th, 1991 ENDS AUGUST 29th, 1991 HOURS AVAILABLE: MONDAY-THURSDAY 6:00-8:00 There will be a staff person to assist you with proper use of equipment. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Notice of Public Hearing Township Zoning Ordinance Notice is hereby given that the Thomapple Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear citizens* comments regarding the proposed Thornapple Township zoning ordinance. The hearing shall be held at 7 30 p m. on Monday, June 3, 1991. at Thornapple-Kellogg High School, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville. Michigan. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance and map may be examined at the Thomapple Township Hall, 104 North High Street; Thomapple-Kellogg High School Library. 3885 Bender Road; and the Middleville Village Of­ fice, 100 East Main Street during regular off ice hours. All interested persons are invited to attend. ters in the ‘ easy’’ words. Imagine your eyes refusing to travel from left to right across the page, or skipping lines. Imagine being an in­ telligent. active child who for some reason, can't seem to read the words others see, or remember information told to her. These “mysteries" weren't solved for Allison until she was in the third grade Her stumbling over basic words in that grade resulted in some testing, which revealed that her problems resulted from a reading disability with the generic name of “dyslexia,’’which simply means a difficulty in learning to read. “The psychologist that tested her told us that there was not much of a future for her,’’ said Allison’s mother, Deb Scholten. “We were told not to push her, and to just let her do what she wanted.” Then in fourth grade Allison was transferred to a parochial school, which was harder for her, said Deb. She said she has vivid memories of her husband spending hours with Allison every evening, reading her books to her, just to get her through the next day. Deb said she remembers watching her daughter when she w as 10 or 11 try to read a ■story to a group of younger children “But she couldn't read the words; she was making it up and pretending to read. But the children knew the story , and they laughed at her it just about broke my heart." But Allison’s life was going to change At the panK’hial school, a lay teacher took Ari li son “under her wing.’ and told her parents of a dyslexic col­ lege student she had tutored. “We were shocked to learn that dy&iexK students went to college." Deb recalled Armed with the know ledge that their daughter could learn to compensate for her disabili­ ty, the Scholtens encouraged her to “be all that she could be.” Allison learned that her pro­ blem is that she has to see things before she can remember them Just hearing a story isn’t enough, for utsunce See story on page 14 By Barry County: Park Courthouse Renov Comm on Aging 911 System By Carlton Township. By Irving Township By Orangeville Township: By Thornapple Township: By Yankee Springs Township: By the School District: .25 mills unlimited tax pledge 25 mills 1 00 mills 1.5 mills 1.5 mills 1.5 mills 1.0 mills 5 mills 20.5 mills, 1991 only 3.5 mills. 1991 only 6 mills. 1991 only 1 mill, 1991 only 2.5 mills. 1991 only Date: April 8. 1991 1991 1991 1994 1991 1994 1991 1991 1991 1991-1995 1991 1994 Juanita Yarger Treasurer. Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER S CERTIFICATE I. Frederick G Edgerton. Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 8. 1991, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted Increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum In 1965, in any local units of goverment affecting the taxable property located in THORNAPPLE KELLOGG in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: YEARS EFF VOTED MILLS UNIT Allegan County: 1987-1991 1.00000 Roads Township of Leighton: 1990-1991 1.00000 Fire Equipment Township of Wayland: 1988-1994 1 00000 Roads Thornapple Kellogg: 19891991 20 50000 1989 1991 3.50000 19891991 .60000 1989 1991 1.00000 1990-1991 2.50000 Kent Intermediate: UNLIMITED 2.05000 UNLIMITED 1 90000 The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond Issues voted under the non application of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer This certification is made in connection with an election to be held In the THORNAPPLE KELLOGG, Allegan County, Michigan on June 10, 1991 Dated at Allegan, Michigan 4-8-91 Frederick Edgerton STATEMENT OF KENT COUNTY TREASURER AS TO VOTED INCREASES STATE OF MICHIGAN) )S.S. COUNTY OF KENT ) I, John K. Boerema, the duly elected, qualified and acting Treasurer of the County of Kent, State of Michigan, hereby CERTIFY that (part) of Thomapple Kellogg School, Is located within the boon daries of said County of Kent and that, at the date hereof, the records of this office indicate that there are voted increases in the total tax rate limitation, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows: UNIT YEARS EFF VOTED INCREASES By Kent County. By Caledonia Township: By Bowne Township: 84 mills NONE 1990 2009 Incl. 1.50 Mills 50 Mills 1 00 Mills 1989 to 1998 Incl 1989 to 1998 Inci. 1989 to 1998 Incl 20 5 Mills 3.5 Mills .6 Mill 1 Mill 2.5 Mills 1969 1969 1969 1969 1990 By The School District: to to to to to 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 Incl Incl Incl Incl Incl John K Boerema Kent County Treasurer Dated April 17, 1991 at Grand Rapids. Michigan I, Lucille Heppe. Treasurer of Ionia County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of Apnl 5, 1991, the records of this office indicate that the total of all roted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of goverment affecting the taxable property located m Thomapple Kellogg School. Barry Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is ae follows By Ionia County: 003 By Campbell Township By the School District UNLIMITED NONE 20 5 mills, 3.5 mills, 6 mill. 1 mill, 25 mills, 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 Dated Apnl 5, 1991 only only only only only Lucille Heppe Treasurer, lonta County This Notice is given by order of the board of education Wendy Romph Secret. Board �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 28, 1991 Caledonia seniors determination, continued from frontpage “But if the story has pic­ tures, I can visualize the pic­ tures and remember the story,” Allison said. “My right brain and left brain just don’t work together, so things I hear aren’t stored in my memory. But if I can see the words or pictures, 1 can remember them.” She also has to concentrate on reading from left to right, which makes getting through a printed page a long chore She can’t take notes listen­ ing to a teacher, so she asks her teachers if they will make an extra copy of their notes for her to follow in class. “I’ll read the words while they are saying them,'' she explained. ’Then I’ll remember them.” Deb said that she and her husband. Wes, never let Allison hide behind the disorder, but constantly tried to encourage her and build her self-esteem “We found out that she had a high IQ, and so we urged her to do her best," said her mother “But as a parent, you’re always wondering and com­ pensating. trying to help her make up for the disability and worrying about her being accepted " Allison did work with special education teachers, gradually taking more and more ' regular" classes until her junior year in high school, when she only needed support in a few subjects, said Caledonia teacher Paul Nixon. “Allison is a unique stu­ dent She never let her dif­ ficulties in reading slow her down. In fact, the enthusiasm she brought to my classroom became contagious ‘‘She often openly motivated other students in the class to excel instead of get­ ting down on themselves." Nixon said Allison began thinking very early in her high school years about attending college “There was never a doubt in her mind that she would at­ tend a university,” he said. "This inner desire to excel in all aspects of school make her the very special person she b.” But on the inside, Allison had her self-doubts. “One of the hardest things that stuck in the back of my mind was realizing that 1 was in high school with only a third-grade reading level,” she said “I had to keep it to myself so no one would notice, so they wouldn’t think I was dumb.” She said that when she started to move into regular classes at school, she was afraid that her secret would be discovered “I would pretend to be smart, or just not say anything so no one would know. But sometimes I gave myself away." It wasn't until a speech class this year that students found out Allison was dyslexic. And were surprised A panel of students had done some research on dyslexia for their “informa­ tion" speech Right in class, the speech teacher gently suggested that perhaps the students should talk to Allison. She said that the students looked at her in disbelief. She said she would be glad to talk to them “One of them said, ‘She has dyslexia, isn’t that cool?’ “It was the first time I had ever thought of it as being ‘cool,’" she smiled. “I hope he was thinking that it was cool because nobody had realized it. " A determined Allison took part in many activities. She worked in her church’s nursery, did “mega" babysit­ ting. helped the special educa­ tion teachers at Dutton Elementary , and worked part of each school day at the “Kid’s Komer” day care center. She played volleyball, ran track and was a cheerleader for all four years of high school. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Township of Yankee Springs Barry County, Michigan TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land whose area constitutes not less than 51% of the total area of the hereinafter described as Park Road East from Payne Lake Rd. to 962 Barlow Lake Rd. South to 900 Barlow Lake Rd. Assessment District to the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to pave the road and to create a special assessment of the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the pro­ perties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing im­ provements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is propos­ ed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Paving and Improvement of Roads from Park Road East from Payne Lake Road to 962 Barlow Lake Road South to 900 Barlow Lake Road or thereafter (on Arhana Crest South then West to Payne Lake Road). The total cost will be equally divided among all property owners within said District, regardless of parcel size, road frontage, number of lots owned, etc. All property owners/ persons will be charged on share of 55. The only exception to this are individuals with two or more households/rental properties within said district. Those individuals will be charged an additional share for every household/rental property within the district. The individual cost will not exceed $1,300.00 per share. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineenng plans showing the improvements and location thereof together with an estimate of the costs of such construction in the approximate amount of and $61,000.00 for the Arhana Crest Road Assessment, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvements and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for improvement to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans. Special Assessment District and peti­ tions may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public heanng hereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public heanng upon such Petitions. Plans, Dtstnct and Estimate of Costs will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N Boggs Rd . Middleville. Michigwi. within the Township commencing at 7:30 p.m. on June 13,1991 At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with said board at or prior to the time of said heanng as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said Plans, Estimates and Costs or to said Special Assessment PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the improvement shall not be made without Peti­ tion of the property owners within the proposed district if the record owners of land con­ stitution 20% of the total area of this proposed district file their written objections with the Township Board at or before this first meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. Marilyn Page, Clerk 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 795-9091 “The girls on the squad learned about my problem when I couldn’t remember how to spell out “defense” in one of our cheers. I kept get­ ting it wrong, and I finally told them. “They were so surprised. I guess I was glad that they hadn’t guessed before. The coaches and the girls have all been great, and they didn’t tell anyone else." "Allison has been fun to work with and always willing to do the extra things with the squad.” said varsity cheerleading coach Betty Caskey. “I believe she gained a lot of confidence this year, and her accomplishments have been really exciting for her She’s worked hard for them. ’' Most of Allison's teachers have known of her disorder, and she said she can't thank many of them enough for all the support they offered her. “In junior high. Mrs. (Car­ rie) Murphy made me two Allison Scholten copies of her lecture notes, so always said she is so eager to the whole family. I could follow along. This “Allison’s support from her learn... something every taught me not to be be afraid parent likes to hear She teachers has been the crucial to ask other teachers for help always wants to do well, and thing in her achievements." later on, in high school.” she said her mother. “Parents are she never gives up. said. "And I know how much she too involved, and get tired and One of her English frustrated along with their appreciates all the help she has teachers, Ruth Grinstead, received. Perhaps her desire child. made the subject easier for her to help others stems from all "And I guess her deter by helping her actually picture the support she has received. ’ ’ mination has been the other the parts of speech. big thing. Her teachers have “Then there was Mrs. (Margaret) Briney, who took the time to give me my tests orally, and Mr. (Ralph) Shefferly, who made me feel smart in his basic biology class. We did a lot of hands-on lessons instead of reading all the time." “Mr. (Gerard) Wagner always encouraged me. too. owned by D Outhier and located Moy 13. 199) He brought math down to my Th# regular meeting was coll at 649 Emmons. Ayes: All Nayt level of understanding, and he None. Motion carried Rezoning ed to order by the President with all members and several guests is denied always said. ‘Don’t worry; Motion by Berencsi, seconded present. I’ll help you get through it.”’ by Kidder to have Consumers Minutes of the last meeting Allison said she also was Power Company install a street and the special meetings were grateful to Mrs. (Barbara) light by the gate at the entrance approved. Financial report was Daniels, “who went out of accepted. Bills were allowed for to the Park. Carried. her way to best prep me for Motion by DeVries, seconded payment. Michigan Township Service. by Soules to allow the Leukemia college,” and to Nancy Society conduct a fund raising WW Engineering & Science and Moore, “for being a friend.” campaign In the Village Rodgers reports were heard. She had special words for September 6 thru 27. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded Nixon, who supervises the Other items discussed were by Kidder to table Sewer Or resource room at the high dinance Amendment until next Planning Commission and Zon­ ing Board of Appeals fees and school. meeting. Carried. expenses; Vlllage/Townshlp Motion by Kidder, seconded “He spent his free time joint meeting; storm sewer pro­ by Kegerreis to hold a Public recording my history lessons, blems; street sweeping; 4th of Hearing on May 28 at 7:00 p.m. because 1 couldn’t keep up July; weed cutting and the new in connection with the 1991 with the reading. He helped Village tax levy, carried. computer for the Treasurer. build my self-confidence, and Meeting adjourned at 9:30 Motion by Soules, seconded he helped me get through the by Kegerreis approve the Plann­ p.m. Jacqueline Cherry ing Commission recommended hard times of high school.” Village Clerk (5/28) And then there was her to deny the rezoning of property family, offering support all the way. When she had to write a paper, she would dictate it to one of her parents, who would write it down; then Allison would copy it over from what they had written. She said her younger sister. Missy, helped her too, especially with math. Allison credits the Kent Skills Center with giving her a direction for her career plans She attended the Skills Center as a junior, and worked in the day care center to earn a day care license “After I finish at Fems, that's what I want to do. And 1 hope someday to open my own day care center." But in the meantime, Allison said she knows she’ll have to continue compen­ sating for her reading pro­ blems while at college She plans to make use of the school’s tutoring system, and she hopes she can find so­ meone who will take lecture notes for her But she was accepted at the school on her own merits. w>Jkxit revealing her reading problems, and her mother said that was a wonderful day for VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES Visit Home #39 in the ... 1991 Parade of Homes at ... 1007 W. Main in Middleville Furnished by... FURNITURE Hours: 6:00-9:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1:00-9:30 Wednesday & Saturday Tom Wilkinson — BUILDER — ______ Ph. 891-8294 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 28, 1991 / Page 15 Obituaries Roy W. Gackler MIDDLEVILLE - Roy W. Gackler, 84 of Porter Hills Presbyterian Village and formerly of Caledonia passed away Wednesday, May 15, 1991. Mr Gackler was born July 1, 1906 in Thomappie Town­ ship, Middleville, the son of William and Susanna (Maichele) Gackler. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1925. He attended Michigan State University for two years. He was married to Dorothy A. Geib March 21, 1934. He was self-employed operating a grocery store in Caledonia for 23 years and a Beltline Motel in Grand Rapids for 33 years. He was a life long member of the Leighton United Methodist Church, President of Grand Rapids Motel Association, President of Michigan Motel Association. He served a three year term on the Caledonia School Board, President of the Caledonia Commercial Club, Charter member of the South Kent Chapter American Busi­ ness Club, Charter member of the Caledonia Lions Club and Director of the Farmers State Bank. Mr. Gackler is survived by his wife, Dorothy A. Gackler; his children, Kenneth R. Gack­ ler, John S. and Joyce E. Gack­ ler, all of Caledonia, Suann R. Hewlett of Middleville, D. Jane Gackler of Spokane, Washi ngton; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at the Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leighton United Methodist Church or Porter Hills Benevolence Fund. Arrangements were 'ade by the Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Judith K. Cummings MIDDLEVILLE - Judith K. Cummings, 45 of 430 Charles Street, Middleville passed away Friday, May 17, 1991 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Cummings was born December 13, 1945 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Iva (Rose) Taggart. She was raised in Irving Township. She attended the Wood Country School and graduated from Middleville High School. She was married to Victor J. Cummings on July 27, 1963. She resided at her present address for the past 20 years. Employment included: Hast­ ings Mutual Insurance Company, Middleville Branch of Hastings City Bank, school bus driver for Middleville Schools, Lescoa Manufactur­ ing in Middleville and Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Corner­ stone Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Cummings is survived by her husband, Victor; two sons, Jeff Cummings of Zion, Illinois and Andy Cummings of Middleville; one daughter, Michelle Cummings of Middleville; one grandson; two sisters, Helen Shellenbarger of Middleville and Patricia Buell of Vicksburg; two brothers, Glenn Taggart of Grand Rapids and Richard Taggart of Hastings. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Gene and Martin Taggart. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 21 at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church with Reverend Jeffrey Lee officiating. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY GUI us foi a quote for dll of wur insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 BEGINNING TENNIS LESSONS FOR ADULTS Caledonia soldier visits elementary classes Airman Doug Curtis of Caledonia visits a pre-kindergarten class at Kettle Lake Elementary to thank the students for the valentines they sent him while he was stationed in Saudi Arabia. Students of Ms. Hannon's class listen closely as Curtis shows them a model of the B-52 aircraft he worked on during Operation Desert Storm. Clarence L. Colter James B. Holes FLORIDA - James B. Holes, 90 of Sarasota. Florida and formerly of the Barry County area passed away Tuesday, May 21, 1991 at East Manor Nursing Center in Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Holes was bom Novem­ ber 24, 1900 in Barry County. He was raised in Barry County and attended schools there. He graduated from University of Michigan and was a member of the Alumni Club. He was married to Gertrude L. Goldnng December 4, 1924. He resided in several Michigan communities before moving to Sarasota, Florida from Hillsdale in 1965. Mr. Holes owned and oper­ ated drug stores in Jackson and Hillsdale Counties for 45 years. He was a registered pharmacist in Michigan and Florida. He was a member of Michigan Masonic Lodge #33, Moslen Temple in Detroit, Past District Deputy Instructor of Michigan Blue Lodge, member Sarasota Rotary Club, Past President Hillsdale Rotary Club. Mr. Holes is survived by four nieces, Carol A. Plummer of Middleville, Marcia Loftus of Manistique, Shirley Kidder of Hastings and Cynthia Miller of Manistique. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude on July 9, 1989. Graveside services were held Friday, May 24 at the Irving Township Cemetery with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made the Rotary Club of Sarasota, P.O. Box 2766, Sarasota, Florida, 34230 or any charitable organization. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Dorothy A. Colter CALEDONIA - Dorothy A. Colter, 74, of 301 S. Maple, Apt. C, Caledonia, passed away May 15, 1991 at Metro­ politan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Colter was born on September 9, 1916 in Detroit, the daughter of Walter Miller and Anna Hearth Miller. She was employed as a Nurse. Mrs. Colter is survived by her children: Barb and Max Stevenson, Sr„ Chuck and Linda Yaeger, Bev and Jim Tolan; step-children. Bill, James, Michael, Larry, Steven, Charles, Walley Colter, LuAnne Nadel; 26 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on May 14, 1991. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at Holy WHEN June 12,1991 • July 3,1991 TIME: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. WHERE: High School Tennis Courts COST: ’25.00 INSTRUCTOR: Larry Segar Caledonia graduate on WMU’s list Please call the Community Education office at 795-3397 to enroll by June 7th! ’ Payment must be made by June 10th ( C/ass size is limited to 10 so call early* Wester University. Sandra a graduate of Caledonia’s Class of 1990. Family Catholic Church. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. CALEDONIA - Clarence L. Colter, 64, of 301 S. Maple, Apt. C, Caledonia, passed away May 14, 1991 at Metro­ politan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Colter was bom on March 6, 1927 in Saranac, the son of Russell Colter and Lottie Huston Colter. He was employed as a Machine Operator in a manu­ facturing company. Mr. Colter is survived by his children: Bill, James, Michael, Larry, Steven, Charles, Walley Colter and Lu Anne Nadel; step-children: Barb and Max Stevenson, Sr., Chuck and Linda Yaeger, Bev and Jim Tolan; 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister. He preceded his wife Dorothy in death by 12 hours. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial in Chapel Hill Memor­ ial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. I HOPE I HAVE INSURANCE Your camping equipment, boat and motor, sporting goods, cameras — be sure they are adequately covered for theft and damage. With insurance from the Booth Agency! BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 PLANTING TIME IS NOW! 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For exam and appli­ cation information call 1-800-552-3995 ext. MI168 8am to 8pm 7 days. Garage Sale DUE TO THE DEATH OF OUR PARENTS we are having a one day only sale. Everything must go. June IsL 9-5. At Gregg Apartments, 301 So Maple Street. Apt C.______________ FIRST TIME huge bam sale over 20 years of collecting anti­ ques and collectibles, dolls, furniture, copper, hot air balloon and basket. Ski Doo snowmobile, wind clocks, baskets, sewing machines. Absolutely no early sales. Wed., Thurs., Fri., 9 to 5, 6087 100th St. Caledonia. SKIS, BICYCLE PARTS, TOYS, ETC June 1st, 9-5.6240 Whitneyville, Middleville. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. C«U 672-7110.________ Pets AKC REG. Samoyed puppies, 6 wks. old, all shots, need good home, $250. 795-3445. Barry County newest attorneys during opening scheduled Real Estate 133 ACRES between Caledo­ nia and Middleville rolling with woods at back, also 9 acres of Thornapple River frontage inside Hastings City limits. Free property evaluations. Jeff Mills, Pearson Cook Company, 891-9329 & 538-8620. EFFICIENCY APARTMENT in Middleville. Phone 795-3202. Farm NEW HALL Caledonia American Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. FOR SALE: 12 acres of mixed hay. Make good horse hay. Call 795-3467. __________ Community Notices CRACKED OR BOWED BASEMENT WALLS? EARTH ANCHORS MIDDLEVILLE KARATE CLUB, 1st annual 1 pitch softball toummenL June 8th and 9th. For more information call 795-9242 or 795-3084. THE WALL REPLACEMENT ALTERNATIVE 1 -800-748-0500 Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers, General Labor. Needed approx. July 1,1991 to mid-September 1991. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE EE.0.E Judge Gary Holman (left) and Judge Richard Shuster (right) stand with Hastings two newest attornies, James Goulooze (second from left) and Michael Lee. In formal ceremonies Fri­ day, May 10, before the Hon Richard M. Shuster, two local men became Barry County’s newest attorneys. Family, friends and members of the local bar witnessed as Judge Shuster administered the Attorney’s Oath to Michael J. Lee of Middleville and James J. Goulooze of Hastings The two men were presented to Judge Shuster by four distinguished attorney’s. Lee’s sponsors were 56ch District Court Judge Gary Holman, and attorney Michael McPhillips. Goulooze s sponsors were Barry County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor and attorney David Dimmers. After each attorney spoke on behalf of the candidates, Shuster asked the two men to stand before his bench in the Circuit courtroom The judge spoke briefly to the candidates as their sponsors stood at their sides. He then swore the can­ didates in to the bar and the 15-minute ceremony conclud­ ed to applause as Judge Shuster asked those in atten dance io s.ep forward and welcome the two Conllnutd o„ men as p.e. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 28. 1991 I Page 17 Caledonia sends seven to state track competition Eric Curtis (left) will compete in the discus at Satur­ day's state finals while teammate Andy Foster works for state honors in the pole vault. New attorney’s open office Continued from previous page — of the delicatessen at the attorneys The ceremonies marked the Felpausch store in Hastings. They reside on Irving Road culmination of years of in rural Middleville, where preparation for the two men. Lee is able to fulfil) his pro­ Lee. known as Mic, is a September 1990 graduate of clivity for hunting and fishing. Asked what led him to a Thomas Cooley I^w School in Lansing and Goulooze is a career change in middle life, January *91 graduate of he replied. “It’s what I’ve Cooley. Both sat for the State always wanted to do. But, Bar Examination in February over the years in my associa­ and received notification of tion with the union at Spartan their passing on May 4. Given and my fellow workers. I got to qualified law school the opportunity to do some graduates twice annually, in contract negotiating Working February and July, the two- with them, I realized that most day bar exam must be passed of those guys were just like in order for a candidate to me. working hard, raising a receive a license to practice family in a changing society, trying to maintain a home and law Neither Mic nor Jim took facing the kind of pressures the traditional route to becom­ we all face daily. “I just wanted to make a ing attorneys. Though it took a long time for both, both bigger difference to get a bet­ ter insight in to what fulfilled boyhood ambitions. Lee, an Illinois native, is underlines those pressures the son of a teamster who that face the average guy. For followed in his father’s me. law school was the route footsteps after graudating to take. ““But, believe me it from Southern Illinois University. Lee has been a wouldn’t have happened truck driver with Spartan Inc. without the countless of Grand Rapids for 17 years, sacrifices of Carol and the operating out of their kids They are the ones who warehouse, servicing grocery put up with my absence while stores throughout the state. 1 worked in the day time and Very active in union affairs, it went to school in Lansing at was this association that spur­ night, not to mention the lost weekends spent with my face red Ixe to law school. The father of two daughters buried in the law books.” Goulooze gave much of the and a son, Lee is married to the former Carol Russell of same answer about his new Lacey. Carol is the manager career. Village Soap Opera COIN LAUNDRY Drop Off Laundry Service — now available. Let us do it for you! For more information call... 698-8158 Come... “Spring Clean” ...with us! • All NEW Equipment • Extra Large Washers Available - Including a 50-lb. Capacity Washer "iOPENTDAYSa^Veekl 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. I 137 E. Main St., Caledonia Qualifying for the state meet this week are Scots Amy Leatherman (front) in the 3200 m run; Karyn Duba (bock, left) in the 1600 m run; Korey Hofmann, 1600 and 3200 m runs; Becky Beland, 3200 m run and Liz Mast, discus. “I wouldn’t be a lawyer to­ day without the tangible and intangible help I got from my family here in Hastings and some very close friends.” he said. “I bounced around for quite awhile, learning some sometimes painful lessons about life. Along the way, I developed some very close personal ties and those people had an unflinching faith in me. ‘‘This is what I’ve always wanted to do. and one day. just like that, I know I either did it now or I never would. “After I made the decision, I remember one day bemoan­ ing the struggles I knew I was going to have going back to studying and making ends meet for the next three years with my employer Denny Storms at Riverbend Golf Course, and I remember his reply that whether 1 did it or not in three years I’d still be the same age I am today, it’d be up to me whether I’d have law school behind me or not.” Goulooze’s admission to the bar came precisely three years to the date after he entered Cooley. Like Lee, he worked while attending school. ‘“During the summer of ’89, in my fourth term, through Dale Crowley (Barry Co. Prosecuting Attorney) I got an opportunity most fledgling law students only dream about. Michigan Court Rules allow law students working in a prosecutor’s of­ fice to prosecute misde­ meanors in District Court. Dale gave me this chance and the learning experience was fabulous. “I was able to develop some trial and negotiation skills that are essential I did get to do several drunk driv­ ing trials and handled the pre­ trials weekly The support I received from everyone in the prosecutor s office as well as in Judge Holman's court was something I’ll never forget "The icing on the cake is that it was in my hometown, where I dealt daily with the local attorneys. With them, I think I’ve developed some lasting personal friendships. "As Mic and I start our new careers, members of every' firm in town have extended help to us in getting started. Our system of justice is necessarily adversarial, and to some degree Mic and I will be in competition with them, that these attorneys have been so selflessly willing to give of their time and experience is a tribute to the caliber of in­ dividuals that make up our bar.” Mere acquaintences before law school. Lee and Goulooze have formed a partnership They intend to open their of­ fice at 106 N. Jefferson underneath the old National Bank Building in Hastings, in what is now the Fitness Center on June 3. “It’s nothing fancy.” said Lee, “but fitting the purposes of a beginning practice that we hope to develop. 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Wellman Road, Nashville, Ml 852-9377 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 28, 1991 Trojans end season with loss to Allegan The Middleville baseball team ended what has amounted to a roller-coaster season with 6-3 loss to Allegan Wednesday night The Trojans finished 9-15 overall and 7-7 in the O-K Blue conference. The game, which was postponed from earlier in the season, featured a pair of crucial Middleville miscues that resulted in starting pitcher Seth Nelson allowing four unearned runs. The Trojans misplayed a bunt and failed to cover the bag on a grounder, and the Tigers were able to take ad­ vantage Coach Bernie Weller said that was the bottom line “If we make a couple of plays, we win the game 3-2,” he said. “It would have been nice to win the last game of the year, but you need to make the plays to win games.” The Trojans took a 1 -0 lead in the first when Jeff Prior hit the first of his two doubles He then scored on an RBI single by Brad Bruner, who was recently selected to the O-K Blue all-conference team. John Scheib then hit a solo homer in the third inning for the Trojans second run. keep­ ing the game close at 4-2. Each team scored a run in the fifth inning to round out the scoring. Jamie Payne, still slightly hobbled by an ankle injury suffered in last Friday s doubleheader aginst Calvin Christian, relieved Nelson and went four and a third inn­ ings. allowing one earned run, three hits and two waits. He fanned three batters Monday the Trojans lost in the league finale 13-6 to con­ ference champion Hamilton The Hawkeyes took command with a seven-run second inn­ ing. after Middleville had taken a 3-1 lead after one Middleville put together basehits by Prior and Powell with a pair of errors to score the first two runs. Jeremy Shepard then singled home Bruner with the third run. Hamilton added three in the third and the score remained 11-2 until singles by Bruner. 1 **a/V*^** ‘ True Modular Homes — Offered By — G & L REMODELING; COME SEE OUR MODELS Call for an appointment. Middleville ’’ 795-9153 TK girls trock stote qualifiers: (from left) Carla Ploeg. Tonya Rauschenberger. Kim Wohlford, Alicia Batson and Trocie Middleton. The ladies will compete Saturday at Wyoming Pork High School. Rob Minor and Steve Baumgartner brought in another Middleville run in the sixth. In the Trojan seventh, Mike Wierenga doubled, advanced to third on a ground out and scored on a wild pitch. Scheib then closed out the scoring with another solo homer. Baumgartner was the only Trojan with two hits, as Mid­ dleville was outhit 13-6. The Trojans also committed seven errors. “We gave up too many walks, too many hits and had too many errors,” summariz­ ed Weller. Shepard, who along with Payne received all-league honorable mention status, allowed nine hits and five earned runs. He walked six and fanned four. Vernon DeWitt and Minor finished off the game for Middleville. Stop in. and see our "NEW LOOK Middleville wrestling coach Tom Lehman and Chris Foster display the Class B district sportsmanship award presented by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. More Floor Space • More Merchandise Introducing... I*®*1’ Breakfast 440Z.C0ld Cup Biggest drink in town. 44 ozs. of your favorite fountain pop. Only Sausage & 2 Hash Browns & Small coffee tO BO! ONLY 80' FOOD TO CO coke • Sandwiches • Beverages 12 pk. 12 oz. Cans 6 pk., 12 oz. 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Keith Bohez, Jeff McCaul and Alan Aho also finished second, in a time of 1:34.2. Finishing third for the Scots were Stegenga in the 100 (11.5) ; the 400 relay team of Stegenga. Bohez. John Win­ quest and Ken Aho and the 1600 relay team of Alan Aho. Steve Tafelsky, Brad Feenstra and McCaul Also scoring points for Caledonia were Greg Chap­ man. Jason Boorsma. Chad Neff and Craig Schmidt Wayland won the girls’ meet with 108 points, follow­ ed by South Christian with 96, Hudsonville with 78.5 and Caledonia with 59-5- The Scots were led by distance standout Amy Leatherman. Leatherman established a new conference record in the 3200 meter run with a time of 11:33.2, nearly 16 seconds ahead of teammate Becky Beland, who placed second. She also ran a leg on Caledonia’s second-place 3200 relay team with Karyn Duba. Beland and Korey Hof mann. The unit’s time of 9:58.7 was a season best performance. Hofmann also had a good day, placing second in the 1600 (5:20) and fifth in the 800 (2:29.6). Other Scots placing were Susan Welton, third in the shot put (33-1); Liz Mast, sixth in the shot put (30-3); Jodi Van Oost, lied for fifth in the high jump (4-10); Duba, fourth in the 1600 (5:23.2) and the 1600 relay team of Julie Kral, Cheryl Kral, Carol France and Amanda Wolfert, which was fourth in 4:24.8. FACTORY WORKERS Beacon Services is a progressive employment service that works with Lake Odessa/Aho area and S.E Grand Rapids companies. Reliable transportation, two pieces of legal I D. and a dependable work history can put you to work Immediately at no fee to you. Choice jobs in the following classifications: • ASSEMBLY • BUFFING GENERAL LABOR RE-WORK Our concerned staff will work to match your skills and interests to available positions. We pay top wages, have excellent benefits, and are open 8:30 A M. - 4:30 P M Monday-Fnday 698-7979 S.E Beacon 4595 Broadmoor, Suite 150 Rapids, Services ’ Grand Ml 49512 Inc. (Located in the Kentwood Corporate Complex) M 37 / 44th St. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 28, 1991 I Page 19 Errors costly as Scots end with pre-district loss The old adage "the best of­ fense is a good defense" never rang truer than it did Thursday night at the Caledonia softball field. Sophomore pitcher Jennie Tuinstra did not allow an earned run against a tough Comstock squad, but she was the losing pitcher nonetheless as the Fighting Scots dropped an 8-2 decision in pre-district action. Caledonia was haunted by six costly errors, and the Colts were able to take advantage Coach Jon Pelletier said that defense was the key to the season-ending loss. "The errors haunted us." Pelletier said. "That has hap­ pened in tough situations all year. (Tuinstra) pitched a game she could have easliy won ” Comstock drew first blood in the first inning when wild throws on bunts led to a pair of unearned runs for the Colts. The score remained 2-0 un­ til the Scot half of the fourth, when Caledonia's senior leaders stepped up. Shortstop Jennv Smith sineled and stole second base Catber Tara Marble then ripped a line shot over the centerfielder s head Pelletier waved Marble around and she scored on her first homerun of the season. "Tara has had five triples this season, so I told her that I was going to send her home the next time it happened." Pelletier said. “I'm going to miss the kid. She is a tremen­ dous student-athlete." Marble, the Scots leading hitter with a .525 average, was selected first-team all­ conference. while Smith recieved honorable mention. The Colts then capitalized on Caledonia miscues, tally­ ing three unearned runs in the top of the fifth to regain the lead. The Scots were not without their chances to slice into the deficit. In the bottom of the sixth. Marble ripped another line shot, this one down the line in left. The Comstock leftfielder made what Pelletier described as a phenomonal shoestring grab as the ball tail­ ed away towards the line, rob­ bing Caledonia of at least one run. possibly two. They also put two runners aboard in the sixth, but could not push them across. The Colts added three more unearned runs in the sixth to ice the game and advance to the Allegan district tournament Monday Caledonia pounded out a 16-4 five-inning, mercy­ rule decision against Kenowa Hills in the league finale, squaring its O-K Gold mark at 7-7. good for sole possession of fourth place. The Scots pounded out 16 hits in the game, including three apiece by Smith. Carrie Barron and Dawn Senneker Senneker collected a pair of doubles and drove in two runs for the Scots, while Smith scored three times and swiped three bases. Also having big nights at the plate were Marble and Treasure Hylkema. who each went 2-3. After the Knights jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first, the Scots scored two in the bottom of the inning, then broke the game open with seven runs in the second and third innings. Pelletier said the win was a nice way to cap off what he Caledonia's Dawn Senneker stretches for a high throw at firstbase during the Scots; 8-2 pre-district loss to Comstock. termed a very successful 14-11 season. "I’m very proud of them," he said. "They had a super year. I told them that, unfor tunately, in high school athletics, only one team can win their last game, and that is the state champion." Installation Special Mandy Newmyer of Middleville and Chris Hurst of Caledonia both have decorated the interiors for homes selected for the Grand Rapids Parade of Homes. Here they pose in front of a home Hurst decorated for Austinridge development. Both women own a decorating Den franchise. Local decorator’s plan for Parade Homes’ J-Ad Graphics News Service Two area decorators designed the interiors of several homes being featured in the Grand Rapids Parade of Homes which opened Friday. Chris Hurst of Caledonia and Mandy Newmyer of Mid­ dleville each have put the finishing touches on the in­ teriors of “their" homes, and both said they were excited to have their work on display. Hurst decorated two homes in the Austinridge housing development on Alaska Ave. in Caledonia. One is located at 7701 Abby Lane and the ocher is just down the road at 7799 Abby Lane. Newmyer decorated a home at 4916 Farmview Lane in the Old Farm Estates in Kentwood. The two women each hold a franchise with the Decorating Den Systems, North America's first and largest franchisor of interior services. 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Headlee override, board seats to be decided by voters by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg voters Monday will pick two of the four people running for fouryear terms on the Board of Education, and decide if the school district can override the Headlee Amendment The amendment prohibits the district from levying mil­ lage on any increase of the state equalized evaluation (SEV) beyond the rise in in­ flation without voter ap­ proval. l^ast year the levy was 36.1 mills, and with the difference in the rate of inflation and the increase in SEV making up 1.55 mills (to 34.55 mills), the loss to the district would be $242,636 in local property taxes. Plus, since state aid is based on the millage rate, with the lower rate of 34.55, state aid would be lowered an­ other $106,135 for a total loss to the district of $348,771. "We definitely need it to run the school district," said business manager Alice Jansma. "With so many un­ knowns, contracts that aren’t settled, the buses, we cer­ tainly need the funds," she said. Incumbents holding the TK bus garage fire probe continues by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The investigation of the million dollar fire of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools* bus garage is active and continuing, said Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker. The May 13 fire destroyed the garage, 24 buses and two vans, as well as the equipment needed to maintain them. "The fire was called 'of suspicious origin' and nothing has changed our opinion," Shoemaker said. ' We re following up on leads, and the investigation is current and still ongoing. "If you have any information, you can call 1-800-442ARSON, or call me directly at the police station (7959862)," he added. Lon Lefanty Janice Siebesma Dan Parker Jack Miller two seats up for re-election both have filed nominating petitions, as have two chal­ lengers. Lon Lefanty and Jan­ ice Siebesma, incumbents, along with Dan Parker and John Miller Jr. are vying for the four-year seats. Siebesma, who has served four years on the board, has two children at TK, 11-yearold Jason and 7-year-old Jody. Married to Michael Siebesma, who is in steel sales, she lists her occupation as "Household Engineer/Perpetual Volun- teer." During her term on the board, Siebesma has served as vice president, secretary and as legislative liaison for two years. She has served on many committees for the school district, and said that, "The TK District has made some very good strides in school improvement, curriculum and maintenance. The thinking of the TK Board has also changed for the better. I See Heedlee, on pege 3 Two candidates, write-in to seek Caledonia School Board positions, Monday Voters in the annual school election Monday in Caledonia will see names of two candi­ dates on the ballot who filed nominating petitions to run for the two vacancies on the school board. Not filing a petition, but running an active write-in campaign, is a third candidate, whose name will not appear on the official ballot. Both positions carry a fouryear term. Voters also will be asked to renew the schools* current op­ erating millage of 21.9 mills. No new taxes are being re­ quested. Sketches of the candidates are as follows: John Finkbeiner, 40, is seeking election to his fourth term on the board. During his tenure, he has served three years as vice president, two years as president and is now in his second term as trea­ surer. Finkbeiner said he is seek­ ing re-election because he en­ joys serving on the board, and because he feels that as an ex­ perienced board member he has a lot to give back to the community. "I'm also excited about the growth here, even with all the problems, and about the re­ structuring program at the high school. The board, staff and administration all work well together, which makes it a pleasure to serve on the board." A life-long resident of Caledonia, he graduated from Caledonia High School, at­ tended Grand Rapids Junior College for two years and Michigan State for one year before joining his father and later his brother in the fam­ ily's farming operation. Finkbeiner serves on the board of the Kent County Farm Bureau, is treasurer of the Saranac local of the Michigan Milk Producers As­ sociation and is treasurer of the Kent County branch of the Michigan Artificial Breed­ ers Association. He also is a member of the Knights of Columbus and sings in his church choir. See Cendldetet, pege 2 Kit Roon returns to work as village manager Middleville Council considering parking ban on Stadium Drive Pot-bellied pigs come to area See story on page 6 Abby Kimmel cradles one of her favorite pygmy goats while Sophie the potbellied pig checks to see if she has any of her favorite snacks-grapes by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A move to stop traffic con­ gestion on Stadium Drive is being reconsidered by the Middleville Village Council. Three Stadium Drive resi­ dents told the council May 28 that a previously imposed parking ban for the street would make it impossible for some residents to have their teen-agers park then cars on the street where they live, ano would leave no place for visitors to park. The congestion largely is the result of soccer players and softball players converg­ ing on the fields next to Mc­ Fall Elementary. Residents who came to the council meeting said they rec­ ognized that congestion is a problem, but suggested that the village might order resi­ dential parking only or let soccer organizers know that if they play on the school fields, they will have to park in school lots. Village President Duane Thatcher said the council would be happy to work with residents of the street when they decide what they want. The first priority is the health and safety of the com­ munity, he said, and the council would do something to control the parking of cars in the school area. The council's meeting last week also marked the return of Village Manager Kit Roon, who has been on See Council, on pege 17 In This Issue... Middleville summer playground programs begin TK, Caledonia graduations held Caledonia Community Education graduates 27 Area Memorial Day ceremonies held �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1991 Candidates, write-in seek Caledonia Board seats, continued from front page As their special contribu­ tion to education, the Finkbeiners traditionally welcome hundreds of area pre­ schoolers and kindergarteners to the'farm each spring for tours of the dairy operation. John said the children espe­ cially enjoy bottle feeding the new calves and polishing off an ice cream treat. Looking back on his 12 years of board membership, he noted what he considers some of the district's impor­ tant accomplishments during that time: • The high school attained North Central accreditation. • Caledonia Elementary was named one of the nation’s ex­ emplary schools. • Recent building programs were completed, which in­ cluded a new high school, a performing arts center and ad­ ditions to all the district s elementary schools. • The district applied for and received a number of grants for restructuring the high school and for staff improvement. "All these things have made Caledonia a leader in education," he said. Finkbeiner sees not only area growth, but also impend­ ing changes in school financ­ ing as the biggest challenges facing education in Caledonia. He said that while he agrees that the state’s method of fi­ nancing public education must be more equitable, he does not want to see Caledo­ nia's system hurt in the pro­ cess of reform. "We must plan ahead, so we can maintain our pro­ grams," he said. He said that the school board must be able to demon­ strate to taxpayers the neces­ sity for future building pro­ grams, and he said he is exc ted about the changes going on, particularly at the high school level. "I know change is scary,” he said. "But I don't farm the way I did when I first started, and businesses today don't op­ erate the same way they did when they first started. That's why education shouldn't be operating the same way that it did when I went to school. "We're listening to the business community, and we're working on better preparing our students for the world they'll be entering. I can't guarantee that everything we have planned right now will work YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. developed "a good working re­ lationship’ with school offi­ cials. "I had no desire to unseat an incumbent," he said. "But when Arlene (Hodgkinson) decided to retire from the board, I felt this was a good opportunity. The time was right for me, and I thought I'd let the voters decide if my qualifications were what they'd like in a board mem­ ber." In looking at the issues fac­ ing the board, DeBlaay said With five children attending that while handling growth Caledonia schools, Gordon always is a concern, he DeBlaay and his wife, Sue, doesn’t want to see the district are always going to or com­ lose its focus on student ing from school. Or so it learning. seems to them. "We shouldn't get so But his children are five caught up in growth and new reasons why DeBlaay, 39, is buildings that those take running for a seat on the priority over the needs of the Caledonia school board this students in our schools right now," he said. "I don't mean year. "Schools are important to to imply that has happened, us as a family," he said. "The but I think it’s something we work Sue and I have done at need to be careful of. " DeBlaay said he felt the the schools in the last three years have been satisfying and school board must do the best rewarding because we see im­ it can for all kids in the dis­ provement, and we see the ef­ trict, teaching them the skills fect on our own children." they’ll need for whatever fu­ DeBlaay, who lives at 3655 ture they are planning. 76th St., is a life-long resi­ He said he fully supported dent of the area and a graduate the goals of the restructuring of Caledonia High School. process. He studied two years at what "As in the case of anything is now Grand Rapids new, well only know what is Community College, the best structure by experi­ completed his degree at ment. But as long as we stick Western Michigan State to the goals of the process, University and works as a we'll come up with the right senior materials analyst at vehicle to achieve them," he Westinghouse Furniture Sys­ explained. tems. DeBlaay said his particular He has been an active vol­ interests lie in learning more unteer in the district. He about school finance and helped in negotiating the sale about the board's decision­ of some school property to making process. He hears the Lakeside Park; he was a most questions from residents member of a committee to about those issues, he said. "If elected, I'd really like to upgrade the district's libraries, serve on the finance commit­ and he volunteered to serve as a parent representative in tee. I'd like to find out for the MEPEPP program, which myself if there are legitimate put together a district-wide K- concerns over the way we spend our money. If there are 12 physical education curricu­ lum. no reasons to complain, then I think we should educate the Most recently, DeBlaay has served as co-chairman of the people better. FACTs committee, which in­ "I also would like to study volved teachers, administra­ just how decisions are made tors and citizens in recom­ by the board. I'm not criticiz­ mending how the district ing at all, but I would like to should plan for expansion make sure there is a balance over the next 10 years. between what should be de­ He served on the cided in committee and what "Committee of 53," which should be decided by the studied the needs of Grand whole board after open discus­ Rapids Junior College and sion. I'm very interested in how the school could meet participatory decision mak­ them, and he has served on ing." In his "official" statement, the Gaines Township Board and the Gaines Library Board. DeBlaay summarized the main thrust of his campaign: He is an active member of his "My goal as a board mem­ church, serving on its board ber would be to support the and on several committees. He said he chose to run for balance of quality education at the school board because a a reasonable cost.' An active write-in cam­ board member was retiring and because he feels he has paign has put Kathy Jackson, 36, in the running, though noroB the ballot in Monday s election. “I never expected to get all those phone calls after the pe­ tition deadline had passed and only two candidates had filed," she said, adding that people were concerned that with no contest for the open board seats, there would be no airing of issues and no incentive to vote in the election. With an organized group backing her, she said die de­ cided to go ahead and "give it a shot" this year as a write-in, even though she said she kneu she would be at a d isadvantage not being listed on ---- perfectly, but well keep finetuning until we get it right “I have faith in our high school staff, which has de­ voted several years to these restructuring plans, and I'm excited about them. "On the whole, I’d say whatever is best for kids is on my persona] agenda." Finkbeiner and his wife Beth have three children in the Caledonia schools, one in middle school and two attend­ ing Caledonia Elementary. John Finkbeiner Gordon DeBlaay Kathy Jackson "But I feel I am in touch with people in Caledonia," she said. "I feel I'm accessi­ ble; people see me all the time at community and school functions, and I am in­ terested and involved in what's going on." Jackson is the outgoing president of the Caledonia Elementary PTO, the assis­ tant commissioner and a team coach for Caledonia's Ameri­ can Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) and co-chairwoman of the school district's FACTs committee, which has been working on a 10year plan to accommodate future growth in the school population. A graduate of Kelloggsville High School and Michigan State University, she and her husband, Bob, live at 9390 100th St. They have two school-age children attending Caledonia Elementary. "My kids will be growing up in the midst of all the growth and change going on here, so I'm very interested in the way it goes, how it is handled," she said. Changing the educational system so it prepares students for the fast-paced world of the '90s is what Jackson sees as the biggest challenge facing the district. She said she feels it is already moving in the right direction with the new high school restructuring pro­ gram, and she added that she finds the changes being planned there exciting. "Tm not saying there won't be problems here and there, but it's being carefully planned, and I think we'll make it work. I see it also as a chance for our school to be a model for other schools in Michigan." She said the problem of ac­ commodating a rapidly-grow­ ing community is one she'd like to work on, especially in the way it affects the area schools. "How do we handle all these students? Do we extend the school day? The school year? Do we have to add facil­ ities? There are so many op­ tions." Since at least one future building, a middle school, al­ ready is in the planning stages, she said she would like to see it designed to ac­ commodate changes in the way students now are being taught "But that doesn't mean we have to spend money extravagently. The most expensive isn’t necessarily the best. We should have well-built, welldesigned buildings that will serve the district another 50 years, but that doesn’t mean we have to strap the taxpayer to get them." To go with the restructur­ ing of the academic program at the high school, Jackson said she would like to see more attention paid to extra­ curricular activities as areas that also should teach the skills students will need as adults. "Many of these programs already involve problem solv­ ing, cooperation, team work and critical thinking," she said, citing dramatics, journalism and athletics as examples. "I think that in the restruc­ turing process, the academic and the extra-curricular pro­ grams should enhance each other." Caledonia High graduate leaves artistic gift at high school WELCOME TO CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOI LEARNING TOGETHER TO BE THE BEST! New CHS graduate Stephanie Sutter Mervau has finished her high school studies, but she left a little of her talent at CHS in the lamp of learning’ she painted next to the high school motto at the west entrance to the school. She was asked by her art teacher, Barbara VandenToorn and by Superinten­ dent of Schools Robert Myers and Caledonia High School Princioal to do the work, whicn she com­ pleted in little over a week. Her original design, done in acrylics, depicts the flame of knowledge burning in a lamp of learn­ ing, surrounded by stylized figures of students learn- �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1991 / Page 3 Headlee override, board seats, Continued from front Education who has completed classes required for board member certification through the Michigan Association of School Boards. Lon Lefanty, 42, also an incumbent, has served for two years on the school board. His wife Sue, is a teacher at TK, and he has two children, Lisa, 14, and Nicole, 12, both middle schoolers. "I feel that I have made a positive difference in the op­ eration and policies of our schools. If elected, I will con­ tinue to work hard for the children and taxpayers of our school district," Lefanty said. He names three areas as important to the district "One is money. I feel that we have to provide a good ed­ ucation for our children. However, with the shrinking budgets, we have to be con­ servative with our tax dollars and do the best we can on what we have. And, be able to justify what we do. "Second is curriculum. As our society changes, so does its demands on schools. Our curriculum has to prepare our students for a society that is very mobile, highly technical, global and very fast paced. New information makes old information obsolete. Our schools have to prepare our students not only to be readers, but also good problem solvers. "Third is values. We have to constantly emphasize the importance of integrity, hon­ esty and hard work. There are some things that don't change,” he said. "I have served on our TK board for two years. This to­ gether with my past educa­ tional and business experience gives me both the experience and knowledge to be of good service as a school board member," he said. An agent with State Farm Insurance, Lefanty has served as treasurer on the board. He is a member of the Mid­ dleville Rotary and Masonic Lodge No. 231 of Mid dieville. Dan Parker, 43, of Bender Road in Middleville, is the president of Zenas Corpora­ tion. He and his wife, Linda, have four children. Scott, 19, who graduated from TK in 1989, and is currently a sophomore at Northwestern; Josh 15, a freshman at TK; Maria, 12 in the seventh grade; and Dan, 8, in second grade at West Elementary. Asked why he is running for the school board, Parker said, "I simply want to bring any skills, knowledge, and experience that I may have to the TK Board of Education. I will then let the Board help me to utilize those abilities in a team effort to provide all of our students a way of reaching their potential. "Our students need to com­ pete with high school gradu­ ates from all schools in the job market and in college. They need our very best effort because our community, state and nation depends on it. I also would look at ways that our board could help influence the state to equalize funding to all school districts and place the emphasis on funding good education in the state budget and not associate good education to how much property tax people have to pay. Good and equal education should be important to the State of Michigan as a whole and not just by school dis­ tricts," he said. Parker has served as a coach and on the board for the AYSO program since 1980. He was a member of the Zon­ _ ing Board of Appeals for three years and has been on the Planning and Zoning Com­ mission since 1985. The chairman of Middleville Ap­ preciation Day, he spearheaded the study to institute varsity soccer at Thornapple Kellogg. Parker has served on several other committees for the school district, and is a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and the Middleville Rotary. Jack Miller is 18 years old, and just graduated from Thor­ napple Kellogg. An active church member. Miller works at Ryan's Steak House. He is running for the school board, "to voice my say. I feel like I know what is needed at this school. There is a lot that the school is lack­ ing. I have been in the school and have seen what it is like, and changes that need to be made." "I am a lifetime resident of Middleville, and am a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. 1 am in tunc with student needs and am willing to work with the community," he said. Miller said because he had not been able to get all of the facts on the issues and con­ cerns of the school district, so he would reserve comment on them. would like to help ensure this direction is continued." "My concerns... are not only applicable at our district, but of education in general on both the state and national levels. Americans no longer hold children as their greatest natural resource. Children are too often thought of as bur­ dens financially, socially and culturally," Siebesma said. "Educational facilities are expected to take on more of the burden of literally raising a generation of neglected chil­ dren. Increasingly, demands I would again take the opportunity to review the Headlee from industry, parents and Rollback Provision that will be on the ballot at the June 10 an­ government without financial nual school election. resources are expected to be We now have the assessment information from the equaliza­ met by local districts. tion office. The projected loss to the school district used in last "European and Asian busi­ week’s Superintendent's Comer and in the KEY article, which ness people here in Michigan should be out soon, was based on an estimated increase in the are laughing at us when they State Equalization Valuation (SEV) of 11 percent. hear the ridiculous bickering The SEV for the Thomapple Kellogg School District in­ going on in the political are­ creased from $138,397,795 to $155,945,943 or a total of 12.7 nas of Lansing and Washing­ percent. However 3,578.289 or 2 6 percent was the net dif­ ton D.C. Their governments ference of new construction (additions) over losses. This do put education as a priority. resulted in the net increase on existing property being 10.1 The citizenry of these coun­ percent. tries is able to take education This results in the amount of rollback being 1.559 mills, for granted. which is .457 mill less than projected. The projected state aid "Buzz words like 'schools formula for next year is $365 per student (including incentives) of choice' and the issue of po­ plus $96 per mill levied/per student. The projected enrollment for next year is 2,335 students. This would result in a loss of tentially lower property taxes $242,636 in local revenue and an additional loss of $106,135 in are putting the real issue of equal funding education for all state aid. Without the passage of the approval to levy the full authoriz­ students in the background. ed millage, our district will lose a projected $348,771. Equal funding is a tough I would like to quote from a recent editorial in the Hastings issue to tackle for legistatorsBanner, titled “Overriding Headlee measure won't fatten --there is no instant school coffers": gratification to the public. “As annual school elections approach in Barry County, it Results would not be seen for appears that none of the local districts are seeking extra millage years,’* she continued. this year. GET EASY CASH wtt "We do have a chance at “However, there will be a tax-related proposal for most household goods and tooli. changing our priorities. Edu­ voters to think about on the ballot June 10. Residents in the Advertise with classifieds in The cation can be a forgotten Hastings. Maple Valley and Thomapple Kellogg districts will Reminder and Hastings Banner. issue if we are willing to be asked to override the Headiee Amendment. Phone 945-9554. look beyond our own “Contrary to popular belief, with these proposals, none of boundaries and take a good, the schools will be asking for more money than they now get. hard look at what is going on Rather, they will be trying to avoid a reduction in revenue. in the global arena of “Under Headlee, whenever property assessments increase faster than inflation, school districts must roll back their education. If we don't, we millage rates so they get only an increase in revenue equal to will be left behind in the DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY smoke of other counties the inflation rate. 131 East Main Street “Sound confusing? It’s been made even more so by the state racing to swallowing us up Caledonia, Michigan aid formula for funding schools... economically, politically and OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON “This leads to the biggest myth about school financing. socially." Some people still believe that when local property assessments • Family Vision Care Siebesma, 36, has a bache­ go up, the schools get that much more money in their coffers • Contact Lenses lor’s degree in animal hus­ by simply levying the same millage rate. bandry and agricultural educa­ • Vision Therapy “In most cases, it just isn’t so. tion from Michigan State Phone - 891-1056 “Because of the way the state aid formula works, when local University, and said she is the revenue increases through property assessments, state aid sup­ only member of the Board of port is reduced accordingly. So it is often that school districts don’t get one more penny when the assessments rise. (Due to the lowering of the millage rate the district’s revenue is actual­ ly cut.) What’s unfair is that when the Headlee Amendment is invoked, the schools not only lose local revenue, they also lose state aid. because the formula is based on so much per pupil and so much per mill. “Thus, the schools aren’t getting fat on local property tax in­ creases. And with Headlee rollbacks, they’re simply losing money they’ve had in the past. “Though it certainly means a slight increase in property owners’ taxes to allow districts to levy their full authorized millage, it’s best to keep the schools funded at the same levels they have been. “But don’t think they are asking for more money with over­ ride proposals. Because of a weird and outdated funding system, they’re forced to ask the electorate to let them keep money they already have. “Rolling back millage rates a la Headlee consistently has proven itself not be the right answer for both property owners and school districts. Reforming the school finance system is. ‘ “Until then, let’s override the Headlee Amendment on those ballot questions June 10 and give the schools the money they need.’’ Again, it should be emphasized that a Yes voce is needed to approve the proposition to levy the maximum authorized Auto-Owners' Perma Tferm 2 Universal Life offers millage to keep the level of millage previously authorized by the ultimate in flexibility for your changing hie insurance our voters. needs. Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. Your support is needed Please vote on June 10. Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Another review of Headlee Choryan, O.D. The one life policy that's with you every step of the way ThtNc Prob&mfafJb' NEW HOURS: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. NEW ADDRESS: 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 JEFFREY HL DEVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. D»VRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1991 Neighbors With...NORMA VELDERMAN Whew! This week has been a scorcher, hasn't it? I have been doubly grateful for the home Johnny has provided me. A walkout basement for me to work in, cool and com­ fortable, no air conditioning to chill me, but just the earth’s coolness against our cement walls on three sides to let the earth do its natural work, with a dehumidifier to take out the accumulation of moisture that a basement naturally has Priscilla Beaven is helping me. She is my eyes, and we are finding out so much history that is fascinating, along with the wonderful help of all the TK library staff to get all the books that we can find on the various parts of history we are working on There are so many avenues of interest to me that I keep jum­ ping all over as each new door opens up to tease me with this new or different world that these books open to me Judy Rain, Luella Murphy and Sue Murphy are the wonderful librarians who go to so much trouble to find books to help me. Priscilla has to drag me back to stop me from jumping all around, as each door is fascinating me with new things. She says I am worse than a kangaroo, jumping from this to that. She gently drags us back, from every new thing. (She is as fascinated as I am with all these things, but is more orderly, so we get twice as much done as I would with unfinished things before I hop to another story that opens the pages of history to us. Every morning 1 thank God for Priscilla and Judy Sloan, who suggested that Priscilla might be a person who would love to help me work on history. I am so grateful to all you folks of our Community Family who help me with my absorption in history that is saving my sanity . Thanks to all of you. Liz Finkbeiner and Ken Gackler of Caledonia, also who so generously give of their very busy lives to see that I have this or that to round some more of our combined history. The Caledonia Historical Society is having a meeting of all the Kent County Historical Society s at Caledonia Thurs­ day. June 6. in the basement of the library. I believe that it starts at 7 p.m. All folks who are interested in what the Caledonia Historical group contributes to our area, both Caledonia and Middleville (South Kent County and northwest comer of Barry County ) contribute to our local beginning pioneer history. Johnny's brother. Pete, made a wonderful model of the Kent Tavern. Oak Grove House or McNaughton House that was a stagecoach stop in about 1836 or 1837 on present day Whitneyville Road near the border of Kent and Barry County, now near modem 108th and Whitneyville Roads. I will have the Blockhouse model, and the Yankee Spr­ ings Mansion House that Pete Velderman made for me. (It will be the first time this has been displayed since he made it for me.) Liz is planning to have demonstrations of spinning, setting up an old-fashioned comer to demonstrate old skills. I will have my historical collection of working maps that I have collected in my seven years of history writing. So if you folks would like to come early before the meeting. I think that the Caledonia Historical Society is planning to have it open a while before the meeting. I think that you will enjoy it very much, if you are a history buff, and curious as to what our combined Com­ munity Family have con­ tributed to our early history. Now back to my column Neva Aicken said she and her old school chum. Joan Anderson, whom she hadn't seen in five years, came to spend the holiday weekend with Neva. They went out to eat and just caught up on the things they were behind on. She left Tuesday, after Decoration Day. Mark Newman had an open house for his daughter. Shan­ non who graduated this year. He held it in the Community Room at his home in Lincoln Meadows Saturday. May 25. Fred and Shirley Palmer of White Cloud and Enid and John Tnilck were also there to spend some of the weekend with their parents. Aim and Lib Palmer at Barlow Lake over the weekend. Hadn’t seen Loretta Clark in a week or so. so I called her to see how she was coming in getting ready to move to live with her son. Phillip, and Continual on next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 am., 11:00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Pastor Jeffrey Lee CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED ..9:45a.m. . Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday................. 7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 Morning Worship Service 10 00 a m. Sunday School ....................1115 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6 00 p.m. 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...where there is a/ways room for you! 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a m. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 am. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST Air conditioned Omiucs flaitri) Urtthrra *Z^urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN assembly ' 4 J* z tWf I I ALsL, Meeting al the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service. I(HX) A.M. James M. Dettmann, Pastor Nursery provided 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia, 49316 PHONE 698-8252 Sunday Services..... ............ .9 45 a.m. A 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes..................11XX) a m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children...... .. ........... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night..................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms in Touch................... 10:00 a.m. Richard ] Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Donell Raab Director of Music PHONE - 891-8119 Rov FL Fabar. Minataf of WcxWp and Admmuirofion. Pev Stan Vugtav—a Minitfr of (vongoUsm and DuclpiatHp. Sheryl Boar. Oree tor of Chrtshan Education and routh Cmdy Horwoyor. Children's Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................8:30 a.m. Sunday School............................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services; 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School 11:10a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST Rev. James Cusack CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ............................ 9;30 A.M. Morning Worship............................. 11:00a.m. Evening Service.......................................6:00P.M. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Did (Eimr JHethodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m. Moming Worship......... 41:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke 8914688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School S/iday Moming Worship Strday E vervng Worship Wednesday pravet t BtM study Rev wuham Dobson. Pastor Sieve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 a m <930 a m 6 00 P m 7 00 p m 0Q 4 .909 Q U 7 I U 7 L. V & MOST HOLY J&a ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mas* 4 30 p.m................................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 4. 1991 / Page 5 TK Student Council gives library latest in computers The Thornapple Kellogg Student Council has presented librarian Judy Kain with a state-of-the-art computer and software for use in the TK/Community Library. The computer program "Academic Abstracts" per­ forms searches on the printed material in 539 magazines in a matter of seconds. "Most of the magazines are in our library,*' Kain said, "plus, there are many others we can order through Lake­ land." One or more words can search every “citation" or de­ scription of the article in the database. For instance, when the operator asks for "Freeport," a list of 12 magazines with the word Freeport used in them is printed out. If the operator wants a nar­ rower search, he or she can use fewer or more specific terms. For example, if the word "drug" is used, the result would be an enormous amount of material, but if the words "use" and "traffic" were added to the request, the focus would be narrowed In addition to a brief expla­ nation of the subject covered in the article, each citation in­ cludes the name of the magazine, subject heading, date of issue, number of pho­ tographs, number of para­ graphs, what page the article begins on, and the number of pages taken up by the article. Besides keyword searching, full text searching and subject searching are also available. It also indexes the New York Times newspaper. Although the library does not have copies of that paper, it uses the date provided by the computer and can look up the story in the Grand Rapids Press or Detroit papers, Kain said. And, the computer is very user friendly, taking about a minute to instruct someone to do an article search. "Everyone in the school system will benefit," Kain said, "it will give our kids who are going on to college an edge. This system is the kind they use in colleges now. Eventually, we hope this system will be networked for use in each classroom." The incoming officers of the Thomapple Kellogg Student Council present Librarian Judy Kain with a computer and the technology for magazine searches. Middleville Neighbors, from page 4 wife, Liz. around the middle of June I believe they live in the Carolinas. Will sure miss her when she goes, she has been a very im­ portant pari of my life since Johnny and I moved to the Middleville area in 1950. She and Joe and family had just moved to the area a year or so before we came. Then she was my eyes for so long in my history work. She will be very much missed, but she is going to be with her family, so I wouldn't begrudge her leav­ ing. Her old friends are all gone, her family is down there, Russ in Indiana, and Janet in Florida. So she is a little closer to all of them. Loretta is the kind of per­ son, you just take for granted, she is always there, quietly doing her job in the background, doing it very well without any fanfare. I have been privileged to have had her for a friend all these years. Florence and Joe Fiala. along with the rest of their family, got together with daughter Janet and Henry Abrens and family. Ed and Katie Wieringa went on their 50th wedding an­ niversary gift from their children up north, playing golf and going to stay at the Grand Hotel. Donna Kenyon said she and Bob got to visit with son Rob, who is still over in the Desert Storm operation, still doing 60 hours of heavy work that started in the beginning of the conflict over in the Middle East. His carrier is still cover­ ing all the necessary coverage Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th, Caledonia 891-8688 The student group purchased both the hardware and software for the library’s use. --------------------------------- ----------------- needed to keep the peace. He will be so very glad to get back to the normal work load aboard the aircraft carrier. Donna's sister from Swartz Creek is visiting her for a while. So they are both having a wonderful working visit. I think Donna said that Rob called her from Hafia. Israel. Mary Noah went up with Melvin to their cabin up north, up one day and back the next. Mary VanderWal had a good time in Battle Creek babysitting her grandson this weekend. Betty Robertson was having the Extension group at her home when I called Tuesday evening. Betty and Jim also had the family dinner over the holidays. Jerry and Jack Spencer Sun­ day went to Detroit for a memorial service for a man, who with his family, had opened their home to Jerry when she was attending high school. Char Finkbeiner said that the family were all home for the holiday weekend. Some came to go fishing at midnight for bass. Maureen Robinson said they were having another family birthday when I called Tuesday for their nephew Matthew. By the way, I said that their daughter Carol had her birthday party last week. Her name is Sue, not Carol. Sorry about that my dear. Thanks for correcting me. Bette and Ray Koeplinger had a cookout with their children. Also went riding up to Newaygo over the weekend. Rose and Ken Morgan had a vacation over the weekend. They camped up at In­ terlochen. Did a lot of fishing and had very good luck. A real ' battery charging time" the whole weekend David Schipper stopped and visited with Russ Bender. He and Bob Bender were school friends when the Schippers lived in Middleville. Russ said that he couldn't believe that they had visited for four hours, the time passed so quickly Guess that’s it for this week, folks Hase a very nch iaIWJimwvwwUBMH msujoirrnf t ’ ’ ? 1 growing week, and be sure to count all your blessings. There are many more than you realize. Just for fun total them all up, actually putting them all down on paper. You will be amazed at how many there really are. A big hug to all you wonderful folks. (Automatic Teller Machine) is now available for our customers • No processing fee • No service charges (even when you use our ATM cards at other bank machines) Automatic Teller Machines are available at all 3 locations. Drive up service available at Middleville. Qtate 267 MAIN ST. 3205 681 h ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 t ,ALEDONIA 698-6337 All 3 Locations Open AB Day Monday thru Friday and 'ill Noon on Saturday 795-3361 LtNOCft �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 4. 1991 Pot-bellied pigs have arrived in Middleville — The Kimmels have many "critters" that the kids enjoy. Here Abby Kimmel introduces her friend Laurie Ann DeWitt, 4, to one of the full sized goats. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer What pet is like a dog in that he likes attention and petting, but is as clean or cleaner than a cat? It’s a Vietnamese pot-bel­ lied pig. So says Fawn Kimmel of Middleville. She has nine of them, to go along with seven cats, two dogs, four horses, 25 goats, one Clydesdale and a donkey named Bob. Almost all of the animals are for sale, and Fawn and her husband, Charles, have just branched out into the exotic sounding pigs after more than THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River St., Middleville, MI (616) 795-3331 on their respective days All specials are cash and carry and no orders will be taken tor delivery at these special *4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase i TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fern “1 WANT TODAY’S SPECIAL!" a year of research into them. The pigs are intended to be pets, seem to have a natural tendency to be pets and are very easily trained. They will become acquainted with peo­ ple very rapidly. Even pigs who haven’t had human con­ tact become domesticated easily, Fawn says. A pig of the Royal White line, Casey was their first, and he had to be brought di­ rectly into the house when they got him in March when it was cold. "I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it myself," she said, " but lie went from no handling to being housebroken in just a few days, and now he sits up and begs for grapes." "Casey" will be the father of many little pot-bellied pigs, with his wife, "Sophie," already expecting his litter. A pig she is working with now, "Grady," is becoming calmer every' day because she constantly handles him and brings him with her when she does the chores. She plans to take Grady him to schools, nursing homes and in parades. "1 want him to get used to noise-e very thing." she says. The pigs require very little food, even when full grown, (13 inches high and 75 Kimberly J, Norris, M.D, EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, PC. Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Cataract Surges A .ecs r-piarr$ Lose* Surgery Qehnal and Dtaoehc Eye Care. Glaucoma. Cor.tac* Lenses NEW PATIENTS WELCOME (616) 945-3888 Kimberly Norris. M D Green StreetjH’lartmg^Michigan » pounds) eating two cups of pig chow a day and one cup of a fresh fruit or vegetable. Fawn has an arrangement with the produce department at D&W in Caledonia. The department puts fruit and veg­ etables that aren’t good enough for their customers into a box for her, and she picks them up once a week. The pigs originated in Viet Nam, but were taken to Eng­ land, Switzerland and Sweden and put in zoos. The first 14 pigs to come to this country came with one man from Eu­ rope to Canada, and from there made it into the United States. Grady’s grandparents are still in England, she says. The subject of much pub­ licity recently, the pigs are being called the "pets of the ’90s." "Most people think that these are $5,000 or $6,000 pigs, and you can still buy a $35,000 sow, but reputable breeders now are saying that you can buy a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig for under $1,000,’' she points oul She has a "darling" pig that doesn t have the exact config­ uration needed for show pigs, so will be sold for $675. Always check a pig’s tail, if you’re shopping and want an authentic pot-bellied pit, she says. If the tail is curly like other pigs, its not a true pot-bellied pig, whose tails are straight as a dog’s, and they wag it the same way when they are happy or excited Fun for a pig is an old kid’s wading pool filed with water under a shady tree. "They’ll swim, roll in the water and have a grand old time." Fawn says Their pigs are not only reg­ istered, they have double reg­ istration, in both Indiana and Fawn Kimmel holds Grady, a potbellied pig that she is domesticating. He will be ready to march in Middleville's Fourth of July parade. Sophie stands on her back legs and begs, a trick that will get her a green grape from Fawn Kimmel almost every time. California. "I deal only with very rep­ utable dealers. I know their stock, and I have to look at the extended pedigrees before I consider them. They have to be 100 percent pure Viet­ namese pot-bellied pig," she says. "Look at the advantages,” she says of the pigs, “no fleas, no shedding, and they're are so sweet." If you don’t stop them, they will hang out around the table at dinner time, "and they absolutely love Nilla Wafers," she laughs. She plans on having Grady in the Fourth of July parade in Middleville, and is having a harness made for him. His head is smaller than this neck, so a collar is useless for a pig, she notes. The pigs get along well with kids, and visits to the farm by pre-schoolers and de­ velopmental kindergartners delight the children, pigs and pygmy goats too, she adds. The Kimmels have three children, Ryan, Katie and Abby, who help with the care of the pets at "Critters Are Us," as they have named the farm. Both sexes of pigs make good pets, and Fawn recom­ mends neutering them. In fact, if you just want a pet and will have it fixed, she will give a break on the [Mice. "I’m just sold on them, since I had one in the house myself," she says. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Mi / June 4, 1991 / Page 7 ‘Whistle Dixie’ local rock group to play in Lowell by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Middleville rock and roll band will perform at The Other Place in Lowell Friday, June 7, starting at 8:30 p.m. "Whistle Dixie" sounds like it might be country, but it’s "good contemporary rock," and has Jeff Hooper on vocals, Scott Rodgers on guitar, Randy Sharp on bass and Cliff Rosenberg on the drums. The Middleville quartet has been together about five years, and will play some "cover" songs, and some of their own creations during the two one-hour sets in Lowell. Some of their songs are "Action, Reaction,” "Lonely," "Fire Me Up" and "Go Your Own Way," and the group has just finished a foursong demo tape at River City Studio in Grand Rapids. "We’ll sell them at show, like Lowell, and send them to record companies," Rodgers explained. While they like to play in the Middleville and surround­ ing area, their main focus is Detroit. "We have a lot of friends here, but we want to show everyone what we can do," Rodgers continued. In Detroit, he noted, the band can play just their origi­ nal songs without playing anyone else's releases. 3We'd like to concentrate on Detroit and the East Coast,” he said, "we've got a lot of local backers that are Jeff Hooper does vocals for "Whistle Dixie." They will play in Lowell this Friday night. Scott Rodgers plays lead guitar in "Whistle Dixie." It definitely is not a country music band. The rock group "Whistle Dixie' minus drummer Cliff Rosenberg, who was not available for the photo, Scott Rodgers, (left to right) Jeff Hooper and Randy Sharp are "Whistle Dixie." Cliff Rosenberg is the fourth member, but was not available for a photograph. helping us, and friends that we respect and appreciate.” "It takes time to find your own style," Rodgers noted," and after working for almost two years, he feels the group is ready to "go for it" "You develop your own style over time. Now we‘ve found the identity of "Whistle Dixie" and our image. You have to keep building on the image," he said. The men feel a responsibil­ ity to the people who attend their concerts. Rodgers said. "We know that they are spending good hard-earned money, so we make sure we give them their money's worth." They also work at keeping their fans up on what is going on with them in their music. They produce a newsletter telling their fan club members where the group is playing next, and how the last concert went and about any new songs "Without fans, there is do "Whistle Dixie," Hooper pointed out. "Our writing is about ev­ eryday life," Rodgers said, TaHdoniagroSming PET BOUTIQUE amL • Compete Pro(e$s»ona; Pet Grooewng vrtth Gentle Individual Care • Pet Suppbes jSw Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 9958 Cherry VaBev Ave m Caiedor.a l*lata OPEN M. W. F 8 30 to 5. Sai 9 to 1 Adcitionai hours & days by appoinin-.eni “We like to turn a bad thing into a good thing. Things that everyone has gone through. We rehearse five nights a week, to the point to where we've got it down." Hooper explained that the men are not really in the mu­ sic business for the money. "Money isn't it. We re in it for the music," he said sim­ ply. Rodgers, Hooper, Sharp and Rosenberg all have eighthour-a-day jobs. "We all have regular jobs. You can't just write songs all day, but if you don't have a dream, there's no meaning to life. This is our dream. Some people dream of having a family, we have this," Rodgers said. They know about the per­ ceptions some have of rock and roll bands. Some of the ideas people have are not valid, they say. ’Drugs are a oo go," said Sharp. "Drugs are not cool," Rodgers agreed Tm a little disappointed when someone doesn't respect what we do, but it's really not a big prob­ lem." He pointed out that rock bands must be credited with putting on benefits that raise millions for charity and relief efforts. The concert this Friday roof off. Check it out. See if night in Lowell is thought of we re as good as we say we by the group as a "sunmmer are," he challenged. For more information or to kick off.” "It's right in downtown join their fan club, write Lowell - you can't miss it," "Whistle Dixie," 6411 Irving Rodgers said. "We expect Road, Hastings, 49058. about 400 people. Come on over, we’re going to blow the TRY OCR VEH DINNER SPECIALS ... TUES Tn our Bar B Q Pork Ribs ($6 95 - Poured Above) (Larger Portion M 95) WED stop in for our (54 ’S) Meat Burnto or ($5.25) Chicken Burnto and ($1 95) Marguerite THURS i* our All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night ($6 95). You have your choice of fried or baked chicken ON FRI SAT and SUN Try our Prune Rib ($7 95) or i/2-lb (peeled and deveined) Shnmp Dinner ($9 95) PLUS ON SUN our famous baked Chicken ($5.95) will also be available MON stop tn for our I lb T-Bone Steak ($9 95) or our 1/2-Ib Suzler for only ($6 95) BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 9T CHILDREN’S MEALS All specials available at 5 p m. (Sunday at noon). All specials (except Burnto Special) include a trip to our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable North of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 or 891-1287 Outside Catering Prices Start at Only ... $3.25 Per Person 5 Banquet Rooms Available • Seating up to 325 People �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 4, 1991 Local woman talks to Page kids after months in Saudi Arabia rr Michelle Mann is comfortable answering questions and making her own observations about the Persian Gulf where she was recently stationed. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michelle Mann said she is glad to be home from Saudi Arabia, and children in her niece Lindsey Robertson’s room at Page Elementary had plenty of questions for her. Mann visited Kim Mulry's classroom recently and told the children of her experiences during seven months in the Saudi desert with the 180th Transportation Company. She told the kids she didn't have it too bad. Unlike some units, hers had buildings and showers, although the Saudi sanitation system is way below par, she said. A shopping mall much like a, The Page Elementary students had many questions. what we have here, was desert, she replied that she nearby, as well as a could see the beauty in it McDonald's, Hardees and a "It changes about every 10 "Burger Queen." Mann wasn't miles with different scenes. sure if that was related to There is a lot of variety in the Burger King or not. desert, if you look for it," she And it was boring before said. the war started. Given the chance to ride a The traffic was terrible, camel, she took it, even when with no one following any the camel growled at her. She rules of the road, Mann said, discovered that the camel so the transportation growled at every one wearing company eventually did the a uniform, leading her to believe he just did not like same. "And, we were bigger than uniforms. Women in Saudi Arabia they were," she remarked. Mann never had to use her wear black wraps that cover rifle (M-16), but Scud and all of them but their eyes, and Patriot missiles were flying all of the men, even boys, wear white robes over their heads, she reported. Lindsey modeled what boys Asked if she liked the in Saudi Arabia wear, and her mother, Renee Robertson, who is Michelle's sister, showed how traditional Arab women dress. She brought one of each home with her, as well as an abandoned Iraqi gas mask and decontamination kit. Prices of things were about like they are here, she said, but you could get bargains in gold, silver and leather goods because they were very Michelle Mann readily agreed to the remark," I bet you’re glad to be home.’ €0 u US NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 10, 1991, at 8:00 p.m. at the all purpose room of the Page Elementary School, 3675 Bender Road, Middleville, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Thornapple Kellogg School will hold a public hear­ ing on the levying in 1991 of an additional proposed millage rate of 3.3248 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act No. 5 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1982, as amended. The Board of Education has complete authority to establish that 36.1 mills be levied in 1991 if an election proposition for approval to levy the full authorized millage receives a favorable vote. The proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1991 above what would be permitted by Act No. 5 of the Public Acts of 1982, as amended, by 9.2100 percent (9.2100%). The increase restores the millage rate to the amount previously authorized by the electors of Thornapple Kellogg School, to levy 36.1 mills (including allocated millage), not only on existing property value, but on year to year increases in property value. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education, Thornapple Kellogg School. Wendy Romph, Secretary Board of Education Thornapple Kellogg School Michelle Mann’s sister Renee Robertson is completely swathed in the black robes of an Iraqi woman while Renee’s daughter Lindsey models what Iraqi men and boys wear. inexpensive, she said. During her experience in the Persian Gulf area, she drove through a mine field on the way to Kuwait. "They were pretty well marked; you could see where mines had exploded." The children were interested in what her wages were, ($183 a month, plus many extras), how hot it was (112 degrees and rising) and if she got sunburned (everyone in the 180th transportation company did at least (Mice). Mann discussed some of the scenes she saw during her tour of duty. "Kuwait is like another world. There were oil fires, our trucks were coated with oil, with no sun it was very cold. Kafji was a ghost town. We saw abandoned tanks and equipment from Iraq. When we went into Kuwait, the kids were very, very excited to see us, and we didn't even liberate them," she related. It is very difficult to tell someone else the feeling she had when she saw the kids in Kuwait, she said. "Just totally happy," is the way she explained it. "We had no TV, newspaper or radio reports, so you kids knew more of what was going on than I did," she said with a laugh. The stories that the kids heard about the Irfcqi army surrendering were true, Mann said. She told of a group of American soldiers who got their Humvee (a cross between a jeep and a car) stuck in the desert, and saw an Iraqi tank coming toward them. But the soldiers from the opposing army meant them no harm. The tank pushed the Humvee out of the rut, and then the Iraqi troops surrendered to the Americans. "They just had no will to go on," Mann said, "they were tired and hungry and just wanted to end it." i? Ladies' and Men's SWIMWEAR Still a great selection! | oont Forget fathbts my Is In the Caledonia Village Centre , M ■ 3 7 t y Cl ___ M T Sal 10 6 W Th t ri 10-8 June 16th] qch t 0'J 1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4. 1991 I Page 9 Caledonia High School planning Teen Institute as fall program ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 10, 1991 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 10. 1991 THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members) to the board of education of the district for full termfs) of four (4) years ending in 1995 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(1ESL Lon Lefanty Jack Miller Dan Parker Janice K Siebesma TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition(s) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: APPROVAL TO LEVY MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE Shall the maximum authorized millage rate of Thornapple Kellogg School Barry Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, be approved for levy in 1991 without the reduction required by section 31 of article 9 of the state constitution of 1963’ THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville. Michigan The first precinct consists of all the territory of the School District including Precinct 42 of Innng Township, except the Townships of Carlton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct 41 of Irving Township. PRECINCT NO. 2 Voting Place: Freeport Village Hall. Freeport. Michigan The second precinct consists of the Townships of Cartton. Bowne. Campbell and Precinct 41 of Irving Township, located within the School District All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election I, Juanita Yarger. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 8. 1991. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax Herniation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, is as follows. Voting Place CHS students Charles Dannison and Heather Hoekstra explain the Teen In­ stitute program at the school board meeting. Both have been selected as two of the teen leaders for the Institute. J-Ad Graphics News Service At the May Caledonia School Board meeting, CHS students presented plans to hold a Teen Institute at the high school on Saturday, Oct. 26. Students Heather Hoekstra and Charles Dannison played a videotape and presented in­ formation that outlined goals for the program, which will be a first at Caledonia. They explained to the board and audience that the day-long Institute features speakers, workshops, small-group dis­ cussions and some just-plain­ fun activities, all designed to promote the students’ aware­ ness of the ’’natural highs" of life, free from drugs and alco­ hol. Nineteen trained student leaders will join adult leaders in encouraging group discus­ sions about topics the high school students helped choose through a recent survey. Training for the students includes voluntary attendance at the stale Teen Institute at Central Michigan University this summer, with CHS un­ derwriting registration ex­ penses for them. Keynote speaker for the Caledonia event will be Peter Neilson, the current Mr. Uni­ verse, who attained his per­ sonal fitness despite a battle with colon cancer. Tim Cusack of Lansing, a well-known motivational speaker, mime and actor and a graduate of Grand Valley State University, will be the evening speaker. Teen Institute is being sponsored by Caledonia High School and its staff, but par­ ent volunteers are needed to help make the day a success. Anyone interested in volun­ teering some time during the Institute should call Mike Pintek at the high school (891-8129). Since the students will be served meals and snacks dur­ ing the day, donations of food also will be welcome, as well as monetary donations to help defray expenses Pintek, director of student services at CHS, said that though the institute itself lasts only a day, follow up activities will be planned throughout the school year to continue promoting life-long wellness among the students. Staff and students at Cale­ donia became interested in holding an institute after vis­ iting one held at East Kent­ wood High School last year. One of the goals of the CHS Institute is to encourage other school districts to sponsor such a program for their stu­ dents. More information will be sent to students this summer, and registration forms will be sent to all high school stu­ dents in August. Registration for the Institute will be held the same day as high school registration. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Wieringas to mark golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed June 7 by Ed and Katie Wieringo of rural Middleville. The occasion will be celebrated with a family dinner Sunday, June 9, at the Spinnaker in Grand Rapids. In­ cluded will be the couple's children, Lee and Carol Wieringo, Paul and Sollie Wieringo. Tom and Sandy Wieringa, Bill and Jeon Wieringo. Nick and Nancy Wieringo, Roger and Annmaire Haase, Jerry and Deb Jeurink, Mark and Geanie Schmidt, John Wieringo their 21 grandchildren and close relatives. Ed and Kotie Wieringa were married June 7, 1941. at St. Mary's Church in Cascode. The couple repeated their honeymoon trip to Traverse City and Mackinaw Island as on anniversary gift from their children. Wednesday, June 5 Goulash, com. cauliflower, dessert. Thursday . June 6 Chefs choice. Friday. June 7 Caked chicken, beets, stew­ ed tomatoes, bread, fruit. Monday, June 10 Mushroom steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, plums. Tuesday, June 11 Veal parmesan. corn, asparagus, bread, dessert. Events Wednesday, June 5 Delton, blood pressure; Nashville, Jane Norton on Recycling; Woodland. De Jong with his slides; Hastings, Pete Dull and his music. Thursday, June 6 Nashville. Bingo Friday. June 7 - Hastings, blood pressure. Nashville, popcorn Monday. June 10 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday . June 11 - All sites puzzles By Barry County Park Courthouse Renov Comm on Aging 911 System By Carlton Township: By Irving Township By Orangeville Township: By Thornapple Township By Yankee Springs Township By the School District: 25 mills unlimited tax pledge 25 mills 1.00 mills 1 5 mills 1.5 mills 1.5 mills 1.0 mills 5 mills 20.5 mills. 1991 only 3.5 mills. 1991 only 6 mills. 1991 only 1 mill. 1991 only 2.5 mills. 1991 only Date April 8. 1991 1991 1991 1994 1991 1994 1991 1991 1991 1991-1995 1991 1994 Juanita Yarger Treasurer. Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER S CERTIFICATE I Frederick G Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County. Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 8. 1991, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of goverment affecting the taxable property located in THORNAPPLE KELLOGG in Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows: UNIT VOTED MILLS YEARS EFF 1.00000 1987 1991 1.00000 1990 1991 Allegan County: Roads Township of Leighton: Fire Equipment Township of Wayland: Roads Thornapple Kellogg: 1 00000 1988 1994 20 50000 3 50000 60000 1 00000 250000 19891991 1989 1991 1989 1991 19891991 1990 1991 205000 1 90000 UNLIMITED UNLIMITED Kent Intermediate: The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer This certification is made in connection with an election to be held In the THORNAPPLE KELLOGG, Allegan County, Michigan on June 10, 1991 Dated at Allegan, Michigan 4-8-91 Frederick Edgerton STATEMENT OF KENT COUNTY TREASURER AS TO VOTED INCREASES STATE OF MICHIGAN) )S.S. COUNTY OF KENT ) I John K Boerema, the duly elected, qualified and acting Treasurer of the County of Kent, State of Michigan, hereby CERTIFY that (part) of Thornapple Kellogg School, is located within the boun daries of said County of Kent and that, at the date hereof, the records of this office indicate that there are voted increases in the total tax rate limitation, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows: UNIT YEARS EFF. VOTED INCREASES By Kent County By Caledonia Township: By Bowne Township By The Scnool District: 84 mills NONE 1990 2009 Incl 1 50 Mills 50 Mills 1 00 Mills 1969 to 1996 Incl 1969 to 1998 Incl 1969 to 1996 Incl 20 5 Mills 35 Mills 6 Mill 1 Mill 2.5 Mills 1969 1989 1989 1989 1990 to to to to to 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 Incl Incl Incl Incl. Incl John K Boerema Kent County Treasurer Dated April 17, 1991 at Grand Rapids Michigan I, Lucille Heppe, Treasurer of kxua County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 5, 1991 the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of goverment affecting the taxable property located in Thornapple Kellogg School Barry Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties Mich.gan, is as follows: By Ionia County: By Campbell Township By the School District: 003 UNLIMITED NONE 20.5 mills. 3.5 mills, 6 mill, 1 mill, 2 5 mills, 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 Dated April 5, 1991 only only only only only Lucille Heppe Treasurer, Ionia County This Notice is given by order of the board of education Wendy Romph retary. Board of Education �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4. 1991 Middleville summer playground programs underway by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "I don’t have anything to do," may no longer be the complaint of Middleville and Freeport kids about two weeks after school lets out, if area parents take advantage of the 1991 Summer Playground and Recreation programs. Both Middleville and Freeport will have two trained playground leaders at Page Elementary and Freeport Park from June 17 to July 26. Playgrounds will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Both playgrounds will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. Special events are planned for Tuesdays, with trips to swim at Camp Algonquin, and "county-wide" special events offered on Fridays. For more information on the summer playground schedules, call the YMCA of Barry County at 945-4574. Also on tap for the summer months are several sports clinics and back yard pool swimming lessons. The swimming program is to teach children skills neces­ sary to become strong swimmers. Because such skills are difficult to learn, they require practice, and stu­ dents should expect to spend more than one session at any given level. The YMCA will promote a child to the next level only after he or she has met the requirements estab­ lished by the Red Cross. The classes include pre­ school beginners, beginners, advanced beginners, interme­ diate, swimmen, and parent and 3-year-old. Session "A" is set for June 17-27 session "B" from July 8-18 and session “C" from July 22-Aug. 1. Registration Middleville blood drive set for June 6 The main goal of a blood drive at the VFW Hall in Middleville from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday is to replenish the depleted blood supply, of­ ficials say. John Keniston, regional representative for the Ameri­ can Red Cross in Lansing said the supply is dangerously low. ’’The message is that if we make a comparison with a year ago today, on the day after Memorial Day, we have less than a third of the blood that we had in inventory," he said. "Last year we had spe­ cific types that we had short­ ages in, but we had a strong inventory." Donations have dropped off since the conclusion of the war in the Persian Gulf, when the public showed over­ whelming support for the troops by giving blood, he said. "Our one-day record of col­ lection was in the first week of the war," he noted. "There was a lot of re­ sponse around the time of Desert Storm," Middleville Blood Chairman Cathy Williamson agreed, "I think people think the need is not as great now, but it’s greater." "John tells me that we are in critical need for blood." Williamson listed the types needed most. In order of im­ portance of need are types "O" negative, "B" negative, "A" negative, "B" positive, "O" positive, "AB" negative, "A" positive and "AB" positive. People traditionally donate less in the summer months because of vacations and more outdoor activities, Williamson said, but there are more accidents in the sum­ mertime, and the need is greater. Visit Home #39 in the ... 1991 Parade of Homes at ... 1007 W. Main in Middleville Furnished by... FURNITURE Hours: 6:00-9:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1:00-9:30 Wednesday & Saturday Tom Wilkinson - BUILDER <■■111 Ph. 891-8294 .............. ■■■■■■■■........ is required and there is a fee. For more information, call 945-4574. Sports camps will be con­ ducted in Middleville with soccer. basebalL'softball. and girls' volleyball clinics scheduled. Coaches will instruct the players in proper techniques and fundamentals of the sport and then allow the players to practice these skills in games. Coach Steve Evans will hold soccer clinics July 8-12. The times will be from 9 to 11 p.m. at Page Elementary. Coach Bernie Weller will run a baseball camp at Page Elementary from July 15-19, also with hours from 9 to 11 a.m. Girls who want to learn about volleyball can attend sessions from July 22-26 with Coach Cindy Middle­ bush from 9 to 11 a.m. There are a limited number of scholarships available for familes with players inter­ ested in participating, but do not have the means to pay the fee. Registration is necessary. For more information call coordinator David Styf at 945-9927. Camp Algonquin is also available for all Barry County young people. Day Camp for kids ages 67 is designed for a camper’s first or second camping expe­ rience. Adventure Club (day camp) for ages 8-9 is for kids not quite ready for a resident camp, or those who would like a second camping experi­ ence during the summer. Resident Camp for 8- to 11-year-olds, and those 12-13 has the widest range of activi­ ties available to campers. Whether it be in morning skill clinics, cabin activities or evening special events, plenty of caring guidance is on hand to encourage children to try new activities and to help younger campers feel comfortable away from home. Camp activities include but are not limited to archery, hiking, campfires, canoeing, high/low rope courses, songs and skits, tennis and old and new games. For information on Camp Algonquin, call 945-4574. "Read on the Wild Side" will be theme of this year’s summer reading program at the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Li­ brary. Children ages 3 through 14 are invited to register, begin­ ning on Friday, June 7. The program will end Aug. 6. Each child will receive a folder to keep a record of li­ brary books read during the summer. "Safari Set" is for pre-readers at least 3 years old, who depend on others to read books to them. For each li­ brary book read, the child will stamp an animal track on the trail in the read­ ing folder. "Jungle Bookers" is for young readers, particularly in the first and second grades who combine easy reading books with having others read to them. Children may write titles of the library books they read or stamp an animal track on the trail in their fold­ ers. "Wild Ones" is for older, independent readers in grades three through eight. Readers will write the author and title of each library book he or she reads in a folder. Tickets to attend programs in the library will be awarded, along with certificates. Club members who read after earning certificates can receive other awards, such as paperback books, markers, coupons, pool passes, color­ ing books and passes to TK athletic events. Wonders ‘Old and New’ summer reading planned Kent County Library System will present "Wonders Old and New" summer reading clubs for youngsters ages 3 to 15. Children are invited to come to the library and discover a world of marvels, from dinosaurs and ancient mummies to a solar-powered race into outer space Sign-up begins June 10 and all 17 Kent County Library System bran­ ches, including Caledonia and Alto. The Library is offering a read-aloud summer book club for parents and children ages 3 to 6. "Dino Readers" en­ courages parents to read to their children and introduces families to the richness of the library’s children’s collection. "Read Awhile On the Nile” is the reading club for independent readers ages 6 to 10. Youngsters can check out books and earn awards from local sponsors, plus a chance to send a personal message aboard an orbiting time cap­ sule called SpaceArc. Young people ages 11 to 15 can join "Heroes Old and New." This challenging book club offers kids the opportuni­ ty to become “library heroes" by volunteering in the library. Accomplishing reading goals and earning prizes add to the fun. Library branches will be holding special programs and activities for youngsters throughout the summer. Call the local Kent County Library branch for more information. Scout attains Eagle rank Brian Baughman, a Boy Scout of Troop No. 105, United Methodist Church, Middleville, will be recogniz­ ed with the Eagle Scout rank, the highest Scouting achieve ment, at a troop Court of Honor in the very near future. Achieved by less than 3 per­ cent of all Boy Scouts, the Eagle rank requires the Scout to earn 21 merit badges and perform a service project that benefits the community and demonstrates the scout's abili­ ty in leadership. Baughman's service project involved changing a walk trail into a nature trail from Spring Park to State Street. Baughman. 15, is interested in becoming a legal assistant Memorial Day events held Adding a touch of nostalgia to the Memorial Day remembrance are these ladies outfitted in Civil War Era dresses. A Confederate soldier strolls along. Find a good seat on the grass and watch is the order of the day in Middleville during the Memorial Day parade. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 I Page 11 Memorial Day observed in Middleville with parade, ceremony The First Michigan Artillery, Battery "B* fired a volley to remember those who have fought in America s wars. Family gatherings marked the Memorial Day festivities in Middleville. This house on the parade route hod many family members there for brunch before the parade. Members of VFW Post 7548 marked the day they honor their fallen comrades by marching in the parade and taking part in the ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery. A new uniform was seen at the latest ceremony marking Memorial Day Along side uniforms from the Civil War until now is the desert camouflage unSorms from Operation Desert Storm. The color guard of VFW stands at parade rest to watch and listen to the ceremony honoring the soldiers who have died in many wars serving their country. ______________ ______ ____ ..____ _____ _ �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 vaieaicioridn Diane Bender welcomed the friends and families of the 1991 TK graduates and gave the opening prayer for the graduation ceremony. Behind Bender are (left to right) Gary Van Elst, president of the Board of Education, Duane Thatcher, class advisor, Steve Garrett, superintendent, Henry Dugan, high school principal, The Rev. Kenneth Vaught, commencement speaker, and James Verlinde, vice president of the Board of Education. The Rev. Kenneth Vaught from the Leighton United Methodist Church gives the address to the graduating seniors at Thornapple Kellogg on May 26. Thornapple Kellogg “Class of 1991” graduates from Middleville I he auditorium at Thomapple Kellogg held hundreds of family and friends for the graduation of the Class of 1991. TK students receive awards at honors assembly The 20th annual Honor Awards Assembly was held at Thomapple Kellogg High School May 15. Opening the ceremony. Principal Henry Dugan an­ nounced Matt Stander the recipient of the Con­ gressman's Medal of Merit. The University of Michigan Award, a collegiate dic­ tionary, was awarded to Diane Bender and Matt Stander by Dugan for Gordon Ironside of the Bam County U of M Club. The Rev. Roger Timmer­ man. representing the Mid­ dleville Rotary Club, presen ed three honorana of $500 each. The first, named in honor of past Rotary member Floyd D. Wells, went to Jason Pranger. Sue Wheeler receiv­ ed the Rotary Scholarship named for the former superintendent Gerald L. Page. Finally, the 12th annual Diamond Jubilee Scholarship went to Kris Thaler. Melvin Dunkelberger. from the VFW. awarded Tracy Medaris and Amy Smit for se­ cond place in the VFW essay contest. Dunkelberger then presented Jim Sprague with a certificate of appreciation from the VFW Cathy Williamson awarded the Middleville Reading Club Scholarship to Tracy Medaris. Receiving their senior pla­ ques for jazz band director Tom Nash were Jim Freeman, Jason Rogers and Amy Smit. Jim Freeman was named (Formerly Above & Beyond Travel) Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 l^gPENJMonday-Friday outstanding jazz band member. Duane Thatcher, director of the Symphonic band, honored the following students with their senior plaques: Maureen Bartlett, Fred Fox, Polly Kid­ der, Wendy Neeson, Tracy Robertson. Penny Secord, J.J. Slag, April Stambaugh, Gina Stein, Jeff Thompson, Mike Wierenga, and Matt Wiesenhofer. J.J. Slag received the drum major award. The Semper Fidelis Award was received by Jeff Thompson. The John Philip Sousa Band Award was presented to Mike Wieringa. Forensics participants were awarded for their efforts this year by Phil Jahnke, advisor. They included: freshmen Jeremy Hilty, Jennifer Lewis,f Steve Manson and Josh Parker; sophomores Cathy Hart and Rachel Hillman; juniors Carrie Devine, Lisa Einberger, I edie Fisher. Jennifer Hoff, Jessica Robinson and Shawna Suwyn; and seniors. Danna Carpenter. Jenny Cole and Kris Thaler. Gerald Stein introduced the Quiz Bowl members and presented each with a cer­ tificate They included Matt Stander. Gina Stein, Rachel T cater. Sue Wheeler, Sherry Swelrus. Sara Wieringa. Jim Norman, Angie Jerkatis, Mac Missad, Bill Baldry, Mark Pullen, Andy Botwinski, Mary Elwood, Joylynn Meyers, Anne-Marie Butler, Carrita Ingersoll, Kendra Weatherhead, Steve Matison, and Josh Parker. The Dramatics Award was given to Amy Smit and Kris Thaler by Duane Thatcher. Kati Zoemer and Bog Seger were named T.K.’s physical education students of the year by Tom Lehman. The National Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award was presented by Sgt. Baxley to Jason Pranger and Jamie Bucshel. Sgt. Baxley then recognized TK Seniors who are entering the Army and the scholarships they will receive upon completion of their military duty: Mike Moore. $12,800; Faith Smith, $12,800; Kirk Scheib, $12,800; Joe Czapla, $12,800; and Joe McClelland. $17,800. Sgt. MorfeM presented the U.S. Marine Athletic Award to Man Stander and Sue Wheeler He then introduced recruit Zach Curths, who will receive a $10,000 scholarship when he finishes his duty Diane Knight awarded Amy Cravero a plaque for four years service as a cheerleader Jeanne Kreger and Nancy Iveson awarded the following senior athletes with plaques for achieving six or more var­ sity letters during their high school careers: Jamie Beuschel, Brad Bruner, Mary Cisler, Zach Curths, Pam Elkns, Tony Jones, Polly Kid­ der, Julia Kooiman, Jennifer Merrill, Andy Monroe, Jamie Payne, Ed Rumbergs, John Scheib, Sue Seger, and Sue Wheeler. Outstanding athletes representing TK in the O-K Blue Conference were Polly Kidder and Jason Pranger. Mary Osbun, representing the TK Boosters’ Club, awarded four $250 scholarships to Jamie Beuschel, Amy Cravero, Vem DeWitt and Ed Rumbergs. Judy Kain of the library presented awards to Ed Rumbergs and Christine Thompson Ron Overbee k presented In dustnal Arts Awards to Josh Carpenter, Scott Dykstra and Shawn Hayward Pete Bishop gave an art award to Shawn Frey. Gary McKee presented the CPA award to Gina Stem Representing the Business Department, Jacqueline Hoover named Danna Carpenter as the recipient of the Business Award. Hoover also recognized the following students for their participation on Student Council: officers: President Jamie Berg, Vice President Amy Smit, Secretary Mike Malison and Treasurer Shelly Smelker and Shellie VanSickle; juniors Niki Belka, Rob Hunt, Dave Sherwood, Jessie Weatherhead and LeAnn Zawierucha; sophomores: Becky Frith, Tracy Potts, Renee Robertson, Josh Thomas and Shelly Wolver­ ton, and freshmen Katie Benrg, Isaac McCloud, Ryan Mugridge, Brooke VanElst and Kendra Weatherhead Amy Cravero was pro­ claimed outstanding social studies student by Doug Perry Judy Hendrickson, of the Science Department, presented the Science Award to Matt Stander Tim Penfield awarded the Bausch Lomb A ward to junior Sherry Swelnis, who is eligi­ ble for a $50,000 scholarship next year. Kevin Briggs honored Sue Wheeler and Matt Sunder for their efforts and achievements in computers. He also com­ mended Matt Slander, Amy Smit, and John Scheib for their work on the Space Shut­ tle project. Gerald Stein, of the English Continued on next page— �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 / Page 13 TK Board of Education to set flexible schedule as result of bus fire one year. "If all new buses were pur­ chased at the same time, they Because of the recent loss would all wear out and have of 24 buses and two vans in to be replaced at the same the TK bus fleet, the Thor­ time. This would be a napple Kellogg Board of Edu­ tremendous expense to us cation is considering a flexi­ ble school schedule for the all." The flexible school sched­ 1991-92 school year,. ule was considered because of A letter written by Board of the need for fewer buses to Education secretary Wendy run the students, Romph said. Romph that will be sent First pickup will be high home with each student to an­ school and middle school stu­ swer questions raised by the dents, who will have an ear­ loss of buses, will explain lier start in their school day. the probable hours change. The elementary students will Additional tax dollars will not be asked to replace lost be picked up separately and buses, Romph said in the let­ have a later school starting ter, because the board feels it time. The board will determine can manage with reserves, the insurance received, and if the the starting time, she said. Approximately 22 buses Headlee rollback is approved will be needed with the flexi­ on June 10. All new buses will not be ble schedule, as opposed to bought to replace those lost, 33 buses used in the past scheduling. she said. The schedule for the 1991"Six regular buses and two special ed buses were not 92 school year will be pub­ lished in The Key and the burned. The majority of those remaining buses are newer Sun and News this summer, models. Because the buses she said. For more information, call cost the district around $40,000 each, we can't afford the TK administration build­ to replace an entire fleet in ing at 795-3313. J-Ad Graphics New Service The "Top Ten" (front) along with the rest of the 1991 graduates listen to the commencement speaker and ponder their future. School Lunch Menus James and Gwen Stander watch the ceremony marking the end of their son Matt’s school days. Caledonia High, Middle Schools Wednesday, June 5 Submarine sandwich, with meat, lettuce and cheese, french fries, fruit, milk. Thursday, June 6 Grilled cheese sandwich, soup, vege. sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. Finding a seat in the auditorium where you could see the graduating ceremony in Middleville was solved for this young lady. Her father put her on his shoulder to get the best view. From previous pogo— Department, named Nathan Hillman and Gina Stein the department's outstanding student. Douglas Hart awarded the Foreign Language Award to April Fikkert, Melody Gieseler and Nathan Hillman. For their efforts and par­ ticipation as members of the Trojan staff, Brad Belka. Melody Gieseler, and Danna Carpenter were commended by their advisor. Hart. Kevin McGee, advisor of National Honor Society, awarded gold chords, which are worn at graduation, to the following students: Polly Kid­ der, Aaron Lytle. Betsy Overbeek. Koren Thomas, Maureen Bartlett. Diane Bender. Joshua Carpenter, Mary Ciskr, Amy Cravero, Cara Errair, Donald Filcek, Robert Flikkema, Nathan Hillman, Michele Kooiman. Matthew Matison. Jaime Payne, Jason Pranger. Krista Rothhaar, Amy Smit. Mat­ thew Stander. Regina Stein. Kristina Thaler and Susan Wheeler McGee then introduced the officers: President Amy Smit. Vice President Jason Pranger. Secretary Diane Bender; and Treasurer Cara Errair. Ray Page presented the Ray Page Service Award to Tracy Medans Tom Fletke presented a cer­ tificate to each of the follow ­ ing sophomores for having achieved 100 percent of the objectives on the MEAP Test: Bill Baldry, Jake Bennett, Geoff Cook. Melanie Cooper. Dave De Hann. Brian Drum­ mond. Becky Fitch, Becky Fliearman, Adam Frisbie, Dustin Harig. Cathy Hart. Emily Henning, Rachel Hillman, Bob Middleton. Jared Miller, Seth Nelson, Brian Newhouse, Sara Postema. Tracy Potts, Mark Pullen, Ryan Recker, Renee Robertson, Tim Ryiski, Bryan Thompson and Mindy Truer. The following juniors were awarded certificates for hav­ ing achieved 100 percent of the objectives on the MEAP Science Test: Darrell Baughman. Pat Leppan. Matt Pratt and Sarah Wieringa. Fletke then awarded the following scholarships: The State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Competition Academic Achievement went to Cynthia Baughn, Diane Bender. Jamie Beuscbel. Joshua Carpenter Amy Cravero, Donald Filcek. Robert Flikkema. James Freeman. Shawn Frey, Nathan Hillman. Michele Kooiman, Aaron Lytle, Michael Matison, Jack Miller, Besty Overbeek, Jamie Payne, Jason Pranger, Krista Rothhaar, Edward Rumbergs. John Scheib, Philip Seubnng. J.J. Slag. Amy Smk, Matthew Slander, and Susan Wheeler Other scholarship winners included Maureen Bartlett. Friday, June 7 Half day of school, no lunch Fr. Phillip Hanley Award Aquinas College; Susan Wheeler, Gun Lake Area Women’s Club Scholarship; Amy Cravero, Western Michigan University Medallion Scholarship; Polly Kidder. TKNIA Scholarship; Diane Bender and Mike Matison, TKEA Academic Excellence Award; Tracie Smith, Chic University of Cosmetology Merit Scholar­ ship; Joshua Carpenter. Letter of Commendation. National Merit Scholarship Program; Michael Matison, Hope Col­ lege Distinguished Scholar Award; Julia Koouman, In­ diana Wesleyan University Athletic Scholarship; Aaron Lytle and Matthew Stander, Michigan State University Acaermc Excellence; Cara Er­ rair, Regins STein and Aaron Lytle, Central Michigan University Board of Trustees Honors Scholarship; Jack Miller. Grand Rapids Junior College Foundation Scholar­ ship; Michael Wieringa, Grand Rapids Police Department Joseph Taylor Memorial; Edward Rumbergs. Northern Michigan University Academic Scholarship Before beginning his part of the presentations. Dugan expresssed his thanks to Sergeants Baxley and Morfeld for their branches' outstan­ ding performance in Opera­ tion Desert Storm As he finished, the entire assembly stood in a rousing standing ovation showing their approval. Dugan then announced a unique award to a student who had acheieved the nearly im­ possible, perfect attendance. He called Polly Kidder up to the stage and presented her with a plaque. Gold Presidential Academic Fitness Awards were presented by Dugan and Jeanne Kreger to Diane Bender, Josh Carpenter, Don Filcek, Bob Flikkema, Jim Freeman, Shawn Frey, Aaron Lytle, Mike Matison, Betsy Overbeek, Jamie Payne, Krista Rothhaar, Amy Smit, Matt Stacder, and Sue Wheeler. Silver Awards were given to Jamie Beuschel, Jason Pranger and Kris Thaler. Dugan and Kreger presented students who have completed the required courses for a College Endors­ ed Diploma: Diane Bender, Jason Carpenter, Josh Carpenter, Amy Cravero, Cara Errair, Don Filcek, Shawn Frey, Melody Gieseler. Nathan Hillman, Andy Hutchens. Aaron Lytle, Mike Matison. Jennifer Mer­ rill, Jennifer Middleton. Betsy Overbeek, Jamie Payne, Ed Rumbergs, Regina Stein, Amy Smit, Rebecca Taggart. Kristina Thaler. Christine Thompson, Steve Van Duine and Wendy Yoder. Honor students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher, but did not qualify for the Top Ten, received silver tassles to be worn at graduation. They were Maureen Bartlett, Joshua Carpenter, Cara Er­ rair, Donald Filcek, James Freeman, Michele Kooiman, Krista Rothhaar and Amy Smit. To close the assembly, Dugan and Kreger announced the Top Ten of the Class of 1991: Diane Bender, Amy Cravero, Nathan Hillman, Aaron Lytle, Michael Matison, Jamie Payne, Mat­ thew Stander, Regina Stein, Kristina Thaler and Susan Wheeler. served. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. TK to present building reports As part of one of the provi­ sions of Public Act 25 of 1990, Thornapplc Kellogg Schools will present annual building reports to the community. These first annual reports will be presented to our com­ munity Monday, June 10. Each building principal will present his or her building report as part of the regular Board of Education meeting in the Page Elementary All Pur pose Room, starting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9th, 1991 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. MIDDLEVILLE - 6810 Crane Rd. (M-37 South to Middleville Light, west thru town on State Rd. to Robertson Rd., North 1 mile to Crane Rd.) Secluded with a spectacular view, this 3 bedroom walkout ranch on 5 wooded acres features living room with slider to walkaround deck, dining area, large kitchen, 2 baths, main floor utility, family room with slider to patio, 2 stall garage, 24x24 block barn, large garden area, park like setting with flowers and dogwoods, More land available. Priced at $85,000. Visit with Bob McNees or call at 795-7511 or 792-2269. �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 TK Elementary classes cooperate on book now in West El. library * J-Ad Graphics News Service Diane Hallbergs third graders at West Elementary in Middleville have learned all about poetry over that last nine weeks. They have studied how to write Haiku, quatrains, cinquains, free verse and shape poems, and each wrote an ex­ ample of a style of poetry. With spring as their topic, the students brainstormed ev­ erything that came to mind about spring. The third graders used the words from the brainstorming to create their poetry, and even went beyond the suggested words. After completing a class book for each student, Hallberg's class decided the books needed illustrations, so they asked Linda Meyers^ first graders if they’d like to help. Meyer's class invited the older students to McFall Ele­ mentary to share their the po­ ems with them, and then pre­ sented them with illustrations to complete the book of po­ etry. A fine example of a qua­ train is this one written by Adam Gravelyrr Diane Hallberg s class of poets pose for a photo. First row, from left to right are Josh Woodworth, Amber Stone, David Kiel, Tamber Galluop, Alesia Zimmerman, Emily Ritchie, (second row) Jessica Allerding, Adam Gravelyn, Amber Scott, Laura Newton, Peter Baker, Amanda Hirons, Brendan Hula, Chris Grummet, (third row) Don Sexton, Nick Gustinis, Zack Keysor, Jonathon Katzmarek, Becky Ulrich, Israel Rosales, Aaron LaLone, Jason Noom and Jason Brower. Hallberg stands behind her class. "Spring is here That is fun! A rain drops tear Run, run, run " A shape poem written by Israel Rosales talks of clouds: T he Clouds Light, fluffy. Light fluffy A statue forms in the sky Light, fluffy Light, fluffy But soon the statue starts Middleville man on Adrian College dean’s list — T. Thomas Thatcher of Middleville was one of 257 Adrian College students who were named to the spring 1991 dean’s list. To achieve this honor, a student must maintain a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on the basis of at least 12 credit hours. Thatcher is a freshman at Adrian, majoring in biology. Diane Hallberg l^astrngs (ftlv jBattk cordially invites you to attend a to die Light, fluffy Light, fluffy." Free-form poetry is illus­ trated by Emily Ritchie's work: "Kites They float like a white an­ gel in the sky They soar like a pretty but­ terfly, They fly like a beautiful helicopter, They drift like an airplane in the sky. They swirl like a little boy licking his ice cream cone." David Kiel chose to write a cinquain: "It's Raining Wet, cold. Drops, blows, drips. Makes me feel thirsty. Wet." A Haiku is a poem about something in nature. Jessica Allerding wrote this about pussywillows: "Their stick is hard, odd And they are very cozy They are small and cute." Another example of Haiku was submitted by Jason Noom: "Pussywillows Pussywillows are small and very pretty and grow on a branch " Hallberg said that she is so pleased with the quality of her student’s work on the poems that she is going to submit them to several children’s books with an eye to having them published. [From Our Readers Cheerleaders are a ‘part of the team’ To the editor: The whole team feels that they don’t want cheerleaders? Who needs them? The whole town doesn’t really care? Isn’t it sad that the selfappointed spokesperson of the Middleville basketball team doesn’t even realize that the cheerleaders are part of the team. They are not the oppo­ nent, they are classmates, friends, supporters of their ef­ forts and people with feelings. Maybe he is right, why cheer for a team that feels so in­ dependent that it doesn’t need anyone else It is time for a change. It is time to realize that the cheerleaders are there to do a job. Their advisors instruct them on how they want them to perform. If the fans do not support them, it is not the cheerleaders’ fault. It will take more than cheerleders to motivate the crowd. The game at which the cheerleaders sat down? Oh yes - there were a handful of students attending that game, but not enough interested students to warrant a spectator bus. Sitting down was a state­ ment for the rude, illmannered harrassment the girls were receiving on the team bus. This particular game was not the first time it happened The basketball team receives unquestioned regard from the community The cheerleaders should have the same consideration. Each participant in any school activity should have the respect of each other. It is the responsibility of all of us — the parents, teachers, coaches, and advisors to instill the respect that is sorely needed. Barbara and Ron Errair Middleville Close Up students’behavior was excellent Open House at tfito Sank 156 W. Superior, Wayland Thursday, June 6 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. MEMBER FDIC To the editor: If the 421 high school students from 42 Kent and Ot­ tawa counties’ schools who recently traveled to Washington D.C., to par­ ticipate in the Close Up Foun­ dation government studies program are indicative of the entire student community, then I would like to report that our future is in good hands. For a full week the students had the opportunity to visit Washington and develop bet­ ter understanding of our democratic process W'hile here, they saw congressional proceedings and questioned journalists and government experts as they shared their views with students from other areas of the country The students returned home with a deeper awareness of their responsibilities as citizens and the realization that a single individual can make a difference. Their en­ thusiasm for involvement in the democratic process is to be admired The Close Up experience was made possible only through the strong support of parents, teachers and schools Also, various companies and organizations helped make Close Up fellowships available to students in finan­ cial need. These sponsors in­ clude Burger King Corpora­ tion and a large number of businesses, individuals, and school districts in the Grand Rapids area which support the Foundation’s citizenship education programs. It was exciting for all of us at the Close Up Foundation to be able to work with these young people Sincerely, Cassie Bell Outreach Crxirdinator Close Up Foundation SeniorsTast night together was great! To the editor: The parents spent a great I would really like to ex­ deal of time and effort trying press my appreciation to all to make our last night together the parents who helped make a memorable one and I think our all night “Senior Party’’ they succeeded. Everything such a great success ••»***** and the activities were great. Thanks for a night I’m sure all of us will remember Dina Wangerow TKHS ******* �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 I Page 15 Second DARE class grads from Page Elementary Two hundred and two Middleville fifth graders have successfully completed the DARE program taught by Police Chief Louis Shoemaker. The 17-week program taught only by uniformed police officers, is fast becoming a popular and effective way to help children say no to drugs The kids presented a program before accepting their diplomas. **cc*/ -7^0 sa'e so^<Jav Shoemaker displays the plaque he was awarded from the Michigan Association of School Boards for his work in the DARE program as Page Principal Linda Goosen looks on. 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 Get in on the good times with our KJUZ0N5 CLUB designed especially tor | active people like you! 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Your HORIZONS CLUB msmbwrshlp card I* your pm* • Discount on eyewear with a SPECS card at Sears and Montgomery Ward lo do to enroll is Illi out the application form included • A free personal estate consultation • Monthly newsletter with information of special Inter- welcoming you • 20% discount on any size sale deposit box The musical group at the DARE graduation gets some last minute advice from fifth grade teacher Kim Mulry. • Free Money Orders. OFFICES IN ... HASTINGS MIDDLEVILLE BELLEVUE NASHVILLE CALEDONIA Ptease send me information and an onroBmoni form lor your HORIZONS Quix NAME ADDRESS QTY STATE PHONE NUMBER WAYLAND A "rap" group wrote a song urging their friends not to use drugs, and sang it at the DARE graduation. The two boys are providing background sounds. ■UPON APPROVAL �Page 16/ The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1991 Caledonia Class of ‘41 planning reunion The Caledonia High School Class of 1941 will celebrate its 50th reunion Friday. June 28, be held at the Mid Way Motor Lodge in Grand Rapids, starting at 5 p.m. Bill Freeman will be the guest speaker. Other activities will include a social golf get together at Broadmoor Golf Course at 9 a.m. June 28 and a ride on their own special float in the 4th of July celebration down Main Street of Caledonia Saturday. June 29. Committee members are Lee Panerson. Gen Datema. Conrad Cherry and Beryl Fischer. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE The Village of Middleville Planning Comission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request. APPLICANT. Village of Middleville Planning Commission REQUEST The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public heanng to hear citizens comments regarding a proposed ordinance to amend the Village of Middleville Zoning Ordinance The proposed ordinance would, if adopted, amend the Village Zoning Ordinance as follows: 1. Amend Chapter II on definitions by adding certain definitions and deleting others. 2. Amend Chapter III on general provisions by adding certain provisions and deleting others. 3. Amend the AG, R-1, R-2. PMF, 1-1,1-2, and NR Districts with regard to permitted uses, special land uses, certain lot area and width re­ quirements and other matters. 4 Create the following zoning districts; Residential Estate Single Family (RE). Central Business (C-1), and Highway Commercial (C-2). These new districts include provisions regarding permitted uses, special land uses, lot arqa and width requirements and other matters 5. Amend the Planned Unit Development District regarding the review of preliminary development plans and procedures used for rezoning to the Planned Unit Development District 6. Add Special Land Use chapter which includes provisions for applica­ tion procedures, site plan and public hearing requirements and other matters. A section was provided for the consideration and approval of site condominiums 7. Add a Site Plan Review chapter which includes provisions for the re­ quired contents of a site plan, review standards, conditions that may be imposed on a site plan and other matters. 8. Add a Sign chapter which includes provisions on the type, size, height and location of permitted signs in all zoning districts and for special land uses. 9 Amend the parking and loading chapter regarding the number of motor vehicle parking spaces required for various uses 10. Amend certain provisions in the chapters covering nonconforming uses, the Board of Zoning Appeals, administration and enforcement, zoning ordinance amendments, penalties, and miscellaneous provisions. 11 Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) to redesignate the existing General Business District (C-1) into the Central Business District (C-1) and Highway Commercial (C-2) zoning districts. Current C-1 parcels proposed for change to the new Central Business District (C-1): 0841013001 (part) 0841-001001 0841013002 08-41-001-002 0841013003 08-41-001-003 0841013004 0841001004 0841013005 0841 001005 0841013006 08-41001 006 0841013007 08-41-001-007 0841013008 08-41001008 0841013009 08-41001008-10 0841013010 08-41001009 0841013011 08-41001010 0841013012 08-41001011 0841013013 08-41001012 0841013014 08-41001013 0841013015 (part) 08-41-002001 0841014001 08-41-002-002 0841014002 (part) 08-41002-003 0841014003 08-41002004 0841014004 08-41002005 0841014005 08-41002006 0841014006 (part) 08-41002007 0841047003 (part) 08-41002008 0841047004 08-41-002009 0841047005 0041-002-010 0841047006 0841-140007 to the new Highway CommerCurrent C-1 parcels proposed for change cial District (C-2): 0841066003 08-41044002 (part) 0841066004 08-41 044003 0841066005 0841044004 0841073001 0841-044006 0841073002 0841044010 0841073003 0841049001 0841073005 0841049002 0841080001 0841-049014 0841085001 0841049015-10 0841085013 0841049015-20 0841-100025-10 084104901500 0841-100025-20 0841050001 0841-100025-30 0841050002 0841-10002540 0841050003 0841-100025-50 0841-050004 0841-100026 0841050005 0841-100026-10 0841057002 0841-100026-20 0841057003 0841-100026-25 0841057004 0841-100026-30 0841057006 0841-105001 0841065001 0841-105002 0841065002 0841-105009 0841065008 0841-105012-30 0841066001 0841-105014-10 0841066002 0841-105018 12. Amend Section 4 2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) from the Plan­ ned Multiple Family District (PMF) to the Medium Density Single Fami­ ly District (R-2) for the following parcels 0841-110005 0641-110007 (part) 0841-110006 PUBLIC HEARING DATE June 18, 1991 TIME: 700 p.m. LOCATION: Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 All information relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Office located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours All intersted persons may attend the public hearing Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated. May 29, 1991 Caledonia resident joins riding program J.P. Shannon of Caledonia recently enrolled in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program, sponsored by Drvsdales Western Store of Tulsa, Okla. The program was created to give every AQHA member a chance to be recognized for time spent riding American quarter horses. A unique aspect of the pro­ gram is its simplicity. Current AQHA members must com­ plete an official application and pay a one-time S25 enroll­ ment fee. After approval, each participant receives an official AQHA log sheet to keep track of their hours in the saddle. Members need not own their own horse, but all official hours must be accrued either riding or driving a registered American quarter horse. The first award, a program recognition patch, is presented after 50 hours have been logged and verified. Subsequent awards are presented to 100- to 2,000-hour intervals, and range from belt buckles to gift certificates, good towards the purchase of Drysdale mer­ chandise, such as Justin boots. According to Gary Reynolds, director of the horseback riding program. "The program is different Caledonia OES to meet June 11 The Caledonia Chapter No. 97 of the Order of the Eastern Star, will meet Tuesday, June 11. at the Caledonia Masonic Temple. Time will be at 7:45 p.m. The Kent County officers will present their flag ceremony. This will be the group’s last meeting until September. TK Middle School to give awards — The annual awards assem­ bly at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has been set for 9 a.m. Thursday. The program is expected to last about an hour and a half. Seats will be reserved in the front rows for parents. because it is not a competitive activity and it combines the social and recreational aspects of riding horses, which is great exercise and can be en­ joyed by people of all ages " This is supported by the fact that the U.S. Department of Interior reports more than 27 million people participate in horseback riding nationally. AQHA actively encourages recreational riding as a fun and relaxing activity that can be shared with family and friends, including that four­ legged friend - the American quarter horse. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES May 28. 1991 at 6 30 p.m. with May 14. 1991 Tom Johnson C P.A concerning President Thatcher called the annual audit. meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Update on Mayor Exchange. Present: Hordy. Myers. Attorney Youngsma Oliver. Riley, and VandenBerg. presented to Council Resolutions Absent Bray. to Discharge and Establish Guests: Juhe Wilson. Terri Restrictive Covenants on In­ Mason. Ken Morgan Joe Rahn dustrial Pork. George Timmer, Jeon Gallup VandenBerg moved that from the Sun and News, and Tom Smith from the Grand Council accept the Resolution To Discharge Restrictive Covenants Rapids Press. on the Industrial Pork Support Minutes of the April 26 1991 by Riley. Roll Call Hordy aye. meeting were approved os read Myers aye. Oliver aye. Riley Ken Morgan approached Council representing residents aye. VandenBerg aye and That­ along Stadium Drive on the mat­ cher aye. Motion Carried. VandenBerg moved that ter of cars parked along Stadium Council accept the Resolution to Drive during soccer season. New Establish Restrictive Covenants No Parking signs are being in­ on the Industrial Pork Support stalled along Stadium Drive by Hordy. Roll coll: Hordy aye. Joe Rahn from the Joint Economic Development Commis­ Myers aye. Oliver aye, Riley aye. VandenBerg aye and That­ sion asking Council to authorise cher aye. Motion carried. the President to sign Notice of George Timmer. Insurance Intent. agent talked to Council about Hardy moved that Council insurance. authorize the President to sign Hardy moved that Council pur­ Notice of Intent. Support from chase a permanent easement in VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried the amount of $1.500.00 concer Julie Wilson from Dynamic ning certain property under can Real Estate approached Council trol of Penn Central railroad to concerning real estate signs. Referred to the Ordinances com­ maintain our current wafer system operation. Support by mittee for consideration VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Myers moved the printed bills Council and Manager Ball be paid. Support by Hordy. Ayes reviewed the Manager s Report all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Myers moved the printed Shoemaker reviewed the April transfers be allowed as follows. Police Activity Report. Total to Payroll...........>24,263.32 Jay VandenBerg submitted Total to Motor Pool........ 3.847.13 plans for Lot #2 of the Industrial Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Park. Carried. VandenBerg moved that Myers moved the following Council authorize the President transfers be allowed. to sign the counter offer concer­ Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance ning the purchase agreement concerning Lot <2 of the In­ ....................................... $10,000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer dustrial Pork. Support by Hordy. Operating and Maintenance Roll coll: Hordy aye. Myers aye. Oliver aye. Riley aye. ...................................... $15,000.00 Water Fund to Payroll Fund-1/2 VandenBerg aye, and Thatcher Clerk and Treasurer's Fee aye. Motion carried. With no further business. Har­ .......................................... 2,460.00 Sewer Fund to General Fund dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes all. Carried (repay loan).................. 20,000.00 Meeting adjourned at 8 05 p.m. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Cheryl Hooper. Carried. (6/4) Special Meeting to be held Village Clerk YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP • NOTICE • OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER IN TERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Special Exception Hearing on Thursday, June 20,1991, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 N. Briggs Rd. within the Yankee Springs Twp. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider a request for a Special Exception to allow for the gravel removal on 51.42 Acres of land classified as agricultural. Request has been made to allow the Special Exception Request for the follow­ ing parcel: Part of the SW Vi of Section 8, T3N, R10W, Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Ml described as: Commencing at the SW corner of Sec 8: Thence N 00 degrees, 38' 43", E 1865.67 ft along the W line of Sec 8; thence S 84 degrees 54’26" E 931.20 ft; thence S 00 degrees 38’43" W 808.50 ft parallel to said W line of Sec 8; thence N 90 degrees 00’00" E 460.00 ft, said point being 3 feet more or less from Bartow Lk outlet; thence S 09 degrees 20’05” E 14.65 ft, said point being 10 ft more or less from said Bartow Lk outlet; thence S 66 degrees 55’25” W 70.24 ft; thence S 16 degrees 31’50” E 975.40 fl to the S line of Sec 8: thence N 89 degrees 54’06" W 1615.20 ft. along said S line of Sec 8 to the place of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and nghts-of-way of record. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider such other fur­ ther matters as may property come before said Commission. Please take further notice that the Zoning Ordinance map, land use plan and map may be examined at the Township Hall by request in advance to Township Supervisor Dave VanElst at any time during regular business hours on any day hereafter except public and legal holidays until and including the day of said hearing. Please take further notice that all persons interested in the Township are invited to ap­ pear at said hearing and to be heard in person, or by agent or attorney, or by communica­ tions addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the public hearing pertaining to these matters Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office stated above at any time during regular business hours up to the date of said hearing and will be further received by the Planning Commission. Marilyn Page, Clerk �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 4, 1991 I Page 17 Council to discuss parking Continued from front page — medical leave. Acting Manager Ernie Ball has been filling in for him in his absence. Rocn addressed the council at the conclusion of the meet­ ing: "I'd like to thank the coun­ cil and the people of Mid­ dleville for all of the support I've had. I'm back on my feet now, but I still need glasses. I'm working half days now. In a few more weeks, I'll have enough strength to come back full time. "You don't know how many friends you have until something like this happens. It's been fantastic. I've got glasses coming, so I'll be back full time, hopefully soon." "Any time," Ball replied. Another unrelated com­ plaint voiced at an earlier meeting was being dealt with, reported Trustee James Oliver. Realtor Julie Wilson, who had objected to her company signs being removed from public property, will talk to the Vil­ lage Planning and Zoning Commission, and has been made aware that there will be a public hearing June 18 on the newly-revised zoning or­ dinance. Also, Oliver recommended that communications and re­ quests to make the old railroad right-of-way- into a trail be sent to the Parks Committee for study. The council voted 5-0 to do so, with Trustees Marilyn Vandenberg and Del Riley absent A proposal to add parking regulations to the zoning or­ dinance also was voted unan­ imously into the Zoning and Ordinance Committee of the council. Thatcher advised that com­ mittee to concern themselves also with the parking on Sta­ dium Drive, talk to Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, and find a solution. Floyd Bray, chairman of the Public Works and Sewer Committee recommended that the village spend $17,623 for resurfacing and maintenance of several streets. The material used will be slag because of problems with pea stone. "We have problems with pea stone with excessive dust and poorer quality over the last couple of years," Roon Sixty years of wedded life will be celebrated June 17 by Loyd and Marjorie (Carter) Fitch, long-time residents of the Caledonia area, now living in Kentwood. There will be an open house for them June 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Alaska Baptist Church, Alaska, Mich. They have 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Please, no gifts. said. Roon told of complaints about streets where the com­ pany had to come back and resurface them at their cost because of the poor results with pea stone. “There’s less dust; slag just makes a better road," he said. The council approved the recommendation 5-0. Ball advised the council that "things might be beginning to roll" on the long-awaited sewer expansion. "We had a real good meet­ ing with the DNR (Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources). There will be a revi­ sion in the discharge permit, he said, but he expected an answer "in a couple of weeks." CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-2Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Amendment No. 3 of Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Develpment (Kraft Lake Office Park) Section 1. That part of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia titled “Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development" adopted August 17.1988; that part of said ordinance titled “Amendment No. 1 of Foremost Corpora­ tion Planed Unit Development”; and that part of said ordinance titled “Amendment No. 2 of Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park)" are hereby AMENDED as stated below in this ordinance References herein 9 to the section numbers of said ordinance shall be references to the numbers of the sections of text as either set forth * in the original ordinance establishing the Planned Unit Development, dated August 17, 1988, or the sections that have been amended by said amendments Nos. 1 or 2, as the case may be. Section 2. Upon the adoption of this ordinance, the original ordinance of August 17, 1988. said Amendment No 1 thereof, said Amendment No. 2 thereof and this ordinance shall for purposes of convenience and ease of reference be consolidated, so as to include all appropriate changes, additions and deletions, and shall then constitute a single or­ dinance for the Planned Unit Development. The first section of the consolidated ordinance shall provide that “This or­ dinance is a consolidation of the original ordinance for the Planned Unit Development and Amendments Nos. 1, 2 and 3 thereof.” Thereafter, subsequent amendments in the consolidated ordinance shall be numbered in sequence, beginn­ ing with Amendment No. 1. Each such amendment shall be titled "Amendment No— (In the consolidated zoning or­ dinance) of Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (Kraft Lake Office Park)". Section 3. Section 1 of that part of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia titled "Foremost Cor­ poration Planned Unit Development" is hereby amended so that the land description of the Final Development Plan of the Foremost Corporation Planned Unit Development (“the Development”) shall read in its entirety as set forth below in this section. Hereinafter, the sections referred to as being amended shall be the section set forth in the original or­ dinance for the Development, as amended by said Amendment No. 1 or said Amendment No. 2, as the case may be The East V2 except the South 350 feet of the East 500 feet thernof; the Northwest U; and the Southwest U except the South 254 feet of the West 164 feet thereof, and also except the East 900 feet of the South 940 feet thereof, and also except the South 518 feet of the East 130 feet of the West 683 feet thereof, and also except the West 660 feet of the East 1.560 feet of the South 660 feet thereof; all in Section 5, Town 5 North, Range 10 West. Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 3. The last sentence of Section 2(A) is amended so as to read in its entirety as follows: “Construction of Phase 2 may not proceed, in whole or in part, until either the construction of a private sanitary sewer collection and treatment system, under the terms of this ordinance, or until the extension, installation and connection of a public sanitary sewer collection and treatment system sufficient to serve the buildings constructed and used in Phase 2, whichever comes first.” Section 4. Section 2(B) is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows “(B) Lot Areas; Buildings; Site Access. (1) The boundaries of all building lots and placement of buildings shall be as shown in the Final Development Plan ('the Plan’), or in amendments thereof (2) Subject to the provisions of this ordinance and upon site plan approval, buildings may be constructed in the areas of the Plan designated as buildable areas. Buildings shall be constructed so as to comply with the site development specifications of Section 3 of this ordinance, among other provisions hereof. The boundaries of building lots and the placement of buildings and other permissible features may be approved by the Planning Commission (but not by only the site plan review committee) as a part of its site plan approval authority. Matters thus approved shall be deemed amendments in the Plan. Upon the completion of any such Planning Commission action, the applicant shall revise the Plan to show all approved matters and submit copies to the Planning Commission and the Township Clerk. If accurate, such amended plans shall be marked approved by the Chairperson of the Plann­ ing Commission. (3) Upon the conveyance of each new lot in the Development, upon the completion of each new building therein and upon the completion of roads, access drives and other major features of the Development, the applicant shall revise the Plan to show accurately all such additional lots, buildings, roads and other major features, and shall submit copies of the revised Plan to the Planning Commission and the Township Clerk. If accurate and If in accor­ dance with approvals given, such copies of the Plan, as revised, shall be marked approved by the Chairperson of the Planning Commission. (4) Ingress to and egress from the Development shall be only by means of the streets and drives shown on the Plan or on amendments thereof. There may be a secondary access drive extending in a north-south direction bet­ ween 60th Street and North Kraft Lake Drive, as shown on the Plan, to be used for construction equipment, ser vice vehicles and employee traffic only, but not for visitors or other general purposes. Other drives (except tem­ porary drives for construction purposes only), if any, connected to any of the public streets adjacent to the Develop­ ment shall be approved only by means of the same proceedings as are required for adoption of an original plan­ ned unit development ordinance or an amendment thereof. (5) The above-stated secondary access drive from 60th Street shall be hard-surfaced and shall have such width, grade, water runoff features, signage and other characteristics as may be required by the Planning Commission as a part of the site plan approval process. (6) Temporary drives for construction purposes only, and to be terminated upon the completion of construc­ tion, may be constructed, used and maintained if aprpoved by the site plan review committee of the Planning Commission; the committee may in its discretion include reasonable conditions as a part of any such approval Alternatively, such temporary construction drives may be approved, with any appropriate conditions, by the full Planning Commission, as a part of rezoning, site plan approval or other action under the terms of the Zoning Or­ dinance." Section 5. The first sentence of Section 2(C) is hereby amended so as to read In Its entirety as follows: “(C) Streets and Drives; Traffic Study. The streets and drives in the Development shall be hard-surfaced and constructed in compliance with all Caledonia Township and Kent County Road Commission standards for road construction; provided, however, that temporary construction drives (to be used temporarily for construction traf­ fic only and to be eliminated upon the completion of construction) shall be subject to site plan approval but may have such lesser or other characteristics as may be required by the Planning Commission in the site plan ap­ proval process." Section 6. Section 2(D) is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows “(D) Parking and Loading Areas. In Phase 1, there shall be off-street parking and loading area which will safely and fully accommodate not fewer than 505 vehicles parking spaces. Off-street parking and loading areas for buildings in Phase 2 shall provide parking area at a ratio of at least one motor vehicle parking space for each person occupy­ ing the building or buildings served by such parking area." Section 7. The last two sentences of Section 2(F) are hereby amended so as to read in their entirety as follows “Upon the extension of a public water supply system to the Development, all private water supply systems and facilities shall no longer be used (except that a private water supply system may be used for fire protection and landscape irrigation purposes only) and all buildings in the development, whether existing or constructed thereafter, shall be connected to a public water supply system. As used in this ordinance, the phrase "public water supply system” means a water supply system owned and under the control of a municipality, public authority or other public body." Section 8. Section 3(G) is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows “(G) Parking Areas. Motor vehicle parking area shall be provided on each lot, at a ratio of not less than one motor vehicle parking space for each person occupying the building or buildings served by such parking area.” Section 9. Section 3(H) is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows: "(H) Screening and Buffering. There shall be a buffer area of at least 150 feet in width, around all of the boun danes of the Development. Such buffer area shall not be used for any buildings or other structures, except that a portion of South Kraft Lake Drive may be located within the buffer area, and North Kraft Lake Drive and the 60th Street and other access roads may cross the buffer area, as such drives and roads are shown and limited in the Plan. The landscaping for the purpose of screening the above-ground water supply facilities and other land­ scaping shall be as shown and described in the Plan.” Section 10-Section 5 is deleted in its entirety In place thereof, there shall be inserted, “Section 5. (Reserved).” Section 11. The Final Development Plan of the Development is hereby AMENDED so as to constitute the attached Final Development Plan dated March 7,1991. Such Final Development Plan shall supersede in ail respects the Plan adopted as a part of the onginal ordinance for the Development. Section 12. This ordinance amends the above-stated ordinance and the above-stated Final Development Plan only in the respects stated above. As to all other matters, the terms and provisions of the Development remain unchanged Section 13. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publication or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township. First Reading: 4-17-91 Second Reading; 5-15-91 Effective Date 5-15-91 Jerry E. Good Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 4, 1991 Two Middleville youths win new bicycles from DARE program J-Ad Graphics News Service Two Middleville youngsters each have won a new bike as a result of "Kids Bowling for DARE." Aaron Ayers and Kevin Bluhm will receive their new bikes courtesy of the Bowling Center Association of Michi­ gan (BCAM). Auers and Bluhm won the bikes by obtaining the most number of pledges in a bowl­ ing contest to help raise money for the Drug Abuse Resistance Educaton (DARE) program. TK golfers fifth at regionals The TK golf squad placed fifth in last week's regional held at Saskatoon Golf Club. The girls shot a 437 over the 18-hole tournament. Scoring for the Trojans were Shellie VanSickle with 100. Mary Cisier 105; Sherry Swelnis 113; and Angie Payne 119. “This was a very young team that we had this year, and I am very happy with the way they have improved." said Coach Tom Fletke. “Next years squad, with the leadership of some of our younger golfers should be very competitive." Cisier and VanSickle were both voted to the All­ Conference team in the Rain­ bow golf league. Cisier is a senior who has lettered in golf the last three years. She has also lettered in both basketball and volleyball the last two years. Cisier placed seventh in the conference meet with a round of 95 and has shown great leadership on this year's inexperienced team, accor­ ding to Fletke Shellie. having lettered m golf the last four years, is the first girl to accomplish this achievement in the history of the girls’ golf program. Shellie has also shown leader­ ship and sportsmanship throughout her career. Golf program to start soon A junior golf program for students enrolled in the fourth through the eighth grade for the school year 1990-1991 will be available at the Yankee Springs Golf Course beginn­ ing Thursday, June 13. The program will continue for the following Thursdays: July 11. July 18, July 25, August I, and August 8. Lessons start at 9 a.m. and continue for 45 minutes. Golfers will then have the op­ portunity to play as many holes as they can till noon. Two qualified instructors will handle the lessons and golfers will be supervised while on the course. Golfers can pay on a per session basis. The cost is $1 for Yankee Spr­ ings members and $3 for non­ members. Golfers need to br­ ing their own clubs or share with a friend. Limited sets are available at the course. Parents can call Yankee Springs to register. Players can also register the first day when they check in to the clubhouse area. For those players in­ terested, leagues can be formed. For more information parents can call 795-9532, 945-9247. or 795-9047. “NEXT WEEK — VACATION!” A Homeowner or Tenant Policy provides coverage up to 10% on personal belongings away from home — also theft and family liability coverage. Check with BOB BOOTH AGENCY for proper in­ surance before your vaca­ tion trip. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Both boys, along with other fifth- and sixth-grade DARE students from the area, helped raise funds by securing pin pledges and then bowling three games at the Middle Villa Lanes. Combined, the students raised more than $2,000. "Kids Bowling for DARE" is a state-wide, fund-raising program through BCAM members and Michigan D.ARE officers. In its second year in Mid­ dleville, the DARE program is taught to all fifth graders at Page Elementary by Police Chief Louis Shoemaker. Proceeds raised from stu­ dents' bowling will be used by state and local programs to supply books and other train­ ing materials designed to teach kids to "say no to drugs." See Local, on page 25 Two Scot gals win Champion of Champions track meet — On Friday. May 24. five ladies from the Caledonia track team participated in the first Champion of Champions Track Meet. To qualify for the meet, the athletes had to be either their conference champion or runner up in the event in the OK Red. White, Blue or Gold Conference meets The Caledonia 3200 relay team of Karyn Du ba. Korey Hofmann, Becky Beland and Amy Leatherman placed seventh with a time of 10:20.0. Liz Mast placed fourth in the discus with a throw of 106’9”. Hofmann placed first in the 1600 with a time of 5:22.2 to be crowned the Champion of Champions. Amy Leatherman won the32OO with a school-rcord time of 11:24.8 and Beland was fourth in 11:58.0. Jobs Wanted 12 YEAR OLD DESIRES LAWN CARE or odd jobs in the evening. 891-1404 after 6pm.______________________ N'L'RSE AIDE will care for your loved one at your home. Several days open. Call 897-7283, 8 to 5 Monday, Tues­ day, Wednesday. TK’s Trocy Potts corries the ballas teammates Polly Kidder (right) and Shelley Wolverton move into position. TK girls soccer team ends ‘91 season with 5-2 loss to EGR The TK girls soccer team concluded its 1991 season with a 5-2 loss to East Grand Rapids in Class B District Semi-Final action last week. The Trojans scored on a fine head-in by Polly Kidder from a cross by Shelly Wolverton and on a 25-yard free-kick from Jessica Weatherhead Middleville earned the visit to EGR by defeating Big Rapids 4-0 in first round play. In that game Shelly Wolverton drilled two goals while Polly Kidder and Tracy Potts each added one TK's elimination in district competition brings to a close a successful first season in the challenging OK Rainbow Conference. Middleville finished in the middle of the 12-team league with a 5-6 record (7-10 overall). Polly Kidder earned All­ Conference Honorable Men­ tion recognition after scoring 14 goals in league play (20 overall). TK’s offensive attack also featured Shelly Wolverton (5 goals). Tracy Potts (4). Cara Errair (3). Marcy Gildea. Jessica Weatherhead, and Bethann DeHaan (2 apiece). The Middleville team often divided its squad this season to provide more playing time for everybody. The club team finished with a 4-5-1 record. Becky Reigler scored 4 goals and Kendra Weatherhead and Bridget Lof­ tus added 2 each to lead the offense. Freshman goalkeeper Tracy Wieringa had a fine season, earning shutouts in all four team victories. Middleville jayvee softball team ends season with 15-4 record The T.K. jayvee softball team concluded an outstan­ ding season last week, being defeated by both Hamilton and Calvin Christian, before pounding Allegan in nonleague play. The Trojans overall record stands at 15-4, and was highlighted by an undefeated nonleague schedule. Their league record was a very respectable 7-4. The four league defeats came at the hands of the hot­ test J.V. teams in the area. Calvin Christian finished its league record undefeated and sported an impressive 21-1 overall mark. Hamilton finished second in the league at 10-2 while maintaining an undefeated nonleague scheduled to finish 17-2. On Friday, May 17, T.K. entertained the Squires of Calvin Christian. A seasaw battle ensued with four lead changes in the first four inn­ ings. Katie Berg pitched five solid innings and provided an offensive punch, smacking two of T.K.’s four hits on the afternoon. Being the beneficiary of 16 walks, the Trojans held a slim 13-11 lead after five innings. The Squire’s bats awoke in the top of the sixth with 4 consecutive hits breaking open for 8 runs en route to a 22-14 victory. The second game opened in much like the first, as the Tro­ jans jumped out to an early 3-2 lead on a RBI single by Amanda Osborne. Then again the Squires countered with an impressive hitting barrage on its way to claiming a 13-3 vic­ tory. Melissa Middleton, and Katie Curtis threw 5 solid innings. On Monday, May 20 the T.K. ladies traveled to Hamilton taking on the powered offense of the Hawkeyes. After a scoreless inning, Katie Berg smacked a RBI triple giving the Trojans to a 3-2 lead. The Hawkeyes erupted with four runs in the fourth and five more in the fifth to claim a 13-3 victory. The T.K. ladies culminated their season with a 21-8 vic­ tory over Allegan on Wednes day, May 22. Berg smacked two hits with two RBI’s while Candy Thompson and Mid­ dleton provided two hits and three RBI’s, berg picked up the win on the mound. National Ads POSTAL JOBS start $ 11.41 pr hr carriers, sorters, clerks. Excel­ lent pay and benefits. For exami­ nation and application informa­ tion call 1-206-736-7000 exL 58O4T2, 6a.rn.-10p.mJ7 days. Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers, General Labor. Needed approx. July 1,1991 to mid-September 1991. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E£O E. Seubring beats own record Phil Seubring eclipsed his own pole vault record at Tuesday's Barry County meet at Delton (for a complete list of placers, consult Reminder) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4. 1991 I Page 19 Ploeg wins state long jump title by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Thornapple Kellogg freshman Carla Ploeg capped off a storybook season Satur­ day at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Lower Peninsula Track and Field Finals at Wyoming Park High School. Ploeg won the long jump ti­ tle with a leap of 17-10, easily outdistancing runner-up Dena Warren of Oak Park by over a foot. In the process, Ploeg shattered the previous school mark by six inches. The record was set in 1974 by Cin­ dy Wenger. Trojan coach Nancy Iver­ son said breaking the school Caledonia Spring Sports All-conference athletes mark was a goal Ploeg had set at the beginning of the season. The closest she came before Saturday was at the regional meet at Forest Hills Northern two weeks ago. when she won the title by going 17-3. “I knew she had the poten­ tial to win the meet." Iverson said. “She went 17-2 on her first jump, and that really gave her a lot of confidence. Ploeg's winning leap came on her second jump in the final round. She said that she was able to overcome the ob­ vious butterflies that accom­ panied her first trip to the state meet. “I knew the competition would be really tough," Ploeg said “I was just trying to do my best.’’ The jump was the second best in the state in all classes, trailing only defending Class D champion Mamie Peplinski of Glen Lake, who jumped 17-11. Ploeg said that her distance was more than even she had dreamed of “I was surprised,” she said. “After it was over I was very excited.” Ploeg, who is also a stan­ dout in volleyball and basket­ ball. competed in the 100 meter dash and the 800 relay with teammates Trade Mid­ dleton. Kim Wohl ford and Tonya Rauschenberger She advanced to the semi-final heat of the 100, but did not place. Ploeg said her top priority next season will not be to de­ fend her title, but to place in the 800 relay The team, which ran its best time of the year despite trouble with a handoff, will return intact. Otisville-Lakeville captured the team title with 62 total points, defeating defending champion Detroit DePorres by 24 points. TK freshman Carla Ploeg accepts her state championship medal in the long jump. Ploeg won the title with a leap of 17-10. Amy Leatherman of Caledonia placed fourth in the 3200 meter run in 11:25.74 at Saturday's Class B state finals. In the boys meet, the Scots' Eric Curtis placed sixth in the discus with a throw of 145-3. Baseball: Todd Hudson (left) and Bill Kowal (not pic­ tured — Brad Walbridge and Tom Benedict) 1991 Thornapple Kellogg ‘Spring Sports’ all-conference winners announced Tennis: Kent Taylor (left) and Joe Stimoc • Front Row (left to right) — Trocie Middleton, Kim Wohlford, Carlo Ploeg, Mary Cisler, Patti Postema. Second Row — Scott Oliver, Dave Sherwood, Dave Lehman, Matt Slander, Brad Bruner, Phil Seubring. Third Row__ Pom Elkins, Jamie Beuschel, Alicia Batson, Tonya Rauschenberger, Shellie VanSickle and Rose Sclafani. Softball: Tara Marble (left) and Jenny Smith �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville Ml I June 4. 1991 N s large variety Over 45 to Choose from! Caledonia Community Ed. graduates 29 Families and friends of 29 Caledonia Adult and Alter­ native Education graduates gathered in the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center May 28 for com­ mencement ceremonies A special award was presented by Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt to Katie Casteel for being chosen Kent County Com­ munity Education Association Volunteer of the Year. Caledonia Alternative Education Director Jon Swets also presented an award to f-' The 1991 Adult Education graduating class poses with their diplomas before attending the reception given in their honor. Music was provided by the Robert Lewis. Theresa Shannon Combs in apprecia­ SKYLARK 4 DT. Blue, 19,000 mi., auto., air, stereo tion of the help she has given to a variety of groups in the community education program. Dr. Marinus M. Swets, dean of arts and sciences at Grand Rapids Community College, gave the commence­ ment address, and Communi­ ty Education Supervisor Sara Colburn presented the diplomas. 1990 CHEVY BERETTA CT 2 Dr. Black, V-6, auto., air, cruise, tilt, p.w., p.l., stereo w/cass. 1990 PONTIAC CRAND AM 4 Dr. Maroon. 15,000 mi., auto., air, tilt, stereo Caledonia Middle School Jazz Band Graduates and guests en­ joyed a reception after the ceremony. Receiving their diplomas were: Kevin Bowen. Joanne Brooks. Katie Casteel. Shan­ non Combs. Angela Crandjll. Steven Dutcher. Marie Graham. Catherine Innskeep. Brian Jones. Cynthia Lenard. Lockman. Robert Manning. Tamera Martinez. Charles Miller. Edward Miller, Steven Monks. Wendy Mur­ ray. Tina Newman. Duane Patterson Jr.. Thomas Reynhout Jr.. Michael Sapp. Michael Sheler. Brenda Sturgeon. Eugene Sturgeon III. April Trutsch. Lisa Veenstra. Sherri Westen and Dawn Wieringa. CAVAUER WAGON White, 57,000 miles, auto., air, stereo. CENTURY 4 Dr. White, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo 19*8 PONTIAC SUNBIRD 4 Dr. Blue/silver, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo. 1988 CHEVY CORSICA 4 Dr. Silver, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo. 1985 OLDSMOBILE 98 4 Dr. Fully equiped. 1984 BUICK SKYLARK 4 Dr. Red. 80.000 mi., auto., stereo Dr. Marinus Swets, dean of arts and sciences at Grand Rapids Community College, delivers the Com­ mencement address. USED TRUCKS 1988 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER 4X4 Dark blue, 5 speed, V-6, air, stereo. 1988 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER 4X4 Gray, fully equipped. 1987 GMC % TON 4X4 PICKUP Blue, 67,000 mi., auto., V-8, stereo. 1983 PONTIAC 6000 4 or. Silver. 57,000 mi., auto., stereo. 1982 CHEVETTE DIESEL 2 Dr. *1995 1987 CHEVY SCOTTSDALE ¥« TON PICKUP 2WD, auto., V-8, stereo. 1985 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN Red and silver, 77,000 miles, auto., V-8. air, cruise, tilt, p.w., p.l., stereo SPECIAI PRICE C i<6995 1980 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2 Dr. 1984 ISUZU PICKUP Auto. 8 cyl. air. cruise, till, p.w., p.l. stereo. 87.000 miles, *1995 I we want to be your used car I dealer! stop in and see ... ■ JACK • BRAD • RUSTY • BILL or RUSSB ■rrrn™ V Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • Ceo 795-3318 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon -Sat SERVICE Mon.-Fri. CHS's Deputy Superintendent of Schools Craig Schmidt welcomes grads, guests Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.50 then IO’ per word. If you pay In advance, you save 50” billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Business Services Farm carpenter work, new FOR SALE 12 acres of mixed hay. 795-3467,_____________ HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290 or 795-2356.__________________ COUNTERTOPS new and remodel, also recolor tubs and appliances, free estimates. Call 616-361-5360.______________ DRINK SODIUM FREE SOFT WATER: We deliver KLife potassium water softener salt subsitute. Call RICK OLSON at WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. 948-4131.__________________ HAY FOR SALE or put up on shares. 795-7237.___________ NEED BOARDING FOR YOUR HORSE? Call Mary Jo at 891-9550. For Sale PIANO FOR SALE: WANTED - RESPONSIBLE PARTY TO ASSUME SMALL MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON PIANO. SEE LOCALLY. CALL CREDIT MANAGER 1-800-447-4266. JUNE SPECIAL: Take 25% off an overall repaint, (same color) of your car, truck or boat See Ray for details, RNJ Co., 2137 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hastings. 945-2246 anytime. PITNEY BOWES COPIER $275. Royal 115 copier, $400. Royal cash register, $200. 891-1886. ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Alunimun and Vinyl skiing. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING 891-1869. __________________ BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. CaD 672-7110.________ For Rent TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED LN CALEDONIA PLAZA. NEW HALL Caledonia Ameri­ can Legion, 250 people, 891-1882.__________________ Community Notices Garage Sale MIDDLEVILLE KARATE CLUB, 1st mnual 1 pitch softball loummenL. June 8A and 9th For more information call 795-9242 or 795-3084 ALASKA, LADIES, KIDS CLOTHING bikes, household items, excellent condition, June 6th & 7th, 9-5,6369 Thornapple River SE. ONE BEDROOM $380 plus depost, no pets, Middleville. 795-7290.__________________ TWO BEDROOM w/ulility room, $480 plus deposit, no pets, Middleville. 795-7290. 2 GARAGE SALES 5855 and 5838 Hilltop Dr., Middleville. Clean brand name kids clothes, girls, 18 months to 6 years. Boy 4 to 8, very nice adult clothing, and kitchen table. June 6-7. DUTTON 5090 68lh St., June 6,7,8. 9-6, young girls clothes, car seat, household items, water pump, stereo._______________ GARAGE SALE: Tuesday, June 4,9am to 5pm, Wednesday, 9am to noon. Maturnily clothes, kids clothes, oak bedroom set, oil water heater, and much more. 7360 Clearview Dr., Caledonia. West side of Duncan Lake, Patterson to Near to Clearview. MOVING GARAGE SALE: 4949 Sequoia, Cascade, off 48lh St. between Whitneyville and Thomapple River Dr. June 4, 5 & 6. 8am to 5pm. SUPER HUGE FANTASTIC GARAGE SALE: 9825 84lh St. S.E, June 6-7. GIRLS WANTED from Michi gan, between the ages of 9-19 to compete in this year's Miss PreTeen, Junior Teen and Teen 1991 Lansing Pageants. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships including an all expense paid trip to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Call for more infonna lion, 1-8OO-345-233O Extension C919,_____________________ HASTINGS CITY BANK IS ACCEPTING applications for part-time tellers. Qualified appl icants will have strong math and communication skills, be detail cd oriented, and present a profes­ sional appearance. Apply at Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court St. Hast­ ings, Mi 49058 l ol JOBS IN ALASKA Hiring $600♦ weekly. Construction, oil fields, fishing, canneries. Skilled/unskilled. Call now! 1-206-736-7000 exL 58O4B2. Real Estate Help Wanted FACTORY - Long term posi­ tions at job sites located near 44th SL and M37 (by Kent County Airport) in Grand Rapids. Requires some sort of fast paced factory background, reliable transportation and able to work 40-48 hours per week. (Sai. as needed). Plastic injec­ tion experience is helpful. Bring 2 pieces of ID and apply 8am-4pm at 2401 Camelot Cl, SE Take M-37 north, one traffic light past 28th St., turn right onto Lake Eastbrook Dr., then left on Camelot Dr., PEOPLEMARK, INC. 1-957-2101. EOE. PUBLIC SPEAKER TRAIN ER-MOTI VATER needed to join corporate team. Six figure income potential after two yean, some travel required. 891-1886 full or part time. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90/hr. For exam and appli­ cation information call 1-800-552-3995 ext. MI168 8am to 8pm 7 days. 133 ACRES between Caledo­ nia and Middleville rolling with woods at back, also 9 acres of Thornapple River frontage inside Hastings City limits. Free property evaluations. Jeff Mills, Pearson Cook Company, 891-9329 & 538-8620. CALEDONIA small 2 bedroom looking Emmons contract possible. VILLAGE home, over­ Lake. Land 455-3185. MIDDLEVILLE 1 acre, asphalt road. Take M37 to Adams Road, go west 1 mile, or 1 block east of Bender Ave. 1 mile from Middleville schools. Hitchcock Realty. 949-1260. RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948 8051. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1991 I Page 21 Caledonia honors veterans at annual Memorial Day events Quiet cemetery tributes followed by a traditional village parade and a service at Lakeside Cemetery marked Caledonia's Memorial Day The ceremonies were organized for the 45th year by American Legion member Dove Stauffer. Members of the Legion were joined by State Senator Richard Posthumus in honoring the veterans buried in township cemeteries. Areo Boy Scouts and Caledonia bands also took part in the ceremonies. Legion auxiliary members make sure all the children have flags to wave during the parade. Amanda and Joey Kowalski receive their flags as mom Michelle looks on. State Senator Richard Posthumus, who grew up in the Caledonia area, reminds the audience of the dedication and courage of American servicemen and women who fought for their country in all its wars. right, the Legion color guard steps out to lead the parade. Marching smartly, despite the heat, veterans follow the color guard, receiving appreciative applause from residents lining the parade route. Stop by today at Caledonia Standard and ask for your Amoco Big Summer Fill-Up Card Each time you fill up with Amoco gasoline, we’ll punch your card After 10 fill-ups (8 gallon minimum), send for your booklet of five $1 gift certificates, each good toward an Amoco gasoline fill-up. Your Big Summer Fill-Up Card includes a Pepsi bonus, too. Just buy eight multi-packs of any Pepsi product and you'll receive $10 worth of Amoco gasoline certificates, plus $5 in Pepsi gift certiciats All together, your Big Summer Fill-Up can save you $20 in gasoline and Pepsi! So come In today and find out how your summer fill ups can pay off all year long. Caledonia Standard Amoco Legion members fire the traditional salute to their fallen comrades. The mournful strains of 'Taps' close the spryiqi. . . . L Coming June 20-21-22 Customer Appreciation Days . 1111VQi.. 111 •'■ II Ill 1 fl �Page 22 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4. 1991 Caledonia High honors graduates with awards and scholarhips Many Caledonia graduates who worked hard at their studies are now reaping their rewards in the forms of scholarships and awards. As of graduation day, the follow­ ing students have been honored: Scholarship List 1991 Man Austhof — Outstan­ ding Student Award from Kent Skills Center. Chris Beetham — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Award, Presiden­ tial Academic Fitness Award and Steelcase Scholarship for G.R. Comm. College. Holli Bowman — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Newell Scholarship, Cargill Foundation Scholar­ ship, Daughters of Amer. Revolution Award and Prin­ cipal’s Leadership Award. Michelle Browning — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Dan Burd — Loyd F. Hun Aviation Tech. Scholarship. Western Michigan University. Amy Campbell — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Jena Campbell — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Trotter Tri-County Scholarship. Grand Valley State Univ. Joe Cox — St. of Mi. Com­ petitive Scholarship Award. Chris Denison — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; G.R. Bd. of Educa­ tion Scholarship. G.R. Com­ munity College. Janine Dent — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award Steven Douglas — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Lawrence Technological Univ. Trustees Scholarship; Greater G.R. Home Builders Assoc. Foundation Scholarship. Robert Driscoll — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential y Money for you when you need it most . . . from UNIVERSAL LIFE You can build a huge cash value fund that earns a high rate of interest-and use it for family needs, retirement, college for the kids, or other big dreams you might have Choose the policy that protects your life and provides the money you need throughout your lifetime - Universal Life from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan. * /1KM MINI4</ » IHSURAHCt r JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E. State St Hastings, Ml Making your future more predictable Phone: 945-3443 Academic Fitness Award; G.R. Community College Foundation Scholarship. Dennis Elmhirst — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Jayson Englund — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Hope College Academic Honors Award; Hope College Minority Scholarship and Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Andrew Foster — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Karen Gardenour — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Brad Gamaat — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Music Scholarship. G.R. Bap­ tist College; Talents for Christ Scholarship; Presidential Scholarship. G.R. Baptist College. Claire Gerke — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Michigan Business Schools Assoc. Scholarship. Jennifer Graham — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; G.R. Comm. College High GPA. Scholarship; Outstan­ ding Student Award, Kent Skill Center; G.R Com. Col­ lege. Community Leadership Award. Sherry Hackney — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Scott Hilton — Newell Scholarship. Korey Hofmann — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Calvin College Honors NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Township of Yankee Springs Barry County, Michigan TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land whose area constitutes not less than 51% of the total area of the hereinafter described as Park Road East from Payne Lake Rd. to 962 Bartow Lake Rd. South to 900 Barlow Lake Rd. Assessment District to the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to pave the road and to create a special assessment of the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the pro­ perties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing im­ provements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is propos­ ed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Paving and Improvement of Roads from Park Road East from Payne Lake Road to 962 Barlow Lake Road South to 900 Bartow Lake Road or thereafter (on Arhana Crest South then West to Payne Lake Road). The total cost will be equally divided among all property owners within said District, regardless of parcel size, road frontage, number of lots owned, etc. All property owners/ persons will be charged on share of 55. The only exception to this are individuals with two or more households/rental properties within said district. Those individuals will be charged an additional share for every household/rental property within the district. The individual cost will not exceed $1,300.00 per share. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineenng plans showing the improvements and location thereof together with an estimate of the costs of such construction in the approximate amount of and $61,000.00 for the Arhana Crest Road Assessment, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvements and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District and has further tentatively found the Petitions for improvement to be in compliance with statutory requirements. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans, Special Assessment District and peti­ tions may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing hereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public bean ng upon such Petitions, Plans. District and Estimate of Costs will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N Bnggs Rd , Middleville. Michigan, within the Township commencing at 7:30 p.m. on June 13,1991 At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with said board at or prior to the time of said bean ng as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said Plans. Estimates and Costs or to said Special Assessment PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the improvement shall not be made without Peti­ tion of the property owners within the proposed distnet if the record owners of land con­ stitution 20% of the total area of this proposed district file their written objections with the Township Board at or before this first meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing. Marilyn Page. Clerk 284 N. Briggs Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 795-9091 _____________________________________________ _ ____________ , Scholarship; Congressman’s Medal of Merit. Wendi Inderbitzen — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Pam Johnson — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Al­ bion College Webster Scholarship. Sue Klingensmith — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Peter Knight — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. BUI Kowal - St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Eric Lancer — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Amy Leatherman — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Distinguished Scholar Award. Hope College Tara Marble — Women s Basketball Scholarship, Kellogg Community College Brent Maynard — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award and Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Jeff McCaul - St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Fitness Award; Bd. of Trustees Distinguished Scholar Award. G.R. Comm. College. Melissa Memmer — Newell Scholarship and St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Cheri Nowak — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award and American Women’s Auxilliary Scholarship. Amy Olthouse — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Melissa Price — Talents for Christ, vocal award; Music Scholarship, G.R. Baptist College. Kelly Purdy — Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship; G.R. Community College Bd. of Trustees Distinguished Scholar Award. Katie Ramsey — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Webster Scholarship, Albion College; Albion Music Scholarship. Veronica Robertson — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholar­ ship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Matthew Schalk — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award Jayson Spidel — Presiden­ tial Leadership Scholarship, MUligan College; Grace McConnon Scholarship. Milligan College. Allison Scholten — Diane Fowler Scholarships. Dawn Senneker — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Central Michigan Univ. Bd. of Trustees Honors Scholarship. Kristi Simkins — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award; Al­ bion College Webster Scholarship; Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Service Scholarship; Society of Women Engineers. Cer­ tificate of Merit. Gwyn Smith — Presidential Academic Fitness Award; St. of Mi. Competitive Scholar­ ship Award. Robert Stevens — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Dana Tague — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; G.R. Comm. College Foundation Scholarship. Kent Taylor — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Hope College Alumni Honors Scholarship; Caledonia Education Asso. Scholarship. Chad Thomas — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Zachary Thompson — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholar­ ship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Christopher Todd — St of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Jill VanOost — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Chad Vander Velde — St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award Sue Welton — St of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award. Todd Whitwam - St. of Mi. Competitive Scholarship Award; Presidential Academic Fitness Award. CHS grad receives Hop College honor Tricia Kowal Hennip Tricia Kowal Hennip has been commended by the Hope College Education Depart­ ment as a finalist for the Elizabeth Vanderbush Scholarship. Department Chairman La­ mont Dirkse wrote Hennip that this scholarship is given to the two most outstanding junior elementary education students, and is the only honor awarded to junior education majors. The students arc judged by the Education Department staff on subject matter com petence. ability to relate positively with students and colleagues and on resourcefulness in presenting material in a pedagogically productive manner. "While not being selected as the recipient of this scholar­ ship, your past performance and future potential are meritorious of such an honor," Dirkse wrote, ad­ ding, “Your potential in the field of education is outstanding. ” He said that the letter of commendation would be plac ed in Hennip's permanent file "so that others may learn of the high esteem in which we hold you...” Hennip is the daughter of Bill and Cheri Kowal and a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School. She is majoring in elemen­ tary education with a specialty in the field of learning disabled. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-1Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the C-2 General Business District: Permanent Parcel No. 41 23 17 400 037 Part of the Southeast % of Section 17, commencing 535.0 feet South, 88*08'30" West along the East and West % line and 525.01 feet south, 00*44’06” East from the East ’/« corner, thence North 00*44 06” West 525.01 feet to the East and West % line, thence South 88*08'30" West along the East and West % line, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan Permanent Parcel No. 41 23 17 400 037 Part of the Southeast ’/< of Section 17, commencing 784.43 feet South, 88*08'30" West along the East and West V« line from the East ’A corner, thence South 00*44 06 East parallel with the East section line 394 90 feet, thence South 88*08 30” West 774.92 feet, thence North 78*37 43" West 305.16 feet to the centerline, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall be and there hereby are rescinded. This ordinance shall become effec­ tive upon the publication of a summary thereof in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township. First Reading: 4-17-91 Second Reading: 5-15-91 Effective Date: 5-15-91 Jerry E. Good Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder Township Clerk �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1991 I Page 23 Caledonia awards diplomas to the ‘Class of 1991’ Robed in purple and gold. Caledonia's Class of 1991 became alumni Thursday evening during Commence­ ment exercises held in the high school gym. Originally scheduled to be an outdoor ceremony, the threat of thunderstorms brought the event indoors, but the change of location did not seem to dimmish the smiles or the excitement of graduation State Board of Education member Cherry Jacobus delivered the Commencement address, urging the students to be prepared for the fast­ changing world they were moving into, and which they would someday be leading. She identified the ability to deal with change, a strong academic performance and the willingness to be a lifelong learner as keys to future success. Steve Douglas, valedic­ torian. and Dan Burd, class president, also spoke. Melissa Price serenaded her classmates with “Friends Are Forever Too" and Principal Tonya Porter acknowledged the scholarships and awards received by the graduating The Class of 1991 marches into the gymnasium and to their seats with smiles, knowing that when they file out, they will be graduates. Steve Douglas, valedictorian of the class, gives his speech. Behind him are seated school board members, Principal Tonya Porter, Rev. Robert Gerke and Superintendent Robert Myers. Cherry Jacobus, member of the State Baord of Education, moves to the podium to address the graduating seniors. Melissa Price sings 'Friends Are Forever Too' to her class before diplomas are awarded. ZYLSTRJ DOOR, INC. •‘Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association Class President Dan Burd offers his remarks and a farewell to his classmates. Smiling graduate Pam Johnson accepts the con­ gratulations of School Board President Fred Boncher. 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Broadway, Hastings COMMERCIAL ■ RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1 40 YARDS LANDFILL 50 Gallon S«rvk« �Page 24 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 Thornapple Kellogg eighth graders raise money for charity J-Ad Graphics News Service In what might become an annual event, a recent effort by eighth graders at Thornap­ ple Kellogg Middle School to raise funds for charity was a rousing success. A car wash recently raised $250, which was divided among the Commission on Aging program "Meals on Wheels,’* a SI00 donation to the bus garage, and a $50 commemorative plaque for the school. unteers, with about 50 stu­ dents in three stations, she said. The first stop was the hose and wash station, then the drying station, and the last stop the kids vacuumed the cars for a complete car clean­ ing "It was a cold day, but we had a lot of fun," Blough said," Bob (Weller, eighth grade advisor) was so pleased with fun the kids had and the results that he thinks it may be an annual event." Organizers of the event say they were pleased with partic­ ipation from people during the car wash. A man from Richland followed the signs to the middle school parking lot to have his car washed by the students saying, "Any time a kid wants to work. Til help them." Another patron brought in four different cars to be cleaned, said Middle School Librarian Marta Blough. The car was was manned entirely by eighth grade vol­ Superintendent of Thomapple Kellogg Steve Garrett (left) accepts a $100 check from eighth grader Becky Holwerda to go into a fund to buy buses Class advisor Bob Weller (right) and Librarian Marta Blough guided the students in setting up and running a car wash to earn money to help replace the buses lost in a fire. Kerri McNees presents the Executive Director of the Commission on Aging with a check for $100. The funds will be used for the COA program "Meals on Wheels " Class advisor Bob Weller, at right, helped the eighth graders who washed cars to raise money for charity. -------- - Serving Our Country Joseph M. Czapla Joseph M. Czapla, a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and son of Patricia Czapla of Mid­ dleville. and John Czapla of Hammond. Ind., recently enlisted in the United States Army for a five-year tour of duty as a carpentry and masonry specialist. He is scheduled to report for active duty on July 9 and is slated to receive his basic training at Fort Knox. Ky.. and his advanced individual training at Fort Leondard Wood. Mo Dina Wangerow TKHS Class of ’91 James S. York $100 REWARD Call ‘Miss Dig’ before you start outdoor projects FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CAN T DRY UP 1 -800-748-0500 The recent summerlike weather has brought many people out of their homes to begin outdoor projects. Doing those projects safely should be a primary goal suggests Con­ sumers Power Company. Timothy J. Pietryga, public information director, recom­ mends that anyone planning any extensive construction or underground excavation around their home should con­ tact Miss Dig before starting. Miss Dig has a toll-free number, 1-8O(M82-7171. '' True Modular Homes , — Offered By — 4 G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS '’ Call for an appointment. i > Middleville .► 1 795-9153 i i Strawflower SPECIAL ONLY... (Mixed and Victorian Colors) (While Supplies Last) HOMEGROWN by the quart Strawb Frozen Yogurt FARM MARKET n»S Ms Vst Ph. 795-9758 Miss Dig is a one-call con­ struction safety and utility damage prevention project operated jointly by Con­ sumers Power, the nation’s safest utility, and more than 600 other utilities. “Most incidents of acciden­ tal contacts with overhead electric or underground utility lines occur when people working on a project are unaware of the presence of utility lines in the area,’’ said Pietryga. “Calling Miss Dig can prevent injuries to people and save the cost of repairing damaged utility lines.” By calling Miss Dig at least three working days before staring a project, homeowners or contractors can expect utilities to mark the location of their underground facilities with color-coded stakes, flags or paint, or provide help when work is being done near overhead electric lines. Miss Dig is the nation's largest one-call utility protec­ tion system for locating facilities and helping minimize accidental contacts. It began service by Con­ sumers Power and Michigan’s ocher major electnc. natural gas and telephone utilities in 1970. In 1976, it became a statewide organization Consumers Power was the safest major utility in the na­ tion in 1990, according to records kept by the National Safety Council. In the past nine years, the company has won the Safety Council’s first place a w ard for the best safety performance among large electnc and gas utilities in the nation six times. Petty Officer James S. York recently graduated from Nuclear Power training in Balston. N.Y. York attended United States Naval Boot Camp from July 17, 1989, to Sept. 17, 1989 in Orlando, Fla. He then attended Nuclear Field “A” School and Nuclear Field Power School, where he learned the basics for machinist’s mate technical field and nuclear fundamentals. He is currently attending advanced schooling for Engineering Laboratory Technician. He is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. - NOTICE Thornapple Kellogg School Ad­ ministration Office will be open for absentee ballots and voting Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville. Wendy Romph Secretary, Board of Education �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 I Page 25 CMS students cash in at auction B Books, letters ‘point’ to celebrity prizes by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Imagine earning money for every book you read or every letter you write Neat way to earn some spending money. That's just what CMS mid­ dle school teacher Sandee Haack's thought Only she translated the idea into a means of motivating her sixth-graders to do some extra reading and participate in a letter writing program. While reading books and penning letters don’t usually put spending money into a kid’s pocket, both activities literally paid off for Haack's students, though not in the traditional green stuff. The sixth-graders in fellow teacher Tim McRoy's class joined in the plan in which the students received points for each book they read They also received points for carrying out a letter writing assignment in which each student wrote letters to four “celebrities,” asking them to send some kind of personal memorabilia, a signed photo, for instance...to the school. The students had to explain in the letter that the item sent would be used as the payoff for doing well in the reading­ letterwriting unit. What happened was the items became the prizes in a “Celebrity Auction.” in which the points the students had earned translated for this one day into the equivalent of cold hard cash. The ' ’celebrities.'' whose fame was of varying degrees, responded. From the White House came a book about that famous residence along with signed photos of the Presi­ dent, the First Lady and even of Millie, the First Dog of the land. Posters and photos of rock stars and sports stars arrived, along with a book on Michigan from former Gover­ nor Blanchard and an autographed pen from Vice President Dan Quayle. Local broadcasters, teachers and writers sent books and pictures, and ob­ jects as diverse as MARS caps, a toy Spartan truck and a telephone appeared on the display table. The students filed into the media center on auction day. May 15. and each was given a card with the number of points he or she had earned written on it. That number amounted to his or her bank roil for the day. Then the action got underway. Haack and McRoy took turns as auctioneer, as the bid­ ding fever took hold When a student won a bid. the number of points he paid was deducted, and his new total was written on his card until he was out of “cash.” It took a few rounds for students to catch on to the fine points of bidding, and to realize they needed to “save up” for the items they really wanted to buy As in all auctions, there were some real bargains and some real bidding contests for coveted items. A photo of Bo Jackson went for 48 points, but one of Isiah Thomas brought 131. the highest bid of the day. The biggest giggle resulted from the sale of Dolly Parton posters, and a Michael Jordan t-shirt brought 85 points in a serious round. A calculator went for a paltry 25 points, but the telephone "sold” for 101 in Some of the highest bidders pose with their prizes after the Celebrity Auction. From the left are Keith Smith, Chris Engelbert, Rachael Risdon, Matt Frantti, Joelle Busman (with truck) and Mindi Smith. Mr. McRoy gets into me tle higher. uulhuhvci my iviv, wncuuiuginy the oiaders to go a lit­ Local youths win new bikes, from page ia_____ Sixth-grade teacher Sandee Haack rings the bell, announcing another celebrity item has been sold. an interesting comment on teenage priorities. Just about everyone who had earned points went home with something, and a few students clearly were thinking about collector’s items when they bid on the political dona­ tions or on a collector’s coin. And Mrs. Haack, who used the idea to bid for a good grade in her graduate educa­ tion class, had enough points to earn an “A” from her instructor. VOTE MONDAY, JUNE 10 ...for... Cordon De Blaoy Caledonia Board of Education — RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP — COMMITTED TO: • Fiscal Responsibility • Community Participation • Excellence in Education • Equal Opportunity For All • Fair & Respectful Representation ENDORSED BY • Dave Clark, former Board Member • Jim Newell, former Board Member • Arlene Hodgkinson retiring Board Member Pad tar Dy tM ComrrwnM io Erect GtxOor 0e&aay 3856 *6<h St S E CMeOoni*. Ml 483'6 Kevin Bluhm and Aaron Ayers, (inset) display the bikes they won in a bowling contest staged to benefit DARE. A similar program, "Bowling for DARE," offers individuals and businesses a chance to help raise funds as well. ’I'm thrilled by the energy and enthusiasm displayed by the kids and our BCAM members in wanting to help spread the word that using drugs is bad news," said Bob Wiersum, co-owner of Middle Villa Lanes. "Giving away a couple of hundred bikes by BCAM members is nothing when you figure how the money will be used as it teaches our kids to say no to drugs." Middle Villa Lanes is owned and operated by Bob and Steve Wiersum. �Page 26 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 4, 1991 T-K Middle School ‘Students of the Month of April’ The following students have been selected as "Student of the Month" for April at the TK Middle School. Students earn the right to be "Student of the Month" by showing leadership in class, helpfulness good behavior, good grades, improvement in grades and behavior, and just being a neat kid. Each is given a certificate, a t-shirt, and a letter from the principal. Eight grade TK Middle School Students of the Month for April are (front row, from left) Kara Echtinaw, Keith Lilley, Penny Minor, Kary Scholdelmayer, (second row) Heidi Schultz, Edward Solomon, Aimef Thaler, (third row) Jason Wilkins, Kasia Willett, Erin Wolverton and Amy Ybema. In the sixth grade, the winners are (first row, from left) Isaac Bainbridge, Kimberly Bedford, Benjamin Brock, Heather Carpenter, Steven Dood, (second row) Travor Eaton, Toni Farrell, Mary Hesseltine, Loren Hummell, Benjamin Osborne, (third row) Jennifer Ringleka, Richard Rothaar and Christina Sines. Seventh graders who were selected as Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Student of the Month for April are, (front row, from left) Steven Bierens, Catherine Brooks, Michael Ellis, Amy Harvey, (second row) Leisa Idema, Angel Keysor, Andrea Kokmeyer and Tiffiny Middleton. Budnar-Courts are wed in Flint FROM A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J AO GRAPHICS IMC. ' Py&W You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours a day... □ Maple Valley News □ Weekender □ Shopper (Battle Creek) □ Reminder □ Advisor (Marshall) □ Lakewood News □ Sun & News □ Banner ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. DIRECTORY ---------------- ggjgj \ U...-------------> Di You’ll be asked your name, address and phone number, also which papers) you want your ad to appear — when and how many weeks — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard 2 After you’ve answered a question press the star key I * I or pause for three or more seconds and the program will automatically proceed to the next question. Janice Lynn Bubnar and Todd Robert Courts were married Oct. 6, 1990, in Flint. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Nancy Bubnar Jr. of Linden. The groom is the son of Robert and Jan Courts of Caledonia. Marianne Manley of Flint, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jane Bubnar of Fenton, sister of the bride; Lynne Gale of Spring Valley, Ohio, sister of the groom; Jayne Hodgson of Grand Rapids, sister of the groom; and Cathy Courts of Grand Rapids, sister-in-law of the groom. Flower girl was Elyssa De Vos of Ada, a relative of the groom. Best man was Craig Courts of Grand Rapids, brother of the groom. Groomsmen and ushers were David Bubnar of Fenton, brother of the bride; P.J. Bubnar of Columbus, Ohio, brother of the bride; Frank Manley of Flint, brother-in-law of the bride; and Richard Hodgson of Grand Rapids, brother-in-law of the groom. Ring bearers were Andrew Rice Gale of Spring Valley, Ohio, nephew of the groom; Frankie Manley of Flint, nephew of the bride; and Patrick Manley of Flint, nephew of the bride. A reception took place at the North Bank Center in Flint. The newlyweds took their honeymoon in the Vir­ gin Islands. Todd is a graduate of West­ ern Michigan University with a degree in business adminis­ tration and an accounting ma­ jor. He is employed at the Crowe, Chizek and Company in Grand Rapids. Janice graduated from WMU in April with a degree in arts and science and an interior design major. The couple now lives in Grand Rapids. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 4, 1991 I Page 27 Page ELementary kids plant ‘Peace Pole’ at school Teacher Kim Mulry, who told her fifth graders about the Peace Pole, introduces the students from her class who explained it to the rest of the Page student body. Fifth graders at Page Ele­ mentary have purchased a "Peace Pole" to be planted in front of Page to show that they support, and plan to do their part for world peace. The Peace Pole was pur­ chased with the money raised from the fifth grade popcorn company. The pole displays the words "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in four languages; English, Japanese, Spanish and Rus­ sian. One fifth-grade student from each classroom was chosen by their peers to write a dedication for the ceremony. They are Lindsey Robertson, Lindsey Bremmer, Jamie Kooiman, Betsy Steensma, Kilecn Thomas and Sara Hillman. Kim Mulry’s fifth graders brought a "Peace Pole" and explained what it meant to them in a ceremony recently. Each of these students recited a short verse the best way to reach Barry County’s weekend and tourist MARKET EVERY WEEK Study links milk to heart attack prevention — in the According to a recent British study there is a strong link between drinking more milk and a reduction in heart disease. The ten-year study involved 4,200 middle-aged men. The study, conducted by doctors at Llandough Hospital, found that men who drank a pint of milk a day were nearly 10 times less likely to suffer heart attacks than those drinking no milk at all. Another positive finding was that heart attacks in middle aged butter eaters was roughly half the rate of those who had switched to margarine •‘The link between saturated fat and heart disease was first suggested because of apparently higher incidence in areas where men had a more fatty diet,” said one of the in­ vestigators. ‘But there were 100 other differences, and it is very tenuous to blame it on fat. especially in milk which is a wholesome, natural food." The study, funded by the United Kingdom Medical Research Council, is continuing. WEEKENDER Over 19,000 copies weekly! Every year J-Ad Graphics produces a summer fun publication packed with ideas of where to go, what’s going on and all the merchant’s specials. This year we’re going to offer the market to our advertisers EVERY WEEK. With our Weekender publication, you’ll hit the entire Barry County plus over 2,000 extended circulation at parks and recreation areas. Don’t miss a single issue...look for your Weekender every week! GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Got an idea for information and features we should cover ... give us a call! dhw ELEgL'f'J!ITS f opn"* w six 3 Ih on what the peace pole means. Teacher Brad Warren holds the pole that says "May Peace Prevail on Earth in four languages. �Page 28 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 4, 1991 FARO’S ITALIAN Obituaries Stella's Ruby (Marguerite) VanKuiken 891-9287 Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 16 years experience' in the pizza business. ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! New Pan Pizza New Bread Stix Regular Pizzas Lasagna/ w«a«01„ SubS .Ow° sP«ial Saace & MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL | i2 -14” Regular/• 00i iPIZZAS .,j " With 3 Items I J Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 | ALTO - Rosalie Ann Smith, 60 of 9400 Bergy, Alto, passed away unexpectely May 20, 1991 at her home. Mrs. Smith was bom on September 15, 1930 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Edward and Regina (Masaiski) Orlowski. She was married to Frank, he preceded her in death on December 12, 1988. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Smith is survived by children: Frank Smith, William and Kelly Smith, j ■M ■ ■■■MIMI «COUPONa ' M > M I M I M ‘ OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK | I AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY j I $r~99i I 14” Pepperoni PIZZA 3 J I (Excludes Extra Cheese) ■ Jcoupon Expires June 8, 1991. Excludes extra cheese.J I’ Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offersj EM I ■■ ■ ■■ I Ml I ^COUPON— I ■ I ■ I ■ I ■ MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL Ii2 - 16” Ii PIZZAS I | s20“?.' With as many items as you like. ■ “ I Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 I Stella’s Pizza I,jCoupon Expires June 8, 1991. 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Hl committal was held at Alaska Cemetery with Pastor Rick T. (2) 14" 3 items Floyd officiating. Burial was in Alaska Cemetery. (2) 14" deluxe.................. Memorial contributions m tn may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Mostaccloli w/m«rt»Ou<.$300 $1400 *17so * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Harold E. Sharp COLORADO - Harold E Sharp, 77 of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Middle­ ville, passed away Sunday, May 26, 1991 at home follow­ ing a lengthy illness. Mr. Sharp was born on September 17, 1913, at Middleville, the son of William (Ada Johnson) Sharp. He was married to Esther Erway on June 29, 1940 in Grand Rpaids. He was employed at Hast­ ings Manufacturing in Hast­ ings. He was the owner of Sharp Manufacturing and Sharp R.V. Park in Middleville before retiring. Mr. Sharp was a retired U.A.W. Union Member and a United States Coast Guard. Mr. Sharp is survived by his wife, Esther Sharp; son, Thomas H. (Barbara) Sharp of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter, Kathleen (Kenneth) Mull of Colorado Springs; sister, Ester Bergstrom of Covina, Califor­ nia; aunt, Ada Zerbe of Middleville; nephew, Jim Bergstrom of Diamond Bar, California; grandchildren, Christine Mulnix of Camp Pendleton, California, Rebec­ ca Pitts of Deale A.F.B. Cali­ fornia, Victoria Main of N.W. University Chicago, Illinois, Tom Main of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Warren Sharp of University of Kansas, Manhatten, Kansas, Monica and Corey Sharp both of Edmond, Oklahoma; two great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 1 at the Yankee Springs Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. bills in th* amount of $24,632.68 approved by roll coll vote. unanimously p.m. 5-20-91. Board Mambars Present: 5. Others: 2. The special meeting was coll­ ed to complete business from the regular meeting of 5-13-91. Motion passed unanimously approving purchase of fire deportment shock suit. Motion passed unanimously approving write off of am­ bulance bod debts. Meeting adjourned ot 10:30 Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (6/4) U\|I')PH1VS PIZZERIA 1 _ 795-7544 | JR OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! Spaghetti & Meat Sauce .“A"................... 5275 ★ 18x12 Big in Pan Pizza o u aw, * Add *l°° Each Additional Item .. DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE i ni m Ham & Cheese Sub $2<>o Includes mayo & lettuce in {specialsnot valid with • \any other offers or Free: Delivery.............. : Sun. Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia Dtnnen *n m I ...... BEST PIZZA AROUND —’ ’ ’ FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! ’1 r FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE I $200 off I | NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL . I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop i Take Out Only • One (1)^rCouponj^P^3b9l_ J I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA m I MIDDLEVILLE in m 3 U in Hu ^2 I $2°° oh I I I 1«"Xl2" PIZZA NOT VAUD WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pon I Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon*Exp_8-30-91 I 1 Iten of Ftp* wttn am put up pizza order NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese MO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza xl as my two of anyc good as others ' ITALIAN SPECIALTIES V) * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * EAT IN or TAKE OUT HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA ’i * TUESDAY SPECIALS THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes Moy 13 May 20. 1991 Regular meeting colled at 7:06 p.m. 5-13-91. Board Members Present: 5. Others: 3. Minutes h s750 .... s950 .$1250 Hl Stella’s Pizza ■Coupon Expires June 8, 1991 Excludes extra cheese ■ | Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers i| Middleville's Finest Rosalie Ann Smith — ■ ■» • — • ■■ • -COUPOU' ■ H U 10<)% Rea! Cheese i VanKuiken; grandchildren: Kim, Karen and Mike VanKuiken; sisters: Leola and Kenneth Lemon, Grace and Maurice Erway; brothers: Earl and Tillie McIntyre, Elmer and Jean McIntyre, Hiriam and Kitty McIntyre; sister-in-law, Frances McIntyre. Funeral services were held Friday, May 24 at the Caledo­ nia Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Merlin Buwalda officiating. Burial was in Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Caledonia CRC building fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. MIDDLEVILLE - Ruby (Marguerite) VanKuiken, 80 of 7089 108th St, Middleville, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 1991 on her 80th birthday, at Kent Community Hospital. Mrs VanKuiken was bom on May 21, 1911 in Bellaire, the daughter of Hiriam McIn­ tyre and Mae Follette McIntyre. She was married to Henry Bogardus, he preceded her in death. She then married Roy VanKuiken, he also preceded her in death. Mrs. VanKuiken was a homemaker. Mrs. VanKuiken is survived by her daughter and son-inlaw, Mary and Marvin ffu � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-06-11.pdf 6421c94c1bac61094c0842dfcb85620c PDF Text Text TheSut Hastings PublicLiorary 121 Church Sulk Ralf Hastings, HI. 49058 PAIB POSTAL TIN09. te 9 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 177 I June 11. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Middleville audit shows sound finances, but raises questions by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middleville's financial health is fine, but some of the procedures dealing with the budget should be reviewed, CPA Tom Johnson told the Village Council May 28. None of Johnson’s concerns are critical, he said, but they should be looked at in the near future. All of his rec­ ommendations will be handled within a month, and a report will be given to Johnson, Village President Duane Thatcher said. In the general fund, bud­ geted expenses for the year are $669,044, with $342,102.93 spent so far, said Village Manager Kit Roon. Expected revenues for the year are $829,675, with $533,000.92 already collected, he added The complete budget is available for inspection at Village Hall during regular office hours. While reporting to the council, Johnson said he was '’uncomfortable” with the computer software program used in keeping village finan­ cial records. "It's difficult; cumbersome. I would like to see some changes," he said. Johnson has contacted the programmer of the program, who said he "would make all of the changes that I recommendeo, within reason." "He (the programmer) also wants more than one person to know how to operate the system,” he advised. If another person knows how to work with the pro­ gram, there would be internal checking, and also continuity, he added. If the village secretary takes a vacation, someone should know how to enter payments for water bills and so on, he pointed out. "I'm sure Jan (Cutler) would feel more comfortable knowing someone else could do it," he said. ’’I would say for a backup, Cheryl (Hooper, village clerk) could do that. I have a lady who can do that, but I’d rather see you do it in-house," he aided. He also asked that someone in the village offices check over the insurance policies each year to make sure all vil­ lage property is covered. The water tower, which is insured by the village, disappeared from the policy for a time, and Johnson said he wanted to make sure that a list of fixed assets and review would make sure that something like that didn’t happen again. A review of the water rates was also in order, he said. "You should look at the water funds, and review the rates. I think you want to look at this. You have no buildup, no reserve building up. If you have a rupture of a major water line, and it takes $50,000 to fix, where would you be?" Also at that meeting, the council set Tuesday, June 10, as the date for a Truth in Tax­ ation hearing. Without the required public hearing, the council cannot levy any increase in the SEV over the rate of inflation. The 12 J in operating mills would fall to 11.6 if the council does not override. Private, state grants further improvement Caledonia Schools have wishes granted by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Teachers at all levels in the Caledonia Community Schools are looking forward to their third "Summer Insti­ tute," a voluntary five-day get-together held in August to plan and make decisions about district directions for the 1991-92 school year. By attending the institute, teachers not only get to "brainstorm" together and participate in decisions affect­ ing education, but they also can earn two hours of credit from Grand Valley State Uni­ versity with tuition partially Sh Wishes granted, on pogo 9 B Agriculture □ Commercial k Industrial ■ Residential B Personal Source: Kent County fyualizutton Office These two graphics illustrate how the tax base in the Caledonia school district has shifted from mostly residential in 1986 to almost 45 percent commercial and industrial today. Legislation requiring commercial tax-base sharing will drastical­ ly change the revenues of the Caledonia Community Schools. Caledonia Board of Education sets 1991-92 school budget by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With an eye on possible changes in the state's school funding laws, the Caledonia Board of Education last Tues­ day approved a budget of nearly $14 million for the 1991-92 school year. The current figure, at $13,945,619, represents an increase over the past year’s budget of $11,874,797. As part of its proposal, the board’s Finance Committee recommended setting aside $480,000 from the general fund in case the state legisla­ ture passes any law mandating a property tax freeze or requiring commercial and industrial tax-base sharing among schools within an intermediate school district or even between ISDs. The latter legislation is be­ ing considered as one way of equalizing revenue between the "have" and "have-not" dis­ tricts. District Business Manager Judi Dean explained that for a school district like Caledonia, which has benefitted from commercial and industrial growth, such a law would "drastically" affect its revenue. Setting aside money for such a contingency means the district would have enough operating money while the board decides how to adjust the budget to accommodate for any loss of Soo Caledonia, on pogo 2 Planning Commission to review ordinance tonight Residents express views on master plan, zoning by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A public hearing to let the Thomapple Township Plan­ ning Commission know how residents of the township feel about its proposed master plan and zoning ordinance was held June 3. Township residents now abide by the zoning rules of the Barry County, but by en­ acting their own set of rules, they will follow township rules. The master plan, which al­ ready had been the subject of a public hearing in September 1990, drew little comment, with the zoning ordinance the focus of the most attention. Those who spoke from the audience of about 20 people questioned the need for such rules at the township level, and asked if the cost of run­ ning the program was worth Sea Matter pion, on pogo 2 In This Issue... Jack Spencer, chairman of the Planning Commission of Thomapple Township talks to the commission before the public hearing begins • TK students outstanding at Kent Skills • ‘Just for the Fun of It’ held at TK Schools • Caledonia community pre-schoolers graduate • Area scouts receive honors �Page 2 I The Sun and News Middleville. Ml I June 11, 1991 Master Plan, zoning ordinance discussed, continued from front— Ray Fix, engineer and attorney who has worked on the Thornapple Township zoning ordinance with the Planning Commission answers questions at a public hearing on the new rules. the township having control of zoning. Bob Wenger, a resident of the township and a Barry County Commissioner, said he saw no reason to have "two layers of bureaucracy." “We already have county zoning," he said. "Were go­ ing to pay for it if we use it or not. Were always com­ plaining about government taking over and here we are doing it to ourselves..... I think it s silly to double tax ourselves." Planning Commission member Regina Stein re­ sponded, “We all saw what it meant to be under county control. They won’t stay in zoning in the future. There are only four counties in the entire state that deal with planning and zoning. We did this to get local control. You need to have your own local control." Commission Chairman Jack Spencer added his con­ cern about enforcing zoning laws while under county con­ trol. "Enforcement is not ad­ dressed by the county," he said, adding that if a law didn't have enforcement, there might as well not be any laws. James Habegger asked the panel members if they knew what it would cost to run township planning and zoning over the next 20 years. He also said starting its own ordinance is "asking for lawsuits," and asked if the panel had set aside any money for possible legal fees. "The people don’t know what's happening here. Don’t get me wrong, you have some good ideas, and I appreciate the good ideas. I just think down the road it’s going to be a bigger issue. "I question if the good ideas are worth the cost and pain.... the citizens have very little to say...I have a problem with that," Habegger said. Panel members said they had worked out the costs, but didn’t have the figures in front of them for the running the service. However, they said that surrounding townships raised revenues by charging fees for the services connected with the zoning, such as building permits. Caledonia is self support­ ing, in fact is making money, and Leighton Township is almost self-supporting, one member pointed out. Discussion brought out the fact that the panel will be­ come the Planning and Zon­ ing Commission (PZC) if Thornapple Township follows its recommendation and adopts the zoning ordinance. The nine members of the panel are appointed by the township to staggered terms. Ray Fix, an engineer, at­ torney and vice president of Progressive Architects, Engi­ neers and Planners, has been working with the commission for about 18 months while developing the zoning ordinance. He explained that the PZC basically would be a "review body" that considers special uses, and looks at site plans. The Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. he said, is a five-mem­ ber board that can grant vari­ ances to the zoning laws. That allows for flexibility, and is where one can appeal decisions made by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the building inspector, he said. Commission member Mark Sevald noted that objections raised by David Dykstra about the section of the ordinance dealing with the installation of roads will be looked at again by the panel. The comission will meet June 11 and go over the ordinance "word by word," he said. The document then goes to the Township Board for its decision. Caledonia School Board sets new budget, continued from front page------------------ —----------------------------commercial and industrial revenue. "Taking these precautions will allow us to be proactive rather than reactive," Dean said. The commercial/industrial classes now provide almost 45 percent of Caledonia’s tax base. (See chart.) Other planning for the fu­ ture includes appropriating funds from the general fund for land purchases. The board designated $413,933 to pay off land purchases from the Public hearing planned for new Middleville ordinance Residents of the village of Middleville who would like to let the Planning and Zoning Commission know their feelings about a newly revised zoning ordinance may do so on June 18 at 7 p.m. The commission will hold a public hearing to hear the concerns of the people pf Middleville before the ordinance is presented to the village council for its consideration. The commission is expected to recommend the adoption of the ordinance to the council. The hearing will be held in die council chambers. last two years. Another $150,000 was set aside for a future land purchase. Dean presented information on revenues and expenditures of the schools during two public hearings Tuesday evening: the first was the annual Truth in Taxation hearing, and the second was the annual budget hearing. Only one resident was pre­ sent at the meeting. Ed Fischer asked for clarifi­ cation about the district's in­ crease in funding due to its higher State Equalized Valua­ tion, and Dean responded that property tax revenues indeed have gone up about 20 per­ cent due to the SEV increase. She said the valuation of the district had increased $89 million with $80 million coming from new growth. Of that $80 million, $50 million is generated from Steelcase's Broadmoor facility coming off a 1981 tax abatement. This increase in revenue means that the school board did not have to ask voters at Monday's election for an in­ crease in operational millage. Instead, the new revenues will offset increased operational costs. Dean explained during the taxation hearing that the Caledonia school district’s to­ tal approved tax rate is 34.22 Middle Villa Inn TRY OCR SEW DINNER SPECIALS ... TUES Tn our Bar B Q Pork Rib* (So *^5 - Pictured Above) (Larger Portion Sh 95 WED *»op in for our ($4.25) Meal Bumto or ($5.25) ChKken Bumto and ($1 951 Marguentas THU RS b our All You Can Eat Chicken A Biscuits Night ($6 95). You have your choice of fried or baked chicken ON FRJ SAT and SUN. Try our Prime Rib ($7 95) or 1 2 1b -peeled and Jeveineds Shrimp Dinner ($9 95) PLUS ON SUN our famous baked Chicken ($5.95) will also be available MON stop la for our l ib T-Bone Steak ($9 95) or our 1/2-lb Sizzier for only ($6 95) BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 9T CHILDREN’S MEALS AU specials available u 5 p.m (Sunday at noon) AU specials (eacepr Bumto Special) include a top io our 20 item Salad Bar phis choice of Potato or Vegetable ____________ North of Middleville or M 37_______________ 795-3640 or 891-1287 Outside Catering Prices Start at Only ... $3.25 Per Person 5 Banquet Rooms Available • Seating up to 325 People mills, of which 21.9 is voterapproved operational millage. The rest of the millage is for debt retirement ( 3.32 mills) and from the district's allocated millage ( 9.0 mills). The Headlee Amendment, however, requires a rollback of 1.1 of the allocated mills, making the actual total levied millage 33.1. The rollback required by Headlee costs the Caledonia schools about $435,000. The district has not asked its vot­ ers for a waiver of the Headice Amendment for the last five years, which means Caledonia taxpayers have saved $1.26 million over that period, Dean said. After the Truth in Taxation hearing was adjourned, the board opened a public hearing on the 1991-92 budget. The three main accounts were discussed separately, and all were approved as recom­ mended by the Finance Committee. Revenues for the general fund, which is used for all day-to-day operational costs of running the district, such as employee salaries, employee benefits, maintainance expenditures, support services, ad­ ministrative costs and trans­ portation, were estimated at $15,019,342. Of this, the board appropri­ ated $13,940,103. The remaining fund balance will be available for appropri­ ations during the school year if necessary. Dean noted that with a 19 percent overall irftrease in general fund revenues, the dis­ trict was able to add 14 new teachers to the instructional staff The $480,000 reserve and the real estate appropriations also came from this fund. The school services fund, which includes cafeteria operation and athletic programs, is estimated to generate $707,655 in revenues this coming year. Of this, the board approved appropriations of $640,691. The third fund, which is for payment of the district’s "mortgages" on building pro­ jects, is estimated to have $1,751,879 available this year, of which the district will make bi-annual payments totaling $1,492,231. These payments will go toward paying off four debt retirement funds. The 1965 building program saw the construction of Kettle Lake Elementary. The 1977 debt was for renovations to what is now the middle school; the 1986 bond issue was used primarily to build the new high school and make needed changes at what is now the middle school. The 1990 bond issue was used for the new additions to the three elementary schools. Dean pointed out that building program bond issues are voted on separately from operational millages, and ex­ plained that the number of mills required to make the debt retirement payments are directly affected by the rise in the district's SEV. As SEV figures rise, the cost to the taxpayer in debt retirement millage goes down, she said. She added that she had sur­ veyed 17 districts in the Kent Intermediate District and 16 of these have had operational increases in recent years. Caledonia has not asked for an increase in operational millage since 1982. She also said that of the KISD districts, only Godwin Heights has a lower opera­ tional millage rate than Cale­ donia. "We are extremely fortunate in this district that our com­ mercial and industrial growth allows us to have the fine programs we have at a very low cost to our taxpayers," she said. According to law, the board may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed millage seven days after the public hearing. ENGAGEMENTS Duyser - York to wed July 13 School. He is currently study­ ing Nuclear Power in the United States Navy and is sta­ tioned in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. A July 13 wedding at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings is being planned. THORNAPPLE & FLORAL 114 River St, Middleville, MI (616) 795-3331 Michael and Connie Duyser of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Mane, to James Stuart York, son of Robert and Linda Swatzell of Virginia Beach. Va., and John and Luann York of Lake Odessa Michelle is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. She is currently working at the Vik­ ing Corporation in Hastings. James is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High These *pecul» will run every week on their respective day* All speciah are cash and carry and no order* wiM be taken for delivery at these special ’4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo * Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fern Call ahead or lust Mop by and My -I WANT TODAY’S SPECIALF �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 11, 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s TK Student is ‘Outstanding’ at Kent Skills by...* Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Some ideas for summer As I write this “Superintendent's Comer.” buses are lining up to take children home from their last day of school for the 1990-901 sch<x)l year It has certainly been an eventful year! Just looking at the many different district names on the buses points this out. I will not be writing an “Superintci-dent's Comer” every week during the summer, but I will be writing some to keep you informed on any changes that will be made. As I watched the children boarding the buses to go home for the summer, I remembered an article. ”50 Phrases to En­ courage Your Child,” from the book “Orphans at Home ' by Joe White. Here are some of those phrases I would like to share: You ’re so much fun to be around! You gel better at that every time I see you. Way to go! Hang on a second while / call ‘ ‘Sports Illustrated’ ’ — they 'll want a picture of this! ! look up to you! You re so thoughtful! Can I pul this up on the bulletin board at the office so / cat^ see it every day! You 're really special tome — and getting more special every day! Your mom and I are so grateful to be your parents! You 're going to make it! You re so helpfid. Thank you! I really enjoyed being with you! I know that you worked very hard on that. Wonderful job! You make me so happy! I love you! I believe in you! During the summer, you will be spending more time with your children. Some of these phrases may really help "No more lessons, no more books.” begins the old ryhme. But during the summer, it’s important for children to keep on reading even if school is out. Reading is a skill, and like other skills, it improves with practice. When children read every day, they learn to read faster and understand better what they read. If children don’t read for a month or two, they are likely to lose much of the progress they've made during the past school year. That means they’ll have to spend part of next year just catching up to where they are now. It's like taking two steps forward, then falling one step back. Kids who continue to read during the summer start school ready to continue their progress. In fact, since summer reading can focus on subjects that your child is most interested in, it is possible that he or she could start school in the fall reading bet­ ter than they do now. Set aside 15 to 20 minutes each day just for reading. I would like to encourage all parents, and grandparents, to encourage your children to use our public library and I en­ courage you to have your children participate in the summer reading program. Summer is a great time to read — just for fun! The "Outstanding Student" award, earned by just one student in an area of study, is presented to Joe Czapla of Middleville at Kent Skills Centers. J-Ad Graphics News Service Joe Czapla of Middleville has won the "Outstanding Student" award at Kent Skills Center. Czapla earlier earned the "Student of the Month" honor at the center for his achieve­ ments in a residential con­ struction class. He was nominated along with 12 others, including three who were nominated last year. The "Outstanding Student" is recommended by their in­ structors because of their total performance in class. The award was originated by the Committee to Help Acknowl­ edge Outstanding Students to help promote the best. The students are called Kent Skills Center’s link to a successful future. To win the "Outstanding Student" award, a student Joe Czapla from Middleville shows how he feels about receiving "Outstanding Student" for the year at Kent Skills Centers. a diligent must have earned credit for help others, the entire year. The student worker, dependable, attentive, also must earn a letter grade trustworthy, has good leader­ of "A" in at least three of the ship qualitites, has the ability four marking periods or be to accept constructive criti­ the highest achiever in the cism, has initiative, is re­ sponsible, has a positive atti­ class. The qualitites considered in tude and shows professional choosing a student for the conduct Czapla, son of Patricia honor are: the student is ex­ ceptional, eager to learn and Czapla of Middleville and John Czapla of Hammond. Ind., has enlisted in ’he United States Army for a five-year tour of duty as a carpentry and masonry specialist. He will take basic treaining in Frot Knox, Ky., and get his advanced individual train­ ing at Fort Leonard Wood, Miss. AVwwwvvvwwvvvvyvvivvvvvvYvvvvvvv’g; ,0^ CLZx> FAMILY HAIRSTYLES PERMS (With cut) Starting at... TUESDAY IS SENIOR CITIZEN DAY s33.00 25% Off VICKIE RYNBRANDT • (616) 795 9250 1711 Briggs N., Middleville, Ml 9 milts east of Wayland on Bnggs Rd, overlooks Barlow Lake 2Vi miles South end West of Miodien.le OPEN: Mon & Wed. 9-9; Tues 9-5; Fri 9-5, Sat 7-1 Monday, June 17 chicken sauce ’em. gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed veg­ gies, bread, plums. FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY. JUNE 16th It does with Auto-Owners. They give good drivers age 55 or older a discount. So instead of raising your premiums or reducing your coverage you may pay a little less for your auto insurance. Auto-Owners respects maturity and a good driving record. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how he can save you money on your car insurance. When you hear the news, you’ll be glad you’ve got a few years behind you. Tuesday, June 18 Events DAILY DEUVEWES HRim @ .n?. Hastings Age has its rewards. Sometimes. Cabbage stew, beets, bread, dessert. ...*3.88 — *7.95 f The last thing you need when you’re over 55, is a problem paying for your car insurance. Thursday, June 13 Swedish meatloaf, baked potato, spinach, bread, dessert. Macaroni and cheese, broc coll, carrots, dessert. Send the FTD* Green Garden"1 Planter. Just call or visit us today OPEN Wednesday, June 12 Turkey stew. waxed beans, biscuit, fruit. Friday, June 14 Give DAD some REAL Green Stuff! A MW • Amr, M0 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu 945-5029 Wednesday. June 12 Nashville, slides by De Jong. Thursday. June 13 Nashville. Bingo Friday. June 14 - Nashville, popcorn Monday, June 17 Hastings, bingo and popcorn Tuesday, June 18 - All sites puzzles NEW HOURS: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. NEW ADDRESS: 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �TK Middle School kids say goodbye to childhood, get ready for high school The eighth graders of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School have gone as far as they can in that school and are now getting ready to become freshmen at the unfamiliar TK High School. It’s goodbye to being the oldest kids in school, and back to being the beginners again. LOCAL CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, left Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Phone 795-7076 Pastor Jeffrey Lee FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" ||| 908 West Main Rev. James Cusack jgsagy 1 Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616) 795.2391 Missouri Synod Gun Lake Community Church CALEDONIA 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake UNITED METHODIST (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor Sunday School.............11:00 a.m. Worship Service ... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly Jtaw Christ and crtcifitd.' Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service . . . 10:00 A.M James M. Dettmann, Pastor 891-1895 P.O. Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 1' Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service................ 6p.m. TrfT Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................... 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service................................6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Parmelee ftoning Worship 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................11:00 a.m. Air conliboned Chatncs United iirrtijrrn tZijurcb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 696-8252 ) fMf I I JJisL. Sunday Services............... 9 45 a.m. 4t 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11:00a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children................ .9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch................ 10 00 a.m. RidiurdJ Roar Pastor • eRS-9024 Donelie Rmw Director of Music Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services; 8;30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m PHONE - 891-8119 ffev F L Rod FaOer. Mimtfof ot Wcxi/VD and Adminitlration. Pev Stan Vugfovoon. ot (rangolom and OticiplMhip. SOoryl Boar. Oractor ot Chnihon Education and Youth Cindy Children t Coo/Otnatot St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................... 8:30 a m Sunday School......................................... 9.45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 11 00 am YOU ARE INVITED Worship—10:00 a.m. Nuncry provided Wi 891-8028 111 Church Street ...what that is always room for you! kdr LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township CHURCH Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 795-7903 Sunday School—11:15 a.m. \v\ yf i MF Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 708 West Main Street Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street KA. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH I ULKLCIUKI Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-37-78 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The COld ^ime ^Rrtljodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St, "The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sura* Scnoo Sunday Mornvig Won*p Sunday Evervng Wcnhip Wednesday »*Oweek p»o*er t Boe ttudr Rev WUham Dotsson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 am 1030 O m 6 00 0 m 700 p m OQX QOOQ Oz $ MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p.m.............................................. Every Sunday Confession and Rosary............................ 4;15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 11, 1991 I Page 5 Methodist heritage to be preserved locally All of the stained glass windows in the United Methodist Church in Middleville are scheduled to be restored. This view is of just one wall of the church. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A small part of Middleville's history will be returned to almost its original beauty with the restoration of the stained glass windows in the United Methodist Church just off Main Street. AU of the windows will be renovated during the middle pan of August by a firm from Minnesota named Cathedral Crafts, the church's Pastor Lynn Wagner said. "All churches have a4 heritage,'' said Wagner, "and many of those windows were given as memorials. It's a testimony of our faith and an honoring of the folks from the past history of the church." Fund raising is being done right now to raise the approximately $17,000 needed, with letters going to members of the church and pledges being received, he Cascade church sets summer schedule Cascade Christian Church has changed its schedule of services during the summer so that members can still worship in their home church. From June 13 through Aug. 29, the church, located at the intersection of Cascade Road and Thomapple River Drive in Cascade, will have services every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. The pastor. Dr. Clayton Klingenfus, said the Thursday services were well attended last summer and that members asked for the schedule to be repeated this year. The weekday services are more informal than the regular Sunday morning wor­ ship He added that the infor­ mality also provides the op­ portunity to try different types of music and orders of service. The Sunday morning schedule is also changed dur­ ing the summer. An early srvice will be held at 8 a.m. in the chapel. Sunday School at 9:15 and workship at 10:30 in the sanctuary. St. Paul Lutheran planning Vacation Bible School St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8436 Kraft SE, Caledonia, will hold Vacation Bible School, June 17-21, from Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s theme will center on following the Apos­ tle Paul in 50 A.D. Childen completing K-6 grades may attend Marketplace Crafts and dramas are a highlight of the experience. The evening sessions will enable entire families to at­ tend. Married and single parents will have the oppor­ tunity to attend a class on “Parenting in the 90’s.” Child care for pre-schoolers is available to parents if they call and reserve a spot. The entire community is en­ couraged to attend. They may register children for Marketplace, sign up for the parenting class and reserve a child care spot, if needed, by calling 891-9561 or 891-8712. said. "Also, some in our community who aren't members, but receive our newsletter, have given," he aided. He explained that in the lead work around the stained glass panels in the windows there is cement which eventually wears away and washes onto the windows. With the cleaning and restoring work, the colors of the windows will again be crisp and "almost as good as it was originally." Clear lexan plastic will be installed on the outside of the A close up shows a detail of the one of the stained glass windows of the United Methodist Church. windows to preserve their surfaces from weather, and venilators installed to allow for air circulation. Many people are involved in the project, Wagner said. "We’ve been working on this for over six months," he remarked, "our trustees, the church board and the finance committee as well as the individual parishioners all worked on it," he remarked. "Everybody's worked on it; with some making long term comittments. It proves that we're committed to the church in Middleville." YOU'VE PAID UP YOUR LOAN! Now you hove no more monthly payments...and lots of extra cash on hand! Why not get into a smart savings habit and continue making the some monthly payment into one of our high interest earning certificates of deposit or money market accounts? You'll build up a tidy sum in no time at all...money to use for education, a vacation, home improvement or a super shopping spree. Come in and see us. Accountants group to meet June 20 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th, Caledonia 891-8688 Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet June 20 at the Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids, at Cascade Road and 1-96 in Grand Rapids The program will be Wayne Bryon. anomev with the of­ fice of McShane and Bowie, who will speak on “Living Trusts.’* Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Phone 676-1181 before June 18 for reservaoom. Guests and their spouses are welcomed 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E DUTTON dTkiMiz 891-8113 698-6337 f^FATF" XklAlt 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 795-3361 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 11. 1991 TK Schools Kiddie Kampus holds graduation What do you do when hundreds of people like your songs? These four graduates of Kiddie Kampus show different reactions to the applause after their presentation. Pre-school teacher Sadie Wieringa sings for the audience of friends and family of her graduating children. The kids ad sang songs later. It isn’t easy to make your hands look like the sound a little duck makes, but these pre-schoolers are giving it their best. "Goodnight Catepillar" and "The Flowers" were presented by the Monday/Wednesday/Friday p.m. class at the pre-schoolers graduation last week. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 "The Barnyard Gate," and "My Garden" were presented to the audience in the TK auditorium at the Kiddie Kampus graduation by the Tuesday/Thursday p.m. class. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 11, 1991 I Pafle 7 The Tuesday/Thursday am. class sang "Under the Rainbow," and "Pitter Patter Raindrops" with teacher Sallie Wieringa helping. Barbara Bender gave each child a balloon. Four classes of pre-schoolers entertained their parents, siblings and grandparents at a ceremony held last week at the Auditorium at Thornapple Kellogg. The Monday/Wednesday/Friday a m. class sang and mimed "5 Little Ducks," and "Here’s a Bunny/The Kitty and the Bunny." Teacher of the preschool classes is Sallie Wieringa. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Jason Pranger named June Rotary nominee Jason Pranger. son of Mr. and Mrs Skip Pranger of Middleville, was chosen as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month” for June at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School. The National Honor Society has been Jason’s primary area of concern. He has taken charge of all the service pro­ jects, which included organiz­ ing the Cystic Fibrosis walka-thon, taking charge of the tutoring program, serving on the food and clothing drives, and participating in painting a house. He is the type of person Wi . ■ Jason Pranger $100 REWARD FOR ANY BASEMENT WE CAN T DRY UP 800-748-0500 VILLAGE STYLIST Mtn's. Wonwi s & Children's Hair Design Call 891-1591 for your appointment with Lynn. Theressa. Debbie. Angie. Linda or Mary Lou OPEN: Mon 9-5; Tues 9-9. Wed & Thurs 9-8 (after 5 by appt Fri 9«. Sat. 9-1 (after i by appt) z/uiruws CALEDONIA who has often taken the responsibility on himself to make sure that tasks were ac­ complished and correctly executed. Jason also has been active in sports. Besides earning five varsity letters, he was all­ conference in both football and basketball and was men­ tioned on all-state teams. Pranger plans to attend Grand Rapids Baptist College in the fall. Battle Creek Manufacturer requires current journeyman's card; prefer 2 years manufacturing experience and knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems Send resume and salary history to; Judith Rubel Employee Relations Supervisor American Fibrit, Inc. 76 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, Ml 49015 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 11, 1991 Middleville kids get to see Freeport's newest fire truck Fire Chief Gib Townsend drove the lastest addition to the Freeport Fire Department to Middleville to let the elementary students have a close up look at the truck and answer questions about fires. . Deb Warren's class from McFall Elementary was the first to talk to Townsend and climb on the truck. Townsend showed the youngsters the "Trauma Puppies’ that are on the truck and are given to children in any emergency situation. Working his way all around the tire truck, Fire Chief Gib Townsend opens all of the doors ot show the children of TK’s elementary schools what the Freeport Fire Department carries on the fire engine. He took some of the equipment down to show the kids. | From Our Readers E.A.R. appreciates the ‘cooperation’ Dear Sun and News, The assistant fire chief’s hat was a big hit with the McFall children. Several of them modeled the head gear. We wrote this letter to tell you we appreciate your help and cooperation in your newspaper this year. We also wrote to tell you as of April 30, we have saved your support. EAR 160 trees, 4,302 gallons of (Earth Against Refuse) oil, 63.5 cubic yards of land­ Caledonia High School fill space and $496.12 in deferred disposal costs. Once again, thank you for A Ito youth earns Eagle Scout award May 5 Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 “That's Your New Camper? Spring and summer sports and activities are at hand Let the BOB BOOTH Agency give you a free survey of your insurable risks and poli­ cies. to be sure of ade­ quate protection for the least cost BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 J-Ad Graphics News Service Andrew Foster of Alto received his Eagle Scout award May 5 at a ceremony held at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. Foster, the son of Russell Foster of Grand Haven and Nancy and Dick Duiven of Alto, was voted the award at the Eagle Scout Board of Review held Feb. 26 at the Gerald R Ford Museum in Grand Rapids The Rev. Robert Wessman, former pastor of the church, was the guest speaker and the person who gave Foster the idea for his Eagle project. Foster made benches for Lakeside Cemetery, using materials donated to him by local merchants. He designed the benches, worked on their construction and supervised fellow scouts in placing them on the cemetery grounds Foster has been in scouting since he was 8 years old and took part in many activities such as campouts and Scout Fests. Jim VanderWoude was throughout his years in scouting. A 1991 honor graduate of Caledonia High School, Foster attended Caledonia Elementary, Kettle Lake Elementary and Caledonia Junior High. Besides scouting, his interests include Barry County Road Commission to work this week on Coats Grove Road Barry County Road Commission road crews will be working on two and one/half miles of Coats Grove Road outside of the village of Woodland for another three weeks, hauling sand, shaping slopes and making culvert extentions in preparation for paving. The workers also are hauling sub-base for final shaping on Irving Road, getting ready for a seal coat. At the same time, they will be hauling maintenance gravel in Barry Township Already completed is regular maintenance gravel work in Assyria, Johnstown, Maple Grove, Baltimore, Castleton, Hastings and Woodland townships. Depending on Gun Plain Township participation, the crews may start paving Doster Road shortly Scheduled for later in the summer is road grading work on Saddler Road in Orangeville Township. Barger Road bridge bids were taken, and the contractor, S, L and H Contractors from Corunna, will start replacing the structure after the Fourth of July holiday. On June 12 bids will be opened in Lansing on the Airport Road resurfacing project in Rutland Township to be done sometime this summer. golf, alpine and water skiing, auto racing and sport car modifications. He plans to attend Michigan Technological University this fall to study toward a degree in mechanical engineering. cedar closet Sports­ wear • • • • • • Cologne Socks Jackets Shirts Shorts Pants • Swimwear Ladies & Men’s Apparel in the Caledonia Village Centre — on M-37 by D&W - 891-1584 OPEN Mon , Tues . Sat KF6 Wed., Thur*., Fri. 108 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 11. 1991 I Page 9 Wishes granted at Caledonia Schools, covered. Those not working for col­ lege credit are eligible for a $50/day honorarium to cover child care, transportation and food. The funding for this staff development program comes partially from a $20,000 grant awarded the district by the Office of Professional Development of the Michigan Department of Education. This is the largest grant yet awarded for the institute, said Doug Busman, Caledonia's director of academics and initiator of the summer program. The first institute, held in 1989, was awarded $11,000 and last year it received $7,000. "I think we got the increase this year because the project we're working on is much more ambitious," said Bus­ man. "Originally the institite was an awareness' project. Now we're actually working on the education system itself." The $38,000 worth of institute grants aren't the only monetary windfalls that Cale­ donia has received in the last few years. The state awarded the high school $70,000 in restructur­ ing grant money to allow the school to continue its goal of becoming "a school of the fu­ ture." These funds have covered the expenses of bringing in experts, like Dr. Willard Daggett, as well as allowing teachers to attend seminars and conferences about school improvement and outcomesbased education. Then, last year, the Kellogg Foundation awarded the school $450,000 to restructure its science department curriculum so it includes more applied science and acquaints the students with more scientific technical skills. As a result, CHS science and agriculture staff have had release time during the school day to work on this project, and the funding for substitute teachers, for materials, for visits to other districts or and to conferences is covered by the Kellogg grant. And most recently, sixth­ grade teacher Cindy Whalen received a $17,000 Christa MacAuliffe fellowship so she could study the "hands-on" science program in Mesa, Ariz., and bring back ideas to outline such a curriculum for Caledonia. She plans to mesh her ideas with those being de­ veloped by the high school teachers to create a more rele­ vant science program from grades 6-12. To round out all the good fortune came a grant of $36,000 to pilot an elemen­ tary foreign language program this year. Busman, who either initi­ ated, wrote, collaborated or aided in the writing of all these successful grant applica­ tions, said he is pleased and excited that state and founda­ tion money is returning to Caledonia for educational im­ provement. "We believe we have to change, and change pretty quickly," he said of public ed­ ucation. "But the power of the status quo is awesome. "But schools just can't op­ erate in isolation any more, and they can't continue to op­ erate as they have in the past. "At the Institute this year, we’ll be working on getting into site-based management, learning about things like participatory decision-making as opposed to control just from the top. “We're trying to involve not just teachers and adminis­ trators, but parents and every­ one connected with the child, in taking a part in achieving the educational goal...everyone has an impor­ tant job in student learning and in making decisions about it "The whole school becomes the curriculum, and it's important for us to talk about how we treat kids in all areas, in the cafeteria as well as in the classroom." Busman said that what he promised the state in the in­ stitute grant application was that the teachers and staff would work on learning "quality processes" similar to those used in business. "We're not a 'for-profit' business, but we can learn from those organizations," he commented. "Were looking for the processes that will help us focus on quality edu­ cation. "We've started in the indi­ vidual buildings, with each setting goals for the year. Now we must move toward coordinating the whole dis­ trict. "We've reached the point of changing the system, not just individuals." Caledonia School Superin­ tendent Robert Myers com­ plimented Busman as one of the driving forces behind Caledonia's school improve­ ment efforts. "We are fortunate our community has allowed us an administrator who focuses strictly on instruction," My- CHS Principal Tonya Porter (back row, center) joined some of her staff in celebrating the December. 1989 news that the high school had received a state grant for its restructuring project. ers said. “Doug can help our staff with writing grants, and he has the knowledge and ability to put things together as he did for the Kellogg and state grants. They come forth with the money when they see ex­ citing proposals. "Doug totally put together the summer Institute," Myers continued. “We agree that our teachers have so much skill and knowledge that if you can give them time to work to­ gether, they will accomplish great things. "But it takes time to plan, and Doug is very gifted at getting our teachers the time they need for planning to­ gether." Myers said the grants re­ ceived by the district would help it better prepare students for the future. "If we want to be a‘ lighthouse' district, we have to move into new areas. We have to keep up with what is going on in the rest of the world. By helping us get these grants, Doug is allow­ ing us to do that. "Every child will benefit from the institute and from Caledonia ‘Happy 60’ club celebrates Father’s Day The Caledonia “Happy 60" Club celebrated Fathers Day Monday. June 3, with 19 senior citizens arriving with baskets that carried food for a potluck dinner at the Com­ munity Center. Tables were decorated for Father’s Day and the American flags for Flag Day After the dinner a short business meeting was called by President Lillian Schultz w ho hase a preview about the 4th of July Parade, which will FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call... 891-9133 for an appointment *1 continued from frontpage be held June 29. After the meeting, the Ap­ palachian Mountain Dulcimer music was given by Mr. and Mrs Jack Falkesma from Alto. Jack makes them. He said he had made 2,800 and they were all over the world, in schools, lessons are also given in the schools and he said he has been doing it for 18 years. After a short intermission a few stones were read about Fathers Day, including “Dad Day” by Ione Alderuik, “Pi’s Old Underwear” by Blanche Snyder. “The Dumpin Place by Lillian Schultz, then more music was played again before seniors were ready for punch and crackers. Call Lillian Schultz about the parade if interested, at 891-8135. The next potluck dinner will be Monday. July 8. after all the celebration of the fourth, and the group’s ptcmc will be in August. the other funding we've re­ ceived. "Doug has a free hand to go after monies and grants he learns about," Myers said. "We have total confidence that he'll do the right thing." Busman said he hopes Caledonia's good "fortune" will continue, and he has ap­ plications for other grants al­ ready in the works, grants which, he said, should further aid the district in its efforts to improve. "We want real change, not just the same thing simply wrapped up in a different package," he commented. "The funding we've received so far has helped us see what the changes should and could be. I hope that programs like the institute will help us make those changes happen. "We’ve been given a great opportunity to become an ef­ fective, open education sys­ tem that will, in the end, help improve student learning. For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 HEMORRHOIDS — Internal - External The laser vaporizes and sterilizes tissue without destroying healthy flesh nearby and the quick recovery time allows some patients to return to work the day after surgery. Warts Moles Skin Cancer Born Clinic's Advanced Laser Technology Means: Less Pain, Reduced Scarring, Rapid Healing Family Practice Preventive Health Care Clinic oi Breion) • Grand Rapida Mi (616) 455-3550 2687 44ch Si. S.E. (Juu east 49506 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 11, 1991 Second annual “Just for the fun of it” game held at TK Schools You just know that the guy getting ready to swing is going to hit the ball a ton. Wrong. He whiffs big time. Final score of the game was 20-2. So, who do you think won? __ The challenges flew thick and fast and the disparaging remarks about other’s talents were loudly and persistently announced to everyone in earshot. The scene was the girt’s softball field outside of Thomapple Kellogg High School last week. The occasion was the second time the girl’s varsity softball t( am dueled the boy’s varsity baseball team in a fight to, if not to the end, to at least somewhere near the middle The final score was "too much to too little" according to Jamie Bueschel who slapped a homerun down the third base line at her first time **. bat. She drove home Patty Postema, who got on by laying down a bunt and beating it out. Here, Bueschel crosses the plate, with Postema waiting for a high five. Brad Bruner played in the game, and hit infield practice for the rest of his team. The boo-birds on the fence have plenty of good natured comments about his hitting style, or lack of it. After the game, both teams and their coaches enjoyed a hot dog roast. ■ Showing good snap on the ball, pitcher for both sides, Coach Cheri Ritz takes a few practice throws. Violating rule one in softball is Coach Mike Knight who has turned his back on the ball. 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Baughman (center) and his parents, Ann and Charles, are presented to the audience at the ceremony held at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. Only two percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout status. H H Brian Baughman, 15, of ability in leadership. Baughman's service project Middleville earned the highest honor in scouting at a troop involved changing a the Lion's walk trail into a nature Court of Honor recently. Baughman was recognized trail from Spring Park to with the Eagle Scout rank, an State Street He has 28 merit badges, achievement held by only 2 and many skill awards. Active percent of Boy Scouts. The Eagle rank requires the in the scouts since the second scout to earn 21 merit badges grade, Baughman enjoyed day and perform a service project camp, and building a car to that benefits the community participate in the Pinewood and demonstrates the scout's Derby. He served as an aide at day camp, assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader, as­ sistant Senior Leader and Se­ nior Leader, and has been ac­ tive in the Order of the Ar­ row. A sportsman as well, Baughman participates in soc­ cer, baseball, track and tennis. A band member, he has taken part in the all-school musical. He is interested in becom­ ing a legal assistant With the lighting of the final candle in the ceremony, Brian Baughman will be officially recognized as an Eagle Scout. TK graduate receives police memorial scholarship "Mike will go to JC for that's all he talks about," said by Jean Gallup his mother, and meeting the two years, and then probably Staff Writer go on to Ferris. Maybe later A family's love for their family of the slain policeman son, killed in the line of duty gave the scholarship that on, the State Police Academy," as a Grand Rapids policeman, much more meaning to him. "He met his family and she added was fell May 15 by a Mid­ The scholarship winner dleville graduate when he re­ talked to them. They said ceived a scholarship in the their son loved police work, would like to work in the and told him how devoted he Grand Rapids area when he man's name recently. Mike Wierenga, a 1991 TK was to his wife and family," completed his studies. Thirteen Grand Rapids Po­ graduate and the son of she said. "He didn't realize what this licemen have died since the Robert and Bertie Wierenga, department was founded, with was given the Joseph Taylor meant until he met the fam­ Memorial Scholarship in a ily; now he says, 'I'll have to Taylor the most recent. He ceremony on "Police Memo­ work hard to deserve it,’" Ber­ was killed on Nov. 17, 1986. A statement put together tie said. rial Day." "Mike applied, and was one by organizers of the annual The $800 gift will help Wierenga in his studies of of the top five. They all went ceremony says: "In 1963, President John law enforcement at Grand in for interviews. We met the Rapids Junior College when men who interviewed Mike, Kennedy proclaimed May 15 and they said that what sold as Peace Officers Memorial he starts there this fall. "Mike has always wanted them was that he was so hon­ Day and the week in which it falls as National Police to go into law enforcement; est. Memorial Week. This week is set aside, nationwide, to commemorate the officers that have lost their lives in the service of the citizens of our cities, state and nation. Caledonia Township "The Fraternal Order of Po­ lice Lodge No. 97, in cooper­ ation with the Grand Rapids Police Department annually The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ hosts a Police Memorial Day sion will hold a public hearing to consider the Service in front of the Hall of following request: Justice on May 15. This ob­ APPLICANT: Grand Rapids Gravel Co. servance is an opportunity for the law enforcement commuREQUEST. Amend section 4.2 of the zon­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ing ordinance (zoning map) for the requested lands from the Rural Residential District (R-R) to the Heavy Industrial District (1-2). LOCATION: 5125 - 68th St. S.E. PP# 41-23-06-300-007 (Part) PUBLIC HEARING July 1, 1991 DATE. 7:30 P.M. TIME: LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia. Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated. May 30, 1991 ____________ Meeting and talking to the parents and wife of Joseph Taylor inspired Mike Wierenga to strive in his study of law enforcement. fices given by our fallen offi­ cers and their survivors. Bow­ ing our heads in a minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted officers, and being mindful of their loved ones, is but a small tribute for us to make on this, their special day." Thornapple Township approves road work J-AdGraphics township is a full seal with slag on Cherry Valley from News Service Thornapple Township has the corner of Bass Road to given the Barry County Road Adams Road for $6,320. and Commission the OK to work more of the same type of on several of its roads for a work on about 800 feet of Fawn Avenue, he said. total cost of $29,664. A culvert repair at "We'll do a full seal and slag on Irving Road from the Finkbeiner and Patterson village limits to Loop Road," Road will cost $328, and said Supervisor Donald Boy­ $4,666 will be spent for sen, "that will cost $17,000." gravel to be used where Also on tap for the summer needed in the township, he road repair season in the said. caljedomagroBming and PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Profewonal Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Suppbe* Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 Cherry Valley Ave in Caledonia Pla^a OPEN M. W. F 8 30 to 5, Sat 9 to 1 Additional hours & day* by appointment 1991 TK graduate Mfce Wierenga. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 11, 1991 I Page 13 McFall kids raise money for Muscular Dystrophy in special “Hop-A-Thon” Stacy Kowalczyk (center) is the only one hopping for pledges in this photo, but her friends, Becky Cobb, (left) and Serena Trueter (right) hop along for company. PF' SAW : ' staS ■ i '■ j i Slocum and Pat Thatcher guided the students in their classrooms at McFall Elementary in Middleville in a fund-raising hop-a-thon to benefit Muscular Dystrophy last week. The children hopped for pledged amounts, or two minutes to raise the money. Shelly Erb's kids watch as classmate James Bagley jumps 173 times for charity. 1 ne rest of Pat Thatcher's class wait their turn to hop. All of the children take the pledges, and collect the money to help in fighting Muscular Dystrophy. Caledonia High School Teen Institute picks student leaders, logo The steering committee for Caledonia High School's 1991 Teen Institute has selected student leaders who will help direct the activities at the fall event. The committee also chose a logo designed by Sally Berencsi as the official logo for this year's CHS Teen Institute. The Institute Steering Committee (at right) chose this logo designed by Sally Berencsi as the one to be used on all the 1991 Institute coorespondence and T-shirts. Stop by today at Caledonia Standard and ask for your Amoco Big Summer Fill-Up Card Each time you fill up with Amoco gasoline, we ll punch your card After 10 fill-ups (8 gallon minimum), send for your booklet of five $1 gift certificates, each good toward an Amoco gasoline fill-up. Your Big Summer Fill-Up Card includes a Pepsi bonus, too. Just buy eight multi-packs of any Pepsi product and you’ll receive $10 worth of Amoco gasoline certificates, plus $5 in Pepsi gift certiciats All together, your Big Summer Fill-Up can save you $20 in gasoline and Pepsi! So come in today and find out how your summer fill ups can pay off all year long. Caledonia standard Amoco M-37 and Main Street 891-1496 HOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS for Fur ttime Employment. Apply in Person, aoa Chosen as student leaders for next fall's Teen Institute are Christie Weed (front, left), Aimee Brower. Megan Cavanaugh Sara Poll, Niki Konetika. Heather Burns (second row, left). Penny Ross, Susan Pries, Robyn Poll, Stephanie O'Krongley, Heather Hoekstra Susan Morsman Charles Donnison (bock row, left). Holly Pelon, Scott Siler and Kurt Orcasitas. Some of the teen leaders will attend the State Teen Institute at Central Michigan University this summer. coming June 20-21-22 Customer Appreciation Days. �Language arts hits the Oregon Trail ‘Early bird’ program gets thumbs up at Caledonia Elementary Listening to Mindi Haoitsmo read her journal are Jamie Langcamp. Andy Brant. Dayna Polman, Trenton Crandall (standing, left) Brian Morsman and Blair Matthews. Top sellers named in Sub Sale in TK Youth Baseball League Ross Sclafani, (left) owner of Phil’s Pizzeria, helps Dan Kenyon, center, and Philip Kenyon display just one box of subs that the boys sold as top sellers of the sandwiches to raise funds for the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball League. Together, the boys sold 365 subs in Baker's dozens or 13 to the package. "They went really fast," said mother Kathy Kenyon, "people really like these subs." She helped the boys with their sub sales, and grandmother Rita Muste will help deliver the popular snacks. The boys are the sons of Kathy, who lives on Irving Road in Middleville and David Kenyon, of Hastings. G.R. Community College to offer evening classes THINKING OF REMODELING? tl For all your Home Improvement needs... • Additions and Remodeling • Counter Tops • Pre-Built Cabinets J • Refacing Old J. Existing Cabinets u FREE ESTIMATES Custom Kitchens and Baths 9964 Cherry Valley. Caieoonia Ph. 891-2117 ==n J-Ad Graphics News Service Grand Rapids Community College will offer four fall semester classes at Caledonia High School for the convenience of area students. All the classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. An Introduction to Small Computers class is scheduled on Tuesdays, an English Composition I section on Wednesdays, General Psychology on Mondays and Fundamentals of Public Speaking on Wednesdays. All of the classes are worth three credits except the computer class, which is worth two credits. Other other off-campus locations where classes are offered by the college are Creston High School, Forest Hills Northern High School, Grandville High School, Holland Careerline Tech Center, Ottawa Hills High School, Rockford High School and Zeeland High School. Further information on the off-campus classes may be obtained by calling the college a 771-4000 by Barbara (Jail ’ Staff Writer A team of Caledonia Elementary teachers reports that traveling the Oregon Trail before school was an educa­ tional experience for them and the 24 fourth-and fifth-grade students who “traveled" with them four days a week Despite the early hour, teachers reported an en­ thusiastic response to the language arts unit that involv­ ed the students in some literary role playing While students didn’t really board covered wagons, they did make models of the “prairie schooners" as one of their projects, and the “wagon masters” kept careful track of the schooners’ imaginary trip through the perils of th^ Old West. In class, the students were divided into four small groups, where each took on a role of someone who might have traveled on just such a wagon train. And each of these “characters" kept a daily journal. After a chapter or story wa read aloud in the group, eac “traveler" would write aboi the story in his or her journal describing it as that particula character might have seen it. Students also read to eac other from their journals eacl day, with listeners evaluating whether the writer hat covered the details of tht episode. Included in the journal* were descriptions of thai character’s family and friends, why he or she was go­ ing West, and what kind of life the character had led before joining the wagon train. The journals were “dialogue,” meaning the teacher reading it might write a message to the student author, who in turn just might write back. The wagon train made pro­ gress across tlx country only through good grades on the journal entries or when a group completed projects of their own creation which related to the story Extra credit points could be earned too. The unit, which got under way in October, culminated last month when the students presented descriptions of w hat they had done in their class to the school board Jeanne Glowicki, principal at Caledonia Elementary and one of the teachers involved with the unit, said the students had responded so teacher Robin Lappin and well to the new class that reading instructor Hilde Dille. “Now we have a few more another is being planned for next year, perhaps with an teachers interested in the class," smiled Glowicki "If ocean theme this time. “It worked out wonderfully they join us. we’ll be able to well.“said Glowicki. “and include more students in the with the students coming on program." Communication with the the early bus, we didn’t have to pull them out of any of their children's parents has been an important part of the program, regular classes. " The teachers had hoped that too. The students could not improved reading skills would sign up for the class without not be the only result of the parental permission. i>ut even unit. Increased self-esteem, at the initial stages, the learning to work in a group parents were enthusiastic and gaining confidence in about the enrichment their their decision-making skills children would get. Glowicki were goals, as well as increas­ said. Surveys completed by the ed knowledge about the settle­ children as the class ended in­ ment of the West. Speech teacher Martha dicated they had truly enjoyed Chalmers said the students the experiences planned in the worked on their journal en­ unit. “Not only did they enjoy tries with great care, so that their work would help ad­ the student-directed activities, vance the group along the they also benefitted from the personalized educational pro­ trail. She said that despite the ear­ gram," she said. ly hour, the students arrived And, they did get to Oregon. “fresh and ready to work. " Also part of the teaching Continued next oeae — team »*'*••** -—— Trenton displays a piece of sculpture that he created os an extra credit project. Ferris honors local student Thomas L. Greenfield of Alto was among 515 Ferris State University students recently honored for academic excellence at the 33rd annual Academic Honors Convocation Those honred are full-time students who have attained a minimum 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average for at least three consecutive quarters. Honorees each received personalized certificates of achievement and a specially designed Academic Honors lapel pin. President Diethe r H. Haenicke of Western Michigan University was the guest speaker for the convoca­ tion. A social hour, where complimentary pictures were taken, followed the ceremony. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 11. 1991 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 word* tor $2.50 then IO* per word. 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Antique mahogony bedroom suit, china cabinet, lea cart, sofa & chair, early cash register & file, fruitwood dining table & chairs, Maytag washer & electric dryer, refrigerator, stove, TV’s, chairs, end tables, lamps, pictures, linens, lots of dishes, pots & pans, auto parts, tools, garden tools, patio & chair, lots of miscellaneous throughout house, basement & garage. Everything must go. All priced to sell. GARAGE SALES: on Holes Avenue in Middleville Saturday, June 15,9am to 6pm. 1 day only. Several families. At light on M37 turn toward downtown, turn right on Russell before bridge, as Russell curves Holes Avenue to the right. No early sales. MOVING SALE misc. items, Wed., June 12, Thurs., June 13, 18 cubic foot freezer, wedding gown, household items, 5950 Duncan Lake Rd., Middleville, 9-6. NEIGHBOR GARAGE SALE, 8 homes, Saturday, June 15th. 9-6 on 108th Street east of Whitncyville Road to Morse Lake Road and 10440 Morse Lake Road. Radial arm saw, tools, twin canopy bed, 21’ travel trailer, table and 6 chairs, childrens clothing and toys and many misc item*. Watch for signs. Miscellaneous HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS PIONEER PARK June 15, 10a.m.-4p.m. Old Fashion Day Festival. Tours: Main floor museum, waterpow­ er demos; Mills Living Quarters, Antiques, Collections; 4th floor dolls and teddy bears, etc; Lower level Blacksmith, Coopers, Water powered machine shops. Rides: Horse, Oxen, Boat. Folk music, WCSG Live. Chuck Wagon Food, pie eating contest, much more!! Bring cameras!! Gospel Concert 4p.m.-6p.m. Robbie Himmer, Linchburg, VA. 2 mile* north Yankee Springs State Park Entrance. 795-7530.__________________ TKHS CLASS OF ’86 REUN­ ION For more information, call Jodi, 456-6039 daytime, Leslie 243-6487 evenings. Community Notices SHOPPING TRIP July 24th, ’91, to Fairlane Mall, Detroit. Sponsored by Caledonia Tops #546. $23. For information Kathy 868-7677, Dawn 891-9370. TK Class of ‘51 reunion planning complete The organizing committee working on the 40th class reunion of the TK Class of 1951, to be held on June 22, say they are ready for the occasion. The search for class members who haven't been found is continuing. The committee asks that those who know of anyone who was in the class of '51 from Farm CUSTOM HAY WORK: Free estimates, 50% down, prompt service, also hay & straw sales. Call Joe at 698-6302 or 698-5053. J J. ENT. Business Services For Sale TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. BED WITH DRAWER AND bookcase headboard, twin/ Melamine, made in Denmark Scanbirk TecnSct. Call anytime 795-2116.__________________ BATHTUB REGLAZING guaranteed quality at the lowest price, call Steve for free brochure. Grand Rapids, 538-7615.__________________ LIGHT OAK WALL UNITS CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290 or 795-2356. Recreation 1985 HONDA SABRE 700, excellent condition, 10,000 mi, runs great, $1,850, includes two like-new helmets. $1,700 for bike alone. 891-1044. 698-1007.__________________ OAK BUNKBEDS, complete with ladder and side rails. 795-3494. ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Alunimun and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869. PAINTING •STAINING•VARNISHING, home, busi­ ness, apartments. Mike & Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649. WANTED houses to clean, reli­ able, thorough. Call days, 891-1781. GETTING MARRIED? Let me help organize a fun-filled lingerie shower for you with Petra Fashions! You can cam up to $200 in free lingerie! Call Bobbie at 795-9072.________ JUNE SPECIAL: Take 25% off an overall repaint, (same color) of your car, truck or boat. See Ray for details, RNJ Co., •2137 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hast­ ings. 945-3346 anytime. ‘Early bird’ program gets thumbs up, continued from page 14 — kindergarten through the 12th grade to contact Rodney Kenyon. The last planning session was held at Helen Cridler Wenger's home. Carol Schenkel Kenyon (left) takes notes as she receives suggestions from Colleen Getty Cox, Rodney Kenyon and Wenger. PIANO LESSONS beginning to interimmediate, ages 6 and over. My home or yours. Gun Lake, 792-6347.____________ Help Wanted PART TIME COOKS and bowling center counter person, apply in person at the Middle Villa lnn...E.Q.E.___________ POST AL JOBS Start $ 11.41 pr. hr., carriers, sorters, clerks. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application information call 1-206-736-7000 ext. 5804T3 6a.m.-10p.m., 7 days. Jobs Wanted MOTHER OF 2 would like to care for your children (3 years or older), in her Middleville home. Phone 795-3436.____________ NURSE AIDE will care for your loved one at your home. Several days open. Call 897-7283, 8 to 5 Monday, Tues­ day, Wednesday. Real Estate CALEDONIA small 2 bedroom looking Emmons contract possible. VILLAGE home, overLake. Land 455-3185. FOR SALE BY OWNER Grand Rapids, Alger, Brookside area, S.E. Two story, three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, living and dining room, kitchen with eating area, 2 1/2 stall garage, private yard, $82,000. In Grand Rapids, 243-5131. RHONDA LEF.P Pearson Cook Co Realtors, Realtor Associate. National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. Thank You CARD OF THANKS In appreciation to all the neighbors and friends for their support in our time of sorrow for the loss of our mother and grand­ mother, Alice VandcrBand. LcRoy (Van) & Rosemary Bill & Sandi LLoyd & Helen Florence Rose Ann GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Richard Crissman Correction of a zoning district area designation error made in the 1975 official zoning map from C-1 to R-2 LOCATION; 6700 Whitneyville Ave. PP# 41-23-02-451-001 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 1, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. REQUEST: Gina Miller, right, both shows and tells the school board about the journals the students kept during their unit on the Oregon Trail. Also helping describe the activities of the class are Trenton Crandall, Zachary Langkamp and Brian Marsman. LOCATION. Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: May 30, 1991 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 11, 1991 Caledonia Community Ed. preschoolers graduatetoo h's not just the big kids and adults who donned mortarboard and tassel for Commencement exercises this spring. In its first-ever graduation ceremony held Wednesday Caledonia Community Education Preschool awarded its four-ond five-year-old students certificates and balloons indicating they. too. were moving on to the next big step on the educational ladder. 'Up come the sun' is the message here, as the evening's entertainment is more than adequately provided by the young graduates themselves. What could be more appropriate than a rousing rendition, in at least three different keys, of that old favorite, Itsy-Bitsy Spider?' Teacher Linda Pelton sends each graduate on to Dig­ ger and better things with congratulations, c hand­ shake, a certificate and a balloon. Lansing Diary Michigan citizens who wonder why our state govern­ ment is wrestling with a massive budget deficit need only review recent appropria­ tions votes by the House of Representatives Round one of the 1991-92 budget debate ended with Democrat-sponsored bills that exceed the governor’s spen­ ding recommendations by $185 million. Some spending measures, such as social ser­ vices. have not yet been con­ sidered. Therefore, much more budget-busting will oc­ cur. Recent House actions included: • approval of a public employees retirement bill that proposes to spend $76 million more than the administration requested; wBrake inspection F — save sss — tOtu Brake inspection — WITH THIS COUPON - I > Includes...Check all brake linings | • Inspect lines • Master cylinder i • Check system for leaks MOST CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS • GOOD THRU JUNE 1991 I ---------- COUPON-------------1 GAVIN V ...IN... 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This would keep open cost-ineffective institutions, some with twice as many staff as patients, and prevent the transfer of clients to more ef­ ficient, compassionate com­ munity settings. • surprising agreement with Governor Engler’s K-12 education and property tax priorities. I had mistakenly predicted that Democrats would divert the 4 percent hike in school aid and the $376 million allocated for property tax relief to com­ peting programs such as social services. There is a pattern here: Don’t make choices. Ap­ propriate more money than current tax rates will sustain, and let the governor worry about how to close a $1.3 million structural deficit Fortunately, this exercise in irresponsibility cannot be placed on the Governor’: desk without the agreement of a more disciplined Senate. And any final legislative com­ promise will be subject to Governor Engler’s line item veto authority . For the record, I voted against every House bill that busted administration spen­ ding targets. To get out of the current fiscal mess, we must stop spending money that we do not have. bmiling pre-school graduates look for Mom and Dad as they file on to the stage of the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Sometimes those mortarboard caps are a real bother, especially when they refuse to stay on the graduate's head. Donna Basarabski helps Shane retrieve his wayward cap. THE HAPPIEST DAY s OFYOUR1IFE! M m^SS A?/ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 11, 1991 I Page 17 “TO BUY OR SELL" 1600 West Green at (M-43) — Hastings. Michigan 49058 945-4626 GUN LAKE AREA OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 16 — 2 PM to 5 PM 6861 Garbow Rd.. 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SERVICE: Mon.-Fri. year, including victories at the Sparta Invitational and the Conference Track Meet School records were broken by Wendy Faber in the long jump (15’8%”) and the 70 meter dash (9.4 sec.); Jamie Oatley in the 800 run (1:06) and the mile (5:55.6). At the conference meet on May 18. a first place finish was recorded in the 2 mile by Jill Leatherman (13:30.6), while teammate Sarah Flegal was third. First places were also recorded on the 70, 100 and long jump by Wendy Faber, the mile relay team of Jenny Feenstra, Tricia Davis, Jenny Wierenga and Jodi VanderVelde. and Karen Lund, in the 100 hurdles. Also contributing to the teams point total of 129.5 were Anne Whisner, Sherri Vredevoogd, Tara Sutter, Heather Van Enk, Sara Parbel, Katie Sobczak, Kim Stegenga, Kelly Veiling, Julie Scheid, Julie Furst. Sarah Be rends, Kerri Rciffcr and Ann Leatherman “I was proud of the whole team,” said coach Nancy TenElshof. “They workec* very hard all season.” Scots girls track ends season with 4-4 mark The Caledonia Girls Track finished their season with a 4-4 record overall and a 4-3 finish in the OK Gold Con­ ference. The Scots were fourth in the conference dual meets and fourth in the con­ ference meet The girls competed in the Middleville Coeds. Sparta Tri-level meet. Caledonia Relays, Greenville Relays, Hudsonville Eagle Relays. Class ”B” Regional OK Gold Conference Meet and Cham­ pion of Champions meet. Their best finish was second at the Sparta meet. New school records were established in the 3200 meter run by Amy Leatherman, 11:24.8; 1600, Korey Hof­ mann, 5:18.2, 6400 relay, B. Beland, M. Denison, A. Leatherman, and K. Hof­ mann. The distance medley team of K. Duba, K. Purdy, K. Hofmann, and A. Leatherman and the 8-mile relay team of M. Denison, K. Hofmann, R. Leatherman, and R. Robertson established new time of 13:11.1 and 52:50.3 respectively. Freshmen with varsity let­ ters were Meredith Denison, Karyn Duba, Melissa Dykgraff, Carol France, Sue Greves, Jody Hatrick, Terri Schiedel, Kristina Winegar, and Amanda Wolfert. Sophomore letter winners are Becky Beland, Heather Bums, Liz Mast, Carrie Peterson, Jodi VanOost, Emi­ ly Whisner, and Amanda Wisniewski. Heather Comegy and Lisa Parbel were the junior letter winners. Seniors earning letters were Korey Hofmann, Cheryl Kral, Julie Kral, Amy I .rather man, Kelly Purdy, Roni Robertson. Jill VanOost, and Sue Welton. The top ten point scorers for 1991 were: Korey Hofmann 143%, Liz Mast 125%, Amy Leatherman 119, Becky Beland 90%, Karyn Duba 77, Kelly Purdy 70%, Heather Bums 66, Susan Welton 62, Meredith Denison 32, and Jill VanOost 28% Joining the Top 25 career scoring list were #13, Korey Hofmann, 338% and #24. Becky Beland, 196%. Scot boys end season with awards banquet The Fighting Scot boys track team completed their successful 1991 season with their annual awards banquet on Thursday. Receiving varsity letters were Alan .Aho. ken Aho. Chris Berends, Keith Bohez. Jason Boorsma. Peter Bos. Greg Chapman. Eric Curtis, Chris Denison, Dennis Elmhirst. Brad Feenstra. Andv Foster, Rvan Haik. Jason Hill, Chns Hobday. Chad Neff. Pete Parbel. Craig Schmidt. .Andrew Sherman. Tim Stack. Brad Stegenga, Steve Tafelsky. Todd Whit­ wam and John Winquest. Those athletes receiving junior varsity and freshman numerals were Brad Allen, Brent Coocher, Jason Fahrni, Benji Lillie, Shavne Mohn. Bnan Nowak, Jon Oldfield. Matt Postma, Benji Potgeter, Adam Sherman. Enc Snyder and John Steiplin. Eric Curtis, Andy Foster, Jeff McCaul and Todd Whitwam received the 1991 Leader Awards. Brad Stegenga received the 1991 Top Point Scorer Award while Brad Feenstra was the winner of the 1991 Team Spirit Award. The top 12 season point scorers were Brad Stegenga, 145; Brad Feenstra, 131; Keith Bohez, 130; Eric Cur­ tis, 118; Alan Aho, 100; Steve Tafelsky, 100; Jason Boorsma, 91; Rob Moomey, 89; Jeff McCaul, 86; Todd Whitwam. 73; Craig Schmidt, 52; and Andy Foster, 48. The Scots completed the dual meet season with a record of 7 wins and 1 loss with victories over Calvin Christian, South Christian, F.H. Northern, Wayland, Coopersville, Kenowa Hills and Cedar Springs while their only loss was to Hudsonville The Scots also finished second in the D.K. Gold Conference standings behind the Eagles *w 1 ** The Scots managed to bring home three trophies during their Saturday competitions as they were champions at the Coopersville Tri-Level Meet and the Caledonia Relays and finished second at the Hud­ sonville Invitational. ^V*""**^V*'*‘**^V*1” ''True Modular Homes — Offered By — G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS Call for an appointment. Middleville t 795-9153 i^^DE I *^^198 ■ �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 11, 1991 I Page 19 Middleville AYSO holds all-day “Soccer Fest” event * * An all-day Soccer Fest was held at the football field at Thornapple Kellogg recently with all of the AYSO teams participating. Open to all boys and girts who will be in the first to eighth grades, registration for the fall season was also held on June 1 Holding good sportsmanship awards are (front row, from left) David Rick, Mike Potts, Jenny Doyle, Jenny Laansma, (standing) Mike Stein, Alex Middleton, Jeff Keitzman, Justin Chavis, Dan Finkbeiner and Jason Albaugh. Coach Becky Keitzman stands in back. Several teams won the trophies for their good sportsmanship. x Jerad Bayman controls the soccer ball as his teammate Jeremy Klinge gets ready to take a pass. Nate Lavoie guards Bayman. Pete Baker, number 14, guides the ball through the line of defenders Stop in... ...and see our "NEW LOOK Scrambles for the ball are part of the game at the Soccer Fest held in Middleville for the kids who play in AYSO games. More Floor Space • More Merchandise “MAGNUM 44” 44 oz. of your FAVORITE ONLY ... ** 80c Fountain pop W MF EVEROAY LOW PRICE For Everyday Needs MILK • BREAD • sees Our Very own... Fresh Baked Cookies Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin COKE 12 pack 12 oz. cans The Blue B team cheers on their fellow soccer players from the sidelines. Frostyogurt FROZEN YOGURT Fresh Brewed Tea • ice pop Flavors & Snacks NEW HOURS: 5:30 A M. to 10 P.M. Mon.-Fri. 6 A M. to 10 P.M. Sat., Closed Sun. AA Caledonia ^Self-Serve Marathon I; 9266 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Phone 891-8198 Competition is not stressed in AYSO soccer and every child gets to play during a game. These players on the Black B team wait for their turn. �Page 20 I The Sun and News. Middleville. 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Roy Noffke for many years was a prominent farmer in the area, land developer of Noffke Lakeshore Platt, Barry County Commissioner, Thornapple Township Supervisor, former board member of the Caledo­ nia Farmers Elevator and an active member of the Caledo­ nia I.O.O.F. #251 Lodge. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 1 at Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Heart Association. kzu • Demen • ZA • Steaks • Appeluen • Caltone • Spaghetti • Sausage Roil • Ravtok • Marmotu Xt • Roast Beef Subs • Cheesecake X P everything' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-06-18.pdf aca17256899b5d4a4f66ef57f7fb6251 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 178 I June 18. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Flexible schedule planned because of fire at TK by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The effects of a disastrous bus garage fire May 13 are still being felt at Thornapple Kellogg Schools. The immediate result of the fire, which destroyed 24 buses in the 30-bus fleet was disruption of transportation of children to school for the remainder of the year. That was solved by neighboring school districts when they loaned the district enough buses to make the runs. Now, the neccesity of run­ ning routes with fewer buses has led the Board of Education to approve a change in schools' starting hours to al­ low the buses to pick up the high schoolers and then pick up secondary students about an hour later. Superintendent Steve Gar­ rett told the board at its June 10 meeting, that after consen­ sus from an earlier meeting, he has been working on a flexible schedule that includes earlier starting times for the 1991-92 school year. The exact times will be set after the routing of the buses had been figured out, he said, but the hours probably would be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the middle and high school, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for elementary students. "This is not written in stone,- Garrett cautioned, "were developing the routes now, and there may be minor adjustments. We will be working to set up the most economical system possible with fewer buses." Trustee Donald Williamson suggested that time for the start of elementary schools be set first, and then Garrett could figure out how much time it would take for a bus run, and set the secondary schools' start times by that information. Ironically, a board commit­ tee that has been studying the starting times of the schools had rejected a "split schedule" and has recommended an ear­ lier start time for all TK stu­ dents. A replacement bus garage was also in the works before the fire, and the engineer in charge of the project reported on its progress to the board. Kari Lohela, from KML Engineering, reported "substantial progress on all fronts." The storage maintenance building is almost enclosed, with the subcontractors wait­ ing to do their work, he said, and the bus maintenance building is framed in. Prob­ lems with the electrical ser­ vice have "been ironed out." After talking to the electri­ cal contractor, Tri-County Electric, Lohela said, the by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A problem of what to do about people who clog streets by parking cars on Stadium Drive to get to the sports fields at McFall Elementary continues to plague residents and the Village Council in Caledonia School Board proposes new middle school, community swim pool quires that they also be voted on separately. Proposal I asks voters to approve construction of a new $10 million to $12 million middle school and renovation of the present high school/middle school complex into one high school capable of housing 1,000 students. Proposal II asks voters to approve construction of a $3 million to $5 million com­ munity swimming pool. The board s choosing a middle school as the next new facility built to handle district growth adheres to the FACTs plan, presented earlier this year. The committee formed its recommendations after cit­ izen forums on the direction the district should follow in its long-range planning. The present middle school being slowed while officials wait for the insurance com­ pany to finish a complete ap­ praisal. "We still haven’t got a complete appraisal," Business Manager Alice Jansma told the board. The insurance company is See Bus fire, pege 2 Middleville Village Council will seek solution to parking problem Voters to decide bond issue Nov. 19 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Following recommenda­ tions from the FACTs Plan­ ning Committee, the Caledo­ nia Board of Education last week approved two proposals for a bond issue to be decided by voters Nov. 19. Debt retirement millage to pay off building projects is separate from school operat­ ing millage, and the law re­ costs for the electrical work was reduced by $10,000. The possibility of the vil­ lage supplying water to the new buildings was discussed, but Lohela felt "that won’t come soon enough," and rec­ ommended an on-site well. Replacing the buses was discussed, but the process is already is over capacity, with six portable classrooms being used to handle the overflow. The swimming pool was not a unanimous choice of ci­ tizens or the committee, with about equal sentiment ex­ pressed both for and against one. But putting it on the ballot will give residents a chance to decide if the district is now ready for such a facilSee Bond letue, on pege 5 Middleville. most congested part of the The village had put up "no street, village President parking" signs at the request Duane Thatcher said. of some residents on Stadium Several residents appeared Drive, and then had taken before the council June 11 to them down when other resi­ ask for a solution. dents complained that it Instead, Thatcher, asked wasn't what they wanted. them to have a "backyard Options already suggested meeting" of the neighbors and but objected to by one resi­ reach a consensus on what dent or more include no park­ parking restrictions all resi­ ing at all on the entire street, dents felt they could live resident parking only, or pro­ with. hibited parking at specified When they had done that, times. he said, a representative could No parking at all deprives meet with him and Shoe­ the residents of having several maker to iron out final de­ guests or children park their tails, and only then would the cars on the street while visit­ village put the full force of enforcement of the new rules ing. "Residents only" parking is by writing tickets. The residents agreed that impossible to enforce, accord­ ing the Police Chief Louis the problem is caused by Shoemaker, and he said pro­ people who park their cars hibiting parking on specific and then walk down to the spots of the street would just sporting fields. The major congestion is send cars farther down the street to park and cause the from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays while softball problem somewhere else. For the present, the only games are held and until noon thing the village could do is Saturday mornings when the install and enforce "no park­ fields hold soccer matches, See Periling, on pege S ing between signs" on the M-37 sewer line discussed at Caledonia meeting Gordon Jousma, left, and Jim Steketee look over a map showing which ♦ownship property owners are interested in public sewer along M-37. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Sewer service in Caledonia Township again was the main topic in a joint municipal board meeting last week. Members of the Caledonia Village Council, the Caledonia Citizens Advisory Committee, the Caledonia Township Board and the Caledonia Township Planning Commission shared thoughts with residents on expanding sewer service north from the village along M-37. Advisory Committee Chair­ man Gordon Jousma reported that businesses in the north end of the township are in­ terested in getting estimates on a study that will indicate the cost of such a system. “This stud) would be fund­ ed by the businessmen, not the township, ” he emphasized. He said that the township had the opportunity to lay the sewer pipe as M-37 is being widened, saving both time and money by doing so Village Council President Glen Klaver told the audience that the village will expand its own sewer system, no matter what the township does “The question is whether the township wants us to build in additional capacity for it,*’ he said. Township officials have been meeting with residents and business people who live along or within a mile of the highway. These property owners have been asked to in­ dicate whether or not they were willing to pay in for public sewer. Not surprisingly, it is the owner of small residential parcels who generally do not support the expense of buying into a sewer system. Dick Baxter, of B A B Wastewater Consultants, ex­ plained that the Department of Natural Resources is opposed to many small sewer systems being put in. “The DNR wants to see one regional plant that will serve all this area,” he said. “Then as the area grows, the plant will be enlarged.** Township Attorney Jim While agreed “The DNR does not want a lot of link systems. That’s why we’re looking at areas in the township adjacent to the See M37 aawar line, on pege 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia hears about sewer system, office space • Middleville blood drive falls short • The voters override Headlee, elect new board members • Yankee Springs Twp. approves mining ordinance �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 18. 1991 Bus fire promotes flexible school schedule, Continued from front page----------------------------getting five quotes for each bus, and then will use the average of those figures, she said. Garrett has pointed out in the past that the insurance is for actual cash value, and be­ cause some of the buses in the district s fleet were quite old, the insurance would not cover the cost of buying re­ placement buses. Lease/purchase plans, used buses and new buses are all being studied as options. Gar­ rett said. Lohela is also overseeing the building of six new tennis courts behind the middle school, and reported that the courts are virtually complete. "It looks really good. The fence is up now, and the only thing to do now is to let the asphalt cure for about two weeks before the final coat is put on," he said. The courts will be ready for use by the end of June, he predicted. The storage/maintenance building in the TK bus complex is almost enclosed, and the bus maintenance building is framed in. Caledonia council hears reports on sewer system, office space by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week discussed the progress of two familiar projects: the testing of its wastewater lagoon system and plans for a shared office facility with the township. Another old "friend," the project to expand the village sewer system into the township, also was given some discussion time. Lou VanLiere, of W & W Engineering, reported to the council that a fifth sampling was taken at the lagoon system April 30, and the last in the series of test samples will be collected and a report prepared for the council for its next meeting. The sampling was undertaken to answer a concern of the state THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River St., Middleville, Ml (616) 795-3331 Th«e specials will run every week on their respective days. All specials anr cash and carry and no orders will be taken for delivery at these special prie" ‘4.99 MONDAY: One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY: Two Carnations Vased ' WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY: 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY; 6 Carnations with Fem Cedi ahead or just stop by and say *1 WANT TODAY'S SPECIAL!" Department of Natural Resources about the percentage of nitrates in the lagoon effluent. The DNR has issued new restrictions on the level of nitrates in the effluent that is being irrigated into ground water, Van Liere said. The new requirement limits the nitrate level to five milligrams per liter. He said the DNR is "looking to see the impact of pond leakage on the ground water.” "If the village didn't go through with a mechanical (wastewater treatment) plant, the existing ponds would have be brought up to standard." explained VanLiere, adding that this meant that if the nitrate level were too high, any leakage of the lagoons would have to be repaired. The DNR likely would require a new double containment liner for the ponds before an operating permit would be reissued, he said. So far, however, he said, the pond samples have shown the nitrate level to fall safely within the new restriction. Building a mechanical wastewater treatment plant for the village, instead of depending only on the present lagoon system, would allow part of the township to be served as well. The collaboration of the township with the village in the expansion of sewer in the area has been an ongoing discussion as pressure for commercial development in the township, especially along M-37, has increased. Township Supervisor Jerry Good showed the council an aerial view of the proposed township service area. A number of property owners, especially those with large tracts along M-37, favor buying into the sewer project. Owners of smaller residential properties, especially those not bordering the highway, feel they cannot afford public sewer, Good reported. This project was to be the only item on the agenda of a joint meeting between the Township Planning Commission and the Council's Sewer Committee Tuesday, June 11. (See related article.) The council also spent some time looking over a preliminary draft of a proposed office facility that would house both the village and township offices. The building would be constructed on township property that came with the township's purchase of the former county garage on Maple Street. The garage itself is slated to become the new home of the village/township fire department "within a few months," said Good. The current office on Emmons, presently occupied only by township officials, is too small to house both municipal groups. Zoned commercial, it has been appraised at $175,000. By selling the Emmons Street building, which includes the Middle .w Villa Inn * TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FRl .SAT SUN Try our Pnme R>b ($7 95) or 1/2 lb (peel­ ed a nd doomed) Shrimp Dinner <59 95) < pastured above) PLUS ON SUNDAY our (*n>«ui Baked Chicken ($5.95) will also be available MONDAY Mop in for ocr I -lb T-Bone Steak ($9 95) or <wr I <2-lb Sizzter for only <$6 95) TUESDAY try our Bar-B-Q Pork Rib* ($6 95) (Larper M 95) WEDNESDAY Mop in (or our ($4 25) Meal Bumio or ($5 25) Chicken Burrao and iSI 95) Marpuemav THURSDAY u our All You Can Eal Chicken A Biscuits Night ($6 95) You have vour choice of fried or baked dweken BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99 CHILDREN’S MEALS All specials available at 5 p m (Sunday al nt**) All specials lexcepl Burrito Special) include a inp io our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable North of M!ddleMlle on M-37 795-3640 or 891-1 287 Outside Catering Prices Start at Only ... $3.25 Per Person 5 Banquet Rooms Available • Seating up to 325 People old fire department garage, a new joint office building can be financed. A preliminary plan for such a building was drawn up by DVK Construction Inc., and shows a 6,600-square-foot rectangular building with a 2,800-square-foot office for the township on one side and a 1,700-square-foot office for the village on the other. In between is planned a meeting room of more than 1,000 square feet. Good, who brought the drawings to the council meeting, explained that each municipal group will "design" its own office space, adding any features such as a sink or cabinets or a storage closet. Separate heating and electric systems for each office will allow separate billing for those spaces, and the two boards will share the plumbing costs for the bathrooms and the costs of heating or cooling the meeting room. Storage also will be provided for voting machines, and a basement room will be included for further storage, according to the preliminary drawing. Good said the building will cost about $20-25 a square foot as sketched. Village Ceric Jackie Cherry suggested the building be built on the south side of the garage, rather than on the north, to preserve the lawn on the north side. "The south side already is all gravel," she pointed out. "Your're not going to ever get grass to grow there." The council members will submit their ideas for the village office to Cherry by Friday so the drawing can be returned to DVK for a second draft. Good said that the finalized building project then will be put up for bids, using the specifications on the drawing. Caledonia is not obligated to hire DVK, Good said, but added that the company does want to bid on the project. Council President Glen Klaver said they would like to get the project under way as soon as possible to take advantage of construction costs at this time. He said that there are parties interested in buying the present office location, and Good said that one cash offer already is being discussed. Although below the appraised value, "a cash offer thing to get these days," he said. Good said that no decision has yet been made on whether to accept that offer or propose a counter offer. In other business last week, the council: • Approved a $9,265 bid from Patches Asphalt to repair 15 road projects in the village. This includes major and minor damage on Kinsey, Vine, Emmons, Lake, Church, Maple, Main, Casey Court, Johnson, Duncan, Short and Pleasant as well as the alley behind the post office. Street Commissioner Hugh Kegerreis was given authority to add or subtract projects as needed. • Voted to pass a resolution to levy 10 mills for operating purposes. A Truth in Taxation public hearing on the levy was held May 28. • Agreed to convene the Economic Development Commission to transfer $480.17 in that bank account to the village general fund before the funds reverted to the state. M-37 sewer line discussed Continued from frontpage village.” One kind of system the village has been considering is the sequential batch reactor system, which is easily expandable. The Township Planning System was invited to the meeting because it has been “wrestling” with how to direct commercial develop­ ment along the highway when no public sewer is available. Commissioners Jim Williams, Beryl Fischer and Chip DeVries agreed that now was the time to begin planning the sewer. Commissioner Roger Keating said he felt putting in sewer along the highway was “inevitable,” and that it would be cheaper to lay the pipe as the road was widened, even if it was not used immediately. “But I’m hesitant to jump on the bandwagon until such a study as this one is made,” he said. Keating emphasized that studies have to be done so that a total picture is revealed. “We have to consider the impact on not just our own community, but on the neighboring communities as well,” he said. “Development along there can be piecemeal or it can be a comprehensive plan,” agreed Planning Commission Chair­ man Dick Dunn. Township Supervisor Jerry Good answered a number of questions about the area of the township to be served by the system, and he said that the size of the area would be determined by the capacity of the sewer system. “The DNR is not real familiar yet with SBR systems yet because there are so few of them,” added Klaver. “So the top capacity cannot yet be determined. ” He said that the village has been doing studies and look­ ing at how to expand its sewer system since 1985, and that the time is here for some deci­ sions to be made. “We're talking about finan­ cing and we’re talking about looking seriously at this SBR system. But we do need a decision from the township soon about whether it is going to be a part of our plans. ” Jousma said he had made a general outline of the kind of study the Advisory Commit­ tee needed from an engineer­ ing firm, and that if there were no objections, he would send that out to four firms right away. “When they respond with some figures on this study, the Advisory Committee will meet with the developers on the cost of the study,” he said. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 18, 1991 I Page 3 Commercial fire rates to be reduced Superintendent’s Caledonia Twp. fire classification improves Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg In the wake of an election On behalf of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education, staff, and above all the students, we would like to thank the voters of our community for the approval of the Headlee Over­ ride provision, which will allow your district to continue to levy the full millage authorized by the voters. Thanks to your support, the Thomapple Kellogg School can continue to move forward in providing a quality education pro­ gram for our children and can continue to improve the maintenance and upkeep of our facilities. I have talked with a number of people trying to explain what the passage of the Headlee rollback means. First, it does not mean any additional millage for the district. It means that the millage rate will not be reduced, but continue at the present level. This is extremely important with the uncertain financial condition of the state. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Lon Lefanty. Jack Miller, Dan Parker, and Janice Siebesma. the four candidates who took from their time and gave of their funds to be candidates for the Board of Education Being on the board takes many hours of dedicated service, we are fortunate to have excellent candidates willing to make those sacrifices for their community. I would like to extend my appreciation to Lon Lefanty for his two years of dedicated service to the Thomapple Kellogg Schcxil as a trustee and as treasurer of the board. When it comes to summer, we all tend to plan much more than we can do. This will be a very busy summer here at TK. as we work to establish a flexible school schedule, completely revise all bus runs, and work to replace the bus fleet. The Board of Education at the June 10 meeting, moved to direct the administration to establish the flexible school schedule with the high school and middle school having an earlier scheduled day than the elementary The TK service complex/tennis court project is progressing well In two weeks the tennis court surface should be laid and the project completed. The maintenancc/storage building is up and construction is progressing on th bus maintenance building. Again this year, we are working on the middle school. The projected enrollment at the middle school will be growing from 524 this year to 562 in 1991-92 and 596 in 1992-93. Last sum­ mer, four classrooms were added by eliminating the district maintenance and storage area and converting it back to classrooms. This summer we are moving the administration and guidance offices to the first floor and creating two more classrooms. This summer also finds us very busy in the negotiations pro­ cess with all employee groups and in planning in-service for curriculum changes for the new school year. I will again be taking a short recess from writing the “Superintendent’s Comer” during the last week of June and in July. However, the annual school reports will be sent to all homes in July and I will be keeping you updated regarding transportation and schedule changes. A special thank you to both the Sun and News and the Freeport News for ihe excellent weekly news coverage they provide our school district and for including the “Superinten dent’s Comer” each week. This is the 41st “Superintendent’s Comer” written this year. To everyone who has contributed to making 1990-91 a great year — thanks. Members of the Caledonia Fire Department who participated in the ‘first responder1 course pause in front of the departments rescue truck just before taking their final ’exam’. From the left are Tom Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good recently was notified that ISO Commercial Risk Services Inc has re­ classified the township from Class Ten to Class Nine. The new classification, which went into effect June 1, means some insured proper­ ties in the township will enjoy a decrease in property insurance premium calculations. The change will apply to properties located within five road miles of the village- Serving Our Country Kirk D. Scheib Howard A. Cook Howard A. Cook, a 1990 Kirk D. Scheib. a 1991 graduate of Thornapple- graduate of ThornappleKeliogg High School and the Kellogg High School and the son of Joan Myers of Mid­ son of Mary and Bruce Cook dleville and Gary Scheib of of Middleville, recently Wayland, recently enlisted in enlisted in the United States the United States Army for a Army for a two-year, five-year tour of duty as a per- 20-week tour of duty as a sonnel administrative motor transport operator. Cook qualified for $17,000 specialist. He is scheduled to report in Army College Funds. He is for active duty on Aug. 13, scheduled to report for active and is slated to receive his duty Aug. 22, and is slated to basic training at Fort Lewis,k receive his basic training at Wash., and his advanced in­ Fort Jackson, S.C., and his dividual training at Fort Ben­ advanced individual training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. jamin Harrison. Ind. Basarabski, Jim Gless, Bill Mervau, Larry Barton, Butch Welton, Instructor Tracy Siko, Norm Buer, Dan Erskine, John DeBlaay and Bill Robertson. township fire department on Emmons Street According to ISO estimates, the change in classifications will reduce premiums of sprinklered properties by minus 7 percent, and ’’typical commercial properties" by minus 32.7 percent. According to a letter from ISO, the effect of the change on homeowner policies is usually about minus 7 percent for wood frame homes and minus 7.1 percent for masonry homes. These estimates apply only for insurance companies that use ISO premium calcula­ tions, however Good attributed the improv ed classification to recent ef­ forts by the village and township to add new equip­ ment for the firemen to bring the department up to BOCA code requirements. Good also noted that new men have been added to the force, most of which recently completed a “first responder” course. 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NORMA VELDERMAN Miss the column last week'’ I wa*5 showing my maps and blockhouse, Yankee Springs Museum House models at the Caledonia Historical Society's meeting with the Kent County Federation of Historical Societies at the Caledonia Library Thursday evening, June 6. Johnny’s brother. Pete, had made a wonderful model for the Caledonia Historical Society of the Kent House (Oak Grove House or McNaughton House). So Liz Finkbeiner and I shared his three models of the stagecoach stops, starting from the south, with Yankee Bill s Mansion House. Scales Prairie Blochouse and the nor­ thern part of the Gull Trail, of Oak Grove House We only had those three models, but the Whitneyville stagecoach was north of that on Whitneyville Road in Whitneyville. We both just scratched the surface of stagecoach stops, taverns and early roads. Maybe by this time next year we might be able to get more information on exactly where everything is on the modem maps. We hope to map out as many roads, inns, etc., on the old Indian trails from Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, up the In­ dian trail to Grand Rapids It was such a fluid trail, changing from wilderness to small settlements. Then, as the pioneers came in. more roads were made and detours to different settlements, routes were changed, touching Hastings and then to Grand Rapids One year it might be in one place, next year it divided into two routes. So there are so many gaps to be filled in. We had a nice crowd there and we got quite a lot of infor­ mation from the people present. For instance, “an older man" stopped in to tell David and Dorothy Merriman, who live on 84th Street that their farm had a stagecoach road right on their farm, and he showed them exactly where it ran. Another small piece of the big puzzle of routes, routes and inns that we are trying to fill. So with Priscilla Beaven's help, we are re-creating some of the actual routes through Barry County, and Liz. Ken Jackler and Betty Ward are trying to make maps. Boy. is Priscilla ever sharp! She loves history as I do, knows a lot of the history around the area around Wall Lake. Delton. It is a joy just to watch her keen mind work. Her love of people and her wonderful sense of humor make every day she helps me something to look forward to. God bless Priscilla for the kind of person she is and for sharing her love of people and our local history with me. I am a much richer person because of her. Back to the news, folks Thomapple Heritage folks, don’t forget our potluck sup­ per Thursday. June 20. at Lu and Dick Ward’s at 6:30. Also, if we can find some suitable plastic bags, we will assemble reprints of our Mid­ dleville Notes. Plan to have fun and do a lot of work afterward. Marge Wheeler said they had an open house for hubby Bob for his birthday. I believe on June 2. The whole family was there. Marge also said they attend­ ed the 25th wedding anniver­ sary of Rich and Flor Dombos June 1. Elaine Northrop said that Mary Jane Northrop. Ryal’s mom from Wayland, is very ill and is in St. Mary’s hospital Lib Palmer said that Fred and Shirley Palmer came to visit them over the weekend. Then, on Monday. Lib had five visitors for coffee who stayed all day and had dinner. The ladies were Jo Van Til. Ethel Nagy. Alice De Vree and Beulah DeVree. They are all sisters and sisters-in-law. Elnora Hummel of Hastings came over to visit Virginia Root when I called her. Virginia also said she attended the prettiest wedding of Michelle Harrison at the Mid­ dleville Methodist Church The reception was held at the Mid-Villa June 9. She said it was so nice to sit down and see all the family and friends together at the table. Liz Hart said she and Doug attended a lot of graduation open houses • this last weekend Then Saturday. Michael’s teacher had her second grade students out to her home at Payne Lake. Beth Verlinde said the Gun Lake W’omen's Club held their last meeting until next fall at Mrs. Wayne Fink- Continued on next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11:00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church ■with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6 p.m. Phone 795-7076 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" ||| 908 West Main Rev. James Cusack Middleville Phone 891-9259 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............11:00 a m. Worship Service ... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship*—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for you! Nursery provided Air conditioned fames United Vretifrefl (£burd| assembly * far 1 /rtenamr 4 <u>i u> Eyww nythiny yea faet Cknrt aed 96m crua/ied' 1 Canukieru 2:2 Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service ... 10:00 A.M. James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship..................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.........................6:00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Music, left Vander Heide LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE 696-8252 Sunday Services................. 9 45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Chrtsrian Education Classes. ......... 11OO a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers ot Young Children.................... 9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night....................... 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms in Touch................... 10 00 a.m. Richard] Raab Pastor • 0*6-9024 Donelle Raab Director of Music LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. CHURCH Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a m. Sunday School................................................ 11:10 a m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club PHONE - 891-8119 (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday .................. 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday................ 7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service ffiev f L. "ffad Fooer. Minister ot Woo/wp and Adminittration. Qev Stan Vugteveen. Minuter of E tangelivn ana Cxsaolesnip. Sheryl Boar. Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy He^eyer. Children i Coordinator Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School................................. 9.45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 1100 a m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is lord" Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a m. Morning Worship................... 1100 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 7V5-379d Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Did flEime .iHrthodist CClnirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868- 543 7 - Surat* Scnoa SxxJc* Momng WcxWp Strdoy Evenrg WonNp riedrescWv praver Z Rev WUbam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 am 1030 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m OQX QQ97 0 / I V / L. 0 & MOST HOLY jk? ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m............................................. Every Sunday Confession and Rosary............................ 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 18, 1991 / Page 5 Two Middleville students earn MSU awards Sally Clark (left) receives her Butler scholarship from MSU faculty member Lynn Forsblom. Sally Clark of Alto and Jeanne Streeter of Middleville both received scholarships May 14 at Michigan State University. Clark, daughter of David and Loralynne Clark and a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School, earned a $750 Arthur R. and Pearl Butler Scholarship. Streeter, daughter of Patricia and Clare Tolan of Middleville and Ed and Pat Streeter of Shelbyville, earned a $575 Julian W. Smith Memorial Scholarship. Clark, a junior at MSU. is majoring in physical educa­ tion and exercise science. She has been a member of the Jeanne Streeter is presented with the Julian W. Smith Scholarship from MSU faculty member Michael Sedlak. women’s track team, an academic service organiza­ tion. 1989-90 Towerguard. 1991-92 Mortar Board. Golden Key. Varsity Club, was a 1989. 1990 and 1991 Outstanding Scholar Athlete. New Middle School, community pool discussed, Continued from ity. If both proposals were ap­ proved this fall, the board would hope for occupancy of the facilities by August 1994. Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers said that ap­ proval of Proposal I would up the current debt retirement levy by 1.28 mills, from 3.32 mills to 4.60 mills, based on a 20-ycar bond issue. Approving the swimming pool, he estimates, would add between .25 and .50 mill to the debt levy, but he did not have exact figures at press time. "But there are about 10 dif­ ferent ways to finance this," he said, "and the board must decide how they'll do it. If they go for longer than 20 years, the millage rate would be less; if they go for less than 20 years, the millage rate would be higher. It works’ just the same as the mortgage on your house." And he emphasized that the debt retirement millage de­ creases faster if the district’s property valuation is going up. He explained that the bond issue would cover only the cost of constructing the pool. The money to operate it would come out of the dis­ trict's operating millage, he said. A survey of area school dis­ tricts that operate a pool showed that the yearly operating cost averaged about $185,000, while revenues generated by the pool averaged from $12,000 to $20,000 a year, Myers said. No location yet has been decided for either facility, but Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. Myers pointed out that the pool would need to be acces­ sible to all three elementary schools, since "drown-proofing" classes for children are considered one of the most important assets of a commu­ nity pool. He explained that if the pre­ sent middle school were to become part of the high school, it would require some work to update and upgrade it "We want the entire school to be at the same level, not one area out-of-date while the other area has all the newer equipment." He cited the middle school's vintage 1964 lockers, and the need to work on its ceilings and floors, as well as improve the media center and the 1962 gymnasium as costs covered by the proposal. The existing high school also is wired for computers and TV monitors, while the middle school is not, another update that would be accom­ plished in the renovation. "According to our popula­ tion projections, combining the two facilities would mean our high school would be ade­ quate for our student popula­ tion for 10 years," Myers said. "We're growing at a rate of about 100 students a year, and that means we need a new school or an addition or something about every five years," he commented. "As long as we're growing this fast, we need to recognize that we’ll continue to need more space for kids." He said figures for the pro­ Neighbors — posed new facilites can't be firmed up until an architect has been chosen from among the six firms now being in­ terviewed. However, the architect must be selected and actual figures prepared by Aug. 13, when the district must submit its plans to the state. "We must have that in to the state by the August date if we are to have a November ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th. Caledonia 891-8688 science. She has been on the MSU dean's list for five quarters and has been treasurer for the Student Council for Exceptional Children. frontpage election," Myers said. But unlike the last building project, the district will not pay to have plans drawn up before the election. "We just can’t afford to pay for plans right now, not until we get the go-ahead from the voters. All we'll have before the election are the specifica­ tions." Myers said input from dis­ trict residents is always wel­ come, and that once the archi­ tect is chosen, some public meetings will be held this summer where residents can talk with the architect. Already scheduled are mid­ dle school planning commit­ tee meetings for Thursday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 25. Both will be held at 7 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria, and both are open to the public, Myers said. Now and for their future. It’s important to look out for your family’s financial security right now. But it’s just as important to plan for the future — especially your children’s. Come in and talk to us about financial planning. We have a variety of services that can be tailored to fit your budget and special needs. from previous page beiner’s beautiful home on Gun Lake They will have their first meeting in September Cathy Williamson said that she had her father. Bill Thomas, with her for a few weeio. He is returning to Florida this week. 1 guess that is all for this week folks. Have a good week, luv you all. a Big 10 Conference Scholar Athlete and has made the dean’s list in seven of eight semesters. Streeter, also a junior, is majoring in elementary educa­ tion. with emphasis in Don’t put it off any longer — begin planning today. Qtate 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA "ZlANK 891-8113 3205 68th ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 AU 3 Location* a ’ 'DOM A t=> FbiG .!T=1 LCNOCR riXTlS F ruiay and t.l Noon on Saturday �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 18, 1991 Middleville blood drive falls short; need is critical Showing that young people do care, Brian Marcukaitis stopped to drop off a pint of the needed blood. Here, he answers a few questions before donating. The Middleville Red Cross blood bank June 6 fell short of the 60-pint goal by four pints though many commu­ nity members phoned the reg­ ular donors to explain the critical shortage of the Red Cross Blood supply. Gallon pins were given to Pat Grabau, six; Scott Tripp, two; and Terry Titus, Steve Biermacher, Mary Ann Borsum and Mitch Hill, one. Tracy Robertson was a first­ time donor. Sponsored by the Mid­ dleville Women’s Club, the drive was co-chaired by Ann Bartlett, Lib Palmer and Cathy Williamson. Nurse co­ ordinator was Francy Tobin. Other nurse volunteers were Barb Buehler, Mary Loose and Joy Richardson. Two members of the Red Cross Blood Bank chat with a donor at last Thursday’s drive held in Middleville. The drive was held with the volunteer help of Roman Karpinski, Bill Kenyon and Brandon Fox. Also, Boy Scouts Matt, Tony and Paul Hernandez loaded the Red Cross truck. The ladies of the First Bap- tist Church donated the homemade cookies, Pastoor’s Family Market donated the juice and the Middleville Lions Club gave the canteen supplies. Other volunteers were JoAnne Barnes, Helen Bow­ man, Maggie Corrigan, Eve­ lyn Geukes, Ethel Gibson, Greta Greiner. Edna Heaven, Olga Holben, Pricilla Matthews, Louise Miller, Chris Shumway, Mary Tolan and Sandy Van Elst. Parking problem discussed, from frontpage they said. Because the people are at­ tending the events on school property, the residents sug­ gested that someone from the council or a group from the neighborhood meet with school officials to ask their help. Thatcher said he had talked to TK Business Manager Al­ ice Jansma and would contact her again and explain that it is critical that people park in the parking lots provided by the schools. The possibility of asking for a place on the agenda of a special school board meeting was discussed. Thatcher said that he would write and hand deliver a letter to Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett on the mat­ ter. In other business last week, the council: •Ratified changes in the pension plan covering village employees that were sug­ gested earlier this year, but were held up waiting for actu­ arial figures. Effective July 1, employees will pay 2 percent of the first $4,200 in wages, and 4 percent of remaining wages into the pension fund. On Jan 1, 1992, the employ­ ees' contributions would drop to 1 percent of the first $4,200. and 3 percent on the remaining wages. On Jan. 1, 1993, they would pay nothing on the first $4,200 in wages, and 3 percent on all wages above that. The agreement affects both union and non-union person­ nel. The resolution passed unan­ imously, with Trustees Floyd Bray, James Oliver and Mari­ lyn VandenBerg absent. •Adopted an ordinance to regulate parking. The regula­ tion was thought to be on the books, but when it was not found, another was passed by the council. •Amended the village by­ laws to move the appoint­ ment date of those serving on the Middleville Housing Commission from October to April. With that change, all appointments and committee assignments fall at the same time. Housing Commissioners serve staggered five-year terms. •Heard attorney Jeff Youngsma report that Village Attorney James Fisher reports progress on the sewer expan­ sion request from the Michi­ gan Department of Natural Resources. He said Fisher had narrowed the issues on the permit ap­ plication with the DNR re­ quirements. Negotiations con­ tinue, he said. •Approved hiring a data en­ try clerk for about three weeks to bring the computer records of the police department up to 1991. Shoemaker explained that the THE HAPPIEST DAY 9 OF YOUR LITE! Wj*5 | tanning for your wetkfing day con be lime consuming and money consuming. \. \ our eeddng program is a special momenta of an important event in your fife, but need not be expensive \\ e wi organize, type and laser-prinl your program on fine paper far as low as $20 far 100 copies. IWs a price wwfywdk con hondk! |f you would fike more hformahan an our laser-set wed^ng programs, please ai Mary at 891-1652. Services 7900 92nd Sinti • Cdbdhw* AW 49314 ‘ Aham (414J 091 1452 data entry person hired in cooperation with Thornapple Kellogg High School and Career Development Institute, had been promised 30 hours of employment after her contract expired June 1. He recommended that she be paid $5 an hour for the ad­ ditional amount of time to make up for computer down­ time earlier in the year. •OK'd sending police officer Andrew Frantz to a Michigan State Police precision driving class. Shoemaker said the training was unique because it was free, with the state police supplying free housing, meals, training and even the vehicles used for the week of Aug. 19-23. "It's a good school," he said. "I’ve wanted to do it, but the wear and tear on the vehi­ cles is terrible. You ruin a set of tires in a week. They are offering this to small depart­ ment like ours." •Agreed to write a letter of thanks to Ernie Ball for his services as interim village manager. Mount Hope Cemetery to get a ‘spiffing up’ J-Ad Graphics News Service Several things will happen at Mount Hope Cemetery in the coming months, some that will cost money and some that will not, say Thor­ napple Township officials. Vandals broke and discarded several of the individual flags on grave sites just before Memorial Day, said Clerk Donna Kenyon, and new flags have been purchased. The township was unable to ob­ tain flags before the tradi­ tional ceremonies held at the cemetery on Memorial Day, but next year the new flags will be put out. "I'm going to make a list of al! of the service men who are buried in the cemetery," she said. She is using the Barry County History Book, and records from the county, and "from what I know," but asks that anyone who knows of a veteran buried there to give her a call to make sure she has them on her list. The list will be provided to the sexton, who will make sure that each veteran will be honored with a flag next Memorial Day. A plaque with nameplates of each veteran buried at Mount Hope is also planned for the American Legion monument, and the names catalogued by Kenyon will be used. Also is the near future is a plan to clean up some of the old part of the cemetery. Kenyon now is getting prices for the repair of some of the markers in the oldest part of the cemetery. Long ago vandalism of the markers hopefully will be repaired, she said. Kenyon volunteered to trek to the top of "cemetery hill" and record the markers, if the names are readable or can be brought out by rubbings. She said she is going to contact decendents of the ear­ lier Middleville residents and ask if they will contribute to repairs of the headstones of their ancestors. "Hopefully, this can be­ come a part of our budget, if not this year, maybe next year," she commented. Brush removal, which will not affect the prairie remnant that is part of the cemetery will also be done, she said. After a warning that cars and off-road vehicles would be towed away if they were found at the top of the cemetery, township residents have responded by not using the area, Kenyon said. "So far, people are cooper­ ating very well," she said, "it's nice that they are." t3 >-,u t, i i h Lydys to celebrate 25th anniversary Lorry and Barb Lydy of Middleville will observe their 25th wedding anniversary June 18. They celebrated the occasion June 15, with a family dinner. Their children are Greg and Cheryl Lydy, Jim and Tammy Van Dyke and Brenda Lydy, and grand­ children are Daniel, Holly and Philip. Kimberly J. Norris. M.D. EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, P C. Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Cataract Su'gery 4 Lens irrptants. Lose Surgery. Retinol ord Oooeftc Eye Core Gtaucomo. Contact terser NEW PATIENTS WELCOME (616) 945-3888 Xi Kimberly Norris, M D 915 West Green Street • Hastings, Michigan 49058 J �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 18, 1991 I Page 7 State mandated annual report on schools given at TK by Jean Gallup The adult education classes Staff Writer are held in the high school, Principals from Thornapple Freeport Community Center, Kellogg’s five schools re­ Lescoa Corporation, Adult ported on conditions in their Foster Care Homes and Kent schools June 10. Skills Vocational Center. En­ The reports, to be given rollment in the programs in­ annually, are mandated by the clude 48 in high school com­ state. pletion, four adult basic edu­ Some highlights of the in­ cation, two in post graduate, formation presented are as fol­ four at Kent Skills, seven at lows: Freeport and 14 at Lescoa’s Thomapple Kellogg High Learning Center. School has 599 students com­ The Curriculum ing from the 125-square-mile Committee of TK began area of the school district. work in February to re-wnte The building was constructed LCTK's adult education in 1971, has 28 classrooms, curriculum. Many of the staff two special education rooms, have attended workshops and a media center, student service conferences on outcome-based area, gym, weight room, education. The English swimming pool, cafeteria and curriculum is expected to be auditorium. The building is completed for the fall opening rated at about 800 students. of school. Typically, more than 50 Also, the TK Community percent of the graduates enroll Education Department over­ in college or trade schools, 45 sees two pre-schools, is in­ percent directly enter the work volved in activities for senior force, and 5 percent go into citizens, holds enrichment the military. classes for people in the Personnel include 26 class­ community, has a walking room teachers, two coun­ club and exercise classes at selors, one media specialist, the school during the school one full-time special educa­ year, and has recently opened tion teacher, two part-time the gym, weight room and special education instructors, track for use by the commu­ an athletic director and a prin­ nity during the summer. cipal. Four secretaries are em­ Community Education Di­ ployed in the counseling, ath­ rector Chris Boysen reported letic, attendance and main of­ that “We're getting people fice area. One clerk works in into the schools, which is our the media center and one goal." teachers aide works in the The TK Middle School has reading program. Four custo­ 525 students enrolled in the dians work in the building, sixth, seventh and eighth and six cafeteria personnel grades provide food service The building which once “Points of pride" mentioned housed K-12 students, was by Principal Henry Dugan in­ built in 1931 and has 26 clude the 25 students who re­ regular classrooms, two ceived certificates of recogni­ special education rooms, one tion for outstanding academic computer room, a band room, achievement in scholarship library, gym and a small gym competitions, 12 special edu­ used by McFall Elementary cation students who graduated students. from the regular study course, The staff at the school in­ six graduating alternative edu­ cludes 26 teachers, two spe­ cation students, and the cial education teachers, one participation of many part-time band director, one students in the Quiz Bowl, counselor, two classroom forensics, the Science aides, a librarian, a principal, Olympiad, the National two secretaries, three custodi­ Honor Society and athletic ans, two noon aides and four and other extra-curricular food service workers. activities. A "school improvement" A school improvement team of seven teachers and the program has been started at principal has attended training the high school, and a com­ sessions at Kent Intermediate mittee of students, parents, School District throughout community members, the year. The team has also faculty, staff and Board of been responsible for planning Education members have and conducting school im­ gathered to fashion a mission provement projects and in­ statement for the school. service workshops for the It reads: middle school staff. “He, the extended family of Projects this year include Thornapple Kellogg High completing a building mis­ School in cooperation with sion statement, writing build­ our students, their parents, ing outcomes, identifying and the community, will as­ ways to measure progress in sure that all students develop programs and developing a academic technical, social, plan to start team teaching in ethical, emotional and physi­ the middle school. cal skills. While ensuring Principal Gordon Dahlgren that all students master estab­ said that besides special lished, measurable outcomes education programs, there are and life-long learning abilities special classes for kids who within a secure positive edu­ need a little extra help. cational environment, we will Student recognition of instill pride and inspiration achievements is highlighted throughout our community “ by a monthly Student of the The Community Education Month assembly, with the Adult Education program at winners having their photo in TK is pan of a consortium of the paper and on the school TK, Lowell and Caledonia, billboard, and a and serves in the areas of high congratulatory letter from school completion adults, Dahlgren. adult basic e About 50 parent of the education for adults with middle school kids participate skill level below the eighth in band. New classes devoted grade, post graduate for high to teaching higher level school graduates under 20 thinking skills are in place ar years and tuition adults who the school, and pilot have already received their programs in team teaching mpipm^.vvv ^fld. outcome .based educauor have been successful. Page Elementary is home to 390 fourth- and fifth-grade students. The success of the school is attributed by Principal Linda Goosen to the enthusiastic, flexible, resilient staff. An 11-point increase in reading skills scenes in the MEAP tests is a point of pride, as is having 90 percent of the students miss less than five days during the school year. Also, 90 percent of the kids are never referred to the princi­ pal's office, and 99 percent of the parents of the students at­ tended die first conference. Goosen lauded the PET (parents and elementary teach­ ers) organization for being in the top 5 percent of fund-rais­ ers in the state. Page began the school im­ provement process during the 1989-90 school year. Over the two years, the improvement team has attended training sessions at the Kent Intermediate School District West Elementary is in its first year of the school im­ provement process, and has a mission statement and out­ come goals. Stressed in the curriculum are critical thinking, problem, solving and active learning. Parent involvement is im­ portant at West, said Principal Sharon Kalee. Activities at the school that parents participate in are the fall open house, the Great Pumpkin Contest, the annual Halloween Parade, assemblies, classroom parent support, art talks, popcorn sales, Santa's Secret Shop, the spring carnival, Grandparents Day, TK Fest, and the Family Picnic Day. The core curriculum is in­ tended to provide a framework within a school district to help students develop the essential skills necessary for adult life. West serves 385 students in 15 classrooms. There are 15 teachers and a half-time music teacher, a reading teacher, spe­ cial education teacher, physi­ cal education teacher and one library clerk. Special service personnel include a social worker, psy­ chologist, a speech and lan­ guage therapist, and an occu­ pational and physical thera­ pist "We’ve had a very success­ ful year at West, and we re ex­ cited about the year coming up,” Kalee said. McFall Elementary houses all of the district's 428 pre­ primary, young fives, kinder­ garten and first-grade students. Over the past three years, the school has planned, de signed and implemented a de­ velopmentally appropriate program for its kids. The pro­ gram rehes on hands-on rele­ vant learning instead of the pencil and paper, abstract learning of the past. The eager learning of the students is recognized by other school districts, and 15 early childhood visitation teams from area school dis­ tricts have visited McFall this year These visitation teams real­ ize the need to improve the design of their early childhood programs and find McFall to be a model to assist their goal of designing a more appropri­ ate program for their young children, Principal Bill Rich said. A principal, 13 classroom teachers, a secretary, physical education teacher, pre-pnmary impaired teacher, speech ther­ apist, part time resource room teacher, part-time social worker, five kindergarten aides, two pre-pnmary aides, one special education aide, a library aide, and office aide, a head and assistant cook, two playground aides and a day and evening custodian make up the staff at McFall. A move away from standard testing and the making of a student portfolio will promote a real reflection of student growth, Rich said. "McFall is a great place to be, and continues to be a success," he said. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Wednesday. June 19 Chuck roast, asparagus, scalloped potatoes, bread, fruit. Thursday, June 20 Meat loaf, baked potato, spinach, bread, dessert. Friday. June 21 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli, carrots, dessert Monday . June 24 Salisbury steak, parsley potatoes. European blend, bread, fruit. Tuesday, June 25 Sliced turkey, potatoes, bread. peas, red Events Wednesday, June 19 Nashville, blood pressure; Woodland, Pete Dull and His Music; Hastings, slides by De Jong. Thursday, June 20 Nashville, Bingo. Friday, June 21 - Nashville, popcorn, birthday party. Monday, June 24 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, June 25 - All sites puzzles. McKeowns planning triple celebration The McKeown family is in­ viting relatives and friends to a triple celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday. June 29, at Moe Road. Middleville. The event will mark the 50th wedding anniversary’ of Andy and Jerrie McKeown May 15, the birthdays of twin 1 n I—n—n—n—n—i it i im i ii * i brothers Andy and Sammy McKeown May 15 and the safe return of U.S. Air Force Sgt. John McKeown in March after serving for seven months in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. i—n—*h—I T I f L'f ’ [TRUE VALUE HOMES at CIDER MILL VILLAGE ... in step with the ... "Tour of Affordable Homes" in Grand Rapids • June 15*29 Offers 6 MOS. FREE RENT ...with the purchase of stock model #460 Commodore Cambridge This lovely 24x56 home features 3 bedroom and 2 baths, a 24’ deck, 3 skylites, deluxe appliances and much more! Picture all this set on a lovely corner lot with a view of the pond and gazebo. A TRUE VALUE! Call Sandra 795-7900 OFFER GOOD THRU JUNE 29, 1991 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 18, 1991 Tennis day camp held at Middleville Schools Starting with the basic rules of good tennis, Coach Larry Seger shows the aproximately 20 kids who attended the tennis camp the proper way to toss a tennis ball. Middleville soccer signup set for June 20 To create interest in the game, teach some fundamentals of tennis, and have some playing time are the reasons for the day long tennis camp recently taught by TK tennis coach Larry Seger. Teamwork is essential in tennis and as an illustration, he asked groups of kids carry the balls on their rackets and race other teams to the net and back. It's not as easy as it looks. Signup for the Middleville AYSO soccer program has been scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Anyone bom before 1985 is eligible to play. AYSO’s mot­ to is “everyone plays.” The teams are divided into four groups, depending on age. The program also has an all-girls team for girls in the seventh and eighth grade. Sign-up will be held in front of the high school library. Registration fee is $20, which includes playing in the fall and spring and a T-shirt. Those who cannot make the signup and hav children who would like to play may call 795-7277, 795-7039 or 795-7336 for a registration form. Deadline for signup is June 28. Dutton’s ‘Project Self Esteem’ volunteers learn about follow-up J-Ad Graphics News Service Dutton Elementary volunteers who helped the school with its “Project Self Esteem” program were treated May 29 to a pizza lunch and an introduction to a follow-up program. Dutton Counselor Victoria Kruggel said that nearly 30 parents, teachers and the school’s principal, Jerry Phillips, attended the thankyou lunch for those who form­ ed the PSE teams in each classroom. “Three or four parents from each class formed the team,” Kruggel explained. “The team would visit the class every week or every other week to present the eleven 30-minute sessions. “Project Self Esteem ses­ sions begin and end with the message ‘We are all special and valuable. Let’s be good to ourselves and to each other ’ Then each session focuses on one or two skills or concepts leading to improved self esteem.” Some of these skills at the second grade level, for in­ stance, included giving com­ pliments, expressing feelings, friendship and tattling and cheating. Kruggel said PSE was ap­ preciated and enjoyed by the students and teachers because of its helpful messages and because it was fun. “Team leaders lead the classes in discussions, songs, worksheets and lots of role playing.” She reported that one fourth-grader wrote that “There are three things I like Richard T Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Family Vision Care Contact Lenses Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056 MIDDLEVILLE A.Y.S.O. Attention: Middleville's American Youth Soccer Organization (A.Y.S.O.) Players — All Boys and Giris who will be 6 yrs. old thru 14 yrs. old this fall!! If you want to play soccer this fall, now is the time to •X sign-up Even if you have played before, you must registerr again. Our only registration day was Saturday. $■ June 1st 1s during Soccerfest If for some reason you could not register then, call Robin Laansma at 795-7277. We are holding registration open for just a couple of weeks After that, you will not be able to register for this farii If for some reason you cannot 'each Robin, you may call Barb Lund 795 7336 or Becky Kietzman 891-1486 about PSE. First, it’s fun. Se­ cond. you can express your feelings. Third, it’s not work.” Kruggel said she felt the program helped make the school a haven for the students in the midst of a confusing society. At the lunch, the PSE teams learned about the program called MegaSkills, which focuses on what parents can do at home to build on the skills learned by the children in PSE The 10 MegaSkills are con­ fidence, motivation, effort, responsibility, initiative, perseverance, caring, team­ work, common sense and pro­ blem solving. Kruggel said the MegaSkills program has been piloted in Caledonia by social worker Bev Blaser, who presented the program at the luncheon. “The unique thing about this program is that it gives parents specific tasks to use with their children of all ages during the normal home routine,” said Kruggel. Doug Busman, Caledonia’s director of academics, told the group that he sees great poten­ tial for the MegaSkills pro­ gram and hopes to see it used in all the district schools. Kruggel will travel to Washington D.C. this sum­ mer to be trained in the MegaSkills program, thanks to a $1,000 grant from Kent County. “The county liked what Dutton was doing with Project Self Esteem, and awarded the grant for training and future implementation of MegaSkills,” said Kruggel. •‘MegaSkills seems the logical followup to PSE because it enables parents to nurture the core skills at home.” She said that she and Busman see MegaSkills becoming a community-wide program, eventually involving community groups, churches and even the work place "One outcome already is the development of a parent support group, which will meet at Dutton one evening each week or every other week to discuss parenting issues and hear experts’ ideas.” Interested parents don’t need to have children enrolled at Dutton to attend, said Krug gel. All they need to do is call 891-8571 to sign up. For more information, Kruggel can be reached by calling 698-2871. Caledonia pilot joins balloon championship Among the field of more than 120 balloon pilots flying high over Battle Creek in the June 29-July 6 International Balloon Championship will be Robert Watson of Caledonia. During the competition, Watson will try to improve on his 21st place finish in the 1990 championship Watson. 36. who flys under the nickname •Woody.” has been flying balloons for 14 years. He will pilot his bright red “Head for the Hills” balloon doing the many tasks assigned by the balloonmeister to earn cham­ pionship points More than 120 balloons representing rune countries are registered for the sevenday event These include such crowd favorites as: The Kellogg s “Tony” balloon, *tbe “Michigan” balloon, many other festival-type balloons like a huge bear, a battery and a paint can In addition to the scheduled balloon flights at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m each day, other features during the week in­ clude the precision U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying team, the Army Golden Knights parachute team, a fireworks show. a Lee Green­ wood concert and comedian Pat Paulsen. The opening on Saturday evening, June 29, will feature a “mass balloon launch” at 6:30 p.m. Paulsen is scheduled as part of a “Comedians Plus” pro­ gram set for 7 to 10 p.m. Sun­ day, June 30. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to fly during mid­ afternoon on both Wednes­ day, July 3, and Thursday, Ju­ ly 4, weather permitting. The 24-minute fireworks show is set for dusk on July 4. Skydiving by the Canadian Sky Hawks will be featured during the afternoons of July 3 and July 4 The Golden Knights will have perfor­ mances at 6:45 p.m on July 5, and at noon and 5:30 p.m. July 6. Lee Greenwood’s concert set for 8:15 p.m. Friday. July 5, will be followed by a 45-minute "Balloon Illume,” when the firing of balloon burners will light the Kellogg Field skyline Adult admission for the championship event is $2 per day Anyone wishing to pur­ chase the "official balloon pin,” which is good for unlimited admission to the balloon event, will be able to purchase them at the Kellogg Airport site for only $8. Events take place at the Kellogg Regional Airport, located on Helmer Road near Dickman Road on Battle Creek’s southwest side. Travelers going to Bank Creek should take M-37 south to Bank Creek, where it becomes Helmer Road, then follow the signs to the airport. For additional information, call 616-962-0592. Welcome home, well done Operation Desert Storm Spec. Douglas C. Hula will be flying out of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 16, heading toward home. A motor specialist of the 32nd Armored Regiment of the ’st Cavalry, he has four years of service in the U.S. Army. Hula was in Iraq before the Persian Gulf war erupted, and saw action behind enemy lines. A welcome home is planned (or Hula at his Irving home when he arrives. His parents are Bob and Fran Hula. FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 18, 1991 I Page 9 Thornapple Twp. sets ambulance rates for ‘standby’ Rod Pressler displays the just received patches that identifies him as Thornapple Township Emergency Service personnel. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer K fee schedule for standby ambulance provided by Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services at different events has been approved by the Township Board. The new rates will be $7 an hour for each emergency worker needed and a separate $20 vehicle fee for events held by tax-supported agencies. For private companies, the charge will be $10 per hour The board shows all of the entries in the patch contest. The winner is number 25 on the board. Some were designed by school children, others by the emergency service personnel or their families. for the personnel and $30 for the vehicle, said Supervisor Donald Boysen. If the ambulance is re­ quested for a holiday, that charge will go to $15 for per­ sonnel and $45 for the vehi­ cle, he added. The rates, approved on June 10, are effective immediately for most events, though some scription program similar to those in Grand Rapids, and at other tax support from the other townships we serve," he said. "All we did in the context of government support is to say that perhaps the village of Middleville should assist in some type of subsidy. Even­ tually, the service may need to be supported by millage in Thornapple Township. "We’re still committed to the ambulance service and want to see it succeed," he continued. "We’re pretty much self sufficient, but we’re falling down in the area of building reserves for equip­ ment." governmental agencies will have coverage provided until negotiations can be com­ pleted, noted township Clerk Donna Kenyon. Boysen said township offi­ cials have been exploring sev­ eral options to help offset the costs of running its ambu­ lance service. "We’ve looked at a sub- Yankee Springs Township approves gravel mining ordinance proposed revisions by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The process of rewriting an ordinance controlling removal of gravel seems complete in Yankee Springs Township. The board June 13 approved the last two changes in the law recommended by its Planning Commission. The word "dangerous” in the section of the ordinance, dealing with slopes and ponds at a gravel mining site, has been reconsidered and rewritten. In the approved version, what is "dangerous" is not defined. Instead the ordinance says that if a slope exceeds a one in three linear foot drop it must be fenced and posted. Also, a pond is defined as a body of water 30 inches or more deep, and it must be fenced and posted. The second recommendation from the Planning Commission involved the payment of a fee from a gravel company to pay for inspection of the operations to make sure all ot the provisions in the ordinance art complied with. In the future, a gravel mining company that operates in the township will pay a $2,500 up-front, nonrefundable fee and three cents for each cubic yard of gravel removed from the site. The three-cent fees would be verified by load tickets from hauling trucks and would be collected once a month by the township clerk. The vote was 4-1, with the "no" vote given by Supers isor David V a He said the start-up fee would hurt a small gravel mining operation, and he would rather Van Elst supported the idea of a larger amount of money for inspection than was collected last year. "To police that and be sure things are complied with is going to cost us more money. But, it has to be reasonable in the context of monitoring the gravel operation," he said. Harvey Vanderbee, who serves on the Planning Commission, defended the recommended amount of money to be collected from the company. Saying that the amount was "not out of line," he continued "we went to five surrounding townships and we didn't go with the highest one, we picked the middle one." see the initial fee put in escrow, and have the township deduct the three-cent per yard fee from that money until the operation was finished. Roger Fulton, who represents Thompson McCully, a gravel mining firm with a special exception permit pending with the township, objected to the start-up fee He compared the current fees with the amount Thompson McCully was billed by the township last year for inspection of its Payne Lake operation, and pointed out that there would a substantial difference. Noting that the township charged $700 for inspection last year, he said the start-up fee and the per-yard charge would add up to a much larger bill. Thompson McCully was the first large gravel pit operation in Yankee Springs and the center of controversy, charged by neighbors with violating several township ordinance and verbal agreements. Fulton asked how the gravel removed would be verified, and was told that the information would be taken from load tickets from the trucks hauling the gravel. “I have a little problem with another governmental agency inspecting my books," he protested. In any case, he stated, if the township did impose a fee, there should be a cap on it Trustee Dorothy Seger responded to his objections. "The minute amount was set by negotiations last time. If we had proper inspector* (last year), then we wouldn't have the problems... It would have cost a lot more than we did. We re protecting what we Summer teen program eyed Activities for Middleville area teens who are in the eighth to 12th grades are be­ ing planned for the summer month* For more information on the planned events or to offer suggestions, call Jack or Lynda Zomerlei at 795-7458. Hr>i* atabsaq have and our people. If you don’t like what we have, you can leave. You don’t have to be here." An earlier agreement reached between the township and Irving and Yankee Springs townships to help pay for the cost of providing fire service to them has been finalized, Boysen said. The completed agreements were expected to be delivered to the other townships last week. The board also dis­ cussed the purchase of some fire equipment, but voted not to do so until they had more bid information. Boysen said that in board meetings over the summer, township officials will dis­ cuss its physical structures with an eye to future needs. PROBLEMS SPECIFIC TO WOMEN FROM A WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE! 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The sign, installed by the support group US is in the mini-park by the Thornapple River. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A potluck dinner was deliv­ ered, as promised, by the sup­ port group "US” in Mid­ dleville on the arrival home of several members of the 180th Transportation Company. The group had pledged, at the start of the Persian Gulf conflict, to provide a "welcome home" potluck for every service man or woman from the Middleville area when they returned home. However, organizers of the group now are worried that with most of the service per­ sonnel home, the public will forget that there are still others serving who would welcome letters and packages from home. "We still have kids over there," said US organizer Gay Lee Kelley. "They feel de­ serted, now that most of the others have gone home. They get no mail or packages, so we re starting "Operation Not Forgotten." The group hopes to start a letter-writing campaign and will raise money to send packages to the service people still in the Persian Gulf, she said. "We’d like to include every­ one, so if anyone has any loved ones still there, call and let me know," Kelley asked. Her number is 795-7235. Support group meetings continue, and have welcomed those from the area who might not be directly from Middleville, but still need support. They have had peo­ ple from Hastings and Ionia come to their meetings and potlucks. Kelley said, "The people in Hastings had the Red Cross to help them with dependent medical benefits, forms and to send emergency messages, but no one to just to sit with, have coffee and talk about how they felt." make this year’s loan payment of $180 million to the federal government. Over $400 million is still owed on the $2.6 million loan extended by Washington during the reces­ sion of the early 1980’s. If joblessness remains high and the state repayment can­ not be made, a federal penalty tax will be imposed on all Michigan employers in January, 1992. The charge will be .08 percent on the first $7,000 of an employee’s wages, or $56 per worker next year In 1993, the tax rate could be raised to 1.1 percent Over the two-year penixi prt>bably necessary to retire Michigan’s debt, state employers may suffer a $400 million tax increase. What’s more, continued high unemployment could force a new round of state borrowing, as jobless benefit payouts cur­ rently exceed employer tax contributions into the trust Continued on 12 Lansing Diary More than two years ago. in my April 30. 1989 Lansing Diary. I warned. “Michigan is the only state with an unemployment trust fund debt owed to the federal government, currently total­ ing $782 million If no legislative action is taken to erase this debt, a federal penalty tax could be imposed on all Michigan employers, starting in 1992.. If an economic recession sets in. the outlook is even worse A recent federal audit found that Michigan's trust fund cash reserves will only cover five months of recession-swollen unemploy­ ment claims before more bor­ row mg must occur Then even higher employ er taxes — and harsher employee benefit cuts — will be necessary. For a system that already costs average wage, average lay-off Michigan employers 21 per­ cent more than the manufac­ turing state average, the pro­ spect of imposing higher unemployment taxes during an economic downturn is disastrous — and avoidable. The Blanchard Administra­ tion refuses to endorse Republican-sponsored legisla­ tion that would begin to restore solvency to the unemployment trust fund. What’s worse. Governor Blanchard has failed to offer his own problem-solving alternative... Time is running out.” Unfortunately, due to government shortsightedness, business-labor differences and even a lack of employer con­ sensus on what measures to take, nothing was done. Now. after several months of economic recession and a return to double-digit state unemployment, time has almost run out. The Michigan Employment Security Commission recently reported to lawmakers that Michigan may not have enough money in its unemployment trust fund to David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891*2112 or 1*800*594*5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY -FRIDAY 9-5 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 18, 1991 I Page 11 ‘Double D Station’ declares holiday grand opening Benji Lillie enjoys o lull completing his training' in preparation. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The name could stand for "dairy delights." Or maybe for Dave and Don, the names of the owners. Or maybe for "double dip." How about "definitely delicious?" Owners of the Double "D" Station in Caledonia won’t tell what they had in mind when they chose the name of their ice cream shop. As far as they're concerned, the name stands for "all of the above." But Dave and Linda Hock and Don and Donna Apsey have chosen the weekend of Caledonia's July Fourth celebration for a dashing declaration of the official grand opening of their store June 28, 29 and 30. Besides the usual diet­ damaging fare of hot dogs, chili dogs, soft drinks, flurries, shakes, malts, sundaes, cones (both hard and soft ice cream), banana splits and novelty ice cream bars (the "Supersicle" is a patriotic red, white and blue), the Double "D" is offering a couple of distinctive deals as part of their celebration. Linda Hock said grand opening guests can get a hot dog, a medium soft drink and a bag of chips for $2, or indulge in a hot dog, a large root beer float and chips for $3. "We serve Hudsonville Ice Cream," added Linda, "and the kids really love the Supersicles, and the "Ninja Turtle" and "Chip n Dale" ice cream bars." Hours at the shop, which offers "window only" service, run from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Double "D" is located across the street from the grain elevator at 110 Johnson, where that street dead ends into Kinsey. Those not familiar with Caledonia can find the shop by getting off M-37 at Kinsey, or by taking Main Street to the Kinsey intersection where the white stucco shop with its bright blue and pink trim is hard to miss. The building itself has been a part of the village for a long time. Built originally as a gas station in approximately 1926, it was changed to the Corner Car Wash in 1962 When the Apseys, who own the building, closed the car in customer service while shake, flurry and hot dog wash in 1987, the building sat vacant until the present renovation. "I’ve always wanted to open a little ice cream shop," said Hoek, a local builder. "And there was this building, sitting there unused and slowly deteriorating. And looking at it, I suddenly had this vision of ice cream cones and flumes," he grinned. "Actually, we just wanted to open a little business of our own that offered both hard and soft ice cream," said Linda on a more practical note. "And we've thrown in hot dogs for good measure." "Well, that way there’s something here for the whole family any time of day," added Dave. "Were offering the best ice cream, and while there's no inside seating, folks can sit outside on a nice afternoon or evening and enjoy their treat." In renovating the old station, Hoek turned the concrete apron of the former gas station into an outside covered patio with built-in seats and flower boxes. But Hoek said the old building needed more than just a roof over the apron. He had to gut the interior and put in new floors, new walls, new electric wiring and new plumbing. "The old place even sagged in one comer," he said. The new Double D' Station at the east end ot Johnson St. is ready tor customers with a deep desire for a delicious dip of hard or soft ice cream. Or a turtle sundae, perhaps? In taking out the old walls, goes, they may stay open on for the youngsters in a room been rejuvenated so it once he found the original electric weekends through the fall to off the shop. again has cars pulling up for blueprint sketched out on the serve popcorn, pop, hot dogs, "We've got lots of kids service. The distinctive shingle of a crate buried in coffee and some of the ice asking us when they're going difference is that now it’s the the wall. cream offerings. in," said Linda. driver, not the vehicle that And when he started Other plans include From an aging damsel in enjoys the "premium." painting the exterior, local installing a few video games distress, the old station has residents had a great time trying to figure out what was going into the old building. "There wasn’t much comment when I painted the walls white," Dave said, "or when I added the bright blue trim. But when the pink went on...well, the populace was quite intrigued!" "They had all kinds of guesses," laughed Linda. "One lady even thought this was going to be a baby store." Finally the hot dog and ice cream cone were painted on the front, and then the mystery was solved. Although the store opened for business on June 3, the partners have waited until the holiday weekend for the grand opening, when "we have all the glitches taken care or and their employees trained in One half of the Double D’ partnership enjoys a break and some of the shop s serving up the ice cream. specialties. Dave and Linda Hoek relax with a cone and a flurry to pose for a They plan to operate six photo. Not pictured are Don and Donna Apsey, the other half of the new Double months of the year, but 'D' venture. depending on how business | From Our Readers Too little coverage on Desert Storm Dear editor: It is with mixed emotions I write to you because I cannot believe that as a publisher of the area new s you could be so biased and judgmental of what is worth) of being pnnted when it comes to honoring our returning servicemen and women from Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia The “U.S.” support group of Middleville has provided a potluck supper honoring our area returning servicemen and women, as they come home. The first returning serviceman was a member of the Army. The second ser­ viceman was a member of the Navy. At both of these gather­ ings. a news reporter was pre­ sent who took pictures and provided write-ups about them, which appeared in the following weeks issue of the Sun and News On May 23, we held an “U.S.” support supper for a group of seven returning ser­ vicemen and women. One was a member of the regular Ar­ my. The other six were members of the Army Reserve 180th Transporation Co. To the painful surprise of famil) and friends, there was nothing appearing in the following week’s issues of the Sun and News. I would like you to know that these servicemen and women of all reserve units were just as important to the success of the Gulf War as were the members of the regular military forces. Also, man) who are now members of a reserve unu used to be members of some branch of the armed forces I think you should publish an apology in your newspaper to the friends and families and especially to ti;e members of the Arms Reserve, whom it seems you did not seem fit to recognize or honor as return­ ing heroes. Leona Jeffery Middleville “That black cloud's heading this way!' Is your property fully covered for tornado and other windstorm damage? Let the Bob Booth Agency check your insurance for ‘full value’ protection. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 .to our Special Grads! MARIA Mana will go to the 9th grade at Caledo nia High School and Steven goes into the 1st grade of Caledonia Elementary Mana and Steven s parents are Steve and & Mary Antecki of Caledonia Mary is an R.N Clinical Coordinator and Steve owns Tax Management & More Inc STEVEN �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 18, 1991 Yankee Springs Twp. clerk, ‘one nice lady,’ to retire The Yankee Springs Township board all give retiring Clerk Marilyn Page a hand after she was presented with a plaque of appreciation. Typical of her working style, Marilyn Page takes care ot business with her fellow board member Treasurer Alice Jansma before her last meeting as clerk. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer K township clerk who did more than was required to serve the people of Yankee Springs Township is retiring after more than 10 years on the job. Marilyn Page, a fixture at township meetings, said "It’s time to go on to other things." Those other things include more time for travel with her husband Ray, who is happy with her decision. "Now, I’ll be free when he wants to go." She said she doesn’t like leaving the township without a clerk when she does travel with her husband. "We'H be going to Alaska in a week, and that's not fair to the township," she noted. They also plan to spend a month or so in Georgia every Blood drive planned in Caledonia July 8 The Caledonia Community and the Grand Valley Blood Program (GVBP) are spon­ soring a blood drive, Monday, July 8, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria at Caledonia High School. Anyone in good health, who is at least 17 years old and weighs more than 100 pounds, may donate blood. For more information, or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 891-8755. Walk-ins are welcome. The Grand Valley Blood Program is the sole supplier of blood and blood components ‘Mummy Madness’ at Kent Library “Mummy Madness.” a program of mummy jokes. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 to patients in Kent County hospitals. This year, approx­ imately 35,000 pints of blood will be needed for major surgeries, trauma case and in the treatment of diseases. ^^^^^)^ HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY mummy facts and “tales mummies would tell.” will be presented at the Caledonia branch library, 240 Emmons, at 2 p.m. Thursday. July 11. "Mummy Madness,” part of the Kent County Library System's summer reading clubs, is for children ages 6 to 10. Kids who visit the library the week before will receive a mummy mask to wear to the program. For more information, call 891-1502 winter, she added. "Capable, caring and help­ ful" are words used by fellow board member and Treasurer Alice Jansma to describe Page. "She always does things way above what was consid­ ered her duty," she explained. "And she did it without mak­ ing a lot of noise, she just went about her business." "If you were sick, she was there with supper. She would visit people in the hospital who wouldn't have visitiors otherwise," Jansma said. "She and Ray have a good marriage; she’s been a right hand to him all these years, always helping him with the track meets, and the football games. She helped take care of grandpa Page, too," she added. ”1 think she was content at home, but when the kids were on their own, she wanted to be busy." Page said she has enjoyed the job and is leaving with no animosity toward anyone. "Well, you get to know what’s going on-you get to know your township. And, there are a lot of nice people here. We're definitly going to stay in the lake area," she said. Typically, Page chose a time to leave when her suc­ cessor would have the least amount of stress filling the position. "When I leave, the budget will be balanced, and they’ll get a lot of support from the board. They're going to be helping them, and they’ll have time to learn the ins and outs. If they come in by being elected, there's the Lansing Diary, from page 10 fund. As 1 wrote two years ago. this penalty tax would be disastrous for a state with an already-high business tax burden and chronic joblessness Engler administration of­ ficials have set up a task force to consider corrective actions. Because of the makeup of the state legislature, no solution will be possible without political compromise That will require sacrifices by employees — perhaps imposi­ tion of a one-week waiting penod before laid-off workers are eligible for benefits, or an end to automatically-indexed benefit increases. Employers will pay, too, maybe through an increase in the $9,500 state taxable wage base. Failure to agree on a plan will likely result in the federal penalty tax — and surely will leave our state's unemploy­ ment trust seriously underfunded Michigan cannot be com­ petitive by simply reacting to crises. The unemployment trust fund issue has been bungled for too long. It is time for state government, business and labor to cooperate on a long-range solvency plan. chance that there would be other new board members, but this way, they will have time to learn." Her only advice to the new clerk is to, "learn to get along with the people." She credits the current su­ pervisor for his cooperation. "Dave (Van Elst) has been the best supervisor I’ve worked with," she stated. Jansma pointed out that Page always kept pace with the times in her job. Though she said that she was a teacher with just one year of typing, Page was un­ daunted by the introduction of a computer into the township offices, and learned to love it. "Sh’e a great person who had done a tremendous amount of work for the town­ ship," Jansma said, "She’s one nice lady." Cake and coffee were served after Marilyn Page’s last regular Yankee Springs Township meeting as clerk. 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Incumbent Lon Lefanty, with 431 votes, and John Miller Jr., with 221, also ran for the seats. The Headlee Amendment override passed by a vote of 510 to 364. The Head lee does not allow the school board to levy all of its authorized millage if the district's state equalized evaluation (SEV) increases more than the cost of living for the previous year without approval of the voters. The amount rolled back, or not levied, is the amount of the difference between the rise in the SEV and the cost of living. In this case, the district would have lost $348,771 if the proposal had failed. "This will help us operate the schools as we have in the past, Superintendent Steve Garrett said, "It doesn’t provide us with any additional funds. We're very appreciative of the voters' support." Siebesma, 36, starts her second full four-year term on the board. She has completed the required classes for Board Member Certification through the Michigan Association of School Boards. On the board, she has filled the posts of vice president, secretary and acted as legislative liaison for two years. Active in 4-H and parent/teacher organizations, she has also served on several school committees. "The TK District has made some very good strides in school improvement, curriculum, and maintenance. The thinking of the TK Board has also changed for the better. I would like to help ensure this direction is continued," she said. She and her husband, Mike, have two children in the TK system, Jason and Jody. Parker, 43 owns his own business, the Zenas Corporation, and is a newcomer to the board. He is currently serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission of the village of Middleville, and has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He has served on several school committees including Jan Siebesma the school expansion committee, "Citizens for Better Schools," and most recently, the school schedule committee. "I simply want to bring any skills, knowledge and experience that I may have to the TK Board of Education," he said. "I will then let the Daniel Parker board help me to utilize those abilities in a team effort to provide all of our students a way of reaching their potential. Our students need to compete with high school graduates from all schools in the job market and in college. They need our very best effort because our community, state and nation depend on iL" Cooper - Stephens to wed ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooper announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Janet Lyne, to Mr. Michael Stephens A July 20. 1991. wedding is planned. Thompson • Kermeen to wed VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Mr. and Mrs. Lou Thomp­ son of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Trisha to Mar­ ty Kermeen. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tolan of Mid­ dleville and Mr. and Mrs. Kermeen of Lowell. The wedding will take place on Feb. 22, 1992. Shear- Kooiman to wed John and Joan Shear of Middleville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Rebekah Suzanne, to Luke Adam Kooiman. son of Keith and Joanne Kooiman Sr. of Middleville Rebekah is a 1990 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is attending Davenport College Luke is a 1987 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at Woldering Plastic Mold Technology m Kentwood A Sept. 7 wedding is being planned President Thatcher called the special meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. for the purpose of review­ ing the 1990 annual audit. Discussion held. The meeting was declared closed at 7:17 p.m. President Thatcher called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present Bray, Hardy Myers, and Oliver. Absent: Riley and VandenBerg Guests Jean Gallup from the Sun and News Deanne Kooiman, and Mr and Mrs. Cooley. Minutes of the Moy 14, 1991 meeting were approved os read Deanne Kooiman resident of Stadium Drive approached Council on the signs that were posted for no parking along Stadium Drrve with concern where are the residents and their guests to pork Discussion held and sent to Committee for recommendation and to report at the next meeting Bray moved that Council ac­ cept the bid from Su Purr Sea! inc for sealing designated Village Streets with slog tor and approximate cost of SI 7 623.24. Support by Myers Ayes all. Carried Oliver updated Council on real estate s*gns. Oliver moved that Council place the rail trail usage with the Park s Conwruttee Support by Myers. Aye* ail Carried.. Oliver moved that Council place the ordinance to regulate parking on the Village Streets and meet with Police Chief Shoemaker concerning parking on Stadium Drive with the Zon­ ing and Ordinance Committee. To report at the next meeting with their recommendation. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Council requested Manager Roon to check into the fixed assets and to maintain fixed assets accounts with Tom Johnson. Village C.P.A. and a computer operate' to bock up rhe secretary. To report to Coun­ cil within a month. Manager Ball updated Council on the meeting with the D.N.R. Manager Roon thanked the Council and residents of Mid­ dleville for all their support dur­ ing his illness and recovery. Myers moved that Council adopt the Resolution to hold a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing on Tuesday June 11. 1991 at 6 45 p.m. at the Village Hall. 100 E. Main St Middleville. Ml. Sup­ port by Bray. Roll coll Bray aye. Hardy aye Myers aye, Oliver aye and Thatcher aye Motion carried. With no further business Har­ dy moved for adjournment Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (6/18) June 10. 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with all members present except DeVries. Several guests were also present. Minutes and financial report were accepted as printed. Bills were approved for payment. Van Liere reported on the testing at the sewer ponds. One more test will be done before the final reports are in. Street work was discussed. Motion by Kegerreis. seconded by Soules to accept the proposal from Patches with the Street Ad­ ministrator supervising and making any changes that might be necessary. Carried. A Resolution to establish the Village of Caledonia total operating millage of 10 mills for ) fiscal year 1991 was presented by Kegerreis. seconded by Er­ skine. Ayes: All. Resolution declared adopted. Motion by Soules, seconded by Berencsi to direct the EDC to call a meeting to authorize the transfer of EDC funds to the Village General Fund. Carried. Plans for the new building were reviewed and discussed. There will be a special meeting of the Council on June 17, 1991 to discuss sewer enlargement. Council would like to thank Kidder and Shook for all of the work they did to make Mayor Exchange Day such a big success. Meeting adjourned at 9 40 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (6/18) June 19, 1991 • AGENDA 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Campau Lake Lawsuit 5. Library Board Appointments 6. Planning Commission Appointments 7. Election Committee Appointments 8. Re-Appointment - Historical Committee 9. Grand Rapids Community College Contract 10. Advisory Committee Report 11. Planning Comission Report 12. Joint Committee Report • Township/Village 13. County Garage 14. House Number Ordinance - Enforcement 15. Barber School 16. Anything else that may come before the board. �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 18, 1991 Renewal approved Caledonia voters Finkbeiner, DeBlaay take seats on Caledonia board Bernard Nagel, Caledonia school board secretary, congratulates John Fink­ beiner after administering the oath of office to him. Waiting to be installed on the board is newly elected trustee Gordon DeBlaay, right. School board members are always handing out diplomas, but not always to other school board members. Fred Boncher, Caledonia school board president, presents retiring board member Arlene Hodgkinson with a special honorary diploma along with a schoolhouse-shaped plaque and a lifetime pass to Caledonia school activities. Hodgkinson served two four-year terms on the board. Pat Hoessli presents Dutton Elementary Principal Jerry Phillips an award from the Grand Rapids chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. Hoessli said the council was impressed with Phillip's handling of the special education classes at Dutton. J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia School Board Secretary Bernard Nagel last Tuesday administered the oath of office to newly-elected trustee Gordon DeBlaay and to re-elected incumbent John Finkbeiner. The two men each won a four-year term on the board in the June 10 school election. According to unofficial results, Finkbeiner was the top vote-getter with a total of 645 votes. DeBlaay received 463 votes, and write-in candidate Kathy Jackson garnered 293. A millage renewal providing 21.9 mills for operational purposes was approved by voters 478-323. No additional taxes were requested, nor did the district ask for a waiver of the Headlee amendment Administrative secretary Leta Bai lard said that with 851 voters casting ballots, about 10 percent of the district's registered voters participated in this election. Finkbeiner won in all three Caledonia area precincts, with DeBlaay a close second in the Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers, General Labor. Needed approx. July 1,1991 to mid-September 1991. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE ££O£ Iva Corbett of the Council for Exceptional Children honors special education teacher Jerry Aquino for his dedication to his students. Kettle Lake and Dutton districts. Jackson made a strong showing in Precinct One, and earned the most absentee votes, but fell behind in the second and third precincts. The millage renewal passed easily in all three precincts. In other action, the school board: • Approved two building proposals for a Nov. 19 bond issue request (see related article). • Approved the establishment of a girls* soccer team at the high school. • Agreed to purchase one acre of land adjoining Kettle Lake School for $4,000. • Honored retiring board member Arlene Hodgkinson for her service to the district during her two terms on the board. Dutton artist exhibiting works with Rivertown Artists Guild by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Kathy Kieda of Dutton has enjoyed art all her life, even though her only “formal” training has been a high school art class. Although it has been more of a hobby than a vocation, she has sold a few of her works and exhibited some at a gallery in Rockford and at the Louis Gallery in Grand Rapids. “But 1 never took it very seriously,” she said. Then, last fall she became a founding member of the Rivertown Artists Guild, and her involvement with an has shifted into a higher gear “Now I have to draw faster.” she laughed, referr­ ing to the guild’s encouraging its members to develop their talents and to show their work. The guild meets twice a month, and members are ask­ ed to bring a painting to each meeting-to-display Those at­ tending vote on a special point system for the works they like best, and after the meeting the Artists’ Choice awards are an­ nounced for first, second, third and honorable mention. That little exhibit alone en­ courages her to finish a draw­ ing or painting or pen and ink sketch. But Kieda recently has been showing her work at more places than guild meetings Last week three of her pastel drawings were on display at the Caledonia branch of the Hastings City Bank and this month one of her works also is on display at Gibson's restaurant, where Rivertown artists rotate work at a permanent one-easel ex­ hibit the guild has established there She will be putting one of her paintings in the permanent ‘ ‘pedestrian gallery ’ ’ the guild has established in downtown GR at its Showcase Theatre, located near the Division Avenue end of the mall Kieda, a 12-year resident of Dutton, said she views her work a little differently now that she knows others are go­ ing to look at it in a gallery setting, but she said she en­ joys the support and the help she has found through the Rivertown Guild. “1 had some pictures that I’d just never gotten framed, but now I’ve gotten them taken care of, knowing I might be showing them to someone. “And if there’s a question about where to get supplies or about how to do something, one of the members usually can help, h’s really nice ” Barbara Blatz of Caledonia, one of the artists who helped organize the guild, said the group has been doing very well “We’ve reached our limit of 50 voting members,” she said. “We want to keep the group fairly small at first, but anyone who now calls and San Dutton artlot, paga 18 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 18. 1991 / Page 15 Gaines Historical Society project underway Detray School restoration to preserve ‘the way it used to be’ The Defray School os it looks today at the corner of 100th and Hanna Lake Ave. The Gaines Twp. Historical Society is hoping to locate the school's bell as part of restoring the building inside and out. The 100-yecr-old school will be used as a museum. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Most kids have listened patiently to their parents and grandparents* stories that begin, "Now, when I was your age...." They might even roll their eyes heavenward, knowing they're probably going to hear one more time about how hard things were "back then." But some of those stories are going to become real experiences for Dutton and Caledonia area youngsters once the restoration of the 100-year-old Detray School is finished. While schools today are looking to the future, trying to become "the classrooms of tomorrow," historicallyminded residents are looking to the past, hoping to save at least some reminders of a nearly-vanished way of life. "We feel it’s important for our children to know what life was like just a few generations ago," said Barb Kolarik, president of the Gaines Township Historical Society. With this in mind, the organization has undertaken a restoration of the historic Detray School, which was built in 1887 on the site of an original log schoolhouse at 100th Street and Hanna Lake Road. The Society's goal is to create a "hands-on" museum by re-creating the one-room school that children in Caledonia and Dutton attended as recently as 1960, when the school was officially closed. After that, it sat empty, except when the Kaysers, who owned the property, used the building for some grain storage. Then, last year, the Kaysers* daughter, Kathy Kosters, asked the society if it would be interested in restoring the old school. If it would undertake the project, her parents were willing to donate both the school's site and the building to the Society. "We couldn't pass up the opportunity." said Kolarik For the historical group, initiated a year of research, of appraising what needed to be done at the old school, of applying to the township for community block grant funds and of beginning a search for any memorabilia and furnishings from the old school that might still be in existence. Fortunately, many "alumni" of Detray still live in the area along with several teachers who taught there. They have donated pictures, papers and, most important, their memories to the restoration project. "Some area families sent three, four and even five generations to Detray School," Kolarik said. "We have tried to locate as many of them as possible." The effort to find Detray graduates and teachers resulted in her sending out 100 invitations to a May 18 dedication ceremony for the restoration project. The event also marked the first of what the society hopes will be biannual get-togethers for former students, teachers and friends of the school. "We spent hours tracking down former students," she said. "I know we missed many this first time, but we’re trying to find them. We've been getting calls since the dedication, and we're keeping a list for next time. "We plan to take pictures, maybe have a potluck, keep track of who attends and put together our memorabilia. We had a lot of fun at this first one, even if the weather was too cold for a picnic, and we hope these reunions will become a regular event” But the society has more plans for the school than just using it as a social gathering place. Kolarik said they want to see it visited by school classes, community groups, church groups or other historically-minded folks. For the school children, the visit to the school could be tied in with a tour of Kosters nearbyfarm, to create a day experiencing what rural life was like. "The Kosters already give school p^rs at (heir farm," Kolarik said. "Visiting the farm and then 'going to school* would make a wonderful field trip for the kids. And they just love the idea...they can’t wait." The present tietray School was built on the property of Jackson B. Detray in 1887, although Kolarik said that records show the first school on the property, the log structure, was built by 1855. It became part of the Caledonia school system in 1958, and closed in 1960, when Detray students began attending the new Caledonia Elementary School. The building has never been used since, except for some storage. Structurally, it is sound, but refurbishing it and returning it to a turn-of-thecentury appearance is a big challenge. Kolarik said the search for furnishings for the building is going on while the structure itself is repaired and brought up to code. She said the society estimates it will cost between $35,000 and $50,000 to complete the work. A big chunk of funding came when the society applied for and received $20,000 from the Gaines Township Community Block Grant Fund. "That is a process," Kolarik commented, referring to the. paperwork involved. She explained that Gaines first had to declare the school a historical landmark before it was even eligible for the funds. "But our money is going further than we expected because of the donations of labor," she said. Freyling Electric has offered to do the electrical work, for instance, and McDonald Plumbing has donated a toilet and sink for the new bathroom which must be put into the building Originally there were two outhouses on the property. Then the 'bathroom” was brought inside, to what was originally the woodshed. That facility, however, was the "scatrover -the - 4e«j>hoie-' Enjoying the reception after the dedication program are former Detray students and teachers and members of the Historical Society. In the front, on the left, is Walter Kayser, joined by Ardis Meredith, former teachers Zona Postma, and Blanche Snyder (behind Ms. Postma), Coun­ ty Commissioner Judy Harrison (in back) and Historical Society President Barbara Zolarik. variety. The bathroom wing of the school will be torn down and rebuilt because there is no room for pipes, Kolarik said. Finding out what had to be done to bring the building up to code has been "quite a learning experience," but thanks to old pictures and descriptions provided by former students, the society knows what needs to be done to return the old building to its old-time appearance, both inside and out. "Our community block grant funds will come to us in August, and we plan for construction to begin then," Kolarik said. Repairing the masonry, rebuilding both the bathroom and the front porch and insulating the building are necessary, along with the electrical work, which already is under way. The Historical Society members themselves will take charge of cleaning the interior of the building. "We just might be able to finish up in two years," Kolarik said hopefully. The Historical Society members are still anxious to find old pictures, especially of the interior of the school. They now have a couple of old desks, but need more, and they would love to find the original teacher's desk. Another big wish is to find the school s bdl. They have chalkboards, and, thanks to Jim Zona Postma, who Crumback, Zolarik said, the taught at the Detray old kerosene-lit chandelier School from 1934 to 1936, was found in the attic of the shares some of her school where it had been memories with former students at the dedication hanging for 60 years. A non-burning replica of ceremony held May 18. the old woodstove will be members from all over the installed "just for looks," country. Zolarik said. "But originally, Anyone interested in the each of the kids would bring organization, or who might some vegetables from home have information about the to contribute to making soup, Defray School is urged to call which would be cooked on 698-0521, or any member of the old stove. That was ‘hot the group. lunch.*" "Once it's gone, it's gone They even have a volunteer forever," said Kolarik about a who will "teach" at the historic building like the school when visiting classes Detray School. "We need to or groups come for a visit. plan for the future, but we "We think we’re doing very believe it’s important to well," said Kolarik, who remember the past, too. Kids, doesn't even want to think especially, need to understand about how many hours she how people lived. The world has spent on the project. "It's has changed so much, they been very exciting to see just can hardly imagine what things come together, and we life was like 60 or 70 years feel the school will help ago bring people together, too." "We think that preserving a The Gaines Township building like Dctray School Historical Society was will help them understand." founded in 1986 and today boasts about 75 members with a goal of enrolling 200 ngs Sanitary Service, | 945 4493 or 1-800-8664493 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS • MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1 40 YARDS LANDFILL ♦0 Gallon (art Sorvk Avaliatxa �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 18, 1991 Saskatoon Golf Course to add to lore of new nine The signature hole on the new nine at Saskatoon Golf Club is the second hole, viewed here from the green. The course will open next May. by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Canadians may think of a certain city on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River when they hear the name "Saskatoon .” But in West Michigan, the term carries only one connota­ tion: excellent golf. Saskatoon Golf Club, located in Alto at 9038 92nd St., hopes to add to that lore with the addition of a fourth nine-hole course, located across the street from the ex­ isting layouts The new nine is scheduled to open next spring, so workers will be toiling all summer long to get it in play­ ing condition. Owner Bill Howard, who also designed the new layout as well as the Blue nine, which opened in 1973, said the course should complement the variety of challenges golfers enjoy on the other 27 holes "The first four holes are similar to the Blue, with tight fairways," Howard said. "After that it is more of a SPORTS Scottish-sty le links layout. " Howard said he hopes to seed the grass over the sum­ mer. then destroy the weeds that inevitably come with planting new grass. He adds that his staff will do a lot of mowing in the fall so that w hen the grass begins to grow in April, the course will be ready. "By looking at it right now. you would think that there was no possible way the course would be ready by then." he said. "But it is really surpris­ ing how quick it matures. " Saskatoon's three current nines offer a little something for every golfer. The Blue is a short, albeit very tight layout, with four water holes, while the White course is a long par-37 (3,522 yards). The club’s first course, the Red, which was the first to open in 1964. is the easiest of the three. It still offers a challenge. The new nine should be a combination of the three, with a new twist thrown in. The last five holes feature mounds which Howard says, helps to “define the fairways. ” The signature hole on the new layout, which will be a par 36 and will measure ap­ proximately 3,200 yards, is the par-4 number two. From the championship tees, golfers must fly a winding pond about 215 yards away and a large bunker to a fairway only 50 yards across. From there, golfers must approach a green measuring 160 feet from front to back The pond on the right side of the green will be protected by alternating grass and sand bunkers. The hole should be a resounding aesthetic success as well, as a waterfall con­ nects other "feeder" ponds into the larger one. Another hole of note will be number eight, which features an island green. With the increased volume of golfers at the club. How ard said it is necessary to add a new clubhouse for the new nine and to build a small snack bar across the street from the existing clubhouse as well. He said the reason for designing and building the new nine was simple: to accommodate more golfers. "Last year we had about 70,000 rounds played on our courses." Howard said. "That varies, depending on the length of the golf year. But golf is such a growing sport. It’s basically a supply and de­ mand thing." Howard, who is also a partowner of Timber Ridge near Lansing, one of the top 75 Caledonia, TK Schools second in all-sports league standings Caledonia and Middleville each finished second in their respective divisions of the Ottawa-Kent conference all­ sports standings for the recently completed school year. The Scots were second to South Christian in the Gold division with 153 points. The Sailors, bolstered by league titles in football, girls tennis, boys and girls basketball and volleyball, as well as four second-place finishes, totalled 175 points. South finished no lower than tied for third in any given sport. Caledonia won league crowns in girls basketball and TK weight room open for summer month schedule wBrake inspection F — save $$$ — lr--^e<“ coupon---------------- -- --------1 itnw Brake inspection: _ WITH THIS COUPON - I Includes...Check all brake linings | • Inspect lines • Master cylinder i • Check system for leaks MOST CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS • GOOD THRU JUNE 1991 ----------- COUPON------------- 1 GAVIN ...IN... 795-3318 lirldlawilla ^<891-1815 North of Middleville on M-37 Keep That Great GM fueling With Genuine GM Parts. >en Mon -Sat Parts public courses in the U.S., ac­ cording to a Golf Digest survey, said that while the na­ tionwide percentage of golfers to the public is about 9 per­ cent, in Michigan it is roughly 15 percent. He added that Michigan has more public, daily fee courses than any other stole. How ard said that he has had some interest from a group from Phoenij. Ariz.. about turning the driving range into a golf clinic, because of those favorable statistics. He said that no decision has been made about the learning center. Meanwhile. Howard and the rest of the club will keep busy for preparing to open the new course. He said that the new layout would remain a separate entity for two years while it grows into "excellent playing condition." Then he may join the course with one of the existing nines to create a separate 18-hole course. Howard said he would then build a tunnel under 92nd Street to join the two. "I really like to design courses," he said of his new project. "I guess the bottom line is whether or not the public will accept it. When we built the Blue. I was a little bit worried. But now it is our most popular nine." As part of the Community Education program at Thor­ napple Kellogg, the weight room and gym will be open to adults who would like to use them. Additionally, the track will be available for walkers dur­ ing the 6 to 8 p.m. time when the facilities will be open Mondays through Thursdays. A summer pass costs $30 or $15 per month. Passes can be purchased at the Community Education of- fice, or at the weight room. People with experience in weights will be at the room to explain how they work. The entrance to use is by the gymnasium off the rear park­ ing lot. For more information, call the Community Education of­ fice at 795-3397. boys and girls cross country The Scots also finished second in boys track and tied for third in football Hudsonville finished third, two points behind Caledonia Forest Hills Northern was fourth with 127 points. Calvin Christian dominated the Blue division standings, winning eight league titles and finishing second in three more. It finished with 190 points. The Trojans, paced by a league title in fixXball and second-place finishes in girls cross country, boys and girls tennis, girls basketball, volleyball and girls track, scored 167 points. Hamilton, Godwin Heights and Byron Center finished in the third through fifth posi­ tions, with a mere five points seperating the three teams. w THE , ~] NEXT d I STEP Golf scramble to benefit TTES J-Ad Graphics News Service Funds raised by the second annual "Golf Classic" July 13 will go toward purchase of extrication equipment needed by the Thornapple Township Emergency Services The four-person scramble will begin at 7 a.m. July 13, a Saturday, at Mullenhurst Golf Course. Cost is $30 per person. A long drive competi­ tion and a "closest to the pin" on two holes contest will be held, and prizes will be awarded for first, third and random places. Those interested may call Bob Bouwhuis at 795-9898 for information or a sign-up sheet The event is limited to 25 teams. m Kris Emerson n HOOP CLINIC y 7 *2 Time All-State Caledonia /j / KRIS EMERSON... 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Caledonia High School graduate Tara Marble, who was chosen Caledonia's Fe­ male Athlete of the Year after being named all-conference in basketball, volleyball and in softball, is looking forward to a basketball scholarship at Kellogg Community College. But first, she is taking advantage of an invitation to join a MichiganOhio girls' team that will spend 10 days playing basketball and touring some of eastern Australia. "I'm really looking forward to it," Marble said. "It sounds like we’ll be seeing some in­ teresting places and we'll be meeting Australian players our age. I think we'll learn a lot, especially culturally." She said she received the invitation earlier this spring from the World's Sports Ex­ change, which is based in Hillsdale, and which sets up U.S. teams to play teams in sports federations in Europe and Australia. Marble's team will be guided by Forest Hills Central coach Mark Stephens, and will depart from Detroit July 9. The girls will return to the U.S. July 19 after playing four to six games in the Sydney area and in Katoomba, a town located in the scenic Blue Mountains north of Sydney. "We keep them busy from morning to night," laughed Diane Philipp, a Hillsdale College track and cross coun­ try coach who volunteers time at the WSE. She said that Marble's group first will spend three nights in Sydney, where they will play three games. They also will be touring the sights in that city before heading to Katoomba, north of Sydney. "The country is just beauti­ ful there with a lot of wildlife, but it isn't really Crocodile Dundee country," she said. "It's similar to but smaller than our Grand Canyon. The girls will get to take a 'bush walk,' and they'll get a real feel for the coun­ try." Philipp said the team will take other excursions there besides play several basketball games. Back in Sydney, they will see where the first settlers ar­ rived in Australia and they will visit a wildlife park where they can get acquainted with Australia's famous koala bears. "That's always one of the things the kids enjoy," com­ mented Philipp. Other activities range from seeing caves with aboriginal paintings to sharing a meal with the Australian players. Philipp said her organiza­ tion receives invitations from European and Australian sports federations for Ameri­ can teams to come and play theirs. "Sometimes they're looking for volleyball teams, or sometimes it may be basketball or cross country," she said. “And sometimes the federation will ask for a college-age team, for a little higher level of competition." She explained that the WSE depends mainly on the recommendations of coaches in picking from among the many talented American ath­ letes. "We listen to the recom­ mendations of the coaches we know and who know us," she said. "We want good citizens as well as good athletes. After all, these kids are informal representatives of the U.S., and they are in the limelight when they play. "We've never had any trou­ ble with the athletes our coaches have recommended, but we do take a look at the kids' talents, at who made all­ conference or all-state, for in­ stance." Invitations are sent to the recommended athletes, and from there teams are chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. She said WSE is careful to confirm that all the games are properly sanctioned, and ex­ plained that there is no danger to the athletes' eligibility be­ cause they do not represent their school in the competi­ tion. "They’re considered to be playing unattached," she said. "We (at WSE) are all coaches, and we would never do any­ thing to endanger the athJetr-' eligibility." She said that in Europe and Australia, high schools do not sponsor the athletic teams; instead they are sponsored by area clubs. Each club might have several different teams, but the U.S. teams will always play against athletes their own age. The tour cost must be paid by the athlete, many of whom look for sponsors to help defray those expenses. Marble said she is saving "every penny" of her wages, and that her parents are paying part of the cost as a graduation present. The trip to Australia will cost her $2,195, but that in­ cludes "everything," trans­ portation, meals, lodging, ev­ erything but spending money. Philipp said WSE assures parents that their children are always accompanied by tour guides, and that with only 12 on a team, the coach has no problem supervising his or her athletes. The "Australian opportu­ nity" comes only every four years because it is more ex­ pensive. Usually the tour re­ sponds to European federa­ tions, she said, but added that no matter which tour the kids are offered, it's a great experi­ ence. "What we coaches who volunteer at WSE like the best about the program is that kids who might never be in the Olympics or who may not even play varsity sports in college, get a chance to play, to do something special in athletics. "Our purpose is to provide good competition along with the experience of traveling. The kids learn so much be­ sides playing sports. A lot of them are surprised to find out that not everyone hates Amer­ icans, for instance. "And they really gain in their cultural understanding of another country." Tara said that she is look­ ing forward to meeting her teammates, and to seeing how they'll meld into a team in such a short time. 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SERVICE: Mon.-Fri. �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 18, 1991 Middleville family gears up for Barry County Fair The Hannan family displays some of the rabbits and chickens that will be shown at the Barry County Fair this year. Tim and Brian, (left) have rabbits. Mom and by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Charles and Jane Han­ nan home outside of Mid­ dleville is the scene of a lot of activity these days as the entire family gets ready for the annual adventure of the Barry County Fair. The couple has three boys, Mike, 15, Tim, 13, and Brian, 9, who show animals at the fair, and dad is a 4-H leader in the Middleville Clovers. He's also the poultry superintendent for the fair. Jane can be counted on to pitch in and help, in addition to running a day care center called "Hannan's Munchinkinland." Mike has chickens for both showmanship and meat, and the younger boys have rabbits that are also judged for show and meat that they raise and also bring to the fair. Along with the work con­ nected to going to the fair, the boys take part in outdoor sports, their father said. "They are interested in shooting, fishing — all of them had archery last year — and Mike even traps," he said. A friend, Eldon Dodd, a teacher in the Hastings School system, spent a good deal of time last winter teach­ ing Mike how to manage a trap line for muskrats and the youth plans to expand the line this year. The actual week of the fair, July 13 to 20, is "busy and hectic," Charles and Mary agree. "I’ve got to help her with '1 True Modular Homes 1 — Offered By — • G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS tCall for an appointment. Middleville 1 '’ <' 795-9153 ff.rVir" ‘Vr— V ** "‘V 1 ‘ dad, Jane and Charles, stand by Mike (right) and one of the chickens he will show. the day care center, so I leave about 7:30 every morning. If I'm lucky. I’ll be back for lunch, and I don't get back until 10:30 or 11 every night And, Friday is the worst be­ cause it’s the day of the sale," he said. But the lessons learned by the boys are valuable, and worth the time they spend helping them to raise and show animals at the fair, both parents say A hard and fast rule is that the boys have to pay for the feed for their animals, plus the original price of the ani­ mal because, "that's the way it is." "It's not about money though, it's about involve­ ment, and a learning experi­ ence; that comes before the almighty dollar," Charles said. "They're typical boys," Jane said with a smile, "we help them sometimes, but they’re learning responsibility." Mike shows Bantam chick­ ens and has three breeds; silkies, Golden Zebrite and Cochins. After caring for them from hatch to fair time, he will clip the birds toenails, give them a bath, and sprinkle them with a powder to curtail lice before they are shown. "We actually dry them with a hair dryer," said Jane. "It does look a little funny to see us blowing a chicken dry with a blow dryer. Something never done is getting water into a chicken's ears. If you do they'll die, Charles said. The family interest in chickens started at least as far back as Charles' grandfather. "I've always had chickens; he always had chickens," he said referring to his grandfa­ ther. "When we moved out here nine years ago he said, 'you have to have chickens here.' I got rid of all of them once, but I missed those chickens, so I got some more and we've had them ever since.” The Hannans have had up to 100 of the birds at a time. The small farm just outside the village limits also features a few ducks, quail, goats, rabbits and a dog. The animals who win "best of show" or "best of breed" are bred for the next year's fair; those who don’t are usually kept around as pets. This year, others will show turkeys at the fair for the first time, and Charles has volun­ teered to build the cages, an­ other task he doesn't seem to mind doing. "There's a lot of competi­ tion this year; quite a large assortment of birds coming this year," Charles cautions Mike. With all the confidence of a 15-, almost 16-year-old, Mike stated, "I'm not afraid; I'll get Grand Champion." Dad is not as confident as his son, and reminds him that there's always someone trying to "knock you off your peg." But in the future, Mike’s devotion to the fair may dwindle, his father said. "He's got driver training now, so he may lose some interest; but we have two more boys, and we'll be here quite a while; we won't be running away." Charles has been a leader and the poultry superintendent for three years, and plans to continue. The showing of a chicken belies the reputation that they have of being now quite bright. "The more you work with them and handle them, the more they respond," Charles said. Except for the chickens bred for meat. “Meat birds grow so fast their brains don't keep up; they're Stupid," "And clumsy," Jane offered. Before a judge at the fair, Mike will demonstrate how he handles and poses the bird, pose the bird on a table, ex­ amine the bird, show the con­ dition of the bird, answer questions from the judge on poultry, and be judged on his appearance, attitude and be­ havior. And, some of the judging is done with the chicken upside down. A total of 100 points can be won in the judging. Just examining of the bird for the judge has 15 or more specific steps the bird owner must follow. Standing in the back yard watching Mike tend his baby chicks, and Tim and Brian playing a fast game of "keep away" the Hannans seem re­ laxed and completely prepared for the week of the fair. Are they? "No!" they laugh in unison, "we never are!" Bible School planned at Middleville area church Middleville-area youngsters from age 4 to those entering seventh grade, are invited to join the fun at "Camp Can Do." The daily Vacation Bible School will be held at the Christian Reformed Church on East Main Street in Mid­ dleville June 24-28 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Dutton artist displays work, Campers at this camp won't have to worry about mosquitoes, bee stings or al­ lergies. Those attending will meet Bear-the friendliest bear in the world; he's the "Camp Can Do" mascot. The school will also feature fun with crafts, Bible drills, games, awards and snacks. from page u-------- we Will Be Closed Wednesday, June 26th Kothy Kiedc of Dutton ond o member of Rivertown Artists Guild, disploys one of her pastel works recently on display at the Caledonia branch of Hastings City Bank. Caledonia Farmers Elevator Caledonia lumber Clarksville Elevator 146 E. Main. Caledonia 115 Kinsey Street. Caledonia 401 South Main, Clarksville 891-8108 891-8143 693-2283 wants to join can become an associate member. "'Associates have all the privileges of founding members except they don’t get to vote or run for office.'' The meetings are held at different times and at different locations in the area so all members can get to at least some of the meetings, she said. "We do get a good turnout, and the nicest thing has hap­ pened We’ve gotten to know each ocher now. and this close network has formed among our members. It’s just the way it should be.” Anyone interested in Kieda’s work or in learning more about Rivertown Artists Guild should drop a note to the Guild at P.O Box 8886I3, Grand Rapids 49588. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 18, 1991 I CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS Caledonia standard service (at M-37 and Main Street) along with AMOCO OIL would like to THANK all of our fine customers for your business. Your support of our gasoline sales helps us to remain a “FULL SERVICE STATION” — “The motorists best friend.” (amoco) r THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH FRIDAY JUNE 21ST Giveaway Pop Special Day Amoco Oil Change Special Day stop by for a free coffee TRAVEL MUG and each morn­ ing, 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. when you purchase any amount of gas we will fill your coffee mug FREE!, or if you don’t need gas, fill your mugs for 25* OIL CHANCE with Amoco Motor Oil LUBE FILTER POP SPECIALS Coke or Pepsi $Q95 V 12 Pk. 12 oz. Cans +TAX 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. • NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED J * Diesels Excluded ' SATURDAY A JUNE 22ND Full Service at Self-Service Prices! "Old Time Service" Relax in your car at the selfserve island — we will fill your tank — clean your windshield — check your tires and check your oil — at self-serve prices’ 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. FREE Candy for the Kids. FREE Class of Pop for All Free Glass of Pop V ...while we fill your tank, a FREE CLASS OF POP• FREE CLASS OF POP*FREE CLASS OF POP Stop in and register for a... FREE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE FOR TWO uoi with t I* 1_ fl) oky High Balloons yy of Caledonia. OTHER DOOR PRIZES ALSO! e> Caledonia standard service Full service when you need it — self-service when you want it! 00*1 *1 JH.OO CZZZ 0*0 I" I ■■■IU M-37 and Main street • Open 24 Hours THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US: Tom Basarabski, John Basarabski, Wilbur Foote, Debbie Huss, Keith VanderWoude, Jerry Niles, Jason Terpening, Pete Knight, Tony Piotrowski and Robin Joy Basarabski. ALL SPECIALS AND GIVEAWAYS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 18. 1991 Call for Classifieds Stella's For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar aud kitchen facilities a vailable. 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Lunch available. WHITNEYVILLE Parmalee Rd., 7325 Bouman Dr., furni­ ture, bed, games, misc. June 20, 21, 22.____________________ Thank You CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our thanks to our children for the 50th anniversary trip. Also to our friends and relatives for the gifts, cards and limo ride. Special thanks to Donna Tagg for printing our invitations. ______ Ed and Katie Wieringa CARD OF THANKS The family of August J. Post would like to express their thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for the many beautiful floral arrangements and cards and support shown to us all at the funeral home. The Post Family Business Senices BATHTUB REGLAZING guaranteed quality at the lowest price, call Steve for free brochure, Grand Rapids, 538-7615.__________________ CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290 or 795-2356. __________________ JUNE SPECIAL: Take 25% off an overall repaint, (same color) of your car, truck or boat See Ray for details, RNJ Co., 2137 Bedford Rd. (M-37), Hast­ ings. 945-3346 anytime. PAINTING-STAINTNG• VARNISHING, home, busi­ ness, apartments. Mike A Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649, PIANO LESSONS beginning to intermediate, ages 6 and over. My home or yours. Gun Lake, 792-6347,__________________ ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Aluminum and Vinyl siding. Replacement window’s. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869.__________________ TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. e i! 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am to if TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! nJ NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday ex (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Save Up to 70% On second Pizza u Help Wanted GIRLS WANTED from Michi gan, between the ages of 9-19 to compete in this year’s Miss PreTeen, Junior Teen and Teen 1991 Lansing Pageants. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholar­ ships including an all expense paid trip to Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Call for more informa­ tion, 1-800-345-2330 Extension C919. (2) Small 10” 1 item IU (2)small 10”3items (2)Small 10"deluxe CUSTOM HAY WORK: Free estimates, 50% down, prompt service, also hay & straw sales. Call Joe at 698-6302 or 698-5053. JJ. ENT. For Sale POLE BUILDINGS erected statewide. Licensed/Insured. Genesis/Ranger Building Group. Materials/Erb Lumber Company. 1-800-638-8580. Real Estate CALEDONIA small 2 bedroom looking Emmons contract possible. VILLAGE home, over­ Lake. Land 455-3185. . ...s950 ...$1250 ..HI* (2) 14” 1 items .. MJ $14°° (2) 14” 3 items.. (2) 14” deluxe............... *175° Farm * MONDAY SPECIALS * 14 VI * Mostaccioli w/mMtMHica$300 u? 2 if ■ i MJ Spaghetti & Meat Sauce __ InrlwMT ............ $275 * TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Big H VI o Pan Pizza ffl Grand Rapids, Alger, Brookside area, S.E. Two story, three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, living and dining room, kitchen with eating area, 2 1/2 stall garage, private yard, $82,000. In Grand Rapids, 243-5131.__________________ OPEN HOUSE BY OWNER 347 Spruce S.E., Grand Rapids. Saturday, June 22 from 1pm til 4pm. Monday, June 24 from 6pm til 8:30pm. In Grand Rapids, 243-5131.___________ RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate. National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. P o Add *1°° awew & Tom«»o s«uc« Each Additional Hem .. * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * m Ham & Cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce MJ $2<x> . ’ Specials not valid with any other offers or Free peliyery........ FOR SALE BY OWNER BEST PIZZA AROUND —* FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! f L’ I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA ~| MIDDLEVILLE I $200 off I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus One Free 2 Liter off Pop I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE I $000 4b Ul I a I I 18x12 16 oa PIZZA NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL. VI I Plus one Free 2 Liter off Poo For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 PHIL’S PIZZERIA 795-7844 I Is Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon* Exp6-3091 fttt 2 Iten <W Ftp* with NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES EAT IN or TAKE OUT DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE Here’s what our customers sav about Faro’s Pizza -y taro of anyr me others' ITALIAN SPECIALTIES Sun. Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia a Middleville's Finest Puza • Dtnnen • Zm • Steaks • Appetizers • Calzone Spaghetti • Sausage RoS • Ravtob • Manicotti • Roast Reel Subs J everything1 L, � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-06-25.pdf 0087c19f32ee6eca32bcecfce357bfbe PDF Text Text Hastings Pub I ic Library Sulk 121 Church PAID Hastings, HI. 49050 The,Suit unw nJios U.S. POSTAGt HASTINGS. M 4?O5S Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARYNo 179 / June 25. 1991 121-S. Church St. HASTINGS. Ml 49C53-1893.b Caledonia Twp. residents hear sewer lawsuit update by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Attor­ ney Doug Donnell last week brought residents up to date on a lawsuit against engineer­ ing firm Moore and Bruggink over problems with the Campau I-ake sewer. The suit was filed by the township more than a year ago when "problems became apparent" with the system, and Moore and Bruggink did not take steps to correct them, the attorney said. Donnell outlined the legal process and went over the township's six major claims against M & B. He first explained to the au­ dience at Wednesday's Town­ ship Board meeting that the township originally opted for arbitration in the case because that process was allowed in the contract and because "it also fosters a more expedient solution.** But just one day before the scheduled arbitration hearing :ast July, township officials learned that the drain field for the sewer was too small to service the system. Including this problem in the arbitration hearing meant boosting the township's claims above the contract's allowed ceiling of $200,000. Therefore, the township took its claims to the “slow process" of the Kent County Circuit Court, where it is not unusual for cases to last in excess of a year, Donnell said. He explained that the town­ ship is now in the midst of the legal step called “discovery," in which each side takes depositions and asks for documents relating to the case. From here, the case will go to mediation, or non-binding arbitration. The two parties can accept or reject the media­ tors' award, but if either re­ jects the decision, the case then goes to trial. Donnell said he hopes the township suit will go to meSoo Townohlp, on pogo 2 Township officials, attorneys, engineers and residents thought their problems with the Campau Lake Sewer were over when they broke ground for the system in December. 1988. Witnesses asked to call Kent County Deputy Kent County highway accident kills two Freeport residents partment officials. by Jean Gallup evening. Also injured was Theolinda Susan Regan, 38, and Staff Writer A three-car accident claimed James Michael Syswerda, 12, Robertson of Coulters, Pa., the lives of a Freeport woman both of 13707 108th Street, the driver of the 1989 and child and left four more Freeport, were thrown from Chevrolet Blazer that carried people injured at 84th and their vehicle and pronounced Regan and Syswerda. Two more passengers in East Paris Avenue in Kent dead at the scene, according to Sh Two Frooport, pogo 7 County last Thursday Kent County Sheriffs De­ Middleville zoning ordinance hearing to continue July 2 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission last week held a public hearing before the revised zoning ordi­ nance is presented to the Vil­ lage Council for its approval. Several suggestions on changes made in the zoning code will be considered by the Planning and Zoning Com­ mission before members again meet with the public for comment. The hearing was not closed, so the panel can resume dis­ cussion on the issue without having to go through the ex­ pensive and time-consuming task of notifying affected par­ ties by mail again. A notice will appear in the Sun and News telling of the resump­ tion of public input at the commission's next meeting at 7 p.m. July 2 at the Mid­ dleville Village Hall in the commission's room or, if Sm Dlocuoolon, on pogo 2 Independence Day parade and carnival is Saturday Caledonia planning red, white and blue weekend J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia’s Fourth of July Committee reminds area residents that holiday festivities will begin at 11 am. Saturday with the tradi­ tional parade down Main Street This year the day is dedicated to the nation’s “fan­ tastic’’ troops. Floats and marchers should be at the Holy Family Church parking lot by 10:30 to line up. After the parade, activities will begin in Lakeside Park where the tractor puli, chicken barbecue, games for kids and an afternoon of enter­ tainment will provide fun for everyone. A dance is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p m. and the fireworks display is guaranteed to provide a glow­ ing end to the day. The committee says it still could use some donations to keep the traditional celebra­ tion going. Anyone can help Soo Colodonio plant, pogo 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia Twp. planning session focuses on M-37 • TK Board commits to math excellence • Yankee Springs planning board deadlocked on mining permit • Newhof named to planning commission �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 25. 1991 Hearing for Middleville zoning ordinance, continued from front page numbers warrant, council chambers. Objections to the ordinance from William (Jetty, owner of William R. Getty Realty, centered on dwelling sizes in the R-l district, which is low-density, single-family, and R-2, which controls medium-density, singlcfamily dwellings. Getty also suggested that lot area and lot width, set at 10,000 square feet and 85 feet, respectively, for R-l districts be lowered to 10,000 feet and 80 feet. Eldon Newmyer, chairman of the commission, explained that the 85-foot figure had al­ ready been lowered from 100 feet. "The problem is that we have developers come in and try to get by with less, and then we have problems." The board agreed to look at Getty's suggestions and con­ tinue the public hearing at its next regular meeting. Changes in the zoning or­ dinance include a new residen­ tial district named RE, or res­ idential estate, for single-fam­ ily dwellings. If a special use is applied for and allowed by the com­ mission, private and public schools, libraries, museums could build in RE districts. Parks, playgrounds, commu­ nity centers, governmental, administrative or service buildings, churches and home occupations also have been added as spec'ial land uses when approved by the com­ mission. Another major change in the ordinance includes split­ ting MiddleviUe's'one com­ mercial designating into two districts, C-1 and C-2. The designations just con­ firm what is fact, Newmyer said, with the downtown area now C-l, or central business district, and C-2, the highway commercial district Permitted uses in a C-l central business district in­ clude amusement enterprises, bakeries, dance studios, pho­ tographic studios, photogra­ phers, laundry and dry clean­ ers, lodge halls, private clubs, veterans' clubs, and offices, including business, financial, governmental, insurance and professional, and printing shops. The permitted uses in the highway district includes ev­ erything allowed in the C-l district, plus automobile, mo­ torcycle and other vehicle sales, car washes, drive in restaurants/cafes, the sale of alcoholic beverages; extermi­ nator service; financial of­ fices, general offices that in­ corporate drive in service; outdoor recreation businesses and veterinary services. Planner Mark Vander Ploeg, who has been guiding the panel as it has reworked the zoning ordinance over the last 18 months, explained that having two business districts recognizes what is already there. "We're not expanding the geographical areas of those districts. What is, will stay what it is; be it one district or the other," he said. During general discussion, Hmnnnz VILLAGE STYLIST Men’s, Women's & Children’s Hair Design Call 891-1591 for your appointment with . Lynn, Theressa, Debbie, Angie, Linda or Mary Lou OPEN: Mon. 9-5; Tues. 9-9; Wed & Thurs. 9-8 (after 5 by appt.: Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-1 (after 1 by appt.) 134 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA anmm® Inn’s... TEEN NIGHT Starting June 27 and going even Thurs. night in July & August (except July 4) i Rock-n-Bowl ONLY O Person i ( Includes ... • Free Glass of Pop • Unlimited Bowling ■ • Dance to "Music in Motion” D.J. & Light Show • Chance to Win Door Prizes Come join your friends for a night of fun! For Ages 13 to 19 ... from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. For more information call 891-1287 or 795-3640 Middle Villa Inn On M-37 (Just North of Middleville) BRING A GROUP Parents wishing to Bgg^eV\help — please call! PWOSEC SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT REGULATIONS Getty commended the panel on its work, noting that Thornapple Township is go­ ing through the process of de­ veloping its own zoning ordi­ nance, and "I know how much hard work it is and how long it takes. We've been working on ours for two years," he offered. "We tried to be a fair as possible to everybody, which government is supposed to do," Newmyer said. Several definitions in the code have been added and others deleted to reflect the fact that Middleville is "becoming more suburban than farming," Newmyer ex­ plained. "In general," said commis­ sioner Dan Parker, "this is much tighter than in the past. We've been watching others... Caledonia warned us that we should be really tight." Taxes will not be raised by the revision of the zoning code, Newmyer explained to one of the half dozen people who attended the public hear­ ing. Caledonia Twp. residents hear update, from frontpage diation by late November or early December. It would be early 1992 before the case would come to trial if media­ tion is rejected. A recent meeting between the principals and the lawyers of the two parties resulted in M & B making a settlement offer that Township Supervi­ sor Jerry Good termed "ridiculous." "We are very far apart, and I'm not sure we can bridge that gap," said Donnell. The six major problems he outlined to the board and resi­ dents are: 1. The drain field is only one-third the size it should be to serve the system. To com­ plicate this problem, town­ ship engineers are not sure the parcel on which the field is built is large enough for a drain field of the right size. M & B recommended the parcel to the township as a drain field site. 2. According to DNR regu­ lations, the grinder pumps for the system must be at least 50 feet away from water wells. At Campau Lake, grinder pumps were installed less than 50 feet away from more than 35 private water wells. This happened despite a letter from the Kent County Health Department warning M &B that the pumps were not in compliance. 3. M & B did not contract the construction company to properly dispose of the septic tanks which were abandoned when the sewer went in. The tanks must be pumped out and then removed or filled. But M & B had assured the township that this action was indeed in the contract. Cale­ donia Township ended up spending $11,550 to do work it thought was pan of the construction contract 4. While legal expenses are expected in a project like in­ stalling a sewer system, Don­ nell said the township attor­ neys ended up having to han­ dle a "multitude of problems" that residents should not have to pay for, and that M & B had said they would handle. 5. Odor problems "surfaced" at the drain field, again despite assurances that this would not be a problem. This has been corrected, but again at the township's cost. 6. M & B did not see that roads in the service area were regraded to the proper level after sewer pipe was laid, and in some cases the road was actually regraded higher than the original bed. "M & B didn't even put in grade stakes for the contractor to follow.” Donnell said there were other minor problems in the suit also, but these six were the most significant "In some cases they (M&B) are admitting, and in others refusing liability, and there is no agreement on the dollar value of these problems. But the settlement they offered was not even in the ballpark, and we recommended that the board proceed in the litiga­ tion," Donnell said. He cautioned the residents that "if M & B won't partici­ pate" in correcting the prob­ lems, other engineers will have to be hired to do the work, "and they will have to be reimbursed." Township officials hope all these costs will be paid back to the township when the ver­ dict is delivered. Donnell also said the town­ ship is "not looking for a complete and unmitigated sur­ render of M & B" in the pro­ ceedings. "There may come a time when we have to negotiate," he warned. But he said the company's insurance should be adequate to pay for correcting the problems. "Our biggest concern is that M & B did not respond to concerns voiced to them while there was still time to make changes and correct the problems," Donnell concluded. This is not the first contro­ versy to surround the sewer project. Problems began as far back as 1979 when the need for a sewer around the lake was first discussed. Since then, the project has been started and restarted, with problems arising mostly because of changes in govern­ ment requirements and fund­ ing. In 1987, a drain field site selected by M & B was re­ jected by the DNR after lake residents sold the bonds to fi­ nance the project, and yet an­ other delay resulted until the township and the engineering company resolved the prob­ lem. Finally, ground was broken on a chilly day in December 1988, and the system was in­ stalled in 1989 to serve the northeastern section of Cam­ pau Lake. But the problems were not over, as residents of the ser­ vice area began to complain that M&B was not living up to its promises. Investiga­ tions into these complaints finally resulted in the current lawsuit. In other business last week, the Township Board: • Named Jim Newhof to the Township Planning Commis­ sion. (See related article.) • Heard a report from County Commissioner Judy Harrison on the problem of gypsy moth infestation. • Appointed board members Pat Snyder, Gordon Jousma and Chip DeVries to serve as the Election Committee for the next township election. • Reappointed Barbara Waite and Ken Gackler to the Township Historical Com­ mission. • Agreed to collect summer taxes for Grand Rapids Com­ munity College, charging the same rate as that used when the township collects taxes for the Kent Intermediate School District. • Heard a report from Fred Fleischman about plans for the Barber School. (See re­ lated article.) Good also announced the board is interviewing candi­ dates for the township asses­ sor position, vacant since former Caledonia Assessor Dan Scheuerman resigned to take a business position. The board agreed to hire a part-time person to keep the assessor's files up to date un­ til a replacement is found. BOX: ”We are very far apart, and I'm not sure we can bridge that gap." Caledonia Twp. At­ torney Doug Donnell Independence Day parade, by mailing a check to the Fourth of July Committee, Box 252, Caledonia, 49316. Donations also can be made from front on Saturday at the commit­ tee's booth in the center of the park. Caledonia Michigan T-SHIRTS ...HAVE ARRIVED! (White with Neon) Rainbow ’s End YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centra Phone 891-1106 �Th* Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 25, 1901 / Page 3 Caledonia Twp. planning session focuses on M-37, PMR renewal by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Plan­ ner Mark Vander Ploeg prob­ ably won't be "planning" any vacation days in the next few weeks. He has been asked by the Township Planning Commis­ sion to fulfill three assign­ ments to help its deliberations on commercial development along M-37, and in considering the renewal of the planned mineral removal (PMR) permit for the Cherry Valley Development sand pit on 68th Street. During a work session June 17, the commission asked VanderPloeg to took at how lands designated for future high density residential use could be reassigned to some place other than the M-37Kraft Avenue area. Local developer Jim Steketee has asked the township to change the designation to commercial to accommodate a planned unit development (PUD) he would like to con­ struct in that area. He has argued that the high volume of traffic along the highway, coupled with the noise generated from the air­ port's planned development southward, makes future resi­ dential use undesirable there. A carefully planned commercial development, how­ ever, would not add to the traffic volume, nor would it be affected by airport noise, Steketee pointed out in past commission discussions. The problem facing the commission, however, is where to relocate lands for high density residential use if the Kraft/M-37 area is changed to commercial. The state requires munici­ palities supply a wide range of land uses for their resi­ dents, including areas for dif­ ferent kinds of residences. So, if the commission changes the high density area to com­ mercial, it should provide high density use somewhere else in the township to make up for the change. There is only one other high density area in the township now, the trailer park on McCords and 60th Street. Commissioner Jim Williams asked if there was any way to "blend" commer­ cial and high density residen­ tial, as has been done in other townships. "For example, is there a way to put commercial uses along the highway with apartments or condominiums behind?" he asked. "Would it make sense to put high density residential areas near the village?" sug- gested Township Supervisor Jerry Good. “That would be the first area to get public wa­ ter and so you'd avoid having lots of new wells." "Fd recommend that apart­ ments and similar develop­ ments not be right on the highway," added VanderPloeg "I agree we want to have them close to public sewer and water." “And don’t forget that po­ lice and fire protection are based in the village," re­ minded Good. At this point, Planning Commission Chairman Dick Dunn asked VanderPloeg to look into these suggestions about the location of high density housing and report to the commission at its July meeting. The commissioners also discussed how they wanted the M-37 corridor to look in Caledonia, reiterating resi­ dents' concerns that the road maintain some of its rural character, and “not look like another 28th Street." “I think we have to decide what we want, and then plan the ordinances to make that happen," said Commissioner Roger Keating. Again the commission turned to VanderPloeg, asking him to draw up a plan for the corridor that will take into account aesthetics, as well as how to fit development in with the township's general development plan and future public utilities along the highway. Steketee, whose request touched off the discussion, said he had no objections to waiting for an overall plan for the highway. "As long as we're moving forward, that's fine," he said. "It's when we're not going anywhere that I get unhappy." VanderPloeg’s third as­ signment is to prepare a staff memo on information about renewal of the PMR permit for Cherry Valley Develop­ ment, which operates a sand mine on the south side of 68th Street. Although the company's permit does not actually ex­ pire until next year, it brought up its renewal early to request the commission approve adding several other adjacent properties to the PMR zone. Making these properties part of the PMR will allow a better rehabilitation of the whole property after the min­ ing is completed, the owners said. Also requested in the re­ newal is approval of the end use plan, a residential devel­ opment that would be located Our Independence with... around three man-made lakes. In discussing the commis­ sion's recent inspection of the operation, Keating said that he was concerned with the op­ erators delay in complying with PMR regulations. He said that owners were to have had monitoring wells in place by 1989 for sampling ground water, but no sam­ plings had been taken until February 1991. "The information that we learned from those samplings came a year too late," Keating said. He said that another restric­ tion in the PMR requires that sand mining not have an ad­ verse impact on neighboring properties. "But nobody took the time to study the surrounding properties in this case to de­ termine the effect of mining there," he said. "Is this a violation or an advisory?" asked Dunn. "It's (the study) not in the ordinance now," Keating replied. "It was overlooked." "Then let's make a note of it for renewal," Dunn said. Keating listed other areas in which the pit was not in compliance. He said that there has been standing water in the pit, and he claimed that the operators have been digging within the water table when they are supposed to be seven feet above it. Keating said there has been excessive acreage open for work without permission (sand mines are limited to 15 open acres, only five of which are actually being mined). Restoration of the original pit has not been completed, he said, and that was to have been accomplished by December 1989. Keating also said he was disappointed that trees were not planted in the numbers re­ quired. Jim Velting conceded in an Daddy’s ‘little girl’ Saturday mornings are a more relaxed day of the week, and on a recent Saturday, Caitlin Hula of Middleville had the chance to visit with dad Mike and watch him shave. interview after the meeting that the monitoring wells were not completed until June 1990, but said he did not know why the sampling had not begun earlier. He also explained that some standing water has usually appeared in the pit each spring ever since the operation began, but by this time of year the water disappears. "This year, it just never See Caledonia Twp. page 5 FAMILY HAIRSTYLES PERMS (With cut) Starting at... TUESDAY IS SENIOR CITIZEN DAY s33.00 25% Off VICKIE RYNBRANOT • (616) 795-9250 1711 Briggs N., Middleville, Ml 9 miles east of Wayland on Briggs Rd. overlooks Barlow Lake 2 miles South and West of Middleville OPEN: Mon & Wed 9-9; Tues. 9-5; Fri. 9-5. Sat. 7-1 Here's the pitch: Your local Auto-Owners independent agent will always go to bat for you. Balloons • Ribbons • Hags It’s not too Ute to order for July-August Weddings LYNDA'S <5^ 891-1483 0^ 5 NEW HOURS Monday Wednesday & Thunday 830 am to 500 p m Tuesday and Fnday 8 30 im to 800 pm new address: JEFFREY M. DeVRIES 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 25, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA Good morning, everyone! I jwas lazy this morning, got up at 4:30 a.m. and it is 5:30 now. I am just typing up the news that I got Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. So many of you are just en­ joying the wonderful weather, as quite a few of you say, we are just two dull people doing all the regular things, but not newsworthy. Is there such a word, I wonder? Busy with your gardens, golfing, work­ ing and some of you are now relaxing after school is out. Oh? Relaxing? A good life, sometimes very hectic, then again, just plain “Dullsville.” But I did try to get some of you with news, and with a lot VELDERMAN of you I just had a good time visiting with you. I miss it when I don’t visit with all of you every week God bless all of you, you are such wonder­ ful people, my Community Family. Now, for you gardners Because of our light soil, we are going to have to split our many hosta plants, and hybrid day lilies. I have a few colors of the lilies, and three varieties of the hostas. I have the two large leaved hostas. one the dark green big leaf, with the tall blue bell, and the big light green leaf, with the tall white bells; then the small pointed dark leaf w uh the tall small blue belied stalk. As you know. the hostas are a semi, or shade plant. With care they get to a big threefoot spread, or more I got my big leafed plants, originally from Ann Kenyon, and I brought my mom’s small pointed leaf hosta from my mom’s home in Grand Rapids, when we first moved to our dairy farm on Cherry Valley in 1950 The lillies are just starting to come in bloom, and if anyone of you folks wants any plants, the hostas follow in bloom after the lillies. I would love to share with any of you that would like to have some. This is a good time to see what kind of color you w ant of what I have, and I will mark down that color and dig them up for you after they are done blooming. The same for the hostas So call me. 795-9715, and come out to see them now. Both only require the minimum amount of care and make a good return in your garden. My mom always used to say that a shared plant is a twofold blessing, one in thanks to God for his lovely plant and one for the sharing of God’s bless­ ings your shared plant. It is a continuous flowing of God’s beauty and love. Char Fmkbeiner said that all the children came out to see Rod over Father s Day Her father. Art Kenyon and Rod’s dad. Herman, came out for Sunday dinner Neva Aicken said that they had the whole family home for dinner on Sunday Betty and Paul Newman had their children home for Father’s Day. Lib Palmer said that Aime had callers over the Father’s Day weekend. Son Fred and wife Shirley came Wednesday and Thursday and fixed the roof. Lib and Aime were so grateful for their help. Then Ett Van Sickle, Clare and Bet­ ty Mulgridge were callers. Had a short visit with Virginia Root. Always love to talk with her. She is such a special person. Caught Joe and Florence Fiala as they just came in the house from Florence s swim at their son’s cottage at Payne Lake, so I just said “Hi.” and "Good-bye”. Ed Wieringa said that Katie is in Cedar Rapids. Iowa, for the Women s National Bowl­ ing Tournament. I think that he said she would be home Thursday . Hope you had good luck and a wonderful time. Katie Lucille Getty said that she heard from her sister. Velma Steeby. and her husband Al. is not so good. He is now con­ fined to his hospital bed that they now have in their home. Velma has some help and their children have been down to see them. Bessie and Carl Nelson went to Curtis, near Newberry, for a nephew’s wedding over the Father’s Day weekend Leo and Beth Verlinde had son Jim and Sue and all their boys over for Father’s Day dinner. Then Leo and Beth heard from the girls. Cathy Williamson said that her father. Bill Thomas, left for home and called her over the Father’s Day weekend to let her know that he had arriv­ ed safely home in Florida from his Michigan trip. Cathy sys that at 80. her dad does real well, taking his time to drive back home. She is very proud of him. Then they also heard from some of the kids over Father’s Day In talking to Norma Davis Lewis, she said that her dad. Cliff Davis, will be 92 on July 30. Will you mark it down on Continued on naxt page - LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11.00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............................11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Phone 795-7076 Pastor Jeffrey Let FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Evening Service............................ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville Rev. James Cusack Sunday Service 9:30 am. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 am. & 11:00 am. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.............11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 -8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHRIST assembly The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship!—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...when then is always room for you! Nursery provided Air conditioned 6auici United iirttijrtn KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE ©98-8252 unday Services.................. 9 45 a m. * 6 00 p.m. Meeong m the Cakdonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service. ..KHM) A.M. James M. Dettmann, Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 2nd a «lh Tueday Mothers of Young Children..................... 9 30 a m. Wednesday Family Night........................ 7 00 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch.................... 10:00 a.m. Richard] Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Done/le Raab Director Music LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CHURCH Barrier Free Sunday Morning Worship M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9.45 a.m. Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School................................... 11:10 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9.45 a.m Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club PHONE - 891-8119 (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday .7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 6:30 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ffev Sion Vuofev*«n. Minntor of Evrinynliim and [Xicipieitup. Sheryl Soar. Director of Chmhan fducahon and Youth Cindy He^eyer. Ch.ldren s Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a m. 600 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship............ Sunday School............................. Sunday Morning Worship............ 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is lad" Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunoor School Sunday Morrwng Wonho Sunday Evervng WonNp Wednesday Ua^ees prayer 8. BtM tfuOy Rev WUtam Dobton. Paslof Sieve Jackson. Youth Pastor (The (Did 3Iime (MUthodiat (Church Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - QQ4 ft 09^ 07 I ’U 7 LU HOLY 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School..........10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. 9 30 am 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 700 P m. 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Maw 4 30 p.m.............................................. Every Sunday Confession and Rosary 4 15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 25, 1991 I Page 5 Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission session set, continued went away," he said. "After all the heavy rains, the water table was high, and so the water remained. "But to compensate for get­ ting too close to that high water table, we filled the bot­ tom of the whole pit with 12 to 18 inches of sand." Cherry Valley partner Peter Den Hartigh said that grass seed planted to rehabilitate the mined area has been washed out by heavy rains for several seasons. He said that the area has been reseeded again this year, with hopes of grass get­ ting started this summer. Jim Veiling said this year the company has spent "triple" to both sow seed and add emulsion to the area so the grass would take. And success in getting the grass growing was a prerequi­ site to planting the trees, he said. "We can’t plant the trees until the area is stabilized with a solid stand of grass," Vclting said. "As soon as we have that growth, the trees will go in." Keating said that a final re­ quirement, to construct a paved drive extending 1,000 feet into the mine after im­ provements were made to 68th Street, was not met be­ cause the improvement plans have run into complications with neighboring residents. "So the problem is with compliance to the terms of the PMR," summarized Dunn. Williams said the PMR lands must be monitored to be sure they are in compliance when renewals come up. But Dunn responded that the Planning Commission is not in charge of enforcement "What we have to do, as I see it, is build in some real safeguards so that compliance is achieved," he said. Good pointed out that this pit is different because it has worked out its end use plan. "We’ve spent thousands on this," he said. "Let's not drag this on forever." But Keating persisted that none of the existing problems would have happened at the pit if things had been done on TK commits to math excellence plan; school board to consider it as a goal by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A committee exploring the K-12 math program gave the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education a preliminary twoyear plan to start a program with increased emphasis on math curriculum. "All students can and will succeed in mathematics" is the philosophy of the com­ mittee. Kevin McGee, algebra and advanced math teacher at TK, spoke for the committee, ex­ plaining why there was a need for change in teaching math at TK and how to achieve the changes. The committee also evaluated goals set for what the students would learn. The committee figured the tentative cost of revamping the math curriculum at slightly over $100,000 for the text books and supplies for first two years. No increase in staff is needed, McGee noted. "The board is still digesting it," Business Manager Alcie Jans ma said of the report. "The report will be studied I. along with other needs and* wants of the district. The board wants to do it, but we' have to get a priority list of of other things we need," she said. The program will be con­ sidered at future goal setting meetings, she said, adding that the report was one of the most comprehensive she had seen presented to the board. "The advantages of technol­ ogy have profoundly influ­ enced society," the report read. "The world today increasingly depends upon information processing to solve problems. This revolution in technology will create processions requiring ablities and skills in mathmetics and in decision making. To meet these needs, schools should provide a comprehensive mathematics curriuclum that teaches the fundamentals of mathematics, develops critical thinking skills and nurtures logical rea­ soning." Whole numbers and numer­ ation, fractions, decimals, ra­ tio and percent, measurement, geometric concepts, statistics and probability, algebraic concepts, problem solving and logical reasoning, calcula­ tors and computers are all ar­ eas that have been researched and courses of action set by the committee. Text books and classes Middleville neighbors, your calendar to send him a card before the date? Norma says Cliff is beginning to notice that more and more of his fnends are either with him in Clark Home or out at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Ken and Rose Morgan spent the weekend up camping at In­ terlochen over Father’s Day. Got some fish, too. Barb Clinton said that daughter Annette was married on June 8 at Cedar Creek Bi­ ble Church. They just came back from their honeymoon in the Smokey Mountains and are living in Hastings. Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th,.Caledonia 891-8688 from page 3 time. So, Dunn said that at the July work session the com­ mission would look at the "technical data" relating to Velting’s application to ex­ pand and renew the PMR and to approve its end use plan. The commission set Sept. 4 as a public hearing date on the issue. (Note the change from the usual meeting date because of the Labor Day hol­ iday.) Three local students named to Aquinas dean’s list Three local students have been named to the dean's list at Aquinas College. Freshman Petra J Muller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Muller of Mid­ dleville; senior Jennifer L. Gruner, daughter of Mr. John Gruner of Caledonia; and Scott A. VanderSchuur of were also recommended by the committee, which includes Sue Overholt, Celeste Wolverton, Kim Van Elst, Donna Tagg, Phil Paskiewicz, Nancy Iveson, Don Jousma, Donna von der Hoff and McGee. McGee told the board that when the new program was put in place, "all of the stu­ dents will succeed (in math), not 80 percent, but all of the students will succeed." While revamping will take place over several years, "most of the program can be done in two years," McGee said. Caledonia, a continuing education junior, all were in­ cluded on the list. To be included on the dean's list, a student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4 point scale) while carrying at least 12 credit hours for two consecutive semesters. Your Loving Husband, Maurice Continued from page 4 Son Bob Clinton had come ter person, regardless of my home for the wedding and has numerical age. or maybe because of it. now gone back to California. See you all next week. Barb's sister and hubby from Texas were also here for the wedding and have gone home now. Marian Martin sure sound­ ed miserable with a nasty cold. It sure is a miserable time to get a cold, in the sum­ mer. Marian said that she at­ tended the 50th class reunion of the senior class that she was a sponsor for. Had a real good time, but it sure is sort of a “jolt” when it is the 50th class reunion of a class which she had taught. Bob and Carol Bender took his dad. Russell out to dinner on Father’s Day. Then he visited with all the rest of the family and went out to be with Alice. lyla Norton had her daughter Arvis and Danny Curry over visiting her last week. Then Thursday her grandson, the Rev. Michael Northrop, came to visit her. All of the children called to visit with Johnny on Father’s Day. He was going out to work in the garden, and he would just start to go outdoors and would get another call. It is so good to hear how everyone is doing and how their lives are going. Well, do you folks realize that next week is the fourth of July? Where has June gone? It just seems that June started last week and here July is on us now . I guess that good weather, keeping very busy makes time fly. or is it just because I am on the older side of living? 1 have so much to get done and the time just flies. AU 3 Location Open All Day Can you look back on last Monday thru Friday and ’ttl week and say. “Weil, by gol­ & Noon on Saturday LENDER ly. I climbed over that par­ ticular stepping stone, instead of letting it tnp me? It is such a good feeling to feel that 1 am 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68lh ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON grow mg and becoming a bet- GRAND WEEK OF July lst-6th • Tour our new facilities Free Cake and Coffee • Door Prize 13” Color TV Open a New Checking Account and get _ 150 FREE CHECKS Qtate----------------- ^ALEDONIA FDICf CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 25. 1991 Year-end awards presented at TK Middle School The eighth grade class had many students tnat were namea outstanding Student" at the honors assembly recently. Thomapple-Kellogg Middle School held its annual awards assembly honoring sixth, seventh and eighth grade students who demonstrated throughout the year outstan­ ding achievement, scholar­ ship. attendance, attitude, leadership and citizenship. In the sixth grade, students were awarded perfect atten­ dance certificates. One-year awards went to Jason Cowham. Steve Dodd. Wyatt Holes and April Pitt. A perfect attendance certificate for two years was awarded to Sage Lucas. Sixth graders who received certificates for achieving 3.5 or higher grade point averages were Melody Allore. Sarah Bishop, Aaron Brill. Michael Cramer, Scott Evans, Dean Laansma. Jami MacGregor. Blake Richards, Tara Schweitzer, Amanda Veen. Brooke Walker, Heather West, Emily Zuidersma. Jolene Batdorff, Misty Blain, Tami Bruin, Steven Dood, Jennifer Herrington, Nicole Lefanty, Jennifer Matison, Ryan Ritsema. Mat­ thew Send. Monica Verkerke, Kaye Weaver, Sara Wright. Kimberly Bedford, Jacob Blough. Mandy Chavis, Jeremy Doornbos, Keri Jeurink, David Liu. Robert Mosey, Megan Roon. Paula Sweeney. Erica Walker, Heather Welsh and Jaclyn Zoe me r. Students who received the Principal's Award for achiev­ ing 4.0 grade point averages were Curt Martin. Laura Schondelmayer. Twenty-two sixth graders were awarded pins for being These "Outstanding Student" award winners from the seventh grade of the TK Middle School were honored at an assembly. Seventh grade winners of the "Principal's Award" for earning a 4.0 grade point average are (first row, from left) Tarah Beuschel, Michelle Merlau, Patrick Kathmann, Leah Dodd, (second row) Ruth Caton, Courtney DeHaan, Michelle Butler and Brad Enders. The seventh grade students who scored 100 percent on the MEAP test pose for a photo. 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Awarded perfect attendance certificates for one year were seventh graders Amy Wieringa, Kelly Holwerda and Tony Hamstra. Presented perfect attendance certificates for two years were Marty Bender, Ruth Caton, Steve Bierens, Amy Harvey, Michelle Butler and Tim Hannan. Scott Baumgartner wsa presented with a certificate for three years of perfect atten­ dance and Jared Novel for four years of perfect attendance. Seventh graders who received certificates for achieving 3.5 or higher grade point averages were Joel Bar­ nhill, Brett Bremer, Jamie Byars, Jennifer Deschoff, Lisa DeVries, Teri Fitch, Timothy Hannan, Leisa Ide ma, Daniel Kenyon, An­ drea Kokmeyer, Melissa Landman, Kimberly Medaris, Elizabeth Pana, Jeremiah Postma, Samantha Sasse, Rebecca Singleton, Jeffrey VanHouten, Julie Weidman. Martin Bender, Chad Brewer, Traci Campbell, Adelaide Devine. Mandi DeWitt. Tracey Funnell, Amy Harvey, Michael Ignatowski, Angela Keyson, Angela Kuhtic, Tiffiny Middleton, Mana Parker. Stephanie Pot­ ter, Dionna Sherman, Jessica Van Aman, Lisa VanPuttrn, Chanda Wenger Arnie Bergakker, Curtis Bnnks, Sean Crofooc, Rachel Devormer. Rene’ Ellinger, Jason Gearhart. Korinne Hut chens. Paul Jamison. Robert Kiel, Abby LaBin. Thad Otto, Katie Poihemus. Amber Sans. Brian Shoaf. Jason Van Elst. Raechelle Walker and Kelly Williams. Receiving the Principals Award for achieving a 4.0 grade point average were Courtney DeHaan. Patrick Kathmann. Michelle Butler. Ixah Dodd. Tarah Beuschel. Ruth Caton. Michelle Merlau and Brad Enders. The following students received certificates from the State of Michigan, honoring their 100 percent achievement on the Michigan Assessment Test: Brett Bremer, Jamie Byars. Brad Enders. Mana Parker. Dwight Wade, Curt Brinks, Traci Campbell, Mike Ignatoski. Amber Sans. Chan da Wenger, Ethan Buist, Lisa DeVries, Thad Otto and Adam Smith. Awarded pins for being outstanding students were Ruth Caton, Tarah Beuschel, Leah Dodd, Mike Ignatoski, Brett Bremer, Teri Fitch. Michelle Butler, Patrick Kathmann, Courtney DeHaan. Andrea Kokmcycr. Traci Campbell. Tim Hannan, Brad Enders, Michelle Merlau, Stephanie Potter, Adelaide Devine, Arnie Bergakker and Kelly Williams. Courtney DeHaan was named the overall scholarship winner in the seventh grade. Perfect attendance honors were awarded in the eighth grade for one year to Wayne Bowerman, Chris DeBlaay and Bruce LaBinc Perfect attendance awards in the eighth grade for two years went to Sarah Maison and Jennifer Wohlford. Receiving the Midwest Talent Search award from the Center for Talent Develop­ ment from Northwestern University was Abby La Bin. The following students received certificates from the State of Michigan, honoring their 100 percent achievement on the Michigan Assessment Test: Rhonda Hessclink and Tom Lesert r - ■ V -I Rhonda Hesselink (left) and Tom Lesert both scored 100 percent on the MEAP tests. || David S. McDuffee attorney at law 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FROAY 9-5 Continued on noxt pogo - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 25, 1991 I Page 7 Year-end awards offered, continued from page 6 The "Principal’s Award" goes to these eight graders for earning a 4.0 grade point average. Starting from the left of the first row are Kiley Thaler. Eric DeGroote, Kevin Holst, (second row) Lisa Lefanty, Gina Boersma and Rhonda Hesselink. Eighth graders who main­ tained a 3.3 grade point average for 2 Mi years and who scored at the 80th percentile or higher on the MEAP test Academic Fitness Awards. Those students were Sarah Allore. Rachel Brock, Eric DeGroote. Angie Gildea, Kevin Hoist, Lisa Lefanty. Laura Nelson. Kiley Thaler, Tracy Schondelmayer, (from left to right) Laura Reed and Curt Martin receiyeo the "Principal’s Award" for achieving a 4.0 grade point average while in the sixth grade. Gina Yoder. Jeremy Ander­ son. Kari Bustraan. Jennifer Dykstra. Eric Griffith, Sarah Kaechele. Bonny McMurray, April Scharphom. Ryan Win­ chel, Jared Zimmer, Hillary Blough, Chris DeBlaay. Amanda Flierman. Rhonda Hesselink. Tracey Lee, Kerri Eighth grade winner of Top Scholastic Student award is Rhonda Hesselink. Courtney DeHaan is the Top Scholastic Student for the seventh grade at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. Two Freeport residents killed in accident, from front Winner of the Top Scholastic Student for the sixth grade in 1991 is Tracy Schondelmayer. r Daily Deliveries ...to Nashville & Middleville areas. Free delivery on $15.00 orders and up Serving the Nashville & Middleville areas since 1954 - See Our Fiberglass Furntture - A name in flouers since 1954 Mon -Fn t»l 8 pjn 109 West State Street. Hastings the Robertson vehicle, Heather Marie Robertson, 13, and Christi Lynn Robertson, 12, were also injured, officials said. The driver of the other car, Douglas Leonard Schalk, 7385 Vai Halla, Alto, was taken to St Mary's Hospital with severe head injuries, the officials said. At press time, a hospital spokesperson said Schalk was in serious condition in the critical care unit Schalk was driving a 1983 Ford Thunderbird northbound on East Pans at 9 p.m. when he disregarded a stop sign at 84th Street, and hit the east­ bound Robertson vehicle. The impact forced Robert­ son's Blazer into the west­ bound lane, where it was struck by a 1985 Ford truck driven by Kevin James May­ nard, 25, of 14th St., Wayland. Maynard’s passenger, Paul Owen, 25, was treated at the scene. Maynard, who was wearing a seat belt, suffered minor injuries. Heather Robertson, taken to Butterworth Hospital by Areo-Med and Christi Robert­ son, taken to Metropolitan Hospital by Mercy Ambu­ lance, are both listed in criti­ cal condition. Theolinda Robertson was taken by Life Ambulance to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center and is listed in fair condition in the neurology in­ tensive care unit. It is not known if The­ olinda Robertson was wearing a seat belt, but police say Schalk and the Robertson children were not using seat restraints. The Kent County Sheriffs Department policed the accident, and rescue crews responded from Dutton, Gaines Township, and Caledonia. Investigation into the acci­ dent continues. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Kent County Sheriffs Deputy Thomas Hillen at 774-3115. Editors note: Late Friday night, Christi Robertson died of her injuries. McNees. Brett Suwyn and Sarah Wisniewski. The following students received a Presidential Ex­ traordinary Effort to Achieve Academic Excellence Award: Gina Boersma. Jessica Coe. Erin Wolverton, and Nathan Bundy. Eighth graders who receiv­ ed a 3.5 or higher grade point average achievement award were Sarah Allore. Daniella Bieber. Andrew Brewer, Kari Bustraan. Jeremy Anderson. Justin Blake. Rachel Brock, Jason Clinton. Casey Bell. Hillary Blough. Nathan Bun­ dy. Jessica Coe. Chris DeBlaay. Jamie Giar, Rebec­ ca Holwerda. Matthew Liu, Kerri McNees. Penny Minor, Christina Oaks, Karen Richards. Kary Schondelmayer, Tara Titus, Wendy Wisniewski, Gina Yoder, Wendy Dickinson. Eric Griffith, Vikki Jansen. Sarah Matson, Malisa Merlau, Carrie Mugridge. Sonya Recollet, Jon Sarver, Michelle Shepard. Ryan Win­ chel, Erin Wolverton, Gary Zehr, Amanda Fliearman, Eric DeGroote, Tracey Lee, Bonny McMurray, Justin Middleton, Laura Nelson, Courtney Rich, April Schar­ phom, Jamie Smith, Sarah Wisniewski, Amy Ybema and Zared Zimmer. Receiving the Principal's Award for achieving a 4.0 grade pointe average were Rhonda Hesselink. Eric DeGroote. Kiley Thaler. Gina Boersma. Lisa Lefanty. and Kevin Holst. The eighth grade (hitstan­ ding Student pin winners were Rhonda Hesslink, Eric DeGroote. Sarah Allore. Laura Nelson. Hillary Blough. Nathan Bundy. Kiley Thaler. Gina Boersma. Chris DeBlaay. Kevin Holst. Erin Wolverton. Kari Bustraan. Lisa Lefanty. Bonny McMur­ ray, April Scharphom. Eric Griffith. Ryan Winchel and Jessica Coe. The overall scholarship winner for the eighth grade was Rhonda Hesselink. Students receiving the Midwest Talent Search award from the Center for Talent Development from Nor­ thwestern University were Matt Liu, Hillary Blough. Lisa Lefanty, Brett Suwyn, Tom Lesert, Rachel Brock, Kerri McNees, Corey Van Dyke, Rhonda Hesselink and April Scharphorn. The assembly ended with Bernie Weller, Middle School guidance counselor, reading the final roll call for the eighth grade. X1M1. NEW LISTING. MID 3 BR ranch w/full finished basement 2'/* att garage and spacious lot on end of cul-de-sac. Dutch clean, plaster walls, I yr. war­ ranty and much more. Call Middleville or Deb 623 8357 DLEVILLE • iiafeui W1M2. NEW LISTING CALEDONIA R1M1. PRICE REDUCED. MID AREA • Spacious 4BR large country home on opprox. 3.9(A) or with 7 acres. Full w/bosement, 2'A baths, garage and more. Call Mid­ dleville or Karen 795-9331. DLEVILLE • A rehabers drearn An architectural classic. Original solid ook wide trim/cove moldings, French doors, hardwood floors, anti­ que fireplace and montel. oak built-ins in FDR and artist W1M3. NEW LISTING. MIDOVILLE studio w/north light. Call Mid­ AREA • 2 BR ranch on approx. dleville or Karen 795-9331. 1 (A). Coll Middleville or Karen L1M4. COBB LAME AREA 1(A) 795 9331 m/l. Great building site. Coll L1M2 MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom, barrier free home Oak cabinets, full base ment daylight windows 2-1/2 stall garage and more. Coll Middleville or Deb 623 8357 HM3. PRICE REDUCED. MID- ■ Country living on 4(A) m/l plus 3 BR ranch 24x27 polaborn with 2 BR guesthouse incl. Call Mid­ dleville or Liz 795 9849. DLEVH.LE AREA ^CORNERSTONE ", realty inc. 4611N. Middleville Road-Middleville 795 7933 891 1551 681 2834’ 0 ITI ~ TT3 214 North Broadway, Hastings - 948*8049 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 25. 1991 Surprise homecoming held for Desert Storm veteran mi'’ From left to right is grandfather Carl Hula, father Bob Hula, Doug, mother Fran Hula and grandmother Eva Hula. The first of many hugs that Doug Hula gets from residents of Irving is Rita Bates right after he gets out of the car. Many people from the tiny hamlet of Irving gathered to say “welcome home, well done" when Doug Hula came home on leave from the Army. "Washington has Scharwtzkoff; Irving has Hulakoff," quips Dick Ray­ mond. He's one of the residents of Irving who welcomed Doug Hula home. Colton Bates is on hand to welcome home Doug Hula. He seems fascinated by his flag. V. I_____ Doug Hula greets Russ Seger as his mother Geraldine smiles. Doug's dad Bob Hula is in the background. we will Be Closed Wednesday. June 26th Caledonia Farmers Elevator Caledonia Lumber Clarksville Elevator 146 E. Main. Caledonia 115 Kinsey Street, Caledonia 401 South Main, Clarksville 891-8108 891-8143 693-2283 THORNAPPLE f* FLORAL 114 River Middleville. MI (616) 795-3331 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase . TUESDAY Two Carnations Vawd WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo ® Latex (Rubber/ Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fern 1 WANT TODAYS SPECIAL!" �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 25. 1991 I Page 9 Newhof named to Caledonia Twp. Planning group J-Ad Graphics •News Service The Caledonia Township Board last week named Jim Newhof, 7959 Kraft Ave., to fill a Planning Commission vacancy created by the resig­ nation of Geraldine Fair­ brother. Newhof, a realtor in the Caledonia office of ERA Properties, is a two-year resi­ dent of the area, but grew up in Grand Rapids and lived in Kentwood before moving to Caledonia. He is a graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School and attended what is now Grand Rapids Community College. Newhof said he applied for the commission seat because he is interested in the com­ munity and in seeing quality growth in Caledonia. He said he thought his 15 years of working in the family's con* struction business would be an asset to the commission as it deals with new growth. He said right now the biggest subject of concern was how to develop lands along the M-37 corridor through the township, and he added that he was looking for a good commercial tax base in the township to help pay for new schools and the need for sewer. "I'd like to see the right mix of residential, commer­ cial and light industrial uses in the township," he said. Tve been attending the meetings, and I know there's a lot of work involved, but I think it will be very interest­ ing. I consider it a civic duty to serve." Caledonia High School ‘honor roll’ offered 9th Grade Kimberly Abbott. Jill Ayers, Brent Boncher. Angie Boonstra. Lindy Burrows. Sara Dawson. Meredith Denison. Jamie Detwiler. Kimberly Devries. Jenelle Douglas. Melissa Dykgraff. Brian Folkersma. Carol France. Trista Frantti, Adam Gall Cheryl Garnaat, Rachel Goodnough. Lisa Grimes. Kimberlee Gross. Jody Hatrick. Heidi Hoekstra. D'Anna Hopper. Lisa Johnson, Erin Kaiser, Katherine Kerkstra. Crystal Lanser. Matthew Lieske, Benjamin Lillie, Tarin Lintemuth Erin McConnon. Rebecca Moody. Shanda Nagel. Nicole Nicholas. Brian Nowak, Amy Overholt. Peter Parbel, Kyle Parker. Gregory Pavlovic, Sarah Perrin. Sara Poll. Matthew Priskorn, Brian Purdy, Dustin Ruth Terri Scheidel. Timothy Segaar. Sarah Shoemaker. Christopher Smith. Elizabeth Smith. Carrie Snoap. Eric Snyder, Jodi Stawicki, Brigitte Stephen. Myla Stewart. Jon Vanryn. Janelle Vilardi. Honorable Mention Jeremy Anderson. Dana Bolt. Shenandoah Bradley. Julie Campbell, Wendy Cizauskas. Karyn Duba, Mary Beth Fowler. Veronica Greiner. Sue Grevers. Brian Hanna, Dana Houseman. Allyson Kieda Matt Lamore. Tammy Lynn, Lisa Memmer. Michael Meyer, Amanda Moore, Michelle Nederhoed. Heather Pelletier. Jayme Poll. Ben­ jamin Potgetter. Amanda Rogers. Karry Rogers. Travis Schalk, Angela Stack. Phillip Stimac. Kevin Tafelsky. Jason Tanner 10th Grade Becky Beland. Heather Bums. Molly Doane. Dennis Dykhou.se. Zac Ellerbroek. Tamara Faber. Shannon Flynn, Deanna Foote. Rox­ anne Gallert. Kathryn Haley. Kevin Kietzman. Ellen KI- Kopenkoskey. Elizabeth Mast. Mark McCaul. Jennifer McCormick. Nicole Miller. John Myers, Knsten Neely, Debra Nicels. Holly Pelon, Carrie Peterson. Erin Peter­ son, Krista Price. Susan Pries. Jonathan Ramsey . Jen­ nifer Richard. Craig Schmidt. Nicole Sutter. Katherine Trutsch. Jennifer Tuinstra, Andrew VanMeter. Emily Whisner. Jeremy Whitwam, Amanda Wisniewski Honorable Mention - Brad Allen. Michelle Anderson, Troy Barlow. Chad Baxter, Tom Beetham, Andy Brillowsky. Sarah Cain, Charles Dannison. Jeff Devries. Tonya Dragt. An­ drew Driscoll, Mike Ferguson, Jessica Frisbie, Jacci Geddes. Rick Grinstead. Ryan Haik, Karl Hofmann, Chris Holiday. Bill Hollstein, Todd C Hudson Karen Huffman, Hason Huisman, Tara Hunter, Mark Johnson, Stephanie Larsen, Chad Neff, Kathie Oosterhouse, Melissa Scholten, Emmarie Schut, Tricia Senneker, Laura The current half-day sched­ Shane, Andrew Sherman, ule is broken up by activities Michael Sines, Carrie such as physical education Stevens, Ben Stewart, Paula time and snack time, making Streit, Lisa Tarrien, Jason it hard to teach deeper con­ Vanderwall, Chad cepts, he added. Vanhaitsma, Kim Vankuiken, Noah will teach the pilot Jodi Vanoost, Angela Warner, Christine Weed, program for one year and has Susan Wilcome. attended early child confer­ 11th Grade ences and visited other Thomas Benedict, Theresa schools that have the pro­ Bravata, Tricia Bynum, gram. Jessica Cook, Todd Hudson, HWe really feel that there Tanya Jousma. Nickie Lan­ shouldn't be a difference in non, Anne McCormick, Scott achievement levels in the Minder. Melissa Mulligan, course in one year," Rich Stephanie O’Krangley. said. Benjamin Schafer, Brad At the end of the year, Seeley, Scott Siler, Jenny Noah and Rich will evaluate Smith, Brad Stegenga, the program's effect on the Pamela Stephens, Mark Uyl, students of the class. Jeff VanBelkum, Michael "I hope we will find there Vanderploeg. Christopher is no difference," he said, Vanryn, Jennifer Wilkinson, "primarily, it's a child care Deborah Wilson, Casey option for our parents." Young, Margie Conway, The new flexible time Melissa Mulligan. Honorable Mention - Marc schedule adopted by the school because of the loss of Campbell. Jason Carter, Kel­ ly Crawford, Kim Detwiler, most of its bus fleet will not John Duba, Sari Engman, have much effect on either the Brad Feenstra, Craig Fortuna, full day or half-day students. Holly Hagen. Paula Hansen, Rich said. Chip Hoebeke, Heather "It will just back every­ Hoestra thing up one-half hour," he Beth Jousema. Billy Lai, said. Shaw-n Malec, Tim Molis. James Oldfield. Robyn Poll, Rosalyn Risdon. Tina Ruehs, Enc Schuyler, Tim Smith. Marsha Snobte. Tim Stack, Amy Steffen, Gina Warner, Mark Wild. 12th Grade Sally Berencsi, Holli Bowman. Dan Burd. Janine Dem. Steven Douglas. Dennis Elmhirst. Marc Erffmeyer, All-day kindergarten project to be piloted at McFall Elementary School by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An option has been offered to parents of kindergarteners at McFall School, and 43 families have responded by signing up their children for all-day classes in September. One class will be held on a Monday-Wednesday schedule and another will go Tuesdays and Thursdays. They will al­ ternate Fridays. Loss of time due to snow days easily can be made up by scheduling an extra Friday. The program is offered on a voluntary basis and teacher Kay Noah has volunteered to teach the class, said Principal Bill Rich. "It's primarily a child care option for parents who have work schedule conflicts," he said. "We offer our parents a choice. If they don't request the full day, every other day, their child goes into the regu­ lar half-day classes. "Curriculum wise, we’ll be able to have some more ex­ tended programs. You could almost do a theme a day* with the longer time," he said. • REMINDER • Parent Meeting for TK - Grad Party 1992 Wednesday, June 26 • 7 PM High School Cafeteria Gardenour, Bradley Garnaat, Jennifer Graham. Jason Groendyke. Sherry Hackney. Korey Hofmann. Pam Johnson. Susan Klingensmith. Silke Lahr. Amy Leatherman. Tara Marble. Brett Maynard. Jeff McCaul. Shen Viliey. Kelly Purdy. Veronica Robertson. Matthew Schalk. Kristi Simkins. Mary Snyder. Roddney Swadner. Dana Tague. Kent Taylor. Chad Thomas. Zachary Thompson. Chad Vandervelde. Bradley Walbridge. Todd Whitwam. Honorable Mention - Matt Austhof. Tiffany Bartley. Chris Beetham. Jean Bendict. Lori Bergy. Nicole Buer. Amy Campbell. Joe Cox. Amy Crosby. Eric Curtis, Christopher Denison. Trisha Dorn bush, Robert Driscoll, Clarice Anne Gerke. Scott Hilton, Kurt IIlikainen, Wendi Inderbitzen, Eric Lanser, Melissa Memmer. Shelly Minzey. Kimber­ ly Neely, Cheri Nowak. Joshua O'Krangley. Robert Poll, Melissa Price, Curt Rit­ ter, Jeffery Rundhaug. Dawn Senneker, Christopher Todd, Jill Vanoost, Susan Welton, Ronda Wiltzer, Lisa Wolfert. Jim Newhof is the new member of the Caledonia Township Planning Commission. TWO FREE ROUND-TRIP AIRLINE TICKETS ...on one of these VACATION RESORTS Call... 891-1886 For More Info �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 25. 1991 Plans for restoring Caledonia’s Barber School set J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Historical Comnyssion, working with the Caledonia Historical Soci­ ety, has taken initial steps toward fulfilling its goal of restoring the historic Barber School, reported Commission members at last week's Township Board meeting. Originally located on the corner of Whitneyville and 96th Street, the little school­ house, considered the first school in the township, was moved by the Historical Soci­ ety in 1976 to a site near the high school. Plans at that time were to restore it as a museum for students to visit The society also planned to use it as a meeting place. Complications halted these plans, however, and the school was boarded up after vandals destroyed some of the work that had been done. When the new high school was designed, the school s site near the woods was designated as the location of the faculty parking lot and in 1989 the school once again was moved through town. This time it traveled to a temporary resting place near the former county garage, TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND BARRY CO., Ml AND OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Ap­ peals will meet to hear the following request for variances to the Zoning Ordinance No. 15.222 of Yankee Springs Twp. Robert Harold 492 Barlow Lake Middleville, Ml 49333 A variance for replacing a garage 15ft. from the road. Scott VanderWoude Section 9, T3N Range 10 W next to 680 Norris Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 A variance of V2 ft for side walls in a double wide that they own and would like to place it on a 5 acre lot. Any other business pertinent to the Board of Appeals PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Appeals will meet July 2,1991 at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Yankee Springs Twp Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. Caledonia Township I / now owned by Caledonia Township. "A school sitting on blocks is an unattractive nuisance,** commented Fred Fleis­ chmann, reporting on the Historical Commission’s plans for the century-old building. He said the commission recommended getting the building set on a real founda­ tion at the former county garage property. He said the foundation would cost about S5 per square foot, and approxi­ mately $1,000 would be needed To move the school and set it on the foundation. Commission member Dorothy Merriman said they have received donations of la­ bor to fix up the building, and they have located several teachers who once taught at the school as well as students who attended it Township Supervisor Jerry Good said that the township applied for and received com­ munity development block grant funds amounting to $24,000 to restore the school. "But we must get specs from an architect and find out the procedures we need to fol­ low to actually obtain the funds," he said. Good said the township also would have to get ap­ proval from the Caledonia Village Planning Commis­ sion to set the school on the garage grounds, even though the township now owns the propen y. If the village approves, then the exact location of the school site will be determined after plans are completed for the village/township office building, also to be located on the garage property. qlcoonia. michioan 031s J"At C**ty" CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR THE AUGUST 6, 1991 SPECIAL ELECTION TAKE NOTICE that any qualified electors of the Township of Caledonia, County of Kent, State of Michigan, who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Caledonia Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; or other designated place, for the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 1991 THE LAST DAY FOR RECEIVING REGISTRATIONS WILL BE MONDAY, JULY 8. 1991 on which day the Clerk's offices or other designated places will be open between the hours of 8:00 A M and 5 00 P.M for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. At the Special Election the following proposal will be voted upon: MILLAGE PROPOSAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TOWNSHIP OPERATIONS Shall an increase of two (2) mills on each dollar ($2 00 on each $1,000) of state equalized valuation in the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed and levied against all property tn Caledonia Township. Kent Coun­ ty. Michigan, for the purpose of providing additional general funds to be issued for the purchase of fire motor vehicles and equipment and the maintenance ano operation of the Township fire department and for law enforcement purposes (1 Vi mills thereof) and for Township operating purposes (W mill thereof), be ap proved for a period of ten (10) years? ONLY REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JULY 8. 1991 WILL QUALIFY PER­ SONS TO VOTE IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD AUGUST 6. 1991 QUALIFICATIONS TO REGISTER TO VOTE: Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before August 6, 1991 Resident of Caledonia Township YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! Patricia Synder, Clerk The Barber School stood boarded up at the high school after vandals destroyed some of the repair work done to the 100-year-old building. In 1989, the old school made its second trip through the village, this time on its way from the high school to a temporary home near the county garage. Historical groups are taking steps to restore the school. "It’s time to do something," Merriman stated. "We need either to go ahead with the school as we want to do, or we should do away with it. I think it would be a shame to lose the building, and we've made a good start here. "We've found pictures and we're getting a history to­ gether and there are a lot of people willing to help with the work. "Once we get it set and do a little landscaping, I think it will be an asset to our com- TK Swim Club opens summer season in area The newly formed TK Swim Club, which was ac­ cepted into the West Michigan Swim League in May, began its summer season Thursday against Godwin. Godwin, who has had an established team for many years, won the meet 302-269. T.K.’s 35 members entered into 38 age group events, in­ cluding relays, and swam away with 19 first places, 22 seconds, and 15 thirds “I was very pleased with the results and proud of all the swimmers, especially con­ sidering this meet was their first time in competition,” said coach Terri VanderKooi The next meet is a tri­ angular against Ludington and Manistee New club membes are still welcome Please call Com­ munity Education at 795-3397 for further information munity." Merriman said she didn't know if it would be possible to move the village black­ smith shop from Emmons to a site near the school. Originally, the commission had hoped to create a little historical area featuring the school, the blacksmith shop and perhaps a small house. "1 don't think all that is go­ ing to be possible," Meeriman said. "We've looked and looked at buildings, but they're either too big or just not suited to our purpose." But for now, she said, the commission is enthusiastic about the Barber School pro­ ject, and welcomes any offers of help in restoring it. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Grand Rapids Gravel Co. REQUEST: Amend section 4.2 of the zon­ ing ordinance (zoning map) for the requested lands from the Rural Residential District (R-R) to the Heavy Industrial District (1-2). LOCATION: 5125 - 68th St. S.E. PP# 41-23-06-300-007 (Part) PUBLIC HEARING DATE: July 1, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: May 30, 1991 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 25, 1991 / Page 11 Caledonia kids raise $500 for St. Jude’s Hospital J-Ad Graphics News Service A group of 14 students pedaled around the Caledonia High. School parking lot enough times to earn $500 in pledges for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. They were participating in the hospital’s annual fund raiser. “Wheels for Life” Bike-A-Thon. Doris Abraham, Caledonia coordinator for the May 11 event, said the students who participated “did a great job and made the day an easy success." Covering the most miles in the local Bike-A-Thon were Jolene Groeneweg (36 miles), Scott Belanger (35) and Robb Gipe (32). Jennifer Curry actually earned the most money in pledges for the hospital, br­ inging in $86.50. A close se­ cond was Gipe with $85 and third was Jessica Curry with $83.50. Abraham said the riders came from all areas of the Caledonia school district, and she expressed appreciation for the help provided by Terri Brodock and Dawn Foote. “We hope all the kids will return to ride next year, and maybe bring some of their friends along,” Abraham said Also participating in the ride for charity were Heather Love. Ryan Kwekel, Lisa Prichard, Doug Lynch, Anya Prichard. Laura Furst. Jay Brodock, Dale Foote and Ben Conklin. The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was found­ ed tn 1962 by the late enter­ tainer Danny Thomas. The in­ stitution provides treatment for children suffering from catastrophic diseases, and conducts research into the causes, cures and prevention of such killers as cancer. Hodgkin’s disease and sickle­ cell anemia. Sennekers mark 50th anniversary Gerrit and Elouise Senneker of Wayland will celebrate 50 years of marriage Saturday, June 29, with an open house at Dutton Christian Middle School (6729 Hanna Lake Ave., Dutton) from 2 to 5 p.m. Caledonia area participants in this year's St. Jude Bike-A-Ihon line up near the high school parking lot. Terri Brodock, left, and Terri Foote helped Doris Abraham, center, coordinate this year’s V/heels for Life' Bike-A-Thon. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO, THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, at their Regular Meeting held June 13, 1991 at the Township Hall commencing at 7:30 p m rezoned the following parcel of land: Part of the SW W of Section 8, T3N.R10W from "A" to "RL" subject to easements, restrictions and right-of-way The Land Use Map will reflect this change in zoning PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE: Th. Special Exception Use for mining has been added to in Sect 15:113. para I to included fencing and para N for fee structure PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE The changes may be noted at the Township Office. 284 N Briggs Rd at any time during regular business hours. Arriving a little late, but still ready to ride for charity, these four boys added to the donation mode to the children's hospital. The hospital freely shares its findings with doctors and hospitals world-wide, and pa­ tients have come from all over America and from 40 other countries. The Bike-A-Thon program this year was dedicated to 6-year-old Brooke Simon, a tumor patient at St Jude who, after surgery and treatment, is now off therapy and con­ sidered in remission. “Although she isn’t cured of her cancer yet, as long as she has people helping her through the Bika-A-Thon pro­ gram, there is always hope,” Caledonia Townshi NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Richard Crissman REQUEST: Correction of a zoning district area designation error made in the 1975 official zoning map from C-1 to R-2 LOCATION: 6700 Whitneyville Ave. PR# 41-23-02-451-001 PUBLIC HEARING July 1, 1991 DATE: 7:30 P.M. TIME: LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: May 30, 1991 Marilyn Page, Clerk states the event’s news release. “Brooke is a living example of the successful research, pa­ tient care and educational pro­ grams of this internationally recognized hospital. ’ ’ Come join us at Caledonia D&W — and — Barry County Commission on Aging Menu —Cherry Valley niee^^ace i&bc Cafe our nation's ...as we help celebrate celt independence... June 29 Wednesday, June 26 Tuna salad, diced tomatoes, mixed bean marinade, cake. Thursday, June 27 Chicken cassiatore, asparagus, carrots, pineapple. Friday , June 28 Pork and gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, bread. peaches. Monday, July Veal patty with gravy, whipped potatoes, oriental blend, bread, fruit cocktail. Tuesday , June 2 Chefs choice. Events Wednesday, June 26 Delton, slides by De Jong; Nashville. Pete Dull with his music. Thursday, June 27 Nashville. Bingo, bus tnp to Rockford. Friday. June 2g - Hastings, Woodland, video from Michigan Bell on handicap services Monday, July 1 - Hastings, Woodland, video from Michigan Bell on handicap services. Tuesday, July 2 - All sites puzzles. to 10 PM HOT DOGS 50* PEPSI 25c Watch the FIREWORKS from the Caledonia Village Centre parking lot! Proceeds will be donated to: “Paws with a Cause" Paws with a ause �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 25, 1991 Middleville branch, State Bank, plans ‘open house Robin Jewett serves a customer in the expanded drive through of the State Bank of Caledonia. Also put in during the remodeling of the bank is a new automatic teller machine. The more spacious interior of the remodeled State Bank of Caledonia welcomes its regular customers and invites new ones. J AdGraphics News Service An open house to celebrate the remodeling of the Mid­ dleville branch of the State Bank of Caledonia will be held the week of July 1 through 6 with the exception of Thursday, July 4. During the week, area resi­ Ricruml J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056 dents are invited to stop at the office and see the more spa­ cious interior with an added teller window. The drive-through window at the bank also has been ex­ panded, and a fully automatic teller machine has been in­ stalled. ATM card holders can use their cards at other banks and locations, and there is no charge for the service, said bank Manager Tim Kelly. "We're offering the first 150 checks free if you open a new checking account, and we're giving away a 13-inch ER TRUE VALUE HOMES ii ■, >,•» <i\ ii > v r e p.j , at CIDER MILL VILLAGE ... in step with the ... 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Caledonia Library Board seeks interested members to serve The Caledonia Township and Village Library Board is stymied. Even though it meets only four times a year, it has been unable to conduct business at its last two meetings because there was no quorum present. Newly chosen Board Chair­ man Jay Shook said he’s found himself head of a board that doesn’t seem to exist. The Library Board was formed to keep track of the needs of the Caledonia Library, which is funded jointly by the village and the township. The board makes recommendations to the two municipalities concerning library needs and services. The board also prepares a budget for library operations. Seven members are ap­ pointed jointly by the village and township, and each member serves on the board for three years. Terms are staggered, however, so that all appoint­ ments do not expire at the same time Of the seven members, one is a representative of the village council and one is a representative of the township board Township Clerk Pat Snyder said the library board members who have not been attending have been sent a notice asking if they are in­ terested in continuing to serve on the board. So far one member has responded, saying she is not interested in fulfilling her term, so at least one vacancy exists Shook said that he would like to encourage any township resident who is in­ terested in the library and who might enjoy serving on the board, to call the township of­ fice and leave his or her name with the clerk. He said he’d like to see new appointments made as soon as possible so the board can function. “To be eligible, candidates need only be a resident of the township.’’ Shook said “And they should have room on their calendars for four meetings a year.” Happy ‘60’ Club to ride in Fourth of July parade Happy 60 club members who want to take part in the Caledonia Fourth of July Parade June 29, should con­ tact Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Senior citizens will be at the Holy Family Church parking lot at 10 a.m. Parade time will be at II a m. Let's keep our motto: *We try, we did and we suceeded,’ and we are still the back bone of the town of Caledonia and our good and beautiful America,” Schultz said FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call.. .891-9133 for an appointment �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 25, 1991 I Page 13 Caledonia kids keeping busy at school... It may be summer, but in Caledonia, lots of students are still arriving at school early in the morning. But the classrooms' are the athletic fields, the gym and the school parking lot as students work on dribbling and driving instead of calculus and chemistry. 'It won't hurt. Just stop the ball and let it fall to your feet so you can pass it.' Young soccer players take turns trying a chest trap during the CHS soccer camp. CHS graduate lerry L^aooert directs trattic as he supervises a scrimmage bet­ ween teams of ninth-arade boys attending the Scots' basketball camp. 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JACK • BRAD • RUSTY • BILL or RUSS tmviN Chevrolet Teulck • Pontloe • Geo 795-3318 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon.-Sat SERVICE: Mon.-Fri. different world; it was firstclass everything, with newspaper reporters and media people following you around "I got to meet Julius Irving. He was just standing there when I walked by. and he said Hi. Wayman, how're you doin'?’ "That was a real thrill for me. to have Dr. ‘J’ say. ‘Hi Wayman.’’’ Wayman Bntt was try ing to describe for Caledonia basket­ ball players what it was like to be on the Michigan team that made it to that championship round in 1976. But he came to the Caledonia basketball sports camp Thursday with a lot more to tell the boys than just describe his own days of glory The 6-2 Bntt. now an employee relations manager at Steelcase, had three basic messages for the elementary , middle and high school players sitting around him on the gy m floor "The first thing." he said, “is you’ve got to be motivated Basketball can be fun, but if you want to be good, you just gotta be motivated.” The second rule, he said, is to always mentally size up the ball player your’re up against. "You want to aggravate that guy mentally, not by say­ ing bad things to him either. That’s not good sportsmanship "But you want to frustrate him by keeping him away from the ball. That’s mH easy, but playing defense is not an easy game "And then you’ve got to be in shape,” he emphasized. "You’ve got to keep your midsection, your legs and thighs strong. You look at the great defensive players, look at Michael (Jordan) and Den­ nis (Rodman) and you will see that this is where they are very strong." Britt even showed the boys the exercises he used to keep in shape, although he admitted with a grin that "These aren’t quite so easy for me to do now.'' "Most guys play as much as you do. What you want is the edge. It’s what you do on top of practice that makes you the best." Britt told players that it is defense that is the most impor­ tant thing to practice with the team. He pointed out that anybody can go home and practice shooting baskets, but defen­ sive practice requires playing with the team "It’s a team game." he said. "If you’re not willing to help out your teammales, then you’re losing He cited his own high school championship basket­ ball team at Flint Northern that was not especially tall, but "they beat guys bigger because they helped out and worked harder and played good solid team defense. " And he stressed to the young men that it was impor­ tant to keep up * uh their school work "The odds are stacked against you to make it much farther bey ond play mg in high school." he warned "But I still >ee a lot of guys put everything into basketball and then don’t keep up their grades. "Well, you can't play forever; I’m a witness to that So enjoy your high school op­ portunity . but remember, vrty Caledonia basketball players of all ages listen attentively to Wayman Britt as the former University of Michigan star offers some advice about playing the game successfully. Britt watches as some of the younger players try to keep the ball away from the hoop. The offensive man got to the basket this time. Wayman Britt explains to Caledonia players how a defensive strategy should work. Eric Benedict and N ck Bon few guys get to play on a championship team, or in the NBA. even when they’re very good." Bntt said that he was able to play forward at only 6-2 because of his footwork, his endurance and his determination. "I pnded myself on stopp­ ing the ocher guy.” he said. Throughout his talk he em­ phasized the need for strong defensive skills, and he put his words into action by pulling play ers out of his audience to r listen carefully demon rate that aspect of the game "Talk each other, you’ve got to talk to each other.” he encouraged the players as they scrimmaged. “And when your're having trouble guar ding the guy all by yourself, yell ’he "And then you players over here, y «u slide over and help!" Afte watching and coaching various combina­ tions of payers as they played some detense, Bntt took time 9 Britt s instructions. to answer questions. Yes, he had played with Magic (Johnson), but it was in a celebrity game "Remember, Magic is a lit­ tle younger than me," he laughed No, he hasn’t met Michael Jordan, but he’d like to. Yes, he’d met Isiah (Thomas), "You’d like him." The guy hardest for him to guard during his career? Ber nard King, who now plays for the Washington Bullets. Continued page 18 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 25, 1991 I Page 15 CHS student chosen for‘Young Leaders’ conference JAd Graphics News Service Caledonia senior Todd Hudson has been selected to attend the 1991 National Young Leaders Conference to be held in Washington D.C. July 9-14. Hudson is among 350 high school students from across the country to be chosen for the honor The Congressional Youth Leadership Council, which sponsors the conference, said in its press release that students were chosen based on their academic achievement, leadership and citizenship. During the six-day con­ ference, Hudson will have the opportunity to meet with “key leaders and newsmakers" from the three branches of students a chance to meet with admissions personnel from various universities, and Hud­ son will get to discuss impor­ tant policy issues with Michigan Senators Carl Levin. Donald Reigle and Representative Paul Henry or their staff members. Culminating the conference will be ‘‘The Mock Congress on Gun Control.’' during which the students assume the roles of United States representatives to debate, lob­ by and vote on proposed han­ dgun legislation Hudson received the invita­ tion to apply for the con­ ference in February , based on his overall grade point average and his score on the Preliminary Scholastic Ap­ titude Test (PSAT). He received word of his ac­ ceptance in March, he said. At CHS. Hudson maintains a 3.7 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. He also is a member of the CHS varsity golf, basketball and baseball teams and plays for the Grand Rapids A’s in the Grand Rapids Connie Mack summer baseball program government, the media and the diplomatic corps. Highlights of the week will include welcoming remarks from a member of Congress on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, a lobbying seminar and a panel discus­ sion led by prominent jour­ nalists at the National Press Cub. The council says students also will get a taste of ex­ ecutive decision-making in a simulation entitled “If I Were President " A visit to the diplomatic embassy of either Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands. Jor­ dan, Sweden. Austria or Costa Rica is another highlight of the week. The conference provides Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TWP Regular Meeting Jun. 13. 1991 Mealing was colled to order by Supervisor VanElst at 7:30 p m. Present: Seger. Finkbeiner. Jonsma, Poge, Schilthroot, At­ torney Lohrstorfer. and 60 visitors. Minutes for regular meeting, with additions, annual meeting, and financial report were oc cep ted Cemetery contract for $6.600 00 was approved with Mr Roush os sexton. Motion to adopt Water Ordinance No 43 wos approved Motion to ap­ prove payment to Don Valley Ex­ cavating $65,613.69 by the Stat.. Motion to approv. payment of %70 of $127,482 95 by the state for pipes purchased by Don Valley Excavating. Public Hear ing for the Special Assassmant District for the Arhana Crest Rood was held This was tabled until June 24, 1991 at 7 X pm. Motion to rezone part of sw 1 /4 of Sec 8 TN3 R10W. from "A" to RL" was approved. Motion to deny the rezoning of Kuthic pro­ perty on Patterson from ”RL" to "C" was approved. Motion to amend the budget was approv ed Motion to accept the 1991 to 1992 budget. Motion to change the wording of Mining Or­ dinance No 42 par I and Par N was approved. Motion to pay all the June bills was accepted Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. M Poge Cleric (6/25) f True Modular Homes ., Offered By G & L REMODELING COME SEE OUR MODELS Call for an appointment. ‘’ Middleville $ 795-9153 Todd Hudson caBdoniagroSmin? THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes June 10. 1991 Regular meeting colled at 7:07 p.m. Members present 5. Others - 5. Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $23,756.07 approved by roll coll vote. Motion approved unanimously approving centerline pointing. Motion approved unanimously approving non emergency am­ bulance fee schedule. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Treasurer to collect Duncan Lake Improvement Special Assessment No. 2. Motion to approve ordering Sporatan fire truck defeated. Motion passed unanimously authorizing purchase of two PET BOUTIQUE overhead doors for fir»/ombulance station. Motion passes unanimously approving write off of am­ bulance bad debts. Meeting adjourned at 11:57 Donno Kenyon Thornapple Township He has served as a volunteer coach and umpire in the community youth athletic programs, and is a member of the Holy Family Church vouth group. He is the son of Al and Dee Hudson. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council was founded in 1985. and is a “non-profit, non-partisan educational organization commined to providing outstan­ ding youth with a hands-on civic learning experience in the nation's captial.” According to the Council, more than 325 members ot the U.S. Congress serve as members of the Council's Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors. "I firmly believe that by touching one life, the National Young Leaders Conference enriches thousands more." said John Hines. Council Ex­ ecutive Director. “Scholars return to their schools and communities charged w ith the lifelong duty of leading all Americans to better unders land their rights and respon­ sibilities in this participatory democracy • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 Cherry Valiev Ave in Caledonia Plaza OPEN M. W. F 8 30 to 5. 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Jeffery Allen Pierce of Caledonia has returned from service in "Operation Desert Storm" and is now at home at 9049 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Caledonia. Pierce, who is in the Army Reserve, served with the 180th Transportation Company in Saudi Arabia, and returned home via Muskegon with the rest of his unit on May 20. Pierce plans to attend Grand Rapids Junior College to study law enforcement Future plans might also include duty in the regular Army. New Special Education Coordinator begins at TK The information transfer needed to assure a smooth transition from the current special education coordinator to her replacement has already started. Mary Hanson, the new di­ rector of the special education program for the Thornapple Kellogg School District, and Naomi Barber, who is retiring from that position after nine years, have been conferring for the last week. "She’s very capable; she’ll do a good job,” Barber said. Barber was instrumental in the selection of her replace­ ment. "I was the ch^ir of the in­ terview team; I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the selection process," she said. Six people were on the in­ terview team to name a re­ placement coordinator, includ­ ing Marie Grice, teacher con­ sultant; Tom Fletke, high school counselor; Keith Mid­ dlebush, teacher at the middle school; Sharon Kalee, princi­ pal of West Elementary; Barb Benner, resource room teacher; and Barber. "We interviewed 11 excel­ lent candidates, and reduced it to four," Barber explained. "From that list, (Superintendent) Steve Garrett and (High School Principal) Henry Dugan, Sharon and myself made the final selec­ tion." "We did a very thorough job," she said of the selection committee, "I felt good about that She (Hanson) is person­ able and well qualified. "I'll be out of the office on June 28, so she'll have time to settle in before she offi­ cially starts on Aug. 19. She’ll be well prepared when she starts. The staff is very knowledgeable about kids, and she knows that I’m available by phone," Barber said. Hanson has degrees in classroom learning and guid­ ance and in elementary and special education from Michi­ gan State University. She is certified as a super­ visor of special education (temporary), teacher consul­ tant, special education for the emotionally impaired, ele­ mentary education and social science and fine arts. Hanson leaves a position as a teacher-consultant in the emotionally impaired pro­ grams and was the Homebound/Home Study coordina­ tor in the Montcalm Interme­ diate School District. She has also taught in gen­ eral and special education pro­ grams in Kentwood and Lans­ ing. Another change in the spe­ cial education department at TK is the addition of Cindy Middlebush as a half-time re­ source room teacher April 9. The special education pro­ gram student numbers are set by the state, and the program was over the legal limit, Bar­ ber explained. "Cindy saw kids at McFall, West and Page. She traveled to all three buildings because of the number of students," she said. Middlebush and her hus­ band, Keith, are the parents of a daughter Cary, 6. She received a master's de­ gree in learning disabilities in 1990 from Grand Valley State University. In 1983 she re­ ceived a bachelor of science degree from Grand Valley State Colleges with a major in psychology/special educa­ tion and a minor in elemen­ tary education. Certified to teach general education, emotionally im­ paired, mentally impaired and learning disabled, Middlebush is a TK graduate. MIDDLEVILLE A.Y.S.O. Attention: Middleville's American Youth Soccer Organization (A.Y.S.O.) Players — All Boys and Giris who will be 6 yrs. old thru 14 yrs. old this fall!! If you want to play soccer this fall, now is the time to sign-up. Even if you have played before, you must register again Our only registration day was Saturday. June 1st dunng Soccerfest If for some reason you could not register then, call Robin Laansma at 795-7277. We are holding registration open until June 28.1991 After that, you will not be able to register for this fail If for some reason you cannot reach Robin, you may call Barb jBkTSS 795-7336 or Becky 891-1886. or Cindy 795-7039 The honor roll is divided in­ to three point average categories 1. 4.0 - AU A s. 2. 3.5-3.99 - Honor Roll. 3. 3.0-3.49 - Honorable Mention. 12th Grade All A’s - Dune Bender. Danna Carpenter, Don Fifcek. Michele Kooiman. Aaron Lytle, Michael Matison. Matthew Slander. Michele Stevens. Kristina Thaler. Susan Wheeler Honor Roll - Brad Belka. Amy Cravero. Scott Dystra. Lisa Eddy. Cara Errair. Nathan Hillman. Julie Holtrust. Polly Kidder, Melanie McCaul. Jennifer Middleton. Malin Pameving. Jamie Payne. Edward Rumbergs. Susan Smelker. Ursula Smelker. Amy Smit. Regina-Stein. Rachel Teater. Michele Van Sickle. Dina Wangerow. Wendy Yoder. Honorable Mention Maureen Bartlett. Cynthia Baughn. Jamie Beuschel. Jason Carpenter, Joshua Carpenter. Joyce Chambers, Jack Chapin. Mary Cisler, Todd Coe. Jennifer Cole, Laura Converse, Bethann DeHaan. Joe Faunce. Robert Flikkema. James Freeman. Shawn Frey. Melody Gieseler. Dawn Harvey, An­ thony Jones. Julia Kooiman, LeAnn Matson. Karen McCrath. Tracy Medaris. Shannon Newman, Betsy Overbeek. Jason Pranger. James Reurink, Tracy Robertson. Krista Rothhaar. John Scheib. Susan Seger. Jonathon Slag, Koren Thomas. Christine Thomp­ son. Steven Van Duine, Michael Wierenga 11th Grade All A’s - Anne-Marie Butler, Lisa Einberger, Jeff Geukes, Mark Harcek, Robert Hunt. Mac Missad, David Sherwood, Sherry Swelnis, Denise Wyatt, Alicia Batson, Brian Beaute, Nicole Boivin, Jake Brewer. Mary Elwood, Jennifer Hoff, David Lehman. Patricia Postma, Matthew Pratt, Jessica Robinson, Catherine Thompson, Jessica Weatherhead, LeAnne Zawierucha. Honorable Mention - Dar­ rell Baughman. Steven Baumgartner, Beth Beard, Gayle Boersma, Deelane Camling. Kelli Daugherty, Jason Feltzer. Leslie Fisher, Rebecca Forbes. Angela Frowein, Marcia Gildea, Robert Jansen, Alice King. Steven McCrumb, Cristi Meyer. Daphne Moore, Brett Muller. Antonia Panza, Philip Postma. Takytha Potter. Rebecca Reigler, Kyle Rickert. Jennifer Sweeney, Brandon Van Elst, Michael Van Kuiken, Jason Walters, Sarah Wieringa, Heather Zoulek 10th tirade All A’s - David De Haan. Mark Pullen Honor Roll - William Bakin. Melissa Chlebana. Melanie Cooper, Jason DeVries. Catherine Han. Cory Heald, Rachel Hillman. Angela Jerkatis, Ryan Kiel, Zachan Kinnes. Shannon McMurray. Tracie Mid­ dleton. Brian Newhouse. Sara Postema, Mandee Rick, Timothy Rybiski. Bryan Thompson, Mindy Truer. Honorable Mention Theresa Baerman. Robin Ba&arabUu. Richard Baughn. Dylan Coleman. Laura Docker. Brun Drummond. Becky Fnch, Becky Fliearman. Leigh Flynn, Corey Harrison. Emily Henning, Matthew Hopkins, Shawn Lee. Chad Mason. Shannon McClelland. Mark McNutt. Robert Middleton. Jared Miller, Michelle Nelson. Scott Oliver. David Olthouse. Track Potts. Ryan Recker. Trisha Shook. Kimberlee Wohl ford. Shelly Wolverton. 9th Grade Honor Roll - Nicole Carpenter. Jeremy Hilty, Jamie Holes. Kelly Ignatoski. Carrita Ingersoll. Timothy Keizer. Jennifer Lewis. Steven Mattison. Meagan Middleton, Amy Missad. Joshua Parker. Carla Pioeg. James Ramey. Jesse Strzyzewski. Candace Thompson. Kendra Weatherhead. Michell Wellman. Joshua Zimmer, Kathryn Zoemer Honorable Mention - Lisa Ahrens. Katie Berg. Andrew Bot winski, Sonya Chris­ tiansen. Jason Clark. Lisa Closser. James Cole. Jeffrey De Maagd. Corinne Drake. Jacob Dussia. Michele Evans. Chad Featherly, Britt Haraburda. Shelly Harris. Charlyne Janose, Dana Johnson. Philip Johnson. Bridget Loftus. Michael Nelson. Kimberly Novak. Mark Overbeek. Stephanie Penn­ ington. Jessica Pratt. Deanna Reed. Timothy Rothhaar. Michael Sarver. Robert Seger. Amy Snider. Jaime Strater. Donald Toler. Sarah Turner. Brooke Van Elst. Alison Werkema. Trisha Williams. Kevin Wright. Caledonia school to recommend architect for proposed project by Barbara Gall Staff Writer A 14-member selection committee will recommend that the Caledonia School Board hire GMB Architects and Engineers of Holland to design a new middle school for Caledonia students if vot­ ers pass a fall bond issue. The firm would also carry out renovations to the present middle school, making it a part of the high school. Caledonia School Superin­ tendent Robert Myers said GMB was a unanimous choice of the committee after it listened to presentations from four architectural firms interested in the project. He said the criteria used by the committee included the firm’s experience with similar projects, its capacity to per­ form in all facets of the pro­ ject, the cost estimates pro­ jected by the firm, the process used by the firm to gain staff and community opinions about the project, how well the firm could ensure energy efficiency in its design and its ability to meet the district's schedule. The school board will de­ Members of the selection committee include Middle cide whether to follow the se­ School Principal David lection committee’s recom­ Bouck, High School mendations at its annual or­ Principal Tonya Porter, ganizational meeting July 8. several middle school at 7:30 p.m. in the board teachers, school board room. No other board meeting is members, FACTs Committee Co-chairs Gordon DeBlaay scheduled in July. Last month, the board and Kathy Jackson, and sev­ agreed to ask district residents eral parents. to approve the construction of Committee members vis­ ited Grandview Elementary in a S10-S12 million middle along with Grandville, which was de­ school signed by GMB, and Myers renovations that would said that the Forest Hills dis­ convert into one high school trict also has hired the firm to facility the building presently construct a new elementary shared by the high school and middle school. school. In a separate proposal, vot­ "We called both districts about GMB, and both rec­ ers will decide whether to ommended the firm highly," construct a $3 million to $5 million community swim­ Myers said. Harm Perdok, AIA, will be ming pool. Myers said architects wpl GMB's project manager for the Caledonia building if the . not draw up plans until after voters approve either or both fall bond issue passes. An architect for the second of the separate building pro­ posals in the Nov. 19 elec­ proposed project, a commu­ nity swimming pool, still is tion. "Right now, we’re only dis­ being considered, Myers said. "Our committee is visiting cussing specifications for the other area pools designed by school and the pool," he said. the individual firms right now," Myers said. Rainbow’s End gets its Christmas shopping done during June A benefit of going to the J-Ad Graphics "And, crafts have to be in early, so the crafters have annual show is that they have News Service The hot sun and clear blue plenty of time to make the chance to meet with other skies of summer invite one Christmas gifts," Judy said. owners of small businesses and talk to people in the same to frolic on the beach and "But it's hard work." Their shopping is just that, field. play in games and activities, taking advantage of the comparing hundreds of items "We all have seem to have warmth and longer days. and trying to predict what the same problems, and Jim and Judy Groendyke, customers will like in six sometimes we can find solutions to ours," she noted. owners of Rainbow's End months. Yarn and Variety in the The buying trip comes at "We're at the warehouse Caledonia Village Centre, every morning at 7 a.m. and an inconvenient time of the enjoy summer too, but they stay there 'til 8 p.m. at year, Judy said, but is "very, also know June is the time very worthwhile." night," she explained. for them to get their ’’lastLocated on the north end Lunch is catered so the minute Christmas shopping couple doesn't leave the area, of the Caledonia Village done." Centre, Rainbow’s End offers even for a noon break. That’s right. With the "It's shows, meetings and a myriad of crafts, yarns and Christmas season getting exhibits, plus the pressure of needle work supplies and longer, and crafts being so wanting to have everything," attracts customers from a popular, their supplier, she said. “You have to make wide area, including people Variety Distributors, every a lot of difficult decisions." from the northeast and year in June has its All of the merchandise they southeast side of Grand Christmas Merchandise Show buy for their Caledonia Rapids, Hastings, Middleville and Annual Meeting. business is piade "very much and Wayland. The Groendykes have just by mutual consent" between returned from three days of Jim and Judy. non-stop shopping and examining hundreds of exhibits at the show in Harlan, Iowa. Using their own experience and listening to vendors, the I am in need of election workers. If couple select general anyone is interested in working on the merchandise and crafts, along with Christmas orders. elections, please call me or come into For instance, they know the Clerk’s office to fill out an bell necklaces that were application. popular last Christmas Patricia Snyder probably will be a favorite again this year, so they will Caledonia Township Clerk buy those. ........ ELECTIONS WORKERS NEEDED �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 25, 1991 / Page 17 Thornapple Kellogg Middle School offers honor roll 8th Grade All A’s - Sarah Allore. Gina Biersma, Christopher DeBlaay, Kevin Holst, Tracey Lee, Bonny McMurray, April Scharphorn, Sarah Wisniewski, Jeremy Ander­ son, NatJian Bundy. Eric DeGroote. Lisa Lefanty. Malisa Merlau, Kiley Thaler. Erin Wolverton, Hillary Blough, Kan Bustraan. Rhon­ da Hesselink, Vikki Jansen. Matt Liu, Laura Nelson, Ryan Winchel. B Honor Roll - Timothy Baker. Justin Blake. Rachel Brock. Jessica Coe. Arnie Evans. Jeffery Frei, Jamie Green. Stephanie Harvey. Chris Lange. Sarah Matson. Penny Minor. Christina Oaks. Sarah Potter. Karen Richards. Jon Sarver. Julie Shear. Joy Smith. Aimee Thaler, Dawn Vander Woude. Bradley Williams. Amy Ybema. Jared Zimmer. Casey Bell. Kevin Bluhm. Randy Caton. Wendy Dickin- son. Amanda Fliermarn, Jamie Giar. Eric Griffith. Lee Ann Humphrey. Katina Loose. Kerri McNees. Carrie Mugndge. Julie Palazzolo, Sonya Recollet. Margaret Rogers. Scott Scheib. Michelle Shepard. Jennifer Steorts. Jennifer Wiennga. Wendy Wisniewski. Gma Yoder Daniela Bieber. Andrew Brewer. Jason Clinton. Jen­ nifer Dykstra. Ben Forbes. Angela Gildea. Shannel Haigh. Sarah Kaechele James Mason. Ty Mid­ dleton. Darcy Mugridge. Chelsea Peck. Courtney Rich. Tim Roodvoets. Kary Schondelmayer. Jamie Smith. Brett Suwyn. Tara Titus. Jason Wilkins. Jennifer Wohlford. Gary Zehr. 7th Grade A Honor Roll - Arnie Bergakker. Curtis Brinks. Ruth Caton, Leah Dodd. Leisa Idema. Andrea Kokmeyer. Stephanie Potter. Tarah Beuschel. Michelle Butler. Courtney DeHaan. Bradley Enders. Michael Ignatoski. Kimberly Medaris. Kelly Williams. Brett Bremer. Traci Campbell. Adelaide Devine. Timothy Hannan. Pat Kathmann. Michelle Merlau. B Honor Roll - Mike Anders. Joel Barnhill. Rebec­ ca Bowyer. Ethan Buist. Jen­ nifer Deschoff. Mandi DeWitt. Teri Fitch. Jason Gearhart. Amy Harvey. Christine Hypnar. Daniel Ke- Middleville Community ‘garage sales'set GARAGE SALE ★ HERE! ★ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The seventh annual com­ munity garage sale in Mid­ dleville is set for July 25-26, say organizers. The sale, which attracts hundreds from Southwest lower Michigan every year, again will have a published map of every household or lo­ cation in the village that will have a sale those days, said co-chairman Gina Hackett. Official signs to be posted in the yard declaring member­ ship in the sale will be avail­ able again for $3. They may be purchased starting July 1 at Cappon's Quick Man, Pas- toor's Family Market, Lon Lefanty's State Farm Insur­ ance office and the Middleville branch of the Hastings City Bank. The signs must be pur­ chased by July 12, Hackett explained, to have a spot marked on the map. After July 12, signs will still be Peace Reformed Church sets Vacation Bible School Peace Reformed Church will be having Vacation Bible School. “Fun In The Son,” from 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19. This year the group will be "traveling around the world” and visiting different coun­ tries. They will be eating food from these countries, playing games, making crafts and learning about missionaries. They will even make Indian teepees outside Public hearing will continue July 18 Yankee Springs planning board deadlocked on mining permit by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A three-hour public hearing on a special use permit for a controversial gravel mining company in Yankee Springs Township resulted in the mat­ ter being tabled by for a month for further study. The Thompson McCully Company has applied for the permit to mine 51.42 acres of property on the southeast corner of Payne Lake and Bowens Mills roads they have leased from James and Mary Missad. Jan Missad, who sits on the Yankee Springs Planning Commission, withdrew from participation on the matter, citing possible conflict of in­ terest. With six members left to make the decision, the vote to deny the request failed on a 33 deadlock. Roger Fulton, property rep- resentative for Thompson McCully (TMC), and his as­ sociate, Larry Miller from Miller Associates, first gave a presentation, then answered questions from the board. The public comment portion of the meeting followed. Miller assured the board and the public that a green belt al­ ready there would be left in­ tact and noted that the pro­ cessing plant (or crusher) would be located 200 feet from the nearest property line and 500 feet from adjacent dwellings. The crusher will be operating in the back of the acreage below ground level, so sound will be muffled, he said. The eastern pan of the site will not be mined, and basic contours would be kept, so drainage after the three-year operation was finished would be the same as it is now, Miller said. Trucks will travel the same route they took last year, starting on Payne Lake to Chief Noonday and then to the U.S.-131 expressway, he added. Miller said TMC had hired a company to test problems with vibration and sound sent out by the plant while in op­ eration. The vibrations felt 500 feet from the mining operation had a numerical value of 0.34, he said. Miller noted that the threshold for feeling vibration was also 0.34. "So at 500 feet from (the operation) there will be some vibration at the threshold of feeling," he said. The sound measured from 54 to 57 decibels (dbl), he said, and most townships al­ low 55 decibels in residential areas, and up to 65 dbl in in­ dustrial zones. Fulton said they would put a hard surface on the access road, and use a water mist to control dust. Fulton said his company needed to mine gravel in Au­ gust this year, but foe the next two years operations would not be conducted be­ tween Memorial Day and La­ bor Day because of the recre­ ational activity that occurs in Yankee Springs Township. A night watchman will be on the site on the weekends, and will stay in a car or truck while on duty, Fulton said. The fee of $2,500 up front and 3 cents a cubic yard was agreed to by Fulton. Before the public spoke, the board heard two petitions Continued on p»g« 18 Each day a group will visit a new place, including India. China. Colombia, Nigeria, and American Indians. The church is located at 6950 Cherry Valley Road, Middleville. For more infor­ mation. call 891-8119. available up to the days of the sale, but the location will not appear on the map. Besides individual garage and yard sales, the organizers also expect civic clubs, mer­ chants and churches to take part. The possibility of food wagons and other many spe­ cial events still are being explaeu. Those who live outside the village, but would like to have a sale, can arrange for space by calling David Hop­ kins at 795-7936. Look for further details in upcoming issues of the Sun and News. nyon. Robert Kiel. Abby Labin. Tiffiny Middleton. Jared Novak. Elizabeth Panza. Jerry Postma. Lance Robert­ son. Krista Schavey. Saman­ tha Sherman. Adam Smith. Katie Tyner. Jason Van Elst. Dwight Wade. Chanda Wenger. April Wilson. Joel Appel. Bradley Bed­ ford. Brian BreWer. Jamie Byars. Rachel DeVormer. Rene’ Ellinger. Amanda Frisbie. Luke Gravelyn. Sarah Honea. Paul Jamison. Angela Keysor. Theresa Krueger Melissa Landman. Michael Mrozinski. Megan Oliver. Maria Parker. Aaron Rademaker. Amber Sans. Trevor Schut. Brian Soaf, Jennifer Stapish. Jessica Van Aman. Jeffrey Van Houten. Raechelle Walker. Amy Wiennga Beth Baldry. Martin Bender. Chad Brewer. Sean Crofoot, Lisa DeVries. Jen­ nifer Farrell. Tracy FunNell. Brian Hansford. Konnne Hut chens, Jill Kelley. Korey Kid­ der. Angela Kuhtic. Jennifer Mariage. Andy Myers. Thad Otto. Katie Polhemus. Brandon Raterink. Samantha Sasse. Dionna Sherman. Rebecca Singleton. Terry Trudell. Erin Vandersloot. Lisa Van Putten, Julie Weidman. Ben Wiese. TIRES-R-US TK High School summer hours The Thomappie Kellogg High School office will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. beginning June 21. The office will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. 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The petition , with ,231 signatures, also charged that the past actions of the Township bBoard had not been in the best interests of the public. A second petition, with the same number of names, called for the Planning Commission to deny the special exception request "I’m not aware of any pro­ cedure for a special election in this case," said Township At­ torney John Lohrstorfer. "You can request the board to look at the ordinance again; there may be a procedure to repeal part of the ordinance." He also said the board can take into consideration the residents' concern, but if the application permit meets the standards set in the ordinance, they are obligated to allow it. Marian Cook, owner of Historic Bowens Mills, said the operation would have an adverse effect on her business. The mill presents programs and special events during the summer months for tourists and residents and would suffer if there was vibrating and noise during those weekends, she said. The operations will be 550 feet from the property line of Bowens Mills and 625 feet from the actual operation. She said an engineer told her that the earthen dam at the mill should be inspected be­ fore the mining began and pe­ riodically during the time of operation. When Lohrstorfer said the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) should be responsible for ex­ amining the dam, he was in­ formed by Gary Middleton of Barlow Lake that the DNR told him the dam is under township control. "Is $16,000 enough to pay for that?" Middleton asked, re­ ferring to the amount of money expected to be col­ lected for inspection and en­ forcement of the entire min­ ing operation. Several in the audience echoed his concern that the dam might be harmed and lia­ sum up the mood of the audi­ ence when he said, "This is an incredible source of anxiety and a pain in the neck." His wife, Robin, advised the board to get everything agreed to by TMC officials in writing. In making the motion to bility for damages would be up to the individual citizens to collect through the courts. Others accused TMC of vi­ olating their word and agree­ ments with the township dur­ ing their operation last year at a nearby site, and said they didn’t trust them to keep agreements now. Howard Frost questioned the practice of mining within four feet of the water table, and wanted to know what ef­ fect that would have on the water supply. The question of the long-term effect on other lakes in the area was brought up. Fuel storage, lack of stated hours for trucks to run, drainage problems, monitor­ ing wells and where the com­ pany would get the water for misting the area all were con­ cerns named by the public. Middleton told the board there was a great deal of mistrust of TMC, and it was the board s obligation to deal with it. "My concern is the dam and lake levels. 1 don't believe they are going to do what they say they will, and neither does anyone else here. I don’t think $16,000 is enough to test the dam. What's going to stop them? We may be small and insignificent, but so is a hornet...but kick up a hornet's nest..... something should be done before we let them start," he said. David Laansma seemed to deny the application, Kevin Meaton said, "Gravel mining is necessary and viable opera­ tion. We saw the merits of TAX SAVINGS The 1990 Tax Act imposed an excise tax on high cost cars, boats, planes, jewelry and furs. The tax is 10% of the excess above specific threshold amounts. You do not have to pay the tax when you buy the new item. Here’s how: try to spread the tax over time. If you lease the item, you pay a small amount of tax each month. Compliments of: Tax Management and More, Inc. 891 <9401 granting special use permits if the conditions were met." Meaton said the second consideration is location, and the panel could reasonably say that there are better locations for the mining. Supervisor David Van Elst said that he had long been "an advocate for property rights, maybe to a fault I would ask Kevin - where is the location for a gravel pit? I have ques­ tions about TMC, but to deny it for the reasons in the motion... I have a problem." After the vote, with Meaton, Harvey Vanderbee and Joanne Medendorp voting Larry Miller, (left) of Miller Associates, and Roger Fulton, property manager of the Thompson McCully Company, display a map showing the proposed site for a gravel mining operation. to deny and Judy Becker, David VanElst and William Schultz voting to allow the operation, it was tabled until the next regular third-Thurs- day meeting of the panel, July 18. "Many points have been brought up. None of us has the expertise to do this," said Van Elst. The motion asked for more time to allow the panel to pursue more information. governor’s recommendations by $250 million. Since the House majority is not advocating a tax hike, there simply is no way to balance the 1992 budget without substantial cuts. This year’s compromise will re­ quire harsher choices ahead. The governor supported paring state spending by some $800 million. Dodak agreed to actual cuts of about $650 adults have resulted in more modest reductions of 17 per­ cent and 27 percent respectively Lansing Diary This year’s state budget deficit is one step closer to resolution. However, the agreement negotiated by Governor Engler and Speaker of the House Dtxlak has postponed many spending reduction decisions. It pushes a massive deficit into the next fiscal year, which begins Oc­ tober 1. The compromise was forc­ ed by an appellate court in­ junction. That ruling blocked unilateral Engler administra­ tion efforts to eliminate welfare assistance for employable adults and transfer those funds to medicaid, foster and adoptive subsidies and aid to poor families with dependent children. While the judicial order was setback for the governor, it also pushed Speaker Dodak back to the negotiating table. Here is a nutshell summary of the five-month budget battle: Inherited Mess. Governor Engler inherited a $900 million deficit He also was handed the burden of needing to prioritize $536 million of 9.2 percent across-the-board spending reductions signed ito law by Governor Blanchard Because of a further Seasonal Jobs Available FOOD PROCESSING PLANT Truck Drivers, General Labor. Needed approx. July 1,1991 to mid-September 1991. We will try to work around your scheduling to meet our scheduling. Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call ... (616) 374-8837 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TWIN CITY FOODS, INC. 1315 Sherman St., Lake Odessa, Ml BOTH DAY AND NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE E.E.O.E. slowdown of Michigan’s economy, the deficit had grown by $235 million since January — adding to an overall problem totalling 20 percent of the stale's general fund budget. Engler Plan vs. Final Compromise. Most of the governor’s efforts to replace across-the-board reductions with spending priorities were blocked by the House majori­ ty. While the Engler-Dodak agreement cuts some pro­ grams more deeply than 9.2 percent in order to keep ser­ vices like medicaid and foster care intact, few state pro­ grams will actually be eliminated. For example, ad­ ministration attempts to end grants to Detroit cultural in­ stitutions and general assistance for able-bodied million. Governor Engler hoped to limit the use of one-time ac­ counting adjustments and revenue producers (for exam­ ple, tapping the “rainy day fund’’) to $600 million. These revenue band-aids now will exceed $1 billion. Unresolved Problem. Still unresolved is the replacement of the Single Business Tax in­ vestment deduction, recently ruled unconstitutional by the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the House majority continues to block a long-term solution to this cricial business climate issue, a $300 million deficit will have to be carried for­ ward into ’992 Postponing the Pain. The governor accused of being a mean-spinted budget-cutter is stuck with a compromise call­ ing for 1991 spending of $8 billion — $400 million more than was originally ap­ propriated this year and $500 million more than expected tax revenue collections during 1992 To maintain all existing program commitments would cost an estimated $1.7 billion more than will be available to spend next fiscal year Continued budget conflict seems inevitable Proclaiming that their spending plan for 1992 is a “needs-based budget." House Democrats already have adopted ap­ propriations that inflate the Former U-M star speaks continued from page 14 He was recruited by the Interestingly, Britt was drafted both by the Los University of Michigan and Angeles Lakers and by the played varsity as a freshman. “We didn’t have that great Washington Redskins football team, even though he’d never a season that year, but we beat Michigan State in our first played football "But 1 soon decided foot­ game. That was a thrill for ball was not going to be my me,” he recalled When he was a junior, U of game,” he grinned. Britt said he grew up near M was defeated by Marquette Raleigh, N.C., and moved University in the NCAA with his family to Flint where tourney and the next year lost he entered Flint Northern as a the championship to Indiana. After graduation, Britt 6-2 freshman. “I’ve never grown an inch played with the Lakers and for a brief time with the Pistons since!” “I really enjoyed playing But he said he made his basketball,” he said of his 10 reputation with his reboun ding and leaping skills, and years in the sport. “I met a lot impressed the school’s new of people. I traveled and I varsity coach. Bill Freider, learned so much Basketball who coached the team Britt’s can be really good for you.” junior year. Later Frieder “Any time you can get a would take over the helm of person who has played at that the University of Michigan level to come and talk to your basketball program. kids, it can’t help but improve His senior year, the team your program,” commented went undefeated, and Caledonia varsity coach Jon established a state record in Meerman after Britt’s talk. Class A for a winning streak. 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For Sale Automotive 1983 CADILLAC SEVILLE loaded, beautiful condition, runs great, new muffler and shocks, $3500. 698-1140.___________ ’86 OLDS station wagon, mid size, 3 seats, like new, low mileage, $5200 or best offer. 698-1140. I $200 off | CALL 795-3345 NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pon I Take Out Only • One (1) Perj^pon^ExpJ-31-91 I I FAROES ITAUAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE I $200 Off I For Classified Action-Ads Join Us In Air Conditioned Comfort EAT IN or TAKE OUT • 795-7844 fi ’ Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery..... . Jobs Wanted Pizza • Dinners • Zzti • Steaks Appetizers • Calzone • Spaghetti Sausage Roll • Ravioli • Mantcotti % ffl VI MOStdCCiOll w/moat «<juc«$3°° I I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pon Take Out Only* One (1) Per Coupon* Exp 7-31-91 FREE 2 It MS Of Ptpu with any PKt up pizza order NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro’s Pizza Turkey Cutlets Parmigiana Sun.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia f! Sun. thru Thur* 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am BABY SITTING second shift, will take some days for summer also. 795-6010. . ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS w" 1990 SKYLINE MOBILE HOME, 14x72, in new Wayland Park. 14x28 carport, wood bam, building new home, anxious to sell. 792-6275 PHIL S PIZZERIA Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! 117 West Main, Middleville For Sale Garage Sale BARN SALE: JCSE 27-28, 8 to 6. 10975 92nd Street South­ east 2 3/4 miles East of Whitneyville, clothes, adults and children, toys, books, lamps household, some furniture, Lionel train set, dryer, lots of misc.______________________ GARAGE SALE: THURS and Sat, 118 High Si (across for fire barn). Middleville’s Finest tNtrything' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-07-02.pdf a63a2dc848747413b0efd39db558c8aa PDF Text Text The, Sun Hast ings Publ U Library Mi© MX PosrACe castings. m< 121 Church Hastings, Hl. *9058 *9034 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 180/July 2, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Kent County accident hurts 11, two from Freeport by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Freeport couple and their grandson were hurt in a crash at the intersection of 100th Street and M-37 in Kent County on June 23. A total of 11 people were hurt in the 7:15 p.m. acccident just outside of Caledonia, with two still listed in serious condition. The injured were Jake Schuurmans, 67, Betty Schuurmans, 65, Jacob Suries, 2, Barbara Bolick, Matthew Bolick, 12, Kevin Bolick, 2, Michael Tesner, Middleville Desert Storm parade is postponed The planned parade and recognition of Middleville area sevice personnel originally planned for the Fourth of July has been postponed. The bulk of the Desert Storm veterans of the recent conflict in Iraq will be marching in the parade in Grand Rapids, where President George Bush will be in attendance. The celebration formally honoring local veterans of the Persian Gulf war will be held at a later date. 11, and Stefen and Karl Holodnick, 12 and 10, according to officials of the Kent County Sheriffs Department. Also involved in the crash were Jason Rork, 16, and Benjamin Rork, 19, of Grandville, who were treated at the scene. All of the Bolicks were all treated and released from Butterworth Hospital, while Stefen and Karl Holodnick are still listed by a spokeswoman as in serious condition at that hospital. The Schuurmans had left church services at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church nearby and were in the southbound lane of M-37, waiting to turn left onto 100th Street, when a Sh Accident, on page 2 Emergency medical personnel arrive on the scene of the accident that hurt 11 people. Traffic was stopped on M-37 for several hours after the accident. Information to be ready in four to six weeks M-37 developers in Caledonia fund sewer study for highway Antique cars are always a favorite in a parade. Here the officers of the Caledonia Happy 60s Club wave to the crowd from their vintage vehicle. Floats to fireworks, highlight Caledonia annual fourth events See story and more photos on page 16 Dave McCarty's team hod on added attraction this year, os four-month-old Dol­ ly trotted along with her mother Dixie. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Developers, especially those who own property along the Caledonia Town­ ship stretch of M-37, are funding a study preparatory to bringing sanitary sewer to that corridor. "We want to show that we are interested in the commu­ nity," said local developer Jim Steketee, who has coordinated the business effort. "With the expansion of the highway coming soon, we have a wonderful opportunity to put in sewer lines as the highway is being constructed. We feel that this is our time to give a helping hand to the township by getting this study under way so it can take advantage of this opportunity. "We have only a limited time to get prepared before the highway expansion is completed and we have lost that'window,' he added. "And that would be very sad. As businessmen, we need the sewer, but this also is something the community is going to need as growth continues." Steketee said the developers got together about a month ago to discuss the sewer is­ sue, and the group asked for estimates on the cost of a sewer service study from five engineering firms. They chose the joint pro­ posal submitted by B & B Water-Wastewater and KML Civil and Environmental, the same two associates whose proposal was accepted for the Caledonia Village sewer ex­ pansion project. Steketee did not reveal the study cost estimated by B & B and KML. "We picked them because they would be the best players at this time," Steketee said. They also have done these studies for other developers in the northern part of the township." The study, which is already under way, is being done in coordination with Caledonia Township, which has been working on the sewer issue. Because Caledonia Village is expanding its sewer system See Sewer, on page 3 Middleville council agrees on parking, considers YMCA aid by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A continuing problem of people parking on Stadium Drive, creating a hazardous condition, apparently has been solved by the residents of that street A "suggestion" with signa­ tures of 19 of the affected res­ idents was given to the coun­ cil last week, outlining park­ ing rules that the residents said would solve the problem. The new rules include no parking any time on Stadium Drive from eight feet south of Dona van Dean's driveway to eight feet north of Greta Gnener's driveway. Also, no parking will be allowed from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The problem was generated by sports-minded people who parked on the street and walked down to the playing fields behind McFall Elementary. When residents came to the council and asked for action, and the council had "no park­ ing" signs installed, other res­ idents objected to the comSee Periling, on page 2 In This Issue... • Thomapple River offers important lessons • Dulcimers to take part in Art in the Park • Fiberfest to hold workshop at Middle Villa Inn • TK survey asks parents about child care • Caledonia accepts sewer bid �Pace 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 Middleville council endorses idea of trail along railroad right-a-way Rescue workers work to free Jacob and Betty Schuurmans of Freeport from their car foltowing the Sunday evening accident. Accident hurts 11, including Freeport people Continued from front page— Dodge mini-van driven by Barbara Bolick crossed the center line and hit the car. The collision spun the Schuurmans vehicle into a 1978 Ford truck being driven by Jar on Rork, which was following the Schuumans vehicle, police said. Investigation into the accident by the Kent County Sheriff's Department continues. The Butterworth Aero-Med helicopter carries Betty Schuurmans to the hospital. She was treated and released. (photo courtesy of Marilyn Corson) by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Michigan Department of Natural Resources plan to buy and develop the old Penn Central abandoned right-ofway and make it a non-motor­ ized trial has received a boost from the Village of Middleville. The council has adopted a resolution supporting the "rail trail" idea, and asked Trustee James Oliver to present the document to Judge Thomas Eveland at a June 26 hearing. Eveland will make a deci­ sion on the sale of a the part of the abandoned right-of-way that runs through Eaton and Barry Counties. Oliver, who is on the Village Parks and Recreation Committee, will also act as a contact person for the village on the proposal and "become more heavily involved" in the proposal. The resolution said the plan is a sound one since the rail­ road has been abandoned for rail use, a non-motorized trail system would result in recre­ ational opportunities and gen­ erate tourism, and communi­ ties along the trail would ben­ efit. Also, in approving the res­ olution, Middleville said it would support a council of individuals representing units of government along the trail comdor. Funding for the acquisition and development of the trail is expected to be provided by the state. President Pro Tern William Hardy said the plan would provide "a recreational oppor­ tunity." "Many questions remain," he said, “this resolution binds us only to a good hard interest in making it go," Hardy said. The vote was 6-0, with President Duane Thatcher ab­ sent "A number of people have been doing some work on this project,” Judy Class, spokeswoman for the Future Charlotte Recreation Committee said in a letter to the council. "We intend to schedule a public meeting on the trail in late July or early August. After that, it is our hope that a user support group can be formed. "The DNR has expressed its desire to purchase and develop this trail and Penn Central is interested in selling it to them. "However, a group of adjacent landowners has filed a lawsuit to require that Penn Central sell portions of the land to the local landowners. If that lawsuit is successful, it may jeopardize development of the entire trail," she said. Class said she would be in touch with the council about future meetings and activities regarding the "Sugar Bush Trail." In a letter to be given to Eveland at the hearing. Class said, "Eaton County in par­ ticular has no major tourist attraction. This abandoned railroad, when developed into a non-motorized trail will of­ fer untold opportunities for our local businesses and communities. With the poor economic conditions we face today, this trail would be a much needed boost for the fu­ ture of our local economies. Children are also an important investment. This trail would give our youngsters a safe place to ride their bicycles aqd horses. It would provide Jay long, healthy, recreational outings. ”1 truly appreciate the con­ cerns of the local property owners; I've worked on railsto-trails before. Experience has proven, however, that these trails are good for ev­ eryone, including the adjacent property owners," she said. Middleville council agrees on parking, discusses YMCA aid, continued from front page plete ban. At the last council meeting, Village President Duane Thatcher asked the people most affected to have a neighborhood meeting and come up with a solution. The council accepted the petition and told a representative of the group, Ken Morgan, that the signs would be made and installed as soon as possible. President Pro Tern William Hardy cautioned that ticket writing could not begin for a few weeks after the signs were put up because of legal reasons. Morgan thanked the council and the Thornapple Kellogg Schools for their cooperation. He noted that Thatcher has written a very good letter to Superintendent Steve Garrett, outlining the problem and asking for help. "Thanks for your help and consideration....We did have a problem and we appreciate the > 95th BIRTHDAY | OPEN HOUSE/or 1 W Jennie (Jousma) Nash $ Sun., July 7 • 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. ® .1^ 8592 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia - NO GIFTS PLEASE - *?• help," Morgan said. In another matter, the coun­ cil will consider continuing financial support of the YMCA summer playground programs. Dave Storms, director of the "Y" and John Dussia, playground director, explained what the village got for its $2,500 donation last year. "We're fully in operation now, with the playground program going strong," Storms said. The YMCA came to the village in 1990 and asked for $2,500, he said, and in that year a Saturday morning pro­ gram was held for floor hockey, indoor soccer, bas­ ketball and cheerleading. Between 250 and 300 kids took part in the programs, he noted. Family Fun Nights also were held over the last 18 months, involving 75 to 100 families. "But the big thing was the Middle Villa Inn TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FR1 . SAT . SUN Try o*r Prune Rib ($7 95) or |/2 lb <ped ed and defined) Shrimp Dinner t$9 95) tptcturrd above) PLUS ON SUNDAY, our I art* ms Baked Chicken ($5.95) will also be available MONDAY Mop in for our I-lb T Bone S*eak ($9 95) or oar I /2-lb Sizzier for. only ($6 95) TUESDAY try our Bar-BQ Pork Ribs ($6 95) (Larger portion M 95) WEDNESDAY Mop in for our ($4.25) Meat Burrito or ($5 25) Chicken Bormo and ($1 95) Margucrnas THURSDAY is out All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night ($6 95) You have yo-jr cho« fried or baked chicken BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99' CHILDRE-N’S MEALS All specials available at 5 p m (Sunday al noon) All specials (except Burrito Special) include a inp m our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable ____________ Middle.*,...M W_________________________ 795-3640 or 891-1287 Outside Catering Prices Start at Only ... $3.25 Per Person 5 Banquet Rooms Available • Seating up to 325 People playground programs, one at McFall Elementary and the other in Freeport," he said. About 130 kids a week, or about 800 over the summer, participated in the fun and games provided by the YMCA, he said. Last year's cost for the pro­ grams were about $2,100 for staffing, and $700 for sup­ plies and equipment. Dussia explained how the playground program is going this summer, saying that people from Gun Lake and the surrounding area drive in with their children and look at the schedule of special events. "They really like the sched­ ule; they'll come in the morn­ ing from 9 a.m. to noon, or in the afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. Nine to 12 kids ride their bikes, and we have some walkers, too," he said. The summer playground program this year is being held at Page Elementary be­ cause of the increased space available, he said. "We’re here to renew the contact to provide the same service from January 19991 to December of 1991," Storms told the council. President Pro Tern Hardy directed the request to the Finance Committee, and promised Storms he would re­ ceive an answer shortly. In other business, the coun­ cil approved Thatcher attend­ ing the 20th annual Michigan Association of Mayors work­ shop at a cost of $250, plus expenses. The cost includes 1991-92 membership fee. The two day event takes place on Aug. 14-16 at the Holiday Inn at Alpena. Also, the council read a let­ ter of appreciation to Ernie Ball, who held the position of interim manager during Village Manager Kit Roon’s sick leave. Ball, a former manager, was thanked for leaving the comfort of retirement temporarily to assume Roon's duties. Before adjourning, the council and the village attor­ neys went into a closed ses­ sion to discuss the sewage la­ goon project. Caledonia council accepts bid for village sewer expansion Glen Klaver, president of the Caledonia Village Council, hasa announced that the village has accepted a joint proposal submitted by B & B Water-Wastewater Consultants of Moline and KML Civil and Environmental of Hudsonville to expand the village's wastewater treatment system. The firms have been instructed to negotiate a contract to pursue their proposal, Klaver said. "Their lawyer will draw up Middleville gal graduates from Illinois college Tracy L. Neve of Mid­ dleville was one of nearly 6.000 spring graduates at the University of Illinois at U rbana-Champaign She earned a bachelor of science degree a standard engineering contract for the approval of the village council," he explained. He said this proposal was accepted over the other proposal submitted based on cost estimates and because of B & B's familiarity with the Let the BRIDE’S •One of a Kind Handmade Veils sequential batch reactor (SBR) wastewater treatment system the village wishes to use in its expanded sewer treatment facility. Details of the agreement will be spelled out in the contract negotiations, Klaver said. EMPORIUM help SZAtifl under O(JU • Silk & Fresh Flowers for the Bride and Her Wedding Party • Lovely Arch for Your Outdoor Wedding • Pew Bows • Altar Flowers • Aisle Runners • Rentals to Help Cut the Cost of your Wedding. CALL TRACY PESCH FOR AN APPOINTMENT 4229 S. Bedford Rd , Hastings • 948-9683 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 2, 1991 I Page 3 Fiberfest ’91 to hold workshops at Middle Villa Inn by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thp Middle Villa Inn, scene of workshops for last year's Fiberfest, will be host for an expanded schedule this year, organizers say. The restaurant, commonly identified by the shortened name of the Villa, also has been named official caterer for events at the Expo Center on the Barry County Fairgrounds. It also will pro­ vide food for workshops held in the restaurant rooms, said Lynn Briel, business manager of the event "We just did (catering for) the dulcimer festival at the Expo Center," said co-owner of the Villa, Steve Wiersum. “It’s something new for us, and I think it’ll work out fine. And a nice thing is that it is only six miles down the road. That makes it easy for us." Wiersum pointed out that he used a new char-griller for the first time at the recent musical event, and the grilled chicken, ribs and burgers were a popular item. "A new feature of the Fiberfest events held here is that we will host a nightly forum; a more casual exchange of information for anyone who is interested in fiber," Wiersum continued. Wiersum's crews will have breakfast and lunches avail­ able at the Expo Center on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Fiberfest, be said. The festival has grown so large that it has been divided into two parts, with Fiberfest the Forum on Aug. 14-16, and Fiberfest the Festival Aug. 16-17. The forum features in-depth seminars and workshops in topics ranging from raising fiber-producing animals to processing fiber and producing and selling a finished product Nationally-known presen­ ters will offer expertise on many topics having to do with animals, fiber, business and marketing. For example, starting a business, angora goat health, how to blend and spin silk, beginning angora goat care and "sheep through the ages" will be just a few of the topics at the Villa over the Weaving was just one of the Fiberfest workshops held at the Middle Villa Inn last year as this file photo first three mornings of the fo­ rum. A few of the afternoon classes will include machine knitting of handspun, yam de­ sign, marketing and tech­ niques in assembly. The festival part of Fiberfest '91 runs from noon Friday, Aug. 16, through 6 p.m. Saturday, the 17th. "Something else that is shows. There will be an expanded program there this year. exciting news is that we now have educational non-profit status, something that we have been working on for a couple of years," Briel said. For more information, or M-37 developers in Caledonia to fund sewer study, continued with a mechanical treatment plant, the township has been considering buying into that project to supply at least a part of the township with public sewer, especially in commercial and industrial ar­ eas along the highway. Steketee pointed out that the state Department of Natu­ ral Resources does not want to see a number of small sewer systems springing up in the township. "The DNR definitely would like to see a regional system here," he said. "The village's decision to go with the ex­ pandable SBR system is per­ fect for Caledonia, because we can add to the system in­ stead of having to build an­ other facility." Steketee said the data being researched by B & B and KML will show capacities, pipe sizes, environmental problems, what gallonages will be required by differently zoned areas, "all that we need to know to determine exact costs of a sewer system which serves the lands one mile to the east and to the west of the highway," Steketee said. He explained that the Michigan Department of Transportation supports putting in the sewer lines while the highway is being expanded. "They would like to see all utilities go in at the time of expansion," he said. "They have offered their full cooperation." Steketee emphasized that laying the sewer lines in con­ junction with the highway construction would save the township time and money. "These projects are terribly expensive," he said. "But I can tell you that the cost of putting in the sewer five or ten years from now will be unbelievable. It might even be impossible for the town­ ship to afford it if we wait." Steketee said the developers had been enthusiastic about funding the study and getting the sewer project rolling. "I can't believe the coopera­ tion from every large property owner," he said. "We are all eager to see the sewer project to register, call 765-3047 or 765-3056. Or write to Fiberfest 91, Box 112, Hastings, 49058. from frontpage------------------- started at this advantageous time." He emphasized that the study is the necessary first step in the engineering of the system. The findings of the study will be presented pub­ licly at a Township Board meeting as soon as it is com­ pleted, he said. "This study will be the township's study, not ours," he said. "The study is being done for Caledonia Township, and all information will be turned over to the board so it will know the capabilities and the costs of the M-37 sewer line and can plan accordingly. "Many of us live in Cale­ donia, and we want the same quality of living in the town­ ship as everybody else," Steketee added. "We want good planning, and we want good development that will help fund the needed schools and improvements to the community. "We feel we're working well with the township on this. We think we’re going the route of what’s best for the community." TK survey asks parents if they want after-school child care by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Parents who would like the Thornapple Kellogg Community Education Department to set up a child care program before or after school have a chance to let the director of the program know that they want. Starting in the second week in July, a survey asking par­ ents what they would like in the way of child care service will appear in the Sun and News, said Chris Boysen, di­ rector of Community Education. "Right now, we're looking to see what the needs are," Boysen said. The idea is not new, but with the split schedule being adopted because of a lack of buses, the need will be greater for before and after school elementary grade level child care, she said. Enough surveys should be returned to her office by the first of August so that she will be able to evaluate re­ sponses. If the need is as great as she thinks it is, Boysen said, she will advertise for a certified teacher to run the program. "It's not absolutly essential that they be a certified teacher, but in any case, they will be certified by the Department of Social Our Independence with... Balloons • Ribbons * Flags ft’s not too late to order for July-August Weddings LYNDA'S gardens 891-1483 QSh ofs Services. I'm hoping to start with one teacher and an aide." The ratio of teacher to stu­ dent will be 10 to 1, she added. If the program grows, that will be fine, she said. "We'll keep adding staff." Questions asked on the sur­ vey include: • Would you utilize a before/after school child care program conducted at TK Schools? • At what times would you be most likely to use child care? Choices are between 7 and 9 a.m. before school ses­ sion I or 3:30 to 6 p.m. after school session II, or on summer or vacation days. (Respondents are asked to check all times that apply). • How old are your chil­ dren? The survey lists the costs for the morning and afternoon sessions and asks the parents to judge if it is too high, low or reasonable. The cost is $3 per child per session, not hourly. If parents feel the cost is too high, they are asked to suggest an amount. Parents also will be asked what kinds of activities they would like to see offered and if they would use the food service breakfast program. The last thing you need now is a problem with your farm insurance. If you ow n a farm, you know a great deal about risky business You know you can’t call the weather or the market or your yields So Auto-Owners Insurance wishes to assure you of one thing: their Fann-Pak Policy. It covers more farm nsks in one policy and costs you leu to do it. From livestock to lightening, Auto-Owners can protect your farm. Just ask your "no problem" Auto-Owners agent to visit your farm and find out what he can do for you. He woo t be able to predict the future but he may be able to save you money on your farm insurance with no problems TkzNo PrMi/rnfapfy; DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. R] 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 Mon., Wed. & Thura. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tues & Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. JEFFREY M. O.VRIES (616)891*8125 JOHN J. D.VRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 2, 1991 7/t^^^Neighbors with:.. NORMA VELDERMAN Remember last winter, when cold weather was here? I thought then that when sum­ mer came I would sure welcome the hot days with great gusto. Well, after this spell of hot weather, my gusto seems to have gone down the drain. And I only have to go down to my first floor walk-out basement, curtains all drawn, and relax in the coolness and work on my history and listen to my taped books. Pretty rough world for a grumbly lady I don't have to work out in it, or milk a lot of hot swea­ ty cows, or out in the field with the sun driving down on a steel roof. I guess we humans are never satisfied, are we? It is so beautiful early in the morning, shortly after 6 a m Birds are singing, the sun isn't completely up. just the light coming up so I can work in my flower beds. It charges my batteries with the coolness, quietness and peace. I thank God for my wonder­ ful full life every day. I am so rich and grateful. Viola Secord has just returned from a stay in the hospital. She had fluid around the heart, and a collapsed lung She spent two weeks there. She is now home with her granddaughter. Vicky (Mrs Tom) Secord. How about all of you folks, of my Community Family, dropping her a card with a verbal hug to speed her on her way to recovery? I hadn’t even heard that she was in the hospital or I would have told all of you about it. She is quite a gal. I just caught Thelam Carl as she was being picked up to go somewhere, and so she only told me that she had been sick and war in the hospital I was to call her back the next night. I didn't write it down in my notes, and did not call. So I will have to get it all straightened out next week. Sorry, Thelma. Louis McWhinney was in the progress of moving to the trailer camp and so I will get her for sure next week. Barb Stauffer said that her 13-year-old nephew. Ryan, is staying with them. He Jives in Pennsylvania. He came a week ago and will be going home this Sunday, the 3Och of June. He has his friends here, the pool to swim in and generally has a good time. Char Finkbemer had the Floral Garden Club at their cottage at Harwood Lake Wednesday . June 26. Lois and Walt Bender at­ tended their grandson's graduation open house last Saturday . He is the son of Elwm and Sue Bender Haven’t been able to get Mae Bowerman for over three weeks. Do any of you folks know if I have been just call­ ing at the wrong time, or has she gone for a visit with her family? Is she all right? Bill Kenyon said he had been out to visit Tuesday with his dad. Art Kenyon, at Thor­ napple Manor. Art is coming along just fine. Then Satur­ day. he and his son, Dave, went to Hudsonville in Art's old car to the Hudsonville old car swap. They stayed over­ night Friday and all day Saturday. Mary Noah and Paul Leach went up north with Melvin to their cabin. Mark. Jim and Sue Verlinde went to see friends at Grosse Pointe over the weekend and do some sailing. I have only been sailing once, when I was in the Navy down in Corpus Christi, and it was on a medium-sized sailboat. It was all made of teak wood and was a beauty . It was so quiet, cutting through the water so beautifully. I loved every minute of it. Leo and Beth Verlinde went to Rockford. N.Y., to Nancy's daughter Natalie's open house last week. Barb Clinton said that she had her grandson. Michael. over the weekend. Then Tues­ day. when I called, she had two of her grandchildren together. As most moms know, it is more hectic when two are together. But she en­ joys having them. Marian Martin and Marge Williams went up to Baldwin to Jean and Ted Wieringa’s over the weekend. Russ Bender went out to dinner Sunday with his cousins. Charles and Helen Andringa in Grand Rapids. When he got home, daughter Joan was there. Then Monday. Russ, who has volunteered to drive the area residents to their doctors, took one of the residents of Thomapple Manor. He says that some of them have no way to go to the doctors, so he is accomplishing two things: he sees Alice and helps so­ meone else. He really enjoys Continued on next page LOCAL CHURC:h DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am., 11:00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY............... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Pastor Jeffrey Lee CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ||| dSSSKSF The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) .........9:45 a.m. Sunday School .. 11.10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday................ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell /gigi 795-2391 Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Wors hip-10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...wfure there is always room for you! 10 00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6-00 p.m. 795-3667 CHRIST assembly ‘ for 1 dtttnutud n.t to Aju’s. eeythivy amt# you except ttsus Ckrut and crwnfitd.' 1 Cannduoat 2 2 Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service 10:00 A M James M. Dettmann. Pastor S91-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 Nursery provided Air ctmdiboned (Jauirs flatted iirrthrra tLijurib KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN 1 1 PHONE 698-8252 Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m. it 600 p.m. Christian Education Classes................. 11.00 a.m. 2nd i. 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children....... _......... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night ..................... 7 00p.m. Thursday. Moms Ln Touch.................. 10 00 a.m. Richard J Raab Pastor • 696-9024 DoneUe Raab Director of Music Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. PHONE - 891-8119 Rev F L Red Faber. Ministar of Worship and Administration. Rev Stan Vugteveen. Minister ot Evangelism and Cnscipleship. Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy Hervreyer. Children s Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship............................ 8:30a.m. Sunday School................................................ 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 1100 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891 -8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 1 TOO a.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did ftlimr JHrthiiriiet Church if XT J Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ..... t YOU ATE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E erf Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 - LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township CHURCH Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass......... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School.............11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 o.m. \ CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Senrices — Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School ...................... 10:00 am. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 am. Evening Service................ 6 p.m. Evening Worship............................. 6:00p.m. Il CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children’s Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailcrd - 868-6437 - Suroay Senoo Momog WotWp SaxJay Evenng WorWp M-zj-ee* proper t Rev Wttisom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jockson. Youth Pastor 9 30 am 1030 om 600 p m 7 00 p m QQ/I QQOQ 0 / l“0/4v ft MOST HOLY W ROSARY <€ CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p m ................................. Every Sunday Confession and Rosary......................... 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 2, 199* / Page 5 Lake Odessa festival set for Saturday Dulcimer Days program to join ‘Art in the Park’ J-Ad Graphics News Service Dan Giacobassi and Wanda Degen's Dulcimer Days program is among the many entertainment acts lined up for the Saturday, July 6 Art in the Park festival in Lake Odessa. The event filled with food, crafts and music kicks off in the village park at 10 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m. Degen is described as a unique combination of both talented performer and patient teacher, a person who has years of experience working with all ages and who thoroughly enjoys it A singer and multi-in­ strumentalist, a performance by Degen includes music on jhe mountain and hammered dulcimers as well as the autoharp, banjo, rhythm instruments, and sometimes recorder and flute. Her repertoire is drawn from the North American contemporary and old-time folk tradition with Celtic, Scandinavian, Classical and Appalachian influences. Dulcimer Days consists of a 45 minute introduction to her many instruments and features lots of sing-alongs and participatory songs. She is an award-winning folk musician, a member of the popular, long-established trio, Lady of the Lake; a private lesson instructor at Elderly Instruments music store in Lansing; and in 1989 became a performing artist for the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts. She has studied music education at Michigan State University and has performed and taught around the United States and Canada. Giacobassi joins her on the flute when they take the stage from 11 a m. to noon and again from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. But starting the day's en­ tertainment from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., will be Lois Hartzler, Carole Essenmacker and Jan Stroup, otherwise known as, the Rosettes, accompanied by Lori Hamilton. They'll perform again from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The vocal trio has been singing as such since their junior high school years, and Hartzler is the sister-in-law of local business man, Daryl Hartzler. From noon to 1 p.m., a barbershop quartet called the Fundamentals will take over the spotlight, and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Thornapple River Band, also known as John Brown's Dream Band, will play their brand of Appalachian mountain and folk music. Art in the Park gets underway in Lake Odessa this Saturday at 10 a.m. and contiues until 5 p.m. In between is a day packed with good music, good food and over 200 arts and crafts to choose from And from 4 p.m. until closing at 5 p.m., the Roadhouse Band, playing Chicago style blues, will handle the entertainment. The group's leader is har­ monica teacher, Russ Smith. The festival's biggest features will be over 200 arts professional story teller, will spin her yarns from 11:30 a.m. to noon and again from 1.30 p.m. until 2 p.m. From 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Beth Katz of Lansing will give a puppet show. All childrens' activities, which include a face painting booth, will take place near the newly built Swifty’s PLACE playground superstructure. Middleville Neighbors, Continued from page 4_ longer a boy, but a grown man. He brings it home to you that he is our son but really has a different life than we do. That is all for now, folks. A great big hug to all of you. Feel a great deal of satisfac­ tion from a stumbling block that you turned into a stepping stone? I felt real good because 1 am growing a little each week, and getting on top of little incidents each week. So, just because I am older doesn’t mean I am wise, just have to keep growing and overcoming each stumbling block as it comes to me, into a stepping stone. God expects us to keep on growing, regardless of our age. Have a good week. it very much. Virginia Root went to the Retired School Personnel din­ ner in Delton. Bernice Carter and relatives also went. Virginia said that they had a good speaker, a geneologist from the Mormon Church in Hastings, explaining all the help that they have for anyone who wants to work on their family tree. She said they have a great deal of informa­ tion available. Son Pat sent his dad a video that he hosted for a seminar for his company, I MB. I could only watch just a little bit, sit­ ting on top of the screen. It is good to watch your son, no Caledonia resident is Kazoo grad Brian J. Timmer of Caledonia was one of more than 270 students awarded bachelor of arts degrees by Kalamazoo College during commencement exercises June 15. The commencement speaker was Third District Congressman Howard Wolpe. Timmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Timmer of Caledonia, had a major field of study in theater. Coming Soon! Fun in Son! VBS (Very Exciting Bible School!) July 15 - 19 9:00 to 12:00 Ages 41/2 to 12 Visit a different country each day and learn about the people, and how we can tell Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley. Middleville, MI 49333 891-8119 them about Jesus. Countries: India, China, Colombia, Nigeria and American/ — Canadian Indians I and crafts booths with people from all over the state selling everything from handmade natural soap to paper jewelry. And, food booths at the park will offer tacos, Souvlakia, bratwurst, hot dogs, submarine sandwiches, ice cream and pop. For the kids, Lake Odessa native Becky Goodspeed, now working as a The Lake Odessa Village Park is located on M-50 within the village limits. Art in the Park is spon sored annually by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. Members include President Marlene Trask, Dawn Deardorff, Deb Hickey, Tamara Miller, Lynda Collins, Terri Slade, Kathy Shellenbarger and Sue Dahms. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 2, 1991 Snowballs fly in Middleville as temp hits 92 degrees Everyone gets to feel how cold the snow feels on s day when the temperature hit 92 degrees. Caitlin Hula gives Krystin Johnson a back rub with a snowball. The kids who stay at Vickie Rick's house during the day were in for a treat last week, when the snowballs that she put i n the freezer last winter were brought out for the annual "snow ball." A tradition at least six years old, the snowballs are handed out on the first 90 degree day after summer starts. The rules say that you can't throw the snow ball at anyone, but putting it down Vickie’s back or even the photographer's, is perfectly acceptable. Before the melting begins, the crew waves their snowballs and cheer ’Merry Christmas." Part of the group of children are (from left to right) Caitlin Hula, Brenden Hula, Tony Bennett, Keven Middlebos, David Rick, Krystin Johnson, Vicki Rick and Daniel Middlebos. Kimberly J. Norris. M.D EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, P.C. Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Brent DeLoach samples the cold white stuff while the other kids wonder where their snowballs went. "Very, very cold," Brent observes. 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July 8 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn, video from Michigan Bell on Han­ dicapped Services Tuesday, July 9 - All sites puzzles. GS500E Our Accelerated Savings Plan. Introducing the GS5OO6, the bike that's just the right combination. No other bike combines the fun of riding of the lowest for any full-size street bike Add to that the per formonce excitement of a 500cc twin cylinder engine with a 6-speed gearbox and a pair of responsive 33mm slingshot smoothbore carburetors, and the com­ parison ends The GS500E The most an investment Bob's service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 I Page 7 Obituaries Donald L. Helman ALTO - Donald L. Helman, 52, of 12600 100th Street S.E., passed away Wednesday, June 19, 1991 at Butterworth Hospital. He was bom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 28, 1939, the son of Lowell F. Helman and Gertrude A. Giguere Helman. He was married to Kathryn Kuk Helman. Mr. Helman was a mechani­ cal engineer. Mr. Helman is survived by his wife Kathryn, children; Bradley and Kerstin Helman, Chrisann T. and Paul Fitzger­ ald, Bernadette and Michael Nomura, Michelle Helman, Angela Helman, Maria Helman; six grandchildren; mother, Gertrude Helman, father-in-law Thomas F. Kuk, brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, Pat Helman, Thomas J. and Jane Kuk, Elizebeth Seafoss. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 22 at DeVries Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Joseph Burns Flynn ALTO - Joseph Burns Flynn, 71 of 10606 100th S.E., Alto, passed away Friday, June 14,1991 at Butterworth Hospi­ tal in Grand Rapids. Mr. Flynn was born in Bowen Township on January 6, 1914, the son of John F. Flynn and Gertrude E. Bums Flynn. He was married to Alice Butts. He was employed for the Kent County Park Commission. Mr. Flynn is survived by his wife, Alice; children; Paul of Grand Rapids, Joan and Rick Eisenhauer of Alto. Funeral services were held Monday, June 17 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Bowen Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Bowen Town­ ship Fire Department. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Melvin Crosby ALTO - Melvin Crosby, 82, of 9279 60th Street, S.E., Alto, passed away June 15, 1991 at Blodgett Hospital. Mr. Crosby was born September 11,1908 in Grand Rapids, the son of Chauncy Leroy Crosby and Mildred Dozema Crosby. He was married to Ethel Leona Lipscomb Crosby. He was employed at Kelvinator Mr. Crosby is survived by his wife Ethel; children, Richard and Shirley Crosby, Melva and Joe Oesch, Dona and Sim Maier, Polly and Lou VanderStel, Danny Crosby, Susan and Frank Abraham, Gary and Jane Crosby, M James and Linda Crosby; 33 grandchildren, 54 great grand­ children, 4 great great grand­ children; sister, Thelma and Chuck VanderBos. Services were held Tuesday June 18 at Alaska Baptist Church. Burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Marie A. Lewis HASTINGS - Marie A. Lewis, 77 of Hastings passed away Friday, June 21, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Lewis was bom Febru­ ary 20, 1914 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of John and Catherine (Hoving) Popma. She was married to Howard E. Lewis in 1967. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her husband, Howard E. Lewis; two brothers, John (Vera) Popma of Newaygo and Harold (Irene) Popma of Cedar Springs; one brother-in-law, Frank Noel, Sr., of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. MASB labor consultant is ‘optimistic’ TK contract negotiations underway by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Three main issues are being negotiated this year by teams representing Thornapple Kellogg teachers and adminis­ trators. Wages and benefits, "site­ based management” and "least restrictive environments” are the big items, both sides agree. One difference in this year’s contract talks is the presence of Rich Bailhe, a labor rela­ tions consultant from the Michigan Association of School Boards. The TK board earlier this year contracted with the MASB to use its ne­ gotiating service for the cost of $9,500. "If the board feels that they can do it themselves, they should remember they're deal- ing with professionals," Bailhe said. He was referring to Larry Thompson, Michigan Education Association repre­ sentative, who either sits in on the contract meetings or is "readily available" for the teachers’ union. "This is my full-time job. It's not unusual for school districts to have such con­ tracts. The MASB has such agreements with over 60 dif­ ferent school districts," he continued. "What this does is free up school administrators to do their regular jobs," he said. "It's a time consuming pro­ cess." "Were familiar with the process, contracts and contract language. The teachers have their expert sitting at the table or in constant contact with a spokesperson from the MEA," he added. Larry Seger, negotiator for the Thornapple Kellogg Instructional Association, said there was not that much difference in the contract talks with Bailhe sitting across the table for the first three meet­ ings. "Every year is a little differ­ ent. It’s not a lot different this year. The negotiations are go­ ing pretty much as we ex­ pected they would," Seger said. "We have other sessions set up. We'll set more dates after that," he added. The next two meetings are set for July 2 and July 5. The negotiating teams con­ sist of Superintendent Steve Garrett, Business Manager Alice Jansma and Bailhe on the board’s side of the table and Larry Seger, Kevin McGee and Larry Thompson on the other. Thompson does not sit in on every meeting, but he is available, Seger pointed out The "site-based manage­ ment" issue deals with the amount of say given to teach­ ers in their buildings. "Least restrictive enviomment" will control responsibilities of in­ dividual classroom teachers with regard to handicapped students, Bailhe said. "There are a lot of smaller issues as well, but they are the major issues." he said. "I think that progrss has been made; l‘m optismistic." Consumers Power warns people about ‘heat stress’ With the sometimes torrid dog days of summer ap­ proaching, Consumers Power Company is issuing an alert to its customers about heat stress. “Heat can be a killer,’’ says Karen A. McCarthy, area manager for the utility. He urges the public, especially the elderly, to be aware that heat can place a dangerous strain on your body, especial­ ly your heart. When it’s extremely hot — temperatures above 90 degrees with high humidity — McCarthy suggests people spend as much time as possi­ ble in cooler surroundings, such as a cool room in your home, an air-conditioned shopping mall, senior center, public library or movie theater. But it doesn’t take a heat wave to incapacitate you; whatever the temperature, if you feel hot and uncomfor­ table, you should take steps to avoid heat stress. Signs of heat stress include: dizziness, rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, nausea, throbbing headache, dry skin with no sweating, chest pain, great weakness, mental changes, breathing problems, vomiting, and cramps. If you experience some of these ear­ ly warning signs, seek medical help. 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What follows is her narrative of the experience The group came through Middleville around noon on Saturday, June 22. The mists of morning had barely lifted from the waters when the tiny band of travelers gently eased their canoes into the stream Friday morning. It was the beginning of the second day of the Thornapple River Expedition, a trip designed to increase public awareness of the river's environmental condition, potential pollution sites and its value as a natural and recreational resource. Eight people began the journey Thursday morning. Only four remained when I joined the group the following day. The expedition had attracted a variety of people. Phil, a librarian at Grand Rapids Community College; Chris, a substitute school teacher from Middleville; Mark, a biologist from Grand Valley State University, Nancy, the leader of the expedition, a stained glass artist from Cascade; and myself, a reporter from the local newspaper. Everyone else had joined the expedition because they cared about the river and wanted to learn more about it, and perhaps do something to preserve it for future generations. Me, I was just there for the stcry. I joined the expedition when it left Barry's resort on the shore of Thornapple Lake and rode along until it reached the canoe livery in Hastings at noon. The only problem was, I didn't know what kind of story I was looking for. If I just wanted to write about the results of the expedition. I could have waited until Monday and called Nancy and Mark and asked them how the trip went, how many people participated, what were the results of the study... you know, the usual. But I was looking for something else. I just wasn't sure what it was, so I let my mind drift as we floated along. As we left Thornapple Lake, the current was sluggish and the water thick and murky. We couldn't float along as we would have wanted to do, to soak up the sights, sounds and smells of the early morning. Instead we dipped our Prompt insurance service for: • Auto • Home • Farm • Life • Business • IRAs Call today Making your future more predictable MO JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E State St Hastings, Ml Phone: 945-3443 BUKEMJ paddles into the river, making barely a sound and leaving a wake that quickly disappeared behind us. We glided along, scarcely disturbing the humanity that slumbered along the shore, wrapped in cocoons of wood and steel. We admired the ducks, birds and turtles and other wildlife that skimmed the surface of the water and put on an early morning display for us. Occasionally we could see a vague shape or a sudden movement in the dim waters, suggesting the life that lay beneath the surface. We rounded a bend and found a pair of fishermen huddled against the chill and dampness of the dawn, sitting in their boat patiently watching their lines. "Have you caught anything yet?" we asked as we skimmed by. "No," they replied. As we rounded the next bend I looked back. The fishermen still sat there, patiently waiting for what they couldn't see. With Thornapple Lake behind us, signs of civilization became few and far between, and the sound of cars on the nearby highway disappeared into the distance. Though we were only a few miles from Hastings, we could have been a million miles or a million years away, on another river or in a different time. We each explored the river in our own way. Phil, an avid canoeist, enjoyed the rule, slipped in and out of the main current and explored the shallows near the shore. Chris often drifted with the current, her eyes scanning the trees and brush lining the shore, pausing to pick up bottles and cans that she could turn in for deposit, Nancy kept track of our progress and wondered when we would arrive at our destination. Mark collected water samples which he would later Navigating the Thornapple River in a canoe can be an exhilerating experience, judging by the expression on the faces of these two expeditioners. Coming out of the Thomapple River at the Irving bridge, these members of the river expedition portage to below the power house, and resume the trip to Middleville. take back to his lab and analyze. Well, I just went with flow, waiting to see uhat the trip would bring. The river had become shallow and the water cleared as the current picked up. We glided along, catching brief glimpses of what was beneath the surface. We were making good progress when Mark called us back to a shallow gravelly spot where he stopped to examine the bottom of the river. As we all gathered around, he reached in and pulled up a handful of what appeared to be little more than mud and slime. "Look at this," he said sifting through the ooze and pointing to what looked like a small translucent pebble scarcely bigger than a grain of sand. "That is a fingernail clam. It's the smallest fresh-water Continued on next peg* caRdon!agro8m!ng PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Profewonal Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Suppbes Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 995X Cherry Valley Ave tn Caled«>ma Plaza OPEN M. W. F 8 30 to 5. Sat 9 to 1 Additional hours & days by appointment �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 I Page 9 Important lessons learned Continued from previous page— clam," he said as we looked closely and discovered that it was indeed a perfectly formed clam, complete with tiny ridges and hinges. Next he dipped his hand into the river and pulled out what looked like two small stones wrapped together with webs of slime. "This is the nest of a caddis fly," he said. "It builds these nests that look like rocks and it catches food in its net. When it gets hungry, it comes out and feeds on what has been caught." Next, he removed what appeared to be a tiny twig from the mud which he held in his hand. He pulled it apart to reveal the small larvae of another species of caddis fly. That larvae is more mobile and builds a nest that it can move around when it feeds, Mark explained. As we took to the river again, I sensed that we had all become aware of how limited our perceptions had been. We were amazed that Mark could spot such tiny creatures on the bottom of a river where we could see nothing but rocks, twigs and mud. We were looking at the superficial and obvious things on the surface while he was taking a closer look at what lay beneath. As our journey continued, the river narrowed and our canoes bunched closer together and we started to talk among ourselves. As we talked about our lives, our families and our jobs, we found ourselves searching beyond the surface and really getting to know each other. We passed more fisherman along the way and some just nodded or smiled in greetings, others hollered friendly "hellos" or asked us about our trip. Still others let us slip by without a word, exchanging only glances, each respecting the others* silence. As we traveled on, we encountered snags and obstacles in the river. Veteran canoeists Phil, Chris and Mark navigated most of them with little trouble. Nancy, also experienced, had a few more problems - she had a reporter in tow who didn’t know the first thing about canoeing. But, somehow we muddled our way through the tangles and continued our journey. Though we were all hungry and eager to get to the canoe livery in Hastings where lunch was waiting, I couldn’t help regretting the signs that told us we were approaching town. We first heard, rather than saw, Hastings. Before the houses that dotted the shore became more numerous, we heard the steady thrumming of Hastings Manufacturing Company and the sound of cars on the road that followed the river became louder. Driver training is ready, set, go at TK School The summer session of driver training is underway Fletke and Aaron Tabor to start the parking lot at Thornapple Kellogg. Here the cars are filled with exercises. It's ready, set, go for one of the most anxious teens who wait for their instructors, Tom * exciting milestones of their lives. In town, cars rumbled over bridges that passed overhead and water was pumped into the river from disreputable looking pipes. At one point the lush vegetation that had lined the banks of the river since we had left the campground earlier that morning was stripped away. In their place were torn limbs and naked stumps looking obscene in the glaring afternoon sun. Five days later I found the Lansing Diary Cleaning Up Unfinished Business. For all of the criticism that Governor John Engler has received from some citizens, he deserves high praise for settling two long standing, expensive lawsuits left by the previous administration. For several years U.S. District Judge Enslen and the state had been battling over the need for Michigan to pro­ vide adequate institutional care for mentally-ill correc­ tions inmates. Within months, our new governor developed a plan for the court-ordered psychiatric facility — and got a $10,000 per day, contempt of-court fine lifted. Praising the settlement. Judge Enslen noted: “As a nonpolitician, I paid scant attention to the cam­ paign that brought Governor Englor to the governor’s seat. Nor did 1 think he afforded any particular resolution to the problems that we con­ fronted in U.S. vs. Michigan; but it is absolutely clear that I was wrong t Governor Engler, by his ap­ pearance in this court room in March, by his candid accep­ tance of responsibility long dodged by the previous ad­ ministration signaled some kind of hope... He took charage of the Michigan Department of Corrections... He decided to involve the Department of Mental Health... He set a constructive tone instead of a destructive tone... By setting that tone, he did something that I did not think that he could do. and that is, he obtained legislative support.*’ On another front, the Engler Administration settled a suit brought by Oakland County. It asserted that Michigan was not complying with the Headlee Amendment requirement that 41.6 percent of the state budget be allocated to local government and school spending. The challenge was initiated when, in 1984. Governor Blanchard started to count state aid to community mental health agencies as local aid The state had already lost two legal rounds and was facing the possible court-ordered reallocation of $2 billion to local governments — an unaf­ fordable price tag given the massive state deficit. This settlement gives Lans- Richora T Chorvan, O.D. DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 When we pulled onto the shore at the canoe livery, I knew it would be hard to leave the expedition and let the others continue on without me, to navigate the river, overcoming obstacles, learning new things and making new friends along the way. As I left the cool, quiet sanctuary of the river and walked into the sunshine, noise and confusion of the city, I still didn't know what story I was going to write. ing some breathing space. Starting in fiscal year 1993, an additional $400 million in state budget revenues will have to be shifted to the local side of the ledger. Such a re­ quirement will reinforce Governor Engler’s desire to make education and property tax relief a higher state budget priority. Speaking of Property Tax Relief... What Do You Think. Two House Republicans, Representatives Mike Nye and Glenn Oxender, have proposed that the local property tax be eliminated, along with the state inheritance and in­ tangibles taxes. To replace $8,063 billon of lost revenue, they want to raise the state in­ come tax rate from 4.6 per­ cent to 8.6 percent, and the single business tax rate from 2.35 percent to 6.1 percent. The state would have to provide all school districts a minimum of $5,000 per pupil in aid during the first year of the plan. Local districts could seek voter approval of a local income tax if they desired higher education spending. Local governments would be reimbursed for lost property revenues Eliminating the need io ad­ minister property assessing, equalization and collection might save as much as $200 million annually — and would end Michigan’s most un­ popular tax But the proposal also could further erode local control over schools and municipahties — and. after the first year of that plan’s implementat ion. would guarantee a legislative power Continued on pog* II story. It had been simmering inside, waiting to emerge. It wasn’t about cold facts and figures. It was about life. No matter how we approach our lives, no matter if we play in the current and enjoy the ride, if we search the horizons, if we glide along or if we keep our minds fixed on a goal, it's important to pause for a moment and take a look at the world from the eyes of another; to see the everyday miracles that so often pass unnoticed as we coast through life. I have lived in Hastings for over two years, less than a mile from the Thornapple River, yet Friday was the first time I had ever ventured to give it more than a passing glance. Will 1 ever go back again? You bet. I have a lot to learn. The Thornapple River Watershed group’s next meeting is July 11 at ”U Rent Um” canoe livery. For more information, call Renee Van Houten at 698-7676. �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 2, 1991 District residents, teachers urged to join planning process Caledonia group discussing ‘concepts’ for proposed middle school regularly to discuss which "concepts' they agree should be incorporated into the build­ ing plans, once voters do give the go-ahead. Members of the group have begun their work by going out in teams to visit other middle schools, bringing back videos and notes for the rest of the committee to discuss. The planning committee is talking about all aspects of the design of the future build­ ing, from library to locker rooms, with the key criteria being how well each particu­ lar building concept will en­ hance Caledonia’s own middle school philosophy, said Cale­ donia Superintendent of A new middle school was recommended as the first facility to be built as a Schools Robert Myers. result of rapid growth in the district's student population. The present middle That philosophy, which school already is overcrowded, and six portable classrooms are being used to ac­ was implemented in 1989 commodate all the students. when the district switched from a traditional seventh­ lar age group." as broaden their horizons with ent kind of building from the eighth-grade junior high to a Bouck said that the philos­ exploratory subjects, ex­ traditional, lecture-oriented sixth-through eighth-grade ophy of the school also rec­ plained Bouck. structure of long halls lined middle school, regards the ognizes that students today Like the high school, the with boxy classrooms. adolescent student as unique, face a different world than a middle school also is begin­ Therefore, the planning with educational, social and generation ago when a "cells ning to teach students how to committee is looking at emotional needs that are quite ami bells" structure fit the so­ apply the technology they schools with new kinds of different from either elemen­ ciety of the time. learn about in the classroom, layouts. It has visited schools tary or high school-age stu­ "But the world has changed he said. that provide wings, areas or dents. a great deal since then, includ­ Teaching students how to "pods" designed for each grade "The middle school student ing the world of work," he work together in small level rather than one that needs a special educational said. "We share the school groups and employing more groups classrooms by sub­ program that is neither a district's philosophy that we and more "hands-on" learning jects. pause after elementary school need to prepare the students are other goals of the The committee also has nor a high school prep cur­ for the constantly changing program. discussed how to accommo­ riculum," explained Caledonia world they will be facing." All these aspects of the date the "exploratory areas" Middle School Principal middle school require a differ­ for music, art, drama and edu­ Some of the special David Bouck. features of Caledonia’s middle "Our middle school pro­ school program include gram is designed to try to teachers in each grade level meet the needs of this particuworking as a team with common planning time, daily advisory classes to help the students with their emotional • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs needs and exploratory classes 1 Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts for the students in such areas • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain as drama and art. • Laser Foot Surgery Instead of keeping the stu­ dents in an educational "holding pattern," as many junior highs used to do, the j Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. middle school works to ex­ | 612 Main Street in Caledonia pand the students' knowledge Call...891-9133 for an appointment in their "core" subjects, such as math and English, as well by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Planning is under way for a proposed new middle school in Caledonia. "Conceptual” planning, that is. And an invitation is being issued to parents and other district residents to bring their ideas and expertise to the meetings scheduled for this process. The architect actually will not put his plans on paper until voters approve a Nov. 19 bond issue to finance the school, but ideas about what features the architect should include in his design have been under discussion for weeks. The Caledonia School Board in May agreed to ask voters to approve construction of a middle school to alleviate overcrowding at the present facility, where portable class­ rooms already are in place. Building a new middle school was the first step rec­ ommended by the FACTs planning committee after tap­ ping community opinion at several spring forums on how the district should handle its rapid student population growth. Though no one knows for sure when the new facility will be approved, a core committee of about 15 to 20 administrators, teachers and parents have been meeting cational technology. It agrees that these areas should be close to the academic areas where the students study English, math, science and social studies. Another concept being dis­ cussed is "lots of activity area." both inside and outside, for this energetic age group. These areas could include a gym, athletic fields and play­ grounds. One area of great concern, said Bouck, is how to make room for technology in the classrooms, where computers will become an everyday fix­ ture. The committee is envision­ ing both computer instruction labs and computer resource labs, where students can "apply" their computer knowledge in doing their homework, writing papers and doing research. "In the past, teachers couldn't take their classes to the computer room very often, because usually com­ puter instruction was going on there. With a resource lab, the room would not only be open to individual students, but also to classes during the school day," commented CMS Assistant Principal Eivor Swan. "With such a lab, comput­ ers would be available to stu- Continued on next page— FEET HURT? i. KENT PODIATRY Middleville Residents SIGN UP Now! 7th Annual Middleville Garage Sale Days Thurs. & Fri., July 25 & 26 Remember last year? 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CALL 795-7936 ' | [ The corn is as high as “an elephant’s eye” in Middleville The unusually eariy and warm spring is turning into the same type of summer in Middleville Area farmer's com is many inches ahead of where it usually is this time of year. This photo serves as a marker of the good growing weather of 1991. At least until June 26. Com is considered growing well if it is knee high by the fourth of July. On the Bender farm west of town, the corn is over Barbara and Phil Bender's heads in June. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 2, 1991 / Page 11 From previous page— dents who might not have one at home," she added The planning committee also agrees that some kind of stage area should be located in the school, but are still dis­ cussing where it should be, since an auditorium will not be built at the middle school. The committee says it would like to see classrooms built so they could accommo­ date more than one kind of use. Similarly, it agrees that the building should be de­ signed so it could be used year-round. “Saying the building could be used year-round doesn't necessarily mean we're start­ ing year-round school," pointed out Swan. "But not only could we offer summer school classes in such a building, but students would have a chance to work on some in-depth study, for instance." Myers said that the archi­ tectural firm recommended to design the building figured that including airconditioning when the building is constructed would add less than one percent additional cost to the building. To add "air" to the building after it is completed would be very expensive, he said. But concensus also has not been reached about “concepts" for such aspects of the build­ ing as technical education ar­ eas, "commons” area(s) and physical education facilities. How should the building be designed to handle both large and small group instruction? What should the media center be likfl? What about the kitchen and the cafeteria? Locker rooms? What should the classrooms themselves ac­ tually look like? The committee will even recommend to the school board what kind of financing it feels would be best "We're taking into consider­ ation the philosophy and ideas of several different resources," Bouck said. "We've looked at the recommendations of the FACTs committee, we've talked to board members, we've re-studied the middle school exit outcomes and we re using the results of a Sn MWdM school, page 12 TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Notice of Adoption of Ordinance No. 43 To: The residents and Property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No. 43 entitled "Water Supply System Utility Ordinance" establishing a water supply system within Yankee Springs Township was adopted by the Yankee Springs Township Board at a regular meeting held on June 13,1991; said Ordinance to take effect 30 days after publication. A synopsis of the ordinance appears below: WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM UTILITY ORDINANCE This ordinance provides for the operation, maintenance and management of the Yankee Springs Township Water System; establishes connection procedures, permit fees and regulates the use of said system; prescribes pro­ cedures for securing such public water service and the rates and charges for same; provides penalties for the violation of said Ordinance, and repeals all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith. ARTICLE I ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM UTILITY Section 1.1. Establishes a water supply system for the Yankee Springs Township. ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 2.1 Defines words, terms and phrases as used in the Ordinance ARTICLE III CONTROL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM Section 3 1 Management and Control. Provides that the township will control and maintain the system, but also gives the Township authority to employ a person or per­ sons to manage and carry out the day-to-day operations of the system. Section 3.2 Ownership. Provides that all water mains and portions thereof vests In the Township except for all pipes or portions thereof located after the meter service which are owned by the property owner. Section 3.3 Operation and Maintenance. Provides that the Township shall have the sole responsibility for opera­ tion and maintenance of water mains and appurtenances which are the property of the Township. Section 3 4 Right of Entry to Premises Where Water Us­ ed. Provides that the Township or its agents have the right to enter any premises to inspect, repair or remove meters. Section 3.5 Fiscal Year. Provides that the System shall be operated on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on January 1 and ending the following December 31. ARTICLE IV • RULES AND REGULATIONS Section 4.1 Additional Rules and Regulations. Provides that the Township or its agents may make and issue ad­ ditional rules concerning the water distribution upon ap­ proval by the Township Board. Section 4.2 Winter “Let Run” Service. Provides that no owner is permitted to "let-run” the water during the winter months without written permission. Section 4.3 Lawn Sprinkling. Provides that the Township may issue regulations governing the use of water for sprinkling lawns and gardens and the hours for such use Section 4.4 Turning on Water Service. Provides that no person except an authorized agent of the Township shall turn on or off any water service. Section 4.5 Limitations on Use of Water. Provides that the Township may, regulate, limit or prohibit the use of water when the public health and safety requires it. and sets forth the procedures for notice of such limitation. Section 4.6 Cross Connections, provides that no con­ nection is permitted which would connect the Township water supply to any other water sources. Section 4.7 Certification by Health Department. Pro­ vides that no public water mains shall be made operational until the water flowing therefrom has been certified by the County Health Department SECTION V LIABILITY OF TOWNSHIP Section 5.1 Township not Liable. Provides that the Township shall not be liable to any person or premises for any failure of or deficiency in the supply of water Section 5.2 Continuous Service. Provides that the township will endeavor to furnish continuous water ser­ vice, but does not guarantee uninterrupted service. ARTICLE VI METERS AND APPURTENANCES Section 6.1 Unauthorized Tampering With or injuring of the System and its Appurtenances. Provides that no per­ son shall willfully or carelessly break, damage destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any meter or other appur tances of the water system. Section 6 2 Permit tor Hydrant Use. Provides that no per son. shall open or use any fire hydrant without written per mit from the Township Section 6.3 Service of More Than One Promises by the Same Meter. Provides that each premises shall be senneed independently with a water meter of appropriate size Section 6 4 By-passing Meter Prohibited Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to bypass water meter Section 6.5 Use of Water Pipes as Electrical Ground. Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to ground or electrically connect to any pipes or appurtenances unless the Township grants an exception with certain conditions. Section 6 6 Repairs. Provides that the Township shall be responsible for the repair of the water distribution line between the main and the meter. Section 6.7 Location of Meter and Responsibility Therefor. Provides that the Township and/or its agents shall have sole discretion for the meter location on each premises; sets forth the conditions for indoor placement of said meter, and that the owner is responsible for the safe keeping of the meter. Section 6.8 Return of Meters to Township. Provides per­ sons are responsible for returning meters to the Township after they have been removed. ARTICLE VII • PERMITS, PERMIT FEES, INSTALLATION Section 7.1 Contractors, Installation, Charges. Provides that the Township shall install the service connection from the main to the meter; that all contractors shall have a per­ formance bond on file with the Township; and the owner shall pay within 30 days from Installation the actual costs incurred by the Township for having said service connec­ tion installed. Section 7.2 Feos and Permits for Connection. Provides that at the time of application for a service connection permit the owner shall deposit $100; and that the permit fee shall be $40 Section 7.3 Interior Connection of Plumbing. Provides that the owner Is responsible for connecting the interior plumbing on the premises to the discharge side of the water meter Section 7.4 Deposit from Tenants Generally. Provides that an Initial deposit from any owner or tenant shall be required. ARTICLE VIII • USER RATES, COLLECTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY Section 8.1 Water Usage Rates and Charges. Provides that rates, charges and fees shall be established by resolu­ tion of the Township Board. Section 8.2 No Free Service. Provides that there shall be no free water service rendered by the Township. Section 8.3 Due Date for Billings. Provides that all charges shall become due and payable on or before the due date fifteen days from issuance of each bill. Section 8.4 Accounts. Provides that there shall be separate accounting for all revenues received from the system and the following funds shall be established: a) Operations and Maintnenace Fund; b) Replacement Fund; and c) Capital Improvement Fund. Section 8.5 Surplus Funds, Investments. Provides that surplus funds shall be deposited into a water improvement revolving fund or used in extending, improving, repairing, relocating and/or financing the public water system. Section 8.6 Adjustments for Inaccurate Meters or Meter Failure, Estimating Consumption. Provides that if any owner suspects that the meter is inaccurate, the Township shall install one replacement meter, but for each additional request by a particular owner there shall be a thirty ($30.00) Dollar fee. The Township may estimate the consumption of any user on the basis of former or average user consumption. Section 8.7 Termination of Service - Voluntary or Other­ wise. Provides that the Township shall have the right to discontinue water service to any premises when any delin­ quency exists with respect to any water payments in­ cluding contractor installation costs; a shut-off/turn-on charge of $25 shall be imposed upon the premises and there shall be no charge for seasonal shut-off/tum-on. Section 8.8 Lien Rights. Provides that all delinquent rates and charges shall constitute a lien upon the premises and provides for collection thereof. Section 8.9 Adoption of Budget and Annual Audit. Pro­ vides that the Township shall annually adopt a budget, and rates and charges necessary to provide revenue for the operation of the water system; and provides for an an­ nual audit of the books of the system. ARTICLE IX • CONNECTION FEES, CHARGES, PROCEDURES Section 9 1 Connection Fees - Directly Served. Provides that any premises directly served by the original construc­ tion of the Yankee Springs Township Water System, but not deemed eligible for connection by the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) during original con­ struction shall pay a) an application fee at time of applica­ tion; bl the actual contractor cost for the necessary in­ stallation; c) the availability charge for the connection to the mam, d) the trunkage fee, multiplied by a factor representing the capacity utilized by the premises pur­ suant to Appendix A. The owner ot the premises shall also be responsible to cause the internal plumbing of the premises to be pro­ perty connected to the discharge side of the meter Section 92 Connection Fees Extensions. Provides that any premises connected to the system through "public” extensions to the original construction shall pay the following aj an application tee; b) actual contractor cost. c) the trunkage fee multiplied by a factor representing the capacity utilized by the premises pursuant to Appendix A Section 9.3 Connection Fees Residential Use, etc. Pro­ vides that the charges other than single family shall be multiplied by a factor pursuant to Appendix A Section 9.4 Connection Foe Amounts. Provides that premises shall pay connection charges as follows: a) a trunkage fee of $800 per residential equivalent unit; b) an availability fee of $800 per connection; and that owners of premises eligible for connection by the MDPH during original construction who elect to connect shall be con­ sidered by the Township to be paid in full except as noted In Section 9.6. Section 9.5 Contractual Payments. Provides that should the Township permit contractual payments over time for the connection fees and should subsequent changes oc­ cur in the character of the use said changes shall not abate the obligation to continue payment of the charges. Section 9.6 Changes in Use. Provides that If there are subsequent changes in the character of the use or type of occupancy of a premises which Increases the amount of water used by the premises, the appropriate charge shall also be increased by the Township. ARTICLE X • VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Section 10.1 Violations. Provides that any person gull ty of a violation of this Ordinance shall be liable for all costs incurred or made necessary as a consequence of the violation. Section 10.2 Penalty. Provides that any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall constitute a misde­ meanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or im­ prisonment In the county jail for up to 90 days, and pro­ vides for penalties for continuation of the violation. ARTICLE XI • SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE Provides for the severing of any part of the Ordinance which is declared unconstitutional or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction; and provides that the ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication. EXHIBIT A Residential Equivalent (Amended 6 86) Type of Premise 20. Hotels, Motels - Rooms with Private Bath 21. Laundry Self Service 22. Mobile Homes Not In Parks or Campgrounds 23. Mobile Homes Adopted June '86 In Mobile Home Parks or in Campgrounds, if having at least 320 square feet of fully enclosed area covered by a permanent roof as measured on the outside perimeter If less than 320 square feet 24. Multiple Family Residence or Duplex 25. Office Building 26. Picnic Park 27. Public Building not in regular use 28. Restaurants 29. Rooming Houses without meals 30. Schools excluding gyms, auditoriums, office, cafeterias, kitchens or toilet facilities 31 Single Family Residence 32. Stores (retail) except as specifically listed 33. Service Station Without Car Wash 34. Shopping Malls under one roof sharing common bathroom facilities .20 per bed .35 per washer 1.0 per unit 1.0 per unit 60 per unit 1.0 per unit .25 per 1000 sq ft .10 per parking site .5 per 1000 sq. ft. .10 per seat .10 per person 1.0 per classroom 1.00 1.0 plus 1 per 1000 sq ft. 1.0 per premise 1.0 per structure plus other individual user classes 35. Snack Bars Drive-Ins .10 per seat 36. Summer Camp Facilities .15 per camper space Note: All of the above uses have a minimum of 1.00 residential equivalent PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the above ordinance can be examined at the Township Hall, 284 North Briggs Road within the Township during regular business hours of regular business days. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Marilyn Page, Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 2, 1991 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES June 11, 199) Th« Truth in Taxation hearing was called to order at 6:45 p.m by President Thatcher Discus­ sion held The hearing will be rescheduled due to error in paper on the dote. Rescheduled for Thursday, June 20, 1991 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. 100 E. Main Street, Middleville. Ml. The hearing was closed at 6 50 p.m. President Thatcher called the regular Council meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present: Hardy. Myers and Riley. Absent: Bray. Oliver, and VandenBerg. Guests: Several residents of Stadium Drive and Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News, Minutes of the Moy 26. 1991 meeting were approved os reod. Several residents approached Council on the matter of parking along Stadium Drive. Council recommended the residents hold a meeting and elect one spokesperson and return to Council with their recommendations Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Hordy. Ayes all Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed os follows. Total to Payroll $29 844 15 Total to Motor Poll......... 5,798.74 Support by Hordy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers mo'ved the following transfer be allowed. Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ......................................... $8,500.00 Support by Hordy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved that Council adopt the Resolution to Adopt New MERS Benefits for Village employees Support by Hardy Roll coll. Hordy aye. Myers aye Riley aye. and Thatcher aye. Mo­ tion carried. Myers moved that Council adopt the Resolution to Adopt New MERS Benefits for union employees of the Village Sup­ port by Hordy. Roll coll. Myers aye. Hordy aye. Riley aye. and Thatcher aye. Motion Carried Hordy moved that Council em­ power the President to send a letter to the School Board of Education requesting that they assist us in getting the parking off the street and to designate parking areas, not to exclude stopping athletic events in that area if that cannot be resolved in any other way. Support by Myers. Ayes all. Carried Myers moved that Council adopt the Ordinance to regulate Parking. Support by Riley. Roll coll. Myers aye, Hordy aye. Riley aye, and Thatcher aye Motion carried. Riley moved that Council adopt the Ordinance to Amend the Term of Office for the Hous ing Commission members. Sup­ port by Hardy. Roll call. Myers aye. Hardy aye, Riley aye, and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Attorney Youngsma updated Council on the lagoon project. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the Moy Police Activity Report. Hardy moved that Council authorize Police Chief Shoemaker to continue the employment of Kathy Uzorski for $5.00 on hour till the end of June. Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved that Council authorize Officer Frantz to at­ tend a Police Precision in Driver Training class at no charge. Sup­ port by Hordy. Ayes all. Carried. Riley moved that the President create a resolution thanking Er­ nie Ball for his services during the interim period while Manager Roon was ill. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Myers moved for adjournment. Support by Hordy. Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 7 48 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (7/2) MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes at 6:40 p.m. Present: Hardy Myers. Oliver. Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent Bray and Thatcher Discussion held on the Barry County YMCA support. Council request Dave Storms representative of the Barry County YWCA update Council on the next regular Council meeting. With no further business. Riley moved for adjournment. Support by Oliver. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk June 20. 1991 The Truth in Taxation meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m by President pro tern Hardy. Discussion held. VandenBerg moved the hear­ ing be closed at 6:40 p.m. Sup­ port by Riley. Special Council Minutes June 20. 1991 President Pro Tern Hardy coll­ ed the special meeting to order CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP June 19, 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was colled to order by Supervisor Good at 7:32 p.m. Present Good, DeVries, Gould. Snyder, Jousma, Dieleman. Absent: Tolan. Also Present Attorney Donelle. Dick Baxter. Tom Seymour and Judy Harrison. Bills and minutes were ap­ proved as printed. Attorney Danelle reported on the Campau Lake Sewer YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ARHANA CREST-PARK DR. TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, the owners of land within the special assess­ ment district, and any other interested parties. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the supervisor/assessing officer of the Township has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination, a special assessment roll prepared by him covering all properties with Special Assessment District No. 8 benefited by the proposed road improvement project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs for the road improvements, and work incidental thereto, over the aforesaid assessment district shown on the plans of the Township Engineers on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $61,800. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the assessing officer has fur­ ther reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total beiidfit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that it is proposed that such assessments be spread over a period of 3 years and be subject to in­ terest at the rate of 8% per annum on any unpaid balance with the first payment being spread on the tax statements issued by the Township in December of 1991. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said assessment roll and the engineering plans may be examined at the Yankee Springs Township office at any time during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Yankee Springs Township Board will meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, located 284 N. Briggs Rd. within the Twp. at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 1991. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person objecting to the special assessment roll or any part thereof must appear in person at such hearing or must file a written objection or protest at or before such hearing, in order to be able to appeal the assessment to the State Tax Tribunal in the event the same is approved by the Township Board. Any such appeal must be filed within 30 days after the date of the con­ firmation of the roll by the Township Board. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in said public hearing. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Marilyn Page. Clerk Yankee Springs Township Hall Middleville, Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Lawsuit. Explained in detail how the lawsuit came about. Stated the six major issues: 1. Inappropriate sizing of the drain field. 2. Separation between water wells and grinder pumps. 3. Filling of abandon septic tanks. 4. Extra legal expenses. 5. Odor problems. 5. Road re-grading. Jerry Kott from Burham and Flowers gave a report on a pen­ sion plan. Judy Harrison gave a report on the Gypsy Moth. APPOINTMENTS: Jim NewHof was appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy left by Geraldine Fairbrother. Clerk Snyder, and trustees Jousma and DeVries were ap­ pointed to the Election Commit­ tee. Barb Waite and Ken Gackler were re-appointed to the Historical Committee. Moved to collect taxpayments from the residents for the Grand Rapids Community College with same collection fee as charged to Kent Intermediate School District. Motion carried. Reports were given on the Ad­ visory Committee and the Plann­ ing Commission. A report was also given on the joint commit­ tee with the Village. Moved to put an ad in the Sun and News pertaining to the House Number Ordinance that goes into effect on July 15th and to offer help putting the numbers on to the elderly and handicapped. Motion carried. Moved to hire Kelly Ziesemer from Gaines Twp. to work on the splits for the assessing dept. Mo­ tion carried. Moved to amend the YTD budget for Misc. to $5,000.00. Motion carried. Other Business: Library Board is in need of trustees. Anyone interested can call the Clerk's of­ fice. A report was given by Fred Fleischmann on the Barber School and the cost to get it fix­ ed up and on a foundation. Supervisor Good asked that Dorothy Merriman explore fun­ ding for this project. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, clerk (7/2) Illa Rogers to celebrate her 85th birthday Ila Rogers will turn 85 on July 5 and will celebrate with an open house Saturday, July 6. from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Caledonia Sportsman Club 10721 Coldwater, S.E. Her children would like to extend an invitation to all relatives, friends and neighbors to attend. No gifts please Your presence is her gift Ha has been blessed with 10 children, 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Planning Commission and Advisory Committee June 11, 1991 A special joint meeting of the Board. Planning Commission ond Advisory Committee was called to order by Advisory chairman Jousma at 7:06 p.m. on June 11, 1991. Jousma then turned the meeting over to Supervisor Good. Present: Good. Tolan, Snyder, Gould. Jousma. DeVries from the Board. Keating Fischer. Dunn. Williams from the Plann­ ing Commission ond several ad­ visory committee members. Ab­ sent: Dieleman from the Board. Also present: Planner VanderPloeg Dick Baxter ond Attorney Jim White. Supervisor Good called the of­ ficial session of the Township Board and Planning Commission to order. The purpose of this meeting is to advise the Plann­ ing Commission and Board of the sewer expansion down M-37. These maps for the expansion were shown. North end was mainly yes responses, south end was more no responses. Jousma reviewed the meeting that was held at Meijers two weeks ago. Price on cost to fund the study and to run the sewer. Businessmen will fund the cost of the study There were some 20-25 companies interested. The study will define the area. The DNR would like to see one regional plant rather thdn several small plants. Dick Baxter explained how easy it was to ex­ pand the system. Further discus­ sion was held, comments from the Planning Commissioners were heard. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk (7 '2) Middle school proposed , survey Eivor (Swan) just put together last spring asking the opinions of teachers, staff and parents." "We want to build a school that will help us meet our goals," emphasized Swan. "For instance, teaching think­ ing skills is high on our list of priorities. So. that becomes one of the criteria we use in judging how the building should be designed: Will this feature or that help us teach thinking skills?" Myers said future planning meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, July 9; Wednesday, July 17; and Monday, July 22. The meetings are held in the middle school cafeteria at 7 p.m. The committee will hold a public presentation of its ideas on Tuesday, July 30, in from 11 the high school Performing Arts Center. This event also will begin at 7 p.m. Another presention, this time to the Caledonia Board of Education, will be given at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, and plans will be presented to the state Department of Education Aug. 13. Myers said he hopes com­ munity members will try to attend at least some of the planning sessions. "A decision made by 30 cit­ izens is better than a decision made by 15," he said. "We’d like to involve as many resi­ dents as possible in planning our schools, whether or not they have children in the mid­ dle school. We need lots’ of ideas from all kinds of people in planning the best education for our kids." PERSONNEL MANAGERS!! PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH JOBLINE HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Word processing and payroll experience helpful. For more information call 948-4460 and enter the extension number below. GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at ... 945-9554 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 I Page 13 Mesecar, Wessman earn All-MIAA academic honors Area athletic standouts Doug Mesecar and Dylan Wessman joined 47 other Hope College student-athletes selected to the All-MIAA Academic Honor Roll for the 1990-91 school year. Both students capped off their sophomore years at the Holland school by being selected to the honor roll for the first time. The program recognizes students at MIAA member schools who excels both on the field of competition and in the classroom Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (4.0 scale) for the entire sear and also must letter in at least one sport. Mesecar. a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and a Caledonia resi­ dent. lettered in basketball, while Wessman. also of Caledonia, lettered in cross country Taking her best shot Caledonia team first at Gaylord Macker A Caledonia team won first place in its division of the Gaylord Macker Tournament June 22-23. Seniors Emily Ashbaugh, Rosalyn Risdon, Jenny Wilkinson and junior Roxanne Gallert pose with their trophies. The team, call­ ed ‘Another Final Four,’ won five games to earn the cham­ pionship. The girls said they thought the competition was Business Senices YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Courtney DeHaan of Middleville returns a shot during Friday's Ralph E. Ellis InterCity match against Hastings. DeHaan won her 15-under match over Emily Cassell 8-6. CALEDONIA Township I * Caledonia, Michigan 49316 CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION NOTICE FOR THE AUGUST 6, 1991 SPECIAL ELECTION TAKE NOTICE that any qualified electors of the Township of Caledonia, County of Kent, State of Michigan, who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the Caledonia Township Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; or other designated place, for the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 1991. THE LAST DAY FOR RECEIVING REGISTRATIONS WILL BE MONDAY, JULY 8, 1991 on which day the Clerk s offices or other designated places will be open between the hours of 8:00 A M and 500 P.M. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. At the Special Election the following proposal will be voted upon: MILLAGE PROPOSAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TOWNSHIP OPERATIONS Shall an increase of two (2) mills on each dollar ($2.00 on each $1,000) of state equalized valuation in the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed and levied against all property in Caledonia Township. Kent Coun­ ty, Michigan, for the purpose of providing additional general funds to be issued for the purchase of fire motor vehicles and equipment and the maintenance and operation of the Township fire department and for law enforcement purposes (1Vi mills thereof) and for Township operating purposes (Vi mill thereof), be ap­ proved for a period of ten (10) years? ONLY REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JULY 8. 1991 WILL QUALIFY PER­ SONS TO VOTE IN THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD AUGUST 6. 1991 QUALIFICATIONS TO REGISTER TO VOTE: Citizen of the United States At least 18 years of age on or before August 6, 1991 Resident of Caledonia Township YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY AS A VOTER! Patricia Synder. Clerk tough and the hot weather made it even tougher. About 1,200 teams played at the Gaylord location of the Macker Three-on-Threc Tournament. Middleville softball results Monday Night Swamp Fox......................... 7-0 Kentwood Rental............... 4-3 Buxton Builders.................. 4-3 Knights of Columbus......... 4-3 Pastoor's.............................. 3-4 Central Garage.................... 3-4 Tires-R-Us, Middleville Tool & Die.......................2-5 „ Faro’s................................... 1-6 Swamp Fox 16, Faro’s 12; Buxton Builders 17, Central Garage 12; Pastoor’s 14, Tires-R-Us 10; Knights of Columbus 24, Kentwood Ren­ tal 14. Tuesday Night Swamp Fox.......................... 7-1 Gavi...................................... 5-2 Sunny Jim’s........................ 5-3 Gulch Construction............ 4-4 Ray’s Gang 4-4 Dykstra Construction........ 3-4 Wolverine Paving.............. 3-5 Second Hand Comers........ 0-8 Dykstra Const. 18. Second Hand Comers 3; Ray’s Gang 9, Sunny Jim’s 4; Swamp Fox 18, Gulch Const. 7; Gavin 16. Wolverine Paving 11. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The township board of the Township of Thornapple, Middleville, Michigan, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the 8th day of July, 1991, in the township offices, 104 High Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1991 township operating and voted fire millage rate. The township levied 1.8976 mills (.9488 opera­ tion, .9488 fire) in 1990. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, the township will only be able to levy 1.7036 in 1991. However, the township has complete authority to establish the number of mills levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic township and fire operational services, the township proposes to levy an additional .0760 mills (7.60 cents per $1,000 SEV)0 above the 1.7036 mill base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 1.7796 mills (1.7796 per $1,000 SEV). This will provide as estimated 4.5% increase in township revenues for both general operation and fire operation. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. Donna Kenyon June 17, 1991 Township Clerk �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 40th TK reunion enjoyed by the Class of 1951 "Hello, how are you?" was often followed by a searching look or a quick glance at a name tag, but most of the alumni of the class of 1951 say they remembered their classmates at the 40th reunion held recently at Harwood Lake. A class photo shows (first row, from left) Nancy Rosenberg Anders, Helen Cridler Wenger, Lois Wilson Kidder, Jean Baker Gallup, (second row) Edna Schiedel Gillett, Dorothy Poland Dingman, Colleen Getty Cox, Betty Jenkins Murphy, Sally Reynolds Rubb, Jan Thompson Granger, Gloria Karcher Lewis, Carol Schenkel Kenyon, Martha Harper Castelein, (third row) Charles Davisson, Melvin Noah, John Miller, Robert Johnson, James Carter, Charles Biggs, Rod Kenyon, Jack McLenithan, William Schleh, Lyle Buckingham and Amos Wilson. "Who says you cant get into your old class sweater?" Not Rod Kenyon, who proudly points out the ‘51 on his TK sweater. The weather was rainy, but no one seemed to care at the 40th reunion if the class of 1951. The serious "catching up" of a lifetime of events over 40 years was done over a very informal potluck dinner. Over two thirds of the class attended the reunion at the Wenger cabin at Harwood Lake. ZYLST FOR SALE Parade Home #39 1007 Main St., Middleville $68,500 — by appt. Call 246-8191 for 24 hour recorded message DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" CARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association 698-7242 Stan Zylstra - owner — Tom Wilkinson — builder — 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia 891-8294 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE David S. McDuffee AGENCY ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 Auto Life Health nvestment Home Business Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 891*2112 or 1*800*594*5119 As hostess. Helen Wenger Wenger talks to the crowd. Prizes were given to "the youngest looking" "most wrinkles’ and "least changed." At press time, no one had claimed their prizes. • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 I Page 15 Caledonia Middle School kids raise over $900 to fight MS J-Ad Graphics News Service Divide 379 by 25 and you get 15 with a little bit of a remainder So what? Well,transpose those figures into a “story pro­ blem” about the average number of books read last spr­ ing by some Caledonia Middle School students participating in the Multiple Sclerosis RcadaThon When you divide the 379 total books read by 25 CMS students, you find that each read an average of 15 books in one month to help raise $932 to help fight MS. Top reader among the Caledonia sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade participants this year is Katie Sobczak. who completed 60 books. The top 1991 fundraiser from Caledonia is Cheryl White, who earned $126.77 for the charity with 28 spon­ sors backing her efforts. Both students received pla­ ques and some special prizes: Cheryl earned a trophy and two tickets to a Detriot Tiger baseball game, while Katie won a combination rulerclock-calculator All participants receive thank you gifts from the MS Society, such as meal coupons from various restaurants and tickets to museums According to CMS teacher LuAnn Lewis, who sponsored the school effort, ten other students besides Katie and Cheryl earned enough in pledges to qualify for some of the “super achiever” awards. Initiated in 1974. the MS RcadaThon is set up to pro­ vide a reading incentive for children as well as raise funds for the MS Society’s research into the cause and cure of the mysterious disease. The money also is used to provide services to MS victims. According to the informa­ tion sent out by the MS Socie­ ty, the ReadaThon now is con­ ducted in every state in the U.S. and also in Canada and other nations. The students interested in the ReadaThon are challenged to be “mystery sleuths." try­ ing to help determine the unknown cause of this disease, which most often strikes young adults in the prime of their lives. The information the students receive tells them MS is a disease of the central nervous system that affects each patient differently. Some lose their coordination, others their sight, and still others talk with slurred speech. As yet. no effective cure or treatment has been found for any of the victims. About 15.000 people in Michigan have MS. “But medical research is working hard, and someday MS will stand for Mystery Solved!” sates the informa­ tion packet hopefully A student who would like to help fight this disease through the ReadaThon then recruits sponsors who pledge a set amount for each book read by the student Pledges vary; some may go as high as $5 a book, others may be as low as $ 05 a book. At the completion of the campaign, the student collect the pledges by showing the sponsors the list of books he or she has read The list has been verified by the student's parents. Lewis said the lists and pledges are sent to the ReadaThon campaign head­ quarters, which, in turn, sends back official results and mails the prizes to the students. She said she just received the “official” results along with the plaques for Sobczak and White. CMS Principal David Bouck presented the awards to the girts last week “I wish we could have an­ nounced their names before school was out." Lewis said. “But I have to say that I think the amount earned by all 25 students is just fantastic “Imagine. 25 kids read enough books and found enough sponsors to bring in over $900 for this fund drive. Each one of them is really special, and should be very proud “Next year, we'll hope that 50 students will participate. Just think of how much they could earn for this cause!” Students working on the ReadaThon campaign besides Sobczak and White were sixth-graders Karen Pavlovic, Megan Mulligan, Traci Koetje. Karen Wortley. Jamie Young. Philip Faber. Sarah Steele and Michael Hayes. Seventh-grade readers were Nickie TenBrock. Jamie Paffhauser. Becky Shoemaker. Emily Bouck, Renee Simoneau. Julie Scheid. Brett Long, Ryan McLenithan. Aaron Priskorn. Jonci Warner. Lou Mollema and Kim Tate. Eighth-graders participating were Sara Robertson. Amy Perkins and Bradi Porter. TK graduate receives student-athlete award Julie DeMorrow. 1988 Thomapple Kellogg graduate, has received the Midwestern Collegiate Conference Outsanding Scholar/Athlete Award for the second time. This award honors the student-athlete’s ac­ complishments in both academics and athletics. The conference also has nominated DeMorrow for selection to the NCAA Academic All-American team, also the second time she has been nominated A senior this fall at the University of Evansville, a Division I school in Evansville, Ind., she is major­ ing in elementary education. Her grade point average is 3.91 and she is playing No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles on the tennis team. She will graduate in the spr­ ing of 1992, and hopes to return home and teach in the Middleville area. Vacation Bible School set at Caledonia church The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church will have daily Vacation Bible School Monday. July 8, through Fri­ day, July 12, from 9 to 11:30 a m. There will be classes for 3-year-olds through grade seven. The theme for this year’s Bible School is “Jesus and You at Camp-Can-Do.” Thre will also be a class for women of all ages, which will be led by Diane McKenzie. There will be a Bible study and crafts A nursery will also be pro­ vided. Everyone is invited to attend For more information, call the church office at 891-1512. CMS Principal David Bouck presents plaques to Cheryl White, left, and Katie Sobczak for being top money raiser and top reader, respectively, in the Multiple Sclerosis ReadaThon. �Middleville, <ii / July 2, 1991 *** ***/ From floats to fireworks, Caledonia enjoys fourth by Barbara Gall Heat and humidity couldn’t stop Caledonians from honor­ ing the nation’s birthday Saturday. Celebrating a few days ear­ ly to take advantage of a day when families can be together, this year’s Fourth of July Committee provided the residents with all the tradi­ tions associated with In­ dependence Day . including hot. sunny summer weather Despite the heat, several hundred people lined Mam Kendal Parbell, 2, is ready for a sunny day of parade-watching. Street for the 11 a m parade which always kicks off the day’s festivities. This year, the early birds got the shade under awnings and trees, as only a light breeze relieved the 95 degree weather Local ice cream shops did a banner business as parade-watchers tried to stay cool until the fire sirens an­ nounced the marchers were on their way As children craned forward or climbed to dad s shoulders, the Boy Scout color guard marched into view, followed by wailing fire engines, decorated bikes (and other vehicles), horseback riders, antique cars and floats representing civic groups, school groups, and local businesses. As usual the past rolled down the street side by side with the present, as antique farm equipment and horsedrawn wagons contrasted with gleaming convertibles and Steelcase’s “Big Blue.” Children jumped for candy tossed by philanthropic mar­ chers and the crowd o-o-oed and ah-ah-ahd over big-eyed Holstein calves and a longlegged Belgian foal who trot­ ted along with her harnessed mother. And then, following the pat- Dave Otto of Middleville awes the youngsters and brings back some nostalgic memories to the oldsters with his wonderful Case engine. In this parade Dave pulls an antique thresher belonging to the Finkbeiners. Visitors to Lakeside Park during the celebration enjoy the booths featuring crafts and baked goods for sale. tern of past celebrations, the crowd drifted down to Lakeside Park, for the Pledge of Allegiance and the chicken barbecue, the kielbasa and the lemonade, the tractor pull and the turtle races, the kids on the olaveround and the picnics in State Representative Walt DeLange, left, and State Senator Dick Posthumus opened the festivities at Lakeside Park. They reminded the audience that the President has dedicated this Independence Day to the U.S. armed forces. the shade. The fire department spon­ sored water games for the kids, and the schools provided shuttle buses between village and park. Legislators gave opening remarks and took their chances in the dunk tank. Local talent danced in front of the stage and the Williams Family did some down-home singin’ on it. Children who don’t live on the farm enjoyed the pony Continued on next oaoe— Chris Merriman of Ludington and Broydon Dahlberg of Caledonia win the turtle and frog race drawings, respectively, to receive the grand prize bicycles. Senator Posthumus makes the presentation. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 I Page 17 ndes and the FFA petting zoo. and kids of all ages took a few turns at nng toss and darts. And after the chicken was gone and the prizes were awarded and the dance was chers at vantage points throughout the village. People in Caledonia don't seem to get cynical about celebrating the Fourth of July. Maybe it’s because those traditions, the parades and picnics, the flags and fireworks, remind us each year on the nation's birthday, how lucky we are. over, the park filled up again with families and friends to watch the fireworks over Em­ mons Lake From the banks of the lake to the Caledonia Centre park­ ing lol. cheers went up with the bursts of color, and the grand finale of rockets and re­ sounding explosions brought a round of applause from wat- GAVIN'S 1991 CHEVY Corsica 4 Dr. White, 10,000 miles, auto., air, tilt, cruise, stereo 1990 BUICK Skylark 4 Dr. You hold if, Mom.’ One first-time frog racer delivers his pet to his mother after the competition was over, never knowing that Mom was not an amphi­ bian enthusiast. 19.000 miles, light blue, auto., air, stereo 1989 chevy Caprice Classic 4 Dr., light blue, 19,000 miles, fully equipped. What’s a parade without clowns? 1988 PONTIAC Sunbird 4 Dr. Blue/silver, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo 1987 OLDS 88 Royale Brghm Maroon, loaded. 1986 BUICK century SPEClAL$2495 4 Dr.,................... 1986 PONTIAC 6000 4 Dr. Light blue, auto., cruise, tilt, stereo. 1985 FORD T-Bird Brown/gold, auto., air, cruise, tilt, p.w., p.l., p.s., stereo, new white letter tires 1984 PONTIAC 6000 4 Dr. 2-tone green, sunroof, V-6, auto., air, cruise, tilt, p.w., p.l., p.s., stereo CARS UNDER $3000 ‘Children, start your turtles!’ Former pond dwellers of various sizes are patiently pointed toward the finish line as the annual turtle races begin. 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Members of the CHS Class of 1941 celebrates their 50-year reunion by riding together in the parade. or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon.-Sat SERVICE: Mon.-Fri. �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 2, 1991 <......,1V »*** W - WV One of the joys of o hometown celebration is watching the parade in the shade of a big tree along the village street. • HELP WANTED • Chapter I Instructional Aide, 2 years college in educational field (early childhood desirable). Some typing and computer skills. Prior work experience with children. Send letter of application and resume to: Sharon Kalee, Thornapple Kellogg School, 3885 Bender Road Middleville, Ml 49333 by July 31, 1991. Lansing Diary, from p. 9 struggle over how to allocate $8 billion of additional state tax collections. Whether this radical ap­ proach to property tax and school finance reform receives serious legislative at­ tention may well depend on how much public support it generates. What do you think. Please let me know. ATTENTION! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Attention High School Grads $1 ftOO JL \F Per Hour Starting DISPLAY, DELIVERY, SET-UP DEPARTMENT No experience necessary. Will train. Must have reliable transportation. Must be 18 years old or older. START IMMEDIATELY FULL OR PART-TIME PAID VACATIONS, BENEFITS, and PROFIT SHARING AVAILABLE Call for Interview Tuesday 10 a m. to 6 p.m. 1-800-783-4304 tody Liberty sits among a flag-waving crowd from the Caledonia Child Care Center. Serving our CountryFaith E. Smith Faith E. Smith, a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and the daughter of Linda Allen and John Smith of Freeport, enlisted in the United Slates Army for a four year tour of duty as a nuclear weapons specialist. She is scheduled to report for active duty Aug. 20, and is slated to receive her basic training al Fort Jackson, S.C., and her advanced individual training at Redtone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala. MIDDLEVILLE A.Y.S.O. 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Middleville. 795-9153.__________________ UPHOLSTERING over 44 years experience. Low prices. Bowen Upholstering 616-531-3020, G R. I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE Ifli ! $900 HFF in I M W■ ■ a I o» ir*x12~ PIZZA NOT VAUD WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus one Free 2 Liter of Pon I Take Out Only • One (1) Pet Coupon* Exp. 7-31-91 FtHlIteH of Ftgu Witti any pkt W ptaa order NO COUPON N€FO€O All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES H TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST J FREE DELIVERY % WITHIN 5 MILES Here's what our customers say about Faro ’s Pizza . _ . —___ aln onryltung' ^nCTTrrSr � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-07-09.pdf 1f654da3bdeda43b7b973c931855f20c PDF Text Text *AI0 ,'\^OSTACt The Sun a '' Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year _ Middleville, Michigan 49333 . . . No. 181 I July 9, 1991 -'CL’SR4ny . Revised zoning rule goes to Middleville Council by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With the closing of a pub­ lic hearing last Tuesday, the Middleville zoning ordinance has been virtually completed and now goes to the council today for action. The PZC voted 7-0 to send the document to the council with a recommendation for approval. The only part of the rules the council won't be able to approve at this time are changes made in the mobile home park section. Those must first be submitted to the Mobile Home Commission of the Commerce Department for its OK, said Planner Mark Vander Ploeg. "It's been a very good pro­ cess," Vander Ploeg said of the 16 months of work on the zoning ordinances and map. "It's taken a considerable amount of time, but that extra time that was spent debating resulted in the end product that is good zoning specifically tuned to Middleville. "A good by product of the process is that the Planning and Zoning members became very educated about zoning, and that's a real benefit that will continue as long as those members say with the com­ mission," he added. Normally the PZC meets once a month, but during the time they worked on revising zoning codes, they met every two weeks. A public hearing was opened June 18 to hear opin­ ions from Middleville resi­ dents, but with several ques­ tions raised about lot and floor space in some zoning districts, the hearing was left open and continued last week. Changes made in response to public comment include mandating a minimum of 1,200 square feet of usable floor space for each dwelling unit in the R-E The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission listens to member Dan Parker express his views. (residential/estate) district floor. residential. A one story house ground floor. In the R-2 district where Dwellings with more than Those conditions also were in R-l must have a minimum The panel considered reduc­ two-family duplexes are one story are required to have put on dwellings in the A of 1,040 square feet; ing the lot frontage size in R- allowed, dwellings must have a total of 1,600 square feet, (agricultural) district. dwellings with more than one 1 from 85 to 80, but decided a minimum of 960 square with a minimum of 800 Other changes are in the Rfloor must have a minimum to keep the frontage at 85 feet, with the first floor square feet on the ground 1 district or single family of 1,600 with 600 on the feet. See Whitney villa, page 2 Zoning error on Whitneyville corrected Caledonia Planning group recommends fuel depot rezoning by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a request from Grand Rapids Gravel to rezone a two-acre parcel of its property from rural residential to industrial. The company submitted the request to allow VanManen Oil to construct an automated fuel depot on the site, located at Concrete Drive and 68th Street, about one-quarter mile west of M-37. Earlier this year. Grand Rapids Gravel had asked the commission to recommend rezoning the same parcel to commercial to allow the fuel depot construction, but the commission said the depot did not fit in the commercial zone. Instead, the commission amended its heavy industrial zoning ordinance to include this use. Brad Rahn, general manager of Grand Rapids Gravel, presented the rezon­ ing request at a public hearing before the commission’s deci­ sion was made. He said the fuel depot would add tax base, and eliminate the need for underground storage tanks at area businesses. He pointed out that underground fuel tanks are environmentally hazardous, and that fuel depots are sub­ ject to approval by the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. He said that VanManen ran an excellent operation, and that the location was ap­ propriate, especially if the socalled Southbelt Highway is constructed between 60th and 68th streets. Jerry VanManen Jr. said that he predicted only limited use of the depot for the next few years. ‘I would say only about 50 transactions a year at the most will be going on there during the next five years,” he said. Planning Commission Chairman Dick Dunn opened a public hearing on the rezon­ ing, with no citizens actually opposing the request. One citizen questioned why VanManen was building a depot so close to its depot on 36th Street, but VanManen See Revised zoning, page 2 Residents along proposed ‘rail trail’ have objections to plan by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Several property owners in Middleville and Hastings are protesting proposed purchase of the abandoned Penn Central by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to make a "rail trail." The plan to develop a non­ motorized trail system would result in recreational opportunities, generate tourism and benefit communities along the trail, backers say. However, homeowners along the trail say its cost is not known it wil! open up the adjacent property to vandalism, drive down property values, and leaves unanswered the question of liability if someone is injured using the trail. They also question who would enforce the prohibition of the motorized vehicles that See ‘Rail Tralf, on page 3 Caledonia Twp., Village accept cash offer for hall J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Board and Caledonia Village Council have agreed to accept a cash offer of $150,000 from the Caledonia State Bank for purchase of the board’s meeting hall at 640 Emmons. The sale paves the way for construction of a new office building that will house both the village and township offices The two municipalities jointly own the Emmons Street building, but only the township has offices there. Village officials now operate from offices in their homes. The building also houses the village-township fire depart­ ment garage The Village Council wanted to move its clerk and treasurer to the office budding, but both boards agreed that the present facility is not large enough to accommodate both village and township officials, plus main­ tain meeting space. With a demand for zoned commercial land in the village, the two boards decid­ ed to look into the possibility of selling the Emmons proper­ ty to finance building a new office on land owned by the township at the former county garage site on Maple Street The village-township volunteer fire department Seo offer for hall, on page 2 In This Issue... • Motorist to face manslaughter charge in county fatal accident • Caledonia ladies take first in Reed Lake Run • Three generations of pharmacists serve Middleville • Auditions set for Middleville’s Everybody’s Crazy �Fuel depot rezoning, Continued from front page-------- Annual Fourth of July celebration held at Algonquin Lake near Hastings In keeping with the tradition of parades and fireworks to celebrate America’s birthday, the residents of Algonquin Lake put on their own festivities A parade of boats sailed on the lake and were rated by a panel of judges. A picnic followed and at dusk, the fireworks display awed the observers who gathered around the lake to watch, (photo by Virginia Alles) Revised zoning ordinance, having 600 square feet. The main lot area for a duplex in the R-2 zone served by city sewer was reduced from 15,000 to 13,000 feet and the lot width requirement reduced from 120 to 100 feet. In the Planned Multiple Family (PMF) zone, the side yard requirements were for a from frontpage----------- 40-foot minimum, with 20 feet on each side. That has been reduced to a 30-foot minimum, with 15 feet on each side. With the zoning ordinance almost finished, the commis­ sion has returned to once a month sessions. At the Aug. 6 meeting, the commission will hear a pre­ sentation from a representa­ tive of the Michigan Rural Water Association, Vander Ploeg said. The talk will concern ground water and well head protection. Avenue was zoned C-l the busy 68th Street(commercial). Broadmoor Avenue That area is part of a intersection. 40-acre parcel owned by Dr After closing the hearing. Richard Crissman. Dunr. suggested that the Site Township Planner Mark Plan Review Committee take VanderPloeg said Crissman a “good hard look” at the had notified Township Super­ number of curb cuts on 68th visor Jerry Good of the error Street in the zoning map. and the The commission then township attorney recom­ unanimously passed Commis­ mended the zoning be cor­ sioner Jim Williams’ motion rected to medium density to approve the rezoning. residential The request and the com Crissman. however, said he mission's recommendation wished to see the area taken will be brought up at the back to an agricultural zone, Township Board meeting, but since that was what the land is in accordance with charter used for. township rules, the board “I see no reason for it to be must wait until the next month anything but agricultural.” he before it can take action. said. "The whole point of my The Site Plan Committee commentary is that I have will look at VanManen's plans continued to promote before the commission's July agriculture and I think that it 15 meeting to help expedite is presumptive to change it construction, should the board (the zoning). approve the rezoning “Why should it be rc/oned Dunn reminded the au­ rural residential unless so­ dience that Grand Rapids meone requests it? ’ Gravel and VanManen still Dunn pointed out that the must come in for a public hearing on the special use per­ only thing the commission had to go by were some 1975 "Zon­ mit, which also must be ap­ ing Board of Review minutes proved by the Township that stated the properties on Board. In other business, the com­ the east side of Whitneyville mission agreed to correct a were to be deleted from the rezoning error that took place commercial zone. A neighbor pointed out that in 1975 when a 500 -by-500' section at the intersection of the property in that area in­ 68th Street and Whitneyville deed had been zoned commer­ cial from 1952 to 1975, when the change was made. Zoning the property to rural Continued from frontpage residential apparently was the has not decided yet how it will agreement made by the soon will move its equipment Township Zoning Board of use the Emmons property to the garage, and the officials Review at that time. Dunn “At this point we just agreed that the remaining told Crissman. bought it to have the lot," he acres at the garage property VanderPlocg added that he said. "We have no set plans would make an ideal site for a assumed the land would go to for the building or the proper­ joint office building for the rural residential since that is two municipalities. ty yet." what the adjacent properties Township Supervisor Jerry are zoned Good said the village and When asked why he wanted township agreed to the cash the agricultural zoning, offer, though the Emmons Crissman answered that he building has been appraised wants to make it difficult to for $175,000. develop the property, preferr­ In last week's Sun and “We decided to take the cash offer, even though it is News, a front page article on ing to leave it for agricultural less than the appraisal,” he an automobile accident in­ use. After the close of the hcarsaid. “Getting cash eliminates volving the Schuurmans con­ the fuss of going through tained two pieces of incorrect ing, the commission unanimously agreed to correct financing. information. the error and rezone the pro­ “We could have put the The Schuurmans, Jacob and building in the hands of a Betty, were not treated and re­ perty back to R-2. The commission also realtor, but then it might have leased, as a spokeswoman of agreed to take a look at other sat for a while, maybe even a Butterworth Hospital properties on that comer to year, before we got a good reported, but were both make sure the proper zoning offer and then got through the admitted on Sunday, June 23, is in place, and that no other paper work. and released the following errors exist. “This way we avoid the Thursday. VanderPlocg reminded the realtor fee, plus we can get Also, the spelling of their commission of a July 15 work started on our new offices as soon as all the necessary grandson's name is Jacob session on the Cherry Valley Smies, not Suries, as was Development proposal. A studies are complete.” The two boards stated provided by a deputy of the public hearing is set for Sept. earlier that they also wanted to Kent County Sheriffs De­ 4 on that issue, along with a public hearing on the new expedite the sale to take ad­ partment. flood plain ordinance. vantage of current construc­ said this facility would fill a need for businessmen in this area One resident cautioned the township not to leave any residence near the proposed site “unprotected" from the refueling station. He said he was concerned about the buildup of truck traffic com­ bined with that from the near­ by Bykerk landscaping business and with Grand Rapids Gravel itself. “We do not have the authority to request the com­ pany purchase the (neighbor­ ing) house, but it was in­ dicated previously that this was in the works.” Dunn said. He added that the go-ahead was not official until the com­ mission's Site Plan Review Committee studied the plans. VanManen also will have to get a special use permit for the depot, according to township ordinance. Jim Steketee said he was very much in favor of the rezoning. “They run a clean opera­ tion and this will alleviate the need for underground fuel tanks.” he said. Dr Richard Crissman sug­ gested a deceleration lane for trucks turning into the depot would be helpful since it would be located so close to Village accepts offer for hall Correction The last thing you need now is a problem with your boat insurance. Life on the water is a mariners dream. So you don’t need a waler or land accident to sink those dreams. Boat insurance from Auto-Owners protects your boat in case of collision in the water or on land, it provides fire and theft coverage; and liability and medical protection for you and your family can also be added. So ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how their Boat Insurance can protect a great deal more than your boat to keep you merrily afloat. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. NEW HOURS: Monday. Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. NEW ADDRESS: 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES tion costs. Good said an environmental study must be done before the sale can go through. He said the township has asked for six months occupan­ cy of the present building to allow for the construction of the new one. Both boards have approved plans drawn up by DVK Con­ struction for a 6,600-squarefoot building that will include separate office areas for both municipal boards. A shared 1,000-square-foot meeting room will separate the two offices. The building will provide adequate storage space for such equipment as voting machines, and the two boards will share the costs of heating and air conditioning. Good said a blueprint from DVK should be ready this week, and if both boards ap­ prove it, bids will be taken on construction. Jim Gless of the Caledonia State Bank said the bank, located next door to the hall. FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery f fc. KENT PODIATRY ! k W a Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment nun///, VILLAGE STYLIST Men's, Women’s * Children’s Hair Design Call 891-1591 for your appointment unth Lynn, Theressa, Debbie, Angie, Linda or Mary Lou OPEN: Mon 95, Tues 9-9. Wed & Tnurs 9-8 (after 5 by appt Fn 96 Sat 91 (after 1 by appt) 134 main ST. _ CALEDONIA '///mnnwYKL. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 9. 1991 I Page 3 ‘Rail Trail’ proposal viewed Continued from front page----------------are now using the ROW. "It's a beautiful idea, but when you investigate it, there are a lot of things wrong with it,” said Sandy James, who with her husband, Larry, owns property on Heath Road. "A lot of people have an idealized view of how the trail would be used," she said. "The average person doesn't realize that the ROW runs through private property." The ROW runs through the James' back yard, between their home and the Thomapple River. Larry said it's not a case of 'you knew it was there when you bought it.’ When they bought the house in the early 1960s, the railroads were already in a deteriorating condition. His abstract says the ROW could be used for railroad and telegraph use only, so with the abandonment of the railroad function, the land would revert to him as landholder. "It was that way when we brought it; when the railroad goes, it reverts," Larry said. Jerry Bradley, also of Heath Road, is another who has the ROW bisect his residential property. He also has the provision in his abstract prohibiting anything but train travel. But, Bradley said, in the 1960s the legislature passed a law saying anyone with a claim had to notify the railroad within 30 days or the railroad could sell the rightof-way to anyone. Bradl:y and the Jameses pointed out that there was no letter notifying them of the 30-day stipulation, and no public notice in the area newspapers. Without that notice, the landowners said, they had no knowledge that the rules had been changed regarding the ROW. Even though the propertv owners thought the ROW would revert to them, Bradley said, they were willing to pry to secure the ROW and mak-' their property "whole." They were in negotiations with the railroad and had an unsigned agreement to buy the ROW, when the DNR made the railroad officials a better offer, Bradley said. Larry Jachin and his wife Kim own property on Loop Road, cutside of Middleville, in Thomapple Township. He said he and his wife located where they did to take advantage of the natural rural atmosphere. When they brought the property, Kim •said, she asked about the ROW and was told that there would be "no problem" with it. The daughter of Sandy and Larry James, Kim said that her whole family loves outdoor activities. "We all ride bikes, hunt and fish, just like everyone else. We don't think there's a need for more trails. There are plenty of needs for the money the DNR has without (launching a new project)." She asked that others consider how they would feel if someone put up a sidewalk through their yard. Sandy recalled the time when the trains ran by her house with affection. "When the kids were little, the trains would go by and we loved it. We'd wave to the passengers and they would wave back. The kids always waved to the engineer, and he'd wave back," she said. Now, she said, people using the ROW have stopped and sat at her picnic table and have drank a glass of iced lea she had there. Larry reported that people who thought that his back yard was public property have started a campfire with his charcoal and starter, and roasted hot dogs. "We're not against using the outdoors,” Sandy said, noting that she and her family run, bike, hunt, fish camp and canoe. "We just want to be able to use our property without a rail trail going through it." The Jachins, Jameses and Caledonia Middle School planning group meets tonight Caledonia community residents are invited to meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria with a group of parents, teachers and administrators interested in helping plan the district's proposed new middle school. Some of the committee members paused for a photo during their meeting last week. Seated, from left, are teachers Judy Doran, Kristin Kuhn and Luann Lewis and parents Judy Ferguson and Kathy Perkins. Standing, from left, are teachers Dan Debakey and Kay Newell, Young Citizens Farm Bureau Representative Stuart VanLaan, teacher Buzz Leatherman, CMS Assistant Principal Eivor Swan, teacher Peg Mulherin, Caledonia administrator Rich Overmire, project architect Harm Perdock and Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers. Bradley are looking for response from others who will be affected by the sale of the ROW. They said are going to attend the Middleville Village Council meeting and Thornapple Township and Irving Township meetings to make their feelings known. "Your opinion really does count," Sandy said, "call or write (State Rep.) Bob Bender, (State Rep.) Paul Hillegonds or Senator Jack Welborn. Go to a Village Council meeting." "You have to make the call; write the letter," Kim agreed, "we're just one voice." The Jachins volunteered to take calls from interested people at 795-3662. Bradley noted that anyone opposed to the idea can write John Rothele at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Recreation Division, P.O. Box 30257, Knapps Building, lower level, Lansing, 48909. Rep. Bender, from the 88th Congressional District, can be reached at 1-517-373-0842; Rep. Hillegonds, representing Yankee Springs and Thomapple Townships in the 54th District, at 1-517-3730836; and Sen. Welborn, of the 13th District, at 1-517373-0793. Rtcharaj" Choryan, O.D. 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DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA fi FDIG LCNOC* All 3 Locations Open All Dai, Monday thru Friday and 'til Noon on Satuiday �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 9, 1991 Neigh bors With.. NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! Wasn't that rain nice the other day? We had been watering all the flower beds, but there is nothing to compare with rain. Weil, Priscilla Bea vans and I are having a lot of fun doing research on old school buses, the first ones, when we got them. The Thornapple Heritage Association is work­ ing on a community effort for all of us to pitch in and try to make a community contribu­ tion to get buses. Do you know that when the school board of Middleville decided to build a new school, their school on the east side of town was too small, 1930-1931? They built the ’new’ school (the present middle school) with the help of the WK Kellogg Foundation to create an agriculture school. The board had decided to con­ solidate all the little country schools that wanted to come into the new WK Kellogg Agricultural School. The school system had too little money to purchase school buses They signed a three-year contract with private individuals to pur­ chase the chassis of the bus The school board would pur­ chase the body. Bernard Wieringa remembered that his dad. Fred, went to Flint to pick up his chassis made there. As it was only a chassis, Fred had to sit on a crate all the way home because it had no seat and no body. Because of the scarcity of money.the school board pur­ chased the bodies of the buses and the private individuals owned the chassis. Edna Steeby loaned me a picture of the whole school in front of the new red brick school, and on the end of the picture was a fleet of square, black buses, coming down the west driveway to take the students home The Heritage Club is having sweatshirts, white, with orange and black reproduc­ tions of those buses printed on the shirts. We have a slogan with it, but at the time this went to press, it had not been chosen. I remember one that Lorraine Otto had suggested. ’Don’t fuss, help us buy a bus.” Then a lot of others were suggested, and I will let you know which was chosen next week We plan to have them for sale on Middleville's Garage Sale Days. We had not yet been given a spot where we will sell all of our coloring books. 1904 Middleville Sun and News. Terry Noah’s original pen and ink sketches of Middleville scenes on notes, post cards and some placemats. I am planning on having my post card book, maps. etc. Thanks very much, Lucille Getty for sending your news to me by mail. This way I am not so apt to make a mistake. Sue Severn and daughter Helen Jackson of Richland were luncheon guests of Lucille Getty and Colleen Cox. June 26 at the Mid-Villa. The afternoon was spent visiting and viewing pictures of many trips enjoyed by Sue and Lucille. Sue Servan now lives in Maumee. Ohio. Colleen spent some time w ith Helen Wenger and the girls of their graduating Class of 1951. William and Carolyn Getty and family entertained Lucille Getty for her birthday Wednesday evening. June 26. Others attending were Bob and Lila Getty. Colleen and Rollo Cox. and Linden and Sheila Steeby. Cake and ice cream and gifts, and all the family were there. Had to take in the news one day early, and then my eyes quit, so I only got two-thirds of you folks called. Sorry! Here is the little that 1 got. Lorraine Otto said the fami­ ly got together at Tom and Jerry’s home over the weekend. Had a good time with all of the family that could make it. Maureen Robinson said the Middleville Garage Sale Days was to be July 25 and 26. Hope to see a lot of you there. Mary Hayward and Mary Campbell went on the COA bus trip to Rockford June 27. Neva Aicken said most of the family went to Jerry and Andy McKeown's 50th wed­ ding anniversary party June 30. Then some of his cousins who had come from Chicago to attend the anniversary came over to their house Sunday and Monday to visit. Lib Palmer said that son-inlaw John Triick had bypass surgery Tuesday and came home the following Sunday. He is doing well. Virginia Root said her fami- Contlnued on next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9 45 am., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, leff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. "A church with a caring Heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" ||| 908 West Main Rev. James Cusack Middleville Phone 891-9259 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............11 00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School ..................10:00 am. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a m. Evening Service................ 6p.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...when there is always room for you! Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 9:45 a.m. Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. .11:10 a m Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m 6:30p.m. 6:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. 1115 a.m. 6 00 p.m. CHRIST * fw 1I* Air condiOoned (frames Matted iirrtyrra (U?urd| assembly iftrfH Xnu Cirtft snA Nunety provided yni rraafitA.' 1 CanutfuM 2 2 Meeting al the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service.. .1000 A M. James M. Dettmann, Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 698-8252 Sunday Services.................. 9 45 a.m. A 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes..................11-00 a.m. 2nd 4t 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Chi! Jtren...... .............. 9 30 a m Wednesday Family Night........................ 7 00 p.m. Thursday Morns In Touch...... ........ 1000 am Richard I Raab Pastor • 696-9024 Donell Rauh Director of Music PHONE-891-8119 Pav F c Pad Fob*. Ministar of Worship and Administration. Sion VuQtovoan. Muuitar of (vonQahsm and Disclplaship. Snoryi Boar. [tractor of Christian [ducation and Youth Cindy Harwayar. Children i Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship........... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 9:45a.m Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. VQU ARE ’NVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. 'The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9.30 a m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9 45 a m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHURCH Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School..................... Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The CDld Cimr JNetljodiftt (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 am. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday School Sunday Monvng w<x wp Sunday tvervng Woaro Wednesday Mdwem prove t Rev WMkom Dobson. Pastor Sieve Jackson. Youth Pastor i>jdy 930om 1030 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 pm QQ1 QOOQ 07 1074.0 ft MOST HOLY J&e ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 pm . . Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 9, 1991 / Page 5 Auditions set for Thursday, Friday in Middleville for‘Everybody’s Crazy’play Jean Gallup Staff Writer The tension is mounting for the Village Players of Middleville as the months of waiting and talking give way to auditions and the actual Barry County Road Commission summer paving schedule set by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Barry County Road Commission now has a paving crew putting bituminous wedge and seal on Cedar Creek Road, between Brogan and Cloverdale roads, reports engineer/manager of the BCRC, Jack Kineman. The commissions paving crew will be working on Keller Road between Norris and Marsh Roads after the Cedar Creek work, he said. After that, the next project is one mile of road in Stevens Wooded Acres in Hope Township, which the workers will rebuild and pave. The product of a special assessment district set up through Hope Township, the upgrading of the road will meet the county specifications and will be a public road once work is complete, Kineman said. Bids were opened on June 12 for contracted road work on West State Road and Airport Road, with die low bid of $444,870 from Michigan Colprovia Company from Grand Rapids. That figure is about $11,000 below the estimate, so will save Rutland Township that amount, Kineman said. West State will be 28 feet wide, and Airport Road 26 feet, with both being allseason roads when completed. That means there will be no load-limit restrictions in the spring, he said. Also included in the Airport Road work will be extensive rebuilding of the Airport Road over the Thornapple River. To meet federal guard rail standards, a new concrete parapet wall will be poured, and the paving on the bridge deck will be removed and replaced. The work on the West State Road will run from the Hastings city limits to Iroquis Trail at Algonquin Lake. The Airport Road work will be from West State Road across to the M-37 highway. Target date for that work to begin is Aug. 12. Bids were also opened for the replacement of Barger Road bridge over the Thornapple River in Castleton Township, with the contract going to SL &H Contractors, Inc. from Corunna with a bid of $281,908. If the weather cooperates, SL&H will start next week to remove the bridge and replace it with a longer and higher pre-cast concrete bridge.The bridge was on the federal government's list of critical bridges, and is funded through the cooperation of the federal government, Castleton Township and the BCRC, Kineman noted. Sloping and landscaping of about two miles of North Irving Road has been done, and the first seal coat is expected to be in applied in late July or early August, Kineman said. Also, the grading and gravel application on two and one-half miles of Woodland Road between Coats Grove and the village limits has been completed and is ready for paving, That work will be done in late August or early September, Kineman said. Funding comes from the federal government, Woodland Township and the Commission, he added. business of gathering sets and props for their first produc­ tion. "Everybody's Crazy," a three-act farce, has 15 speak­ ing parts, all of which will be filled by local talent Auditions conducted by Director Fred Clack will take place Thursday and Friday, July 11 and 12, at Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizens Apartment on Lincoln Street in Middleville. The public is invited, as well as residents of the apartment complex. The characters include Herb Stanley, joint owner of the Treasure Trove Tavern; Elmer Sneed, his pal. who is inter­ ested in psychiatry; Tommy Wilkins, another pal, who hates to be a lady; William Bates, the landlord who wants his dough; Ketura Katt, an old maid who dabbles in spiritualism; Julie Mather, her niece who is in love with Herb; Mrs. Spooner, a widow with a bundle of nerves; Godfrey Van Gordon, a guest who walks in his sleep; Caroline, nis wife, who enjoys poor health; Celia, his daughter, who enjoys a good stick of gum; Adam Pottle, an old bachelor who has nightmares; Libby Ann, the Cockney cook who is afraid of spooks; Gladiola, the maid who doesn't blame her; Jasper, the bell-hop who thinks everybody's crazy; a messenger boy and the ghost. The story is about a sum­ mer hotel's co-owners, who start rumors that a treasure is hidden somewhere on the premises to attract customers. The collection of people who show up to stay at the hotel and look for the treasure, and the lengths the two are will­ ing to go to get them to stay once ghostly things start to happen, make for a funny, fast-paced farce. The Village Players was formed last winter by a group of Middleville residents as an outlet for area people who wanted to exercise their tal­ ents and try to provide an en­ tertaining evening for the community. The first play will be held on Friday, Aug. 16, and Sat­ urday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg Audi­ torium. Seating is reserved, and tickets will go on sale Aug. 1 at the Community Education office in the high school. Coming Soon! Fun in Son! VBS (Very Exciting Bible School!) July 15 • 19 9:00 to 12:00 them about Jesus. Countries: India, China, Colombia, Nigeria and American/ n Canadian Indians Ages 41/2 to 12 Visit a different country each day and learn about the people, and how we can tell ALEDONIA Middleville neighbors, from front page------------ly had various get togethers off and on all weekend. Katie Wieringa said that three golfing buddies got together a week ago Tuesday. Naomi Freeman and Elma Adams went up to Lake Leelanau to their sister, Phyllis Collars home. They spent Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Daughter Deb’s little girl. Kari, had a tumor removed. It was benign. Then Paul has Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th, Caledonia 891-8688 been in the hospital with an in­ testinal disorder. Walt and Lois Bender went to Jerry and Andy McKeown's 50th wedding an­ niversary over the weekend. Finally got Mae Bowerman. She is OK, it’s just that she always goes out for supper on Tuesday and that is when I seem to call. That made me feel a lot better. It was son Theron’s birthday Tuesday, and so she visited with him. Then Mae goes into Basil and Joan's on Sunday for dinner and goes with them to Maple Lawn Baptist Church. Basil teaches the senior citizens’ class. So she is coming along and has her family there on and off, as well as a girl who stays with her. So life goes on Bill Kenyon said that he had just come back from seeing his dad. Art Kenyon Then he had his grandsons's birthday. So they took him out to din­ ner. and he was anxiously waiting to open his birthday gift, so we didn’t visit. Bill and his grandson took Art's old car and went to the Caledonia 4th of July celebra­ tion June 29. Had a nice visit with Mary Noah Daughter Mary VanderWal went to Battle Creek and they took her grandson to see the balloons Mary also said that grand­ son Chris is starting his threeye^r residency at Midland. He and his fnend are both there serving their residency, so they are renting a home together It sure is a long haul to get to be a doctor Guess that is all for now. Luv you all and have a good week Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley, Middleville, MI 49333 891-8119 Discover... GT BANKJBOX 2fO5tnig5 (fitv Siattk 24Atm" Now located at our Wayland Office • 156 West Superior • Our Bank in a Box Automatic Teller Machines are at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Withdraw cash, make deposits, or transfer funds at our offices in Hastings, Middleville, Caledonia, Wayland and at the Felpausch in Hastings. Your Bank in a Box card can also be used at any Cirrus, Magic Line, Network One or Michigan Money Machine. To discover the convenience of Bank in a Box, stop by or call any Hastings City Bank office today. (fiiv Bank Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland MEMBER FDIC �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 9, 1991 Middleville, Freeport Civil War re-enacters go to war recently Historic Chartton Park was the scene of a Civil War Muster with recreations of camp life, infantry drills, cavalry demonstrations and the “Siege of Vicksburg" battle. Middleville and Freeport men and women were part of the two-day display of the way people lived and the battles that occurred during the war between the states. In addition to the soldiers who "occupied" Charlton Park last week end, most of the park's buildings scheduled special activities for the public to enjoy. The 1st Michigan Light Artillery was positioned in the trees on the left flank of the Union forces on Saturday. The battery includes (from left to right) Kent Armstrong, Kerry Snider, Douglas Armstrong, Russ Patterson and Don Nielson. Another Middleville man, Gladeon Lewis was missing from the photo, but was not AWOL, as one soldier suggested. Roger Baley from Freeport portrays a soldier of the 27th Virginia, Co. J. He pauses with the rifles stacked in triangles just before his forces set out to meet the Yankees at the Sundav reenaction of the "Siege of Vicksburg." Union forces overwhelm a Confederate cannon position, swarming over the breastwork and winning Sunday's reenactment of the "Siege of Vicksburg." )“Only One PolicV?t Your \ ■ l goods ' / IK I Illi adequately sure covered are jor ✓ \ i ( X 7 MB®* -j an<j damage With insurance from the Booth Agency? BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Accountants group to meet Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet July 18 at Duba’s Restaurant and Lounge, 420 E BeWine N.E. at 1-96 in Grand Rapids The program will be con­ ducted by Dick Hoolsema, IAAM Chapter 3 member The topic will and discussion will be a “Tax Software Survey.” Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Phone 676-1181 before July 15 for reservations Guests and their spouses are welcomed. Living the way the Civil War era soldiers might have is Rick Reuss, from Hinsdale II. He portrays Levi Wiser, topographic engineer from the 1st Michigan Engineers. As Wiser, he makes Civil War maps. A cup of coffee from the campfire provides a break for Reuss. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 9. 1991 I Page 7 A "mess" tent, or commissary, was set up in the village, and served meals and drinks to the soldiers. A pnoto of Katy May, 2, and Pam Campbell trom Port Huron could have been taken over a hundred years ago. Obituaries Leonard M. Vosburgh MIDDLEVILLE - Leonard M. Vosburgh, 86 of Middleville passed away Tuesday, July 2, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Vosburgh was born October 5,1904 in Ross Township, Kalamazoo County, the son of Manley C. and Lola M. (Mercer) Vosburgh. He was raised in Calhoun County, Battle Creek and attended Calhoun County Schools. He was married to Clara I. Allerding August 1, 1949. He was employed at Clark Equipment as foreman for 23 years and also worked for Calhoun County Road Commission 12 C yyears. Mr. Vosburgh is survived by his h wife, Clara I. Vosburgh; a ddaughter, Mrs. Richard ( (Marjorie) Cook of Fort b Myers, Florida. Funeral services were held F Friday, July 5 at the Beeler F Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Bruce N. Stewart v officiating. Burial was in c Memorial Park Cemetery, b I Battle Creek. Memorial contributions r may be made to the Love Inc. cof Hastings. A heavy artillery barrage is mounted by the Union forces before the soldiers from the North and South engage in combat at Saturday's reenactment of the "Siege of Vicksburg." Oscar A. Carlson--------------------------------------------------------GUN LAKE - Oscar Carlson of Gun Lake, formerly from Caro, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 1991 at home. Mr. Carlson was a resident since 1974 at Gun Lake. He graduated from Rich­ mond Hill High School in New York, received his Bachelor’s degree from La Crosse Wisconsin in Physical Educa­ tion and Coaching. He then earned a Master’s degree in Special education from University of Michigan. He also received his certification of Real Estate from the Univer­ sity of Michigan. He was married to Marian Carlson. Mr. Carlson was a teacher and coach for 31 years. He was a special education teacher for mentally retarded and epileptic children for the last 21 years at Middleville Residents SIGN UP Now! Caro State Hospital. Mr. Carlson is survived by his wife, Marian; four child­ ren: Bonnie Rae Hites of Bloomington, Indiana, Sandra Marian Cook of Gun Lake, Oscar J. Carlson of Ramsey, New Jersey, Chris Cheryl Little of Kentwood; nine grandchildren, Ginger and Robin Cook, Vicki, David, Kari Hites, Christie and David Carlson, Maci and Andrew; three sisters and one brother, all from Brooklyn, New York. Memorial services will oe held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Yankee Springs Bible Church. 7th Annual Middleville Garage Sale Days Thurs. & Fri., July 25 & 26 Remember last year? Over 100 sales all over town, with hundreds and hundreds of buyers from all over West Michigan...You’re invited to join the fun for another Middleville Community wide Garage Sale on July 25th & 26th. 3 FAMILY wow) FOR SALE Parade Home #39 rage 1007 Main St.. Middleville $68,500 - by appt. Call 246-8191 for 24 hour recorded message July 25th A 26th Tom Wilkinson “ builder — v 891-8294 The Middleville Chamber of Com­ merce will again publicize this Community wide Garage Sale throughout West Michigan All it costs you is $3.00 for a large 22”x28” sign to place at your site the day of the sale Your address will be printed on the map of Middleville that will be sent to area residents — plus availa­ ble the day of the sale. So, come on Middleville, sign up now for 2 fun (and profit-making) days on Juty 25 A 26. ★HERE! * SIGN UP AT... Cappon’s Quick Mart Middleville State Farm Insurance Hastings City Bank • Pastoor’s Family market - Sign Up July lst-12th - FOR MORE INFO. CALL 795-7936 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 9, 1991 Three generations of pharmacists serve Middleville * by Jean Gallup Staff Writer When visiting Pharmacy Care in Middleville, chances are the prescriptions will be filled in a short time by a friendly sales person. But behind the service is three people with a total of 96 years of experience at filling prescriptions and advising people on what medications will help make them well. • The three, Claude Gardner, 75, Rosemary VanderBand, 52, and David Hopkins, 39, represent different generations of care. Gardner has 51 years as a pharmacist. He was registered in 1940 after attending Detroit Technical College, now Wayne State University. There were few antibiotics then, and aspirin cost 25 cents a hundred at the time. "Sulfa came out in about 1938, and penicillin came out during the war. The first in­ jectable penicillin was used in Army hospitals," he recalled. National surveys now say that pharmacists are either in first or second place in the most respected professions. Asked why he thought that was so, Claude said he thought it was because they are honest, respected people. In the past, the neighbor­ hood pharmacist acted as a doctor dispensing medicine, "especially during the war when there weren’t many doc­ tors around, the pharmacists kept the health field going," Claude remembers. In 1952, he brought Gard­ ner’s Drug Store in Hastings, and remembers the '50s and 60s fondly. "We had a lot of fun in that store; the kids had a lot of fun," he said. He sold the store to John Czinder in 1974, and after working in that drug store for a time, and a few years at Thomapple Manor, Claude semi-retired in 1981; and five years ago started working pan time at Pharmacy Care. He’s seen many changes in the pharmacy business over the last 51 years. When he started, he had the job of mopping the floor once a week, and dusting shelves "just like everybody else." He mentions the self-serve concept, computerization and shorter hours as things that have "completely changed" the modem drug store. And, no one makes their own pills like they used to. "We still do mix a special salve for a dermatologist once in a while, but we'd never be able to keep up if we tried to make our own pills." After 51 years, he still loves his profession. "I’d like to keep on work­ ing; meet the people. There’s nothing I'd rather do than this; it's the most satisfying job there is," he said. "The biggest thrill for me is to have someone come back and say that medicine really works--I feel a lot bet­ ter,"' the 75-year-old said. Claude and Irene, his wife of 50 years, live in Hastings. When Rosemary Vander­ Band was 12, she "bugged those guys until I was 14 to get a job’’ at Chuck and William D. Mathews’ drug store on the West side of Grand Rapids. She was happy to start as a soda jerk, working there all through high school and col­ lege. She continued to work at Mathews Pharmacy until she was 39 years old. She remembers telling CALEDONIA GROOMING and PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies Cali Ginny Sines 891 0496 9958 Cherry Valley Ave in Caledonia Plaza OPEN M. W, F 8 30 to 5; Sat 9 to 1 Additional hours & days by appointment A total of almost 100 years is represented by Pharmacists (left to right) David Hopkins, Claude Chuck Mathews that it would be nice if they had a patient profile for each of their cus­ tomers to save time when they needed to know the medicine a person had ordered. Then, they had just a prescription from a doctor to fill and no other information. “That’d be nice, but it would be too much paper work. It'll never happen," was the reply. At the time, she said, even if a pharmacist knew a regular customer, they weren't al­ lowed to tell them what was in their medicine because it was considered privileged in­ formation between the patient and their doctor. That too has changed for the better. By the time Rosemary started her career, the cost of one hundred aspirin had esca­ lated, from 25 to 39 cents. Two or three years after she was certified by Ferris State Institute, co-pay insurance and medicaid started. In those times, people did not charge medicine. If they couldn't pay for it, they would do without. So, knowing that "Mrs. Smith" didn't have enough money to pay for her heart medication, the pharmacists at Mathews Gardner and Rosemary VanderBand. would charge "Mrs. Smith" tients at all times, especially ness on Jan. 1, 1985, naming $4, and take the rest of the the young families with chil­ it Professional Pharmacy. He also started a Profes­ cost from their own pockets, dren. all without telling her. She lives at Cobb Lake sional Pharmacy in the Shop"Mrs. Smith" never knew, with her husband, LeRoy. Rite Grocery building in kept her pride, and still had Her daughter, Carla Dawn Caledonia over four years the medicine she needed, Reil, is married and has four ago, and moved into the Rosemary said. children, and son Albert is 25 small mall on the southern edge of the village when it "More than once, it came and lives in Florida. out of our pockets," she said By the time the youngster ope nevi. He agrees with Rosemary with a laugh. in the trio, David Hopkins, When the Mathewses sold graduated from Ferris State that awareness of interaction of medicines has been in­ the store to Remes Drugs, College, aspirin cost 89 cents creased in pharmacists' train­ she stayed for a few more a hundred. He started by studying ing, and it's a good thing. months, and then moved to "For one thing, there are a Middleville, where she chemistry and biology, and lot more medications, so the worked for about eight years since he needed a field, and potential is greater," he for Dick Smith in his drug one that would fit both ma­ jors in his course of stvdy, he points out. store on Main Street. Pharmacists are well After working two years at picked pharmacy. After work­ "relief or working for those ing for one summer in a drug thought of because they who were ill or on vacation, store, he discovered that it "develop a reputation of hav­ Rosemary founded Pharmacy was exactly what he wanted ing the time Io talk to and to do. His first job was for listen to a customer and Care in Middleville. tlways being straightforward. She enjoys most watching Lippert Pharmacy in Allegan, “We are always available to the children she meets grow. then part of a five-store chain. She can recall a mother bring­ Within five years, he was the talk to, 24 hours a day, 365 ing in her child, and watching district manager of one store, days a year," he vowed. David sees more insurance that child grow up and be­ and eventually he rose to dis­ come a parent. Now, Rose­ trict manager of six of the coverage, not less, in the fu­ mary said, she is watching a Lippert Pharmacies. The ture of the pharmacy busi­ third generation getting ready chain grew to include 13 ness. "The cost of medications to marry and have children. stores at one time, David make it almost impossible "Some of the people we said. had in Grand Rapids still The most prescribed drug for an individual to cover the come down here; It’s neat io when he was a beginning cost of a serious illness,” he watch," she said of the pharmacist was a reflection of said. changing generations. the turbulent '70s - valium. Also in the future, David The trend to preventitive Being a pharmacist is really expects more chemotherapy medicine is applauded by the best of two worlds, David for cancer patients, and "more Rosemary, but she thinks said, because he is in a scien­ automation; computers, that that some of the medicines tific profession, but still gets type of thing." that are no longer "legend to communicate with people. While David is a dedicated drugs" or available by That’s the good part. professional, as all three pro­ prescription, shouldn't be sold The bad part is insurance, filed here are, he does have a over the counter. "dealing with getting paid for mischievous sense of humor. For example, if a borderline the service we provide. But, Asked what other profes­ diabetic has a yeast infection, there's nothing you can do sion he might have gone into and she treats just the yeast about that, just keep trying," if he hadn't discovered that he infection, "other things go he observed. was a natural pharmacist, he out of whack," she said. David and his family, wife thought a second, then said, Some of the drugs that Judy, and children Michelle, "a full time hunting guide in were made "over the counter” Stacey and Ross, came to Alaska." have been put back under Middleville in September On second thought he said prescription because of 1984. He too worked with with a laugh, "or a cookie abuses, she noted. Dick Smith at his pharmacy, taster would be nice." An improvemeat in the and brought the Smith busitraining of pharmacists is training in what combinations of different drugs will do. "All pharmacists are more aware of the interaction of medicines than years ago, be­ cause we re taught to be more Call in for a cptou for all of your inturana needi aware," Rosemary noted People who receive help, • Auto • Life • Health seemingly without needing it, • Home • Business • Investment and seeing those who really need help but can't to get it Caledonia Village Centre and are doing without a lot, 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue distresses the 52-year-old Caledonia, Ml 49316 pharmacist. a But she loves her job and is available to talk to her pa­ STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY 891-9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 9, 1991 I Page 9 New ordinance in effect Caledonia residents should post home street numbers J Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia residents are brushing with the law if they don’t have their street address numbers posted on their homes or on a post in front of the house. According to the township's new street number ordinance, which became effective March 20, all homes and businesses in the township must have address numbers posted where they are easily seen from the street Residents were given 90 days to comply with the new law. The ordinance was passed in March by the Caledonia Township Board because am­ bulances and fire departments were having trouble locating the site of the emergency, especially at night when mailbox numbers cannot be seen. The township ordinance re­ quires that numbers at least three inches high be posted on the front of the building or as close to the front door as possible In cases where shrubbery or the terrain blocks the view of the front of the house, the numbers should be painted or nailed to a post or some similar permanent fixture where they easily can be seen from the street Buildings that house apart ments or businesses also must clearly display street address numbers on a sign in from of the building or on the extenor of the building itself. Non-compliance with thelaw is punishable with a 90-day stint in the county jail, a $500 fine or both Despite the stiff penalty. Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good said that the Township Board is discourag­ ed that the new ordinance has had so little an impact on residents “Caledonia Township has a reputation of being one of the worst” as far as having house numbers posted, he said. This lack of identification makes it difficult for emergency vehicles, especially am­ bulances, to find the people in need of immediate assistance. Township consultant Dick Baxter, who used to drive a rescue unit, commented at the last township board meeting that. “Nothing was worse than driving around trying to find a house, knowing every minute was important to so­ meone’s life.” The board and fire depart­ ment agreed that the fire department will assist anyone who is unable to put up his or her street numbers. Those residents desiring help should call the township office at 891-0070. After 60s to take trip on the Penasee Paddler July 16 The After 60 club will en­ joy a cruise on the Penasee .sternwheeler on Gun Lake July 16. The normal potluck dinner will be served at noon at the VFW Hall on Main Street in Middleville, with the group then traveling to Bay Pointe Restuarant for departure on the cruise. Those who would like to join the After 60s, are invited to bring a dish to pass at 11:30 a.m. Travis’ to observe their 20th wedding anniversary Wilson and Mildred Travis will celebrate their 20th wed­ ding anniversary July 13. They were married in Alabama on July 13, 1971, and have resided in Satsuma. Ala., for several years. Wilson is retired from Brad­ ford White Corp, and served as a volunteer fireman in Mid­ dleville for several years. Their Michigan children in­ clude Jasper and Arlie Travis and Greta and Roy Barry of Hastings. Jo Anne Carroll of Middleville and Art Hysell of Battle Creek. Friends and family of Willie and Millie are invited to par­ ticipate in a card shower for them. Their address is 111 Dewitt Ave.. Satsuma. Ala., 36572. fsTEAKFRYJ • Caledonia Sportsmans Club • J Steak, Baked Potato, Garlic Bread J • and Salad J Saturday, July 13th • : 6:00 to 9:00 PM • Price: s7.50 • TKYB Co-Champs named in Middleville The 11-12 year old league co-winners for 1991 were announced last week and are shown outside Phil’s Pizzeria in Middleville. The champs are (front row, from left) Scott Willett, David Miller, Dominick Ronchetti, Jason Kling, (second row) Coach Gary Ronchetti, Josh England, Steve Wiersma, Chad Slachter, sponsor Ross Sclafani (third row) Coach Gail Williams, David Liu, Jeremy Shriver, Dan Noffke, and Coach Pete Osborn. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Wednesday, July 10 Chili con came, Italian blend, lettuce salad, muffin, margarine, peaches. Thursday, July 11 Pork patty, sweet potatoes, broccoli, bread, margarine, applesauce. Friday, July 12 Turkey stew with veggies, peas, bread, margarine, dessert. Monday, July 15 Chicken sauce 'em/gravy, peas and carrots, red potatoes, bread, margarine, fruit. Tuesday, July 16 Quiche, baked beans, spinach, bread, margarine, fruit. Events Wednesday. July 10 Delton, video. Michigan Bell Handicap Services. Thursday, July 11 Nashville. Bingo. Friday. July 12 - Nashville, popcorn Monday, July 15 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville. Millie Camgan Tuesday. July 16 - All sites puzzles. Dutton School reunion planned The annual Dutton School Reunion will be held Wednes­ day. July 17, at the Dutton Elementary School on 68th Street The potluck dinner w ill be at noon and all former stude-its. teachers and friends are urged to artend David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 HEMORRHOIDS — Internal - External . The laser vaporizes and sterilizes tissue without destroying healthy flesh nearby and the quick recovery time allows some patients to return to work the day after surgery. Warts Moles Skin Cancer Born Clinic's Advanced Laser Technology Means: Less Pain, Reduced Scarring, Rapid Healing Family Practice Preventive Health Care Clinic 2687 44th St. S.E (Jurt east o7Breton) • GrandRapids Mt 49506 (616) 455-3550 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 9, 1991 Caledonia Legion participates in Adopt-A-highway Bill White searches through the wet grass and weeds along 100th St., looking for any trash careless motorists may have tossed from their cars or trucks. Rain didn't daunt members of Caledonia's American Legion Post 305 as they keep their bargain to clean up litter along a section of 100th St. as part of the state's Adopt-A-Highway program. Pictured from left are Doug Mills, Bill White, Post Commander Tom Zialer, Charlie McConnon, John James, Todd Grinage, Buff Rodgers and Vince Fischer. Kneeling are Bill Neil and Dick Mead. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ARHANA CREST-PARK DR. TO: The residents and property owners of Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, Michigan, the owners of land within the special assess­ ment district, and any other interested parties. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the supervisor/assessing officer of the Township has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public examination, a special assessment roll prepared by him covering all properties with Special Assessment District No. 8 benefited by the proposed road improvement project. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing a portion of the costs for the road improvements, and work incidental thereto, over the aforesaid assessment district shown on the plans of the Township Engineers on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan within the Township, which assessment is in the total amount of $61,800. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the assessing officer has fur­ ther reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that it is proposed that such assessments be spread over a period of 3 years and be subject to in­ terest at the rate of 8% per annum on any unpaid balance with the first payment being spread on the tax statements issued by the Township in December of 1991. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said assessment roll and the engineering plans may be examined at the Yankee Springs Township office at any time during regular business hours of regular business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Yankee Springs Township Board will meet at the Yankee Springs Township Hall, located 284 N. Briggs Rd. within the Twp. at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 1991. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person objecting to the special assessment roll or any part thereof must appear in person at such hearing or must file a written objection or protest at or before such hearing, in order to be able to appeal the assessment to the State Tax Tribunal in the event the same is approved by the Township Board Any such appeal must be filed within 30 days after the date of the con­ firmation of the roll by the Township Board. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in said public hearing. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Township Hall Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 Bill Neil adds litter to the collection already 'in the bag' held by Tom Zigler, while Bill White joins them, hefting another sack of trash. DeVries Agency of Caledonia to celebrate 75th anniversary Auto-Owners Insurance and it 2,261 agents in Michigan are celebrating the company’s 75th anniversary this month. Representing Auto-Owners in Caledonia for all lines of personal and commercial pro­ perty and casualty insurance, as well as annuities, life and health protection, is the DeVries Agency of Caledonia. Auto-Owners Insurance is headquartered in Lansing, and is comprised of a group of companies that currently ranks as the 37th largest in the nation, insuring approximate­ ly two million customers in 19 staler through more than 15,000 independent agents Servicing customers and agents are 35 underwriting, claims and marketing offices Auto-Owners group com­ panies include Auto-Owners Insurance Company, the sixth largest mutual property and casualty insurer in the U.S.; Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company; Owners Insurance Company; Home-Owners In­ surance Company; and Property-Owners company Insurance NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the following request APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION: Steve and Mary VanDen Berge Variance request from Section 10.3(a) to allow the extension of a structure into the 100 foot setback requirement from the Thornapple River 7010 Thornapple River Drive Permanent Parcel #41-23-10-103-013 July 18, 1991 7:30 P.M Village/Township Hall 640 Emmons St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Em­ mons St. Caledonia during normal business hours. Arnie Stawick, Chairman Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 9, 1991 I Page 11 Caledonia ladies take firsts in Reeds Lake Run by Barbara Gall Sro/flFrirer Amy Leotherman, left, and Lizzy Fortuna, both of Caledonia, display the pla­ ques they won for first-place finishes in their respective divisions of the recent Reeds Lake Run in East Grand Rapids. Two Caledonia runners brought home first-place honors after winning their divisions in the May 29 Reeds Lake Run in East Grand Rapids Lizzy Fortuna. 10. out­ distanced older runners to win the 14-and-under division, running the 5-K in 21.56. Lizzy, who will be a fifth­ grader at Kettle Lake Elemen­ tary next fall, also won the 10-and-under 5-K race at the 1991 Seaway Run in Muskegon the week before the Reeds Lake event. Her victory was matched by eighteen-year-old CHS graduate Amy Leatherman, who took first in the 15-18-year-old division by running that 10-K event in 42.55. During her senior year at Caledonia. Amy earned a reputation as one of the best distance runners in the state. She finished eighth in state competition as the Scots' girls cross country team finished one point shy of a state cham­ pionship. During last spring's Grand Rapids motorist to face manslaughter charge in Barry County fatal accident by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A Grand Rapids driver will stand trial for manslaughter with a motor vehicle in Barry County Circuit Court in connection with the May 5 death of a 72-year-old Wayland man. James A. Huver, 28, also was bound over to circuit court on a charge of secondoffense drunken driving. Judge Gary Holman ordered Huver held for trial following a two-day preliminary exam that ended June 28 in Hast­ ings District Court. Pennock Hospital emer­ gency room physician Dr. Alfred Swanson testified Fri­ day that Charles M. Mlynarchek, a retired carpenter and member of the Wayland Township Board of Review, died of multiple injuries fol­ lowing the 8:10 p.m. acci­ dent on Chief Noonday Road west of Whitmore Road in Rutland Township. Huver has a previous arrest and conviction for drunken driving in Grand Rapids in 1987, according to court doc­ uments. If convicted, Huver faces up to 15 years in prison plus fines of up to $7,500 for the • HELP WANTED • Chapter I Instructional Aide, 2 years college in educational field (early childhood desirable). Some typing and computer skills. Prior work experience with children. Send letter of application and resume to: Sharon Kalee, Thornapple Kellogg School, 3885 Bender Road Middleville, Ml 49333 by July 31, 1991. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Boaid of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: PUBLIC HEARING DATE TIME: LOCATION: Edward H Klersy Jr. Variance request from Section 10.3(a) to allow a swimming pool structure within the 100 foot setback requirement from the Thomapple River 10300 River Shore Drive Permanent Parcel #41-23-35-151-001 July 18, 1991 7:30 P M Village/Township Hall 640 Emmons St. S.E. Caledonia. Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Em­ mons St. Caledonia during normal buisness hours. Arnie Stawick, Chairman Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals manslaughter charge. He also could be sentenced to up to one year in jail plus a $1,000 fine for the drunken driving charge. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Robert Abendroth said Huver attempted to pass Mlynarchek's car May 5 while both were driving east on Chief Noonday Road in a no-passing zone. Huver's 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear cor­ ner of Mlynarchek's 1984 Mercury four-door car, forc­ ing the car off the road. The vehicle crashed head-on into a large tree, deputies said. Mlynarchek, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken by Thomapple Ambulance to Pennock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Huver was not injured when his truck crashed into an embankment on the north side of the road after hitting Mlynarchek's car. Authorities said he was wearing a safety belt. Huver was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail, where he registered 0.16 percent on a chemical breath test. That level is above the Michigan blood alcohol limit of 0.10 for drinking and driv­ ing. Defense attorney David Butler waived Huver’s July Caledonia grad receives WMU scholarship Darnel R Burd, a 1991 graduate of Caledonia High School, has been chosen to receive the $500 Uoyd F Hun memorial scholarship at Western Michigan University. He will begin his studies in avutfjon technology in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at WMU in the fall Burd is the son of Chris and John Koryio. 7937 Kraft. Caledonia. and Doug and Jan Burd. 333 Court. Lowell. 11 circuit court arraignment. A pre-trial hearing has not yet been scheduled. He remains free on a $7,500 personal recognizance bond. track season, she broke the school record in the two-mile run. She received all-conference honors in both sports, and plans to continue her cross country career at Hope Col- lege next fall. ‘ Congratulations. You ran a really good time.” Amy said to Lizzy during the picture-taking. We would like to say ... to all our customers & especially W those who came in during out i! Customer Appreciation Days ... * Your support of our gasoline sales ‘-a/edonia are helps us to * ' thhe DWlnners of / remain a *•£ ? Ba"oon Ride J “Full Service Station!” \ * * Caledonia standard service Full service when you need it — self-service when you want it' M-37 and Main Street 891*1496 Open 24 Hours Child Care for School Age Children Survey The TK Community Education staff is considering starting a child care program before and after school. If you are in­ terested in the program, please take a moment to provide us with community input. Return the survey to: TK Community Education 3885 Bender Road Middleville, Ml 49333 1. Would you utilize a before/after school child care pro­ gram conducted at TK schools? 2. At what times would you be most likely to use child care? (check all that apply) 7-9 a.m. Before school Session I 3:30-6 p.m. After School Session II Summer/vacation days 3. The program is structured for all elementary students. How old is your child/children? 4. The cost for this program (approximate) is: Session I (7-9 a.m.) $3.00/child Session II (3:30-6) $4.00/child Cost is per session and NOT HOURLY Do you feel that the cost is: too high, unable to afford this amount ________ too low reasonable If you feel that the cost is too high, please suggest an amount for the morning and the afternoon session. 5. Would you utilize the food service breakfast program? 6. What kinds of activities would you like to see offered during the child care hours? THANKS’! �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 9. 1991 Barry County Fair gets underway this weekend! ' J Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Fair again will provide a showcase for area young people, and those not so young, to show their talent and skills from July 13 through 20. The grandstand shows pro­ vide a wide mix of entertain­ ment during the week with nightly shows. On Monday the Demolition Derby will be in front of the grandstand at 8 p.m. A Truck Pull Super Stock will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Wednesday s grandstand event is the Michigan State Championship Super Cross races starting at 7 p.m. SteppenWolf will entertain on Thursday with 7 and 9 p.m. shows. One of the country's biggest country and western stars, T. G. Sheppard per­ forms at 7 and 9 p.m. on Fri­ day, July 19. To wind up the week there will be a Classic Car show at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 20. Also on that Saturday night, the 30 Years of Rock and Roll show will perform twice, at 6 and 9 p.m. Harness Racing will be a daily event from Monday through Thursday of the fair week. One of the highlights of the fair as always are livestock and non livestock events. Among the animals raised by 4-Hers and brought to the fair to be judged are horses, ponies, mules, cows, beef an­ imals, sheep, hogs, goats, poultry, rabbits and dogs. in the non-livestock areas are creative crafts, fine arts, sewing and needlework, foods and nutrition, food preserva­ tion, floriculture, conserva­ tion, leisure education, health and safety and technology and citizenship. Those interested in home economics supply displays of the are of food preservation, preserves, pickles, meats, and baked goods. Bill and Ginny Phillips f CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP J Jun* 25, 1991 A special meeting of th* Caledonia Township Board and Village Council was called to order ot 7 05 p.m. at th* Township/Village Hall, 640 Emmons. Present Good, Gould, Tolon, Snyder, DeVries, Jousma, Dielemon and Village Council. Supervisor Good opened th* meeting with on estimate for the cost of a new building. DVK stated that it would cost bet­ ween $20-$25 per square feet. The bank offered the Villoge/Township $150,000.00 for the existing office building with the following conditions water tank filled with sand, $1,000.00 environmental study fee and six months free rent. Cash up front and there will be very little cost to the Township and Village. Discussion was held on the new office building and the sell­ ing of th* existing office building, th* fire department and if they will be ready to move in six months. Move Jousma support Dieleman to accept the offer from the bonk for the sal* of the existing office building for $150,000.00 with six months free rent from date of close, with 3 months extension with rent, fill ing of the well with sand and the environmental study. Ayes: Jousma, Dieleman, and Gould. Nays: Snyder. Abstain: DeVries, Tolon. Motion carried. Move DeVries, support Snyder to authorize Supervisor Good and President Klaver to get spec sheet and print drawn up for the new office building. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Discussion was held on the millage vote for August 6, 1991. Meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (7/9) 1 lcv^24 ■ The Barry County Fair, set for July 15-20, offers something for everyone, day or night, from livestock, will be honored during fair week for their many years as leaders in the Hickory Comers Busy Beavers Club. Both have led many project for the Barry County Fair, and remain active in both the fair and in 4-H. "Fairs have something to offer everyone, young or old. Whether you're here to visit the impressive livestock ex­ hibits, try your luck at the challenging midway games, homemaking and craft exhibits to a colorful midway or enjoy one of the hundreds of other activities available at the fair, I hope your visit is memorable," Gov. John Englcr said of the 1991 Barry County Fair. Daily gate admission is $5; daily senior citizens passes are $3; children 6-12 arc $1; and children 5 years of age and under are free. Admission to grandstand events is free. Area youngsters join ‘Great Space Escape’ at Space Center Youths from all over Michigan joined together in Jackson County for the first Space Camp ever conducted in conjunction with the Michigan Space Center and 4-H. Jason Siebesma of Mid­ dleville. Adam Dipp of Freeport and Aaron Treloar of Nashville were among the statewide list of participants to attend “The Great Space Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line A VOtCE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J-AD GRAPHICS INC. FROM You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J-Ad Graphics publications seven-days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day... □ Reminder □ Advisor (Marshall) □ Lakewood News □ Maple Valley News □ Weekender □ Shopper (Battle Creek) Sun & News □ Banner ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. You’ll be asked j your name. I address and I phone number. also which f DIRECTORY PRESS PRESS PRESS Q PRESS PRESS p»esspl i SEJEJi many weeks x - ----- ___> — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. After you’ve answered a question press the star key f l or pause for three or more seconds and the program will automatically proceed to the next question. Jason Siebesma, Adam Dipp and Aaron Treloor are shown here with Tim Roush, Greet Space Camp Director. Participants in the camp learned how to build and launch their own rocket. Escape*’ camp and represented Barry County during the June 27-29 camp. Program director for the camp was Tim Roush, who has attended and graduated from the NASA Space Camp, held in Alabama. Roush, a youth educator, brought many experiences that ranged from learning about planets to laun­ ching a rocket that exceeded six feet. “We had a goal of giving the participants a very high quality experience." said Roush "We even had one participant who wants to become an astronaut While at camp, participants spent a great deal of time at the Michigan Space Center, which is housed on the cam pus of Jackson Community College. “It was really great to see these kids getting some hands on experiences here at our facility,” said Dick Snow, director of the Michigan Space Center. During the camp. 4-H Agents Mary Houghton and John W'urm used materials recently developed by Michigan 4-H to expand into areas of shared and inner space "inner Space" helped kids explore self awareness and self-esteem, while “Shared Space’’ helped young people discover how much they have in common with all of the people of the earth In addition, participants learned such things as how to buiki a rocket, what it is like to be inside of a shuttle, the use of toys in space, safety codes, NASA history, and what it is like to be an astronaut. The grand finale for the 9to 13-year-olds was the launch of rockets that they built dur ing the camp. Serving Our Country Army Maj Joellen S. Flory, a community health nurse, has arrived for duty at Tripier Army Medical Center, Hawaii She is the daughter of Elwood H and Ins P. Yoder of 223 State St., Freeport The major graduated tn 1968 from Thornapple Kellogg High School, Mid­ dleville. and received a master's degree in 1988 from the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 9, 1991 I Page 13 TO THE CITIZENS OF CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP: As you know, ourTownship has been growing steadily throughout the last decade. Census reports show our population has increased from 4,800 in 1980 to 6,254 in 1990, and growth is projected to continue on into the ’90’s. As the Township population has grown, so have the demands on our fire and police services. Calls to our fire department have increased two and one-half times since 1985. Similarly, Kent County Sheriff deputies in 1990 responded to twice the number of calls in Caledonia that they received in 1985. Over the same period of time, however, our fire and police departments have not grown enough to keep pace with the development we’re seeing in the Township. The Caledonia Township Citizens Advisory Committee has reviewed this situa­ tion and has recommended that the Caledonia Township Board increase police and fire protection services for our residents and businesses. In order to fund this recommendation, the Advisory Committee estimates that a two-mill increase in the Township operating millage will be necessary. The extra mills will allow the Township to maintain adequate facilities for its grow­ ing fleet of fire engines and to purchase necessary firefighting equipment. The extra funds also will ensure our volunteer firefighters themselves are protected with up-to-date gear and proper training. Using our present operating millage, the Township cannot afford to pay for a fulltime Kent County Sheriff’s patrol car to serve just our citizens. Instead, Caledonia Township currently shares a patrol car with Gaines Township. The extra levy would not yet cover the cost of a full-time patrol car, but it would allow us to increase the number of hours a sheriff’s deputy patrols Caledonia Township. Approval of the two-mill increase also would allow the Township Board to discon­ tinue the one percent (1%) administration fee and the board already has passed a resolution approving this action. This two-mill increase would result in a net cost to our residents of $1.50 per thousand of assessed valuation, on a house assessed at $50,000 would cost an extra $75.00 per year. This millage request will go before Township voters Tuesday, August 6th. I hope you will consider it carefully, and call me or any member of the Advisory Commit­ tee if you have questions. JERRY GOOD CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 9. 1991 Middleville woman’s mission is to ‘let them eat cake’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Donna Currier’s motto might be "Let them eat cake." The Middleville woman's hobby is cake making and decorating, and with a natural talent, she fashions creations that a cake chef might envy. Donna works from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at Grand Rapids Die Cast, and makes cakes in her spare time and weekends She has made them for almost every occasion; helping people celebrate weddings, bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, graduations, Mothers Day, and many other occasions with her unique cakes. Her creations range from a traditional sheet cake with a predictable birthday message to a cake formed as a baby carriage, complete with wheels and a sleeping baby in it. A turkey cake that looks like a baked turkey with dressing is a popular and innovative addition to a party. Another novelty is a "Rose Cake" that is baked, decorated like colorful roses and put into a box that usually con­ tains long-stemmed roses. She also has cakes that look like pool tables with elephants playing pool, Thanksgiving motifs, Hobby Holly doll cakes, even hot air balloon cakes. If customers are unsure of what they want in a wedding cake, she will design one especially for them. “Every wedding cake that I have done that I have decided on the design, people have always been surprised and pleased with the result," she noted. Donna started baking cakes for others in 1982, after her aunt, Sylvia Hamilton, ig­ nited an interest in the art "I learned a lex from her; after she died, I got a cake decorating kit but I let it sit on top of the refrigerator for over a year. Sears held a class in cake decorating one time, and I just started," she ex­ plained. Donna, her husband, Fred, and the sons Brian, 17, and Rick, 25, have all decorated cakes. Daughter Tracy, 18, isn't interested. "They all do their own," she said, “Rick just finished two birthday cakes for his brother-in-law. He did a pickup truck and a van, with windshield wipers, lights and everything." "Brian does cakes, too. He’s the best at writing on them. He works at Original Cookies at Woodland Mall." Brian said he got the job because of his ability to deco­ rate cakes. "When I told them I could do that, I was hired, just like that," he said. "The managers do a lot of it, but I decorate cookies too." Donna's husband, Fred, is a big help to her because she is only four feet seven inches tall, so he puts the cakes into the van for delivery. When living in Jenison, Donna was making three or four cakes a weekend. She can make almost any­ thing out of the whipped cream frosting, and she's looking forward to learning how to make miniature peo­ ple and flowers from other material to accompany the cakes. The frosting is an expen­ sive commercial product that is low cholesterol, with low fat, no shortening or powered sugar and is not sweet, Donna said. 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By raising or lowering the projector, a smaller or larger image is cast on the cake, so Donna can cover all of the many sizes of cake pans she has. "I have hundreds of dollars One of the many birthday cakes Donna Currier in cake pans," she remarked. Sometimes the job isn't makes has a lighthearted banana cake motif. easy. She has carpel tunnel ii both hands from her work and the frosting has to b< mixed for a half hour to be the right consistency. A large complicated cake may take two hours to decorate. Brian said he knows enough to stay out of the kitchen when his mom decorates a cake, because she gets "hyper." "I get really nervous if I have to work in front of peo­ ple," she admits, "but for some reason, the more ner­ vous I get and the more my hands shake, the better the cake looks. I don’t know why." If the humidity is too high, the frosting will curdle, meaning that Donna has to These "turkeys'' ore really delicious cakes mode by start all over, something that Donna Currier. is frustrating to her. She does most of the bak­ ing at night, then she freezes the cakes and decorates them the next day. Cake decorating is not something that you learn and then do over and over, she said. "I’m still learning. You learn all of the time." A special cake made for a Caledonia client is one of her favorites. It is very large and ornate, with a fountain that Apply in person at... goes with it that can serve punch or champagne. "It’s really pretty," she said, "and it served over 300 peo­ in Middleville — Ask for Scott ple I'm proud of that one." HELP WANTED Light Duty Mechanic • Immediate Position • Full-time • Benefits GAVIN e.o.e �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 9, 1991 I Page 15 Two Barry County students to join WMU’s ‘Seminar‘91’ Kyle Lamphier of Delton and Angie Frowein of Mid­ dleville have been selected by audition to take part in “Seminar ’91,” a two-week summer music that begins this week at Western Michigan University. Lamphier. son of Dwight and Diane Lamphier. will play the piano. His private teacher is Jill Christian of Kalamazoo Frowein. daughter of Ken and Joan Frowein. will play alto saxophone in the wood­ wind section. She has been in­ structed by Duane Thatcher and Thomas Nash Seminar ’91 will celebrate its 40th year this summer. Held on the WMU campus, it is unique in that it focuses on chamber music, providing op­ portunities for students to per­ form in small ensembles, in addition to daily participation in either band, orchestra or choir. Approximately 170 students from five states (Michigan. Ohio. Indiana. Illinois, and Florida) have been selected by audition to participate in the two-week program Each participant is enrolled in one of six seminars: siring, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, or voice During their stay at WMU the high school students study music theory and music literature, take private lessons, maintain a rigorous rehearsal schedule, and perform in both large and small ensemble concerts, which are open to the public. All music performed during seminar will be learned and prepared during the two-week program. Nearly all rehearsals and claries will be conducted by WMU music faculty members. In addition to serv­ ing as teachers and conduc­ tors. faculty will also perform in a daily •Performance Class” held at 10 a m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Seminar '91 operates under the auspices of the School of Music in the College of Fine Arts at WMU. Carl Double day has been director for 24 years and a member of the staff for 27 years. He also serves as associate director of the WMU School of Music. Classes and rehearsals will be held in the Dorothy U. Dalton Center on the Univer­ sity’s mam campus. The students will be housed on campus in Henn Residence Hall Public performances by Seminar students will include the morning w orship sen ice in Kalamazoo’s Cathedral Church of Christ the King (Episcopal) Sunday. July 14. Music for this 9:15 a m. ser­ vice will be provided by Seminar brass students and the a cappelia choir. Pianists will present a public recital at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday. July 18. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Virtually all students will perform in a series of final concerts, which are open to the public without charge. The first of these programs will begin at 7:30 p.m. Fri- Fresh silage contains potential death threat As farmers prepare equip­ ment to hanest com for silage, they need to be ex tremely wary of silage’s lethal threat Fresh silage (including haylage) naturally produces nitrogen dioxide, silo gas, which can accumulate in the silo at a concentration that can cause permanent injury or death “The highest concentra­ tions of nitrogen oxides usual­ ly occur 48 hours after the silo is filled, but no one should go into an upright silo for four to six weeks after filling,” says Howard J. Doss, Michigan State University Extension agricultural safety specialist. Nitrogen dioxide is heavier than air, so it may form yellowish layers of mist above Operation Desert Storm welcome home well done! MM2 Wade A. Poland returned from the Red Sea on April 26 and returned to his home in Middleville, June 14. after serving for four years in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the repair ship U.S.S. Vulcan. the silage or drop down the silo chute. The strong silage odor can mask nitrogen diox­ ide's bleachlike odor. It may be present even if you cannot see or smell it. Doss says. When silo gas is highly con­ centrated. he warns, it can kill a person in a matter of seconds, along with anyone who attemps a rescue “In low concentrations, silo gas damages the respiratory system when the nitrogen dioxide combines with moisture in the lungs to form nitric acid.” Doss says. “This acid eats away at the lung tissue and can cause perma nent damage The symtoms include severe irritation that may lead to inflammation of the lungs, though the victim may feel lit­ tle pain or discomfort. Ex­ posure symptoms, shortness of breath, a faint feeling and flu-like illness, can be delayed for several days. Frequently, a relapse with symptoms similar to those of flu or pneumonia occurs one to two weeks after initial recovery from the exposure. “The majority of people who develop initial silo gas exposure symptoms could also develop secondary ailments,” Doss says. “For this reason, it is extremely important that anyone exposed to silo gas seek medical attention, regardless of the degree of these symptoms. “A person may inhale silo gas for a short time and notice no effects,” Doss says. “But he or she may go to bed several hours later and die while sleeping because of the fluid that has collected in the lungs.” Silo gas begins to form alornst as soon as silo filling begins. “It is most likely to develop one to three days after the com is chopped into silage.” Doss says. “If a mechanical breakdown occurs or the silo filler pipe clogs, the problem should be corrected im­ mediately. Waiting overnight to do the task adds to the risk of silo gas buildup in the silo.” Only if there is a dire need should a person consider entering a silo that contains fresh silage, and then only if he/she is wearing a selfcontained breathing apparatus. “Wearing anything less could be suicide during the first four to six weeks after silo filling.” Doss says. To locate a suitable selfcontained breathing ap­ paratus. work through the local fire department or a safety equipment supplier. “Locating a suitable unit may be frustrating and may take some time, but it is far better than losing a member of the family or paying for impa­ tience with permanent injury the rest of a person’s life,” Doss says. Anyone who must enter the silo during or just after filling should follow these procedures: • Put on the self-contained breathing apparatus. • Open a silo door above the silage or allow any silo gas present to drain out of the silo. • Run the blower at the base of the silo 15 to 30 minutes before entering to let fresh air in above the silage. • When entering the silo after that recommended waiting period, be sure to ven­ tilate the silo chute for 10 to 15 minutes beforehand and open several hatches to move out any pockets of gas. No one should ever work alone in a silo. Always work in pairs so someone can go for help in an emergency. a.m. there will be five simultaneous chamber music concerts in Dalton Center. The final concert will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. July 20. in Miller Auditorium, featuring the Seminar bands, choir and orchestra. day. July 19, in Miller Auditorium. This concert will feature brass and woodwind ensembles, as well as perfor­ mances by the Percussion Ensemble. Jazz Band, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. On Saturday. 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Siebesma starts her second term on the board, and Parker is a new member. Hastings City Bank, State Bank of Caledonia, Old Kent Bank, United of Michigan and the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund were named as the offi­ cial depositories of school funds. Meetings of the board again will be be the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Page Elementary School. Special meetings will be ro­ tated among the different schools in the system, with notice of the special meetings posted at the administration building on Green Lake Road. The legal firm of Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg of Lansing was kept on retainer as attorney for elections and general school matters. Superintendent Steve Gar­ rett said that though the firm was one of the major law firms recognized in the state on school matters, the board might consider also putting a "more local" law firm on re­ tainer "for other matters, such as property ." Discussion brought out that if the board wanted to add a different law firm, a simple motion would take care of it at any time. Standing board committees will continue for the 1991-92 school year, with the presi­ dent making the assignments. A suggestion to combine two committees in the personnel and labor relations area was agreed to by consensus. That means there will be one committee to deal with both the Thornapple Kellogg Edu­ cational Association and the Thornapple Thornapple NonInstructional Association, in­ stead of a committee for each. The committee assignments were tabled to give Van Elst time to poll the members for their preference in committee assignments. Those positions will be filled by the August meeting, Van Elst said. Norma Lanting, secretary, was named recording secretary for the Board of Education; official recipient of the grievances from the various associations to the board; and election officer for the school district. Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education President Gary Van Elst congratulates Jam Siebesma and Dan Parker after they are sworn in as members of the board Sas New members, on pege 2 Caledonia board reappoints 1991-92 officers for next year Kaylee ‘armBushed’ at parade Kaylee VanEngen, 2, of Cutlerville, was momentarily in powerful hands when President George Bush stopped to greet the little girl as she watched the Grand Rapids July 4 parade with her family. The President lifted the child from dad John VonEngen s arms to ask her name. Then, as Gov. John Engler (right) and security guards stood by, Kaylee and Bush posed so mom Chris VanEngen could snap a picture. As the President continued on his way. Kaylee turned to her father and asked, Who was that man, Dad? (Photo courtesy of Mickey Hager, grondmom) J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia school board, at its reorganizational meeting last week, re-elected last year’s officers for another one-year term. Fred Boncher will serve a second term as board presi­ dent. He was elected to the board in 1984, and previously served as secretary for five years. Sharon Oatley, who joined the board in 1988, will serve as vice president, while Ber­ nard Nagel and John Finkbeiner were reappointed as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Nagel will serve as secretary for the second time. He also has held the office of vice president. Nagel was elected to the board in 1986. Finkbeiner has served as president and vice president since his election in 1979. He will serve a third term as treasurer. The board also agreed to continue meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 203 E. Mam St., with the excep­ tion of five meetings to be held at district schools. In September, the board Middleville council to ‘look again’ at rail plan by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Property holders along a proposed "rail trail" using an abandoned railroad right of way told the Middleville Village Council last week of their objections to the plan and were assured the matter would get another look. After several people talked about vandalism and intrusions onto their propertv from the ROW, Village President Duane Thatcher said, "I will do this much; place it in the Parks and Recreation Committee, where it came from." He also said the reconsideration in committee will be done with "new dimensions* gained from views of the citizens who spoke. One of the protestors, Larry Jac him from Loop Road, said that a dispute over who ow ns the ROW has been in litigation for over five years, and he was surprised and upset to read that the village had backed a proposal for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to buy the (ROW) and make it into a non-motorized "rail trail." The council June 25 had accepted a resolution supporting the idea and asked Trustee James Oliver to be a contact person for the project At that time, the council made it clear that they had many questions remaining, and were “bound only to take a good hard* look at the plan. Sh Rail plen, on pege 6 will meet at Dutton Elemen­ tary, in October at Kettle Lake Elementary, in December at Caledonia Elementary, in January at the high school and in February at the Community Education Building. Board members also were asked to indicate which com­ mittees they would like to serve on for the next year. These appointments will be announced at a later date. In other business, the board approved the State Bank of Caledonia as the depository for the district’s general fund, debt retirement funds, building and site funds, cafeteria funds, athletic funds, student activity funds, ac­ counts payable funds, payroll, petty cash and community education funds. Depositories for in­ vestments such as savings, passbooks, certificates of deposit, treasury bills and commercial paper are: State Bank of Caledonia, First Federal Savings & Loan, Chicago Corporation, Stan­ dard Federal Savings & Loan, Michigan School District Li­ quid Asset Fund, Michigan National Bank, Old Kent Bank & Trust, Prime Bank and FMB-Trust & Financial Services. The board chose to retain the following legal firms for the 1991-92 school year: Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg; Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey; Mika, Myers, Beckett & Jones; Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett and Twohey Maggini. Other action included: — Approving new school lunch prices of $1.25 for elementary, $1.40 for secon­ dary, 30 cents for milk and $2 for adult lunches. — Approving Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m as the graduation date and time for the Class of 1992. — Approving G.M.B. Ar chitects and Engineers of Holland to design the propos­ ed new middle school, to renovate the high school and middle school into one high school facility and to design a community pool. All projects are subject to voter approval in a Nov. 19 election — Approving Pioneer Con­ struction as construction managers for the building pro­ jects to be voted on in the See School boerd, on pege 3 In This Issue... • Bus fire probe at standstill • Middleville community garage sale planned • Caledonia village sewer expansion moves forward • Yankee Springs citizens concerned over gravel mining �Pane 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 16, 1991 TK Bus fire probe now at a standstill J-Ad Graphics News Service The investigation of the May 13 fire at the Thornapple Kellogg School bus garage is at a standstill, said Middlevile Police Chief Shoemaker. "The case is still open, but inactive," he said. "It's still considered a set fire of suspicious origin.** Shoemaker said his department spent several hundred hours investigating the fire that destroyed 24 buses, two vans and equipment needed to service the vehicles. They also talked to between 20 and 25 people. Det. Sgt. Rick Kempski, The fire investigator from the State Police Post in Paw Paw (standing in coveralls) and local fire officials the fire investigator with the Fire Marshal’s Division of the Michigan State Police Post in Paw -Paw, spent several days with Shoemaker in his investigation since the initial report that the fire was not accidental. Kempski also worked on the case on his own. There are no suspects in the case. Shoemaker said, and "as far as I know, no one in the community is responsible.” A $5,000 reward is till being offered for informat on on the fire. Those with information can call 1-800-442-Arson or Shoemaker at 795-9862. study the effect of the blast during the initial investigation. TK Board installs new members, from front page The explosion and fire of May 13 destroyed 24 buses and two vans. Fast, fair claim service is “no problem" with Auto-Owners. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES Wendy Romph was named as Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Leg­ islative Liaison, as well as li­ aison from the Curriculum Council to the board. Trustee Wanda Hunt and Treasurer Jan Siebesma were appointed to be board repre­ sentatives for the district-wide School Improvement Com­ mittee. In further routine business, the board continued the cur­ rent auditors, Krenz and Saurman, for the 1991-92 school year. The firm has been the audi­ tor for the district for many years. They have a good working relationship with the district and specialize in the area of school and governmental units," Garrett said. A consent agenda was ap­ proved for use for its second year. In the consent group­ ings, several items that are routine and require no discus­ sion, are put in one category for a vote. The agenda will read "approval of minutes" and "other." Trustee Donald Williamson objected to putting any finan­ cial matters in the consent grouping. "The rest is all right, but financial matters are consid­ ered by a committee and they might make recommenda­ tions. Also, the community should know what is being spent," he said. Garrett pointed out that any subject put into the consent grouping could be withdrawn and discussed if any board member asks. The possibility of asking people who attend board meetings and speak to the board to introduce themselves, or sign their names on a clipboard was discussed. Verlinde suggested that dur­ ing the first pan of a meeting the visitors who were going to speak could be asked to in­ troduce themselves, and tell the topic they would discuss. They could then talk later in the meeting. A specified time limit on talks from each person was also cons Jered. "We had that a: the school schedule public hearing and it worked really well," Parker commerted. He added that he had several people tell him that they felt that they had plenty of time to state their views. Math teacher Kevin McGee, who presented a new math curriculum proposal at last month's meeting, was told that the board supported the program. The board adopted the math committee’s recommendation and will implement it as budget allows. New teacher contracts were approved for Susan Kinjorski, high school science and math, and Susan Sandwick and Kelli Nisonger as first grade teach­ ers. A maternity leave of ab­ sence was approved for middle school teacher Mary Fran­ cisco, and the board "accepted with much regret" the resignation of music teacher Karen Arabs. A grievance from the teach­ ers' association was answered by Garrett. The grievance charged that someone listened to a conversation of a meeting of association members over the public address system at Page Elementary. Jim French, representing the TKEA, said the incident was not a formal meeting, rather a gathering of people who happened to be in the same place f1 the same time who were just talking. Garrett and French seemed to agree that as long as the al­ leged incident couldn't be proved to have happened, and likely would not happen again, the matter probably would go no further. Memberships in the MASB, the MASB Legal Trust Fund, the Michigan High School Athletic Associ­ ation and the In-Formula School District Caucus was continued for another year by the board. A review of last year’s dis­ trict goals, and consideration of new goals by the board will be held at a July 22 spe­ cial meeting. Board members have been offered an opportunity to at­ tend the MASB Summer Academy of Boardsmanship in July and August. All of the votes by the board were unanimous. TK replaces cargo van lost in bus fire J-AdGraphics News Service A Thornapple Kellogg School food services department cargo van, which was lost in the May 13 bus garage fire, will be replaced after action by the Board of Education July 9. The low bidder for the new van was Classic Chevrolet of Grand Rapids, at $13,045.79. Of the eight car sales companies that had been asked for bids, five responded. Gavin Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac Inc. bid $13,345.39; Rafferty'? GMC, $13,365.12; Seif and Sons, $13,500; and Good GMC Inc., $13,807.52 All of the quotations were for 350-cubic inch, V-8 engines, with the exception of Gavin's, which was for a 305 V-8. The van being replaced cost $12,119 when it was purchased in 1989. The vote to accept Classic's bid was unanimous. David S. McDuftee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891*2112 or 1-800-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9-5 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 16, 1991 I Page 3 Middleville Community Garage Sale to include a little history Township maps of Barry J-Ad Graphics and Eaton Counties in 1860 News Service Many things will change are eight by 10 inches and are hands and bargains will be in ’tolor and very readable, struck during the eighth an­ Velderman remarked. Maps of the business dis­ nual Community Garage Sale in Middleville July 25-26, trict of Middleville, as it was but one of the more unusual seen in 1893, 1899 and 1911 will be a "history sale" by and 1934 on a fire insurance map. also will be for sale. Norma Velderman. Available for history buffs and others interested in local lore will be photos of Mid­ dleville, Freeport, Irving, Parmalee and Streeters Resort reproduced as a postcard book. The cards have perforated edges for easy removal, Vel­ * HERE* derman pointed out. Also, plat maps of all of the townships in the north­ west corner of Barry County from 1873,1895 and 1913 are to be sold, as well as plat maps of all of Barry County during the same years. GARAGE SALE ★ Caledonia Twp. plans to hold millage information meetings J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good has an­ nounced that the Caledonia Township Citizens Advisory Committee will have two meetings to provide informa­ tion and answer questions about the Aug 6 township millage request One meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. July 24. at the village-township hall on Emmons. A second meeting is scheduled for the next night. July 25. at the Alaska Hall, located at the intersection of 68th Street and Thornapple River Drive. Good said he hopes that having the two meetings at two different locations will allow any residents with ques­ tions to attend at least one of the sessions. In the Aug. 6 election, the township is asking voters to approve a two-mill increase for added police and fire protection. The Advisory Committee, which recommended the millage request, will be hosts at the meetings along with village and township officials. Good said those attending will learn about the needs of the fire department and the costs of additional protection for the township in both police and fire services. That map lists every business in the village. The entire village of Mid­ dleville is highlighted in maps of 1852, 1867, 1873, 1895 and 1913. Maps show Irving as it was when it was a village, in the years 1873, 1895 and 1913. Immigration trends that demonstrate who moved in and where are shown in a series of three maps that span from 1834 to 1850 and be­ yond. They are to be sold along with a printed list gained from the abstract office with more detailed informa­ tion of the population growth in each township in the northwest corner of Barry County, Velderman recounted. She also has some Allegan Township maps from 1873, 1895 and 1913, along with a few from Leighton, Caledonia and Bowne Ttownships, she said. Her sale will coincide with the Community Garage Sale July 25-26, and she will have hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Velderman will hold her sale from her home at 7673 Middleville Road, three and two-tenths miles from the traffic light in Middleville on M-37. For more information, call 795-9715. The 1991-92 officers of the Caledonia Board of Education pose for a photo after all were reelected at the board's July 8 reorganizational meeting. Standing are Vice President Sharon Oatley and President Fred Boncher, with Treasurer John Finkbeiner (left) and Secretary Bernard Nogel seated in front. School Board reappoints officers, from frontpage Nov. 19 election. — Approving wage agreements and contracts with central office administrators, building principals, custo­ dians. mechanics, secretaries, librarians and special personnel. The board also approved adding junior varsity golf to the Caledonia athletic pro­ gram and approved the addi­ tion of “B" teams to the seventh- and eighth-grade boys’ and girls' basketball programs. Because of a change in tax laws, the board agreed to ap­ prove $5,000 in matching funds for science materials for the Christa McAuliffe Grant. Grant recipient Cindy Whalen now will be taxed on the $17,000 she received from the foundation, so the board will reimburse her for the $5,000 she will have to pay in income tex. THE NO CHARGE CHARGE CARDS fitcftarcTL Choryan, O.D. 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Isn’t this just nifty TOM tfitv auk Igrinage is turning V? 3 “50” - MEMBER FDIC - ^.HAPPY birthday Love, Wife, Kids & Grandkids Hastings 945-2401 Middleville Bellevue 795-3338 763-9418 Nashville Caledonia Wayland 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 1€, 1991 'fflcddfascttt'Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! Enjoying the nice weather? With all the heat, some of the time we have a little breeze, anyway. I am trying to figure how to keep my shared plants fresh, with all of you who called to give me your names. Starting Tuesday, the 16th. I will try to call each one of you on the day 1 have them ready. I think that I have a complete list of names If you have not been called some time next week, will you call me back. I think I have a complete list, but please call me if you arc not called before July 23, my birthday. I tried working more than the hour early in the morning, from about 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., but the sun has been so very bright and it blinds me too much Daughter Cay is busy with her horse and helping her brother. Dave, doing painting in Ann Arbor. So I am slower than I planned in getting plants up The big-leaved hostas are in full bloom, the lilies are right at their peak. It really isn’t the correct time to transplant them, but if they are im­ mediately put back in the soil. I think that they will not have too great a shock. Walt and Lois Bender had their granddaughter. Amy Bender, over for Sunday din­ ner. Her folks. Don and Janet Bender, had gone to a Hover Craft Rally . Mae Bowerman had dinner with Theron and Man Ann Bowerman Satur­ day Mae was so pleased to have Donna and Charlie Cox visit her Saturday morning. Basil came over Monday. Then Doris Haight, Alice Strumbrger. Ed and Edith Bowerman and Mae went to the Clark home to visit Gladys Carter Twila Elwood went over to her niece’s home at Little Long Lake, near Dowling, and some more of the family came over. I believe she said her sister also came on the 4th The young folks had a good time playing water volleyball. Betty and Paul Newman have their daughter, Joy, and her daughter. Vicky, from Florida staying with them for a few days. Finally got a hold of Donna Kenyon She and Bob had gone down to welcome horn her son Rob’s aircraft carrier. It was the last ship to leave the Middle East. They got on the docks at 7 a.m.. had to wait unil 10 a.m. in the hot sun. There were 30.000 other folks there to welcome them. But by waiting so long, they got good seats There was a lot of “hoopla” with streamers all over, the crew lined up on the flight deck all sharp and dress­ ed up. Big banners were everywhere, fire boats were doing their displays of shooting water, and there was lots of noise and welcoming. They had tents put up for the new moms and babies. Each sailor carried a red rose. In all their sharp uniforms carrying the red rose, it was a sight to impress. Son Rob stayed below decks in the air conditioning while he waited his turn. Everyone was so glad to see them. Rob comes home for two weeks on the 17th. Donna said she couldn’t help but think as they came down the raps that they all looked so young, still. Then Donna and Bob rode in the 4th of July parade in Grand Rapids on a float It was the Middleville and Grand Rapids support group. FAR-{Friends and Relatives). It was their first experience at riding on a float They got a different perspective, from being on the sidelines. There were a lol of people They got a different perspective, from being on the sidelines. There were a lot of people They got to see the President and his wife. Then afterward they went back to one of the boys’ homes for a cook-out. Neva and Bill Kenyon went to Saugatuck Sunday. They just got home before the storm hit. They went golfing with friends and had a cook-out on the 4th. lyla Norton spent the 4th with her family in Kalamazoo Then her son Monty, stopped in to have dinner with his mom several times last week. Luana and Lynn Tolan went up to Mackinaw City to a street rod show and a national street rod event. Jean Fisher came to visit Edith Miller from the July 1 to July 3. Edith also had the Quilt Club. ‘‘Sew ‘n Sew” last week Lu and Dick Ward went to Ypsilanti Sunday to a grand son’s christening They were at Jackson when the storm hit. They managed to get through it. On the other side they had slopped the traffic for a bit. Continued on next pogo - LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer 4 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 “God Cares for You” CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship .................... 1100 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 600p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Music, Jeff Vander Heide LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sundoy School............11:00 o.m. Worship Service 10:00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 yro crudfitd. 1 Con»*6i*u 2:2 Meetuig at the Caledonia Community Education builduig on Main Street Sunday morning service -lOtfO A M James M. Dettmann, Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 795-3667 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Wlje (Old Jimt JHrthadiat (Church I KALAMAZOO AVENUE ‘J’ Ly at 92nd STREET ' CALEDONIA MICHIGAN I I PHONE O9&-&252 anSiSaSi Sunday Services.. ..945am *6 00 p m Christian Education Classes................11.00 a m 2nd At 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children. 9:30 a.m Wednesday Family Night................ 7 00 p.m Thursday: Moms Ln Touch........... 10:00 a.m. Richard I Raab Pas?c • • e-.- X)24 Donriir Rauh Director o* Music Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Air conditioned Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Parmelee Morning Worship . .9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9 45 a m. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a m. Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. IL assembly w 6**’ (g16) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church Uimevf pfWKled Pev FL Rod Fooor. Minuter of WonhiQ and Adminntrafton. Pov Sian Vugtovoon Minuter of [vanyoiiim and bncipteihip. snoryi Boar Cxroclof of Chnthan Education and youth Cindy Horwoyor. Cnridron 't Coordinator Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a m. 1115 a.m. 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Pastor Monte C. Bell 6ainc« Unitri) iirrthrra ^urc^ CHRIST ‘ far I SrttnotiuS not e^ctpt ftsur Christ 708 West Main Street ...when then is always room for you! Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock PHONE - 891-8119 (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday.................7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 9:45 a.m. Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. 11:10a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9.45 a.m. .6:30p.m. (Come join our family ... God's family) 908 West Main Middleville Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School................................... Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" Rev. James Cusack CHURCH REV. KENNETH VAUGHT______________ 891-6028 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6p.m. 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Scraay Schoo* Sunday Morrvng WaVvp Sunday E verwig Wontwp Wednesday Mx>wee« prayer t 84>e study Rev Wiliam Doctor.. Potior Steve Jackson Youth Pastor 930 om 10 30 a m 6 00 n m 100 p m 0Q d QOOQ U7 rU74v & MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4.30 p.m.................. Every Sunday Confession and Rosary 4 15p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 16, 1991 1 Page 5 Daughter Cay was coming home from helping Dave do some house sand blasting Sun­ day and was very thankful to have been driving her pickup rather than her little Mazda. It held to the road so much bet­ ter She said her side was clear most of the way through the worst of the storm. The other side was heavy traffic and slow Thornapple Heritage Association members, don't forget the meeting at our home Wednesday, July 17, at the regular time. Bring scotch tape, as it is a work meeting to assemble the new notes we just had printed to sell. It is a reprint of the original four notes, “French’s Mill,” “East Main Street,” “Covered Bridge.” “Old School.” that was so popular with everyone The club will sell all their 1904 Middleville Sun coloring boots, placemats and 1985 Notes from the Sesquicenten nial, as well as new sweat shirts with the orange and black first line of original buses, taken from a print of the 1931-32 original picture of all the students and the new buses cofnig down the west drive. I couldn’t get my canopy framed so 1 could be with the Heritage Club to sell at the Middleville Garage Sale July 25 and 26. so 1 am selling my "History of the NW Comer of Barry County History” stuff m the garage at our home. 3.2 miles south of Mid­ dleville's traffic light on M-37. Wes Robinson of J-Ad Grapics says he plans to have my postcard book, with pic­ tures of Bowens Mills, Freeport, Irving, Middleville, Parmalee and Streeter’s Resort ready to sell at our home for the Middleville Garage Sale Along with all my other maps, and especially the col­ ored 8 by 10 township platte maps of 1860 Barry and Eaton County, Wall Platte Map. each township is legible and readable. Lu and Dick Ward gave me permission to have Randy Bass photograph their original old map to reproduce in modem color prints. Each separate township of the two counties, 8 by 10 colored print is so clearly reproduced It is so much fun to actually see you folks of my communi­ ty family. I had such a plea­ sant surprise the other day when Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schnurr stopped on the way to see his mom, Lzadora They live in Grand Rapids and take the Middleville Sun. They always wondered where 1 liv­ ed and so stopped on their way to Hastings So I got to me them I was so pleased. I write most every week talking to all of you. I know that you are there, reading my column, but it is so nice to know and meet any of you. While Priscilla Beavans and 1 were up researching the old school board minutes, we found an interesting fact that I had completely forgotten about. The school board had in its notes, during the 1931-32 year, that any teacher hired for the fall term, who had gotten married since they had given her a contract, would be unable to teach. It was in the midst of the Depression, the men needed the job and so a married woman who was taken care of by her husband had to make way for a man teacher I had just graduated from high school shortly after that and I had experienced the refusal to teach in a country school at $40 a month. Men were chosen first, then if none were available a woman would be hired at half the pay. The hackles still raise on the back of my neck at that memory. My cousin Web Steeby, took me ail around to the area country schools and no dice. So I had to go back to college, working my way through to get my degree You folks who have never gone thru a depression can’t realize my delight when I got my degree and was offered a teaching job at Galesburg at $1,000 a year. I was so grateful to get that. Ray and Bette Koeplinger atttended an International Venture Rally at the Soo for a week. She said that they had 7,000 bikes there. They met at the Soo, paraded across the international bridge, to the Canadian Soo, turned around and came back over the bridge. They went over and Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kratt at 84ih, Caledonia 891-8688 State Bank of Caledonia open house winner The State Bank of Caledonia, Middleville branch, recently held an open house, with a drawing held on the last day to give away a color television set. Manager of the State Bank of Caledonia Tim Kelly by twos. She said that they were about in the middle. Bette said that it was a very stirring sight and so satisfying to see regular folks riding and having such a wonderful warm time on a machine that is depicted and thought of as only a destructive machine, not the really enjoyable relax­ ing fun vehicle that most owners are finding it to be. There is nothing quite so free and enjoyable as a shared group of other owners having just as wonderful time. It is a completely different way to travel with others enjoying the same experience. It’s not my kettle of fish. Riding on a bike scares the ?? out of me, but I can relate to the freedom that the owners experience. Two of our girls had bikes and just loved it. But I am too chicken. When Jana gave me a ride, she was at Ann Arbor at the time, and came home over the weekend, giving her mom a ride. She said never again would she take me. I gripped her so tightly around the waist that she couldn’t breathe. She had to stop and make me relax so she could drive. I managed to do that, but haven’t been on one since. In rereading my notes, Bette Koeplinger said that that parade of bikes was 7 Vi miles long. It sure must have been quite a sight and experience. They had even closed 1-75 for their parade Ken Morgan said that they had a family reunion on his mom's side. Most of his kids who could also went Lucille Getty went to Col­ leen's cottage on the 4th. Neva Aicken had a pleasant surprise She was working around the house, heard a knock and there stood an old school mate. Keith Wilcox and friend from Florida. Myrtle Secord said that she and Lawrence went to a doll show at Kalamazoo last week Nice weather and a good time to be out Well. folks. I guess that is ail for this week Did you hug Mxneone this week' Or are you reserved and only want someone to hug you? The first time is the hardest, but u is so rewarding to share God’s love with so­ meone else. See you next week. (center) presents the prize to the winners, Betty and Charles Flora of Middleville. The Floras were pleased to win the set, which they said would fit nicely in their bedroom. Rainy Day olutionsS Be prepared for any financial condi­ tion with one of our high-earning savings accounts. For short notice situations we have Passbook and Insured Money. Market ac­ counts. For future planning, there’s CDs and IRAs. To brighten your forecast, call or visit us soon. ALEDONIA FDIC LENDER 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68!h ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALL 3 LOCATIONS OPFN ALL DAY MONDAY FRIDAY and SAT lit NOON �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 16, 1991 Expert offers tips for upcoming community “garage sale” by Jean Gallup J David Hopkins, one of the organizers of the Middleville Community Garage Sale, holds the official sign that will let people know that you are participating. Caledonia blood drive collects 58 pints Despite the storm damage Sunday. 75 people turned out to donate at the Caledonia Community Blood Drive at the high school cafeteria Mon day. July 8. and 58 pints of blood were collected Chairperson of the drive Felicia Hillen of Holy Family Catholic Church, says they are now no longer able to donate. Chairpersons from the other churches are Anne Lillie of Take a Break from the Fair ... at the — Middle Villa Inn TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FRI . SAT.. SUN Try our Prime Rib ($7.95) or Vi-lb (peeled and deveined) Shamp Dinner ($9.95) (pictured above) PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Chicken ($5.95) will also be available MONDAY stop in for our I-lb. T-Bone Steak ($9.95) or our Vi-lb. Sizzler for only ($6 95). TUESDAY try our Bar B Q Pork Ribs ($6 95) (Larger portion $8.95) WEDNESDAY slop in for our ($4.25) Meal Burrito or ($5.25) ChK-ken Burrito and ($1.95) Marguentas THURSDAY is our All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night ($6.95). You have your choice of fned or baked chicken BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99‘ C HILDREN’S MEALS All specials available at 5 p m (Sunday al noon) All specials (except Burnto Special) include a tap to our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable______________________________ _ Outside Catering Prices Start Al Only ...'3.25 Per Person ROCk-N-BOWl TEEN NIGHT Every Thurs. Night in July & Aug. ROCk-N-BOWl only s5.00™ Includes • Free Glass of Pop • Unlimited Bowling • Dance to “Music in Morion" D J & Light Show • Chance to Win Door Prues Chance to Win a EREE Limo Ride _________ from CoachLite_________ Come join your friends for a night of fun: For Ages 13 to 19 from 8 p m to 12 p.m North of Middle'ilie on M-37 795-3640 or 891-1287 Caledonia United Methodist. Dorothy Friedricks of St. Paul Lutheran. Bob Evans of Peace Reformed. Coralynne LeFebre of Caledonia Chris­ tian Reformed. Marilyn Pro­ udfit of Lakeside Community and Sharon Grinnage of Gaines United Brethren. Workers are Helen Meyerink, Margaret Pitsch. Ed Hillen, Margaret Stack and Jane Leatherman, and others donated cookies and juice. Receiving pins for six gallon donations were Don Aldrich and Hank Veverica; a three-gallon pin went to Ron Shook and two-gallon pins to Angela Young. Maribeth VanderWoude, Mark Oosterhouse and Peggy Borners. The next blood drive is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 11, at the Caledonia High School cafeteria. For more in­ formation, call Felicia at 891-8755 or the Grand Valley Blood Center at 774-2300. IRS reminds us to cash refund checks Thinking of stashing away that federal refund check in a drawer and saving it to cash on a rainy day? Better not. The IRS reminds Michigan taxpayers (most of whom have now received refunds from their 1990 federal tax returns) that there is a time limit for cashing those checks. “Federal checks used to be good indefinitely, said IRS district director John Hum­ mel. Now they must be cashed within 1 year of the date issued." he said ■ Indo (duals do not lose the right to the money. ’ explain­ ed Hummel “If the check is not cashed within the time penod. it will have to be returned io the IRS and we will re-issue it. That process takes about 8 weeks from w hen the check is returned to us.” Hummel added that cashing a refund check when it is recened will also present the possibility of it being misplac­ ed or stolen Staff Writer With the community garage sale set for July 25 and 26 in Middleville, many people will be readying items for their first effort at selling from their yards, porches and garages. But whether it’s a first or 20th sale, there are ways to improve the chances of profit­ ing from the experience. These tips were gathered from an experienced “garage saler,” both in buying from them and holding her own. Shirley Eaton of Mid­ dleville says that to sell any­ thing, clean it. If it's cloth­ ing, wash it. Scrub up pots and pans. People are put off by any dirt, so by making glassware sparkle, the items will look more inviting. Some people don't like to look at things on a hanger, she said. "I don't know why, but they won’t even look at things on a rack, but they will buy it from a table. I still put up some things on hangers, but mostly I fold them up and put them on a table," she explained. For a normal garage sale, don't open the door to those who come early, she advised. No one gets an advantage over others. If the sale says 9 a.m., it starts for everyone at 9 a.m. "I just insist that the door not be opened until it’s time," she said. That admonition doesn't hold for the community-wide sale. Make an exception in that case, she said. "I'd open early if there were people there. I'd be ready at least an hour early; there’ll be a lot of people here." She always tells people that if they aren't happy with an item after they get it home, they can return it, and some have. To allow parents to shop more conveniently, Shirley said she saw a neat idea someone else did at a sale. "They have a box of odds and ends for kids to have something to do. There's nothing that they can hurt, and nothing that they will hurt They just sit there and play with different things and try to put things together. It helps keep the kids busy and lets mom shop." she said. Place an emphasis on groups of items. Put all kitchen stuff in one place, and so on. And make a special ef­ fort to have a lot of things for men to look at and buy. Tliat way, the men will be occu­ pied and he and his wife will probably spend more time at your sale. Have items clearly marked and remember that the things are used and don't put too high a price on them, she said. Make a nice display, and take things not for sale out of the area or cover them up so the people don't have to ask if they're for sale. You can use sawhorses and boards for a display table to make nice things look even better, she said. "Throw an old sheet over the boards to prevent splin­ ters; or a bedspread looks nice," she advised. "Even an old shower curtain looks good. Be creative." Make sure you have plenty of sacks and newspapers to pack things so the customers can easily transport their "finds," she said. The veteran garage saler said that if you have things that have several parts or a set of something, slip them into an old Reminder bag, and tie the top. The customers can open it if they like, and it keeps things from being scat­ tered, she said. She recycles the plastic bags in many ways, and just discovered that if you take old baby clothes and put them in one of the bags and mark it ' good only for dolls clothes," they will sell. Most little girls now have baby-sized Cabbage Patch dolls and they are delighted when their ba­ bies get "new clothes," Shirley said. Put everything out, and see if it sells, she said. Don't worry if they aren't a set, people may be looking for just one or two of what you have. "It's a lot of work—you’ll be real tired afterward, but it's worth it. You get to visit with people, get rid of a lot of stuff, and will make some money too," she continued. A last tip is to make your lunch ahead of time, because if you follow all of these tips, you'll be so busy waiting on customers and making money, that you won't have time to sit down and eat. Good Luck on July 25 and 26. Rail trail plan discussad, continued from frontpage Jachim said that old deeds indicate that if the railroad abandoned its ROW it would automatically revert to the individual property owners. "I thought the village would fight to help the landowners," Jachim said. "They should have supported us when the DNR stepped in to buy the right of way...I'm a little disturbed." Oliver responded that the council had "brought into a theoretical thing. I know tliat there will be open hearings in July or August. We didn't lock ourselves into anything we couldn't get out of." Kim Jachim asked for installation of a fence at the access entrance of the trail while the matter was in court. Dawn and Gerald Smith also told the council of problems they had with people using the ROW near their property. "I could put up with people partying and the children and go down and clean it up," she said, but she also predicted that someone would eventually be hurt on the ROW, and wondered who would bear the liability. She also said that property values would plummet, the area would be unsafe for children, and there would be further damage to her property from vandals if there were a "rail trail." "Our forefathers donated this property for railroad use only," said Gerald Smith. "My forefather signed something and they just took it away." Oliver, chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, promised to review the endorsement, but stressed again that the council had not committed itself beyond endorsing the plan, and there would be hearings later in which the people could state their views. In other business last week, the council: •Approved an engineering study of an extension of the village sewer on M-37. The move would allow bids for the sewer expansion plan now before the DNR and any sewer work on the state highway to be taken at the same time. •Adopted the most recent fire protection agreement with Thornapple Township, with minor revisions. •Heard Village Attorney James Fisher say he was still corresponding with the DNR in regard to the sewer. •Accepted the newly revised zoning ordinance from the Planning and Zoning Commission to review. Manager Kit Roon asked the council to take the document home and try to digest it over the next two weeks. The format is easy to comprehend because the commission has printed one section with just changes in it, Roon said. "It will be up to you folks to accept or reject it," he added. •Asked the village attorney to start annexation proceedings for the owner of a piece of property on Lem Paul Street. •Accepted the low bid of $3,150 from Wolverine Paving to put the inch and 1/2 final surface on the parking lot next to the village hall. •Accepted the thanks of Police Chief Louis Shoemaker for the council sending him to an update seminar for the DARE program. cecfar closetWOW!!! Li SlSuit, 20% Off S 20-50% Off I In the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 by D&W !,I-r M-T-Sat 10-6; W-Th-Fn 10-8 Mens Grandslam 20% Off , 891’1584 ANO SAVE! •4 �The Sun and Ne*s, Middleville. Ml / July 16, 1991 / Page 7 Hazel McCaul remembered with Bowens Mills display by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Moe School at Historic Bowens Mills has many authentic articles from the 1800s and early 1900s, but the last week the school had a brand new display put on its old walls. Photos and a short biogra­ phy of Hazel McCaul in a frame was hung on the back wall near the pot-bellied stove that used to heat the one-story frame building. McCaul was a teacher for many years at Moe School and in the Middleville and Caledonia Schools before she retired. "She inspired us to do this project," said Maureen Robin­ son, president of the Thor­ napple Heritage Association. Marian Cook, owner of Historic Bowens Mills where the school now sits, told that another old school was the reason that the Moe School was saved and moved to the present location to be used as a museum. “The Barber School started it. When I heard they were going to tear it down, I called Hazel McCaul because I thought she would know who to call. Before they did that, I wanted to move it here. "She said we should try to save the Moe School," which originally was part of the Thornapple Kellogg School District, Cook said. When the Cooks became involved and were able to ar­ range for the purchase of the old school through the Thor­ napple Heritage Society, "that fired others up to save Barber School," she said. Many problems were solved before the school was formally dedicated at Bowens Mills, with Hazel "holding court" during the ceremony in July 1989. "We did the work of getting the building ready to move. This was Neal’s last project," Cook recalled, noting that her husband died shortly after­ ward. They worked to replace three major beams in the floor, which had rotted so badly that they wouldn't stand a move. The preparations Thornapple Heritage Society members Carolyn Steensma (left to right) and Maureen Robinson along with Marian Cook, owner of Historic Bowens Mills, read the plaque honoring the late Hazel McCaul. took almost a month, but the actual ride the school took was only one half-hour. The procession during the move included the school on a lowboy truck from Canine ‘good citizenship test’ set for July 27 GRAND RAPIDS DOG TRAINING CLUB J-Ad Graphics News Service “A great event for the fami­ ly dog” is planned for 9 a.m. July 27 at Dutton Shadyside Park on Hammond St. "Paws Unlimited Inc.,” a FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available. High starting wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd. and 3rd shift ope nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I D Never a fee Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply AFFtICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 4 30 AM 4 30PM MONDAY FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs South of corner of M37'44th Street or 4595 Broad moor. S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) Grand Rapids-based dog training club, will sponsor a Canine Good Citizenship Test in which dogs of all ages and backgrounds (mixed or pedigreed) are invited to show off their good manners. To those canines who can demonstrate the required citizenship skills, the American Kennel Club (AKC) will present cer­ tificates, and Paws Unlimited will award them passing ribbons. To qualify as a good canine citizen the dog must: — Accept the attention and simple grooming from a stranger — Walk on a loose lead through a crowd or while the handler greets a stranger. — Respond to “sit” and “down" commands. — React only casually to other dogs. — Perform a brief “stay.” — Exhibit confidence in the face of distractions or when left alone. “Paws Unlimited” has set up the following rules for owners of canine entries: — Dogs must wear a plain buckle or slip collar. No spike or pinch collars will be allow­ ed. Leads must be of leather or fabric and four to six feet long. — Owners must present current rabies certificates for their dogs before they will be accepted in the event. No ex­ ceptions will be made. — Owners should bring their dog's comb and brush for the grooming event. — Any dog that growls, snaps, bites, attacks or at­ tempts to attack any person or another dog shall be dismissed from the test immediately, and the owner shall be asked to remove the dog from the area. Registration will last from 9 a m. to noon, and the entry fee is $5 per dog. Anyone needing more in­ formation shbuld call 878-1872 or 363-7107. Dutton Shadyside Park is located between U.S.-131 and M-37. Visitors should take 68th Street to Hammond Street and turn south to the park entrance. Dimonds, a car before and two behind and a Consumers Power truck to make sure its lines weren't tangled, Cook said. "We took eight dumpsters of junk out of the school, just removing everything that had been added over the years," she remembered. The shelves were put back in their original locations, which were found by their outlines where painters had gone around them. Also the blackboard are originals and the bench holding the dinner pails were put back to the original spot. Cook said she would like to have more school books from the 1800s, and is looking for an authentic teacher's desk from the era. She is constantly looking for artifacts, and found brack­ ets for two oil lights in a flea market. Her daughter keeps her eye open too, and found a good portrait of George Washington for the Moe School. "When you need some­ thing, it just seems to appear at the right time," she said. Correction An article in last week’s edition of The Sun and News incorrectly listed the date of the Reeds Lake Run, which was held on June 29, not May 29 as the article stated. The Muskegon Seaway Run was held May 22. Grand Rapids Community College is now in Caledonia u__ ^Community College GRCC and Caledonia Community Schools are teaming up to offer Grand Rapids Community College courses in the evening at C aledonia High School, 9757 Duncan Lake Road. Now you can begin your Associate Degree near home. Or just lake a class for personal enrichment—without the travel. Plus your credits will transfer to most four year colleges. — These evening courses have been selected with you in mind: Course Code Monday 2058 PY-201 Tuesday 2059 CO-101 Wednesday 2060 EN-101 SC-131 2061 Credits Begin&Ends Title Time General Psychology 6:00-9:00 p.m. 03 9/09/91 to 12/16/91 Intro to Small Computers (MAC) 6:00-9:00 p.m. 02 9/03/91 to 11/12/91 English Composition 1 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 6:00-9:00 p.m. 6:00-9:00 p.m. 03 03 9/04/91 to 12/11/91 9/04/91 to 12/11/91 Register Now! Brochures are available at the Caledonia High School main office Returning students may register by telephone until August 29 by calling 771 -4200. New Students are to register in person at Caledonia High School on August 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pjn.. or on campus at the Continuing Education Office (room 160) in the Main Building. Office hours are 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Books may be purchased on campus or by telephone. Call the GRCC Bookstore at 771-3880. For more information call 771-4200 Grand Rapid* Community College is an equal opportunity institution �Pace 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 16, 1991 Yankee Springs citizens’ group concerned about gravel mining Sue Wheeler gives her report on the week she spent at Camp Emory courtesy of the Middleville Rotary. Pat Kelly, (left) president of the club, introduced Wheeler. Middleville Rotary Club sends TK graduate to leadership camp by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Sue Wheeler, a 1991 gradu­ ate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, called her week­ long leadership camp, spon­ sored by the Middleville Ro­ tary Club, "a magnificent ex­ perience." Wheeler reported on her trip to Camp Emory near Muskegon at the club's Tues­ day meeting last week. Mike Wierenga, who also graduated from TK in 1991, attended the camp, but was not able to be at the Rut.} meeting. A role-playing exercise at the beginning of the week, called "dangerous parallels," demonstrated how hard it is to communicate and reach agreements. People played the role of government leaders, such as a president, ambas­ sador or defense department head, of different countries. "War was to break out and we had to communicate with other countries and stop it," Wheeler explained. The scenario seemed to be like real life she said, noting that she learned how hard it is to reach agreements. Laurie Stewart, a member of the Professional Speakers Association, spoke to the young people and said the three biggest pressures faced by students today are sex, drugs and alcohol. Stewart talking to the others at the camp was valuable, Wheeler “The Camp Emory trip was the highlight of my summer." — Sue Wheeler had a four-hour presentation, Wheeler said, but she caught and held everyone's interest for the entire time. Young people don't often get the chance to hear or par­ ticipate in talks on philoso­ phy, she said, so Industrialist James Seyferth's discussion was interesting and worth­ while. "He said we live in a con­ stantly changing world. Ev­ erything you learn changes the way you relate to the world," she said. "And our personal faith was talked about, too." Larry Bielot, an assistant football coach at Michigan State University, was also a speaker at the camp. "An important part of Camp Emory is exchange students," she reported. "They are very interesting and it of­ fers us a different perspective. One session was devoted en­ tirely to the foreign exchange students. They told us of dif­ ferences in cultures, and just Flowerfest! Win a tnp to the 1992 Rose Parade Stop by to enter our FTD* Fk>werfest Sweepstakes (July 1 Aug IS) and you could win a trip for two to the 1992 Rose Parade No purchase necessan, Flowerfest—a celebration of flowers THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River St., KLdcfievilk Ml (616) 795-3331 - OPEN Monaay 4 Tuesday 9 00 to 500 Wednesday 4 FntJay 9-00 to 5:30 and Saturday 9 to 1 said. "It's interesting to talk to these movers and shakers and leaders of the future," she commented. "We had great discussions* and conversa­ tions." She told of talking until four in the morning with a girl from South Haven. They talked about themselves and each other, and shared their philosophies of life, with both girls reluctant to halt to conversation to go to bed. The schedule at Camp Emory was not packed with organized events, but allowed for time for discussion groups and time to interact with people. An evening just sitting around a camp fire and talking was mentioned by Wheeler as an informative, enjoyable time. Athletic events fostered a "team spirit attitude" at the camp and silliness had a place, she said. The death of a mouse triggered a funeral and burial, with everyone getting into the spirit of an elabo­ rately staged ritual for the de­ parted rodent While thanking her hosts for sending her to Camp Emory, Wheeler asked them to encourage other civic groups to send someone to the camp. "Some groups send more than one, like you did. One Rotary sent five. Everyone should go to Camp Emory," she said. Rotarian Donald Boysen called Wheeler's repun on her experience "The best presenta­ tion on Camp Emory that we've ever had." She readily agreed when he asked if she would talk to next years nominee, and "inspire them" w«h her im­ pressions of her experiences at Muskegon. Wheeler has been accepted at the University of Michigan this fall and will study paniclertheoretjca! physics. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Yankee Springs area resi­ dents have formed a group to gather information in hopes of encouraging the Planning Commission to consider ef­ fects of a proposed mining operation. The Thompson McCully Company, a gravel mining firm from Belleville, has an application pending with that board to take gravel from a leased 55-acre site over three years at the comer of Bowens Mills and Payne Lake roads. A decision on the matter is likely at this Thursday's meeting at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. The citizens, who have al­ ready held two meetings and sent out informational flyers, are planning to have their next meeting tomorrow. That meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Bowens Mills, and interested people are invited to attend. The location of the planned gravel mining site is next to Historic Bowens Mills, and the effect of having the pro­ cessing plant next to the earthen dam that protects the mill pond is the major con­ cern of the citizens commit­ tee. Named Yankee Springs Awareness Committee (YSAC), the residents of the Payne-Barlow -Cobb Lakes area, say they hope to per­ suade the Planning Commis­ sion to look further into the problems that they fear might arise from the project. The residents said in a letter to the township that they wish "to impress on the Planning Commission the need to carefully scrutinize the Thompson McCully application and to take steps... to ensure that serious negative consequences will not arise if mining in the township is to be approved. It is also hoped that if the Planning Commission believes there is evidence that senous negative consequences will result, it will not be reluctant to deny such ap­ plications." "The concerns are numer­ ous. Some of these major is­ sues are based upon previous problems," said Sandy O'Dell, chairman of YSAC. Listed in the concerns of the neighbors of the planned mining site are deterioration of roads used by the heavy gravel trucks, safety, lowering property values, erosion, dust and possible land and water contamination. However, O’Dell said, "by far the biggest concern is the apparent total disregard for ex­ isting ordinances during the mining operation that took place last year." TMC was the center of controversy last year when neighbors of a smaller area they mined on Payne Lake Road accused the company of not keeping verbal agreements and violating the existing township mining ordinance. The ordinance was revised by the Planning Commission and a tightened set of rules voted into place this summer. "If they are going to allow it, they should have such things as assurances that they will provide a dam inspector to inspect the dam before, pe­ riodically during and after the operation," O’Dell said. The group has contacted an attorney, who has written a nine-page letter to township officials. "The letter states the posi­ tion of YSAC, including rea­ sons for denying the petition, and it presents issues which must be addressed before the Planning Commission makes any decision regarding the ap­ plication, as well as condi­ tions for approval," O'Dell aided. He said his group will ask the township commission if they will provide an environ­ mental impact study, a hydrological study along with a dam inspector "so they will be able to make an informed decision." "We want to work with them." said Corally O’Dell. Marian Cook, who owns Historic Bowens Mills, said if the dam should be damaged by vibration from the mining and "go out," she will have no livelihood, as well as no home. "This is a unique situation and should not be treated as usual because of all of the waterways. That makes it more necessary to have a (geological) study done. "We're not asking for any­ thing that other townships don't have," she said," many are much more restrictive." Attorney Clifford Bloom from the firm of Law, Weathers and Richardson in Grand Rapids provided the YSAC with background material telling what other townships require from mining company applicants. Cook said. The attorney told her that similar applications usually take more than a year, and are controlled by a large stack of zoning regulations She suggested that the ap­ plication was being considered and might be acted on without enough study, or opinions from affected residents. Caledonia schools set secondary school time accident insurance by family or employer insur­ it participates in the West by Barbara Gall Staff Writer ance. It won’t take effect until Michigan Risk Management The Caledonia Board of Ed­ that primary insurance has Trust, an insurance consor­ ucation last week agreed to contributed its maximum," tium of local school districts. purchase a secondary school she explained. "While it’s not mandatory "This is intended as sup­ for all the schools in the con­ time accident insurance policy that will cover students K-12 plemental coverage to pick up sortium to buy this during any school-related, balances left by the family or insurance, at least 10 are school-sponsored or school- employer group insurance. going to participate," she chaperoned activity. But if no other insurance or said. Cost of the new policy is plan is available to the fam­ Dean said she felt that pay­ $4,510 a y?ar and it is being ily, then it pays the medical ing $4,510 to cover 2,400 purchased from First Agency expenses of the child up to students was "an excellent Inc. of Kalamazoo. bargain." $25,000." It will become effective in "The policy doesn’t cover Dean said the logic behind the fall of 1991, and is renew­ the purchase of such catastrophic costs," she said," able each year. insurance is the school but hopefully it will supple­ Judi Dean, business man­ system's desire to make ment the insurance families ager for the district, explained certain that no parents suffer already have and help pay the that the new policy is in­ financial loss due to an costs of medical treatment if a tended strictly as a secondary accident incurred by their child is hurt at a school activ­ policy to supplement family children in a school-sponsored ity." or employer group insurance. and supervised activity. "However, it can be used as She also explained that the a primary policy if the family Caledonia district received a has no insurance," she added. slightly reduced rate because Maximum coverage in ei­ ther situation is $25,000. The new insurance will re­ place the former school insur­ ance opportunity that used to be offered by the schools, Dean said. • Complete Proiewonal Pet Grooming "This will cover our stu­ *rth Gentle Individual Care dents during such school ac­ • Pet Suppies tivities as field trips and ath­ Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 letic events, whether at home 995# Chaw* Vaiev Ave m Caledonia PUz* or away," she said "It will OPEN M. W, F 8 30 to 5. Sat 9 to 1 provide paymeat of all bills Addrtwnai hours fc days by appointment in excess of the maximum contribution that can be paid CALEDONIA GROOMING PET BOUTIQUE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 16. 1991 / rage y Timeline now in place Caledonia Village moves forward on sewer expansion by Barbara Gall "farm” along M-37. Staff Writer The joint proposal submit­ The Caledonia Village ted by B &. B and KML Engi­ Council last week heard a re­ neering was accepted by the port and received a timeline council for the project, with for the expansion of the vil­ contract negotiations now be­ lage wastewater treatment ing finalized. system. Baxter told the council that Village consultant Dick his firm and KML are review­ Baxter of B & B Water and ing the hydrogeological data Wastewater in Moline told the village has already com­ the panel that the first stages piled on its lagoon treatment of the proposed expansion of plant. village sewer facilities are The other initial step, he under way. said, is to determine whether Despite a late start, he said any of the ponds of the la­ he still hopes to have the new goon system arc leaking. The system ready by the original first cell, or pond, has been 1992 completion date. tested, and no leakage was The council has chosen to found, Baxter reported. Each expand its wastewater treat­ of the other ponds in turn ment system by constructing will undergo the 14-day a relatively new kind of me­ leakage test. chanical plant, called a se­ The initial phase of the quential batch reactor (SBR), project will produce a that will work in conjunction capacity of 250,000 gallons with the present lagoon sys­ per day and cost $1.2 million. tem located on the village Baxter said the second phase, TK graduate on Hillsdale list Timothy Mesecar of Caledonia, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School was among the Hillsdale College students who achieved academic ex­ cellence during the second semester of the 1990-91 school year with publication of its dean’s list. The dean's list, published each semester, consists of all students who attain gradepoint averages of 3.4 or better out of a possible 4.0. With Hillsdale's full-time student enrollment at 1,061, a total of 293 students were listed, which represents 28 percent of the student body. Mesecar is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mesecar of Caledonia. Engineering said data showed that the influent, the wastewater entering the lagoons, does indeed lose nitrogen as it progresses through the lagoons, even in cold weather. While nitrogen levels were the highest in the month of December, he said, even those were well within the new Department of Natural Resources restriction of 5 mg/liter. The sampling was initiated last fall to satisfy the DNR's concern about the nitrogen levels in the effluent before it renewed the village's discharge permit for the sewer system. VanLiere said that the DNR also was interested in how the process generally works in moving wastewater through a system. Trustee Hugh Kegerreis said he objected to paying for things the DNR wants to know that don’t necessarily pertain to Caledonia. Van Liere agreed. "But the primary objective, however, was to see what this particular system could do,” he added. "That is, to see if it met the new criteria." 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He told the council that it will be presented with four or five concepts for the new plant, and the council will then be able to choose which it prefers. In other business relating to the sewer system, the council received a summary of the results of nitrogen sampling at the lagoons. Nitrogen levels are of inter­ est because they can indicate possible contamination of the ground water. Lou VanLiere of W & W MILLER REAL ESTATE at Atioa* 497 Arlington, M-37, Middleville 137 W. State, Hastings 795-3305 or 891-8208 945-5182 LtST YOUR HOME WITH MILLER REAL ESTATE AND LET EVERYONE KNOW YOUR HOME IS FOR SALE! MILLER REAL ESTATE S A FULL MEMBER OF THE GRAND RAPIDS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 16. 1991 Slot car racing comes to ‘hot corner9 in Middleville Jim Yonkers and Randy Cutrara look over some of the slot cars they have for sale at Riverside Raceway in Middleville. A few of the "regulars" get some time on the track at Riverside Raceway in Middleville. It’s located next to "The Hot Comer." by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middleville is offering something of interest to kids and grownups with the opening of a racing shop next to the "Hot Comer" on the corner of Main and River streets. For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 Randy Cutrara opeued Riverside Racing, a slot racing shop, June 10 and staged a grand opening July 8. His clientele is made up mostly of young men between the ages of 12 and 16, and adults who come from clubs. Each club, such as the Southwest Michigan Slot Racing Association, have its own rules, Cutrara said, but most are pretty standard. His rules are similar to the clubs'. "There are several commercial tracks in Jackson and Detroit, and club tracks in private homes," he said. HOMEOWNERS COMPARE OUR RATES For quality protection at a low cost, choose the new Homeowners policy from Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan. Call for a free rate comparison. We ll show you how to protect your contents for their replacement cost, too. Find out why nearly 70,000 Michigan homeowners depend on us. Making your future more predict able MR/MB FARM BUREAU JIM COUCHENOUR 234 E. State St. Hastings, Ml Phone: 945-3443 Though slot racing basically is a winter activity, Cutrara said he started in June to build a business and to allow him time to fine tune his track. the out Working problems, connections wiring and leveling took about two days, he noted. Improvements on the track are "ongoing" with an electronic lap counter expected within a few weeks. The power for the race track unit is provided by two car batteries, a six-volt and a 12-volt, for a total of 18. The batteries provide a more constant source of power than electricity, he said. He and his partner, John Van Tol, pooled their collections of slot cars and decided to go into business. Between them they have 320 of the little cars. Cutrara calls Jim Yonker a co-partner and credits him for a great deal of help in starting out. "He knows all about opening a shop and starting a business. Jim found this showcase and saved me a lot of money. He was a big help to me," Cutrara said. Pete Bailey, who owns the baseball card shop next door, also helped set up the fledgling business. 9th Annual Caledonia ffiD.EWAW at all participating stores THDRS • FRI • SAT JULY 25th-26th-27th "Pete helped by installing the electrical service. I had a lot of help from a lot of people, and it’s greatly appreciated," he said. The HO in HO Riverside Raceway, stands for "half of zero scale," Cutrara explained. Cars are available to buy as well as trade and a repair shop is on the premises. A good car will cost about $14, and a controller another $14. | Collectors know that the older series of Aurora Thunderjets from 1958 to 1970 are prized cars, and Riverside Racing has them. Racers can compete in several categories, but they mostly race against the clock, not each other. Stock, Super Stock, Super Mod, Detroit Iron and Unlimited classes are for adults, and Junior Stocks is open for those 15 and under, as well as grownups, he said. Cutrara works days at Sysco Frost Pack in Grand Rapids, and has hours in the evening. His hours make the track available for school kids from 3:30 to 10 p.m. With regular customers and walk-ins, Cutrara is happy with the way the business is building. "I’m hoping to expand after the first year or so,” he said. Obituaries Edward L. Phillips HASTINGS - Edward L. Phillips, 43 of 1407 Coals Grove Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, July 8, 1991 at his residence. Mr. Phillips was born on August 20, 1947 in Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Jeanette (Anthony) Phillips. He was raised in the Bellevue and Clarksville areas and attended Bellevue and Lakew­ ood Schools. He came to Hast­ ings in 1981 from Middleville. He was married to Beverly M. Richmond on May 13, 1966. Mr. Phillips was employed as a millright in Mancelona, and at Hastings Manufacturing Lucy M. Bean____ MIDDLEVILLE - Lucy M. Bean, 96 of Middleville passed away Saturday, July 6 at Thor­ napple Manor. She was employed at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek during World War II and retired from American Stamp­ ing in 1953. She was known as Grandma Bean to most every­ one, always ready to assist anyone in need. Mrs. Bean is survived by Arthur and Jane, Toledo, Ohio, Rex and Margaret, Muskegon, Russell and Mae, Castle Rock, Colorado, Marion and Andrew Downing, Middleville; nine grandchildren, 12 great­ grandchildren and three great­ great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence in 1978, a son George in 1988 and a baby daughter in 1922. Funeral services were held in Jackson at the PatienceMontgomery Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m. Company. For the past six years owned and operated Unity Satellite Service in Hastings. He formerly attended the Spiritualist Church of Divinity in Battle Creek and also the Memorial Spiritual Church of Battle Creek. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Beverly; two sons, Jerry Phillips of Hastings and Eric Phillips of Delton; mother and step-father, Jeanette and Jerry Andrus of Hastings; two brothers, Gary Phillips of Norco, California, Steve Phil­ lips of Santa Fe Springs, Cali­ fornia; two sisters, Sue Dahlman of Battle Creek and Kay Wider of Hastings. Funeral services were held Friday, July 12, at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. BLUEBERRIES - HOMEGROWN Sweet Cora • String U-PIck or by the Pint / Quart / 10 lbs. Beans • Cucumbers Traverse City Sweet Cherries LOTS of FRUITS & VEGETABLES FARM MARKET Ph. 795-9758 • oka z days a week �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 16, 1991 I Page 11 Caledonia businesses request variances of village regulations by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Two Caledonia business people appeared before the Village Council last week requesting ordinance variances for their operations. In both cases, the council agreed to look into the respective ordinances. Dr. Eric Seif, whose chiropractic clinic is located at 600 E. Main, told the council he has run out of parking space on his property and asked if he could use, rent or lease 10 feet of a village easement that runs along the west end of his parking lot The easement between Seif's clinic and a neighboring residence is on the village map because a connector street once was planned for the corridor. Seif offered to build a fence to protect the privacy of the neighbor, but said that if he couldn't work out a solution to his parking problem, he might be forced to relocate. "1 have many patients who have the kind of medical conditions that prevent them from walking far," he explained. "And some have neck problems that make it hard for them to turn their heads to back a car in a tight situation. "I'd like to know what avenues I can take to solve this difficulty without having to move," he said. The council said it would consult with its attorney on the easement question and reply to Seifs request. The other request came from the new "Double 'D' Station" ice cream shop at 110 Johnson, which sells ice always has a full view of what is going on there. "I've heard that you might be concerned about drug dealing because there are videos there," she said. "I can see everyone and everything in that room, and it's not hard to tell when something suspicious is going on. "But our customers usually aren't even teenagers; they're younger children who often are with a parent or a babysitter who bring them to get a treat and to let them play a few quarters worth of video games." Apsey, who owns the building and runs the automotive repair shop right behind it, assured the council that the business would not become a "hangout." "These are little kids playing these games," he said. "But if there would be any troublemakers coming around, well, Dave or Linda cream treats, pop and hot dogs. The business also maintains five to seven video games for its customers to play. According to a 1982 village ordinance, any business operating four or more video games in a public building is classified as an "amusement center” and must be licensed. The ordinance also requires that the "amusement center* must be managed and supervised by one or more persons 18 years or older and that no person under the age of 16 years may operate "an amusement device." or in this case, a video game. Double "D" owners Linda Hoek and Don Apsey asked the council to grant the business a variance on the age limit for the children operating the video games and on the 18-year age limit for employees working at the establishment The shop employs several "very responsible" teenagers under 18 who wait on customers, Hoek said. But her main concern was with the age limit for operating the videos. "When this ordinance was written in 1982, video games were quite different from what they are today," said Hoek. "We basically offer Nintendo games that kids can buy at Meijers for their home Nintendos. These video games today are geared to children, not adults, even though we have parents who play them with their little kids. "I have received no complaints," she added. "In fact, I have had some parents tell me they are glad we have the games because their kids wanted to ride their bikes down M-37 to play videos at the Middle Villa." Hoek said that a glass door separates the food area from the video room so that she (Hoek) are always there and I'm working in the shop right next door along with the men I employ. There's just not going to be any trouble. I won’t have it." When questioned about parking, Hoek said that usually customers in cars pull up, get an ice cream cone and leave. "Many of our customers live right here in the village and walk over," she said. "Sometimes people sit down and eat their cones, but usually they're not here long." She said that the only time parking became a problem was when local community baseball teams arrived all together for a treat after a ballgame. "And they did call ahead, so we were ready," she added. "And they didn't stay to play the videos." Village Council President Glen Klaver said that to allow the deviation from the law would require an ordinance change. "I know you run a good operation," he said to Apsey and Hoek. "But we must take into account that this law will affect anyone who wants video games in his establishment." "I think we should consider whether we need to update this ordinance though," said Village Clerk Jackie Cherry. She told Hoek and Apsey that the shop is allowed to operate three video games without a permit, and they agreed to "unplug" two games until the council members have time to study the ordinance and make a decision on whether to amend it "I think the age restriction is on the wrong group," Hoek commented after the meeting. "It's not the little kids who are a problem. If the village doesn't want' teenagers hanging out playing video games, then they shouldn’t say that the teens are the only ones who can play them. "What 16-year-old wants to play videos with a bunch of little kids and their parents?" she asked with a smile. Kimberly J. Norris, M.P, EYE & ENT SPECIALISTS, P.C. Eye Physician and Surgeon Complete Eye Care for the Family Cataract Surgery 8 Lenj Implants. Lass' Surgery betinai and Dtabehc Eye Core. Glaucoma. Contact Lenses NEW PATIENTS WELCOME (616) Kimberly Norris M D 945-3888 915 West Green Street • Hastings, Michigan 49058 CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on June 30, 1991. Published in accordance with a call made by the commissioner of the Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. Thousands of Dollars Statement of Resources and Liabilities - ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository institutions Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin. Interest-bearing balances................................................................. Securities...................................................................................................... Federal funds sold....................................................................................... Securities purchased under agreements to resell...................... Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income................................. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses................................. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve........................................... Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve............................................................................................. Assets held in trading accounts............................................................ Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned............................................................................ Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies.............................................................................. Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding... Intangible assets........................................................................................ Other assets................................................................................................. Total assets................................................................................................... 2.459 o ■ 16,012 3 0 58,220 744 57,476 0 • 1,696 5b .0 - 0 152 1,162 82^415 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823<j).................................. Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) 0 • 82,415 — LIABILITIES — Deposits: In domestic offices................................... Noninterest-bearing............................................................................. Interestbearing..................................................................................... Federal funds purchased......................................................................... Securities sold under agreements to repurchase........................... Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury........................................ Other borrowed money................................................................ Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases............................................................. ................... .... Bank’s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding....... Subordinated notes and debentures.................................................... Other liabilities............................................................................... Total liabilities............................................................................................ Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus.............................. 73,064 7,025 66,039 .0• .0 .0 • .0 .0 • .0 • 50g 73,573 .0 - - EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus................... ............. Common stock....................... Surplus.*:.—...................................................... .......... ..................... Undivided profits and capital reserves......... ...................................... LESS. Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities..... Total equity capital........................................ ........ ................................. Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)................................. Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)..................................... „.......................... Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S C 1823(i).. .0 1.600 igQO 5,642 q . g 342 ■ 0 - 8,842 82,415 DEPOSITS OF STATE OF MICHIGAN NONE I, GEORGE EDGAR, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief GEORGE EDGAR We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. HAROLD J GLESS JOHN J DeVRIES JAMES E. GLESS Directors �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 16, 1991 Revolutionary War re-enactment set at Bowens Mills July 20-21 A Revolutionary soldier takes a moment with his pipe. Leighton church planning ‘McGee and Me’ series "McGee and Me’ The Special Event for Kids," featuring games, contests, music, prizes, and surprises, will be held at Leighton United Methodist Church July 22-26 from 7 to 9 p.m. "The Special Event" is a five-part series, with each ses sion centering around one of the "McGee and Me!” video episodes, children will learn Biblical values in a fun way. The values included are tell­ ing the truth, being humble, making good choices, being kind, and reading the Bible. The "McGee and Me!" video series stars 11-year-old Nicholas and his cartoon pal. McGee, who interact in a Roger Rabbit kind of way The two always learn an im­ portant lesson of life from their wild adventures. Kids up through the sixth grade are welcome to take part. Special classes will be offered for 3-to-5-year-old children. A nursery will also be provided. The church is located on the comer of 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street near Caledonia. For more information, call the church office at 891-8028. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA STREET ADDRESS NUMBER ORDINANCE The Charier Township of Caledonia will begin enfor­ cing the new street number ordinance effective August 1, 1991. Street address numbers for all dwellings, dwelling units and non-residential buildings within the Township shall be placed as follows: 1. Placed on a home or non-residential building readily visible from roadway unless the building is more than 150 feet from roadway. Then the numbers must be displayed on a mail box or a post on the same side of the roadway and be readily visible. 2. Numbers placed on a home or non-residential building shall be at least 3 inches in height. This ordinance is for the protection of all our citizens in cases of emergencies and the Township would like 100% compliance. If you need any help or assistance please call the Township office at 891-0070. Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk JULY 17. 1991 The crack of muskets, the roar of cannons and lingering clouds of gun powder will fill the air at Historic Bowens Mills, re-enactment of Revolutionary War battles and camp life this weekend. Troops from the Northwest Territory Alliance (N W T.A.) are busily preparing for their planned in­ vasion of July 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday The men, women and children of the N.W.T.A. will bring the 18th century to life with color ceremonies, followed by parades and skir­ mishes. Events will include battle demonstrations, volley fire competitions, lawn bowl­ ing. tomahawk throwing con­ tests and bayonette drills. Eighteenth century cooking and historic uniforms and ladies' fashion shows will also be part of the day There will be British and Loyalist camps, as well as American Continental and State emcampments and troops There will be battles daily at 2 p.m.. military drills and camp life to enjoy, as folks step into the past and return to the Revolution. Sergeant David Hast (of Caledonia) the coordinator of the event, belongs to the 1.000-member. 47-regiment Illinois-based N.W T.A , which covers seven Midwestern states Historic Bowens Mill was built in 1864 and is a Michigan State Historic Site. The mill’s main floor museum will be open for tours The museum houses many items, including Indian artifacts and an Indian dugout canoe, along with early tools and miscellaneous items from Barn County's past The grinding of com into fresh com meal will be done on the huge old French burr stones by water power. “The Village Smithie." John O’Brian of Grand Rapids, will be at work in the mill’s lower level blacksmith shop, demonstrating this oldtime art. He will make and sell his wares and take special orders for items that can’t be found elsewhere. “The Cooper,” Dick Levett of Hastings, will be in the barrow making room at work. Under the big walnut trees will be a good place for folks to stop and “sit a spell" and VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES June 25 1991 President pro tern Hardy call­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray. Hordy, Myers, Oliver. Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent Thatcher Guests Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News. Dove Storms, John Dussia, Dick Meyers and Ken Morgan. Minutes of the June 11, 1991 meeting were approved as amended. Minutes of the Truth in Taxation hearing and special meeting were approved as amended. Dave Storms from the Barry County Y.M.C.A. updated Coun­ cil on their activities in Mid­ dleville and asking for further support. John Dussia Program Director also updated Council on the summer program. President pro tern Hardy referred the request from Dave Storms to the finance Committee for consideration and report to next meeting. Ken Morgan resident of Stadium Drive presented to Council a signed petition by pro­ perty owners in the area of Stadium Drive between Main Street and Greenwood intersec­ tion. They hove discussed and voted on the following. Re Parking on Stadium Drive I. No Parking at anytime! A. 8 ft. South of G. Donovan Dean's driveway to 8 ft. North of Greta Greiner s driveway. 2. No park­ ing 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. (noon) Saturday A. 8 ft. Ncithof William Apsey s driveway to ’5 ft. North of fire hydrant, with in­ termediate signs 3. We expect regular unscheduled patrols through this area during these times when there are known sports octivities in process and citations issued to violators. Council authorizes the Village Manager to order signs and authorize the Police Chief to en­ force the no parking along Stadium Drive. Oliver presented to Council a resolution in Support of Rail Trail Through Eaton, Barry, and Kent Counties. Discussion held. Oliver moved that Council adopt the Resolution in Support of Rail Trail through Eaton, Barry, and Kent Counties and also Jim Oliver become contact person concerning this project and specifically attend the hear­ ings. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council per­ mit President Thatcher to attend the Summer Michigan Mayor Workshop for two days and evenings for approximate cost of $250.00 (includes annual membership fee) plus mileage. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved that Council enter into closed session for the purpose of discussing the lagoon system at 7:24 p.m. Support by VandenBerg. Roll call. Bray aye, Hardy aye, Myers aye, Oliver aye, Riley aye, and VandenBerg aye. Motion carried. Riley moved that Council return to regular session at 7 45 p.m. Support by Bray. Roll call, Bray aye, Hardy aye, Myers aye Oliver aye, Riley aye, and VandenBerg aye. Motion carried. With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (7/16) VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING — AGENDA 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4 UA Cable Agreement 5. M-37 Corridor Study 6. Library Board Appointments 7. Election Inspectors Appointments 8. PMR Bonds 9. House Number Ordinance 10. Planning Commission Recommendation Crissman - Grand Rapids Gravel 11. Advisory Committee Report 12. Anything Else That May Come Before the Board June 27. 1991 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present Hardy Myers Oliver Riley and .'ondenBerg Absent Bray VandenBerg moved that Council adopt the Resolution Ap­ proving the Levy oi an Addi­ tional Milloge Rate of 1991 Pro­ perty Taxes Support by Hardy Roll coil Hordy aye Myers aye Oliver aye VandenBerg aye and Thatcher aye Moton carried. Oliver moved that Council adopt the Resolution Authoriz­ ing Sole of Village Property Support by Hordy Roll coll Hor­ dy aye. Myers aye. Oliver aye. VandenBerg aye and Thatcher aye Motion corned With no further business Hor­ dy moved for adjournment Sup­ port by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried Meeting adjourned at 6 40 p m Chery I Hooper Village Clerk (7 16) let the rest of the world go by. The Chuck Wagon will sene buffalo burgers or ham­ burgers grilled over the open fire. The Cider Mill Cafe will feature its fresh baked apple dumplings and pies and other apple-related specialties The 153-year-old Plank Howill will be open and Kathy Barden of Hastings will be its hostess. Julie O’Brian of Grand Rapids will hold oldtime classes in the one room Moe School. There is also a covered bridge for folks to enjoy The largest oxen team in Michigan will be on hand, giving rides in an old ox cart The oxen weigh in at well over a ton each. Their owner­ driver. George Kamps, will give a history of the animals and how they were used in the past on the rides There will also be horse-drawn hay rides and the historic Gun Lake Lap Strake Boat will be available for rides The festival will be held rain or shine. Should it rain, the mill’s “Rainie Day Museum" on the fourth level will be open. This area houses an art gallery, cobblers shop and an old-time sewing room, along with many of the old tools and machines that once used in that area of the mill. Gate fees for the day are $2 for adults and $1 for students. This money will be used for the mill’s upkeep and future restorations. Historic Bowens Mills is dedicated to preserving the past for future generatkxiB to enjoy. The old mill is located in the heart of Yankee Springs Township, just two miles north of the Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park entrance. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES July 8. 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council woi called to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with all member* present. Several guests were also present. The minutes of the last regular and two special meetings were approved as printed. The Finan­ cial report was accepted. Bills were approved for payment The minutes of the last regular and two special meetings were approved as printed. The Finan­ cial report was accepted. Bills were approved for payment A request for a video center in connection with an ice cream shop was received and will be studied A request for using a street easement for more park­ ing area was received from Dr Seif and will be taken under consideration. Reports were heard from WW Engineering and Science 8 18 Wastewater Consultants, and Rodgers were heard. Other items discussed were street sweeping, tree work. 4th of July Celebration and Social Security Meeting was adjourned at 8 30 p.m Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (7 '16) Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! The Caledonia Class of ’81 is missing a few fellow classmates for our 10 year reunion. If you know how to contact any of the following people, please call Lani Stephens Forbes at 765-5385. Nils Moederzoon Chris Brower Amy Parker Jamie Hanna Silloway Pat Whilden Sue Leonard Benedict There’s still time to mall your reservations in ___ Attention * Senior Citizens LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large community room with fireplace and kitchen. 3. Security door system. 4. Convenient laundry facilities. 5. Library facilities. 6. Live-in manager. 7. Postal service. 8. Activity programs For personal tour and eligibility information, write: Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln Street Middleville, Michigan 49333 or call 795-7715 or 795-3618 | =f �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 16, 1991 I Page 13 Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes July 8, 1991 The meeting was colled to order by President Von Elst at 7:32 p.m. at the Page Elemen­ tary all purpose room Members Present Van Elst, Verlinde. Romph. Siebesmo, Williamson. Hunt and new member Porker. Members Absent None Administration Present Gar­ rett and Jansmo. Oath of Office President Von Elst administered the oath of of­ fice to Jon Siebesmo and Don Parker. Adoption of Agendo Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Romph to adopt the agendo with addition of 3 B 4 Resignation, yeos Members All Nays Members None. Motion Carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Romph to approve the minutes of: June 10. 1991 Special Meeting. June 10. 1991 Closed Session June 10. 1991. Regular Meeting. June 17. 1991, Special Meeting (cor­ rected) Yeas Members All Noys Members None. Motion Carried. Election of Officers Motion by Verlinde. seconded by William­ son to appoint Gory Von Elst os President Yeas Members All. Nays Members None. Motion Carried. Motion by Williams, seconded by Hunt to appoint James Verlinde as Vice President. Yeas Members All. Noys Members None. Motion: Carried. Motion by Hunt, seconded by Wlliomson to appoint Wendy Romph as Secretory Yeas Members All. Nays Members None. Motion Carried Motion by Williamson, seconded by Porker to appoint Jan Siebesmo as Treasurer. Yeos Members All Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Meeting Schedule Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Porker to set the 2nd Monday of each month with the exception of the 3rd Monday in June as the Regular Meeting time at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Elementary Building. Yeas Members All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Continuation Of Policy: Mo­ tion by Siebesmo, seconded by Romph that the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Policies in effect for 1990-91 re­ main in effect for 1991 /92 unless specifically changed or rescind­ ed. Yeas Members: All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Official Depository: Motion by continue the following os official depositories of school district funds Hostings City Bonk State Bonk of Caledonia Old Kent Bonk, United of Michigan. Michigan Liquid Asset Fund. Yeas Members All. Nays Members: None. Motion Carried. Signature Cord Authorization Motion by Sibesmo, seconded by Porker that the signatures of the President, Secretary and Treasurer be authorized on signature cords of the officially designated depositories Yeos Members Von Elst, Verlinde, Williamson. Romph. Hunt. Siebesmo and Porker Nays Carried. School Attorney Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Verlinde to continue the retainer with the firm of Thrun moot sch and Nordberg of Lansing as the school district attorney for elec­ tions and school matters. Yeas Members All. Nays Members None. Motion: Carried. Board Committees No action taken. Special Assignment Motion by Siebesmo, seconded by Porker to appoint Norma Lanting os Recording Secietory for the Board of Education, Official Reci­ pient of TKEA. TKNIA, TK Ad ministrator Association and TK Bus Driver Association grievances at Board level and Election Officer of district. Yeos Members All. Noys Members None. Motion: Carried Special Assignment: Motion by Hunt, seconded by Verlinde designated as Curriculum Coun­ cil Liaison for the Board of Education. That Wondt Hunt and Jon Siebesmo be designated os Board Representatives to the District-wide School Improve­ ment Committee and that Wen­ dy Romph be designated as the MASB Legislative Liaison for the Board of Education. Yeas Members: All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Auditor. Motion by Siebesmo, seconded by Romph that the Board continue with the services of Krenz and Saurman for the 1991-92 school year as our auditors. Yeas Members: All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Agenda Format: Motion by Verlinde, seconded by William­ son that the Agenda Format be adopted as modified. Yeas Members: All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Math Curriculum: Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Siebesmo “There Ain’t No Such Insurance!" Your business can be insured for loss of earnings or rental income, employee dishonesty, vandalism, neon sign breakage, product liability — you name it, we have it at — that the board of Education adopt the Mathematics commit mits Yeos Members All. Nays Members; None Motion: Carried. Grievance The SuperintenGrievance <1 which was submit- New Teachers: Motion by Siebesmo seconded by Hunt that the Board approve teaching contracts for Susan Kiniorski. Susan Sondwick and Kelli Nisonger for the 1991-92 school year Yeas Members All Nay? Members: None. Motion: Carried Resignotion: Motion oy Romph seconded by Stebesma to accept the resignation of Karen Ambs os Music teacher with regrets Yeas Members: All. Noys Members: None. Mo- MASB Membership Motion by Siebesmo seconded by Hunt that the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education continue its membership in the Michigan Association of School Bonds for Members: All. Nays Members None. Motion: Carried. Legal Trust Fund: Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Siebesmo that the Thornoppie Kellogg Board of Education continue its membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards Legal Trust Fund for the 1991-92 school year. Yeos Members All. Noys Members: None. Motion: Carried. MHSAA Membership Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Parker that the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education adopt the Membership Resolu­ tion for the year August 1. 1991 through July 31. 1992 Roll Call Vote. Yeas Members Van Elst. Verlinde. Siebesmo. Williamson, Hunt, Romph and Porker Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried.! In-Formula School District Caucus: Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Romph that the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education continue its member­ ship in the In-Formula School District Caucus for the 1991-92 year. Yeas Members: All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Cargo Von: Motion by Siebesmo, seconded by Parker that the Board of Education pur­ chase a cargo van from Classic Chevrolet os per specifications at the low quoted price of $13,045.79. Yeos Members All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Special Meeting: A Special Meeting will be held July 22, 1991 to discuss Board Goals, Closed Session for negotiation planning and financial report. Adjournment: Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Parker to adjourn. Yeas Members All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Wendy Romph. Secretary Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Secretary of State receives green light for titling off-road vehicles Secretary of State branch offices began accepting title applications for off-road vehicles (ORVs) on Monday. July 15. Secretary of State Richard H Austin announced. “The Department of State has been given responsibility for titling ORVs under Public Act 71 of 1990 and we will begin that program Monday.” Secretary Austin explained. “The legislation requiring mandatory titling of ORVs is designed to reduce theft, ease recovery of ORVs that are stolen, and provide a means for lien placement on ORVs. That same legislation transferred responsibility for licensing ORVs to the Deparment of Natural Resources. Michigan law now requires ail ORVs to be titled and licensed if operated on public land. Persons transferring owner­ ship or purchasing a new ORV must pay an $11 title fee and four percent sale or use tax on the vehicle. Dealer ap­ plicants will need to provide a manufacturer”s certificate of origin (MCO) when applying for a title while persons transferring ownership will need proof of ownership, preferably the previous registration or a bill of sale. All titles will be sent to the ap­ plicant by mail. Titles will identify the vehi­ cle as an ORV and will in­ dicate it is “ORV — Not to be Registered for Highway Use.” Vehicles titled for road use and also used as ORVs do not need the new title. An ORV is a motor driven off-road recreation vehicle capable of cross-country travel without benefit of a road or trail, on or immediate­ ly over land, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other natural terrain. It includes, but is not limited, to a multitrack or multiwheel drive vehicle, an ATV, a motorcycle or related 2-wheel, 3-wheel, or 4-wheel vehicle, an amphibious machine, a ground effect air cushion vehicle, or other motorized transportation. An ORV does not include registered snowmobiles, farm vehicles used for farming, a vehicle used for military, fire, emergency, or law enforce­ ment purposes, a construction or logging vehicle, or a registered aircraft. While the ORV titling pro­ gram was to begin April, branch offices were unable to implement it until funding was provided under Public Act 68 of 1991, a supplemental ap- Middleville softball results BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Monday Night Team W-L Swamp Fox........................ 8-0 Kentwood Rental.............. 5-4 Buxton Builders................. 5-4 Knights of Colubmus.........4-4 Pasloors 4-5 clings Sanitary Service, | 945-4493 or 1 •800-866-4493] • 1869 N. 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Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • ceo 795-3518 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon. Sat SERVICE: Mon.-Frt. �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 16, 1991 Caledonia FFA state officer attends leadership clinic J-Ad Graphics News Service Melissa Memmer. FFA Region V State Vice Presi­ dent. recently attended a na­ tional FFA Leadership Con­ ference in Columbus. Ohio. A member of the Caledonia chapter of FFA. Memmer at­ tended the conference with 13 other Michigan state officers to learn leadership and com­ munication skills as well as share ideas with FFA leaders from other states Topdress Your ALFALFA SAVE MONEY By The Ton. Right Now... When you purchase your topdress fertilizer from us... we will provide the micronutrients FREE. This is a limited time offer. Call or stop in today for details and save a bundle. You must book your needs immediately to qualify. This manufacturer’s special ends July 31, 1991. CUSTOM APPLIC ATIONS OFFERED Caledonia Farmers Elevator ■ “TWf SUN Rises ANO SETS ON OUR BUSINESS ” 891-1033 or 891-8108 Clarksville Elevator 401 s. Main • 693-2283 146 E Main, Caledonia • Open Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5; Sat. 8 to 12 The national conference is designed to supplement train­ ing provided by state FFA associations and to foster an understanding of current agricultural issues, stated the National FFA Center The 1991 program included u orksbops conducted by the national FFA officers in such areas as critical thinking, communications, media training and membership development All these activities will help the officers become effective leaders in their state organiza­ tions. said the Center. Memmer said this was the first time the new state of­ ficers had met and worked together as a team “We had a wonderful time, and we enjoyed meeting the officers from Ohio. Ken­ tucky. Tennessee and Indiana, the other states in our Region.” she said. “We learned a lot about each of the other states. " she added. “We made new friends and learned what it will take to have a successful year. I'm excited, and I’m positive we’re going to have a great year. ” Melissa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kudlack of Alto and Larry and Nancy Memmer of Alma. The National FFA Leader­ ship Conference for Slate Of­ ficers is sponsored by MSD AGVET. a division of Merck and Company. Inc., as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Inc. Senior citizen potluck attracts small crowd After a hectic weekend of the celebration of the 4th of Julv. Caledonia’s “Happy 60" club scheduled its potluck dinner for July 8. but with hot. humid weather, only seven braved the weather to come. The seven arrived at the Community Center with baskets filled with food for the dinner, along with four fans we had in the room to make it comfortable. They had a hot dish, salads, eggs, fresh fruit, cookies, pie and coffee and ice tea. "It was enjoyed a lot, for having such a few attend said President Lillian Schultz This is the first time in our 27 years (hat we had such a small turnout.” Prayer was recited before the dinner, then after the din­ ner Schultz said was no need to have a business meeting, but did mention the picnic coming up at noon Aug. 8 at Caledonia Park. “You are all cordially in­ vited to come and get in the fresh air. bring a dish to pass, your own table service and a table cloth.” she said. “Also your own beverages, bring a 75-cent prize for friendship bingo, which we will play after the dinner. Everyone goes home with a prize this way. We are all lucky then. The senior citizens took park in the 4th of July parade, riding in the antique cars . "The weather was hot. but was nice in the cars," Schultz said. “We had three cars in the parade. Drivers were Ed Schindler from Grand Rapids, and the Bud Thomas family from Caledonia. It was a beautiful parade and we show­ ed our colors, red, white and blues and also the yellow to welcome all those that have returned from the war and from those that did not return.” For more information about the picnic, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. Melissa Memmer -------------------------- — Serving Our Country Bradley S. Eastwood Chad Servis Bradley S. East wood, a 1990 graduate of ThomappleKellogg High School and the son of Stephen and Suzanne Eastwood of Caledonia, has enlisted in the United States Navy for a four-year tour of duty as an electronics specialist. He is scheduled to report for active duty at Great Lakes Naval Station, Chicago, this August. He will be officially in­ ducted at a special mass swearing-in ceremony held at Tiger Stadium on Aug. 13. Both Brad's father and un­ cle (Timothy M. Eastwood) have served their country in the United States Navy. Chad Servis is returning from Operation Desert Storm Friends and family arc invited to an open house July 20 at 7 p.m. at the Service residence. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Wednesday, July 17 Spaghetti, waxed beans, California blend, cookie. Thursday, July 18 Chefs surprise. Friday, July 19 Turkey rice casserole, broc­ coli, mixed veggies, plums. Monday, July 22 Beef pepper steak with gravy, baked potaote. green beans, bread, pineapple. Tuesday, July 23 Shepards pie, mashed potatoes, bread, jello. Events Wednesday, July 17 -Nashville, blood pressure; Hastings, Dr. Nosanov on Hearing Aids. Thursday, July 18Nashville, Bingo. Friday, July 19 - Nashville, birthday party. Monday, July 22 Hastings, bingo and popcorn Tuesday, July 23 - All sites puzzles Macker photo deadline set for July 19 Macker maniacs who played on a winning team in the Belding Macker 3-on 3 Tournament last weekend arc invited to submit a team photo for publication in the July 23 Sun and News. All photos and information must be mailed or brought to the J-Ad Graphics office, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058 by July 19. Information should include the name of the team, the names of the team members (as they appear in the photo, left to right) and the honor won. Any team which does not have a photo is invited to call Todd Tubergen at 945-9554 or Barb Gall at 891-9107 to set up a shoot. FOR SALE Parade Home #39 1007 Main St., Middleville $68,500 — by appt. Call 246 8191 for 24 hour recorded message Tom Wilkinson - builder — 891-8294 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 16, 1991 / Page 15 Come to the 139th Annual Lansing Diary The House of Represen­ tatives last week passed its version of the proposed 1992 Department of Social Services budget. It exceeds the gover­ nor’s recommended spending level by $453 million. When Republicans unanimously op­ posed — and blocked — the measure. Speaker of the House Dodak locked us into the House chamber and twisted just enough Democratic arms to pass the appropriation That day. I delivered the following remarks “This budget is over $450 million more than the gover­ nor requested, ft is time to take stock of where we are in this budget process The ap­ propriations bills passed by the House now exceed the governor’s request by $850 million, give or take a few million dollars. “This year, we expect to receive about $7.1 billion in general fund revenue. Assum­ ing a five percent increase in revenue next year, which pro­ bably is optimistic, we would have about $7.5 billion available to spend. Yet the majority of this House has voted — or is proposing to vote today — for about $8.8 billion in expenditures, which amounts to a $13 billion deficit. "Now there are ways that we could deal with this. We could hope for an economic miracle — hope that revenues next year will increase by 24 percent. Or, perhaps there are some on the other side of the aisle who finally are revealing the hidden agenda which has been here throughout the debate. You could balance this budget with a 1.2 percent increase tn the state income tax. taking it from 4.6 percent to 5.8 percent. “I would suggest that on a bipartisan basis, we reject the rosy scenario of a 24 percent increase in revenue, we reject the idea of a tax hike, and we reject this budget bill so the House speaker can go into the upcoming target-settmg ses­ sion with a mandate from this House that we think we have to live within our means “Republican amendments to this bill were withdrawn to­ day after a discussion in caucus because we decided that it is crunch time; that the Barry County members on the other side of the aisle shouldn’t be allowed to vote for this bill and say they helped to make it better by supporting some of our amendments No excuses — we are down to a basic deci­ sion here. This caucus has made its decision. We are prepared to put up as many votes for this social services bill as we re prepared to put up for a tax hike, and that's no votes. “For those of you who believe we can and should spend as much sa this bill pro­ poses. you’d better get your tax hike votes ready and be prepared to explain them to your constituencies. Mr. Speaker. I urge a *no' vote.” Lake O Historical Society raffle raises $500 for depot J Ad Graphics News Service A July 6 raffle to aid ongo­ ing efforts to restore the local train depot for use as a mu­ seum netted the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society nearly $500, group officers announced. Held at the town’s Art in the Park Festival, die raffle’s winner was Anne Niethamer of Woodland, who collected a 20-inch RCA color TV from Lake Odessa TV and Appliance. As the second place win­ ner, Virginia Yonkers of Lake Odessa is the new owner of a Bentwood Rocker, donated by Richard Heaven of Clarksville and Marie Warner won a crocheted afghan, the third place prize, donated by Joan Chorley. Drawing the winning tick­ ets was Ashley Frost, 7, of Lake Odessa. Society members have been working to restore the depot, located on Emerson Street, to it’s original condi­ tion for more than four years. They expect the final price tag to reach more than $50,000. «th. NEW Barry County Expo Center Located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville ADMISSION PRICES SATURDAY, JULY 13 Daily General Admission - Adults Daily Senior Citizens 5 & oiceChildren 6-12 Children 5 & Under SUNDAY. JULY 14 2-00 pm 500 0 m. Open Class Non-L've*»oca E«»trws. Banquet Ha.1 (Flower* not MONDAY, JULY 15 ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 11-00 AJB. BOO am. ■ 1200 noon RabO*t A Caines Showmanship 900 am Youth Goat Breeding Class** 1100am. ALL ENTRIES CLOSED 1200 noon a-H Rodeo 1O0 pm. Youth Goal Showmansnip 1O0 pm. Open Class Flower Judging 100 p.m Hames* Racing Programs $1 00 Grandstand FREE 300 p m Meat RaobX Judging 400 p.m. W G Wad* Show* Open 400 pm. until Closing Pay On* Pnc* 57.00 5:30 pm. 4-H Rod<c 6:30 p.m. Livestock Judging Coolest, Show Arana 800 pm. DemoHtion Derby Grandstand FREE DAILY POPPOS FUN TIME SHOW. FREE DAILY ENTERTAINMENT VARIETY TENT. FREE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday FREE SHOWS DAILY » FUN TIME SHOW Saturday, July 20 TUESDAY, JULY 16 800 8:00 900 900 am. am. am. am. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Youth Hors* Judging. Hors* Arana Youth Poultry Judging. Show Arena Open Class Non-Liv*stock Judging Youth Sheep Judging, followed by Open Class. Show Arena Hamas* Racing Grandstand FREE Open Class Pomas Judging W.G Wad* Shows Open Youth Swma Judging, Show Arana Truck Pull Super Slocks, Grandstand FREE POPPOS FUN TIME SHOW. FREE ENTERTAINMENT VARIETY TENT. FREE 100 p m 1 00 pm. 200 pm. 500 pm 700 p.m. DAILY DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 • KID’S DAY (12 and Under FREE) 8 00 am 900 am Youth Mors* Judging, Hors* Arana Youth Seel Judging followed by Open Class. Show Arana KM* Pedal Pull Hames* Racing Grandstand FREE W G Wada Snow* Open KM* Day On* Less Coupon on Rids* Michigan Stat* Championship Supercrosa Race* Grandstand FREE Youth Taient Show. Variety Tant POPPO S FUN TIME SHOW, FREE ENTERTAINMENT VARIETY TENT. FREE IOC p.m. 100 p m 200 pm. 7 oo p m. 700 p.m. DAILY DAILY 8 00 am Youth Draft Hors* Judging Followed by Open Claa*. Show Ar*na 1230 p m Youth Dairy A Open Class Judging. Show Arana 1O0 p.m Ham*** Racing. Grand*land FREE 200 p m W G Wad* Show* Pay On* Pnc* Dav 57 00 4 00 p.m. Draft Horse Hitch Classes following Harness Racing. Grandstand 4 00 p.m. 4-H Demonstrations Variety Tent 6 00 p m. Livestock Skillalhon. Show Arena 8:00 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Race 7 00 p.m. A 9-00 p m. Steppen Wolf. Grandstand FREE DAILY POPPO-S FUN TIME SHOW. FREE DAILY ENTERTAINMENT VARIETY TENT. FREE am am. pm. p m. p.m. DAILY DAILY Tuesday, July 16 • 7:00 p.m. TRUCK PULL SUPER STOCKS DAILY DAILY Grandstand FREE Friday, July 19 WCUIZ. Day 7 P.M. and 9 P.M. T.G. Shepard Livestock Fashion Show. Show Aran* Horse G*m*s A Contest*. Hors* Arana Lfvsstock Sai*, Show Arana W.G. Wada Show* Opens A 900 p.m. T.G. Shepard. Grandstand FREE POPPO-S FUN TIME SHOW. FREE ENTERTAINMENT VARIETY TENT. FREE Grandstand FREE Show of Champion*. Show Arana Safety Tractor Contest Adult Beef Showmanship. Show Aran* Gama* A Contest* W.G. Wad* Shows Open Classic Car Show A 900 p.m. 30 Tsars of Rock IT Roll. Grandstand FREE Firework* after grandstand show. POPPO-S FUN TIME SHOW. FREE ENTERTAINMENT VARIETY TENT. FREE Thursday, July 18 HOT AIR BALLOON RACES ? REMINDER-BANNER PAY ONE PRICE DAYS Monday, July 15 Midway Opens 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18 Midway Opens 2 p.m. Sponsored by .. GIANT MIDWAY (65 and Older) you buy any HomaCrest cabinet Seiect from traditional and contemporary cabinet, General Admission watering solid wood doors—oak, hickory, ash or maple finishes plus white or dmond J-AD GRAPHICS Senior Citizens Up to $300 of HomeCres! occessories at manufcxtorers list price are yours FREE when laminate Hurry, ofUr ends Aug. 19, 1991. T<* Thursday, July 18 7&9p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 20 8 30 am. 1100 a.m. 11:00 tm. 1 :M pm. 200 p m. 200 p m 8:00 p.m. Micky Doteru 'JyWODJ Day THURSDAY, JULY 18 V:3U 900 200 200 7 00 CHOOSE YOUR FREE ACCESSORIES!* Free 200 pm Goso*i Music Jamboree 300 a m -900 a m RaOOt Crafts FRIDAY, JULY 19 BUY ANY HOMECREST CABINET, *5.00 *3.00 *1.00 $300 'Minimum required purchase of 10 cabrnoH Join us at the New Barry County Expo Center Locate on H-37 oe-eeen Hasting A MMOenH* Demolition Derby Monday, July 15 8:00 P.M. Grandstand FREE Harness Racing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday CUSTOM KITCHENS & BATH 9964 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 616/891-2117 1:00 P.M. Each Day PROGRAMS M 00 Grandstand FREE �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 16, 1991 ii Surplus food distribution planned for July 25 in area Stella's A surplus food distribution is planned for July 25 at the Holy Family Catholic Hall on Kraft Avenue in Caledonia from 10 am. to 4:30 p.m. Don’t forget registration FARO’S ITALIAN cards or proof of identifica­ tion if you have to register. Bring bags or containers in which to put foods. For more information call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. 891-9287 Middleville's Finest Call for Classifieds Rate*: 5 word* for $2.50 then IO’ per word. tf you pay In advance, you save 50" billing charge Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. 16 years experience in the pizza business. ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! * New Pan Pizza * New Bread Stix * Regular Pizzas a Lasagna a Subs ___ BBI BBBB ■«COUPOH«HH BH MBB B| MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL I |2 -14” Regular $-g 4 ool ■PIZZAS r With 3 Items Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 - Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires July 30. 1991 Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers ■ ® I a BHB ■■■ MCOUPON BHB BBBI BBBB « r OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY ■ 14” Pepperoni ■ pizza (Excludes Extra Cheese) " Coupon Expires July 30, 1991 Excludes extra cheese. Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers. L I $ Ef 991 | Antiques For Sale OLD ORIENTAL RUGS wanted anv size or condition. Call 1-800^443-7740. POLE BUILDINGS erected statewide. Licensed/lnsured. Genesis/Ranger Building Group. Materials/Erb Lumber Company. 1-8OO-638-858O. Thank You We Use Our Own Special Sauce & 100% Real Cheese. I J | I BBBB MB BBBi MB BBBi BM MB M CARD OF THANKS Thanks to the Fire Department We would like to give a special thanks to the Caledonia and Dutton Fire Dept, for the quick response to our neighbor’s (Terry Gehl) garage fire on June 9th. Because of you, we have a house and garage yet. Thank again. Maurice and Myrtle Freeman Business Services CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290. _________ PAINTING’STAINING•VARNISHING, home, busi­ ness, apartments. Mike & Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649. ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Alunimun and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869.__________________ TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G & L Remodeling. Come see our models. Call for an appointment. Middleville. 795-9153. UPHOLSTERING over 44 years experience. Low prices. Bowen Upholstering 616-531-3020, G.R._________ Pets BBI BHB BBCOUPONmB BBBB BBBI M r MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL I s200 Off l I I | 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Under newj ownership of Faro’s Pizza — i «■ ANY PIZZA Pickup only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 B Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires July 30. 1991 Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers ” 891-”287 _ I AUSTRALIAN SHEPARD PUPPIES, 7 weeks to 9 months. Blue merle and tri-colors, excep­ tional quality, $50. to $75. 795-3809.__________________ BUNNIES, MINI LOPS, $10 ea. 891-1395. FREE KITTENS to good home. 2 tortoise kittens, 6 weeks old. 795-7655. For Classified Action-Ads CALL K* 795-3345 For Rent 1 BEDROOM, 2 BEDROOM & 3 bedroom apartments. $380 to $485 a month plus deposit, no pets. 795-7290. h Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! TT b IT H IM (2) 14" 1 items (2) 14" 3 items Sun.Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia k’ M VI r ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ MOStaCCiOli w meat «uee$300 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Hu uT ........... 5 2 75 ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12 Bis Pan Pizza MJ L uT 1u .... ’5°° ★ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ Ham & Cheese Sub Real Estate , Includes mayo & lettuce VILLAGE home, over­ Lake. Land 455-3185. : Specials no t valid with any other offers or Free > Delivery .......BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! MIDDLEVILLE one acre, asphalt road, 1% miles from schools, M-37 to Adams, west 1% miles. $10,000, 949-1260. RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate. National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA . MIDDLEVILLE ! $200 Off M Help Wanted | NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL pod Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Exp: 7-31-91 I Plus One Frpp 2 Liter of 1 I IA I $200 off ! HOMEWORKERS NEEDED: Many companies prefer homeworkers and will pay you to complete/handle products for them at home. Weekly wages average $250 $355. For more information, sent a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Armchair Enter­ prises, PO Box 656, Dept. 710, Muskegon, Mi. 49443. FARO'S fTALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE Fi NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus One Free 2 Liter of I pod Take Out Only • One (1) Pet Coupon • Exp 7 31 91 res 2 Mtn of oepti wttt no coupon Mteoco All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese $ f. h Add *1°° in Each Additional item .. Ready in 15 Minutes HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA .... s950 ...$1250 $11so $1400 (2) 14" deluxe............... *175° Miscellaneous HOME-WORKERS GUIDE TO EMPLOYMENT Hundreds of companies listed that need your help, or start your own business. Call 1-800-732-0141 after 6pm or weekends for recorded message. i? (2) Small 10” 1 item......... 5750 (2)Small 10"deluxe TAKE OUT ORDERS ONLY OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! in (2) small 10" 3 items NEW HALL Caledonia American Legion, 250 people, 891-1882. CALEDONIA small 2 bedroom looking Emmons contract possible. % Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS and Pioneer Park: July 20-21 (Sat., 10a.m.4p.m., Sun. 12-4). Old Fashion Day Festival. Revolutionary War Reenactment/Living History Encampment. Battle 2a.m. each day. 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Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 183/July < 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Planners OK gravel mining in Yankee Springs Twp. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A stenographer recorded all of the conversations at the meeting of the Yankee Springs Planning Commission meeting. Certified short hand reporter Katrina Fisher of Tremblay & Associates talks to members of the board before the meeting Determined efforts by citizens in Yankee Springs Township were not successful in persuading the Planning Commission to delay or deny a special exception permit to a company to mine 800,000 tons of gravel from a site in the township. As a result of the 5-1 vote, the Thompson McCully Company will move its processing plant onto a 55acre site at the corner of Bowens Mills and Payne Lake roads for one year subject to renewal and review. Voting to allow the permit were Judy Becker, David Van Elst, William Schlutz, Harvey Vanderbee, and Kevin Meaton. Joanne Medendorp Caledonia Township names new assessor by Barbara Gali J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Board last week approved hir­ ing Darva Boot of Grand Rapids as the new township with all kinds of people." he told the audience at the board meeting. “But our unanimous choice was Darva Boot “ Boot is a Rockford native, and attended what is now “I’m looking forward to getting started and to meeting the residents of the township.” - Darva Boot assessor, replacing Dan Grand Rapids Community Schuererman. who resigned to College. She said she started her take a corporate job. Boot officially begins her career in real estate, and then tenure with the township became interested in taking the classes to become an today. Township Supervisor Jerry assessor The Caledonia job will be Good said that seven can­ didates had been interviewed her first “assessorship.” She is certified as a Level I for the position. “We look­ ed for someone who can work assessor, and is ready to take Darva Boot the Level II examination. “I plan to continue working for the Level III certifica­ tion.” she said. “And from what 1 hear about the growth out here, it sounds like you’ll be ready for a Level III assessor about the time I com­ plete the work.” Good said that Boot will work two scheduled days a week, beginning at $15.50 per hour. Wages will be subject to regular reviews. “I’m looking forward to getting started and to meeting the residents of the township,” she said. The assessor’s office is located at the village-township hall, and Good said Boot will establish regular office hours for the convenience of the residents. voted "no," saying new information provided by TMC at last Thursday’s meeting could have been submitted earlier to allow her to study it. Jan Missad abstained from discussion or voting, citing a conflict of interest. The gravel mining site was leased to TMC by a family member of Missads. Roger Fulton, property manager for TMC, said his company will mine at the site for two months a year for three years, for a total of six months. One of the issues that troubled nearby residents is the close proximity of the processer or "crusher" to an earthen dam that protects the mill pond at Historic Bowens Mills. Owned by Marian Cook, the Michigan Historic Site features a water-powered grist and cider mill. In the lower level, there is a blacksmith shop, a cooper s shop and a water-powered machine shop. The tourist attraction stages special events over summer weekends. Fears that the dam might be harmed or affected by vibrations sent out by the crusher 650 feet away was stated as one of the reasons the citizens formed the Yankee Springs Citizens Awareness Committee (YSAC). In a statement made by Van Elst in making the motion to allow the permit, he said, Sh Q revel mining, page 1 Caledonia Township millage meetings planned for this week J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township voters are encouraged to attend one or both millage information meetings scheduled by the Township Citizen Advisory Committee for Wednesday evening, July 24, and Thursday, July 25. Wednesday's meeting will be at the village-township hall on Emmons Street in Caledonia Village, and Thursday's will be at the Alaska Hall at the intersection of 68th Street and Thornapple River Drive. Both will begin at 7 p.m. < Township Supervisor Jerry Good said the meetings have been planned to discuss the requested two-mill increase in the township levy for increased police and fire protection in Caledonia. Village and township officials, along with representatives from the advisory committee, will be on hand to answer questions and present information on future needs and costs of police and fire protection services in the township. Township residents will vote on the millage request in an Aug. 6 election. Board hears rezoning recommendations Caledonia Township approves sewer study contract by Barbara (Jail Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved a contract that spells out work to be done in a cost and feasibility study for laying a sewer line along Caledonia’s M-37 corridor A group of local developers al ready has agreed to fund the cost of the stud) The group accepted the join* hid of KML Engineering and B & B Water and Wastewater to do the work, which is now under way The study is expected to be completed by the Aug. 20 board meeting, reported Township Trustee Gordon Jousma Jousma said that of five bids submitted for the project. B & B and KML’s was on the low end al $3,680. The two com­ panies also are m charge of the Caledonia Villages wastewater treatment system expansion. He explained that the developers are putting money “up front” to help the township, but they know that if the sewer line indeed is put in. they will get their money back “at some future time.” The goal of the developers is to see the sewer pipe laid as construction work expanding M-37 is carried out in the township The study will provide the tow*nship with all the “facts and figures” it needs about sewer capacities for an area one mile on either side of M-37. from 60th Street to 100th Street, added Jim Williams, a member of the Township Sewer Committee The board unanimously ap­ proved the contract drawn up by Township Attorney Jim Brown, outlining the study specifications In other business, the board accepted the recommendation of the Township Planning Commission to correct a 1975 zoning error on a parcel belonging to Dr. Richard Crissman The land, incorrectly designated C-l. will be chang­ ed on the zoning map to R-2. The board heard another recommendation from the Planning Commission to ap­ prove rezoning two acres of land belonging to Grand Rapids Gravel on Concrete Drive and 68th Street from rural residential to heavy Thornapple Twp. looks to having own zoning laws bv Jean Gallup Staff Writer With expected approval from the Thornapple Town­ ship Board and a few more procedural steps, the township will take control of its zoning regulations perhaps as early as September, said Jack Spencer, chairman of the local Planning Board. Thornapple follows the lead of Baltimore, Hope, John­ stown, Prairieville, Rutland and Yankee Springs town­ ships in setting its own zon­ ing rules and are no longer under the control of Barry County’s zoning laws. With the adoption, the Thornapple Township Plan­ ning Commission btxomes the Thornapple Planning and Zoning Commission. A zoning administrator will be necessary when the ordi­ nance is implemented, as well Sh Zoning laws, page 14 industrial. The rezoning was requested so the company could allow VanManen Oil Company to construct an automated fuel depot at the site. If the rezoning is approved, explained Commissioner Chip DeVries, the township or­ dinance requires that Van­ Manen also apply for a special use permit to put the fuel depot on the rezoned property According to charter township regulations, the board must wait one month before taking action on the rezoning In other board business last week, the VerMeuten-Mast See Sewer page 3 In This Issue... • Teenagers hurt in Parmalee Rd. accident • Area kids attend Barry County Fair • Caledonia businesses request variances • Caledonia AYSO progresses to charter status �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I 1991 Gravel mining approved in Yankee Springs Twp "The cost of setting up the equipment to test vibration at the mill site now, and again during the processing activity, is well within the amount available from the fees that will be collected (from Thompson McCully). I would propose, with the Cook's permission of course, that if Ae mining permit is grantedTthc Township Board TureC&bt* tesring be done. The DNR has notified the owner's of the dam that an inspection of structural integrity of the dam be done before the end of this year at the owner's cost. It is a DNR requirement that complete inspection of dams in Michigan be done every four years. If, after the inspection, it is discovered that the measured vibration caused by the gravel processing affects or could affect the integrity of the dam, then we have documented facts to take action." The mining will also be limited to 60 working days each year not to begin before Labor Day and to end before Memorial Day in all three years. No mining operations will take place on Sundays, holidays or Saturdays during the months of September and October. The entire project is to be completed including restoration by May 30, 1994 Several other conditions were read by Van Elst, and were made part of the application. Representatives of YSAC, attorney Clifford Bloom, the Barlow Lake Association and Resource Management Group all asked to board to deny the application or delay it for more study. Fulton, his associate Larry Miller, and attorney Randall Kraker spoke for TMC, saying that concerns raised by the citizens at a previous public hearing had been heard and dealt with. Dust control, excessive noise, a green belt, vibration, environmental questions, possible damage to the nearby lakes, oil spills and many other areas were discussed in Mary Cook reads a statement from the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee to the planning commission. the two and one half hours before the vote to approve was taken. "I feel like I've really been let down," Cook said after the meeting. She noted that a dozen people brought up the question of the dam but that "they kept pushing it back." continued from frontpage_ A disappointed Manan cook talks to triends after the Yankee Springs Planning Commission approved a controversial gravel mining operation. "It's disappointing that they had so much professional opinion and they wouldn't listen. I feel we could live with the situation if they had been more sensitive to our wants and needs. When you are completely ignored, its hard." David S. Me Duff ee ATTORNEY AT LAW Opportunity ‘Pecks’ for instrumentalists 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 New director named for CHS band program 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The band program at Cale­ donia High School will un­ dergo some changes this fall, with the emphasis on provid­ • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 The THORN APPLE-KELLOGG CLASS OF ’91 ALL NIGHT PARTY PLANNING COMMITTEE wishes to thank all of the area businesses and individuals who generously k gave support enabling “The Journey with Friends” event. With your help, we were able A to provide a safe and enjoyable graduation night celebration. Our sincere thanks go to: ) Jack Lock’s Theaters Paragon Die and Engineering — Mr. Fred Keller Scott’s Golf Indian Valley Campground Deb’s Beauty Shop Freeport General Store Middle Villa Middleville Rotary Bass Photo Sinke’s Service Graphic Communications Tires-R-Us G & G Pork Farm TKEA Dr. Ekion Newmyer Middleville State Farm Bradford White Scott McKeown Mac’< Feed Supply Kaechele's Kustom Kountertops Miller Realty — Gene Poll Thomapple Kitchen Hastings City Bank Beeler s Funeral Home Bruce's Frame & Alignment Caledonia State Bank M-37 Auto Parts J-Ad Graphics Riverbend Golf Course Fairchild Oil Zondervans Davenport College Showcase Cinemas Coca Cola Bottling Co Caledonia Medical Clinic -Mullenhurst Golf Course Rob Dykstra Excavating Barry and Bev Swanson Flexfab Dale Baker Olds Domino’s Pizza New Design Hair Salon Exercise with Ease Harrison’s Hardware River Bend Travel Caledonia Printing Caledonia Oil Co. J & S Auto Service Janose General Store Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator Caledonia Alito Parts D&W Booth Agency Otto Turkey Farm Dan Verlinde Steve Thompson Misty Knox Dave French Dave Kachele Tad Thatcher Shamrock Tavern L & J’s Victorian Gallery Freeport Elevator WOOD Radio WKLQ Radio WGRD Radio Soccer Kick Crystal Flash Gun Lake Building Supply Rousch’s Accounting Gavin’s Dan Valley Excavating Newhouse Nursery Baby Bliss PepsiCola Hulst Cleaners Thomapple Floral Middleville Tool and Die Hastings Bowl Village Barber Shop Goodrich Theaters Jim’s Pick-Up Service Van Dyken Disposal Burger King Ole Tacos Robertson Plumbing and Heating Cinder Pharmacy Movies at Woodland Cornerstone Realty Geuke’s Meats Clark and Seidl Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Aquinas College Wendy’s Fable’s Flowerland Razor’s Edge Phil’s Pizza Pastoor’s Rainbow’s End Freeport Supply Shear Pleasure Michigan Automotive Cappon’s of Middleville Pharmacy Care Caledonia Dance Center WBCH Meijer’s Cherry Valley Family Care Snider’s Good Shepard Lutheran Church Middleville Lions Western Auto T-K Administrative Staff The Decorating Committee Brenda at McFall R & M 76 Station Movie Depot Hair-We-Are Rite Aide — Caledonia Muskegon McDonald s Audry Whippie Peace Reformed Church Faye Freeman Mrs Michael Beushe! Mr John Robertson Freeport General Store J-A Graphics Coach Lite Limo. Inc Deb Smith Duane & Amy Campbell Mike Dieser Vicky Secord Family Norma & Frednc Wheeler Family Fare Grocery Store Hudson vifie [8 X. 41 / k A ) A X A (• X w) ) fL X A (• X wj / (8 X / ing opportunities for students with all kinds of musical in­ terests. Guiding the changes in the band area will be Thomas M. Peck, the district's newly hired high school band direc­ tor. He is taking over at the high school level from Nancy Ten Elshof, who is shifting to the middle school band program this year. Pete DeLille, the third member of the instrumental music department, is happy to find his day filled with his developing orchestra program, now growing at all levels. Peck's duties will include the high school band and jazz band, the seventh-grade band and some team teaching with TenElshof at the sixth-grade level. Although his hiring was just officially approved by the school board this month, Peck already has some plans outlined for this year's band program, and he will mail a letter to students and parents, outlining changes he has in mind. First, he said, there will be no "band camp" this August, when band students tradition­ ally have learned marching routines for the fall halftime shows at football games. Instead, he is planning three evening rehearsals Aug. 5, 12 and 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the high school band room. Parents are invited to attend, too. While he has written two shows for a marching band to perform at Caledonia's five home football games this fall, he said he would like to operate the marching band as an extra-curricular activity, something the students "go out for" like they' “go out" for the football team. This means that not all stu­ dents enrolled in "band” will be required to march during the fall, as the program in­ stead will be centered around a concert band. "The nucleus of the pro­ gram will be concert band." explained Peck. "I hope we have enough concert band stu­ dents who would enjoy per­ forming at the football games that we can put on these shows for our fans. "But students no longer will be graded on whether they march, or how long they march, for instance. Their grades will depend on how well they do in the concert band class, not on the 'extracurricular' band projects we’ll be offering." Peck said he will develop pep bands, as well as the marching band, from the con­ cert band. "The idea is to provide our band students with as many activities as possible," he said. "Being in sports doesn't preclude participating in band, either," he emphasized. "I want to work with the kids See New director, page 13 Caledonia Twp. still accepting applications for planning commission Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good said at last week’s meeting that he is still accepting applications for a position on the township Planning Commission. A vacancy was created when former Commission Chairman Steve Gould was appinted to fill the unexpired term of Township Board Trustee Tom Fischer, who resigned for business reasons. The seven-member com­ mission, which meets twice a month, advises the board on planning and zoning issues in the township. Any township resident of voting age is eligible to serve on the commission. Persons interested in the position should send a letter of application to Good at the Caledonia Township office, 640 Emmons. Anyone with questions about the commis­ sion and its responsibilities should call the office at 89I-9107. For life’s little disappointments ,7 Send the FTD* I * ; Bouquet. Just i call or visit us today. DAILY DELIVERY ~ to Nashvttta i MxMleviUa Aims A name in flowen unce HOURS 1954 109 Wcsi State Si. — Hastings �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I JUy U, 1991 I Page 3 Middleville girl to go to tennis nationals in Atlanta ability and strength in its by Jean Gallup drills. Staff Writer "I think all this training Erin Wolverton,14, of Mid­ dleville, will compete in the keeps you in shape and pre­ United States Tennis Associa­ vents injuries," Celeste re­ tion Nationals in Atlanta marked. Tennis and its training also Aug. 3. Seeded second in the West makes you learn about how Michigan area district compe­ to care for your body and tition, she finished second in what to eat. Erm said. Carbohydrates and fruit are that tournament. In the sec­ tional play-off in Lansing, good, but not fat like that found in hamburgers and she was seeded 15th and fin­ fries. ished 12th. Erin loads up on spaghetti Wolverton is among the top 128 girls in her age on the day before a big tour­ bracket in the nation to go to nament. Mother and daughter suffer the nationals. By placing in the sectional from pre-game jitters, but mother said she has the harder tourney, Erin is eligible to play several other tourna­ time of the two. Erin is very confident, but ments. "I was pretty confident," also knows that even if she she said of the Lansing tour­ has the ability, she may have nament. "I was seeded, but if a bad day. "The first match is the I didn't make it that was O.K., because I had met one most important," she said. "After I get that done, I can of my goals," Erin said. One of the top girl tennis relax and get the feel or the players in western Michigan, atmosphere of the tourna­ Erin said she loves the com­ ment," she said. On the plus side of the petition and the tournaments, but she also sacrifices for the travel is the opportunity for Erin to make friends all over game. Tournaments are usually on the United States. Friday nights, the day that her friends go to dances, and trav­ eling to other states to play means she has no time just to sand pit once again was the "hang out" with classmates subject of discussion, as Practice is a heavy part of Township Supervisor Jerry her schedule, with sessions Good reported that the Plann from three to six time a week ed Mineral Removal permit at Ramblewood. for this pit is not in com­ The problem of getting to pliance with the new PMR Ramblewood is solved by a ordinance. Written after a controversial supportive family, which in­ cludes mother Celeste, dad court settlement of the lawsuit between the developers and Jeff and sister Shelly, 16. the township, the PMR or­ Older sister Lisa, 22, is in her last year at Western dinance regulations differ slightly from those the court Michigan University studying laid out for VerMeulen and elementary education. Mast. Shelly is also an excellent Changing the pit’s tennis player, and when she operating stipulations, drives to the Grandville tennis however, will require going to club, she plays too. court. Good said, but he add­ They don't play together, ed that the developers will and are not in competition have to bear those charges. with each other. Also discussed was chang­ "Both girls love tennis. ing the type of performance bond the township requires Shelly was first in tennis, but from the sand pit operators. she plays other sports as Good said the township well," Celeste said. "Erin is should look into requiring an more focused on tennis. She accumulative, non-cancellable traveled all summer, and she bond, rather than one that missed her school mates. could expire or would be She's made a lot of sacri­ useless if the business went fices." bankrupt. Shelly and Erin run to stay The board decided to table in shape and practice action on the PMR and on the plyometrics. The special bonds, however, until -it exercise program promotes receives information on these issues from its legal counsel. The board also: — Appointed Trustee Steve spent along with Shelly bouncing a tennis ball on the racket. That exercise shows how to gain control of the ball. Talking of an injury, Erin said she was happy with the help sports trainer Dee Lowell gave her when she had a pulled muscle. Erin had played a tough, stressful four-hour match, and pulled a small muscle deep in her thigh area. When she practiced at Ramblewood the next day, "it just kept on pulling." "Dee Lowell helped her a lot," Celeste said. "She didn't tell her she had to stop com­ pletely, she just asked her when her next big tournament was and worked with that.” Long-time Thornapple Kel­ logg tennis coach Larry Seger is credited with starting the young player (Hit with proper basics. The mental part of the game has been defined for Erin by her coach at Ramble­ wood, Jorge Capestary. She likes to watch Boris Becker and Gabriela Sabatini play world class tennis — Becker because he is a good sport and Sabatini for her tough style, the same kind of style Erin would like to have. The young player has gone Gould and Kerry DeWitt, director of Caledonia’s local through her first slump, and access channel, to look into a said she didn't think she would ever come out of it. franchise proposal from UA But, she did and will be able Cable — Approved a resolution to handle the next downturn from the Four Comers Plann­ she said. Celeste said it takes a lot of ing Alliance to extend the M-37 expansion all the way to commitment for the family to Caledonia Village. help Erin reach the level she — Heard a report from the has attained. Citizens’ Advisory Commit­ And while the commitment tee that it will discuss recycl­ to be at the top in the tennis ing and an emergency reaction world might be a worthy goal system for disasters in the for some, it would take too township. much and is not for them, she — Voted to send con­ said. gratulations to DeVries In­ Erin is a serious, realistic surance Agency for its 75th 14-year-old, who is also very year in Caledonia. — Encouraged residents to thoughtful. She has both put up street address numbers short-term and long-term on their homes or on signs in goals. But her "ultimate, ultimate front of their homes, accor­ ding to the new house number goal" is to get a tennis schol­ arship to a Division I college. ordinance. When they head to Atlanta, they will leave a little early, and stop in Westerville, Ohio, to allow Erin time to get in some practice with a friend, Jessica Anderson, who will be her doubles partner at the nationals. A member of a training center, Erin enjoys joining other top-notch players and coaches playing eight hours a weekend at different clubs in the area. "The training center has ex­ cellent coaches, and they help the kids with practice once a month for six months," she said. They also help the young people set goals for the com­ ing year. Although she has been playing in competition since the sixth grade, the soon-tobe freshman has never been in a formal school tennis program. She picked up a racket at a much younger age, probably around 6 years old, she said, and "I hit the tennis ball against the garage door for a year and a half." Countless hours also were Sewer study OK’d, from from ‘God’s Helping Hands’to visit Bible School “God’s Helping Hands.” a ministry of telling the Good News of Jesus through the media of puppets and storytelling, will conduct Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Middleville on Aug 5 to 9 from 9:30 to noon Children entering fall kindergarten to junior high are welcome to attend Jeff and Robin Awe. desire to share this Good News w uh others Using their talents in the field of puppetry and drama, they reach out to children in an entertaining manner with Bible-based character-building For bus rides ormore infor­ mation. call 795-9726. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml /<4t4y-4€, 1991 Neigh bors with... NORMA Good morning, everyone! From what I hear from all of you gardeners, your weeds are growing just as fast as mine. With my flower beds scattered all around various spots, the borders that I have dug around each bed to allow mowing are running way with me, trying to keep them weed free. With only about one and a half hours that 1 can work out in the yard, from 6 to 7:30 a.m., I am two jumps behind all the time. I tried to work during one sunny day for about 45 minutes, but I can't stand bright light, even with dark glasses on. Got the big Uli VELDERMAN weeds out. but couldn’t see or feel the small weeds that look­ ed like the impatients plants So I guess I will have to keep plugging away every day just a little to keep them weed free Now, to you folks who call­ ed to met hostas and day iillies from me. 1 am waiting for my grandchildren to come around the first of August to help me get them all dug out and sorted in groups for each of you folks. 1 think that I have a partial list, except for the lady from Duncan Lake. Girbaugh. I think. I can’t be correct because 1 couldn’t find her in the telephone book. So please, my dear, could you call me so I can get the correct spelling and your telephone number? Marge Wiennga Williams had a wonderful "un­ birthday" surprise, but to make sure that I don't make any mistakes. Marge wrote it up. and brought it to me. with her son, Jim. his wife and two children. I got to see Jim, and he's no more the same I remember from Jana’s high school day s Here ts Marge’s account: Marge Williams knew her son, Fred and his wife. Bon­ nie. were coming for the weekend from Dayton. Ohio, and when the weather Satur­ day morning proved to be rainy and cold, she was not surprised when her youngest son. Marty, invited them to his bouse in Grand Rapids for the day. What really shocked her was to walk into Marty’s liv­ ing room to find son. Bob. his wife Barbara from Charleston, W.Va.; son David, his wife Robin, their children Alex. Lindsey and Kelsey , from Rock Hill. S.C. all hiding in the comer to sur­ prise her They had planned a cookout for later and when Marty left to get supplies, that seemed in order, but upon his return, she found son Jim. his wife Sue and their children. Jennifer (Margery) and Brandon from Santa Cruz. Calif, with him. It was a real “shocker.” Mar­ ty had gone to the airport to meet them instead of going after supplies They had started planning this surprise for their mother and grandmother before her 75th birthday last October, but had to wait until now to get everyone together. And surprise her they did! Jennifer and Alex are both 14 and had never seen each other. Uncle Fred and Aunt Bonnie had never seen their California niece and nephew. Marge was told that plans had been made for the weekend and they were all go­ ing to church with her Sunday morning. But there was more. They had planned a dinner, to celebrate her “un-birthday” at the Middle Villa and had in­ cluded close friends and relatives to join them. A photographer was present for family pictures. Marge had always wanted a family picture. Everyone was present except Bob and Barbara s four children, who were unable to come because of job committ­ ments. There are 19 in the family altogether. The South Carolina family stayed until Wednesday and the California family until Thursday. They spent part of their time with their uncle and aunt. Bernard and Alice Wieringa. I had several people call to tell me all about them coming to the Methodist Church with her. occupying two long pews and what a wonderful day it was for Marge. Dave Otto said wife Lor­ raine wouldn’t be to the Heritage meeting at our house W’ednesday because she was going to spend a few days with son Ken and family in Chicago Had a nice work meeting at the Heritage Club. We have plans all set. as well as the reprinting of the 1975 notes to be assembled and sold at Mid dieville 's Garage Sale July 25 and 26. We hope that the sweatshirts with the first school buses on it are ready Continued on next paga LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer..................„..6;45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" ||| 1 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 am. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.............. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service ...........10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartxnan, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...udiert then is always mom for you! rtwnery provided Air conditioned faults finitri) Urrtljmi £b»*rct| CHRIST assembly .** ’ for 1 deunaoud Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 1 Cenutdiauf 23 Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service. 1 ODO A.M. James M. Dettmann, Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET 1 CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN 1 1 PHONE 698-4252 Sunday Services............... 9 45 a.m. A o 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11.00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children................. 9.30 a.m. Wednesday Family N«ht.................... 7<Bp.m Thursday Moms Ln Touch................ 10:00 a m. Richard) Raab Pastor • 69&-9024 Donelle Raab Director of Music Mid Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) .9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................... 1110 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday ........ 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday................ 7:00 p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT CHURCH Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services; 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service; 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. PHONE - 891-8119 Oov f L Ped fodnr Mtrntfo' Of Wodhip and Pev Sfcxi Vugtovooci. Minntar of Evor^jalnm and Otcip^ip. Sboryi Boor. Deactor of CMUion Education and Youtn Cindy Hac^avar. Cmidran i Coordinator 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God s family) 708 West Main Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, M Morning Worship Service '0:00 O.m. Sunday School ..................... 11 15 ° m Evening Worship Service.......................... 6 00 pm. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m ... \ CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services —■ Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a m. Evening Service................. 6p.m. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Music, left Vander Heide LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH h 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Cornerstone Wesleyan Church ^*■*•*4 SUNDAY 9:45 am., 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. “God Cares for You” Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School.......................................... fr45a.m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 1100a.tn. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Robert Gerke Rev. Roger rimmerman. Pastor 795-3667 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whifneyville Ave. af 84th St. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9.30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 1100 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 (Ehr CDlrf tSimf ^rtlpdiat Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday Scrod 9 30 d.m S.XOOY Mornog WonTvp 1030 om krcfoy Evenog Wonho 600 p m. Wednesday prayer C. its* «xJy 700 p m P&r Miiorn Dobson. Pastor Steve jactaon. Youth Pastor Of) 4 ftOOQ 0 7 I ’OYZO $ MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH J&r 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m............................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary ....... 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News Middleville, Ml / duty-** 1991 / Page 5 Local area family has five generations to celebrate! The youngest and oldest members who comprise five generations in a Hastings family range from 9 months to 101 years. They are nine-month-old Gregory Heath Jr., his father Gregory Heath; grandmother Judy DeGroote; his great­ grandfather Les Raber and great-great-grandmother Ma­ bel Carnes, who is 101. Musical talent abounds in the family as well as fami­ lies with four children. Mrs. Carnes, who resides at Tendercare in Hastings, sang and played piano for a long time. Originally from Illinois, die lived on a farm in Allegan for many years. She has been a resident of Tendercare for about a year. Bingo is one of Mrs. Carnes’ cunent hobbies as well as visiting and helping other patients at Tendercare. Les Raber, rarely seen without his fiddle, is an ex­ traordinary musician who en­ joys playing the old-time dance music. His perfor­ mance has been documented for the archives of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. Raber, a former Irving Township supervisor, also was a representative of Michigan-style fiddling at the Smithsonian Institute for the Festival of American Folk Life. He has been a Barrv County resident since 1929. Judy DeGroote also inher­ ited a love for music. She sings as well as paints and works at the family busi­ ness, D & S Machine Re­ pair. Gregory Heath also works at D & S Machine Repair. In his spare time, he enjoys softball and motorcycle rac­ ing. Mrs. Carnes had four chil­ dren and so did Les and his daughter Judy. "Is this the beginning of another four?" Judy wonders, with a smile. Middleville neighbors, continued from page 4------At this date, we are not too sure of their prompt arrival. We are asking folks to help us with the 1931-32 high school picture that has the buses on it, to identify all the people in that photo Marge Williams, Marian Martin. Maggie Keegstra. Edna Streby. Thelma Carl and Priscilla Beavans have joined me in starting to identifying as many as possible. Marge and Marian were in the big pic­ ture. and they were having a combined class reunion of 1930, '31, ’32. ’33. ’34. and ’35, Saturday. July 20. They planned to take copies of the picture, and we hope to have many more names If not all of them are iden­ tified. the Thornapple Heritage Association and myself will have the same thing, so stop at our booths, the Heritage in Middleville and my Middleville History Garage Sale at our home on M-37, 3.2 miles south of Mid­ dleville’s traffic light. When I called Char Finkbeiner, Louise Elwood’s daughter Pat and husband were visiting for the day. They had come from Califor­ nia, and the whole family is working on Louise's house, getting all her things that the children don’t want to sell at Middleville’s garage sale. All the rest of the family are helping also. Lois and Gordon McWhinney are now in their home at the trailer park off Whitneyville or Grand Rapids Street. Lois was laughingly telling me about all the hub-bub of the tremendous moving job. getting things sorted for the accumulation of a big family for 38 years all into a new home. It had made her feel so confused and distracted that she said she wouldn't be a bit surprised to forget to get herself over to the new home. Then lo and behold, everyone left in different cars at different times, and each thought that mom was with the other. So there sat Lois, with no car. no phone, nothing to sit on. tired After a while, the youngsters realized that mom wasn’t there and so they quickly came back to get her. She got a chance to relax and pull herself together, enjoying the joke on herself. Lois was grateful to her family for mak­ ing quick work of an impossi­ ble job. Gordon really likes the new place. Haven’t gotten the Harts for a while. They have been busy teaching migrant children. Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th, Caledonia 891-8688 Then they took time off and went to Newaygo. Daughter Cathy spent the weekend with Lena Kaechele. going to Belding for the bit Macker todo as spectators; swim teams at Ludington for all three kids; wandering around getting to eat at Mackinaw City at a super restaurant; generally having a relaxed weekend and a wonderful time Then it was back to the everyday world. Beth Verlmde said their garden was sure coming along rapidly. Johnny had our first tomato this week and we have been eating our first green beans. Boy. do they ever taste good! Jane Peck and Patty Nicholson had a shower for Neva’s and Red's grand­ daughter at Patty's home at Duncan Lake this week. Jane Berry is getting married Aug. 3 to Dan Kikendall Mrs. Nichols is really en­ joying the summer. Her daughter, Mary, and hubby from Seattle are here for the summer. He was retired and so they are just relaxing, do­ ing the things they want to do, when they think of it. being with her family when they call al) get together. Lib Palmer said she and Aime went blueberrying this last week. Aime had a real good time picking the berries from his wheelchair. Virginia Root says all this last week she has been having a wonderful time with the peo­ ple who have dropped in to see her. Virginia just loves to have company Had a good visit with Ett VanSickle. just talking about our lives and families. Neva and Bill Kenyon had a long weekend touring Michigan. They saw the Pic­ tured Rocks and stopped in to see Dorothy and Don Dean. Neva said she and Dorothy always used to walk daily But now she doesn't get to see her. and so they had a wonderful visit. Don and Dorothy love the north and are helping out in the park service a little while up there. Paul Leach and Mary Noah went up north with Melvin and Kay and got to visit with grandson Greg. Ann and Chris from Thursday through Saturday Betty and Bob White got together with all their family members over the 4th They are just really enjoying retire­ ment and family all this summer Bessie and Cart Nelson went with senior citizens from their church to visit the Kellogg Home Mary VandcrWal had as guests Jerry and Dons, from ixne lake oo Saturday. I wrote so hurriedly that 1 couldn't even read the name Five generations in this local family include nine-month-old Gregory Heath Jr., who is held by his grandmother Judy DeGroote; his father Gregory Heath, great­ great grandmother Mabel Carnes (seated at left) and great-grandfather Les Raber of the lake and last names. I will have to get it corrected next week. The first of our younger grandchildren will be here for a week starting Friday. Jason, Ted’s son, is the first to come. Boy have 1 ever saved up jobs to keep him busy, things to help him channel his physical energy. He is a hard worker and loves to work outdoors. It wears me out just to think about all that nervous energy reauy «u cxpioov. t»u« i«v be so sweet and at other times such a stinker. Have a good week, and a big hug to all of you. ATM W® I (Automatic Teller Machine) is now available for our customers • No processing fee • No service charges (even when you use our ATM cards at other bank machines) Automatic Teller Machines are available at all 3 locations. Drive up service available at Middleville. Qtate 267 MAIN ST. 3205 681 h ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE ^QANKl 891-8113 A | f~\ \ 11 A Z\ I t Lx Lx INIA 698-6337 795-3361 AU 3 Locations Optn AB Day Monday thru Friday and 'til Noon on Saturday ucnoer �33 JWy Page 6 The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml A July M>. 1991 I Three teenagers hurt in Parmalee Road accident J-Ad Graphics News Service IRVING TWP. - Two teens remained hospitalized Friday after three were injured last week when their car crashed into an embankment on Parmalee Road. Rear-seat passenger Gre­ gory G. Phillips, 18, of 5395 Woodschool Road, was airlifted to Butterworth Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids after the 1:50 p.m. accident July 16. Phillips was reported in serious condition Friday at Butterworth. Driver Jason L. Rein, 19, of 4223 Cedar Creek Road, and passenger Chadwik S. Phillips, were taken to Pen­ nock Hospital. Rein underwent surgery Friday afternoon at Pennock Hospital and was reported to be in good condition, accord­ ing to a Pennock Hospital spokeswoman. Chadwik S. Phillips, also of 5395 Woodschool Road, was treated and released July 16 from Pennock. Michigan State Police said Rein was driving east on Parmalee Road when he lost control o( his car and crashed int£ an embankment on Parmalee near Soloman Road. Troopers said Rein ap­ peared to be driving at a high rate of speed. None of the three were wearing safety belts, accord­ ing to authorities. The acci­ dent remains under investiga­ tion. Lansing Diary Two teams of TTES work on the victims of the accident that sent three area men to the hospital. Thornapple Township Emergency Services personnel bring one of the victims of the accident on the corner of Parmalee and Solomon road to the waiting ambulance. A handful of representatives fervently believes that the legislature should raise state taxes in order to avert propos­ ed budget reductions. I continue to support a higher state sales tax that would pay for substantial pro­ perty tex relief and enable a more equitable school financ ing system. But I am opposed to a tax increase for the pur­ pose of sustaining present spending levels. Such a policy will shrink our economy and make us less competitive than we already are. My concerns are not based on political fear of the “tword” or some rigid, anti­ government ideology. They are grounded in recent state trends. Consider these facts from analyses by two respected sources (the Michigan Citizens Research Council and U.S. Bureau of the Census): Michigan’s tax burden b relatively high. During the 1980’s, the average of our state-local texes per $1,000 of income exceeded the national average by 7.4 percent. In­ terestingly, Michigan’s pro­ perty tex load is 9th among the 50 states, but our sales tex burden ranks 46th. Michigan’s government spending is relatively high, the ten-year state-local spen­ ding average in the 1980’s was 9.5 percent higher than the fifty-state average. In Grand Rapids Community College is now in Caledonia GRCC and Caledonia Community Schools are teaming up to offer Grand Rapids Community College courses in the evening at Caledonia High School, 9757 Duncan Lake Road. Now you can begin your Associate Degree near home. Or just lake a class for personal enrichment—without the travel. Plus your credits will transfer to most four year colleges. These evening courses have been selected with you in mind: Course Code Monday 2058 PY-201 Tuesday 2059 CO-101 Wednesday 2060 EN-101 2061 SC-131 Title Time General Psychology 6:00-9:00 p.m. 03 9/09/91 to 12/16/91 Intro to Small Computers (MAC) 6:00-9:00 p.m. 02 9/03/91 to 11/12/91 English Composition 1 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 6:00-9:00 p.m. 6:00-9:00 p.m. 03 03 9 04/91 to 12/11/91 9/04/91 to 12/11/91 Credits “ BeginsEnds Register Now! Brochures are available at the Caledonia High School main office. Returning students may register by telephone until August 29 by calling 771-4200. New Students are to register in person at Caledonia High School on August 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pin., or on campus at the Continuing Education Office (room 160) in the .Mam Building. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday. Books mas be purchased on campus or by telephone. Call the GRCC Bookstore at 771-3880. ~ ' For more information call 771-4200 Grand Rapid* Community CoRaga « an equal opportunity institution 1989. Michigan ranked 7th in per capita education expen­ ditures. IOth in welfare. 12th in health care reim­ bursements. but 47th in highway investment. Michigan’s personal in­ come has steadily declined. During the 1960 s. per capita income in our state exceeded the national average by 7 per cent. By the 1980's, the ten year Michigan average was .3 percent less than national capita income. In short, as personal wealth as declined, state taxing and spending levels have increas­ ed and remain high. This is a formula for stagnant popula tion growth and chronicallyhigh unemployment, which is exactly what has occurred in Michigan during the 1980's. 1 am sensitive to the painful impact of budget cuts and reduced services on vulnerable citizens. But the continued refusal by state government to hold the line on taxing and spending will make Michigan less attractive to families and businesses — and leave disadvantaged citizens even more vulnerable in a faltering economy. Obituaries Alice M. Karcher FOUNTAIN - Alice M. Karcher, 74 of Fountain and formerly of Middleville passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1991 at Memorial Medical Center, Ludington. Mrs. Karcher was born January 27, 1917 in Tula, the daughter of Edward and Anna (La Page) Taylor. She was married to George Karcher April I, 1933. Mrs. Karcher is survived by her husband, George Karcher, a daughter, Gloria B. Lewis of Fountain; three grandsons, Jack and Linda Lewis of Foun­ tain, Steven and Denise Lewis, James Lewis, all of Middlevil­ le; one great grandson, three great granddaughters; one brother, Russell (Betty) Taylor of Caledonia; two sisters, Edith Albeck of Pinconning and Hattie Howett of North Dakota. She was preceded in death by a son George Karcher Jr., June 5, 1958. Graveside services were held Sunday, July 21 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville with Reverend Roger Timmer­ man officiating. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml 1991 / Page 7 ENGAGEMENTS -I at Rainbow’s End Yam. Crafts and Variety Thurs., July 25 & Sat., July 27 LOTS & LOTS OF SPECIALS and 1 FREE Cross-Stitch Graph & 1 FREE Piece of Brachs Pick a Mix Rapids Community College The groom is a graduate of East Kentwood High School. Parents of the couple are Larry and Cathy l^awrence of Middleville and Ken and Sharon Beardsley of Kentwood On Dec 28. 1991. Amie Lawrence and Greg Beardsley will be pronounced husband and wife The future bride is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is currently attending Grand for each child accompanied by a parent. In the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 891*1106 • Open Mon -Fn. 9-8. Sat 9-5 30 Keizer - Schmid Lawrence • Beardsley Pamela Jillayne Keizer and John William Schmid will be united in marriage on Nov. 9. 1991 The bride-to-be is the daughter of Cal and Wilma Keizer of Middleville. She is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Calvin College. The groom is the son of Hellmut and Maria Schmid of Wyoming. He is a graduate of Kelloggsville High School and ITT Technical Institute. cedarclosetSIDEWALK SALES All Summer Merchandise Plan to attend the Caledonia Sidewalk SALES Thurs., 9th Annual Caledonia ffiPEWAW Fri. & Sat at all participating stores THUBS • FRI • SAT JULY 25th-26th-27th SIDEWALK SALE ★ Up to 3 Months FREE Satellite Programming ★ 21 of the Best Channels __ ★ 1 Year FREE Satellite TV Guide Satellite TV Gives You CHOICE! wgh • • • • Over 1200 Movies A Month 24 Hour News & Weather Continuous Sports Music Videos Up to 200 Channels VISA • MASTERCARD • SELECT FINANCING • SALES • SERVICE & INSTALLATION Toshiba - General Instrument - Uniden - HTS Drake - Winegard STS Zenith Unimesh Serving West Michigan Since 1983 aflH 2 StllClGI* S Caledonia Village Centre Monday-Th w^saay 10-8 O M MO-» 891*9292 we ll still be here ■ when the rest are gone - LADIES & MENS - Marked Down to Clearance Prices — up to 1/2 PRICE! If We must make room for our NEW Fall Merchandise arriving daily. In the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 by D&W 891*1584 M T Sat. IQ-6; W.ThFriJO-8 great SAVINGS 3 �3^/y Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml /thJtr'rS, 1991 Middleville kids and grownups go to the County Fair Cleaning stalls is all part of the job for Middleville kids who show animals at the Barry County Fair. Lori Wieringa fills up the wheelbarrow, while Katie holds it steady. It isn't all animals at the Barry County Fair. The midway is always busy with youngsters lined up for rides. Phil Wenger of Middleville brought "George" to the Barry County Fair this year. Jeff Geukes answers questions from the judge about his steer during judging The animal was named "Grand Champion* steer With a wristband, youngsters from Middlevillle can have unlimited rides on al! of the midway attractions, including the merry-go-round. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml Z4uly 16. 1991 / Pape 9 7th Annual Middleville Community carage sales Thursday & Friday, July 25 & 26 208 Grand Rapids 403 Grand Rapids 411 Grand Rapids 503 Grand Rapids 506 Grand Rapids 613 Grand Rapids 901 Grand Rapids 9 Market St. 13 Market St. 24 Market St. 7295 Bowman Dr. 301 Stadium 309 Stadium 412 2nd St. 511 Thornton 603 Thornton 662 Thornton 124 Manor Dr. 130 Manor Dr. 131 Manor Dr. 930 Arlington Ct. 510 Arthur Ct. 501 Charles St. 510 Edward St. 320 Cardinal Ct. 315 High St. 314 E. Main o 3956 Bender Rd. 4394 Bender Rd. 7905 Shaw Lake Rd. 998 Briggs Rd. 2837 Patterson Rd. 3124 Patterson Rd. 12309 Green Lake Rd. 2111 Cherry Valley Rd. 4010 Robertson Rd. 11500 Garbow Rd. 8190 - 108th St. SE 5955 Stimson Rd. 5100 Whitneyville Rd. 5150 Whitneyville Rd 5330 Whitneyville Rd. 6700 Whitneyville Rd. 8400 Parmalee Rd. 11300 Parmalee Rd. 116 Iriving Rd. 7471 Irving Rd. 8025 Irving Rd. 8035 Irving Rd. 8419 Irving Rd. 7673 Middleville Rd. S M-37 401 Broadway M-37 650 Broadway M-37 620 E. Main 702 E. Main 714 E. Main 211 W. Main 614 W. Main 704 W. Main 708 W. Main 908 W. Main 909 W. Main 309 Dearborn 415 Fremont 132 Keeler 475 Holes 476 Holes 2068 Fawn Ave. 2108 Fawn Ave. 915 Greenwood 928 Greenwood 215 Paul St. 227 Robin 530 Bernard 2099 Brook St. 115 Ellis St. 408 Johnson St. 504 Johnson St. 3916 Bender Rd. St. St. St. St. St. St. St. This page is sponsored by the following Middleville Businesses — 120 EAST MAIN 122 EAST MAIN State Bank of Caledonia Kow Pattie’s Saloon 435 ARLINGTON (M-37) Gavin Chevrolet Buick, Pontiac, Geo GARAGE SALE Shear Pleasure Hair Designers Phils Pizza Hastings City Bank 303 ARLINGTON (M-37) 116 EAST MAIN 938 MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) Crystal Flash Service Station Pastoor’s Family Market 615 BROADWAY (M-37) 1045 ARLINGTON (M-37) Sun & News Central Garage Towing Pharmacy Care 1952 N. BROADWAY, HASTINGS 221 WEST MAIN 1045 ARLINGTON (M-37) ★ HERE I ★ PARMALEE 2 CARBOW LINCOLN ST G BERNARD CT o garage sale « * HERE I * THORNTON ST i SHERMAN ST L S4NMNG.ST —WOT 5 dearborn STATE 8, r I r I Ml Lunch Items Available at United Methodist Church and Christian Reformed Church Various Sales in Downtown River Park and Professional Pharmacy Parking Lot �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml /euljr IV,’1901 Lincoln Meadow Apartments celebrate 10 years in Middleville iitim ’O.-rFHU The community room at Lincoln Meadow is large enough for any size gathering. The lobby area of Lincoln Meadow is a popular place to gather for a while to reod or just to meet a friend and talk. A garden for the enjoyment of the residents of Lincoln Meadow is set to the south of the facility. Ted Mattingly shows where he and the other tenants at Lincoln Meadow do their laundry. Caledonia Township ELECTION NOTICE Notice of Special Election of the Electors of Caledonia Township Kent County, Michigan to be held August 6, 1991 To qualified electors of Caledonia Township notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on August 6,1991 for the purpose of the following Township Proposal: MILLAGE PROPOSAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TOWNSHIP OPERATING Shall an increase of two (2) mills on each dollar ($2.00 on each $1,000) of state equalized valuation in the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed and levied against all property in Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, for the purpose of providing addi­ tional general funds to be used for the purchase of fire motor vehicles and equipment and the maintenance and operation of the Township fire department and for law enforcement purposes (13£ mills thereof) and Township operating purposes (Vi mill thereof), be approved for a period of ten (10) years? Location of polls: Precinct 3: Precinct 2i Precinct 1: Kettle Lake Sch Alaska Hall Village/Township Hall 8451 Garbow Dr. 7248 68th St. 640 Emmons St . You must be registered to qualify as a voter! PATRICIA SNYDER CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CLERK by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A senior citizens housing project completed 10 years ago is marking its anniver­ sary, and will have an open house nearer to the official opening date of Dec. 31, said Executive Director Colleen Cox. The facility has 50 apart­ ments, each with a living room, kitchen, bath and bed­ room. Trash removal, garbage disposals and self-defrosting refrigerators are in each car­ peted apartment. The low-income apartments have rental fees, which vary with each client. Based on the Housing and Urban Develop­ ment Department (HUD) guidelines, the rental fees are arrived at by a formula using 30 percent of adjusted gross income, with medical ex­ penses taken into account, Cox explained. “A lot more people are eli­ gible now that wouldn't have been 10 years ago," she said, noting that a "test" of per­ sonal assets was dropped from the HUD formula. The facility is owned by the Village of Middleville and is controlled by a housing commission, which has local people serving on its board. Jack Hooper, John Miller, William Rich, Donna Kenyon and Rex Schad are currently on the board. Cox has been the executive director of the apartments for eight years, and said that the condition of the apartments are remarkably new looking. A look down any hallway shows some whimsical per­ sonalized decorations on doors, as well as stickers that show emergency personnel who would need help in leav­ ing the building during an emergency. The three-story building has its own building superintendent, Dale Boersma, who has an apartment on the premises. Security is maintained by a security door system, with in­ dividual postal lock boxes in the lobby area A library, laundry facilities, patio and community room S— Lincoln, pa go 10 Attention - Senior Citizens LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large community room with fireplace and kitchen. 3. Security door system. 4. Convenient laundry facilities 5. Library facilities. 6. Live-in manager. 7. Postal service. 8. Activity programs. For personal tour and eligibility information, write: Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln Street Middleville, Michigan 49333 7957715 or 795 36X8 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / Ju»y 16. 1991 I Page 11 Lincoln Meadows, from page w are available to the clients, joyed at the weekly "coffee" and a large garden is main­ in the community room. Those who are at least 62 tained by the superintendent. One of the earliest resi­ years old and interested in ap­ dents, Helen JJowman, says plying for an apartment in the she is happy in her ground "independent living" facility, floor apartment, which re­ may pre-register. The pre-regflects her sense of style. Am­ istration. with all of the in­ ple closet and pantry space is formation kept in strict confi­ appreciated by Bowman, who dence, will indicate if an ap­ says she doesn’t care much plicant is eligible, Cox said. For more information, call about cooking, but loves to bake. Her baked goods are en- 795-7715. or 795-3618. ■■mi Helen Bowman and Executive Director of Lincoln Meadow Colleen Cox relax in the spacious, airy living room of Bowman's first floor apartment. Postcard book not ready in time for sale Middleville Community Garage Sale will include a little history GARAGE SALE ★ HERE I * J-Ad Graphics News Service Many things will change hands and bargains will be struck during the eighth an­ nual Community Garage Sale in Middleville this Thursday and Friday, July 25-26, but one of the more unusual will be a "history sale” by Norma Velderman. Plat maps of all of the townships in the northwest corner of Barry County from 1873, 1895 and 1913 are to be sold, as well as plat maps of all of Barry County during the same years. Township maps of Barry and Eaton Counties in 1860 are eight by 10 inches and are in color and very readable, Velderman remarked. Maps of the business dis­ trict of Middleville, as it was seen in 1893, 1899 and 1911 and 1934 on a fire insurance map, also will be for sale. That map lists every business in the village The entire village of Mid­ dleville is highlighted in maps of 1852, 1867, 1873, 1895 and 1913. Maps show Irving as it was when it was a village, in the years 1873, 1895 and 1913. Immigration trends that demonstrate who moved in and where are shown in a series of three maps that span from 1834 to 1850 and be­ yond. They are to be sold along with a printed list gained from the abstract office with more detailed informa­ tion of the population growth in each township in the northwest corner of Barry County, Velderman recounted. She also has some Allegan Township maps from 1873, 1895 and 1913, along with a few from Leighton, Caledonia Candidates recommended for Caledonia Library Board J-Ad Graphics News Senice Sharon Emerson and Ann Mulder have been recom­ mended to the Caledonia Township Board and the Caledonia Village Council to fill two vacancies on the Library Board. Letterheads ‘printT L Business Cards " Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations / MORE •7^ Quality Printing at ■r and Bowne Townships, she said. Her sale will coincide with the both days of the Community Garage Sale and hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Velderman will hold her sale from her home at 7673 Middleville Road, three and two-tenths miles from the traffic light in Middleville on M-37. For more information, call 795-9715. Note: A postcard book planned for the sale has not been completed due to production problems, so will be made available at a later date. Velderman has compiled photos of Middleville, Freeport, Irving, Parmalee and Streeters Resort which are being reproduced in the postcard format. Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by .. 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder, who represents the township on the library panel, announced the recom­ mendations at last week’s Township Board meeting. She said nine residents had applied for the two seats, which were left vacant with the resignations of Cheryl Berg) and Gayle On Chan Jousxna was chosen as the alternate member. All Library Board members serve three-sear terms Emerson. Mulder and Jousma unanimous!) were ap­ proved by the Township Board, and their names will be submined to the Village Council for approval at its August meeting Executive Director of Lincoln Meadow Colleen Cox talks to Building Superintendent Dale Boersma about care of the building. CALEDONIA GROOMING PET BOUTIQUE • Complete Professional Pet Grooming w‘th Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 9958 Cherry Valley Ave in Caledonia Plata OPEN: M. W, F 8 30 to 5, Sat 9 to 1 Additional hours & days by appointment PROBLEMS SPECIFIC TO WOMEN FROM A WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE! Dr. Tammy Geurkink uses a variety of techniques to treat female health problems. FREE COLPOSCOPY - included with every routine pelvic examination - important for diagnosing abnormal pap smears and infections Call for a free brochure "Medical Service of Special Interest to Women" Menopause PMS Osleoporois Infections Post-Hysterctomy Abnormal Pap Smears Estrogen Replacement Preventive Health Care Clinic 2«7 Mth S< SE 0M w <W N<«.«) • G.-J (616) 455-3550 Ml 19W8 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml /ihrty 1991 Former area couple heads Bible camp in Kentucky Married in June of 1974, Pam and Martin met while they were attending Lakewood High School. The couple moved to Ken­ tucky to pastor the Lotts Creek Evangelical Free Church in 1980. While serv­ ing their two years there, Pam was Sunday School teacher. Children's Church leader, Good News Club teacher, in charge of the FCWM, both in the local church and on the district level as district president, and took part in many other curricular church activities. The extended families of Martin and Pam Cook pose for a photo during a family reunion at the Twin Rocks Bible Camp. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Martin and Pam Cook, son and daughter-in-law of Bill and Lois Cook of Freeport, are the only full-time staff members at Twin Rocks Bible Camp in Perry County, Ky., part of the Evangelical Free Churches of America. When several members of their families recently went to the camp for a family re­ union, Martin and Pam told the story of how they came to be the proprietors of a camp for both young people and adults. "When we saw the camp for the first time in 1980, it was a very barren place, with no standing buildings, grass and weeds grown to eight feet tall, no passable roads onto the property and no real prospects of being a functioning camp again," Martin Cook recounts. "The camp is situated on 200 acres of wooded hill sides with about two acres of flat land in a bottom. It has a creek running through the property and is a truly beauti­ ful place," he adds. It was closed for code viola­ tions by the Health Depart­ ment in the early 1970s. "God gave us and our dis­ trict the vision to rebuild FEET HURT? I • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery f fc KENT PODIATRY > J ■ Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment Martin substitute teaches in county schools, and Pam home schools their children. Besides being foster parents, they have six adopted chil­ dren: Michael, 16, twins Margaret and Lynnae, 15, Terence, 14, Phillip, 11, and Sarah, 7. They also have two foster children, Joshua, 4, and Mar­ vin 10. Since August of 1981, they have had 28 foster children.fhey are home teach­ ing their children because of their learning disabilities and delays in their learning. "It has been very rewarding and we are seeing much im­ provement in our children," Martin said. Attending the reunion at Twin Rocks were Don and Eileen (Moore) Sywassink and their daughter Debbie Hruscha and granddaughter Denise of Arizona; Don and Mary Kidder of Caledonia; Bill, Lois, Jimmy and Connie Cook of Freeport; Rose (Cook) Rine and Andy, Nancy Munn and Isaac Weeks and Pearl (Cook) Friedrickson of Hastings; and Nona Moore and Julia Ford of Holly. The camp is located on the middle fork of Mason's Creek in Perry County, about 15 miles south of Hazard. Ky. Twin Rocks Bible Camp out of the ashes, so to speak," Martin says. There are now 14 buildings at the camp, including a multi-purpose building hous­ ing the kitchen, dining room, rest rooms and showers, also Martin and Pam Cook, who run the camp, relax at the chapel, 10 camper cabins that will sleep eight, the di­ Twin Rocks Bible Camp in Kentucky. rector's home, a staff cabin and a small log cabin. "We have had our state permits to run the camp since 1988, and have been running some kind of summer camp since 1981," he said. "We do the cooking, pur­ CHS Principal Tonya by Barbara Gall following the guidelines they chasing, transporting, teach­ Porter said that planning for Staff Writer set for us," urged Swan ing and we enjoy seeing how She said the priorities set the expanded high school is Caledonia School District God meets the needs and uses residents are urged to attend a for the middle school at those centered around how to make us to fill in the gaps. July 30 presentation to hear meetings encouraged the de­ the building fit the curricu­ "The children who come to an update from the school's velopment of such student lum. Twin Rocks are predomi­ "We're working right now architect on ideas for the pro­ skills as critical thinking and nantly from the local com­ posed new middle school and problem solving in an atmo­ on a curriculum that we hope munities and many are from will best meet the needs of sphere that built self-esteem. renovation of the old one. broken homes and from poor The meeting will be held in "So, one of the ways we our kids," she said. "And economic backgrounds. The the high school Performing have been trying to meet we're discussing things like camp is also a place for teens Arts Center at 7 p.m. those guidelines is to take clustering classes, grouping and young adults from more Committees of administra­ away some of the science, math and technology, privileged backgrounds to tors, teachers and parents have 'institutional* look of the fu­ for instance, or putting the come and find out that they been meeting since spring to ture building, for instance," fine arts classes in a cluster. can really make an impact for "Right now, we re just giv­ discuss concepts for both Swan commented. Christ in other people's "And we have been trying ing the architect ideas about high school and middle lives," he said.. school projects. The architect to design a building that what the curriculum should will not prepare detailed shows the kids we respect be. It’ll be his job to come up plans, however, until a bond them as people, that we re­ with ways to renovate the issue for the building projects spect their privacy. For ex­ building to fit the curricu­ actually is approved by voters ample, we don't want kids lum." Porter explained that the in the Nov. 19 school who are sick to have to make their phone call home in the high school planning com­ election. The district is proposing same area where visitors to mittee has more time to work than the middle school group construction of a new middle the school might be waiting. "Just little details like that because it really can't "do" school at an estimated cost of $12 million, with another $5 can make a big difference in anything until the middle million requested to renovate the atmosphere of the school. school moves into its own "But we are also looking at building. the present middle school "We hope people will come the 'big' things like the wing for high school use. Also on the ballot will be layout of the building itself, and listen on the 30th," she construction of a community the planning of our outdoor added. "We’re always ready to hear new ideas." pool for an estimated $5 mil­ spaces and so on." lion. CMS Assistant Principal Eivor Swan said architect Harm Perdock of GMB Architects-Engineers will make the presentation to the public about what's been discussed in the planning committees so far. "This meeting will provide our community a chance to get a word in about the plan­ ning at a time when it will still make a difference," she said. She said the middle school committee has been looking at ways to design a building that will provide the kind of environment people requested in the community dialogues last spring. 497 Arlington St. (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 "Those people who came out and offered their opinions at the FACTs meetings rtf-cotnr add- serf? Caledonia residents urged to comment on building proposals Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. “The claim settlement already?' \Ne pride ourselves on prompt and full settlement of insurance claims and invite you to insure with the... BOOTH AGENCY Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July W, 1991 I Page 13 New band director named for Caledonia High School, and the coaches on the scheduling. Bl work with the coaches and hopefully they'll work with me." Peck said other "extra-cur­ ricular" groups will be formed as student interest and talent requires. "I envision a possible Dix­ ieland group, jazz combos, rock groups and so on," he said. "And if jazz band is something the kids really en­ joy, why, maybe we need two jazz bands. If the student wants to play, we should pro­ vide that opportunity. "What we can offer is only limited by our imaginations," he said. "On down the road, I can see offering some classes in music theory and composi­ tion for serious music stu­ dents, too." "The idea is to give the kids as much quality opportunity as we can. From my standpoint, the only way we can do that is to use the concert band as the nucleus of our program. If we’re successful, why, maybe we ll have two concert bands someday," he smiled. Some "impeccable" creden­ tials follow the new band di­ rector into the restructuring program going on not only in band, but in all areas of the high school. A native of Minnesota, Peck earned his bachelor s de­ gree at Luther College in Decorah, Minn., where he majored in music, education and religion. His first teaching job was at a junior high in Burnsville, Minn., a suburb of Min­ neapolis. His responsibilities there included band, music and the seventh-grade girls' chorus. The latter group grew from 19 to 160 during his tenure at the school. After teaching junior high and high school in Blooming­ ton, Minn., for four years, be moved over to the private sec­ tor, working as a management consultant and then joining the Bob Schmitt Music Centers to build the instrumental music division of the company. Yet another offer took him to San Diego, where he worked for music publisher Neil Kjos as an instrumental editor. "I wrote and composed and arranged and traveled all over the country and to a few other countries," he said of that job. "It was a lot of fun." continued from front page heart,” he and his wife re­ turned to Minnesota, where they opened their own busi­ ness, and Peck returned to teaching. They came to Grand Rapids in 1986 to work with Malecki Music, and last year, he again got back to teaching, this time for the Grand Rapids Public Schools. After teaching a year at Creston High School and at two Grand Rapids elementaries, he had just been asked to take over the Central High School band program and recharge the band and orches­ tra program at City High School when he was offered the job at Caledonia. "I'm really excited to be here," he said. "I have lots of ideas, and everyone has been very supportive." While he presently lives in Bush wins late model feature ‘91 at Berlin by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Veteran stock car driver Joe Bush of Hastings drove his I99I Camero to his second win of the season at the paved, half-mile oval at Berlin Raceway in Marne Saturday night But he hopes his success this year will be but a sign of things to come. Bush started the race in the eighth position, on the outside of the fourth row. He steadily advanced through the field un­ til finally passing leader Den nis Anderson of Grand Rapids, who led for the first 32 laps in the 35-lap Late Model feature race. Bush then warded off John Jutila of Wayland by 3-4 car lengths for the win, which would have been his third of the season had he not been disqualified after winning an earlier feature because his engine was .2 point too large “I used the outside the whole way,” Bush said of his latest triumph “I got hung up a little at the beginning, but I was fortunately able to pull it out." Now in his 9th year of rac­ ing, Bush jumped to sixth in the coveted Valvoline Oil Championship Point stan­ dings. Bob Holley of Gun Lake, who has yet to win a feature race, leads Bush by 85 points, the difference being the disqualification. It has been a busy summer for Bush. Besides a full schedule at Berlin on Satur­ days and Kalamaz(M) Speed­ way on Friday nights, he has also raced Sundays in Toledo in the Tim Ice Series, named after the 1990 champion. While most of the series is run in Toledo, it makes a stop in Kalamazoo on Sunday Bush is quick to give alot of the credit for his success to his eight-man crew. He said it isn't easy to keep the car. with a Port City chassis and Joe Bush drove his 1991 Camero to a first-place finish in the Late Model Feature Roce at Berlin Raceway last Saturday. - HOMEGROWN Sweet Corn • String Beans * Cucumbers LOTS of FRUITS & VEGETABLES BLUEBERRIES U-Pick or by the Pint / Quart / 10 lbs. S & S Farm Market 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 Schneider engine, in top runn­ ing condition. “We’ve got about eight guys drifting in and out of here," Bush said. "Most of them are here all the time. They do a great job. " Bush hopes that his hard work will eventually pay off in something bigger down the road. He said his goal is to race on the NASCAR circuit someday. "It’s pretty difficult to do." Bush said. "You have to do very good where you are. and alot of it depends on who you know. The easiest way (to get on the circuit) is to go down south and race, but I can’t do that until I get a sponsorship. Local sponsors of Bush's team include Grand Rapids Carvers, Classic Chevrolet, Verbrugge Oil, Alaska Ex­ cavating and WQXC, a radio station in Plainwell. He said that finding good sponsors can be a trying experience. "We do quite a bit of knocking on doors in the fall,” he said. "But you get to know alot of people around the track. That’s how I’ve met some of them." Bush said it costs him about $40,000 per year to race. He said that while that figure sounds like a lot of money, it is actually on the low end of the scale. Until Bush is able to race on the NASCAR circuit, he will be content to continue his suc­ cess on local tracks. He cur­ rently leads the point stan­ dings at Kalamazoo. Late Model Stock Cars and Sportsman Cars will contest a two-in-one program Saturday, highlighted by three feature races, as the closing attraction to the Berlin Fair. Races get underway at 7.15 p.m. Middleville man on Northwestern dean’s list Scott Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Parker of Middleville was named to the dean's list at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. A student at the university must earn at least a 3.5 grade average to be eligible for the dean's List Parker was also named an "Academic Athlete" for his participation on the school's fencing team. Parker, who has completed his sophomore year at Northwestern, is studying radio, film and television arts. Thomas Peck will serve as Caledonia's new high school band director. GR, Peck and his 5-year-old son Andrew are looking for a home in the Caledonia area. Peck also is looking for parent support for his pro­ grams. "I met with some of the members of CIMA (Caledonia Instrumental Music Association) last week," he said. "But I have also talked to (vocal music teacher) Carol Gess about building a band/orchestra/choir booster organization. "And, I’m also interested in starting a community band/orchestra group. I started a group like that in one of the communites where I taught. It's now 125 strong, and the folks are having a great time with it. "I'm sure there are a lot of parents and residents around here with their old horn from high school stuck under the bed or in the closet. I think we could have a great time getting together to work up some numbers." Peck said there are ques­ tions "still to be worked on" concerning the band program, one of which is whether stu­ dents must be in the concert band to be able to participate in other groups. "We're working on those questions right now," he said. "My hope is that by centering the program around the con­ cert band, we’re going to be able to accommodate students who have scheduling conflicts that keep them from signing up for band." CHS Principal Tonya Porter agreed. "The way band is now scheduled into the school day should make it possible for all students who want band to be able to take it and yet not have conflicts with their aca­ demic subjects," she said. "If students have questions about scheduling, or who felt last spring they couldn't sign up for band because they couldn’t get it in, they should call or stop at the high school to see about resolving these conflicts. "I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with Mr. Peck," Porter said. "He’s bringing a lot of ideas and ex­ perience with him, and I think he's eager to meet and work with students who are interested in music." �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml Holy W: 1991 Renovations at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School continues... As part of a plan to recapture two classrooms at the TK Middle School, the principal's office is being relocated on the first floor. Russ Osterhart supervises the moving of walls, sealing of doorways, wiring as well as the rest of the project. Russ Osterhart works on rewiring the lower area of the middle school to accomodate the principals new office. The location of the office will again be where it was during the 1950s and 1960s. Topdress Your ALFALFA SAVE MONEY By The Ton. Right Now... When you purchase your topdress fertilizer from us... we will provide the micronutrients FREE. This is a limited time offer. Call or stop in today for details and save a bundle. You must book your needs immediately to qualify. This manufacturer’s special ends July 31. 1991. Cl > IOM APPLICATIONS OFFERED Caledonia Farmers Elevator ■ -rne SUN *S£S AND Sers Ov« SuS-NfSS - 891-1033 or 891-8108 Clarksville Elevator 40i s Main • 693-2283 146 E Main. Caledonia • Open Mon -Fri 8 to 5: Sat 8 to 12 Sealing a doorway is accomplished by Todd Overbeek. The office area will be finished in time for the first day of school. Keith Taylor covers seams of the drywall in what was part of the teachers lounge. Lansing Diary New laws... Penalties for MESC Viola­ tions (P.A. 3-5. 7-10). Fraud in the unemployment in­ surance program can occur in the collection of employer taxes and the payment of employee benefits. This package creates a new schedule of penalties for unemployment fraud. It reduces possible prison or jail time for lesser offenses, in­ creased fiancial penalties and authorizes the sentencing of offenders to community ser­ vice instead of imprisonment. No Mandatory Retirement on Colleges (P.A. 11). An in­ stitution of higher education cannot require a tenured employee to retire from work due to age. Credit Union Regulation Fee (P.A.2). The state’s Financial Institutions Bureau will impose a single operating fee on credit unions. This fee replaces existing supervision and examination assessments. Though it does not increase costs for credit unions, the Zoning laws, from frontpage _ as a Zoning Board of Appeals, Spencer said. "One of the things that will stay the same for the time be­ ing is obtaining building permits from the county," Spencer explained, though he expects that also to come un­ der control of the township in the future. The Township Board sig­ naled its intent to approve the zoning ordinance at its July 8 meeting, but asked the Plan­ ning Commission to look into several areas before re­ turning the document for final approval. The commission is looking at the rules governing tempo­ rary signs, outdoor events staged in the township, gravel mining and selling articles from the home. "We don’t want to put these thing on the back burner. We want to be working on it now instead of later," said Town­ ship Clerk Donna Kenyon. The master plan, which is a guide for future growth in the township, was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in July, Spencer noted. Candidates for the Zoning Board of Appeals will be ap­ proved by the Township Board, and will have training sponsored by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials and the Michigan Township Association. The section of the zoning laws that deals with mobile home parks for the township has been approved by the mo­ bile home division of the Michigan State Commerce Department. Middleville softball results offered Team Monday W-L Swamp Fox........................9-0 Buxton Builders. .............. 6-4 Kentwood Rental.............. 5-5 Pastoor s............................ 5-5 Central Garage ............... 4-5 Knights of Columbus........ 4-5 Tires-R-Us-Middleville Tool and Die................. 3-7 Faro’s Pizza..................... 2-7 Results - Swamp Fox 15. Tires R Us 2 Pastoor s 11. Faro’s Pizza 10; Central Garage 21. Knights of Colum­ bus 18; Buxton Builders 14. Kentwood Renta! 11. Tuesday Night Swamp Fox...................... 10-1 Gavin..................................6-4 Sunny Jim’s Pizza............. 6-5 Wolverine Paving- Spartan Enterprises..................... 6-5 Gulch Construction............6-5 Dykstra Construction....... 4-6 Ray’s Gang........................4-7 Second Hand Comers ... 1-10 Results - Swamp Fox 18. Dykstra Const 2; Wolverine Paving - Spartan Enterprises 13. Ray’s Gang 10; Second Hand Comers 24. Gavin 21; Gulch Const. 4, Sunny Jim’s. proposal provides a more stable stream of revenue for regulatory activities. Allowing State Banks into FHLB (P.A. 12). This measure allows statechartered banks the same ac­ cess to the Federal Home Loan Bank that other state financial institutions now en­ joy. The result will be greater availability of low-cost capital for affordable housing programs. Regulatory Loan Act (P.A. 14). Nondepository financial institutions now may offer maximum loans of $8,000, up from $3,000, at an annual interest rate of no more than 22 percent. Other amendments include higher regulatory fees, biennial financial audits and new authority for licensed institu­ tions to make loans by mail. Mobile Home Towing (P.A. 19). Mobile homes that are as wide as 16 feet may now be transported on lower Michigan roads. This policy will be effective for one year, during which time a safety study will be conducted. Because of safety concerns, the Michigan State Police op­ posed this measure — and so did 1 MIOSHA Extension (P.A. 6). The Michigan occupa­ tional safety and health agen­ cy will survive until October I. by using $1.3 million in employer safety and education contributions to maintain MIOSHA operations. Stricter state field sanitation rules for farm employers are suspended until October. Essentially this compromise postpones until next fiscal year the decision as to whether Michgian or the federal government should oversee workplace safety in our state. Moving Expenses Related to Condemnatkin (P.A. 21). A property owner whose land is condemned for public pur poses — for example, highway construction — is granted an allowance for mov ing personal property. This amendment raises the max imum moving reimbursement from $200 to $1,000 for an in­ dividual or family, and from $3,000 to $15,000 for • business. In the future, max imum limits will be adjusted annually to reflect the mfla tion rate School Bonding Project Additions (P.A. 22). Subject to approval of the state school superintendent, local school districts will be allowed to use the unexpected proceeds from the sale of bonds issued after September 1, 1989, to in crease or continue expen ditures for additions to pro jects for which the bonds in­ itially were authorized. Tax Management Tax-Free income The l R.S. Code allows different ways to make tax-free income. 1. The income from renting your vacation home for 14 days or less is tax free. 2. In 1991, dependent children can receive up to $550 of investment income tax free. 3. Interest on savings bonds bought after 12-31-89 and later redeemed for educational purposes is tax free income. Compliments of... STEVE ANTECKI Tax Management & More, inc. Phone — 891-9401 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml HhJty~tBr 1991 / Page 15 Caledonia businesses request variances of village regulations Editor's Note: The following story a*ppeared in the July 16 Sun & News, but was inadvertently garbled in the pasteup phase. It is being presented in its entirety. Two Caledonia business people appeared before the Village Council last week requesting ordinance variances for their operations. In both cases, the council agreed to look into the respective ordinances. Dr. Eric Seif, whose chiropractic clinic is located at 600 E. Main, told the council he has run out of parking space on his property and asked if he could use, rent or lease 10 feet of a village easement that runs along the west end of his parking lot. The easement between Seif's clinic and a neighboring residence is on the village map because a connector street once was planned for the corridor. Seif offered to build a fence to protect the privacy of the neighbor, but said that if he couldn't work out a solution to his parking problem, he might be forced to relocate. "I have many patients who have the kind of medical conditions that prevent them from walking far," he explained. "And some have neck problems that make it hard for them to turn their heads to back a car in a tight situation. "I’d like to know what avenues I can take to solve this difficulty without having to move," he said. The council said it would consult with its attorney on the easement question and reply to Seif s request The other request came from the new "Double 'D‘ Station" ice cream shop at 110 Johnson, which sells ice cream treats, pop and hot dogs. The business also maintains five to seven video games for its customers to play. According to a 1982 village ordinance, any business operating four or more video games in a public building is classified as an "amusement center" and must be licensed. The ordinance also requires that the "amusement center' must be managed and supervised by one or more persons 18 years or older and that no person under the age of 16 years may operate "an amusement device," or in this case, a video game. Double "D" owners Linda Hoek and Don Apsey asked the council to grant the business a variance on the age limit for the children operating the video games and on the 18-year age limit for employees working at the establishment The shop employs several "very responsible" teenagers under 18 who wait on customers, Hoek said. But her main concern was with the age limit for operating the videos. "When this ordinance was written in 1982, video games were quite different from what they arc today," said Hoek. "We basically offer Nintendo games that kids can buy at Meijers for their home Nintendos. These video games today are geared to children, not adults, even though we have parents who play them with their little ‘Macker Mama’ goes solo at Belding 3-on-3 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It was three-on-one at the thrce-on-three. But Helena Risdon's solo effort on Sunday of the Beld­ ing Macker kept her team, the "Macker Mamas," in the tournament. The Caledonia-area four­ some, all moms with children playing in the Macker, had lost their first game on Satur­ day, but won their second by forfeit. Then bad weather forced the postponement of the Saturday evening games. The team agreed to meet at its court Sunday about 11 a.m., knowing the schedule was about two and one-half hours behind due to all the makeup games from Saturday that had to be played before the Sunday schedule could be­ gin. "Everyone on the team was at the tournament Sunday morning... somewhere," said Risdon. "What they didn’t know was that at our court there was one forfeit after an­ other; they just zipped right through that makeup sched­ ule. "I had just happened to stop at our court around 9:15, and the official said, 'Macker Mamas, you're on!’ "And there was just me. No one else from the team was in sight." And then, she said, the offi­ cials were waving her... just her... on to the court. "I said, you've got to be kidding! "But the officials said that if I didn't play, the team would forfeit and be out of the tournament. They promised that if anyone from the team showed up, they'd get them on the court right away, and the crowd was urging me to go ahead and give it a try. "Even the Gusbuster told me that he'd play with me if he could have." Risdon said that the other team was encouraging, too, "although they didn't want me to score." She laughed as she recalled asking how she should in­ bound the ball to herself. "The other team finally agreed to let me dribble the ball in," she grinned. "Then all I could do was take the shot. I can do a decent left­ handed layup, but the other team planted two people kids. "I have received no complaints," she added. "In fact, I have had some parents tell me they are glad we have the games because their kids wanted to ride their bikes down M-37 to play videos at the Middle Villa." Hoek said that a glass door separates the food area from the video room so that she always has a full view of what is going on there. "I’ve heard that you might be concerned about drug dealing because there are videos there,” she said. "I can see everyone and everything in that room, and it's not hard to tell when something suspicious is going on. "But our customers usually aren't even teenagers; they're younger children who often are with a parent or a babysitter who bring them to get a treat and to let them play a few quarters worth of video games." Apsey, who owns the building and runs the automotive repair shop right behind it, assured the council that the business would not become a "hangout." "These are little kids playing these games," he said. "But if there would be any troublemakers coming around, well, Dave or Linda (Hoek) are always there and Fm working in the shop right next door along with the men I employ. There's just not going to be any trouble. I won't have it." When questioned about parking, Hoek said that usually customers in cars pull up, get an ice cream cone and leave. "Many of our customers live right here in the village and walk over," she said. "Sometimes people sit down and eat their cones, but usually they're not here long." She said that the only time parking became a problem was when local community baseball teams arrived all together for a treat after a bailgame. "And they did call ahead, so we were ready," she added. “And they didn't stay to play the videos." Village Council President Glen Klaver said that to allow the deviation from the law would require an ordinance change. "I know you run a good operation," he said to Apsey and Hock. "But we must take into account that this law will affect anyone who wants video games in his establishment." "I think we should consider whether we need to update this ordinance though," said Village Clerk Jackie Cherry. She told Hoek and Apsey that the shop is allowed to operate three video games without a permit, and they agreed to "unplug" two games until the council members have time to study the ordinance and make a decision on whether to amend it "I think the age restriction is on the wrong group," Hoek commented after the meeting. "It's not the little kids who are a problem. If the village doesn't want teenagers hanging out playing video games, then they shouldn't say that the teens are the only ones who can play them. "What 16-year-old wants to play videos with a bunch of little kids and their parents?" she asked with a smile. — PART-TIME — Secretarial Job Downtown Hastings, 2 or 3 days I Helena Risdon of Caledonia and a member of the 'Macker Mamas' team, found herself in a game of three-on-thee instead of three-on-three at the Belding Macker. under the basket and the third player guarded me. No way was I going to get any easy baskets. "But when I did hit one, ev­ eryone cheered. "Playing under those cir­ cumstances gives a whole new meaning to the idea of 'following your shot?*" Risdon was able to drop only the one bucket, losing the game 10-1. "But I was pretty proud I at least scored that one," she laughed. "And lots of people came up to me afterward and said that was great, or I would never have had the nerve to do that,' so it really was fun." Risdon's teammates showed up later, after she had left the area, "but 1 would give any­ thing to have seen their faces when they found out 'we'd' al­ ready played," she giggled Risdon said she and the other "Mamas," Jill Sobczak, Theresa Chase and Char DeArmond. formed the team at the suggestion of Sobczak, who, like Risdon, is the mother of four. Sobczak thought that since they all had children playing at the Belding Macker. the moms should form a team and play, too. "The ground rule was that it would be just for fun," em­ phasized Risdon. "We didn't know who we'd be teamed up with (at the tournament), but we thought they should be over 30! "And we thought it might be neat to get a handicap point for each child we had," she laughed. "A ten-point handicap would have put us into competition." She said the team practiced together for several weeks be fore the tournament. "And our kids were very nice about practicing with us and playing with us," she added. Her one-woman effort al­ lowed the Mamas one more game, in the "Toilet Bowl," * here they bowed out with a final loss "But wouldn't it be fun to start a whole Macker category for women who were 'just moms?*" suggested Risdon. "You couldnt be m a basket­ ball league or anything like that; it would just be for moms who were playing for fun. "They could call it the 'Married With Children’ divi­ sion." a week. Send resume to ... AD NO. 547 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Flowerfestl July 1—Aug. 15 r. 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Call ahead or just stop by and say "I WANT TODAY'S SPECIAL!" & (616) 795-3331 — OPEN — Monday & Tuesday 9:00 to 5:00 Wednesday & Friday 900 to 5:30 and Saturday 9 to 1 �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I 1991 Cast set for‘Everybody’s Crazy’ in Middleville • J-Ad Graphics News Service With auditions out of the way and the cast named, re­ hearsals and technical busi­ ness have started for the Vil­ lage Players for its first pro­ duction Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17. The characters and the peo­ ple who play them in the farce are: Herb Stanley, Elmer Sneed and Tommy Wilkins, owners of the Treasure Trove Tavern, who will be played by Pete Experienced Truckin'! we have deals — we can t bear to pass you by! Most of the cost of "Everybody’s Crazy” assembled in the basement of the United Methodist Church in Middleville for the first run through the plan. Osborne, Mitch Tolan and Doug Brinks. William Bates, the landlord who wants his dough will be played by Richard Clack; Ketura Katt, an old maid who dabbles in spirtualism, will be portrayed by Jerri Otto. Julie Mather, Ketura’s niece who is in love with Herb, will be played by Sandy Tolan. Co’leen Cox will be Mrs. Spooner, a widow who is a bundle of nerves. Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Van Gordon will be played by Tony Wingier and Maggie Ben­ jamin. Their daughter Celia, who enjoys a good stick of gum, or three or four, is be­ ing played by Julie Coon. 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Among the winners of trophies, ribbons and awards are (first row, from left to right) Betsy Steensma, rabbits; Travis Wenger, steer; Gwen Jeu rink, rabbits; Brian Hannan, rabbits; (second row) Mary Hesseltine, non-live stock; Keri Jeurink, sheep, Amy Wierenga, rabbits; Aaron McIntyre, lambs; Erin Haase, rabbits; Robin Hesseltine, non-livestock; Mike Hannan, chickens; Tim Hannan, rabbits; and Nick Perrin; swine �July1 The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml 1991 I Page 17 Jack Loring dies at 73 Caledonia scouts lose mentor and friend by Barbara Gall There’s a saying that a teacher never knows where his influence stops. That saying doesn't apply just to teachers in the classroom. For two generations of Caledonia Boy Scouts. Jack Loring was a teacher, a leader and “sometimes the one who gave them the little kick in the pants that they needed." said Loring’s long-time friend John DeVries "There are a lot of boys who would never have made Eagle Scout if it hadn’t been for Jack standing behind them, encouraging them to go for it, or getting after them when they faltered. Loring, a life-long Caledonia resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack July 9 while visiting at his beloved cottage in the Upper Peninsula. He was 73. "He was a humble guy who touched people in more ways than you could believe," commented DeVries. "And not only through the Scouting program. As Rev. Passenger noted at the funeral service, when Jack was the custodian at the junior high, probably more real practical education went on in his office than in tHc classrooms. "He just had a real in­ fluence with kids. He ex­ pected their best and he got it out of them. He loved them, and the kids knew it. but they also knew they couldn’t get away with anything either He didn't stand for any foolishness.” While a “dyed-in-the-wool Caledonia booster." Loring was best known in the com­ munity for his work with the Scouts, serving the program for 35 years. In 1989. Caledonia Troop 202 established the Jack Lor­ ing Campership, which pays for one Scout to attend Bo> Scout Camp each year. And just last spring he was awarded the Boy Scout District Award of Merit. "Only a few district leaders are given this award." added DeVries. Among the Scouts. Loring also is remembered for engineering the "floating flagpole,” where the pole is not anchored in the ground, but is suspended by a carefully planned combination of lashed ropes and stakes and two out­ side ropes. The pole itself does not touch the ground "Other troops have tried to put one up." said DeVries, "but as far as 1 know, unless Jack was there to teach how to ■L’ Members of Caledonia Boy Scout Troop marched together through the village to the Caledonia Funeral Chapel to pay their respects to the man who hod devoted 35 years to scouting Jack Loring do it, no one has been suc­ cessful in copying it.” Troop 202 put up a floating flagpole at Lakeside Cemetery for Loring’s funeral July 13. On the morning of Loring's funeral, the Scouts lash the ropes that suspend the ‘floating flagpole, ' an idea engineered by Loring years ago. AYSO progressing, agreed to let the soccer group use the community education office as a "clearing house" for its registration. "The real problem, though, was that none of us had played soccer ourselves. We were trying to set up a league for a sport that none of us knew well or had grown up with," said Siler. "Our only experience was from watching our kids play continued from page 19 and from reading the manuals. But then we did get lucky." Luck arrived in the form of two families who moved into Caledonia with not only a love for soccer, but with playing, coaching and refereeing experience to boot. Carol and Rod Smithson moved into the community and were followed by Sue and Doug Minder in 1986. They arrived just m time to Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-105€l provide much-needed expertise in Caledonia's new sport. Rod Smithsons, a native of Scotland, arrived in Caledonia as a certified soccer referee with experience at both the high school and collegiate levels. His wife offered her services as a the league s safety director. The Minders and their children had been active in the Battle Creek soccer program before moving to Caledonia. With the help of these four recruits, coaching and reffing clinics were offered, rules were better explained to both players and parents and the board had members qualified to give advice oo the league's direction. To show off its young players, as well as raise some funds, the league held the first of its annual "soccerfests" for the community in the spring ofl988. The day-long event included exhibition games played by each league team, a players' clinic conducted by college coaches and refreshments in the concession stand. With the community gradually growing more and more soccer-wfse, the program continues to expand. Next season it will offer a "girls only" program, giving young ladies the choice of playing in the established coed or the new all-girls’ league. Another recent development is a cooperative effort between AYSO and the community youth football program. Ralph Shefferly, Caledonia varsity football coach, sat down with the AYSO board to work out a fall schedule that will allow youngsters to compete in both community sports if they wish. "We don't want to keep kids from either sport," Shefferly said to the board. "Later od, when they get to high school, they’ll have to choose, but they should have an opportunity to try both to see which they like." Caledonia Varsity Soccer "If you never met Jack, you missed knowing a rare human being," said DeVries of his friend. "His legacy will be the never-ending influence he has had on innumerable kids. And what better legacy could there be than that?" Loring leaves behind his wife, Doris; his children. John. Jr. and Penny Loring, Judy and Gary Frantz and Roger Loring; his four grand­ children and one greatgranddaughter; his three sisters; his brothers and sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was buried at Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia at 11 a.m. on July 13, Rev. Edward Passenger officiating. A teacher never knows where his influence stops. Maybe it never does. Jack's Coach Brian Broekhuizen also has offered his support to the AYSO league by serving on the board as educational consultant and offering to conduct coaching clinics, now that Rod Smithson has moved to Virginia and Doug Minder's sons are in high school and no longer involved in the community program. As their children grew older, the parents who formed the original Caledonia soccer board have one by one turned over the responsibilities of the league to other parents, although several, like Nancy Pikaart and Craig Schmidt, are still coaching. family asks that contributions in his memory be made to Caledonia Boy Scout Tnx>p 202. FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available High starting wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift ope nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8 30 A M 4 30 PM MONDAY FRIDAY Beacon Services, inc. 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of corner of M 37/44th Street or 4595 Broad moor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent wood Corporate Complex} STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml 1991 Area Gus Macker winners announced "Jordon & Co." of Middleville fought bock through the losers brocket to win their 11-year old division. (Left to right) Nathan Pronger, Aaron Wiese, Tim Johnson and Lucas Weotherheod. 'The Gut Buds" of Caledonia won the sportsmanship trophy in their 12-yoor old age group. (From left) Jenny Grevert. Vicky Lombardo. Allison Schneider and Jennie Bestemon. The "Mac Attackers" won the Toilet Bowl in their 14-18 year old division, finishing with a 4-2 overall record. The team featured (left to right) Jason Boorsma and Jimmy Veltman of Wayland and Steve Converse and Jason Clinton of Middleville. Winning first on their court in the Blue Division in the 17-year age group are the 'Four Wars' team of Rosalyn Risdon, left, Nicki Sutter, Jennifer Wilkinson and Emily Ashbaugh, all of Caledonia. "3 Lynns and a Lyne" of Middleville won the Toilet Bowl in their division. (Left to right) Sara Lynn Count, Kim Lyne Wohlford, Theresa Lynn Boorman and Tracy Lynn Potts. This Macker team finished first in its division. (Loft to right) Coach Terry Sore. Jonathan Sore, Justin Opponneer. Eric Cross, Steve Uyl Cross and Uyl. both 11, ore from Caledonia. The team will compete in the Lansing Mocker Labor Day weekend. The "Porbers" finished second in their division. (Left to right) Tom Warner of Hostings. Gary Van Elst of Middleville. Al Dood of Duncan Lake and Ron Strater of Middleville. Steve Dood is pictured in front. This Middleville team, sponsored by Goldsmith Jewelry, finished third in their division. (Loft to right) Note Bundy, Mott Liu. Andy Brewer and Nate James Area hoopsters place at “Gus Macker” "Ruckus" from Caledonia (at left), sponsored by Clinton Realty won their 15-19-yoar old division Kneeling Al Aho (left) and Ryan Hoik. Standing: Dove (left) and Dan Scheid The "Runnin Robs of Middleville sponsored by Goldsmith Jewelry, won their division. (Left to right) Jason Gearhart Dove Liu, Brian Brewer, and Greg Kotrbc Also pictured is coach Steve Liu. �sj u i y «*z- The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I Jtrty 10. 1991 I Page 19 Caledonia AYSO progresses to chartered Region status Program gets ‘silver’ certificate by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia parents whose elementary school-aged youngsters move tirelessly from one community sports program to the next, may not realize that one of the most popular of these programs is beginning only its sixth season in Caledonia this fall. In only five years, soccer in Caledonia has grown from a group of interested adults meeting in a living room to a first- through eighth-grade community league and a 9-12 program established at the high school for boys and girls In the community program, about 200 elementary and junior high players have registered for action each season, and the program is run every year by a small army of volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, "team mothers" and board members. From the success of the community program grew a request to establish soccer as a high school sport, and in 1989 a boys' soccer team was added to the Caledonia High School athletic program. A girls' team was just approved for the 1991-92 school year. Meanwhile, the community league for younger players continues to flourish. The Caledonia Youth Soccer League joined the American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) in 1988, and this year received its charter for regional status in that national organization. And for good measure, Caledonia AYSO this year also received a "silver award" in AYSO’s Regional Excellence Program. This award is based on a self-evaluation done by the individual region. The region's responses then are rated by the national organization to determine whether the region has put together a quality program "consistent with the philosophies, policies and goals of AYSO." "Your Region has achieved a superior level of excellence, and the successful program provided for the AYSO players in your local community is a model for all youth sports programs," reads the letter sent by AYSO to I Rod Smithson Caledonia AY SO Commissioner Mike Dahlberg. While a plaque and a certificate may not seem like much, they are something of a vindication for those parents who formed the Caledonia soccer program "way back" in '85, when "dribbling" was never associated with the feet. "A lot of folks back then said there was no demand for soccer in Caledonia," recalled Craig Schmidt, a Caledonia parent, soccer coach and school administrator. Schmidt, one of the community members who helped form the Caledonia league, added, "Then we had over 200 kids sign up for our first season." You could see his grin, right through the telephone receiver. Until 1985, most Caledonia youngsters played soccer with the Middleville AYSO program, though a few also played in Forest Hills, Kentwood and Lowell. But as more and more Caledonia students became enthused about the "new" sport, parents who were transporting their children back and forth to Middleville for practices and games began asking why Caledonia didn't form its own league. Schmidt said that the Middleville league commissioners, Max and Phyl Miner, offered a solution. "They really did us a favor," he explained. "They suggested that we take the Caledonia players and put them on their own teams, so they could practice in Caledonia and not have to make so many trips to Middleville. "They were helping us out logistically, but really, that Some of the people who helped stort the Caledonia community soccer program get together with present Commissioner Mike Dahlberg for a photo. From the left are Dahlberg, Tom Baker, Wayne DeKraker. Pete Siler, Mike Goll, Doug Minder, Sue Minder, Beth Ramsey and Steve Ramsey. was the beginning of the Caledonia soccer program." He said that once the Caledonia players were put on separate teams, the competition began to develop into Middleville versus Caledonia, even though all the teams were in the Middleville league. "Then it was time," Schmidt said. "I began hearing some complaints at coaches’ meetings, and we knew we needed to form our own league "I know it would have happened within a few years anyway; this situation just kind of pushed us into action." Schmidt said that the Middleville soccer league board was helpful to the Caledonia parents and coaches setting up the new program. "They were the ones, for instance, who suggested we not join AYSO right away because of the restrictions and regulations of the national program," Schmidt said. Pete Siler, who coached with Schmidt in the Middleville league, agreed. "They suggested we get organized, get the league under way and make sure it was going to fly before getting involved with a national organization," he said. The "founders" of the Caledonia soccer program said the little group of coaches and parents who met in 1985 at the home of Beth and Steve Ramsey to set up the new Nancy Pikaart. left, Dee Hudson. Lynelle Dodge and Craig Schmidt were among those who played a key role in launching a soccer program in Caledonia. program were pretty naive. "There we were, all right,” laughed Ramsey, who became the new league's first commissioner. "We sure didn't know what we were getting into." "That's for sure," said Beth, who served with Nancy Pikaart as the board's first co­ registrar. "Especially when from all over 200 kids signed up, and cooperation we had to get each of them on directions, and that's what got the program off the ground." a team!" One thing that helped the "It was a bit overwhelming," Siler agreed. new program get organized "We soon found out there was was Schmidt's appointment at a lot more-involved than just that time to head the playing a few games of Caledonia school district's education soccer. We had to set up a community department. The schools structure. "But we got a lot of Sh 4 YSO progress**, page 17 ‘From Tragedy to Triumph’ program set Karen Brunsting of Newaygo will present “From Tragedy to Triumph” at the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church, M-37 and 100th Street, at 11 a.m. July 28. Brunsting will share in con­ cert her testimony of God’s faithfulness and love as He walked her from “Tragedy to Triumph.” She will recount her life since the fire on Christmas Day 1985 that destroyed her home and took the lives of her first husband and two daughters. 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In Air Conditioned Comi EAT IN or TAKE OUT • 795-7844 DOW-SIOW'S MIDDLEVILLE - Tues Thun 11 30 a m to 1 ovoryinint'" * Jr * � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-07-30.pdf e0f2d372b57747d30225ca8aca32fb2f PDF Text Text AUVoci | Hastings Pub I ic Library The. 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49058 J W PAID OJ. KTTTA6E HASTEN HASTINGS, Ml I News 4?O5S •T Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year No. 184 I July 30, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 Few attend information sessions Caledonia decides Aug. 6 on police, fire millage by Barbara Gail Staff Wruer Caledonia Township of­ ficials are not quite sure whether last week’s low tur­ nout at two voter information meetings is a good sign or a bad one The meetings July 24 and 25 were planned for residents who had questions about a proposed two-mill tax in­ crease to be decided in an Aug 6 election, but few citizens turned out for either session. The extra levy is targeted for an increase in township police and fire protection to match the growth in the area's population. The township is asking for the 10-year increase to fund both immediate and longrange needs of both services. Officials point out the number of area calls on police and fire services has jumped drastically in the past five years, but neither the size of the fire department nor the number of deputies patrolling the area has changed during the same period. The Township Citizens Ad­ visory Committee estimates that passage of the increase will bring in $310,000 to the township. However, the township board voted to drop the one percent tax collection fee if the millage were ap­ proved. That would reduce the total new revenue by $71,000, leaving the township Caledonia Schools to hold public forum at high school tonight Local planning committees will be hosts tonight at a public presentation of their ideas for a proposed new Caledonia middle school and the renovation of the present middle school into high school use. Information about construc­ tion of a community swim­ ming pool also will be pre­ sented. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school Performing Arts Center. Harm Perdock will be at the meeting to represent the schools' newly-hired architec­ tural firm, GMB Architects and Engineers of Holland. While detailed plans have not been drawn, Perdock has at­ tended the planning sessions. Superintendent Robert My­ ers said residents of the school district are invited to share their ideas and ask questions about the proposed facilities. Voters will be asked to ap­ prove this building program in the Nov. 19 school elec­ tion. On the ballot will be the question of constructing a new middle school and reno­ vating the present middle school so that the high school/middle school complex becomes one large high school. The question of whether to construct the community swimming pool also will be on the ballot. Members of the middle school, high school and swimming pool planning committees have met since spring to visit other schools* facilities and to discuss how to implement the guidelines proposed by district residents in last spring's FACTs meet­ ings. "This meeting will provide the community a chance to get a word in about the plan­ ning when it will still make a difference,’’ pointed out Cale­ donia Middle School Assis­ tant Principal Eivor Swan. with a net gain of $239,000. Members of the Advisory Committee, which recom­ mended the millage increase, see up-to-code personal safety equipment as one of the im­ mediate needs of the fire department. “People, I’m sure, don’t realize how much it costs to equip a fireman these days,’’ commented Bill Robertson, a member of Caledonia’s volunteer department. Village Council President Glen Klaver agreed, pointing out that just one pair of “bunker pants” costs $500. The estimate for properly equipping one fireman is $4,000. and Caledonia has been advised to increase its department from 18 to 30 firefighters by 1995. The Advisory Committee also wants to see the depart­ ment moved into larger quarters as soon as possible. This could happen as soon as the former county garage, now owned by the township, is properly renovated. Township Supervisor Jerry Good explained that the building needs to be completeSee police, on page 2 TK superintendent glad abortion info doesn’t have to be go to kids by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg's superintendent is among many grateful that Gov. John Engler has signed a measure to repeal part of a law that would have forced school officials to supply abortion information to students. Because of the repeal, schools will not have to tell school-age children how to Middleville Council to adopt new zoning code Day care children visit animals This bunny is no worse for wear, and this group of kids from Hannan s day care get to feel how soft it is. Even it's ears. More story on oage 11 Shift Commander Clare Kidder of the Kent County Sheriff's Department was on hand to answer ques tions at two Caledonia millage information sessions held last week. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The public hearing has been held, and tightened zoning laws that control the Village of Middleville are expected to be approved by the council at its Aug. 13 meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) of the village has worked on revising the document for over a year with the guidence of Planner Mark Vander Ploeg. It was given to the council at its last meeting for review and action. Sh Neer toning, page 2 get an abortion without their parent’s consent. The new law takes effect immediately. School administrators and judges had condemned that part of the the bill, which re­ quires girls 17 or younger to have a parent’s consent for an abortion or seek a waiver from a probate judge. "I've written our legislators with our concerns,’* said Steve Garrett, superintendent of the Thornapple Kellogg School District. "I'm very grateful that the legislature did listen to what the people wanted. "I don't think notifying the students is something the school should be doing, and I’m glad it was repealed," he said. Schools were forbidden to answer questions relating to the information; only make sure the material was given to each student. That law went into effect on March 28, but schools were given until the beginning of the 1991-92 school year to distribute the information. The abortion information material, which cannot be part of a curriculum, was prepared by Department of Education officials, probate judges and others. The schools had the option of sending the material home with students, mailing it or passing it out at an assembly. The Thornappie Kellogg School District had not distributed the material. Garrett noted at the time that the schools' answer to the Legislature would be that they would comply with the law, but they would not until they had to. In This Issue... • Patterson to reign over Kent County Fair • Barry County Fair winners announced • Caledonia couple ‘flying high’ • Middleville woman-finds ‘therapy’ in her garden : �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 Police, fire millage set, continued from frontly rewired and plumbed; it needs an underground storage water tank; it needs a more ef­ ficient heating system and barrier-free restrooms must be installed. The estimate for the renova­ tion, he said, is about $100,000. Both Klaver and Good pointed out that it would cost far more to construct a new fire bam than to renovate the garage. “Renovating the garage is a one-time deal,” Good added. “While we have to maintain it, we’re not going to have to bring it up to code every year.” Also,the committee even­ tuality would like to be able to set aside $50,000 a year for equipment replacement. In the area of police protec­ tion. the Advisory Committee would like to immediately add an eight-hour shift to the time a Kent County Sheriffs depu­ ty is on call in Caledonia Township. Presently, Caledonia and Gaines Townships share a patrol car on a 40-60 split, though Good said statistics show Gaines actually is get­ ting about 75 percent of that patrolman’s time. The patrol car also is on du­ ty only two shifts a day. Good said that with passage of the millage, the Advisory Board would like to add the third shift to the police patrol He said Gaines and Caledonia Townships were tied in 1989 for the highest fatality rate in the county, and last year Caledonia had the highest, with 18 percent of the For Classified Action-Ads fatal accidents Gaines was second with 12 percent. Lieutenant Clare Kidder, shift commander for the Kent County Sheriff s Department, said that adding the third shift would increase the visibility of the police in the area. This visibility usually helps deter some crimes like break-ins and ocher misdemeanors com­ mitted when the number of of­ ficers on duty is low. he said. Adding a third shift, however, would cost the township $80.000-$85.000 Kidder and Officer Larry Orlowski explained that when the deputies are spread so thin, it's sometimes difficult to respond promptly when a call comes to them. “And it’s very frustrating for us to arrive an hour or two after the call,” said Orlowski. “But we have to prioritize our calls, and if we're involved in a life-threatening emergency, we can't just leave that situa­ tion right away.” The officers pointed out that five patrol cars were called to the scene of the recent tragic accident at 84th and East Paris where three people died. “We were needed there, but that also means there was no one patrolling Broadmoor during that time," Orlowski explained. Good said that Caledonia Township could not yet afford to pay for a full-time patrol car just for this township, but that the Advisory Committee would like to gradually in­ crease the police patrol’s hours until a full-time basis is reached Funding a patrol car seven days a week. 24 hours a day costs about $240,000. Good said He said that if the millage is approved, the Advisory Com­ mittee promptly would sit down with the Sheriffs Department to work out scheduling and funding. “Unfortunately, we can’t ask them to train a full-time deputy for us even if voters approve the two mills. We can’t eat up all the millage paying for a patrolman, but we can gradually work toward that goal. ’ ’ Good emphasized. Kidder said that even if the township asked for a fun-time officer, it would take the Sheriff s Department about six months to recruit and pro­ perly train a new officer. Good explained one ocher reason for requesting the special millage is to free for road repair some of the township's operating money formerly used to pay for police and fire protection. ”We’d like to be able to once again blacktop a mile of road every ocher year.” he said. “We’re asking all of our citizens to consider all aspects of this millage proposal carefully, and not forget to voce on Aug. 6.” he said. Playing soccer for USA team Operation Desert Shield Welcome Home, Well Done! New zoning code, from front Chad Servis returns home from Desert Storm Pfc. Chad Servis returned home for a brief visit July 15 after serving since December with the First Ar­ mored Division in the Persian Gulf. Servis was station­ ed in Dharan, then at ihe Iraq-Kuwait border and finally in Basrah, Iraq. A 1988 CHS graduate, Servis enjoyed a welcome from his friends and family at the Kent County Interna­ tional Airport. He is pictured with Nikki Erskine at the homecoming reception. Servis will report for duty in Ansbach, Germany on Aug. 16, but expects to return to the U.S. in October. (Photo courtesy of Nikki Erskine) F WW of Hastings... is pleased to ANNOUNCE the of our CALEDONIA STORE Located at the south end of Caledonia Plaza 9958 CHERRY VALLEY HWY. (M-37) — SUITE D We build custom computer systems for both business & home and service computers at both of our locations. IWSWM of Caledonia... Sat 10 am to 6 pm (616) 191-4077 6 1-8OO-446-2251 and. 501 WEST STATE ST., HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (616) 948-9637 • Fax (616) 948-9636 . < One sticking point, the minimum side yard require­ ments and lot size for single­ family residential (R-l) and medium density residential (R-2) properties, will be changed. Del Riley argued that a 70foot lot in R-2 with a mini­ mum of seven feet on one side and 13 on the other, for a total of 20, leaves little room for a house to have an at­ tached garage. With the larger lot sizes in residential/estate (R-E) and R1 zones it would not be a problem, Riley said, but he insisted that the R-2 zone should be the same as R-l. "Any site we have today we should be able to put an at­ tached garage on," Riley said. After discussion with the village planner, Mark Vander Ploeg, the council agreed to ask attorney Jeff Youngsma to draw up a resolution to ap­ prove the amended zoning codes. The document will be worked on over the next two weeks, and action to approve it either as it is written, or with changes in the lot and side yard requirements, is ex­ pected to be taken at the next meeting. One provision in the zon­ ing ordinance cannot be acted on by the council until the mobile home division of the State Commerce Department has approved it. The coverage set by the PZC for mobile home parks must be OK’d by that state office before it can be approved by the village. In other action last week, the council voted 6-0, with Bray absent, to send a petition of annexation for a parcel now in Thornapple Township to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Property on Lem Paul Street will become part of the village to obtain future water and sewer service with the annexation. Youngsma read the resolution that he will send to the commissioners, who then will set a public hearing on the annexation request. A change in the wording, but not the content, of a change in village employees* contributions to its pension plan was approved 6-0. The second coat is being put on the village parking lot this week by Wolverine Paving. The work was sched­ uled for last week, but rains held up the work, Village Manager Kit Roon told the council. That work was completed on Thursday. Village engineer Richard Meyers attended the meeting, saying he was there to listen and "pick up some informa­ tion from Kit Roon" about the proposed sewage treatment plant expansion. \ OPENING HOURS Mon Eric DeGroote (top) says goodbye to his sister and the rest of his family at O’Hare airport in Chicago. Bill Baldry (left) and Eric DeGroot from Middleville leave from Chigago to fly to Amsterdam to begin a tour with other kids playing soccer for Teams USA. They played in Denmark last week and will play in Holland this week. The Teams USA soccer players will represent the United States playing against European teams. Note of Thanks Although much belated, the Commission on Aging sends this note of thanks to all those hard working T.K. Middle School Eighth Graders who washed cars this spring to raise money for the Meals on Wheels program. May your success in ninth grade match your / p success in washing cars. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 / Page 3 Steecase Cedit Union picnic held in Dutton Albert Pederson will celebrate his 100th birthday at an open house Aug. 11. Albert Pederson to hit century mark Albert Pederson of Mid­ dleville will be 100-years-old on Sunday, Aug. 11. Already he has received a birthday greeting from Presi­ dent Bush and was pictured and congratulated on NBC's Today Show. Pederson's family is host­ ing an open house in his honor on his birthday. The party will be held at 5806 Whitneyville Rd., Mid­ dleville. A buffet luncheon will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. Born in Canon Falls, Minn., Pederson’s parents were dairy farmers. He mar­ ried Ella Emma Gehrke in Minneapolis, Minn, on Aug. 10, 1922. She passed away in 1967. Pederson has five daugh­ ters: Sarah Styers of San Diego, Calif; Martha Burghdoff of Hastings; Rose Marie Otto of Middleville; Marian Treat of Battle Creek and Rachel Sutton of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A son, Thomas, died at birth. Coming... First Baptist Church of Middleville VBS with “God's Helping Hands" on August 5-9 • 9:30-12:00 Children entering Fall Kindergarten to Jr. High are Welcome. For more information and bus rides can 795-9726 This young family attend­ ed the Steelcase Credit Union picnic last Satur­ day. With most of the festivities and contests over. Celena and Jack Johnson pocked up Michael, baby Joshua and family dog Isis in the back of the car for the trip home. Dr. Brasseur joins local practices Pennock Hospital an­ nounces that Dr. Scott B. Brasseur, internal medicine, will open his practice Aug. 1. He received his premedical education from Jackson Com­ munity College and Michigan State University, and received his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean, Montserrat, West Indies. He then completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the Wayne State University Medical Center, Detroit. Dr. Brasseur has been ac­ tively involved in community activities since becoming an Eagle Scout as a teenager. Following high school, he successfully completed train­ ing as a EMT specialist, from where his interest in emergen­ cy medicine and intensive care medicine developed. In addition to his medical train­ ing, Brasseur is an advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) instructor. With his addition, new advances in medical care at Pennock are expected. Brasseur has joined the practices of Drs Atkinson. Brown, and Wildem. and new patients are now being ac­ cepted. For appointment in­ formation. call 945-2419. Brasseur and his wife, Rita, have relocated to the Hastings area. ‘Does anyone see their mummy?” asks the an­ nouncer. When finished, nothing can be seen of the partner. Twins Lindsey and Ashley DeRuiter enjoy a trip or two down the slide at the picnic at Dutton Park last Saturday. High Interest Yields Whether you’re talking crops or the highest return on your money, the first thing to do is... start planting! Why not come in today and talk to us about yield. Your friends and neighbors in this agricultural community bank here, choosing to enjoy the convenience, mutual interests and expert banking services we give to our customers. Let’s talk about the highest allowa­ ble yield you can get on your money — a harvest you can reap with pleasure in the seasons ahead! State Bank of Caledonia FDIG Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 891-8113 3205 68th ST. S E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 LENDER �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 30. 1991 Campau Lake School students reminisce at recent reunion The former school, located at 8762 66th St., was sold to current occupant Ann Donovan by Al and Mary Croningcr in 1941. The land was originally pur­ chased from the federal government in 1852 and was deeded to the school district in 1864, when the building was erected. Students from the old Cam­ pau Lake School held a reu­ nion Saturday afternoon at the Old Tyme Methodist Church in Whitneyville. The school was closed in 1934 when in consolidated with the Caledonia school system. At least 14 former students, many with their spouses, and two teachers at­ tended the reunion. Former students and teachers of the old Campau Lake School held a reunion Saturday at the Old Tyme Methodist Church in Whitneyville. Pictured are: (front row, left to right) Raymond Pitsch, Foe Pitsch, Edna Horig, Louise Rich, Marge Reynhout, Evelyn Williams Lane, Ann Campau, Edward Campau, Ruth Campau, An- nabelle Clark Wittenboch, Melba Snyder Craft, Gene Czarnecki and Frank Czarnecki; (back row) Guy Johnson, Charli Pitsch, Louis Rich, Jack Czarnecki, Abe Reynhout, Maxine Dygert Krapf, Francis Cam­ pau, Robert Johnson, Maxine Johnson, Roy Johnson. Anne Johnson. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m.. 11:00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY..................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian Harrison Music, Jeff Vander Heide CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH “God Cares for You” Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock 908 West Main Middleville Pastor Monte C. Bell 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gen Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10KX) a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...when then if always room far you! Nursery provided Air cunditooned KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN assembly jfM Meeting at the Caledonia Community Education building on Main Street Sunday morning service.... 10X30 A.M. James M. Dettmann. Pastor 891-1895 P.O Box 323 Caledonia. 49316 M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville 9:45 a.m. 11:10a.m. Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. 6:30p.m.Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9.45 a.m. PHONE - 891-8119 6:30p.m. R»v F L "Pad Fabar. Minntor of Worship and Administration. 7:00p.m.Q&v Ston VuQtoveer. Minijr®/ of [vonyaliim and Cxscipfship. Shery/ Soar Dirac tor of Christian Education and room Cindy Harwayor. Chikfrans Coordinator REV. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Pastor 708 West Main Street (^□mcs 11 nit ci) iirctbrrn iXburtb CHRIST Barrier Free Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted lor hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday "People Who Care" The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........... 11:00 a.m. Worship Service . . 10:00 a.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............................ 11:00a.m. Evening Service................ 6p.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street ' for I Aittraurui <wt w tyunv except tcsus Christ and Mm cnui/kX ‘ 1 Conuthums 2:2 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 'X 1| | IT « z [Hl I I PHONE e^8252 Sunday Services................. 9 45 a m A o 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes................. 11.-00 a m 2nd k 4tF Tuesday Mothers oi Young Children...... ............ 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night.............. -. .. 7:00 pan. Thursday Moms Ln Touch............. -..10.00 a m Richard I Raab Pastor • 698-9024 DoneUe Raab Director oi Music Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a m. 1115 a m. 6 00 p m. Sunday Morning Worship.................8:30 a m Sunday School........................... 9 45 am Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a m. YOU APE INVITED Rev. Rcx^er Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 am. Middleville Sunday School . .. .945 am. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did $imr JHrthodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School........... 10 00 a.m Morning Worship......... 41 00 a m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Schoa SunOOy Morning Wonno Sunday Evervng Wortfwp Wwmmocn Mdween pray* & 8«t*9 study Rev Wiiitam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 am 1030 O m 6 00 0 m 700 p m QQ4 Q09Q U / I v / Z. v & MOST HOLY jSk rosary CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4.30 p.m............................................. Every Sunday Confession and Rosary For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 30. 1991 I Page 5 Caledonia couple ‘fly high’ for anniversary event by Barbara Gall Ron and Dolores Bell of Caledonia finally took off for an anniversary “cruise” July 17...just a little bit after the big day No. it wasn’t a Mediteranean holiday, or a Caribbean tour. In fact, this cruise literally was "over land” as the Beils drifted aloft for an hour in a hot air balloon above, rather than on the waterways. The hour-long flight came as a bit of luck. Just as their 11th anniver­ sary was coming up. the Bells received a phone call from Caledonia Standard owner Tom Basarabski. telling them they had won the drawing sponsored by the station for a hot air balloon ride from SkyHi Balloons in Caledonia The Bells said they received the surprise so close to their July 3 anniversary that they scheduled the ride on that day. to celebrate. Unfortunately, doubtful weather forecasts forced a cancellation on their actual an­ niversary. but the weather finally cooperated so the Bells could take their ride two weeks later. Ron Bell, left, and his wife Dolores, front, wave os their anniversary balloon ride ascends. The Bells won the outing in a drawing offered by Caledonia Stan­ dard, and the surprise just happened to coincide with their anniversary. Ascending in the balloon was a first-time experience for both of them, and while Ron videotaped the crew preparing the brightly colored balloon. Dolores confided that she was “just a little nervous” about going up. But once the balloon was in­ flated and pilot Karen Mills was in the “basket,” there wasn’t much time to be nervous. They climbed aboard, and in seconds, they were off the ground and drifting up over Forbeses to celebrate 50th anniversary and Lane Forbes, Freeport: and Karen Tague of Shelbyville. Louis and Mildred have 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. They currently reside in Middle­ ville, but spend winter months in Lake Wales, Fla. Congratulatory wishes can be sent to 6505 Hammond Road, Freeport, 49325. the trees Soon the balloon was just a brightly colored decoration hanging in the peaceful evening sky Basarabski said the balloon nde was the prize for a draw­ ing offered during his sta­ tion’s Customer Appreciation Days June 20-22. The station was celebrating its own anniversary during those three days, its 19th to be exact. One of the promotions was Old-fashioned Service Day. with the attendents pumping gas and washing windshields Customers were treated to free pop while their cars were being gassed up. Basarabski said. He explained that his customers had remained loyal, despite a recent trend among car owners to buy their gas at convenience store pumps instead of at a tradi­ tional full-service station. ““We wanted to show our appreciation for their staying with us.” he said. "And that’s why wx offered the specials on oil changes and had the giveaways and the drawing for the balloon ride. "Caledonia has been m good to us. we wanted to do something on our anniversary to say thanks. "I think it’s great the Bells won the ride in time for their anniversary!" Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. ST. 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Ml I July 30, 1991 Leighton pastor’s calling surprised only himself The Townsend family, complete with dog Kibbles, pose for a photo Ray. row, from left) Mandy, Tom, (back row) Joyce and Jill are all settled in Middleville. The Rev. Ray Townsend relaxes in his office at the Leighton United Methodist Church. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer In the late 1970s, Ray and Joyce Townsend's life was typical of an upscale Michigan couple. Everything was fine the way it was; there was just a little unsettling feeling that he should be paying off his bills. He didn't know that he would soon have an experience that would lead him to enter the ministry. But he did and in July of this year, Ray was named the new pastor at the Leighton United Methodist Church near Middleville. An admitted "yuppie" cou­ ple, he and his wife Joyce met in kindergarten at Dansville, near Lansing, were grade school and high school sweethearts and married in 1967. He graduated from Michi­ gan State University in 1968 with a bachelor of science de­ gree in mechanical engineer­ ing and landed a great job with Gilbert Commonwealth in Jackson working with both nuclear and fossil fuels for use in generating electrical power. Three lovely children were born to the couple. Avid boaters, the Townsends spent time on Lake Michigan with the chil­ dren. Ray also enjoyed archery. Everything was perfect. Or was it? Then why did he have the nagging feeling that they should pay off everything they owned? In 1981 things began to be made clear to Ray. During a district leadership workshop in Battle Creek, singing to opening worship, he had "unbelievable" feel­ ings. Something was drawing him during the brief service; a voice said to him "I want you to do that," he remembers. The emotion he felt was so powerful that tears came to his eyes and he had trouble staying on his feet. "It just happened. I went home to tell Joyce, but she wasn't surprised." Neither was the district su­ perintendent of his church. When Ray talked to him of his experience, he said, "You're going to seminary." "I knew then that's what I would be doing," Ray said. Joining the ministry was FEET HURT? KENT PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call.. .891-9133 for an appointment HELP WANTED • Factory Labor Available in Martin Area • Plastic Injection Mold Operators • General Clerical Full- or Part-Time Positions Now Accepting Employment Applications Call for an appointment for an interview Wednesdays ONLY 9 3 ML FEES ARF EMPLOYER PAID We specialize in Permanent & Temporary Placement and Contract A Payroll Services Call 948-8600 (IRLwise $ Mttewg wmcti mk. Country Pantry Lower Level 118 W State. Hastings. Ml 49058 church to live out their vision — to grow, build and assure God's love of people. They have a wonderful vision here. They're building on just for the kids to teach the good news about Jesus." The couple still has the boat "Shamu," and spends leisure time fishing on Lake Michigan. They give most of their catches away, and the people of the church love it. Especially some of the older parishioners who are on re­ stricted diets. They enjoyed a recent catch of lake trout, Ray said. With the average assign­ ment to a church about seven years, Ray says he knows that moving is inevitable in the church. A move to another church is based on the needs of the church, the pastor and the needs of his family. "I just trust that God will send me where I'm needed," he said. Beatrice Mae Burghdoff Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. - Church in Plainwell followed. The Townsends are happy in their new assignment at Middleville, and are feeling at home. Joyce is complimented by Ray as a loving, caring, funfilled people lover. "She falls right into what’s expected of a pastor's wife." She’s like a lot of pastors' wives, he said, "always work­ ing behind the scenes, getting very little credit." "Her job is harder than mine," he added. The girls, Jill, 16, and Mandy 13, will enter Thor­ napple Kellogg High School this year in the junior and freshman classes. Son Tom 19, is a student at Grand Valley State University, and already out on his own. Ray said he likes that the Leighton church is very family oriented. "The church is central to the life of the people here," he observed. "My hope is to enable this Obituaries Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Laser Foot Surgery r something he had never dreamed of before, but, "I just had this powerful calling.” ”1 began praying; it took almost 30 days before God talked to me. "The last piece of the puz­ zle dropped into place when Joyce said Tm ready.' She felt the call, too," Ray recalled. "When I told the vice president and general manager what had happened, he had a tear in his eye. He told me of some of his experiences, and said I had a job there for as long as I wanted," he said. "There were a lot of corpo­ rate executives coming to my going away party--they couldn't believe it," he re­ members. The next few years were spent by the couple preparing for Ray to enter the seminary. After attending Methodist Theological Seminary in Delaware, Ohio, Ray served two churches in Monroe County near Toledo. Three years as associate pastor at the First United Methodist HASTINGS - Beatrice Mae Burghdoff, 71 of 1501 North Middleville Road, Hastings, passed away Friday, July 26, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs Burghdoff was bom on June 24, 1920 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Chns and Anna (Benedict) Christiansen. She w as raised in the Hastings area and attended the Gregory Country School and Hastings Schools. She was married to Arthur Burghdoff on March 27, 1939 and had resided at her present address since 1955. Mrs. Burghdoff was employed at Pennock Hospital for about seven years and then 27 years at the Viking Corpo­ ration in Hastings, retiring in 1981. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Michi­ gan Travel Trailer Club since 1969, V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Frances G. Cole MOLINE - Frances G. Cole, 85 of Moline, passed away Saturday, July 20, 1991 at Blodgeu Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cole is survived by her children, Adrian and Mary Cole of Middleville, Carl and Manon Ballard of Caledonia, Kenneth and Lucy Cole of Texas, Lois Cole of North Carolina. Richard and Zandra Cote of Kalamazoo; 15 grandchildren, 24 o;eatgrandchildren; one brother, zMok (Cathen neb Stewart She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian and son, Roger. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 24, at Moline Baptist Church with Reverend Stephen DeKok officiating. Bunal in Grandville Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Area Ambulance Fund. .Arrangements were made by the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland. of Middleville, former long time recording secretary of the United Steel Workers Local Union at Viking. Mrs. Burghdoff is survived by her husband, Arthur; three sons, Rex Burghdoff of Casa Grande, Arizona, Tom Burg­ hdoff, Dan Burghdoff, both of Hastings; two daughters, Pam Guyott of Caledonia, Michele Lawrence of Middleville; 12 grandchildren, 10 great­ grandchildren; one brother, Harold Christiansen of Nashville. She was preceded in death by sisters, Alta Sutton and Bertha Kinne; brother, Lawrence Christiansen. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tues­ day, July 30 from 2.00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association. In Memory of ... LISA SUE PICKARD sSlWe £« X miss you and will always love Dad, Mom, Molly, Adam, Shelly, Ashley, Erich, Tom, Haley, Brittany and Grama McCarty 4. ** �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 I Page 7 Coordinator at Meyer May House enjoys sharing landmark Caledonia woman finds ‘Wright’ work rewarding Barbara Schambers pauses in front of the terrace of the restored Meyer May House, designed in 1909 by Frank Lloyd Wright for Grand Rapids retailer Meyer May. Schambers works as coordinator at the house, organizing tours for the many visitors who come to study and enjoy this example of Wright's distinctive Prairie-style architecture. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Frank Lloyd Wright, gener­ ally regarded as one of the United States* greatest archi­ tects, throughout his long life designed new kinds of homes for people to live in and new kinds of buildings for people to work in. He even designed new kinds of museums that are as much a work of art as the collec­ tions they display. Caledonia resident Barbara Schambers enjoys the rather unusual situation of working in a building that Wright de­ signed for a family to live in. Today, however, it’s a mu­ seum, an example of Wright's work during the first "phase" of his 70-year career. She is coordinator at the Meyer May House in Grand Rapids, which means she or­ ganizes and schedules the guest visits to the Wright-de­ signed home, recently restored to its 1910 appearance by Steelcase Inc. Grand Rapids retailer Meyer May commissioned Wright in 1909 to build the residence in a newly plaited area along Madison Avenue, just south of Wealthy Street, the unoffi­ cial city limits at that time. The low "Prairie style" home stands in marked con­ trast to the stately Victorian styles surrounding it Wright had a say in design­ ing all aspects of the house, including the furnishings, the carpets and the color scheme of the interior. Today, visitors to the house can see it just as it looked when Meyer and Sophie May “Couldn't Collect a Cent!" Most theft insurance now requires evidence of forcible entry to collect a loss claim. Be sure your auto is locked — your home and place of business securely locked when you are away. ' BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) M*ddievdk. Ml 49333 Cali 795-3302 or 891-8208 moved in, thanks to the painstaking restoration Steelcase funded after purchas­ ing the home early in 1986. The restoration of the house has won numerous awards, and it is a state historical landmark. With the resurgence of in­ terest in Wright in the last few years, the number of visi­ tors to the Meyer May House has averaged over 10,000 a year since the restoration was completed and the house opened to the public in 1987. Schambers began working at the house in 1988 as one of the volunteer docents trained to give tours there, and a year later went to work for Joan Lupton, manager of the Meyer May House. The two see that the home is maintained and running smoothly. “Despite the restoration, it's still an old building," Schambers pointed out. The house needs a lot of care, and not many homes have thousands of people going through them like this one does." The thousands of visitors are a diverse group. “We have all kinds of groups and individuals visit­ ing," said Schambers. "We schedule school classes, community education classes, senior citizen groups, church groups and all kinds of clubs and civic organizations. "Then there are the non­ scheduled visitors who come to see the house on the days it’s open to the public." Because Steelcase uses the house to entertain corporate guests, Schambers also coor­ dinates those visits, which are quite different from public tours. "Corporate guests often come for a tour combined with a cocktail reception and dinner, or they might come for a tour and breakfast. For­ eign guests and customers might even see our videotape of the restoration of the house because we have both French and Japanese versions of the film." Schambers said that corpo­ rate visitors usually are archi­ tects or interior designers or facility managers, "people with a ’background,* who especially enjoy being in a Wright environment." Schambers’ job is to make sure the requested visit doesn’t conflict with any other groups scheduled to see the house, and then she confirms by phone or mail the date and time of the tour and how many are in the group. Then she must contact docents, or guides, who will take the vis­ itors through the house. If the guests are coming for a meal, she must make sure Steelcase’s food service de­ partment at the company's corporate headquarters has been notified. "Occasionally, when there's been a snafu or a delay, I've even been the waitress or I’ve helped set up or clean up," she smiled. ‘Tve played all kinds of roles." On "public days," she is on hand to greet visitors and make sure they have an op­ portunity to see the half-hour video on the restoration. Then she organizes them into tour­ sized groups led by the trained volunteer docents. She also answers questions and sometimes helps direct out-of-town visitors to restau­ rants or back to the interstate highway. Her job includes schedul­ ing docents to work both on public days and for corporate tours, and” she types and mails a monthly schedule to all do­ cents. "Calling docents to see when they can work, or if they can fill in on a certain day is a very time-consuming part of the job," she com­ mented. "I also try to get some background on corporate guests, so the docent has some idea of their interests." "It's a job with many differ­ ent kinds of activities," she said. "But what really makes the job unique is that it not only takes an understanding of the corporate system, but you also have to know about Frank Lloyd Wright and the Meyer May House, too. "I never know when I might have to fill in if a do­ cent can’t make it, or if a group is brought over on the spur of the moment. Giving the tours is fun, though I wouldn't want to do it all the time. "But some of our guests are so interesting and such won­ derful people to meet, that's one of the real pluses of the job." Schambers said that long hours and being on call every day are the negative aspects of the job. "Sometimes I work nineor ten-hour days," she said. "And 1 never know when a group might be late or when I might get a last-minute call that someone can’t come to docent. That often means that I might be late getting home that night. “But on the other hand, the docents are excited and en­ thused about working here They're a wonderful group, and being volunteers, no body's forced them to take the job. It’s really nice to be around people who love com­ ing to work! "But probably the best part of the job is having some­ thing so special to share. It's a great feeling to give a tour of the house and know as the guests go away, that you've often opened a whole new world for them." The Meyer May House is located at 450 Madison in the Heritage Hill District of Grand Rapids. It is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a m. to 2 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The last tour starts an hour before closing. Barbara said that she appre­ ciates knowing in advance if a group of 10 or more is plan­ ning to come on a "public" day. That way, she can call in an extra docent for the larger party. "Summer is a nice time to visit the house because the garden is so lovely; but re­ ally, the house is beautiful any time of year,” she said. "It's a very special place." ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ •Aug. STEAK FRY • 3 • 6-9 p.m. Caledonia Sportsman Club Steak, baked potatoe, garlic bread and salad. Price: $7.50 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Discover... ET Bank^Box (fitv $ank 2 atmU' Now located at our Wayland Office • 156 West Superior • Our Bank in a Box Automatic Teller Machines are at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Withdraw cash, make deposits, or transfer funds at our offices in Hastings, Middleville, Caledonia, Wayland and at the Felpausch in Hastings. Your Bank in a Box card can also be used at any Cirrus, Magic Line, Network One or Michigan Money Machine. To discover the convenience of Bank in a Box, stop by or call any Hastings City Bank office today. Hashngs • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland MEMBER FDIC �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 30, 1991 Middleville’s community garage sale a success Members of the Thornapple Heritage Association set up their station early Thursday morning on Main Street in Middleville They sold a t-shirt with at graphic of a TK school bus. Profits for that will go to the school to help purchase a bus Middleville’s annual garage sale is the perfect time to set up a Kool Aid stand. These young businesspersons on Arlington Street, pour a customer a cool glass of lemon drink, complete with ice. Happy 60 Club plans picnic The Caledonia "Happy 60" Club will meet at noon Mon­ day, Aug. 5, for a picnic. Following the picnic, the afternoon will be spent play­ ing "Friendship Bingo." All seniors are asked to bring a 75-cent household item, but no white elephants are allowed. Happy 60 Club President Lillian Schult/ said fh.n because August is Friendship Month, everyone will go home with a prize or two For more information, call Schultz at 891-8135 Serving Our Country Osbaldo F. Henderson Jr. Army Pvt. Osbaldo F. Henderson Jr., a motor transport operator, has arriv­ ed for duty at Giessen Bar­ racks, Germany Henderson is the son of Norma C. Harroun of 403 The Community Garage Sale was well attended this year. One busy place was the Wagner home, the collection point for articles donated to be sold to benefit Habitat for Humanity. July 1-Aug. 15 Win a trip to the 1992 Rose Parade It's a celebration of flowers • Spectacular selection • Special summer prices Enter our FTD9 Flowerfest Sweepstakes. No purchase necessary. Daily Specials These specials will run every* week on their respective days. All specials are cash and carry and no orders will be taken for delivery at these special prices ALWAYS ... $4.99 MONDAY: One LonptemmeJ Red Rose Vase TUESDAY: Two Carnations Vased WEDNESAY: 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY: 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY: 6 Carnations with Fem Call ahead or just stop bs and say■ ... “1 WANT TODAY’S SPECIAL!” THORNAPPLE FLORAL IM Rivw x® KbddkvUlr Ml (616) 795-3331 V* -<«n- “TS.Vs'JT Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. Regular Meeting July 11. 1991 Meeting wo* called to order by VanEht Present Seger Finkbeiner, Jonimo Pogs. Schilthroat. lewis and 30 visitors Minutes were approved for the June 13. June 24 and July 1st meetings Financial report was given and accepted Resolution to set up a Special Assessment District No 8 for Park Drive Arhana Crest was approved Special Meeting set up for July 25 for the water contract with the GLASA and new dork. Motion to approve the Pream­ ble and Resolution of the Vandenberg litigation was accepted. Jock Finkbe«ner will be our representative to Emergency Service with Thornapple Twp on the budget hearing Motion to authorize the At­ torney to sign the stipulation that will resolve the litigation with Vandenberg was accepted. Motion to set up a Truth tn Taxation hearing in August was accepted. Closed session was held for a conference with Schilthroat. Motion to pay the bills was aooroyed Adjourned at 9:47 p.m. Marilyn Page. Clerk (7/30) Charles, Middleville, and Osbaldo F. Henderson of Burlson, Texas. The private is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056 Campbell Pendleton Wool Plaids & Solids Soup NEW! Fabrics Baby Christmas Prints g Fabrics SEWING MACHINE REPAIR by Mr. J. HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION Ph. 945-9673 HOURS Mon Thur* 8530; Fri. 87, Sat 95 30 CI �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 30, 1991 / Page 9 Ryan Haik wins ADFP title CHS junior takes national powerlifting title by Barbara Gall Haik said that he got into Staff Writer powerlifting about one and a Ryan Haik had to outmus- half years ago, when he de­ cle bigger and heavier athletes cided he wanted to build up to win his age division’s na­ his strength for football. tional title in the American “And I thought the power­ Drug Free Powerlifting Asso­ lifting would be fun besides," ciation’s championship match he said. held earlier this month in He began training at Beck­ Evansville, Ind. with’s Gym in Grand Rapids Despite the weight disad­ as a freshman, and got into vantage, the Caledonia High competition about six School junior took first months later. Since then, he place in his age division, has been building up both his defeating the second place strength and his trophy lifter by 100 points. collection. Haik, 16, showed up at In 1990, he finished second Evansville weighingl68 in the Michigan High School pounds, three pounds too Powerlifting Championships, much to compete in the 165- and at the National Athletes 1b. weight class. Strength Association (NASA) "So I had to compete in the National Championships that 181-198-lb. class," he said. year, he took a second in the "That was tough. It was a real high school match, a third in surprise to find out how the teenage match and a first much I actually won by, but at yet another NASA match. it was a great surprise," he He followed up those suc­ added with a grin. cesses with his victories at To earn the championship, the state and national ADFP he deadlifted 440 lbs., his meets this year. best-ever lift in that category. And whatever happened to He also pressed 264 lbs. and football? squatted 480 lbs. for a win­ Even though he has been ning total of 1,184 lbs. busy competing in powerlift­ Haik explained that to qual­ ing, Haik continues to enjoy ify for the nationals he had to other high school sports, lift a total of at least 950 lbs. especially football and track. at the state match. As a sophomore playing He surpassed that, qualify­ fullback on last year’s junior ing for the national meet by varsity football squad, he breaking the state record total rushed for 1,268 yards and in his age and weight division scored 16 touchdowns, and he with a total of 1,150 lbs. At still runs the 100- and 200the same time, he broke the meter sprints for Caledonia’s ADFP record in the squat, track team. lifting 450 lbs. And has powerlifting ful­ His personal best in the filled its original purpose, to squat is 485 lbs, though a lift strengthen him for other of 501 was disqualified be­ sports? cause "I didn't get down far "It's made me better in enough." football, because of my in­ His best press is 280. creased leg strength," Haik said. "And the extra strength probably helps me in the sprints, too. His trainer, Bill Beckwith, explained that powerlifting helps an athlete by increasing the strength of his tendons. Working in the proper form with free weights can help an athlete train for any sport, he said. "Developing strong tendons also helps prevent injuries," he added. "Many of your re­ ally serious sports injuries are in the joints." Beckwith said that Haik has been an ideal student, "perfect in listening and training." "And it paid off for him in the nationals. "Ryan had to give up a lot of weight to compete in that national championship," Beckwith pointed out. "If you’re even half a pound over the weight ceiling, you have to move up to the next weight class. "But Ryan is so strong, he has a lot of strength in re­ serve. That’s what allowed him to do so well, even against lifters much heavier than he is." Haik said he has considered switching from powerlifting to bodybuilding, with compe­ tition next spring a possibil­ ity. "But if I go into bodybuild­ ing, then I could no longer compete in this," he said, waving an arm at the array of trophies arranged on a table behind him. "Powerlifting and bodybuilding are completely different. "But right now, though, I'm just interested in getting ready for football." Ryan Haik, a CHS junior, won the American Drug Free Powerlifting Association national title in his age and weight division at the championship meet in Evansville, Indiana. CALEDONIA GROOMING and PET BOUTIQUE Lansing Diary New laws... Funds for forensic Psychiatry Facility (P.A. 23). This $1,000 appropria­ tion will enable the comple­ tion of plans to begin the renovation of a women’s prison in Ypsilanti, to be used as a federal court-ordered cor­ rections facility for mentallyill prisoners. Some $35 million in State Building Authority bond revenues will be used for the conversion project. Quality of Life Bond Allocations (P.A. 30-32). This year’s disbursements of voter-approved “quality of life” bond revenues include: $15 million for local parks and recreation projects; $8 nullion for environmental clean up; $5.7 million for 15 solid waste landfill closures; and $13.5 millton for the reclamation of abandoned, contaminated industrial sites with economic development potential. Another $23.8 million of dedicated oil and gas severance tax revenues is allocated for public land ac­ quisition and recreation facili­ ty improvements. Escheats Fund Transfer: School Bond Loan Refinanc­ ing (P.A. 20. 23, 28, 64. 65, 76). The state treasurer is re­ quired to keep for potential claimants all property escheated by courts because its owners have neglected to exercise control over it for seven consecutive years. This amendments transfers approx­ imately $55 million from the escheats trust fund to the cur­ rent year general fund — leav­ ing only $2-3 million in escheats reserves. Another package authorizes local school districts to refinance school bonds in a matter that could provide a $60-100 million windfall to the state. I • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies opposed these one-time revenue band-aids, designed to reduce this year’s budget deficit without forcing necessary spending choices. Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 9958 Cherry Valley Ave in Caledonia Plaza OPEN: M. W. F 8 30 to 5, Sat 9 to 1 Additional hours & days by appointment Grand Rapids Community College is now in Caledonia GRCC and Caledonia Community Schools are teaming up to offer Grand Rapids Community College courses in the evening at Caledonia High School, 9757 Duncan Lake Road. Now you can begin your Associate Degree near home. Or just take a class fw personal enrichment—without the travel. Plus your credits will transfer to most four year colleges. These evening courses have been selected with you in mind: Course Code Title Time Monday 2058 PY-201 General Psychology 6:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday 2059 CO-101 Intro to Small Computers (MAC) 6:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday English Composition 1 2060 EN-101 6:00-9:00 p.m. Fundamentals of Public Speaking 2061 SC-131 6:00-9:00 p.m. Credits Begins/Ends 03 9/09/91 to 12/16/91 02 9/03/91 to 11/12/91 03 03 9/04/91 to 12/11/91 9/04/91 to 12/11/91 Register Now! Brochures are available at the Caledonia High School main office. Returning students may register by telephone until August 29 by calling 771 -4200. New Students are to register in person at Caledonia High School on August 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pjn.. or on campus at the Continuing Education Office (room 160) in the Main Building. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:(X) p.m.. Monday through Friday. Books may be purchased on campus or by telephone. Call the GRCC Bookstore at 771 -3880. For more information call 771-4200 Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity institution. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 Middleville woman finds ‘therapy’in her garden by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Digging the dirt, pulling weeds, planting and watching her garden grow is therapy to Florence Doornbos of Middleville. Florence and her husband of 25 years, Richard, both enjoy their garden plot that takes up a space of about 100-by-100 feet on Arlington Street. The patch provides plenty of vegetables and flowers for the couple. And everything they don’t use themselves is given away to family, friends and neighbors. "I don’t like to carry any­ thing over. They keep all right, but they lose flavor," she says, explaining why everything in this year’s crop will be used or given away. So far this year, she has put up 30 guarts of dill pick­ les, and the plants are still bearing and even flowering. Twenty-four quarts of string beans are already canned, and that process has just started. The beans are Rich’s favorite vegetable and Florence likes them, too. The garden produces very well because of the heavy soil, she says. She has put up 34 quarts of raspberries, which were better than the strawberries this year. Cabbage, corn, tomatoes, dill and, of course, her flowers she uses in craft projects are all part of their garden. She points with pride to almost two rows of Globe Amaranth, a popular flower to dry and use in crafts. One package for $1.19 yielded all the blooms she will need. Sometimes they will start things from seed if they feel like it, and sometimes they will buy started plants from S & S Farm Market. One was a tomato plant set by the back door. It sprang up to seven feet tall, and produced ripe tomatoes before anyone else in the neighborhood. Dill from her garden is often dried and used in her Swedish meatballs, and if she uses "store-bought" dill, everyone can tell. Her part-time job at Task Engineering has worked well. In the summer, when school is out, her grandson works doing her job, and she has most of the summer off, which suits her fine. In the fall, when school is back in session, her hours pick up, but the bulk of the gardening is over by then, anyway. Crafts keep her busy, as well as doing embroirdery in the cold weather. Rich’s mother is in a nurs­ ing facility and it is hard for her to water plants, so Flo­ rence makes her dried flower arrangements and when she tires of one, will bring her a different colorful arrangement for her to enjoy. All of her grandchildren, who she and Rich both clearly enjoy, have a birth sampler that she has embroirded. A misunderstanding after they were first married was quickly straightened out when Rich scoffed at the idea of having flowers in a vegetable garden. Florence gave him the entire garden to care for. If she couldn’t have any flowers, she said, she'd just stay out of the garden. After only three days of her absence, Rich asked her just where she wanted to put her flowers. She smiles at the memory and laughs that she's added a few more flowers every year. A Hokanson by birth, Florence was born on a farm in Eaton County. Her grand­ father was a Swedish sailor, who met and married a girl from Germany. He came to America with his German wife and stepped off the boat with 10 cents in his pocket. Her grandfather may have been a sailor, but Florence has always been close to the soil and gardening. She says, with a big smile, "It’s therapy. If I have a problem, if I'm upset or worried, its the best therapy there is. People spend a lot of money on a doctor... I go to my garden." Proof that tender loving care with plants works is Florence Doornbos showing her over-seven foot tomatoe plant. She has enjoyed tomatoes from the plant for the last two weeks. TORONTO RAIL MINI VACATIONS Depart on The Train from Battle Creek, Lansing, Kalamazoo or Windsor. Package Rates starting at................. s17600 Rate includes 2 nights hotel and round trip rail Rates for Chicago available also Florence Doornbos and her husband Rich take a break from gardening with a cup of coffee in their backyard Incredible Sweet Corn ...so fresh the ears are still wiggling! U-PICK BLUEBERRIES can ICS TRAVEL at 945-5110 — Never Been Sprayed — and book your Getaway today! ICS TRAVEL ARG I AT A. 1 — Hastings — S & S Farm Market 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Member of Hastings Cktnbtr of Connerct OPEN 8.30 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Fnda^ and 8:30 a m to 12 Noon Saturday Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 Day* a Week ' JU < II ■ R. ■ ■■■ I| 1||M ■ I n j R 111.11 w I LI J4 m j �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 I Page 11 Hannan’s Day Care kids visit animals at the fair •F ft® The calf doesn’t mind, and It seems to be a nice place to lean for this little girl. A good close up look at a burro is not scary to this little girl. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES July 9. 1991 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Oliver, Riley, ond VandenBerg Absent: Bray. Guests: Ed Shellinger. Jean Gallup from the Sun and News. Lorry ond Kim Jochin, Cindy Herweyer, Rose Otto, and residents along the planned rail trail. Minutes of the June 25. 1991 meeting were approved as amended ond the Minutes of the Special meeting June 27, 1991 were approved as read. Larry Jochin representing residents adjacent to the roil rood made known their point of view on the D.N.R.'s plan for a rail trail and requesting Council to reconsider the resolution in favor of the rail trail. Discussion held. Council will place this mat­ ter with the Pork and Recreation consideration. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll........... $24,587.34 Total to Motor Pool........ 3,752.97 Support by VandenBerg. all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating ond Maintenance .........................................$5,500.00 Operating and Maintenance ...........................................8,500.00 General to Payroll 1/2 year ......................................... $4,919.00 General to Local Street budgeted transfer..........5,000.00 Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved that Council authorize Village engineers. Meyers, Bueche, and Nie to do the engineering necessary to enlarge the sewer to include north M37 at the time when the lagoons ore finished and we con do that work. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Hardy moved that Council adopt the new Fire Protection Agreement with the Thornapple Township with the addition to section lb, "provided both par­ ties agree as to acquisition" and President Thatcher to execute the agreement as amended. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Middle Villa Inn 1 W1 TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FR1 . SAT . SUN Try our Prime Rib ($7.95) or Vi-lb (peeled and devemed) Shrimp Dinner ($9.95) (pictured above). PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Chicken ($5 95) will also be available MONDAY stop in for our 1 lb. T-Bone Steak ($9 95) or our h-lb. Sizzler for only ($6 95). TUESDAY try our Bar-B<2 Pork Ribs ($6.95) (Larger portion $8.95) WEDNESDAY stop in for our ($4.25) Meat Bumto or ($5.25) Chicken Bumto and ($1.95) Marguentas THURSDAY is our All You Can Eat Chicken A Biscuits Night ($6 95). You have your choice of fried or baked chicken. BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99‘ CHILDREN’S MEALS All specials available at 5 p.m (Sunday at noon) All specials ( icept Bumto Special! include a tnp io our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable Outside Catering Prices Start At Only ...*3.25 Per Person Thursday is TEEN NIGHT — Call For Information — North of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 or 891-1287 Tramping around the fair grounds is sometimes dusty. This little guy hold out his hands to be rinsed off. Corriod. Council ond Monoger Roon reviewed the Manager s Report. Planning Commission submit­ ted to Council the proposed updoted Zoning Ordinances for the Village of Middleville ond for each member to look over and come bock to next meeting with questions and or concerns. Council authorize the Village At­ torney to request the addition of the property on Lem Paul to be annexed to the Village. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Manager Roon submitted to Council two bids for the final surfacing around the Village Hall. 1. Wolverine Paving at a cost of $3150.00 and 2. Michigan Colprovia Co. at a cost of $3801.48. Riley moved that Council ac­ cept the bid from Wolverine Pav­ ing Inc. for a cost of $3150.00 to put the final application on the Village Hall parking lot. Support Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Wednesday, July 31 Stuffed peppers, sliced car­ rots, com, bread, cake Thursday , August 1 asparagus, mashed potatoes. bread, fruit. Friday, August 2 Goulash, yellow beans, cauliflower, jclk. Monday, August 5 Mushroom steak, spinach, parsley potatoes, bread, fruit. Tuesday , August 6 Chicken, carrots, baby lima beans, bread, brownie. Events Wednesday. July 31Delton, Cordrays with their dulcimers. Thursday. August Nashville. Bingo Friday. August 2 Hastings, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn Monday. August 5 Hastings, bingo and popcorn Tuesday. August 6 All sites puzzles, Penassee Padle Boat Trip by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the June Police Activity Report. With no further business, Har­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (7/30) A petting zoo is a good place to meet many different kinds of animals. Jane Hannan holds a duck for her young charges to look at. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0508 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1991. The hearing will be held on Thursday, August 8, 1991 at 7:30 o’clock in the p.m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem pro­ perty taxes .05% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and iden­ tified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authoriz­ ed millage rate. This notice is published by: Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Middleville, Ml 49333 Ph. 795-9001 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 Kent County Youth Fair planned for Aug. 5-10 Every detail is important when exhibiting at the Kent County 4-H Fair, coming up next week. This file photo shows Ben Hess at an earlier fair, making sure that even his horse's teeth are properly groomed for the show ring. J-Ad Graphics News Service More than 600 Kent County 4-Hers will partici­ pate in the 1991 edition of the annual Youth Fair, which will run from Aug. 5-10 at the Lowell Fairgrounds. "Saluting our freedom to explore" is the theme of the fair this year, and besides car­ nival rides, games and food, the fair will showcase the young people’s varied pro­ jects. Exhibits will range from sewing to swine, from dresses to dressage. Gary Allen of WOOD Ra­ dio will emcee the opening ceremonies Monday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. Kenneth Kuipers, chairman of the Kent County Board of Commissioners; Lowell Mayor James Maatman; State Senator Richard Posthumus; and Fair Board President Richard Wenger also will take part. The Muskegon Cloggers will provide the evening's en­ tertainment. Nearly 80 4-H members will model their sewing and tailoring skills at the Style Review, scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, on the Youth Stage. Then on Wednesday, those 4-Hers who are exhibiting their carefully raised livestock will be rewarded for the year's hard work as they auction the animals at the annual live­ stock sale. This year, the sale will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Reath Show Barn, and offi­ cials expect more than $120,000 of swine, sheep and beef will be sold. The sixth annual Youth Variety Show is the entertain­ ment highlight of the fair Wednesday and Thursday. Dancers, magic, clowning and comedy will be featured both nights, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Community Tent. Horse enthusiasts will want to be at the Horse Arena Thursday at 7 p.m. to enjoy the lightweight draft horse pull. They also might not want to miss the professional speed horse races Friday, as $5,000 in prizes goes ta the fastest among the horses be­ ing brought in from a fivestate region for the event. The mechanically inclined will want to see the antique tractor pull Saturday at 1:30 p.m. All exhibit buildings will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Fri­ day. Show rings will be busy all week, as the 4-Hers ex­ hibit their livestock and dis­ play their horsemanship. Admission to the fair is free, with parking fees costing $1 per day or $3 for the week. "Rides unlimited" on the midway will be offered for $7 on Tuesday, from noon until 6 p.m.; on Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sat­ urday, from noon to 6 p.m. Anyone desiring further in­ formation about fair activities should call 897-6050. Nicole Patterson to reign over Kent County 4-H Fair by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School graduate Nicole Patterson will crown her years of 4-H in royal fashion, as she reigns over the Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell next week. The daughter of Duane and Linda Patterson, Nicole has been an active 4-Her for six years, and is a member of two clubs: Cherry Valley Live­ stock, based in Caledonia, and The Galloping Riders, a horsemanship club based in Byron Center. On the livestock side of her experience, she has shown dairy cows and pigs, and as a horsewoman, she competed at the fair for three years. Last year she qualified for and at­ tended the 1990 State 4-H Horse Show. She also has exhibited pro­ jects in sewing and needle­ work. A 4-H teen leader for three years, she was chosen to be a member of the royal court for the 1990 Fair. Nicole explained that each club in the county nominates a member for the royal court. The nominees then complete a questionnaire about them­ selves and meet individually with the Kent County Fair Board members for a prelimi­ nary interview. The board chooses four fi­ nalists, who then are inter­ viewed by yet another panel, which makes the royal deci­ sion. "There could be a king just as easily as a queen," Nicole said. "It’s not that unusual for a club to nominate one of the guys." Jason Gordon, "one of the guys" from Comstock Park, is a member of the royal court this year, along with Melanie Kaeb and Renee Nugent, both of Lowell. Nicole, 19, will be exhibit­ ing at the fair for the last time this year. A 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School, she will return to Grand Rapids Community College this fall to continue her studies in business, with a career goal of becoming an executive secretary. 71st Infantry Division to hold reunion The "Farthest East" 71st Infantry Division, which met ELECTION NOTICE Notice of Special Election of the Electors of Caledonia Township Kent County, Michigan to be held August 6, 1991 To qualified electors of Caledonia Township notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on August 6,1991 for the purpose of the following Township Proposal: MILLAGE PROPOSAL FOR FIRE PROTECTION LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TOWNSHIP OPERATING Shall an increase of two (2) mills on each dollar ($2.00 on each $1,000) of state equalized valuation in the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed and levied against all property in Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan, for the purpose of providing addi­ tional general funds to be used for the purchase of fire motor vehicles and equipment and the maintenance and operation of the Township fire department and for law enforcement purposes (1V£ mills thereof) and Township operating purposes (V? mill thereof), be approved for a perioo of ten (10) years? Location of polls: Precinct 3: Precinct 2: Precinct 1: Kettle Lake Sch Alaska Hall Village/Township Hall 8451 Garbow Dr. 7248 - 68th St. 640 Emmons St. You must be registered to qualify as a voter! PATRICIA SNYDER CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP CLERK with Russian forces at the Enns River near Steyrm, Austria, in 1945, will hold a reunion in Columbus, Ga., Sept. 26-29. Men who served with the division at Fort Carson, Hunter Liggett, Fort Benning or in Europe can get details of the reunion and association membership from 71st Divi­ sion Association, 14801 Grapeland Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, 44111. Units of the division in­ clude the 5th, 14th and 66th infantry regiments, 607th 608th, 609th, and 564 Field Artillery battalions, 71st Di­ vision Headquarers and Head­ quarters Company, 71 Cav­ alry Recon Troop, 251st Quartermaster Company, 271st Engineer Battalion, 371st Medical Battalion, 571st Signal; Company, 581st Anti-Tank Battery, 731st AAAMG Battalion and the 771st Ordinance Com­ pany. TK sports physicals to be August 7 Those participating in sports at Thornapple Kellogg High School will have physi­ cals on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the high school. Girls* physicals will start at 5 p.m., boys will follow at 7 p.m. Both groups are to meet in the cafeteria before they have their physicals. Cost for the physicals is $5. CHS graduate Nicole Patterson was chosen queen of this year's Kent County Youth Fair. Notice of Public Hearing The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Grand Rapids Gravel Co. REQUEST: Request of a special use per­ mit to allow the construction and operation of an automated fuel depot for com­ mercial and industrial users. LOCATION: 5125 - 68th St. S.E. PP #41 23-06-300-007 (part) PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 5, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Comission Dated: July 22, 1991 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 30, 1991 I Page 13 Local baseball players get extra work having a ball! “This is more of an instruc­ tional league.” Seeley said. “We get to work on alot of fundamentals, which is what we missed on the varsity." Outfielder Tom Benedict, who was an All-OK Gold honorable mention pick as a junior, said he just likes to get out and play. “It gives you some more playing time.” he said. “You just try to get more experience " Brent Belanger, who did not recieve alot of playing time on the varsity in his junior season, believes the league is a good place to show what he learned watching the action from the bench. Apparently he paid close attention, because he made several outstanding plays at shortstop against Ionia. "We’re working on playing together as a team." Belanger said. "Plus, it’s good ex­ perience for the younger guys.” One of those younger guys is sophomore-to-be Matt Lieske. who got a chance to pitch against a hard-hitting Ionia club. He w$s a member of the freshman team last spr­ ing and believes he can get a jump on some of his classmates over the summer “It really helps alot." Lieske said of the league. "It teaches you alot of things. " Tom Benedict (9) hopes that the summer league will help him hone his skills for his upcoming senior season. by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The Caledonia varsity baseball team had a taste of success this past spring, stay­ ing in the thick of things in the O-K Gold conference race un­ til the waning weeks of the season. But for some of the Scot’s players, a mere taste wasn’t good enough. They wanted the whole enchilada. So when Mike Gall organiz­ ed a team to play in the com­ petitive Wyoming Parks and Recreation summer league, many jumped at the chance to get some extra work over the summer months. As many has 12 players have showed up for games during the league season, which draws to a close tonight with a makeup game. That’s not a bad turnout when con­ sidering those players are jug­ gling work schedules, family vacations and the like. Gall said that the team, which is 4-7 against competi­ tion ranging from O-K Gold rival Coopersville to squads from Lakewood and Ionia, has had alot of fun and has learned a little something along the way. “These guys have been missing the basics,” Gall said during Tuesday’s game against Ionia. “When they get to be this age, they shouldn’t be working on fundamentals.” While the players are able to work on some things on their own in the off-season. Gall stresses the importance of performing in game situa­ tions. The league uses high school rules and umpires. “The players have an op­ portunity to work on plays they have never really had to make,” he said. “It’s all a new experience for them.” The team had nine players available for the Ionia contest, which ended in a loss. But Gall was able to switch the players around on the field and let people play some new positions. Gall said that, despite the loss, he is pleased with the ef­ fort and the desire to work evident in his squad. “I’ve seen alot of improve­ ment, especially in terms of thinking the game through," he said. “They have learned to put the ball in play with two strikes, and they have improv­ ed as far as making the proper defensive adjustments, like cut-off plays. “We just wanted to get a good, confident attitude and learn some things.” he con­ tinued. “We didn’t have any goals about winning and los­ ing. These guys have been real positive and optimistic.” The summer league’s benefits are different for each player on the roster. Brad Seeley, the starting pitcher in the Ionia game, said the dif­ ferences between the summer league and the varsity season are as different as night and day. Letter to the Editor Bob’s Service Shop Congratulates Winners in Drawing at BARRY COUNTY FAIR *100.00 Gift Certificate: Rick McIntyre, Middleville. Roto Flo Paint Sprayer: Bob Cullison. Grand Rapids. Tie Downs: James Cochran. Plainwell; Jerry Rabenberg. Middleville; Dan Collins, Grand Rapids. Polaris Mugs: Beccy France, Nashville; Ron Regan, Freeport; Scott Sheldon, Kentwood; Kurt Kaechele. Caledonia; Linda Foster. Caledonia. Bob’s Service Shop Caps: John D. Mater. Nashville; Mindi Gallaway, Dehon; Tom Peck. Hasitngs; John Kempema. Middleville; Carl Mcllvain. Hastings. ‘Yes’ needed for millage Dear editor: I support the millage re­ quest to expand our services for fire and police protection to meet the growth population in Caledonia Township. I urge all citizens of Caledonia Township to vote “yes” on Aug. 6. Jimi Williams Township Resident Caledonia gal second at ' Lake Odessa tennis meet Holly Reahm of Caledonia finished second in her age group last week at the Lake Odessa Intermediate Tennis Invitational Reahm advanced to the finals of the 12-under division before being ousted by Julie Vanlerberge of Diamondale 6-1. 6-1. Approximately 80 players from all all over the state par­ ticipated in the event, which was held Monday through Thursday. Caledonia players are able to work on things like the proper execution of a pickle during the summer league. Here (from left) Brent Belanger, Andy Brillowski, Kevin Kietzeman and Jason VanderWall try to pick off a Lakewood runner. (Photo by Barb Gall) VOTE YES Tuesday Aug. 6 The Caledonia Township Advisory Committee supports the request to levy 2 additional mills for increased police and fire protection in Caledonia Township. Paid for by Caledonia Township Advisory Committee �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 30, 1991 1991 Barry County Fair winners announced — Annie Cnossen ot Middleville sold her 230 pound pig to Tri-County Electric. Merle Simmons of Middleville sold her 225 pound pig to Marty Wenger from RobLen Farms. Brandon VanElst of Middleville sold his 225 pound pig to Brent Van Buran of Eberhards Bob Reurink of Middleville sold his 205 pound pig to Gavin Chevrolet, Buick Pontiac, Inc. Tracy Wieringa of Middleville sold her 240 pound pig to Ed Ten Haaf of Van Dyken Disposal. Jason Van Elst sold his 225 pound pig to John Johnston from Barry County Lumber. Noah Wenger of Middleville sold his 245 pound pig to Dick Suwyn of Caledonia Farm Equipment. Lori Wieringa of Middleville sold her 230 pound pig to Jack Janose of Caledonia Farmers Elevator. Darren Van Elst of Middleville sold his 210 pound pig to Larry Neil of the Larry Neil Agency. Josuha Cnossen of Middleville sold his 200 pound pig to Lou Veenstra of Pastoor*s Family Market. Annie Cnossen of Middleville sold her 225 pig to Kristine SeUeck from Thomapple Floral & Gift. Chanda Wenger of Middleville sold her 230 pound pig to Don Cichy from Feldpausch Food Centers. �The Sun and News, Middlevii'e, Ml I July 30, 1991 I Page 15 CONGRATULATIONS 4-H MEMBERS! BrtRRMCOWn Noah Wenger of Middleville sold his 240 pig to Janet Geukes of Geukes Meat Market. Brandon Van Elst of Middleville sold his 200 pound pig to Bnh Reurink representing the Reurink family. Kori Hutchens of Middleville sold two market lambs to Bert Lake from Ridgeview Farms. Joshua Cnossen of Middleville sold his 205 pound pig to Jack Janose of Caledonia Farmers Elevator. Darren Van Elst of Middleville sold his 220 pound pig to Robert Picking from Hastings City Bank. Nathaniel McIntyre of Middleville sold his 116 pound lamb to Rod Kenyon of Central Auto Parts. Nick Perrin of Middleville sold his 215 pound pig to Steve , Adam and Sara Habegger of Habegger Construction. Brandon Van Elst of Middleville sold his 215 pound pig to John Tiemeyer from Wayland Livestock Hog Rene Ellinger of Middleville sold her 151 pound lamb to Jack Janose representing Caledonia Farmers Betsy Steensma of Middleville sold her 105 lamb to Janet Geukes from Geukes Meat Market Art Smith of Middleville sold his 85 pound lamb to Vai Vanger from Broadway Trucking. Amy Wieringa of Middleville sold her 117 pound lamb to Tom Wieringa continued on noxt pogo- �Pag« 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 CONGRATULATIONS 4-H MEMBERS! Aaron McIntyre of Middleville sold his 107 pound lamb to Rod Kenyon of Central Auto Parts. Jennifer Wieringa of Middleville sold her 117 pound lamb to John Steensma of Steensma Plumbing. Keri Jeurink of Middleville sold her 113 pound lamb to John Steensma of Steensma Plumbing. Lori Wieringa of Middleville sold her 225 pound pig to Bruce MacGregor of Mac’s Feed. Nick Perrin sold his 230 pound pig to Dave Dykstra of Dan Valley Excavating. Tracy Wieringa sold her 245 pound pig to Debbie MacGregor representing Mac’s Feed. Amy Wieringa of Middleville sold her 220 pound pig to Bill Barry of Miller Real Estate. Bob Ruerink from Middleville sold his 215 pound pig to Jack Janose from Caledonia Farmers Elevator. Darren Van Elst sold his 210 pig to David Van Elst from G & G Pork Farms. Brandon Van Elst of Middleville sold his 220 pig to Michigan Livestock. Chanda Wenger sold her 205 pound pig to David Seidl of Clark and Seidl Veterinary Hospital. Jason Van Elst of Middleville sold his 205 pound pig to Rob Dykstra from Dykstra Excavating. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 30, 1991 / Page 17 Merle Simmons ol Middleville sold A 225 pound pig to Kelly Vandenberg of Bill's Safety Service. OBrtRRMCOUMn r rHIK Mindy Lake of Middleville sold her 1255 pound steer to Al Gumpert of D&W Food Centers. Chanda Wenger of Middleville sold her 1240 pound steer to Terry Nicholz from Thomapple Valley Equipment. BrtRRM COUNT) FAIR Noah Wenger of Middleville sold his 910 pound steer to Ed Ten Haaf of Van Dyke Disposal. Middleville's Travis Wenger sold his 1205 pound steer to Jim Gless of the State Bank of Caledonia. Renee Robertson sold her 1060 pound steer to Mr Nolan from Total Group and Comp. Jeff Geukes of Middleville sold his 1,100 to. steer for $1.20 to Norma Gregg of Bosker Buick. �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 30, 1991 Thornapple Kellogg Classes of 1932,33,34 and 35, hold reunion in Middleville The Thornapple Kellogg Class of 1934 was represented by (first row, from left) Ardis Reed Carpenter, Marvel (Bixler) Campbell, Russell Palmer, Mary (Willson) Kaiser, and Verna Griffeth. Members of the TK Class of 1935 met to renew ties recently at the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Those who attended were (first row, from left) Lane Campbell, Ruth (Standish) Williams, Florence (Bender) Dickerson, Pauline (Benaway) Lichenberger, Vivian (Proctor) Sherman, (second row) Henry Beveryk, Wright Clifford, Clare Mugridge and Ruth Willson Shinavoc. Gathering to talk over old times and new are members of the first four graduating class from what is now the TK Middle School. When they graduated, it was a brand new school, built to replace the one on the east side of Middleville which had burned. Members of the Class of 1932 are Gert (Guffin) Hiar, Margaret (Jackson) Buddemeier, Adele (Vanderveen) Parker, Gerald Williams, (second row) Woody Gillette, Chester Geukes and Jack Perry. A Free Insurance Review Are your insurance policies giving you the coverage you need? Our free insurance review will answer some important questions about your insurance needs. Call today for a confidential review. Making your future JIM COUCHENOUR more predictable. 234 E State St B FARM Bt R£4t » fHSURAMCl Mkh MM» ***• • • * r Hastings. Ml Phone: 945-3443 The Class of 1933 had the most members attend the reunion with 16. They are (front row, from left) Norma (Gibson) Butzer, Margery (Wieringa) Williams, Marian (Wieringa) Martin, Norma (Flashman) Lipp, Ruth (Getty) Nelson, (second row) Eleanor (Smith) Geukes, Helen (Austin) Thomas, Lucille (Smith) Gray, Esther (Allen) Converse, Carl Clossen, (third row) David McKeown, Gerry (Stimpson) Carpenter, Lorene (Thaler) Kaechele, Bill Standish, Larry Hewitt and Ed Wieringa. JON RAYMOND 613 S Broadway Middleville, Mi 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 30, 1991 I Page 19 Middleville second in inter-city tour tournament Middleville finished second to Hastings in the four-team Ralph E. Ellis Inter-city tennis tournament. The boys matches were played in Hastings, while the girls played in Middleville Hastings outdistanced Mid­ dleville by 14 points. 59-45. Lakewood was third and Byron Center rounded out the field. Winning flight champion­ ships for Middleville were: Singles: 12-under— Bren Bremmer and Luke Weatherhead 15-under — Darcy Mugridge and Jennifer Lewis 18-under— Dave Sher­ wood. Jeff Geukes. Stacie Bratsburg and Antonia Panza Doubles: 18-under— SherwoodGeukes. Kaechlee-Kathy Hart Also winning matches for Middleville were: Singles. 12-under— Mike Morzinski. Garrett Weatherhead. Brook Barager. Sara Wright. Karrie Kollar. Kammie Kollar. Anne-Marie Hart 15-under— Mark Pullen. Kevin Wright. Josh Parker. Kendra Weatherhead. Tracy Campbell. Kellie Kollar and Courtney Rich 18-under— Bianca Pratt and K. Han Doubles: 12-under — G. Weatherhead Brian Seger. L. Weatherhead-Nate Lavoie 15-under— Pullen-Wright. K. W eatherhead-Campbell 18-under— BratsburgPanza Dave Sherwood of Middleville uncorks a serve during Friday s Ralph E. Ellis InterCity tennis tournament at Hastings. Sherwood won the 18-under singles title and teamed with Jeff Geukes to win the doubles crown. Caledonia graduate receives scholarship Twenty-nine recent high school graduates, including Clarice Gerke of Caledonia, have been awarded Michigan Business School Association Scholarships and will attend Baker College of Muskegon in September. Michigan Business School Association scholarship win- After 60s group to cruise on Gun Lake July 30 Some members of the After 60s missed out on the cruise on Gun Lake aboard the Penesse Paddler earlier this month, so a "make-up" cruise has been set for today (July 30) at 2:30 p.m. The group is to meet at the Circle Inn at that time to be­ gin the ride around the lake. nets are chosen by the scholarship board of the association. Each student will receive up to $2,400 in tuition credit over their first two years at Baker College of Muskegon. Baker College of Muskegon is a non-profit, co-educational business and technical career college, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and located at 141 Hartford Avenue in Muskegon. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote far all of your inummct nctds • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 L 891-9294 j VOTE Tuesday, August 6 The Caledonia Township Board reminds its citizens of the SPECIAL ELECTION August 6 to decide whether to levy an additional 2 mills for increased police and fire protection in the township. Polls are Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. �Page 20 / The Sun and News, Middleville. 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OOSTAG< hasting^ Mi 4905k Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 185 I August 6, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Public asked to comment on new or renovated facilities Caledonia schools outline building program ‘wish list’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia planning com­ mittees presented their "druthers" for proposed new and renovated school facilities at a public meeting Tuesday evening. Their plans, coupled with community recommendations, will form the building program bond request put before district voters Nov. 19. "These are our dreams," have the district design a new $17 million, 160,000-squarefoot school with a capacity for 750 students, grades six through eight. That cost would include landscaping, site work, utilities, equipment and contingency fees, with a completion date set for August 1994. The $17 million estimate is $5 million higher than the $12 million originally pro­ posed for this facility. After the new middle I < The new middle school would be designed to accommodate team teaching. — Robert Myers said Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers of the ideas presented last week. "So there will have to be some com­ promises before the ballot language is approved." If all their "dreams" could come true, the middle school planning committee would school was constructed, the present middle school wing then would be renovated and combined with the present high school, creating a 9-12 facility capable of accommodating 1,000 students. The estimated cost of the renovation ranges from $5 million to $8.5 million, depending on whether minimum or "ideal" im­ provements would be made to the 1962 building and grounds. The building last was reno­ vated in 1978, although work was done when it was con­ verted to a middle school in 1989. A proposal to build a community swimming pool also will be on the November ballot, but as a separate ques­ tion. After visiting other area swimming facilities, this planning committee recom­ mended a six-lane, 25-meter pool with a diving bay, a poolside deck and spectator seating for 350 above the locker rooms. The estimated cost of the complete pool fa­ cility runs about $4.7 mil­ lion. Myers told the 30 people who turned out for Wednes­ day’s meeting that the school board now was faced with "some tough decisions," about what to include in the actual proposal, and he said Caledonia School Board Trustee Gordon DeBlaay (left) discusses ideas for the district's latest building program with Project Architect Harm Perdock and Project Engineer Bob Botting, both of GMB Architects and Engineers. that community advice on the building program would be welcome. At the meeting, Architect Harm Perdock of GMB Archi­ tects and Engineers briefly went over a prepared booklet outlining the three planning committees’ ideas, and he en­ couraged the audience to comment on or question any See Wish List, on page 2 Moratorium of new well drilling widened at Yankee Springs by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Groundwater contamination in the Gun Lake area contin­ ues to spread, and the BarryEaton District Health De­ partment (BEDHD) July 11 widened the area where people are not allowed to drill new water wells. "The expansion of the area was necessitated by contami­ nation being found in areas previously uncontaminated. The compounds found were Tetrachloroethylene and Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether," said a recent letter from James P. Schnackenberg, Environnmental Director of the BEDHD to Yankee Springs Supervisor David Van Elst. The first moratorium was set in 1987 for a small part of section 19 and involved nine residences. With the latest increase in area, almost all of Section 19 and a small portion of Section 30 in Yankee Springs Township is now under the moratorium. The original problem was alleged to have started from the now-closed Misak landfill, but state and See Well Drilling, on page 3 Wetlands section near gravel site destroyed due to erosion The heavy line shows the current area where residents are prohibited from drilling water wells in Yankee Springs Township. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Mictvgan Department of Natural Resources official has confirmed that a 200-by-100foot section of wetlands has been destroyed by erosion near a reclaimed gravel mining site in Yankee Springs Township, "It is a violation of the wetlands act," said Cameron Jordan, district representative for land and water management for the DNR. Roger Fulton is property manager for the Thompson McCully Company, the firm that mined gravel from the Payne Lake site and reclaimed it last year. Fulton told Jordan that he would inspect the site and provide Jordan with a reclamation plan to repair the damage. The damage was docu­ mented by members of the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee (YSAC), which was formed this summer. YSAC called the matter to the attention of the DNR. "Members of our commit­ tee told of our concerns about the wetlands at a planning commission public hearing. Sh Erosion, on page 6 In This Issue... • Caledonia AMBUCS set charity golf • Yankee Springs Campground water safe to drink • 4-H Advisory Council plan “Fun Fest’’ • Antique steam and gas engines displayed in Clarksville �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 6, 1991 ‘Wish List’ discussed at Caledonia Schools, of the items. Perdock, whose firm has been hired by the district to wdrk on the building program, attended the .committees’ planning sessions. The middle school commit­ tee reported it would like to see a building with separate areas, or pods, for each grade level. Each pod would contain approximately 10 classrooms, some of which would have moveable walls. All rooms would be designed for flexible use, and set up to accommo­ date team teaching. The building also would be equipped with a gym, media center, athletic fields and cafetorium. It would include its own technology education center, and its own music and art classrooms. With the exceptions of the gym and media center, the high school and middle school presently must share the spaces for these subjects. The committee recommends a centrally located planning area for teachers to free classrooms for student use all day while providing ample space for teachers to plan in teams or individually. (See drawing.) Perdock explained that air conditioning was included in the cost of the new building, because of the probable future need for year-round use of the school. The high school planning committee, he said, has been working with a different prob­ lem, that of renovating the present high school/middle school facility to fit the changing curriculum of the school. The only actual additions suggested for the building are an applied technology area, and a television studio, an­ other kind of applied technol­ ogy. New construction is esti­ mated to cost from $940,000 to $1,600,000. The committee suggests part of the present middle school be renovated for use as the high school's English and social studies areas. The pre­ sent middle school media cen­ ter and gym would be re­ tained, but updated as auxil­ iaries to the newer ones in the high school. Perdock explained that the <4 Presently there are 300 lots for sale in the Caledonia j 5 School District. — Robert Myers financing. There are pros and cons to each method. "We hope some of you will sit down with us and help us look at this decision," he said. He told the audience that residents could sign up to work with any of four com­ mittees: finance, middle school planning, pool plan­ ning or high school planning. He said that detailed archi­ tectural drawings of the pro­ posed facilities would not be ordered until the program is approved by the voters, and explained later that he esti­ mated such drawings would cost the district as much as $100,000. "I don’t think the people would want us to spend those July 1-Aug. 15 Win a trip to the 1992 Rose Parade It’s a celebration of flowers • Spectacular selection • Special summer prices Enter our FTD® Flowerfest Sweepstakes. No purchase necessary. Daily Specials These specials will run every week on their respective days. All specials are cash and carry and no orders will be taken for delivery at these special prices. ALWAYS ... $4.99 MONDAY. 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"The lockers, for instance, need to be replaced and ceiling work should be done.” Myers told the audience that the school board must de­ cide not only what should be included in the building and renovation, but also how the district should fund the pro­ jects. Financing for the program could be spread out over either a 20- or a 30-year period, he said, with voters paying about 2.2 mills for the shorter period or less than one mill for the 30-year V? _ OPEN Monday & Tuesday 900 to 500 Wednesday & Fnday 900 Io 530 and Saturday 9 to 1 dollars before approval of the projects," he said. "Once the proposal passes, things will get on the drawing board." But residents will know what they are voting on, he explained. While the building itself may not be designed, voters will know the exact number of classrooms and where they will be located in relation to each other, and a description of each project will be prepared. And the ex­ This drawing shows the recommended relationships of the various areas in the proposed new middle school in Caledonia. Actual plans will not be drawn until residents approve the building program. The school election is Nov. 19. (Drawing courtesy of GMB Architects and Engineers.) act dollar amount to be spent on the program will be on the ballot, he said. He also compared the Rockford school district to Caledonia’s, explaining that while both are about 99 square miles in territory, Rockford presently serves about 5,000 students compared to Caledonia's 2,200. "I'm told the reason for that is because of (Rockford’s) roads and sewers," he said. "Those things are going to happen here, and then Caledo­ nia will be a lot more like that 5,000-student district." "Presently there are 300 lots for sale in the Caledonia district," he said of growth in the area, adding that most are located on the east side of the district in the Whitneyville Road/Thomapple River area. The FACTs planning committee, composed of area educators and citizens, last spring recommended that the district buy land for future schools, that it separate the middle school from the high school and that it build a sec­ ond middle school when pop­ ulation growth warrants. "That is what we are do­ ing," Myers said. Besides planning a new middle school, as the FACTs report recommended, the dis­ trict has purchased 20 acres in the 84th Street and Whit­ neyville Road area, and is looking at yet another land purchase. Myers said after the meet­ ing that anyone who did not attend, but who would like to work on planning this build­ ing program, should call him at 891-8185. ”If the millage passes, citi­ zens will have a chance to participate even as the build­ ing plans are being drawn," he emphasized. Thornapple Township Emergency Services now official CPR Training Center by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Working with the American Heart Association, Thornapple Township Emergency Services will offer classes in CPR after being designated as a Community Training Center. The motivation behind the work it took to become a training center is to help citi­ zens in the community help themselves and the TIES, said Bob Woodard. Woodard, assistant fire chief and certified as an instructor/trainer in CPR, asks that Middleville area residents "give us a fighting chance," by learning the life­ saving maneuvers. "The key is we have to have people on the scene. When CPR is started immedi­ ately, we have the greatest chance of success. CPR is a holding pattern," Woodard said. The chances of a person having to administer CPR to a stranger is almost nil, he said, but a family member's life would more likely be saved if CPR is started while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. He pointed out that within four to six minutes of the heart stopping, brain cells be­ gin to die. "If you start CPR, you give us a fighting chance," he said. Ventricular fibrillation is a very common problem; if we can get on the scene with CPR already started, and use the defib, that would give the patient a chance," he added. Rick Bel son, Rod Pressler, Don Clinton and Woodard now are qualified to teach classes on CPR for the new community service. Woodard plans to add to that number of instructors later in the fall. "We’re going to have a meeting, and set down a plan of operation. We want to offer classes to the public at least once a month. We'll teach various groups, too,” he said. Between six and eight peo­ ple makes a nice-sized group for one instructor, he noted, but if an organization has 20 to 30, he can just add more instructors to make the class size manageable. Taking a CPR class is rec­ ommended "every couple of years" by the American Heart Association, but Woodard would like to see those who have taken the course to take a refresher class once a year. "’We're kind of excited," Woodard said of the new sta­ tus as a Community Training Center. The unit will keep its own records, order various sup­ plies, fill out audit reports and follow guidelines and standards of the American Heart Association. Once-a-month classes for the public are expected to start in October, with the cost for an adult heart saver class set at $5. "The book costs $2, so you can see we won't be making any money; it's a community service," Woodard said. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 6, 1991 I Page 3 Caledonia AMBUCS set charity golf tournament for Aug. 16 Caledonia village, township boards discuss office plans Caledonia village and township officials are meeting jointly to discuss plans for a new office building for both both municipalities. The present village-township hall on Emmons has been sold because it lacks the space to add offices for the village clerk and treasurer, who presently must work out of their homes. The two boards have heard tnree architects' presentations, but so far all estimates have exceeded the $150,000 budget. Shown are some of the officials working on the project plans: Gordon Jousma (left, back to the camera), Chip DeVries, Jerry Good (standing), John Dieleman (with paper), Jackie Cherry, Glen Klover and Dan Erskine (partially hidden). Well drilling area widened, continued from front township officials now say it is unknown exactly where the contamination came from. Officials from the state Public Health Department and Yankee Springs Township also say they see no end to the spreading ground water contamination. Those who are already in the newly-designated morato­ rium area will have their wa­ ter monitored by the Barry Eaton District Health De­ partment, said Bill DeBoer, supervisor sanitarian. "The best alternative would be to extend the water sup­ ply," he said. He advised people to con­ tact the township as the owner of the system, but said there would be no state fund­ ing available for the expan­ sion. The township might do it as a public service, he said, or the homeowners might have to pay for the extention them­ selves. However, if a well is found through testing to be contam- inated, then state money may be available through Act 307, (or the Michigan Environ­ mental Response Act), De­ Boer pointed out. Act 307 funds are being used for the current installa­ tion of the water lines to serve wells previously found to be contaminated. A permit may be issued for a replacement well if there is no contamination found and the well is located "quite a ways from the system," De­ Boer said, but each permit would be issued on a case-bycase basis. Repair of an existing well does not require a permit from the health department, he added. Alice Jansma, township treasurer, confirmed that the township would petition the state for Act 307 money. "No one can say what caused it," she said of the contamination. "It's not just one thing; it's the times; the density of the population, and the increased sophistication of the equipment that identifies more things in the water." She also noted that people heavily fertilize their lawns and fields, and the surrounding areas of swampland contribute to the pollution. "Add them all together, and it creates problems that were not anticipated 15 or 20 years ago," she said. Jansma suggested that the expansion probably would be much larger than first antici­ pated, possibly going around Gun Lake. Cora Rubishun, a labora­ tory scientist with the Michi­ gan Department of Public Health, Groundwater Divi­ sion, noted that her depart­ ment also could not say what exactly caused the problem. "As for the actual source of contamination, we have noth­ ing definitive to say where it comes from," she said. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia members of the American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) plan to take a long lunch Aug. 16 to par­ ticipate in their second annual Charity Golf Classic at Saska­ toon Golf Club. “Everyone is welcome to participate, whether they shoot birdies or bogies." said AMBUCS Fund Raising Chairman John Huffman. The tourney proceeds will benefit the Kent Special Riding Program, which is bas­ ed at the Caledonia farm of Lynn and Bill Schumacher. Huffman said that last year’s first Golf Classic raised several thousand dollars to provide equipment for the KSRP, which offers physical­ ly challenged children and adults the unique therapy pro­ vided by horseback riding. The AMBUCS tourney is a four-person scramble, and participants may sign up for either nine or 18 holes of golf. The first tee time for the longer 18-hole round is 12:11 p.m., while those playing nine holes will begin to tee off at 2:52 p.m. Fees will include not only golf, but also the snack cart, a steak dinner and prizes. For a foursome to enjoy the complete round of golf plus the cart, dinner and awards, the cost is $200. An individual playing a round and enjoying all the amenities will pay $50, or $40 if he or she only plays nine holes. To register, golfers should call Huffman at Old Kent Bank, 891-9100 or stop at his office, 9325 Cherry Valley. The group will appreciate any prize donations, as well as cash donations to AMBUCS charities, Huffman said. Anyone who has to putter around the office, or who can’t see a fair way to play in the tournament still is welcome to drive over and chip in a cash donation to the charities. Since receiving its charter (Comer of Kinsey in Caledonia/ Mon Sat 11 am 9 30 pm Sun 3 pm-9:30 pm Township/Village Hall, 640 Emmons. Present: Good. DeVries. Gould, Snyder, Jousmo. Dielemon. ToIon Also present All Village Council Three firms were in to give quotes for the new building. Discussion wos then held on the type of building and whether a basement was needed. Decision chitect and get bids. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder, Clerk (8/6) Membership is open to any area resident willing to work “fore” a good cause. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real E state i • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 I If you're not sure your're getting the most you can out of your present financial setup, we offer several programs that are designed to consolidate banking services and, with our counseling, develop a specific financial program just for you. Our banking expertise is available to you. Just call one of our officers and set up an appointment to discuss your financial future. To give you greater financial flexibility and your money greater earning power ... ACT NOW! July 29, 1991 A special joint mooting of the Caledonia Township Boord ond the Village Council wos called to order ot 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor 110 Johnson two years ago, Caledonia AMBUCS has contributed about $5,000 to local projects for the physically challenged. Getting more for your Dollars Caledonia Township OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Caledonia AMBUCS officers Eric Seif and John Huff­ man are ready to exchange their business attire for golf togs as they prepare for the AMBUCS Charity Golf Classic to be held Aug. 16 at Saskatoon Golf Club. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville FDIC 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 891-8113 3205 68th ST. S E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 LENDER �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 6, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi, everyone. I am trying something different on my computer. With the help of the Mac User Club I have now reversed the background on my computer screen to a black background with white letters and I think it will help my severe eye strain. My eyes took a drastic change and I have to enlarge the type to see what I type And the reversed background sure does help. Tom Gordon, a Mac Ushers club members, whom I had contacted for help, came over, brought the reversible disk, changed all my disks so they all had black backgrounds with white letters. We thought we were all set. but found the printer would not print. He is going to find out if my com­ puter is too old or can be up­ dated to make the reverse disks work. He is also going to look into a Mac audio system as my eyes are getting worse and 1 will have to go to an audio computer. Hope my own computer will be usable. If not, I will have to buy a dif­ ferent computer. Wasn’t that thoughtful and generous of Tom to come over and do this for me? Marge Williams sent me a poem that she wrote to her children in thanks for all of their love and care for her sur­ prise birthday. I got some of you called a week ago before I got sick, so I am putting it in a week late and then on to this week's news. Doug Hart said that Mid­ dleville's swim team went over to Wayland to use their pool, as ours didn't meet the necessary requirements. The teams were very evenly mat­ ched Both were beginners and so it was a good meet. Middleville lost by 10 points. All three of the Hart children participated. Wednesday, the whole family went to the 24th Parents Day of the students that Doug teaches in the sum­ mer. They got together in Ionia. Cathy Williamson's sister from New Jersey was back and forth to the Williamson home and the cottage this last week. Barb Clinton attended her school reunion. Greta Greiner attended her country school (High Point) in Allegan. They hadn’t gotten together in a very long time. Rob Kenyon said that he was having a good time while he was home on leave. Neva said that she and Bill had her sister and brother-inlaw over on Saturday evening. Jerry and Jack Spencer had their daughter, and two greatgranddaughters over on Mon­ day. Then on Wednesday, Jerry had the Prairie Garden Club. Then Thursday, the Spencers went to Canadian Lake to visit friends and had luncheon together. Paul Newman had his brother and wife over the weekend, visiting him and Betty. Sunday Lois and Walt Bender had callers. Gerald Fenner from Martin. Don't forget, you Thomapple Heritage Association members we meet at Bowens Mills for our potluck supper at 6:30 Aug. 21. If any of you folks want to buy a T-shirt with our first school buses on them, you can buy them at S & S Fruit Market for $8. It is generous of them for letting us sell them there. Leo and Beth Verlinde had their daughter. Nancy, and daughters and friends staying with them for a while. When I called, they had the other daughter Mary and her son and daughter there with her. One just left and the other came. Pat and Clare Tolan went to Baldwin to see her parents on Sunday. Anne Bartlett said that her daughter Maureen went up to Silver Lake and spent some time with her grandparents. Daughter Katie and friend, Paige Phildrick, went to Silver Lake this week. Marian Martin and her daughter Marilyn and her children went to Mason, Miss., last week. Had some rain while there. Still had a good week. Daughter Beverly answered the phone when I called Russell Bender. This is her sixth trip to Michigan this year from California. She will be here for eight days. Luana and Lynn Tolan went on a two-week vacation to Oklahoma City to a national street rally. Eight thousand people were there. They also stopped in St. Louis. Mo. and Carthage. Mo., to the Precious Moments. Bessie Nelson said that her Continued on next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday S«rvices9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 -8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 795-2391 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) ............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School ....... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.................................. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday.................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday................. 7:00 p.m. REV. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Pastor 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 | ...where then u always room for you! ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY .. i.......... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 o.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian Harrison Music Jeff Vander Heide Nursery provided Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. PHONE - 891-8119 Rev. F.L "Red" Fddar. Minister of Worship and Administration. Rev Stan Vugtevean. Minister of Evangelism and Discipleship. Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education and Youth Cindy Herweyer. Children s Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD Air conditioned (Tatars United Urrtijrrn (Ofurcb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE 698-8252 Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............................. 1100a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday: Mothers of Young Children............................... 9:30a.m. Wednesday; Family Night.........................7:00 p.m Thursday; Moms In Touch.............................. 10:00a.m. Richard J Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Donelle Raab Director of Music Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship...............11 00 a m. YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock CHURCH Morning Worship Service 10:00a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ...................................... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship Service.................................. 6:00p.m. Sunday School.................................. 9.45 a.m. Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Gun Lake Community Church Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED 708 West Main Street Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 (Come join our family ... God's family) 908 West Main Middleville Rev. James Cusack Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did (Time JHf Hindis t (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday School 9 30 am. Sunday Morning Worship 1630 d m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 0 m. Wednesday MKjweek prover 8 Bibfe study Rev William Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 7 00 p m QQ4 0 7 I “0/4.0 $ MOST HOLY Jfe ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m................................................Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4:15 p m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 6, 1991 I Page 5 Lincoln Meadow has some openings Those interested in relocating to Lincoln Meadow, a senior citizen apartment in Middleville, are encouraged to contact Executive Director Colleen Cox at 795-7715 or 7953618. Several apartments are now available for immediate occupancy, and the Middleville Housing Commission is establishing a new community-wide waiting list. Cox will provide information oh eligibility requirements. Are Your Weekends Hectic? 10 more days before ‘Everybody’s Crazy’ Bev Veen, Jerri Otto, Dorothy Cooley, (on couch) Bob Wenger, Colleen Cox, Julie Coon and Mitch Tolan. Tickets are $4 for the farce, and are available at the Community Education office at TK high school. Call 795-3397. The first production of a community theater in Middleville since the Prairie Literary Club performed in the 1930s is set for Aug. 16 and 17 at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium. The cast is busy rehearsing, but take time to pose for a photo. From left to right are Tony Wingier, Doug Brinks, Maggie Benjamin, Sandy Tolan, Pete Osborne, Dick Clack, Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. Wafer at Yankee Springs campground now safe to drink, county health officials say by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Water at the Yankee Springs state park camp­ ground again is safe to drink, after one well was taken out of service and another re­ paired. The Barry Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) shut down one well for an in­ definite period after coliform bacteria was found in the wa­ ter. ’'Coliform is a bacteria that is an indicator of contamina­ tion,” said Bill DeBoer, supervisor sanitarian with the health department. It comes from the waste of warm blooded animals or de­ caying matter, De boer said. A second well was shut down because of a water main break and was repaired. After the repair, the well was cholorinated. Two samples of water must test safe before it can be put back into service, he added. "The warning notices have been taken down," he said. During the time when the water was posted as unsafe to drink, campers could go to another well in the park area, or boil water from the wells. Drinking the water was the only concern, DeBoer said. Because 1,500 to 2,000 people would have been ex­ posed during the three week "window" when there were problems, DeBoer said the de­ partment conducted a "cohort" study. Using the reservation analysis,” he explained, "but the park rangers have inter­ viewed people since then, as as far as we know, the prob­ lem has been taken care of, DeBoer said. list of people who had visited the park, they talked to 100 people. The interviews were called a "cohort" study because they talked to pairs of people roughly the same age. They found a person who was ill after the visit to the park, and then intervie wed one who was not. Fifty ill people and 50 well people were interviewed. Many activities were asked about, he said, such as swimming, bathing, eating out at the same place, even buying ice from the same place. There is no apparent associ­ ation to eating or anything coming from outside the campground, he said. "We haven't completed the For Classified Action-Ads CALL ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th, Caledonia 891-8688 795-3345 Middleville Neighbors, continued from page 4----------------------children had a potluck birth­ day dinner Sunday and they ate at Fish Hatchery Park. Most of the family were there. Marge Williams said that Ed and Katie Cisler had Mike and Edna Bender from Holland. Mary Lee Leach of Holland; Ruth Lawrence and sister who is visiting her from Tuscon, as well as Marge over to their home at Cider Mill Trailer Park Tuesday. They have been getting together ever since Charlie died. The Lawrences, Benders and the Leaches started doing this when they all were at Casa Verde Park together. They take turns get­ ting together every summer, one year in Holland and one year in Middleville. I guess this is all for this week, hope I can get this out of the reverse mode so I can print it all up. Christine, our granddaughter, is staying with us this week, and she said that she watched Tom Gordon ex­ plain to me how to get it back so I can still print it and take it in to the Reminder office Thursday a.m. Love you all. Vacation Bible School! AUGUST 12-16 • 9:00-11:30 A.M. | For All Children ! 4 years old through | 6th Grade. at ... | Good Shepherd j Lutheran Church j 908 West Main I Middleville I 795-2391 j now is a problem with your boat insurance. Life on the water is a mariners dream. So you don’t need a water or land accident to sink those drcams. Boat Insurance from Auto-Owners protects your boat in case of collision in the water or on land...it provides fire and theft coverage; and liability and medical protection for you and your family can also be added. So ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent how their Boat Insurance can protect a great deal more than your boat to keep you merrily afloat. The?No Pro6&fnfap&, - DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. 'Ww rou Think of tniuranct, Think of U»" 131 E M»n Street. P.O So* 21S. Caledonia. Mreh.^an 4931B JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616)891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �I Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 6, 1991 Summertime is fun time at Dutton Park Cleaning up all of the tissue used in the mummy wrap is enjoyed by the kids at Dutton Park at the Steelcase Credit Union picnic. Ashley and Lindsay DeRuiter climb way, way up on the slide. They are not alone. Dad’s hand can be seen lower right, and grandpa was there to catch them. Steelcase Credit Union pic­ nic draws many kids to the pop wagon. For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 Wrapping up one’s spouse with tissue so that not a even a single hair shows, calls for many individual styles of wrapping. These Steelcase employees and their panne's enjoy the activity every year. all ladies' and men’s SUMMER MERCHANDISE Vo 50% Off — Still a Good Selection — FALL MERCHANDISE IS Erosion destroys wetlands Continued from front page — We did some investigating, and then contacted the DNR," said Sandy O'Dell, president of YSAC. O'Dell stressed that his committee also was concerned about wetlands near a site to the north of where TMC re­ cently gained a permit to re­ move 800,000 tons of gravel over three years. The new mining operation was approved by the Yankee Springs Planning Commis­ sion for approximately 50 acres at the corner of Bowens Mills and Payne Lake roads. As pan of the leasing agreement with the property holder, TMC has agreed to contour and make more pre­ sentable an abandoned gravel mine across Bowens Mills Road from the acreage the firm will mine. “I talked to Mr. Fulton this (Wednesday) morning, and explained the situation. He said he’ll go out to the site tomorrow, and then he’ll get back to me with a restoration plan. I'll give him a few days to contact me," he added. "He understood it; he made it clear to me that he would fix it," Jordan said. Fulton did not return a tele­ phone call asking for his comment. Twisting up a swing ana tnen twirling is tun, out it a friend stops by, you can stop and catch up on the latest. The rabbits got all my lettuce!' How much lettuce’ have you invested in cameras, camping and sports equipment? ‘All Risk’ insurance against loss, theft or accidental damage usually costs less than 1% of value, with — BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington S\ (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 6, 1991 I Page 7 ENGAGEMENT Ruehs • Kious to wed Aug. 24 The engagement of Traci Lynn Ruehs and Chad Richard Kious has been an­ nounced by their parents. Fred and Carolynn Ruehs and Rick and Nancy Kious, all of Alto. . The bride-elect is a graduate of Caledonia High School. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Creston High School and is attending Aquinas CoHege. An Aug. 24 wedding is planned. ANNIVERSARY ‘Habitat’ community garage sale held in Middleville helps national celebration by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The community garage sale held in Middleville last week featured a large sale at the Rev. and Mrs. Lynn Wagner’s home, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. The sale raised $627, said Pat Wagner, and while that pleases her, it’s not the big news about the national orga­ nization that builds houses for people who are finding it difficult to obtain traditional ways to buy a home. The houses are built by do­ nations and volunteers, and are paid for with modest monthly payments by the people who get them. "Habitat's whole theory is that home ownership is going into the right direction," Pat said. "We're about to start the biggest week we’ve ever had," she exclaimed. Yesterday (Monday) a rally with a potluck dinner in Nashville welcomed people from all over the United States who make up a travel­ ing work camp and will work alongside local volunteers on Habitat’s latest effort, the renovation of a house. A concept joined by former President Jimmy Carter, the crews will celebrate the 15th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity by sending 15 traveling workers to 15 sites for 15 weeks building and renovating homes for those who are might otherwise be homeless. Home ownership brings stability to people's lives, and to the community, Pat ex­ plained. She said she was "doubly excited" that Barry County was selected out of 600 affili- CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP Andrusiaks to mark 35th anniversary Roberta and Clem Andrusiak of Caledonia will celebrate their 35th anniversary Aug. 11. They hove six children, three daughters-in-law and nine grandchildren. FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery || j jp KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment Middle Villa Inn TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FRI . SAT . SUN Try our Prime Rib ($7.95) or !6-lb. (peeled and deveined) Shnmp Dinner ($9.95) (pictured above). PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Chicken ($5 95) will also be available MONDAY stop m for our 1-lb. T-Bone Steak ($9.95) or our M»-lb. Sizzler for only ($6 95). TUESDAY try our Bar BQ Pork Ribs ($6 95) (Larger portion $8.95) WEDNESDAY stop in for our ($4.25) Meat Burrito or ($5.25) Chicken Burrito and ($1 95) Marguerites THURSDAY is our All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night ($6.95). You have your choice of fried or baked chicken BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99 CHILDREN’S MEALS All specials available at 5 p m (Sunday at noon) All specials ( xcept Burrito Special) include a trip to our 20 item Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable ____________________________ Outside Catering Prices Start At Only ...’3.25 Per Person Thursday is TEEN NIGHT — Call For Information — North of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 or 891-1’87 July 17. 1991 Th* regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Good at 7:30 p.m. Present: Good, DeVries, Gould, Snyder, Jousma, Dieleman, Tolan. Bills and minutes were ap­ proved as printed. UA CABLE: Steve Gould and Kerry DeWitt were appointed to look over the agreement from UA Coble for a franchise in Caledonia's Township. M-37 CORRIDOR STUDY: Trustee Joursma gave a brief review on the sewer study for the corridor. The developers after putting the study out for bids decided to have 8 & B Water/Wastewater do the study. LIBRARY BOARD APPOINT­ MENT: Recommendation from the Library Board to appoint Sharon Emerson & Ann Mulder passed. ELECTION INSPECTION AP­ POINTMENT: The following were approved for election inspection appointment: Precinct #1 - Amy Finkbeiner, Jean Durkee, Barbara Norgrove, Joyce Keating. Precinct #2 - Sharon Prins, Bar­ bara Waite, JoAnne Stimac, Doris Abraham. Precinct #3 - Dorothy Mer­ riman, Henrietta Fischer, Sharon L. Baker, Maureen Scobie. A.V. Board - Arlene Oaks, Mary Snyder, Geraldine Fairbrother. Alternates - Norma Sprite, Arlene Hodgkinson, Barbara Scott. PMR BONDS: Supervisor Good stated that attorney Brown sug­ gested non-cancelable bonds for the sand pits. Also, bonds that start at $20,000 and increase eoch year by that amount for ten years. After some discussion Good postponed until we receiv­ ed more information from at­ torney Brown. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Review of the Planning Commission rezon­ ing for Dr Crissmon and Grand Rapids Gravel. Motion to ap­ prove recommendation for Crissmon from C-l to R-2. Grand Rapids Grovel will hove second reading next month. OTHER BUSINESS House number ordinance will take ef­ fect on August 1, 1991. Advisory Committee report - working on sewers and will be looking into recycling. Report on 4-corners group and M-37 expansion. Mov ed to accept resolution on M-37 YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to new spapen and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop La at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings ates to be part of the tour of workers who started in June and are working through many Habitat houses on their way to a big building project in Columbus, Ohio, in September. "All of the work crews stay in local homes during the time they’re working," Pat said, "and one local church is going to provide for coffee breaks, with others bringing in lunch and still other churches sup­ plying suppers." The Nashville house has al­ ready had demolition work done on the inside by the Barry County Habitat volun­ teers, and Pat said she hopes that the crews can get the in­ sulation put up in the inside, finish the outside and com­ plete a subfloor, along with new ceilings and dry wall. A youth group from Circle Pines in Delton will be part of the crew for three days, and a Middleville business will pay their staff their regular wages while they work for a day for Habitat. After the Nashville home is finished, Habitat plans to build a home on a lot in Or­ angeville donated by St. Francis Episcopal Church. "In 1992, we’ll finish in Orangeville, and well also be looking at Delton in 1992," Pat pointed out. "Of course, we always real­ ize that there is a need in Hastings," she added. "People in Barry County are really generous," she said, noting that Habitat for Hu­ manity is not allowed to get government funds. "Next Sunday, well have a house dedication celebration for everyone. Everyone is in­ vited to Nashville at 3 p.m. to see whit we can do. Come and see the finished product," she suggested. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE expansion to be extended thru the Village. Moved to send a let­ ter of congratulations to DeVries Insurance for 75 years in the business. ASSESSOR: The Personnel committee recommended Darva Boot for the position of Assessor. Moved to accept recommendation. Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder, Clerk (8/6) AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 j — THE UILLHGE PLHVERS PHESENT:'— Euerybody's Crazy !! Tickets for reserued seating are on sale NOW at the Community Education office at the high school at 3885 Bender Road. Only $4 Friday, Aug. 16 & Saturday Hug. 17 TK Auditorium, at Thornapple Kellogg High School Curtain goes up at 8 p.m. The ALL STAA cast includes; Doug Brinks, Beu Deen, Bob Wenger, Sandy Tolan, Mitch Tolan, Julie Coon, Pete Osborne, Jerri Otto, Colleen Coh, Maggie Benjamin, Tony Wingier, Walt Eauey, Dorothy Cooley, Richard Clack and a GHOST. Call 795-3397 Two Performances!! Directed by Fred Clack �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 6, 1991 Obituaries Reverend G. Allen Steeby-------------------------------------- CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - Reverend G. Allen Steeby, 79 of Gearwater, Horida, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, July 30, 1991. Reverend Steeby was bom on September 13, 1911 in Moline, the son of George E. and Audie (Luneke) Steeby. He received his bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University. He taught school four years before the Lord called him into the ministry. For 40 years he served the United Methodist pastorates in Howe, Indiana, Niles, Michigan, Battle Creek, and Grand Rapids. Reverend Steeby was a member of the following boards: Christian Education, Evangelism, North Central College Ministry, Trustee of the United Methodist Founda­ tion, a member of the Confer­ ence Judiciary Committee, and a delegate to General Conference. Reverend Steeby retired in CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP Caledonia, Michigan 49316 "At the Growing Edge of Kent County" | • NOTICE • :$:j: Caledonia Township and Village are accepting bids for architectural site plans and design for the new office building. Preliminary design prints are available at the Township and Village Hall at 640 Emmons St. in Caledonia. Any questions call Pat Snyder, Township Clerk at 891-0070. 1976 and moved to Florida. In the past few years he has been Chaplain at the Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida for residents of the On Top Of The W'orld community. He was married to Velma R. Johnson in 1933. He is survived by his wife, Velma and three sons and their wives: Gary and Joyce Steeby of Schoolcraft, Linden and Sheila Steeby of Wayland, David and Susan Steeby of Freeport; 10 grandchildren, two great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Rudolph Steeby and Webster Steeby both of Wayland; sister, Myrtella Swem of Clearwater, Florida. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Julie Ann Steeby; one brother, Elbert Steeby. Funeral services were held Friday, August 2 at the Leight­ on United Methodist Church with Dr Robert Smith and Dr. Thomas Rough officiating. Burial was in Hooker Cemet­ ery, Kalamazoo Ave., Leight­ on Township, Wayland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO, 91-4Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia. THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map, so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the I-2 Heavy Industrial District: That part of the Southwest 1/4, Section 6, Town 5 North, Range 10 West, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan described as: BEGINNING at a point on the South line; of said Southwest 1/4 which is North 89°56’52” West 346.00 feet from the South 1/4 corner of Section 6; thence North 89°56’52” West 237.80 feet along said South line; thence North 02°56’52” West 110.35 feet along the Easterly line of Kon-Krete Drive (86 feet wide); thence Northerly 207.19 feet along said Easterly line on a 3957.0 foot radjus curve to the right, the chord of which bears North 01°26’52” West 207.16 feet; thence North 00°Q3’08” East 67.95 feet along said Easterly line; thence South 89°56’52” East 252.13 feet; thence So&h 00°52’10” East 167.50 feet along the West line pf the East 336 feet of said Southwest 14; thence North 89°56’52” West 10.00 feet; thence South 00°42’10” East 217.80 feet to the place of beginning. Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk Florence V. Owen-------------------------------------------------MIDDLEVILLE - Florence V. Owen, 76 of Middleville and formerly of Hastings and Freeport, passed away Tues­ day, July 30, 1991 at Tender­ care of Hastings. Mrs. Owen was bom on September 28, 1914 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Berberi) Hawkins. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended St. Rose School. She was married to George Owen on April 21,1931. Lived in Hastings until moving to Freeport in 1946 and to Middleville in 1982. Wintered in Florida for nine years. Her employment included: The Former Egg Plant in Hast­ ings during World War II. the Freeport Handle Factory, Free­ port School as a cook, the Free­ port Packaged Medicine Store, and Endres Grocery in Freeport. Mrs. Owen was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Mrs. Owen is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Deloris) Dipp of Freeport, Mrs. Tom (Barbara) McKee of New Braunsfels, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Marian Owen of Nashvil­ le, Thomas and Imogene Owen of Freeport, Ronald and Valer­ ie Owen of Middleville; 14 grandchildren, 15 great­ grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Marvin (Mary) Edwards of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband George, October 10,1973 and an infant daughter, Joyce .Elaine Owen. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 1, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles Fischer officiating. Burial was in the Freeport Cemetery. A wake service was held Wednesday evening at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Barry County 4-H Advisory Council plans ‘Fun Fest’ Sept 29 J-Ad Graphics News Service An afternoon of fun for children and adults at the Barry County Expo Center is being planned by the 4-H Ad­ visory Council for Sept. 29. An "all-you-can-eat" dinner will be served, featuring the best in beef, lamb, pork, rab­ bit and goat, all donated by farmers and other friends of 4H, said representative Sharon Miller. The dinner will also have the rest of the trimmings, and home made desserts will be offered by 4-H Leaders and other volunteers. With game booths for all ages, a cake walk, wagon rides and a dunk tank already set, the organizers now are asking interested area busi­ nesses and individuals to do­ nate door prizes for the event to benefit the Barry County 4-H program. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERQY REGULATORY or before the specified comment dale for the particular application, either the competing development applica­ tion or a notice of Intent to file such on application. Submitting a timely notice of Intent allows an Interested person to file the competing applica­ tion no later than 120 days after the specified comment dote for the par tlcular application. A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) (1) ond (9) and 4.36. A9. Notice of Intent — A Notice of Intent must specify the exact name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must Include on unequivocal statement of Intent to submit. If such on application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of Intent must be served on the appli­ cants) named in this public notice. A10. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit — A preliminary per mit. It issued, does not authorized construction. The term of the propos ed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would Include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental Impacts. Bas­ ed on the results of these studies, the applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. 8. Comments. Protests, or Motions to Intervene — Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the re­ quirements of the Rules of Practice ond Procedure. 18 C.F.R. sections 385.210. .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider oil protests or other comments filed. tx>t only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules may become a party to the pro ceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be receiv­ ed on or before the specified com­ ment date for the particular application C. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents — Any filings must bear In oil capital letters the title "COM­ MENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING AP­ PLICATION." COMPETING APPllCA TTONS.- -PROTEST" or MOTION TO INTERVENE, os applicable, ond the protect number of the particular op plication to which the filing is In response Any of these documents (July 24, 1991) Taka notice that fha following hydro-electric application ho, been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit b. Project No 11120-000 c. Date filed: April 5. 1991 d. Applicant: Cameron Gas and Electric Company e. Name of Project: Middleville Dam Project f. Location: On the Thornapple River, near the Town of Middleville, in Barry County, Michigan g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C.§§ 791 (a) - 825 (r) h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Jan Marie Evans, 4572 Sequoia Trail, Okemos. Ml 48864: (517) 351-5400 I. FERC Contact: Mary C. Golato (209) 219-2804 j. Comment Date September 26. k. Description of Project: The pro­ posed project would consist of the following facilities: (1) an existing reinforced concrete dam 12 feet high and 80 feet long; (2) an existing reservoir with a surface area of 30 acres, a storage capacity of approx­ imately 170 acre-feet, and a max­ imum surface elevation of 708.5 feet mean sea level; (3) on existing powerhouse with one generating unit having a capacity of 350 kW to be refurbished; (4) an existing 100-footlong transmission line: ond (5) ap­ purtenant facilities. The dam is own­ ed by the Middleville Power Compony The applicant estimates that the average annual generation would be approximately 1.400,000 to 500,000 kW. The estimated cost of 1. the studies under permit would be $88,000.00 l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs A3. A5. A7. A9, A10. B. C and D2 A3. Development Application — Any qualified uoplicont desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified comment dote for the particular application the competing development application or a notice of intent to filo such an application. Submitting a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing develop­ ment application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application Applications for a preliminary permit will not be accepted in response to this notice. AS. Preliminary Permit — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application for a preliminary permit for a proposed protect must submit to the Commis­ sion. on or before the specified com­ ment date for the particular applica­ tion. the competing application or a notice of intent to file such an op plication (see 18 CFR 4.36 [1985]) Submitting a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing preliminary permit ap­ plication no later than 30 days after the specified comment date for the particular application A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30(b) (1) and (9) ond 4.36 A7. Preliminary Permit — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing development application must submit to the Commission on "This is our one fund-raiser for the year," Miller said, adding that the traditional 4-H Christmas tree sale has been dropped. "We need big prizes and lit­ tle, we’ll be happy to take anything," she said. The operating funds pay for materials, trips, scholarships awards and many other things for 4-H children in Barry County, Miller explained. Tickets ($5 for adults, $2.50 for children 8 and un­ der) are already available from all 4-H Leaders or members. Tickets may also be purchased ffom the Cooperative Extension office in Hastings. must be filed by providing the original ond the number of copies re­ quired by the Commission’s regulo tlons to: the Secretary. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 825 North Capitol Street. N E . Washington. D.C. 20426 An oddl tlonal copy must be sent to: the Director. Division of Project Review. Office of Hydropower Licensing, Federal Energy Regulatory Commls sion. Room 204 RB of the above ad­ dress. A copy of any notice of Intent, competing application, or motion to Intervene must also be served upon each representative of the applicant specified In the particular application. D2. Agency Comments — The Commission Invites federal, state, and local agencies to file comments on the described application (Agen­ cies may obtain a copy of the appllca tlon directly from the applicant.) If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, the Commission will presume that the agency ho» none One copy of on agency’s comments must also be sent to the applicant's representative. D Coshe|| Secretory FOR SALE Parade Home #39 1007 Main St., Middleville $68,500 - by appt. Call 246-8191 for 24 hour recorded message This home has Tom Wilkinson — builder — 891*8294 ^^RichardJL^ Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056, �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 6, 1991 I Page 9 Steelcase’s Saudi guests visit Caledonia area farm Three Steelcase guests from a Saudi Arabian com­ pany last week took time out from business for a visit to the Finkbeiner Twin Pines dairy operation in Caledonia. Mr. A. Al Jeraisy, president of Riyadh House Establishment, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, owns a hobby form outside Riyadh and asked to see an American dairy farm operation during his visit to Grand Rapids. Joining him were Patrick Conway, Riyadh House Establishment's new manufacturing manager, and Guillaume Aivarez, the Middle East District Manager for Steelcase. Caledonia dairy farmer John Finkbeiner, left, answers questions about his operation asked by Mr. A. Al Jeraisy (center), who owns a farm in his native Saudi Arabia. He also is president of Riyadh House Establish­ ment, a Steelcase dealership. Listening to the conversation are Patrick Conway, Guillaume Alvarez, and Dave Hoogterp, a representative of Steelcase’s Sales Support Group. TK sports physicals to be given Aug. 7 Those participating in sports at Thornapple Kellogg High School will have physi­ cals on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the high school. Girls' physicals will start at 5 p.m., boys will follow at 7 p.m. Both groups are to meet in the cafeteria before they have their physicals. Cost for die physicals is $5.______________________ GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Finkbeiner explains to Al Jeraisy how the farm's milking station operates. TK tennis starts Aug. 12 Thomapple Kellogg girls’ tennis varsity practice will begin Aug. 12 at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 11 a.m All prospective players must have a physical. Serving Our Country Robert M. Smelker Army Pvt. Robert M. Smelker, a dental specialist, has arrived for dun at Fort Greely. Alaska. He is the son of Linda L. Rosa of 2990 Ryan Road, Hastings, and David A. Smelker of 214 Oak St., Freeport. The private is a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Robert Finkbeiner, left, a long-time farmer in the Caledonia area, greets his visitors at the dairy farm he operates with his sons. MIDDLEVILLE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Aug. 10 • 2-5 M37 to Stimpson (2 miles North of Mid­ dleville) to Taro Drive. 3 bedroom ranch, 2 stall garage, fenc­ ed in yard, lots of shade trees. Only ’72,900.00 HITCHCOCK REALTOR 949-1260 THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION A zoning ordinance regulating the development and use of land has been adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Thornapple at a special meeting on July 23, 1991. The effective date is 30 days following date of publication, or September 5, 1991. A copy of the adopted ordinance may be purchas­ ed or inspected at the Thornapple Township office, 104 N. High Street, Middleville, Michigan, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Donna Kenyon, Clerk Thornapple Township �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 6, 1991 Antique steam and gas engines on display at Clarksville by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Anyone who visits the Clarksville Gas and Steam Engine Association show Aug. 16 and 17 will get a taste of history along with a close­ up look at the forerunners of today’s mechanical marvels. The big old engines with their huge gears, wood boxes and enormous boilers don’t look much like engines of today. But their development marked a turning point both in agriculture and in manufacturing. And though the machinery is approaching the centenary mark, it still can work, and part of the fun of the show is playing games with the restored and carefully main­ tained equipment. One such event is the “slow race,’* in which the par­ ticipants try to see whose engine can run the slowest without stalling. Besides the exhibit and special events, a parade and a drawing for donated prizes will be held each day and a pig roast is planned for Friday night. Aug. 16, said one of the organizers. Lewis Good of Caledonia. He said that visitors who are •‘into” restoring the old engines also will be able to buy and swap parts. The historical aspect of the show goes far deeper than just understanding the history of the machinery. Good described what it meant for the fanner to have a machine available that could plow 40 acres a day, even on hard ground. ‘‘The harder the ground, the better it rolled.” he ex­ plained, describing a 1910 Reeves engine similar to the one his own father had pur­ chased for the family farm. “It changed the farmer’s life.” And it changed the course of manufacturing as well. Along with engines that were used in the fields for plowing and thrashing, a steam engine-powered saw mill owned by the Blough family of Clarksville also will be on display. Lloyd Blough of Clarksville, a member of the Gas and Steam Engine Association, said that he used a steam engine to run his saw mill right up to 1940, when he CALEDONIA GROOMING and PET BOUTIQUE Call Ginny Sines 891-0496 <Ny< Cherry Valiev Ave in Caledon.a Plaza BPWWftk, Lewis Good of Caledonia poses on one of the anti­ que steam engines that will be on display at the Clarksville Gas and Steam Engine Association show Aug. 16-17. The engine has been restored right down to the woodbox and the whistle. finally went to diesel power. He has shown a portable saw mill that he bought and restored about 25 years ago at exhibits throughout the state and at Charlton Park. Like Good, his fascination with the steam engines began in his childhood, watching his • Complete Professional Pet Grooming with Gentle Individual Care • Pet Supplies jflV. - OPEN. M. W. F 8 30 to 5. 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Good said that refreshments will be available on the grounds, and that an unusual “drinking fountain” will be installed so guests will have good cold water available. A special well will be sunk and an antique steam-driven pump jack will pump the water from the well. “We’ll have fountains of drinking water,” he said. The drawing for the “big stuff” will be on Saturday, he said, adding that area businesses and banks had been very generous in donating cash and gift certificates as well as prizes for the event. More than $2,000 worth of cash and prizes will be raffled during the two days, with the $2 admission ticket automatically entering the guest in the drawing, he ex­ plained. Children 12 and under will be admitted for free. The exhibit will be located west of Clarksville, near the Bloughs’ sawmill. Out-of-towners should take 1-96 to the Clarksville exit (59) and follow the signs to the show. Good says exhibitors from all around Barry, Ionia and southern Kent counties, along with engine buffs from Battle Creek, are expected to steam into Clarksville for the show. Anyone with questions or who wishes further informa­ tion should call 693-2414 or 693-2103. TIRES-R-US • • • • New and Used Tires Batteries & Custom Wheels Quick Oil Change Shocks/Struts JON ( RAYMOND t FAST -SERVICE 613 S Broadway Middleville, Ml 49333 4 Will sVmgs Sanitary Service, | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • Serving Hasting* A Barry County Communities Since 1950 COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL ■ INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service 5 - wind INDUSTRIAL * COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 YARDS LANDFILL 90 Gallon Kart Service Available �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 6, 1991 / Page 11 Middleville doctor has no advice on retiring by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Retirement is a time for fishing, traveling and gener­ ally doing the things that you and your spouse have put off until you have the time to do them. Not for Doug and Christine Shumway of Middleville. A doctor, Shumway prac­ ticed in Middleville for more than 30 years, and decided it was time to hang up his stethoscope for an easier life. While he and Christine planned to travel, they were happy living in a rural area between two large cities, and planned to stay in Mid­ dleville. The retirement lasted two months. "Being retired was fun," he said, "but I just barely got started on some projects when the eight weeks were up." He got a call from the director of the Veteran’s Administration, asking him if he could work part time. Doug said, "heck no, I just retired." "But I thought it over, and Attention - Senior Citizens LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large community room 3. Security door system. 4. Convenient laundry facilities. 5. Library facilities. 6. Live-in manager. 7. Postal service. 8. Activity programs. For personal tour and eligibility information, write: when I got there, I found out it was interesting. I'm enjoy­ ing it* He now works four days a week at a VA facility in Grand Rapids. Christine tells him she saw more of him when he was running his medical practice in Mid­ dleville. The VA rents the whole top floor of St. Mary’s Hospital for the care of veterans. The unit is for those who need ambulatory care, with doctors to care for every part of the body. A pharmacy is on the premises, and there is a mental health department. "I guess anyone from the service can go there. The cost is based on income," he said, noting that he doesn’t know much about how they figure eligibility. Doug said about 95 percent of the people he treats are men, but he also sees women who were in the WACS or WAVES. Also, he said that "quite a few people from Mid­ dleville come there. I like talking to them." He works from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. That gives the Shumways a four-day weekend, every weekend, which they both en­ joy. "I like it," be said. "I was just glad to be out the busi­ ness, but this is just like a regular job; no after-hours calls and less stress. People think being a doctor is a great job and it is, but there's a lot of stress, too," he said. What has happened to Doug since he retired was probably best, he said. Maybe it is better to take a step at a time toward retire­ ment rather than taking the big plunge all at once. "I like the job and the pa­ tients, and they needed a doc­ tor. It was like it was meant to be." Yankee Springs has new township clerk by Jean Gallup Staff Writer They are the parents of five grown children; Marta, Mark, Marcy and twins Caren and Harvey Vanderbee has been Carl. named Yankee Springs Town­ "I felt I wanted to take an ship Clerk to finish out the term of retiring Marilyn interest in the area where I lived," Vanderbee explained. Page. "If I could contribute to the Retired after more than 25 place where I lived, I would." years in the health care field, He started going to county Vanderbee and his wife, and township board meetings, Ardith, moved into the area and when an opening came on three years ago from Livonia. the Planning Commission in Yankee Springs Township, he was appointed. When he heard that Marilyn Page was retiring as cleric, he applied for that job. Vanderbee has goals for the township, which he hopes to advance as its clerk. "Yankee Springs' assets are its beauty and natural envi­ ronment. It's a highly recre­ ational area. Our goal should be to keep jt as much in its recreational and natural state that it can be," he offered. "The percentage of lakes and state land in the township is over 60 percent, so the resi­ dential growth should be looked at," he added. Though new to the Town­ ship Board, Vanderbee was on the Planning Commission when they finished work on updating a zoning ordinance. "As a preliminary step, I purchased the ordinances from five surrounding townships to study before I did anything," he said. He expects challenges in his new postition and is learning from Page, who has volunteered to stay and help Everyday Low Prices him in the transition period. for Everyday Needs! "So far, it's very interest­ ing," he said. 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The daughter of Mary and Tony Molis of Caledonia, Kristen has completed her sophomore year at Michigan Tech where she is majoring in mechanical engineering. □ 198° Vtfn SO XLT ExtenSOLD 51,000 miles. □ 1989 Chevy Silverado Shortbox Pickup 36,000 miles. □ 1988 Ford Ranger XLT 53,000 miles. □ 1988 Chevy Cheyenne Pickup Automatic, sunroof. □ 1988 4x4 Chevy Silverado Pickup 48,000 miles, fully equipped. □ 1988 Jeep wagoneer Limited 4-Dr. 27,000 miles, fully equipped, silver with woodgrain. □ 1988 Chevy S-10 Blazer Tahoe pkg., gray, 58,000 miles, loaded. □ 1987 Chevy s-10 Blazer Gray & red, Tahoe pkg., loaded. □ 1987 Chevy s-10 Blazer White, Tahoe package, loaded. □ 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup V-6, automatic, stereo. □ 1987 Chevy S-10 4X4 Pickup Blue, automatic. □ 1986 Chevy '/z Ton Shortbox Pickup Raised chassis, 22,000 miles. □ 1984 Chevy Suburban V-6, auto., air, stereo, tilt, cruise, power windows/locks. □ 1984 Chevy s-10 PiCkUP 42,000 miles, red, auto. □ 1984 Chevy c-10 '/2 Ton Pickup V-6, 4 spd., stereo, camper cap. 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CPA. Bloomfield Hills; Treasurer Richard E. Re wait. CPA. Grosse Pointe Woods; and Secretary Timothy E. Durbin. CPA. Bloomfield Hills. The MACPA maintains of­ fices in Farmington Hills and serves more than 12.000 CPAs in Michigan through its educational and professional programs. 'h Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville Miscellaneous For Sale BETTER THAN A NURSING HOME! Opening for a woman in our adult foster care home. Beautiful setting, quality care, 623-3077 Delton area. TWO USED OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS with tracks, 12’X12’, $150 each. May be seen at Thomapple Fire Station, 115 High Street, Middleville. Recreation Help Wanted STH WHEEL, 80 Globestar, 33ft, awning, air, stereo, like new, hitch, wiring, delivery. Sacrifice $7195. 795-9966. Real Estate HOUSE MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, pool, deck, huge fenced yard, family room, fireplace, and more. $68,500. Call 795-2342 or 957-4140.__________________ RHONDA LEEP Pearson Cook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate. 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Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-124>.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia L Mostaccioli w/meatsai>ce$300 MIDDLEVILLE 2 bedroom home for rent on Barlow Lk. $400 per month plus utilities, no children or pets. 698-8658. CRAFTERS WANTED for American Legion Auxiliary Craft Show, Oct. 12,1991. Cale­ donia, ML Please contact Annie at 698-6203 or Shelly at 868-6491 or Lori at 891-1813. ia (2) 14" 1 items 1 BEDROOM, 2 BEDROOM & 3 bedroom apartments. $380 to $485 a month plus deposit, no pets. 795-7290._______ _____ CALEDONIA PARENT COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL HAS MOVED TO PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL YOUR 3 OR 4 YEAR OLD, CALL CAROL AT 868-6200. ______________ 57s” (2)small 10"deluxe ...$1250 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110.________ a $ (2) Small 10" 3 items .... $950 MIDDLE VILLA INN is look­ ing for pleasant personalities to join our team. Now taking appli­ cations for bowling counter help, at least 18 years old, mechanical­ ly inclined a plus. Bowling center waitresses and bartender, must be at least 18 years old. Cooks, must be at least 16 years old. Full and part time positions. 795-3640, E.O.E. DELTON ADULT FOSTER care home needs an energetic caring, mature woman for a vari­ ety of duties - prefer live in or must be flexable. Needs phone and car, good references. 623-3077. k Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Call for Classifieds ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! f FARO’S ITALIAN st everything' age � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-08-13.pdf 4a2055aaec9eceaf7ae281952a0a38e7 PDF Text Text 121 -S. Ci.urch St. ____ HASTINGS, Hastings Publ ic Library 121 Church Tnc. n iijuiiTTOj ■j Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 186 I August 13, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year TK has 101 Mutual Benefit policy holders in ‘freeze’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company, headquartered in New Jersey, has 400,000 policy holders, 200,000 annuity clients and $13.8 billion in assets. One hundred and one individuals in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools have investments with that company, either through deductions from their checks or as a tax-sheltered annuity in lieu of insurance, said Business Manager for TK, Alice Jansma. "We have 14 different firms we deal with and Mutual Benefit in 006," she said. In early August, the state of New Jersey stepped in and seized the company, the country's 18th largest life insurer that offers tax-deferred investments. The state put a freeze on the company's assets, leaving its investors to wonder what to do. Jansma said she couldn't advise anyone on financial dealings, and each individual has received letters from Mutual Benefit and Prudential, the company that has said that it will buy them out. "They are now making up their minds what to do," she said. In addition to the 14 firms that the school employees can choose from, there will be soon be more, she added. The Michigan Education Financial Services Association (MEFSA), the financial arm of the Michigan Education Association, will have three different companies to choose from by this fall, including Prudential, she said. She noted that people who are drawing payments on their pension annuities through the company now are receiving them. Officials at Kent Intermediate School District (KISD) also will not offer any advice to individuals with annuities in Mutual Benefit Life. "It’s my understanding based on articles in the Wall Street Journal and the Grand Rapids Press and information from the Michigan Education Association that there is a freeze on the assets (of the company) at this time," said Jerry Hunsburger, associate principal of KISD. "They are solvent. They have more assets than liabilities, but some of the assets are not liquid. They're not bankrupt or anything like it," he said. "Prudential is taking over. They'll buy it out and manage it's day-to-day operations," he added. Hunsburger, who said he had money invested there, also said that it was a personal decision that would have to be made by each investor. "I have made a personal decision to freeze permission to put money into my annuities," he said. "We'll just have to wait and see." He said he was sure that no one would lose their investments. However, those Sh Po/icy holders, on page 2 Caledonia Twp. voters reject police, fire millage • POLICE/FIRE • MILLAGE RESULTS NO YES ................................ 122 Precinct 1 ..................................45 Precinct 2 Precinct 3.......... ................................. 46 Absentee Votes .................................. 18 264 129 172 83 TOTAL: 231 648 TOTAL VOTING: 879 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer By nearly three-to-one, Caledonia voters last week turned down a proposed twomill township tax increase targeted for expanded police and fire services. Unofficial figures showed 231 voting "yes" and 648 voting "no." (See graph.) The special millage was recommended by the town­ ship's Citizen Advisory Committee, which saw the millage increase as the best solution to the problem of how to expand police and fire protection to serve an increas­ ing population. The committee listed re­ modeling the county garage to serve as a fire barn, equipping and training a growing volunteer fire department and adding to the number of hours the township is patrolled by a Kent County Sheriffs deputy as the immediate uses of the extra revenue, which would have added $310,000 to the township coffers. The board, however, would have dropped a one percent tax collection fee if. the millage had passed, leaving the township with a net gain of $239,000 the first year. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said he was disap­ pointed, but that he also could understand why so many residents voted down the request "I think the advisory com­ mittee spent a lot of time looking at the needs of the township, especially in terms of police and fire protection," he said. "But I also understand why taxes,'" he said. "So, we will people said ’no.‘ "We have seen maybe a 20- just have to tighten our belts 25 percent increase in our and go on and do the vers assessments over the last few best we can." He explained that the town­ years, and then, too, eco­ nomic times are rough for a ship will continue to pay its share of the police and fire de­ lot of people." Good said that since the partment services out of its vote was "pretty lopsided," he operating budget, as it always didn't think the request would has. The township shares the be made again, at least in the funding of the police and fire near future. See Millage on page 6 "I think the people were definitely saying 'no more One-mill increase will buy new middle school Caledonia School Board decides figures for Nov. 19 bond issue by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia School Board decided Tuesday evening to seek voter approval this fall for a 25year, $19.5 million bond issue. The money would be used to construct a $16.5 million middle school to be occupied by 1994. It also would pro­ vide $3 million worth of new construction and preliminary renovation at the present high school/middle school build­ ing. After students move into the new middle school, reno­ vation to the old one will be completed so it can be merged with the high school, creating a 1,000-student facility for grades 9-12. Whether or not to construct a $4,725 million community swimming pool will be a separate question on the Nov. 19 ballot The $19.5 million bond issue request translates into a one-mill tax increase, declin­ ing for 25 years, said Caledo­ nia Superintendent Robert Myers. The pool construction would require an extra .4 mill, also declining for 25 years, he said. In actual dollars and cents, the one-mill increase would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $50 more a year in school taxes, while the pool would cost that same home­ owner another $20 a year. Myers pointed out that those figures would decrease each year, however. If approved, these mills would be added to the school's debt retirement millage, which is used only for build­ ing construction and remodel­ ing. It is separate from a dis­ trict's general operating mil­ lage, which funds the day-today costs of running the dis­ trict. The district now levies 3.32 mills for debt retirement and 21.9 mills for operating. Caledonia School Board Pres­ ident Fred Boncher said he See One-mill, on page 2 Middleville builders planning residential development in Rutland Twp on M-37 Calvin and 'hugs’ Sheltie puppy ‘Calvin' gets a hug from his owner Stacy Snyder for his good work in the obedience show ring at the Kent County Youth Fair last week. Just a rookie. 'Calvin' didn't win any prize ribbons but Stocy and many other local 4-H and FFA members did More on the fair inside. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A 34-acre parcel of land in Rutland Township may be the site of about 70 single­ family residences on half-acre lots if plans offered by partners Dave and Russ Dykstra of Middleville are approved by stare and local officials. A public hearing on the possibility of changing the zoning of the land owned by the Dykstra brothers from agricultural (A) to single­ family residential (R-l) was held July 31 by the Rutland Zoning and Planning Commission. "Very few people objected to it," said Robert Edwards, supervisor of Rutland Township. "It was agricultural; most seemed to feel that they would rather have houses in there, rather than what could have been.” The location of the development is beside sure highway M-37, across from M-37 Auto Parts midway between Middleville and Hastings. It is not far from the new Barry County fairgrounds. Edwards said the next steps are up to the Dykstras. Platting the property according to state regulations has to be done, along with gaining permits and approval from various sure agencies. That information is expected to be gathered in time for the October meeting of the Planning Commission, which will then consider the zoning change that would Sw Builder* plan, on page 2 In This Issue... • 4-H, FFA continue winning ways at Kent County Fair • ‘Everybody’s Crazy’ set for this weekend • Nora Kayser hits century mark • Middleville man working hard to achieve long-time goal �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 Nora Kayser to hit the century mark Aug. 18 house, one girl and two more boys were bom. The family attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where the children were bap­ tized and confirmed. Nora became an active member of “The Ladies Aid” and "The Lutheran Women’s Mis­ sionary League." In the year 1948 their son. Gerald, was married, and assumed the farming respon­ sibilities. whereupon Max and became active in ceramics, exercise class, and volunteered in the kitchen at Porter Hills. Due to two at­ tacks of pneumonia during one winter, she moved into the Health Care center. Until a year ago she attended her stricken roommate, wheeling her about the facility, and helping her in many ways. Her six children are living: Mildred Hansen of Sun City . Ariz.; Walter at Canadian Nora moved to a home m Caledonia. There they tended a large garden, and Nora did canning and processed food for the freezer. She joined the Caledonia Women’s Club, and on occasion the couple spent time at their cottage at Gun Lake. Max died in 1960. and Nora continued to reside in Caledonia until 1979. when she moved into Porter Hills Presbyterian Village. She lakes in Mecosta County; Beatrice Wollin in St. Joseph. Mich.; Arlene Hoorn in Cedar Springs; and Gerald and Vernor. both of Caledonia. Nora has 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Her sister. Beulah Miller, also lives at Porter Hills, and is 95 years of age. The family requests that there be no gifts for this 100th birthday observance. Caledonia Twp. Planners recommends special use permit for fuel depot by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The family of Nora Kayser is planning her I OOth birthday celebration Aug. 18. Her family will join her at the 11 a.m. service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, followed by an open house reception for family and friends at the Church Fellowship Hail from noon to 2 p.m. Mrs. Kayser was born Aug. 16, 1891, in a log cabin near Freeport. She was the second daughter of William and Susanna Helrigel. Edith was her older sister. Lula and Beulah, twins, were bom five years later. Her father was a farmer who also served as drain com­ missioner. When Nora was 17 years of age, her father was fatally injured while inspec­ ting a drainage ditch. Nora’s mother reared her four daughters, managed her farms, and found time to create dresses appropriate for the day for her daughters. Mrs. Kayser learned to play the piano, and as a young lady became the pianist for the Methodist Sunday School she attended in Freeport, where she was also president of the Epworth League. After graduation from Freeport High School, she completed teacher certifica­ tion requirements at Hastings County Normal. For the next two years she taught children from grades one through eight, some of her students be­ ing taller and appearing nearly as old as she. She rode her bicycle four miles to and from school each day, and tended to all the custodial tasks ex­ pected of teachers in those days, for $35 per month. On Aug. 12, 1913, she was united in marriage to Max Kayser, who had worked for her mother on the farm. Max and Nora rented the farm for the first year, then moved to the Caledonia area, where they purchased an 80-acre farm. As a housewife her duties included milking her favorite cow “Blueie,” raising chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys. Her six children had the advantage of having a “Teacher Mother” to help them over the hard spots at the one-room Detray School. This school, located at the intersec­ tion of E. Paris Avenue and 100th Street, was recently granted “historical” status. After six years at that residence, the Kaysers moved their then three children into a new spacious house, conver­ ting the old house into a chicken coop. In the new FloWetfest!^ ' July 1-Aug. 15 Win a trip to the 1992 Rose Parade V It's a celebration of flowers • Spectacular selection • Special summer prices Enter our FTD® Flowerfest Sweepstakes. No purchase necessary. Daily Specials These specials will run every week on their respective days. All specials are cash and carry and no orders will be taken for delivery at these special prices. ALWAYS ... $4.99 MONDAY: One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY: Two Carnations Vased WEDNESAY: 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY: 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY: 6 Carnations with Fern Call ahead or just stop bv and sa\ ... “I WANT TODAY’S SPECLAL!” THORN APPLE FLORAL 114 River St.. Middleville, Ml (616) 795-3331 - OPEN Monday & Tuesday JOO to 500 900 to 530 A year-long process is fi­ nally drawing to conclusion as the Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week recommended the Town­ ship Board approve a special use permit for Grand Rapids Gravel to construct an auto­ mated fuel depot on its prop­ erty at 68th Street and KonKrete Drive. Grand Rapids Gravel ap­ plied to the commission last summer to build the fuel de­ pot to service trucks and business fleet vehicles. The automated depot will be con­ structed and operated by VanManen Oil Co., which operates six other such sta­ tions in the Grand Rapids area. No "convenience store” or garage is built with the fuel­ ing stations, as the tkpot is operated by a card system. No attendants work at the site, but a special phone at the de­ pot automatically dials the company when customers need help. Brad Rahn, vice president and general manager of Grand Rapids Gravel, has pointed out that the depots eliminate the need for local businesses to maintain underground fuel tanks, which often leak and threaten ground water purity. Rahn said that not only his company's trucks, but also vehicles traveling M-37 and eventually the proposed South Belt would have easy access to the depot. It would not be available for general public use, however. Jerry VanManen, of Van­ Manen Oil, said his company works closely with the De­ partment of Natural Resources in building the fueling depots, and the construction must receive DNR approval before the facility can open. When G.R. Gravel first proposed rezoning less than an acre of its property to commercial for the depot, the Planning Commission decided that such a use did not fit in commercial zoning. The commission then amended the township's heavy industrial zone to permit automated fu­ eling stations in that zone. After this change had been approved by the Township Board, Grand Rapids Gravel then returned with a request to rezone the required two acres to heavy industrial to permit the eventual construction of the fuel depot. The rezoning has been ap­ proved by the Planning Commission, but needs the final nod of the Township Board to make it official. The board is expected to take up the rezoning this month. According to township or­ dinance, Grand Rapids Gravel also needs a special use per­ mit to construct any kind of fueling station, and the com­ mission was considering the company's application for this permit last week. After a short public hearing during which no objections to the depot were heard, the commission recommended the Township Board grant the special use permit, pending the approval of both a final site plan by the commission and the rezoning by the Township Board. The recommendation also included a request that a copy of a buy/sell agreement be­ tween Grand Rapids Gravel and neighboring homeowner Terry Hoeksema be filed at the township office. The company has offered to purchase Hoeksema's property if the fuel depot was ap­ proved. One-mill increase will buy middle school, from frontpage was proud that Caledonia had one of the lowest millage rates in the area. Byron Center, for instance, levies 32.78 mills and 2.5 for debt retirement. The bond issue request is the board's first major step in following the community FACTS' planning commit­ tee's recommendations, which were adopted last spring. Those recommendations in­ cluded building a new middle school and then combining the present middle and high school wings into one large high school. The plan also recommended the board buy property so that in three to five years, as growth war­ rants, a second middle school or another elementary could be builL Myers explained that the board's Tuesday decisions now will be returned to planning committees of parents and educators who have worked with architect Harm Perdok of GMB Architects and Engineers on the proposed facilities. The groups so far have suggested concepts that would allow the middle school and high school buildings to meet the FACTs guidelines in ac­ commodating both the steady growth in the Caledonia school population and the changes in the ways students are being taught. The board agreed with the plan to build a 750-student middle school for grades 6-8, but the "dream" building pro­ posed by the middle school Builders plan development allow development, Edwards said. Barb Dykstra, secretary of Dan Valley Excavating Inc. in Middleville, confirmed that her husband, Dave, and his brother Russ already were working on obtaining the necessary permits. "We have Bob Yonkers, a surveyor in Byron Center, doing all of the surveying,” she said. Yonker will contract the state about the soils and without having to buy more portable classrooms," com­ mented Myers. Construction of new per­ manent classrooms at the overcrowded middle school is one option the high school committee might be consider­ ing, he said. First, however, the com­ mittees must pare down their "dream" proposals to fit the board's budget requirements. "I know they will make the best decisions," said Myers. He also said that members of the community still are welcome to participate on the school planning committees. Anyone interested should call Myers at 891-8185 for meet­ ing information. Continued from frontpage conditions that need to be met for individual septic systems, she added. "If everything is set by October, Dave will be in there right away to make the road," she said, "and Russ wants to start on one or two homes. "He’ll build them and sell them; they 11 all be stick-built houses, and they will not all look alike," she said. No firm figure is set for the homes, but she said they were Policy holders, from frontpage who would like to retire now and try to draw out their money, may face up to a twoyear wait. "Mutual Benefit has mailed a couple of communications to everyone who is a participant to keep them up on what is happening," he said. planning committee would have cost about $17.6 mil­ lion. The board lowered that budget to the $16.5 million ceiling. In asking voters to approve the $3 million, the board said it was asking for "only what we need right now" to con­ struct a new applied technol­ ogy addition at the high school and make some imme­ diate renovations at the pre­ sent middle school. The addition would provide updated wood and metal shop classrooms, along with the school's CAD (computeraided drafting) equipment. "I see the renovations at the present middle school as get­ ting us through the next three years there (until the new middle school is finished) "It's my understanding that all of this started back in May with an erroneous article in the Wall Street Journal....whether it was a typo or a reporter getting the wrong information....but I'm not paranoid at all that I will lose my investments at all." "thinking in the area of $75 to $80,000 (each).” By building and selling the homes themselves, the brothers can maintain the quality of the homes they want in the development, she pointed out. "We want to make homes people can afford, so that someone newly married can start with a first home and still have a nice area to live in." Many people live in the Hastings area and work in Grand Rapids, so the location would appeal to them, she said. She credited the Township Board with "being super nice people to talk to." David $. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1*800594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 I Page 3 Middleville man working hard to get to long-time goal by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Twenty one is an age of stretching your wings, boundaries and fully embrac­ ing adulthood. For Chris Palmer it was the beginning of six years of pain and frustation that only he can know about, but that his family shared with him. An accident on his trail bike at 21 left Chris with brain damage that he has spent the last six years trying to overcome. After treatment in two hos­ pitals, three months in a coma and five rehabilitation centers, Chris may be nearing the goal his mother, Carol Plummer of Middleville holds for him. He is being evaluated by Sojourners, a transitional liv­ ing facility operated by the Hope Rehab Network. If the staff at Sojourners, which is on the East Beltline in Grand Rapids, feel that Chris will benefit from the intensive re­ habilitation through the Traumatic Brain Injury Pro­ gram there, he will be ac­ cepted and a program designed especially for him. It was a struggle for his mother to gain entrance for Chris at Sojourners to be evaluated, she said. They have very strict criteria, and will take only 18 people at a time, but they held out the last hope for Chris to move from institutional living to an adult care facility. "Were really hoping he will stay," she said. Chris dislikes upset, and he when faced with change, shows "negative and noncompliant" behavior. Leaving Resthaven was hard for him, but after a week at Sojourners, Carol said she was impressed that Chris was "very relaxed." She credits Resthaven Care Center in Holland for bring­ ing Chris as far as he has come. Using swimming and mu­ sic therapy, and plenty of lov­ ing care and hard work by Chris and the staff there, he went from sitting in his room with a feeding tube installed, unable to hold up his head, to walking with a walker, feeding himself and then to pushing his wheelchair to various activities at Resthaven, Carol said. "Chris really has a great sense of humor and is an ace at our spelling bees," said Cher Geerlings, Resthaven Rehab Aide. Crystal Gravely, director of development at Resthaven, called the chance to have re­ habilitation at Sojourners Chris' last chance. "Now, Chris has a golden opportunity to become even more independent by receiv­ ing intensive rehabilitation through the Traumatic Brain Injury Program offered by* So­ journers... with the expertise in physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology services and psychological counseling, Chris could fi­ nally live with people his own age in a residential set­ ting, outside an institution," die said. Everyone is pulling for the young man they have become attached to, including the So­ cial Services Director Loretta Cuelar. "Due to Chris' closed head injury, he is unable to adapt quickly to change," she said, "But once he learns to trust, his negative behavior de­ creases and he is compliant and socially appropriate. We hope that Sojourners will take this into account during From Our Readers | Yankee Springs Planners will continue role as watchdog To the editor; As residents may have al­ ready heard, the Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission granted a special exception permit to the Thompson McCully Com­ pany for gravel mining on the southeast corner of Payne I jike and Bowens Mills roads. Restrictions the township included are: noise levels not to exceed 60 dba at the nearest house; operating only after Labor Day and before Memo­ rial Day; not operating on Saturdays during the months of September and October; renewal of the permit each year based on a review of the previous year's mining opera­ tions; and procedures address­ ing violations. Many of these restrictions probably would not exist if it were not for the show of con­ Public transportation seems to be the answer To the editor: A proposal to widen M-37 has posed questions about buying property to widen the road to a four-lane highway. The cost of this project and the disruption of people’s pro­ perty seems ridiculous. We all recognize that the traffic has increased as this area keeps growing. The pro ject is not scheduled until 1993 or 94. At the present rate of expan­ sion. the road will be over­ crowded by the time it is completed. Whether we like it or not, we must start public transpor­ tation now. The State of Michigan is nearly broke and yet they can think of building new highways. I believe we should look at the abandoned Penn Central for a public transpor­ tation system. The argument put up by the highway department is that people won’t use it. If they leave M-37 a twolane highway, people would be glad to use a public transportation system. I have seen the traffic con­ fusion in southern California. Some people there drive two to three hours every night and morning to get to and from work. I cannot understand our township board's approving such plans without looking for alternatives, nor can I unders­ tand our highway department and state officials for being so stupid in this instance. The use of the Penn Central right-of-way would be ideal for a trial run at least. The cost would be minimal com­ pared to a four-lane highway, which will be obsolete before it’s finished. Sometime in the near future, we will all have to ac­ cept public transportation. Why not now, especially when it’s all there before ;*s? The state is toying with ,<e idea of “Rail for Trails.’’ Another waste of money. I believe we should all start writing our legislature, at least requesting a study prior K\the task of building a new highway. Norman Carpenter Middleville in accord with the best inter­ cern by the Yankee Springs ests of affected residents. Awareness Committee. We have a mission state­ Much of the "expert" tes­ ment that says, "The Yankee timony on which the permit Springs Awareness Commit­ was granted was provided at tee (YSAC) is a group of the July 18 meeting, at which concerned residents in Yankee time commission members Springs area whose primary had only a brief opportunity purpose is to maintain and to review it before their vote, improve quality of life in and based only on informa­ Yankee Springs Township." tion provided by TMC. We have elected Richard TMC stated themselves "Sandy" O'Dell as president that this information was provided primarily because of (795-9251) and Cal Plummer (795-7384) as vice president. the concerns expressed by res­ We would like to encourage idents at the public hearing you to call if you have any and through their letters to questions or concerns. Any­ the commission. one is welcome at our meet­ The YASC, however, is ings. The next meeting will extremely disappointed that be at Historic Bowens Mills the Planning Commission did on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 7 not hold TMC more account­ p.m. able in assuring that their op­ The time and date of the eration will not have any last­ next meeting, as well as the ing or profoundly detrimental minutes of the previous meet­ effects on the environment or ing, will be posted on the neighboring residents before wall near the mill entrance. granting the permit. The committee therefore, Sandy O'Dell, will continue to monitor the President, YSAC activities of TMC and town­ Middleville ship officials to ensure that their activities are proper and Chris Palmer their brief two-week evalua­ tion. This is Chris' last chance for a better life than the nursing home setting can provide. Many of us at Resthaven are praying that Chris will be accepted for rehabilitation past Sojourner's two-week assessment period.” Loretta always told Carol that she would not become emotionally involved with her patients, but, "I sure got sucked in by Chris." But she loved him enough to "play the heavy" when the time neared for Chris to leave Resthaven and try for a better life. By being "mean" to Chris, and deliberately turning him against her, she helped him be ready to leave her and the rest of his friends when it was time to go to Sojomers. His mother was expected to find out if Chris will be ac­ cepted into the program at a meeting scheduled to be held Monday. There will be an update in next week’s Sun and News. To send a card or letter to Chris at Sojorners, write to Hope Network, 1490 East Beltline, S.E., Grand Rapids, Mich., 49506. If his address is not the same next week, we will print the new one. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 13, 1991 Neigh bors With.. NORMA VELDERMAN Talked to Lois Bremer. It has been so long since I have She said that son Ken and Vicky Bremer were up for the weekend, so most of the fami­ ly got together over this last weekend Had such a nice visit with her. I always feel so much richer for having such a wonderful person for a friend. My cousin Al Steeby's funeral was last week. Another warm part of my life is gone They had the service at Leighton Evangelical Methodist Church. It was a nice celebration of a good man’s life. Lucille Getty said that ther sister Velma had been here with her this last week Lois Bender said all the August Birthday Benders got together at the Mid-Villa, returning back to Walt and Lois’ home afterward to visit and enjoy each other. They did this on Wednesday. Aug. 7. Betty Bender said that she and Ward went in Saturday to Grand Rapids St. Andrew’s Cathedral for a grandson’s wedding. It was the first time that they had been in that area of town. Such a beautiful old church and school! The area has changed a great deal since they had last been there. Mary VanderWai went to Battle Creek over the weekend to babysit her grandson. Mary Noah went up to son Melvin’s cabin for one day over the weekend Neva Aicken said that she and Andy went to a grand­ daughter's wedding Saturday afternoon. The Rev. Carl and Teddy Spacer visited Aime and Lib Palmer, as well as Mr. Agglego on Wednesday afternoon. Had a nice visit with Virginia Root. She is busy and happy with all her family call­ ing in and out, as well as friends. She says that Parmalee Church is looking so nice with its new siding. A lot of people worked very hard to dress up their lovely little church in her best “Bibi and Tucker.” You can just see the church sitting happily and radiating love in her new finery. Lois McWhinney said that Gordon celebrated his birth­ day from last Wednesday through Saturday in their new home. His birthday was ac­ tually on the 24th. Daughter Cheryl came out Wednesday ; Thursday his sister Margaret Lamaire came out; Friday. En Van Sickle came out with a lot of goodies, along with daughter Cheryl and friends. Joyce and Don Domi re. Then Saturday, son Bruce and Marilyn McWhinney came out. Lois said that son Bruce had been in the hospital with an in­ fection in his arm. 1 guess he was in the hospital for a few days with it. Dick Ward said that he and Lu have been having grand­ children, five of them, come and go for a few days. I know Cay, John and I have had three of our grand­ children here, each on for about a week at a time, so that each one gets our whole atten­ tion. Cay has really borne the most of the task to entertain them, before and after her job. She has her horse and she lets them work with her on training him to drive in harness, and as a reward she lets them ride him some. Each of them were so excited when she had them ride bareback, learning to control them with their knees and hanging on to his mane only. Jason feel off twice, because he was daydreaming and not concentrating on the job. Christine and I are so much alike that we had a lot of clashing. But Cay with her horse helped offset that. When two bossy, strong-minded people try to work together there is bound to be head-ons. Mandy is the oldest of the three, she came last. She is entering eighth grade next year in Leland Junior High. She is no longer a child, but a grown up young lady. She is so proud of being taller than 1 am. The Methodist Church in Leland sent all three children to the Methodist church camp near Pentwater. Jason got to go to the computer and math camp. Christine got to go to the music camp, and Mandy got to go to just general camp They all had such a wonderful time and were brimming over with all their new friends, all the super food and good times. And their mom. Arlene, got a rest. Char Finkbeiner said that son Larry and family have been out at Harwood with them for this last week. Continued on next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST “A church with a caring heart for our CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack 908 West Main Middleville Phone 891-9259 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday Evening Mass..................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synoa /g16) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church CALEDONIA 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............11:00 a.m. Worship Service . 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am., 11:00 a.m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 o.rn. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian Harrison Music, Jeff Vander Heide CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6.00p.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH community and the world” LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartnian, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...when then is always room for you! Nursery prvvided Air comb boned (Panics United iirctijren KALAMAZOO AVENUE at Q2nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE c^-8252 Sunday Services.................. 9:45 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes.............................11:00a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday Mothers ot Young Children............................... 9:30a.m. Wednesday: Family Night.................................. 7:00p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch....................10 00 a m. Richard ] Raab Pastor • 098-9024 DoneUe Raab Director of Music LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a m. Sunday School............................................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................ 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday................... 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday . 7:00 p.m. REV. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Pastor MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m PHONE - 891-8119 Rev. F.L. "Red’ Faber. Minster ot YYonhip and Administration. Rev S>an Vugteveen. Minister ot Evangelism and Ducipleship. Sheryl Baar. Director ot Christian Education and Youth Cindy Hervreyer. Children s Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10:00 a m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. 1115a.m. 6:00p.m. Sunday School........................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship .. 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9.45 am. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 am. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Tl|C (Did ^firnr JflHhodisf (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday Schoo S<jnaay Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worstwp Wednesday M.dwee« prayer t Bible jtudy 9 30 o.rn 1030 a m 6 00 p m 700 p m Rev William Dobson. Pastor QQ1 ftOOQ Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 0/ I 0/Z0 ft MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m................................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 415 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 13, 1991 / Page 5 Cornerstone Wesleyan gets honors for making progress Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, located at Woodschool and Wing roads, has been given honors for be­ ing the district’s most quickly growing congregation for the past year. The Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Pastor, credits this success to the Holy Spirit and His work through the people of the church who strive to give peo­ ple a sense of belonging and to the feeling of exciting expec­ tation of good things happening “We’ve had well over a 50 percent increase in our ser­ vices and we have. 85-90 per­ cent capacity at Sunday morn­ ing worship,’’ says Lee. This fullness has prompted the church to try a unique new Sunday morning meeting at the Mid-Villa, called the “Morning Club.” The pro­ gram scheduled to start Sept 15. will be at 8:30 a m. and include coffee and doughnuts Though no one will be turned away, this will be an informal discussion group to deal with any issues involving the 18-35 age group. Lee also reports that the junior high and high school youth group is doing very well, with an average of 20 who meet at Lee’s house in Middleville. All teaching is done by volunteers, who are given their choice of classes on a one-year basis. After that time, if someone else is ready to take the class, it is given to them For more information, call 795-7076. United Methodist Church installs sign in memory of long-time member A brand new sign with a spacious board to announce church hours and programs is being installed at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. The parking lot, which has been completed, and the new sign are a memorial to Clarence Longstreet, a member of the church for almost 50 years. The work was funded by memorials to him. Larry Lydy is doing the cement and brick work on the sign, and Ed Cisler is doing the electrical work. ----------- ------------------------------------- Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. Serving Our Country Nathan J. Austhof Pastor Jeff Lee and family of the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church. Middleville Neighbors, from page 4 My apologies to the Hart family and our local swim team. Last week, I said that Middleville teams lost, but they won. Nutty old woman, couldn't even read her writing correctly. Sorry. Last Saturday. Doug and Liz Hart went up to Portland to stay with Grandpa Brown while Lisa's folks had a day off. Jim and Sue Verlinde got away for a few days last week Haven't been able to get the Koeplingers for about five weeks. Got a hold of Bette and she said that they were gone for two weeks, home one week,and then gone three weeks. They went about four thousand miles on their bikes. They went to Cody, Wyo. There were 15 bikes. They For Classified Action-Ads had real good weather a lot of the time. In fact, sometimes too hot and dry. Now they’re at home to recharge their bat­ teries, then who knows what and where next, until winter comes? Some friends from Florida came up to Cody to meet them there Rose and Ken Morgan had a wonderful vacation, going all over the UP for two weeks. But they had the oddest thing happen all the time they were up north. As they went up across the straits, no lake had any fisherman on it all over the UP. There was only one that had a few on it. So all the time they were gone they were only able to have two meals of fish. Russ Bender said that the family all got together at daughter Joan's on Sunday, two great grandchildren and ten grandchildren in all. They were celebrating Russell's 80<h birthday. Then his family all got together at the Mid-Villa and at Lois and Walt Bender's home afterwards. Well, folks, that is it for this week. Johnny, Mandy and I are going to meet her mom halfway at Baldw in to take the last grandchild home. Thurs­ day So I must get this done. A big hug to all of you, my communits family. Love you all Navy Seaman Recruit Nathan J. Austhof, son of Jack A. Austhof of 3770 60th SE, Caledonia, completed training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week cy­ cle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training of one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. After completing this course of in­ struction, recruits are eligible for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. The 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School, he joined the Navy in March 1991. Osbaldo F. Henderson Jr. Army Pvt. Osbaldo F. Henderson Jr., a motor transport operator, has arriv­ ed for duty at the Giessen General Depot, Germany. Henderson is the son of ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kraft at 84th, Caledonia Norma C. Harroun of 403 Charles, Middleville, and Osbaldo F. Henderson of 125 Sunny Meadows Drive, Burleson, Texas. 891-8688 A multiple car discount for families with two or more cars is "no problem" at Auto-Owners. Tkl'Nc PrMmHop&.- "When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us" 131 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 218, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 Summer reading program ends at TK Community Library r I After stamping their folders, the youngsters go to the desk to get tickets for prizes. Suzanne McIn­ tyre adds up Braxton Smallwood's total, while his sister Britiny waits her turn. After 60 Club to hold picnic The next meeting of the After 60’s Club will feature a picnic at the Palmer residence at Barlow Lake on Tuesday, Aug. 20. In addition to the picnic, "friendship" bingo will be played. Braxton Smallwood stamps animal prints in his folder showing how many books he read or had read to him in the summer reading program at the Thornapple Kellogg/Community library. Reading is a popular pas­ time in Middleville, with 14,281 books read for or by children during the summer reading program at the Thor­ napple Kellogg/Community. Almost 100 people attended the final program last week to see "Chartered Voyages," a group that performs at many schools and libraries in the region, present the program "Tales from the Wild." Carol Johnson, Binder Park Zoo with animals, a story hour for younger children, and a movie and pool party for older children, along with other activities such as crafts and videos, were featured dur­ ing the June 7 through Aug. 6 program. A total of 327 children ages 3 through 14 read in one of three clubs; 103 for "Safari Set" for pre-readers at least 3 years old, 98 "Jungle Book­ ers" for young readers, proba­ bly in the first and second grades, and 126 "Wild Ones" for older independent readers. If the club members con­ tinued to read after earning a certificate, the library offered a variety of additional reading incentives such as paperback books, markers, coupons, pool passes, TKHS game tickets, coloring books and more. Barry County Hospice seeking volunteers for area program “IT’S HOW YOU LOOK AT THINGS!” It looks pretty grim when you have a loss and find your in­ surance does not cover it. Bob Booth Agency offers a free survey of your risks and your in­ surance policies to be sure you are adequate­ ly insured on major risks. ❖ I BOOTH AGENCY Library staff member Luella Murphy (left) helps the young people select prizes for the books they read during the summer in the "Read on the Wild Side” program at the TK/Community library. Villa Lassies to meet Aug. 21 Villa Lassies Wednesday Night League will have a meeting Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at MiddleVilla. 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middtevilk, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Middleville and Freeport area volunteers are needed to help Barry Community Hospice offer services to pa­ tients with a life-threatening illness. New volunteers are con­ tinually needed for the rapidly growing program so training sessions are held twice each year, with the next training set to start from 1 to 4 pim. Tuesday, Sept. 3 in Hastings. Many volunteers who have completed the five week course are actively providing service in all areas of the Barry County area. In an atmosphere of sup­ port and acceptance, Hospice assists patients and families in facing the physical, emo­ tional, social, financial and spiritual aspects of their liv­ ing and dying. A team of physicians, nurses, social workers, clergy and volunteers con­ tribute to the well-being of patients and their families. A variety of contributions can be made by volunteers. They have helped organize and prepare memorial ser­ vices, visited grieving fami­ lies, contacted loved ones on especially difficult days such as holidays and anniver­ saries, and have provided help and support to families by listening and caring. Millage rejected, continued from frontpage department services with the Village of Caledonia. And, he said, the township will follow up on the promise made to the fire department to move it into largo- quarters at the former county garage, now owned by the township. "We’ll go ahead and get them in there as soon as we can," he said. "We made that commitment to the fire de­ partment, and we intend to live up to it" Before the fire department can occupy the garage, how­ ever, it must be brought up to code, Good said, and the township may have to borrow money to do that "We'll have to take a tough look at our budget before our budget meeting this October," he said. Good said that the village and township boards will be choosing an architect to draw up the specifications and plans for the new municipal office building to be occupied by both board officials. Bids were to have been opened last evening, Aug. 12, for this work. “The township may just authorize the architect chosen few the office building specs to do the same for the county garage, so we can get this project on the way," he said. Volunteers are also needed in the Barry Community Hospice office to perform basic office functions. Pub­ lic speaking, through the Hospice Speaker's Bureau, is another choice for volun­ teers. The training sessions will be held at the Pennock Physicians Building in the Education Room, 1005 W. Green St. in Hastings. Interested persons should call the Hospice office, 9488452, for further information and registration for the train­ ing program. Local Birth GIRL, Charii Rae Eggers bom July 16, 1991 at 9:54 a m. to Randall and Diane Eg­ gers of Middleville. Weighing 5 lbs. 13M ozs. and 18 inches long. FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails *• Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery i. KENT PODIATRY J Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 13, 1991 I Page 7 ANNIVERSARY CHS Class of ’92 to hold ‘rummage sale’ J-Ad Graphics News Service It’s being billed as “the 147-family garage sale. ” But really, the rummage sale is a Caledonia High School senior class fund­ raiser, with proceeds going toward the class’s postgraduation all-night party . The big sale will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14, in the high school commons from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. and according to parent Mary Schneider, customers will find “a little bit of everything” up for bargain prices. “We have everything here, clothes, loads of books, games, toys, even Middleville girls may sign up for soccer The Middleville AYSO Soccer program is welcoming girls ages 12 to 14 to par­ ticipate in its upcoming 1991-92 season. Registration now is open for additional players to complete the roster of the all-girls’ squad. The American Youth Soc­ cer Organization registers nearly 375,000 youngsters in 38 states each year and the number of girls playing con­ tinues to increase as more regions support separate boys’ and girls’ teams. In a successful half-season last spring, Middleville High School girls’ varsity coach Steve Evans launched an AYSO area girls league, which included teams from Wayland, Hastings and Allegan. This season a team from Cascade will join the competition and the Mid­ dleville squad will be directed by AYSO Regional Commis­ sioners Dave and Barb Lund. The team offers an oppor­ tunity for girls to develop their skills in soccer while com­ peting at a comfortable and enjoyable level. The AYSO philosophy emphasizes par­ ticipation and sportsmanship. Call 795-7727 for program information. dishwashers, dryers and a pool table.” she commented. Schneider said that the con­ cession stand in the commons even will be open for refreshments. The parent-organized, kidaided rummage sale is the result of lots of donations from many families, Schneider said. “We re hoping the sale will attract lots of bargain hunters, and that we’re cleaned out. Call for Classifieds News from the. Middle Villa Inn Villa Bakery Restaurant TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FRL .SAT . SUN. Try our Prime Rib ($7.95) or Vfs-lb (peeled and deveined) Shrimp Din ner ($9 95). PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Ch-.ekcn ($5.95) will also be available MONDAY stop in for our I-lb f Bone Steak ($9.95) or our Mb. Sizzler for only ($6 95). TUES DAY try our Bar-B-Q Pork Ribs ($6.95) (Larger portion $8.95) WEDNESDAY stop in for our ($4.25) Meat Burrito or ($5.25) Chicken Burrito and ($1.95) Margueritas THURSDAY is our All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night ($6.95). You have your choice of fried or baked chicken. BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99‘ CHILDREN’S MEALS WEDDING All specials available at 5 p m. (Sunday at noon). All specials (except Burrito Special) include tnp to our 20 item Soup & Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable Clinton - Walters united Donald and Alice (Bechtel) Aldrich will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 18. They live at 7210 84th St., Caledonia, Mich. 49316. No gifts please, prayers and cards are welcomed on this occasion. Their children are Roberta Jean Aldrich, Deborah (Aldrich) Jack and fiance Fred Proffitt, Timothy and Annette (Sienko) Aldrich, Denise (Aldrich) and Stan Ogden, and Jeffery and Gail (Holtzgen) Aldrich. They also have 13 grandchildren, Joel V. Bennett-Aldrich; Dawn, Leslie, Sarah Jack and Rebecca Proffitt, Todd, Matthew and Kenneth Aldrich; LeAnne, Erin, and Heather Ogden; and Lori and Andrea Aldrich. Outside Catering Prices Start At Only ...’3.25 Per Person Clinton. Kerry is the son of Maijorie Walters of Augusta and the late Clifford Walters. Maid of honor was Fran Boeve, friend of the bride and best man was Jack Fox, friend of the groom, Kevin Clinton, brother of the bride and Rich Cross, friend of both, served as ushers. The bride was given away by her brother, Bob Clinton, of Harbor City, Calif. A reception was held at First Baptist Church of Mid­ dleville. Out of state guests came from California, Texas, Illinois and Virginia. The couple now reside in Hastings. Aldrich’s celebrate 40 years together “But anything not sold will be donated to charity.” she added Would-be buyers are asked to enter the school from the high school’s west parking lot. From that entrance, visitors should turn right to get to the commons. No sales prior to the 8 a.m. opening, emphasized Schneider. Thursday is TEEN NIGHT — Call for Information — , FAMILY FUN DAYS Now thru SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER I (Except during Teen Dance) Bring a Group or the Whole Family 50* .. 50L. 55)| HOT DOGS BOWLING North of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 or 891-1287 FALL LEAGUES NOW FORMING Annette M. Clinton and Kerry S. Walters were united in marriage at Cedar Creek Bible Church in Delton June 8. Annette is the daughter of Barbara Clinton of Mid­ dleville and the late Robert Y°ur 24 H°ni„ ur z-»i 80th birthday celebrated by local woman A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J AP GRAPHICS INC. FROM You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven days a week, 24 hours a-day... □ Maple Valley News □ Weekender □ Shopper (Battle Creek) □ Reminder □ Advisor (Marshall) □ Lake wood News Sun & News ] Banner ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. EJtHGI DIRECTORY ||| PRESS Q For Business Hours PRESS Q To Phce a Classified Ad PRESS [7] For Display Ad* PRESS ni For Our Printing Department Donna Cox will celebrate her 80th birthday later on August 18. Her husband Charles marked his 82nd last April. A quiet celebration with their family ts planned by the Middleville couple. You’ll be asked your name, address and phone number, also which paper(s) you want your ad to appear — when and how many weeks — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. After you’ve answered a question press the star key I ‘ I or pause for three or more seconds and the program will automatically proceed to the next question. 0S0. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 13, 1991 Middleville woman knows her Morgan horses Judy (left) and Jeanne Trudeau show a few of the ribbons and plaques that their Morgan horses have recently won. Judy Trudeau talks to Oldtyme Chancellor, or Casey. He’s 19 years old, and his mother, Oldtyme Carrousel, 26, still lives at the farm. The sign identifies Judy (left) and Jeanne Trudeau’s business of breeding and raising Morgan horses. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Judy Trudeau of Middleville is a fourth-grade school teacher and she loves the work. She also has another inter­ est that she devotes much time and care to - raising and selling Morgan horses. An expert on the breed, Judy willingly tells the history of her favorite horses. Her horses could be consid­ ered overachievers, winning state prizes for one of the largest Morgan horse clubs in the United States. Oldtyme Silhouette recently won the state mare in hand award at the Michigan Justin Morgan Horse Association show, along with awards in park saddle and English pleasure. And, one of the Caledonia teachers stallions, Oldtyme Bennington, took third at the state level in halter. Morgan horses were named after Justin Morgan, a New England school and music teacher who, following the practice of the time, traveled to teach and lived with his students. An unexceptional man, Judy said, except for his involvement with a horse. "The whole breed springs from one stallion thought to be a throughbred stolen from a British Caverly officer. Probably one named True Briton.*" Sellers and buyers alike didn’t use names for horses, usually identifying the horse by the owner, such as "Justin More cash for your future, with UNIVERSAL LIFE times of life that require lots of cash—like buying a home or educating your kids—you need an effective, higb-neki cash accumulation plan A Universal Lie policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan will meet the cash needs of your lifetime—and protect you with life insurance at the same time Call today. Making your future more predictable BUREAU Jim Couchenour 1611 S. Hanover St. HASTINGS Ph. 945-3443 Morgan's horse." Soon the name was shortened to the Morgan horse, Judy ex­ plained. A genetic fluke lets all of his offspring look exactly like the fountainhead of the breed, she said, leading to the breed being called Morgans. Very versatile horses, they were the first harness race horses, drove cattle, pulled buggies and were used as plow horses. They were popular for military maneuvers and parades, and because they were durable, hardy animals who didn't require a great deal of food, they were pan of opening the west with the pioneers. Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain men rode Morgan horses into battle. "The Morgans were unique in that they played a large part in the background of many American breeds, such as quarter horses, Tennessee walking horses and saddle bred horses," Judy continued. Her interest in Morgans started when her father took a job in Vermont, and because of the severe winter weather, Judy was not allowed to bring her horses with her. The little girl extracted a promise from her parents that they would buy her a horse upon arriving in New Eng­ land. The family arrived in Ver­ mont on Friday. Because their belongings were not there yet, they didn't have much to do in their new location, so on Sunday they traveled to the University of Vermont. A family joke now is that Judy got a horse before the rest of the family got furniture. The university was the U.S. government farm that ran the remount stallion pro­ gram, Judy said. The program sent mostly Morgans and throughbreds to every state west of the Mis­ sissippi for studs. The stockmen who got them got to keep any mares they raised, and the colts went back to the government. Even Indian reservations and the military took part in the re­ mount stallion program. She and her mother, Jeanne, now operate "Oldtyme Farm," presently raising 27 Morgan horses of varying ages. Jeanne pointed out that two of their horses were brought by Michigan State University to be used by its mounted unit for crowd control, with one still on duty there. "What sold me on Morgans is that of all the breeds of horses, they are the most people oriented. They're such good natured animals; they'll leave grain to talk to you; they just like to be with peo­ ple," Judy said. Their breeding and selling is primarily done with other breeders, and the mother­ daughter team do some adver­ tising in trade journals. But word-of-mouth information is the strongest force in her business. "If people call and we don't have what they want, I’ll rec­ ommend an honest, truthful dealer, and that's a long list of people who have quality ani­ mals. "Most people who raise horses expend a lot of money; you’ll get your money's worth," she noted. Judy compliments the Fenner family, Doyle, Marilyn and Tanya, on the training and showing they do with her horses. The Ludington family has been working with her horses for three years, and are "just a nice family." "The best part of this busi­ ness is knowing people from all over the country," she said. "Any evening we could get calls from anywhere in the United States. We've sold our horses from Maine to California and Canada." ‘Everybody’s Crazy’ x set for this weekend Vggf------------------------------------"Everybody's Crazy," a three-act farce, will be performed by the Village Players of Middleville in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17. Tickets for reserved seating are being sold at the Community Education office at Thornapple Kellogg High School on Bender Road. Curtain time is 8 p.m. both evenings. The first stage production of the group, which was formed last year, advertises an enjoyable evening as local actors and technical volunteers come together to bring the community a chance to relax and have an evening of fun and laughs. The idea lor a local theater group came from an earlier time, and an earlier community event In the 1920s and 1930s, a group of women from Middleville, calling themselves The Prairie Literary Club, banded together to provide social activities for themselves and the rest of the community. They produced plays with women playing all of the pans, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Also, an "appreciation night" for village and township employees, featuring a magician for entertainment, saw a large turnout of area residents on a snowy, cold night. That led a few Middleville residents to consider forming a theater group in the village. Hence the name Village Players. The first play was chosen because comedy is more fun, and "Everybody’s Crazy" has 15 speaking parts, which lets more members get in on the action. Hidden treasure, a man who pretends to be women, an amorous widow, people with names like Adam Pottle and Elmer Sneed, a ghost and a woman with a customdesigned Ouija board are featured in the fast-paced play. After gaining experience with the first play, the Players hope to put on two or three different plays next year, and possibly a production geared just for children. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 / Page 9 Obituaries Jeanette Q. Somers WAYLAND - Jeanette Quayle Somers, 78 of Wayland passed to the Spiritu­ al World on Monday, August 5, 1991. Mrs. Somers was bom in Corunna, the daughter of William and Belle Allen Quay­ le. She attended Corunna Publ­ ic Schools and after graduation worked in the Corunna Bank. She was married to Robert K. Somers, DVM, on Decem­ ber 7, 1936. Then in 1937 they moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where Dr. Somers worked for the United States Department of Agriculture. In 1947 they moved to Arlington, Virginia where Dr. Somers worked in the Bureau of Animal Industry. Mrs. Somers soon showed her talents in designing and making dresses for Square Dancing, also for weddings and other special occasions. She ran a dress designing busi­ ness out of her home for many years. During the 31 years they lived in Virginia they trailered through all of the United States and Canada. After Dr. Somers retired from USDA, he made several trips to foreign coun­ tries for the World Bank and was allowed to take Jeanette along (at his expense) to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Tanzinea. They also found time for a tour of the Holy Land, Austria and Switzerland. In 1978, they found the perfect spot for retirement on Payne Lake. They continued Square Dancing until May, 1979 when Jeanette had a very serious heart attack. She recov­ ered sufficiently to continue her design and sewing but no more dancing. Funeral services are being held at the family home for family members. Her body has been transported to MSU Anatomy Department, where after serving educational uses it will be cremated and interred in the Memorial Garden. Jeanette wanted rememberances sent as a Jeanette Quayle Somers Memorial to either: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 325 W. Center. St., Hastings, Ml 49058 or Oak Arbor Church of the New Jerusalem, 4535 Oak Arbor Dr., Roches­ ter, MI 49058. Clinton A. Poulson MIDDLEVILLE - Clinton A. Poulson, 87 of Middleville passed away Sunday, August 4, 1991 at Bridgewood Care Center, Plainwell. Mr. Poulson was bom July 5, 1904 in Cassopolis, the son of Henry C. and Rose (Nunn) Carhartt White Painter S1OBS Pants ’IB85 Pre-washed Demin Blue Black 5219! *22” Poulson. He was married to Irene E. Miner July of 1929. She preceded him in death June 30, 1990. He was a telegrapher for NYC Railroad. Mr. Poulson is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Royal (Joan) Hazen of Dorr; two sons, Stanley Poulson of Middleville and Ross (Mary) Poulson of Wayland; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Eldon Poulson of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Wilda Alleg­ ing of Hastings and Mrs. Verna Belle Huff of Lake City; sever­ al nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 7 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Pastor W. Lee Taylor officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Wednesday, August 14 BBQ Meatballs, baked potato, stewed tomatoes, bread, cake or pie. Thursday, August 15 Spanish rice, winter blend, green beans, bread, applesauce Friday , August 16 Veal scallopini, mixed veg­ gies. mashed potatoes, bread, cookie. Monday, August 19 Chicken sauve’em. squash, asparagus, bread, fruit. Tuesday. August 20 Ground beef stew. com. biscuit, applesauce. Events Caledonia Fanners Elevator 146 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8108 Clarksville Elevator 401 South Main, Clarksville 693-2283 Wednesday. August 14 Woodland, singalong with Margaret Reid Thursday. August 15 Nashville, Bingo Friday, August 16 Nashville, popcorn, birthday party Monday. August 19 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Nashville, slides by Anna Cairns. Tuesday, August 20 - All sites puzzles Flag stolen from ‘Abe Lincoln’s’ local home A 33-sute flag, normally ripples in the summer breeze outside the home of Gerald Bestrom of Middleville. But last week. Bestrom. noted for his impresssions of Abraham Lincoln, reported that someone stole the expensive flag from his Arlington Street home. "It wasn't obstructing traffic or anything," said "Abe," who said he was mystified by the theft. Bestrom said if the distinctive flag is abandoned anywhere in the village and is spotted by a resident, they can call him at 795-3480, and he will be happy to come and pick it up. "I'd like to ask whoever took it to please return it. They can just drop it off “ where it came from. There will be no questions asked...as Mr. Lincoln would say, with malice toward Area woman on dean’s list Diana Gayle London of Middleville was among the In­ diana University students who was or. the dean's list for the second semester. To earn the honor, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade TK High School bookstore hours set The Thomapple Kellogg High School bookstore will be open Monday through Wednesday . Aug. 19. 20 and 21. from 8:30 to noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. All students must pick up their books and schedules at this time. Band students will Laundry tips offered — After years of doing laun­ dry. there are very few laun­ dry tasks that the veteran washer is not prepared for. Two such tasks, however, might be cleaning an electric blanket and getting rid of diesel fuel odor. Electric Blankets. Always follow the care label instructions carefully when washing an electric blanket. If the care label has been lost, follow these directions. Do not dry-clean your elec­ tric blanket — dry cleaning could damage the wiring. Some of the materials used to coat the wires are affected by dry cleaning solvents. Also, the agitation and extraction that occur during the dry cleaning process may cause damage to the wires. Blankets are usually made from acrylic, polyester, and blends of acrylic and polyester, which usually launder very well. For best results: • Use a slow speed washing action. • Use high water levels. • Use water at 95 degrees F for lightly to moderately soil­ ed blankets, 120 degrees F for heavily soiled blankets. • Use a low heat setting to tumble dry or air dry on the line. • Be careful not to twist or pull the blanket excessively when handling so that you don’t break the wires. These simple steps will help you keep warm for many years to come. Diesel Fuel. Diesel fuel odor clings to clothing even after launder­ ing. For farmers and truckers, this is a hazard of their trade. Wash diesel-soiled articles separately, a few at a time in a washer set for a full load or high water level. Use hot water and the amount of detergent recommended for a full load. A second washing may be needed for heavily soiled items. Omit the dryer Hang the items in open air and sunshine to dry. Fresh air helps the odor evaporate If clothing is heavily soiled or the diesel odor remains after laundenng, dry cleaning may be necessary. If the odor persists after dry cleaning, an ozone treatment may be re­ quired It is costly and not available at every dry cleaner. It may not be practical for work clothes, but it is a sound option for better clothing. none...................... " "Why would anyone take a flag from Mr. Lincoln?" he asked. point average on a 4.0 scale. The students will be honored at next year’s tradi­ tional Founders Day ceremony April 12 on the Bloomington campus. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan be expected to pay a $5 uniform cleaning fee at the time they received their books. The bookstore will not be open Thursday. Aug. 22 or Friday. Aug. 23. Students new to the district should enroll by contacting the counseling office the week of Aug. 12-16. OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056, Book Clearance Were closing our retail operation at... Old Horizons Book Shop Beginning August 13th qa W■ OBw % Vll 3363 68th St., Caledonia, MI AI1 res,,lar priced books. 698-2877 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 Habitat benefits from Middleville business generosity Habitat house in Nashville. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Technical Professional Ser­ vices, a Middleville-based business, has backed its be­ liefs with action, or more specifically, it has sent its personnel to where the need is. Last Thursday, the people employed by TPS, including the owner and his wife, Arny and Laura Rodriguez, traveled to Nashville to work for Habitat for Humanity to help refurbish a house. And while they volunteered their talent and effort to provide decent housing for a Nashville mother of three, TPS still paid them their regular wages. The goal of Habitat for Humanity is to provide de­ cent, affordable housing for prospective buyers who might not otherwise be able to afford it. "I'm on the board (of direc­ tors) of Habitat," said Laura Rodriguez, and Arny is very supportive of what I do." Laura said she hopes her idea of paying their employ­ ees to work for Habitat for a day will spread. "Our hope is that this will encourage other businesses to do what they can," she said. Some civic clubs are also active in Habitat, she said. The Nashville Lions club helped with construction of an earlier project. Jennifer Murphy, the woman who will buy the house, was also on the site. into the home. The Nashville house reno­ vation is part of a larger cele­ bration of the national Habitat organization. As part of its 15th anniversary observance, 15 work teams started in June to work on 15 Habitat homes, ending in September with a big building project in Columbus, Ohio. The traveling teams are matched by local volunteers for the building projects, with “Our hope is that this will en­ courage other businesses to do what they can." Laura Rodriguez working and watching her fu­ ture home take shape. Murphy has three children, and is studying to become a nurse. She will have about 200 hours of "sweat equity" the teams staying with local families. Barr> County's Habitat’s next project will be in Or­ angeville, where St. Francis Continued on noxt page Cooperation is essential in putting up large sections of drywall. Led by Steve Schoenleber, left, a piece is put up in the living room of the Habitat house. Even little guys are put to work in a Habitat house. Here, Victoria Rodriguez hammers a nail, while Kay Heffelmire, from Americus, Georgia helps. Attention - Senior Citizens LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large community room 3. Security door system. 4. Convenient laundry facilities. 5. Library facilities. 6. Live-in manager. 7. Postal service. 8. Activity programs. For personal tour and eligibility information, write: Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln Street Middleville, Michigan 49333 or call 795-7715 or 795-3618 The workers from TPS gathered from all over the Nashville home they were working on to pose for a photo. Helping Habitat last Thursday were (first row, from left) Laura Rodriguez, Joshua Ivaniszek, Natasha Sternath, Monique Rodriguez, Victoria Rodriguez, Michael Schoenleber, Katherine Rodriguez, (second row) Arny Rodriguez, Cynthia Ivaniszek, Laura Sternath, Susan Schoenleber, Eric Schoenleber, and Steve Schoenleber. Steve was the leader of the work crew, planning, designing and putting it all together. Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I Auaust 13. 1991 / Page 11 Habitat benefits, continued from 10 Episcopal Church has donated a lot, Rodriguez noted. "I’d like to see one built in Hastings, too. It would be nice if we could build a home in Hastings every year, and another one out in the county," Rodriguez said. While in Nashville working on the home on State Street, the volunteers were served snacks, dnnks and suppers by local and Hastings churches, she said. With the TPS crew and all of the other volunteers work­ ing all week on the house, it was expected to be dedicated Sunday at 3 p.m. Judy Mallchok from the big island in Hawaii is completely immersed in her work at the house in Nashville being renovated by Habitat for Humanity. She has been on the traveling work crew since it started in June, working on one house a week. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 4th day of September 1991. at 7 30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (the Alaska Hall), 7248 68th Street, within the Township, on the application of Cherry Valley Development for a renewal of its special land use permits for planned mineral removal (PMR permits) and also on the application of Cherry Valley Development for an amendment in the Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance so as to rezone certain lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District and for the issuance of a PMR permit as to such lands. If such PMR permits are renewed, they will be combined into a single PMR permit for the removal of sand, gravel and other mineral materials from the following described lands: Jonathan Golden, from Bethesda Maryland, joined the Habitat work crew three weeks ago. He works on the drywall seams in a bedroom closet. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Notice of Application Filed with the Commission (July 24, 1991) Take notice that the following hydro-electric application has been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is available for public inspection. a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit b. Protect No. 11120 000 c. Date filed: April 5, 1991 d. Applicant: Cameron Gas and Electric Company e. Name of Project: Middleville Dam Project f. Location. On the Thornapple River, near the Town of Middleville, in Barry County, Michigan g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S C.§§ 791 (a) 825 (r) h. Applicant Contact: Ms. Jan Marie Evans, 4572 Sequoia Trail. Okemos Ml 48864. (517) 351 5400 I. FERC Contact: Mary C. Golato (209) 219 2804 j. Comment Date: September 26. k. Description of Project: The pro­ posed project would consist of the following facilities (1) on existing reinforced concrete dam 12 feet high ond 80 feet long; (2) on existing reservoir with a surface area of 30 acres a storage capacity of approx imatefy 170 acre-feet, ond a max imum surface elevation of 706.5 feet mean sea level. (3) an existing powerhouse with one generating unit having a capacity of 350 kW to be refurbished. (4) on existing lOOfoot long transmission line ond (5) op purtenont facilities. The dam is own ed by the Middleville Power Com­ pany The applicant estimates that the overage annual generation would be approximately 1.400 000 to 1 500 000 kW The estimated cost of the studies under permit would be 58S 000 00 l. This notice also consists of the following standard paragraphs: A3. A5. A7, A9, A10, 8. C and D2. A3. Development Application — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified comment date for the particular application, the competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submitting a timely notice of intent allows an interested and (9) and 4.36. A9. Notice of Intent — A Notice of business address. unequivocal an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice cant(s) named in this public notice. ment application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application. Applications for a preliminary permit will not be accepted in response to this notice. A5. Preliminary Permit — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a preliminary permit for a proposed economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Basapplicant would decide whether to tion. the competing application or a notice of intent to file such an ap­ plication (see 18 CFR 4.36 (1985|). Submitting a timely notice of intent development application to construct the competing preliminary permit ap­ plication no later than 30 days after particular application. A competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4 30(b) (1) ond (9) and 4.36. A7. Preliminary Permit — Any 385.210. 211, 214 In determining application for the particular application either application. on application Submitting a timely ticulor application A competing license application YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICH. The planning commission of Yankee Springs Township has an open seat. Those interested in applying for this position are to submit a resume to: G. David VanElst, Supervisor 284 Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Applications must be received by December 5, 1991. Harvey Vander Bee, Clerk MENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS "NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING AP­ PLICATION COMPETING APPLICA­ TIONS PROTEST or MOTION TO The WV2 of the NW %, Section 9, except the West 660 feet thereof; also except the South 330 feet thereof and also except the North 459 feet of the East 190 feet thereof; the South 54 Acres of the E Vi of the NW '/<, Section 9; the West 60 Acres of the NE Vi, Section 9, except the East 330 feet of the North 1320 feet thereof, and also except the West 305 feet of the North 572 feet thereof, and also except that part thereof described as commencing at the NW comer of said NE 'A; thence East 562.5 feet along the North line of said NE ’A to the point of beginning; thence East 100 feet; thence S00047’E 900 feet parallel with the West line of said NE 'A; thence West 100 feet; thence N00’47’W 900 feet to the point of beginning; the East 50 Acres of the West 110 Acres of the NE 'A, Section 9, except the North 1000 feet of the East 435.6 feet thereof, and ex­ cept that part bounded by a line beginning 992 feet East of the NW corner of said quarter section running thence East along the North lineof said Section 214.5 feet; thence S00’54'E 558 feet; thence West 214.5 feet parallel with the said North Section line; thence N00’54’W along and on an old fence line 448 feet to the point of beginning and also except that part thereof lying Southeasterly of a line that is 500 feet Northwesterly of and parallel to the centerline of Thor­ napple River Drive; all in T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. The application for PMR District rezoning and for issuance of a PMR permit covers the following described lands: That part of the NW Vi, Section 9, described as commencing at the NW corner of Section 9; thence S89°49’02"E 1131.17 feet along the North line of said NW 1A; thence S00°54'07”E 285 feet parallel with the East line of the W '/? of said NW Vi to the place of beginning of this description; thence S89°49'02" E 190 feet; thence S00°54’07”E 174 feet along said East line; thence N89’49’02’’W 190 feet; thence N00°54’07”W 174 feet to the place of beginning. That part of the NW Vi, Section 9, described as commencing at the NW corner of Section 9; thence S89°40’02”E 1321.17 feet along the North line of said NW 'A; thence S00054’07”E 285 feet along the East lineof the W Vi of said NW ’a to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence S89°49’02”E 280 feet; thence S14°14’E 180 feet; thence S24°30’W 170 feet; thence SOO’OO’W 110 feet; thence S50°00’E 80 feet; thence S71°10’E 150.69 feet; thence S89°49,02’’E 210.32 feet; thence S00040’38”E 24 feet along the East line of the W Vi of the East Vi of said NW 'A; thence S89°55’47”W 659.43 feet along the North line of the South 54 Acres of the E V2 of said NW Vi; thence N00054'07”W 656.68 feet along the East lineof the W Vi of said NW 'A to the place of beginning That part of the NW Vi, Section 9, described as beginning at a point on the East line of said NW Vi, which is S00°45’09”E 412.85 feet from the N Vi comer of Section 9; thence S00°45’09”E 431.96 feet; thence S89a55’47”W 659.43 feet along the North line of the South 54 Acres of the E Vi of said NW Vi; thence N00°49’38”W 24 feet along the West lineof the E Vi of the E Vi of said NW 'A; thence N58’00’E 771.31 feet to the place of beginning. The South 660 feet of the East 330 feet of the West 60 Acres of the NE Vi, Sec­ tion 9. That part of the NW Vi, Section 9, described as beginning at the W Vi corner of Section 9; thence N0r03’04”W 130 feet along the West lineof said NW Vi; thence N89*55’47"E 396.25 feet parallel with the South line of said NW 'A, thence N56°04’E 314.02 feet; thence N01*03’04"W 25 feet; thence N89e55’47”E 655.11 feet; thence SOO*5^'07”E 330 feet along the East line of the W Vi of said NW 1A; thence S89e55’47"W 1314.19 feet along the South line of said NW Vi to the place of beginning. That part of the NE 'A, Section 9, described as commencing at the NE corner of Section 9; thence N89#58’05”W 822.28 feet along the North line of said NE V4; thence S00°45’09”E 1185.58 feet along the East line of the West 110 Acres of said NE Vi to the place of beginning of this description; thence N80*49'41”E 297.00 feet; thence S11*OO*W 127.00 feet; thence S75*30’E 92.49 feet to a point which is 500 feet Northwesterly from the centerline of Thornapple River Drive; thence Southwesterly along a line which is 500 feet Northwesterly and parallel with the centerline of Thomapple River Drive to its intersection with the East line of the West 118 Acres of said NE Vi, thence North along said East line to the place of beginning. That part of the SE Vi, Section 9 which lies North of the North line of the South 723 feet of the N Vi of said SE ’A and Northwesterly of a line which is 500 feet Northwesterly of and parallel with the centerline of Thornapple River Drive. All located in T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, dur­ ing regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the application for PMR permit renewal and the application for Zon­ ing Ordinance amendment and approval of PMR permit. Dated: August 6, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA_________________________________________ �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 4-H,FFA continue winning ways at ’91 Kent County Youth Fair The yeor of work and careful preparation is worth it. Scott leads his steer out of the ring a champion. Obedience Judge Dave Hees presents Tony Bykerk and 'Chad' the trophy and rosette for earning the highest number of points in the Kent County 4 H fair Continued on next page obedience trials Aug. 4. Brett Long of Middleville listens anxiously as bid­ ding begins on his pen of lambs. Scott Zuiderveen works painstakingly to groom his crossbred steer before taking him into the ring. by Barbara Gall Caledonia area exhibitors in the Kent County Youth Fair brought home their “fair share" of ribbons and trophies again this year. But, better than trophies and ribbons, the kids learned the perseverance and attention to detail it takes to complete a “good” project, whether or not it wins the blue ribbon. Here is a sample, but by no means a complete catalog, of local kids and the year-long projects they displayed during the week-long fair at Lowell. Stacy Snyder, left, was the grand champion in dog showmanship, and Laura Shane earned reserve champion honors. In this photo, Stacy's Springer Casey' proudly shows his best side, while 'Cleo' prefers a front pose. Lori Kaiser of Caledonia shows off champion Holstein steer. Max,' her 991 You don't hove to own a big animal to show in 4-H. First-year fair exhibitor Kurt Kaechele took a fourth place in the junior buck competition with his rabbit 'Blizzard.' Local members of the Byron Center Busy Workers 4-H Club display their awards. In front, from the left, are Rochel Kosters, Tomi Dornbush and Brian Kayser. Behind them are Lori Kayser, left, Mark Dornbush and Kelli Dornbush. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 / p£g3 13 Tami Dornbush leads off the sheep auction with her grand champion lamb. Caledonia Farmers Elevator purchased the champion for $7 a pound. Some of the members of the Caledonia-bosed Cherry Valley Livestock 4-H Club pose for a photo. Seated in the front are Adam Middleton (left), Adam Stauffer, Lisa Koechele and Kurt Kaechele. In the middle row are Matt Shane (left), Nikki Patterson, Chris Love, Laura Shane and Matt Patterson. In back are Ed Smith, Tim Smith, Joel Huizenga and Rich DePew. Not pictured are Brenda Kaechele, Scott Zuiderveen, BJ. Welton, Sue Welton and Aaron Kern. Brenda Kaechele is aided by Steve Poll in showing off her Reserve Grand Champion market pen of lambs. Heather Werkema, 10, is costumed as a demure bride while her pony Chip' obligingly tolerates top hat, bow tie and spats to team up as the groom' in the an­ nual horse novelty costume contest. The pair took first place in this year's competition. The Caledonia Farmers Elevator repeated its Barry County raffle at the Kent County Fair. Here, Afe Bos, right, sells John Hawkins a ticket which might win him a picnic table or a wagon. Proceeds from the raffle were donated to the fair. Emmorie Schut and Chad Nicholas show the Caieaoma FFA's Grand Champion pen of lambs. The lamb shown by Emmarie also won the Reserve Grand Cham­ pion single market lamb award. FOR SALE Parade Home #39 1007 Main St., Middleville $68,500 - by appt Call 246-8191 for 24 hour recorded message Award as aponsorsd by Consumers Power Shannon Sheehan, left, and Kim DeVries of Real Country Riders, pose with their trophies. Shannon won the high point stock seat award and took a se­ cond in the versatility competition. Kim earned the high point trail award and took a first in team performance. Tom Wilkinson - builder — Events just for fun go on at the fair, too. H^re, show horses ana riders roKe time out for d few rounds of broomball polo. 891-8294 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 13, 1991 TK Community Library to close for cleaning Middleville kids visit the dentist, but just for the ‘fun of if The Thornapple Kellogg School/Community Library will be closed for cleaning Aug. 14 through Aug. 16. The library will reopen Aug. 19. Regular summer hours, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, will continue through August. Fall, winter and spring hours will resume Sept. 3. Tony Bennet is ready for his first "patient.” As the "assistant" to the "dentist" he holds the suction tube and air and water gun. All of the children from Vickie Rick's day care had the chance to be a dentist” or the "assistant dentist." The real dentist, Robin Vaughan, watches kids from Vickie Rick's daycare play the roles of dentists, (Mike Price), patient (Keven Middlebos) and assistant (Krystin Johnson). Lansing Diary In November, 1990, Michigan voters elected a congressional delegration which helped to decide whether or not our president should send American troops into combat against Iraq. Voters also chose a new governor, 38 senators and 110 rcspresentatives who are engaged in a fundamental debate over the appropriate size and priorities of our state government. These cricial issues have come before representatives elected by less than 40 percent of those Michigan citizens who are eligible to register and voter. Such a high citizen dropout rate means that too many people simply do not care about our political freedom. 1 also sense that a growing number believes that their votes do not count for much, considering the power of special interest groups and the security of entrenched incumbents. It is this crisis of confidence in our government which the House Republican Task Force on Campaign Finance Reform proposes to address Our recommendations include: Improved Officeholder Accountability. • Eliminate officeholder Don’t Mess With The Boss When sheer brawn, guts and performance are what you need, this is the ultimate machine. The Maris Trail Boss 4x4 3501. is one tough ATV. A liquid-cooled 350cc powerplant provides plenty of muscle and a shift-on-the-fly demand four-wheel drive sys­ tem instantly conquers even the toughest assignments at the touch of a button. And with the industry’s largest rear track, standard speedometer, odometer and tripmeter, this ATV has it ail. Set up a meeting with the Boss. Stop in today. WARNING: ATVs can be hazardous to operate. These are full-size machines designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older. For your safety: Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Be particularfy careful on difficult terrain. Mans recommends that all ATV riders take a training course. For safety and training infor­ mation, sec your dealer or call Mans at 1-800-342-3764. POLARIS Believe It. Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. ±2Nashville, Mich. • (517) 852-9377 expense funds, which have been used by some lawmakers for paying traffic fines, pur­ chasing football tickets and other well-publicized ques­ tionable purposes. Officerelated expenditures could be made out of candidate election committees but would be limited to reimbursing ex­ penses deemed reasonable and necessary by the Internal Revenue Service. • Banning cash honoraria, or speaking fees, and requiring the reporting of legislatively-related travel and lodging payments for lawmakers and staff in excess of $50. Improved Political Action Committee Accountability. A post-Watergate reform, PAC’s are the publiclyreported means by which organized groups may raise and spend funds on behalf of candidates. Increasingly, PAC’s are influenced by lob­ byists who have a pro­ incumbent, anti-challenger bias — one reason that the re­ election rate for incumbent legislators currently hovers around 95 percent. Our task force would: • Require that PAC con­ tributions be delivered to can­ didates by mail or a con­ tributing member of the PAC. Registered lobbyists no longer make check deliveries, and candidates could not receive checks at the State Capitol or in legislative offices. • Require PAC’s to annual­ ly notify contributors of the names and party affiliation of candidates who have received direct and independent PAC support. • Require that all contribu­ tions to a political action com­ mittee be made by an affir­ mative act of the donor; in other words, prohibit PAC’r from automatically deducting PAC donations from employee wages, unless the employee objects. A Mure Level Playing Field for Challengers • To address both the tendency of PAC’s to support incumbents and the increasing reliance of officeholders on PAC contributions, limit can­ didate committee expenditures to double the amount of money received from in­ dividuals. In other words, no more than 50 percent of cam­ paign funds expended by a candidate could come from PAC’s. • Prohibit all publicly funded mass mailings from legislators to constituents bet­ Amendment free speech right ween the candidate filing Therefore, no campaign deadline and the November finance reform proposal can effectively curb the escalating general election date. Disclosure and costs of political campaigns. But by making officeholders Enforcement. • Appropriate funds for the and political action commitees computerization of all cam­ more accountable to consti­ paign finance records filed tuents and contributors, by en­ with the Secretary of State — couraging more reliance on making candidate and PAC individual contributions and contributions and expen­ less dependence on special in­ ditures more accessible to the terest hinds, and by requiring media and public at large. In­ better disclosure and enforce­ creased candidate and PAC ment of campaign financing, filing fees would help to fund this task force report proposes this multi-million dollar modest steps to give voters more information about can­ project. • Increase penalties for didates — and more control failure to file timely over the outcome of elections. disclosure statements with the The recommendations are not Secretary of State, and give as far-reaching as I would the Secretary of State direct like, but probably go beyond enforcement and audit what most incumbent of­ ficeholders are willing to sup­ authority. • Require the name of the port for now. The outcome of any debate candidate or political action committee sponsoring an over political reform will de­ pend on the intensity of public advertisement to be clearly concern. The question is: Do revealed in the ad. The U.S. Supreme Court voters care enough or believe has ruled that independent ex­ sufficiently in their power to penditures on behalf of can­ get involved in this debate and didates or cause are a First insist on change? Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! MIDDLEVILLE SOFTBALL Monday Night W-L Swamp Fox...................... 13-0 Buxton Builders..................8-5 Kentwood Rental..............6-7 Pastoors.............................. 6-7 Central Garage.................. 6-7 Knights of Columbus........ 5-8 Faro’s Pizza...................... 5-8 Tires R Us-Middleville Tool & Die.................. 3-10 Results Buxton 12, Tires R Us-Tool & Die 5; Swamp Fox 11, Kentwood Rental 9; Central Garage 11, Pastoors 2; Faro’s 8, Knights of Columbus 7. Tuesday Night Swamp Fox..................... 13-1 Gulch Const...................... 9-5 Sunny Jim’s Pizza............. 8-6 Gavin..................................8-6 Wolverine Paving Spartan Enterprises....... 6-8 Ray’s Gang........................ 5-9 Dykstra Const.................... 5-9 Second Hand Comers....2-12 Results Sunny Jim’s 16, Wolverine- Spartan 10; Ray ’s Gang 15, Second Hand Comers 8; Gulch Const. 17, Dykstra Const. 14; Swamp Fox 9, Gavin 8. Welcome Back from the Phillipines Cpl. Tim Wilkinson, USMC “We came, we saw, we kicked ASH!” Tom Wilkinson — Builder — 891-8294 , �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 13, 1991 / Page 15 Lansing Diary New laws... Michigan Caring Program (60, 61, 73, 74). Blue Cross­ Blue Shield is authorized to sponsor basic health insurance coverage for uninsured children less than 19 years of age who reside in low income households. This Michigan Caring Program will be fund­ ed by private and public dona­ tions, and should begin to make health care more ac cessible for an estimated 300,000 disadvantaged young people Based on a successful model in Pennsylvania, the package was originally pro­ posed by the House Republican Task Force on Af­ fordable Health Care for the Uninsured. New Self-Defense Spray (P.A. 33, 34). A hot pepper plant derivative, “OC,” is authorized for use as a self­ defense spray. This inflam­ matory agent causes tem­ porary blindness, but has no known long-term adverse effects. Higher Sick Benefit Ceil­ ing (P.A. 37). Qualifying nonprofit corporations may pay up to $2,000 in sick benefits to an individual. The benefit ceiling had been $500 prior to this amendment. Payments in Trust to a Manor (P.A. 41). Under a 1909 law, when the trustee of an account for a minor dies, any account deposit exceeding $100 must be paid to the minor’s legally appointed guardian. This update will allow the payment up to $5,000 to the minor beneficiary, with any excess to be supervised by the child’s guardian. Corrective Seat Belt Amendment (P.A. 25). This clarifying amendment pro­ vides that if there are more children than available seat belts in a vehicle, and all the belts are being used, then the belt requirement for children aged 4-16 would apply only to those in the front seat School Administrator Certification (P.A. 63). Cur­ rent law requires school ad­ ministrators to possess a valid teacher's certificate. This pro­ vision has precluded the hir­ ing of otherwise qualified supervisors. These amend­ ments inject more flexibility into the certification process by: exempting special educa­ tion administrators until July, 1996: allowing the employ­ ment of individuals enrolled in administrator certification programs; authorizing the State Board of Education to waive the teaching certificate requirement for ad­ ministrators when they are compelling reasons to do so. Handicapped Parking Fines (P.A. 42). Governing boards of state universities now may set fines of $50 to $100 for illegal parking in spaces reserved for handicappers. Liability for Illegal Use of Hotels (FA. 56). Up to $500 in fines or 90 days in jail may be imposed on persons who rent lodging rooms with the knowledge that they will be used for illegal purposes. The main purpose of this measure is to discourage adults from renting hotel rooms for teenage drinking parties. Video Terminals in Vehicles (P.A. 55). This amendment repeals a 1951 law barring vehicles from be­ ing equipped with televisions that can be viewed by the driver. The measure legitimizes safety and conve­ nience video display features commonly used in today’s motor vehicles. □ 198«JLVfl Silverado 5hoiCO**»^up 36,000 Tues. □ 1988 Ford Ranger XLT 53,000 miles. □ 1988tr^<Jpieyenne PiCkU^M*^, sunroof. □ 1988 Jeep wagoneer Limited 4-Dr. 27,000 mites, fully equipped, silver with woodgrain. Freeport resident named to Kalamazoo College list Corey Dean of Freeport was among more than 200 students named to the Kalamazoo College dean’s list for the last academic quarter. To achieve the honor, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average, or above, on a scale of 4.0. PERSONNEL MANAGERS!! PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is among the 100 oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Dean, is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Accountants group to meet Aug. 22 in Grand Rapids Western Chapter, Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Aug. 22 at Duba’s Restaurant and Lounge, 420 E. Beltline N.E. at 1-96 in Grand Rapids. The speaker will be Daniel Ocharzak or another represen­ tative from the Grand Rapids office of wage and hour divi­ sion. The topic will be “The New Law.” Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Phone 676-1181 before Aug. 19 for reservations. Guests and their spouses are welcomed. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Word processing and payroll experience helpful. For more information call 948-4460 and enter the extension number below. GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at ... 945-9554 PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rotes: 5 words for $2.50 then IO* per word. If you pay In advance, you save 50“ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Wanted Miscellaneous NEEDED IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY family of 4 in Caledonia School district. 698-8852 or 792-9341. USED CORONET Excellent condition. 795-3507. For Sale CHERRY HUTCH, $400, Oak Commode, $200. Mother/ daughter chair, $150. 795-6236, days, 454-9198. PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611. Recreation 1978 GLOBESTAR 23’ mini home. Self contained, very good condition, trailer hitch and awning. Partially equipped. 43,500 miles. 891-8147, STH WHEEL, 80 Globestar, 33ft, awning, air, stereo, like new, hitch, wiring, delivery. Sacrifice $7195. 795-9966. Community Notices “GREAT LAKES TIMBER SHOW” - HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS PIONEER PARK Aug. 17, 10am/4pm, Aug. 18, noon/4pm. Champion­ ship Showmen. Log Rolling and Canoe Jousting on Pood, Hatch­ et throwwing, etc Good food. Much More!! 2 Miles north Yankee Springs Slate Park entrance. Adults $2.00, Students $1.00. 795-7530. miles, loaded. □ 1987 Chevy S-10 Blazer Gray & red, Tahoe pkg., loaded. □ 1987 Chevy S-10 Blazer White, Tahoe package, loaded. □ 1987 Ford Ranger PiCkUP V-6, automatic, stereo. □ 1987 Chevy S-10 4x4 Pickup Blue, automatic. □ 1986 Chevy V2 Ton Shortbox Pickup Raised chassis, 22,000 miles. □ 1984 Chevy suburban Call for Classifieds JOBLINE □ 1988 Chevy s-10 Blazer Tahoe pkg., gray, 58,000 Antiques Real Estate FOR SALE to settle estate, cottage with 2 lots at 8643 Acorn Street, west side of Campau Lake, 10 miles from Grand Rapids, S.E. 616-765-5146 evenings.___________________ HOUSE MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, pool, deck, huge fenced yard, family mom, fireplace, and more. $68,500. Call 795-2342 or 957-4140.__________________ MIDDLEVILLE, new 3 bedroom ranch, PA bath, large lot in nice neighborhood, easy access to M-37, priced in the low $80’s. CaU 795-7526._______ RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate. National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake .Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. V-6, auto., air, stereo, tilt, cruise, power windows/locks. □ 1984 Chevy S-10 Pickup 42,000 miles, red, auto. □ 1984 Chevy C-10 V2 Ton Pickup V-6, 4 spd., stereo, camper cap. 1989 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr., V-6, auto., air, p.w., p.l., tilt, cruise, stereo, 38,000 miles, blue. Specially priced at............... $8995 we also have...2s USED CARS AVAILABLE from «199500.u. Stop in and see ... JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS or BILL CAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • Geo 795-3318 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES. Mon.-Sat. SERVICE: Mon.-Fri. �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 13, 1991 Stella's 891-9287 Under new J ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 16 years experience in the pizza business. Job\ II anted l or Rent BABY SITTING - FULL TIME OR PART TIME in my Middleville home. 795-2179. EXPERIENCED PIANO TEACHER needs more students for fall. Call 698-9024 or 698-8252 to set up a lesson tune.______________________ IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IN MY LICENSED DAY CARE home. Part time or full time, meals furnished and lots of fun. Call 795-9461 for an appointment________________ THINKING ABOUT QUIT­ TING because you cannot find the right day care? I did and started a Day Care in my Middlevile home where all children arc loved and treated like one of my own. 2 openings, phone 795-3436. 1 BEDROOM, 2 BEDROOM & 3 bedroom apartments. $380 to $485 a month plus deposit, no pets. 795-7290._____________ 1 ♦ BEDROOM APART­ MENT in Middleville. 795-3202.__________________ Help Wanted CALEDONIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION has openings for an English teacher a computer teacher, an Autobody teacher, an Adult Basic Education teach­ er. Must be certified, send resume to Sarah, Caledonia Community Ed. 330 Johnson, Caledonia, MI 49316 or call 891-8117. __________________ ONE OFTHE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! ★ New Pan Pizza ★ New Bread We Use Our Own Special Sauce & 100% Real Cheese. Stix ★ Regular Pizzas ★ Lasagna ★ Subs an mCOupon^ mb mbb B| r |2-14” Regulars/• ool I MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL ■PIZZAS 14 | CARPENTERS HELPER NEEDED, must be at least 18, need own transportation, call 795-7458. CASHIER/SALES position available in local retail store. Full time or part time possibili­ ties. Insurance available. Wages in proportion to experience and performance. Send resume and letter to Ad #550, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. With 3 Items I Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 ■ Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires Aug. 27, 1991 Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers _ 1 _ a ■■■ ■■■ MCOUPON ■■■■ ■■■ HMI M r OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK I AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY | | ■ 14” Pepperoni ■ pizza $eT99| 0.1 | (Excludes Extra Cheese) 1 Coupon Expires Aug. 27, 1991. Excludes extra cheese. Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers. _ I MBB ■■■ ■COUPON ■■■ MM MM MB r|2-16” MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL ■ PIZZAS I SOfYOol ZU +T„| With as many items as you like. Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 ■ I m 1 Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires Aug. 27, 1991. Excludes extra cheese. Exclu desail other di scounts, coupons or free offers. ■ Q BBBB BBS MCOUPONBMI BM MB ■ r MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL I s200 Off l I ANY PIZZA I — ■ Pickup only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 ■ Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires Aug. 27, 1991. Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers 891-9287 TAKE OUT ORDERS ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA "One o/ Fams Pizzas « as good as aey rwo o/ anyone etaaeT* • “Faro's is twice as pood as the ort»ers f" • fcouttn) beAeve how good Faro's Pttza was rhe sauces, the crust everything" • it's super pate'" Sun.Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia 1 HASTINGS CITY BANK IS ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for part-time tellers. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communica­ tions skills, be detail oriented, and present a professional appearance. Apply at Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court St, Hastings, Mi 49058 EOE.______________________ MIDDLE VILLA INN is look­ ing for pleasant personalities to join our team. Now taking appli­ cations for bowling counter help, at least 18 years old, mechanical­ ly inclined a plus. Bowling center waitresses and bartender, must be at least 18 years old. Cooks, must be at least 16 years old. Full and part time positions. 795-3640, E.O.E.___________ POSTAL JOBS start SI 1.41 pr. hr. carriers, sorters, clerks. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application information call 1-206-736-7000 exL 5804T4, 6a.m.-1 Op jn/7days._________ T.K. COMMUNITY EDUCATION TEACHERS WANTED. Day and evening part-time positions available. Subject areas: Secondary Science, Math, Computers, English, US History, and learn­ ing center, and Early Elementary before, after school child care. Send resume to Chris Boysen, T.K. Community Education, 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, MI. 49333. EARN EXTRA MONEY selk ing home decor, gifts, Christmas decorations and toys with House of Lloyd. NO INVESTMENT. Free training. No delivery or collections. Earn cash and trips. Also, booking parties. Call Cathy, 616-795-7133. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities available. Call 672-7110. ________ MIDDLEVILLE LARGE 3 or 4 bedroom home, close to schools. Basement, 2 stall garage and large yard. $550. per month plus utilities. Deposit required. Available SepL, 1st. 795-7925. \ 117 West Main, Middleville ” Ph. 795-7911 £! OPEN 7 NIGHTS M Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Friday, 15 & 16, 9am to 6pm, Clothes, ladies and childrens; books; and lots of misc. 8025 Irving Rd., Middleville. GRANDMAS GARAGE SALE Everything must go, upright and chest freezer, dress­ ers, lots of pans and dishes, clothing, Avon and linens, 2 trunks and antiques and many many more. 9475 W. Casgrove St. Nashville, August 15, 16 & 17. 8am to ?______________ Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! u ] Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) mi LARGE GARAGE SALE: Lots of womens, children and maternity and baby clothes and misc household goods. 405 South Broadway, Middleville, Aug 16, 9-5. £ CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290. PAINTING*STAINING•VARNISHING, home, busi­ ness, apartments. Mike & Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649. ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Alunimun and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869. __________________ TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G & L Remodeling. Come see our models. Call for an appointment. Middleville. 795-9153.__________________ (2) small 10 "litem......... 5750 (2)small 10"3items ... Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEANING AND UPHOLSTERY is offering a late summer SPECIAL!! Choice of 3 rooms, Bath and Hall OR Sofa, Love Seat and Recliner for $99. •Oth­ er Options Available!! Call 795-9337. COUNTERTOPS and appliances, recolor and repair, free estimates, call 795-7748. f- Save Up to 70% On Second Pina NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY $950 (2) small 10" deluxe ... S1250 (2) 14" 1 items s1150 (2) 14" 3 items $1400 (2) 14" deluxe............... s175° fit * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ VI VI Mostacdoll w/meatM>uc«$300 u n IM spaghetti & Meat sauce ............ 5275 * TUESDAY SPECIALS ’MS ’8x12 Big Pan Pizza Cheesd * Tomato Sauce ★ ** O Add *l°° Each Additional item .. VI * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * & Cheese Sub Ln a Ham Includes mayo & lettuce................ . dd> fi ’ Specials hot valid with any other offers or Free ......... peliyery.............. ’ BEST PIZZA AROUND —...... FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! J Inf I FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE I $200 off | I jj I TYPING/WORD PROCESS­ ING, Resumes, letters, term papers, etc. Call 795-7280. UPHOLSTERING over 44 years experience. Low prices. Bowen Upholstering 616-531-3020, G.R._________ VACANCY FOR MAN or woman in licensed AFC Home, private room, 20 years experi­ ence, work shop, activities, shopping, has churches avail­ able with transportation. Elderly welcome. SSI or private pay excepted. 868-6779. NOT VAUD WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop _T^e^UMy2_OneJ1)^e£Coupw2_E2P^3jl_9_l_ <X FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE IA J I CO □ I $000 ACC Ma W■ ■ PIZZA fru NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL. — -------------------------------------------------- M I Plus one Free 2 Liter of pop • I Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Exp: 8-3191 FRE£ 2 Hen (X Pepsi wtth jnr pick up pizza order. NO COUPON NEEDED n u All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY Jr 15 MINUTES fl TAKE OUT OR ft17 EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro’s Pizza IS as good as any two ot anyone Ws wice as good as the others' eve how good faro s Pitta was ra the crust everything! ' ■ It's super pitta! r^r Id � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-08-20.pdf 7c40d2733e82b9dc7d58ecc5f0d62c7c PDF Text Text Hastings Publ ic Library 121 Church Hastings, Ml. *<^68 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year THINGSIdlia PUBLIC LIBRA No. 187 I August 20. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 --------- 121-S. Chufoh £*.-------HASTINGS, Ml 49C58-1893 Middleville company reviews ‘Michigan in 2000’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "We knew where we wanted to go, but we weren't sure how to get there," said Amy Rodriguez. His company is located on a quiet gravel road, south of Middleville. There is little noise, and the neighbor’s dog wanders through the trees surrounding the buildings. The peaceful, rural setting does not match the speed with which his company is moving. TPS provides other com­ panies with technical em­ ployment assistance, and also has its own engineers supplying engineering, draft­ ing, illustration and techni­ cal writing, as well as tool­ ing design, improvement and modification of existing products and processes. Rodriguez, owner of Technical Professional Ser­ vices, off Yankee Springs Road, recently took steps to learn what he needed to know to keep his company ahead of the needs of the market place, up to the year 2.000. With the help of Joe Rahn, executive director of the Hastings-Barry County Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission, and offi­ cials from the state of Michigan Commerce De­ partment, Rodriguez took his company through a complete analysis through a program called “Michigan Business Strategy 2,000." "We're a young company with a successful track record," he said. "We dis­ sected our business, and ana­ lyzed everything." TK School Board sets Aug. 27 opening date by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Aug. 27 has been set as the first day of school for the Thornapple Kellogg School District even though a con­ tract settlement hasn't been reached yet with teachers and non-instructional personnel. The first day of school is a negotiated item between the board and the Thornapple Kellogg Education Associa­ tion, but since no agreement has been reached on a new contract, including the school calendar, the board can decide when school will start, Superintendent Steve Garrett said on Aug. 13 Contract talks between the board and the association are continuing, Garrett said, and Sh Schoo/ opening, page 3 The process took 240 hours in its first phase. The plan is so comprehen­ sive, it even changed the company name from Techni­ cal Personnel Services to Technical Professional Ser­ vices to more accurately re­ flect that the company has in-house engineers. The logo and promotional brochure were also updated. Heavy bold type was changed to a lighter, more contemporary style, and the brochure was simplified for easier reading and produced in a salmon color instead of black and white. TPS now has a software package, developed and de­ signed by Rodriguez and written by Norgate Consult­ ing. "This system is very flex­ ible and powerful. You can be in the full network sys­ tem, stay local or tie it back into the network," he ex­ plained. Joe Kindig, senior designer, isolates one section of a design to work on. TPS Engineering Manager Steve Marsh and President Arny Rodriguez watch his See Local company, page 2 progress. Organizational meeting of new ZBA to be held next week Thornappie Twp. zoning rules effective Sept. 5 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer When township zoning laws take effect on Sept 5, residents of Thornapple Township will go to the township’s offices for a zon­ ing permit, but still go to Barry County for building permits, said Supervisor Donald Boysen. The ordinance was adopted on July 23, but the board de­ cided against implementing the new code immediately, instead waiting for 30 days after the notice was pub­ lished to make it effective on Sept. 5. The township has been under the control of county zoning. Still to be developed is a township enforcement ordi­ nance, and the appointment of an enforcement officer, Boysen said. Those things can be done by board action and without public notices being pub­ lished, Boysen said. Part of the implementa­ tion of the zoning ordinance is hiring a zoning adminis­ trator and appointing a Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. S«« Ordinance page 0 Bonding scheduled for March, 1992 Caledonia Council hears report on sewer progress by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dick Baxter of B&B Water/Wastewater Consultants reported to the Caledonia Village Council last week that preliminary work for its new sequencing batch reactor (SBR) wastewater treatment system is proceeding nearly on schedule. The new treatment plant will add 250,000 gallons per day of sewer capacity to the village's system. The present system's capacity is approximately 120,000 gpd. Despite a late start, the pro­ ject is "just about on track," Baxter said, adding that the startup date for the plant is still scheduled for October, 1992. He said that bonding for the project hopefully will be completed by March. In the meantime, the village is paying project costs out of its general fund, which will be reimbursed once the bonds have been sold. See Sewer, page 2 In This Issue... • TK School Board discusses ways to pay coaches • Village, township boards to hold joint meeting in Caledonia • Middleville burglary case ends in suspect acquittal • Second annual charity golf tourney set Dick Baxter explains the operation of a sequencing batch reactor system using a model set up in his office. Baxter s firm is in charge of constructing an SBR plant for Caledonia Village �..Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 20. 1991 Sewer progress reviews, from front page Arny Rodriguez and Engineering Manager Steve Marsh inspect an engineering drawing done with the aid of computers. Local company views Michigan 2000, from front In building a data base for his business, he has files on more than 3,000 applicants, from engineers, drafters, de­ signers, computer operators, programmers, clerical work­ ers and some general labor­ ers. "We get about 15 to 20 resumes a day,” he said. Those aie added to his data base. The computer holds more than 2,000 contacts who are clients and customers, Ro­ driguez continued. "We're an employment agency. If you want to hire someone, a designer or engi­ neer, you sign a contract for three or six months, and you can hire them with a contract buy-out," he added. And, the Herman Millers, Steelcases and Haworth's of the world can use TPS soft­ ware to track personnel, by discipline, experience, need or location, he said. The short term goals have been met by Rodriguez and his staff. "On top of the first phase, there is phase 2; a continuation of MBS 2,000, and that's another 240 hours," he said. News from the... Middle Villa Inn Villa Bakery Restaurant TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FRI .SAT.. SUN. Try our Prime Rib ($7.95) or '/i-lb (peeled and deveined) Shrimp Din­ ner ($9.95). PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Chicken ($5.95) will also be available. MONDAY stop in for our 1-lb. TBone Steak ($9.95) or our *4-lb. Sizzler for only ($6.95). TUES­ DAY try our Bar-B-Q Pork Ribs ($6.95) (Larger portion $8.95) WEDNESDAY stop m for our ($4.25) Meat Burrito or ($5.25) Chicken Burrito and ($1.95) Margueritas. THURSDAY is our All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night ($6.95). You have your choice of fried or baked chicken. BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99‘ CHILDREN’S MEALS All specials available at 5 p m. (Sunday at noon) All specials (except Burrito Special) include tnp to our 20 item Soup & Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable Outside Catering Prices Start At Only ..?3.25 Per Person Thursday is TEEN NIGHT — Call for Information — FAMILY FUN DAYS Now thru SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (Except during Teen Dance) Bring a Group or the Whole Family 50* - fe 7/ HOT DOGS BOWLING 50L. North of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 or 891-1287 FALL LEAGUES NOW FORMING Now, the long term goals are being tackled. His next goal is to have an assembly plant to offer his clients. Major manufacturers need general laborers to assemble a product, he pointed out, and Barry County has them. "The work ethic is strong in this area, and we’re much more competitive. We can assemble their product with complete quality control, and in-house engineering, and ship them to their cus­ tomers," he said. "It's good here," he said of Barry County. "That means that our customers will re­ ceive a better value from us. They can concentrate on volume, and we can help with assembly." "TPS had the vision five years ago to get into manu­ facturing. That's why we got involved with Joe Rahn and the JEDC. In order to know how we could get to where we wanted to go, we needed to document everything. We were dissected and analyzed in the program MBS 2,000. "We know where we want to go; and now we know how to get there,” he said. Caledonia Boosters to hold picnic Aug. 28 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Athletic Boosters will hold their annual picnic Aug. 28, with any parents interested in the organization invited io attend. The Boosters will provide hamburgers, hoc dogs, mun­ chies. coffee and pop. so guests need only bang a dish to pass. The picnic will be held this year at the home of Bill and Carol Crowe. 4679 5th Ave. The Crowes said guests will find directions posted at the Hanna Lake Road and 108th St intersection, but anyone w ho needs a map or informa­ tion should call 891-8308. Baxter said that a site was being selected for the 106’ x 106’ plant on the village's "farm," where the present lagoon wastewater system is located. The lagoons, he explained, will be integrated into the SBR system to reduce costs and also to improve the quality of the ef­ fluent. In a later interview, he re­ ported that a site on the southeast side of the village property has been selected for the SBR plant "We chose that location to cut down on construction costs and also because well be able to use 'gravity feed' in moving the effluent through the system," Baxter said. Initial testing being done at the lagoons, as part of the preliminary site work, has confirmed infiltration in the village's storm sewers, he told the council. This means that cracked or broken sewer pipes in the col­ lection system allow rain water to get into waste water being piped to the lagoons. "After a good rainfall, (the lagoons) are treating as much rain water as they are sewage," Baxter said. "That's decreasing their capacity, and the problem should be taken care of before the SBR system starts up." Both his firm and Kent County are recommending that the sewer pipes be tested to locate either defective pipes or sump pumps that are running storm water into the sewer system. Baxter also outlined how funds have been budgeted for the project. Out of the $1.2 million es­ timated for the total project, he said, $360,000 has been allocated for preliminary engineering and data collection. A breakdown of that sum showed costs for lab work, inspections, contingency, engineering, administration of construction and a "cushion" for unexpected expenses. The remaining $840,000 will be used for plant equipment and actual construction. "The major portion of the (village's) expenditures won't be happening until after March, when we'll begin the purchase of that equipment and the construction," Baxter explained. "By that time, the bonds should have been sold, and the village will not have to pay out of their general fund." Attorney Jim White, legal counsel for the village, ex­ plained that the bonding and contracting for the new plant construction will be done through the county and in the county's name. He also discussed with the council the need for a financial consultant to set up rates for the sewer district. While the village can state its preferences for a consultant firm, the county actually will contract that service also, White explained. SBR more efficient, easier to operate The SBR system proposed by Baxter to solve the sewer capacity problem faced by the village in recent years is a relatively new methodology described by Baxter as "less capital intensive and less prone to operational upset" than other kinds of treatment systems. An SBR system also is easier to expand if more capacity is needed. Baxter finished developing his "STS" version of the SBR in 1990, and the patent is pending on his particular system, he said. In the meantime, the system has repeatedly shown a consistently successful record in wastewater treatment. The new process will treat wastewater much more quickly than the lagoon system, he said. While the lagoons need up to 180 days to treat a gallon of wastewater, an SBR system can treat it in 3.5 hours. The computer-controlled system is a variant of conventional sludge treatment, and Baxter said the effluent quality from a properly designed and operated SBR typically exceeds the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Natural Resources. pointed out that effluent from SBR processing could even improve the Thornapple's water quality. Baxter said the system being designed for Caledonia would require the services of one employee for two hours a day, seven days a week. "The employee would monitor the system each day to make sure all is OK, and would check what few mechanical parts there are," Baxter said. "He also would make sure that the system is sequencing properly." He said that the cost of training the village employee is included in the cost of constructing the system. He also explained that the computer system used to operate the SBR tanks "doesn't ever 'go down.' If there is a power outage, the program simply will start up again when power is restored. It won’t need repro­ gramming." Township could 'buy in* Another appealing aspect of the SBR system is that it could provide enough capacity to serve an area of Caledonia Township bordering M-37. Although the village would retain ownership of the system, the township could "buy into" the village s SBR. In that case, the plant could be built to provide 500,000 gpd for for $1.56 million, according to Baxter's estimates. His firm, working with KML Engineering, has just completed a study of the sewer needs along the Caledonia section of M-37, with the cost of the study un­ derwritten by local developers interested in seeing sewer put in as the highway is widened. "The village's system could not service the whole length of the highway from 60th to 100th," Baxter said. "But it might serve an area from 84th to 100th, with the district in­ cluding one mile on either side of M-37." Baxter said other systems would probably be needed to serve the areas north of 84th. The complete engineering report is scheduled for presentation at the Caledonia Township Board meeting Wednesday night. However, resolutions concerning the sewer systems will be discussed at a joint village/township board meeting to be held before the regular township meeting begins. Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan 1 "At the Growing Edge of Kent County" )•__ J AUGUST 21, 1991 2—'AGENDA 7.00 p.m. Integrated Architecture 7:15 p.m. BTD Builders & Designers 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. UA Cable Agreement 5. M-37 Corridor Study 6. Grand Rapids Gravel 7. Liquor License 8. Voting Precincts 9. Road Commission Property 10. Advisory Committee Report 11. Seminars - Darva Oct. 5th Clerk - Sept. 10th Workhorse 12. Office Hours 13. County Garage Restoration 14. Anything Else That May Come Before the Board �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Middleville man has set-back in his goal Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Welcome back!!! On behalf of the Board of Education, administration, and staff. 1 would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back for the 1991-92 school year. We are anticipating an ex­ citing year in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Are you old enough to remember the TV program, “This Is The Week That Was?” Well, this has been “This Is The Sum­ mer That Was!” At the Thornapple Kellogg School District Administration Office we have been very busy. There have been many problems to solve and many answers to find. A special note of appreciation is to be given to our District s Business Manager. Alice Jansma. and the transportation staff for all their work this summer in the development of the bus routing necessary to make the shift to a split schedule, and in getting the replacement buses ready for use. 1 would like to ex­ tend that appreciation to the bus drivers who will be faced with a complete change in their schedules and routes. A special school opening issue of the Key in which the bus routes and school schedule times have been included has been prepared and should be in the mail this week. The school schedules are as follows: High School 7:45 a.m. to2:15p.m ; Middle School 7:45 a.m.-2:2Op.m.; Elementary Schools 9 am.-3:30 p.m.; A M. Kindergarten, 9-11:45 a m.; P.M Kindergarten 12:45-3:30 p.m. Separate bus routes will be run for high school/middle school students (grades 6-12) and for elementary students (grades K-5). In that all the routes are new it will be difficult to determine the time that the bus will be at each stop. Most secondary (6-12) buses should start their routes ap­ proximately at 6:45 a m. and most elementary runs (K-5) will start their runs at approximately 8:00 a m. Everyone’s pa­ tience and understanding will be needed this first week of school. I would like to commend al) the custodial, maintenance, and special summer staff for a job well done. Two major projects are nearing completing and hopefully they will complete enough for use when school opens. First, the principal and guidance offices in the Middle School have been moved from the second floor to the first floor with that area being converted into two classrooms which are needed due to increased number of students. The second, is the construction of the District maintenance/storage building, bus maintenance building, and the tennis court project. We have again this summer placed emphasis on maintenance and continued improvement in the buildings and grounds. The new school year will bring growth to the Thornapple Kellogg District. The expected enrollment is 2335 which would be an increase of 37 students over last year. There will be a new Director of Special Education, Ms. Mary Hanson and eight new teachers, four of which will be additions to the st Last August 1 included the following in the “Superinten­ dent’s Corner,” 1 would like to repeat it. The purpose of the “Superintendent’s Corner” is com­ munication. Each week 1 will attempt to answer a question about your school district or about education. Being a school administrator and not a reporter or an author, writing a column is not easy. The column, I’m sure will not be exciting reading, but I will try to make it meaningful. As we set our goal to provide better communication with you the parents and the community, I would ask that you set a goal of learning more about your school. To do this, researchers at Cornell University recommend seven methods for getting to know your child’s school: • Make an appointment to visit the school or classes during the school day. • Drop in and look around and talk with people. • Call or write the teacher or principal. • Talk with other parents and with students about their school programs and experiences. • Read the School newsletters and information in the local paper on the school. • Attend school events, open houses, and parent-teacher meetings. • Attend the Board of Education meetings The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month at the Page Elementary School, you are invited to attend Again this year I would like to give a special thank you to the Sun and News and the Freeport News for providing the oppor­ tunity to share with you each week. Chris Palmer has been in rehabilitation for the last six years trying to overcome the effects of an accident that left him with a brain injury. But he has met a set back in his fight to progress. He and his family had hoped he could eventually live in an adult foster care facility, but instead he must remain in an institution for now. Chris was 21 when he had an accident with his trail bike that resulted in a closed head injury. He was in a coma for three months, and has been in two hospitals and five rehabilita­ tion facilities over the last six years. Recently, Chris left Resthaven Care Center in Holland to enter Sojourners, part of the Hope Network s traumatic brain injury pro­ gram for a two-week evalua­ tion. The staff of Sojourners has been evaluating Palmer, and have notified his mother, School opening set, from front the negotiations are "amicable." "We're still in the process of negotiating. I would hope we would be able to start school on Aug. 27. It's my hope that we'll have a contract by the time school starts," he said. Larry Seger, head negotia­ tor for the teachers, said "We consider the situation very, very serious at this point.” He confirmed that both the teachers and non-instructional personnel groups have voted to authorize their ne­ gotiating team to call a job action. "A job action may involve the withholding of services," he said. Both votes passed with 97 percent. "The board is pushing very hard for an insurance cap at a time when only one school in the Kent Interme­ diate School District, that I know of, has a cap," he con­ tinued. An insurance cap would make school personnel re­ sponsible for a percentage of increased costs above a cer­ tain figure, or cap. The board is not looking for a cap this year, but in the second and third year of the contract, Seger said. "The insurance increase will be about four percent, and we don't believe that those numbers justify the board's position," he said. One salary offer has been made, but class size has not been discussed. "That was a reasonable first offer," he said, "but it is still below what other schools are getting. "We feel teacher time should be spent preparing for kids, rather than working in committees preparing for a Caledonia High School & Middle School LUNCH MENU job action," he added. Seger said the school board was expected to give his team a "package" Monday (yesterday). And today, the negoti­ ating team will meet with all of the coaches, "to deter­ mine their course of action," he said. Garrett said he is encour­ aged "because we have a salary increase offer on the table that more than covers the increase in the cost of living." He agreed that the school board was not asking for a cap for next year, but in fu­ ture years of the contract. "We don't have the free­ dom to take bids with other insurance companies-the car­ rier is named in the contracttherefore, the board would like to have a cap on future increases in insurance costs to know what the school dis­ trict would have to pay," he said. Carol Plummer, that he would not be accepted into the intensive rehabilitation program they provide to just 18 people at a time. The director of develop­ ment at Resthaven called the evaluation at Sojourners a "golden opportunity" for Chris. "With the expertise in physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology sevices and psychological counseling, Chris could fi­ nally live with people his own age in a residential set­ ting, outside an institution," she said. It was not to be; at least not yet. He has returned to Resthaven for continued therapy. His mother has al­ ways had high praise for the staff at Resthaven, and said that they will be working with her and Chris to de- Chris Palmer velop a new program for him. Cards or letters to Chris can be addressed to: Chris Palmer, Resthaven Care Center, 280 W. 40th Street, Holland, Mi 49423. For life’s little disappointments £ Send the FID* p Pick-Me-Up Bouquet. Just call or visit us today. See our j DAILY DELIVERY ... Io Nashville A F'M iMiwiy on *1500 orders A up HOURS A name in floweri unce J95< 109 Welt State St. - Ihstings Save for a rainy day... Be prepared with the savings plan that covers your special needs no matter what they may be — to meet expenses, make a major purchase in cash, take a vacation, accumulate A /Ff for later investments. If ? J & Choose from regular passbook or monthly statement savings, fixed term certificates of deposit, or money market accounts. All ac­ counts except CDs are readily accessible at any time. Come in and talk with one of our bank of­ ficers. No appoint­ ment needed. Monday, Aug. 26 Hoc dog with bun. french fries, mixed fruit, milk. Tuesday, Aug. 27 Pizza, corn, fruit, milk. Wednesday. Aug. 28 Submarine sandwich, french fries, fruit, rfclk. Thursday, Aug. 29 Chicken soup, grilled cheese, salad, fruit, cookie, milk. David S. MeDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW Friday , Aug. 30 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 s 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 JL • Divorce • Real EstateM| • Business • Probate 1 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 No School Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ete-soup sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. State 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 (tail msmc LENDER FDI€ All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 Neigh bors with... NORMA VELDERMAN How about this nice weather? My weeds grow just as much as the flowers, dam it. Margaret Lewis called to let me know that the Misak fami­ ly reunion was held last Sun­ day, at Spring Park in Mid­ dleville with 60 there Her sister from California and brother-in-law from Florida were there too. Thomapple Heritage folks, don’t forget our potluck sup­ per at Bowens Mills Wednes­ day, Aug. 21st at 6:30 p.m. That is the one place that we all shine. Jack and Jerry Spencer went on the Penasce Paddler on Gun Lake with the Rotary Club of Middleville Wednes­ day evening. Lorraine and Dave Otto are back from their Amtrack vacation trip. What a wonder­ ful way to travel. Some delays, but oh. the beautiful scenery. They went to Minneapolis from Chicago to see a brother. Then on to Seattle to see a niece, to Denver to see another brother and with sightseeing along the way. Lorraine said there were some inconveniences, but what way can you travel that you don’t have some? Recent callers visiting Amos and Lib Palmer were Audrey Heydenburg and Dorothy Olsen Florence and Joe Fiala at­ tended two family gettogethers last Sunday. One at Payne Lake at son Frank s home, and another with their daughter and her family. Florence says that she en­ joyed being a guest, listening and watching the family, with no rushing around, just sitting and relaxing Had a real good time. The occasion was Lee Ann’s 14th birthday. Her mother-in-law from Phoenix Arizona was also there Katie and Ed Wiennga went golfing with Alice and Ber­ nard Wiennga. Doug Hart said that his parents came over Sunday. Bette and Ray Koeplinger rode their motorcycle over to the Boardwalk at Grand Haven. Sunday to watch the boats go in and out and had a very relaxing time. Friday. Ken and Rose Morgan went to Detroit and picked up his mom. She will be spending some time with them. Betty and Ward Bender went to Charlotte Sunday. Mae Bowerman. Dorothy Schondelmayer. Doris Haigh. Lucinda Ward. Margary Hall and Katherine Moma all went over to Alice Stromburger’s. Annetta Bowerman and her granddaughter were also there. Twila Elwood said that the Past Chief s met for dinner at the Yankee Springs Golf Course Restaurant last Tuesday. Betty Newman had Dallas and Lynn Strong and daughter came over for a visit Sunday . Donna Kenyon still has her sister and husband from Florida with her. lyla Norton had daughter Arvis and Danny Curry over to visit her last week. lyla's grandson Arvid and his fiancee also stopped in to see her. Elaine Norton said that they had their second family reu­ nion at Gun Lake last Sunday. Mary VanderWal has her friend from Utah staying with her for two weeks. Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Wednesday . Aug. 21 Cottage cheese plate, slice of cheese, tomato, carrot, celery, roil, peaches. Thursday , Aug. 22 Veal and gravy. Italian blend, parsley potato, bread, cookie. Friday , Aug. 23 Macaroni and cheese, beets, broccoli, pudding. Monday , Aug. 26 Swiss steak with gravy, parsley potatoes, spinach, bread, fresh fruit. Tuesday , Aug. 27 Tuna pasta casserole, orien­ tal blend, carrots, fruit. Events Wednesday. Aug. 21 Nashville, blood pressure; Delton. Singalong with Margaret Reid. Thursday. Aug. 22 Nashville. Bingo. Friday. Aug. 23 Nashville, popcorn. Monday. Aug. 26 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Delton, slides by Anna Cairns. Tuesday. Aug. 27 - All sites puzzles. LOCAL CHURCH .DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church CALEDONIA 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake UNITED METHODIST (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 am. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 o.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian Harrison Music. Jeff Vander Heide Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. 6:30p.m.Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. 6:30 p.m. PHONE - 891-8119 7:00 p.m. F.L. fted Fabar. Minntof at Wodhip and Admndtration. R&v Ston Vugtavaan. Ministar of Evongalnm and (jisciplasnip. Snaryi door, tractor of Chnshon Education and focith Cindy Harwayar. Childrens Coordinator REV. RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Pastor MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. YOU APE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service CHURCH Barrier Free Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School........................................... Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Phone 891-9259 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville Rev. James Cusack Sunday School............ 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School ........................ 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a.m Sunday School................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11.00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 795-7903 111 Church Street Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship . .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" ...where there is aiways room for you! Nursery provided Air conditioned (frames United iirctijreu (&burd| Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Churcff Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Old fllime JHetbodist (Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE t/L J at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE 698-8252 TMf | I I eliiLi Sunday Services.................. 9 45 a m 4t 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes.................. 11:00 a m. 2nd 4 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children......................9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night................... . 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Moms Ln Touch.................... 10:00 a.m. Richard J Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Donelie Raab Director of Music 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E, Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .. .7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - 9 30 o m Sunday Schoo Sunday Momng Worstvp 1030 a m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday tAdweefc prayer t 0<b*e study Rev William Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor QQ d 0/ 100 p m Q QQ 0 $ MOST HOLY J&p ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m................................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 / Page 5 United Methodist Church windows rejuvenated Ralph Lowe from the Cathedral Craft Stained Glass Company, works on the large window segment on the South side of the United Methodist Church in Middleville. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The large stained glass windows on the south side of the United Methodist Church in Middleville are being cleaned, repaired and re-sealed and the wood sur­ faces repainted by a Min­ nesota firm. Workmen from the Winona-based Cathedral Craft Stained Glass Com­ pany expect to complete the renovation in a week. Last repaired in the 1950s, the segments of the win­ dows, one large, and two smaller ones, will be com­ pletely re-cemented, said Mike Campbell, the leader of the project. Also working at the site is the sales representative of the firm, Ralph Lowe. New bronze trim on the smaller side windows will "really enhance the win­ dows," he said. The windows will be cov­ ered with clear plastic Lexan which can withstand a 22 caliber shell fired from 50 feet, he explained. Seven ventilators will also be installed to ventilate the church. "Most churches don't insu­ late their roofs, so the hot air goes straight up. They install fans to blow air around and all of it blows out of the windows," he said. The structural strength in the windows comes from the cement and lead seams in them, and with continued expansion and contraction from heat and cold, the ce­ ment deteriorates and the windows start to bulge, Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kratt at 84th. Caledonia 891-8688 Lowe explained. With the cement weakened, stress cracks start in the panels of the stained glass windows. Cleaning and painting of the wood will be done in flat latex paint. "We always use latex, be­ cause it looks better over time. You can put on a gloss, and it will look better for a while, but it doesn't hold up," Campbell ex­ plained. Also, the latex paint is more environmentally sound to use than oil, he added. "All of the technology is go­ ing into latex based paints." "The color in plain stained glass comes from different metals fired at about 3,500 degrees along with sand, potash and bone meal used to make glass "Add gold and you'll get red stained glass," he said. In a pane with figures, the glass is cut in sizes to form leaves, flowers or whatever the artist desires. In a larger figure, with several colors, the artist must fire each color, some­ times firing the same piece up to 11 times. Even "oldtimers" miscalculate what additional firings will do to a color, and have to start all over from the beginning on some figures, Lowe said. That's one reason that fig­ ures in stained glass win­ dows are so expensive, he added, "because it is so labor intensive. There can be up to 12 colors in a Christ knock­ ing on the door." Only about four compa­ nies travel as Lowe and Campbell do around the United States to work on stained glass windows Small companies work on the local level, but are reluc­ tant to do the traveling that Cathedral Stained Glass does. Loew has traveled to 49 states in the 12 years he has been working for the com­ pany, (Alaska) and has even had inquires from Europe. A rule of thumb to re­ member for renovating stained glass windows is once every 100 years re-lead­ ing should be done, he said. The only way to properly clean stained glass is with elbow grease and Windex, he added. Soap and water will destroy the cementing that holds the windows. Campbell said a novice "spends a lot of time in the shop learning before going on die road." And even then, he will travel with another with much experience, he said. Campbell's father Laverne founded the business, and it has remained in the family, with brother, sister and mother still active in the firm. The crew averages about 40 jobs a year, with a sea­ sonal pause around Decem­ ber for about six weeks, "if you're lucky," Lowe said. Hours are long for the workers; from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with jobs ranging from one day to a month long, Lowe said. "Churches like it when the salesman has to work on the project he sold them," Lowe said. "They can come, go right out and talk to me, or ask questions." The last thing you need now is a problem with your claims service. Have you ever waited for a claims check? And waited? And waited'’ Maybe you should learn about the “no problem” people from Auto-Owners. They take pride in their fast, fair claims service. What's their secret? It's their common sense approach They know having a claim isn’t one of life’s pleasures, so they try to make it a bit more tolerable for you. Maybe that’s why almost all of Auto-Owners policyholders are satisfied with their claims service. Check out their fame-io-daims yourself. See your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “When "You Think of Insurance, Think of Us” 131 E. Man Street. P O Box 218. Caledonia. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 Bargain hunters enjoy ‘commons’ market at CHS fundraiser The thought of a 147-family garage sale definitely appealed to area shoppers last week. In fact, so many turned out to 'rummage' around for bargains, that more than $950 was raised for this years CHS postgraauoTion puny. Although the high school commons initially was filled with tobies of treasures donated for the sale, only a relatively few boxes remained for charity at the end of the day. Buyers could choose from books to boots at the Class of '92 Rummage Sale. Moms stocked up on extra clothes for the kids, while other buyers bought up dishes and furniture. A very lucky shopper is Hannah VanDyke of Mid­ dleville, who found a lovely hat to match her flowered sundress. The little girl, who is almost two,’ is check­ ing out a big box to see what other bargains she might like. TK School Board ponders ways to pay coaches Athletic Director Jeanne Kreger has asked the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Ed­ ucation for direction in decid­ ing how to pay coaches salaries, especially at the Middle School level. She asked the board whether a previous form of payment, a stipend, should be continued or if contracts should be offered to coaches, with some programs rein­ stated. Funds to pay the stipends came from concession stand sales and fees from tourna­ ments held at the high school, Kreger explained at the board’s Aug. 13 meeting. With an increase from 14 to 34 girls signed up for varsity tennis, and also a large increase in the boy's golf team, Kreger said they might consider reinstating those sports. The board agreed to talk with Garrett and offer a rec­ ommendation. The board also approved a request to allow Christine McKee, 9, to attend school as a tuition student at TK. Gary McKee and his wife Char, both teachers in the Middleville school system, approached the board and asked to have their daughter accepted as a tuition student at Thornapple Kellogg even though the Hastings Board of Education had denied a re­ lease request for her. The McKees have lived in the Hastings School District for 17 years, and the Hast­ ings Board of Education has released their daughter to at­ tend TK since kindergarten. "Hastings has a fine educa­ tion system, but having Christine attend here is very important to us," Gary Mc­ Kee said. The McKee's were told when they asked for Chris­ tine's release for her thirdgrade year that it was against school board policy to re­ lease her. They decided then to move into the TK district, he said. They put their house up for sale and purchased land in the district. When the McK­ ees planned to move, the Hastings board approved the release request. However, McKee said, their house did not sell, and they postponed the move. This year, the Hastings board denied a release re­ quest. "At this stage, we're out of options. The house has been up few sale for over a year, and we can't move until the house is sold," McKee said. Garrett explained the school policy on tuition stu­ dents. "We have an understanding between the 20 districts in the Kent Intermediate School District that no district will accept a tuition student un­ less that student is released from their resident district. However, I believe that all districts have been releasing students upon request. I have followed this understanding in dealing with other area school districts that are not in the KISD. (Wayland, Delton, Lakewood, Martin and Hastings) We released a stu­ dent to attend Hastings," he said. The board unanimously approved the request with McKee agreeing to pay the per-capita cost of educating her daughter. Per-capita costs, which are higher than state aid, will amount to $3,500, minus transporta­ tion costs. The Hastings School Dis­ trict will still benefit from the McKee’s property taxes, and TK will not be able to count Christine on the offi­ cial fourth Friday count of students used by the state to determine state aid payments to schools. In other business, the Scenic Security Fence Com­ pany was selected by the board as the supplier of fenc­ ing for the bus maintenance and storage buildings now under construction south of Page Elementary. The winning bid of $12,140 was submitted by Scenic, with Alpine Fence bidding $12,555 and Good Fence Company bidding $12,900. During discussion of a re­ port by the Building and Grounds Committee, the board agreed in principle to build a bus garage building as soon as possible. The board also accepted the resignation of fifth grade teacher Kelly Mulry and hired Michele Marie Voss with a vote of 6-0. Kimberly Felt was hired to teach James Stander's Middle School English classes be­ cause he transferred to a high school English position. Ordinance date set, from front Boysen was named to the position of Zoning Adminis­ trator, with a salary of $7,600 to cover the time pe­ riod of Aug. 1 to April, Book Clearance We’re closing our retail operation at... Old Horizons Book Shop 20 5, 3363 68th St., Caledonia, Ml All regular priced books. 698-2877 1992. Tom Otto, Herman Oosterhouse, Robert Smit, Lee Patterson, and Dick Thomp­ son, who is a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, have all agreed to serve on the new ZB A. The ZB A will handle vari­ ances to the zoning code, while the Planning and Zon­ ing Board will address re­ zoning issues and special use permits. Unlike actions taken by the planning and zoning panel, decisions made by the ZBA are not subject to re­ view, Boysen pointed out. An organizational meeting of the ZBA will be held Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the township office. A fee struc­ ture will be established, as well as discussing other is­ sues involved in implement­ ing the zoning ordinance. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Announces the opening of his NEW DENTAL OFFICE at 402 Thornton Middleville, Ml 49333 (Corner of Thornton & M-37) — 795-6000 — Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Accepting New tJ<jikrnis �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 / Page 7 Office bids, sewer to be discussed Village, township boards to hold special joint meeting Aug. 21 tions for a new village­ township office building. The two firms were selected from an initial field of four which offered bids on the project Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good announced at last week’s village council meeting that the village and township boards have closed with Caledonia State Bank in the $150,000 purchase of the present Emmons St. village­ township office building and by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council and the Caledonia Township Board will hold discussions with two architec­ tural firms Wednesday (Aug. 21), beginning at 7 p.m., before the regular township board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Integrated Architecture and BTD Builders and Designers each will discuss the bids they submitted for preliminary site plans and building specifica­ fire bam. By selling the Emmons St. property. the two boards plan­ ned to finance a new building with adequate office and meeting space for both municipalities. It would be constructed on the former county garage site, now owned by the township. The garage, along with its sur­ rounding property, was pur­ chased to provide a new home for the Caledonia Fire Depart­ ment. which has outgrown its Caledonia Village easement, ordinance to remain unchanged by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week turned down separate requests from two local business owners to change an easement and a local ordinance. Chiropractor Dr. Eric Seif last month asked the council if he could buy or lease part of the village’s easement which adjoins his office parking lot at 600 E. Main. He explained that clients often had trouble maneuver­ ing their vehicles in the lot, and said that having access to just 10 feet of the easement would help his parking problem. But the council's legal counsel. Jim White, explained at the Aug. 5 meeting that the council did not have the right to grant that permission. However, he said, it could abandon the right of way for "Ash Street," a proposed connector street which never has been put through. But even then, Seif would gain no more than eight extra feet for his parking lot. once requirements for side yards and buffer zones were fulfilled. The council agreed to notify Seif, who was not present at the meeting, that the council legally could not grant his request. Another request, to amend the ordinance regulating "amusement devices." in a public building also was turn­ ed down. Linda Hoek. one of the owners of the Double “D” Station, had requested the change, especially because the ordinance does not allow customers under the age of 16 to play the games. The ordinance also limits the number of "amusement devices" that can be allowed in a business without obtain­ ing a license from the village. Village Clerk Jackie Cherry said that while the ordinance may need to be updated, the Double "D" in the meantime could operate as many as three devices without village regulation, and the council therefore decided it would not amend the ordinance at this time. Middleville adopts new, tighter village zoning ordinance by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A master plan and the zon­ ing laws to enforce Mid­ dleville's ordinances are in place, with the Village Council voting 5-0 to adopt the zoning code on Aug. 13. President Duane Thatcher and Trustee Marilyn Vander Berg were absent. The document, which was drafted by the Planning and Zoning Commission over the last 18 months, with the help of village Planner Mark Vander Ploeg, was amended slightly after discussion by the council last month. A significant change in the zoning code includes the creation of two separate commercial districts, one covering the downtown area (C-l) and another (C-2) regu­ lating growth on M-37. Every aspect of the zoning rules was discussed by the commission members, with many revisions and wording changes. Minimum side yard re­ quirements and lot size in single-family residential (R1) and medium density resi­ dential (R-2) were made smaller than the commission recommended to allow easier placement of a garage. A new zoning classifica­ tion of residential/estate al­ lows larger lot sizes. The PZC is still working on the rules governing mo­ bile home parks in the vil­ lage. Those rules must be approved by the Mobile Home Division of the state Department of Commerce before they become part of the zoning code. A letter from local Realtor William Getty brought up several points that the coun­ cil discussed before the vote Richard J. Chorvan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY , 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY HL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-105^ was taken. PZC member Dan Parker was at the meeting, and said he was pleased that so little of the code was changed con­ sidering that so much of the law was revised. In other business, village Manager Kit Roon received permission to send two De­ partment of Public Works employees for a short course on water distribution sys­ tems. The seminar will be held on September 21-23 at Gull Lake at at cost of $135 for each man. That includes two nights, meals, materials, books and the training, Roon pointed out. "They do need to go, and it's an extremely good deal," Roon said. The training is sponsored by the American Water Works Association and the Michigan Department of Public Health. Roon also reported that Gulf and Western Industries has begun cleanup of a va­ cant building, located on State Street, that they own. The Contractor on the job gave Roon a list of things that will be done, including cleaning up of the weeds, straightening the fence and boarding up windows. He said the clean up will ■hopefully, ...measure up to what you warn there." YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable pnees when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures io newspapers and catalogs Ph. 945-9554 or slop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. present quarters at the Em­ mons St. facility. However, the lack of space in the office-meeting area of the present meeting hall as well, has forced the village clerk and treasurer to operate from their homes Good told both boards at last week’s meeting that once the two groups had decided what should be included in the new office, actual estimates for its construction exceed the purchase price of the old building by as much as $100,000. Faced with having to vacate the newly-sold building in six months, the two boards hope to agree on an architectural firm to do preliminary draw­ ings and specifications. Besides the meetings with the two architectural firms, the joint board session also might include some discussion concerning the village's new waste water treatment system. (See related article.) Obituaries Clifford M. Davis MIDDLEVILLE - Clifford M. Davis, 92, formerly of Middleville, passed away Saturday, August 10, 1991 at MJ. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Mr. Davis was born on July 30, 1899 in Barry County, the son of Charles and Ora Davis. He was raised in Barry County and attended Moe School and Middleville High School, graduating in 1917. He attended Michigan Sure Agri­ culture College. He was married to Jennie Converse on December 14, 1922 in Allegan County. He lived 65 years on their farm on Bender Road, Middleville and farmed for 65 years. His ances­ tors helped settle the Prairie near Middleville. Mr. Davis and his wife were the oldest living members of the Middleville United Methodist Church and a Farm Bureau member for many years. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved the Praine, his family and animals. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Jennie Davis; four daughters, Bernard (Marcella) Krallman of Jackson. Dr. R. Jack (Donna) Chase of Grand Rapids, Lawrence (Myrtle) Second and Gladeon (Norma) Lewis both of Middleville; nine grandchildren. 16 great­ grandchildren. A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 13 in the chapel of M.J. Clark Memorial Home, Grand Rapids. Immedi­ ately following was a grave­ side service at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville, with Reverend Ethel Stears and Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to M.J. Cark Memorial Home or to the Stained Glass Window Resto­ ration Fund at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Lansing Diary New laws... Streamlined Garnishment (P.A. 67). When a creditor wishes to have a Michigan debtor’s wages garnished, he or she must first obtain a judg­ ment in court — and then ob­ tain a separate writ of garnish­ ment for every paycheck, an expensive and cumbersome process. This amendment authorizes continuous gar­ nishment for a period of 90 days, until the defendant’s debt is satisfied or until other­ wise ordered by the court. Dental Hygiene Services (P.A. 58). Licensed dental hygienists may perform ser­ vices to “understand" pa­ tients without assignment by a dentist, as long as the hygienists are monitored by a licensed dentist. The purpose of the measure is to enable preventative dental health ser­ vices such as teeth cleaning and fluoride treatment at cer­ tain migrant and school clinics. Public Employees’ Retirement Benefits for Divorced Persons. (P.A. 46-54). This package allows the court to divide retirement benefits of a member of a public employees retirement system in a divorce settlement. A former spouse will be guaranteed benefits at a known date, whether the members retires or not, and regardless of whether the member dies before retirement. Limit on High Risk In­ vestments (P.A. 79). Domestic life insurance com­ panies now are prohibited from investing more than 20 percent of their assets in highyield. high-risk bonds. The new regulation is in response to recent life insurance com­ pany insolvencies. Modified Guaranteed An­ nuity Regulation (P.A. 85). "Modified guaranteed an­ nuities" guarantee a fixed rate of earnings on life insurance investments unless there is an early withdrawal Then the amount returned to the in­ surance customer is based on the market value of the assets underlying the annuity con tract. Based on national model legislation, this insurance code amendment will allow the sale of individual deferred annuities in Michigan and will regulate the marketing and selling of this product. Appeals Court Chief Clerk (P.A. 71). The duties of the chief clerk of the. Michigan Court of Appeals are primarily administrative, but that position had to be fill­ ed by an attorney. Now the law permits the hiring of a non-attorney. National Beauty Road En­ forcement (P.A. 81). County road commissions are authorized by a 1970 statute to designate "natural beauty roads” in order to protect rare or desirable plant species and scenery along rights of way. This amendment provides a procedure by which com­ plaints can be filed and civil action taken against violators of the act. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. DOUBLE I) STATION Ice Cream ... I l.mi Xz S<41 Food ... ..Hot Dogs & Chili Dogs Fun OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 110 Johnson Mon -Sat 11 am-9 30 pm Sun 3 pm-9:30 pm (Comer of Kinsey tn Caledonia) FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs » Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery i. KENT PODIATRY J Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. y 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment JUST IN IIMI IGH FALL Pendleton Wool • Calicos for Quilts, Etc. • Interlock^^—J, Knit • Jacquard Prints and Solids 1/3 Off In Stock Patterns McCall, Simplicity, Kwik Sew Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 HOURS Mon Trvurs 65 30, Fn 8-7, Sal 95 30 i �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 Caledonia Class of 1941 returns for 50-year reunion J-Ad Graphics News Service Twenty-eight members of the Caledonia High School Class of 1941 returned to celebrate a 50-year reunion of the original 63-member class. The group got together on June 28 at the Midway Motor Lodge, and then again the next day to ride in the Caledonia July Fourth parade Four teachers also returned for the party Leon Burgoygne. the basketball coach, had left teaching and coaching to join the military, and many had not seen him since graduation. Shop teacher Forrest Thompson and home economics teacher Margaret Bottoms Avery also enjoyed attended along with former District Superintendent of Schools Carl B. Snow. The 1941 edition of the Caledonia year book displays photos of school organizations such as student council, student court, monitors, policemen. Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts, Hi-Y, the Home Economics Club, FFA, Girls Sponsor Club, Assembly Committee, the annual staff and the cheerleaders. Archery was a sport offered to students in 1941, but is no longer part of the sports pro­ gram at Caledonia. Athletes 50 years ago also competed in basketball, football, baseball and tennis. But though many of the sports are the same, the games often are played differently to­ day In basketball, for in­ Members of the Caledonia High School Class of 1941 and their spouses take time to pose for a picture. Twenty-eight members of the original class were able to attend the 50-year reunion. stance. where six-foot, sixinch Ed May towered over most area ball players, the most points scored in one game numbered 42. while in the lowest-scoring game, the Scotties tallied only 16. Many of the class's young men joined the military after graduation, and in December of that year. Pearl Harbor was bombed and the U.S. entered World War II and a new era. Collecting many of these facts and putting together the reunion plans were Lee Pat­ terson, Gen Datema. Conard Cherry and Beryl Fischer. Cousins Margaret Ruehs Eldred (left) and Genevieve Ruehs Datema both graduated in 1941. Patterson served as master of ceremonies for the event. Also attending were: Lois Hodges Bassett. Alta Russell Burrows. Dick Braun. Gladys Burgess Bisbee. Julia Troy Cook, Myrtle Burgess Freeman. Margaret Ruehs Eldred. Alice Troy Heffron. Arlene Kayser Hoorn. Mar­ jorie Rich Griffin, Donna Posthumus Johnson. Gerald Koning, Doris Bellgraph Lor­ ing. Margaret Nickels Londo, Ed May, Mary Stouffer Munger. Marvin Porrit. Margaret Hannah Schad, Mike Sherrington. Robert Schantz. Austin Stauffer. Marian Good Paynter. Lynn Paynter and Lorraine Walbridge. Information and photos were provided by the Class of 1941 Reunion Committee. Caledonia man re-elected to MACPA position Ed May and Conard Cherry enjoy a discussion at the reunion. May, who is 6' 6" tall, was an awesome sight on the basketball court, said his classmates. J-Ad Graphics News Service Dennis M. Echelbarger, CPA, of Caledonia recently was re-elected a director on the board of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MAC­ PA), according to a news release from the organization. Based in Farmington Hills, the MACPA offers educa­ tional and professional pro­ grams to more than 12,000 CPAs throughout the state. It inducts new officers and board members at its Annual Meeting and Convention. Four-year-old Middleville burglary case ends in suspect acquittal by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer A four-year-old burglary case has ended in an acquital for a former Barry County man accused of breaking into a Middleville store in 1987. The jury returned a not guilty verdict for James R. Capps Jr., 26, following a twoAiay trial ending July 30 Returning tor the reunion were former CHS teachers Forrest Thompson (left), Margaret Bottoms Avery, Superintendent Carl B. Snow and Leon Burgoyne. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 . ^^^u^ HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY in Barry County Circuit Court. Authorities expressed some surprise at the acquital, but said the four-year delay led to confusion in the minds of some witnesses. "There were a number of witnesses the jury didn’t take seriously," said Deputy Sher­ iff Detective Sgt. Georgv Howell. "Sometimes you end up with this with a case that's four years old." But Hastings attorney William Doherty, who repre­ sented Capps, said the jury reached the right decision. "It was a tough case for the jury to decide, but I think they made the right decision given the evidence," Doherty said. Barry County Sheriffs deputies suspected Capps of committing the October 1987 burglary shortly after the break-in at Village Gro­ cery, 118 W. Main SL Employees at the store identified a pair of gloves left behind after the burglary as belonging to Capps. Authorities said the burglar stole $1,000 in cash from two cash registers after climbing to the roof and slid­ ing down a ventilation shaft to enter the building. Ci­ garettes and alcohol also were reported missing. Deputies said the burglar first attempted to break open iron bars across a basement window but failed to get in through the window. The Barry County Prosecu­ tor's office issued an arrest warrant in October 1987 charging the Capps resident with breaking and entering an unoccupied building, a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison. But the former Middleville resident left the state and authorites were unsure of his whereabouts until he was ar­ rested in May by police in Claire County and then re­ turned to Barry County. Since leaving the area in CLEAN OUT YOUR BASEMENT and your amc. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. 1987, Capps enlisted in the military and was discharged in 1990. Howell said it would have been difficult for authorities outside of Michigan to know Capps was wanted in Barry County. "He was in our sate (Law Enforcement Information Network) computer, but not in the federal computer," Howell said. Following the acquittal, Capps, now of Harrison, was returned to the Claire County Jail where he is being held on unrelated charges. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads I Tax Management More Tax-Free income 1. Savings Bonds The interest earn­ ed on Savings Bonds bought after 1-1-90 and later redeemed for educational expenses is tax free. 2 Children’s Wages - up to $3,400 of wages a child earns is tax free. Compliments of... STEVE ANTECKI Tax Management & More, inc. 891-9401 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 20, 1991 I Page 9 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG KIDS CALENDAR Who are the best pets? A porcupine for a pet, that's the silliest thing I've heard yet. While a puppy will lick ya, a porky will stick ya, and you really must watch where you sit. The elephant's a nice enough chap, with large leafy ears he can flap. He's make a nice pet, I'd like one. and yet, what if he sat on my lap. The Persian, most everyone knows, has long furry hair as his clothes. with a head like an owl, and a tail like a towel, and a dent where there should be a nose. Snakes is a curious lot, righ now, mine’s not feeling so hot. That near-sighted dope, tried to rassle a rope, and tied himself up in a knot. (Poems courtesy of Jack McLenithan) Middleville student attends Problem Solving Institute Jennifer Lewis by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Traffic problems are a part of everyday life, and getting bigger every day with people working in metropolitan areas and living in rural areas. Thornapple Kellogg sophomore Jennifer Lewis had the chance to go to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and take part in the Governor's Problem Solving Institute (GPSI) July 28-31. Part of the future problem solvers group at school, Lewis was encouraged to ap­ ply for the seminar by com­ puter sciences teacher Kevin Briggs. Divided into teams of four or five students of the same age group, Lewis and her group studied the specific ar­ eas of a trucking depot north of the airport and the idea of a new highway already being considered by several govern­ mental agencies in the state. What is commonly called the new South Beltline was studied by Lewis and her group and rejected as a way to alleviate the traffic problem. "We decided not to have it because it was not needed. It runs through a rural area too much, distrubing the residen­ tial area too much," Lewis explained. They also didn’t like the amount of pollution such a highway would bring with it Their solution to the traffic flow problem included an in­ telligent vehicle highway sys­ tem. Cameras monitoring the traffic for congestion and flow would be integrated with big "talking" billboards, such as one near the "S" curve on U.S.-131 in Grand Rapids. The boards would spot traf­ fic backups or adverse road conditions and announce them to the drivers in the area,Lewis explained. "They are presently using them in Detroit," she contin­ ued, "and they are very suc­ cessful in Japan. "We saw the computer room in Japan. There was a huge map of Toyko, with a big screen. It has green lights for the clear areas, and congestion was outlined in red." The lights were constantly changing when the traffic cleared or thickened up again, she said. "It would work around here, and they could have weather updates. There would be more in the cities, and fewer in ru­ ral areas.” The elementary kids' teams thought up their own solu­ tions to the traffic congestion. Moving sidewalks, more buses and railroad transportation from Grand Rapids to the outlying areas were some of their suggestions, Lewis said. Lighter moments were planned for the groups of stu­ dents too, she reported. A photo safari was held on 45 CLASSROOMS OPEN: Classrooms in McFall, West, and Page Elementaries, will be open on August 26, 1991 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Parents are invited to visit the classrooms at this time. I COUNSELING OFFICE: New students should enroll August 19 - 23rd. Scheduling changes should be made through August 22nd. I Office Hours: 7:15 to 3:15 HIGH SCHOOL: Book Store Hours: August 19, 20 & 21 • 8:30 to 12 & 1 to 3 Student School Hours: 7:45 to 2:15 Office Hours: 7:15 to 3:45 the U of M campus, with the teams competing to capture pictures of things about ani­ mals. Her team came in second, taking a map of the campus and unearthing things such as a lion to kiss (a statue in front of the Natural Science Museum) a "bear" hug given to a total stranger, a fossil (they used their coach for that) and a monkey (a student swinging from a tree). They missed the animal restaurant, but Lewis said it was probably the Buffalo Nickel eatery. Coaches were a valuable part of the problem-solving teams, she said, giving the students guidance and making sure that they don't go "way off course." Briggs has gone to the GPSI for the last 10 years as a coach, and this year was named to the coaches "Hall of Fame" for his expertise in the art. Lewis met many interesting people, enjoyed the experience, and plans to go again next year. She said she would like to see more activity at the school in the gifted and tal­ ented program. The Lewises moved to Middleville three years ago, she said, in time for her to enter seventh grade at TK. Father Bruce, works at Checker Motor Company in Kalamazoo and mother Bar­ bara commutes to her job at Michigan Kenworth in Grand Rapids. MIDDLESCHOOL: Student School Hours: 7:45 to 2:20 Office Hours: 7:30 tot 3:15 PAGE: Student School Hours: 9 to 3 Office Hours: 8 to 4 WEST: Student School Hours: 9:00 to 3:30 Office Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 McFALL: Student School Hours: 1st grade - 9:00 to 3:30 A.M. Kindergarten - 9:00 to 11:45 P.M. Kindergarten - 12:45 to 3:30 Office Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 SPECIAL ED: Office Hours: 8:00 to 3:30 COMMUNITY ED: Office Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 The Breakfast Program will begin September 3, 1991 1994-92 All Season Family Passes (Gold) $30 25 10 5 $70 “Look! A Deer!” Everyone looked — the car ran off the road and hit a tree. That’s why auto liability, property damage, and medical payments insurance is available from Booth's. Oh. yes, also towing and emergency road service coverage BOOTH AGENCY 497 Ailington Si. (M 37) Middkvill*. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 rrxxii by Supervisor Good. Present: Good, Dielemon, Jousmo, Gould and Snyder. Absent: Talon DeVries Also Present. Don Fredericks. Supervisor Good went thru the Architectural bids that were received MH8 $2 500 00 for the Preliminary design, additional work at $50.00 per hour; In­ tegrated, $7,500.00 complete. BID Associates $4 200 00 com­ plete VonW.enen 160 to 220 hours at $55 00 per hour Cost from $8 800 - 12.100 Discussion was held and it was decided by both boards to hove BTD and Integrated come to the Township Boord Meeting on August 21. 1991 starting at 7 00 p.m. for a 10-15 minute presentation Banking Resolution Moved Jousma support Snyder to op prove the depos.t of $149 554.00 in a money market savings for 5.85%. Ayes All Motion Carried. Meeting adfourned at 8:50 pm. Respectfully submitted Patricio Snyder Clerk 8/20) for first adult for second adult for first child for second child maximum charge for family $60 two adults $35 one adult $30 for student all season pass 1991-92 Season Passes 1) 2) 3) 4) Adult Football Student Football Adult Basketball Student Bsketball (tan) (green) (gray) (yellow) $13 8 20 15 Passes Accepted 1) TK Football team passes 2) League Passes OK Red OK White OK Gold OK Blue Only coaches. Board Members, Administrators and Athletic Directors will be using League Passes. Anybody interested in before or after school child care, please call the Community Ed. office at 795-3397. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD Summary of Minutes August 12, 1991 A joint mooting of tho Caledonia Township Board and tho Villago Council was collod to ordor at 7:25 p.m. at Township/Villogo Hall. 640 Em- of Events School Resumes August 27,1991 for a full school day. GOOD BOOK I □rnED- LATELY? ■I /: -;.2 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 ANNIVERSARY Tolans to observe 50th anniversary The children of Bob and Mary Tolan are inviting friends and relatives to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 1-5 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church, 111 Church St. Your presence is the only gift requested. YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH... JOBLINE HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT* jyroll more 948-4460 and enter the extension number below. Word EXT. 1005 GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at ... 945*9554 Summerfest fun set in Hastings Hastings’ annual celebra­ tion of summer this weekend will be filled with favorite and new activities, ranging from a two-day arts and crafts show to athletic events. All the fun on Friday is centered around the Barry County Courthouse/ Hast­ ings Public Library area and also on Saturday besides nearby Fish Hatchery Park. A shuttle bus will be avail­ able to transport people back and forth. On Sunday, folks can par­ ticipate in the Dawn Patrol and Pancake Breakfast from 6 to 11 a.m. at the Hastings Airport and then go to the Antique Fire Muster from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Charlton Park, located off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. Musical talent will abound on the outdoor stage in front of the Hastings library Fri­ day and Saturday. Two top groups from Boston will be among the 31 acts and Steve Reid, who has booked the entertainment, calls this year’s lineup the best Sum­ merfest has ever had. "With the exception of opera, we've got something for everyone. There is music the whole family can enjoy," he said. Only one stage will be used this year, for the first time since 1980, to allow people to more easily enjoy their favorite music, without having to walk back and forth from stage to stage, said Reid. Street dances, food booths, a parade, sky diving, 3-on-3 basketball, fishing, a bike tour, 10K and 5K runs and more are pan of the festival. About 40,000 people are expected to flock to the fes­ tivities. Bruce Hunt, who is cochairing Summerfest with Robert Byington, expects the crowds to enjoy the changes made for the event. "With the additional events, especially the ath­ letic aspects, we had to ex­ pand to Fish Hatchery Park," he said. "I think it will be a lot of fun, I really do." On Friday, activities begin at noon on the Courthouse Square, with the Arts and Crafts show, which will stay open until 8 p.m. Enter­ tainment on the library stage also starts at noon and runs continuously throughout the day, concluding with a street dance from 9 p.m. to mid­ night. Street dancing will be to the beat of Spam Paris, an alternative rock group from Boston, and the Michael Edwards Band, a lo­ cal country group. Saturday will include a va­ riety of sports activities at VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE^ ( Fish Hatchery Park, located off Green Street and Cook Road. Those events start at 8 p.m. and include softball, tennis, basketball, youth soccer and horseshoe tour­ naments. There is also a corporate tug of war and youth fishing contest for ages four to six. On the Courthouse Square on Saturday, the 10K and 5K runs begin at 8:30 a.m., fol­ lowed by the Fun Run and Fitness Walk at 9:30 a.m. From 8 to 11 a.m. Satur­ day, a pancake breakfast will be be sponsored by the Barry Child Abuse Council at the Episcopal Parish House, lo­ cated just off S. Broadway on Center St Saturday’s parade steps off at noon on N. Woodlawn and will proceed along down­ town’s State Street. (See separate article for parade route details.) Arts and crafts booths will open at 10 a.m. Saturday and continue until 6 p.m. Enter­ tainment on the library stage starts at 10 a.m. until the street dance begins at 9:30 p.m. Echo, a local rock band, and Question Mark and the Mysterians, a classic rock band from Boston, will provide the music. Food booths will be set up in both locations during Summerfest. Barry County Transit will be running every 30 minutes between locations and will be available within the city limits from 8 p.m. to mid­ night. BIRTHDAY Thelma Allen to celebrate 80th birthday Thelma Allen will celebrate her 80th birthday on Saturday. Aug. 24. Anyone wishing to send her a card may do so at Hastings Meadows, 1536 N. East St., Apt. 8, Hastings, MI 49058. OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES J July 23, 1991 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Hardy, Myers, Oliver, Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent: Bray. Guests: Dick Meyers, Jean Gallup from the Sun and News and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the July 9, 1991 meeting were approved as amended. Council and Village Planner, Mark VanderPloeg reviewed and discussed the proposed revised zoning Ordinances. Youngsma presented to Coun­ cil resolution to petition Barry County Board of Commissioners for annexation of the property along Lem Paul Street. Hardy moved that Council ac­ cept the resolution to petition for annexation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for the Property along Lem Paul Street. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved that Council adopt the resolution to adopt new revised MERS benefits. Sup­ port by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved.that Council em­ power the Village Clerk to ex­ ecute the MERS benefit form. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business, Har­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (8/20) ^VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY [I of COUNCIL MINUTES August 12, 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present. Members of the Caledonia Township Board and others were also present. Minutes and financial report were accepted as printed. Bills were approved for payment. MTS report was received. Village Council and Township Board met briefly to review bids from four architectural firms for the new building. It was decided to meet with two of the com­ panies for further information on August 21 at 7:00 p.m. just prior to the Township Board meeting. The sale of the Village Township building has been completed and the money received has been invested. Dick Baxter gave a report on the sewer protect the budget for the protect proposed com­ pletion date and what testing that has been done and results of those tests White reported that he has been working on the financing portion of the program and what the procedure will be for both the Village and Township, if the Township does wont to be included. Motion by Erskine, seconded by DeVries to approve appoint­ ments of Sharon Emerson and Ann Mulder to the Library Board. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis, second­ ed by Kidder to participate in Mayor Exchange for 1992. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis second ed by Berencsi to obtain a business membership ot Sam s Wholesale Club. Carried Other items discussed were: street abandonment, video or­ dinance. street lights, sewer charges Emmons storm sewer weeds, tree work, 4th of July celebration abandoned car and proposed C TEC rate increase Meeting was adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (8/20) GeFeaSY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner Phone 945-9554. • NOTICE • Yankee Springs Township resi­ dence and property owners Effective August 9, 1991 and until further notice all building electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits will be issued by and inspection done by Professional Code Inspectors of Ml, Inc. 1839 142nd St. Dorr, Ml 49323 (616)681-2077 Or 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-4088 Contact either office for information or to obtain permits for new construction in Yankee Springs Township. Sincerely, Yankee Springs Township Board PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Sept. 10,1991 at 10:00 a m. in the Commissioner’s room, Court­ house, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 regarding annexation of the following proper­ ty to be annexed into the Village of Middleville. That part of the Southeast Ya of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan; Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section, thence East 990.0 feet along the South line of said section, thence North 0 degrees 45’ 50” West 377.0 feet parallel with the North and South one-quarter line of said section to THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence West 165.0 feet parallel with the South line of said section, thence North 0 degrees 45’ 50” West 217.0 feet, thence East 165.0 feet, thence South 0 degrees 45’ 50” East to place of beginning. Subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the East 33.0 feet thereof. Nancy L. Boersma, County Clerk �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 20, 1991 I Page 11 Caledonia community schools to open Monday, Aug. 26 J-Ad Graphics News Service School’s in? Almost! Caledonia Community School students will return to their classes next week, with a full day of school scheduled Monday. Aug. 26. School buses essentially will be following the same routes as last year, and so will pick up their passengers at about the same times and locations. ■Newcomers in the district might want to check with neighbors on the exact time the big yellow bus stops in their area. High school students will be registering today in the com­ mons, where they will pick up their schedules, pose for an­ nual school pictures and take care of other necessities like parking permits and locker assignments. Counselors and staff will be in the commons from 9 to 11 a m. this morning and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. The length of the school day at ail levels has not changed from last year. Elementary students will attend from 9:05 a m. to 3:15 p.m. and high school students and middle school students from 7:45 a m. to 2:15 p.m. Morning kindergarten will end at 11:45 a m. for those students attending the half- day-every-day kindergarten program. Lunch prices have gone up a little, with students paying $1.40 and adults $2. Milk costs 30 cents. Application forms . are available at the individual school offices for those families who meet the federal guildelines for free and reduc­ ed school lunches. Staff and faculty will be in their buildings this week, and parents or students with ques­ tions should call the school, or call the school administration office. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Last spring, Caledonia teacher Shelley Abel hugged her students good-by tor the summer, but Monday, the hugs and handshakes will say 'Welcotne back!’ as the new school year begins in Caledonia. MADD, Michigan announces new drunk driving victim scholarships A new scholarship program has been established by Mothers Against Drunk Driv­ ing (MADD), Michigan and is now being offered to victims of drunk driving crashes. The scholarships will be awarded on a combination of merit and need with con­ sideration given to the impact of the crash on the family. The $500-$ 1,000 annual scholarship awards were created to assist victims toward the completion of their chosen careers and may be us­ ed at any Michigan communi­ ty or four-year college, university, or trade school during the 1991-1992 academic year. The scholarship award will be paid directly to the reci­ pient’s school. To qualify for the scholar­ ship an individual must meet the following requirements: be a drunk driving crash vic­ tim (death of parent of spouse) or survivor; be a Michigan resident; a graduate from high school with a 2.0 GPA or bet­ ter; must be available for an interview; and must have financial need. The scholar­ ship applications are confiden­ tial, with review by the MADD Scholarship Committee. The completed application deadline is Sept. 10, 1991. Scholarship recipients will be notified by Oct. 15, 1991. To obtain a scholarship ap­ plication form or further in­ formation, call the MADD Michigan stale office at (517) 631-6233; or write, MADD Michigan, 910 Eastlawn, Midland, MI 48642. MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving and to support victims of this violent crime. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Notlca al AwMcatlon FBad with th* (July 24. 1991) that the following following standard paragraph* A3. AS. A7. A9, AI0. B. C and D2 A3. Development Application — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified comment date for the particular application, the competing development application or a notice of intent to file such on application. Submitting a timely notice of intent allows an interested and (9) and 4.36. A9. Notice of Intent — A Notice of intent must specify the exact name, business address and telephone number of the prospective applicant, and must include on unequivocal statement of intent to submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary permit application or a development application (specify which type of application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s) named in this public notice. A10. Proposed Scope of Studies Under Permit A preliminary per­ mit, if issued, does not authorized construction The term of the propos ed preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts. Bas­ ed on the results of these studies, the applicant would decide whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to construct and operate the project. B Comments Protests, or Motions available lor public Inspection a Type ol Application: Preliminary b. Project No 11120 000 c Date filed: April 5. 1991 d. Applicant: Cameron Got and Electric Company e Name of Project: Middleville Dom Project f. location: On the Thornapple River, near the Town of Middleville, in Barry County, Michigan g Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U S C §§ 791 (a) 825 (r) h Applicant Contact: Ms Jon Marte Evan*. 4572 Sequoia Trail, Okemos Ml 48864 (517) 351 5400 I. FERC Contact Mary C. Goloto (209) 219 2804 j. Comment Date: September 26, 1991 k. Description of Project: The pro­ posed project would consist of the Following facilities (I) an existing reinforced concrete dam 12 feet high and 80 feet long: (2) on existing reservoir with a surface area of 30 acre* a storage capacity of approx imotely 170 acre feet and a max imum surface elevation of 708.5 feet mean sea level: (3) on existing powerhouse with one generating unit having a capacity of 350 kW to be refurbished. (4) an existing 100 foot long transmission Ims and (5) op purtenant facilities. The dam is own­ ed by the Middleville Power Com would be approximately 1 400 000 to I 500 000 kW The estimated cost of the studies under permit would bo $88 000 00 I. This notice also consists of the ment application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application Applications for a preliminary permit will not be accepted in response to this notice. qualified applicant desiring to file a preliminary permit for o proposed ment date for the particular applica plication (see 18 CFR 4 36 (1985)). Submitting a timely notice of intent allows on interested person to file particular application application must conform with 18 CFR 4 30(b) (1) and (9) and 4 36 The W’A of the NW ’A, Section 9, except the West 660 feet thereof; also except the South 330 feet thereof and also except the North 459 feet of the East 190 feet thereof; the South 54 Acres of the E Vi of the NW V4, Section 9, the West 60 Acres of the NE 'A, Section 9, except the East 330 feet of the North 1320 feet thereof, and also except the West 305 feet of the North 572 feet thereof, and also except that part thereof described as commencing at the NW corner of said NE ’A; thence East 562.5 feet along the North line of said NE % to the point of beginning; thence East 100 feet; thence S00*47’E 900 feet parallel with the West line of said NE Vi; thence West 100 feet; thence N00M7W 900 feet to the point of beginning; the East 50 Acres of the West 110 Acres of the NE ’A, Section 9, except the North 1000 feet of the East 435.6 feet thereof, and ex cept that part bounded by a line beginning 992 feet East of the NW corner of said quarter section running thence East along the North llneof said Section 214.5 feet, thence S00‘54E 558 feet; thence West 214.5 feet parallel with the said North Section line; thence N00e54’W along and on an old fence line 448 feet to the point of beginning and also except that part thereof lying Southeasterly of a line that is 500 feet Northwesterly of and parallel to the centerline of Thor nappie River Drive; all in T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan The application for PMR District rezoning and for issuance of a PMR permit covers the following described lands. That part of the NW ’A, Section 9, described as commencing at the NW corner of Section 9; thence S89°49’02"E 1131.17 feet along the North line of said NW 'A ; thence S00*54’07”E 285 feet parallel with the East line of the W ’A of said NW Vi to the place of beginning of this description; thence S89*49’02” E 190 feet; thence S00°54’07',E 174 feet along said East line; thence N89*49’02"W 190 feet; thence N00054’07”W 174 feet to the place of beginning. That part of the NW Vi, Section 9, described as commencing at the NW corner of Section 9; thence S89#40’02”E 1321.17 feet along the North line of said NW Vt; thence S00°54’07”E 285 feet along the East lineof the W ’A of said NW ’A to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; thence S89’49’02"E 280 feet; thence S14’14’E 180 feet; thence S24’30’W 170 feet; thence SOO’OO’W 110 feet, thence S50’00’E 80 feet; thence S71'10’E 150.69 feet; thence S89*49’02,,E 210.32 feet; thence S00°40’38”E 24 feet along the East line of the W ’A of the East ’A of said NW Vi; thence S89°55'47”W 659.43 feet along the North line of the South 54 Acres of the E Vi of said NW ’A; thence N00#54’07"W 656.68 feet along the East lineof the W Vi of said NW Vi to the place of beginning. That part of the NW Vi, Section 9, described as beginning at a point on the East line of said NW Vi, which is S00’45’09”E 412.85 feet from the N ’A corner of Section 9; thence S00°45’09”E 431.96 feet; thence S89*55’47"W 659.43 feet along the North line of the South 54 Acres of the E Vi of said NW Vi; thence N00#49’38”W 24 feet along the West lineof the E ’A of the E Vi of said NW ’A; thence N58’00’E 771.31 feet to the place of beginning. The South 660 feet of the East 330 feet of the West 60 Acres of the NE Vi, Sec­ tion 9. That part of the NW ’A, Section 9, described as beginning at the W ’A corner of Section 9; thence N01*03’04”W 130 feet along the West lineof said NW ’A; thence N89e55’47”E 396.25 feet parallel with the South line of said NW Vi; thence N56’04’E 314 02 feet; thence N01*03’04”W 25 feet; thence N89*55’47”E 655.11 feet, thence SOO*54’07”E 330 feet along the East line of the W 'A of said NW Vi; thence S89*55’47 ”W 1314.19 feet along the South line of said NW ’A to the place of beginning. That pari of the NE Vi, Section 9, described as commencing at the NE corner of Section 9, thence N89*58’05 ’W 822.28 feet along the North line of said NE Vi; thence S00#45’09"E 1185 58 feet along the East line of the West 110 Acres of said NE Vi to the place of beginning of this description; thence N80*49’41 ”E 297.00 feet, thence S11*00’W 127.00 feet; thence S75*30’E 92 49 feet to a point which is 500 feet Northwesterly from the centerline of Thornapple River Drive, thence Southwesterly along a line which is 500 feet Northwesterly and parallel with the centertine of Thornapple River Drive to its intersection with the East line of the West 118 Acres of said NE ’A, thence North along said East line to the place of beginning. That part of the SE Vi, Section 9 which lies North of the North line of the South 723 feet of the N Vi of said SE ’A and Northwesterly of a line which is 500 feet Northwesterly of and parallel with the centerline of Thornapple River Drive. competing development application on application. Submitting o timely notice of intent allow* an interested person to file the competing applica lion no loter than 120 days after the specified comment date tor the par ticular application A competing license application must conform with 18 CFR 4 30(b) (1) YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICH. The planning commission of Yankee Springs Township has an open seat. Those interested in applying for this position are to submit a resume to: G. David VanElst, Supervisor 284 Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Applications must be received by September 5, 1991. Harvey VanderBee, Clerk COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 4th day of September. 1991. at 7 30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (the Alaska Hall), 7248 68th Street, within the Township, on the application of Cherry Valley Development for a renewal of its special land use permits for planned mineral removal (PMR permits) and also on the application of Cherry Valley Development for an amendment in the Township of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance so as to rezone certain lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District and for the issuance of a PMR permit as to such lands. If such PMR permits are renewed, they will be combined into a single PMR permit for the removal of sand, gravel and other mineral materials from the following described lands: All located in T5N, R10W, Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan. A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, dur­ ing regular business hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the application for PMR permit renewal and the application for Zon­ ing Ordinance amendment and approval of PMR permit. Dated: August 6, 1991. toss D Cashell Secretory PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 Second Annual Caledonia Charity Golf Tourney is Sept. 15 "The idea is to make this by Barbara Gall an annual event,” said Van­ Staff Writer A threesome of Caledonia derVelde, "with the proceeds men are the driving force always going to help out behind this year’s repeat of a someone who could use some charity golf tournament they financial support through a organized last year to help tough time." For $45, an individual can defray medical costs for leukemia patient Holly tee off at noon for 18 holes of golf with green fees, snack Hawkins. That effort brought in cart and lunch at Briarwood about $7,000, and the included. Non-alcoholic organizers said they hope this beverages also will be year's golf benefit will prove available, and anyone registered in the tournament even more successful. Neil VanderVelde, Jim automatically is in the Gearhart and Jim Gless have drawing for the door prizes scheduled their Second donated by local businesses Annual Caledonia Charity and individuals. A $25 fee will cover all the Golf Tournament for Sept. 15, with both a nine-hole same amenities for those round, and an 18-hole round choosing to play the nineto be played at Briarwood hole round, scheduled to begin at approximately 2:30 Golf Club, 2900 92nd St. Proceeds once again will be p.m. The men said that anyone used to help local families or individuals facing a financial who would like to sponsor a hole for $50 will have his or need. her name or company name on display at that hole. "Well be happy to take cash donations or door prize donations, too," said Gearhart "We’ll appreciate any gifts people can offer," Gless agreed. Golfers can pick up registration forms at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, at the Caledonia State Bank, at D&W Food Store, at The Family Tavern or at either of the golf courses. For further information, in­ terested participants or donors should call Gless at the Caledonia State Bank (8918113) or VanderVelde at 891 8328. Donations also can be mailed to Caledonia Charity Golf Tournament. P.O. Box 225, Caledonia, 49316. The registration deadline is Sept. 7. U.S. housing slump over; recovery to build in second half of 1991, says industry expert Organizers of the Second Annual Caledonia Charity Golf Tournament, Jim Gless (left), Neil VanderVelde and Jim Gearhart meet at Briarwood Golf Club, the site of this year's tournament. Prominent Grand Rapids realtor dies in 84th St. collision J-Ad Graphics News Service A well-known Grand Rapids-area realtor died Aug. 14 from injuries she received in a two-car collision on 84th St. in Caledonia Township. Betty L. Manus, 65. a resi­ dent of Cascade Township. was traveling west in the 8700 block of 84th St. before mak­ ing a left-hand turn into a private drive. As she turned, her vehicle was struck broad­ side by a GMC Blazer driven by Cayd Russell Ayres, 18, of Alto. YEAR END SUMMARY The officers of the T.K. P.E.T. wish to thank the Thornapple Kellogg Community for their continued support in our efforts to enhance our children’s educational experience. The following is our year end summary' detailing how and where the monies from our fall fundraiser were spent. Beginning Balance as of $14,136.91 June 30, 1991 INCOME 1990-1991 Interest/Misc............. Popcorn ..................... Fundraiser............... Bookfair................... Carnival.................... D&W Receipts Santa's Secret Shop $73,327.67 $1,147.51 $1,129.84 $54,868.84 . $1,712.60 . $1,749.65 $1,509.31 $11,209.92 EXPENSES 1990-1991 $71,989.46 Classroom Supplies Music Playground Equipment Library/Bookfair Popcorn.................................. Accountant Supplies/Baby sitter / Misc Santa's Secret Shop Carnival................................. Performing Arts/Field Trips Fundraiser............................ Spec Occasions Functions $9,869.50 $1,268.89 $2,169.75 $1,082.20 $100.00 $961.40 $11,718.74 $1,322.06 $11,360.30 $31,208.04 $928.58 Ending Balance as of June 30, 1991$15,475.12 Ayres, also westbound, ap­ parently was passing another vehicle at the time of the colli­ sion, said a Kent County Sheriff’s Department spokesman. The Caledonia Fire Depart­ ment responded to the emergency, and Caledonia Fire Chief Butch Welton said Manus was transported by Life Ambulance to Metropolitan Hospital where she died several hours later. Ayres, a 1991 Caledonia High School graduate, was not injured in the accident. The Kent County Sheriffs Department said no alcohol was involved in the accident, but the report did not say whether Manus was wearing a seat belt at the *ime. Ayres did have his seat belt on. the spokesman said. The accident remains under investigation. I | The year-long slump in the wide-spread. Loughlin said, pect a better return on their in­ U.S. housing market appears even in the Northeast where vestments now than they can to be over, and the recovery the slump has been more expect one. two or three years should continue to build in the severe and has lasted longer from now.” He continued. “Home third and fourth quarters of than in the nation as a whole. Leading the recovery are sellers who feel there are 1991, says the chief executive officer of the world's largest the South Central “Oil- bargains in their local Patch” states and the marketplaces should price real estate sales organization. their properties to sell quick­ "The recession in the resale Midwest. "All across the country we ly. The savings on their new housing industry ended in March or April in most parts are seeing increases in both home can more than offset of the country,” reports open and closed transac­ any possible loss or smaller Richard J. Loughlin, presi- tions." explained Loughlin. profit on their existing dent/CEO of Century 21 Real "Exceptions are in higher home.” Loughlin offered this final Estate Corporation. "Our priced housing areas, where bit of advice to sellers — sales data shows that second sales activity is slower.” "Work with an experienced First-time buyers appear to quarter activity was higher than in any of the three be playing a major role in the real estate agent who knows previous quarters; the third national housing recovery in your market and follow his or quarter should be better, and New England and the Nor­ her recommendations on mak­ the fourth quarter of this year theast, where they accounted ing your home stand out from is expected to be considerably for nearly one of every two the rest. Scrutinize your house home resales in 1990. By as a buyer would.” better.” Century 21 Real Estate cor­ Barring some major becoming buyers, they enable economic problems, Loughlin sellers to become move-up poration is a wholly owned susbisidiary of Metropolitan said the positive outlook for buyers. “Historically, housing Life Insurance Co. The CEN­ housing in the second half of TURY 21* system is the leads national economic this year should prompt the return of a more normal resale recoveries,” Loughlin noted, world's largest, with about "and the best time to purchase 7,000 offices in 10 countries. market in 1992 and beyond. “The signs for a continued a home is during or just after a In the U.S., 10 percent of all recession — 1980-82 certainly residential real estate transac­ recovery are certainly there,” Loughlin said. “Mortgage in­ proved that theory. Inventory tions are handled by CEN­ terest rates are affordable, and is abundant, and sellers are TURY 21 offices — more financing for existing homes more motivated. In most areas than any other real estate sales is available; consumer con­ of the country, buyers can ex­ organization. fidence is much stronger than it was a year ago when the U.S. economy was sliding in­ to a recession and Iraq was threatening world peace; in­ flation continues in check, and the national housing market is much more viable than in WHERE: Middle Village Hail 1990.” 100 W. Main Street The current recovery in the Middleville, Michigan housing market appears to be NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Village of Middleville Planning Commission WHEN: MIDDLEVILLE SOFTBALL Monday Night W-L Swamp Fox................... .14-0 Buxton Builders............ ...9-5 Knights of Columbus.... ...6-8 Kentwood Rental......... ...6-8 Pastoors......................... ...6-8 Central Garage.............. ...6-8 Faro’s Pizza.................. ...5-9 Tires R Us-Middkv die .4-10 Tool and Die............. Results Knights of Columbus 7, Kentwood Rentals 6; Tires R Us 9, Pastoors 8; Buxton 16, Central Garage 13 Swamp Fox d. Faro’s (forfeit). Tuesday Night Swamp Fox.................. .14-1 Gukh Construction..... ..10-5 Sunny Jim’s................ ...9-6 Gavin............................. ...8-7 Wolverine PavingSpartan Enterprises.. ...6-9 .5-10 Ray’s Gang Dykstra Construction... .5-10 Second Hand Comers.. ..3-12 Results Swamp Fox 14. Gavin 5; Sunny Jim’s 16, Dykstra 5; Second Hand Comers 12, Ray’s Gang 8; Gukh Con­ struction 14, Wolverine Pav­ ing 8. Tuesday, September 3, 1991, 6:45 p.m. PURPOSE: For consideration of rezoning of the following described property from Township R-2 to Village PMF The Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West EXCEPT the Plat of Solomon’s Addition to the Village of Middleville: ALSO EXCEPT a parcel directly North of Lot #1 of Solomon’s Addition being 198 feet East and West by 75 feet North and South; ALSO EXCEPT Outlot “A” of Solomon’s Addition; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel described as commencing at the centerpoint of the intersection of Grand Rapids Street and Lafayette Street, thence East along the centerline of Lafayette Street 231 feet, thence North 33 feet to the North edge of Lafayette Street, thence North 132 feet thence West 66 feet, thence North 147 feet, thence East 45 feet, thence North 110 feet, thence West 210 feet to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, thence South along said centerline of Grand Rapids Street 422 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, be­ ing 33.64 acres, more or less Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the above public hearing, or by sending their written comments to VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE CLERK, 100 E Main Street, Middleville, Michigan 49333, prior to the public hearing Cheryl Hooper, Clerk, Village of Middleville (616) 795-3365 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 20, 1991 I Page 13 Caledonia administrators arrested during Cancer Society lock-up Caledonia school administrators went from one Institute to another lost week as they were removed from the Caledonia Teachers Institute to imprisonment. In a sting' operation set up by teachers, Cancer Society officers charged, arrested and then incarcerated the Caledonia Five until each promised $350 worth of pledges to the charity. Cheering teachers line the sidewalk as Caledonia's Director of Academics Doug Busman is escorted to the limo waiting to whisk the five suspects to downtown Grand Rapids. Caledonia school principals Jeanne Glowicki, Jerry Phillips, Jeff Worman (in striped shirt, no less) and Dave Bouck are marched out of the district’s Teacher In­ stitute by American Cancer Society officials. The arrests were part of the charity's annual lock-up’ fundraiser. Red Cross needs blood donors: Chronic shortage becoming urgent in Michigan The Great Lakes Region of the American Red Cross is sending out an urgent appeal for blood donors. The summer months, tradi­ tionally a slow period for blood collections, is taking a greater toll on donations this year than in the past and the season has created a severe shortage in Michigan. The Great Lakes Region needs to collect 550 donations of blood each day to ensure an adequate blood supply. Wilson says that the last few weeks have ended with daily collections as low as 400. Blood is only good for 42 days after it is collected, and one serious illness or disease can use up hundred of units of blood products in a very short time. Donors can’t wait for so­ meone to call them. Blood is needed now, and all blood types are needed. Arrestor, arrestee and witnesses fail to keep a straight face as charges are levied against Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman. He was arrested for being too tall and for attending the University of Michigan. □J Elk hunting licenses available Applications of Michigan’s Dec. 10-17 elk hunt licenses must be received by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and postmarked by Sept. 15. Hunters are reminded that Sept. 15 is a Sunday, and that some post offices require mail to be deposited on Saturday in order to receive the Sunday postmark. Application forms to apply for the elk hunt licenses may be purchased for a nonrefundable $4 fee on or after Aug. 15 at more than 2,000 hunting license dealers throughout Michigan. Accompanying elk hunting guides contain instructions for filling out the application cards. Only Michigan residents who will be 14 years of age on or before the first day of the hunt will be eligible to apply. The DNR expects to receive more than 35,000 applications for the 155 elk hunt licenses available this year — 98 for the taking of antlerless elk on­ ly, the remaining 57 hunter’s choice licenses for taking either antlered or anterless elk. Applicants may select two application options — bulb only or any-elk. All ap­ plicants, regardless of which option selected, will have an equal chance of obtaining a hunter’s choice license Those who apply for the bull-only option will not be considered for anterless-only licenses. No October elk hunt will be held this year, since DNR wildlife biologists expect that the harvest objectives will be met during the Dec. 10-17 season. Brake inspection nga — SAVE SSS — I r—COUPON------- - --- 1 11 J] ittiw Brake inspection J i I — WITH THIS COUPON - Includes...Check all brake linings | • Inspect lines • Master cylinder ; • Check system for leaks MOST CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS • GOOD THRU AUG. 31, 1991 1 L ------------ COUPON------------ 1 GAVIN ...IN... Middleville North of Middleville on M-37 Keep That Great GMReHng With Genuine GM Parts. en Mon.-Sat. 795*3318 891-,8,5I GM Parts �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 20, 1991 So Little Time! 1991 CEO Metro 4 Door Auto., air, stereo, red, 7,000 miles. 1990 BUICK Skylark 4 Door Auto., air, stereo, blue, 20,000 miles. 1989 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Ciera 4 Door Maroon, auto., air, stereo, 48,000 miles. 1989 CHEVY Corsica 4 Door Blue, V-6, auto., air, stereo, cruise, tilt, power windows, power locks, 38,000 miles. 1988 PONTIAC Sunbird 4 Door Blue and silver, 48,000 miles, auto., air, stereo, tilt, cruise. 1987 CHEVY Caprice 4 Door Dark blue, V-6, auto., air, 55,000 miles. 1986 CHEVY Cavalier 2-24 Manual transmission, 52,000 miles, red. 1986 buick Skylark wagon Auto., air, stereo, gold color, 62,000 miles. 1985 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Ciera wagon V-6, gold with woodgrain, auto., air, stereo, 59,000 miles. 1985 FORD T-Bird Brown and gold, V-6, auto., air, new, white let­ ter tires. 1988 CHEVY s-10 Blazer 58,000 miles, gray and silver, fully equip. 1988 FORD Ranger xlt Pickup Gold, 53,000 miles. 1988 JEEP wagoneer Limited 4 Door 27,000 miles, fully equipped, silver with woodgrain. 1987 CHEVY S-10 4x4 Pickup Blue, automatic 1987 CHEVY s-10 Blazer White, Tahoe package, loaded Stop in and see ... JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS or BILL CAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • ceo 795-3318 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon. Sat. SERVICE: Mon.Fri. Caledonia gridders prepare for‘opener’ Caledonia varsity football coach Ralph Shefferly oversees his players' prowess at tackling during Thursday's practice, the first day teams were allowed to practice with pads. The Fighting Scots open the1991 season on Sept. 6 when they travel to neighborhood rival Middleville. Michigan forts awake dreams of yesteryear Michigan forts stand willing to share their secrets with visitors who can drcam. Could these silent sentinels talk. AAA Michigan suggests there would be talcs of Indian skirmishes and fur traders, battles with foreign govern­ ments. winter struggles to stay warm and summer picnics on the parade ground. There arc four forts in Michigan, each with drcams to share: Fort Wilkins in Cop­ per Harbor at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula; Fort Michilimackinac at Mackinaw City; Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island; and Detroit’s Fort Wayne on the banks of the Detroit River. All have been restored to show what they looked like while guarding the frontiers of Michigan, many featuring close-order drills for visitors, musket Tiring and authentic costumes. A closer look at these forts revelas: Fort Wilkins State Park: Rich mineral deposits at Cop­ per Harbor prompted a push for exploration, but Chippewa Indians held title to the land, temporarily thwarting copper mining. This issue was resolved in 1842, but an influx of miners and speculators, along with refusal by the Chippewa to give up holdings on Isle Royale, prompted fears of a breakdown in law and order. To protect the growing min­ ing community from possible Indian attack. Secretary of War William Wilkins had the fort built at the Upper Penin­ sula site in 1844. When the threat of Indian Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rotes: 5 words tor $2.50 then IO* per word, ft you pay In advance, you save 50" billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 pjn. Real Estate RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate. National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST, EXPERIENCE only. Call 795-3323. For Sale PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See kxally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611. Jobs Wanted Pets BABY SITTING - FULL TIME OR PART TIME in my Middleville home. 795-2179. 2-4'A MONTHS OLD female beagles, also one dog house, fairly new. 891-8221. Continued on page 16 hostilities did not materialize, the troops were reassigned two years later for service in the Mexican War. Fort Michilimackinac: In 1715, French soldiers and a group of civilian artisans and farmers settled on the south shore of the Straits of Mackinac and built Fort Michilimackinac. For nearly 50 years the fort was the most important fur-gathering center in the Great Lakes. But Montreal fell to British troops in 1760 and a year later the Union Jack was flying over Fort Michilimackinac following British victory in the so-called French and In­ dian War. Unhappy with treatment by the Britih, Ottaway Chief Pontiac led an Indian uprising on June 2, 1763, capturing the fort temporarily. When the American Revolution broke out in 1776, the British aban­ doned the fort and dismantled and moved most of its buildings seven miles across the Straits to Mackinac Island. Fort Mackinac: This former British and American outpost is located on a bluff 150 feet above the Straits of Mackinac. It was settled by the British in 1781, but the peace treaty of 1783 at the close of the American Revolution placed the new fort on the American side of the northern boundary of the U.S. American troops took over in 1796, but victory was short lived. During the War of 1812, British troops recap­ tured Fort Mackinac, holding it only until 1815 when American forces again return­ ed. ending British rule for the last time. Fort Wayne: Begun in the mid-1840s amid fears of a Canadian-American conflict. Fort Wayne has never seen combat, but it has witnessed a lot of history. It was a Civil War mustering post, a home for mechanized units during World War I and a center for army vehicle contracts and ac­ quisitions in World War II. It was named for Gen. An­ thony Wayne. Revolutionary War hero and commander of the American force that defeated the Indians at Fallen Timbers, Ohio, in 1794. The sprawling complex contains restored buildings such as a Spanish-American War guard house, built in 1889, complete with bunks, prison cells and exercise yard; original barracks built in 1848, and a 900-ycar-old In­ dian burial site. FOR SALE Parade Home 439 1007 Main St.. Middleville $68,500 - by appt. Call 246-8191 for 24 hour recorded message This home has EKtctent Hom* Award aa sponsored by Consumers Tom Wilkinson — builder — 891-8294 Help Wanted $17 AVERAGE PER HOUR demonstrate Decor &. More by House of Lloyd. Set own hours. Fun jobs. Call Michelle, 878-9520, Patty 243-7451. CARPENTERS HELPER NEEDED, must be at least 18, need own transportation, call 795-7458.__________________ EARN EXTRA MONEY sell­ ing home decor, gifts, Christmas decorations and toys with House of Lloyd. NO INVESTMENT Free training. No delivery or collections Earn cash and trips. 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Call 672-7110.________ Stella's CALEDONIA VILLAGE One bedroom home, 318 Oak Street $395 per month, deposit and references. 891-8375. 891-9287 HOUSE FOR RENT in Middleville, 3 bedroom with 2 stall garage. Send references and phone number to, Box 173, Middleville.________________ MIDDLEVILLE 2 bedroom home for rent on Barlow Lk. $350per month plus utilities, no children or pets. 698-8658. Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 16 years experience in the pizza business. Thank You ONE OFTHE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! We Use Our New Pan Pizza Own Special Sauce & New Bread 100% Real Stix Cheese. Regular Pizzas ★ Lasagna Subs ____ HBH MM ■mCOUPONmB Ml BUM M r |2 -14” Regular $-g MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL ■PIZZAS I /| ool l*l-tT.,| With 3 Items Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires Sept. 3, 1991 Excludes extra cheese. Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers B MM MM MCOUPON MBB MMi MM M r ” Pepperoni 114 s59?l PIZZA OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK I | AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY I (Excludes Extra Cheese) Coupon Expires Sept. 3, 1991. Excludes extra cheese. Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers. MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL ■ pizzas I SOfiOOl ZU +T„| With as many items as you like. I m F Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 | Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires Sept. 3, 1991. Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or tree oilers MMI MM ■ICOUPONBB BM MM r MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL l s200 Off l ANY PIZZA Pickup only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 ■ Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires Sept 3, 1991. Excludes extra cheese Excludes »H other discounts, coupons or free Recreation 1978 GLOBESTAR 23’ mini­ home. Self contained, very good condition, trailer hitch and awning. Partially equipped. 43,500 miles. 891-8147. Wanted BBB BB BKOUPON MM MM BMI MB r|2-16” CARD OF THANKS The family of Clinton Poulson would like to thank relatives and friends who sent food, flowers, and cards and the many other expressions of sympathy shown at the time of our father passing. We would like to thank the Beel­ er Funeral Home and Pastor Lee Taylor for the funeral service and a special thanks to Bob Getty for collecting from neigh­ bors for flowers and to Jeff and Debbie Anders. Beth Wester for organizing the luncheon. Royal & Joan Hazen & Family Ross & Mary Poulson & family Stanley Poulson CARD OF THANKS The family of Clifford Davis would like to thank relatives, friends and prairie neighbors for flowers, plants and memorial contributions, cards and expressions of sympathy shown at the time of the passing of our husband and father. A special thanks to the ladies of the Middleville Methodist Church for the luncheon, Beeler Funeral home and Reverend Ethel Stears and Reverend Lynn Wagner for the very comforting memorial and graveside services. The family of Clifford Davis „ J 891-9287 TAKE OUT ORDERS ONLY Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA NEEDED IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY family of 4 in Caledonia School district. 698-8852 or 792-9341. ROOMMATE NEEDED, Caledonia, $220 month. 891-9651, 949-4871 Rani. Garage Sale ESTATE SALE Mahogany 5 pc bedroom seL Antique buffets and dressers, microwave, sewing machines, photographic collection, Avon collection, tools, glassware (including Cobalt blue & Mercury glass), collection of plates, misc dishes, post cards, jewelry, books, pictures, bedding and lots of misc. Located 3 miles east of M37, north of 84th Street 8283 McCords, Alto. Aug 22, 23 & 24, 8-7,____________________ MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Aug 22nd A 23rd. 9-6. Bikes, toys, 4 piece play kitchen set hobby hone, men, women and childrens clothes, slide projector, movie camera, compound bow. 5765 Stimson, Middleville. GARAGE SALE Friday and Saturday, 23rd and 24th from 9am to 5pm. Misc. household goods, bikes and more. 6839 Noffke (Duncan Lake), Caledonia. Business Senices CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole barns. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290._________ COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY is offering a late summer SPECIAL!! Choice of 3 rooms, Bath and Hall OR Sofa, Love Seat and Recliner for S99. •Oth­ er Options Available!! Call 795-9337,__________________ COUNTERTOPS and appliances, recolor and repair, free estimates, call 795-7748. HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING specialist Prepare yourself for winter ahead of time, call 868-6596. _________ ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Alunimun and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869. a TYPING/WORD PROCESS­ ING, Resumes, letters, term papers, etc. Call 795-7280. UPHOLSTERING overT4 years experience. Low prices. Bowen Upholstering 616-531-3020, G.R._________ VACANCY FOR MAN or woman in licensed AFC Home, private room, 20 years experi­ ence, work shop, activities, shopping, has churches avail­ able with transportation. Elderly welcome. SSI or private pay excepted. 868-6779. GIRLS WANTED from Michigan between 9-19 to compete in the 1991 GRAND RAPIDS PAGEANTS. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call 1-800-345-2330 exL 6118. PART TIME HELP WANTED: for small Middle­ ville office. Must be self moti­ vated, typing, math and people skills required. Send resume and hand written letter to PO Box 39, Middleville, 49333.__________ Middleville’s Finest 'a h 117 West Main, Middleville Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS uife hii NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Ml (2) small 10" 1 item.........575Q (2) Small 10" 3 items .... $950 (2) small 10" deluxe ...$ 12 50 o (2) 14" 1 items $1150 (2) 14" 3 items $1400 m (2) 14" deluxe............... 5175° * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ UJ Spaghettis Meat Sauce UI 18x12 Bi° Pan Pizza c«,„ « A s„. Add »1°« Each Additional item .. DC * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ m Ham & Cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce UI $200 . I BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! $000 Motional Ads I i Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop i FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE | AUTOMOBILES BAD CREDIT OKAY ’88 ’91 models, guaranteed approval, no m Uir *NV14", irop pizza NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Take Out Only • Onejl)^erCoupon2_Exp «£32?1MIDDLEVILLE I $200 Off 1-800-233-8286, 24 hours. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90/hour. For exam and application information call 1-800-552-3995 exL MI168. 8am-8pm, 7 days.___________ POSTAL JOBS start $ 11.41 pr hr. Carriers, Sorters, Clerks. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application EAT IN or TAKE OUT • 795-7844 ”1. fi "’specials not valid with any other offers or Free ... Delivery........ nuj U I I DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE - Tues Thun 11 30 a m to 11 p m pu «.... FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | I We will Reopen Friday, August 23 m ........... * TUESDAY SPECIALS * I VACATION vi Mostaccioli w/iMataauc. Mi For Sale Automotive vA|j?HIVS pizzeria -A. *S CI°Se<J f°r "u Save Up to 70% On Second Pizza ’89 CUTLASS SUPREME International edition. Take over payments or best offer. 891-8807. 1-206-736-7000 exL 58O4T5, 6a.m.-10p.mJ7days. * Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G & L Remodeling. Come see our models. Call for an appointment. Middleville. 795-9153.__________________ thru August 22 Sun.Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia FARO’S ITALIAN P I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus one Free 2 Liter of pop l_ _Take Ou£Onlyj_(^£) Pet^Coupon •Exg£31^ J FBH 2 tten ol pw witti MO COUPON NEEDED I All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY $ 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST 'J FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro’s Pizza —y two o! anyone ala th* othera1 everything!" - ?J � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-08-27.pdf d558c556be35b4f108b8c304d167e159 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY <— HASTINGS, Hastings Publ icLibrary 49038-1893. IF8 121 Church *..■I'"r| f W ***"• f Theoun and Neios>r ..I Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 188 / August 27, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Sewer cost for M-37 corridor estimated at $21 million Caledonia Twp. Board hears preliminary sewer study report by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week heard the preliminary report on a sewer feasibility study for a portion of the township bordering M-37. Dick Baxter of B &. B Water and Wastewater Consultants and Kari Lohela of KML Engineering last week presented to the board a ver­ bal report on the study which was conducted jointly by the two companies. Underwritten by area developers, the study details the sewer gallonages needed for a district encompassing one mile on either side of M-37 from 60th to the village of Caledonia. The bottom line of the study is that construction of such a sewer line to serve that district could run to $21 million if the district were fully developed. Developers who own pro­ perty in the area point out. however, that the cost even tually would be as much as 20 times greater if sewer pipe is not laid as the state widens M-37 over the next three years. Lohela said that the study “The bottom line of the study is that construction of such a sewer line to serve that district could run to $21 million if the district were fully developed. ” Kari Lohela involved nine square miles of the township. Serving that district would require sewer capacity of nine million gallons per day and 23 miles of sewer lines, he said, again assuming maximum develop­ ment along the highway. Local developer Jim Steketee agreed that the capacities cited were the higher rather than the lower estimates “We ail know that some of the homes in the area will re­ main residential for 20 or 30 years,” he commented. Baxter added that in some sections of the district, the study area also was wider than commercial development would require, and he said he could define the area to a nar­ rower corridor if necessary. Baxter and Lohela explain­ ed that the sequencing batch reactor system (SBR) to be constructed by the village of Caledonia possibly could serve an area along M-37 from 84th St. to the village. Baxter also pointed out that the private on-site SBR system constructed by Foremost In­ surance Company in the north end of the township possibly could serve some M-37 com­ mercial needs in that end of the township, but that another plant would be needed to serve the area between 68th and 84th Streets. “It's difficult to say what the ultimate capacity of the Foremost plant could be, because that is dependent on the DNR (Department of Natural Resources),” Baxter said. The feasibility study was Caledonia Village Council President Glen Klover assists as Kari Lohela of KML Engineering discusses the sewer feasibility study for the M-37 corridor at last week's Caledonia Township Board meeting. Dick Baxter (right), of B & B Water and Wastewater, worked with KML on the study. Plan commissioner, building Inspector still needed Yankee Springs Twp. undergoes several personnel changes S«« Sawar report, page 4 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Resignations in Yankee Springs Township govern­ ment has resulted in several personnel changes. The retirement of Marilyn Page as clerk resulted in Har­ vey Vanderbee, formerly a member of the Yankee Springs Planning Commis­ sion, being named to the post. He then resigned his post with the planning body, as did Township Supervisor David Van Elst. Trustee of the township board, Jack Finkbeiner as­ sumed the post that Van Elst left, but that planning panel still needs a replacement for Vanderbee. The township’s building in­ spector, Bill Schilthroat, re­ signed Aug. 8, leaving that post open. "We’re not actively search­ ing for an individual for the (building inspector’s) job, but we’re not discouraging those qualified from sending in re­ sumes," said Vanderbee. The Township Board has approved hiring Professional See Personnel, on page 2 TK bus drivers’ ranks to be thinned by split schedule Superintendent Steve Garrett and Business Manager Alice Jansma inspect the bus fleet before the start of school. The district has purchased three new buses and 18 used buses to replace those lost in the May 13 fire. The latest “big* models have room for 77 passengers, four lights mounted on the top of the cabs and "banana" mirrors to see directly in front of the bus. Radios with loudspeakers to talk to the students outside the buses are also a feature of the newer models. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Bus routes have been as­ signed to drivers in the Thor­ napple Kellogg School Dis­ trict for the new split sched­ ule. However, with 20 routes and 27 drivers, not all drivers have been assigned regular routes. "They ( the seven unas­ signed drivers) have not been given a letter of layoff. As any driving assignments come up, they will be called," said Superintendent Steve Garren. In some cases, unassigned drivers may be able to draw unemployment, depending on whether they have other jobs, he added. The split schedule has the elementary schools running from 8:50 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the middle and high schools from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The split schedule was the subject of a study this spring by a board committee. The panel rejected the idea of the split schedule, and recommended an earlier starting time and dismissal for all of the schools. The idea was reconsidered after the May 13 bus garage fire that destroyed most of the district's buses. At a June Board of Educa­ tion meeting, Secretary Wendy Romph explained the reasoning in a letter sent to all district parents. "Six regular and two Sm Bus drivers, page 2 In This Issue... • Area fire departments receive letter of “thanks” • Caledonia Twp. decides to change bonds for sand pits • New county apportionment plan adds commissioner • Fall sports preview offered �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Mi l August 27, 1991 Two area fire departments receive special letter of ‘thanks’ Je^rr Gallup Writer The inc? Township'F^Te Department, Cale­ “This scene is an example of how I perceive our EMS system should and does work — teamwork.99 donia Township Fire Depart­ ment and other emergency workers have received a letter of praise from the first deputy sheriff to arrive at a recent ac­ cident scene. Deputy Thomas Wodarak, who is also an Emergency Medical Technician wrote the letter two weeks after a June 20 accident on East Paris and 84th Street. Wodarak was the first on the scene of the three-car per­ sonal injury accident, and "determined there were two fatalities, two priority I pa­ tients, two high priority II patients and possibly more victims in the surrounding weeds," he wrote. He called for additional help from three ambulances and Aero Med. "Caledonia Township Fire Rescue and Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Departments arrived next, and did a spec­ tacular job of searching the area for additional victims, medical treatment of victims, and setting up a landing zone for Aero Med. "Ambulances from Life EMS and Mercy Ambulance Service arrived next and did their usual great job," he continued. "Aero Med arrived next and was directed right to their pa­ tient. "From an EMS Deputy Sheriff/EMT-P Thomas A. Wodarek perspective, this scene was initially chaotic, to say the least, but personnel from each agency who responded showed exactly how well they are able to apply their training and experience to work as a team to perform and accomplish a most difficult job under the most tryuing of circumstances. I have been at several serious auto accidents similar to this one, but none of which ran as smooth as this one did. The teamwork was incredible, and should be noted. "I would also like to extend my apprectaion to Deputy Harry Kooistra who heard the Dutton Fire Department siren sound, and turned on his inhome police scanner in time to hear my assessment of this scent and request for additional help. Deputy Kooistra took the initiative to respond from home to assist. This is another example of teamwork. Most people are quick to criticize and find fault, but slow to compliment I saw a job well done here, and it needs to be noted. This scene is an example of how I per­ ceive our EMS system should and does work-teamwork." Wodarek asked that the let­ ter be circulated by the fire chiefs and ambulance directors to the personnel who re­ sponded to the accident. "I was really pleased that I can pat them on the back," said Chief Dale Gipe, "I made copies for all of the guys who were there." Sixteen members of the 18man department responded to the accident; Gipe and another firefighter were on vacation. "You train, practice and take hours and hours of train­ ing, and you never know until you come to something like this. It really makes me proud, and I told them so. I'm just super pleased." In the accident, Susan Re­ gan and James Syswerda of Freeport were pronounced dead at the scene. Theolinda Robertson and her daughters, Heather and Christi Robert­ son, were transported to area hospitals, as was Douglas Schalk, who suffered severe head injuries in the accident. Two Wayland men were also treated at the scene. Christi Robertson died later of her injuries; Heather spent a week in the neuro-trauma unit of Butterworth, was transferred to the medical/surgical wing, and was discharged on July 15. Hospi­ tal officials could not say if she had gone home or into a rehabilitation facilty. Schalk was discharged from St. Mary's Hospital on July 9. Authorities at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center would not supply any infor­ mation about Theolinda Robertson. LONDON * FRANKFURT * PARIS 1991 Christmas Flights 1 from Detroit a bVWI i.tM ONDON s549 r RANKFURT PARIS $xoq k$569 RUS TAI Call IOS Travol for Details! “ OUR S£RV)C6S ■ FREE' - 945-5110 or 8OO-875-2525 128 East Court Street, Hastings Monday-R>dav 8 00-5 00 Saturday 8 00-NooMEMBER OF HASTINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARC IATA ASIA Bus drivers ranks shrink, from frontpage __ _ special education buses were not burned. The majority of those remaining buses are newer models," she wrote. "Because the buses cost the district around $40,000 each, we can't ‘afford to replace an entire fleet in one year. "If all new buses were pur­ chased at the same time, they would all wear out and have to be replaced at the same time. This would be a tremendous expense to us all," she wrote. The flexible school sched­ ule was considered because of the need for fewer buses to run the students, Romph said. At an Aug. 15 meeting with drivers, 11 combination routes, five single routes, one speciality route and three spe­ cial education routes were as­ signed on the basis of senior­ ity, Garrett said. "We have fewer buses; we did not rebuild to the original bus fleet level after the fire," Garrett said. Barbara Lund, president of the bus drivers' association, said she perferred not to make a comment. Personnel changes made, from frontpage___ Code Inspections of Michigan to take over Schilthroat's du­ ties, at least for the time be­ ing, to allow board members time to decide if they want to hire another individual. PCI, headquartered in Dorr, does building inspections for other townships and the city of Hastings, and now handles electrical inspections in Yan­ kee Springs. An inspector also is needed by the township to monitor a gravel mining operation ex­ pected to start Sept. 3. The Thompson McCully firm has leased about 50 acres on the Breakfast will be offered at TK Schools beging Sept. 3 Depart Dec. 19,1991 • Return Jan. 4,1992 o A L'bW Service coordinator Bryan Nelson and service technician Jess Mutschler from Chroach Communications, Inc. of Saranac are in charge of putting radios with loudspeakers into the older buses in the TK fleet. Breakfast will be available again at all Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools and the middle school starting Sept. 3. Each school cafeteria will be ready to serve one half hour prior to school starting time. This meal can be quick­ ly served and eaten and it helps prepare the student for the work day. Cost of breakfast is 60 cents or 30 cents for reduced meals. Those students eligible for free lunches may also get free breakfast. Forms to apply for free or reduced meals are available in each school office prior to school opening and they will be sent home with each K-8 student the first day of school. These may be updated or new applications turned in any tune during the school year as the need arises. Many families are eligible for free and reduced meals and are encouraged to par­ ticipate in this program. corner of Payne Lake and Bowens Mills roads, and will mine 800,000 tons of gravel from the site over the next three years. The township agreed to hire an inspector to monitor the gravel mining, with $8,500 set aside for the first year to cover the cost. "That would cover once-aday inspections when they begin," Vanderbee said. "We haven't found an indi­ vidual as yet," he continued, "we're checking to see if they (PCI) would be able to do that. They have indicated to us that they could do it. It's possible that we may use them as inspectors for that, too" �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 27, 1991 / Page 3 T-K Schools have new special education director by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Naomi Barber, Thornapple Kellogg's special education director for the last nine years, resigned last spring, but her planning and foresight is helping her successor, Mary Hanson, fit easily into her new role. "She left me in perfect shape,” Hanson said of Bar­ ber. Hanson, who is a Detroit native, stressed how im­ pressed she is with the staff and teachers she is now work­ ing with. "They go that extra yard. Their main objective is the kids, always the kids, and that makes me feel comfortable," she said. Her involvement with spe­ cial needs children started when she was in college, when she worked with men­ tally impaired children as part of a class. She reported that she had a great time, and now can say,"I've had enough suc­ cesses with kids that are now in high school and college to know that I made a differ­ ence." "Special education teachers are a special breed,” she said. "You carry it with you all of the time; it's not a nine to five job." And things are changing in special education programs, because the laws governing the programs are changing, Hanson said. The focus of special educaton is changing, too. Research shows that special edu- cation children do well in the regular classrooms, she added, Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Mary Hanson Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg What makes a school effective? It might seem that all one needs to create a good school are an appropriately furnished building, an efficient principal, dedicated teachers and, of course, the students. These are critical ingredients, but there are some others that are less visi­ ble, but just as important. Over the past 10 years, researchers have taken a close look at schools where a large proportion of “high risk" students were achieving beyond everyone’s expectations. As data compiled on these unusual or so-called “effective schools,” reasons for their effectiveness came into focus. The findings revealed that while all schools may appear alike (buildings, teachers, principal, etc.), a closer look showed that schools and teachers do differ and this accounts in part for large gains in student achievement. The social, economic, or racial make-up of the school had less to do with how the students performed in these studies than did the manner in which the school was run and how it in­ teracted with both parents and the community. A glance at several characteristics widely believed to be necessary for the creation of a truly effective school can give an idea of what we strive for in our school and the kind of ap­ proaches and directions we are taking to ensure that your stu­ dent will get the most out Qf his or her education here at Thor­ napple Kellogg. First, it is important that there is strong leadership by the school principal and other designated educational leaders to set the tone for the whole school and provide vision and guidance. Administrators are responsible to provide solid instructional and curriculum leadership. A clear mission for the school, through which the staff shares an understanding and commitment to instruction, in­ creases the chances of success. The school improvement team in each of the Thomapple Kellogg Schools has during this past year developed their mission statement. Another basic is the safe and orderly school environment where students are free to concentrate on studies. A school that provides an environment of high expectations, in which the staff believes that students can do well, is more apt to en­ courage high achievement among its students. Involvement in the school by parents and the community also is important in creating a positive, effective school. Parents and community members who volunteer, attend school func­ tions and are familiar with the school’s goals are then able to reinforce them at home. The new school year will bring a renewed effort in the "school improvement” process to make Thomapple Kellogg effective We are proud of our schools and the support for them by the community Details not available TK teachers, school administrators reach tentative agreement J-Ad Graphics News Service No details are available as yet, but Suprintendent Steve Garrett has confirmed that a tentative agreement on a contract has been reached between the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association (TKEA) and the TK Board of Education. No date has been set for a 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 Sale Ends August 31st FINAL CLEARANCE Summer Clothing Vi Price ladiei' and men In the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 by D&W 891-1584 Open Mon.. Tuoa., Sat. 10-®; W«d.. Thum., Fri. 10-® Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend! The success of your farm is vital to everyone—your family, our com­ munity, the nation. That’s why we’ve made a commit­ ment to be here when you need us, £:■ Mentally Impaired (SMI) and Severely Multiply Impaired (SXI). "The students we serve in the buildings are mildly im­ paired," Hanson said. "The severe cases we send to one of the schools in Grand Rapids." Part of the Special Educa­ tion program that TK uses are the Ken-O-Sha, Shawnee Park, Kent Occupational and Lincoln Schools, all in Grand Rapids. The 25 students who go to those schools have transportation provided in special education buses. The staff of the special edu­ cation program includes Curt Johnson and Tonya Jazayeri, speech teachers; Marie Grice, teacher consultant (all grades); and Cindy Middlebush, fulltime resource room teacher. Hanson graduated from La­ dywood High School in Livonia and earned a bache­ lor's degree in special educa­ tion and elementary education from Michigan State Univer­ sity in !975. She received her master's degree in classroom learning and guidance in 1983. She noted that she worked with Barber for two weeks be­ fore she left, and a list left for her is very helpful. Still, "I have some big shoes to fill," she said. MT BACK-TO-SCHOOL All Guys & Gals Lee Jeans 25% OFF ratification vote by the TKEA, Garrett said, and talks continue between the board and the Thornapple Kellogg Non-Instructional Association (TKNIA) and representatives of the bus drivers. Among the issues being discussed by the board and the TKEA were salaries, a cap on insurance costs paid by the district and class sizes. Helping Farmers Build A Strong Foundation David S. McDuffee attorney at law 9809 Chewy Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 One of the categories of children who need special help is LD or Learning Disabled. Hanson prefers to call it "learning differently." "It is a handicap. As long as we keep that in mind, we do fine. They just have to overcome it; and they have to learn differently. "A prime example is mak­ ing friends. Some kids just know how to make friends, some don’t We have to teach those who don’t know how. "If a child is learning dis­ abled, they will always be learning disabled, but they can learn to live with it" she said. Steve Miller and Jackie Schmitz are "wonderful social workers," who help many children in the TK system, she said. In the TK system there are 120 children who have one difficulty or another that re­ quires special attention. In addition to Pre-Primary Impaired programs, (PPI) there are Emotionally Im­ paired (El) , Learning Dis­ abled (LD) , Educablc Men­ tally Impaired (EMI), Visu­ ally Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI) , Physically and Otherwise Health Impaired (POHI), Trainable Mentally Impaired (TMI), Severely with a full range of financial services designed for today’s special needs. Call or stop in for information on how we can help you build a founda­ tion for success. State Bank of Caledonia FDIC Offices in Caledonia, Dutton and Middleville 267 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 68TH ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 LENDER I I �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 27, 1991 Sewer report offered, continued from front page— begun in July, after a group of commercial developers in the township agreed to fund it. They said that they were will­ ing to help out the township by underwriting this first step in getting a sewer line con­ structed in the M-37 area. They have said all along that they planned to turn the study over to the township for its use in planning for development along the highway. A complete report on the results of the study will be presented at a special township board meeting tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. at the village-township hall. The sewer report will follow the board’s 7 p.m. discussion with the village council on their new office building. Also present will be the township planning commis­ sion and the citizens’ advisory committee. The township now is under some pressure to make a deci­ sion on whether it wishes to buy into the village sewer ex­ pansion program, which is already into the initial plann­ ing stages Both the design of the new system and the related finan­ cial work depend on the capacity the new system must provide. ’’The village had to table financing resolutions because it doesn’t know figures for design or bonding, ” Village Council President Glen Klaver told the township board Wednesday evening. “The county also is waiting on those papers to get going on bonding and hiring a finan­ cial planner to set up the rate structure” Baxter, whose firm has been hired to build the village SBR plant, agreed that the township needed to make a decision soon “It’s important that the township give a number of gallonages to the village if it wants in,” he said. "We will be into the design of the plant ven soon, and we don’t want to add 500,000 gallons (of capacity) after the design is finished.” Steketee also reminded the board that it still could request sewer senice from Grand Rapids Even though the city has turned down such requests m the past, citing its own lack of capacity . Steketee said he felt another letter of request from the township board wouldn’t hurt. “Grand Rapids is cleaning up its system now, and trying to get all that rainwater in­ filtration out of there." Steketee said. He said he thought Grand Rapids might yet have some capacity to sene the 60th-68th Street area of Caledonia. Grand Rapids sewer presently senes the Steelcase facility on M-37. and therefore has a sewer line running along 68th through Dutton. Young Duds Freeport sale is a little different this year J-Ad Graphics News Service Sales of good, clean used children’s clothes again will be held by Young Duds in Freeport, but this year, spe­ cial emphasis will be placed on consignments of snow­ suits and baby furniture. The service allows people with the children’s items to drop them off, let someone else sell them and still keep 80 percent of the value, said Rosemary Cooper, one of the organizers of the event. Cooper and Pat VanTol will be at the Freeport Library on two Wednesdays. Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. to accept the arti­ cles. The Young Duds sales will be held at the library on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Friday, Sept. 6, and Wednesday, Sept. 11. Hours for the sales will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays dnd 1 to 5 p.m.on Friday. The consignment items should have a value of at least $5, and Cooper points out that parents can put snow­ suits, hats, mittens and boots together to sell as individual outfits. For more information, call 765-5119 or 765-5120. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship......................... 6:00 p.m. Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School........................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday School............. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service ..........10:00 a.m 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m , 1100 am & 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Bnan Harrison ______ Music ]eff Vander Heide______ Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School.................. . . Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. (616) 795-2391 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for you! 795-3667 (frame* United iirrtijren tffyurch ’ I I PHONE 696-8252 Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m At 6.00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............ .11-00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children.................... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night...... ................ 700 p.m. Thursday: Moms In Touch_________ 10 00 a.m. Richard] Raab Pastor • 698-9024 _______ Donelle Raab Director of Music Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services-. 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. PHONE - 891-8119 ftev Fl. Rod Fabor, Minutor ot Wonhip ana Administration. Rov Stan Vugtov—n. Mmafor ot FvangHvn and DncipfWvp. Shoryl Baar. Dtroctor ot Chrtthon Education and Youth Cindy Horwyer. ChUdran 'i Coordinator St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Conte join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship.............. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School......... ~...................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. ’The Church where everybody is someoody... Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School........ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev Carroll Fowler (The (Did U’J CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Nursery provided at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN 10 00 a m. 1115 a.m. 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE 6:30 p.m. 7.00 p.m. onoQ OV1 -oUZo Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville Phone 891-9259 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED "People Who Care" Rev. James Cusack CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue JHrtbodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.............6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7 00 p.m. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Wo'tfup Sunday Everwig Wortfsp Wednesday MK^ee* prayer L BOie U’jdy Pev Witham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 o m 1030 O m 6 00 P m 7 00 p m Of) A Q(Y)Q 0/ I” 0/Z.0 & MOST HOLY Jk? ROSARY 4C CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m............................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary............................ 4:15 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 27, 1991 / Page 6 TTES receives first female firefighter by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Katby Uzarski of Mid­ dleville, 19, has been ap­ proved as the newest fire­ fighter for Thornapple Town­ ship Emergency Services, and its first woman to hold the position. Already receiving in-house training, Uzarski will be re­ quired to take 132 hours to earn Firefighter I status, 44 hours to become a first re­ sponder, and eight hours of training in CPR. Though some fire depart­ ments do not require all of the training, TTES does. Uzarski applied for consid­ eration as a firefighter, was interviewed by a three-person committee. She was voted in as a member by the rest of the TTES personnel. If she had been married, her spouse also would have been interviewed, said Chief Robert Kenyon. "That just informs them of what*s required of the appli­ cant," he said. "They have to know the amount of hours that goes into it It takes a lot of time and commitment" With the vote to accept her, Uzarski has one year of probation, in which to earn her license as a firefighter I or as basic emergency medical technician (EMT). If she doesn't have the li­ cense by the end of one year, her application will be re­ Doris Heinzelman CALEDONIA - Doris Hein­ zelman, 85 of6881 76th Street, Caledonia passed away Satur­ day, August 10, 1991 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Heinzelman was bom November 5, 1905 in Caledo­ nia Township, the daughter erf Guy and Anna (Parson) Farnham. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Heinzelman is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leona Fields of Kent­ wood and Lois and Bob Rich of Cascade; a son, Guy Heintzelman of Wyoming; 15 grandchildren; 32 great grand­ children; seven great great grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Lass and Mrs. Ben (Ruth) Jackiewicz, both of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 13 at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Robert Gerke offi­ ciating. Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Kentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Margaret L. Price Middleville's first woman firefighter, Kathy Uzarski, looks over some firefighter equipment with Chief Robert Kenyon viewed by the service and she may be given a year extension if there is a good reason for not having completed the requirements. That might include not having the classes available, or sickness, Kenyon said. Each "rookie" is assigned to an experienced firefighter, and Uzarski, a 1991 graduate of TK, has been assigned to work with Rod Pressler. He will determine when she is ready to function on her own. She has already attended an extrication seminar, learning how to use the "Jaws of Life," and is "eager and adapt­ able," Kenyon said. Becoming a firefighter is ‘Adventure Club’ to begin at Peace Reformed Church Sept. 11 An Adventure Club will come to Peace Reformed Church, starting Sept. 11. “Kids today grow up faster than they used to. They’re also busier. As parents we want our children to enjoy life, do what’s right and become better individuals.” said a spokesperson for the church. “Much to our dismay, there Obituaries is a lot of pressure on children today to be other than what we’d like for them. We’re very aware of these problems. That’s why we’re so excited about Adventure Club. It’s a unique blend of fun and Bible discovery designed to keep kids’ attention, help them develop relationships with caring adults, learn from God’s Word, and come to Are Your Weekends Hectic? Can you barely fit it all in? ... Especially church? Come and join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a contemporary ser­ vice at 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, June-August. Jesus in a personal way.”( The theme this year is “The Great Commission Expedi­ tion,” in which kids will go on many adventures throughout the world, learn­ ing what it means to be a world Christian. Adventure Club is an in­ terdenominational program consisting of songfests. Bible discoveries, small groups, games, crafts and special events. The church has Wednesday night programing from Pre-K through adult. It also has children’s and adult choirs. The first eight weeks childen in first to third grade will work on a musical to be presented at the end. Then they will have 16 weeks of Adventure Club. The fourth to sixth grades will start with Adventure Club for 16 weeks, then they will prepare and practice for a musical for eight weeks. Anyone interested may come to Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley , Middleville, for Wednesday Night programming from 6:45-8:15. For more informa­ tion call 891-8119. Real Estate ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 8392 Kratt at 84th, Caledonia 891-8688 3 BEDROOM RANCH with attached breezeway and 2 stall garage, nicely decorated inside and out Located 2 miles from T.K. School, just off M-37 at 5855 Hilltop Drive, Middleville. CaU 795-3410._____________ RHONDA LEEP PearsonCook Co. Realtors, Realtor Associate. National relocation network. Member of Grand Rapids Real Estate Board and Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Call me, home 795-7629 or business 538-8620. not easy, but Uzarski said she is "confident" that she can pass all of the required tests. "When she goes through A and B to become a Firefighter I, she'll have to be able to raise a ladder, pick up and roll hose, and so on," Kenyon said. "A certain amount of strength and dexterity is re­ quired." Women are serving on the ambulance service and Uzarski reports no discrimination at the firehouse. "At least not yet," she said. HASTINGS - Margaret L. Price, 80 of Hastings passed away Thursday, August 15, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Price was born on September 23, 1910 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of Fredrick S. and Mary Leno (Rowlader) Batey. She was raised in Middleville and attended the McNee, Harris Creek and Caledonia High School. She was married to Forrest B. Price. She was employed at numerous factories in Barry County. Mrs. Price is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Marian) Price of Alto, Beryl (Jeanette) Price of Middleville; two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Neva) Smelker, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Burkey, all of Hastings; 23 grandchildren; 60 great grand­ children; 20 great great grand­ children; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Smelker of Freeport and Mrs. Mary Foster of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband Forrest B. Price; a brother, Thomas Batey. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 17 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Bunal was in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The rosary was recited Friday, August 16. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 27, 1991 Automated fuel depot gets nod from Caledonia Twp. • by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Following the recommenda­ tion of its Planning Commis­ sion, the Caledonia Township Board last week approved a request from Grand Rapids Gravel to rezone two acres of its property from rural residential to heavy industrial The rezoning was requested to allow the construction of an automated fuel depot at the company’s location on 68th Street and Kon-Krete Drive. The board also approved the special use permit needed for the construction of any fueling station in the township. Last week’s approval ended a year-long process that began when Grand Rapids Gravel in­ itially made a request to rezone the two acres from rural residential to commer­ cial to allow the construction of the automated fuel depot. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission, however, decided that a fuel depot that serviced only large trucks and fleet vans belonged in an industrial, rather than a commercial zone. It then amended its heavy industrial zone to include an automated fuel depot in the list of allowed uses. Grand Rapids Gravel then reapplied for the rezoning to heavy industrial and also ap­ plied for the necessary special use permit. The Planning Commission recommended township board approval for both requests at its meeting earlier this month. The fuel depot will be con­ structed and operated by VanManen Oil. which operates six other such fueling stations in the Grand Rapids area Local businessmen said they favored the depots, which eliminate the need for underground fuel storage tanks at individual business sites. VanManen explained at township hearings on the issue that the depots are card­ operated and must adhere to strict Department of Natural Resources regulations. The township’s approval of the rezoning and the special use permit are contingent on the planning commission's ap­ proval of the site plan for the project. An agreement between Grand Rapids Gravel and neighboring resident Terry Hoeksema also was filed with the township, as requested by the planning commission. The agreement states the company will purchase Hocksema's properly if the rezoning is approved. Hoeksema and his attorney at­ tended the township meeting and agreed that all purchase details were in order. “LOOK AT THOSE FLAMES! The cost of living elsewhere while your burned-out home is rebuilt — the cost of meals, laundry, etc. — such ‘additional living expense’ is paid by a Homeowner or Tenants Policy from... Construction is well underway on the State Bank of Caledonia's new addition, scheduled for completion in the spring. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The State Bank of Caledo­ nia is growing. Anyone who passes the bank can see the big new two-story addition going up on the north side of the building at 267 Main St But the external growth is only a reflection of the bank's financial growth since 1972, GYMNASTICS IN MOTION Starting... September 3 New 8 Week Session Cathy Moma. the owner, is very excited and motiviated to make this the best club in the area. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs. and Sat morn­ ings. Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We are located at 101 E. Main St. in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795-7620 or 795 3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME Don't miss the fun and excitement of this gymnastics season. Boys age 7 and up — Join in the excitement of our boys USGF competition team. Butch Lockyer coached our 1990-91 boys team, and they took third place in the state! when it moved to its present location. At that time, the bank's assests amounted to about $9.8 million. Today, they total about $85 million. "When we first moved into this building, it seemed huge," recalled Harold Gless, bank president. "People said, 'what on earth are they build­ ing!' "Probably they're saying the same thing today," he grinned. But Gless said the bank has outgrown its present 8,500square-foot building. "We've had to put some of our offices in the basement, we need more room for com­ puters and a bigger general bookkeeping area. We just need more room, period.” The two-story addition now under way will add muchneeded office space on the main floor and expanded counter space for customers, Gless said. A second entrance is planned so customers can enter the bank from the west Customers leaving the new automatic teller machines and drive-through windows on the east side of the building will drive on past the bank to the Emmons Street exit. With 9,000 square feet available on each level of the addition, the bank will have room on its new second floor for future expansion, Gless explained. The new wing will match the architecture and the decor of the present building, he continued, with the idea of creating a comfortable, yet el­ egant, business environment. Limited by the size of the bank's original site, bank of­ ficials purchased two lots to the north of the building and had the two homes there de­ molished to permit the expan­ sion. The bank also recently purchased the adjoining vil­ lage-township hall property when the two municipalities put it on the market. There are no immediate plans for that property, Gless said. "We decided wed prefer to own it, however, since the property line is so close to our customer drive.” The State Bank of Caledo­ nia was founded in 1904, and in 1918 moved into what is now the Caledonia Commu­ nity Schools administration office. From there, the bank moved to its present site in 1972. Today, the bank employs more than 40 people in its Caledonia, Middleville and Dutton locations. Gless, who has been with the bank since 1946 and its president since 1959, said the new addition to the bank's fa­ cilities should be enclosed by winter with the entire project expected to be completed by May 1. "We're really looking for­ ward to it," he said. No doubt Gless is banking on community approval of the new facility, too. In fact, that's probably where his real interest lies, because in any business, it’s the customer who counts. A Warm Welcome Awaits YOU! HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E., Caledonia. MI 49316 • 891-8867 Our adult programs include: BEGINNING THE JOURNEY for those who want to investigate the Catholic faith. JOURNEY HOME for those who are finding their way back. Begins September 9. LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY for those who want to know God’s Word Begins September 3. You are a stranger here but once... �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml Z August 27, 1991 / Page 7 Caledonia Schools announce new teaching staff Nine new elementary teachers joined the district this year. Standing are Kelly Mulry, left, who will teach fifth grade at Kettle Lake; Karen McNees, fifth grade, Dutton; Tammy Morris, first grade, Dutton; Janet Williams, kindergarten Caledonia Elementary and Kris Baumgartner, fourth grade, Kettle Lake. Seated are Lisa McBride, second grade, Cal. El. and Maureen DeYoung, second grade, Kettle Lake. Not pictured are Tammy Rowley, who will teach first grade at Kettle Lake, and Carol McRae, who will teach the pre-primary impaired class for the district. Caledonia Schools announce lunch menu Tuesday, Aug. 27 Pizza, com, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Aug. 28 Submarine sandwich, french fries, fruit, milk. Thursday, Aug. 29 Chicken soup, grilled cheese, salad, fruit, cookie, milk. Pictured above are new middle school teachers Carolyn Arens (left), who will teach seventh-grade English and geography; Karen VanKuiken, seventh­ grade English and reading; Carmen Petrosky, eighth­ grade English, science and history. Joining the high school staff are Gena VanderMeulen (left), who will teach English 9, 10 and 11; Thomas Peck, the new band director, and Marah VanHeest, who will teach social studies. Not pictured are Jenny Weller, math; Mike Fine, science and Tom Oster, math. The Caledonia Community Schools is welcoming 18 new teachers to the district this year, with new staff greeting students at all five buildings. Last week. Superintendent Robert Myers took the new THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River St., Middleville, MI faculty on a bus tour of the district, and then hosted a lun­ cheon for them at the ad­ ministration offices. There, the teachers had a chance to get to know each other and meet the central office staff. All teachers began their duties yesterday as the Caledonia schools opened their doors for the 1991-92 school district. (616) 795-3331 Thete specials will run every week on their respective days. All specials are cash and cany and no orders will be taken tor delivery at these special ^A/w-ys $4.99 One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase . TUESDAY: Two Carnations Vased •*^7 ' WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fern MONDAY: Coll oheoJ or fust stop by and say *1 WANT TODAYS SPECIAL!' Caledonia Twp. office hours set J-Ad Graphics Ne*s Service The Caledonia Township Board last week approved regular office hours, effective Oct. 1. The office at 640 Emmons St. will be open from 8:30 a m. to 4 p.m. Mondays. Wednesday and Thursdays, and from 8:30 a m. to noon on Fridays. The office will be closed Tuesdays. FEET HURT? Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery i. KENT PODIATRY y Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. | 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment Friday, Aug. 30 No School. Monday, Sept. 2 No School. Tuesday, Sept. 3 Waffle or french toast, ap­ plesauce, sausage, juice, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 27. 1991 Dutton-Gaines Fire Department receives support equipment "Hoepfully, at least 75 per­ J-Ad Graphics cent of the men in the de­ News Service partment will be first respon­ Firefighters Rich Moon, Dave Weaver and Ed Corson ders," he said. The 52-hour training will have qualified as first respon­ ders on the Dutton/Gaines offered in the early fall, Gipe said, and he and eight others Fire Department. With three men qualified, will be in the next class. Covering 13 weeks with four and the equipment to support them, the department is on its hours sessions, the training is way to the goal set by Chief "invaluable" Gipe said. The equipment needed by Dale Gipe. G2M2. GUN LAKE New listing Shorp 2 BR ranch w/FP, hot tub. 2 stall garage and 55’ channel frontage. Call Middleville or Potty 792 9974 C2M5. FREEPORT Victor.on Gothic 3 plus BR. AG pool, decking. 57' wrap-around porch, 2-4 lots, plus many ex­ tras Coll Middleville or Liz 795 9849 MH2M. 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Middleville Road-Middleville 795-7933 891 1551 681-2834' (=} IT1 TOT 214 North Broadway, Hastings — 948-8049 the first responders arrived about two weeks ago, and in­ cludes mini-back boards, a fully equipped medical bag and another entirely devoted to assisting breathing. The department responds to about 100 calls a year, Gipe said, with about 65 percent calling for medical help, and the other 35 percent fires. ‘Cherry Valley Club exhibits at county fair The Cherry Valley Livestock Club again par­ ticipated this year in the Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell. The club’s members did well, as usual. The week spent at fair was also an enjoyable one for exhibitors from Cherry Valley Livestock. Members exhibited beef, sheep, swine, rabbits, horses and various non-livestock projects. The club was also privileg­ ed to have the 1991 fair queen in its ranks. Nicki Patterson will be serving as the fair queen for this coming year. Brenda Kaechele received the Reserve Champion award for her pen of market lambs. Chris Love was named the Reserve Champion Junior Beef Showman. Scott Zuiderveen exhibited the Grand Champion Crossbreed Beef Steer. All the other members showed their talents in their respective areas. MIDDLEVILLE The first stage play produced by the Village Players, “Everybody’s Crazy” was a great success. We’d like to thank everyone in the Middleville area who made it one. To the TK Schools for letting us use the audi­ torium; the Community Education Department for the many hours they put into the program and tickets, the cast for working so hard for six weeks, and especially the families and spouses of the cast. Everyone in the play and those who worked on the set have other obligations, so the family support was crucial. Also, J-Ad Graphics, the advertisers, patrons, and the volunteers connected with the play showed great support for our efforts. It was a thrill to watch everyone help however they were asked, and with your help, we plan to continue putting on plays in Middleville. Thanks again. The Village Players May we introduce David Osborne, who played the messenger boy in the show. His name was in­ advertently left out of the program. Dutton/Gaines Fire Department Chief Dale Gipe and Firefighter/First Responder Ed Corson check the new equipment for use in medical emergencies. Wayland residents want special-needs child at KISD Caledonia Board recommends ‘no’ on property transfer request by Barbara Gall His daughter did not show McBride explained their Staff Writer two-year-oki daughter is a signs of the disorder until she Decisions are hard when it victim of a disorder called was about nine months old, he means weighing people versus Rett’s Syndrome, a rare said. He said that his request had policy. degenerative disease which The Caledonia School affects only females. nothing to do with the quality Board had to make just such a He explained to the board of the care his daughter had decision when it voted last that the children seem normal received last spring in the week not to recommend a pro­ at birth, and appear to be Allegan ISD program. perty transfer request for a developing It just would be difficult, he properly until family who wished to be in the symptoms of the disease begin said, to be active in her school Caledonia rather than the to appear, usually after the if she is in Allegan. Wayland school district. child is six months old. Continued on next page Steve McBride, whose pro­ perty at 4444 4th St. is bound­ ed on all sides by the Caledonia district, requested the transfer so his special­ needs daughter could be sent to Kent Intermediate facilities P.O. Box 275 | at Ken-O-Sha and Lincoln Caledonia, Ml 49316 Schools. McBride told the board his family will be miles apart dur­ Classes start in September for j ing the day. His daughter your 3 or 4 year old presently is cared for at the Allegan special-needs facility in Allegan, his kindergarten­ aged son will attend school in Dorr, and he and his wife work at the Caledonia Elevator and Blodgett Hospital, respectively. “If the transfer goes through, my son would be in school at Caledonia Elemen­ tary, just a few blocks from where I work,” said McBride at the school beard meeting. “And our daughter would be close to where my wife works.” McBride said his wife even could drop off the child and Our service makes it even better. visit her during the day, if she Call me. were at Ken-o-sha. The Allegan facility, on the other hand, is 35 miles from 403 W Main, Middleville their home and about 50 miles Business: from Blodgett (616) 795-7925 “We feel it’s important to Residence: be a part of our children's (616) 795-7184 schools. And if there would be an emergency for either of our children, we would be miles away,” McBride emphasized. Lika a “It would really help our good neighbor family if we were in the State Farm •«there Caledonia and the Kent In­ termediate Districts,” he said. > CALEDONIA PARENT! COOP preschoolJ Call ... 868-6200 Low rates make State Farm homeowners insurance a good buy. Lon LeFanty �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 27, 1991 / Page 9 Caledonia Township decides to change bonds for sand pits by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good last week ex­ plained to the township board a new procedure for determin­ ing the amount of perfor­ mance bonds required of township sand pits. He said that he and township legal counsel Jim Brown had met with several bonding companies to discuss the performance bond issue. Good told the board that on­ ly recently did he learn that the kinds of bonds previously being required of pit owners might not cover land rehabilitation costs if the min­ ing company went backrupt or for some reason did not live up to the requirements of its PMR (planned mineral removal) permit. The township planning commission now is recom­ mending that a new kind of bond be required of the sand pit operators. This bond will run concur­ rently with the PMR permit, which must be renewed every three years. The commission also recommended setting the bond at $2,000 per acre on each “open" acre of land at the operation. The maximum open acres allowed in Caledonia is 15, based on five acres being prepared, five being mined and five being rehabilitated. The $30,000 bond for a pit would be raised if the com­ mission determined there were other factors involved which were not covered by the bond. “These bonds will cover everything that happens while the bonds are in effect,” Good added He reported that the plann­ ing commission recommends setting the bond for Cherry Valley Development at $75,000. with the extra money to cover the proposed creation of three lakes as part of the pit’s end use plan. The commission recom­ mends the Vermeulen-Mast pit also have a higher bond than the formula recom­ mends. suggesting a $50,000 total. Good said the same formula now can be used in setting the bonds for all township sand pits as they come up for renewal. “This will also give us a chance to adjust the bonds every three years if we need to." he commented. However, Good explained that the township will have to go to circuit court to change the present $125,000 bond re­ quirement for the VermeulenMast pit. The bond amount is part of a court settlement which allows the pit to operate. The pit owners will pay all court costs, he said. The board voted 4-2 to amend the court judgment on the controversial sand pit. with trustees John Dieleman and Steve Gould voting "no." Gould said that since the township had been forced to go to court over the pit, he felt the. owners “should have to live with what they agreed to.” Property requests gets a ‘no’, continued from previous page-------------After hearing the McBrides’ request, the Caledonia school board ap­ pointed an ad hoc committee to look into the request. I-ast week, the committee recommended the board not approve the property transfer. “We spent a long time on this decision.” said commit­ tee member Sharon Oatley. “We checked into the pro­ perty, we asked our special education director to be in­ volved, we contacted Allegan and Kent Intermediate.” Oatley said the committee learned that if the child came to Caledonia, she would have to ride for more than an hour on the bus with a special atten­ dant just for her. She said that in previous re- For Classified Action-Ads quests for property transfers where convenience was the issue, the requests have been denied. “I think your’re dealing with policy when you should be dealing with people," said McBride. "I think the welfare the cost for the convenience of the family.” “It was one of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make," added board member John Finkbeiner. ‘‘It wasn’t easy for anybody. “If we felt that K1SD could “If we felt KISD could do more for that child, money wouldn’t be an issue. ” Gordon DeBlaay of the child and family should be more important than policy.” Committee member Gordon DeBlaay said that they had asked Allegan ISD if it would bear the tuition cost of sending the child to Caledonia, if Caledonia would take care of the transportation. However, he said, “they (Allegan) were quite short” in saying “no” to that proposal. "We determined that KISD could not do that much more for her than Allegan,” DeBlaay said. “And we had to ask ourselves if it would be fair to our taxpayers to bear do more for that child, money wouldn’t be an issue," said DeBlaay. The school board voted 6-1 to recommend denial of the request, with Jim Gless voting no. The Wayland school board also must make a recommen­ dation on the transfer, and Mrs. McBride said Saturday that Wayland had told them it would appoint a committee to look into the request. After both boards confirm their positions, the two ISDs will meet and make a decision on the transfer Caledonia Superintendent Wheelin’N Dealin’ Days FREE GOODS 1 Get $200 of Free Goods when you purchase a Polaris ATV during Wheelin' and Dealin' Days __ Now you can outfit yourself and your new ATV with $200 worth of FREE PolarisWear and accessories. Choose from clothing, sportswear or ATV accessories to put on your new machine. September. October and November are Wheelin’ and Dealin' Days at your participating Polaris dealer. Just see your nearest dealer for details. WARNING: A TV’s can be hazardous to operate These are full-size machines designed to be nddea only by adults 18 and older. For your safety. 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In this case, sending the McBride child to those services would cost the Caledonia district about $15,000, he said. “It’s tragic,” he said of the McBrides' situation. “But Allegan ISD insists that their services for this child are every bit as good as those at KISD. “So it boils down to a mat­ ter of convenience for the family, a very understandable request. But we already have turned down several such re­ quests, although the cir­ cumstances were not as touching as this one. “We have been saying ‘no,’ and as unfeeling as it sounds, there is the matter of taxes," Myers said. Several similar requests also are in line for the school board to discuss, Myers added. “Our board looked at this with more consideration because of the extra cir­ cumstances," said Caledonia Special Education Director Carol Uhlman. “We felt very sorry for the parents in this situation, but it does boil down to that issue of convenience.” But the McBrides see the “convenience” as a way to help their daughter. “We just feel it would benefit Sarah for us to be with her more and to be involved with her school," said Mrs. McBride. "We’re not trying to be angry with anyone. We just want them to look at us as an individual case.” She said they may appeal the decision if they arc turned down by the ISDs When asked about the possibility of their moving in­ to the Caledonia district, she replied that option has been considered. 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Stop in and see ... JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS or BILL CAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • Ceo 795-3318 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon.-Sat SERVICE: Mon.-Fri. �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 27, 1991 Irving Twp. split by precincts New county apportionment plan adds commissioner J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County citizens will have more representation in county government when an additional commissioner takes office in 1993. A new apportionment plan adopted Aug. 19 increases the number of County Board of Commissioners' districts from the current seven to eight. For the northwest part of the county, that will mean that residents in Irving Township's two precincts will each be served by a dif­ ferent county commissioner. The new plan calls for Thornapple Township and Precinct 2 of Irving Town­ ship to be called District 2; Rutland and Hope townships and part of Barry Township will be District 3; Precinct 1 of Irving Township and part of Woodland Township plus Carlton and Hastings Town­ ships will joined together as District 4; Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships will be District 6. Other districts in the new plan are: District 1 - the city of Hastings; District 5 Castleton and Maple Grove townships and part of Wood­ land Township; District 7 Baltimore, Johnstown and Assyria townships; and Dis­ trict 8 - Prairieville Town­ ship and a large portion of Barry Township. The current commission districts are: District 1 - the city of Hastings and Section 6 of Hastings Township; District 2 - Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships; District 3 - Irving, Rutland and Hastings (except Section 6) townships; District 4 - h "Seven commissioners have worked well, but I don't see any problem with eight. The district lines in the eight­ member plan are ‘a lot cleaner' and I like the idea of the city of Hastings having it's own district." Board Chairman Ted McKelvey Carlton Woodland and Castleton townships (except a small portion of the vil­ lage of Nashville); District 5 - Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown townships, plus a small portion of Nashville village; District 6 - Hope, Baltimore and Orangeville townships; District 7 Prairieville and Barry town­ ships, plus a small portion of Orangeville Township. The County Apportion­ ment Commission approved the new plan by a vote of 3 to 1, with County Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley casting the dissenting vote, wanting to keep the board at seven members. County Republi­ can Party Chairman James Fisher was absent. Voting in favor of the eight-district plan were Robert Edwards, chairman of the County Democratic Party; County Treasurer Juanita Yarger; and County Clerk Nancy Boersma, who submitted the plan. Boersma had previously submitted a seven-district plan, which had been considered several weeks ago. Those two plans were the only ones submit­ ted. Reapportionment is re­ quired every decade after each U.S. census is taken. Based on Barry County's size, according to law, the Exterior— . county can have no less than 5 or more than 21 county commissioners, said Crow­ ley, who chairs the Appor­ tionment Commission. Prior to casting the dis­ senting vote, he said that ei­ ther plan "would well serve the county or would at least be accepted in the court’s eyes." Deciding between the two plans is "a very difficult case to call, Crowley said. How­ ever, saying that he is "probably conservative" and believes in the philosophy of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," he favored retaining the seven-person board. "I guess my preference, in terms as a lawyer, despite the assurances that an even number will work fine, is that you should stick to an odd number," Crowley said. The new plan, based on the 1990 county census of 50,030 people, has a popula­ tion deviation among dis­ tricts of 10.6 percent, with the average at 6,254 per dis­ trict. Districts range in size, in the new plan, from 6,522 people in District 1 (the city of Hastings) to 5,857 in District 6 (Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships). 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Only one of four current county commissioners in the audience at Monday's meet­ ing spoke out against the new plan. Commissioner Robert Wenger said because of eco­ nomic reasons, he was lean­ ing toward keeping the seven-member board. "It’s just a little bit cheaper to run that way than it is with eight. Anytime you put another person on, you've got other costs," he said. County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey, prior to the adoption of the eight-mem­ ber plan, noted that seven commissioners have worked well, but that he didn’t see any problem with eight. He also said the district lines in the eight-member plan are "a lot cleaner" and he liked the idea of the city of Hastings having its own district. "I'm happy with either one (of the plans)," Commis­ sioner Ethel Boze told the Apportionment Commis­ sion. "Eight opinions are better than seven" said Richard Thomas, Hastings Charter Township supervisor, who was in the audience He said the Hastings Township Board favored the eight-member plan because it "more fairly represents the people." Barry Township Supervi­ sor William Wooer said his entire board also favored the eight-member plan. Some of the objections to the eight-member plan will be the even number of commissioners because of the possibility of a tie votes, but Commissioner Marjorie Radant said that could better serve the interests of the people. "A tie vote would be recorded as a no' vote, and if you have any issue that is that close in a county of this size, you're a lot better off to work it out," she said. Radant said she was com­ fortable with both the seven­ member and eight-member plans. "I see advantages to both." Orangeville Township Clerk Darlene Harper noted that the Gun Lake Sewer Authority has been operating for a number of years with four people and didn’t recall that body ever having a problem with tie votes. She also said eight town­ ship clerks recently attending the Barry County Clerks As­ sociation meeting thought the eight-member plan was the most desirable. Boersma, on Tuesday, said she had previously talked with officials from other governmental units that have even numbers of members on their boards and none had experienced problems per­ taining to tie votes. When the new plan goes into effect, it will take a vote of 5 to 3 to approve business matters, she said. Boersma said she favored the eight-member plan, especially from the election standpoint. "The more cuts and divi­ sions you have, the harder it is to manage an election," she said. Boersma said the eight­ member plan was mailed Aug. 19 to the Secretary of State. Unless the plan is successfully appealed in court, it will go into effect for the primary election in August 1992, when party candidates can seek nomina­ tion to the eight seats in the November 1992 general elec­ tion. In the meantime, the current seven commissioners will serve the remainder of their two-year terms, which expire Dec. 31, 1992. The new plan has two commission districts, 6 and 3, without incumbents, be­ cause of the redesign of dis­ tricts, ensuring at least two new faces in 1993. If the Apportionment Commission had not com­ pleted its work within 30 days of July 29, non-members could have submitted plans. However, Boersma said no interest had been ex­ pressed by anyone from the public. For most of the 1970s, the county was served by 11 commissioners. Previous to that, an 18-member Board of Township Supervisors ran the county. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Announces the opening of his NEW DENTAL OFFICE I at 402 Thornton Middleville, Ml 49333 (Corner of Thornton & M-37) — 795-6000 — 4 Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Acvepiing New PaiienTs I .Jill Jill ■ ■ B-Mi ■ a �le Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / Augu* 27, 1991 / Page 11 X"/ifiC , / n * ixSmhornapple Kellogg] calendar; of Even ts Trojan golfers tee off new season ! ■ I WEDNESDAY • AUG. 28 □ .................................................. Wayland - Home □ Soccer............................................... Gull Lake - Away LUNCH:Meat & Cheese Sub, Tossed Salad, Fruit Juice THURSDAY • AUG. 29 □ F, JV, V Basketball...............................Hastings - Home □ ................................................ Caledonia - Home □ Tennis............................................. Caledonia - Away LUNCH: Pizza, Cole Slaw or Sweet Potatoes, Sliced Pears FRIDAY • AUG. 30 □ NO SCHOOL 1991 Middleville golf team: Front Row-(left to right) Jeff DeMaagd, Scott Mutzen Corey Einberger. Scott Peck, Duane David, Jason Tusch. Middle Row- Brian Drummond Scott Meyers. Tim Keizer. Brad Williams. Adam Frisbie Chad Featherly, Mac Missad. Back Row- Brian Beute. Kevin Coe, Brad Mullen, Phil Postema. Dave Olthouse, John McKinley, Coach Bernie Weller. (Missing Keith Potts, Tim Stolsenberg) The Middleville golf team capped off a busy first week of the season on Thursday at the Lowell Invitational, finishing 21st in a tough 24-team field with a 359 total. In medal play. Brad Williams fired an 87 and Brent Muller tallied an 88. Kevin Coe and Phil Postema combined for an 88 in the best-ball flight and Tim Keizer and Mac Missad teamed for a 96 in scramble competition. Wednesday Wayland and the Trojans co-hosted eight other teams in the inaugural "Wayville" tournament, which was won by Maple Valley with a score of 341. South Christian was second with a 347, followed by Caledonia (also 347) and Middleville with a 361. South Christian's Mike Den Hartigh took medalist honors with a 79. Freshman Brad Williams tied for third with two other golfers at 82. Missad carded a 91, Muller a 92 and Kevin Coe a 96. Monday Middleville was 24th of 29 teams at the Grand Rapids Press Kent County Classic at Scott Lake with a 381 total. Williams had a 89, Muller a 91, Missad a 96 and Coe a 105. East Kentwood won the event with a 311 total. Trojan coach Bernie Thornapple Kellogg Boys Varsity Golf Wed., Aug. 28 Thurs . Aug. 29 Mon., Sept. 9 Wed., Sept. 11 Mon., Sept. 16 Wed.. Sept. 18 Mon , Sept. 23 Wed., Sept. 25 Mon., Sept. 30 Wed., Oct. 2 Thurs., Oct. 3 Sat.. Oct 5 Mon., Oct. 7 Wayland Caledonia Godwin at Hamilton Calvin Chr. at Kelloggsville Lee/Comstock Pk. Byron Center Hamilton at Godwin Kelloggsvilte/ Calvin Christian Comstock Park Lee Byron Center Wayland Conference Maple Valley Coach. Bernie Weller H H A 4:00 4:00 4:00 A 4:00 H H A 4:00 4W 4:00 H 4:00 A 4:00 A A Orch A 4:00 4.00 Hills 4:00 Weller said he expects an improved team, but added that it may not reflect in the O-K Blue standings. "The league will be much tougher this year," Weller, whose squad was 12-9 and 11-3 in the league last year, said. "Byron Center, Calvin Christian and Comstock Park return virtually intact. We'll have to play much better to improve in the standings." "I'm hopeful that with v the freshman and sophomore we have that cracked our starting lineup and the senior experienc we have back, we cot have an excellent season Six senior letter winreturn from 19 including Muller, Postema, Brian B< Missad. JunioBolthouse, Drummond ? Frisbie, s Keizer, Keif John McK freshman See others tool varsity expe Jeff Del David, Jasc Peck, Cort Chad Feathe Matzen will junior varsity season. Book Clearanc We’re closing our retail operation at Old Horizons Book Sho; FIN AL *7 EQ/' WEEK > O /O Doors will close August 30th at 6 Tuesday 10 to 6; Wednesday-Thursday 11 to 8. Friday . j 3363 68th St., Caledonia. MI 69' i MONDAY • SEPT. 2 □ Labor Day — NO SCHOOL TUESDAY • SEPT. 3 □ F, JV, V Basketball............................... Delton - Home □ JV Golf.............................................. Forest Hills - Away □ Soccer................................................... Sparta - Away D McFall...................................................... P P I. First Day LUNCH: Burrito/Cheese Sauce, Green Beans, Sliced Peaches ■ �Trojans gunning for fifth league championship A great many factors must be combined in order to win a football championship. It takes great players, sound coaching and community support. But as far as the Middleville Trojans are concerned, the first and foremost consideration in relation to the championship puzzle is tradition. Winning seems to breed winning. Middleville has won or shared four consecutive league titles, and secondyear head coach Skip Pranger and his staff are busy preparing the Trojans for a run at a fifth title. In 1990, Middleville romped to the O-K Blue crown and an undefeated regular season, qualifying for the state Class B playoffs, where they were defeated by Forest Hills Northern. With a good combination of speed, size and experience, a fifth title is a distinct possibility. "We’ll just take it one game at a time," Pranger said. "Our goal right now is to win our opener, (Sept. 6 at home against Caledonia) then we’ll take it from there." The Trojans return 10 of 22 starters off last year's team, but lose many key players, among them all­ county selections Jason Pranger (end), Dave VanTil (tackle), Jeremy Shepard (guard), Matt Wiesenhofer (kicker) Zach Curths (defensive tackle) and John Scheib (punter). Pranger remains optimistic because the majority of his backfield returns intact, with the exception of Scheib, the Trojans’ leading rusher. Quarterback Dave Sherwood, an all-confemce pick as a junior, will lead the offense. Joining Sherwood in the backfield is Rob Hunt, who is back for his third varsity season, Jamie Berg and Dave Lehman. "We will run a multiple offense," Pranger said. "Sherwood is extremely quick at quarterback, and we have a good group of running backs. We also should be a better throwing team. "Right now we are focusing on our line," he These sports pages are sponsored by the following businesses: 1991 Middleville football team: Front Row-(left to right) Jake Brewer, Jeremy Brooks, Dave Dherwoodm Jamie Berg, Rob Hunt, Dave Lehman, Mark Hanek, Bob Jansen, Shawn Roe. Second Row- Jason Feltzer, John Caristane, Chris Foster, Ray Johnson, Todd O'Brien, Jason Richer, Andy Higley, Seth Nelson, Bryan Thompson. Third Row- Tim Papael, Scott Palazzolo, Justin Harig, Jake Betzer, Rob Minor, Glen Atkinson, Todd Boonstra, Tim Rybiski, Mark McNutt. Fourth Row- Trainer Jenny Hoff, Luke Kidder, Cory Heald, Jim Norman, Jeff Lehman, Bo Munjoy, Nathan Pranger. Back Row- Coaches Art Ellinger, Ray Page, Skip Pranger, Monte Munjoy, Tom Ellinger. added. "You can have the best backs in the world, but if they don't have anywhere to go, you're in trouble." Shawn Monroe (6-4, 245) will anchor the offensive line. Senior tight end Bob Jansen is the <*»h*r returning letter game. "Having Scheib as a punter and Wiesenhofer as a kicker has spoiled us," he said. "You tend to take those things for granted." Pranger added that while Sherwood should handle the punting duties, a battle is still being waged for the kicker position. He also said that he expects large contributions from the incoming class of juniorscoming up from 1990's 7-2 jayvee team. "Our juniors are pretty nuch untested," Pranger aid. "A couple of them e nicked up a little bit ht now. But we will on their contributions cat deal." I for the O-K Blue *ok, Pranger said ♦.on, Godwin * ad Byron Center ’ allenging the for league hts. He also .mstock Park be tough, due to an por class. 'je schedule ;y Inc Thornapple Kellogg Varsity Football Fri.. Sept. 6 7:30 Fri., Sept. 13 Fri., Sept. 20 7:30 7:30 Fri., Fri., Fri., Fri., Fri., 7.30 7:30 7:30 7.30 7:30 Fri., H Caledonia (Parent's Night) A Lee H Comstock Park (Homecoming) Godwin A Sept. 27 A Hamilton Oct. 4 H Byron Center Oct. 11 A Kelloggsville Oct. 18 H Calvin Christian Oct. 25 (Band Night) A Wayland Nov. 1 Coach: Skip Pranger Assistants: Tom Ellinger & Monte Munjoy 7:30 great opener for us." The Trojans will prepare for the game with the Scots by participating in a quad scrimmage Thursday at Hudsonville. Grand Rapids Central and Muskegon Orchard View will also compete. The freshmen will play at 3 p.m., followed by the jayvees at 5 and the varsity at 7 p.m. again includes traditional neighborhood rivals Caledonia and Wayland. Both were close games a year ago. "They are both great rivalries," Pranger said. "Wayland will be a very tough game, and the score in the Caledonia game last year (24-8) was not indicative of how close the game really was. It is a TK Senior parents start fund-raising for party in 1992 J-Ad Graphics News Service Pork barbecue sandwiches, chips and pop will be sold to football fans before the first game of the season Friday, Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost for the sandwich will be $3, and brownies will be for sale for 50 cents. Sponsored by the parents of the students in the senior class at TK, the event is the first fund-raiser this season, with the proceeds to go to the non-alcohol party immedi­ ately after graduation next spring. The next fund-raiser will be the sub sale on the week of Sept. 9-16, with seniors selling the sandwiches. Dona­ tions also arc being accepted, with checks made out to the TK Senior Class. Caledonia Auto Parts, Inc. 227 E. Main St., Caledonia Phone 891-4085 •hen f Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley Ave., S.E. 72 891-2121 I FAX 891-8074 i END Snider Home Entertainment ^riety Caledonia Village Centre ' ,itre Phone 891-9292 Tires-R-Us I i M-37 • Middleville Phone 795-3550 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 27, 1991 I Page 13 Strong singles players to lead TK tennis squad The Middleville tennis team returns two all­ conference singles players. That is bad news for Trojan opponents this season. But even worse news is that two of his singles players will be moving down positions from where they were in 1991. Veteran coach Larry Seger said that he expects his tough singles players to help improve on 1990's 6-4 dual mark. "Without a doubt, our singles players are as strong or stronger than any we've ever had since I've been here," Seger said. "They will give just about anybody a difficult time." TK returns all-league selections Shelly Wolverton and Kendra Weatherhead. Wolverton was runner up in the league meet at first singles a year ago and will drop to second singles this season, while Weatherhead will remain at third singles. Erin Seger will drop from second to fourth singles. The reason for the shuffle is the arrival of freshman Erin Wolverton. She is highly ranked in the Western Tennis Association, which covers most of the midwest, and competed in the National Championships in the 14under age group over the summer. The doubles teams will also be strong. Antonia Panza played singles a year ago, but will team up with Sarah Wierenga at first doubles for their senior seasons. The second doubles tandem of Lisa Keckley and Cathy Hart will look to defend their O-K Blue championship in the flight this season, while Carrita Ingersol will join one of five players still competing for the tenth and final varsity spot at third doubles. Seger lost a pair of players to transfers from last year. Kelly Mulder went to South Christian, while Bianca Pratt will play for Wayland. Middleville’s schedule is one of the toughest in recent seasons. Defending conference champion Byron Center returns seven players, while Calvin Christian and possibly Hamilton should also 1991 Middleville girts tennis team. Front Row-(left to right) Brian Seger, Gida Yoder, Antonia Panza, Candy Carter, Carrita Ingersol, Meagan Middleton, Kiley Thaler, Nicole Price, Courtney Rich, Shelly Wolverton, Kelly Kollar. Back Row- Stephanie Havrey, Kendra Weatherhead, Jessica Pratt, Erin Seger, Sarah Wierenga, Cathy Hart, Jennifer Lewis, AnnMarie Hart, Lesa Kaechele, Erin Wolverton, Darcy Mugridge, Coach Larry Seger. (Missing: Jayme Schut, Candy Thompson, Daniela Bieber, Kerri McNees) compete for the title. The Trojans also have a strong Wayland team three times on the slate this year, beginning with tonight’s away season opener. "I’m very happy with the progress we've made so far," Seger said. "Particularly our doubles teams. They have come a long way." Thornapple Kellogg Tennis Tues., Aug. 27 Thurs., Aug. 29 Wed., Sept. 4 Sat.. Sept. 7 Thurs., Sept. 12 Sat.. Sept. 14 Mon., Sept. 16 Wed., Sept. 18 Sat., Sept. 21 Mon., Sept. 23 Wed., Sept 25 Sat., Sept. 28 Mon., Sept. 30 Wed., Oct. 2 Sat., Oct. 5 Wayland Caledonia Kenowa Hills Hastings Otsego TK Tourney Comstock Park Godwin Allegan Hamilton Byron Center Wayland Kelloggsville Calvin Christian Conference Coach: Larry Seger Middleville's first home meet will be next 400 400 4:00 A A H A A H H A A A H A A A A Wednesday Kenowa Hills. M00 400 4:00 800 4 00 4 00 9:00 4.00 4;u0 against TK hoop team hopes ability overcomes inexperience Middleville girls basketball coach Jim Sprague realizes that his team may take some lumps early in the season. After all, he returns just one starter from last season's team that finished 17-6 overall and 12-2 in the O-K Blue conference. But Sprague also realizes he has an abundance of raw athletic talent, which is something not all teams can boast. "We don't have alot of varsity experience," Sprague said. "We have five girls back from last season, but most of them don't have alot of game experience." One of those players will carry much of the load for Middleville this year, co-captain Alicia Batson. She was a first-team all­ county pick as a junior in 1990 and led the Trojans in scoring, assists and steals. Batson will line up primarily at the two-guard spot this season. Batson's running mate in the backcourt should be senior point guard Becky Reigler. Sprague said his front court starting positions are as yet undecided. Sophomore Carla Ploeg and junior Kim Woohlford are battling it out for the wing position. Sprague said both are outstanding all-around athletes and should see plenty of floor time this season. Three post players also should see alot of action. Junior co-captain Jessica Weatherhead, junior Laura Donker and senior Mandy Pranger are competing for the final two spots. Donker is the tallest Trojan at 5-101/2. "What we lack in experience we should make up for in natural ability," Sprague said. "We've got several girls who were track stars, so we should be very quick." Sprague sees his team, along with Comstock Park, Hamilton and Godwin Heights, challenging defending champion Calvin Christian for the O-K Blue title. The Squires return 1991 Middleville girls varsity basketball team: Front Row-(left to right) Jenny Wiesenhoher, Becky Reigler, Tracy Potts, Alicia Batson, Theres Baerman, Sarah Count, Carla Ploeg Back Row- Laura Donker, Jessica Weathertiead, Mandy Pranger, Kim Woohltord, Heather Zoulek, Mindy Truer, Shannon McMurray and Coach Jim Sprague. three starters from last year. While Sprague said he teams are always gunning for a conference title, he hasn't really established any other specific goals for his team. "If we can go out and play up to our potential, everything will work out for itself," he said. The Trojans open the season tonight at Lowell and will be host to Hastings Thursday. TK harriers From page 14 Girls Varsity & JV Basketball 8:00 A Lowell J.V. at 5:00 H 8:00 Hastings Thurs., Aug. 29 8:00 A Delton Tues., Sept. 3 8:00 H G.R. Baptist Thurs., Sept. 5 H 8:00 Caledonia Thurs., Sept. 12 A 8:00 Lee Thurs., Sept. 19 8:00 H Comstock Park Tues., Sept. 24 A 8:00 Godwin Thurs., Sept. 26 8:00 A Hamilton Tues., Oct. 1 8:00 H Byron Center Thurs., Oct. 3 A 8:00 FHC Mon., Oct. 7 A 8:00 Kelloggsville Thurs., Oct. 10 8:00 H Calvin Chr. Tues., Oct. 15 H 800 Lee Tues., Oct. 22 A 8:00 Comstock Park Thurs., Oct. 24 8:00 H Godwin Tues., Oct. 29 H 8:00 Hamilton Thurs., Oct. 31 A 8:00 Byron Center Thurs., Nov. 7 H 8:00 Kelloggsville Tues., Nov. 12 A 8:00 Calvin Christian Thurs., Nov. 14 Districts (Var ) Mon., Nov. 18 Regionals Nov. 25-27 Quarter Finals Wed.. Dec. 4 Finals Dec. 6-7 Jr. Varsity games at 6:00 p.m. except as noted V. Coach: Jim Sprague • J.V Coach. Jim French Tues., Aug. 27 years, but is new to the cross country team. Sophomores Benji Lillie and Ben Potgeter and senior Jason Hill are battling it out for the sixth position. -I Soderman said he expects the O-K Gold, \J arguably the state's top Class B league in cross country, to be highly competitive again this season. Cedar Springs, who had lost to the Scots during the season, finished second in the state finals. Hudsonville has a young but talented squad, and traditional power South Christian will also be strong. After tonight’s season opener, the Scots will be host to Unity Christian and Lowell Thursday. Both meets start at 4 p.m. and will be held at Caledonia Lakeside Park. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-ups to Engines ( Including Foreign Cars • Fast service - no Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 27, 1991 Scots looking to heal for Middleville grid opener Caledonia head football coach Ralph Shefferly must feel like he has gone back into a time warp. Last year, despite a promising outlook, his Scots dropped their first four games of the season. In fact, by the end of the traditional opener against Middleville, ten of his players were injured, including six full or parttime starters. Fast forward to the fall of 1991. A wide assortment of Scot players are plagued by a vast assortment of bumps and bruises, and the annual date with the Trojans is less than two weeks away. "It’s just unbelievable," Shefferly said. "We pick up our intensity for a 20minute period during practice, and the injuries just pile up. We’ve had guys getting stitches, guys with shoulder injuries, a guy with a bruised kidney. You name it, we've got it." Yet despite all the injuries, Shefferly is pleased with his team's attitude. "This is a hard-working group of kids," he said. "They get along well and are very coachable." And the Scots have some good talent coming back from last year's team, which rebounded from the disasterous start to win the final five games on the schedule. The streak included consecutive wins over Coopersville and Kenowa Hills, both of which held at least a share of first in the O-K Gold at the time. Junior Alan Aho will get the nod at quarterback. Aho was a fullback last season and rushed for over 800 yards. He will be joined in the backfield by senior speedster Brad Stegenga and Tom Benedict, each of whom recieved alot of playing time as juniors. Caledonia also has some key returnees up front, led by all-conference guard Brad Feenstra. Big Chris Berends, at 6-2, 255, is back at tackle. Other experienced linemen include Brad Seeley and Mark Uyl. Both players were among the walking wounded a year ago, but recovered in time to contribute during the winning streak. Stegenga returns as the punter, and Brad Dodge, who played soccer last fall, should handle the kicking responsibilities. Defensively, Caledonia plans to line up in an even-front alignment The defensive line will be led by end Barry Thornton, who is recovering from a shoulder injury. Feenstra and Berends will head the See Grtdders, page 15 Caledonia Cross Country Tues., Aug. 27 Thurs., Aug. 29 Wed., Sept. 4 Mon., Sept. 9 Thurs., Sept. 12 Sat., Sept. 14 Wed., Sept. 18 Wed., Sept. 25 Wed., Sept. 28 Wed., Oct. 2 Sat., Oct. 5 Wed., Oct. 9 Sat., Oct. 12 Mon., Oct. 14 Thurs., Oct. 17 Tues., Oct. 22 Sat., Oct. 26 Sat, Nov. 2 Middleville/EGR Lowell/Unity Chr. F.H. Northern Middleville Inv. Wayland Olivet H.S. Inv. Coopersville Kenowa Hills Fennville Inv. Cedar Springs Alumni Meet Hudsonville Rockford Inv. South Christian OK Gold Conf. Coopersville Cla. “B” Regional “B" State H H H A H A H H A H H H A H H H 4:00 4:00 4:12 4:15 4:12 10:00 4:36 4:00 10:00 4:12 10:00 4:30 10:00 4:45 4:10 4:00 Caledonia Varsity Football Fri., Fri , Fri., Fri., Fri , Fri., Fri., Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Fri., Oct 18 Fri., Oct 25 Fri . Nov. 1 * Bldg. *Rgrs, Rvna Middleville F.H. Northern Wayland Coopersville Kenowa Hills Cedar Springs (Homecoming) Hudsonville South Christian Lowell A A A H H A H 6.00 7:30 7:30 7.30 7:30 7:30 7:30 A H H 7:30 7:30 7:30 Fighting Scot boy harriers once again strong If not for a couple of late season injuries, the Caledonia boys cross country team may have made a run at top-five finish in last year’s Class B state meet After being ranked amongst the top six for much of the season, the Scots finished a disappointing Uth. But it also finished 11-0 in dual meets, won four invitationals and an O-K Gold conference championship. Coach John Soderman's squad appears ready for another successful season as the 1991 campaign gets underway with tonight's tri-meet with East Grand Rapids and Middleville. "At this point, I would say we're a little ahead of where we were last year," Soderman said. "And that's 1991 Caledonia Boys’ Cross Country team: Front Row-(left to right) Benji Lillie. Jason Fahrni, Jason Boorsma, Tim Stack and Jason Hill. Back Row- Chad Dykgraaf, Benji Potgeter, Chris Holiday, Charles Dannison, John Meyers, Coach John Soderman. TK soccer club short on experience, not talent Middleville soccer coach Steve Evans fielded a senior-laden club last seaon and finished 8-9 1991 Caledonia Football team- Front Row (left to right) Brad Stegenga, Mike Lang, Brad Allen, Rick Grinstead, Chris Proxmirer, Dave VanGessel, Rick Ward, Ryan Haik, Alan Aho, Zac Elterbroek. Second Row- Jamie Thompson, Bob Clark, Rick Schutt, Bill Hollstien, Troy Barlow, Andrew Sherman, Tom Benedict. Mark McCaul, Andy Brollowsky, Brad Feenstra. Third Row- Joel Aldrich, Rob Wiltzer, Brad Seeley, Mark Balsitis, Barry Thornton, Brad Dodge, Blake Osborn, Chad Neff, Chris Berends, Chad Noble. Back Row- Buzz Leatherman, Ralph Shefferly. Mark Uyl, John Striplan, Mike Fine, Tom Oster. Missing. Shawn Malec, Dan Philips) overall. Included in that crop of 1991 Middleville soccer team: Front Row -(left to right) Craig Stolsonberg. Ryan Kiel, Matt Hopkins, Chad Mason, Ryan Reckei, Tony Stanbac Second Row- Mike Marble, Curt Thayler, Bob Middleton. Brent Wustman, Jason DeVries, Adam Hoisted Back Row- Coach Steve Evans, Rick Baughn, Tim Kietzman, Jim Flikkema, Bill Baldry, Dave DeHaan, Ryan Waker seniors were four all­ conference players. This season the Trojans will be rebuilding for next year. With an outstanding crop of 15 juniors and a sophomore gaining valuable experience, the future looks extremely bright "We will field a squad that is high on talent," Evans said. "But it's best play is still to come." Leading the team this year will be goalkeeper Bill Baldry, midfielders Curt Thaler and Jim Flikkema, strikers Ryan Recker and Dave DeHaan and fullbacks Tim Kietzman and Mike Marble. TK opens the season Tuesday, Sept 3 at Sparta. The Trojans first home contest will be Sept. 5 against Zeeland. a pretty good sign." The Scots return several experienced runners, including senior all­ conference performer Jason Boorsma and junior Chris Holiday. Boorsma is Caledonia’s top runner, while Holiday, who was an honorable mention all­ league pick a year ago, is currently in the fifth spot. That translates into outstanding depth, which is the key to success in cross country. Soderman said that the improvement of runners such as senior Tim Stack, sophomore Pete Parbel and junior John Myers will make his team strong once again. Myers has lettered in track for the past two See TK Harriett, page 13 Thornapple Kellogg Soccer A Sparta H Zeeland A Caledonia A East G.R Calvin Christian A H Holl. Chr. J.V at 4 15 South Christian H Tues., Sept. 24 A FHN Thurs., Sept 26 H Caledonia Tues., Oct. 1 A Hastings Wed.. Oct. 2 Calvin Christian H Thurs., Oct. 3 Creston H Mon., Oct. 7 South Christian A Thurs., Oct. 10 Lakeview H Mon., Oct. 14 J.V. at 4:30 FHN H Tues., Oct. 15 A Delton Varsity Thurs., Oct. 17 A Holl Chr. Thurs., Oct. 17 J.V at 4:15 Coach: Steve Evans • Asst: Martin Wustman s Tues., Sept. 3 [ Thurs., Sept. 5 Tues . Sept. 10 Thurs.. Sept. 12 Tues., Sept 17 Thurs., Sept 19 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 5:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4.00 4:00 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 27, 1991 I Page 15 * 111 “ - , Ladies looking for O-K Gold repeat M VD\. MIDDLE VILLA LANES Fall League Openings (1991-1992 Season) MEN’S LEAGUE OPENING Thursday 9:15 p.m. four to a team WOMAN’S DAYTIME LEAGUE OPENING Baby Sitting Available 12:30 p.m. Tuesday - 4 on a team 9:15 a.m. Wednesday - 3 on a team 9:30 a m. Friday - 4 on a team MIXED LEAGUES OPENING 1991 Caledonia Giris’ Varsity Basketball team: Front Row-fleft to right) Jenny Smith, Stephanie O’Krangley, Treasure Hylkema, Rosalyn Risdon, Jennifer Wilkinson, Emily Ashbaugh. Back RowCoach Ken Demeuse, Erin Peterson, Roxanne Gallert, Nicole Miller, Kristin Neely, Nicki Sutter, Kurt Gallert (Missing: Jennie Tuinstra, Lisa Tavrien) Last year's Caledonia girls varsity basketball team won the O-K Gold title with a 13-1 mark and finished 18-2 on the regular season. Then it drew O-K White co-champion Wyoming Park in the first round of the districts. Caledonia led by five with five minutes left, but the Vikings rallied for a 71-63 win. Now, as the 1991 season gets underway, Scot coach Ken Demeuse hopes his team can repeat that success and possibly take a few steps farther in the tournament One reason for Demeuse s optimism is the fact that his backcourt returns intact. Emily Ashbaugh and Roxanne Gallert were each a firstteam all-conference pick in 1990, while Jennifer Wilkinson was an honorable mention selection. Demeuse, however, knows that his team will miss the leadership of the graduated Tara Marble. "We do have other girls who are leaders, but Tara was such a dynamic player and so inspirational," Demeuse said. "We won't find out until we get into a game situation how much Gridders, continued from page 14 linebacking corps, while all three defensive backs, Benedict, Stegenga and Aho, also return. Shefferly is also banking on key contributions from some of his juniors off last year's 4-5 junior varsity unit. Among those Shefferly has been impressed with in the early weeks of practice arc fullback Ryan Haik, guard Chad Noth and lineman-tight end Mark McCaul. "We have what is basically an inexperienced team," Shefferly said. "It's not that these guys can't do it, but they don't know how yet. There is a tremendous jump in intensity on the varsity from the junior varsity." The learning process Shefferly spoke of could be accelerated because of the tremendous caliber of competition on the 1991 schedule. After opening with road dates against the Trojans and Fewest Hills Northern, who met in the opening round of the playoffs a year ago, Caledonia will be host to Wayland and Coopersville. Both teams expect to field another rugged lineup. The Scots then visit Kenowa Hills, which Shefferly said will have very good team speed. The schedule closes with an away game against an improved Hudsonville squad and home dates with tradional powers South Christian and Lowell. "I’m looking at that schedule trying to find a breather, and I can t," Shefferly said. "Well just give it a shot and hope for something bright to happen." Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Caledonia Varsity & JV Girls Basketball E. Grand Rapids Tues.. Sept. 3 Delton Thurs.. Sept. 5 West Catholic Tues., Sept. 10 Middleville Thurs.. Sept. 12 Rockford Tues., Sept. 17 Lakewood Tues., Sept. 24 F.H. Northern Thurs., Sept 26 Wayland Tues., Oct 1 Coopersville Thurs., Oct. 3 Kenowa Hills Thurs., Oct. 10 Cedar Springs Tues., Oct. 15 Hudsonville Thurs., Oct. 17 South Christian Tues., Oct. 22 F.H. Northern Thurs., Oct. 24 Wayland Tues., Oct. 29 Coopersville Thurs., Oct. 31 Kenowa Hills Tues., Nov. 5 Cedar Springs Thurs., Nov. 7 Hudsonville Tues., Nov. 12 Fri., Nov. 15 South Christian Junior Varsity starts at 6:00 p.m we really miss her, but I know we will." Ashbaugh, who was also an honorable mention all-state player, and Wilkinson are the Scots premier perimeter players, and each can knock down three pointers. Gallert and Ashbaugh handle the bulk of the ball-handling duties. Because Caledonia is not a particularly big team, it will rely on the guards for defensive pressure and offensive production. "We don't have alot of size," Demeuse said. "But last year, we often outrebounded taller teams because we emphasize rebounding off the fast break." To force the action, the Scots will use five full­ court pressure defenses. Demeuse said they will be changed frequently to keep their opponents guessing. Senior Jenny Smith should also start in Caledonia's three-guard offense. 5-9 Treasure Hylkema, who will miss the first couple of games with an arm injury, has also been working hard in practice, according to Demeuse. She will not play in a game until her cast is removed. Caledonia's other post players include senior Stephanie O’Krangley and 5-10 Rosalyn Risdon. Demeuse said he considers all seven of those players starters, and lists team A H A A H A A H H A H A H H A A H A H A 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8.00 8:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 depth as a strength. "It's kind of hard on these girls," Demeuse said. "I've got 12 really good ball players and some of them won't play very much, but I can only use so many players at a time." Juniors up from last year’s jayvee squad are guards Nicki Sutter and Erin Peterson, and forwards Jennie Tuinstra, Kristen Neely and Nicole Miller. Demeuse said his only fear is Caledonia's lack of size being exploited by a taller team able to slow the game down and pound the ball inside. "Our rebounding will be a key for us," he said. "If we don't rebound well, the other team will control the tempo, and we’ll have problems." The Scots lost their O-K Gold opener to South Christian last year, then won the final 13 league games to take the conference title. Demeuse hopes to get off to a good start this year. "Forest Hills Northern should be really tough," he said. "They are very strong. They will have six seniors and three sixfooters." The Scots open the season next Tuesday when they visit East Grand Rapids. The home opener is scheduled for Sept. 5 against Delton Kellogg. 9:15 a.m. Tuesday - 3 on a team 9:15 p.m. Tuesday - 4 on a team 6 & 8:30 p.m. Saturday - once a month 1 p.m. Sunday - every other week COUPLES LEAGUE OPENING 9:15 Wednesday - 1 couple per team (starts in October) 7:00 p.m. Sunday - couple or team opening JUNIOR ADULTS 1:00 p.m. Sunday - every other week JUNIOR LEAGUE SIGN UP Saturday, August 31st 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Saturday, September 7th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. OPENINGS FOR KIDS Wednesday after school Elementary K-5 Thursday after school Middle School & High School Saturday 9 a m. Ages 12-18 Saturday 12:30 p.m. Ages 5-11 For more information call 891-1287 or 795-3640 on M-37 Just North of Middleville �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 27, 1991 Seven returning starters could put tennis squad in upper division The Caledonia girls tennis team placed sixth in the O-K Gold standings in 1990. Fifth-year coach coach Judy Ferguson hopes to move into the upper quadrant of the league in 1991. The reason for Ferguson s optimism is the fact that seven of her top 10 players of a year ago are back this season. Although battles are still being waged for starting positions, the Scots opened their season Friday at the Lakewood Invitational. Caledonia brought home the secondplace trophy in last year’s tourney. "The lineup is still not settled yet because the girls are still playing challenge matches," Ferguson said. "That is a good sign. Practices have been extremely competitive." Included in the seven returnees are seniors Cindy Van Sprange, Tanya Jousma and Kim Detwiler, junior Emily Whisner and sophomores Beckie Risdon, Jayme Poll and Lisa Johnson. Ferguson said that she expects Jousma and Detwiler to play doubles together for a fourth straight year. Defending O-K Gold champion South Christian expects to battle Forest Hills Northern for the league crown once again Kenowa Hills should also be tough, led by one of the league's premier players, Stacey Prince. Besides an upper division finish in the Gold, Ferguson said she hopes to improve her team's unity this season. "We want to work together a little more as a team,” she said. "We need to build up more team spirit and cheer each other on." The Scots will be at home twice this week, tonight against Wyoming Park and Thursday against Middleville. Both matches start at 4 p.m. Caledonia Girls Tennis Tues.. Aug. 27 Thurs, Aug. 29 Thurs, Sept. 5 Mon., Sept. 9 Wed, Sept. 11 Sat, Sept. 14 Mon., Sept. 16 Wed. Sept. 18 Mon, Sept. 23 Wed, Sept. 25 Thurs.. Sept. 26 Tues., Oct. 1 Sat, Oct. 5 Mon., Oct. 7 Wed , Oct 9 Fri, Oct. 11 Sat., Oct. 12 Wyoming Part* Middleville F.H. Northern Wayland Coopersville Middleville Tourn. Kenowa Hills Cedar Springs Hudsonville South Christian Comstock Park Byron Center OK Gold Conf. Godwin Scrim. Kelloggsville 'B' Regional "B” Regional H H A H H A A H A H A A A H H A A 4:00 4:00 4:00 400 4:00 8:45 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 3:30 8:00 4:00 4:00 8:00 8:00 1991 Caledonia Giris Tennis team: Front Row-(left to right) Becky Butler. Tammy Fabor, Kim Detwiler, Susan Marsman, Tanya Jousma, Aimee Brower, Cindy Van Sprange, Lindy Burrows. Middle Row- Rachel Labelle, Shana Reynolds, Shanda Nagel, Jayme Poll, Lisa Johnson, Beckie Risdon, Lisa Grimes, Jamie Detwiler. Fighting Caledonia Scots soccer program 7s on the rise' Scot linksters look to move up in competitive O-K Gold league 1991 Caledonia Soccer team: Front Row (left to right) Brent Belanger, Jason Carter, Craig Fortuna, Steve Tafelsky, Steve Schneider, Aaron Bravata, Mike VanderPloeg, Frank Hess. Middle Row- Tom Beetham, Pete Bos, Craig Schmidt, Karl Hofmann, Scott Siler, Tim Molis, Rob Moomey, Joe Kopakoskey, Alex Hess Back Row- Coach Brian Broekhuizen, Jon Ramsey, Mark Johnson, Jason Vanderwall, Jeremy Wh'itwam, Sam Donker, John Hammerink, George Garcia. (Missing: Ben Stewart, Jeremy Gutierrez) 1991 Caledonia Golf Team: Front Row- (left to right) Jeff Kopec, Jason Van Til, Jason Crissman, Dave Jopsen. Middle Row- Bob Foster, Craig Polovic, John Van Ryn, John Millard, Dennis Rozell, Phil Stimac, Brad DeLeeuva. Back Row- Coach Cal Keizer, Brian Nelson, Chris Van Ryn, John Duba and Randy Foreman. Last year's O-K Gold golf season came down to the conference tournament, and Caledonia coach Cal Keizer expects 1991 to be no different. The Scots placed fifth in the conference standings in 1990, but according to Keizer, a couple of putts dropping here or there would have had his squad right in the thick of things. "The league is extremely competitive," Keizer said. "The difference between the second place team and the sixth place team was not very much. We were Caledonia Boys Golf I 4 Tues., Aug. 27 Thurs., Aug. 29 Wed, Sept. 4 Thurs., Sept 5 Mon., Sept 9 Wed . Sept 11 Thurs.. Sept 12 Mon.. Sept 16 Wed.. Sept 18 Mon., Sept 23 Wed . Sept 25 Mon.. Sept. 30 Wed., Oct. 2 Fri, Oct 4 Sat, Oct. 5 | Fri, Oct 11 Byron Center Middleville Comstock Park/ Kent City (SL) Gold Scrim Cedar Spgs (NKi Wayland (OH) Hastings (HC) Hudsonville (RH» F H. Northern (GR) Keno Hills (GW) Coopersv e (WG) Caledonia (Sa) S. Chrishan (Pi) Cedar Spgs (BA) Cedar Spgs (BA) “B” Regtonals v H A A 3:30 3:50 400 A A A A A A A A A A A A A 400 400 4:00 3:30 400 400 400 4.00 400 400 900 900 900 very close to taking second." This year's edition of the Caledonia team should benefit from the experience of last year, according to Keizer. Four of the top six golfers from 1990 are back in the fold, including three seniors, Chris Van Ryn, John Duba and Randy Foreman. Also returning for the Scots is sophomore Phil Stimac. Defending league champion Forest Hills Northern looks to be a favorite again this season. Keizer places his team in a second tier, along with Hudsonville, Cedar Springs and South Christian. Caledonia got a quick See Scots goff, page 17 Second-year coach Brian Broekhuizen is sensing that the Caledonia soccer program is beginning to take shape. In fact, he said that a league title is not out of the realm of the possible. The Scots, who finished 5-8-3 in 1990, have a good mix of experience and youth, according to Broekhuizen, who hopes to challenge traditional powers South Christian and Calvin Christian for the O-K Rainbow title. "I think we have a shot at winning the league," Broekhuizen said. "It will depend on our team chemistry. Individually, we are as strong as any team in the league. My job as the coach is to find the right mix." Caledonia returns their two leading scorers from last season, Steve Tafelsky and Steve Schneider. Both are senior strikers. The Scots will rely on senior defensive backs Craig Fortuna and Scott Siler and senior goalkeeper Rob Moomey to keep opponents from scoring. Broekhuizen said the group of seniors will Caledonia Varsity & JV Soccer ! Wed, Aug. 28 Tues, Sept 3 Thurs, Sept. 5 Tues, Sept. 10 Fri, Sept. 13 Tues, Sept. 17 Thurs, Sept. 19 Mon, Sept. 23 Thurs, Sept. 26 Tues, Oct. 1 Thurs, Oct. 3 Mon, Oct. 7 Thurs, Oct. 10 Tues, Oct. 15 Thurs, Oct. 17 Mon, Oct. 21 Hastings Lowell Freedom Baptist Middleville Otsego South Christian F.H. Northern EGR Calvin Christian Middleville South Christian F.H. Northern Lkwood Scrim. JV Calvin Christian Hastings Districts V Only provide leadership for a solid junior class, led by striker Karl Hofmann and midfielder John Ramsey. Caledonia opened the season this past week at a tournament in Sparta, where it lost to the host team 4-2 Thursday. "Three of their four A A H H H A H A H A H A H A H A 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 400 400 400 400 4:00 400 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 goals came on our defensive lapses," Broekhuizen said. "(>ther than that, I thought we piayea wen. Caledonia will travel to Hastings tomorrow. The first home game is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5 against Freedom Baptist. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-105€i �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 27. 1991 I Page 17 WJEXWSaa. •JEW®**®* Scot gal cross country hoping to duplicate season 1990 was a year as close to storybook as possible for the Caledonia girls cross country team. The Scots went 7-0 in the O-K Gold, 10-0 overall in dual meets, won the Middleville, Olivet, Fennville and Rockford Invitationals and won a second consecutive regional championship. Then they battled Jackson Lumen Christi down to the wire for the Class B state crown, eventually finishing second by a single point Fifth-year coach Dave Hodgkinson will field another strong team again in 1991, although graduation will certainly take its toll. The Scots lost all-staters Korey Hofmann and Amy Leatherman and team leader Ronnie Robertson. But don't look for too much sympathy for Hodgkinson from other area coaches. Caledonia returns a trio of all­ conference performers, including junior Becky Beland and sophomores Merideth Denison and Karyn Duba. Beland was an all-stater as a freshman, but was ill at the state meet last season as a sophomore. Denison was fifth at the league meet and finished 49th at the state finals, while Duba was sixth at the league meet and 36th at state. "When you lose a couple of all-staters, that will make a difference, because those are points right off the top," Hodgkinson said. "But the girls we have back have improved over the summer. They have done what they needed to do to get better." Because of the youth in his top three, Hodgkinson will also depend on the senior leadership of Tina Ruehs and Lisa Parbel, who were seventh and eighth respectively on last year’s team. Other returnees include sophmores Amanda Wisneiwski, Angie Stack and Kerri Peterson. Newcomers to the Scots Scots golf, from page 16 jump on the season last week with a couple of tournaments. Keizer said he is pleased with the team's results thus far. The Scots placed 12th of 29 teams in the Grand Rapids Press Kent County Invitational, which was won by Class A East Kentwood, at Scott Lake Country Club in Comstock Park. Van Ryn led Caledonia with an 80, which placed him 11th overall. Stimac and Foreman were next with 89’s, followed by Duba with a 92. Wednesday the Scots participated in the inaugural "Wayville" tournament at Yankee Springs Golf Club. The 10-team event, co-hosted and by Wayland Middleville, was won by Maple Valley with a 341. South Christian was second at 347, followed by Caledonia, also with a 347. The Scots finished third because of a disqualification due to a scarecard error. Stimac and Duba led the way with 82's, followed by freshman Eric Bleming, who shot 89 in his first varsity tournament. Foreman carded a 94. Van Ryn did not play due to a scheduling conflict. The Scots will be host to Byron Center this afternoon at 3:30 and will return to Yankee Springs to play against Middleville Thursday. include sophomore Jodi Hatrick and freshmen Sarah Flegel and Wendy Faber. The Scots figure to battle it out with traditional rival South Christian in the rugged OK Gold conference. "The (Gold) is just an incredible league for female distance runners," Hodgkinson said. "It’s harder to get all-league in the Gold than it is to qualify for the state meet" The Scots will open the season tonight at Lakeside Park at 4 p.m. against Middleville and East Grand Rapids. Caledonia Cross Country Tues., Aug. 27 Thurs.. Aug. 29 Wed., Sept. 4 Mon., Sept. 9 Thurs., Sept. 12 Sat., Sept. 14 Wed., Sept. 18 Wed., Sept 25 Wed., Sept. 28 Wed., Oct 2 Sat., Oct. 5 Wed , Oct. 9 Sat., Oct. 12 Mon , Oct. 14 Thurs., Oct. 17 Tues, Oct. 22 Sat., Oct. 26 Sat., Nov. 2 Middleville/EGR Lowell/Unity Chr.7 F.H. Northern Middleville Inv. Wayland Olivet H.S. Inv. Coopersville Kenowa Hills Fennville Inv. Cedar Springs Alumni Meet Hudsonville Rockford Inv. South Christian OK Gold Conf. Coopersville Cla •■B" Regional “B" State H H H A H A H H A H H H A H H H 4:00 4:00 4:12 4:15 4:12 10:00 4:36 4:00 10.00 4:12 10:00 4:30 10:00 4:45 4:10 4:00 1991 Caledonia Girls Cross Country team: Front Row-(left to right) Becky Beland, Heather Comegys, Tina Ruehs, Carrie Peterson. Second Row- Amanda Wisiewski, Stefanie Daniels, Jodi Hatrick, Angie Stack. Third Row- Julie Furst, Wendy Fabor, Sarah Flegel, Merideth Denison, Karyn Duba GRCC classes fill up in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Grand Rapids Community College is a class act in Cale­ donia. GRCC is offering courses for the first time at Caledonia High School this semester, and school officials report the classes already are nearly filled. Edward Sosa, director of continuing education at GRCC, said local response to the college's expansion at Caledonia "has shown the most interest" of any of the college’s outlying sites. The downtown Grand Rapids college already offers classes in Holland, Zeeland, Rockford, Grandville and For­ est Hills. Sosa explained that the college has tried to choose CHS students begin new schedule with new school year CHS Student Services Secretary Chris Koryto helps incoming freshmen with their new schedules as they registered last week tor the 1991-92 school year. Teacher Simone Heidrich (behind students) also is ready to offer a helping hand. The block-time' class structure set up this year at the high school will be something different not only for the students but also for the teachers. The new school schedule is one of the first steps in the restructuring program going on at the high school. sites that are convenient to a large area of potential full­ time and part-time students who would like to avoid a long drive into Grand Rapids. The college's expansion into the southeast corner of Kent County apparently is very welcome, Sosa said. "We’ve received any number of phone calls and letters, and the response of the Caledonia High School staff and area residents has been most enthusiastic. We're excited at being out there, and appreciate all the cooperation. During our on-site registration, even the custodians made a point of stopping by, introducing themselves and saying hello." Sosa said that as of Aug. 22, the four classes being of­ fered at CHS this semester are either full, or nearly so. A general psychology class being offered has a maximum enrollment of 30, but 32 have signed up and the section is closed, Sosa said. An introductory computer class attracted 24 students and also is closed, and only one space remained Thursday in an English composition class. Several spaces do remain in a speech class, with 18 already enrolled. Sosa said students are al­ lowed to enroll up to the first class meeting, so anyone wishing to get into that speech class has until Sept. 4 to sign up. The response to GRCCs arrival in the Caledonia area has been so enthusiastic that Sosa said there is no question the college will offer classes there again next semester. "Usually we repeat the ini­ tial classes we offer at our outlying sites, plus the next class in the sequence," he ex­ plained. “For instance, we'll probably offer English 102 for those who took 101, and we probably will offer a com­ puter class that's a step up from the introductory one." Sosa said the college also has responded to requests from various sites for a specific class. He cited a Holland group that requested a child psychology class for education majors. "We told them we could of­ fer the class if enough stu­ dents enrolled," he said. "They had enough students and they got their class. "We're out to serve the people in our district. We ap­ preciate their support in the recent millage, and we want to respond to their needs. We do have to have enough en­ rollment to cover the cost of sending our instructors to that location, but we anticipate of­ fering as extensive a program as we can, based on interest shown in the area." He added that the decrease in tuition resulting from the GRCCs expanded district is probably one reason for the growing enrollment in outly­ ing sites. Students from school dis­ tricts in the Kent Intermediate School District now pay a lower "resident" tuition as a result of a Feb. 5 election to expand the college district Sosa explained that the downtown campus is now so crowded that the school may actually see a "reverse" in the direction students take to at­ tend classes. Instead of outly­ ing students coming into Grand Rapids, downtown stu­ dents may be traveling to sites like Caledonia because the downtown classes are full, he said. While students taking classes at outlying sites do miss out on some college services, Sosa said the school is trying to offer as many benefits as possible. One of these is allowing students to call the campus bookstore and have their text­ books delivered by UPS in­ stead of having to drive to the campus bookstore and wait in the traditional lines. Students can use VISA or Mastercard to order their books from home. Sosa said that while the college counseling services are located downtown, the personnel who conduct the on-site registration at Caledo­ nia are members of the coun­ seling staff and can help stu­ dents with scheduling ques­ tions. Students also can call the Continuing Education De­ partment, which has two counselors working there. He said that in the future, Caledonia area residents can expect to see a growing num­ ber of GRCC classes offered at the high school. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call M3 /or a quau for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 j �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 27, 1991 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 16, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall), 7248 68th Street, Caledonia. Michigan, concerning a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordin­ ance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. Such amendment would, if adopted, amend Section 7.5(d) so as to provide that any lot or parcel of land in the R-1 Low Density Single­ Family district which is platted or otherwise of record as of the effecive date of such amendment may be used for one single-family dwelling if such lot or parcel of land has a minimum area of 15,000 square feet and a minimum width of 100 feet. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, dur­ ing regular business hours. All interested per­ sons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed zoning or­ dinance amendment. Dated: August 22, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Caledonia village, township choose architecture firm for new offices specs b> Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Synopsis of Minutes THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD August 5. 1991 Regular meeting colled at 7:05 p.m. Members Present: 5. Others 3. Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $31.676.66 approved by roll call vote. Motion approved certifying delinquent Sewer O C M fees for the winter tax roll. Motion approving resolution regarding March primary. Motion approved to accept Wolverine. Motion approved accepting proposal for extra clean up work at cemeteries. Motion passed approving changes in Fire Ambulance guidelines and by-laws. Motion approved setting tem­ porary rates for various zoning applications. midnight. Donna Kenyon Thornoppie Township Council and the Caledonia Township Board agreed at a joint meeting Wednesday to hire Integrated Architecture to draw up specifications and oversee construction of a new village-township office building. In separate votes, each board chose Integrated after listening together to presenta­ tions from that firm and the other finalist for the job. BTD Builders and Designers of Grand Rapids. Integrated was chosen on the condition that its bid not exceed $7,500. It includes the cost of preparing a schematic drawing, a step the two boards already have taken. In making their decision. facilities for voting machines and office supplies. Completion for the new building is scheduled for early spring The village and township boards will discuss their specifications for the building at a joint session scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday. National Ads AUTOMOBILES BAD CREDIT OKAY ’88’91 models, guaranteed approval, no down payment, 1-808233-8286, 24 hours. POSTAL JOBS $11.41 to $14.90/hour. For exam and application information call 1-800-552-3995 ext Ml 168. 8am-8pm, 7 days. Energy Regulatory Commission 825 North Copitol Street. N E Washington D C 20426 An add* UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION oh>« (July 24 1991) available for public inspection application. Clerk (8/27) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, held at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, on August 13,1991 at 7:00 PM. an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville was adopted. Electric'Company e. Nome of Project: Middleville Dam Project f. location: On the Thornapple MENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE COMPETING AP PLICATION COMPETING APPUCA TIONS PROTEST or MOTION TO INTERVENE os applicable and the h.Applicant Contact Ms. Jon Marie Evons. 4572 Sequoia Trail Okemos. Ml 40864. (517) 351 5400 i. FERC Contact Mary C. Golota (209) 219 2804 must be filed by providing the original and the number of copies re­ quired by the Commission s regulo tions to the Secretary. Federal THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: Section 1The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Map) thereof so as to rezone the following described lands fr<?m the C-1 General Business District to the C-1 Central Business District: 0841-013-001 (part) 0841-001-001 0841-013-002 0841-001-002 0841-013-003 0841-001-003 0841-013-004 0841-001-004 0841-013-005 0841-001-005 0841-013-006 08-41-001-006 0841-013-007 0841 001-007 0841-013-008 0841-001-008 0841-013-009 08-41-001-00810 0841-013-010 08 41-001-009 0841-013-011 0841-001-010 0841-013-012 0841-001-011 0841-013-013 0841-001-012 0841-013-014 0841-001-013 0841-013-015 (part) 0841-002-001 0841-014-001 0841-002-002 0841-014-002 (part) 08 41-002 003 0841-014-003 0841-002-004 0841-014-004 08-41-002-005 0841-014-005 0841-002-006 0841-014-006 (part) 08 41-002-007 0841-047-003 (part) 08-41-002-008 08-41-047-004 0841-002-009 0841-047-005 0841-002-010 0841-047-006 0841-140-007 Section 2 The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 (Zoning Map) thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from C-1 General Business District to the C-2 Highway Commercial District: 0841-066-003 08-41-044-002 (part) 0841-068004 08-41-044-003 0841-066005 08-41-044-004 0841-073-001 08-41-044-006 0841-073-002 08-41-044-010 0841-078003 08-41-049-001 0841-073-005 0841-049-002 0841-080-001 0841-049-014 0841-065-001 08-41-049015-10 0841-088013 0841-049-015-20 0841-10802810 0841-049-015-30 0841-10802820 08-41-050001 0841-10802830 08-41050002 0841-10802540 08-41050003 0841-10802850 08-41050004 0841-108026 0841050005 0841-10802810 08-41-057002 0841-10802820 08-41057003 0841-10802825 0841057004 0841-10802830 0841057006 0841-108001 08-41065001 0841-108002 08-41065002 0841-105-009 0841065008 0841-108012 30 0841066001 0841-108014-10 0841066002 0841-108018 Amend Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Map) from the Plan­ ned Multiple Family Distnct (PMF) to the Medium Density Single Fami­ ly District (R-2) for the following parcels: 0841-110-007 (part) 0841-118005 0841 118006 Effective Date: August 27, 1991 A copy of the amended Zoning Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the Middleville Village Hall located 100 East Main Street during normal office hours. lota 0 Caihell Township of Yankee Springs An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville, Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk both boards opted for hiring an architectural rather than a construction firm for the specification work. The new building will be constructed on the former county garage property, now owned by the township The garage itself is slated to become the new home of the village-township fire depart­ ment as soon as improvements are made to the building. The proposed office building will provide adequate office space for both village and township officials, so village officers no longer will have to operate from their homes. A larger meeting room also is planned, along with storage >t*h>Oh NOTICE rxistlng refurbished. (4) an existing lOO foot pany. The applicant estimates that $88,000.00. I. This notice olso consists of the following standard paragraphs: A3. A5. A7. A9, A10. B. C and D2. A3. Development Application — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application must submit to the Commission, on or before the specified comment date for the particular application, the competing development application or a notice of intent to file such an application. Submitting a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to file the competing develop­ ment application no later than 120 days after the specified comment date for the particular application Applications for a preliminary permit will not be accepted in response to this notice. A5. Preliminary Permit — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing application for a preliminary permit for a proposed ment date for the particular applica­ tion. the competing application or a notice of intent to file such on ap­ plication (see 18 CFR 4.36 (1985)) Submitting a timely notice of intent TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND BARRY CO., Ml AND OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Ap­ peals will meet to hear the following request for variances to the Zoning Ordinance No. 15.222 and 15.225 of Yankee Springs Twp. Lawrence Seger 1651 S. Yankee Springs Rd. Middleville, Ml 49333 Build a pole barn on 1 acre of land. Any other business pertinent to the Board of Appeals. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Appeals will meet Septembers, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Yankee Springs Twp. Hall, 284 N. Briggs Rd. Harvey Vander Bee, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. particular application. A comparing preliminary permit 4.30(b) (1) and (9) and 4 36 A7. Pteliminary Permit — Any qualified applicant desiring to file a competing development application an application. Submitting a timely PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Sept. 10, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s room, Court­ house, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 regarding annexation of the following proper­ ty to be annexed into the Village of Middleville. That part of the Southeast of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan; Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section, thence East 990.0 feet along the South line of said section, thence North 0 degrees 45’ 50” West 377.0 feet parallel with the North and South one-quarter line of said section to THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence West 165.0 feet parallel with the South line of said section, thence North 0 degrees 45’ 50” West 217.0 feet, thence East 165.0 feet, thence South 0 degrees 45’ 50” East to place of beginning. Subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the East 33.0 feet thereof Nancy L. Boersma, County Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 27. 1991 I Page 19 Caledonia School board approves goals, appointments for’91-92 by Barbara Gall Su^f Writer The Caledonia Board of Ed­ ucation last week agreed to continue working this year on goals initially set for the 1990-91 school year. While some strategies to­ ward achieving those goals have been accomplished, the board members said they felt they still had work to do in realizing those goals. Goal One is "to make max­ imum use of the skills, knowledge and potential of every employee, student and community member, and re­ main committed to continu­ ous improvement without fear of change." The second goal is "to con­ tinue to provide the services to our students and commu­ nity which will allow them to remain competitive in the global education community." Goal Three charges the board with "continued devel­ opment of a building program to serve the educational needs of our community," and Goal VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN At o regulor meeting of the Villoge Council of the Villoge of Middleville, held at the Village Hall. Middleville. Michigan, on August 13, 1991 at 7:00 P.M., an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Or­ dinance of the Villoge of Middleville was adopted. The following is a summary of the adopted text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; SUMMARY OF ADOPTED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE August 1991 A Definition*. 1. The following definitions have been added: accessory building, bed and breakfast, multiple dwelling, two family dwelling, fence, floodplain, garage-public, garage-private, grade, loading space, lot coverage, interior lot. lot lines, modular dwelling unit parking space planned unit Mvelopment, sign, site plan review, state licensed residential facility, temporary building or use. zoning administrator. 2. The following definitions, are deleted: mobile home subdivision, parking bay. pier. Travel Coach Pork Act. zoning inspector. Other definitions have been slightly revised. B General Provision*. 1. The following general provisions have been added; basis for determining front yard re­ quirements, mobile homes, vehicle repairs on residential premises fences and hedges, basement dwellings, moving of buildings, standards for discretionary decisions, reversion of rezoned lands, home occupations, mobile homes outside of mobile home parks, resubmission of matters to plann­ ing commission, maps drawings and renderings, driveways. 2. The section on signs was deleted from this chapter but was expanded into a chapter of its own. 3. The section on loud motor vehicles was deleted and other sections may have been slightly revised. C AG Agricultural District. 1. Riding stables were deleted as a permitted use because livestock are not allowed in the villoge. Private and public schools, libraries, museums, churches and other places of worship, and similar uses when owned and operated by a governmental agency or non-profit organization were changed from being permitted by right to a special land use. Golf course* and kennels were also chanced to be permitted as a special use. 2. The front yard requirement has been reduced from 50 to 40 feet. The reor yard requirement ha* been reduced from 75 to 45 feet with the addition of a 75 foot reor yard being required for lakefront lots. The minimum lot area requirement has been reduced from 1 acre to 20,000 sq. feet and the minimum lot width reduced from 200 to 125 feet. 3. The minimum floor area requirement has been increased from 1000 square feet of usable floor area on the first floor to the following: each I story dwelling unit shall require 1200 square feet, while each dwelling unit of more than 1 story shall require 1600 square feet of usable floor area with a minimum of 800 square feet on the ground floor. D RE Residential Estate Single Family District. 1 This is on entirely new residentiol district which permits single family dwellings by right. Private and public schools, libraries, museums, and similar uses are allowed as a special land use. Also porks, playgrounds, community centers, governmental, administrative, or service buildings, churches and other places of worship, and home occupations have been added os special land uses when approved by the Planning Commission. 2. The height regulations allow up to 2'/> stories or 35 feet. 3. The front yard requirement will be 40 feet. The total side yard requirement will be 25 feet with no side yard less than 10 feet. The rear yard will be 35 feet except that lakefront lots will require 75 feet 4. The minimum lot area will be 20,000 sq. ft. with a minimum lot width of 100 feet. 5. The minimum floor area shall require 1200 square feet of usable floor area for 1 story dwell­ ing units, while each dwelling unit of more than 1 story shall require 1600 square feet of usable floor area with a minimum of 800 square feet on the ground floor. E R-l Low Density Single FamHy District. I Home occupations have been added as a special land use when approved by the Planning Commission. 2. The total side yard requirement has been reduced from 20 feet to 14 feet, and the minimum side yard re­ quirement shall now be 7 feet. 3. The lot area and width requirements have been divided into 3 categories; areas serviced with public sanitary sewer, areas not serviced with public sanitary sewer, and a grandfather clause for existing lots of record. a. Sewered — The minimum lot area and lot width will be 10,000 sq. ft and 85 feet, respectively. b. Non-sewered — Minimum lot area of 20,000 sq. ft. and lot width of 100 feet c. Grandfather clause to allow existing lots of record to be used as buildable sites if they have 7,500 sq. ft. of lot area and 60 feet of lot width. 4. The minimum floor area requirement has been increased from 1000 square feet of usable floor area on the first floor to the following: each 1 story dwelling unit shall require 1040 square feet, while each dwelling unit of more than 1 story shall require 1200 square feet of usable floor area with a minimum of 600 square feet on the ground floor. 1 R-2 Medium Density Single Family District. 1. Two family dwelling* and bed and breakfast establishments have been added as special land uses when approved by the Planning Commission. 2. The total side yard requirement has been reduced from 20 feet to 14 feet, and the minimum side yard requirement shall now be 7 feet. 3. The minimum lot area for single family residential uses that ore sewered has been reduced to 7,250 sq. ft. The minimum lot width for single family residential uses that are sewered has been in­ creased to 85 feet. The lot area and width for non-sewered two family building sites shall be 20,000 sq. ft. and 120 feet, respectively. The lot area and width for sewered two family building sites hove been reduced to 13,000 sq. ft. and 100 feet, respectively. Grandfather clause to allow existing lots of record to be used for a single family building site if they hove 7,000 sq. ft. of lot area and 60 feet of lot width. 4. The minimum floor area requirement has been changed from a flat 1000 sq. ft. requirement for all dwelling units on the first floor to the following: a Single family — 960 sq. ft. total requirement with a minimum of 600 sq. ft. on the ground floor for units of more than 1 story. b. Two family — 750 sq. ft. requirement for all dwelling unit*. G PMF Planned Multiple Family District. 1 State licensed mobile home parks are now permitted as a special land use and are subiect to sit* plan review. 2. Certain conditions for mobile home porks have been revised to reflect the latest state legislation. 3. Front yard requirements have been reduced to X feet 4. The minimum side yard requirement for two family dwellings ho* been increased from 7 to 10 feet The total side yard requirement for multiple family dwellings and all other permitted uses has increased from 20 to 30 feet. Th* minimum side yard is now 15 feet 5. The lot area and width requirements for two family residential uses that or* sewered ar* now 12.000 so. ft. and 90 f**t. respectively 6. Th* lot area and width requirements for multipl* family dwellings that are non-sewered are now 10 000 sq. ft. and 100 feet respectively 7 The lot area and width requirements for all other permitted uses that ore non-sewered are now 20 000 sq ft and 120 feet respectively 8 Sections 8 6-8.19 of the existing ordinance have been deleted but many of these items ar* in­ cluded in other sections of this ordinance or will be carried by th* new mandatory sit* plan review process H C-l Central Business District. 1. This is a new zoning district which was created in recognition of th* particular needs and op­ portunities of th* community s downtown commercial district. 2. Some of the permitted uses include amusement enterprises bakery dance studio; photographic studio photographer laundry and dry cleaners lodge boll private clubs veterans clubs; office, including business, financial governmental insurance and professional printing shop: etc. •Building Committee — Four is "to increase opportu­ nities to meet family devel­ Steve Donker, chair; Gordon DeBlaay; and John opment needs." In addition to discussing its Rnkbeiner. •Education Committee — goals, the board also named members to its standing Bernard Nagel, chair; Steve Donker; and Jim Gless. committees. Board President •Finance Committee — Fred Boncher said the com­ mittees were appointed, based John Finkbeiner, chair; Gor­ on the preferences indicated don DeBlaay; and Bernard Nagel. by the board members. •Policy Committee - Gor­ don DeBlaay, chair; John Finkbeiner; and Sharon Oatley. •Personnel Committee — Sharon Oatley, chair; Jim Gless; and Bernard Nagel. •Legislative Contact — John Finkbeiner. •Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) liai­ son - Sharon Oatley. 3. Restaurants and/or cafes incorporating a drive-in facility, financial offices, general business offices, etc. that incorporate a drive-in facility have been added os special land uses. 4. All uses shall now be subject to site plan review. 5. The minimum front yard requirement is zero (0) feet. 6. No minimum lot size or width required. I C-2 Highway Commercial District. 1. This is a new zoning district which was created in recognition of the specific needs and oppor­ tunities of the community's highway commercial area. 2. Some of the permitted uses included, any use permitted in the C-l District; automobile, motorcycle, and other vehicle sales; cor wash, drive-in restaurants and or cafes, including th* sales of alcoholic beverages, exterminator service: financial offices general offices etc incor­ porating drive-in uses: outdoor recreation business, and: veterinary services 3. Service stations, automobile shops or garages and other similar businesses ore permitted as special uses when approved by the Planning Commission. 4. All uses shall be subject to site plan review. 5. Front yard requirement is 50 foot, except when following an established setback 6. Side yards require 10 feet when abutting a residential district 40 feet on a corner lot. and 10 feet when abutting a commercial or industrial district. 7. Rear yards require 25 feet when abutting a residential district and 10 feet in all other cases. 8. No minimum lot size or width is required. J. I>1 Light Industrial District. 1. Permitted uses include: contractor yards: the assembly of parts manufactured off site offices related to industrial uses; warehousing; wholesaling; and service uses such as crating and packaging and printing and publishing. 2. Manufacturing of raw materials and other similar uses ar* permitted os special uses when authorized by the Planning Commission. 3. New required conditions section which requires site plan review, screening requirement, out­ door lighting requirements, and the design of access roads. 4. Front yard requirement is now increased to 50 feet. 5. The side yard requires 20 feet when abutting another industrial us* and 50 feet in all other cases, f 6. The rear yard requires 40 feet when abutting another industrial us* and 75 feet in all other coses. 7. The minimum lot area and width requirements are now I acre and 175 feet, respectively 8. Maximum lot coverage of 50% allowed. K. 1-2 Heavy Industrial District. 1. Permitted uses include: all uses permitted in the l-l District; heavy manufacturing and assembly; processing plants for the production of concrete, cinder block, cement, asphalt, mineral products, and chemicals; wholesaling and storage of lumber, chemicals, fertilizers, soil condi­ tioners and other goods, commodities, material* and equipment; and yard* and shop* for contrac­ tors engaged in earth moving, rood construction and utilities construction. 2. Th* special land uses have been revised to include th* following: salvage yards, junkyards and uses involving the processing of junk, waste, discarded or salvaged material*, slaughterhouses, and other similar heavy industrial uses. 3. New required conditions section which requires sit* plan review, screening requirements, outdoor lighting requirements, and the design of access roods. 4. Side yard requirement is now increased to 25 feet when abutting another industrial use and 75 feet in all other cases. 5. The rear yard requires 50 feet when abutting another industrial use and 100 feet in all other cases. 6. The minimum lot area and width requirements are now I acre and 175 feet, respectively. 7. Maximim lot coverage of 50% allowed. L NR Natural River District. 1. The grazing of livestock has been deleted as a permitted use. 2. The height and minimum floor area requirements shall be th* same a* that required in th* Agricultural District. M. Planned Unit Development. 1. Minor revisions in the required contents of the Preliminary Development Plan were made. Also minor revisions were made in the procedures used for PUD rezoning and th* review of prelimnary development plans. 2. The final approval of a PUD need not require the additional petition for a special land use. Now, final approval of a PUD will take place when the Final Development Plan and th* accompa nying petition for rezoning are approved. N Special Land Use*. 1. The various special uses provisions throughout th* zoning ordinance have been collected into a single special use chapter. 2. Application procedures, site plan requirements, and public hearing requirements ar* described. 3. The chapter includes sections on: standards used for evaluating special uses, the issuance of special land uses, the expiration of a permit, and reapplication procedures. 4. A section regulating site condominiums was included. Any such developments will be subject to the same procedures which apply to special land uses. O Site Plan Review. This chapter explains the required contents of a site plan, th* review standards used when evaluating a site plan, the conditions that may be imposed on the approval of a site plan, th* review procedures used by the Site Plan Review Committee, the option to refer a sit* plan to the full Planning Commission, and the appeal process on applicant may use when contesting a deci­ sion mode concerning a site plan. P. Signs. 1. The various sign provisions throughout the zoning ordinance have been collected into a single chapter. 2. Flashing or blinking signs ore now prohibited in all zoning districts. 3. Temporary signs are allowed in all districts for only a 30 day period. 4. Temporary signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft. 5. Construction signs shall not exceed 32 sq. ft. 6. Decorative signs or displays used temporarily for holidays, etc. may be used for 45 day* 7. Billboards may be located only in the C-2 District and only within 100 feet of the nearest right of-way. Billboards may not be larger than 225 sq. ft. and may not be higher than 25 feet No billboard may be located closer than 1000 feet to any other billboard 8. Nonresidential signs (such a* for schools and churches, etc.) in residential district* shall not be larger than 32 sq. ft. for all signs on a lot. Other signs in a residential district may not exceed 12 sq. ft. in area, and there may be only one sign per lot. 9. Signs in the C-l and C-2 District* ore now limited to 32 sq. ft. and 64 sq. ft. in area per sign, respectively The total area of all signs on a lot in the C-l District may not exceed 75 sq. ft and in the C-2 District may not exceed J50 sq. ft. C-l signs may not be higher than 15 feet in height while C-2 signs shall not exceed 25 feet in height. Signs may be attached flat against a building. On* freestanding sign is allowed per parcel but must be located a minimum of 15 feet from the nearest right-of-way in the C-2 District and 0 feet in the C-l District. There are similar area and he.ght requirements for signs in the 1-1 and 1-2 District*. Q Parking and Loading. 1. Some minor changes were made in this chapter relating to th* minimum parking spaces re­ quired for selected uses and off-street parking requirements R Nonconforming Uses, Administration & Enforcement, Penalties, Amendments, and Board of Zoning Appeals. 1 Some minor changes were made in the chapters on Noncomforming Uses. Administration and Enforcement, and Amendments to the Ordinance. 2. The chapter on the Board of Zoning Appeals was updated concerning those instances in which a variance may be granted. The standards used to evaluate a variance application were slightly amended Effective Date August 20. 1991 A copy of the amended Zoning Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the Middleville Villoge Holl located at 100 East Mam Street during normal office hours. Cheryl Hooper Villoge Clerk �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 27. 1991 Call for Classifieds Stella's Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. N you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. 891-9287 Business Services CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole barns. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290. COOK’S CARPET CLEANING AND UPHOLSTERY is offering a late summer SPECIAL!! Choice of 3 rooms, Bath and Hall OR Sofa, Love Seat and Recliner for $99. ‘Oth­ er Options Available!! Call 795-9337,__________________ Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 16 years experience in the pizza business. COUNTERTOPS and appliances, recolor and repair, free estimates, call 795-7748. ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! We Use Our New Pan Pizza Own Special Sauce & New Bread 100% Real Stix Cheese. 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Free training. No delivery or collections. Earn cash and trips. Also, booking parties. Call Cathy, 616-795-7133.________ INTRODUCING A DYNAM­ IC NUTRITIONAL Product. I need 6 good people intrested in health and wealth, feel better and make great money sharing this with others. 616-372-9377. u 117 West Main. Middleville For Sale Join Us In Air Conditioned Comfort Sun. Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia Sp fl ii j=| All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREc POP WITH FREE DEUVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DEUVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro’s Pizza rKryffwno' Jn � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-09-03.pdf b0f19a9975cb59f277b2a16df9f92f55 PDF Text Text Hastings Pub I ic Library The 121 Chtrch Hastings. HI. 49058 ,d Neioss Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 189 I September 3, 1991 Thornapple Emergency Services seek funds for extrication unit JAd Graphics News Services Thornapple Township Emergency Services is seek­ ing donations to buy an ad­ vanced extrication unit for cutting open cars to reach crash victims. The unit is smaller and lighter with broader jaws and a foot pedal allowing the op­ erator to use both hands. The unit costs $3,150 and the ser­ vice has raised $ 1,900. Donations already have been taken at the Middleville office of Hastings City Bank, and this week will be taken at the State Bank of Caledonia. Those interested in making a donation for the new equip­ ment, may send a check to the Thornapple Township Emergency Services at 115 High Sl, Middleville, 49333. Caledonia Village, township OK preliminary plans for new office by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In a joint meeting last week, the Caledonia Village Council and Caledonia Township Board took a look at some preliminary plans for their new office building After hearing his recom­ mendations. the two boards authorized architect Mike Gorby of Integrated Architec­ Wooded Acres in Hope Township, where they have graded, put down gravel and expect to pave in early October, Kineman said. Paving on West State and Airport roads is scheduled to start Tuesday, Sept 3, Kineman said. That project ex­ pected to be finished by the first part of October. The target date for paving of Woodland Road is Sept, 11, he added. North Irving Road had one layer of pea stone laid as the first coat in the paving pro- and Plan "B" featuring a more "residential" look with a lower pitched roof and overhang, a brick front and decorative columns at the entrance Plan "B" would be quite a bit more expensive. Gorby said, but both councils agreed it was more attractive They decided to reduce the expense by using the scored masonry instead of the brick, but keep (Xher features of Plan "B ' A 1.500 square-foiH base­ ment also will be included for storage and the building's heating and cooling systems. Gorby said the cost of the building still fell in the $250,000 range, but that any materials or labor that could be supplied by either board would help reduce that cost. He said he hopes to adver­ tise bids in another week, with builders allowed 10 working days to respond. A summary of the bids was tentatively planned for presen­ tation at a joint meeting Oc­ tober 2. Gorby also recommended that soil borings be taken at the four corners of the building location to check soil See Road work, page 2 See office plans, page 2 ture to get a survey of the of­ fice site completed. They also approved the building's floor plan, which is basically the same as the one the two boards outlined earlier this year. Gorby presented two ideas for the exterior of the building. Plan "A." a "com­ mercial" look using scored concrete block for the front. Road work in county gets underway by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Jack Kineman, manager/engineer for the Barry County Road Commission, said the work on the Barger Road bridge is progressing on schedule, with the bridge repair expected to be complete around Oct. 1. After that, his department will build approaches to the bridge and traffic will be resumed over the bridge on Nov.l Road Commission crews now are working on several projects, including Steven's ‘Kid power1 on wheels! With a bunch ot kids, you get all the horsepower needed to give everyone a spin. Showing remarkable cooperation, the children pushed or rode when it was their tum with no arguments. See Leighton, page 8 Jamie Stewart, an EMT with the Thomapple Township Emergency Services, accepts a check for $500 from Lion's President William Hardy. Hardy presented the check to the TTES as a donation from the Middleville Lion's club to help pay tor the new extrication equipment. Middleville to seek grant for expanded sewer, industrial park by Jean Gallup Stiff Writer A state grant to help pay for the expanded sewer system in Middleville and to assist the first tenant's move into the industrial park is still available, the Village Council was told last Wednesday. L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, asked the council again to approve a notice of intent letter to try to secure a grant from the Michigan Community Development Block Grant program. The new letter of intent will ask for $428,000 in state money, up from $300,000 requested in a May 1991 letter of intent. Rahn's updated request was approved unanimously by council. Rahn noted that "We have been through this many times before," but the village engi­ neer’s office (Meyers, Bueche and Nies) advised Rahn that costs had escalated over the time the village has first ap­ plied for the block grant in 1987. Federal funding is expected to add another $750,000 alto­ gether. The village would be re­ sponsible for about $1.25 million in the package through bonding, loans or other methods. The first business moving into the industrial park, Middleville Tool and Die, would be responsible for $1.4 million instead of the $1.6 million asked for in May, for a total of $3,830,000. Block grants from the state have been on hold since the election of John Engler as governor, he said, but there has been "some movement on that." He advised the council to proceed and revise the cost es­ timates for the grant request. In response to a question from Trustee Floyd Bray, Rahn said he was confident that the grant application would be approved. "Typically grant requests are approved in October or November. There will be Commerce people visiting here next week; that's encour­ aging." In other business, Katherine Encinas spoke to the council about the amount of noise from dogs barking and stereos playing rock music in the neighborhood where she lives, at the corner of Keeler and Fremont. She complained that dogs bark for "five to seven hours" at a time, and her appeals to the Middleville police, the Michigan State Police and the Barry County Animal Shelter have resulted in no action. Saying that ordinances See grant, page 2 Accident at M-37,92nd street causes injuries An early morning accident last Wednesday caused minor bumps and bruises for the drivers of two cars on M-37, just south of 92nd Street in Kem County. Susan Ringleka, 38, of Beuhler Road, Hastings was pulling onto the highway to proceed south when her car collided with a vehicle driven by Nathan Broyles, 40, of Grand Rapids, Kent County Deputy Sheriff Tom Hillen said. Rmgleka told Hillen that she saw the car, but thought it was going to make a right turn off the highway. Ringleka was wearing a seat belt, Broyles was not There were no passengers in either car, and both Ringleka and Broyles sought their own medical treatment, Hillen said. In This Issue... □ Bowl-a-thon to benefit local drug program planned □ Heritage group to help get TK rolling again! □ ”Mr. Universe" coming to Caledonia schools Teen Institute Oct. 26 C Adopted greyhounds run for fun, not their lives �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I Seotember 3 1991 Grant for sewer, industrial park, against excessive noise have to "be backed up by some­ thing, or they' mean nothing," she suggested a $25 fine each time there was a complaint, or requiring a dog owner to buy a device from a pet store in Grand Rapids that stops the dog from barking. The collar that sends noise into a dogs ear cost $90, but she said that she talked the pet store owner down to between $68 and $70. Her solution to the problem of noisy dogs was, "take the fine, or buy a collar." A neighbor, Kay Belson, told of her son being bitten by a dog while on a paper route, but said that the owner acted responsibly by confin­ ing the dog for 10 days to make sure it was not diseased. Her daughter was also bitten by a dog, but the dog s teeth did not break the skin, so no report was made. Encinas also complained that John Gates, who admin­ isters the animal shelter, did not help her with the prob­ lem. "John talked to these people once, but that's it.."she said. When Village President Duane Thatcher said he would send the matter to the Zoning and Ordinance Committee for study and have a report in two weeks. Encinas pressed him for a more specific time, say­ ing that she was tired of "red tape" and the "runaround." She also mentioned that she had seen her lawyer and he said that the rules covering excessive noise "should be enforced." Thatcher, noting that he would not be interrogated nor threatened, repeated that the matter would be reported on in two weeks. A legal move to discharge one restricted covenant and make another covenant to cover four lots instead of one from front page in the Industrial Park was approved unanimously by the council, on the advice of at­ torney Jeff Youngsma. Also, because of citizen’s complaints about the behavior of the drivers of off­ road vehicles inside the village. Trustee Lon Myers recommended that an ordinance be written to "strengthen the police's hand" to deal with the problem. Youngsma was asked to oevelop such an ordinance by a vote of 7-0. Just before adjournment, a closed session was held to discuss an amendment to the police contract. Coming back into open session, a motion was made and passed unanimously to al­ low the police chief more flexibility in scheduling offi­ cers of the police department. With no discussion, the vote was 7-0. Deadline nears for charity golf entires M-37 section to be resurfaced The workmen shown here are expected to be out of the four-lane section of the village by today, but they will be working their way north to Parmalee Road during the next few months. Reith Riley is the general contractor for the job, which involves fixing all of the bad spots in the road before resurfacing the length of the highway from the traffic light at Main and Arlington in Middleville to Parmalee Road Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 4 Pork stir fry, asparagus, rice, fruit. Thursday, Sept. 5 Breast of chicken and sauce, broccoli, carrots, bread, brownies. Friday, Sept. 6 Chili concarne, cauliflower, peas, crackers, pudding. Monday, Sept. 9 Mushroom steak, mashed potatoes, asparagus, bun, fruit. THORNAPPLE ** FLORAL 114 River St., Middleville, Ml (616) 795-3331 The* specials will run every week on their respective days All specials are cash and carry and no orders will be taken lot delivery at these special ’rt“«w ‘4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations'^^; with Fem Gd/ aheuu or rust itop by say ’I WANT TODAY’S SPECIAL." Tuesday, Sept. 10 Turkey ham salad, baked beans, broccoli, bread, fruit cup. Events Wednesday, Sept. 4 Delton, blood pressure; Hastings, Tom Kaufman from Pennock Hospital. Thursday, Sept. 5 Nashville, Bingo. Friday, Sept. 6 - Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, blood pressure. Monday, Sept. 9 - Hastings, popcorn, Jan Hartough with video on gypsy moth at 11 am.; Nashville, Jan Hartough with video on gypsy moth at 12 noon. Tuesday. Sept. 10 - All sites puzzles. cess, with another planned in two weeks. A final coat will be applied next summer. In Thornapple Township, wedging and sealing is almost completed on parts of Irving Road, and seal coating will be done on the entire length of that part of the road from Loop Road to the village of Middleville, he said. Seal coating is scheduled for Gilkey Lake Road from Fiona to Pifer roads, as well as on Dowling Road from M37 to North Avenue. Kineman said projects com­ ing up will include work on River Road, and some platted roads in Hastings Township, and then Velte Road in Wood­ land Township. Serving Our Country Robert L. Potter Robert L. Potter, a 1991 graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School and the son of Virginia McVey of Middleville and Phillip C. Potter of Hastings recently enlisted in the United States Army for a four-year tour of duty as a petroleum supply specialist. He is scheduled to report for active duty on Nov. 8, and is slated to receive his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and advance in­ dividual training at Fort Lee, Va. Neil VanderVelde, one of the event’s organizers, said that proceeds this year will be given to help cancer patient Lois ZyIstra of Caledonia. Last year, the tourney rais­ ed $7,000 to help defray costs of medical treatment for leukemia patient Holly Hawkins. Interested golfers can pick up registration forms at many Caledonia businesses, in­ cluding the State Bank of Caledonia, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. D & W’s. th- Family Tavern and Briarwood. A nine-hole round will cost an individual golfer $25 and an 18-hole round will cost $45. with green fees, snack cart and lunch included. Registrations and donations can be mailed to the tourna­ ment at P.O Box .V»' Caledonia. 49316. Anyone with questions should call Jim Gless at the State Bank of Caledonia (891-8113) or VanderVelde at 891-8328. Office plans reviewed9from front conditions for foundation construction. He recommended getting an environmental analysis done, but council and board members thought this work should already have been in­ cluded in a county cleanup of a fuel leakage problem at the site. County records should provide the needed informa­ tion, officials told Gorby. Gorby told them that deci­ sions would have to be made about handling storm water runoff and about what to do with the "salt dome" which still sits on the property. The seven acres and garage formerly belonged to the Kent County Road Commission before Caledonia Township purchased the property. Whe garage is to become the new quarters for the village­ township fire department, with the new office located south of the garage. “Happy 60 Club” to hear about fires, emergencies The Caledonia “Happy 60" Club will have a potluck din­ ner at noon Monday. Sept 9, at the Community Center. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, table service and a fnend or two. Coffee will be furnished. After the dinner, a special program is planned on emergencies, which hit every one sometime. Whether it is to David S. Me Duffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 Road work, From front page— J-Ad Graphics News Service Sept. 7 is the deadline for entering the Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held at Briarwood Golf Club on Sept. 15. save a life or, a fire or an acci­ dent. the Caledonia Fire Department is on call in a very few minutes after dialing 911. Norman Buer will be the speaker, from the local department in Caledonia. He has been a firefighter locally for several years, and pretty much knows a good share of senior citizens He was ap­ pointed to serve as the main speaker, and to tell about what the department takes care of in emergencies, accidents, fires, etc This does not concern just one person, but the whole area Club President Lillian Schultz said. Best wishes and congratulations go out to the Caledonia Fire Depart­ ment. a great job done, to all of the crew in responding so quickly, as they go in all kinds of weather " For more information, call .ScbulttM Young Duds sale starts Sept. 4 With the Young Duds sale starting at the Freeport library tomorrow, Josh Kowalczyk (left) and his brother Mark try a few shirts for size with the help of their mother, Stacy Kowalczyk. The sale will be from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. on tomorrow, and from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 3, 1991 I Page 3 Thornapple Heritage group to help ‘get TK rolling again’ J- Ad Graphics News Service The cost of replacing 24 buses lost in the Thomapple Kellogg school bus garage fire is huge, so the Thornap­ ple Heritage Associaton is supporting the effort by selling "Let's get TK rolling again" T-shirts with a picture of the first bus fleet serving the school in 1932. Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Busing system presents challenge! I hope that there are a lot of parents and students in our district who read the “Superintendent's Comer'' because I would like to thank you all for your patience and understanding as our district is going through a complete change in the transportation system. The first day of school was very difficult for many, and all elementary students were late in gening home I would like to commend our total staff; bus drivers, teachers, transportation supervisor, mechanic, business manager, and principals for the job they did in getting the new system started and the students to school and home that first day; and the way in which everyone is working together in making changes that are need­ ed. I would also like to extend a special thanks to all the parents who have been helping Marty Vaughn and Matt Funk, our transportation supervisor/mechanic and mechanic, are to be commended for their work and dedication in getting the fleet ready to go and a com inendation to Marty. Matt and Holly Steiner for their hours of work in establishing bus routes. Our business manager. Alice Jansma. is to be thanked for many long days this summer in working to replace the bus fleet and bus maintenance facility. Contract negotiations with the district's employee groups has progressed well and tentative agreements have been reached with the Teachers’ Association and with the Support Group. Negotiations are still being held with the Bus Drivers' Associa­ tion. The tentative agreements will be presented to the staff for their approval during this coming week and to the Board of Education at the Sept. 9 regular meeting. We have had many calls regarding the calendar for the year. We will publish the new calendar as soon as the contracts have been ratified. The Board of Education and administrators met Aug. 19 in a goal planning session. The goals for the 1991-91 year were reviewed. Another meeting will be planned to define and focus the goals for 1991-92. 1 will devote a future “Superintendent’s Comer” to repor­ ting on last year’s goals and sharing with you the goals developed by the board. The Thomapple Kellogg District will be continuing to work on school improvement at each building. Each school has an improvement team. Each team will continue to receive addi­ tional training during the 1991-92 year. The district-wide school improvement team will be meeting during the year to complete a mission statement and provide direction for the en­ tire district. As part of the curriculum process, we are focusing on the development appropriate curriculum in early elementary and the implementation of the University of Chicago mathematics program in elementary through high school. This is part of the development of our core curriculum. The district is also studying the development of an outcomesbased approach to learning. Educational outcomes would iden­ tify the kinds of skills students should have upon completion of the 12th grade or any grade in the K-12 system The cur­ riculum would then be designed by the staff to fulfill those outcomes We are looking forward to another successful and productive school year for all Thomapple Kellogg students and staff. The original Middleville school, which was in what is now Calvin Hail Park, was abandoned and a new larger building built to encourage consolidation, and the name changed to Thomapple Kel­ logg to recognize the contri­ bution from W.K. Kellogg. The building was completed in 1932, but that year was near the lowest point of the recession that gripped the United States. So how to get buses to bring outlying schools' students into the village to go to the new school called for creative solutions. The Board of Education agreed to buy the bodies of seven school buses if the people who would drive them could bear the cost of the chassis. The drivers would maintain and repair their buses. Repayment to the drivers was made by a contract from the school board, covering a three-year period. Fred Wieringa, one of the first drivers, bought his chas­ sis from a source in Flint, and according to family history, sat on a potato crate to drive the bare bones vehicle back to Middleville to be put with a body that would make a bus. Mike Bender, another of the first group of drivers, brought his International chassis from Finkbeiner Implement and Hardware in Middleville. Claude Rosenberg, Curt Bohley, Jack Rosenberg and Clifford Wright all drove buses during the 1931-32 school year, and interestingly, Middleville had some of the first women bus drivers. Mary Lattimer Rosenberg, (Claude's wife) and Mary Bohley (Curt's daughter) both drove buses that year, and Marge Williams transported Middleville children to school by using the family Dodge. The situation for Thornap­ ple Kellogg now is not as grave as it was during the de­ pression years, but the Thor­ napple Heritage Association is supporting the effort to bring the bus fleet up to the level it was before the May 13 fire. T-shirts with a photo of the Area School Lunch Menus Caledonia High School & Middle School Wednesday, Sept. 4 Pizza, vege. sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. Thursday. Sept. 5 Lasagna, garlic toast, salad, fruit, milk Friday, Sept. 4 Wet bumto. salad, french friea, fruit, milk Monday, Sept. 9 Chicken nuggets w/honey or BBQ sauce, bread sticks, corn, fruit, milk. Tuesday. Sept. 19 Pizza, salad, fruM. milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High Middle school, ah carle line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. ptzza. fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Elesoup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Thomapple Heritage Association members Richard Ward (left) and David Otto display the shirts being sold to help buy a bus for TK. Otto’s older brother Robert rode in the buses shown on the shirt in 1931, and David in 1932. just completed school build­ ing with the first buses rolling down the driveway of what is now the middle school are available at S&S Market, midway between Middleville and Hastings. The shirts cost $8 and the proceeds will go to help buy a bus. Anyone interested in a shirt also may contact anyone from the Thornapple Heritage As­ sociation. j All School Supplies j With this coupon Expires: tpires: Sept. 7, 1991 J RAINBOW'S END Yarn, Craft & Variety Caledonia Village Centra • 616-891-1106 5 Monet, thru Friday I am to I p,m.; Saturday I am. to SJ ( (>U|><— — �Page 4 I Th a Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 3, 1991 Neighbors With ..NORMA Hi, everyone. I am down in the first floor walk out, where iris nice and cool. Up­ stairs, it is hot, even with the fan right on me. My sister, Lyda, and hubby Frank have been here for about eight days. That is the main reason I didn't write my column last week. I hadn't seen her in quite a while, and we were busy It was very enjoyable to just be with both of them. Fern Poland called me Friday to tell me that her daughter, Beverly, and her fi­ ance, Guy Sandberg, both from Florida, came home. VELDERMAN They flew to Indiana and drove to Middleville to attend her 30th class reunion. On Sunday, they attended the Poland family reunion at Spring Park and left for Florida directly afterward. Bob Engerson is recover­ ing after his surgery at Springbrook Manor. He would love to bear from all his friends. His address is Room 703, 2320 E. Beltline S.E., Grand Rapids. How about boosting his morale by sending him a cheerful greet­ ing? He hopes to be home soon. I got hold of Mae Bower­ man and she said that Dorothy Schondelmayer, Doris Haight Lucinda Ward, Annetta Bowerman and granddaughter got together Monday. Donna Kenyon wants folks to know that she is changing her garden and would like to share with any­ one interested in her hybrid iris, phlox and daisies. If you are interested, call her at 79553373. Jack and Jerry Spencer had a niece and hubby and little girl from Montreal visiting them, along with a lot of the rest of the family for a re­ union Sunday. So they have had a lot of company coming and going since Thursday. The last left Tuesday. Son Paul and wife and family came from St. Louis. Brother Bob came from New York. There were 28 all together. A week ago Saturday morning. Bill and Neva Kenyon played in a golf out­ ing with the people in his Monday League. Sunday they attended a pig roast Jim and Betty Robertson's granddaughter, Linda O'Don 511, recently married Joel Dalman at Christs Church in Holland. All the family members were there. This is the Robertsons' first grandchild to be married. Called Elaine Northrup and the stinker was rubbing it in. She had answered the phone from the pool, where she was keeping nice and cool. Don and Lois Stauffer went Saturday to visit the Gary Stauffers at Muskrat Lake, Gobles. Daughter Barb and Sharon Kermeen went earlier and stayed for the weekend. Ann Marie Hart celebrated her birthday this last week. Grandma amd Grandpa Hart came over for cake and ice cream. Jim and Sue Verlinde helped move their son, Jim, to a new apartment over the weekend. The Koeplingers went to Paw Paw for breakfast Sunday morning on their bike. Ivy Herich, accompanied by Barb Clinton and Greta Greiner, went to Grand Rapids Friday evening to hear Steve and Marie Gardner sing. Saturday afternoon they went to the Hastings Summerfest The Hastings Band played, and they enjoyed that very much. Ann and Dan Bartlett's daughter, Maureen, has started college at Aquinas. Dan and Ann are spending this week­ end at Silver Lake. Marion Martin said that son Dennis, wife Patricia and children from Arkansas spent last week at Barlow Lake. They came to be godparents to Carter Ross, son of Dennis and Marilyn Whitney. Also, son Larry and family came from Goshen. Ind., for the family get- together.. Last weekend. Betty and Paul Newman went to visit Paul's sister in Grand Ledge. Lyme support group The S.W. Michigan Lyme Disease support group will have its first meeting. Wednesday. Sept. 4. at 7:30 p.m. at the Pennock Hospital Physician Center. 1009 W. Green. Hastings. For more information, call 948-4165. LOCAL CI4URCH apiREcirORY ■u 1 ■ 1 ■ ■■■ "7* 1J I ".-■••i ••• jQroi y* “God Cares for You” I Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. ...Au-,. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. V^iJSVu---7 ,/ \ t Phone 795-7076 Pastor Jeffrey Lee CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST "A church with a caring heart far our CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9.45 a.m.. 11:00 a m & 6:00 p m. WEDNESDAY ............... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 700 D.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Bnan Harrison Music. Jeff Vander Heid Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 al LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED Located in Leighton Township CHURCH Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) ............ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School................................................ 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor Qnn QAOQ JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director o91-oUZo Barrier Free M-37 Between Caledonia and Middleville Morning Services: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Evening Service: 6 p.m. • Church School 9:45 a.m. PHONE-891-8119 ffev F L ffed Faber. Matter of Worship and AdmmntrutKjr, Rev Sian Minntor of and Dnciploinip. Sheryl Boar. Director of CMinan Education and Youth Cindy Herweyr. Children t Coordinator “People Who Care" 708 West Main Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml JSSjtT Sunday School Worship Service w St. Paul Lutheran Rev. James Cusack CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST J ^*7 Sun. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service................ 6p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ||l Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 'I ® The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 908 West Main Morning Worship Service Sunday School Middleville Sunday Service 930am. Evening Worship Service Pastor Monte C.Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R- Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...u^ere then is aiways room for you! Nursery provided Air cwckhboned O^aincs United itrrfarrn iiburtb KALAMAZOO AVENUE iK< '-) at 92nd STREET fMT CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN 1 1 FTiONE 698-8252 Sunday Services............... 9 45 a m A 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11 00 a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children..................9:30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night ........... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Moms Ln Touch......... 10 00 a.m. Richard J Raab Pastor • 698-9024 10:00a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.................... 8:30 a m 1115a.m. Sundav School ............................... 9 45 a m 600p.m. Stindav Mnrninn Worshio 11 00am YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) 795-3667 r\.eu. rxuucn 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 411 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. Parmelee Morning Worship 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9-45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler "the Church where everybody is someoody... ' . and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Mommg WonNp Sunday Gerwg worv«p Aeorww-f ‘proper L ioe 9Xam 1030 a m 6 00 r> m 7 00 p m 0Q4 QQOQ 07 I'O/ZO Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev YVUltam Dotxon. Pastor Sieve Jackson. Youth Pastor (The ®ld ®itnr JHrthodfat (Church & MOST HOLY J&tf ROSARY ■<€ CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...........11:00 a m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4.30 p m. ............................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary...............................4:15 p m For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 3. 1991 / Page 5 Young dentist decides to keep Middleville practice serve University in Cleveland, Weidenfeller promises state of the an dental care. They have rigid standards to maintain septic conditions, he added. He also will offer conscien­ tious care and be available to his patients, even after hours, he said. "I do care. I'm going to be right here; I'm going to be available,” he said. His phone number at the office is 795-6000, and when he leaves the office at night, he’ll have call forwarding into his home. Always interested in the health field, he didn't have his sights set on dentistry, but while talking with his advi­ sors at Hope College, he be­ came more and more inter­ ested in the art. "Now, I love it. It’s just what I want to do." he stated A member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association and the West Michigan Dental Association, Weidenfeller also is on active staff in the department of surgery at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. "Ill maintain my staff priv­ ileges," he said. He has experience with the retarded, who usually have special dental problems, and will be glad to help or refer those to someone who can help, he said. He and his wife Karen have dogs and two cats, and both enjoy golf, fly fishing, tennis and bicycling. And speaking of small towns, while standing in the doorway of his new office and talking about his future in Middleville, he motioned at a young man driving a riding mower across his lawn. 'I get my lawn mowed three times a day." he laughed, “the guy who runs the engine hos­ pital across the road. Bob Klinge. tests his mowers here. It works for him and works for me. Isn’t that great?" Dentist John Wiedenfeller (left) looks at specifications on the alterations being done by contractor Guy Brandt tice with Dr. James Budde. That interest, coupled with the lure of a small town, led Dr. John A. Weidenfeller to set up "shop" in the former Middleville Doctor's office on Thornton Street. "The people here are so friendly, he said. "Everyone was so interested, I decided to by Jean Gallup Staff Writer K young dentist who was thinking about moving from a two-dentist office in Mid­ dleville to an office of his own said he was overwhelmed by the response from his pa­ tients who wondered where he was going if he left his prac- CALEDONIA PARENT CO-OP PRESCHOOL Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, Ml 49333 CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER FOR YOUR 3 OR 4 YEAR OLD can ...868-6200 or 795-2179 Adventure Club js Taking Off! stay here instead of going to Grand Rapids." With the renovation work on the office nearly complete, Weidenfeller will be taking patients early in September, with an “ideal setup,” he said. “The office is perfect," he said, "and Doug Shumway has been very understanding; he's working with me in this." The office is already handi­ capped accessible. A Hope graduate, with a degree from Case Western Re- Leighton church plans community dinner — The Circle of Joy from the Leighton United Methodist Church invites the community to a Meijer Community Party for the family at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the church. Buck Matthews will be the speaker. Reservations are necessary and must be made by Thurs­ day. Sept. 5. Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $3 for children. To reserve a ticket call 891-8830, 891-8028. or 792-2525. The church is located on the corner of 2nd St. and 142nd Ave. near Caledonia The last thing you need now is a problem with a lawsuit. Nothing lasts or beckons like the land. Farm owners know this. 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Friday - 4 on a team MIXED LEAGUES OPENING 9:15 a.m. Tuesday - 3 on a team 9:15 p.m. Tuesday - 4 on a team 6 & 8:30 p.m. Saturday - once a month 1 p.m. Sunday - every other week COUPLES LEAGUE OPENING 9:15 Wednesday - 1 couple per team (starts in October) 7:00 p.m. Sunday - couple or team opening JUNIOR ADULTS 1:00 p.m. Sunday - every other week JUNIOR LEAGUE SIGN UP Saturday, August 31st 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Saturday, September 7th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Middleville bowl-a-thon program to benefit DARE anti-drug program for area by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A bowling fund-raiser for the anti-drug program DARE has been expanded to include companies or groups, said Steve Wiersum, owner of the Middle Villa Inn. A recent effort in which kids took pledges for games they bowled netted more than S500. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program attempts to help prehigh school children stay away from harmful substances. Being the top pledge getters in the recent bowl-a-thon earned Kevin Bluhm and Aaron Ayers bikes. Everyone who brings in a pledge sheet with a minimum of $5 pledged for DARE bowls three games for free, Wiersum said. First, call Wiersum for a date for the bowling party, and he will reserve the lanes. He will also hand out promotional material that you can take to your place of business, or office to put up on a bulletin board, insert in a company newsletter or read over a public address system, he said. On the night set for the free three games, bowlers can bring the pledge sheets with them, collect pledges and turn them in to the manager of the bowling lanes. "The best part of it is that one-half of the money stays right here in Middleville," Wiersum said. The other half goes to the state DARE organization in Lansing to help support the program. If your company takes part in the program, he said, you will receive a letter and a certificate of appreciation and a news release that you can send to your local newspaper announcing your achievement. "DARE is an excellent program, and it has been adopted as a main project of the Bowling Centers Association of Michigan," he Middleville police chief Louis Shoemaker, (left) Kevin Bluhm and Middle Villa owner Steve Wiersum all help with the DARE program. Bluhm displays the bike he won in the bowl-a-thon. Aaron Ayers also won a bike, but was unavailable for the photo. added. With the on-going program encouraging bowling for DARE, there will soon be a network of bowling centers all over Michigan supporting the drug resistance program, he said. Entering his third year of teaching the DARE program, Police Chief Louis Shoemaker says he is as enthused as when he started his first with the fifth-grade students at Page Elementary. "DARE is an excellent program, with good public relations, and good material to teach from. It's also a good age to teach, because it’s usually before they are exposed to drugs," the chief said. Some children he will teach already have some knowledge of drugs, yet others have no idea about them at all. Shoemaker said, so he sees both ends of the spectrum on awareness. Both groups can be helped by the copywrited course taught only by uniformed law officers, he said. Those who are naive about it will be taught to identify situations where drugs may be offered, and the children who have seen drugs being used will have hope and be given resources to help them refuse to use drugs, he added. "The bowling program is really helping finance the DARE program by buying materials and T-shirts," he pointed out. Several national companies also support DARE, including Ford Motor Company, which gave the money to publish the booklet used in the DARE program this year. All fifth graders will stage their own bowling for pledges fund-raiser at about the time of the year when they will be having their graduation ceremony. All the money raised by the DARE students will stay in Middleville, Shoemaker said. ENGAGEMENT Apsey-Olthouse plan wedding Michelle Beth Apsey and Scott Alan Olthouse will ex­ change wedding vows on Nov. 2, 1991. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Caledonia High School. She and her parents, Donald and Donna Apsey, reside in Caledonia. The future groom is a graduate of ThornappleKeilogg High School. He and his parents, Charles and Dawn Olthouse, reside in Middleville. OPENINGS FOR KIDS Wednesday after school Elementary K-5 Thursday after school Middle School & High School Saturday 9 a.m. Ages 12-18 Saturday 12:30 p.m. Ages 5-11 For more information call 891-1287 or 795-3640 on M-37 Just North of Middleville Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR Ot OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Steve Wiersum displays the video tape explaining the new program at the Middle Villa Bowling Center that supports DARE • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056i �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 3. 1991 / Page 7 Schools focus on improving ‘the system' Caledonia Summer Institute emphasizes “what’s our business”? by Barbara Gall , Staff Writer Doug Busman doesn’t want to spend ail his time as an educator “putting out fires.” The Caledonia schools' director of academics instead sees his business as preventing the little “fires” of discontent that break out w hen parents or students are dissatisfied with some school issue. He knows parents and students get “hot” when a teacher won’t listen to the stu­ dent’s problems or doesn’t take time when the student doesn't “get” the assignment Outdated curricula and unclear grading systems are other examples of problems that can cause fires. But Busman points out that such problems often aren’t the fault of the individual teacher as much as the fault of the educational system itself. So his goal is to improve the system He said he wants to see Caledonia schools change from being a group of isloated individuals making shortrange decisions that apply just to his or her classroom. He wants to see the system evolve instead into self-directed groups of teachers and ad­ ministrators making decisions “in the context of a total education program” to better prepare students for the future. “1 won’t feel successful un­ til our parents and students are bragging about Caledonia schools.” said Busman, now in his fifth year at Caledonia “1 want students and parents to go around saying. ‘Caledonia really did a great job for me,’ or ’for my child.’ “And I want to hear employers and universities telling us that we did a good job preparing our students for college and the workplace. "But to get to that goal, we educators have to change the way we think of our organiza­ tion. We need to ask ourselves, ‘what business are we in?’ and ‘who are our customers?’’’ Those two questions formed the themes of this year’s fiveday summer institute Aug. 12-16 for Caledonia teachers, administrators and staff. Grants help fund institute Busman sees the institute, held for the third time last summer, as part of Caledonia’s overall plan to improve "the system." The state of Michigan ap­ parently approves of the district’s efforts, including the institute, because for the last three years, it has awarded grant money to help the district’s improvement plan. In 1989, Busman wrote a grant application to the Michigan Department of Education that brought the district $11,000 to work toward its improvement goals. Some of the grant money was used to start up the first institute, which was voluntari­ ly attended by 35 teachers Last year. Busman applied for state education money to continue the development pro­ gram. and the district was rewarded for its initial efforts with a $7,000 grant to con­ tinue its program. This year, the state awarded the district $20,000. and those funds, along with district allocations, made the third in­ stitute a reality for 120 teachers, administrators and support staff Busman emphasized that each succeeding institute has built on the work done the year before. And the in­ stitutes. in turn, he said, are part of the district-wide effort to bring educational philosophy, goals and methods in line with the sweeping societal changes of the last 50 years. He hopes to see the Caledonia schools develop in­ to what author Peter Senge describes as a “learning organization" in his book The Fifth Discipline. In this kind of organization, all the individual schools would be part of a total system working to teach its students to become “self-directed learners.” It is the self-directed learner. Busman emphasized, who will be successful in to­ day's ever-changing society. At the institute, teachers and staff worked both in small groups and in a large group session every day. The faculties from each of the individual schools met to form a “plan of action” for this school year, while an overall picture of education needs was presented in the large group meetings. The discussions and videos were supplemented by a booklet of readings put together for each participant by Busman. The questions of “what is our business.’’ and “who are our customers?” were con­ stantly put before the teachers. Busman said. “These questions opened up discussions about the need to share the educational pro­ cess with parents, with the community, and. of course, with the students themselves.” Teachers endorse institute Teachers and administrators at all levels agreed the in­ stitute will help them become more effective as educators. Caledonia Elementary teacher Sue Siler said the ■ chance to share ideas with the other teachers in the district was a big plus. “And it’s not just sharing ideas with others in your building, but district-wide,” she said “That takes away the little STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call ui for a qaou for ail of your tnsmota needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 L 891-9294 a bit of feeling of competition between the elementaries.” added Judy Trudeau “We re thinking like a school system, not just one elementary building “We’re working together for our common goals." The Caledonia Elementary teachers also were enthused about having an uninterrupted block of planning time away from the distractions of home and school. “The institute gives us time not only to share ideas, but plan how to implement them." said Trudeau. They all applauded Busman's efforts to provide them with “the big picture” during the large group sessions “I like Doug’s overview of where we’re going in educa­ tion in general." said Bob Bowman “That, combined with our building and grade level meetings, makes the in­ stitute really effective for me.” They also said the district’s administration deserves praise for not only supporting the in­ stitute. but also for supporting implementation of ideas that emerge from it. High school English teacher Lois Lamb echoed the elementary teachers’ com­ ments and added a few of her own. She said she liked both the working sessions and the large group meeting. “I like the general sessions because they give us teachers a chance to think through the ‘processes.’ like the worth of our assignments, for instance. Or how to structure our teaching to include group work and mentoring. “Doug himself is undeman­ ding. but he provides us with those opportunities We’ve never had them before in a setting where we could con­ centrate on them" Admimstratrors said they liked the way the institute pro­ vided a chance for their faculties to work together to share of ideas and just get to know each other better. “There is very little time for educators to talk together about education.’ ’ commented Caledonia Middle School Assistant Principal Eivor Swan. “And it’s a good avenue for administrators to transmit their ideas to the teachers.” added Middle School Prin­ cipal David Bouck. “We don’t get that chance very often either. " "Bringing our staff together will help us work more effec­ tively throughout the year." said Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki. "We’re so much more focused on helping the ’total child' rather than just on fourth grade or on first grade, for instance. "We really talked to each other and learned the kind of support we need to provide our working partners. " Teachers and administrators also agreed the August in­ stitute got them “primed” for the return to school. "When you put together all the experience and knowledge of this group of people, good things are going to happen for education in Caledonia," Busman maintained. But it’s not easy to change a system that has been solidly in place for generations, he noted Reunion planned for CHS Class of 1971 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia High School Class of 1971 will celebrate its 20-year reunion Sept. 21, and organizers urge class members to send in their reservations as soon as possible. The committee also needs completed questionnaires from class members, said Lin­ da Sinclair, one of the plann­ ing committee members. “We’d like the question­ naires sent in, even if the per­ son can t make it to the reu­ nion," she said. “Everyone helped make the Class of ’71 special." Cost of the event is $30, and it will begin at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia American Legion Hall The committee also is look­ ing for the addresses* of the following classmates Per Brange, Rick Bregg. John Cooke. Steven Mason. Eva Stigzelius, David Jensen, Joanne (Kuyt) Ballinger, Ronald Crumback. Elvira Liboro, Mark Morningstar. James Traver. Dennis Bregg. Pam Bnney, Sandy Ferraz. and Pekka Ratamaki Anyone with questions, or who did not receive an mvna­ tion or who knows the whereabouts of a “missing" classmate should call Bonnie CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE* MENT and your ante. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sates, yard sates and miscella­ neous Hems with classifieds in both The Reminder and H astings Banner Phone 945-9554. Misak Hofstra (891-1005), Linda Maxim Sinclair (868-6289) or Judy Lass Mer­ riman (891-8076). Caledonia Schools Director of Academics Doug Busman has organized three summer institutes- for Caledonia teachers and staff. In this file photo, he is shown preparing a presentation for the 1990 institute. "Most of us (educators) were trained to think and to teach in the same way as the generations ahead of us, despite all the changes in every other aspect of society. “We can’t change the school system unless everyone in that organization is par­ ticipating in the change. “We’re a long way from being the ideal learning organization. And we don’t always recognize who our customers' are: the com­ munity, the parents, the employers and students themselves. "But we ought to be asking all along the way. ‘What do you want for your kids?’ and ‘How are we doing?’ “These are the questions we must direct to our ‘customers.’ Busman said he secs the in­ stitute as a place where educators in Caledonia can work on becoming a “learn­ ing organization." "They will provide the ideas and the plans that will improve the system," he said. And improving the system means preventing, not smothering, the educational “fires." MIDDLEVILLE! 3 bedroom raised ranch, I'/i baths, huge 2 car attached garage. Short walk to elementary school $54,900. $1,600 down payment, 9*6% interest, 30 year fixed FHA ap­ proved, monthly payment $485 principal and interest. $86 00 monthly MCC credit rebate making your monthly payment an effective $399.00 principal and interest. Call us for details on how you may qualify. KNOBLOCH REALTORS Phone - 623-6600 GYMNASTICS IN MOTION Starting... September 3 New 8 Week Session Cathy Moma, the owner, is very excited and motiviated to make this the best club in the area. We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced. We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs. and Sat. morn­ ings. Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We are located at 101 E. Main St in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795 7620 or 795-3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME Don't miss the fun and excitement of this gymnastics season. Bovs age 7 and up — Join in the excitement of our boys USGF competition team. Butch Lockyer coached our 1990*91 boys tea and they took third place in the state! �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 3. 1991 Afternoon of fun, food enjoyed at Leighton Methodist ’Hans (Keith Pratt) and Frans (Mark Kaechele)" even showed up at the afternoon of fun at the Leighton United Methodist Church. "Hans and Frans" gave advice to the men on how not to be a "girlie man" and said they were there to "pump you up." Over 200 pounds of pork and 90 pounds of chicken were served at the dinner put on at the Leighton United Methodist Church outside of Middleville. Drinks were courtesy of Ronnie and Bonnie Adams Horse rides supplied by Brian Martin and games were popular with the kids at the pig roast at Leighton United Methodist Church. The kitchen crew, Lois Thaler, Dave Perry, Mary Reed, Bud Thaler and coordinator Rod Powers were kept busy supplying food to the hungry kids and adults. Powers also credited Jeanne Porritt, Linda Rademacher, Bob and Peg Klinge and Mike Shanahan for their help Here, Dave Perry gets ready to mix more punch. Music to cap off the afternoon of food and games at Leighton United Methodist Church was provided by singer John Price. Timothy Steeby enjoys corn on the cob donated by Stacy Steeby at the pig roast held at the Leighton Church recently. The pig, donated by Dr. Chris Herring, was cooked by Dr. Wayne Finkbeiner and his wife Marie. They started roasting it at 3 a m. PACKAGING ... I Whether residence. I farm, or business — owner or tenants — virtually all property damage, theft and liability insurance can be combined into one policy, one premium, one renewal date Inquire about a package policy'’ FEET HURT? Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts » Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery f u KENT PODIATRY k W BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 3 ■ After dinner, the children get in some more play time m the church parking lot. A basketball and a hoop is all Brian Pearson needs to work on his shots. Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 3. 1991 / Page 9 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR ^of Events WEDNESDAY • SEPT. 4 □ □ □ □ Tennis ............................................. Kenowa Hills - Home Cross Country............................... Delton - 5:00 - Away F, JV, V Basketball . Delton - Home (Location Change) Co-op Preschool Parent Orientation Meeting McFall Room 109-7:00 p.m. LUNCH: Taco Salad, Muffin or Crackers, Jello/Fruit BREAKFAST: French Toast/Syrup, Apple Juice, Milk Before and After Child Care Program Begins. Must be pre-enrolled! Call 795-3397 I Andrea Main (left to right) Bogdan Marinescu and Adrian Dinescu pinpoint where the men worked in an orphanage in their home land of Romania. Romanian men want to learn in U.S., return to help in own country by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two Romanian men now staying in the Middleville area are looking for ways to enhance their knowledge and take something back to help their native country. The two came to the U.S. in July and now would like to go to an American college. Bogdan Marinescu and Adrian Dinescu earlier this year found that volunteering time at what was destined to be a world-famous orphanage would change their lives. Both worked for Free Roma­ nia Foundation, a United States volunteer organization developed to aid Romanian handicapped children. One of the orphanages was profiled on the "20/20" ABC-TV news program, and as a re­ sult, many Americans went to the country to work at sev­ eral orphanages. One of those Americans was Mary VanDommelen, then a Middleville resident, who spent four months work­ ing with Romanian children. While working as transla­ tors, Boggdan and Adrian, both 22, met VanDommelen, who since returning to the U.S. has moved to Missis­ sippi. With the promise of a place to stay at Mary's, they se­ cured tourist visas and are now in the United States, working to find a way to convert their passes into work visas. A work visa would al­ low them to finish their col­ lege education here. The men met in high school and were together in the Romanian Army and for their first three years at Ploytechnic Institute of Bucharest/University of Ro­ mania. Bogdan has completed three years toward a degree in me­ chanical engineering, special­ izing in thermal technology, and Adrian has the same qual­ ifications. They are also fluent in the Romanian, English and Rus­ sian languages. The visitors' visas are good for one year from the time they came to the U.S, or July 21, so the men have some time to find a sponsor, or someone to contract with to stay and study in the U.S., said Mary's sister, Andrea Main. The men now are staying at Barlow Lake at the home of another of Mary's sisters, Judy Barber. Looking forward to attend­ ing college here, the men have had the Calvin Interna­ tional Counseling Service helping them. They are matching up the courses they have already had to find what will have to be studied to gain a degree. "It will take them a little longer, possibly five years," Andrea said. Both want to return to Romania. When they talk about their homeland, the words are rushed and the ex­ citement obvious. So many choices await the young men, they are unsure what they will do when they go home, but they want a part in trying to improve the conditions there. With the revolution, oppor­ tunities are limitless, and the men are excited by many pos­ sibilities. They will go back to help Romania, "because they need it. There is nothing in Ro­ mania," Bogdan said Their world has completely changed since the Berlin Wall came down and communism started to dissolve in Eastern Europe. Adrian noted that there were new laws every day for a time after the revolution started in Romania. Communism was not trusted by the people, with many refusing to join the party. "My father stayed away all his life. The people who did go with communism, most did for the advantages to them," Bogdan said. Adrian commented on the mood of the people when the communist dictatorship began to crumble: "After the revolution, ev­ eryone was very happy they had escaped from a dictator. Everyone embraced the first party to come along." Politics is on everyone's mind now, a distinct change from previous years. Even small children discuss politics and government affairs, he said. "We're still watching them," Bogdan said of the people now running his coun­ try. "In my opinion, a lot of members know where they will be in the system. Even the people in office, they are specialists, but they are still communists." While he recognized the need for change, "we had no one ready to take over," he said. A national election in Ro­ mania will be held in May 1992. "We need a private televi­ sion station, there is just one TV station in Romania," Bogdan said. One of the common ex­ pressions the men use when talking about bow they could contribute to their country is "Why NaT If Romania needs another television station, will they found one? They answered. "Why not? THURSDAY • SEPT. 5 □ F, JV Football....................................... Caledonia - Away □ JV, V Basketball............................... G.R. Baptist - Home □ Soccer....................................................... Zeeland - Home □ JV Golf .................................... Rogers/Wyo. Park - Home Kiddie Kampus Preschool Parent Orientation Meeting McFall Room 121 - 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 (according to class times) □ Elementary Open Houses: Page, West, McFall 6:00-7:00 p.m. □ P.E.T. Meeting following Open Houses at Page Elementary LUNCH: Tuna Noodle Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Bread I& Butter, Apple Crisp, BREAKFAST: Bagel/Cream Cheese, Juice, Milk I I ! FRIDAY • SEPT. 6 D Pig Roast .................... 5:30-7:30 Before the Middleville vs. Caledonia Football Game. Sponsored by Sr. Parents □ V Football ........................................... Caledonia - Home | LUNCH: Pizza, Sliced Carrots, Pears BREAKFAST: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuit/Honey, Orange Juice, Milk. IJ 1 MONDAY • SEPT. 9 ■ Senior Class Begins Sub. Sandwich Sale . . .Sept. 9-12 V. Golf.............................................. Godwin - at Hamilton Cross Country............................. T.K. Inv. at 4:30 - Home H.S......................... Jostens Rep. will meet with Freshmen regarding class rings D Adult Education classes begin 6:30 p.m. to enroll in a class call 795-3397 D Monday/Wednesday Preschool class begins LUNCH: Rib-B-Q Bun, Corn, Applesauce BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Raisins, Milk D □ □ □ II III I I J J I I ■ I TUESDAY • SEPT. IO Soccer ..................................................Caledonia - Away JV Golf................................................. Grandville - Home Tuesday/Thursday Preschool Classes Begin Country Painting Class begins - Call 795-3397 to enroll by September 4th. LUNCH: Chicken Pattie, Mashed Potateos, Peas, Pineapple ■ BREAKFAST: Pancakes/Syrup, Apple Sauce, Milk D D D D | Coming Events... I D Sat., Sept. 7.......................... Tennis - Hastings Away and Cross Country - Hastings at 10:00 - Away D After School Spanish for Elementary Students: Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 24 - Dec. 10 - 3:45-5:15 in the H.S. Rm. 208 Cost: $22.00. Must pre-register by Sept. 18 Call 795-3397 I I I I LUNCH WEEK OF SEPT. 11-17 Sept. 11, Spaghetti/Meat Sauce; Sept. 12, Foot Long Hot Dog/Bun, Sept. 13, Pizza, Sept. 16, Hamburger; Sept. 17, Macaroni 8c Cheese. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 3. 1991 Thornapple Twp. man showcases the art of wood carving by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The wood duck looks so alive that its feathers look downy, and should feel smooth and soft. Thanks to the talent of Kim Greene, who lives in Thornapple Township, the duck carved from bass wood seems real. The 10-year veteran of the art of wood carving has many pieces on display at Hilton Apple Acres off 108th Street, but his reputation lias grown to where it is difficult to get ducks and birds carved ahead Most of his work is made to order and sold before he starts it, he said. Complicating matters is his wife Barbara, who occasionally takes a shine to a bird or duck carving and then calls it "hers” and orders him not to sell "her" duck. Barbara is gifted in sewing, and is manager of the SmithOwen-Viking Sewing Center in Daane's Plaza in Kent­ wood. "There's nothing she can’t do with material, and our house is always filled with wood shavings and fabric pieces," Kim quips. The couple has two chil­ dren, David, and his wife Sally, and daughter Kimberly, who is just married. David and Sally have given the Greenes their first grand­ child, a girl named Mallory, and are expecting an addition in December. Intricate detail is shown on a wing carved by Kim Greene of Thornapple Township. Having A Noise or Dog Problem in Your Middleville Neighborhood? You can help change that by writing a letter of complaint and send it to Middleville City Hall, 100 E. Main, Middleville, Ml 49333 — Attention Town Council Carving and painting up to a dozen layers of paint to get just the right color and shine on a carving of a bird or duck is very relaxing, Kim says. ’You can get rid of a lot of aggression with it," he says. But then he notes that he also golfs, which builds more ten­ sion than it gets rid of. "I can sit down for an after­ noon or evening and carve, and I dont know where the time goes," he adds. He added humor to his ex­ planation of how to carve. You start by drawing a profile of the bird you want to carve, and perhaps a top profile too, he explains. Then you rough out the shape of a duck from a block of wood. The rest is done by carving the excess wood from the rough shape. "We always say if you carve everything away, it won’t look like a duck," he comments with a sly grin. Kim refuses to believe that everyone can’t carve beautiful facsimilies of ducks, animals or birds, as he does. "fve only seen one person who couldn't come up with something," he says with a smile, "you've just got to get by the 'I can't do it’ stage." He backs up his confidence by teaching a class in carving through the South Kent Community Education pro­ gram. Held every Wednesday in October and December, the class may seem natural to Kim; he is a high school teacher in Kentwood. "It's really very learnable. Some of my students are now August 13. 1991 President Pro Tem Hordy call­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, Myers. Oliver and Riley. Absent: Thatcher and VondenBerg. Guests: Dick Meyers. Dan Porker. Jean Gallup from the Sun and News, and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the July 23, 1991 The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: LOCATION: PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION: William R. Getty The applicant is requesting a special land use to allow a two family dwelling unit use pursuant to Section 8.3<b) of the Zon­ ing Ordinance. Approximately 175 Lem Paul Street Permanent Parcel #08-14-022-022 September 17, 1991 7:00 P.M. Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville. Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall. All infor­ mation relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours. Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated. August 28. 1991 winning prizes and are better than I am," he says modestly. Not much equipment is VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT. REQUEST: Kim Greene displays some of his carvings that are sold at Hilton’s Apple Acres meeting were approved as read. Discussion was held on the proposed revised zoning or­ dinance changes. Oliver moved to amend the zoning ordinance as described by the council. Sup­ port by Bray. Roll Call: Hardy aye. Myers aye, Oliver aye, Riley aye, and Bray aye. 5 Ayes, 2 Absent. Motion carried. Oliver moved to amend the zoning ordinances to include a new map as described by our Village Planner, Mark VondenPloeg. Support by Bray. Roll Call: Hardy aye, Myers aye, Oliver aye, Riley aye, and Bray aye. 5 Ayes, 2 Absent. Motion carried. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll........... $27,461.95 Total to Motor Pool........ 5,006.18 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance ......................................... $5,000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ......................................... 23,000 00 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager s Report Bray moved to send 2 DPW employees to a Water Distribu tion Course at approximately $135 00 per employee os re­ quested by Manager Roon Sup­ port by Riley. Ayes all. Carried Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the July Police Activity Report With no further business. Myers moved for adjournment Support by Bray Ayes all. Car­ ried Meeting adjourned at 7 24 p.m. Chris Mugridge Deputy Clerk (9/3) needed, and the knives to get started cost between only $20 and $25, he notes. His pieces sell from $30 to $300, with one especially complicated piece going for $450. Besides Hilton Apple See woodcanring, paga 11 TK grad joins‘Spirit of Chicago’ cruise Meagon Knox, 1987 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School, receiv­ ed her bachelor’s degree June 21 from Northwestern University, School of Speech, in Evanston, III. She completed majors in communications and theater arts. She plans to pursue a career in the theater and is perform­ ing as part of a live review aboard the “Spirit of Chicago”, docked at Navy Pier in Chicago. Knox plans to remain in the Chicago area, working with national agents there and build her experience in live professional theater The ‘‘Spirit of Chicago” provides an entertaining har­ bor cruise, including dinner, live show and a tour of the Chicago skyline. It is one of nine ships that entertain more than six million people an­ nually in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle. Norfolk, New Jersey and Chicago. The ship’s dinner cruise departs at 7 p.m.;, and reser­ vations are usually necessary. PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Sept. 10, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s room, Court­ house, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 regarding annexation of the following proper­ ty to be annexed into the Village of Middleville. That part of the Southeast Va of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan; Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section, thence East 990.0 feet along the South line of said section, thence North 0 degrees 45’ 50’’ West 377.0 feet parallel with the North and South one-quarter line of said section to THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence West 165.0 feet parallel with the South line of said section, thence North 0 degrees 45' 50” West 217.0 feet, thence East 165.0 feet, thence South 0 degrees 45’ 50” East to place of beginning. Subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the East 33.0 feet thereof. Nancy L. Boersma, County Clerk �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 3, 1991 I Page 11 Postcard gifts may be bogus, officials warn • Where should defective merchandise be returned? • How would a consumer obtain service or warranty coverage for their purchase? • From where is the mer­ chandise shipped? by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Postcards that look like they may be from the Postal Service saying that you have an item being held for you may be bogus, says the Better Business Bureau of Western Michigan Inc. The firm selling merchan­ dise by that method all over the United States currently is under investigation by the U. S. Postal Service Fraud Unit. The cards, which are ad­ dressed to a specific home­ owner, say that merchandise, such as an 82-channel hi-tech television set, is being held and all you have to do is send $68.77 for the item to be shipped. Also offered are twin watches, telephone answering machines, mink coats and VCRs and other items. The card says it is the "only noti­ fication" and the method of shipping, once the check or money order is received, will be immediate, insured, UPS Delivery by parcel. The company was first heard of at the end of July this year. The address provided on Columbus Avenue in Boston is a mail box at a private company. Better Business Bureau officials from Boston who visited the office were told that the company's owner lives in Hong Kong, and that mail received in Boston was forwarded to a Karin Chan there. Postal Authorities stated that there is a business address for the company in the Republic of Panama, which may account for the Panama postmark. The following questions were asked of the National Notification Clearinghouse (NNC). • What is the merchandise available? • How many of each of the items are available? • What are the prices of each of these items? • How long is the offer valid? • What are the brand names of the merchanside offered7 • What is the quality of the merchandise offered7 • What is the company's re­ fund, exchange and/or return policies? Historical Society to publish booklet When members of the Barry County Historical Society gather Oct. 17 for their annual banquet, they will be issued special program booklets listing their monthly meetings, but with a different theme. While the booklet will con­ tinue to list the Historical Society’s monthly meeting site, it also, will feature “Patriotism and the American Flag" as a special tribute to the recent Persian Gulf conflict. The booklet, which will be available free to members and for a small fee to non­ members, will feature patriotic poems about the American Flag, which the society received after spon­ soring a special poem contest. Thirty poems were submit­ ted by 24 area residents. All will be featured in this special booklet, which also will pay tribute to Barry County veterans who served from the Civil War, to the Persian Gulf War. To help pay for the cost of this publication, the society is inviting interested county businesses and residents to submit small paid ads and veteran tributes. Deadline for submitting an ad is Friday, Sept. 27. The cover will feature the Barry County Civil War monument, with the Hastings World I and II, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War monuments sur­ rounding it, to honor all veterans. For more information, call 945-3200 evenings, or send advertisements to: Historical Society Book, 817 West Green St., Hastings, Mich., 49058, with payment. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: PUBLIC HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION: William R. Getty The applicant is requesting the rezoning of subject lands from the Thomapple Township R Residential District to the Village R 2 Medium Density Single Family District. Approximately 175 Lem Paul Street Permanent Parcel # 08-14-022-022 September 17, 1991 7:00 P M Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by attending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall All infor­ mation relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated: August 28, 1991 A representative of the NNC said, "We are a Panama trading company. We pur­ chase merchandise from around the world and sell that using several mail order pro­ motions to residents in the United States...all our prod­ ucts come with a 30-day un­ conditional money back guar­ antee. This guarantee is honored whether or not the consumer has used the product or abused it." However, the BBB said, the company did not respond fully to all of the questions. Barbara Krzemien, office manager of the Grand Rapids BBB, confirmed that the post­ cards have been circulated in this area, noting that her of­ fice has been very busy an­ swering calls about them. On Aug. 1, the BBB asked the U. S. Postal Service Fraud Unit to investigate the firm. Patrick Kelly, Postmaster at the Middleville Post Office, said if anyone brings in a piece of mail they don't feel is legitimate, they are forwarded to the Postal Inspector. "They have a special force just to handle these; they keep a list," he said. However, the cards are usu­ ally worded "just right" so they are not quite on the wrong side of the law, he added. If you have a suspicious of­ fer that seems too good to be true, contact your Better Business Bureau, or bring it into your post office and give it to your postmaster. Lynn Hilton, co-owner of Hilton Apple Acres is already decorating her Christmas trees with hand blown ornaments from Germany. Wood lea rvi ng, from page 10 Acres, he has sold his work through an art dealer in Saugatuck. Kim has carved other ani­ mals and various items, such as an antique carousel, but does mostly birds. Birds in action are satisfying to him, but the sitting or perching birds are easier to sell, he said. Christmas is usually the busiest time of the year for Kim, and he asks that he be given at least two months to carve a duck or bird. His work can be seen at Hilton Apple Acres at 2893 108th St., or for more infor­ mation, call 891-8019. For Classified Action-Ads tfMh CALL K7 795-3345 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land whose area constitutes no less than 51 % of the total area of the hereinafter described as Bluff Drive Special Assessment District to the Township Board of the Township of Yankee Springs proposes to pave the road and to create a special assessment for the recovery of the cost thereof by special assessment against the properties benefited therein. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing im­ provements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is propos ed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Grade and Pave Bluff Drive from Bowens Mill to Briggs Road The total cost will be equally divided among all property owners within said District, regardless of parcel size, road frontage, number of lots owned, etc. All property owners/per sons will be charged on the basis of 57 owners/persons. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineering plans showing the improvements and location thereof together with an estimate of the costs of such construction in the approximate amount of $44,000.00 for the Bluff Drive Road Assessment, has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, has passed a Resolu­ tion tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvements and to create the aforementioned Special Assessment District, and has further tentatively found the Peti tions for improvement to be in compliance with statutory requirements PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans, Special Assessment District and Peti­ tions may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing hereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Petitions, Plans, District and Estimate of Costs will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall 284 N Briggs Rd . Middleville. Michigan, within the Township commencing at 7 30 p m on September 12, 1991. At such heanng, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matters which might be filed with sard board at or prior to the time of said hearing as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to said Plans, Estimates and Costs or to said Special Assessment PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the improvement shall not be made without Peti­ tion of the property owners within the proposed district if the record owners of land con­ stitute 20% of the total area of this proposed district file their written objections with the Township Board at Of before this first meeting All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place and to submit comments concerning any of the foregoing Harvey Vander Bee. Clerk 284 N. Bnggs Rd Middleville, Ml 49333 7959091 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 3, 1991 Area dog lovers provide homes for racetrack ‘rejects’ Adopted greyhounds now run for fun, not their lives Red' (front) ond'Rooster' show off their speed. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer From a racetrack kennel in Florida to a loving home in Lowell, Mich., three-and-a half-year-old "Rooster has come a long way. In more than just miles. Since arriving at the Kent County International Airport in June, the fawn-colored greyhound has learned his "house manners." He also has learned that his life no longer means confinement in a three by three-foot crate, with breaks for a walk or for the mad dash around the racetrack. He has learned to play. "It took us about two weeks to get Rooster to blos­ som," said his new owner, Gail Ay res-Roderick of Low­ ell. "Then it was as though all at once he realized he had a home, that he wasn't going to be shipped off somewhere else. Now he's playing with his own toys, with us...he’s learning to have fun." Rooster's new-found play­ fulness may indicate he knows he is a lucky dog. But he probably has no idea just how lucky. Most of his racing col­ leagues won't be adopted when their racing days are over, even though, like him, they are still young and friendly and in excellent physical shape. Racing greyhounds who are not fast enough to earn money for their owners, or who become "too old" at bably would have been destroyed if they had not been adopted by the two area families. Racetrack kennels have no use for retirea* dogs or for those which don't meet a competitive standard. The new owner doesn’t training program, testifies to sociation, and claims that their stock to get to other have to pay anything but the the greyhound s good nature. breeders. many of the allegations "I'd had Rooster only four And even if a puppy makes cost of transporting the dog brought against the dog racing business no longer it to the track, its career as a to its new home, but he or days when 1 took him to our racing hound is short. A she must sign a contract with 4-H training session, and I let apply. Training with live lures greyhound still racing at five Banks pledging proper treat­ one of the junior handlers now is illegal in nearly all years of age is unusual, ment and medical care for the work with him. He behaved so well, despite the new expe­ dog. Ayres-Roderick said. states where greyhounds are According to Ayres-Roder­ rience and all the kids and "Once they can no longer raced, he said. dogs." But even he conceded that perform, no time is wasted on ick's contract, she was to She added that the breed has have taken Rooster to her vet within two weeks of his ar­ no genetic health problems, rival and to have made sure like hip dysplasia. “It’ hard to believe that literally "For me, that is welcome," that he was tested for heart­ thousands of these dogs are put worm and received his rabies she said. "I've loved my Ger­ and parvo/distemper shots. down every year simply man shepherds, but there al­ She also promises in the ways is one health problem because they don’t run fast contract never to tie or chain or another to worry about be­ enough. It’s been an accepted her dog, but yet not to let cause of the poor breeding him run loose. that went on when the Shep­ part of the dog-racing industry, "A loose Greyhound can herds became so popular." but I don’t think it’s going to soon be a dead Greyhound as Gayle and John Zinn of remain accepted much longer.” they have no fear of cars..., Grand Rapids also have and because of their great adopted a racer doomed for not speed, you cannot catch performing well enough. them," she said. "They ’ re bred them..."reads one stipulation Friends of Ayres-Roderick, death is the fate of at least only for money. ” in the contract. they had heard from her about some of the 10,000 puppies A June Life magazine arti­ Banks also warned that Helen Banks' program to save rejected each year as racing cle states that while the dogs these dogs are very sensitive the greyhounds, but they prospects. Other people cited in the ar­ are raced at 60 tracks in 24 to anesthetics and to chemi­ wanted to "meet" one of the ticle say the figures are even states, few tracks sponsor cals used in flea collars and dogs before making a deci­ sion. higher, and that the puppies adoption programs. About flea pills. 30,000 surplus dogs are de­ But the breed is character­ Since Ayres-Roderick had are not adopted or given away because breeders don't want stroyed every year, compared ized as gentle, calm and quiet, not yet obtained her dog, they to about 6,000 who are despite their spectacular went to visit "Ollie," a grey­ adopted, the article says. speed, which can carry them hound adopted by yet another Some of the "retired" dogs over a flat course at nearly 40 dog-loving friend, Janie are not put down, but instead miles per hour. Bolins. are sold for medical research, Ayres-Roderick, active in "We really were just lookwhere greyhounds are noted the Kent County 4-H dog Contlnuod on next page for their high tolerance of pain, Ayres-Roderick said. In response to the plight of these dogs, whose lineage dates back to the hunting dogs of Egyptian pharoahs, some adoption programs have sprung up. Ayres-Roderick obtained Rooster through a Florida Job sites near the Kent County woman who has made it her Airport, in Cuttlerville and in njission to find homes for greyhounds whose racing ca­ all areas of Grand Rapids reers are over, but who have Some experience prefered, BUT will train the potential to make wonder­ motivated individuals able to perform "Quick ful pets. Paced" hand work Must be able to comit to Helen Banks, shocked when a long term position requiring overtime as she learned of the routine de­ needed struction of so many dogs, began a placement service she To apply bring 2 pieces of I D. calls "Second Chance for 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays to Greyhounds." Operating from Bonita Springs, Fla., Banks 2401 Camelot C1. S E personally visits the tracks to Grana Papas look for healthy dogs with Behma Eastbrook Mall good dispositions. She takes (616) 957-2101 those she chooses for a “vet Equal Opportunity Employer Ammus Contemporary Work For<e\ check" before she places them. Goil Ayres-Roderick ond her Rooster shore on affectionate mo­ ment (inset), before posing with Gayle and John Zinn and their greyhound, Red.' Former racing dogs, the two greyhounds pro­ about age five, are routinely destroyed, said Ayres-Roder­ ick. "It's hard to believe that lit­ erally thousands of these dogs are put down every year sim­ ply because they don't run fast enough,' she said. "It's been an accepted pan of the dog-racing industry, but I don't think it's going to remain accepted much longer." Articles in several recent publications back her up. According to an article in the September edition of Dog Fancy magazine, mounting public outcry over the treat­ ment and training of the grey­ hounds already is causing some changes in the industry. Training the dogs with live lures (usually rabbits), culling the dogs right from puppyhood and then abandoning or destroying both young and adult dogs who don't meet the standard are practices the industry now deplores, said Gary Guccione in the Dog Fancy article. He is secretary/treasurer of the National Greyhound As- Assembly Plastic Injection "New Position A vailable Daily!" PEOPLEMARK �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 3, 1991 / Page 13 Middleville gal Trojans thwart Hastings rally in 51-46 win SPORTS By Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The Middleville girls basketball team had everything going against it Thursday night against Hastings. First of all, the Thomapple Kellogg High School gymnasium felt like a kiln after several days of hot, muggy weather. Secondly, the Trojans had to fend off a fiesty Hastings team, attempting to rally from a 24-8 first-half deficit Fortunately for Middleville though, the Trojans were able to overcome both the heat and the Saxons for a 51-46 win, and improve their overall record to 2-0 on the young season. Middleville defeated Lowell 34-31 Tuesday in its season opener. Hastings was playing it’s first game of the season. Trojan coach Jim Sprague had mixed reviews of his team's performance, but was quick to praise the spunky Saxons. "At various times, we did different things well," Sprague said. "But there was nothing we did well on a consistent basis. "In that heat, conditioning was a big factor. They (the Saxons) were in excellent condition. They showed alot of composure coming back the way they did." Middleville took command of the game in the first quarter, breaking loose from a 4-4 tie with a 14-0 scoring run, mostly because of a tenacious full­ court pressure defense. Hastings turned the ball over repeatedly, allowing the Trojans to slowly extend their lead. The score was 18-6 at the end of the quarter. Down 24-8, the Saxons began making the extra pass and eventually found themselves the beneficiaries of some easy fast-break baskets. Senior forward Jenny Lumbert broke loose for 12 of the Saxons' 16 second-quarter points, and Hastings was able to slice the lead down to six briefly, 26-20. The half ended with a 30-22 Middleville lead. "It wasn't really that we made any adjustments," Saxon coach Jack Longstreet said of the rally. "We just started to do what we wanted to do all along, and that was reverse the ball. We just executed better. "We have alot of young players, but I thought they learned some things tonight. It was real encouraging to see them make that comeback." The Trojans were able to maintain a safe advantage throughout the third quarter, but Hastings sliced the lead to 42-37 inside the seven-minute mark of the fourth quarter on a pair of free throws by senior Shana Murphy. The teams traded hoops until a Malyka DeGoa bucket near the twominute mark cut the Saxon deficit to four, 4945. But Trojan sophomore Carla Ploeg effectively put the game away with a baseline jumper, her third clutch hoop of the fourth quarter. After Hastings' Qiris Solmes split a pair of free throws, the Trojans were able to run the majority of the clock down befor the Saxons were able to foul. Alicia Batson led Middleville with a quiet 17 points, including nine from the free throw line, and led the team in assists with seven. Ploeg chipped in 15 points, most on short bank shots in the lane. She added five rebounds. Lumbert led the Saxons with 17 points, followed by Murphy with a dozen. Heather Daniels added nine. DeGoa had a good floor game off the bench with nine assists, including several in the fourth quarter to keep the game close. The Saxons will play See Trojans page 15 Continued from previous page-----------------------------------ing for a dog," John said. " Since Gayle wanted to see Janie's dog, we stopped in." But the Zinns were greeted by not one, but two grey­ hounds. Bolins, as it turned out, was trying to place a second greyhound whose original adoptive owner couldn't keep him. After spending some time playing with Ollie and "Gypsy Red," they told their friend she needn't look any farther for a home for Red. "He was so mellow, despite the strangers and all the dis­ tractions," John said. Taking in an adult dog who has never lived with a family isn't without its problems. Zinns' dog, Red, is just as affectionate, but slower than Rooster in learning to play. "And we had to have a little chat with him about his place in the home," grinned Gayle. "But we work, and so we haven't had as much time as we'd like to spend with him. But he's learned a lot, even how to live with a parakeet." As if to confirm their praise, Red sat down next to John and leaned up against him, looking for some atten­ tion. Ayres-Roderick admitted that the smooth lean contours of the greyhound were a big change from the furry strength of her German shepherds. But after losing one of her devoted shepherds last year, "I decided I wanted a dog that was completely different." And she heard about Banks greyhound adoption program. "He did seem strange at first," she said of Rooster, who was stretched out at her feet for one of his brief rests "1 had to get used to his particular kind of beauty. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St.. Middleville 795-7022 J • Tune-Ups to Engines rv Including Foreign Cars Fast Service - no tong waits WERE HERE TO SERVE YOU which is so different from the dogs most of us have. But now I love his lean lines. He's like a piece of sculpture. "But I couldn’t have asked for a dog with a better dispo­ sition. It's been fun to watch him overcome his uncertain­ ties and learn to enjoy him­ self." Ayres-Roderick and the Zinns said they would be happy to field questions or provide information to anyone interested in the greyhounds. Ayres-Roderick can be reached at 897-4224, and Gayle Zinn can be reached at her work number, 942-4256. They say that people should remember, however, that in providing a home for one of the greyhounds, they are not adopting a puppy, but a large adult dog that has had anything but a normal ‘family" upbringing. "They are around people all the time in their training, but they're really not socialized as puppies. Then, if they make it, their lives center around the races," said Gayle But their calm friendly dis­ positions, sleek good looks and soft eyes belie their pre­ vious narrow existence. Until you see them run. But now when Red and Rooster streak past, they're running for fun, not their lives. Middleville senior Becky Reigler breaks free on a fast break during the Trojans’ 51-46 win over Hastings Thursday. TK will face Delton at home tonight £ tV$ tV# & tVtV tVtVtV & tVtVtV tV# _______ Hastings...Your w PlymoufU Best New Car Buy tv © Has Just Arrived! tv & w W Equipped not Just check out 4K. features! ’£"0 & po^er Wheel Dtwe 7/70 Warranty Remote Trunk Release Steel M Belted Radials Driver Air Bag tv 4 Dr. Sedan Power Steering tv • Front Wheel Drive • Power Locks • Power Windows • AM/FM Stereo Yours for Only $999500!! tv JUST ADD TAX, TITLE AND PLATES! 'Price includes freight, rebate to dealer Driver ed car & UA0TIMH0 nMOlllNUO latThisPrice... 6 at Similar Savings! Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge & tv A^TcUier 1455 West State St., Hastings, Michigan OPEN Mon. & Wed. 8:308; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30-6; Sat. 9-3 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 tv tv �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 3, 1991 TK golfers lose to Wayland in tie-break The Middleville varsity golf team lost to Wayland Wednesday afternoon at Yankee Springs, although both teams carded 175 scores. The Wildcats were awarded the win on the basis of a fifth score. The Trojans were led by Brad Mullen with a 42. Mac Missad and Tim Keizer each had 44, while Brad Williams shot 45. Mike Merrin of Wayland was medalist with a 41. Middleville also came up on the short end of the junior varsity score, shooting 200 to Wayland’s 188. Scott Meyers led the way with a 44, Brian Drummond shot 50, and Dave Olthouse and Scott Peck each carded 53’s. Thursday’s match against Caledonia was postponed due to rain and lightning. The match is tentatively rescheduled for Friday. TK frosh eagers open with a pair of wins The Middleville freshman girls basketball team used strong defense to win it's first two games of the season. Tuesday at Maple Valley the Trojans outscored the Lions 10-2 in the decisive third quarter and cruised to a 39-20 win. Sarah Kaechele pumped in 11 points and had three assists to pace Middleville, while Vikki Jansen scored 10 points, had 12 steals and pulled down nine rebounds. The Trojans jumped out to a 30-3 halftime lead Thursday against Hastings, then warded off a Saxon rally in a 56-15 win. Jessica Coe and Tracy Lee tallied 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds apiece. Jansen and Kaechele chipped in 10 points each. The Trojans will be host to Delton Tuesday. TK soccer squads win Sparta Jamboree The TK varsity and junior varsity soccer teams each brought home trophies by winning their respective divisions last weekend in the Sparta Jamboree. The varsity team was forced to rally in each of their two wins. In the opening game, the Trojans came from behind to pull out a 3-2 overtime victory over Grand Rapids Baptist, propelling them into the title game. Once there, TK fell behind 2-1 at halftime to the host Spartans. Again, Middleville rallied to pull out a 3-2 win to claim the championship. The junior varsity used outstanding defense to blank Baptist and Sparta by 3-0 scores. The Trojans travel to Sparta again Tuesday, then return home to face Zeeland Thursday. TK jayvee natters are nipped by Wayland The TK varsity and junior varsity soccer teams each won their division at last weekend's Sparta Jamboree. Top, the varsity team: Front (from left) Craig Stolsenberg, Matt Hopkins, brent Wustman, Ryan Kiel, Jason DeVries. MiddleRyan Walker, Jim Flikkema, Bob Middleton, Chad Mason, Rick Baughn, Adam HJolsted. Back- Hirpyuki Sugahara, Dave DeHaan, Bill Bakiry, Mike Marble, Tony Stambach, Tim Kietzman, Curt Thaler, Ryan Recker. Bottom, the junior varsity: Front Steve Matison, Jeff Frei, Kiley Webster, Mike Sanderson, Chris DeBlaay Middle- Brian Baughman, Gary Ketchum, Brian Thomas, Eric DeGroote, Jim Mason, Jason Clinton. Back- Mickey Loew, Jeremy Anderson, Kevin Bluhm, Jeremiah Wert, Jacob Dassia, Josh Parker, Brent Dieteker. The Middleville junior varsity tennis team lost a close match to Wayland on Tuesday 4-3. Second singles player Kelly Kollar posted a 6-3, 6-4 win, while third singles player Darcy Mugridge rallied for a dramatic 1-6, 7-6, 7-6 win. Fourth singles player Courtney Rich posted the other TK win, also in three sets, 6-4, 5-7, 6-0. Scot cross country teams pick up where last season left off A Crowning Achievement. Make way for the king. The King Quad ATV from Suzuki. No other ATV is more at home in the realm of hard work. 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Wellman Rd. J Nashville, Mich. • (517) 852-9377 ------ 1 The Caledonia cross country teams opened the 1991 seaon right where they left off last year on a winning note. Both the Scot boys and girls teams won a pair of triangular meets, running their overall record in the early going to 4-0. Tuesday the boys team captured the first five places in meets with Middleville (15-50) and East Grand Rapids (15-44). Jason Booisma led the Scots with a run of 16:34, followed by Pete Parbel (16:45), John Myers (17:05), Tim Stack (17:13) and Chris Hobday (17:51). Ben Lillie (19:26) and Ben Potgeter (20:04) finished sixth and seventh, respectively, in the Middleville meet The girls also fared well in the 90-degree heat, blazing to the top five spots in the Middleville meet (15-46) and the top four against East Grand Rapids (19-36). Becky Beland led with a run of 20:15, followed by Meredith Denison (21:01), Jason Boorsma Wendy Faber (21:51) and Sarah Flegel (21:59). Jodi Hatrick , who along with Faber and Flegel were running their first race, finished ninth against East Grand Rapids in 23:51. Thursday the Scot boys downed Unity Christian 20-35 and Lowell 16-43. Again, depth proved to be the difference as Caledonia took the first four positions. Boorsma led with a 16:21, followed by Parbel (16:25), Tim Stack (16:55) and Myers (17:02). Holiday was ninth (17:48), Jason Hill 14th (18:33) and Lillie 15th (18:45). The girls won by scores of 21-40 against Lowell and 18-41 over Unity. Beland and Denison again led the way, finishing 1-2 in 20.00 and 20:26, respectively. Fabers 22:09, Flegel’s 22:13 and Hatrick's 23:37 rounded out the top five for the Scots. Coach Dave Hodgkinson said that the remainder of his girls also showed marked improvement over Tuesdays times. Caledonia opens the OK Gold season Wednesday aginst Forest Hills Northern. The race, to be held at Johnson Park, will start at 4:12. POSTAL JOBS start $11.41 pr. hr. Carriers, sorters, clerks. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application information call 1-206-736-7000 exL 58CMT7, 6a.m. -1 Op. m/7days. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 3, 1991 I Page 15 CHS Teen Institute to feature ‘Mr. Universe’ International in Caledonia Oct. 26 by Barbara Gall ' Staff Writer That familiar tale about the 97-lb. weakling who emerges into a powerfully built "he-man" is no myth. The real-life version of that story exists in the muscular form of Peter Neilsen, "Mr. International Universe" for 1984-85. Neilsen will bring his story to Caledonia Oct. 26 as part of the first-ever CHS Teen Institute, a day of activities, workshops and discussions focused on the "highs" of a drug-free, alcohol-free life. It’s a fitting forum for the mes­ sage Neilsen carries to audi­ ences all over the country. He didn't start life with good health, much less a great body build. "When I was a kid, I was sick a lot," he says in the in­ troduction to his book Grow­ ing Up Strong! "...I ended up spending two months in the hospital when I was 15. The doctors told me I had Crohn’s Disease. When I got out of the hospital, I weighed 86 pounds and I was anemic." Chrohn's Disease, he learned, is an incurable in­ testinal ailment, also known as ileitis. So, at an early age, Neilsen was faced with the choice of giving in to a sickly life or fighting for a healthy one. He says in the book that his parents had taught him not to be a quitter, and so he chose to fight for his health through a regimen of good nutrition and bodybuilding. That program took the 861b. kid from Brooklyn to the 205-lb. Mr. Universe. No steroids necessary, he said. Today, the 30-year-old Neilsen is recognized not only for the many bodybuilding titles he has Trojan gals — from page 13— Mason in the first round of the Portland Tip-off Invitational Wednesday at 6 p.m. In the Lowell game on Tuesday, Middleville outscored the Red Arrows 15-10 in the deciding fourth quarter of a defensive struggle to post the win. Laura Donker led Middleville with 12 points, while Batson added seven points, six assists and six steals. Middleville will be host to Delton Kellogg Tuesday. A Super Line Up of Cars — Drive one Away... CM PROGRAMCARS 1991 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr. White, 4 cyl., auto., air. tilt, cruise. stereo, 10,000 miles. 1991 Chevy Lumina Euro 4 Dr. Blue, fully equipment, 12.000 miles. won, but also for his work promoting fitness, good nutrition and living free of drug and alcohol dependency. Since winning his Mr. In­ ternational Universe title, Neilsen has written his book, started his own vitamin com­ pany, and opened his gym, "Eye of the Tiger," where he can teach the conditioning he writes and speaks about. He talks not only to stu­ dents, but also to business companies interested in pro­ moting fitness among their employees, and be has served as a consultant for corporate fitness programs. He is a spokesman for the National Foundation of Ileitis and Colitis and has been fea­ tured on national television and in periodicals such as Time and Newsweek. He toured Europe and Central America, lecturing on condi­ tioning and nutrition. He now has his own TV show, "Peter Principles," and he soon will have a new 15minute segment on ESPN, said Jim Martin of the Robert Thomas Agency in Madison Heights. Martin is handling the arrangements for Neilsen's visit to Caledonia. While in Caledonia, Neilsen will deliver the insti­ tute's keynote speech and con­ duct two workshops on "Sports and Drugs." He will be at the Institute all day to talk to students informally as well, said Mike Pintek, CHS director of student services. Copies of Neilsen s book will be available. "Peter is still in superb physical condition," said Manin in a recent phone in­ terview. "It’s hard to believe he was that sick, skinny kid when you look at him now. "He’s a dynamic person, and I think Caledonia students will enjoy meeting and listen­ ing to him. He’s very inter­ ested in kids, he's a good Christian person and he's sort of 'living proof that what he says, works." Along with Neilsen's ap­ pearance, the Caledonia Teen Institute will offer workshops in areas such as handling stress, time management, preventing teen suicide, de­ velopment of responsibility, assertiveness and eating disor­ ders The "alternative highs" in­ clude a long list of varied ac­ tivities such as karate, pho­ tography, archery, horseback riding, weight lifting, roller blading, color analysis and music. Workshop topics and alter­ native high activities were chosen from a student survey conducted at the high school last spring, said Pintek. After dinner, Tim Cusack, an actor, mime and popular speaker, is scheduled to talk to the students. Students can sign up for the institute during lunch throughout September. Pintek said a table will be set up every day in the commons area for registration. The $10 fee will cover all costs, including the student's meals for the day and a T-shirt, he said. Anyone with questions, or any adult who wants to help with the institute should call the high school at 891-8129 and ask for Pintek, Cindy Marble or Simone Heidrich. Blue, auto., 4 cyl., air, stereo, 22,000 miles. USED CARS 1989 Cutlass Cierra L 4 Dr. Black, 47,000 miles, V-6, air, cruise, tilt. 1989 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr. Blue, 38,000 miles, V-6. auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo. 1988 Cutlass Supreme mt. 2 Dr. Black, 40,000 miles, V-6, air, cruise, tilt, power windows and locks, stereo. 1988 Pontiac Sunbird 4 Dr. Scot golfers third in quad meet Aug. 23 The Caledonia varsity golf team finished third in a quad meet Aug. 23 at Saskatoon Golf Club. Grandville won the meet with a 399 score, followed by Unity Christian at 426, ten shots ahead of the Scots. West Ottawa was fourth at 445. Chris VanRyn and Phil 1990 BuiCk Skylark 4 Dr. Stimac each carded 81’s to pace the Scots. Caledonia also played Byron Center Tuesday and Middleville Thursday. Results were unavailable. The Scots' next match is scheduled for Wednesday, when they travel to Scott Lake to play Comstock Park and Kent City. Blue and silver, 45,000 miles, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo. 1987 BUlCk Century 4 Dr. Blue, 58,000 miles, auto., air, stereo. 1986 Chevy Cavalier 2-24 Red, 52,000 miles, V-6, air, 5 spd., stereo, sunroof. 1986 BuiCk Skyhawk Station wagon Auto., air, stereo, 62,000 miles, Gold. Serving our CountryAngela D. Blain Navy Seaman Recruit Angela D. Blain, daughter of Lyle E. and Pamela D. Blain of 2356 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville, completed train­ ing at Recrui: Training Com­ mand, Orlando, FL. During the eight-week cy­ cle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill. Naval history and first aid. After completing this course of in­ struction, recruits are eligible for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene The 1990 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School joined the Navy in March 1991. 15 Trucks 1989and older Stop in and look them over. Stop in and see ... JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS or BILL CAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • Ceo 795*3518 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon. Sat SERVICE: Mon. Frt. �16 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 3, 1991 Stella's PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rotes: 5 words for $2.75 then IO* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. 891-9287 Business Services CALEDONIA GROOMING: Complete, professional, all breed pet grooming with gentle, individual care. M-W-F A Sat by appointment Call Ginny Sines al 891-0496.__________ Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. 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We also wish to thank them for the beautiful memory quilL A big “Thank You” to our relatives, friends and neighbors for the gifts, flowers, and cards which made the day even more enjoyable. Sincerely, Bob & Mary Tolan U-PICK rasberries and toma­ toes, excellent picking. Open 9-6. Evenings by appointment. S&S Fann Market, 795-9758 on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. i TYPESETTER WANTED: a mature, artistic individual with Macintosh experience and the natural ability to treat our print­ ing customers like royalty. This flexible part-time position could be ideal for a mom with school aged children. Future full-time possible. Please call John or Gary at the Hastings Press for an interview. 945-3481. CARD OF THANKS The children and sisters of Margaret Price wish to thank Reverend Father Charles Fischer and all the friends for their pray­ ers, cards and flowers during her stay in the hospital and at the time of her death. We would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at Pennock Hospital for their very fine care. A special thanks to Beeler Funeral Home and Father Fischer for the funeral services and Dorothy Cooley for the music. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Smelker Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burkey Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Price Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Price Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smelker Mrs. Mary Foster Community Notices 117 West Main, Middleville DENTAL RECEPTIONIST in Middleville. Call 795-3323. TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G A L Remodeling. Come sec our models. Call for an appointment. Middleville. 795-9153.__________________ years experience. Low prices. Bowen Upholstering 616-531-3020, G.R. Middleville's Finest 4J Help Wanted UTILITY COMPANY JOBS Start $7.80/$15.75/hour, your area. Men & women needed, no experience necessary. For infor­ mation call 1-900-370-4562, ext #4317,9am-9pm, 7 days. $12.95 fee. UPHOLSTERING over 44 a FIRST TIME GARAGE SALE-MOVING SALE Everything must go? Antiques, Tupperware, clothes, tools, canning jars, crocks, small appliances. Sept 6 & 7, 8am-7pm. 2608 84th Street, SE., Dutton. TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. For Rent I FARO’S ITALIAN Call for Classifieds � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-09-10.pdf c6f35d3c8daf54d16f601d106ef5adc0 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRA"'.' ■ Ci-uroh^, HA3T».»~u, <»*. 49v33-1&33. Hastings Fuel ic Horary Thejsun ana News s Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 190 I September 10, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year Gravel mining operation halted at Bowens Mills site by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The excavation of 800,000 yards of gravel by the Thompson McCully Com­ pany in Yankee Springs Township has been halted by a township-hired inspector. The lack of a required air use permit issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resouces was the center of discussion by a citizens group and township officials, and it resulted in the stop work order being issued Friday morning. The Yankee Springs Awareness Committee (YSAC) had promised to monitor the company’s operation, charging that Thompson McCully violated several agreements with officials and residents in a similar operation last year. David Laansma of YSAC expressed satisfaction with the move, saying that all his group ever asked for was compliance. He said his group also was expected to write a complaint about the location of a berm he said was encroaching on a specified green belt area. Harry Thompson, vice president and part owner of Professional Code Inspections of Michigan Inc., who was named by the Yankee Springs Township Board as inspector of the operation, confirmed that there were "some discrepancies over some permits." He said when TMC had the proper permits, they could resume operations. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor David Van Elst said, "Were just trying to abide by the agreement. Thompson McCully seems to be willing to go by the agreement. "Roger Fulton (property S*« Grav«/ mining, page 13 TK teachers, support staff OK one-year pact with Board of Education Thornapple Kellogg teachers and support staff have ratified a new one-year contract with the TK Board of Education expected to accept the new pact at its Sept. 9 meeting. Few details will be released until after the board approves the agreement. However, Alice Jansrna confirmed that there was a 4.5 percent increase in teacher's salary, and no change in the insurance coverage or payment plan. The basic salary paid to a beginning teacher with a bachelors degree is $23,902, and escalates to $48,880 for a teacher with a master s degree and 30 hours plus 25 years of experience. Look for more details in next week’s Sun and News. and stops the huge machinery owned by the background. Distance and dollars complicate sewer plan Caledonia Township’s M-37 sewer plans still “pipe dreams” due to finances by Barbara Gall Staff Writer For Caledonia Township officials, "pipe dreams" aren't particularly pleasant these days. That's because the township never has been lucky enough to be able to just "go with the flow." At least not when con­ structing sewer systems. First, officials and residents had to struggle through the 10-year series of crises that hindered construction of the Campau Lake sewer project. And though that system fi­ nally is working, even now it remains the center of a legal hassle, as the township seeks reimbursement for alleged mismanagement of the project by engineering firm Moore and Bruggink. Then, problems had to be worked out concerning an on­ site private sewer system con- strutted by Foremost Insur­ ance Corporation at its office park in the north end of the township. Now, township officials are faced with their biggest sewer concern yet over a topsy­ turvy situation along M-37, where commercial development is stymied by the lack of public sewer. Ironically, "big” develop­ ment dollars are located in the north end of the township, while the only public sewer system in the area is in the south end, in Caledonia Vil­ lage. Between the big developers and the village are many smaller parcel owners who can t develop their land until public sewer is in place, but who don't have millions of dollars to donate to the cause. And, despite having in hand the results of a new sewer fea­ sibility study, which outlines the needed sewer capacities and a system to handle maxi­ mum development along M37, the township still faces a "which-comes-first" situation over money to fund the sewer. The township says it doesn't have the projected $21 million to construct a 60th84th Street sewer project, plus "buy into" the village's new sewer plant in order to serve the rest of the corridor. So, since it's the developers who need the sewer, they should be willing to put up the "front money" for it, ar­ gues the township. Developers respond that they will put up the money only when they are assured by the township that their money will be used for "pipe" on their properties, and not just for other areas along the highway. This "revolving door" situation is further complicated by even more issues to create a complicated puzzle for the township and its consultants to figure out A new sewage treatment plant will exist in the south S w Sewer, on pogo 3 In This Issue... CHS seniors set to go ‘Back to the Future’ A group of Caledonia seniors enjoy striking a pose with a Delorean automobile like the one used in the 'Bock to the Future' films. The seniors parents ore using using the popular movies as a theme for the post­ graduation party they re planning for the Class of 1992 Standing behind the cor ore Brent Belanger left, and Jason Carter Seated in front of them ore Tim AAolis, John Dubo, Alex Hess Todd Hudson and Tom Benedict Brod Seeley is leaning on the front bumper, Craig Fortuna relaxes in the driver's seat and Chris Berends (right) keeps things in balance. • Middleville Tool & Die to be first business in industrial park • Area teen sets sights on beating leukemia • Sand pit’s non-compliance record aired at hearing • Gravel ring halted at Bowens Mills site �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 10. 1991 Permit renewal, end use plan on table Sand pit’s non-compliance record aired at commission hearing < by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Local sand mine operators and township officials took some heat at a Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion hearing last week. Owners of what is now call­ ed the Cherry Valley Development operation, formerly known as the Veiling sand pit. heard complaints from neighboring residents, charging that the pit has operated in non-compliance with township ordinances for the last several years. And the township took the heat for not enforcing those ordinances In front of the commission was an application for a renewal of the planned mineral removal (PMR) per­ mit for Cherry Valley Development The company had submitted its application for renewal one year early because it wished to add about 35 acres to the near­ ly 2(M) acres now included in its permit. Only about 16 of those new acres, however, actually will be mined According to Cherry Valley representatives, most of the new acreage is needed to com- BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. plete the proposed end use plan for the Cherry Valley operation once the mining there is completed Included as one of the new parcels is the old Dykema sand pit, excavated before or­ a “very exclusive** subdivi­ sion sited around three man­ made lakes The development could not be built, however, until public sewer was available in the area “We have one of the best PMR ordinanes in the state, but we recognize that enforcement has not been adequate for many reasons, one of which is a lack of staff.” Jim Williams dinances required rehabilita­ tion of mined land. Cherry Valley said it wishes to rehab the Dykema pit area as part of its overall end use plan. The Caledonia ordinance now requires that mineral miners leave the land in as usable a condition as they found it. Usually the pit owners plan some kind of housing addition as their pro­ perty’s eventual end use. Cherry Valley, however, has proposed an eventual housing development quite different from any other in the township, and this plan, also was up for public comment last week. Three lakes planned Dick Van Laar of Exxel Engineering explained for the audience a plan for developing The three lakes, he said, would not just be for aesthetic purposes They would also be used for storm water retention in the housing addition, and would be maintained at a minimum depth of 10 feet. The three lakes will be join­ ed by a tile, with the most easterly lake eventually drain­ ing into the Thornapple River. Depths of all three lakes would be controlled, he said. J-Ad Graphics News Service A golf scramble, two car washes, a pancake breakfast and two large donations have brought the total to buy extrication equipment for members of the Thornapple Township Emergency Services to $2,400. With a check for $500 from Steve Wiersum, representing the Grand Rapids Proprietors Bowling Association, the total collected by the various fund- raisers and donations is closing in on the $3,150 needed for the newer, lighter unit. A similar check from the Lions Club of Middleville was donated to the cause last week. that the proposed construction of the lakes will have minimal environmental impact. They said only five of 103 wells of record in the area might, “in the worst possible scenerio” experience pro­ blems, but that under normal conditions neither scientist an­ ticipated wells drying up or experiencing any other problems. Meinert also said that these lakes were no more subject to pollution or contamination than any other lakes. “Every lake, even Lake Michigan, is nothing more than ground water surface,” he emphasized. "We should have these same concerns for all lakes.” While citizens had many questions about the lakes dur­ ing the public hearing portion of the meeting, many com­ ments were simply statements of disgust at the way the pit allegedly had been allowed to operate in violation of PMR regulations. “They’ve not lived up to their agreement so far,” said Jackie Speck, whose property on Cherry Valley Avenue overlooks the pit “Are they just laughing at us when they come for a renewal'.’’’ Commission Chairman Dick Dunn emphasized that enforcement of township or­ dinance is the job of the township supervisor and board, not the Planning Commission. Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good said that the pit should be easier to monitor with operators having an end use in mind. “This end use will be more enforceable because the developer must do his mining in a way that will set up the grades for his end use plan,” Good said. “He isn’t going to want to grade those slopes over again.” been corrected.’’' asked resident Don Hodgkinson. “Very few,’’ answered Keating. “And we’re here to renew this permit?** asked Hodgkinson. Dunn pointed out that some requests by the developer will not be approved because of the violations. But residents remained skeptical "At first, the commission was very negative about this application,” said Commis­ sioner Jim Williams in response. “My own personal concern is that this pit, and all our pits, must be enforced. “We have one of the best PMR ordinances in the state, but we recognize that enforce­ ment has not been adequate for many reasons, one of which is a lack of staff. “But enforcement must be a stipulation of the permit, even if we have to pay an inspector, or whatever,” Williams Minimal environmental im­ part Hydrogeologists George Hcnrv of Exxel and Walt Meinert of the township’s consulting firm. Fishbeck, Thompson. Carr and Huber, discussed their respective studies on what impact the lakes might have on area ground water, and both said ? BORED ? TIRED OF THE SAME OLD ROUTINE? NEED A CHANCE? J NEED SOME EXCITEMENT? NEED A NEW CHALLENGE? ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES? ARE YOU A GREAT COMMUNICATOR? 1 THEN, HAVE WE CO T A JOB FOR YOU! We are a small corporation in Barry County We believe in the doctrine of people helping people, and understand that helping others is the only service worth offering. To join a great family of co-workers, you must feel that you are qualified, or feel that you have the potential to: HANDLE COURT PROCEEDINGS, WORK WITH REPOSSESSORS, WORK WITH COLLECTION AGENCYS, AND HELP PEOPLE WITH THEIR FINANCIAL MATTERS, THEN PLEASE! Send your resume, including salary history, and a cover letter explaining how you can help our collection effort to: ceo Drive for‘jaws’ for Thornapple Township is nearing it’s goal P.O. BOX 289, Hastings, Ml 48056 * ( < t ' < ( ( ’ ; ! ‘‘Sorry Mom “Don’t worry Billy. We’re covered by Auto-Owners.” Fast,, fair claim service is “no problem” with Auto-Owners. 215 E. Main Street Caledonia, Michigan 49316 (616) 891-8125 Jefferies M. DeVries • John J. DeVries Thlfa PrM*nfafl&, * DeVRIES^ AGENCY, Inc. “Mw You Think of Insurance, Think of Ut" Eleven violations But Commissioner Roger Keating said the pit was cited with 11 violations when it was inspected last spring. “How many of those have See Commission, page 6 This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non-commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Sept.10..... Middleville Village Council meeting; 7 p.m. at at the Village Hall on Main Street. Sept. 12...Yankee Springs Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall. Sept. 12...Planning Committee for the new middle school at 8 p.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Sept. 16...Caledonia Township Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m. at Alaska Hall. Sept.17... Caledonia Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Caledonia High School. Sept 18...Caledonia Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Village/Township Hall. Sept. 19...Yankee Springs Planning Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 10, 1991 I Page 3 Sewer plan stalled in Caledonia, continued from front page end of the township, and while the township can buy capacity in that plant, it can't buy enough to serve a high­ way corridor all the way to 60th Street Dick Baxter, of B & B Wa­ ter-Wastewater, one of the consultants who conducted the feasibility study, said that the village plant alone will not be able to handle the millions of gallons of capacity required for the whole area. "The village plant could handle an area that drains from 76th Street," he said. "But it won't have the capacity to include the north by.. Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Forming a core curriculum During this past year you have been hearing about the needs for education to change to meet the challenge of our world to­ day. One of the ways our state is moving to meet this challenge is by pushing school districts to adopt a "core curriculum. Here at Thornapple Kellogg, the district Curriculum Council has been working to plan for implementation of a core cur­ riculum. For a school district, this is a major undertaking There is no way that our staff can implement a core curriculum in all areas immediately, therefore, it was the decision of the Curriculum Council to recomend that our district start with the development of a math area first. A K-12 staff committee was formed to study the area of mathematics and make a recommendation. Serving on the committee were teachers: Sue Overholt, kindergarten; Celeste Wolverton, third grade; Kim Van Elst, fifth grade and gifted and talented coordinator; Donna Tagg, middle school; Phil Paskiewicz, middle school; Nancy Iveson. high school; Don Jousma. high school; Donna von der Hoff, high school; Kevin McGee, high school, chairman; and Linda Goossen. Page Elementary Principal, chairwoman of the Curriculum Council. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr McGee and everyone who served on the committee for their expertise and the many hours they have devoted to the study of our needs and the programs available today. The committee made its recommendation to the Curriculum Council last May and to the Board of Education in June. The Mathematics Com­ mittee recommended was adopted by the Board of Education at the July organizational meeting. Copies of that report are available at the administration office. Adopted by the board was the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project to be phased in during this school year and in 1992-93. In the kindergarten, first and second grade the district will continue with the “Math Their Way” program supplemented with the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project curriculum. The UCSMP curriculum is a comprehensive and K-12 integrated program that has been developed through a long-term study designed to improve school mathematics in grades K-12. The project began in 1983 with a six-year grant from the Amoco Foundation, with addi­ tional funding from the Ford Motor Co.. the National Science Foundation and other contributors. The committee report states. "The advances of technology have profoundly influenced society. The world today increas­ ingly depends upon information processing to solve problems. This revolution in technology will create professions requiring abilities and skills in mathematics and in decision making. To meet these needs, schools should provide a comprehensive mathematics curriculum that teaches the fundamentals of mathematics, develops critical thinking skills, and nurtures logical reasoning ” A mathematically literate person is one who: 1. Values mathematics; 2. Has confidence in his/her ability to do mathematics demonstrating conceptual understanding as well as proficiency in operations skills; 3. Applies conceptual understandings, operational skills, and technological tools to problem solving. 4 Communicates mathematical ideas orally and in writing; and 5. Reasons mathematically The University of Chicago Mathematics Project curriculum will provide the base for our staff to prepare students to be mathematically literate in today and tomorrow’s world Next week. I will attempt to provide a bnef description of the new program end of the township." But the "big" developers right now are in the 60th68th Street area, and they want to put their money toward sewer service in their neck of the woods. They say they're willing to spend dollars for sewer, but not unless they "see a pipe" on their property For other property owners along the highway, the prob­ lem is further exacerbated by Caledonia’s policy of not allowing zoning changes for industrial or high density development until sewer is available. But before the township can even get a permit to lay pipe, there must be sewer capacity avai lable... somewhere. Caledonia Township's Planning Commission and some members of the Town­ ship Board don’t want to see the M-37 corridor developed piecemeal, either. "The Planning Commis­ sion is asking us to look ’bigger’ than just buying into the village system and serving part of the corridor," Good pointed out. "They want a plan for the whole M37 corridor." This whole sticky debate surfaced on an equally sticky evening Aug. 28, when the sewer feasibility study and a proposed M-37 sewer system were presented to the town­ ship and public. The impasse over the fund­ ing situation was halted when both sides agreed to a sugges­ tion from resident Phil France that the project ^o back to committee" f^further study. Township Supervisor Jerry Good reported Wednesday night to the Township Plan­ ning Commission that the committee restudied the pro­ ject more thoroughly and con­ cluded that "no way" could even an expanded village sewer plant handle a district encompassing the entire M37 corridor. He said the committee de­ cided that the next logical step would be to talk again to Grand Rapids about its future sewer projections to see "if and when there are any possibilites for us." Caledonia Township devel- Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 11 Pork stir fry, asparagus, rice, fruit. Thursday, Sept. 12 Sausage and sauerkraut, carrots, bread, dessert Friday, Sept. 13 Turkey and gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, fruit. Nashville, Bingo. Friday, Sept. 13 Nashville, popcorn. 16 Monday, Sept. Hastings. Anna Cairns with her slides; Nashville. Tom Kaufman with video of hospital. Tuesday, Sept. 17 - All sites puzzles. opment for years had been planned with the assumption that someday, the commen d and industrial areas in the north end of the township could be serviced by linking up to the Grand Rapids sewer system. Those assumptions proved wrong, however, when the city developed sewer capacity' problems of its own. Even Foremost Insurance offic’ils. who once said that they thought they could help bring sewer to Caledonia, were un­ able to achieve that goal. "But (Grand Rapids) is making improvements now, too." said Good in a phone interview. "Perhaps they won't give us a flat 'no,' this time. "We need a plan that will take care of the entire (M-37) area," he said. "We must have an answer for those (property) owners in the north of the township." He said that Township At­ torney Jim White is making the arrangements for the meeting with GR officials. "After that, our small committee will meet again, and then we'll get back with fee developers," he said. The committee consists of Good, White, Village Council President Glen Klaver and representatives from the two companies who jointly conducted the sewer study, B & B WaterWastewater of Moline and KML Engineering of Grand Rapids. Baxter agreed that Grand Rapids is indeed a key player in the sewer problem, which one developer labeled a "cat and mouse" situation. "The ideal solution for the problem of sewer in the 60th68th Street areas and the Plas­ ter Creek drain would be through connecting to the Grand Rapids system," Baxter said. He also agreed that solving the sewer needs of the high­ way corridor depended on many variables all falling into place. Even the economy plays a role, he pointed out. But at this point, the pieces of Caledonia's sewer puzzle now are dumped on the table. But the puzzle can't be put together because some pieces are missing. One apparently has "Grand Rapids" written on it, and just might yet turn up. The other missing pieces? They're shaped like dollar signs. THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 Riwr S< . MWdkv.lk. Ml (616) 795-3331 ‘4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo * Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fern 1 WANT TODAY’S SPtClALr Monday. Sept. 16 Chicken sauce ’em, red potatoes, okra, bread, plums. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Macaroni and ham. cheese, broccoli, carrots, fruit. Events Wednesday, Sept. 11 Delton, Pete Dull and friends, senior conference; Hastings, singalong. Thursday. Sept. 12 - Gaines Historical Society is seeking new members — The Gaines Township Historical Society has designated September for a membership drive with a prize awarded to the person who br­ ings in the most new members. Anyone who has an interest in local history, preserving old buildings, genealogy, or learning how to store family heirlooms is welcome. For $5 per year, members receive a year’s subscription to the "Gaines Gazette” (newsletter) and are entitled to all the privileges of member­ ship. such as learning building restoration from the floor to the ceiling and further, tour­ ing the histone homes of some members, participating in the Kent Counts Federation of Histoneal Societies activities; access io the local history room at the library. and many other invitations and activities. The fall schedule begins Wednesday. Sept II. at 7 p.m. at the Gaines Township Library wnh an election of officers For more information con­ tact Barb Koiank. president, at 698-0521 or mail a check for S5 to Gaines Township Historical Society. 421 68th Street. SE. Grand Rapids. Mich 49598 In a busy, impersonal world.. We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service Yes, we have the most modern banking technology available so our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But thus not enough. We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come to expect from us over the years. If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us. Find out why. with us, you get the best of both worlds —> modern banking services and old-fashioned, friendly service! AMJMGTO* CalEOOhia *ANK 891-8113 CXjtTOn 698 6337 795 3361 ALEDON1A AB 3 Locations Open AB Day. Mon.Fri and ‘bl Noon Sat LENDER FDie �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 10, 1991 / Page 3 Sewer plan stalled in Caledonia, continued from from page end of the township, and while the township can buy capacity in that plant, it can't buy enough to serve a high­ way Corridor all the way to 60th Street, Dick Baxter, of B & B Wa­ ter-Wastewater, one of the consultants who conducted the feasibility study, said that the village plant alone will not be able to handle the millions of gallons of capacity required for the whole area. "The village plant could handle an area that drains from 76th Street," he said. "But it won’t have the capacity to include the north Superintendent’s by.. Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Forming a core curriculum During this past year you have been hearing about the needs for education to change to meet the challenge of our world to­ day. One of the ways our slate is moving to meet this challenge is by pushing school districts to adopt a “core curriculum Here al Thornapple Kellogg, the district Curriculum Council has been working to plan for implementation of a core cur­ riculum For a school district, this is a major undertaking There is no way that our staff can implement a core curriculum in all areas immediately, therefore, it was the decision of the Curriculum Council to recomend that our district start with the development of a math area first. A K 12 staff committee was formed to study the area of mathematics and make a recommendation Serving on the committee were teachers: Sue Overholt, kindergarten; Celeste Wolverton, third grade; Kim Van Elst, fifth grade and gifted and talented coordinator; Donna Tagg, middle school; Phil Paskiewicz, middle school; Nancy Iveson. high school; Don Jousma. high school; Donna von der Hoff, high school; Kevin McGee, high school, chairman; and Linda Goossen. Page Elementary Principal, chairwoman of the Curriculum Council. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr McGee and everyone who served on the committee for their expertise and the many hours they have devoted to the study of our needs and the programs available today. The committee made its recommendation to the Curriculum Council last May and to the Board of Education in June. The Mathematics Com­ mittee recommended was adopted by the Board of Education at the July organizational meeting. Copies of that report are available at the administration office. Adopted by the board was the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project to be phased in during this school year and in 1992-93. In the kindergarten, first and second grade the district will continue with the “Math Their Way” program supplemented with the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project curriculum. The UCSMP curriculum is a comprehensive and K-12 integrated program that has been developed through a long-term study designed to improve school mathematics in grades K-12. The project began in 1983 with a six-year grant from the Amoco Foundation, with addi­ tional funding from the Ford Motor Co., the National Science Foundation and other contributors. The committee report states. "The advances of technology have profoundly influenced society. The world today increas­ ingly depends upon information processing to solve problems. This revolution in technology will create professions requiring abilities and skills in mathematics and in decision making. To meet these needs, schools should provide a comprehensive mathematics curriculum that teaches the fundamentals of mathematics, develops critical thinking skills, and nurtures logical reasoning." A mathematically literate person is one who: 1. Values mathematics; 2. Has confidence in his/her ability to do mathematics demonstrating conceptual understanding as well as proficiency in operations skills; 3. Applies conceptual understandings, operational skills. and technological tools to problem solving. 4 Communicates mathematical ideas orally and in writing; and 5. Reasons mathematically “ The University of Chicago Mathematics Project curriculum will preside the base for our staff to prepare students to be mathematical literate m today and tomorrow’s world Next week, I will attempt to provide a bnef description of the new program end of the township." But the "big" developers right now are in the 60th68th Street area, and they want to put their money toward sewer service in their neck of the woods They say they’re willing to spend dollars for sewer, but not unless they "see a pipe" on their property. For other property owners along the highway, the prob­ lem is further exacerbated by Caledonia's policy of not allowing zoning changes for industrial or high density development until sewer is available. But before the township can even get a permit to lay pipe, there must be sewer capacity available.. .somewhere. Caledonia Township's Planning Commission and some members of the Town­ ship Board don't want to see the M-37 corridor developed piecemeal, either. “The Planning Commis­ sion is asking us to look ’bigger' than just buying into the village system and serving part of the corridor," Good pointed out. "They want a plan for the whole M37 corridor." This whole sticky debate surfaced on an equally sticky evening Aug. 28, when the sewer feasibility study and a proposed M-37 sewer system were presented to the town­ ship and public. The impasse over the fund­ ing situation was halted when both sides agreed to a sugges­ tion from resident Phil France that the project *fco back to committee" fVfurther study. Township Supervisor Jerry Good reported Wednesday night to the Township Plan­ ning Commission that the committee restudied the pro­ ject more thoroughly and con­ cluded that "no way" could even an expanded village sewer plant handle a district encompassing the entire M37 corridor. He said the committee de­ cided that the next logical step would be to talk again to Grand Rapids about its future sewer projections to see "if and when there are any possibilites for us." Caledonia Township devel- Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 11 Pork stir fry, asparagus, rice, fruit. Thursday, Sept. 12 Sausage and sauerkraut, carrots, bread, dessert Friday. Sept. 13 Turkey and gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, bread, fruit. Nashville, Bingo. Friday, Sept. 13 Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Sept. 16 Hastings, Anna Cairns with her slides; Nashville. Tom Kaufman with video of hospital. Tuesday, Sept. 17 - All sites puzzles. opment for years had been planned with the assumption that someday, the commer. ;1 and industrial areas in the north end of the township could be serviced by linking up to the Grand Rapids sewer system. Those assumptions proved wrong, however, when the city developed sewer capacity problems of its own. Even Foremost Insurance officals, who once said that they thought they could help bring sewer to Caledonia, were un­ able to achieve that goal. "But (Grand Rapids) is making improvements now, too," said Good in a phone interview. "Perhaps they won’t give us a flat 'no,' this time. "We need a plan that will take care of the entire (M-37) area," he said. "We must have an answer for those (property ) owners in the north of the township." He said that Township At­ torney Jim White is making the arrangements for the meeting with GR officials. "After that, our small committee will meet again, aud then we’ll get back with tlx developers," he said. The committee consists of Good, White, Village Council President Glen Klaver and representatives from the two companies who jointly conducted the sewer study, B & B WaterWastewater of Moline and KML Engineering of Grand Rapids. Baxter agreed that Grand Rapids is indeed a key player in the sewer problem, which one developer labeled a "cat and mouse” situation. "The ideal solution for the problem of sewer in the 60th68th Street areas and the Plas­ ter Creek drain would be through connecting to the Grand Rapids system." Baxter said. He also agreed that solving the sewer needs of the high­ way corridor depended on many variables all falling into place. Even the economy plays a role, he pointed out. But at this point, the pieces of Caledonia's sewer puzzle now are dumped on the table. But the puzzle can't be put together because some pieces are missing. One apparently has "Grand Rapids" written on it, and just might yet turn up. The other missing pieces? They're shaped like dollar signs. THORNAPPLE & FLORAI. 114 River St.. Mkldkvilk. Ml (616) 795-3331 *4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo • Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased Ajjkry FRIDAY 6 Carnations vatg with Fern Call ahead or /uet ttop by and My "1 WANT TODAY’S SPECIAL*" Monday. Sept. 16 Chicken sauce ’em, red potatoes, okra, bread, plums. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Macaroni and ham, cheese, broccoli, carrots, fruit. Events Wednesday, Sept. 11 Delton, Pete Dull and friends, senior conference; Hastings, singalong. Thursday. Sept. 12 - Gaines Historical Society is seeking new members — The Gaines Township Historical Society has designated September for a membership drive with a prize awarded to the person who brings in the most new members. Anyone who has an interest in local history , preserving old buildings, genealogy, or learning how to store family heirlooms is welcome. For $5 per year, members receive a year’s subscription to the Games Gazette" (newsletter) and are entitled to all the privileges of member­ ship. such as learning building restoration from the floor to the ceiling and further; tour­ ing the historic homes of some members, participating in the Kent County Federation of Historical Societies activities; access to the local history room at the library, and many other invitations and activates. The fall schedule begins Wednesday, Sept 11, at 7 p m at the Gaines Township Library with an election of officers. For more information con­ tact Barb Kolank. president, at 698-0521 or mail a check for $5 io Gaines Township Historical Society. 421 68th Street. SE. Grand Rapids, Mich 49598 In a busy, impersonal world.. We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service Yes, we have the most modern banking technology available so our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But that's not enough. We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come to expect from us. over the years. If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us. Find out why, with us, you get the best of both worlds —u modern banking services and old-fashioned, friendly service! . . . ... OUXOOMA ’ANK 891 8113 duttoh 698-6337 X3 AMI"*!!©** Mioctevn-t-e 795 3361 ALEDONIA M 3 Location Open M Day. MonFri and 'bl Noon Sat LENDER FDie �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 10, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA Good-morning, folks: My daughter, Cay, told us about something interesting. She was sitting outdoors re­ laxing, when she heard a continuous "plunk, plunk, plunk." She finally located the source. A little red squirrel was running along the branches of our big walnut tree, systematicallly biting off the walnuts along the branches. Then the squirrel would run on to another branch and start all over again. He was either impatient to harvest the nuts, or he does it regularly. We just thought that the nuts fell VELDERMAN by themselves when npe. Then it was early one morning, as I sat with the door open behind the screen, ready to start my lesson tapes, when "plunk, plunk, plunk." It was dark, about 5:30 a m. I couldn't see him, but there he was harvesting the walnuts again. Have any of you folks ever seen that? Am I just a little slow to know that squirrels really do get impatient to har­ vest the nut crop? Could any of you who have noticed such a happening let me know? Early morning times are so peaceful and quiet to me. It automatically recharges my batteries. I want to explain to you folks, my Community Fam­ ily, that my vision has taken another change. Even with my "In Large" disk, I can just barely read my monitor screen. So, I am go­ ing to have to go to another computer. The Mac 512 E will not take the audio system that I will have to buy. Instead of my reading my typing as I do it, the Outspoked Disk reads back to me what I am typing, even mispelliftg my words, notifying m^ vocally to replace my lack of ability to see what I am typing. It is a new program .only about two years old. But until I can get the money to get another used Mac computer, hopefully a reconditioned Mac and the au­ next week that it would come back, she picked up the disk, proof read it, typed it up and gave it to my editor. God bless Jean for her generositly in coming to my aid. Until I can get the new computer and audio disk, even calling all three nights, Mon­ day. Tuesday and Wednesday, I cannot get all of you every week. So I hope you all will be patient calling me to give your special news if I didn't manage to get you that particular week. Lib Palmer, bless her, brought me her special Labor Day news. She brought it to the house as she was going by, but she could have mailed it to me. It might get in a week late, but it would get in. I hope it won’t be too long before I can get squared away with the right tools. I hope dio disk, I hope you will be patient with my not being able to reach all of you every week, as I have always tried to do. Right now, I write what you tell me under the ACTV magnifier that Gary Thaler has let me use. Then, after making sure that I have it correct from you, I talk into my cassette recorder. Then the next day I listen to the tape and type it in to my com­ puter. Wonderful Priscill Beavens. who had been here last week Wednesday from 9 to 3, when I discovered that I could no longer see what I was typing, back she came when I called for help and typed it for me, proofreading it at the same time. When I called and told Jean Gallup that I couldn’t proof what I had typed, hoping by you will be patient with me until that happens. Jerry Spencer said they had a house full of family for the reunion Sunday of her side of the family, the Bates side. Paul and Joan Spencer and four children from St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lafontaine and daughter of Mon­ treal; Betty and George Don­ aldson of Largo, Fla.; and Robert Bates of New York were there for about a week. Then all the local families came on Sunday and had a wonderful family get together. The Spencers now have a grandson and his friend stay­ ing with them. Dick and Lu Ward had their family home over Labor Day. The Thornapple Heritage Association will have a meet­ ing Wednesday. Sept. 18, at Continued on next page LOCAL CHURCH ^DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sun. Morr»ng Worship 10 a.m. Evening Service.............. 6p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School...........................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" ||| 908 West Main Middleville Phone 891-9259 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service ... .11.00 a.m. . ... 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office -- 891-8669 Parsonage - - 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 1100 a.m. & 600 p.m. WEDNESDAY..................F«nily Fellowship Prayer & Bible Stwdv 700 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian Harrison Music left Vander Heide______ CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 am. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .......... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-11:15 a.m. ...whctt tkar is always room for you I Nursery provided Air condmoned Saincs flnitri) lirrti}rtu <Zt?urdj KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE 696^252 Sunday Services.................9 45 a.m. k 6-00 p m. Christian Education Classes................. 1100 am. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children.......... ......... 9.30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night______ ____ 700 p m. Thursday Moms In Touch.............. ...10-00 a.m. Richard i Raab Pastor • 6-^-9024 Donelle Raab Director of Mustc LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free • M-37 Between Caledonia k Middleville Morning Services.................. 8:30 and 11.00 a.m. Evening Services . 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a m. 9:45 a.m. 8:30 & 1100 a.m. 11:10a.m.Children's Church 3-5 yrs. Youth Worship, 6 yrs. 4th Grade 6:30p.m. (2nd k 4th Sunday) 8 30 k 11 00 a m. 6:30p.m.WEDNESDAY Adventure Club 1-6 grade 6:45-8:15 p.m. 7:00p.m.Family Supper (*1.75 k *1.00 Under 9) .6:15-6:45 Children's Choir O V1 High School Fellowship 6:45-8:15 p.m Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10 00 a m. . . 11 15 a.m. 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor St. Paul Lutheran 795 3667 Sunday Morning Worship............... 8:30 a m. Sunday School................................. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11.00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 411 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where e verybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship .. .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a m. Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Tl|C COlrl $imf ,/HrthodiBf (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11.00 a m. Evening Worship.......... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday Scnoa 9» am Sxdoy Mornng WonNp Srdoy Everwig Wonhtp Wednesday pray* & 8oe »t jOr 10M a m 6 00 p m 100 pm Rev vWhom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor QQ4 OAQQ V7 l"074j & MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mas* 4 30 p.m............................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary............................ 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �From previous poge Middleville's Village Hall, at 7:30 p.m. Maureen Robin­ son, our president, has sent out invitations to all organi­ zations in Middleville to meet with us there. We would like to have all your help and sug­ gestions for an annual event to be done by the community, to figure out exactly what kind everyone would like to have to promote Middleville. Heritage folks should bring about two dozen cookies for a snack. Coffee, tea and water will be served for drinks. Neva Aicken said that all of their family got together Labor Day at Patty's home at Duncan Lake Betty and Paul Newman had son John and Cheryl and son Dan and Pam over for I^bor Day Virginia Root said that her family all had a reunion at Pat and Judy's home for an old-fashioned fun time, with a wonderful meal, hayride, bon­ fire and marshmallow roast toward evening. Virginia says that she has 19 grandchildren and 14 great­ grandchildren. What Virginia loves is watching them grow and change. One little great­ grandchild is the only small one in his family. And when a smaller girl came, he said that he would let her sit in front of him on his trycycle and he would give her a nice ride. It was his first chance to be a grownup and take care of someone smaller than he was Some of the family came to Virginia s Sunday for an­ other get together. Florence Fiala said that they had their usual cookout with part of the family over the weekend Ed Wieringa said they re­ cently had Katie's family re­ union, Sheehan's, Aug. 20. It must be quite an untertaking to keep everyone busy and having a good time, let alone a wonderful meal. Happened to get a hold of Ett Van Sickle. She has been working on cleaning the house, sorting items from their 51 years of living there. She is selling her home and moving out to the trailer park What a difficult job that is, to sort out, go through so many years of accumulation, deciding what to keep and get rid of. Johnny says that a wise person moves at least every 10 years to get rid of a lot of junk before you get too much around. Lorraine and Dave Otto just got back from an long weekend at the biggest steam show in the U.S. It was held at Mt Pleasant. There were over 100 steam engines. Liz Hart's folks and Grandpa Brown came over Sunday. Guess 1 had better stop and get supper ready. Johnny won't be home at a regular time, so then I can get it ready and come down and call the rest of you while 1 am waiting for him.Sometimes it is 8 o'clock before he is done for the day Kathy Oliver said that Jim's mother, Dorothy Oliver, hasn't been well, so they went down to see her over the holidays. They are both busy, back to school and teaching. Jim and Sue Verlinde had all their children home over the holidays The house was happy with all their coming and going, and when they left, Sue. Jim and the house were back to normal. Good to have them home, but good to have the quiet It is nice sometimes to have spells of being just Sue and Jim, not always Mom and Dad. Beth Verlmde said daughter Ruth was home for her 30th class reunion Aug. 17 at the Mid-Villa. Bene Koepphnger said that on Labor Day the whole family got together at daugh­ ter Misty's home for a de­ lightful breakfast. To a work­ ing mother, a meal prepared by another person always tastes much better. Rose, Ken Morgan and his mom went up to Interlochen camping, and of course they went went fishintg, and Grandma got the largest amount of fish. Lucille Getty had a good time up north with sister Velma at her home on the lake. She came home for a while and will be going back up there in a few days. I always love to visit with Maggie Keegstra. When she and Jerry had the grocery store, to me she was the drawing card for me to shop there. Her delight in being alive, her strong love of people, and just sheer fun made you feel all the better for knowing her I can't even remember the man's name, but he would just come in to have Maggie pick on him. He would just glow after Maggie would kid him. I imagine he must have been a very lonely person, and she made him feel important, because he was always there to be kidded. In talking with Marge Wheeler, I asked her how her garden was doing. She said that they just have tomatoes. They used to keep their freezer full and now they have no use for it. She asked me if I knew of anyone who wanted to buy a freezer in good condition. I said that Wednesday we might have been a candidate because our freezer suddenly groaned and we couldn't get the tem­ perature down any lower than 15 degrees. Vic came to see what was wrong and told us the seal was poor and it was stuffed to the top. He sug­ gested that we try to find a new seal or get a special sealant. We bought it from Emery and Lloyd Finkbeiner 35 years ago. when they were the internarional dealers, shortly after we moved to Middleville. So I guess we can't complain. It was an Admiral, and overlaoding it and not keeping it defrosted, made it grunt and groan. We have never had it repaired in any way before. And this time it was just like us. The older we get the less we are able to function as a well person. I guess my head doesn't accept the fact that we should slow down a little. We should not stop working, but don't expect quite so much of ourselves. Even old healthy freezers grunt and groan when we push them too far. Betty Robertson said she and Jim went over to daughter Carolina's home to celebrate John Steensma's birthday on Labor Day. His folks were also there. Elaine Northrup said the kids were all home Saturday. Then Sunday they went to Wall Lake to visit Neal Keller and son, and Neal cooked the best barbecued ribs. Then Monday they went over to their son's home and celebrated their grand-daugh­ ter's 9th birthday. Her other grandparents were also there. So they had a wonderful fam­ ily big weekend. Sorry I didn't get the rest of you but a lot on the list just were not home or the line was busy. Will try to start with that list next week. I am finding that as long as I do not go outdoors, even with a sonbonnet and real dark glasses on, I can't take The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 10, 1991 I Page 5 in with a big batch of shared them copied, as well as the pictures to have copied, I Prairie Literary Club's 400. think he groaned inwardly, (God bless all of you). Lorena Clark helped me get but just smiled and said, "Hi, Norma, got some more for the format set up for the first draft. Priscilla Beavans to me to do?" He always did as good a job check all my captions, proof as the photo permitted, never read every step of the process. lost a single one, and gave Her sharp mind and eyes, me fast service so I could get caught all my errors, and it back to you folks as made it the finished copy that J&J Graphics printed. I call quickly as possible. The Thornapple Heritage them the Reminder team Heritage Committee helped What patience they all had me to choose 38 of Mid­ and what a good, job they all dleville, out of the 300 you did! They even brought it out folks loaned me. Johnny to the house because it S»« Neighbors, peg* 7 loaned me the SI.200 to have the beautiful sunny days. I stayed in all Wednesday, (Priscilla Beavems was here) and when she left I started to type what news I had gotten on Monday and Tuesday and I could actuality see the letters on the monitor screen. But darn it! I love to be outdoors, but if I plan to do any computer work I had better stay inside. Wes Robinson called me and told me that my pictoral history book of the northwest corner of Barry County is now done and they are coming out this afternoon, Thursday, Sep». 5. I have treen waiting for such along time for it to get printed. Thanks to all of you won­ derful people in my Communmity Family, it is done. There are 64 actual post cards that you can tear out and mail, with the caption on the back. You can send them to your friends, or just keep the whole book as a historical book. There are two pictures on the front and back. The front is of East Main Street of Middleville and on the back are three steamboats at Streeter s Resort (now Page's) I will give the list of the areas covered in alphabetical order: Bowen’s Mills - 5, Freeport -18, Irving - 6, Mid­ dleville - 38, Parmalee - 3, Streeter's Resort - 7. There are 64 post cards, two extra pictures that are on post card stock, but you have to cut them out with scissors. All for the price of $10, less than 15 cents per post­ card. And you can't get just a saying or cute postcard for less than 25 cents each. Some of them were very poor photos to begin with. But they were the only ones I found and I felt it was impor­ tant enough to share, poor copy that it was. Randy Bass did all the work, and a wonderful job it was. Sometime when I came Adventure Club date: September 11 time 6:45 to 8:15 place Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley, Middleville for kids in grades: First thru Sixth For Flight Information contact: Cindy 891-8119 Something for everyone Peace Reformed Church offers you these opportunities: n Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 am. and 6:00 pm. Nursery available for children 2 and under during all programming Sunday School classes for children age 2 through 12th grade Adult Education Classes (10:00-10:45 am.): College and Career Class Young Married's Class Bible Discovery For Men Only For Women Only Children s Church for ages 3-5 years (8:30 and 11XX) services) Youth Worship for ages 6 years through 3rd grade (2nd and 4th Sundays; 8:30 and 11XX) services) Caraway St for children 5 years old through 4th grade at 6:00 pm. Youth Groups for grades 5-8 on the 1st and 3rd Sunday at 6XX) pm. High School "LOVE-LIGHT" Choir Additional Programs Women's Ministries: Tuesday morning Bible studies. Mother's Day Out, fellowship, service Men's Life Fellowship weekly breakfast meeting Senior Citizens monthly activities Pre-Marriage Ministry Counseling Center. - 2 full-time counselors - 3 part-time counselors Wednesday Night (6:15-8:15) Family Supper from 6:15 io 6:45 (Cost: $1.75 for adults; $1.00 for children 9 yrs. and under) Nursery available for children 3 and under Classes for Pre-K and Kindergarten Youth Choir for grades 1-6 Adventure Club for grades 1-6 Jr. High Service Projects High School Youth Group Adult Choir Adult Classes (September 11 - December 4): - Developing Christian Character - Being a More Effective Parent of Your Teenagers Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, MI 49333 891-8119 f �Paqe 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 10, 1991 tain adequate liability' in­ surance. and it has pledged to remedy any well of record that is damaged by its activity. The township engineer must verify that damage was caused by the mining operation. — The company also must post a performance bond of $75,000 that will be reviewed and renewed in three years along with the PMR permit. Dunn assured those atten­ ding that the township was trying to improve its enforcement. “This commission also w ill be zealous in its efforts.” he said. The request then was tabled so that a final draft of the per­ mit could be prepared for the Sept. 16 commission meeting A final decision on the renewal and expansion actual­ ly must be made by the Township Board, after the commission has decided whether to recommend ap­ proval or disapproval. “We expect the developer to comply with all regulations of the ordinance in spirit and in action." said Dunn. He added. "But I’m poin­ ting (my criticisms) at the township, not just at Mr. Veiling.” Study may accelerate timetable for the arrival of sewer system — Lovely, lazy, lakeside Labor Day Area fishermen took advantage of alluring holiday weather to enjoy a day on the lakes, trying to hook a few slippery fellows before the water and jet skiers claimed their time on the water. This peaceful scene greeted the morning sun as it rose high over Campbell Lake in Caledonia. FREE LINING AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENU WIT11 Tf IE PURCHASE OF ANY DRAPERY Wednesday, Sept. 11 Meat in gravy over mashed potatoes. peas, roll with but­ ter, pickles, milk. Thursday. Sept. 12 Hamburger or cheeseburger w/bun. com. fruit, milk. Friday, Sept. 13 Ham and cheese sandwich, salad, fruit, milk, cookie. Monday. Sept. 16 Ravioli with meat sauce, peas. peaches, bread sticks. 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Commission hearing, Our Deco-LlningiM is FREE with your purchase of draperies at the unlined price CHRIS HURST milk. continued. “We must have an enforcer that will arrive unannounced and report what is going on.” “We have said to some of these people that we would shut them down,” Dunn add­ ed. “But you’ve got to remember, we’re moving from a situation where these businesses were almost totally unregulated to a sitution where they are reasonably and cooperatively regulated.” One resident did compli­ ment the commission on the “homework" it had done in­ vestigating this PMR request and end use plan. “I was very opposed to this PMR two years ago,” said Leonard Neal. "But this plan­ ned end use has changed everything as far as I’m con­ Decorating Den te critaM *n tw rnw« to jm drw from2 cerned. “We can’t stop progress, and I think this is going to give us something that is well planned.” In answer to other ques­ tions, Dunn said that the lake development itself will have to meet Department of Natural Resources approval. The sand mine, in the mean­ time, must meet the county’s specifications for sedimenta­ tion and erosion control. “They must satisfy the County Drain Commissioner or they lose their permit, ’ ’ explained township legal counsel Jim Brown. The commissioners also ex­ plained that a delay in promis­ ed improvements along 68th Sreet near the pit entrance was due to the Kent County Road Commission. Permit conditions Main Street Cafe is the place to be! Serving... Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner (Anytime) 7 Days * Wefik A Great Place For The Whole Family! Buffet - Mon., Wed. & Fri. Special Kids ORDER TO GO 891-8997 L Senior Citizen Discount ICE CREAM DEU SERVICE LINDA’S HOMEMADE BAKERY GOODS Available Saturday & Sunday for Private Parties Open: Mon -Fri 8 a m to 9 p m Sat & Sun 8 am to 2 p m ■,fawr.v <Mar> Cream & After the hearing, Dunn read the conditions for renewal of the permit. Com­ missioners made additions based on comments heard dur­ ing the evening: — The pit must abide by all regulations of the township’s PMR ordinance. — The permit will run for three years, dating from the date of approval by the township board — Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 6 p m Mondays through Fridays Operation might occasionally be allowed on a Saturday, but only with approval of the township supervisor The company may do repair work or other non­ mechanized activities on weekends — The only access to the operation will be the existing 68th Street driveway. The companv must ohr< $ A group of Caledonia area businessmen, anxious to develop their M-37 holdings in the fast-growing township, earlier this summer funded a sewer feasibility study to help accelerate the construction of a sewer line from the township’s 60th Street border to the village. By accepting a joint bid from B & B Water-Waste water of Moline and KML Engineering of Grand Rapids to do the work, the group of developers said they hoped the data gained in the study would allow the township to plan a sewer district and at least lay pipe as the state widens M37 over the next few years. The study, officially presented to the Township Board on Aug. 28, includes about nine square miles of township land in an area encompassing one mile on either side of the highway. Kari Lohela, an engineer from KML, explained that results of the study indicated that a fully developed M-37 corridor from 60th Street to the village boundary would require a capacity of nine million gallons per day at peak flow conditions. The system would use 23 miles of sewer pipe and cost an estimated $21 million. He explained that because of a natural watershed running just about along 76th Street, ground water flows north or east from that point and ideally could be collected for treatment by the Grand Rapids wastewater treatment system. Foremost’s wastewater treatment system also might be permitted by the Department of Natural Resources to handle some commercial needs in the north end of the township, but certainly not all the way to 76th Street, Lohela said. From 76th Street south, a natural gravity "feed" causes the water to flow toward a point at about the intersection of 84th and Cherry Valley, he continued. This area could handle about three or four square miles of drainage and the water collected there could be pumped down to the sequencing batch reactor (SBR) plant now under construction in the village. The cost of the whole system, including the necessary pumping stations, would run about $21 million, Lohela said. In answer to a later question, he said that this cost could be cut by as much as one-third if the sewer district along the highway were narrowed. Dick Baxter, owner of B & B, said that one plan of action would be for the township to buy into the village plant presently being constructed to handle 500,000 gallons per day. The "crucial" pumping station at 84th Street would be constructed to serve the "hot spot" area around 84th Street and M-37, and pump from that area to the village plant. "Then we could document the quality of the effluent (from the village plant), and if it meets the standards, ask the DNR to allow an increase in what is discharged into the Thornapple from that plant," he said. The SBR treatment plant could be expanded relatively easily, he said. How much the DNR allows to be discharged into the Thornapple always will be the limiting factor for any area sewer plant using a surface water discharge system, he explained. “Good insurance gives you peace of mind!” If you have an accident or insurance loss on your vacation trip, the Bob Booth Agency is affiliated with 100,000 independent insurance agents across the country, ready to serve you. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 —.................................................. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 10, 1991 / Pace 7 Former Middleville graduate “comes home again” by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middleville native Bob Williams, who graduated from Thornapple Kellogg in 1957, left his home town to go to college, and found his life work in the YMCA. Williams has served as YMCA director in Palo Alto, Calif., Schaumburg, Ill., and Charleston, W. Va. He has also served on the YMCA National Staff. He is moving back to Michigan to take a position in the Grand Rapids YMCA. He stopped at a recent Mid­ dleville Rotary Club meeting to tell them how happy he was to be coming home. “I'm excited to be coming back to Middleville,” he said, noting that his career really started when he was a sopho­ more and was selected by Ro­ tary to be sent to a Camp Emery leadership school. "At that camp, I decided I should go to college,” he told the gathering, and ”for that I thank you." He also singled out mem­ bers of the club who he called h a "boyhood heros” and re­ membered his former teachers. Williams recalled each member of the football team he played with, and even recalled a question on a test given to him by Rotarian Ray Page. A proud member of the YMCA, which is the largest youth serving organization in the United States, Williams said with a wry smile that he once "imagined a career solv­ ing the world’s problems working with children, but that takes mission and money, so now I focus on fi­ nancial development.” Being a fund-raiser is re­ warding, he said. "I’ve found that people feel great about giving money to make things happen," he noted. Williams and his wife, Bar­ bara, are the parents of four children, with three through college and working in Durham, N. C., and the youngest now a sophomore at Alma College. There are more than 2,000 YMCAs in the United States and over 12,000 world-wide, Williams said. A man by the name of Ge­ orge Williams, along with 11 other Englishmen, founded the Young Men's Christian Association. They were con­ cerned for young men who were moving off the farms and into the cities, and were afraid they would "lose their morals." The YMCA built residences for young men, and stressed the Christian principles of health in spirit, mind and body, he added. Each YMCA is run com­ pletely by local boards of di­ rectors, he noted, with the to­ tal nationwide YMCA operating budget reaching $1 billion a year. Basketball and volleyball were encouraged by the orga­ nization in their early years, as well as swimming pro­ grams, with millions of young people being taught how to swim at the "Y." During World War I, the YMCA functioned much as the U.S.O. did in later years, Williams said. Camps for city boys to get into the country for a week or two in the summertime was and is a big part of the orga­ nization's efforts to put its Christian principles in prac- Bob Williams attended the latest Middleville Rotary meeting with his mother Marge. tice, he said. The goal of the YMCA is to build confidence in all young men. "Everybody should be a winner," he said. "I lived at the Y when I went to J.C. (Grand Rapids Junior College)," he said. That need is not as strong Obituaries Richard J. Braun ILLINOIS - Richard J. Braun, 68 of Naperville, Illi­ nois, passed away Monday, September 2, 1991 at Copley Memorial Hospital in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Braun was born on August 17, 1923 in Caledonia. He graduated from North Central College. Was Senior Vice-President of Harris Bank in Chicago, lllinios for 32 years. Mr. Braun was a member of Calvary Temple Church in Naperville, Illinois; Veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy. Mr. Braun is survived by daughters, Debra (Allen) Woodman of Aurora, Illinois, Patricia (George) Volger of Huxley, Iowa; son, Mark Braun of Chicago, Illinois; two granddaughters, Emily and Erin Volger; sister, Jane (Roger) Stressman; brother, William (Sue) Braun, both of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce and his parents. Funeral services were held Friday, September 6 at the Calvary Temple Church, Naperville, Illinois with Pastor Robert Schmidgall officiating. Burial was at Naperville City Cemetery, Naperville, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville, Dlinois. Lorna L. Fish FREEPORT - Loma L. Fish, 91 of Freeport, passed away Monday, September 2,1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Fish was bom on March 7, 1900 in Bowne Township, Kent County, the daughter of Franklin E. (Hattie M. Martin) Deming. She was married to Allen B. Fish on July 5, 1917. Mrs. Fish was a member of the United Brethren Church in Freeport. Mrs. Fish is survived by a daughter, Virginia J. Bass of Hastings; son, Reuben (June) Fish of Freeport; seven grandchildren; seven great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen B. Fish. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 5 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial in Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Brethren Church of Freeport. as it used to be, he said in re­ sponse to a question about why some of the "Y" resi­ dences are closing. "More growth and dollars are put into family programs now," he remarked. A possible shift in policy for the YMCA may be in helping :he homeless, which Williams recognizes as a "real problem in the larger cities." He already has started work as director of development in Thornapple Heritage Assoc, asks for ideas for annual community event — J-Ad graphics News Service A town meeting will be held on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall in Middleville. The Thomapple Heritage Association is seeking ideas from interested residents of Middleville as well as representatives of area civic clubs. "Were open to all suggestions; we want anyone with an idea to come,” said club member Maureen Robinson. The group hopes to develop an idea for an annual community event. For life’s little disappointments ;[ Send the FTD* * * ------ r— r---------< .iStj ' Pick-Me-Up Bouquet. Just call or visit us today See our FIBERGLASS FIRMTIRE Middleville Neighbors, from page 5 wouldn’t fit in our car. So now, folks I have them here in my home at 7673 Middleville Road (M-37), 3.2 miles south of Middleville's traffic light. John Veldennan's name is on the mail box. and 7673 is on a plaque in the front yard on an old pine stump flower bed. I hope to be open one day every week to sell any of my history work. This pictoral history is the first of a senes of six books: 1- Pictoral History of the NW Corner of Barry County 2- Consolidation of Mid­ dleville. (TK) School, First Buses, Owner, Drivers, etc. 3- 39 Country Schools, and 2 Village Schools 4-Churches of NW Comer of Barry County 5-Cemeteries -14, Town­ ship,Village and Private. t-Settlements. Dams, Wa­ ter Power. I am working on all of them, and just now, assem- the Grand Rapids YMCA, and expects to complete the move to the Middleville area by the last of September Ray Page remarked after the meeting that the best part of being a teacher was seeing men he had taught like Bob accomplish things in their lives. Williams’ mother, who ac­ companied him at the Rotary meeting, said, "It makes his mother very proud." bling all the material to put all those books together, get­ ting them all out as fast as I can. I will let you know when the next one will come out. Visit with all of you next week. Love you all very much. bion DAILY DELIVERY ... io Nashville A Hee delivery on •15 00 order* * up HOURS A name in flower) unce 1954 109 We« State St. - Hastings The VILLAGE STYLIST welcomes ... Tracy Young to the staff Tracy comes to us with excellent training in all the newest techniques of hair styling and nails Call NOW for your appointment with Tracy! Tracy Young 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 OPEN Mon & Fri. 9 to 5. Tues . Wed , Thurs 9 to 9; Sat 9 to 2 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 10, 1991 Cartooning catches on CMS students ‘draw’ their conclusions about political issues by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Middle School students have found a new way of expressing their understanding of global and national issues. They’re combining their knowledge with some creativity and a bit of artistic derring-do to create the media's version of the oneliner. editorial cartoons. Drawing editorial cartoons has really caught on with the students, said CMS geography teacher Diane Doot, especially after three of the Caledonia students receiv­ ed awards this fall for the car­ toons they entered in a nation­ This editorial cartoon by Sheri Vredevoogd was chosen as one of the top 100 cartoons in the 'Newscurrents' contest last spring. The cartoon is still relevant, considering all that has happened in the U.S.S.R. recently. ★ STEAK FRY ★ Caledonia Sportsmans Club Steak • Baked Potato • Garlic Bread • And Salad 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 14th Price: ‘7.50 wide contest last spring Shen Vredevoogd. now in the eighth grade, returned to school to find her entry was chosen as one of the top 100 entries of 13.000 submitted last spring in the “Newscur­ rents” editorial cartoon contest Brett Long and John Grinstead, also eighth graders, received honorable mention awards “Newscurrents." a weekly current events filmstrip series CMS teacher Diane Doot was the first to find out that her students Brett Long, John Grinstead and Sheri Vredevoogd hod won awards in a nation wide editorial cartoon contest. furnished the school by the Grand Rapids Press, is published by Knowledge Unlimited, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin. "Newspapers all over the country subscribe to the series," explained Doot. She said she encouraged her seventh-grade geography students to enter their car­ toons in the 1991 contest which was open to both elementary and secondary students. Only 21 of the entries were named student winners, with 300 more receiving Honorable Mention cer­ tificates, said a “Newscur­ rents" letter sent to Doot. Vredevoogd s cartoon was included in a book. Editorial Cartoons by Kids She and the school each received a copy, but extras can be purchased Continued on noxt p*g* Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan "At the Crowing Edge of Kent County" ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OFFICE FACILITY FOR THE VILLAGE AND TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Separate sealed proposals for the construction of a new 6,600 square foot joint office facility for the Village and Township of Caledonia, Michigan will be received at the existing Caledonia Township Offices located at 640 Emmons, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 until 2:00 p.m., Fri­ day September 27, 1991 and then publicly opened and read aloud. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations as of September 13, 1991. FW Dodge 2920 Fuller N.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 Integrated Architecture, P.C. 4595 Broadmoor S.E. Suite 240 Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 Builders Exchange 4461 Cascade Road S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained after 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 13,1991 at the office of Integrated Achitecture, P.C. upon payment of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) which is refundable upon cer­ tain conditions being met. All proposals shall be made in accordance with the building requirements. Bid security in the form of a certified check payable to the Township of Caledonia in the sum of Five Percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, or a bid bond issued by an approved surety must accompany the proposal. The right is reserved by both the Village and Township of Caledonia to accept any proposal, reject any or all proposals, and to waive infor­ malities in bidding when it is deemed to be in the interest of the Village or Township of Caledonia. Village of Caledonia Township of Caledonia Patricia Snyder Caledonia Township Clerk John Grinstead makes an editorial statement about the war in the Persian Gulf. John won an honorable mention for his cartoon skills. Dutton Christian planning tour of homes Sept. 19 A Tour of Homes and Salad Luncheon is being sponsored by Dutton Christian School Circle Thursday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Six distinctive homes in the Dutton/Caledonia area will be featured. These homes display examples of various decorating styles, including Contemporary. Victorian. Traditional. Country Tradi­ tional. Americana, and Antiques. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dut­ ton Christian Middle School Gym, 6729 Hanna Lake Ave., Dutton Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door and in­ cludes lunch. Call the school for tickets at 698-8660 or evenings 891-1143. No children will be allowed. Proceeds will go to the organization's general fund to purchase needed equipment for Dutton Christian Schools Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan "At the Growing Edge of Kent Ct unty"' NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Charles L. Sheldon REQUEST: Special land use to allow a residential accessary building in excess of 576 sq. ft. pursuant to section 3.11(b) of the zoning ordinance LOCATION: 8602 Keiser Dr. PP# 41-23-11-226-001 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 16, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 An information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: August 26, 1991 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 10. 1991 I Page 9 From previous poge — for $7.95 by writing ‘•Newscurrents ” •♦I think the students' carsophisticated understanding of world •events,” commented Doot. “The stur’-nts really enjoy doing them, and I'm going to have a whole wall for them in my room this year.” “Newscurrents said in the letter that it will sponsor another editorial cartoon con­ test this year. Students who might like to enter this year’s competition should contact Doot at the middle school THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR ^5 I <%of Events WEDNESDAY • SEPT. 11 I □ Page Dare Classes begin for 5th Graders □ West Assembly "Sound Effects” q Golf ....................................................... Calvin Chr. & Kville - Home LUNCH: Spaghetti/Meat Sauce. Tossed Salad. Garlic Toast, Pears BREAKFAST: Cheesy Toast. Orange Juice. Milk I THURSDAY • SEPT. 12 □ Community Ed. Photography Class begins at 7 00 Must be pre-enrolled Otsego - Home □ V. & JV Tennis............................................ E.G.R. - Away □ Soccer......................................................... Lee - Home - 7:00 □ Jr. V. Football ........................................... Hamilton - Away - 5 00 □ Frosh Football ........................................... . Caledonia - Home □ F, JV, V Basketball..................................... . Brewer Park - 4 00 □ Cross Country........................................... ............. Jenison - Home □ J.V. Golf........................................... — • u LUNCH: Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit BREAKFAST: Cinnamon Roll, Juice, Milk Brett Long makes a comment with his cartoon on what happens during war time to tax money that ordinarily could have gone to health and police protection. August 28. 1991 A special joint meeting of the Township Board. Advisory Board and Planning Commission was colled to order ot 8 18 p.m. at the Township/Villoge Hall. Present Good. Tolan. Snyder. Jousma, DeVries, Gould. Ab­ sent: Dielemon. Also present Dick Baxter. Kori Lohela, Jim Whit* and several developers ond citizens. Dick Baxter and Karie Lohela reviewed the study for the sewer expansion on M-37. August 21, 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:50 p.m. Present: Good, Gould, Snyder, Jousma. Dielman, Tolan. Absent; DeVries. The minutes, and bills were approved as printed. The building inspector report was reviewed. A report on the M-37 corridor study was given by Dick Baxter ond Kori Lohela and discussion was held. Moved to accept Planning Commission recommendation to rezone and for the special use permit for Grand Rapids Gravel. Motion carried. Discussion was held on a li­ quor license for Jock ond Brinda Discussion was then held on sewer needs and possible sewer districts within the M-37 cor­ ridor. The Township cannot of ford to finance this expansion and the developers will have to pay the total costs. General feel­ ing was that sewer was needed and now was the time to ex­ panded with the Village Sewer system. Property owners on the north end of the Township felt sewer should extend the length of the M-37 corridor if possible. Discussion was held on the □ Var. Football .................................................... LUNCH: Pizza, Cole Slaw, Peaches BREAKFAST: Cereal/Muffin, Orange Juice, Milk precincts, with a possibility of combining precinct 2 and 3. ROAD COMMISSION PROPER TY: Discussion was held on the fire department move to the pro­ perty. Moved and carried to have the committee meet and suggest to the board what is necessary at this time to get the fire department moved in. BONDS: Bonds were review­ ed. Approval to accept Planning Commission recommendation on resolution for bonding. OFFICE HOURS: New hours will be as follows Monday Wednesday. Thursday from 8:30 (9/10) GRAND RAPIDS Spartan Stores Inc DSD Printing CALEDONIA Marker Implement Caledonia Tractor Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Corvettes D&W Stores Caledonia Convenience Store Caledonia Village Hardware Buer Well Drilling Caledonia Farm Equipment Caledonia Oil Professional Pharmacy Cherry Valley Cafe Western Auto ERA All Properties Real Estate Sportsman Specialties Lynda s Flower Gardens Three Pony Tacx Garbo* Real Estate Boom Town Dr Robin Vaughn DDS All-State Ins John Koryto Victonan Gallery Exercise Ease David McDuffee. Atty Chenshec Memories Bridal Main St Ice Cream & Deli State Bank of Caledonia Devries Agency TUESDAY • SEPT. 17 □ Community Ed. Basketweaving class begins. Call to enroll by Sept. 11 795-3397 LUNCH: Macaroni & Cheese, Mixed Vegetables, Bread and Butter, Applesauce BREAKFAST: Cereal Muffin, Banana, Milk Coming Events... □ □ □ □ □ □ (9/10) to 4:00 p.m. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Office will be The Clarksville Steam 6? Gas Association wishes to thank the following contributors for their door prizes at our show on August 16 6? 17, 1991. Snyder's Home Entertainment Richard Choryan OD Harder i Warner Nursery Central Auto Parts Village Stylist European Sun Spa Douglas Atkinson OD Caledonia Travel Jim's Place Wagon Wheel Hastings City Bank Caledonia Standard CHO Kent Ban* Caledonia Farmers Elevator Caledonia Lumber Doubie-D ice Cream John Engman. Atty Ken & Pat Boden Caiedon.a Pnnting MIDDLEVILLE Gene Pod-Miher Real Estate Bob s Engine Gavins Chevrolet Boom Agency Mid-Villa Inn Pastoor s Family Market Thomas R Anderson DOS Bats Bliss Geukes Marxe’ Thornapple Fkxai & Girt Shop Shear Pleasure Hair Designer Ko* Patties Graphic Communications Betty's Beauty Salon CLARKSVILLE DeJongh Food Market JusticeJunct United Bank Ra-Dars Seese Well Drilling All car Service Big-L Lumber LAKE ODESSA Carl's Super Market Walker Pharmacy Union Ban*. Yage' Realty HASTINGS Tbomapple John Deere ALTO Snyder’s Equipment Be’?* Brothers Elevator Durtcee-Unton Lumber Co. FREEPORT Freeport Supply Freeport Elevator Our Village General Costal-Flash StatKy V-KW (Buskrrti Lumbert i □ H.S.: Spirit Week Begins □ Pool; Lessons and Open Swims Begin □ Community Ed. IBM Computer.........WordPerfect 5.0 begins 6 00 Must be pre-enrolled □ Fr. Basketball ............................................... x . 9'^ ’ u WOV □ QOH ................................................... Lee & Comstock Park - Home □ Tennis ..................................................... Comstock Park - Home LUNCH: Hamburger, Pickle Slices, Potato Rounds BREAKFAST: Bagel Pizza, Orange Juice, Milk closed on Tuesday. These hours will be effective os of Oct. 1, 1991. Other Business: New Assessor. Workhorse seminar for Tolan and Snyder. Amend budget. Treasurer Tolan gave a report for the summer taxes. Approval of purchase of 10 foot ladder. Report on UA Cable. Report of C-Tec coble rate in­ crease. And a report on Reibel lawsuit. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 R*sp*ctfully »ubmitt*d, Patricia Snyd*r. Cl*rk Lee - Away - 7.30 MONDAY • SEPT. 16 number of **w*r units available and what port of the Township could be covered A committee incuding Kori Lohela Dick Bax ter, Jerry Good Glen Klover and Jim White will make a recom­ mendation for o possible sewer district and costs and report bock to the Boards Meeting adjourned at 10:00 Respectfully submitted. Potricia Snyder, Clerk I FRIDAY • SEPT. 13 I CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD I I I I Sat Sept 14 ........................................... Tennis - Allegan - Away Sept 20 ............................ 9th Grade Magazine Sale Begins Sept. 20................................................................... H.S.: Homecoming Sept. 21......................... H.S.: Homecoming Dance 8:00-11.30 p.m. Sept 30H.S.: Jostens Rep. meets with Freshmen about Class Rings Sept. 30 . . . P.E.P. Meeting 7.00 P.M. in the Middle School Library I I I The following is a continued list of the Safari Set from the Community Library's Summer Reading Program "Read on the Wild Side”: Susan Kalee Chad Kendall Kaitlyn Kendall Alysia, Kowalczyk Aleshia, Lankerd Tyler Lankerd LeeAnne Lantinga Milly Lavoie Neil Lavoie Jared Lee Aaron Lomonaco Brandon Lomonaco Lisa Lowe Lindsey McKee Maegan McKee Michael McKeown Patrick McKeown Adam Mejeur Mark Mejeur Shane Mejeur Mark Miller Scott Miller Rachel Misenheimer Sarah Misenheimer Shawna Moma Blake Moore Sarah Near Bryan Olson Christopher Olson Nick Otto Lacey Patterson Dustin Perrin Jessica Pirrone Kristina Pirrone Allison Poest Shannon Poll Brandon Popma Heather Punt Emily Quisenberry Stuart Reinstein Michael Rhoby Sarah Rhoby Andrew Richardson Bill Richardson Alex Robinson Chaney Robinson Nathaniel Runals Andy Sanford Jamie Jamie Sanford I I �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 10, 1991 CMS eighth-graders attend NASA Space Academy The girls were accepted in the Level I program for students in grades 8 through 10. or for seventh-graders who have been to the NASA Space Camp. Emily said she learned about the program from her mother, who had been in Florida to see a satellite launch and heard about the program “I’ve been interested in space for a long time." said Jayme. "I read the book Space Camp and saw the movie, and I decided I wanted to go. too.” The girls attended the July 28-Aug. 2 session along with more than 350 other students from 40 different states and from Japan. Scotland. Puerto Rico. England. Canada and the Philippines They said all the students were divided into teams of about 18. One team activity was to design a patch, and they displayed their team s design, which won an award. While everyone who ■’graduates” from the Academy program gets "wings.” two students each week also receive a "Right Stuff* award. "One of the members of our team got that award.” Emily said. During the session, the team members are assigned different roles for each of the "missions” that the teams undertake. Jayme said she acted as space station com­ mander and then as a mission director. Emily took on the job of mission specialist and also was a weather and tracking officer. They said they were im­ pressed w ith all that they needed to learn to achieve a successful mission, and show­ ed the thick text they used in their classes. "There was a lot of infor- mation to learn.” said Emily, who said she liked the space simulators and the simulating of actual missions. Jayme commented that she thought learning how to work in a team was the most impor­ tant experience for her. They brought back plenty of information to share with family and friends, and Emily even kept a journal while she was there. They have all the "right stuff” to show any other students interested in attending next summer’s Space Academy program. Local couple’s retirement is ‘for the birds’ Jayme Cramer, left, and Emily Bouck attended the NASA Space Academy last summer. The two eighth­ graders are students at Caledonia Middle School. by Barbara Gall Staff Water CMS students Emily Bouck and Jayme Cramer took some vacation from their vacation Io go to school.. at the NASA Space Academy, that is. The two eighth-graders, who said they were good friends, applied at the same time for the NASA program, which is located at the Space and Rocket Center in Hunt­ sville, Alabama. Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan “At the Growing Edge of Kent County' NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Ken & Diane Dawson REQUEST: Special land use for a home occupation to allow a vending machine servicing business pursuant to section 3.35 of the zoning ordinance. LOCATION: 9569 - 68th St. S.E. PP# 41-23-01-400-023 PUBLIC HEARING September 16, 1991 DATE: TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal businesss hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: August 26, 1991 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Bob and Nancy Anders of Middleville are good examples of the modern retirees: aware, interested and active. They are knowledable about the birds they invite into their yard with food and water, and about the animals they ob­ serve where ever they are. Add a keen interest in gardening, and you have a couple who can talk about many interest­ ing things. Nancy has tapes of roadrun­ ners in Arizona, photos of bald eagles in Florida and she and Bob know some of the individual birds in her yard by sight. But their interests stretch far beyond their back yard. Avid gardeners, they will — NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND BARRY CO., Ml AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet to hear the following request to rezone Parcel 0816-020-022-00 from Agriculture to Rural Residential. Jack L. Wilson 1415 S. Briggs Road Middleville, Mi 49333 PAR IN SW 34 OF NE 34 SEC 20-3-10 DES AS COM SE COR SO SW 34 OF NE 34 TH N 410 FT TO POB TH N 810 FT TH N 89 DEG W 538 FT TH S 810 FT TH S 89 DEG E 538 FT TO POB. Any other business pertinent to the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet September 19, 1991 at 7:30 on Thursday at Yankee Springs Twp. Hall, 284 N. Briggs Road. Harvey Vander Bee, Clerk The Ander's flower garden has exceptional flowers, as Nan shows. try almost anything new in food, such as their beets cooked and put in a dill pickle solution for a unique flavor.. "That's because we like to eat," Bob said of their interest in gardening. A look at the vegetable gar­ den shows the usual, such as corn, zucchini, beets and tomatoes, along with egg plant, okra and loffa spounges. Continued on next pogo Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan "At the Growing Edge of Kent County" NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING A small chestnut tree is flourishing with Nan Anders' care. The species was almost wiped out by a virus. Accountants’ group will meet Sept. 19 in G.R. Western Chapter, Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet on Sept. 19 at Duba’s Restaurant and Lounge, 420 E Beltline N.E. at 1-96 in Grand Rapids fe&sor Stanley Lindquist, chairman of the accounting department of the Seidman School of Business at G.V.S.U The topic will be. “Critical Issues Facing Ac­ countants in the 1990’s." Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Phone 676-1181 before Sept 16 for reservations. Guests and their spouses are welcomed. The Caledonia Township Board of Zoning Ap­ peals will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Virginia Chapel REQUEST: The applicant seeks a variance from section 6.5(d) of the zon­ ing ordinance to allow the creation of a parcel which would not meet the minimum lot requirement of the Rural Residential District. LOCATION: 8960 76th St. S.E. Permanent Parcel #41-23-13-100-010 PUBLIC HEARING September 19, 1991 DATE 7:30 P.M. TIME: LOCATION: Village/Township Hall 640 Emmons St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Arnie Stawick, Chairman Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 10, 1991 Middleville Tool & Die to be first business in new park Forest Middleton, one of the founders of Middleville Tool and Die Company check steel stock. Richard Beck runs a press that has the force of about 60 tons on the downstroke. It's considered a "medium" sized press. Wheat Fertilizer - SPECIALS SAVE MONEY BY THE TON Take $6°°0ff - PER TON - The Regular Price of... Bulk Blended Wheat Fertilizer PICKED UP BETWEEN SEPT. 16 & SEPT. 30 CUSTOM APPLICATIONS OFFERED Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 East Main Street Ph. 891-8108 Clarksville Elevator 401 South Main Ph. 693-2283 OPEN Monday-Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-12 OktalK __________ SUH *SCS 4*0 ST rs o. Que by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middlevill Tool and Die will be the first local business to locate in the village's new industrial park. Started by two brothers in a 36-by-51-foot building put up with the help of their kids and friends in 1966, the firm has grown and expanded until it needs more room than it has at its present location in Bowens Mills. Forest and Kenneth Middle­ ton constructed the original building to house their busi­ ness on a lot owned by Ken­ neth while they still owned a little shop on Franklin Street in Grand Rapids, Forest said. Kenneth managed the fledgling business full time, while Forest helped at the same time that he stayed with his job as an engineer at the Lescoa Company in Grand Rapids. Showing a wry sense of humor, Forest said. "I worked part time. They didn't let any­ one do that; but I was the chief engineer and helped Les (Tassel) earn his first mil­ lion." The place in Grand Rapids was small and cold, he con­ tinued. He said they had to cany a lantern to keep warm, and if they wanted to turn around, they had to go outside to do iL With the opening of the Bowens Mills business in 1966, they hired 10 people. They now have about 40 em­ ployees "We re moving because we keep growing and need more room," he confirmed, "and we're getting more into pro­ duction." Forest's three sons are in ___________ the business, with Gary as vice president. Bob in charge Ed Saldivar watches monitors his automatic press as it stamps out parts at Middleville Tool and Die in Bowens Mills. of the tool room and Dave, the former head of production, as the company salesman. The son's wives, Allison, Beverly and Diane, married to Gaiy, Bob and David, respec­ tively, all work for the com­ pany. Daughter Kay Stolsonburg is active in real estate and another daughter. Diane Hanson, has a business in her home. With 25 years in business, Forest said the company has "been pretty lucky." Mid­ dleville Tool and Die has had its ups and downs, he said, but they have been able to meet the competition and prosper because of the caliber of people they have working with them. The company makes fix­ tures, tools, dies, prototypes, and does production machine work. Forest gave the job of working with an architect on plans for the new facility to Continued on next page �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 10, 1991 / Page 13 Melvin Myers completes the first step of several in the production of a clip. Beverly Middleton check the size of the part she is producing. Gravel mining, from frontpage manager of TMC) is working with the DNR to get their approval for him to continue operations. We will keep the stop work order until the DNR says they can resume. "Professional Code is doing a super job," he added. Monitoring of the com­ pany's operation is being funded by an up-front $2,500 permit fee, plus three cents for each yard of material removed by TMC. Another of the conditions of the special exception per­ mit issued to TMC is that they start the gravel mining operation only after Labor Day and end before Memorial Day during each of the three years of the permit In addition, pan of the per­ mit includes conditions that have been brought up by members of the YSAC. One of the issues that trou­ bled nearby residents is the closeness of the "crusher" to the dam at Historic Bowens Mills. They fear the crusher will send out vibrations that may harm or dislodge the earthen dam that protects the mill pond. In response to those con­ cerns, Van Elst has said the township will use part of the permit fee paid by TMC to set up equipment to test vibration at the mill site before the operation begins, and during the processing activity. Van Elst already has noted that the DNR requires a complete inspection of the structural integrity of the dam be done before the end of the year at the owners expense. FEET HURT? I , • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery' f U KENT PODIATRY I H J ■ Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment From previous page— the younger Middletons. A monthly employee meet­ ing gives the workers a chance to talk over problems, and a new employee sugges­ tion program just started will also help improve communi­ cation between the front office and the plant, Gary said. At the last employee meet­ ing, a list of concerns was read and the disposition of the problems brought up was read. If a question was not re­ solved, the reason it was not was also given. "With this new program, we're making management re­ sponsible," Gary added. Forest and his wife, Louise, have lived on Barlow Lake for about 30 years, Forest said, and pointed out that Louise drove a school bus for 16 years. Joe Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, said he was pleased with plans for the tool and die company to be­ come the first tenant in MidThe DNR requires complete inspections of dams in Michigan every four years. "If, after the inspection, it is discovered that the mea­ sured vibration caused by the gravel processing affects or could affect the integrity of the dam, then we have docu­ mented facts to take action," Van Elst said in July. Also part of the agreement is that no mining will be done on Sundays, holidays or Saturdays during September and October. Fulton has said his company will mine at the site for two months a year for three years, for a total of six A monthly production meeting at Middleville Tool and Die means coffee, rolls and suggestions about problems. dleville's industrial park. State and federal grants, administered by the Michigan Commerce Department, will help fund streets, water and sewer for the new park. "This will give us a better industrial site inventory and make us more competitive with the surrounding area," Rahn said, noting that he had 30 inquires last year, asking about places to do business in Barry County. "For us, it represents imdustrial property now available," he added. And, with an "anchor" business in place, selling parcels of land to other busi­ nesses is always an easier task, he said. In addition to attracting other prospective tenants, having Middleville Tool and Die locate in the park will mean about 50 new quality manufacturing jobs, more money going into the com­ months. In addition to concerns about vibration levels, ques­ tions of dust control, green belts, noise levels, possible pollution and more have been the topic of discussion by res­ idents at many township meetings since TMC leased the property and applied for a permit to mine in the spring of this year. The Thompson McCully Company had begun shaping the 50-acre site at the corner of Bowens Mills and Payne Lake Roads and had started building a road to service the operation before the order was issued. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD August 28 1991 A special joint meet.ng of the Township Board and Village Council was colled to order at 7 02 p m at the Township Village Holl Present Good Talon Snyder Jousma DeVries Gould. Ab •ent D*eleman Discussion on the elevations and floor plans for me new building were held. Tentative schedule Sept 9th f.nol ap­ proval of specs release drawing for bids on Sept 13th open bids on Sept 27 and appro** aids at a joint meeting on Oct. 2nd. Moved DeVries support Jousma to authorize to have Mike Corby of Integrated get a survey and borings done on the site Ayes AH. Motion Carried Bids will be opened on Sept. 27 at 2 00 p m Gordon Jousma will be in the of­ fice from 12 00 to 2:00 to accept any bids that come in between those hours Meeting adjourned at 8.06 p.m. Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder Clerk (9 10) munity and an expanded tax base, Rahn said. Several other businesses have options on lots in the park, he said. YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH... JOBLINE HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Word iglAroll lulMW more WL-y--------948-4460 ~----------and enter tnc extension number below. EXT. 1005 GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at ... 945-9554 �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 10, 1991 Sclafani family takes a vacation ‘back home’ to ole Italy by Jean Gallup * Staff Writer Ross Sclafani, owner of Phil's Pizzeria in Middleville, figured that if everyone in his family set aside so much money a week for three years they could take a dream trip to Italy. The Sclafanis have just re­ turned from that trip, and while they loved it, Ross said, "I still say God bless America. " He and his wife, Marie, and children spent 19 days in the couple's home town of Bolognetta, where they didn't worry about having friends or family. "Seventy five percent of the people in the town are named Sclafani," he explained. Coming to America started for Ross and Marie (LoBianco) when his sister, who was already in the states with his mother, met Marie's brother on a visit to Italy. The friendship turned into love, and she married and came back to the United States with her new husband. "My brother sponsored my parents, and so on...... " ex­ plained Marie. Most of the Ross' and Marie's family immigrated to America, except his older brother Joe and some of her cousins and aunts. Both Italian families were living in New York in the 1950s, and Ross and Marie were married there on Dec. 9, 1967. This is their first trip back to Italy in 20 years, but Joe has been to the states three times for family events, such as weddings or funerals. "He's never been to Mid­ dleville, but he has promised me if he ever comes back, he'll come here," Ross said. The major expense for the trip was the air fare, since once they got to Italy, "all the relatives like to make you feel comfortable. They cook for you, and my uncle took two days off and took us on a tour of Sicily," he said." It's a little like going back in time." The children, Paula, 22, Jo, 21, Tony, 19, and Rosemary ,17, also enjoyed the trip. eryone because it's important “They made friends there and met cousins they didn't to them, he said. He swears that the pizza know they had, Mane said. made here is better than the "I don't think they want to same dish in Italy. live there, but they like to The Sclafanis said they ap­ visit," Ross remarked preciate the customers who What most impressed the made it possible for them to young people was the take the trip. lifestyle, he said. "When we came back on "It’s unique. They go to Thursday, we were here clean­ work at 9 a.m„ work until ing up and the telephone rang 12:30 p.m., then have a and rang, asking when we three-hour lunch break, work until 7:30 p.m. then the rest would open up. On Friday, when we opened, it was busi­ of the lime they have free. ness as usual, maybe a little They visit cafes, go to the better,” he said. "We want the parks, stroll the streets - they thank our customers for sup­ relax," Ross said. "Uncle Joe says, 'you peo­ porting us through the years." Would Ross and Marie ple in America work too want to live in Italy? much. You should learn to re­ They could, but it’s not lax," Ross said with a smile. In the 20 years since they something they are planning last went to Italy, progress to do. Still, he admits, there has been made, the same as is the draw of the family, but here, Ross noted. He said he can't believe that he'd ever see it, but in Italy, with its small roads, there are campgrounds and motor homes. "I couldn't believe it; campgrounds and motor homes in Italy," he mused. The tourist pays a lot of money for everything, but the townspeople live about the same as we do, he said. Tourism is "number one" in Italy because of the lack of industry, he added. Italy and other European countries have suffered from lack of rain in the summer and snow in the winter over the last several years. Famous for their wines, the Italians now can buy wine cheaper than water, he said. The temperature in Italy is always warm, with fruit trees constantly bearing; figs, cac­ tus pears, and oranges are always available. The movies and television shows are American with Italian voices dubbed in, he said, but the Italian language seems to fit with the translations, not like Japanese or German, which come nowhere near matching the lip movements of the actors. They also have cable and pick up American channels. CNN is very popular because everyone follows the news. Politics is discussed by ev­ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 Main Street Caleu^ia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Ross and Marie Sclafani are back at work at Phil's Pizzeria in Middleville and starting to save for another trip to Italy. he also learned from traveling that people are the same all over the world. Still, the Sclafanis are starting to save all over again. "The kids want to send us back for our 25th anniver­ sary," Ross said with a laugh. “And they say they would have to come along to chap­ erone." Scot cross teams improve to 5-0 The Caledonia cross country teams continued their winning ways Wednesday, opening the O-K Gold league season with convincing wins over Forest Hills Northern at Johnson Park. The boys defeated the less experienced Huskies 15-47. Sophomore Pete Parbel was a surprising first-place finisher in a time of 17:09. The time was the fastest clocked in the entire eight­ team conference run. Other finishers were: Jason Boorsma, second (17:25); Tim Stack, third (17:49); John Myers, fourth (18:13); Chris Holiday, fifth (18:23); Jason Hill, seventh (19:19); Ben Potgeter, ninth (20:01) and Ben Lillie, tenth (20:29). The girls won 22-37. Merideth Denison was first in 21:34, followed by Wendy Faber in 22:52. Other finishers include Karyn Duba, fifth (23:48); Jody Hatrick, sixth (24:15) and Heather Comegys, eighth (25:26). The Scots run against Wayland Thursday at Johnson Park. TK jayvee soccer team wins a pair Freeport Community Library renovation almost complete For many months, volunteers in the village of Freeport hove been giving their time and talent to renovating a former elementary school house into a Communty Center. One of the last big projects in the expanded rooms to be used for the library is the lay­ ing of floor covering. Here, Darwin Thompson, owner of Thompson Interiors, finishes the floor in the bathroom in the library. The T.K. junior varsity soc­ cer squad opened regular season play with a pair of shutout wins. Tuesday the Trojans travel­ ed to Sparta for the first regular season game, where they posted a 2-0 win. With six minutes left in the first half a penalty was called on a Sparta player, inside the penalty box, giving Mid­ dleville a one on one penalty kick. Jim Mason drilled a shot over the outstretched hands of the Sparta keeper and into the upper part of the net. Less than two minutes later Mason gained control of the ball and dribbled down the field and fired a shot into the right side of the net for the teams’ second score, as TK posted its second shutout of the year “I was happy with the play of the entire team,” coach Marty Wustman said. Thursday the Trojans hosted Zeeland. Middleville started fast with their first goal five minutes into the game. Jim Mason scored with the assist from Eric DeGroote At the 15-minute mark, center striker Eric DeGioote dribbled past the Zeeland defenders and scored TK’s se­ cond goal The Trojans again started fast as the second half began Four minutes into the half, DeGroote, on a corner kick, sent the ball toward the center of the goal mouth, where Jim Mason headed it in for the third goal, ending the game's scoring. Keeper Steve Converse registered his third shut out of the season. TK improved to 4-1 with the victories. 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Jude James Kalman from Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems will be special speaker The Sunday School hour is from 11:10 am to noon and classes for all age groups will focus on drug awareness Evening activities will in­ clude a light potluck lunch in the church parish hall at 6 p.m. Speaker at the 6:30 p.m., “What Can We As a Church Do?" include representatives from M.A.D.D., the Allegan County Drug Recovery Pro­ gram and local law enforce­ ment A panel discussion formed by the evening speakers will follow from 7 to 8 p.m. The community is invited to attend these events. The Leighton Church is located on the comer of 142nd Avenue and 2nd Street near Caledonia. Call 891-8028 for more information STAUFFER & WIG GERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call ui for a quote for all of your tmuranct needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 a �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I Seotember 10. 1991 / Paae 15 Area teen sets sights on beating leukemia and leading normal life by Jean Gallup Stiff Writer Life is returning to normal for teen-ager Mark Mathews after a scary year with a life­ threatening disease. or if he was developing a cold. "They checked the white and red blood cells, platlets, everything. His blood had to be just so, or they couldn't do of last year’s team, his doctors said he could play, but his coach preferred to go slowly in seeing action, a move his mother applauds. "They say you're ready, but Jeremiah Longstreet, bottom, takes a break while dad Jack Longstreet paints a'ong the eave of the Thornapple Township Fire Station. Fire station gets coat of paint I can’t help but think that his bones might be brittle with all of the chemotherapy going into them," Marilyn said. At 6 feet and 130 pounds, Mark is being considered for a slot back, middle linebacker or receiver’s position on the team this year. He also works at Eberhard s in Hastings after school and football practice. Life will return to normal, "maybe after his checks are over," Mark’s mother said. "You kind of hold your "It’s difficult to remember that he is only 15, or 16 or now 17," she said. Mark's grandparents. Carroll and Esther Mathews, owners of Riverview Grocery halfway between Middleville and Hastings, can attest to that. During an argument his grandfather was having with Mark, he said, "You're acting like you were a 16-year-old." The argument ended when Mark said, “Grandpa. I am 16 years old." breath. For the First year, he was checked once a month, it’s once every three months now, and then it will be every six months; then once a year," she said. The ordeal has matured the young man, who no longer worries if someone thinks an outfit he is wearing is not in style. "Emotionally, he’s less likely to be that worried about others’ opinions. He's not as swayed by opinions," his mother said. Mark Mathews pauses during football practice to have a photo taken. And the young man now is filled with hope. Mark was 15 two years ago when he was diagnosed with Burkitts Luekemia, a particu­ larity aggressive form of leukemia, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He has earned the distinc­ tion of being the first youngster to be treated for the disease in West Michigan. His mother, Marilyn Mathews, said children usually are sent to Ann Arbor or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Tennessee for treatment. Not this time. Mark received all of his treatment at Butterworth. He was diagnosed on Aug. 22, 1989, and his last chemotherapy was on Aug. 18, 1990. Technically he has been in remission since the first treatment, but he and his fam­ ily went through a full year of chemotherapy. He will be called cancer free at the end of five years, and is still being closely monitored "After the diagnosis, he was in the hospital most of the first month for treatment," Marilyn said. In October 1989, he had spinal taps every three to four days for a series of five times to put the chemotherapy di­ rectly into his spine. After that he had a treatment every three weeks for four "rounds of chemotherapy." she ex­ plained. She added that Mark had three different kinds of medicine in his chemother­ apy Sometimes there were trips to the hospital for nothing, when his blood,count said his system wasn’t strong enough, it," she continued. Marilyn said she never thought of taking Mark somewhere else for treatment, and a big pan of the reason is the esteem she holds for Dr. James Fahner, pediatric/hemotology oncologist at Butterworth. "He’s realty good with kids. The nurses said when he was a resident he underwent a spinal tap and a bone morrow transplant so he would know what the kids were going through. He’s realty fast; he gets in and does what he has to do, and gets out. I don’t want to say it was easy, but with him, it’s realty not as bad as it could be," she said. When talking to patients and family, Dr. Fahner doesn't use big words, she said. "He's good at conveying just what is going on." "He also has a good feeling for how much knowledge you can handle. I never considered leaving here." Mark was featured on a telethon for the Children's Miracle Network earlier this summer as the first to stay in West Michigan for treatment The network, administered by the Butterworth Foundation, benefits all hospitals in the area with a children s ward, she explained. An ice cream social was held two weeks ago in Grand Rapids to raise money for the network, and the next big event is a charity baseball game featuring "old" Detroit Tigers on October 13, when Mark will serve as a ball boy. On the Saxon junior varsity football team, Mark hopes to get in more playing tirpe pns year then he did last. 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Ml / September 10, 1991 SPORTS Caledonia ‘Sweet Ladies’ open season with pair of easy wins The Caledonia girls basketball team probably could have been forgiven for looking past their two games last week towards tonight's showdown with defending Class B state champion Grand Rapids West Catholic. But as East Grand Rapids and Delton Kellogg can plainly attest, the Sweet Ladies did not Caledonia crushed the Pioneers Tuesday in the season opener 79-26, then cruised to a 70-33 win over the Panthers on Thursday. In both contests, the Fighting Scots jumped out to an early lead and kept the pressure on throughout the game. Caledonia coach Ken Demeuse said that he was pleased with his girls effort in the first two games. "I was real happy with the way we played in both games,” he said. "Sometimes when you play teams that aren't as good as you are, you tend to not play as well. We didn't do that” In the East Grand Rapids game, Jennifer Wilkinson was a force offensively and defensively, scorching the nets for 28 points, or two more than the Pioneers' team total. She added 10 steals as well. Also hitting double figures for Caledonia were Roxanne Gallert with 13 points and Treasure Hylkema with 10. Gallert also dished off eight assists. Jenny Smith pulled down a team-high 14 rebounds. Balanced scoring was the key to the Delton game, with Wilkinson and Gallert scoring 15 apiece. Emily Ashbaugh chipped in with 13, including a pair of threepointers. Hylkema and Smith each had six rebounds to pace the Scots. "They played very aggressively," Demeuse said of the Panthers. "When teams press like that, if you break it, you should be able to score off it That’s what we did." The Scots are now focusing completely on the defending state champion Falcons, who jumped out to an early lead and held off Caledonia the rest of the way in last year's game, handing the Scots one of two regular­ season losses. Demeuse said his team has its work cut out for it. "It isn't so much that they have size, but they are also excellent ball-handlers," Demeuse said. "That takes away one of our strengths. We just don’t match up very well with them. "But they have everything to lose, and we have everything to gain." After the West Catholic game, Caledonia travels to Middleville for a Thursday non-league contest. Fighting Scot girl tennis team lose three duals at invitational Caledonia's Treasure Hylkema powers her way insioe a group of Delton defenders in Thursday's non-league game, won by the Sweet Ladies, 70-33. The Fighting Scots travel to defending Class B state champion West Catholic tonight. Wheelin’N Dealin’ Days Following an early-season runner-up finish in the Lakewood Invitational, the Caledonia girls tennis team found itself pitted against some of the area's best teams for the start of the dual meet season. The young Fighting Scots lost three straight dual meets to open the season, including Thursday's 7-0 loss to OK Gold favorite Forest Hills Northern. The Huskies dominated all matches with the exception of the first doubles match, in which sophomore Lisa Johnson and senior Kim Detwiler took their opponents to three sets before coming up short. Aug. 29 Caledonia lost to neighborhood rival ZERO 6r FREE DOWN GOODS No payments for 90 Days and 90 Day 1'RltE 1'inancing with l\>laris StarCard' Your choice of 8200 worth of Polaris clothing and accessories. Middleville, one of the top teams in the O-K Blue, by a 6- 1 score. Again, JohnsonDetwiler were the bright spot for Caledonia, winning their match 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The Scots lost to Wyoming Park at home on Aug.27, 5-2. JohnsonDetwiler won at first doubles 7-5, 6-3, while the third doubles tandem of seniors Aimee Brower and Susan Marsman won a tough 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 match. The Scots brought home the second-place trophy at the annual Lakewood tourney, which was dominated this season by close matches. Caledonia scored 22 team points, losing to Pinckney by a single point. Albion was third with 18, and the host Vikings fourth with 17. Winning flight titles for the Scots were sophomore first singles player Jamie Poll, junior fourth singles player Emily Whisner and the second doubles tandem of sophomore Carrie Snoap and junior Tammy Faber. Second places were taken by Johnson at third singles, and Brower-Marsman at third doubles. This week, Caledonia will be host to Coopersville Wednesday and will participate in the Middleville tournament Saturday The Scots travel to Kenowa Hills next Monday. 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Bob’s Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville, Mich. • (517) 852-9377 The Caledonia golf team defeated Middleville 175-180 Friday at Yankee Springs. Chis VanRyn and Phil Stimac led the Scots with 43’s, while John Millard carded a 44. Randy Foreman and Eric Branding each had 45 s. Middleville had four golfers shooting 45'1. They were Brad Williams, Kevin Coe, Mac Missad and Brett Muller. Area bowling results — Bowieret les Hair We Are 4-0; Village Stylist 3-1; Caledonia Oil 3-1; Country Place Beauty 1-3; Bradford White 1-3; Locke Shoppe CM High Series - D. Levert 474; B Meyers 471; F Muller 470; B. Neil 470; E Brodock 454. High Games - B. Meyers 184. F Muller 180; E Brodock 169; D. Levert 166; P. Fountain 165. Caledonia also prevailed in the junior varsity match, 185-201. Jason VanTil paced the Scots with a 44, Bob Anderson had a 45, John VanRyn a 47 and Tom VanWieren a 49. The Trojans were led by Tim Keizer with a 47, Brian Drummond with a 50, Scott Peck at 51 and Dave Olthouse with a 53. In a junior varsity match Thursday, the Trojans finished third to Wyoming Park and Rogers wit a 202 score. Keizer had a 42, Scott Meyers a 52, Keith Potts a 53 and Peck with a 55. Middleville will play Calvin Christian and KelloggsviUe Wednesday. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD August 21. 1991 A speciol joint meeting of the Caledonia Township Board and the Caledonia Village Council was called to order on Wednes day August 21. 1991 at 7 00 p m by Supervisor Good Present: Good. Gould. Snyder, Tolan. Joutmo. Dielemon Absent DeVries Mike Corby of Integrated Ar­ chitect explained their bid for the orchitectual design of the new building. Not to exceed $7, 500.00. Discussion was then hekf Bill Terpstra and Gerard Boot of BTD explained their bid for the orchitectual design of the new building Cost of $4,200 00 but does not include gathering of bids and construct administration. After discussion, moved Snyder, support Jousma. to hire Integrated Architecture. Ayes AH Monon Carried The Village Council then mode there motion and Integrated was hired. A special meeting will be set for Wednesday August 28. 1991 at 7:00 p m to inspect the final ar chitectual design Meeting adjourned at 7 50 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (9/10) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 10. 1991 I Page 17 Lady Trojans run record to 4-0 by. Todd Tuber gen Sports Editor The Middleville girls basketball team ran it’s overall record to 4-0 this past week, defeating non­ conference rivals Delton Kellogg and Grand Rapids Baptist. If you like a high-scoring basketball game, Tuesday s non-conferenee tilt between Delton Kellogg and Middleville would have put you to sleep. On the other hand, defensive purists would have described the contest as a thing of beauty. Whichever way you prefer to look at the host Trojans' 31-27 win, there was alot of hard-fought action. Most of it was underneath the glass and on the defensive end of the floor. The game was tied at 1717 at the end of the third quarter. The Trojans then jumped out to the lead and were able to keep the Panthers four to six points down the rest of the way by using patience and good shot selection. The Panthers were also plagued by poor free throw shooting, connecting on just five of 16 for the game. Neither coach had field-goal shooting percentages totalled, but both agreed that they were not very high. Both teams had a difficult time getting untracked offensively, as the score might suggest. Delton led 64 at the end of the first quarter and held a slim 13-12 halftime advantage. "I thought our play CM PROGRAM CARS 1991 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr. White. 4 cyl., auto., air, tilt, cruise, stereo. 10,000 miles. 1991 Chevy Lumina Euro 4 Dr. Blue, fully equipment. 12.000 miles. 1990 Buick Skylark 4 Dr. TK*s Sarah Count pops a jumper over the outstretched arms of a Delton defender during the Trojans’ 31-27 non-league win Tuesday. Middleville, which improved to 4-0 on the season Thursday with a win over Grand Rapids Baptist, will be host to Caledonia Thursday. underneath improved dramatically,** Sprague said. "Our post players (primarily Laura Donker and Mandy Pranger) really did a super job." Sophomore Carla Ploeg also did some damage inside for the Trojans, scoring a team-high 10 points. Donker, who grabbed nine rebounds, and Pranger chipped in with eight and seven, respectively. Alicia Batson, TK's leading scorer last season, was again hounded defensively. But she did a good job ball-handling and dished off four assists. "They (opposing teams) have really clamped down on Alicia," Sprague said. "They were on her like glue. But she sacrificed her own points for the good of the team. Her scoring will come around." Thursday TK opened up a commanding 23-2 halftime lead over an inexperienced Baptist team and cruised to an easy win. Sprague was able to go to his bench early and got some good contributions from all his players. Ten of 14 girls on the Trojan roster scored, paced by Batson with 10 points and five assists and Donker with eight points and four rebounds. Middleville will be host to neighborhood rival Caledonia Thursday. TK jayvee girls 3-1 for season play The Trojans were never behind, and held a 18-14 halftime lead. TK opened up the game by outscoring Bap­ tist 16-5 in the third quarter. Britt Haraburda and Metta Bedrick were the top scorers with nine points each. Last week against Lowell, the Trojans had a slow first half, but still led 1(M They broke the game open in the third quarter by outscoring Lowell 13-7. The final score was 33-17. Top scorer was Jaime Strater with 10 points along with nine rebounds. Brin Haraburda had the season’s first three pointer and chipped in seven points for the game, as did Kati Zoemer. In the Hastings game, the Trojans outscored the Saxons 15-7 to gain a 41-30 win. The Lad) Trojans were ahead at halftime 18-13 and at the end of the third quarter by three points 26-23. Top scorers for TK were Kati Zoemer with 10 points, Jaime Strater and Metta Bcdnck with 11 points each. Tracy Wiennga and Britt Haraburda had a good defen­ sive game, having 7 steals bet­ ween them A Super Line Up of Cars — Drive One Away... Last week, the TK jayvee girls basketball team split their two basketball games, with a toughloss to Delton and a victory over Grand Rapids Baptist. The Trojans improv­ ed their overall record to 3-1 and will host Caledonia on Thursday. It was a close game throughout against Delton with the Trojans leading 14-11 at the end of the first quarter. Jaime Strater had 11 of her team-high 14 points in the period. Both teams had trouble finding the basket in the second quarter, but Delton rallied to tie the score at halftime 16-16. The Panthers then outscored TK in the second half 20-17 to win the game 36-33. Kati Zoemer had a good night at the free throw line, hitting eight out of 10 for all of her points. Thursday, Middleville defeated Grand Rapids Baptist 48-27. “It was a total team vic­ tory,” said TK coach Jim French. “All the girls made a contribution toward the win.” TK girl netters improve to 4-0 The Middleville girls tennis team is off to a fast start, winning four consecutive matches against OK Gold competition. Wednesday the Trojans topped Kenowa Hills 6-1. The marquee match was at first singles, where TK's Erin Wolverton topped all-stater Stacy Prince in three sets, 61, 4-6, 6-0. Also winning singles matches for Middleville were second singles player Shelly Wolverton (6-4, 6-2), third singles player Kendra Weatherhead (6-0, 6-0) and fourth singles player Erin Seger (6-0, 6-0). DOUG S AUTO SERVICeI] 416 Third St., Middleville k 795-7022 J • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast service - no Long waits WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU |l p Winning doubles matches for the Trojans were the second doubles duo of Kathy Hart-Lisa Keckley (6-2, 7-5) and the third doubles tandem of Carrita Ingersol-Jennifer Lewis (6-2, 3-6, 7-6). The first doubles team of Sara Wierenga-Antonia Panza stretched their opponents to a third-set tiebreaker before losing. Friday Middleville blanked a solid Hudsonville team 7-0. Winning singles matches were E. Wolverton (6-0, 64), S. Wolverton (6-0, 6-2), Weatherhead (6-3, 6-2) and Seger (6-0, 6-4). Winning doubles matches were Wierenga-Panza (6-0,64), Hart-Keckley (6-2, 6-2) and Ingersol-Lewis (7-6, 60). "Our singles players have looked good all year," Trojan coach Larry Seger said. "But our doubles players are making strides. They still have a way to go, but they are improving.’ TK will travel to Otsego Thursday. Blue, auto., 4 cyl., air, stereo. 22.000 miles. 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Ml / September 10, Trojans capitalize on extra change Middleville trips Scots in wild finish Caledonia players were shocked and dejected moments after Jamie flerg s 1-yard dive with no time left gave the Trojans a 14-12 win. The Fighting Scots will regroup for this week's game at Forest Hills Northern, who pounded Godwin Heights 42-6 Friday night, The Trojans' Jamie Berg trips up Caledonia running back Brad Stegenga. Stegenga led the Caledonia rushing attack with 99 yards on 14 carries. Do you believe in miracles? Those witnessing Middleville's improabable comeback victory over Caledonia in the traditional non-conference opener between arch-rivals certainly do Or at least they were walking away from Bob White Stadium in a state of perpetual disbelief. Jamie Berg's 1-yard touchdown plunge as the final seconds were ticking off the clock gave the Trojans a shocking, and possibly a lucky, 14-12 win. The opportunity for Berg's winning dive came as a result of a freak play, necessitated by the heat of the moment. Caledonia quarterback Alan Aho was trying to kill the remaining seconds off the clock on a fourth-down play in his own end zone and preserve the win. But he inadvertantly returned to the playing field and was knocked out of bounds with three seconds left. The Trojans appeared to be stifled when Caledonia defensive back Tom Benedict picked off a Dave Sherwood pass with under two minutes TIRES-R-US • • • • " FAST ^SERVICE New and Used Tires Batteries & Custom Wheels Quick Oil Change WW Shocks/Struts JON ( RAYMOND * 613 S Broadway Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 7953550 I Utt- fl ittic/l (fa remaining. Scot coach Ralph Sheffcrly said that he and his staff calculated that Middleville would get the ball back with approximately 11 seconds left, after using its two remaining timeouts, and that was the case. On first down, a running play netted five yards. Middleville used a timeout, and the Scots then downed the ball two straight plays to get to the fourth down play. "I think what happens is that you just get disoriented back there,’’ Shefferly said of the bizarre play. "(Aho) misjudged where he was. I'm sure he thought he was still in the end zone when he went out of bounds, and he may have been. But the ball was still in the playing field. "The last play isn't what caused us to lose the game, though. If we could have executed the conversions (from two earlier touchdowns), the worse thing that could have happened would have been a tie game." Shefferly added that he was pleased with the way his IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS CALEDONIA STANDARD SERVICE WILL BE INSTALLING ALL NEW ELECTRONIC GASOLINE PUMPS Sometimes it is necessary to take one step backwards before taking two or more forward. We will be installing an all new electronic computerized dispensing system which will be one of the fastest, most efficient and environmentally sound operations in the gasoline indus­ try. To do this, however, we must close down our gas pumps beginning MONDAY, SEPT. 23 for approximately two weeks. We regret the inconvenience but the moder­ nization will ultimately result in faster service. Our service bays will remain open by appointment. Thank you for your past business. We are very excited to serve your future needs with our new system. Caledonia standard USSco M-37 and Main Street 891*1496 squad played, despite the defeat. He was particularly impressed with a long 79yard drive that ate up the majority of the third quarter. The Scots ran 22 plays to just two for Middleville in the period. The drive ended in a fumble, but Middleville returned the favor, fumbling the ball right back. Five plays later, Aho capitalized with a 1-yard run to give Caledonia a 12-8 lead. Middleville coach Skip Pranger said the fact that the Trojans were on the defensive throughout the game was frustrating. "I felt like we could move the ball," Pranger said. "But it seemed like our defense was on the field the whole game. They did an excellent job offensively controlling the ball." Caledonia pounded the Middleville defense for 327 total yards, all on the ground. The Scots had 214 rushing yards in the first half alone, yet still trailed 8-6 going into the locker room. The Trojans drew first blood on their opening possession, when Sherwood carried the ball in on fourth down from the Scot seven. Berg's run on the conversion gave Middleville an 8-0 lead. The Scots came right back, when halfback Brad Stegenga busted loose off-tackle on a 42-yard touchdown scamper, a run featuring several cutbacks and nifty moves. But the conversion attempt failed. Stegenga led the balanced Scot ground game with 99 yards on 14 tries. Benedict gained 70 yards on four carries, including a 58-yard jaunt in the second quarter. Aho also gained yardage on the ground, picking up 64 on 15 attempts. Ryan Haik had 62 on 11 carries. Berg led all rushers with 106 yards on 19 attempts, while Sherwood added 50 yards on the ground. "We usually have a goal to keep the other team from getting more than 30 offensive plays," Pranger said. "And we like to try to run the ball 40 times. We didn’t do that (Friday)" Even though the loss was a difficult pill to swallow, an upbeat Shefferly said his team would become stronger as a result "I believe this team has a great deal of charachter," Shefferly said. "When something like this happens, you have two choices. You either pick yourself up and learn something, ar you lay down and wallow. "As hard as lessons can be to learn sometimes, you have to use them as a learning tool." Caledonia will need to pick itself up for Friday's game against O-K Gold favorite Forest Hills Northern. The Huskies rolled up 433 yards of total offense in a 42-6 pasting of Godwin Heights. Middleville travels to Wyoming Lee for it's O-K Blue opener. The Rebels tripped Tekonsha 21-20 Friday. Trojan jayvees open season with 18-6 win The Thomapple Kellogg junior varsity football team opened their 1991 football season with an 18-6 victory over Caledonia. The Fighting Scots opened the scoring on their initial drive moving 65 yards with an effective wing-T offense to take an early 6-0 lead. The Trojan defense thwarted the two point conversion. T.K. responded with a scor­ ing drive of their own cover­ ing 61 yards. Fullback John Juyck picked up the bulk of the yardage, while quarter­ back Ted Doom orchestrated the tncky option offense Huyck capped the Trojans’ in­ itial drive from one yard out. The two-point conversion failed. The Trojan defense stiffen­ ed, forcing a Caledonia punt as time ran down in the second quarter. Doom again led the Trojan offense down the field behind the blocking of linemen Mike Sarver, Jim Cole, Brad Totten, Jesse Stryzewski, Don Toler, Bob Satterfield, and Phil Johnson. On a crucial third down play, a scrambling Doom found Huyck for a 25 yard completion. Four plays later, running back Jamie Hermemtt scooted around the left end for the touchdown, giving Mid­ dleville a 12-6 lead. The Trojan defense limited the scots to three first downs, Linebackers John Huyck led the way with eight tackles, a fumble recovery, and an in­ terception. Defensive lineman Jim Cole also contributed with six tackles. After the Huyck fumble recovery late in the third quarter, running back Chuck Chapman broke free for a 20-yard touchdown run mak­ ing the score 18-6. The Trojan offense totaled 203 yards rushing with Huyck gaining 85 yards on 15 car­ ries. Doom and Chapman each contributed with 44 yards on eight and four carries respectively. T.K opens con­ ference action against Wyom­ ing Lee Thursday at 7 p m. Scot golfers nip Comstock Park, Kent City The Caledonia golf team defeated host Comstock Park and Kent City at Scott Lake Golf Club Wednesday afternoon. The balanced Scots carded a team score of 166. Comstock Park had a 175, while Kent Qty had a 176. Phil Stimac led the Scots with a 40. Chris Van Ryn shot 41, Randy Foreman a 42 and John Duba 43. Last week the Fighting Scots downed Byron Center 160-206. Stimac and Foreman paced the Scots with 39’s. Van Ryn and Duba each shot 41s. Caledonia played Middleville Friday in a makeup match and opened O-K Gold competition Monday at Cedar Springs. The Scots travel io Wayland Wednesday and Hastings Thursday. TK frosh run record to 3-0 The TK freshmen girls basketball team boosted their overall record to 3-0, as they defeated Delton 49-19. The Trojans jumped off to a quick 20-2 lead in the first quarter as Viki Jensen scored 10 of her game-high 15 points. 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She is recovering al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She suffered multiple fractures and some internal injuries but is in stable condition and doing well. Lisa, her friends and family would appreciate you keeping her in your thoughts and prayers in hopes of a speedy recovery. Also we would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff for all their help and a special thanks to the young men who helped to get the car off Lisa. Also we would like to thank God for watching over Lisa in what could have been a fatal accident Sincerely Kirk B. Steward Garage Sale Miscellaneous 5500 CHERRY VALLEY, Fri the 13th from 9 to 6. Little Tikes toys, Home Interiors items, oak dinnette set bunk beds, dressers mint condition. Clothing. MOVING SALE: 7180 Thornapplc River Drive, Caledonia. September 12th, 13th & 14th. Appliances, household items, clothes and more.___________ WATER BED, SLIDING GLASS DOORS Clarinet bike, dishes and misc. Sept 13th & 14th. 9-6. 9680 Finkbeiner Road, Middleville. 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THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869.__________________ in the pizza business ★ New Pan Pizza ★ New Bread rTlL^4L3ZL. id ^2 3 I VI I $900 AH w■ T ANY 16", 16" OR 16"MlZ' PIZZA i * Ln - NOT VAUD WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus one Free 2 Liter of pop I TakeOutOnjy*025Coupon—— J ii NO COUPON N€FO€O All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro's Pizza nurytntna! s � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-09-17.pdf 0096b07a8289080fb37ccd025fb72ec0 PDF Text Text RAID The.Si 05. WTAGt HASTINGS, Ml 4W1 121 Church Hasting i Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 191 / September 17. 1991 Authorities ask for assistance in solving local bus garage fire J-Ad Graphics News Service Four months after a fire de­ stroyed the Thomapple Kel­ logg bus fleet, authorities have exhausted all leads un­ covered after the blaze, and are asking the public for help. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said he has gone as far as he can in his investigation until he has new information, and is asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything about the May 13 fire to contact him. Lt. Chuck Ebersole, from the Michigan State Police Fire Marshall Division at Paw Paw, said anyone can give tips or information to the arson hot line (1-800-44ARSON). Those calls are completely confidential, with See Garage tire. page 3 Public, Thornapple Kellogg School Board discuss problems with split bus schedule by Jean Gallup Staff' Writer About 40 people showed up at the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting to talk about problems they have with the school district s new split bus schedule. Caledonia Village seeks Planning Commission applicants — J Ad Graphics about once a month because News Service we're updating our zoning or­ Caledonia Village Clerk dinances,” she said Jacqueline Cherry announced Residents interested in serv­ last week that long-time ing on the commission can Planning Commissioner Carl apply by calling Cherry at Church has resigned his seat 891-9384, or by sending a because he has moved from letter of application to her the village. office at 243 Maple, The Village Council now Caledonia, 49316, or by is accepting applications from contacting any member of the residents interested in fulfill­ Planning Commission. ing the the remainder of Serving on the commission Church's term, which expires besides Cherry are Gayle Ott, in March 1994, she said. Dan Erskine, Patricia Cavner, The commission makes Steven Antecki, Zoltan planning and zoning recom­ Berencsi, Glen Klaver and mendations to the council, chairman Al Niles. she explained, and meets on Any village resident of vot­ an "as needed" basis. ing age is eligible to apply. "Right now, we re meeting The people who spoke were cautioned before they started that the new schedules would be maintained. Board mem­ bers also asked for more time to let the new system work. The high school and middle school students now start school at 7:45 a m. and get out at 2:15 p.m.. Elementary students start at 9 a.m. and are released at 3:30 p.m. Residents and bus drivers from the district told the board the new split schedule makes getting to and fro o school unsafe for the students. President Gary Van Elst said that "safety is the number one issue," and while "the busing is more inconvenient that it has been in past years. the administration and school system is working to improve that." Trustee Dan Parker ex­ plained the reasoning for the double runs by the buses. A member of a committee who looked into changing the school starting times in the The May 13 bus garage fire, which the fire investigator determined was not accidental, is still unsolved. This was the scene at the garage about 10 minutes after the fire started (Sun and News file photo). spring, Parker said his com­ mittee had recommended moving back the starting time by one hour and not the split schedule. But the May 13 bus garage fire, "made all the difference. We couldn't financially do it," he said, adding that he wasn't on the Board of Education at that time. Differences of opinion in the different pick-up times for students were reflected by Judy Hall and Valerie Endsley. Hall condemned the double runs, saying that older kids previously had helped the younger ones get on the bus, and now the younger ones require another person to look after them. Endsley said she blessed the new system because the little kids did not have to be around the older students who have shown behavior problems. But many agreed that they feared for the safety of students who have to walk some distances in the dark, and were unhappy with overcrowding on some buses. Drivers agreed that darkness made it difficult to see the students. Also, the necessity of speed to get back to start the second run was brought up by driver Nikki Miller, who said the schedule leaves no time for mandated fire drills or disci­ pline. "We're not given enough time to do anything," she maintained. One parent said he has a 14-year-old girl who now has to walk in the dark in a See Split schedule, page 2 Residents deny dogs and kids problem in Middleville by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Complaints about neigh­ borhood noise by a woman who lives in the Keeler-Fre­ mont area of Middleville were soundly rejected by her neigh­ bors and the Village Council. About 20 people attended the Sept. 10 council meeting to deny Katherine Encinas' assertion that dogs, children and loud stereo playing ex­ ceeded normal noise levels for several hours at at time. They also turned in a peti­ tion bearing 38 names of neighbors with the following message to the council: "The people of the Keeler Addition area of the village of Middleville want to make it known that when Katherine Encinas of 503 Fremont St. spoke to the Village Council, claiming to speak for the people of her block, representing us, that in fact, she does not represent us or our opinions concerning the alleged dog barking, loud music problem or any ocher issue. This is not a serious See Dog and Kid, page 14 In This Issue... As the village hall starts to fit up at last Tuesday's meeting, village manager Kit Roon sets out more cha.rs. The people were at the meeting to tell the council that noise in Middleville is not a big problem. • TK board, teachers ratify 3-year contract • Caledonia Council to correct infiltration problem • New Jaycees Chapter sought in Middleville • CHS principal invites parent involvement in program �PagejZ^ TJhe,Sun and News, MiddleviMe, ember 17, 1991 Parents-voice concerns wrfh new schedule CHS principal invites parent involvement in program by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter told parents last week that the school staff wants parents to feel comfortable coming to the school and getting involv­ ed with its programs Parents, for their part, rais­ ed questions about the high school's new daily schedule and its impact on their children's education. About 25 parents met with Porter and a number of the high school teachers Sept. 9 to THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River St.. Middleville. Ml (616) 795-3331 Tbrw will run every week on fhetr mprrttve day* All special* are ca«h and carry and no orders will be taken for delivery at these tpecial price* A/way. M.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase _ a TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo * Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fem Call ahead or fuat »top by and w»y “1 WANT TODAY'S SPECIAL!" voice their concerns, bear some evaluations by the students and clarify for themselves how the program works The new CHS schedule changes the typical high school program of two semesters w ith students taking five or six classes a day. to a school year which is divided into trimesters, and the school day into “macro" or block time classes in the morning. In the afternoon, students may take either an “extend­ ed" or year-long macro, or they may use that period for "challenge time." The challenge time provides students an opportunity to work on projects, do homework or get help with in­ dividual problems from their teachers The school day ends with the "connections" period, which the staff hopes to use for special meetings, speakers and programs. The connec­ tions time also can be used by the teachers to discuss current events, or counsel students. According to the written student evaluations Porter read at the meeting, the challenge time was proving a popular idea, but the connec­ tions period so far was not ac­ complishing its goals. Several of the students com- SPECIAL THANKS to Wayne & Marie Finkbeiner You’re the best grandparents a newborn baby could have. £ Love...Kelly Marie CHS parents, teachers and administrators share some informal discussion after a parents meeting at the high school lost week. Pictured are teacher Stan Spencer, left, talking with parents Bob Young and Jan Nowak Behind them CHS Principal Tonya Porter answers questions posed by Dorr and Carla Johnson. mented that the new program was working better than they had expected, but others noted that the block time seemed to work better in some classes than in others. Some students liked having the longer periods, others did not. Parents, too. had varying reactions to the new schedule. Several said they felt their children couldn't take as many academic subjects under the new program. <xhers asked about how the program would be evaluated. One parent said it seemed like many students were sign­ ing up for work experience just so they could leave school at noon. Others were concern­ ed that their children would not be accepted at colleges because of the way the sub­ jects were structured in the new school day. The teachers present at the meeting conceded that some subjects probably would need some "adjustment" because they didn’t fit as well into the 60-day, one-and-a-half-hour block. But they said that since the challenge time had gone into effect, fewer students were coming to class unprepared, and many more were able to seek help from their teachers. Porter said the program would be evaluated by both subjective and objective measures. "We’ll look at the students' progress,” she said, “And we'll look at whether we're accomplishing our exit out­ comes. Teacher testing and teacher observation and stan­ dardized tests also will be used." She assured parents that the new program would not en­ danger their students' chances of getting into college, and that tests such as the ACT and SAT would still be given. She also said that under the new program, more students than ever before got the sub­ jects they wanted "We do not believe we have a perfect school,” she emphasized. "But now the focus always is “what’s best for kids.’ "We do know that we are moving forward to make changes that are needed, and to act rather than react.” Changes in education had become necessary, she said, to better prepare students for the changing society of the “90. Porter commented that officials at IBM told her that at some point, the staff would have to decide whether to go ahead and try what it had been planning or just keep talking about it. "You don’t know until you do." she said to the parents. She encouraged them to come to school, to visit their children’s classes, to talk to the staff and to ask questions. She also invited them to sign up if anyone were in­ terested in serving on plann­ ing committees. "We want you here," she said. Split schedule discussed at TK, The last thing you need now is a problem with your renter’s insurance. Renting fits a mobile America’s style. When you rent, you may have attractive surroundings, tended grounds and on-call maintenance. 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He offered to bring in a bulldozer and create a turn­ around for the bus so his daughter could get on the bus at their home. Trustee Wanda Hunt sug­ gested the man talk to the driver of his bus to see if the extra time needed to go to the house would delay the bus. Discussion on how many bus drivers were idled by the changed schedule was stopped by Trustee Donald Williamson, who said that was a negotiated item between the Board of Education and the drivers. Negotiations are in progress now, and he said the discussion should be stopped. Van Elst told the gathering that in the past the busing of students was "a gray area,” with no written policy. A policy is now being from front formulated, with written guidelines on everything affecting busing, he said. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Sept. 17...Caledonia Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Caledonia High School. Sept. 18...Thornapple Heritage Association town meeting at 7 p.m. at the Middleville Village Hall. Sept 18...Caledonia Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Village/Township Hall. Sept. 19...Yankee Springs Planning Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall. Sept 19...Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. at the villagc/township hall. Sept. 24... Middleville Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall on Main Street. Sept 24....Teen Institute Committee meeting at 2:30 p.m at the Caledonia High School. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 17. 1991 / Page 3 Caledonia parents invited to orchestra information meeting J-Ad Graphics News Service A Sept. 19 information meeting has been scheduled for parents of Caledonia fourth-graders who might be interested in joining the be­ ginning string orchestra. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria Orchestra director Peter DeLille said that a representa- live from the Christian Music Center in Grand Rapids will be at the meeting to explain instrument rental. While par­ ents do not necessarily have to rent from that company, DeLille said that he does rec­ ommend renting an instru­ ment for beginners “Usually the young child is not going to use a full-sized instrument at first,” he said. “So the youngsters will need by. Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg New math tests coming ‘•This fall. Michigan students will take a tougher math test than ever before.” The new MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Pro­ gram) mathematics test is tougher. More math skills arc necessary for success Today, everyone must have more and better math skills National tests and surveys of Michigan employers show our students lack the mathematics skill for to­ day’s jobs. Skills such as estimation, conceptualization, frac tions. percentages, algebra and geometry are now required for success It is no longer enough to be able to add. subtract, multiply and divide Success depends on understanding the concepts behind these skills and being able to decide when and how to use them Technology is changing employment and education. Schools and families must help students prepare for the challenges they will face From kindergarten through high school, schools are chang ing. Mathematics is changing. What is being taught has chang­ ed as well as how it is being taught. More emphasis is being placed on solving real world problems. Classroom instruction includes hands-on activities and teaching children the ap­ propriate use of available tools such as computers and calculators. The tests are also changing. Basic computations skills are still taught and tested. Now, students are required to perform the calculations in several ways: mentally, with calculators and with pencil and paper. The test format has changed. There will be a timed mental arithmetic section, an untimed pencil and paper computation section and an untimed problem solving section which allows calculator use. There is also an open end­ ed question requiring students to explain their reasoning. This is the decade of change in mathematics. Both nationally and in Michigan the focus is on math and science skills for the year 2000. The Michigan State Board of Education distributed a new set of goals and objectives to Michigan schools. The new MEAP methematics test assesses the attainment of these new goals. The 1991 test will provide baseline information to measure progress against. Initially, the scores are expected to be lower than the high scores Michigan students attained on previous tests covering only basic computation skill. Scores on the new test will rise as educators work with the new teaching methods and materials. Families can help to develop the skills and help students recognize when and how math is used al home. work, and play. Five ways to help your child do better in math; - Be positive. Tell your child that mathematics skills are im­ portant and are worth the effort it takes to learn them. - Encourage your children to solve problems. Help by asking questions; not giving answers. - Choose books, toys and games that include math skills. - Connect math with the real world Talk about how you use math on bills, menus, purchases, taxes, etc. Talk about careers that use math. - Talk with your child’s teachers to see what they are teaching. Ask how you can help at home. Information for this Superintendent's Comer taken trom the Michigan Department of Education publication "Michigan Mathematics, the Right Angle for the 90s”. to change instruments as they grow "And parents also should wait to buy an instrument un­ til they are sure their child re­ ally is interested in learning to play it" He explained that the young musicians in the beginning orchestra meet for instruction two mornings each week at the high school, either on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, depending on the instrument. Caledonia’s orchestra pro­ gram has grown steadily since DeLille started with his first group of fourth-graders in 1985. There are now 30 members in the high school orchestra, including winds and CHS orchestra members recently chosen to play in the Grand Rapids Youth percussion instruments, and Symphony are Paula Hansen, flute; Jason Kopenkosky, violin; exchange student last year 64 fourth- and fifth­ Yuko Watanabe, violin and Sara Poll, string bass. graders participated in the be­ ginning orchestra. donia in the symphony, DeLille said proudly that which will be performing four CHS orchestra members later this fall. recently were chosen to play DeLille said he hopes all in the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony, "a highly select parents of interested young­ ,7 X Send the FTD* group of the area's finest mu-‘ sters will attend the informa­ tion meeting. Those who are sicians." Pick-Me-Up Sara Poll ( string bass), Joe interested, but unable to at­ Bouquet. Just Kopenkosky (vioiin), Paula tend, or who have questions call or visit us today about the orchestra program Hansen (flute) and exchange should contact DeLille at the student Yuko Watanabe RBttGUSSFUtNnVIB DAILY (violin) will represent Cale- high school (891-8129). DELIVERY For life’s little disappointments ft,.® ... to Naahvllto * Bus garage fire, from frontpage Mtodtovilto Aran •15 00 orders & up no names exchanged if that's what the caller wants, he said. The tips are passed to the proper agency in the field, in this case Shoemaker, and are investigated, Ebersole said. If the tip is valid, a reward of up to $5,000 is waiting for the person who gave the in­ formation. "We're asking the commu- Middleville gal graduates from Grand Valley nity for leads," Shoemaker said. "The investigation is status quo until we get further information." Shoemaker can be reached at 795-9862. A HOURS namt in /lowers since 1954 109 Wesi Slate St. - Hastings ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) is now available for our customers • No processing fee • No service charges Denise Duine graduated Aug. 3 with honors from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's of science degree in physical therapy. The daughter of Gary and Lois Van Duine of Mid­ dleville, Denise was also named to the dean s list for the spring summer semester. To earn a place on the dean’s list, a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit course during a semester. Denise presently is em­ ployed at Muskegon General Hospital. (Even when you use our ATM cards at other bank machines) Automatic Teller Machines - ...are available at all 3 of our locations. Qtate 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA Hail IHSiaC LENDER FDIG All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and ’til Noon on Saturday �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 17, 1991 Neighbors . With...NORMA Bert Kenyon told me she and Ralph had a wonderful Sunday. Her daughter and grandchildren called and told her they were coming over for dinner, bringing all the trim­ mings. They just wanted to make sure that she and Ralph were home and feeling good. They wanted to celebrate Grandpa and Grandma's Day with them. Needless to say, they certainly were going to be home. They brought a big bouquet of flowers and a won­ derful meal. One grandson told her that he was leaving soon to get his training in the Peace Corps. He had always VELDERMAN wanted to go, and as his life was changed, it was possible for him to actually do it. He was told that he would be go­ ing to go to Africa. Had a good visit with Ben, as I had not been able to get her for several weeks. She has almost all her Christmas gifts made. She has lot of hand work done for gifts. She is always looking, year-round, to get just the right gift for each family member. When she sees just the right gift on sale she gets it I haven’t even thought of fall, let alone Christmas. When it gets a lot colder, my mind will turn to such things. Wade and Betts Bender had son Monte and his three boys come over to visit Saturday. Donna Kenyon said they attended the meeting Saturday of the Methodist Carley Guild at Dorothy Brog's home. Oh, dear. I am now in a pickle. Because I cannot not always see where my writing line is, I wrote over a name with the news. I think the written over news was Nor­ ton. 30 people, picnic, but it is illegible. Whoever gave me that item, could you call me next week? Bessie and Carl Nelson have been up at Kingsley helping daughter Dorothy and her husband build their new home. They took their trailer right next to the one Dorothy and her fam­ ily were living in while the new house is being built. freezer gone. It is wonderful how things <ork out for us. Last week she told me about her freezer that she wanted to sell. Over the weekend our stuffed freezer's compressor slowed down. So we had to scramble like crazy. Vic told us what was wrong over the weekend and by Monday, I was going to have to start canning meat and vegetables. We had just bought our six-week supply of meat, and I would rather eat roasts, hamburgear. turkey and chicken in any other way than canned. But Bob sold us their freezer. Cay and Johnny picked it up from their base­ ment. and with Bob’s help transferred everything, all in one hour It took the new freezer two days to catch up to get the in­ side at 0 degrees. Marge had taken such good care of it that Dorothy’s husband is a phar­ macist and is doing the work in his "spare" time. Winter is coming and they want to get it all enclosed. They plan to live in the basement and fin­ ish it during the winter. While up there they at­ tended her Whitford- Hale family reunion. Thornapple Heritage members, remember that we meet Sept. 18 at Middleville's Village Hall at 7:30 with any of the interested organizations who want to help promote Middleville. Bring your cook­ ies, and there will be drinks furnished. Marge Wheeler, her sister Noreen and Dale, Marge and Bob’s son, left Sunday to go to Wheeling, W. Va., to the Coming plant and on to Erie, Pa., to visit the Lane Bryant Outlet store. Marge got home to find her it looks just like new. I didn't get to call Tuesday night. I went to the Caledonia Ambucs meeting at the Saskatoon Golf club for din­ ner and to receive my one fourth payment on my differ­ ent computer with the audio attachment. I had never heard of the Caledonia Ambucs group be­ fore. They are a fairly new group of business people in the Caledonia area who band together to help people in the area. They are only two years old. While we were waiting for the meeting to start, Ken Gackler told me something about the history of the Saskatoon Golf Course. Ken said when he was a Scout leader around 1962, they camped out on Frank Pace's farm on the shores of Barber Continued on next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sun. Morning Worship 10:30 am Church School 9:30 am Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 am. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School . Worship Service ... .11:00 a.m. . . .. 10:00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m., 11XX) a_m & 600 p.m WEDNESDAY..................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 o.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian Harrison i______ Music. Jeff Vander Heide Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST Rev. James Cusack CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Se^ices — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 am. Morning Worship.............................11:00a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .......... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for you! hiunery peuvuied Air combtaoned Chatnrs flatted iirrtijrru iiburcb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE 698-8252 Sunday Services................. 9:45 a tn & 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes........ ........ 11.00 a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children.................. 9.30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night....................700 p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch..................1000 a.m. Richard I R*ab Pastor • o98-9024 Doneile Raab Drrector of Music LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free • M-37 Between Caledonia & Middleville Worship Services....... 8:30, 11:00 a.rn. & 6:00 p.m 9:45 a.m. Sunday School........................................... 9:45-10:45 11:10a.m. 6:30p.m.Tuesday: Women's Bible Study....9:30-11:00 a m. 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Adventure Club, Children & Adult Choirs, H.S. Youth Group, Adult Classes............ 6:45-8:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. REV F.L "RED" FABER; REV STAN VUGTEVEEN 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Service 10 00 a m. Sunday School 1 < <5 o.m. Evening Worship Service SHERYL MOON. CHRISTIAN ED DIRECTOR 6 00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 am. Sunday School.................................. 9.45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody b someoody ... and Jesus Christ is lord" Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 am. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did flTimr JHrthodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday Schoa Sunday Morning WorVip Sunday Evening Wortfvp Wednesday prayer t &C*e Hxh 9 30 O m 1030 am 6 00 0 m 7 00 P m Rev WUham Dobson. Pastor Sjfiyo Jackson. Youth Pastor QOOQ 7 Z.0 QQ/I 0 7 MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH i 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mas* 4.30 p.m............................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rotary...................... 4:15 p.m For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 17. 1991 I Page 5 4-H leader honored for 35 years of service Emily Van Ma Ire Emily VanMatre of Mid­ dleville was honored for 35 years of community sen ice to 4-H at an awards banquet recently at the Kellogg Biological Station in Hickory Comers. Leaders from all over the state of Michigan were recognized for their contribu­ tions to the 4-H program. VanMatre first became in­ volved in 4-H as a mother when her 9-year-oid daughter. Holly, became interested in doing a sewing project After that first year. Van­ Matre took over the club, becoming the leader She in­ troduced numerous crafts and ceramics. VanMatre says that 4-H really hasn't changed that much, with the exception of the wider vanety of projects that are now offered. “Now children can do almost anything from sewing and baking, as when I began to teach kids, to recycling, small engines, entomology, computers, space, scuba div­ ing. sailing and many ocher things." says VanMatre. VanMatre is still very active in the Trail Dusters 4-H Club, of which her daughter. Holly Steiner, is general leader Her granddaughter. JoHanna Benotsch also is a Trail Duster leader, making Emily 's family a three genera bon 4-H family. JoHanna and her grandmother taught Trail Duster sewing this past year. Besides assisting with the crafts and sewing. VanMatre teaches quilting and does crocheting. She is always willing to help and share her vast knowledge with the 4-Hers. VanMatre is ‘Grandma’ to many of the youngsters in Trail Dusters One Trail Duster leader says. “We appreciate her ex­ pertise. and the kids love hav­ ing Grandma Em' at their meetings. Sometimes they just need a hug and a smile for en­ couragement. and Emily is always there." VanMatre has been in 4-H 35 years, but she is still going strong. “Most of the ocher people who started when I did have quit by now.” she says. “But. I'll always keep coming back." “And. it is a credit to to 4-H that she does." says a 4-H member “We re proud of her being honored.” Adventure Club Taking Middleville Neighbors, from previous page ing down. daughter Katie Lynn Lake. Frank Pace sold the place. Guess this is enough Raymond came to see the We got to talking about it land to Bill Howard for a golf rambling around for this McWhinneys. They came course. So they could only because the Caledonia Histor­ Wednesday spending the camp out for a little while ical Club, Priscilla and I are Love you all, so here’s a whole day there. old on the longer until construction working big hug from me to all of Lois said Gordon was home roads and started. Howard planted a lot stagecoach you my community family. now from the hospital, where of pines, but the terrain was stagecoach stops. A woman called from he had been for 10 days. There are so many wonabout as we saw it out the Washington State to have Had a long visit with Doug derful things to do in our lo­ second floor window. this notice in my column. Hart He has been "t-nnising'' Dave Clark was the Am- cal history that it is just like She wanted it to be a surprise if there is such a word with bucs’ main speaker. He and 1 a big plate of goodies, just for Wayne and Marie daughter Cathy, who is got to visiting about the area. where do you start first? Flilnkbeiner. playing a lot right now. But with Priscilla Beavans’ He told me that his home had Marie was delighted to Then Doug told me he is an Indian marker on it and help, I am starting to teaching a Spanish class verify that their youngest that the Indians used it to lo­ organize and write all about daughter Susan did have a Wednesday evenings. cate their ancestors' burial all these wonderful things. date baby, Kaitlynn Marie Bartz. I am going to ask Com­ Thelma Carl told me she place. He said that they got Marie did say that their munity Ed if I can still get specialists to verify the fact. had her birthday this last youngest daughter lives near in. I want to brush up on my time And it is still there on his week. She met with friends Portland, Ore. I commented old Spanish that I took in from Kalamazoo Saturday and that our daughter Mary lives college, wa-a-a- y back when, ate out. place in Hillsboro, near Portland. and Doug says that he is Sunday, she had another 6950 Cherry Valley, Middleville Another postscript: Craig teaching the new way of birthday party with her Kenyon called to say the learning a language. nephew, Carl, in Grand Lions Club had agreed to help for kids in grades I want to break the rust out Rapids. me with the 1/4 of the cost of my mental gears, get sort Margaret LaMaire, Gordon For Flight Information contact: of my computer and the au­ of a ■lube’* jobe mentally. McWhinney 's sister came dio system. God Bless all of Doug also said that Liz's Wednesday, Sept. 18 out to see Gordon and Lois. you Lion ’ s club members for Grandpa Brown is failing . It Veal parmesan. asparagus, Then Suzanne Verburg of the wonderful gift. is just his body that is slowcom, bread, pudding Morley and Lynn Marie and Thursday, Sept. 19 Spanish rice, cauliflower, snap beans, bread, apricots. Friday, Sept. 20 Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes. spinach, bread, dessert. Monday, Sept. 23 Pork patty, gravy, sweet potatoes, wax beans, bread, fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Tuna noodle casserole, Brussell sprouts, carrots, Worship Services at 8:30 ajn., 11:00 a.m. and 6XX) p.m. fruit. Nursery available for children 2 and under during all programming Events Sunday School classes for children age 2 through 12th grade Wednesday. Sept. 18 Adult Education Classes (10:00-10:45 am.): Nashville. Pete Dull and his College and Career Class music, blood pressure; Young Married’s Class y Hastings, Debra Wisniewski with her antique buttons; Bible Discovery Women's Ministries: Tuesday rooming Bible Woodland. Jan Hartough with For Men Only studies, Mother’s Day Out. fellowship, service video on gypsy moth; Delton, For Women Only Men's Life Fellowship weekly breakfast meeting feed sack fashions by Diane, Children s Church for ages 3-5 years (8:30 and 11XX) services) Senior Citizens monthly activities all sites bring a friend day. Youth Worship for ages 6 years through 3rd grade (2nd and 4th Pre-Marriage Ministry Thursday, Sept. 19 Sundays; 8:30 and 11XX) services) Nashville. Bingo Counseling Center Caraway St. for children 5 years old through 4th grade at 6:00 pm. Friday, Sept. 20 - 2 full-time counselors Youth Groups for grades 5-8 on the 1st and 3rd Sunday at 6X10 pm. Nashville, popcorn, birthday - 3 part-time counselors High School ’’LOVE-LIGHT' Choir party Please Join Us! : September 11 : 6:45 to 8:15 Peace Reformed Church Barry County Commission on Aging Menu : First thru Sixth Cindy 891-8119 Something for everyone Peace Reformed Church offers you these opportunities: Sunday Additional Programs L ■ KUMHHM Monday, Sept. 23 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Delton. Tom Kaufman with video on Pennock Hospital Tuesday. Sept. 24 - All sites puzzles. Public Service Announce­ ment - On October 3rd the Commission on Aging and Riverbend Travel Agency will be taking a color tour Please call 948-4856 for reservations and further information. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Wednesday Night (6:15-8:15) Family Supper fm 6:15 u> 6:45 (Cos: $1.75 for adults; $1.00 for children 9 yrs. and under) Nursery available for children 3 and under bmmrb Classes for Pre-K and Kindergarten Youth Choir for grades 1-6 111 Adventure Club for grades 1-6 Jr. High Service Projects I H 1 II JJ u LAJ High School Youth Group Adult Choir Adult Classes (September 11 - December 4): - Developing Christian Character - Being a More Effective Parent of Tour Teenagers Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, MI 49333 891-8119 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 17, 1991 Five students join student body this year Exchange students add global perspective at CHS specialized in music through­ out high school, but said she is also interested in journal­ ism as a career. "Right now, music is here," she gestured with her left hand, "and journalism is here," she indicated that study with her right hand. "And I am here," she said, pointing to the spot midway between the two careers. During her first trimester at CHS, Yuko is taking theater arts, geometry and orchestra, and she said that after high school she would like to study at an American univer­ sity, like the University of Michigan or the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA). Her host parents are Larry and June Kopenkoskey, and Yuko said she thought some family trips were being planned to go skiing and to see Niagara Falls. She also would like to see Boston, and she would enjoy visiting an­ other exchange student who is CHS exchange students this year are Jorge Garcia, from Spain (left): Yuko Watanabe, from Japan. Kathrin spending the year in Ne­ Kaehler, from Germany; Borja Latorre, from Spain and Matti Nikula.from Finland. braska. She has been to California, He said his sister also was Her only worry is the team this winter, and he said more open and friendlier than Chicago and Canada, and she weather. an exchange student, and he that he, too, is hoping to im­ those at home. said she likes the U.S. so far, already has traveled in "It’s cold here! I'm a little prove his English during his When asked about the although she thinks American worried about the winter!" Europe. stay. crumbling of the Berlin Wall This trimester, he is taking students look older than she He added that students here and the reunification of Ger­ Borja Latorre and Jorge does. history, English and calculus, eat more junk food than stu ­ Garcia, both 16, claim many, she said that the atmo­ but he said he hasn’t yet de­ dents in Spain. Spain as their native country. sphere in her city "is now so Jorge agreed with his different. Most people are cided on a career. Borja traveled to Caledonia in early August from his countryman’s comments, and very happy." Besides the easier work load home in Madrid. His host said that so far, he likes what But she also commented at school, Matti noted that parents are Ken and Cheryl he is doing in the U.S. that now that the euphoria students here can drive at 16 He is playing on the CHS has worn off, the Germans (the driving age is 18 in Fin­ Bramell of Alto, and he said he hopes to improve his soccer team, and is thinking must overcome some land), but those same students English and get a chance to of trying American basket­ problems before what was also are more accountable to In an effort to reduce the amount of time visit Miami and Colorado ball, too. He said he also East Germany is on a par their parents than in his coun­ Thomapplc Kellogg elementary students must wait with the west part of the try. while he is in the U.S. this likes to water ski. for their buses the school schedule and bus drop-off Presently enrolled in Amer­ country. year. A resident of Helsinki, Fin­ and pick up is being adjusted. ican history, trigonometry "Most think it will take land's capital, he is living Right now, he is taking and strength training, Jorge about 10 years before it is all this year with Mike and American history, architec­ said that he is interested both completed," she said of the Marcia Thompson. McFall Elementary.....8:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. tural drafting and strength in economics and law as reunification process. training, and both industrial While the students all West Elementary.....9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. possible career choices. But she said Berlin was a agreed that we Americans talk engineering and psychology Page Elementary.....9:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. His hometown is Zaragoza, wonderful city, where "you too fast, they said that so far, sound interesting to him as which lies between Madrid can do just about everything things were going well. And possible career choices. All buses will drop off McFall students first, and Barcelona, but while in you'd wish. But you have to they all said they would enjoy He noted that students here then West, then Page. Buses will load at McFall Caledonia, he is living with know where the places are," sharing more of their impres­ have more choices in school, first before going to West and then Page. Tom and Chris Hurst. she added. which he thought could be ei­ sions after they've been here a Northeast of Germany, little longer. He said he would like to ther good or bad. "It would not be good if visit his sister, a former ex­ across the Baltic Sea, is Fin­ Each bus route/bus is identfied by a color and change student now studying land, the home of Matti they chose only the easy shape. in Montana, and he would Nikula, 16. classes," he remarked. Each bus has its designated pick-up location like to see Washington D.C. Matti also is looking for­ Borja is looking forward to marked, and each bus will also have identificaton He has traveled already to ward to participating in participating on the wrestling by the door of the bus. France, and he has visited the American sports, specifically state of Washington in the basketball and tennis. But he U.S. said he wants to go to American Legion Seventeen-year-old Colorado with the high Kathrin Kaehler should school ski club, too. Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley have no trouble finding At home, he enjoys American friends who also sailing, tennis, skiing and Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. enjoy her interests: shopping, hockey. reading, meeting people and traveling. A native of Berlin, Ger­ many, Kathrin is making her Next-Day • Domestic • International ..is the place to be! home this year with Steve Serving . and Sandy Donker, and she by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Five young people, hailing from Spain, Finland, Ger­ many and Japan, are visiting Caledonia High School as ex­ change students this year. While their cultures vary, they expressed some similar impressions after their first few weeks in the U.S. They all said they were in­ terested in participating in school activities, and all agreed that despite the difficulties posed by the language differences, school here is easier than school at home. The number of classes re­ quired of high school students is greater and the content of the individual classes is harder than at home, they said. "In Japan, the students study, study, study," said Yuko Watanabe, 17, of Tokyo. "School here is easier...if I spoke English better," she smiled. She pointed out, however, that in her country, students do not have much choice of the subjects they can take in high school. She also said it is very hard to get into the universities in Japan. A violinist who also plays viola and piano, Yuko has Thornapple Kellogg Elementary schedules set BINGO Packaging & Shipping Convenience Center Let us ship your packages. already is "learning the rules" of American basketball while practicing with the girls’ var­ sity team. She said she hopes to get some actual floor time "when the game is not too close." She said she also might try out for volleyball this winter and is thinking about joining a spring sport,too. Packages received by 4 pm ship the same day. 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Middleville, Ml I September 17. 1991 I Page 7 McFall first graders meet “Grandpa Nelson” The Nelsons, Becky (left), "Grandpa” Harry and Susanne, showed the first graders at McFall an authentic Danish dance Harry and Susanne appeared at the Danish Festival at Greenville this year. ran When the first graders of Pat Thatcher s class heard that a man with a Danish background was going to visit them, they made Danish flags, and learned how to say, "Veolkommen til dorste Klasse" or welcome to first grade in Danish. Stephanie Simon, front, holds her Danish flag and listens to Grandpa Nelson” with student teacher Becky Nelson. FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery k W W ■ KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. 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Titled ’’Woodlands, Wildlife and You,” the pro­ gram will be held Oct. 8, 10, 15, 17 and 19. The first four sessions will take place at the Kellogg Biological Station Education Center, while the fifth session will be held al the nearb) Kellogg Experimental Forest. Participants can expect to team the fundamentals of forestry and wildlife manage­ ment. including identifying and measuring trees, common forestry terminology and ecology. They also can look at management practices for im­ proving woodlot quality, managing wildlife, tree plan­ ting and harvesting methods, trail and road making and management planning skills. Commercial forestry issues like timber sales and taxes, teasing land for hunting and alternative forest products, also will be covered. “This series should be very helpful to new woodlot owners, or people who want to begin seriously managing a lot that they’ve owned for some time,” says Dean Solomon, district Extension leader for natural resources and public policy. Each session builds on the information presented in the previous lesson, so par­ ticipants are encouraged to at­ tend all five parts. Registration fee for the woodlot management short­ course is $20, which includes resource materials and refreshments for all five segments Registration is due by Sept. 30. For more information, con­ tact the Kellogg Biological Station Extension office by calling (616) 671-2412. Villa Bakery Restaurant TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FRI . SAT . SUN Try <w Prime Rih f$7 95) nr 'A th (peeled and tic veined) Shrimp Dm ner ($9.95). 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Ml / September 17, 1991 Senior parents kick off fund raisers for all night senior party Janet and Don Geukes pitch in to serve the hungry at tne pre-game pig roast to benefit the 1992 all-night party. Bus drivers still talking Thornapple School Board and teachers rafity 3-year contract FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker 1st, 2nd. and 3rd shift ope mngs coming in every day Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con sideralion. have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply APPl (CATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN B 30 AM 4 30 P.M MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs South of comer of M 37/44th Street or 4595 Broad moor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) WE WILL BE IN YOUR AREA ON THURSDAY. SEPT H. W BETWEEN 14 PM AT MIDDLEVILLA INN M 37. MIDDLEVILLE Ml (USE SOUTH ENTRANCE) E 0.E by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A unanimous vote Sept 9 by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education means the teachers have a three-year con­ tract with raises of 5.4 percent for the first year and 6 percent for each of the following two years. The contract for the non-instructional personnel has also been settled (see related story). Bus drivers, who belong to a different association, are still negotiating with the school board. The vote was 6-0, with James Verlinde absent and it was taken with no discussion. "We're pleased we were able to reach an agreement," Su­ perintendent Steve Garrett said after the meeting. Larry Seger, head negotiator for the teacher's association, said the agreement is an "average contract considering what's happening around the county; it's a well balanced contract for both sides." Teachers at Thornapple YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. Assembly Plastic injection "New Position A vailable Daily!" Job sites near the Kent County Airport, in Cuttlerville and in all areas of Grand Rapids Some experience prefered, BUT will train motivated individuals able to perform ‘Quick Paced" hand work. Must be able to comit to a long term position requiring overtime as needed To apply bring 2 pieces of I D. 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays to 2401 Corn* Ct S E Grand Rapids 8en*na Easttxook MaM PEOPLEMARK Americas Contemporary Wert FbrceX (616) 657-2101 Equal OppoduWy Empioyer Kellogg are paid according to their level of education and time teaching in the district. For instance, a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s de­ gree will start at $23,902 in the first year, go to $25,336 in the second year and to $26, 856 in the third year of the contract. A teacher with more experi­ ence and more education will receive more; one with nine years of teaching and a mas­ ter's degree will earn $40,633 the first year, $43,071 in the second and $45,655 in the third. The highest level is a teacher with 25 or more years of teaching experience and a MA/MS plus 30, who will earn $48,880 the first year, $51,812 the second and $54, 921 the third. The school calendar, also a negotiated item, lists the starting date for the 1991-92 school year as Aug. 27 and the last day as June 10. In 1992-93 the dates are Sept. 1 to June 11; and in 1993-94, school will begin on Aug. 31 and end on June 10. Bargainers for the school board asked for a "cap" on in­ surance costs, with the em­ ployees required to pay for any increase in insurance premiums above a specified amount, however, the new contract has no change in in­ surance coverage in the threeyear pact Newman Miller plan Oct. 26 wedding — Ginger Newman of Dutton and Thomas New man of Cape Coral. Fla . wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tina Ann Newman of Dutton. to Kurt Miller, son of Sue Wimer of Eaton Rapids and Cals in Miller of Portland. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Portland High School and is serving in the U.S. Naw aboard the USS Scot! tn Norfolk. Va The bnde-ro-be is a 1990 graduate of Caledonia and will attend college in Norfolk. An Ctet 2b wedding dale has been set. The staging of an all-night alcohol free party for the 1992 graduating class has begun with the first fundraiser for the event. A pig roast was held before the season opener football game pitting the Trojans against Caledonia. Many people enjoyed a pork barbecue sandwich, chips and a drink, along with a home-made brownie before the big game. The score was Middleville 14-Caledonia 12. Lansing Diary New Laws... More Revenue Band-Aids (P.A.70, 62,76). Part ofa$l billion package of one-time revenue producers to balance the 1991 budget, these measures: save an estimated $15 million by allowing state employees with a combination of 70 years of age and service to retire. The early retirement option will be available for six months, starting on Oct. 1, 1991, for workers who are 50 years or older; authorize the transfer of $1.5 million in auto-related sales tax revenue from the comprehensive transportation fund to the state general fund; change the ac­ counting treatment of refun­ dable property tax credits, providing a 1991 windfall of $366 million. Supplemental Appropria­ tions (P.A. 68). Another 1991 deficit reduction component, the supplemental funding bill appropriates $184.2 million to cover programs that initially were underfunded, such as medicaid assistance for low income citizens. Spending in­ creases are offset by account ng changes, such as delaying $114 million of school aid payments due public univer­ sities and community col­ leges. from July 1 to next fiscal year Child Placement Informa­ tion (P.A. 78). This amend ment clarifies Department of Social Services authority to disclose child abuse and neglect information to child placing agencies and juvenile court staff for the purpose of determining suitable foster and adoptive home placements Accelerated Withholding GET EASY C ASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Payments (P.A. 82, 83). These measures require employers paying an average of $40,000 or more per month in income tax withholding to make state tax payments ac­ cording to the same ac­ celerated schedule of federal income tax withholding. This will increase state govern­ ment’s average cash balance by $150 million, at a time when cash flow problems have delayed state school aid and revenue sharing programs. Boot Camp Placement (P.A. 334, 335, 145). Boot camps in Michigan have been limited to young offenders who have not spent time in a state prison. The camps pro vide an intensive exercise and work regimen designed to in­ still discipline and a sense of responsibility. This package authorizes boot camp place­ ment for corrections inmates whose minimum sentence for non-violent crimes is 60 mon­ ths or less. It also would authorize the Corrections Department to require of­ fenders who have successfully completed boot camp to serve an additional period, up to 120 days, of residential supervi­ sion. The purpose of these measures is to divert state prisoners to shorter, less ex­ pensive, but much more InContinued on next page - STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 In Caledonia, Ml 49316 homeowners MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY . �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 17. 1991 I Page 9 New booklet has postcards of area’s history they were formed, with pic­ tures of Bowens Mills, Freeport, Middleville. Par­ malee, Gun Lake and Streeter's Landing. Cemeteries of the four townships will be covered in book six, with pictures and locations. The cover of the book can also be used as a postcard, with its picture of East Main Street in Middleville. The back cover has a pic­ ture of the three steam boats that served on Gun Lake, she added. Cost of the 64-postcard book is $10. "The book turned out quite well," Velderman said. "The people who loaned me the postcards were so generous.” For more information or to purchase the book, call Vel­ derman at 795-9715. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Using loaned postcards and the help of the Thornapple Heritage Association, Norma Velderman has compiled a book of postcards with pic­ tures of early settlements in the four townships in the northwest corner of Barry County. The 64 postcards, with photos from Irving, Thornapple, Rutland and Yankee Springs townships, show a bit of the history of Bowens Mills, Freeport, Irving, Middleville, Parmalee and Streeter's Resort, Velderman said. "All were original post­ cards, and were all loaned to me by the different people. I was delighted to have them," she said The postcards were repro­ duced into the new postcard form, and are serrated so they can be pulled from the book and mailed. Thornapple Heritage help select some of the 300 to 400 postcards that were loaned to Velderman. The postcard book is the first in a series of six, with the remaining five being pictoral histories with text, she said. The second will be a his­ tory of the "new” school or the current middle school, the consolidation of the school district, as well as the build­ ing of the bus garage, and buying the first bus fleet for Middleville in 1932. The third volume will cover the country schools in the four townships, with histories and pictures of about 30 one-room schools, she continued. Book five will give the his­ tory of settlements, dams and rivers, and will include how Lansing Diary, Continued from previous page tense incarceration. The past eight months at the State Capitol were more con­ tentious and frustrating than any session in my 13 years as your representative. Still there have been some noteworthy achievements: legislative Pay Raise Re­ jection. For the first time in modern Michigan political history, lawmakers voted down a substantial pay hike — resulting in a two-year salary freeze. Considering the sacrifices being made by citizens due to economic recession and deep state budget cuts, we made the right decision. House Republicans played a key role in forcing majority leaders in both houses to reconsider their sup­ port for a two-year, 16 per­ cent pay raise. Property Assessment Freeze (P.A. 15). After GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. several failed ballot proposals and years of partisan stalemate, lawmakers agreed to freeze real property assessments in 1992 at 1991 levels. In November. 1992. voters will have the oppor­ tunity to adopt a constitutional amendment that would: limit annual assessment increases on residential homesteads to five percent or the inflation rate, whichever is less; reassess homesteads at 50 per­ cent of market value at the time of sale; require Headlee millage rale rollbacks to be applied separately to business and agricultural property classifications. I helped to craft this compromise Capital Acquisition Deducation Replacement (P.A. 77). Among the fifty states. Michigan ranks second in its business tax burden. This barrier to investment is bad enough, but a recent court decision found that the single business tax deduction for capital investments was un­ constitutional. Hoping to take Mrs. George Howard to celebrate her 85th Mrs. George Howard recently entertained for a din­ ner party for 40 relatives at the Peninsula Club in Grand Rapids on the occasion of her 85th birthday Besides family members, grandchildren and their spouses or fiances came from as far away as Boulder, Colo., New Orleans, Mobile, Ala., and Boston The family of George and Lenore Howard came to Alto for a visit. advantage of the ruling. House Speaker Dodak propos­ ed to replace the deduction for two years and then impose a 25%. $500 million tax hike on job providers. A united House Republican caucus and eight dissident Democrats blocked the speaker's plan. Our coali­ tion forced a compromise which replaced the flawed deduction with an investment tax policy that resolves court objections and job provider concerns. It also raises the single business lax filing ex­ emption from $40,000 in an­ nual gross receipts to $60,000 in 1991 and $100,000 in 1992 — amounting to $10 million in annual tax relief for small businesses. Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Use Restrictions (P.A. 17). Until now, ORV’s could be operated on state forest land unless it was specifically posted off-limits. The result has been too much en­ vironmental destruction. This law closes public land in the Lower Peninsula to ORV’s, unless it is posted open. The Department of Natural Resources has mapped an estimated 13,244 miles of trails and roads, and 1,970 acres of scramble area, that will be available for ORV use throughout Michigan. ORV operators under age 16 will be required to take a training and safety course before being licensed Drunken Driving Crackdown, (P.A. 93-95). This intensely-negotiated bipartisan package toughens state laws dealing with — NOTICE — TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND BARRY CO., Ml AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet to hear the following request to rezone Parcel 0816-020-022-00 from Agriculture to Rural Residential. Jack L. Wilson 1415 S. Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 Priscilla Beaven (left) and Norma Velderman go over the completed postcard book they researched. ... T.K. Community Education drunken driving. Key provi­ sions will: stiffen penalties for repeat offenders; require a 30-day mandatory license suspension for convicted drivers, with restricted use of licenses no longer allowed; permit police to seize, on the spot, the licenses of drivers who fail or refuse a breathalyzer test — and per­ mit as admissible evidence in court the refusal to take a chemical test; send to prison for 15 years anyone who causes a death while drunk driving; reduce the backlog of drunken driving prosecutions by requiring judges to resolve cases within 77 days of arrest. is offering a new recreation program. Open Weight Room/Gym/Pool Weight Room Mon./Tues/Thurs. 7-9 p.m. Pool.......................... Tues.fThurs. 8-9 p.m. GymMon./TuesJThurs. 7-9 p.m. as available Fall/Winter Pass is on sale now. September 9 - December 19, 1991. Cost: $40.00 for adults; $10.00 for students. Come to the Community Ed. office (located in the High School) to purchase your pass. Phone — 795-3397 C7fioma.fifife Before and After School Child Care < Who: T.K. Elementary Children Grades K-5 What: Supervised Child Activities at McFall Elementary When: Mondays through Fridays A.M. Session: 7:00-9:00- ‘3.00/Session P.M. Session: 3:30-6:00- ‘4.00/Session Where:T.K. McFall Elementary All Purpose Room PAR IN SW ’4 OF NE ¥< SEC 20-3-10 DES AS COM SE COR SO SW 1/4 OF NE ’A TH N 410 FT TO POB TH N 810 FT TH N 89 DEG W 538 FT TH S 810 FT TH S 89 DEG E 538 FT TO POB Any other business pertinent to the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE the Planning Commission will meet September 19. 1991 at 7:30 on Thursday at Yankee Springs Twp. Hall, 284 N Briggs Road. Harvey Vander Bee. Clerk Children must be registered. Please call ... Community Education at... 795-3397 ...to register. �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 17. 1991 TK non-instructional staff, school board agree on 3-year contract by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Jhornapple Kellogg Board of Education ratified an agreement with the non-instructional employees of the school district at its Sept. 9 meeting. The non-instructional, or support staff, had OK’d the contract earlier. The three-year contract calls for raises of 5.4 percent the first year, and 6 percent for the next two, with the excep­ tion of monitors and cafeteria helpers, who will get 5.4 per­ cent the first year, and 5.5 the second and third years. Teachers' contracts have also been settled, but bus drivers and administrators are still negotiating. With James Verlinde ab- VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES August 27. 1991 Pre*id»nt Thatcher colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Bray. Hardy, Myer*. Oliver. Riley, and VondenBerg Absent None Guetti Jeon Gallup from the Sun and New*. Kathryn Encino*. Kay Belton Joe Rahn from J.E.D.C. and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapid* Press. Minutes of the August 13. 199) meeting were approved a* read. Joe Rahn director of the Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion. approached Council with a Notice of Intent (Economic Development Implementation Project Michigan Community Development Bloch Grant Pro gram) Riley moved that Council tend letter of Intent as amend­ ed. Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried Kathryn Encinas approached Council with her complaints of barking dogs and noise along Fremont Street Discussion held President Thatcher placed this matter with the Zoning and Or­ dinance Committee for further consideration. Myers approached Couhcil on complaints of off rood vehicles operating in the Village limits. Myers moved that Council pro­ ceed with the writing of an or­ dinance for off road vehicles operating in the Village of Mid­ dleville. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Youngsma ap­ proached Council with recom- mendotion that change* be made on the existing restrictive convenants on the industrial park Bray moved that Council discharge the existing restrictive convenonts on the Industrial Pork and to authorize the Presi­ dent to sign the discharge. Sup­ port by VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Myer* moved that Council adopt the new declora tion of restrictive convenants for lots 2-5-B-7 of the Industrial Pork. Support by VondenBerg Ayos all. Carried. Hardy moved that Council enter into closed session at 7 32 p.m. for the purpose of discuss­ ing on amendment to the con­ tract with the Police Depart­ ment. Roll coll, Bray aye. Hardy aye. Myers aye, Oliver aye. Riley oye, VondenBerg aye. and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Council returned to regular session at 8 00 p.m. Hardy moved that Council amend the Police Contract to allow for greater flexibility for the Police Chief in scheduling of his officers and to authorize the President to execute the Coun­ cil's portion of the contract. Sup­ port by VondenBerg Ayes all Carried. With no further business. Har­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (9/17) sent, the vote was 6-0. Support employee salaries are based on years of em­ ployment at the school. Custodians in their first year at TK will earn $7.56 an hour in die 1991-92 school year, while a custodian with seven years will earn $9.50. In the second year of the contract, the base goes to $8.01 and up to $10.10 for seven years of experience. In the third year the base is $8.49 and goes to $10.70. Secretaries earn from a base of $7.76, up to $9.80 with seven years experience in the first year of the contract, from $8.23 to $10.40 in the sec­ ond, and from $8.72 to $11.05 in the third. Head cooks earn a starting rate of $8.57 up to $10.05 with five years experience in the first year of the contract, from $9.08 to $10.65 in the second and $9.63 to $11.28 in the third. Library assistants and para­ professionals earn $7.45 as a base in the first year going to $9.39 with seven years expe­ rience, $7.90 to $9.99 in the second and $8.37 to $10.59 in the third year of the contract. Monitors go from a base of $7.38 in the first year to $8.72, and $7.79 to $9.23 in the second, and from $8.21 to $9.77 in the third. Cafeteria helpers start at $7.38 and go to $8.72 in the first year; from $7.79 to $9.23 in the second and from $8.21 to $9.77 in the third. None of the figures reflect longevity pay, options or premium pay. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall), 7248 * 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: 1. Amend Section 3.35 so as to provide that a home occu­ pation may be permitted in the A, R-R, R-1 and R-2 Districts if approved by the Planning Commission as a special land use and if the other requirements of such section are satisfied; and 2. Amend Chapter VI so as to renumber the present Sec­ tion 6.6 to 6.7 and so as to add a new Section 6.6 so as to provide that no residential building or structure in the R-R District shall exceed 35 feet in height or 2 V? stories, whichever is the lesser. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All intersted persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Dated: September 4, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Obituaries Thomas R. Hamilton MIDDLEVILLE - Thomas R. Hamilton, 26 of Middlevil­ le, passed away Monday, September 2, 1991 at U.S. Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. Mr. Hamilton was born November 6,1964 in Saginaw, the beloved son of Richard L. and Ruth Ann Hamilton. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1983 and enlisted in the United States Navy following gradua­ tion and studied Advanced Sonar Maintenance and Opera­ tion, Russian Culture, jungle environment survival training and all matters of base security and police work. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP He was employed at the - Elizabeth M. Clark, 81 of United States Navy as an Caledonia Township passed Advanced Sonar Technician, away Saturday, September 7, STG2, Petty Officer and 1991 at her home in Caledonia served on the USS Goldsboro Township. and USS Harold E. Holt Mrs. Clark was born throughout the Pacific. He September 17, 1909 in Broken served in the Persian Gulf for Bow. Nebraska, the daughter tanker escort during the Iranof Arthur Joseph and Ottena J. Iraq war during one of several Westpac tours. After six years (Jensen) Fulton. She was a nurse, active in of sea duty, he was assigned to naval security police service at the Caledonia Historical Soci­ his request at Subic Naval air ety and conducted extensive station and Cubi Point at the family geneological study. She Republic of the Philippines. was a lifetime member of the Under hostile duty he worked Seventh Day Adventist in his unit under security Church. Mrs. Clark is survived by measures during the attempted Coup, earthquake, Persian Gulf war and Mt. Pinatubo volcano erruption. KENTWOOD - Lois N. He was a member of the Peace Reformed Church of Zylstra, 62 of Kentwood passed away Saturday, August Middleville, Assembly of God 31, 1991 at Home of Hope, in Hawaii. Mr. Hamilton is survived by Kentwood. Mrs. Zylstra was bom April his parents, Dick and Ruth Ann 23, 1929 in Pekin, Illinois, the Hamilton of Middleville; his daughter of Walter and Anna brothers and sisters-in-law, (Rupert) Neff. Richard and Shelley Hamilton She was a waitess in the of Dorr, Bradley and Mellissa Caledonia Family Tavern. Hamilton of Grandville; two Mrs. Zylstra is survived by nephews, Sean of Grandville her children, Jackie Zylstra, and Dylan of Dorr; grandpa­ Dave and Robin Zylstra, Fred rents, Elsie Hamilton of and Karen Zylstra; five grand­ Middleville and Roy and children; two brothers, James Virginia Roberts of Lake Odessa; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather. Carroll Hamilton of Nashville. A. Funeral services were held Saturday. September 14 at the Peace Reformed Church, Middleville, with Pastor Char­ les E. Doombos and Reverend C. W’illiam Martin officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Kellogg High School Scholar­ ship Fund. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Elizabeth M. Clark her children. David Clark and Bill Clark; daughters-in-law, Marlene and Barbara Ockerman; special niece, Gloria and husband, Walter; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis M. Clark in December of 1984 Funeral services wete held at the Caledonia Family Chapel with Pastor John Fortune and Pastor Paul Came­ ron officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Lois N Zylstra and Eleanor Neff, Robert and Rita Neff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Zylstra in 1976. Funeral services were held at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Maury DeYoung officiating. Burial was in Holy Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Home of Hope, 4661 Stauffer SE, Kentwood. Thornapple Township Emergency Services responds to three fires in three days Thornapple Township Emergency Services was called to respond to three dif­ ferent types of fires last week. On Sept 8, personnel were called to 1546 North Payne Lake Road, where the carbure­ tor on a garden tractor Terry Thornington was adjusting backfired and set some hay on fire. Loss was set at $12,000 by Fire Chief Robert Kenyon. Emergency personnel were on the scene in 10 minutes and stayed for three hours. A pole barn at the Ronald Harvey residence at 481 Holes Street in the village suffered $20,000 in damage when it caught fire during a thunder and lightning storm Sept 8. Firefighters arrived six minutes after a neighbor called it in and stayed for three hours. Downed power lines in the road right of way were the subject of a call from 11080 Gun Lake Road on Sept. 9. Strong winds caused the prob­ lem, Kenyon said. With a re­ sponse time of 17 minutes, the crews stayed at the scene for three hours and 15 min­ utes. Yankee Springs Golf Course RESTAURANT . will be . for ... REMODELING Sept. 30 thru Nov. 3 Including Friday & Saturday Nights ...for your patronage. Course and Lounge will be Open Daily — Weather Permitting 27 Holes of Excellent Fall Golfing 12300 Bowens Mill Rd., Wayland, Ml �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 17. 1991 > Page 11 "ho r nap ple" Kellogg) Thornapple Kellogg weight | room available to public CALENDAR Vof Events 1^"S WEDNESDAY • SEPT. 18 □ High School................................... Spirit Week □ Tennis................................................................. Godwin - Away □ V. Golf................................... Byron Center Home LUNCH: Chili/Crackers. Bread & Butter. Veg Sticks. Pineapple BREAKFAST: Pancake Sausage Roll/Syrup. Apple Juice. Milk a THURSDAY • SEPT. 19 Elementary schools fundraiser ends........... Order forms turned in High School.................................................. Spirit Week Jr. H. Girls Basketball..................................... Lee - Home J.V. Football....................................................Comstock Park - Away Fr Football........................................................ Byron Center - Home J.V. & V. Basketball............................................................Lee - Away Fresh. Basketball.................................................... Hopkins • Away Soccer....................................... Holland Christian, J.V. Home 4 15 J.V. Golf . . ..................................................................... Sparta - Away Cross Country.................................................. Comstock Park - Away LUNCH: Tacos, Peas, Sliced Peaches BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, Raisins, Biscuit/Honey □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ ■ FRIDAY • SEPT. 20 □ High School.......................................................................... Spirit Week □ High School................................ 9th Grade Magazine Sales Begin □ V. Football........................... Comstock Park - Home - Homecoming LUNCH: Pizza or Fishwich, Baked Beans. Pears BREAKFAST: Waffle/Cherry Sauce. Milk ■ SATURDAY • SEPT. 21 □ High School.......................... Homecoming Dance 8.00-11 30 p.m MONDAY • SEPT. 23 □ Tennis........................................................................... Hamilton - Away □ V. Golf .................................................................... Hamilton - Godwin LUNCH: Turkey Deli Sandwich on Wh. Wheat Bun, Corn, Cake/Cherry Sauce BREAKFAST: Cereal/Biscuit, Orange Juice, Milk Judy Drenton "cruises" on the new exercise bicycle in the weight room at Thornapple Kellogg. The weight room at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School will continue to be opened to the public during the fall/winter season. Hours will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from I to 9 p.m. In addition to the weights and a new exercise bicycle, the gym is open for use, ex­ cept when there is a school sporting event in progress. The pool is also available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. weight room to offer advice to those who want to start a work-out program. A fall/winter pass is $40, and goes from Sept. 9 to Dec. 19. Students cost is $10. Aaron Tabor, who is a coach and director of physical education at West Elementary, will be at the Passes can be purchased at tl*e Community Education of­ fice at the high school on Bender Road. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Announces the opening of his NEW DENTAL OFFICE at 402 Thornton Middleville. Ml 49333 (Corner of Thornion & M-37) — 795-6000 — Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Serving Our Country David G. Schnittker Airman David G Schnit­ tker has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, During the six weeks of training the airman studied Air Force mission, organiza­ tion and customs and received special training in human relations In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs John Schnmker of 6233 76th St.. Caledonia The air­ man is a 1989 graduate of Caledonia High School YOU WANT QLAUTY al affordable paces when you buy printing Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures io newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or slop in » 1,952 N Broadway. Hastings. a TUESDAY • SEPT. 24 Jr. H. Basketball............................................. Comstock Park - Away J.V. & V. Basketball ..................................... Comstock Park - Home Soccer............................................................. South Christian - Home V. Golf..................................................................................Unity - Away West ............... Mrs. Reimbold & Miss Erskine's 3rd Grade Classes going to Howard Christiansen Nature Center for the Day LUNCH:Turkey Fajita in Soft Tortilla/Refried Beans, Grapes, Raisin Oatmeal Cookie BREAKFAST: Scrambled Egg, Muffin, Apple Juice, Milk □ □ □ □ □ ■ Coming Events... □ LUNCH WEEK OF SEPT. 25-OCT. 1 - 25th: Bean Soup/Tuna Sandwich 26th: BBQ Chicken/Rice; 27th. Pizza □ Sept. 25 ............... Mrs. Wolverton, Mr. Hoke's Classes to H.C.N.C. □ Sept. 26Mrs. Muir, Mrs. Sarver, Mrs. Swanson's Classes to H.C.N.C. □ Oct. 2 ....................................................... Elementary School Pictures ■ SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ■ In an effort to reduce the amount of time elementary students must wait for their buses the school schedule and bus drop-off and pick-up is being adjusted. School SchoolDay McFall Elementary (K-1) 855-3.25 West Elementary (2-3) 900-3:30 Page Elementary (4-5) 905-3:35 Ail buses will dropoff McFall students first, then West, then Page Buses will load at McFall first before going to West and then Page Each bus route/bus is identified by a color and shape Each bus has its designated pick-up location marked, and each bus will also have identification by the door of the bus __ - ■ �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 17. 1991 Caledonia Co-op Preschool moves to new location At o cooperative preschool, parents take turns helping the teacher during class. Tuition costs ore reduced using this system, and parents get to par­ ticipate in their youngsters' school experience. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Parent Co­ operative Preschool has moved, but its mission is still the same: to allow par­ ents to participate in their children's preschool experi­ ence. The cooperative, which was founded in 1977, now is oper­ ating at Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley, Middleville, at the juncture of M-37 and Cherry Valley Av­ enue. Classes formerly were held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. "We just wanted the com­ munity to know we're still around," said Preschool Board Vice President Carol Bailey. She explained that the move was necessary because Holy Family Church now needs the space the preschool had been using during the week. "There was no problem. The church just needed the room," Bailey said. When it was founded, the cooperative preschool met at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, but moved to Holy Family in 1981. A board of volunteer parents still runs the preschool, how­ ever, and parents of all stu­ dents take turns serving as teacher's aides during classes. "We're still offering preschool for both 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds," Bailey said. "When a parent works at school, she (or he) still brings the juice or a snack for the day. "Having parents volunteer as aides lowers the tuition cost, since that way we only have to hire one certified teacher for each level," she explained. "But besides that, I really enjoy coming to school with my child and taking part in her activities here. "I know not every mother or father can take time off from work to participate, but I'm glad to have the opportu­ nity. It's fun to work with the children." Each parent helps at school about five times a semester. Bailey said the 3-year-old class meets Tuesdays and Teacher Annette Powell meets with her class of tour-year-olds for a group lesson.' Powell said that the Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 focus right now is on getting to know each other, as well as on the theme this is me.' a.m., while the 4-year-olds meet on Mondays and maximum of 20. time allows the children to program is geared more Tuition for the preschool Wednesdays from 9 to 11:30 use their own imaginations toward preparing the children costs $105 per semester per Bailey said that the empha­ a.m. and inclinations while for kindergarten, Bailey said. sis at the co-op is "definitely" child, and Bailey added that She said the school is certi­ educational. playing with their choice of The children also enjoy children still can be enrolled fied by the Department of So­ puzzles, blocks and favorites field trips, and there is a for this semester. "Were not a day care cen­ cial Services, and employs ter," she said. "The children like the "workbench" and the "Special Persons Night" Anyone with questions two state certified teachers, work on many activities, like "kitchen.” when the youngsters can about the school or about reg­ Elaine Kooiman and Annette learning colors and shapes." For the 3-year-olds, espe­ invite a parent or grandparent istering a child should call Powell. cially, the school provides a to come to school, "someone 868-6200 or 795-2179 for in­ Stories, arts and crafts and There now are openings in games help the children with chance for children to social­ who can't come and work at formation. both sections, as enrollment both their social and physical ize with others their own age, school during the day," said is down a little this year. development and "free play" while the 4-year-o’ds’ Bailey. Seven 3-year-olds are regis­ tered in that class, which is allowed a maximum of 15, Bailey said. Twelve students are encouraged to organize and The Jaycees. dedicated to The Jaycee chapters also members organize putt putt enrolled in the 4-year-old run projects that aid their encourage more well rounded golf outings, canoe trips and class, which is allowed a the development of civic New Jaycees chapter sought in Middleville leadership through communi­ ty service, are looking for civic minded adults ages 21-39 who want to form a Jaycees chapter in Middleville. Representatives of the Grand Rapids Jaycees will be in Middleville through Sept. 20 to meet with interested people For more informatiou contact 459-5179 The Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce) chapters are devoted to the improvement of their com­ munities by training com­ munity leaders Members are communities and develop the personal skills of individual Jaycees. For instance, while the Grand Rapids Jaycees are most noted for the First of American Classic golf tourna­ ment and the annual Santa Claus Parade, members of the chapter also serve their com­ munity by having a "thank you' party for members of Habitat for Humanity, pro­ viding baby seats for the cars of low-income families, en­ couraging development of bike trails on abandoned rail lines, and other ways. Bowling results — Bowierettes Caledonia Oil 7-1; Bradford What 5-3; Hair We Are 4-4; Locke Shoppe 3-5. Village Stylist 3-5. Country Place Beauty 2-6. High Series - M Fager individual development by providing service to Jaycee members, such as the "Write Up!” and "Speak Up!” pro­ grams designed to improve communications skills. Fami­ ly life is stressed as well, as picnics for the chapter. Members of the Middleville chapter also will becomes members of the Michigan Jaycees, the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Jaycees International The law firm of Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hofflus, Rankin, and Cooper of Grand Rapids wUl be presenting a seminar focusing on issues in­ volving the elderly Nursing home regulations, guardianship, durable power of attoney for health care decisions, conservatorship ap pointment and estate planning will be specifically addressed. This seminar is open to the public and is free of charge This seminar will be held at THORNAPPLE MANOR 510; L Riva 484; D Gnnage 466; E Brodock 462; C. Sinke441 High Games - D Gnnage 183; M Fager 182; L Riva 179; E. Brodock 175; M Fager 168. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings Wednesday, September 18 • 7:00 P.M. For any additional information, please call Teresa Howell at 945-2407. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 17, 1991 / Page 13 Road side vegetable stand works on ‘honor system’ quickly that the sweet corn you planned on buying may be gone by the time you are on your way home. Rich Palmer, along with his mother, Bess, are in charge of the vegetable stand, with Rich making several trips a day from his farms to make sure that the produce is fresh. The customers drive in, make their selections and pay for the vegetables according to a list of prices nailed on the tree. The system works because, "most people are honest," Bess said. Once in a while someone will take more than they pay for, she said, but some have told her they have rounded off the price because they didn’t want to get into the coffee can to make change. Rich explained that he makes a profit on some things, and some he never does. They have been running the business for about five years. He tells customers if the item they just brought is not completely ripe, they can throw it away and stop back to get a refund. His motiiei says he goes to great lengths to make sure his customers arc satisfied. "He wants to make sure ev­ eryone gets a good bargain." she noted. A farmer raising principally crops of com and soy beans, Rich works four farms and leases additional land. "Sweet corn is the best seller we have," Bess said of the roadside stand. Being a farmer, Rich said "if you're fertilizing, you might as well fertilize an acre for sweet corn. It's not much more work." Rich and his wife, Pam, have three children. Erin. 8, Matt. 5, and Adrian, 6 months. Adrian is a quiet, happy baby who gets to go along with Dad and the ocher kids when they pick vegetables, his grandmother said. "He puts her in her car seat, and she spends her time watching Erin and Matt put things on the truck," Bess said. With a list of clients com­ ing to Bess' beauty shop, the only problem Rich said he has is figuring out if the cus­ tomers are his or his mother's. <a) Rich Palmer puts more form fresh vegetables out for his customers. by Jean Gallup roadside stand on 108th Staff Writer Street. Huge muskmelons sit with But, if you notice the fresh tomatoes, big green striped vegetables on your way to watermelons, tomatoes, cu­ your destination, you'd be ad­ cumbers, string beans, plums vised to not wait until you and bushels of sweet corn in have finished your business, the shade of a large tree at the because the vegetables go so VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES September 3, 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order with oil members except Kegerreis present. Several guests were also present. Minutes and financial report were accepted as printed. Bills were approved for payment. Regular meeting was recessed to open the combined meeting with Caledonia Township Board for review of the plans for the new building. Several changes were suggested, and then both boards gave approval for adver­ tising for bids. Joint meeting ad­ journed and regular meeting reconvened. Inspections of the Bank pro­ ject were discussed. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to authorize Erskine to call WW Engineering if he feels it is necessary to hove them do in­ specting. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by DeVries to grant permission for a Classic Auto Show on Main Street on either Sept. 28 or Oct. 12. Main Street will be closed between Kinsey and Church. Participants will clean up after the show. Carried Motion by Kidder seconded by DeVries to hove Rodgers ond Erskine get nd of the hornets nest from a Village tree at 306 Pleasant, calling in a bee keeper or exterminator if necessary Ayes: Berencsi, DeVries, Kidder, Soules, Klaver. Nay: Erskine. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by DeVries to amend the Local Street Fund Budget to increase Street Repair by $4000.00. Carried. Resignation was received from Carl Church, a member of the Planning Commission. Anyone interested in serving on the Village Planning Commis­ sion should contact the Village Clerk. President or any Trustees. Appointment will be made at the October meeting. Motion by Soules, seconded by DeVries to approve the agreement with Amoco Oil Com­ pany to place three ground water monitoring wells on street right of way after several revi­ sions suggested by the Village attorney ore mode. Carried. Motion by Berencsi, seconded by Erskine that the Council go on record that it does not support the concept of the Sugar Bush Trail. Carried. Other items discussed were: fee schedule update: budget up­ date; Library report; administra­ tion fee on tax bills, 4th of July report: 3:45 a.m. street sweep­ ing and tree work Meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (9/17) | Community Life 4! Wesleyan Church “A New and Exciting Fellowship Serving Caledonia, Alto and Middleville For Those Seeking: — Contemporary Worship — A Caring Atmosphere — Lively Music — Children's Ministry — A Fresh Experience — Biblical, Life-Centered Preaching Why not join us??? Our First Service is SEPTEMBER 29 at Caledonia High School, 10:30 a.m. School Lunch Menus Wednesday. Sept. 18 Chili and crackers, vegetable sticks w dip, bread sticks. fruit, milk. Thursday. Sept. 19 Hot dog with bun, french fries, fruit, milk. Frida), Sept. 20 Taco w/meat. cheese and lettuce, french foes, cherry crisp, milk Monday, Sept. 23 Waffle or french toast, juice, applesauce, sausage. milk. Tuesday. Sept. 24 Pizza, vegetable sucks with dip. fruit, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary voup. sandwich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Eic -soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. L W? Mr SSL Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891-9606 Office Address 9866 Cherry Valley, S.E., Caledonia Mich. 49316 /sfS �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 17. 1991 Caledonia Council to correct sewer infiltration problem tn Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week agreed to get estimates for installing four monitoring meters to help locate problem areas in the village’s storm sewer system. The so-called ‘ infiltration and inflow’’ (I & I) study was recommended by Kan Lohela of KML Engineering, as pan of the village's sewer expan­ sion program “The amount of sewer water pumped doubles after a rainfall. ” Lohela told the council. “This indicates a serious problem.’’ He said the four monitoring meters could be placed in the storm sewer pipe to help locate where storm water was infiltrating the system. He said that KML would charge $13,700 for this project. Council members decided to get estimates from other engineering firms for the work, and Village Council President Glen Klaver said that he would contact W & W Engineering for an estimate Trustee Dan Erskine said he would contact Michigan Rural Water Association for another estimate. All three proposals will be considered at the Oct 2 special joint meeting of the council and the township board Lohela also reported to the council that work on the new sequencing batch reactor plant was proceeding on schedule An application has been sent to the Department of Natural Resources requesting a discharge permit for the new plant for 500.000 gallons per day. Lohela said in other business, the coun­ cil voted to sign an agreement with Amoco Oil Company, allowing it to install observa­ tion wells around the Caledonia Standard Station, located at the comer of M-37 and Main Street. According to the company, the wells will detect pollution of ground water from any petroleum leak at the station. The council agreed to sign the agreement, but only if the company would accept the version of the contract ap­ proved by council legal counsel. Jim Brown The board also decided to include in the minutes its op­ position to the “Rails for Trails" program, in which 50 miles of the old Penn Central nght-of-way would be turned into a recreational trail. The railroad formerly ran right through the village until the line was discontinued. Council members pointed out several reasons to oppose the "Rails for Trails" idea, including the fact that some of the right-of-way now is privately owned. The council also went over plans for the new village township office building with architect Mike Corby, fam Integrated Architecture Cor by asked the council for any final changes it wanted in the plans before contractors look­ ed at them to bid on the project. Dog and kid problem in Middleville, from front Memorial gift puts Thornapple Twp. ‘jaws’ fund drive at goal Thanks to a large donation from Dave and Barb Dykstra , owners of Dan Valley Excavating, the fund drive needed to pay for new lighter "jaws" for use in extrication in accidents has been reached. The Thornapple Township couple donated $500 in the memory of their son Dan Dykstra , and also David Ridderickhoff. The Dykstra contribution, along with earlier large donations from the Middleville Lions and The Middle Villa Bowling Center, and many individuals, totaled the $3,180 needed for the equipment. Ambulance and fire coordinator Robert Kenyon is shown inspecting the new "jaws’*. problem and does not warrant the legislation to create more laws and fines." The chairman of the ordi­ nance committee, James Oliver, said his committee met and was "not prepared to recommend the enactment of a new ordinance..." He said that the committee members agreed in varying degrees that there were occa­ sional problems of excessive noise in the village, and he had two letters from people in Health care bill introduced by Hillegonds Most Michigan residents would have access to affor­ dable health services under an innovative health care reform package introduced today by House Republicans, announc­ ed three Holland-area lawmakers. State Reps. Paul Hillegonds. Al Hoekman and Jessie Dal man co-sponsored the 28-bill package which ad­ dresses nine major areas of Michigan's health care system. It focuses on ways to provide affordable health care coverage and ensure that children’s basic health needs are met. “Obtaining affordable health care is one of the greatest challenges confron­ ting today’s families,” Hillegonds said. "Not all workers are fortunate enough to have an employer who pro­ vides health benefits. Many of the working uninsured earn too much to qualify for government programs such as Medicaid, but not enough to purchase traditional health insurance." Dal man praised the pro­ posal for its inclusive ap­ proach to the problem. “This comprehensive plan is designed to meet the needs of those working people cur­ rently without health in­ surance by providing low-cost coverage for employers or IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS CALEDONIA STANDARD SERVICE WILL BE INSTALLING ALL NEW ELECTRONIC GASOLINE PUMPS Sometimes it is necessary to take one step backwards before taking two or more forward. We will be installing an all new electronic computerized dispensing system which will be one of the fastest, most efficient and environmentally sound operations in the gasoline indus­ try. To do this, however, we must close down our gas pumps beginning MONDAY, SEPT. 23 for approximately two weeks. We regret the inconvenience but the moder­ nization will ultimately result in faster service. Our service bays will remain open by appointment. Thank you for your past business. We are very excited to serve your future needs with our new system. Caledonia Standard ^Soco M-37 and Main Street 891*1496 employees to purchase," she said. ‘ ‘ By taking a multifaceted approach to the problem, our proposal will improve the overall health of state residents while preven­ ting the health care system from losing millions of dollars in unreimbursed care." Highlights of the plan include: • establishing a private basic health insurance policy that would include physician visits, hospital emergency care, surgery and maternity care. The policy would be $100 a month for families and $75 for individuals. • providing employers with a Single Business Tax credit for purchasing the policy. • making tax credits available to families and in­ dividuals buying the policies when employers do not pro­ vide health insurance. The credit would be up to $600 an­ nually for families and $450 for individuals when costs ex­ ceed income by 6 percent. Families earning less than $20,000 a year and in­ dividuals making less than $15,000 would be eligible for the credit. “The Republican proposal is especially appealing because it doijs not mandate coverage," Hoekman ex­ plained “It encouraged businesses and individuals to purchase this basic health care through a senes of tax incen­ tives and income tax credits The policies’ affordability, coupled with the tax credits, should significantly expand the number of businesses that See Health Care, page 16 response to an ad in the Sun and News. Neither letter was about a problem in the area where Encinas lives, he added. However, complaints about animals should be directed to the county animal control of­ fice, he said, since they have a program in place to handle such matters, and the village does not. Village President Duane Thatcher, who lives in the area, said he’s never had prob­ lem with noise. He added that several council members had parked on comers in the area and listened for hours at a time and heard nothing unusual. Linda McDuffee, who said she was probably the target of Encinas' complaint, pointed out that she lived 65 yards from Encinas, and 55 yards from Thatcher and he had never complai ed. "I never heard anything," Thatcher said. Animal control officer Pam Ronchetti, who lives in Mid­ dleville, said she had investi­ gated Encinas' complaints several times, once in the middle of the night, and con­ cluded that the area is "an ev­ eryday neighborhood with kids and dogs.” "We tried our best, and I'm sorry that she is unhappy," she added. In other business, the coun­ cil; • Made a verbal agreement into written form to have Cider Mill Estates zoned as Planned Multiple Family (PMF). • Heard James Oliver report that as contact person for the "Sugar Bush Trail" concept, be had nothing to report "There is virtually nothing to report. As soon as there is. we will," he said. • Was told by Thatcher that he would attend a Sept. IX "town meeting" meeting of the Thornapple Heritage As­ sociation to brainstorm ideas for an annual event for the village. • Sent to the property committee a letter from the buyers of the former village hall, saying that they would get three estimates on repair of part of the roof of the building. Thatcher said the matter of who would pay for the repairs was a verbal agreement, and after they learned what the estimate would be, the council would then "figure what portion we would like to pay." • Learned from attorney Jeff Youngsma that the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners had held a public hear­ ing earlier in the day and had approved the annexation of a double parcel on Lem Paul Street from Thornapple Township into the village. • Told Village Manager Kit Roon to look into prices for a fax machine. Roon requested a machine to speed up village business and relieve a local factory that had been donating the use of their machine. GET EASYCASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945 9554 POLE BUILDINGS Eractad Dy WOODLAND BUILDERS Raaidantlal. Commarciai, Farm • H<xm Bams. Custom Framing Call Lloyd for a quick start at 1 400 »SO 2M4 Fraa Es Ornate* �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 17, 1991 / Page 15 Turn-of-century homes turn concepts into reality for CHS students by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Visitfng two restored homes in the Grand Rapids Heritage Hill district helps students translate architectural design from lines on drafting paper to reality. Or so believes Caledonia architectural design instructor Ron Hulst That's why for the last four years Hulst has taken his students “downtown” to visit the Victorian era Voigt House and the nearby Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Meyer May House “Visiting those two houses, especially on the same after­ noon. is an excellent way to look at how a design concept is carried out,” explained Hulst. “It shows my students how to transform an idea into reality." Hulst said that the students can easily compare how a house reflects the way people live when they first visit the Queen Anne-style Voigt House, and then take a tour of the Meyer May House, whose Prairie-style shows how Wright flouted the popular convention of patterning a home after a European style of architecture. “The kids are always amaz ed when the guide at the Voigt House tells them how people back then followed such a for­ mal standard." Hulst said. “Like a young lady not leav­ ing her room unless she were all dressed up "They all roll their eyes and can’t imagine living like that." And the formal layout of the home reflects that lifestyle, right down to the Sunday parlor, elaborate dining room and separate rooms for the family's library .and more relaxed “living." “In Wright's home, the rules were changed People could live differently in that house because he dared to change the rules about how to design a house." Hulst said. "And the kids can see that right away when they visit both houses " “This helps me focus on deal­ ing in my class with more than just drawing lines on paper. What I'm seeing in kids is that they don't know how to com­ municate about ideas. “Visiting these houses helps them do that, helps them communicate about ideas in architecture. They can study the vanables. they can see the solution. “They can see that CHS architectural design teacher Ron Hulst poses with his class on the terrace of the Meyer May House after a group tour of both the May House and the historic Voigt House in downtown Grand Rapids. English teacher Barbara Overkamp helped chaperone the field trip. sometimes you have to be a dreamer, like Wright." Hulst said be has brought his classes for this field trip since 1988. shortly after the Meyer May House opened to the public late in 1987. “I got to go through the house with my brother before it officially opened, and I lov­ ed it. "And the Voigt House, too. Middleville jayvees manhandle Lee 44-0 The fhomapplc Kellogg junior varsity football team in­ creased its overall record to 2-0 with a lopsided 44-0 vic tory against the Rebels of Wyoming Lee. With the win the Trojan's league record stands at 1-0 entering Thurs­ day night’s confrontation with Comstock Park. The Trojans returned the opening kickoff 25 yards and behind powerful running of John Huyck moved the ball deep down into Lee territory. However, after a key third down pass completion from Ted Doorn to end Phil Johnson picked up 25 yards, a Trojan fumble thwarted the drive. It would be one of four T.K. fumbles on the night After a scoreless first quarter, the Trojan defense forced a safety making the score 2-0. The defensive in­ terior line play for the Trojans controlled the line of scrim­ mage. On Lee’s next posses­ sion. end Don Toler forced a fumble which bounded into the endzone where an oppor­ tunistic Jim Cole recovered for the first Trojan touchdown of the night. After a successful two point conversion, the Tro­ jans lead IQ-0 Defensive lineman Jesse Stryzewski intercepted a Lee pass (Xi the next possession and sprinted 33 yards to the endzone, making the score 16-0. Late in the second quarter running back John Huyck bar­ relled in from one yard out to make the score 22-0. Huyck rushed 11 times for 101 yards. He recorded a second touchdown early in the second half racing 21 yards for the score. The Trojan running game was in high gear rushing for 271 yards. Doom also threw 10 times completing 5 for 45 yards. Running backs Jamie Hermenitt and Chuck Chapman also scored for the Trojans. The Trojans will travel to Comstock Park for league ac­ tion Thursday, Sept. 19. Game time is 7 p.m. Caledonia Scot gal netters split pair The Caledonia girls tennis team split a pair of O-K Gold dual meets last week, losing to Wayland on Monday 5-2 and defeating Coopersville Wednesday 7-0. The Scots won both threeset mayches Monday, but it Trojan JV netters win pair Last week the Middleville jayvee tennis team scored two victories. On Monday the team topped Bryon Center. Anne Marie Butler led the way with a 6-2, 6-1 win, while Courtney Rich recorded a 6-2. 6-3 victory Kiley Thaler played ag­ gressively. at third and fourth singles, but lost. The Middleville girls tallied four wins in the doubles com­ petition Meagan Middleton and Candy Thompson used teamwork to win their match. Jessica Pratt and Candy Carter are improving with every game. They also won. Daniela Bieber and Nicole Price recorded a victory, as did Gina Yoder and Stephanie Harvey. On Thursday the Mid­ dleville team outscored Otsego in doubles competi­ tion. Kelly Kollar and Darcy Mugridge won 6-1, 6-0. Butler and Rich recorded another win for the team, as did Middleton and Thompson wasn't enough to tame the Wildcats. The first doubles tandem of Lisa Johnson-Kim Detwiler edged their Wayland opponents in a marathon 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 match. The tie­ breaker score in the third set was 11-9. Also winning was the second doubles duo of Tanya Jousma-Tammy Faber, which pulled out a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory. Winning singles matches against Coopersville were first singles player Becky Risdon, 6-0, 6-0; second singles player Jayme Poll, 63, 6-3; third singles player Cindy Van Sprange, 6-3, 61; and fourth singles player Emily Whisner, 2-6, 6-2, 64. Prevailing in doubles matches were JohnsonDetwiler, 6-4, 6-3; JousmaAimee Brower, 6-3, 6-0; and the third doubles team of Carrie Snoap-Faber, 6-2,6-0. TK frosh top Caledonia With a solid team effort, the Middleville freshmen girls basketball team continued their fast start Thursday by defeating Caledonia 48-27. Middleville controlled the first and third quarters where they enjoyed a 37-19 spread. Tracy Lee led the Trojans in scoring with 15 points. Vikki Jansen put in 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Jessica Coe chipped in nine points Sarah Kaechele had a strong game at the point with six points, seven assists and four steals. Lions ask Clair’s customers to pick up calendars J-Ad Graphics News Service The Middleville Lion's Club top calender seller, Clair Brog, will not be able to de­ liver his calenders to his cus­ tomers this year, so those who purchased their calenders from Brog are being asked to pick them up from either Rusty Kermeen at Gavin Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick or Craig Kenyon at Central Auto Parts. Kenyon said special ar­ rangements can be made if a customer cannot stop at one of the businesses between 8 am and 5 p.m. Brog is credited with selling 290 of the community birthday calenders this year, making him the champion seller is a wonderful place, so perfectly preserved. "I think the kids really enjoy touring the houses. They have tons of comments and ques­ tions during the bus ride back to Caledonia " For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad. .. J-Ad Graphics The Hastings Reminder Wheat Fertilizer - SPECIALS SAVE MONEY BY THE TON Take $6°°0ff - PER TON - The Regular Price of... Bulk Blended Wheat Fertilizer PICKED UP BETWEEN SEPT. 16 & SEPT. 30 CUSTOM APPLICATIONS OFFERED Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 East Main Street Ph. 891-8108 Clarksville Elevator 401 South Main Ph. 693-2283 OPEN Monday Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-12 "fwf SUN HtSfS AND sirs OH QUA SUSINCSS �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 17, 1991______________________ I SPORTS TK freshmen take Hamilton 30-0 The Middleville freshman football team traveled to Hamilton Thursday and came home with their second vic­ tory of the season, downing the Hawkeyes 30-0 Matt Liu scored TK’s first touchdown on a 8-yard run in the first quarter, with Ty Mid­ dleton getting two extra points The Trojan’s second touchdown came on a 58-yard run by Liu. Middleton again added the conversion for a 16-0 halftime score. The second half started with the young Trojans taking the kickoff and driving the ball 65 yards for the touchdown Mike Smalley picked up a fumble into the end zone for the touchdown The offensive line of Smalley, Jody Blain. Ben Forbes, Chris Thomas. Chad Foster Jason Christensen and Jon Sarver totally dominated the Hawkeye defense, allow­ ing TK backs to rush for over 300 yards The Trojans final touchdown was scored by Liu on a 75-yard run with Nathan Bundy adding the extra points The Trojan defense gave up less than 100 yards total of­ fense for the second week in a row. TK plays Byron Center at home 5 p m Thursday The young Trojans got their first victory last Thursday at Caledonia. In the first quarter. Mid­ dleton scored on a 4-y ard run and Bundy added the extra points. Caledonia tied the score in the second quarter with a touchdown and conversion, making it 8-8 at halftime. The TK defense stiffened in the second half, allowing the Scots -6 vards on the ground. The Scots totaled 106 total yards in the game The offense also picked up the pace in the second half with Bundy scoring the touchdowns and quarterback Andy Brewer adding two ex­ tra points to round out the scoring. TK Cross country open with wins The 1991 Middleville cross country team opened the league dual meet season with victories over Wyoming Lee. Both the girls and boys teams won by identical scores 15-50 All the league meets are run at Earl Brewer Park, on 84th Street in Byron Center. Sara Postema finished first in the girl’s meet with a time of 22:32. followed by Tonya Rauschenbcrger, second. 23:49; Wendy Wisniewske. third. 24 49. Rhonda Hesselink, fourth, 25:39; Tracy Middleton, fifth. 26:01; Kelly Ignatowski. sixth, 26:02; and Sarah Aliore, seventh. 28:43. Mark Pullen led the Trojan hamers in the boy’s meet with a time of 20:28; finishing se­ cond for Middleville was Dave Timm, 20:43; third was Jared Miller. 20:47; fourth. Justin Blake. 20:48; sixth, Ryan Winchel. 22:05; ninth. Jeremy Moore (23:20); 11th, Matt Polhemus; and 12th Eric Lake. 25:22. The runners selected senior Tonya Rauschenbcrger and junior Jared Miller as captains for the 1991 season They have the task of leading a young and inexperienced group through the season. Currently there are 16 athletes out for cross country, which include one senior, three juniors; five sophomores and seven freshmen. Not included in these numbers and lost for the season are Melanie Cooper (arm surgery) and Brea Moser (severe back problems ) The Trojans will run at Comstock Park next week Thursday at 4:15. Savings Snowdown! Taking over the net Cindy Van Sprange of Caledonia hits a backhand volley during a match at Saturday's rain-plagued Middleville Invitational. Trojan gridders bounce Lee 34-12 Jamie Berg is going to start showing up in the Lee Rebels' dreams. Make that their nightmares. Berg, who had three touchdowns against Lee in last year’s 46-6 rout, turned the trick again Friday night to spark the Middleville football team to a 34-12 win in the O-K Blue opener. Berg led the powerful Trojan rushing attack, which comprised 359 of TK netters blank Otsego 7-0 The Middleville girls tennis team blanked Otsego in a non-league match Thursday 7-0. Winning singles matches for the Trojans were Erin Wolverton, first singles (6-4, 6-1); Shelly Wolverton, second singles (6-0, 6-0); Kendra Weatherhead, third singles (6-0, 6-0) and Erin Seger, fourth singles (6-160). Winning doubles matches fol Tk were Antonia PanzaSarah Wieregna, first doubles (6-2, 6-1); Lisa KeckleyCathy Hart (6-0, 6-1) and Carrita Ingersol-Jennifer Lewis, third doubles (6-1, 62). Health, Get the best deal on Polaris Indy snowmobiles right here, right now. A new Indy at our regular pnee*' A great buy A new Indy at a sale price? Incredible And we’ve got ’em all - from the best starter sled in the business to the awesome Indy 650 series (these things would fly if they had wings). 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He had 150 yards on 16 attempts. Trojan quarterback Dave Sherwood, who was all­ conference a year ago, opened the Middleville scoring with a 4-yard run in the first quarter. Berg bulled in for the conversion, and the Trojans had a 8-0 lead. Berg then scored on a 16yard run later in the first quarter, and gave Middleville a 20-0 lead early in the second quarter on a 1-yard plunge. Lee made things interesting before the half, as John Karn scored a pair of touchdowns, on 7- and 15yard runs. The half ended in a 20-12 Trojan advantage. Berg added a third score in the third quarter to give Middleville some breathing room. Sherwood's conversion made it 28-12. The senior quarterback then iced the game on the first play from scrimmage in the fourth quarter, breaking free on a 74-yard touchdown. Sherwood had 83 yards on seven carries and completed four of nine passing for another 21 yards. Rob Hunt also contributed to the Trojan ground totals, grinding out 56 yards on eight attempts. Defensively, Rob Minor, Hunt and Andy Higley each had eight tackles to pace Middleville. The Trojans wil be host to Comstock Park in the annual homecoming game Friday night. The Panthers are 0-2 on the season, having lost to Calvin Christian in the league opener. Scot harriers win at Olivet Both Caledonia cross country teams finished first at Saturday s Olivet Invitational. The boys team won with 24 points, followed by Marshall with 50 points. Placing for the Scots were Pete Parbel, second (17:04); Jason Boors ma, fourth (17:27; Tim Stack, fifth (17:55); John Myers, sixth (18:04); Chris Holiday, seventh (18:08); Jason Hill, 11th (18:38) and Benji Lillie, 13th (19XJ3). The girls team totalled 33 points, followed by Mattawan with 58. Placing for the Scots were Becky Beland, second (20:38); Merideth Denison, fourth (21:11); Wendy Faber, sixth (21:48); Sarah Flegel, ninth (21:54); Karyn Du ba, 12th (22:52). Jody Hatrick (15th) and Amanda Wisniewski (25th) also contributed by bumping opponents placers down a few notches. k 795-7022 v • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast service - No Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU �The Sun and News. Mddleville, Ml I September 17, 1991 / Page 17 Varsity soccer team look to return home The Middleville varsity soc­ cer squad has set as its goals team play and skills develop­ ment for the 1991 season. With 16 underclassmen on the 19-player roster, coach Steve Evans is convinced that the best is yet to come But as the team has played so far. the schedule may need to be pushed ahead Six of their first seven games have been decided by one goal or ended in a tie The Trojans (2-3-2) won a tournament at Sparta earlier in the season and since then have tied Spar­ ta and Zeeland and lost to Gull Lake This past week TK dropped a tight one to Caledonia 1 -0 in an evenly played match and lost a real dogfight to East Grand Rapids 3-2. Ryan Recker and Dave De Haan scored for the Tro­ jans. while goalkeeper Bill Baldry continued to keep op­ ponents scorers off the board. The difficult early schedul­ ing has seen the TK booters on the road for six of their first seven games with one more away contest before returning home on Sept. 24 against OK Rainbow Conference powerhouse South Christian. Steve Tafelsky of Caledonia dribbles downfield as a pair of Middleville defenders chase him down. The Scots won the game 1 -0. 43; Brad Williams, 44; Paul Postema, 49; and John McKinley, 52. Ironically, the Trojan jayvee score was near the varsity's. Tim Kaiser led the way with a 43; Keith Potts carded a 48; Scott Meyers carded a 48 and Brian Drummond added a 51. “We went with our top six qualifiers (for the varsity team)," coach Bernie Weller said. "But the jayvees played better than the varsity. It was One minute later the fired up Trojans scored again, this time Jeremiah Wert set up DeGroote for his second goal Middleville continued to pressure the Scots as striker Jason Clinton assisted on DeGroote’s third score. With less than five minutes left a determined Caledonia team scored their first goal. With one minute left Clinton again assisted as Wert scored 1991 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr. White, 4 cyl., auto., air, tilt, cruise, stereo, 10,000 miles. 1991 Chevy Lumina Euro 4 Dr. — USED CARS — unfortunate, because we needed to beat Hamilton. We were favored to beat them, but we didn't But you have a system, and you stick with it." Wednesday the Trojans played at Yankee Springs against Calvin Christian and Kelloggsville. The Squires, who are ranked fourth in Class B, won with a 154 score, followed by TK at 173 and the Rockets at 188. Williams and Mac Missad led die way with 42's; Muller shot 43; while Brian Beute and Kevin Coe carded a 46. The Trojan jayvees defeated Kelloggsville 198-211. Drummond had a 46; Scott Peck had a 49; Dave Olthouse a 50 and Jason Tusch shot 53. "We played much better on Wednesday than Monday," Weller said. "Our goal is to shoot 170, and we were close with a 173." his first goal of the year. Steve Converse was the winning keeper. Tbursdas the Trojans were hosted by powerful East Grand Rapids. Middleville started out hard and fast, with less than 3 minutes gone, Jim Mason sent a pass to Brian Thomas who drilled a shot in­ to the net. The Trojans continued to dominate play with Brian START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Baughman scoring with the assist from Mason. The fine midfield play of Jeremy Anderson. Gary Ket­ chum, Jeff Frei and Brian Thomas kept the Trojans in control. DeGroote then sent a crossing pass to Clinton, who headed the ball into the net. Two minutes later Jim Mason got his third assist on a goal by Eric DeGroote. The second half started as more of a defensive battle as the T.K. fullbacks of Jacob Dussia, Josh Parker and Jason Wilkins held the Pioneers scoreless well into the second half. The young Trojans again took control as Brent Dieteker, Kiley Webster, Mickey Loew, Mike Sander­ son and Chris DeBlaay all had shots on goal. With 10 minutes left in the match, Brian Baughman scored the fifth Middleville goal. Wert allowed just one goal as the replacement keeper for T.K. 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Trojan golfers open O-K Blue season 2-2 The Middleville golf team opened the O-K Blue season this past week with a pair of triangular meets. At week s end, the Trojans stood at 2-2 in league play. Monday TK travelled to Winding Creek Golf Club to play against Hamilton and Godwin Heights. The Trojans were edged by Hamilton 186-188 and defeated Godwin 188-210. Top scores for Middleville were Brent Muller (medalist), A Super Line up of Cars — Drive One Away... The Caledonia freshman girls’ basketball improved their early season record to 2 and 1 with a 43 to 34 win over West Catholic last Tuesday. Following a season opener loss to Byron Center and a win over Delton, the Scots played their best game of the young season in their victory over the Falcons. Michelle Colbom led the Scots with 14 points. Angie Wilkinson added six points and Julie Tuinstra five, while Katie Donker. Lisa Peterson. Heather Van Enk. and Jennv Millard each scored four points Colbom also grabbed nine rebounds and 10 steals for a well-rounded game The freshmen will pla\ Rockford at home tonight, and will travel to Lakewood and Forest Hills Northern next week. 2 Dr., white, 79,000 miles, V-6, auto., air, cruise, tilt, W L. stereo 1987 Ford Ranger Pickup V-6, cream color, auto., stereo 1987 Chev 5-10 4X4 Pickup Blue 1985 Chevy 5-10 Blazer 85,000 miles, 4 cyl., 4 speed, stereo 1984 Chevy Suburban Blue & Gray, V-8, auto., air, cruise, tilt, stereo. Stop in and sec ... JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS Of BILL GAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • Ceo 795-3318 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon. Sil SERVICE: Mon Fd. �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 17, 1991 Caledonia gal basketbailers top Middleville 41-32 chipped in eight points for Caledonia and led the team in rebounds with seven. Gallert had five assists, while Emily Ashbaugh contributed some steady defense and four assists. Laura Donker led Middleville with 13 points and 11 caroms, doing most of her damage inside the paint. Sophomore Carla Ploeg added 10 points, while teammate Alicia Batson dished off seven assists. The victory was a welcomed one for Caledonia following Tuesday's disasterous 82-32 thumping at the hands of defending Class B state champion West Catholic. The outcome of the game was never in doubt, as West raced to a commanding 21-4 first quarter lead. The Scots had trouble with the taller West Catholic team inside. Caledonia also committed 32 turnovers. "There is no way they are 50 points better than us," Demeuse said. "They are definately better, but not that much better. It was just a situation where they played very well and we played very badly." Ashbaugh was the lone Scot in double figures with 10 points. Gallert had six assists and four steals. Scot girl harriers improve to 6-0 The Caledonia girls cross country team improved to 60 in dual meets with a 19-40 victory over Wayland Thursday at Johnson Park. Becky Beland led the way for the Scots with a firstplace finish in 20:48, 45 seconds ahead of teammate Merideth Denison, who was second. The other finishers for Caledonia were Wendy Faber, fourth (22:26); Sarah Flegel, fifth (22:36) and Karyn Duba. seventh (23:11). Coach Dave Hodgkinson was pleased with the improved times and intelligent racing. "I was very, very happy with the way we ran," he said. Monday Caledonia lost for the first time this season, finishing second in the Middleville Invitational to OK Gold archrival South Christian by 14 points. Beland was third overall. Denison fifth, Flegel sixth, Duba 12th and Faber 14th. Caledonia Scot boy harriers continued unbeaten string Caledonia's Roxanne Galled drives in tor a lay-up as Miooievme aeienueis converge Gallert scored 13 points, including some clutch free throws down the stretch, to help the Scots to a 41-32 non-league win. YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH... JOBLINE HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Word pryi'tfSsTng ^nd'^ayroll experience ;helpfu(jfFfflHnore ffitorteuw&ll 948-4460 and (Mite?1 the extension number below. EXT. 1005 GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at ... 945-9554 by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor It almost worked. Middleville girls basketball coach Jim Sprague remembered what happened last year when his squad tried to run with Caledonia, and it wasn't a pretty sight. So this year the Trojans used a patient offense to stifle the powerful Caledonia running game. The Scots, however, prevailed anyway 41-32, handing Middleville its first loss of the season in five games. Caledonia improved to 3-1 with the win. "We wanted to set the tempo," Sprague said. "Last year they blitzed us by (about) 40 points. "They've got a good team. They were fundamentally a little more sound and a little more experienced." Sprague said the key to the game was a couple of late buckets in the first half, increasing what was a slim 15-13 lead to a six-point halftime advantage. He said that had TK been able to go into the locker room down by just two, it would have been a huge psychological lift Caledonia was able to hold a comfortable lead for most of the second half, including a 31-19 bulge entering the fourth quarter, but the Trojans crept to within 37-32 with under a minute to play. Middleville forced a Scot turnover, but a crucial overand-back violation extinguished any last-ditch Trojan hopes for a victory. Roxanne Gallert, who shared Caledonia scoring honors with teammate Jenny Wilkinson with 13 points, drilled four clutch free throws in the fourth quarter to help preserve the win. She canned six of 10 in the second half. ’They did a good job," Caledonia coach Ken Demeuse confessed. "We cant score alot of points when we don't run. When that happens, we just have to play that way.’ Senior Jenny Smith The Caledonia boys cross country team improved to 60 in duals and added another invitational title last week. Wednesday the Scots ran past a young Wayland team 15-50. Caledonia took the top seven places in the meetposting some excellent times in the process, according to coach John Soderman. Open house set The Pennock Hospital Health and Fitness Center will have an open house Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 to 11 a.m. High blood cholesterol is one of three major risk factors for coronary heart disease. Cigarette smoking and high blood pressure are the other two. 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Monday Caledonia blazed to a first-place finish in the Middleville Invitational at Gun Lake State Park, despite a surprising 1-2-3 finish by Godwin Heights runners. Caledonia finished with 33 team points, 22 ahead of second-place Godwin. The Scots offset the Wolverines strength at the top with their strong suit, depth, taking the next three spots and five of the top 12 positions. Leading Caledonia were Parbel, fourth (17:22); Boorsma, fifth (17:30); Myers, sixth (17:45), Stack, eighth (17:55) and Holiday, 12th (18:26). Scot golfers fourth in two O-K Gold meets The Caledonia golf team finished fourth in two O-K Gold jamborees last week. Monday at North Kent, the Scots carded a 173. John Duba led the way with a 41, followed by Randy Foreman with a 42. Forest Hills Northern won the meet with a 167. Wednesday Caledonia shot 168 in a meet held at Orchard Hills. Foreman and Eric Blanding had a 41 and Duba had a 43. South Christian was first with a 159 team score. Thursday the Scots lost to state-ranked Hastings 167176. Phil Stimac paced Caledonia with a 40, followed by Foreman with a 43. "We've just been a few strokes off," coach Cal Keizer said. "We'll just have to toughen up." Scot jayvees gals top Trojans The Caledonia girls junior varsity basketball team ran its overall record to 4-0 with a 61-40 win over Middleville. The Scots were paced by Betsy Weaver with 17 points and Jody Vander Velde with 13. "Middleville came and took us out of our offense," said Caledonia coach Jon Pelletier. "They forced us to set up our offense." The 61 points scored by Caledonia was the lowest point total of the season. "The score does not do justice to how hard the (Middleville) girls played and how close the game really was," Trojan coach Jim French said. The Scots led at the half 31-23, but took a 48-29 lead by the end of the third quarter. Middleville, which dropped tp 3-2 overall, was led by Kati Zoemer with 10 points. 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Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290. 891-9287 CARPET & LINOLEUM installation, can provide whole­ sale pad. 5 years professional experience. Most carpets $2.50 a square yard. Call Gilbert at 795-2390.__________________ Under newr ownership of Faro’s Pizza — COUNTERTOPS and appliances, recolor and repair, free estimates, call 795-7748. ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Aluminum and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869.__________________ 16 years experience in the pizza business. ONE OFTHE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! We Use Our New Pan Pizza Own Special Sauce & ★ New Bread 100% Real Stix Cheese. Regular Pizzas Lasagna ★ Subs M ■■■■ bbCOUponmi ■■■ ■■■■ « TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G & L Remodeling. Come see our models. 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HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA Sun.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia VINE STREET, CALEDO­ NIA Multi family, Sept 19, 20, 21, 8-6. Infant children adult clothing, toys, entertainment center, furniture, lawn sweeper, misc. M-37 to Emmons to Vine. National Ads WE’LL PAY YOU to type names &. addnssa from home! $50.00 per 100. Call 1-900-246-3131 ($.99/min.) or write: PASSE-Y4328, 161 S. Liocolnway, N. Aurora, IL 60542. _______________ Antiques FOR SALE-Antique oak dress­ er, $375.00. Antique commode $325.00. 868-7408. HORSE AND FARO’S ITALIAN ANIMAL LOVERS DELIGHT 1920 sq ft., ranch house with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room and more on 15 acres, with 36x120 horse barn, 100x150 ft arena only 4 miles north of Hast­ ings off M-43 on paved road. Just 25 miles to Grand Rapids. Terms to qualified buyer. Immediate possession. Phone il [=1 Middleville's Finest 117 West Main. Middleville 616-945-2289 or 615-442-5258. Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom ranch, 2 stall garage, fenced yard with lots of shade trees. 5 minutes from Steelcase. Only $72,900. M37, north of Middleville, 2 miles to Stimson, cast to Taro Road. Jerry Hostet­ ler. Eves, 866-3840. Hitchcock Realty 949-1260. Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! MIDDLEVILLE 5 1 acre located on Adams Road between M37 and Bender Road, 1 1/2 miles from school, $10,000. William Hitchcock, Realtor. 949-1260.__________ Save Up to 70% On Second Pizza 5750 .... $950 (2) Small 10" deluxe ... $1250 (2) small 10" 1 item......... (2) Small 10" 3 items !! (2) 14" 1 items (2) 14" deluxe............... 5175° ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ vi in MOStOCCiOli w mM>t>auc.$300 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce .f?-.'............ Help Wanted POSTAL JOBS start $ 11.41 pr. hr. Carriers, Sorters, Clerks. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application information call 1-206-736-7000 ext. 5804T9, 6a.m.-10p.mJ7days._________ $1400 m (2) 14” 3 items MOTHER OF ONE would like to babysit your children in my Middleville home, Monday through Friday, please call after 5:30p.m. 795-2612._________ GIRLS WANTED from Michi gan between 9-19 to compete in the 1991 GRAND RAPIDS PAGEANTS. Over $15,000 in prizes and scholarships. Call 1-800-345-2330 exL 6118. Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Ct January 1992. 1977 2 bedrooms, many extras, asking $8,500. Call 795-9072.__________________ BACK TO COUNTRY DAY CARE have openings in my licensed Day Care Home, for ages from birth to school age. Provide pre-school program, lunch, snack, and lots of loving care. 891-1858._____________ fe' NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY MOBILE HOME-MUST BE MOVED to your location in Jobs Wanted ■i VI 18x12 Bi° Pan Pizza if e_nn ’5°° Add *1»® Each Additional item . . IA ★ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * a Ham & Cheese Sub Fl UTILITY COMPANY JOBS Start $7.80/$15.75/hour, your area. Men & women needed, no experience necessary. For infor­ mation call 1-900-370-4562, ext #4317,9am-9pm, 7 days. $12.95 fee. . Includes mayo & lettuce $2°° v> Ul {'special's not valid with \any other offers or Free Delivery *0 FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! ....... BEST PIZZA AROUND —.......... jj VI VI Miscellaneous BERGY AVE. DAY CARE has openings for 3 children, 6 weeks and up, Caledonia School District, lots of fun and learnmg. Call Brenda 868-7461. ■1 VI r FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE tJ I i 52°° OH Community Notices “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VALS” HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS Every Saturday through October. Special: Sept. 21 (10am-4pm) 22 (noon-4pm) Cider Making/Water Power. Quilt Show, Tours 1860 “Bowen House”, Old Engine Show, Arts/ Crafts, Hay Rides, good Food, lots more!!! Tours Booked. $2.00 Adults, $ 1.00 kids. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park Entranve. 616-795-7530. | I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of pop i Take Out_Only »0ne (1) Per Coupon 2_Exp_9-3^9^ d I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE Lfl in CO j I I $000 dfa war PHIL’S PIZZERIA • ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • Pizza • Dinners • Zin • Steaks Appetizers • Calzone • Spaghetti Sausage Rol! • Ravioli • Manic otu Roast Beef Subs • Cheesecake Turkey Cutlets Parmi^ana Join Us In Air Conditioned Comfort EAT IN or TAKE OUT • 795-7844 DOWNTOW% MKOLEVTU-E - Tues Thun 11 30 a m io 11pm «NV14M,irM pizza NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus One Free 2 Liter of pop I Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Exp 9-30-91 Fta 2 iten of kw wita NO COUPON Nf ECHO Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! lr ,n ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS * % LT 3 fl 52’5 All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here's what our customers say about Faro s Pizza everything' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-09-24.pdf 50cc17def96ab35eacc9b7626b4c892f PDF Text Text The ,.ng5W"CUW'’r' wsst^' *’ vnd News® Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year , TtMns PUBLIC ,lAT i2vs;c:-'J'n: 192' Sep|ember 24-1991 Final decisions tabled by Township Board Caledonia Twp. planners give nod to development by Barbara Gall Sra/f Writer The Caledonia Township Hanning Commission last week recommended approval for both an expansion and renewal of sand mining privileges for the 200-acre Cherry Valley Development operation at 6700 68th St. The Caledonia Township Board, however, which has final say on both issues, Wednesday tabled the re­ quests until next month During the Planning Com­ mission s summer-long study of the company’s requests, lit­ tle opposition was voiced to the addition of about 35 acres to the PMR lands Only 16 of those acres ac­ tually will be mined, with the remaining new acres pnmanly needed for “blending” the mined areas with the surroun­ ding land. Including in that “blen­ ding” is the old Dykema pit. an unrehabiliuted sand pit on Thomapple River Drive. in last week’s 5-1 vote, the commission recommended the Township Board approve ad­ ding the new acreage to the PMR Roger Keating cast the dissenting vote Both be and Commissioner Chip DeVries voted against the second action, which was to recommend the Township Board approve renewal of Cherry Valley s PMR permit a year before it expires. The final vote was 4-2. In the commission's public hearing Sept 4. neighbors of Cherry Valley Development, formerly known as the Veiling pit, aired complaints that for the last few years owners had not complied with PMR regulations Their concerns were echoed by Keating, who said he had seen 11 violations at a spring inspection. Some of these, such as unseeded slopes and a lack of tree planting on regraded land, were due to adverse weather conditions that had washed out attempts to plant, said pit owner Jim Veiling. But other charges, like allegedly digging into the water table, raised serious debate over whether the per­ mit should be renewed, especially a year early. During the discussions, the township also came under fire for its lack of enforcement of PMR regulations Keating said he preferred putting a moratorium on the renewal to see if the applicant would work on getting the operation into compliance. “I don’t see that there would be any deterrent to the work at the pit if they had to wait one year.” he said. DeVries said he felt that a lot of time and effort had been Sw Charry Valley, page 2 This map shows the location of the Cherry Valley Development sand pit. After the mining is completed, a housing development sited around three man-made lakes is planned for the property. Middleville Council to consider zoning issue tonight Duplexes face tough opposition by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A petition asking the Mid­ dleville Council to deny a zoning change to allow du­ plexes to build on Lem Paul Street will be given to the Village Council tonight. A special use permit, which would allow duplexes, hinges on the approval of the zoning change by the council. The double parcel, given the number 175, was annexed into the village from Thor­ Commission recommended a fect. Opposition to the planned zoning change from the town­ napple Township Sept. 10. "All interested parties adja­ ship's residential (R) to the development of two duplexes by builder Gary Moore was village s R-2, which allows cent to and within 300 feet of voiced by several neighbors. the property, plus additional for medium density housing. The R-2 designation allows "Our feeling was that we're neighbors, are discussing problems and plan to petition duplexes, but only with a going tp be putting in two the Village Council to not special use permit, which the duplexes,'making three rental grant that zoning and special Planning Commission has is­ properties in a row on Lem use permit,’’ said Regina sued, pending approval of the Paul. They would outnumber Stein, who lives on Johnson zoning change by the council. single-family homes on that Street. If the zoning change is ap­ side of the street," said neigh­ After a public hearing Sept. proved by the council, the bor Vincent Meaney. "That 17, the Planning and Zoning special use would go into ef­ See Duplexes, page 2 Thompson McCully given OK for limited gravel mining by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Thompson McCully Company gravel mining operation near Bowens Millsr which was shut down recently by order of township officials for lack of an air use permit, lias resumed limited site pi emulations. The company may prepare the site, build roads and set up its processing plant, but may not test equipment or t*ial-»un any part of the processing plant until the air use permit has been issued, said Mark Mitchell, permit engineer with the Air Quality Control Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Lansing. The site work prior to starting up the operation is the only part of the air use permit that is covered by the waiver, he added. All permit reviews are done in Lansing, Mitchell said, with the site monitoring done by personnel from a DNR district office, in this case, Plainwell. He said that Environmental Quality Analyst Cal Peters from the Plainwell office will have the responsibility to check the site. The air use permit application, which was received Aug. 23, will be processed in the normal manner, Mitchell said. Peters confirmed that he will monitor the work at the approximately 5O-acre site at the comer of Payne Lake and Barlow Lake roads. "We normally go out and see about dust problems, and monitor the general operation," he said. "More of the citizens’ objections are related to noise and truck traffic. We (the DNR) don’t have any regulatory authority in those areas," Peters explained. "It’s their authority that controls truck traffic and noise. If the township doesn't have an ordinance for noise control, they may consider drafting one, that’s up to them." In This Issue... • Lions donate to ‘talking computer’ • Caledonia Twp. Zoning Ordinance runs into problems, meeting set TK Homecoming royalty chosen Candidates for Homecoming King and Queen for the homecoming game have their photo taken before the balloting. They are from left to right, Jessie Weatherhead, Rob Hunt, Gayle Boersma, Bob Jensen, Becca Forbes and Mark Harcek. • ’Show, Shine Car Show’ planned in Caledonia Sept. 28 • Thornapple Twp. asks residents to use house numbers �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 24. 1991 Cherry Valley development, continued from frontpage________ spent trying to remedy the “inadequacies" at.the pit. and that he didn’t feel the township had the resources to enforce this PMR. One factor that helped create support for the renewal is the end use plan proposed by Cherry Valley Develop­ ment after considerable engineering and hydrogeological research. Their proposal is to rehabilitate the mined area by creating a high-scale housing addition sited on three man made lakes Although the Veltings have worked before with this kind of end use plan at Lake Bella THORNAPPLE ** FLORAL 114 River St.. Middleville. Ml (616) 795-3331 Thew tpecUh will run every week on their mpective day*. AH special* are caah and carry and no order* will be taken for delivery at theee special price* A/uxryi $4.99 MONDAY One Longstemmed Red Rose Vase ~ TUESDAY Two Carnations Vased AlsSjf* WEDNESDAY 6 Jumbo Latex (Rubber) Balloons THURSDAY 1 Longstemmed Red Rose Vased FRIDAY 6 Carnations with Fern Ca/ZahruJ or futt flop by and ray 1 WANT TODAY'S SPECIAL!" Vista near Rockford, the idea is something new to Caledonia Township. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said the carefully map­ ped contours of the plan would make the PMR easier to enforce “Now we have all these elevations for the final use of the property." he said. “We can tell if the developer is sticking to his plan. And he isn’t going to want to have to come back and regrade all those elevations a second time." Hydrogeologists from both Cherry Valley and the township agreed that the way the lakes were planned posed no environmental threat, and they said they doubted any neighboring wells would suf­ fer adverse affects. Conditions of the renewal of permit include a $75,000 performance bond, good for the duration of the three-year permit. Developers also must obtain permits from any other agen­ cy that has jurisdiction over the operation, such as a soil erosion and sedimentation permit from the county, a commercial driveway permit from the county road commis­ sion and any permits necessary from the Depart ment of Natural Resources for establishing lakes or ponds. The developer also must remedy damage to any neighboring well of record if Give Your Boss The Works... Send FTD« Bosse* Week Bouquet Just call or visit us today Bosses Week is October 14-18 Bosses Mugs...... s7.95 c&c Balloons............... $2.00 c&c DAILY Ii Inw VY LU ’’ DEUVERY - «o & Middleville Atm* *15 00 <xd«Ms & up A name in flowers since HOURS 109 Wesi Stair St. - Hastings the township engineer deter­ mines that the well has been damaged by the PMR operation Groundwater monitoring wells, liability insurance, hours of operation and other regulations must comply with the townships PMR ordinance. The commission also em­ phasized that better enforce­ ment must be a priority The Caledonia Township Board heard a brief presenta­ tion Wednesday by Cherry Valley engineers on both the expansion request and the end use plan Resident Ed Fischer told the board, however, that he felt the mam issue was not the end use plan, but to get the pit in compliance Trustee Steve Gould, who just recently joined the Township Board after a decade serving on the Plann­ ing Commission, said that while he appreciated the work done on the project both by the applicant and the commis­ sion, he was not convinced the Veltings would stick to their agreement. * ‘We have not had a disaster at any of our pits; our PMR works," commented Good. “But they are not comply mg. How can we give them a permit when they don’t comp­ ly?” questioned Township Clerk Pat Snyder. Veiling said that he thought the non-compliance issue had been blown out of proportion Good said that he took responsibility for the enforce­ ment problem. “But when you look at what’s going on. at the amount of sand being mined, some of those (complained issues are very small factors.” Trustee John Dieleman. also a former planning com­ missioner. agreed “I remember working on writing the PMR ordinance.” he said. "I can compare how far we’ve come.” The board members agreed they would like to look over the engineers' ground water studies that Good called “the most comprehensive water study in the state of Michigan." before making their decisions. Both the renewal of the per­ mit and the expansion request were tabled until October. Planned duplexes, from frontwould turn that road into a rental community." Meaney added that the owner of the property, Realtor William Getty, also owned more acreage nearby that could be developed "It seemed to me that Mark (Vander Ploeg, village plan­ ner) had everything drawn up for a vote," he said of the public hearing. "It seemed that these people on the board should make the motion; he had it all written out." Increased traffic from the planned duplexes also con­ cerned Meaney. He said traffic from one or two homes wouldn’t be bad, but the location just below the crest of the hill might mean trouble for someone who is unfamiliar with the road. Loyd Elwood, who lives ARK VETERINARY CLINIC Opening in Middleville October 1,1991 (Located between MidVilla and Doctors Office) NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS BY CALLING ANYTIME AT 795-2300 Medical, Surgical, Lab and Pharmacy for Dogs, Cats, Birds and all Unusual or Exotic Pets ALSO WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE GUN LAKE AND DORR VETERINARY CLINICS Dr. Larry Julius is offering 26 years experience at affordable fees along with a reputation for trust, caring, and quality in staff and work. The Gun Lake and Dorr Clinics, also owned by Dr. Julius, offer consistency and convenience throughout the area. across the street from the par­ cel, objected to the way the matter was handled. "No one who is affected who attended (the public hear­ ing) was in favor of it, in fact, (they) were quite strongly against it. I don’t un­ derstand why they made the decision without looking into it further. I don’t think they were listening to us, and I don’t think that’s the way to do it," Elwood said. George Hathaway also spoke against the duplexes. "Our property joins that property. We are opposed to the building of duplexes on that property. We feel it would set a precedent for fur­ ther development. Mr. Getty owns more property to the north, and if this is granted, it will open up the possibility for more development. It will change the character of the neighborhood, and adversely affect property values," he said. He noted he located in a one-family neighborhood be­ cause it was a zoned one-fam­ ily. The chairman of the PZC, Eldon Newmyer, explained the criteria the commission must use when considering a special use permit. Traffic, parking, neighbor­ hood atmosphere, location of the building on the property, and whether the change would blend in with the existing neighborhood must all be considered, he said. "We need more apartments in Middleville and felt it wouldn’t change the neigh­ borhood too much," he said. Any increase in traffic would not create an "undue strain on the neighborhood," he added "The neighbors did alert us to some road conditions that the village needs to address," Newmyer said. Vander Ploeg said that the developer had to split the double kx, and install a side­ walk over his property. Speaking of parking for the duplexes, Vander Ploeg said, "Our ordinance calls for two parking places per unit, and he has that." Pat Cassell at work at the Cherry Valley Clinic Cherry Valley Clinic has new intern by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Pat Cassell, a graduate of Michigan State University, is the latest addition to the staff of the Cherry Valley Clinic, an outpatient mental health service of Pine Rest Christian Hospital. A registered nurse, Cassell is married and mother of three. She and her husband, El­ don, who is a pathologist at Pennock Hospital, are the parents of Matt, Emily and Elizabeth. The clinic coordinator, Bob Vande Pol, is also a social worker, who counsels in mar­ ital, family and individual psychotherapy. He specializes in treatment of sexual abuse, adoptive issues, depression, and parent/teen relationships. Cassell, who will be work­ ing with the clinical supervi­ sion of Vande Pol, counsels families, individuals as well as group and marital. Vande Pol will participate in some co-therapy with Cassell. Located at 6950 Cherry Valley Road, midway between Middleville and Caledonia, the Cherry Valley counseling service has expanded several times since it located in the area in October 1987. Starting with Vande Pol as its part-time counselor, the service went to a full-time basis in October 1988, and has grown to include three part-time clin­ ical social workers, as well as a psychologist and a secretar­ ial staff. Cassell is working toward a master's degree in social work. She will be at the clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays dur­ ing her internship, which will span from September to April. ’’The internship is part of the student experience through the graduate program at Western Michigan University," Cassell explained. Unsure of what area she will specialize in, Cassell said her long-term goal is to do social work in Barry County. "I'm very pleased to have this opportunity," she said. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and Nerws, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. SepL 24... Middleville Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall on Main Street Sept 24....Teen Institute Committee meeting at 2:30 p.m at the Caledonia High School. Sept 24...Caledonia Dutton Elementary School Open House; 7-8:30 p.m.; Kettle Lake Elementary from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 27...Grandparent’s Day at Dutton Christian Elementary. SepL 28...Fall Auto Classic from noon to 4 p.m., Main Street, Caledonia. Sept. 30...TK Middle School PEP organizational meeting at 7 p.m. at the middle school library. Oct 2...Special joint meeting of Caledonia Township Board and Caledonia Village Council at 7 p.m. at the village/township hall. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 24, 1991 I Page 3 Lions donate funds for lady’s ‘talking’ computer J-Ad Graphics News Service A Middleville woman who has severe vision problems now will be able to use a computer that tells her what she has written, thanks in part to the Middleville Lions Club. A donation from the civic group was enough to allow Norma Velderman to order a reconditioned Macintosh computer with added audio ca­ pability for use in her job as correspondant for the Sun and News and as an avid historian of Middleville and all of Barry County. Velderman also will use the new computer capability for storing data When Velderman deter­ mined that she could no Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg TK Schols adopts ‘new math” At Thornapplc Kcllog School, we believe that all students can learn. ’' The school improvement team of each elementary school, the middle school and the high school have adopted mission statements that include this basic concept Based on this basic belief, the TK School District Mathematics Committee recommended to the Curriculum Counc il and Board of Education the new University of Chicago School Mathematics Program with the philosophy that “all students can and will succeed in mathematics. “ The University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP) has developed teaching methods that challenge traditional mathematics instruction This innovative approach is based on a simple, and yet revolutionary, philosophy • Children can learn much more than is usually expected of them. • Children come to school knowing more than they current­ ly get credit for. • Mathematics means more when it is rooted in real-life problems and situations. • The best way to start and sustain reform in mathematics instruction is through teachers. The UCSMP will provide the school district an integrated K-12 program. In the early elementary grades K-3, the “Math Their Way” program will be the basic program, with the UCSMP curriculum being phased in. Elementary through ad­ vanced math in high school will become a smooth transition carefully sequenced from arithmetic to algebra, and from the visual world and arithmetic to geometry. If we believe that "all students can learn,“ then we must believe that “all students can learn algebra.” In the past, algebra has been used as the great divide between those who considered themselves successful in mathematics and those who didn't. In many cases it was the difference between those who were to go on to higher education and those who didn't. We cannot allow this practice to continue. General mathematics is replaced by “transitional math," which is designed to help students progress from arithmetic to higher level math. All students cannot make this transition at the same time. Some are able to do so even in later elementary, others well into high school. Some students may be able to do so quickly, others will take more time and repetition. At each level, the UCSMP curriculum differs from the old approach in six major ways: • Wider scope, the areas of mathematics are integrated. • Reading and problem solving are emphasized. Students must learn to read mathematics in order to become able to use mathematics outside of school. • There is a reality orientation in working out problems. • Use of current technology. Students will be expected to use calculators and computers. • Understanding of mathematics is emphasized, it is not enough just to be able to work the computations. • The instructional format is designed to maximize the ac­ quisition of both skills and concepts. As more sophisticated technology moves into the work place, so must our workers be more sophisticated. Jobs today require greater problem solving and mathematical reasoning skills than ever before The new UCSMP mathematics curriculum will enhance the students' ability to conceptualize and use higher order thinking skills, skills they will need for employment and real life pro­ blem solving. longer see well enough to use her old computer, she con­ tacted the Vision Enrichment Services (formerly the Asso­ ciation for the Blind and Sight Conservation). That organization urged Velderman to contact the local Lions group, which she did, resulting in the contribution. Another large donation was presented to Velderman by the AMBUCs in Caledonia, and she credited family members for financial aid. Velderman reported that the monitor, enlarged disk, printer and software program "Outspoken" have been ordered and are expected to be shipped shortly. Lions President Craig Kenyon said his club, which supports many causes having to do with vision, was happy to aid Velderman continue her writing career. Ken Gackler, who is a member of the Caledonia His­ torical Society, purchased Velderman's old computer, and it will be installed in the room reserved for the society in the Caledonia Library. The money from that sale was added to the fund to buy the new "outspoken" model. Craig Kenyon presents Norma Velderman with a check to help in the purchase of a talking computer. Thornapple Kellogg student attends American Legion Auxiliary Girls9 State by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Jennifer Hoff attended the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State during the past summer. The Girls State program is designed for young people as a practical experience in the problems of self-government found in Michigan. The pur­ pose of the experience is to emphasize the importance of government in modem life; to stimulate a deep and lasting interest in government, and to enlarge the girl’s understand­ ing of the governmental pro­ cess. In the nine-day program, each "citizen" can take part in the electoral process, have an opportunity to hold public of­ fice and share in formulating public policy. The goal is to inspire the young ladies to learn how to make government a more ef­ fective and responsible servant of the people. The 546 young ladies in Michigan who were selected to attend Girls State were in­ structed in the duties of vari­ ous public offices, and they learned the functioning of each office, its powers and limitations, including the State Supreme Court, the Legislature and other divi­ sions of government. The Press Association, lobbyists and interest groups also were popular activities at Girls State. Jennifer spent nine days living in a mythical county and city. She was also David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891*2112 or 1-800-594*5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 —----------- assigned to a "political party." As a "citizen," Jennifer took part in nominating and electing various city, county and state officials, and was elected Drain Commissioner in her county. HALLOWEEN Fabrics & Patterns ...for Costumes and Crafts • Velvet • Jacquard • Pendleton Wool and Christmas Fabrics __ HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION Sewing Machine Repair by Mr. J 218 E. Slate St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 Mon Thun 8 5 30, Fn 8 7 S* 95 30 �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 24, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN If you notice me running around like a crazy woman and yelling at the top of my lungs, you know that I'm just letting off steam. Everybody lelped me get the necessary $1,6001 needed to buy a used computer and new audio at­ tachment so I can continue with this column. With the help of you folks, my Community Family; the Caledonia Ambucs group, Middleville Lions, and my family and my friends, I sent in all checks, cashed them and wrote a check from our account. Ken Gackler is buying my old computer for the Caledo­ nia Historical Society to use. God Bless everyone of you wonderful people. What a wonderful thing it will be to be able to do my own work that I love to do! I can hardly wait to see how that audio system works. As I understand now, the computer tells me exactly what I am typing, even the mi spellings. Did you folks know that we have an IBM compatible store right here in Caledonia, a branch from the Hastings office? I didn’t know it until I was called yesterday by the office, saying that she had read my column and called to see if she could interest me in looking at theirs. I had already purchased my used one, but thought that any of my Community Fam­ ily who was thinking about getting one would like to go see a local company Nelda Newton of Freeport called and said she and her .husband sat eating at their table and watched a little red squirrel run along the branches and harvest the wal­ nuts by biting then off the branch and going on to the next one. She also said her son Bill and one of our chil­ dren were at school together. Small world. A woman called the Re­ minder office from Washing­ ton state, asking them to have me put in my couumn this item: Congratulations to Wayne and Marie Finkbeiner on the birth of a grand-daughter, Kaitlyn ne Marie Bartz. So here it is. She also had an ad put in, saying the same thing. Because I never take any­ thing that doesn't come from the horses mouth, and this lady wanted it to be a sur­ prise, I had to think about how to verify it from Mane or Wayne without giving her secret away. I finally just called Marie and said that I had heard that they had a new granddaughter and wanted to check if I had the name cor­ rect. It startled me a little to know that the column goes way out to Washington state. I know that it goes to Florida with the local "Sun birds." Jim Verlinde's son and Beth Veriinde told me that Jim got his bear when he and his dad went up to their cabin at Ontonogan. They are going to have the head mounted. Beth told me they make steaks, and ground meat just the same as our local cattle. It has a little different taste, but is good. The bear weighed about 250 pounds. Rose Morgan said two of her sisters-in-law came and got their mom, who had been staying with Rose and Ken for a few weeks. The Thornapple Heritage group will be making apple butter at Bowens Mills Satur­ day. We only use cider and ap­ ples, no sugar, in the Otto’s solid copper kettle over an open fire. We need members to help stir and pare the ap­ ples. We can’t sell our prod­ ucts because the outdoor con­ ditions are frowned upon by the state as not being up to sanitary conditions. When we make it at home for our­ selves, using the copper kettle and cooking it over the open fire, I don't pare any of the apples. I just wash and cut out bad spots, leaving in the core and all. Then we partially cook the apples so we can run them through the Foley Food Mill or the Squeeze to take out the seeds and a little of the skin. We do this because we feel we lose a lot of the food value when we pare them. But out at Bowens Mills, we pare the apples by hand and with a paring machine, just like they did in the olden days. We start at 7 in the morn­ ing and usually get done at about 4 p.m. So we would Continued on next page LOCAL CHURCH ^DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Se^ices — Sun. Morning Worship. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Church School............. Morning Worship .................... 11.00 a m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Evening Service........... Pastor Jeffrey Lee CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville Rev. James Cusack. Sunday Service 9:30 am. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .......... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School Worship Service .11:00 a.m. .10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church —• Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am., 11.00 a m & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 700 o.m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian Harrison Music, Jeff Vander Heide Phone 795-7076 Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartcnan, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10KX) a m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...where that is always room for you/ Nursery provided Air coruiitroned Ckiiars United ikrtbrrn (Xifurcb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE o98-8252 Sunday Services-........... .9 45 a m. k 6.00 p.m. Cnnstian Education Classes............ ...1100 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children. ....... 9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night ....... 7:00p.m. Thursday: Moots Ln Touch... .........10-00 a.m. Richard ) Rmc Pastor • o9g-9Q24 Doneile Raab Director of Mus*; 10:30 am. . 9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free • M-37 Between Caledonia & Middleville Worship Services....... 8:30, 11:00 a.m. & 6 00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School........................................... 9:45-10:45 11:10a.m. 6:30p.m.Tuesday: Women's Bible Study....9:30-11.00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Adventure Club, Children & Adult Choirs, H.S. Youth Group. Adult Classes.............6:45-8:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. REV F L "RED" FABER. REV STAN VUGTEVEEN 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Serv.ce 10 00 a m. Sunday School 1115am. Evening Worship Service 6 00 p.m. SHERYL MOON. CHRISTIAN ED DIRECTOR St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God’s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship........... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 00 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "fhe Church where everybody is someoody... and Jesus Christ is Lord” Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9 45 a m Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The CDlrl flTimr JHrthodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Scroav Schoci Stderr Mommy WcxWp Srdoy Evening Wortfvp MKhree* proper L Bde HuOr 9ev Witham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 a tn 10 30 o m 6 00 0 m 7 00 p m QQ4 POO 9 0/ I’O/Zv MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH i 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m...........................................Every Sunday Confession and Rosary...........................4:15 p.m For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 24, 1991 I Page 5 Page youngsters get poems published in ‘Kaboodle’ The Clouds J-Ad Graphics light, fluffy News Service light, fluffy Isr&l Rosales, Nick GustiA statue forms in the sky! nis and Laura Newton are light, fluffy very young poets from light, fluffy Middleville who will have But soon the statue starts their work published in upcoming editions of to die. light, fluffy ■Kaboodle" magazine light, fluffy. The poems were written by Israel Rosalas. last year while the three were learning about creative writ­ Kites ing in Diane Hallberg s class Kites at West Elementary. Hallberg They soar through the air and the children have just been notified of their selec­ like a black crow They drift down like a dead tion. Israel, now at Page leaf They swirl like a fun roller­ Elementary, will have a poem appear in the September issue coaster. They loop-to-loop like a of the children's magazine. Nick and Laura will have pretty bird out of control They slip like slimy fish. their poems published in Kites March. by Laura Newton. The quarterly magazine se­ lects a sampling of studentproduced stories, articles, po­ Kites ems and activities by and for Kites children. It circles like a hot balloon "I hope all of the kids will It flips like a mad man continue with their writing. Iffalls like a big boulder Who knows where they can Il z!ps like a cool car go from here," Hallberg said. It zooms like an awesome The children's poems fol- deer. low. Kites. by Nick Gustinis First PEP meeting set at TK Middle School J Ad Graphics News Service The organizational meeting of the parent-teacher group for the Thomapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School will be held Mon­ day. Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at the middle school library. The current president of the group, Sallie Wieringa, en­ courages anyone with an in­ terest in the middle school students to attend the meet­ ing. Election of officers will be held, as well as discussion and approval for a spring fund-raiser. "Along with our spring fund-raiser, we will once again be collecting D&W and Eberhard's cash register re­ ceipt*," Wieringa said. The funds are used to pro­ vide prizes for intramural con­ tests, and educational and in­ structional materials for the classroom, she added. Last year, one of the things the PEP purchased for the school was a large laminating machine, which is being used extensively to protect posters and other school-related pa­ pers. Anyone who wants to vol­ unteer or run for an office in the organization may call Wieringa at 795-3931. Teacher Diane Hallberg watches her former pupils read their poems. All three, Nick Gustinis (left to right) Laura Newton and Israel Rosalas have had one of their poems selected to be published in "Kaboodle." Middleville Neighbors, from page 4 _ like to have you come during that time and join in the fun in an old-fashioned way of making apple butter. We had a good meeting last week at the village hall, with a good active group of inter­ ested people We hope to start an annual area day next year. We are talking about a horse, buggies and wagons type of weekend celebration in the time period cf 1836 to the 1860s. There will be all kinds of activities (no cars). We will meet the third Wednesday of October at vil­ lage hall to get going on it. Maybe we'll have Indians camping out by their old camping grounds (right by the river where the old factory stood). I think they were camping there when Calvin G. Hill came in 1834 to pur­ chase his land and start Mid­ dleville. We are hunting for a stagecoach. We hope to dis­ play a real old one and give rides on a reconstructed stage­ coach. Some suggestions were old-time style show, a wom­ anless wedding, maybe voy­ ager canoe races. We need alt Our Commu­ nity Family of this whole area, not just the Middleville area, of the four townships in the Gun Lake, Yankee Springs Irving, Freeport, Rutland areas Wc want to hold die cele­ bration sometime in Septem­ ber toward October How about sports events, with ox, pig, corn roasts, and a general good old-fashioned fanners’ community picnic? 1 know that Streeter's Re­ sort used to have an old horse drawn merry-go-round, homemade taffy pulls, potluck meals, ball games, horseshoe pitching, oxen rides, weaving, spuming quilt making demonstrations. Come Oct. 16 at at the Village Hill bringing your Virginia Root spent time Sunday with hei Allegan Friends. Guess that is all my eyes would let me do for this week. A big hug to all of you, my Community Family. Luv you all very much. 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Middh He, Ml I September 24, 1991 Amendment recommended ANNIVERSARY New Caledonia Township zoning ordinance runs into ‘lots’ of problems, meeting set by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission knew it might run into some dif­ ficulties when it revised stan­ dards for its R-l (single­ family) zoning The commissioners were good forecasters. Resident Dave Wozniak last week appeared before the commission to report a lot he owns on Kettle Lake Drive was legally a “buildable" lot when he bought it. But when he thought about selling the property, he learn­ ed that according to the new ordinance, it now was too small to allow a home to be built there. The new ordinance increas­ ed the required lot size in the R-l district from 15.000 square feet and a 100-foot width to 30.000 square feet and a 150-foot width “At the time, we knew that some lots would need to come in for a variance." said Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. "But we didn’t realize that there would be four of these in just one plat ” Another couple besides the Wozniaks had tried to sell a lot they owned in the same area, and learned the same disconcerting news: that the lot no longer was legally buildable VanderPloeg said that the Zoning Board of Appeals was allowed to grant variances on­ ly under the most dire needs, and he said he did not think the property owners in this situation would qualify. “I think that an amendment to the ordinance wxxild be bet­ ter than having all these peo­ ple apply for a variance." he told the commission. The amendment would “grandfather in” lots of record that had been platted before the zoning ordinance went into effect. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Township Board amend the ordinance However, at its meeting last Wednesday, the board agreed to see how many lots actually were affected before approv ing the amendment The issue will be decided at the board’s October meeting Caledonia planners OK special use permits Quists to celebrate golden anniversary Fifty years of marriage will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 27, by Robert and Jone (Filipiak) Quist of Barlow Lake, Middleville. Children of the couple are Robert J. and Lesley, Jon Hummell, Mark and Shirley Wabeke, Jim Jankowski and the late Dianne Jankowski. They have eight grandchildren. BIRTHDAY Hauser to observe 80 years Family, friends and neighbors are invited to help Charles Hauser celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house to be held on Oct. 5, at the Middleville Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. Caledonia OES to elect officers Caledonia Chapter No. 97, Order of the Eastern Star, will have its annual meeting Oct. 1 at 7:45 p.m. in the Caledonia Masonic Temple. Elections of officers will take place at this meeting. Installation will take place Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Yankee Springs Golf Course RESTAURANT will be REMODELING Sept. 30 thru Nov. 3 Including Friday & Saturday Nights ...for your patronage. Course and Lounge will be Open Daily — Weather Permitting 27 Holes of Excellent Fall Golfing 12300 Bowens Mill Rd . Wayland. Ml bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer A special use permit and a special use home occupation permit both were approved by the Caledonia Township Plan­ ning Commission at its Sept. 16 meeting. Charles Sheldon, of 8602 Keiser Drive, received per­ mission to construct an ac­ cessory building on his pro­ perty larger than permitted in the R-2 zone. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg explained at a public hearing on the request that in both the R-l and R-2 (single-family) districts, a se­ cond accessory building larger than 576 square feet must have commission approval. Sheldon had asked for a special use permit to construct a 1,176-square-foot building for storage purposes He said he owned two ad­ joining parcels that he is com­ bining into one large one, and that he had spoken to his neighbors about his proposed building. •‘I spoke to them all, and there’s nobody here,’’ he grinned VanderPloeg added that Sheldon’s proposal “is in the range of what other property owners in the area have done." The permit was approved unanimously. In a second public hearing. Ken and Diane Dawson, of 9569 68th St., requested a home use occupation permit allowing them storage space in their garage for their ven­ ding machine business. business, he could see no pro­ blem granting the special use. “If traffic increases, or they add employees, it would no longer qualify as a home oc­ cupation." he pointed out. This permit also was ap­ proved unanimouslv The Township Board does not have to act on special use permits. ARA to provide food service program for Caledonia schools by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday con­ tracted with the American Restaurant Association (ARA) to provide food service management for the schools’ hoc lunch program The agreement will go into effect by Nov. 1, and extend through the 1991-92 school year. ARA actually had been recommended for the job last month, but a protest by Can­ teen Services, which also had submitted a bid for the job, re­ quired the board to review Surplus food distribution planned in area Sept. 26 Surplus food will be distributed Sept. 26 at the Ho­ ly Family Hall on Kraft Ave. we from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or until supplies are exhausted Be sure and bring registra­ tion card. Recipients will be served on No public comment was offered. The Dawsons told the com­ mission that theirs was a family-run operation and the storage would not cause in­ creased traffic in the neighborhood VanderPloeg said since no buildings were being added, and that the couple basically left the home to operate the a first-come, first-served basis. Those not registered may do so on the day of distribution. New cards will be given in November. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. both presentations. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers ex­ plained that the district is moving to a professional management service in hopes that better presentation and marketing of the food will in­ crease students’ participation in the lunch program. “We want our lunch pro­ gram consistently to rate an ‘A’ with our students, not a ‘B’ or *B-’,” Myers said. “ARA will make our food service a much more polished operation. It will train our personnel in presentation, and will do the menu planning and buying for our program. “It will bring the McDonald’s advertising flair to our lunch program, and ARA says that marketing will make a difference in the number of students participating. “They say they will make money, and the kids will en­ joy their lunches more.” Myers emphasized that the cost of hot lunches will not be affected this year by the new approach. Caledonia Schools* Business Manager Judi Dean said that ARA assumes that under its direction, more meals will be sold and therefore more revenue will be coming in. At the same time, expenses will be less, because ARA can buy food more cheaply due to the volume of food it purchases. “They claim that the addi tional profit will more than of­ fset the cost of their service,” Dean said. Caledonia will choose its fixul services manager from a group of ARA people recom­ mended by the company. The manager will earn a salary of $31,574, but will not be on the school payroll. In­ stead, ARA will bill the district. The company also charges an administrative fee of a few cents on each hot lunch sold “If for some reason the new manager is not suited to Caledonia, ARA will provide us with a new candidate,” Dean said. “We felt that was an advantage, because if he or she were a district employee, we would be the ones faced with retraining or terminating that person.” FFA Corner... Six members of the Caledonia FFA chapter attended Region V Leadership Camp June 7-8 at Camp Manitou-Lin on Barlow Lake. Those officers from the chapter were President Tim Smith. Vice President Laura Sbane, Secretary Lisa Memmer, Treasurer Chad Nicholas. Reporter Shawn Malec and Sentinel Bill DeRuiter During the camp the officers heard many speakers, such as Patrick Quinn of Spartan Stores, and were involved in many fun and educational activities. Among those activities was the Quiz Bowl, which Caledonia won in a close dual with neighbor Lowell FFA members While there. Tun Smith was nominated for Star Regional Agnbusessman and Shawn Malec received his regional award and was elected Regxxi V secretary. On Sept 28-29 and on Oct. 5-6 and 12-13 the Caledonia Chapter of FFA will be at Hilton's Apple Acres on 108th Street helping in the Harvest Trails program sponsored by the Kent County Farm Bureau. The Harvest Trails program is designed to provide the peo­ ple of the county a chance to become more agriculturally literate by participating in many activities There will be a tour of the orchard, a petting zoo, and a variety of children’s games offered by the FFA The program will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. ...is the place to be! Serving Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 7 Days a Week A Great Place for the Whole Family Jfi Buffet - Mon., Wed. & Fri. Special Kids Menu ORDER TO GO 891-8997[ Senior Citizen Discount Available Saturday & Sunday for Private Parties Open Mon Fri 8 a m to 9 p.m ; Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 129 E. Main Street — Caledonia �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 24, 1991 I Page 7 Students create ways to aid Humpty Dumpty Linda Meyer's first-grade students recently received let­ ters from Mother Gooseland. The letters, from Mrs. Dumpty and all of the King’s horses and men, were part of a creative thinking unit on Humpty Dumpty. Mrs. Dumpty asked for help in fixing her son, Humpty. The King's horses and men needed help in designing a safer wail. The children used fluency, (listing), flexibility (different ways), elaboration (adding de­ tails), and evaluation (good, bad; pro, con) during the pro­ cess of solving these prob­ lems Each child completed other activities which included cre­ ating a Humpty Dumpty; thinking of a way Humpty could have protected himself; designing his/her own Humpty puzzle, listing what, other than an egg, Humpty could be and what would hap­ pen if the new Humpty fell off a wall; discussing how we cook eggs; and graphing our favorite and reading the rhyme. Ideas for helping Mrs. Dumpty included taping. glueing, taking him to the hospital, welding him and turning him into a robo-egg. Safe walls were constructed with blocks, Lego’s Tinker­ toys and Lincoln Logs. Chil­ dren were given a plastic egg to represent Humpty Dumpty. When the egg could sit on the wall, it was declared safe. Work on the theme of Humpty Dumpty was done on the walls at McFall by Linda Meyer's first graders Shown with the artwork are (front, left to right) Nicole Smedley, Ashley Ballard, Andrea Sypniewski. Rachel Looney, April Baker, (second row) Billy Huff, Zach Wieringa, Blake Carter, Michael Whittaker, Jesse Van Bemolen, Todd Bogert, David Fogg and teacher Linda Meyers. Linda Meyer's first grade teams show the walls they built to keep Humpty Dumpty from falling. Shown displaying their walls are (left to right) Julie Bergakker, Angel Buskirk, Joe Brown, Jenny Loose, Melisa Potts, Cara Lohman, bobby Schutz and Joshua Golden. Obituaries - ------------------------- Robert J. Milbourn E. J. Smith MIDDLEVILLE, Mr.E. J. Smith, 86, of 9410 Finkbeiner Road, went to be with his Lord, Monday, September 16, 1991. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lorine and two sons Arion and Robert. He is survived by his wife Ann; his children Sally and Lloyd Korstange of Muskegon; Richard and Donna Smith of Caledonia, Edward and Ann Smith of Alto; his brother-inlaw Clarence Dinehart of Ionia. His step children, Carl and Kay Brinks; Russell and Shirley Brinks, Robert and Nancy Brinks, Duane and Dorothy Brinks, Melvin and Karon Brinks, Gary and Mari­ WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA - Rudolph J. Lundi, 71 of Winter Haven, Florida and formerly of Niles passed away Monday, September 9,1991 at his residence. Mr. Lundi was a Michigan State PoFce Officer for 25 years. He served ten years as a state investigator, retiring in 1977. He was born June 2, 1920 in Trimountain. He was married to Grace Booth, July 13, 1946 in Dowa­ giac. He was a member of Trinty Congregational Church, Winter Haven and was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Lundi is survived by his wife, Grace; a daughter, Patri­ cia Sheevy of Kennesaw, Georgia; two sons, Joel of Columbia, Maryland and Mark of Manila, Phillipines; seven grandchildren; and a brother. Benhan of Land O’ Lakes, Florida. Funeral services were held lyn Brinks, Dennis and Peggy Brinks; Thirty six grandchil­ dren and many great grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 19 at Caledonia Funeral Chapel, 616 East Main Street, Caledonia. Interment at Dutton Cemetery. Rudolph J. Lundi Friday, September 13 at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home. Burial was in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be made to the SloanKettering Cancer Institute. Reuben D. LaRose IONIA - Reuben D. LaRose, 76 of Ionia, formerly of Middleville, passed away Thursday, September 12,1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Surviving are two step­ daughters, Mrs. Steve (Patri­ cia) Christner of Holton, Mrs. Virginia McDonald of Hastings; seven step­ grandchildren Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Friday, September 20, at the Temple Baptist Church. Ionia with Reverend Jim Houseman officiating. Burial uas at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Hone, Middleville. MIDDLEVILLE - Robert J. Saturday, September 21 at the Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions Milboum, Sr., 65 of 10909 Wren Funeral Home, with Shady Lane, Gun Lake, Reverend Bruce Bode officiat­ may be made to a donor’s ing. Burial was in Woodlawn choice. Middleville, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Milboum was bom on April 5, 1926 in Chester, the son of Virgil and Mary (Snell) Milboum. He was raised in DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY Eaton County and attended 131 East Main Street rural schools there. 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And they didn't have to be there But after greeting each other warmly, they all grabbed semi-chilled cans of pop and store-bought chocolate chip cookies and proceeded to pay close attention to the presentation, narrated by Caledonia High School science teacher John Van Orman. And they laughed at all his jokes about the people in the slides. Not too surprising, since the students in the audience also were the "stars" of Van Orman s cinematography. The occasion was the last official get-together of the 1991 Caledonia Summer Science Institute, an event planned by Van Orman so the students who attended the in­ stitute could share with their families both memories and photographs of their 19-day trip. "After a very special time together, we couldn’t just end the Institute saying good-bye in the parking lot," he told the parents. And, according to both the students and adults who par­ ticipated, the first Caledonia Summer Science Institute was indeed a special experience. It created friendships among students i 6 Gino Warner (left), Tom Beetham, Ben Stewert and Heather Burns tell the Caledonia Board of Education about their experiences during the Institute. It was an awesome experience. But probably the best part was getting to know each other ■ ■ better. — Student Gina Warner who might not otherwise ever have known each other. It also knit a warm relationship between the young people and adults who sponsored the trip. Van Orman said in a sepa­ rate interview that the 1991 institute actually was the "pilot" for a new summer FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has Handing, bulling, and light assembly openings available High starting wages lor the non experienced worker 1st. 2nd. and 3rd shill ope nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. science class officially called Western ecology and geology. Featuring "hands-on" learning in the truest sense, the class is a 19-day summer field trip encompassing the Badlands of South Dakota, some stream-side camping in Wyoming, several days at Yellowstone National Park and a study experience set in the spectacular scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. "My official goal is to in­ tegrate a number of science topics... earth science, or­ nithology, botany, ecology, meteorology, physical science... in a hands-on set­ ting," Van Orman said. But besides the scientific learning, he also hoped to help his students learn about teamwork and build social skills, he said. "I’ve been trying to get this going for seven years," he ex­ plained. "Then about two years ago, I really started to get serious about it because the school board showed sup­ port for it." APPt (CATIONS ACCEPTED BLIWFFNI.10 AM 4 30 PM. 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Middleville, Ml / September 24, 1991 I Page 9 Continued from previous page---------------------------- -— Fulfilling all the require­ ments would give the student a half-credit, or the equivalent of a semester class. "In the new terminology, it would count as a macro," he said. He recruited CHS guidance counselor Dave Wesorick and kids out there. Doing that re­ ally minimized problems later," Van Orman said. Wesorick planned the meals, bought the food (including a substantial peanut butter and jelly backup) and even built a trailer for the adventure. Teachers and students held a practice session for putting up tents. The kids were great, and I didn’t really Once on the road, the stu­ expect the closeness that developed dents soon mastered that art, among the group during the trip. It was although Van Orman's slides quite a diverse group, yet sharing these showed that the puzzle of experiences seemed to provide the poles and canvas soil created common bond that created some some humorous problems at friendships that ordinarily might not y y the first few campsites. have happened. And though Wesorick did the shopping, he was not the — Science teacher John VanOrman chef. "The kids had to do their own cooking and cleaning up. special education teacher That was their responsibil­ Van Orman said they of­ ity." fered the wisdom of their ex­ Cindy Marble as additional Besides learning to set up a periences to warn him about chaperones, and the school problems to anticipate and of­ board approved the use of two camp and cook on the road, the students said they learned fered important information, school vans for the trip. Finally, in January, appli­ to do without the modern like what NOT to do. conveniences. Laundry was Van Orman himself put to­ cations were opened up. “The final decision on who done in a bucket, for instance. gether the "textbook" the "Two weeks without would go was made by me," Caledonia students would use: a paperbound collection of said Van Orman, who inter­ makeup," pointed out one of graphics and required readings viewed all the applicants' the girls. teachers in the process. on the subjects the students Van Orman and Wesorick "I tried to pick the 20 kids said the students handled their would be studying, coupled who would benefit the most.” u.th a “student work section" new lifestyle better than ex­ As part of their pected. They worked on their where students would record preparations for the new assignments, visited exhibits their data. Van Orman also decided program, Van Orman and and put their new hiking students would be required to Wesorick took a "pre-trip" boots to good use on trails, keep a daily journal. They after school was out and hills and mountains. would need to take notes, and before attempting the journey Despite a scary night won­ they would take a pre-test be­ with 20 teenagers. dering if a "problem bear" “We checked the whole were near their campground, fore and an exam after the itinerary before hauling 20 the students never saw a bear, trip. but did enjoy taking pictures of birds, of buffalo, moose and even of a solitary elk that grazed near one of the sites. They spent the Fourth of July near Mt. Rushmore, vis­ ited a prairie dog town, swam Wednesday, Sept. 25 Wednesday, Sept. 25 in mountain rivers, enjoyed Woodland. Pete Dull and his Quiche, baked beans. relaxing in a hot spring, vis­ music; Hastings. Arbutus and He said his biggest source of inspiration, information and help in planning the pro­ gram'came from two Hud­ sonville teachers, Dave Bolhuis and Larry Byle, who have sponsored similar "expeditions" for the last 14 years. Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Oriental blend, roll. cake. Thursday. Sept. 26 Spaghetti, mixed veggie, cauliflower, fresh fruit. Friday, Sept. 27 Macaroni and cheese, but­ tered veggies, sliced carrots, dessert Monday, Sept. 30 Veal patty and gravy, beets. Italian blend, bread, fruit. Tuesday, Oct. I Chefs surprise. Events Sylvia Singalong. Thursday, Sept. 26 Nashville. Bingo. Friday, Sept. 27 Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, blood pressure. Monday, Sept. 30 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Woodland, Tom Kaufman with video on Pennock Hospital. Tuesday. Oct. 14 - All sites puzzles; Delton, baby contest. AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Caledonia High School and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Sept. 25 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, peas, fruit, milk. Thursdav, Sept. 26 Submarine sandwich with meat, lettuce, and cheese, french fries, fruit, milk Friday, Sept. 27 Grilled cheese sandwich, soup. vege. slicks w/dip. fruit, milk. Monday, Sept. 30 Chicken nuggets w/honey or BBQ sauce, bread sticks, fruit, green beans, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 1 Pizza, com. fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; Htgh/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele -soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Colt ns far a qtsote far all of msensKr needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 a ited geysers, viewed rock for­ mations in the Tetons, slid down a glacier and climbed far above tree level. They took many photos of the gorgeous scenery, but snapped even more shots of each other. But the students didn't visit all those places just as tourists. They were there to learn, and Van Orman had packed plenty of “hands-on" assign­ ments into the trip. They took notes, recorded data and listened to lectures. They learned to identify sedimentary layers, classify wildflowers and discuss geologic formations, as well as pack up a tent, climb a mountain and get along with 19 other teenagers for more than two weeks Van Orman set up an eval­ uation system for the class, based on points. The exam would be worth so many points, as would the quality and detail of the journals and the thoroughness of the "lab" work at the various sites. Even the social skills of par­ ticipants added points in Van Orman s system “You couldn’t be in a pro­ gram like this and not inter­ act,* he explained. He had an evaluation of each student s work prepared for the first day of school, and then planned the "reunion" as the final meeting of the class. He said that each student had to pay $250 to partici­ pate. a fee that included every­ thing except a sleeping bag, spending money, hiking Minder, Mulligan receive honors CHS seniors Melissa Mulligan and Scott Minder have received Letters of Com­ mendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their outstanding performances on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT). Com­ mended students place among the top five percent of more than one million en­ trants, but their scores are slightly below the level needed to continue in the scholarship competition. boots, camera and film and a water container. "The trip turned out better than I had hoped," the science teacher said. "The kids were great, and I didn't really expect the closeness that developed among the group during the trip. It was quite a diverse group, yet sharing these experiences seemed to provide the common bond that created some friendships that ordinarily might not have happened. "It was really a moving thing to see." The students agreed. "It was an awsome experi­ ence," said Gina Warner. "But probably the best part was getting to know each other better." "It was a very 'bonding* ex­ perience," agreed Michelle Crowe. "Arid I learned a lot from all the exhibits and lessons. But really, this was a chance to do something a family might not be able to do. "I came back feeling that I could accomplish anything after I climbed those peaks." "Go!" advised Andrew Sh­ erman. "And take lots of film." "I would like to thank the teachers," said Missy Scholten. "They were more friends than teachers to us." Four of the students last Tuesday evening reported to the school board about their experiences, using some slides and their own explana­ tions. Heather Burns, Gina Warner, Tom Beetham and Ben Stewart not only gave a brief summary of the places the class had visited and the kinds of scientific things they learned, but also tried to con­ vey the personal impact the trip had on all the students. "When we got back, there were a few tears," said Burns, "because we knew it was over, but we all wished it could go on. And we all wish we could go back." Perhaps Stewart summed up their comments best when he told the board, "We learned, not only education­ ally, but spiritually and phys­ ically about the earth and how it was formed." "'Awesome' really is the best word to describe it," said Warner. “There Ain't No Such Insurance!” Your business can be insured for loss of earnings or rental income, employee dishonesty, vandalism, neon sign breakage, product liability — you name it, we have it at — BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M 37) Middleville. 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Overall winners of points during Spirit Week was the junior class with a total of 77 points, followed by a tie between the sophomores and seniors with 66, and the freshman class with 46. The hall-decorating competition was won by the junior class with the theme, "The Little Engine That Could," and the "Air Band’ contest was won by the sophomores The junior boys and the freshmen girls "pulled" to first place in the tug of war, and the sophomores gathered the most points in the obstacle course on Wednesday of Spirit Week. The faculty competed fiercely in the events, and can only say in unison, "wait till next year." The final score of the football game was 40-0. In a break with tradition, the Homecoming Dance was held the next night, instead of immediately following the game. King and queen candidates Bob Jansen and Jessica Weatherhead are greeted by the homecoming game crowd. The freshman hall has the theme TK Safari for Spirit Week. Mark Harcek and Becca Forbes appeared at the Comstock Park football game as Homecoming King and Queen candidates. "The Trojan Hall of Disney" features many of the familiar Disney characters. The cartoon figures are in the senior's hall. Rob Hunt and Gayle Boersma take part in the pagentry of the half time ceremonies as king and queen candidates. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 24, 1991 I Page 11 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR I I ■ I WEDNESDAY • SEPTEMBER 25 Mrs. Wolverton, Mr. Hoke's 3rd Grades to Howard Christianson Nature Center H.S................................................. Art Classes travel to Chartton Park Golf....................................... Calvin Christian/K'Ville at Kelloggsville Girls Tennis.................................................. Byron Center - Home Girls Jr. High Basketball ............... Comstock Park - There A Team Girls Jr. High Basketball .......... Gull Lake - There B Team LUNCH: Famous Bean Soup. Tuna Sandwich/Wh Wheat Bread. Honey Apple Crisp. BREAKFAST: Bagel/Cr Cheese. Juice Choice. Milk □ west................. □ □ □ □ □ Homecoming King and Queen for 1991, Jessica Weatherhead and Rob Hunt, are presented with the royal trappings by last year's king, Mike Wierenga. I THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 26 I □ West............. Mrs. Sarver, Mrs. Swansen. Mrs Muir 3rd Grades to Howard Christianson Nature Center □ Frosh. & J.V. Football............................................... Godwin - Home □ Girls Jr. High Basketball........................................... Godwin - Home □ Frosh., J.V., V Basketball............................................ Godwin - There □ Cross Country........................................... Godwin - Earl Brewer Park □ J.V. Golf ............................................................Cedar Springs ■ There □ Soccer....................................................................................FHN - Tnere LUNCH: BBQ Chicken/Rice, Broccoli. Whole Wheat Roll. Apple BREAKFAST: Pancake/Syrup, Applesauce, Milk I FRIDAY • SEPTEMBER 27 I I □ H.S.......... Fourth Friday - Each student absence must be covered with a written excuse beginning today through October 11th. We appreciate the parents cooperation with these notes □ V. Football.................................................................... Godwin - There LUNCH: Pizza. Veggies, Yogurt Dip, Frozen Juice Bar BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Milk, Cln. Toast, Banana SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 28 □ Cross Country....................................................... Carson City - Away □ Girls Tennis .............................................................. Wayland - Away I MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 30 Cindy Fox and Ted Doorn Sara Kaechele and Andy Brewer are represented the sophomore class at the representatives of the freshman class at the homecoming game. Their class tied with the seniors in Spirit Week activities. the homecoming game. I □ H.S................................................................................ School Pictures □ H.S.......................... Josten's representative will meet with freshmen regarding class rings □ M.S.P.E.P. (Parents & Educators in Partnership) meeting at 7:00 p.m. In library □ Golf.................................................................... Comstock Park at Lee □ Girls Tennis...................... Varsity at Kelloggsville, JV at Caledonia LUNCH: Hamburger, Sliced Pickles, Oven Fries, Sliced Pears. BREAKFAST: English Muffin/Cheese, Orange Juice TUESDAY • OCTOBER 1 H.S......................................................................................... Stratford Trip Girls Jr. H. Basketball................................................. Hamilton - Home Girls Frosh., J.V., V Basketball................................. Hamilton Away Soccer .................................................................... Caledonia - Home Curriculum Council Meeting............... Page Elementary 915 a m LUNCH: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Jello with fruit BREAKFAST: Oatmeal Muffin Raisins, Milk □ □ □ □ □ Local Realtor wins honor Coming Events... Juniors Melanie Cooper and Tim Raphael represented their class at the halftime activities at the homecoming game last Friday. The junior class won the point total for Spirit Week with 72. ■ John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Announces the opening of his NEW DENTAL OFFICE at 402 Thornton Middleville, Ml 49333 (Corner of Thornton & M-37) — 795-6000 — Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Now Taking Appointments / Monday-Fnday Dianne Feldpausch, a realtor with Miller Real Estate in MkidleviUe. recently com­ pleted the Dak Carnegie Course tn “Effective Speak­ ing and Human Reiauom ." Feldpausch. a realtor for more than four years, attend­ ed the course as pan of Miller Real Estate’s professional development program At the conclusion of the 14-week course, she received the Cir­ cle Award. Dak Carnegie’s highest achievement award. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 2......................................................................... H.S. Vision Testing 2................................ Page, West, and McFall School Pictures 3................................................................ H.S. Class Ring Orders 8.............................................................. Marching Band Festival 8..........................................................Middle School Picture Day LUNCH WEEK OF OCT. 2-8: 2nd: Pizzaburger; 3rd Chili; 4th: Pizza; 7th: Burrito/Cheese; 8th: Pizza Casserole Participants in the T.K. School & Community Library Summer Reading Program "Read on the Wild Side" — Final list of Safari Set: Charlie VanKalker Doug Shepard Matt Thompson Nick Wake Pam Slauson Nathan Thorton Tyler Wenger Pat Slauson Cliff Tomson Aii Willette Braxton Smallwood Nick Tomson Audrey Willette Britney Smallwood Heather Totten Jared Smith Jeremy Traverse Aileen Stone Laura Traverse Melissa Stuart Jesse Vanbenden Isaac Thaler Michael Vandel Tiffany Thaler Amanda Vandenbosch □ □ □ □ □ • ..i I �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 24. 1991 Hilton’s Apple Acres farm to take partin ‘Harvest Trails’tour J-Ad Graphics News Service Harvest Trails will offer a unique chance to get a glimpse of what’s "down on the farm" for three weekends this fall and to let people gain some "hands on" experience. Sept. 28-29. Oct. 5-6 and Oct. 12-13 are the dates when 27 Kent County area farms, including Hilton’s Apple Acres on 108th Street, will share their lifestyles with young and old alike. Farm markets, orchard tours, flowers, herbs and greenhouses can be toured on the farms, and visitors will have the chance to see rabbits, grains, horses, beef cattle and dairy cows Vineyards, wineries and maple syrup operations also are included in the harvest time activities. Sponsored by the Kent County Farm Bureau, the public is invited to visit one or all of the participating Harvest Trails farms. "Come, and enjoy a fall day of fun in the country," says the Farm Bureau brochure. "There is no admission charge. Begin your tour at any of the farms." For more information, call the Kent County Farm Bureau at 784-1092. The farms included in the tour and the hours of opera­ tion are: • Hiltons Apple Acres, 2893 108th St., Caledonia. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Tours, product samples, displays, farm animals. • Pleasant Acres Dairy Farm, 4091 100th St. S.E., Caledonia. Hours: Saturday, Oct. 5 only, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Twin Pines Dairy Farm, 7028 100th St. S.E., Caledo­ nia. Hours: Saturday, Sept. 28 only, 10 to 6 p.m. • Soper's Rabbitry, 4888 68th St. S.E., Caledonia. Hours: Sundays only, 10 a m. to 4 p.m. Tours. • County Line Dairy Farm, 709 Stony Ridge, Caledonia. Hours: Saturday, Sept. 28, Oct 5 and Oct 12, 10 a m. to 6 p.m. Tour milking parlor and calf bam. • Maier's Sugar Bush, 9247 Kalamazoo S.E., Caledonia. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sun­ day. Making syrup, audio vi­ sual exhibits • Happy Apple Farm, 2031 4 Mile Road, Grand Rapids, Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed Sunday. • Bin-An-Oan Orchards, 8381 S. Division, Byron Center. Hours: Monday-Sat­ urday, 9 a.m. -6 p.m. Orchard tours at 1-3 and 5 p.m. • Wm. Bos Greenhouses & Farm, 1674 Spaulding Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m; Saturday 9 a m. to 5 p.m. • Hessler’s Orchard, 7021 Nash Highway, Clarksville. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Closed Sunday. • Orchard Hill Apple & Angus Farm, 9896 Cascade Road, S.E. Lowell. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wagon rides, farm animals, cider pressing, honey produc­ tion. MIDDLEVILLE! LOW DOWN PAYMENT FOR QUALIFIED BUYER! 3 bedroom, 1 '/> both bi-level with huge 2 cor attached garage. FHA appraisal at $55,000. OWNERS ANXIOUS! Will sell for $49,900. Move in now! Coll for details... KNOBLOCH REALTORS Phone 623-6600 • Rowers of the Reid, 2211 E. Beltline, N.E Grand Rapids. Hours. Monday-Sat­ urday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. • Robinette s Apple Haus, 3142 4 Mile Road N.E., Grand Rapids. Hours: Mon­ day-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m. • Grass Lake Orchards, 6182 Belding Road, Rockford. Hours: MondaySaturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Open Sunday noon-5 p.m. only during Harvest Trails weekends • Heffron Farms, 7724 Ashley Ave., Belding. Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Hayrides, recipes, children s prizes. • Paulson’s Pumpkin Patch, 11164 W. Belding Road, Bekling. Hours: 9 a.m. to dark. • Hall’s Orchard. 10006 Belding Road, Belding. Hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Educational exhibit on apple growth from blossom to fruiL • Klackle Ochards, 11466 W. Carson City Road, Greenville. Hours: MondaySaturday, 10 a m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a m. to 6 p.m. Wagon tours, product sam­ ples, farm animals. • Country Gardens, 10003 Bailey Drive, Lowell. Hours: Thursday-Friday 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday noon-6 p.m. Closed Sunday. Farm animals, butter making demonstrations. • Ada Apple Haus, 9403 Bailey Drive, Ada. Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m to 7 p.m; closed Sunday. Cider Pressing, apple packing. • Sietsema Orchards, 3271 Knapp N.E., Grand Rapids. Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tour fruit tree nursery, cider mill. • Vince Brown Farms, 18059 8th Ave., Conklin. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m to 5 p.m., Closed Sunday. Wagon rides, petting zoo • Sprik Farms, 4111 8 Mlle Road N.W., Grand Rapids. Hours: Daily 9 a m. to 6 p.m. Draft horse wagon rides, 1-4 p.m. • May Farm, 8040 Fruitridge N.W. Sparta. Hours: Saturday, Oct. 12 only; noon to 6 p.m. • LeMontneux Vineyard & Winery, 2365 8 Mile Road N.W., Grand Rapids. Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Tours, tasting and displays. • Kline’s Krate, 6440 Fruit Ridge Ave. N.W. Grand Rapids. Hours: daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Hedgerow Farms, 1307 6 Mile, Comstock Park. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m to noon and 3 to 6 p.m; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ‘Happy 60 Club9 hears about fire department The Caledonia “Happy 60 Club" had a potluck dinner Sept. 8 at the Community Center, with a small gathering and baskets with a variety of foods. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, held at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, on September 10, 1991 at 7:00 p.m., an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville was adopted. AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville. THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS; The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amend­ ed by the amending of Section 4.2 thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the Thornapple Township R-2 Single Family & Two Family Residential District to the Village PMF Planned Multiple Family District. The Southeast V4 of the Northwest 14 of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 west EXCEPT the Plat of Solomon’s Addition to the Village of Middleville; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel directly North of Lot #1 of Solomon’s Addition being 198 feet East and West by 75 feet North and South; ALSO EXCEPT Outlot “A" of Solomon’s Addi­ tion; ALSO EXCEPT a parcel described as commencing at the centerpoint of the intersection of Grand Rapids Street and Lafayette Street, thence East along the ceneriine of Lafayette Street 231 feet, thence North 33 feet to the North edge of Lafayette Street, thence North 132 feet, thence West 66 feet, thence North 147 feet, thence East 45 feet, thence North 110 feet, thence West 210 feet to the centerline of Grand Rapids Street, thence South along said centerline of Grand Rapids Street 422 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, being 33.64 acres, more or less. Effective Date: September 10, 1991 A copy of this Zoning Ordinance amendment may be inspected at the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main St. in the Village of Middleville, during normal business hours. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk After opening with the prayer, a short business meeting was called by Presi­ dent Lillian Schultz while senior citizens waited the pro­ gram speaker, who was delayed because he was called on a service job. The speaker. Norm Buer of the Caledonia Fire Depart­ ment finally arrived. Buer has been with the department for many years and was appointed to be a public speaker. His talk con­ sisted of the fire defense survey, which covers a lot of ground and history for the department training and ex­ perience, how to save a life in an emergency, equipment list, equipment maintanance records, by laws, fire depart­ ment standard operations pro cedures, mutual aid list of departments, and agreements, five-year history and nature of office calls, fire, emergen­ cies, accidental and many ocher calls to save a life with oxgyen and respirations. "What could we ever do without those faithful men to be on the alert, when that call 911 comes through on the monitors that they have and carry on them wherever they go." said Schultz "They drop everything, no matter where they may be. they are risking their lives for all of us, in any kind of weather " Fire Department dispatcher methods and future plans and goals also were discussed The department has 19 members and new ones are coming in They are in so many hours of training and know all the tests on the equipment. They also are trained on the use of the new "Jaws of Life" which will help save lives when a person is caught in a car and can’t get out. It’s a very expensive outfit. Firefighters are called out on alerts for tornadoes, storms, floods, etc. They are there if someone needs help. The fire department will be working on the site for the new building formerly the Kent County Road Commis­ sion Garage, where housing for all the equipment and of­ fices for the township and village. In time, when all is com­ pleted, senior citizens will be given a tour through the whole building and they can see the testing of many things. "Everyone of you who did not come to hear Norman speak remember he is there with the rest of the department to help you. and don’t forget to use that 911 for emergency. Our congratulations to our brave men,” Schultz said. The next potluck dinner of the club will be Oct. 5, at the Community Center at noon, with a program on Hospice. "They are there to help also, don’t forget them,’’ Schultz said. "Let's have a good crowd this day. ’ ’ For more information, call Schultz at 891 8135. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations / z *-ad J MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 24, 1991 I Page 13 Just-for-fun show open to all models ‘Show and Shine’ car show in Caledonia Sept. 28 J-Ad Graphics News Service Area car hobbyists are in­ vited to buff up their special vehicle and show up about 11 a m. Saturday in Caledonia Village for a “just-for-fun" stow. Cars will be displayed in the area around Caledonia Auto Parts, 227 E. Main, from noon to 4 p.m.. and the Caledonia Village Council has given the organizers permis­ sion to block off that section of Mam Street for the show Bill Hyatt, who is organiz­ ing the event, said he had heard ‘ ‘through the grapevine” that local car hob­ byists would be interested in such a show. “It's just a gathering of car enthusiasts.” be said “There won’t be any judg­ ing or any trophies, and it doesn't cost anything to display your car it’s just sup­ posed to be a fun event for the village and for us car “buffs.*” Hyatt does have some high hopes for the future of the show, however “Next year, if there's enough interest. I'd like to see it become more of a com mumty thing, with other local civic groups getting involved.” He explained that in Kent City, the car show is held in conjunction with a craft show, a farm toy sale and a tractor pull. The Boy Scouts earn money selling lunch, and a senior citizens group holds a breakfast. “We have the schools, we have the park and we have businesses and organizations in the village and township that would profit from the visitors.” he said. “I hope it catches on here. ” This year, however, the event will highlight just the cars, and Hyatt emphasized that any model is welcome So. whether you’ve got a Beetle' in your garage or a Model “T” or a revved-up and waxed-up Chevy from the '60s. there’s a spot for it in this show. And for anyone who finds that names like “Studebaker” or “ Packard " or “Camaro" strike a nostalgic note, a Saturday trip to the village may be in order. The ram date is Oct. I2. Alan Rider of Caledonia shows off his gleaming 1963 SuperSport Impala, on display next to John Basarabski s 1969 Camaro. Both cars will be shown Saturday at the Caledonia Fall Auto Classic car show organized by Bill Hyatt, center. Lansing Diary With the beginning of a new fiscal year only a couple of weeks away, the legislature has yet to complete its most basic constitutional task: enact a budget Signs of this impending crisis have been apparent for several weeks: The Gap. Last spring House Democrats passed what they called “needs-based” budget bills. Their proposed appropriations totaled $8.8 billion for 1991-92. Even assuming modest growth next year, economists project that only $7.4 billion will be available to spend. Our state constitution requires a balanc­ ed budget. This past week. Speaker Dodak agreed to reduced spending targets of $7.9 billion, still $500 million out of balance. Morevcr. the $1.4 million gap between Democratic caucus spending desires and expected revenue cannot be closed without in­ tense negotiations between key House-Senate conferees. Only now is that process beginning in earnest Majority Schizophrenia. The House majority caucus remains torn between members who are opposed to a tax increase and others who are unwilling to cut state spen­ ding. Since January, the Speaker has tried to represent both factions He complains loudly about Governor Engler’s “mean-spirited” proposals to reduce state ser­ vices but offers few honest budget-balancing alternatives. Such a non-position stalled the resolution of this year’s deficit-ridden budget. For the THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes September 9, 1991 Regular meeting called at 7:00 p.m. Members present - 5. Others - 2. Minutes approved os printed. Printed bills in the amount of $32,969 58 approved by roll call vote Motion passed unanimously approving ambulance mileage increase to $4 00 per loaded mile Motion passed unanimously adopting Ordinance Enforce­ ment Officer Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously approving enforcement officers for various Township ordinances. Motion passed unanimously approving write off of am­ bulance bod debts. Motion passed unanimously approving additional zoning per­ mit fees. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk (9/24) Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan “At the Growing Edge of Kent Count — AGENDA — 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Computer Software - Workhorse 5. Snow Removal 6. Cherry Valley Development 7. Zoning Ordinance Amendment (1st reading) 8. Advisory Board Report 9. Any other business that may come before the Board same reason, progress on next year's plan has been painfully slow. The Price of Compromise. Obstructionist lawmakers forced Governor Engler to ac­ cept over $1 billion of one­ time revenue band-aids to make it through 1990-91. In ocher words, even though cur­ rent year slate general fund revenue totals only $7 billion, we are spending $8 billion. The postponement of more difficult fiscal decisions has pushed the crisis into next year. This time, accounting adjustments and other stop­ gap measures are in short supply. Little Room to Maneuver. To balance his initiallyproposed 1991-92 budgetg in the face of a weaker-thanexpected economy, the gover­ nor already has agreed to put off until 1993 his property tax cut plan. A Democraticsuggested continuation budget will not work. The $8 billion now being spent is $600 millionmore than projected revenue for 1991-92. One op­ tion for Democrats would be to send the governor an un­ balanced. line-item budget, knowing that Governor Engler then would exercise his line-item veto authority. However, it remains to be seen whether advocates of higher spending will place a budget on the governor’s desk without assurances that pet programs will be spared the veto pen. With October I looming. I cannot conceive of the legislature failing to enact a budget. But this will require key House majority members to make necessary spending choices — a responsibility they have ducked since the governor assumed office in January CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD September 9 1991 A special jo«nf mooting of the Caledonia Township Board and the Village Council was colled to order at 7 05 p.m Present Good DeVries. D»e4eman Jousmc Snyder. Ab­ sent Gould Talon Mike Corby of In ter grated reviewed the plans for the new off <e butldtng Meeting ad­ journed at 7 55 p.m. Caledonia Township Board reconvened at 8 05 p.m at the State Bank of Cal edoo »a for a work sessKxi on the budget Meeting adjourned at 9 25 p.m. Respectfuify submitted PotrKta Snyder Clerk (9 24) Caledonia Twp. Zoning Board of Appeals acts on two requests J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Zoning Board of Appeals rul­ ed last week on two requests. Virginia Chapel, 8960 76th St., asked to be allowed to split her 2.92-acre rural residential parcel into a twoacre lot and a .92-acre lot. Board Secretary Dorothy Merriman said that the ZBA denied her request to avoid creating a non-conforming lot, according to township or­ dinance, which requires a minimum two-acre lot size in the rural residential district. Granting Chapel’s request also would set a precedent for other property owners. Mer­ riman said. In a separate action, the board ruled that Douglas Don­ nell could construct a home on his lot at 10271 E. Rivershore 70 feet from the Thornapple River. The existing township floodplain district requires a setback of 100 feet from the river. Merriman said the variance was granted with the condition that after Donnell's home is staked, the township building inspector must measure it to be sure that the home actually will be no closer than 70 feet from the river’s edge. The variance was allowed, Merriman said, because of the physical limitations of the property. Caledonia Township Plan ner Mark VanderPloeg added that granting the variance will allow the owner to develop the property in a manner consis­ tent with the way other pro­ perty owners in the same district have developed theirs. VanderPloeg said that a third reason for granting the variance is that Donnell clear­ ly showed that the building site was not subject to periodic flooding. “That means it’s not located in the hundred-ycar flixxi plain," he said. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall), 7248 - 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: 1. Amend Section 3.35 so as to provide that a home occu pation may be permitted in the A, R-R, R-1 and R-2 Districts if approved by the Planning Commission as a special land use and if the other requirements of such section are satisfied; and 2. Amend Chapter VI so as to renumber the present Sec­ tion 6.6 to 6.7 and so as to add a new Section 6.6 so as to provide that no residential building or structure in the R-R District shall exceed 35 feet in height or 21/2 stories, whichever is the lesser. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All intersted persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Dated: September 4, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 24, 1991 TK Middle School elects Student Council officers With the officers in place, the work of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Stu­ dent Council will begin. The group assists with stu­ dent affairs, holds assemblies, and plan special studnet activities. They also helped produce a student handbook with the rules the students are expected to follow and what will hap­ pen if they don't The council is involved in school improvement, "with attention paid to large and small ways to build pride in the school and the people in it," said Marta Blough, who with Brian Willshire, is an advisor to the council. The student handbook. TK Middle School Student Council officers pause for a photo in the library. At the helm this year are (left to right) Courtney DeHaan, secretary; Adelaide Devine, treasurer; Ruth Caton, president; and Teri Fitch, vice president. which was designed by last year s student council, is an attractive folder with clever sayings that makes the rules interesting and fun reading. It is also utilitarian, serving as a place to keep student papers. A Valentine's Day flower sale and Spirit Week are also activities that will be handled by the council. New Middleville Jaycees group being organized, members sought Co-advisors to the TK Middle School Student Council are Brian Willshire and Marta Blough Here, they show Jason Parks the student handbook developed last year by the student council. Township of Yankee Springs Board Meeting September 12, 1991 Called to order by Supervisor VanElst. All members present and 37 visitors. Motions passed: approval of 8/8/91 minutes. 7/11/91 minutes, and financial report of 9/12/91. Motion to table Bluff Dr. petition until next meeting. Motion to accept Water System Budget and Rotes and Fees; pay Dan Valley Excavating $24,456.23: M.J. Contracting Co. $68,599.24; Van Elst and Vander Bee to prepare procedure for processing Zoning violations; Repeal of Township Ordinance No. 9 concerning mechanical code; stipend of $500 for M. Page, and 27 bills amounting to $8,518.94 Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. H.E. Vander Bee. Clerk (9/24) Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan "At the Growing Edge of Kent Cc-unty" CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-4Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia THE PEOPLE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA OPDAIN: Section 1. Section 7.5(d) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows: “Section 7.5 Area Regulations. No building or structure shall be erected nor shall any building or structure be enlarged unless the follow­ ing yards, lot area and building coverage requirements are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement: “(a) Front Yard - (no change) "(b) Side Yard - (no change) "(c) Rear Yard - (no change) "(d) Lot Area with Width - The minimum lot area and lot width for a single-family dwelling shall be 40.000 square feet and 150 feet, respec­ tively; provided, however, that any lot or parcel which is platted or other­ wise of record as of the effective date of this paragraph may be used for one single family dwelling if it has a minimum area of 15.000 square feet and a minimum width of 100 feet." Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. First Reading: 9-18-91 Second Reading: Effective Date: Jerry E. Good, Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk J-Ad Graphics News Service A renewed effort in the Middleville area may result in a local Jaycee chapter, with the help and encouragement of the Grand Rapids Jaycees. People between the ages of 21 and 39 are being asked to sign up to form the new club, which will carry out commu­ nity projects for the local area. Area businesses also are being asked to sponsor mem­ bership for its employees. "Employees of yours who become Jaycees will learn valuable leadership skills like delegation, training and plan­ ning. which will be trans­ ferrable to the workplace. The Jaycees organization builds leaders for the future," said Diana Ferris, president of the Grand Rapids Jaycees. New members will work on projects to support recycling for the Middleville area, family parks, and projects for area children and senior citizens, she said. The Grand Rapids Jaycees has been in Middleville to help start the Middleville said, volunteers will tele­ phone the names on the list to talk about the Jaycees. Women are an important part of the Jaycees. wi»h 55 to 60 percent of the membership of the club made up of women, Fenske pointed out. "In fact, the past and pre­ sent president of the Jaycees are women," he said. The Jaycees is not a politi­ cal organization, and has no restriction of the types of pro­ jects it can carry out, he con­ fined. Fenske said that a person can put as much or as little as desired. "If you have a special inter­ est, you might work more on a program with that, and less on something else," he said. For more information on joining the Jaycees or provid­ ing space for a phone-a-thon, With the membership drive call 1-459-5179. under way, Fenske expects to have between 50 and 60 names of Middleville area res­ idents who might like to be­ come Jaycees. During their time in Middleville, Fenske Area Jaycees between Sept. 16 and Sept. 24. Matt Fenske, who is on the board of directors of the Grand Rapids Jaycees, said one thing his group is looking for is a place to hold a "phone-athon Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of ADOPTION Of ORDINANCE NO. 22.101 TO: The Residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Ordinance No. 22.103 was adopted by the Yankee Corings Township Board at a regular meeting held on September 11, 1991; said Ordinance to take effect immediately upon publication. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS ORDINANCE NO. 22.103 Adopted: September 12, 1991 Effective: Immediately upon publication REPEAL OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 9 An ordinance to repeal Yankee Springs Township Ordinance No 9, concerning administering and enforcing a mechanical code, and to set the effective date of this ordinance. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I PURPOSE Yankee Springs Township Ordinance No 9 was adopted March 13,1980, and since the Township is no longer administering or enforcing a mechanical code, this ordinance is no longer necessary. SECTION II REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 9 Yankee Springs Township Ordinance No. 9 adopted March 13, 1980 concerning the administering and enforcement of a mechanical code is hereby repealed^ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 24, 1991 / Page 15 Women’s clubs from Southwest Michigan hold convention in area Lake gave the invocation. Welcomes were given by­ Dorothy Langley, president of the Wayland Ladies Li­ brary Club, and Kevin Meaton, president of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. GFWCs plans for the coming year were discussed by GFWC-Michigan Presi­ dent Char Kooi. Girlstown Director • —v • r* ( General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Michigan Southwestern District held its 76th annual convention Sept. 19 at the Gun Lake Community Church in the Yankee Springs area. GFWC officers, club members and guests from the southwest part of the state were in attendance. Barry and Allegan counties' clubs hosted the convention. Among those attending the 76th annual convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Michigan Southwestern District were (left) Adeline Marcinek, representing the Hopkins Ladies Literary Club; Dorothy Langley, president of the Wayland Ladies Library Club; Janet Rushford, president GFWC- Hastings; Joan Weick of Gun Lake, president of the GFWC-Southwestern District; Charlotte A. Kooi, president GFWC-Michigan; and Ann Koelsch, president GFWC-Gun Lake Area. Joan Weick of the Gun Lake Club is GFWCSouthwestern District president and presided over the In the stress of an emer­ gency situation, some people can forget basic things, such as giving their name and house number to a fire or am­ bulance department. One thing that can be taken care of ahead of an emergency is placing house numbers in a visible place on your property so emergency people who re­ spond can find you, says Thornapple Township Super­ visor Donald Boysen. Many private homes are be­ ing built off the public roads and should have the house numbers on the public access either on a sign or on the mailbox, he said. Boysen asks that house numbers be visible from both directions at the road access or on the mailbox. With numbers on one side only of a mailbox, men and women who are trying to find an address may have to go by the mailbox and try to read the number from that posi­ tion, a cumbersome and time wasting way to find a person in trouble, especially after dark. Passing an ordinance call­ ing for house numbers is an option Boyson said be didn't like, but he is asking for "a little help." When the 911 system be­ comes operational, computers may identify a location as well as the address of an emergency, but until then, township residents can help by having large numbers for their houses near the roadway, leaving lights on or meeting the emergency workers in the driveway. Thomapple 8th grade eagers top Lee 38-14 The T.K. eighth grade basketball team opened its eason with a 38-14 win over Lee. After shaking first-game jit­ ters, the team settled down to take a 20-6 halftime lead. The game saw every Trojan hit the scoring column, led by Ruth Caton with eight points, followed by Tracie Campbell, Jessica Van Aman, and Krista Schavey with six points. In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a ‘ Right to Referendum Petition”. This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse bet­ ween passage of a resolution of intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition will follow, in general form, the nominating petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will in­ dicate "Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township”. The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the registered voters of the township based on the vote cast for all candidates for supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. If the petition is successful, the question of incorportion will be plac­ ed on the ballot at the next general or special township election. Harvey E. Vander Bee. Clerk Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan "At the Growing Edge of Kent Ct unty" CHARTER TOWNSHIP L__ ■! ■[ ■! ■! ;; ;• i’ ; !; !; I; ■ ; ; :t :: ;• !; ; ;; :; NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Yankee Springs has a population of 2,000 or more and the township board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of Act 359, Public Acts of 1947, as amended: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incor­ poration as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. Club of Grand Ledge con­ ducted a memorial service for the deceased members of the GFWC-Southwestern Dis­ trict Jan van Blaricom, South­ western District parliamen­ tarian, installed new officers for the district Betty SchaTert of Berrien County concluded the meet­ ing with an invitation to the 1992 convention. f OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN business meeting. Sister Marie Beaulac, SSJ, of Saints Cyril Method­ ius Catholic Church of Gun Thornapple Twp. officials ask residents to use house numbers J Mitchell Rosenweig gave an update on Girlstown and Janet Kohn talked about the Education Foundation. After lunch, a style show was presented by Sea Shanty of Gun Lake and the Cedar Closet of Caledonia. Sandy Buller, member of Gun Lake s GFWC, sang and Kathy Snow told the group about HOBY. Helen Holihan of the ABC Minutes of a regular meeting of the Township Board of the Charter Township of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Hall, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, on the_____ day of____________ , 1991, at_____ p.m. Present:___________________________________ ,_____________________ ____ Absent: ____ __________________________________________________________ The following ordinance was offered by and supported by-------------------------------- ; ; ;; |; !; ORDINANCE NO. 91-5Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia (APPLICATION OF CHERRY VALLEY DEVELOPMENT) THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. The Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia Is hereby amended by the amendment of Section 4.2 thereof, the Zoning Map. so as to rezone the following described lands from the R-R Rural Residential District to the PMR Planned Mineral Removal District, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the final plan for mineral removal for said lands, including the report dated June, 1991 and the site grading plan dated August 5,1991; and also upon the terms subject to the conditions of the resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia, dated September 4, 1991: That part of the NW ’4, Section 9, described as commencing at the NW comer of Section 9; thence S 89*49'02” E 1131.17 feet along the North line of said NW ’4; thence S 00*54'07" E 285 feet parallel with the East line of the W Vz of the said NW 14 to the place of beginning of this descrlptlon; thence S 89°49’02” E 190 feet; thence S 00*54’07” E 174 feet along said East line; thence N 89*49’02” W 190 feet; thence N 00*54’07'' W 174 feet to the place of beginning. d| That part of the NW 14, Section 9, described as commencing at the NW corner of Section 9; thence S 89*49’02” E 1321.17 feet along the North line of said NW 1A; thence S 00*54’07” E 285 feet along the East line of the W Vi of the said NW 14 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this descrip­ tion; thence S 89*49’02” E 280 feet; thence S 14*14’ E 180 feet; thence S 24*30’W 170 feet; thence S 00*00’W 110 feet; thence S 50*00’E 80 feet; thence S 71*10’ E 150.69 feet; thence S 89*49’02” E 210.32 feet; thence S 00*49’38" E 24 feet along the East line of the W 16 of the E 16 of said NW ’4; thence S 89*55’47” W 659.43 feet along the North line of the South 54 acres of the E 16 of said NW 14; thence N 00*54’07" W 656.68 feet along the East line of the N 16 of said 14 to the place of beginning. That part of the NW 14, Section 9, described as beginning at a point on the East line of said NW 14, which is S 00*45’09” E 412.85 feet from the N 14 corner of Section 9; thence S 00*45’09” E 431.96 feet; thence S 89*55’47” W 659.43 feet along the North line of the South 54 Acres of the E 16 of the said NW 14; thence N 00* 49’38” W 24 feet along the West line of the E 16 of the E 16 of said NW thence N 58*00’ E 771.31 feet to the place of beginning. !; The South 660 feet of the East 330 feet of the West 60 Acres of the NE 14, Section 9. !! !: ;: <I ; ; !; ;; !; ;J ;> ;> ; That part of the NW 1A, Section 9, described as beginning at the W % corner of Section 9; thence N 01*03’04” W 130 feet along the West line of said NW %; thence N 56*04' E 314.02 feet; thence N 01*03’04” W 25 feet; thence N 89*55’47” E 655.11 feet; thence S 00*54’07” E 330 feet along the East line of the W 16 of said NW 14; thence S 89*55'47” W 1314 19 feet along the South line of said NW 14 to the place of beginning. That part of the NE 'A, Section 9, described as commencing at the NE comer of Section 9; thence N 89*58’05” W 822.28 feet along the North line of said NE ’4; thence S 00*45’09” E 1185.58 feet along the East line of the West 110 Acres of said NE ’4 to the place of beginning of this descrip­ tion; thence N 89*49 51” E 297.00 feet; thence S 11*00’ W 127.00 feet, thence S 75*30' E 92.49 feet to a point which is 500 feet Northwesterly from the centerline of Thornapple River Drive; thence Southwesterly along a line which is 500 feet Northwesterly and parallel with the centerline of Thornapple River Drive to its intersection with the East line of the West 110 Acres of said NE 14; thence North along said East line to the place of beginning. That part of the SE ’4, Section 9 which lies North of the North line of the South 723 feet of the N 16 of said SE 14 and Northwesterly of a line which is 500 feet Northwesterly or and parallel with the centertine of Thornap­ ple River Drive. Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall be and they hereby are rescinded. This ordinance shall become effective upon the publication of a sumamry thereof in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township. First Reading: 9-18-91 Second Reading: Effective Date Jerry E. Good, Township Supervisor Patricia Snyder, Township Clerk I �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 24, 1991 Trojan gridders rout Comstock Park 40-0 in homecoming match SPORTS This was a common sight during Friday’s homecoming game against Comstock Park: David Sherwood breaking free for a touchdown. Sherwood had three scores, and a fourth called back because of a penalty, during Middleville’s 40-0 rout. by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Compassion. Some believe there is no place for it in a physical game such as football. But Middleville coach Skip Pranger disagrees. Pranger remembers well that last year his Trojans pummeled Comstock Park, so badly that the game was called near the end of the third quarter with the score •50-0. And after Middleville scored twice in its first four offensive plays in Friday's rematch, he called off the dogs. As it was, the Trojans cruised to a 40-0 victory in the annual homecoming game. But it could have been much worse. Middleville dominated play to the extent that its defense allowed but one Panther first down the entire game. The Trojans outgained Comstock Park 421-30 in total yards. "1 was very pleased with our performance," Pranger POLE BUILDINGS Erected by WOODLAND BUILDERS. Residential. Commercial, Farm • Horse Barns, Custom Framing Call Lloyd for a quick start at 1 -800-950 2BY4 Free EstimtMS said. "We were able to give alot of different backs carries and get alot of people playing time defensively. Everyone was able to contribute to the win." The outcome of the game was never in question. Middleville quarterback David Sherwood exploded for a 51yard touchdown on the games second play from scrimmage. Rob Hunt's run on the conversion made it 80 before the Trojan faithful were even in their seats. Then, after Middleville stopped Comstock Park's offense, Sherwood broke loose on a long touchdown return, which was nullified by a clipping penalty. It was the only thing the Trojans did wrong all night. Hunt then motored 50 yards on the ensuing play, finally being dragged down on the Panther two-yard line. He scored on the next play, and the rout was on. "We played a little better this week," Pranger said. "We played more physically, particularly on the defensive end. We picked up our intensity during the week at practice and just played with more enthusiasm." Pranger then looked to some of his second-teamers to get some work under game conditions. Scott Palazzolo, who was inserted at quarterback, scored on a 2yard run. Jim Norman's conversion made it 21-0, still in the first quarter. Sherwood added a 20-yard jaunt early in the second quarter, starting left and cutting back, eluding the grasp of the last Comstock Park defender. Palazzolo then hit Mark Harcek, who was playing in his first game of the season, with a 10-yard pass to make If only the game would have been over at halftime ... The Caledonia football team played a strong first half Friday night against O-K Gold rival Wayland. But unfortunately for the Scots, they play two halves in football games. Wayland rallied from a 136 halftime deficit to post a 33-13 league win, handing Caledonia its third straight loss. The Scots are now 0-2 in O-K Gold play. The Wildcats were unstoppable after the intermission, pounding out 263 yards. Wayland had 431 APPLES, APPLES, APPLES All Delicious Red and Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Royal Gala, Cortland, Granny Smith flowers n . . it 33-0 at the half. Sherwood then added a final electrifying touchdown run in the second half for the final margin. He finished with 103 yards on just three carries. Jamie Berg led the Middleville rushing attack, which pounded out 409 yards on the night. Berg tallied 114 yards, again on just three attempts. Hunt added 80 yards on six tries, while Chris Foster tacked on 55 yards on five carries. The Trojan defense was led by Berg with ten tackles and Hunt with seven. Harcek and Todd Boonstra each intercepted Panther passes. Middleville, which improved to 3-0 overall and remained tied with Byron Center and Hamilton atop the O-K Blue standings, travels to winless Godwin Heights Friday. Strong second half leads Wayland over Scots U-PICK RASPBERRIES Butternut and Buttercup Squash 19c. BEAUTIFUL DRIED Scott Palazzolo hands off to one of his teammates. Palazzolo scored on a 2-yard run and hit Mark Harcek with a scoring pass later in the first half. 1J »Al Pumpkin World 91 October 4-30th Call NOW for reservations for School tours S & S Farm Market 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 Days a Week Mon -Sai 9 to o pm Sun. Noon I yards on the game. "They played a very, very good second half," Scot coach Ralph Shefferly said. "They executed very well, and we just couldn't stop them." Wayland quarterback Mike Kruizenga pulled the Wildcats to within 13-12 on the initial drive of the second half. He finished with a team-high 156 yards rushing. Teammate Howie Koopman gave Wayland the lead for good later in the quarter, scoring on a 28-yard scamper. Kruizenga's 2-yard run and a late 29-yard scoring burst by Chad Merrin closed out the scoring. The Scots had taken a 13-0 lead in the second quarter when Tom Benedict scored from 14 yards out. The touchdown was set up by a Brad Stegenga interception. Late in the half, Koopman hit Rob Moore with a 21yard halfback option pass, pulling Wayland to within 13-6. Koopman was two of three passing and added 100 yards on the ground to help spark the Wildcat offense. Scot quarterback Alan Aho scored on a 2-yard run in the first quarter to open the scoring. Aho led the Caledonia rushers with 45 yards on 11 carries. The Scots totalled 197 yards in total offense, including 130 on the ground. The Caledonia defense was led by Benedict, who had two solo hits and assisted on 12 more. Stegenga, in addition to his interception, had five assists and a solo. Brad Feenstra also played well defensively, posting three solos, two of which were for losses. Shefferly said the Scots aren't about to get down on themselves with six games remaining on the schedule, beginning with next week's home game against Coopersville. "These are good kids," he said of his squad. "I'm confident they’ll bounce back. We just have to get ready to give Coopersville the toughest game they've had all season.” Scot harriers continue to roll The Caledonia cross country teams continued to roll last week, posting to easy wins over O-K Gold rival Coopersville at Johnson Park. The boys won 18-43, while the girls posted a 2037 win. The boys meet was highlighted by a pair of strong performances by Pete Parbel and Tim Stack. Parbcl posted the fastest league time this season with a winning effort of 16:51, while Stack finished second with a career­ best time of IT.tl. Other placers for the Scots include Jason Boorsma, fourth (17:26); John Myers, fifth (17:50); Chris Holiday, sixth (17:54); Jason Hill, seventh (18:18) and Benji Lilhe, 10th (19:00). Becky Beland again led the Scot girls, finishing first overall in 20:42, Other finishers include Merideth Denison, third (21:15); Wendy Faber, fourth (21:38), Sarah Fluegel, fifth (21:48); Jody Hatrick, seventh (22:57); Carrie Peterson, ninth (24:31); Amand Wisniewski, 12th (25:14); Tina Ruehs, 13th (25:17); and Angie Stack, 15th (25:37). Coach Dave Hodgekinson said that Heather Comegys, Stephanie Warman and Katie Post also ran well. "We had 10 runners with year’s-bcst times," he said. "The hard work at practices and the extra miles led to fantastic improvements." Caledonia will hit the trails again Wednesday against Kenowa Hills and will travel to Carson City on Saturday. TIRES-R-US JON RAYMOND <« Ml �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 24. 1991 / Page 17 TK jayvee gridders down Comstock Park 34-6 The Thornapple Kellogg junior varsity football team ran its overall record to 3-0 and its league record to 2-0 with a well-played 34-6 vic­ tory over Comstock Park. The game marked the inauguration of Comstock Park ’s new sterl­ ing football facility. The Trojans cruised to an early lead as running back BJ. West rambled 33 yards early in the first quarter for the first T.K touchdown Five different Trojans earned the ball on the drive. After a successful two-point conver­ sion, the score was 6-0 After a Comstock Park punt, the Trojans again click­ ed the offense into high gear Running hack John Auyck picked up the majority of the yardage with a 56-yard scamper, moving the ball in­ side the Panther 20-yard line. Quarterback Ted Doom again orchestrated the option of­ fense, Huyck barrelled in from I-yard out to give the Trojans a 14-0 lead. Running backs West and Huyck lead a powerful Trojan offense, gaining 127 yards and 148 yards respectfully. As a team. T.K. rushed for 419 yards in the contest and were so dominant that they never had to punt After the halftime intermis­ sion. the Trojan option attack again moved the ball down the field. Wingback Jason Bard­ well picked up a great chunk of yardage on a nifty counter The TK junior varsity soc­ cer team traveled to Calvin Christian for an important league game and posted a 2-0 win. Middleville got on the score-board first when center halfback Brian Thomas sent a pass to striker Jason Clinton, who scored with only nine minutes gone in the game. The young Trojans con­ tinued to play good soccer, but were unable to score again 6-0, while Carrita IngersolJennifer Lewis posted a 6-1, 6-1 win in the third doubles flight. Monday against Comstock Park, Middleville posted a 61 win. Erin Wolverton, Shelly Wolverton, Weatherhead and Seger, posted easy straight­ set wins in singles play Hart-Keckley won 6-0, 6-2 at second doubles, and Ingersol-Lewis won on a default Panza-Sarah Wierenga lost a tough three-setter at first doubles. ■I iBI ■■■■ MB ■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■ IM ■■ ■■ Western Auto 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37) — Caledonia 891-1484 OPEN Monday-Friday 8-8; Saturday 8 to 5; Sunday 9 to 3 j get the jump on winter^ winterize your car-now! Flush & Fill $2545 Lube, Oil & Filter $ < 099 Up to 5 Qts. Valvoline .......... : : : ! A —TUNE-UP— ; 4 Cyl. $3245 6 Cyl. $3745 : s cyl. s4045 : SPECIALS GOOD THRU OCTOBER 31 ^MAIN STREET AUTO2^ COMPLETE REPAIR OF FOREIGN & DOMESTIC AUTO S, LIGHT TRUCK'S & 4WD S Master Mechanic with 10a years esperience (Ml79746} in the first half. Middleville again started fast in the second half. With only five minutes gone. Thomas again assisted, this time with a pass to Jim Mason. Mason got the second T.K goal Both teams had a number of scoring opportunities, but neither team could score for the balance of the game The Trojan defense of fullbacks Jacob Dussia. Josh Parker. Jeremiah Wert and Jason Wilkins alone with keeper Steve Converse, gained their fourth shut out of the year Thursday night Middleville was host to Holland Christian. The Maroons, like the Trojans entered the game with only one loss. T.K. Coach Marty Wustman told his team they Caledonia booters split pair The Caledonia soccer team split a pair of games last week, losing to arch-rival South Christian Tuesday 2-0 and rebounding to blank Forest Hills Northern on Thursday by the same score. The Scots played relatively even with the Sailors throughout much of Tuesday's game, thanks in part to goalkeeper Rob Moomey's seven saves. South outshot Caledonia by a slim 21-19 margin, but made the most of its shots. "I don't think that they dominated, nor did we," Caledonia coach Brian Broekhuizen said. "I thought it was a fairly even match. "South likes to score early, and they did that. They do it very well." The Scots dominated Thursday's game, outshooting the Huskies 389. Broekhuizen said that his team needs to make more of its opportunities. "We passes well and worked the ball well," he said. “But our scoring percentage is not where it should be. I would like to see us score one out of every ten chances." The Caledonia goals were scored by Karl Hofmann and Steve Schneider. Steve Tafelsky assisted on each goal Moomey recorded four saves in goal for Caledonia. The Scots play Calvin Christian at home Thursday. BINGO American Legion Post #305 u k The T.K Defense was led by linebackers Huyck. West, and Bardwell, defensive linemen Jesse Strzyzewski and Darren Van Elst The Junior Trojans host the powerful Godwin Heights Wolverines in what could be a battle for supremacy in the J.V. O.K. Blue Conference Game time is 7 p.m. Thursday. TK jayvee booters improve to 8-1 Middleville netters run record to 7-0 The Middleville tennis team ran its overall record to 7-0 last week, opening the league season with a pair of easy wins. Wednesday the Trojans blanked Godwin Heights 7-0. Winning singles matches were Erin Wolverton, Shelly Wolverton and Kendra Weatherhead, all by 6-0, 6-0 scores Erin Seger, TK's normal fourth singles player, teamed with Antonia Panza at first doubles for another 6-0, 6-0 win. Lesa Keckly-Cathy Hart won at second doubles 6-1, play Bardwell later would score to make the score 20-0. After a short Trojan luck. Comstock Park put together a powerful drive of their own. moving 50 yards for the score the Trojan scoring was capped by touchdowns by run­ ning back Chuck Chapman and Doorn Doorn finished the night 3 for 8 passing for a net of 65 yards. 9548 Cherry Valley 210 E. Main, Middleville e Behind Central Auto Parts WE TAKE PRIDE IN OUR CUSTOMERS Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. A needed to start fast and score the games first goal. The Tro­ jans did just that, with only seven minutes expired. Jim Mason trapped a Holland kick, and dribbled through the defenders and drove the ball in to the net. T.K. stayed on the attack, with midfielders Gary Ket­ chum. Jeff Frei. Kevin Bluhm. Steve Malison and Brent Dieteker all controlling the ball. At the 14 minute mark Thmas sent a pass to center striker Eric DeGroote who drilled the ball into the net. Two minutes later Jeremy Anderson intercepted a Holland pass and sent it up to Mason who scored his second goal of the match. The second half was more of a defensive battle for both teams. Middleville, playing into a stiff wind scored its fourth goal with Mason pass­ ing up to teammate DeGroote. who then collected his second goal of the night. The T.K. keeper was Steve Converse. The teams record is now 8 wins and 1 loss. 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Brad Williams and Kevin The Middleville golf team is looking forward to the second half of the league season, especfally after losing a pair of big O-K Blue matches last week. Monday the Trojans lost to Comstock Park 176-186, while downing Lee 186-210. Coach Bernie Weller said that it was a disappointing loss. Coe carded 47s, while Mac Missad shot 48. In a Spectrum league junior varsity match, the Trojans lost to Jenison 183197. Scott Meyers shot a 47 to pace TK, followed by Keith Potts and m Keizer had 49 s and Scott Peck carded a 52. Wednesday Middleville Scot netters split of Gold matches Knights, posting a 6-4, 6-2 win. Caledonia’s depth proved to be the difference Wednesday. Emily Whisner cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win at third singles, while teammate Carrie Snoap won her fourth singles match 6-3, 64). In doubles play, Aimee Brower-Tanya Jousma 6-4,6- The Caledonia girls tennis team split a pair of O-K Gold matches last week, losing to a powerful Kenowa Hills squad Monday 6-1 and nipping Cedar Springs 4-3 Wednesday. The first doubles tandem of Kim Detwiler and I isa Johnson won the Scots' only team point against the 4 at second doubles and Susan Marsman-Tammy Faber posted a 6-3, 6-4 win in the third doubles flight Johnson-Detwiler lost a marathon 7-6, *4-6, 7-6 match. The tiebreaker score in the final set was 7-5. The Scots play South Christian at home Wednesday. Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line * VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J AO GRAPHICS INC You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven days-a-week, 24 hours-a day... □ Reminder □ Advisor (Marshall) □ Lakewood News D Maple Valley News C Weekender D Shopper (Battle Creek) □ Sun & News □ Banner ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. 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The varsity was fifth in the O-K Blue standings entering play Monday. Weller said he hopes his squad will improve that position. "We don't have any more home matches," he said. "Hopefully well improve as the season goes on." TK frosh eagers improve to 6-0 Middleville's freshmen basketball team defeated Otsego and Hopkins last week to run their record to 6-0. Tuesday the Trojans travel­ ed to Otsego and jumped off to a quick 22-7 first-half lead. Otsego came back in the fourth quarter, but fell short as the Trojans won 34-27. Middleville had a balanced scoring attack with Tracy Lee scoring nine and Sarah Kaechele adding eight. Thursday Middleville traveled to Hopkins and came home with a tight 44-39 win. The Trojans relied alot on their post players as Lee scored 20 points Jessica Coe chipped in 12 points and grab­ bed eight rebounds. Kerri Bustraan scored six points and had four assists, while Kaechele came through at the end of the game with five clutch free throws. TK seventh grade eagers open with win The T.K. seventh grade basketball team won their first game over Lee Thursday night 44-5. The score at the half was 32-2. Tracy Schondelmayer scored all 18 of her points in the first half. Brooke Walker added nine points. New John Deere Snow Blowers Clearance SALE! • up to 50% Off • Fall clearance values on John Deere lawn & garden equipment FREE Interest Until March 1, 1992 On All New John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment [ MARKER IMPLEMENT MKlt JDFP 9670 Cherry Valley (M-37) • Caledonia • Mon. - Fri. 8-5:30, Sat. 8-3 • 891-8188 Caledonia jayvee eagers trip Rockford 56-44 The Caledonia junior said. "They were very wellvarsity basketball team coached. Fortunately we were defeated Rockford Tuesday able to take the game to them in the second half. It 56-44. The Scots found was gut-check time, and the themselves in an unfamiliar girls responded well." Jodi Vandervelde led the predicament at halftime: trailing on the scoreboard. Caledonia scoring with 14 But Caledonia erased a 31-28 points. Teammte Jaimie halftime deficit by outscoring Oatley added 10. Dani Gallen the Rams 21-4 in the contributed seven assists and seven steals. Sue Grievers decisive third quarter. "That was by far the best and Betsey Weaver led the team we’ve played this rebounders with six apiece. season," coach Jon Pelletier Middleville frosh gridders down Byron Center 40-0 The Middleville freshman football team got their third win of the season Thursday, defeating the B.C. Bulldogs 40-0 Ty Middleton started the scoring with a 8-yard touchdown run. Ed Solomon ran in the two extra points. Nathan Bundy scored on a 10-yard run late in the first quarter. Matt Liu scored to open the second quarter on an 80-yard run. Brett Sawyn ended the first half with a 15-yard reverse to make the half-time score 26-0. The offense, led by quarter­ back Andy Brewer, rolled up over 400 yards rushing Solomon scored on a 4-yard run to begin the second half with Middleton scoring the extra two points. TK's final touchdown came following a 95-yard drive that consumed over six monutes. Middleton scored on a 45-yard run. Chad Foster and Roger Perez led the defease, which held B.C. to less than l(X) yards in total offense. Scot frosh win at home The Caledonia girls freshman basketball team ran their early-season record to 3-2 with a 49-30 win at home against Rockford In a game that featured tight officiating, the Scots bench came into an crucial part of the game as both teams got players into early foul trouble. Coach Denny Crum thought the difference was the Scots were deeper in bench strength. The first quarter ended with Caledonia holding a one-point advantage, but in the second with one of Rockfords key players on the bench, the Scots outscored Rin k ford 13-3 to gam a 23-12 halftime lead The third quarter again was even but the Scots broke the game open in the fourth and cruised to the win. Jenny Millard and Katie Donker both hit for double* figures, scoring 13 and II. respectively. In all II of the 14 players scored at least two points. Michelle Colborn and Heather Dodge led the Scot defense 8 steals each. Scot frosh lose to Wayland The Caledonia Fighting Scots dropped their third straight game of the year with a 14-0 loss to Wayland. The Scots, coming off a tough loss 6-0 to Forest Hills Northern last week, got behind early to the Wildcats and then played them even the rest of the way. Wayland jumped out to an early 8-0 lead after one period and increased it to 14-0 on an excellent 60 yard run by a Wildcat running back. The Scots couldn't get anything going offensively in the open ing half and the score ended 14-0. In the second half, the Scots marched 45 yards on their opening drive behind the run­ ning of Todd Thornton and Pat Bailey. The drive ended when the Scots couldn’t over­ come a couple of penalities. Both team's defenses dominated the rest of the way. Big-play performers for the Scots were Jason Bush. Adam Paarlberg, Jason Gardner, Tony TenHave and Brian Chapman. The Scots head to Coopersville next week to take on the Broncos. Bowling Results Bowlerettes Caledonia Oil IO-2; Brad ford While 8-4; Hair Wc Are 8-4; Locke Shoppe 4-8, Village Stylist 4-8; Country Place Beauty 2-10. High Series - E Brodock 465; B Meyers 458; F Muller 452; D. Gnnage 451; I. Riva 451. High Games - M Eager 189; F Muller 184, B Meyers 175; D. Grinage 170; D. Levett 169. p. 795-7022 i? • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 24, 1991 I Page 19 Veiling named to Caledonia Twp. planning by Barbara (jail Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved the appointment of Scott Veiling, 6922 68th St., to fill a vacancy on the Township Planning Commission. The seat has been empty since former Commissioner Steve Gould resigned to fill a trustee position on the Caledonia Township Board Veiling, a resident of the township for nearly two years, said he feels his background in construction and sand excavation will be an asset to the commission. He worked for five years with the Veiling Construction Com­ pany. which operates a sand mine in Caledonia Since then, he has opened his own business. Ecolocon Inc., which specializes in soil erosion control, stabilization and retention. When asked about a possi ble conflict of interest pro­ blem because of his connec­ tion to the local sand mine, he said that he was glad that the Planning Commission has already made its recommen dation regarding Cherry Valley Development, the Caledonia sand mining opera­ tion partly owned by the Veilings "But if further issues come to the Planning Commission about the Veiling pit. I would abstain from vexing on those issues," Veiling said "But I also think my understanding of the sand mining business will be helpful to the commission," Scott Velting he said. "I know people don’t like sand pits, but they are a necessary evil. I think with proper regulation and inspec­ tion. the sand mining business does not have to be a problem in the township. "But the key to keeping the residents satisfied is frequent, regular inspection of the pits " Velting said that be would be happy to help set up an in­ spection policy for the en­ forcement of sand mining regulations. "I think there needs to be an independent sand pit in­ spector who deals with the pit owners on a congenial basis at first, pointing out areas where the pit is not in compliance, or where there are problems. "If an owner knows he’s in line for legal action, he’s go­ ing to correct those problems. "But if the problems are not taken care of. then the inspec­ tor will take his report to the Township Board for legal action.'' Velting pointed out that he Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 456 news-------------We opened the meeting tonight with 20 members pre­ sent. Our star loser is Nancy, runner-up is Kathy F. Kathy also won the Ha-Ha box and Katie has 10 weeks of perfect attendance. Congratulations girls. Positive action for the week is to eat at least 3 salads. Carole and Delores have been unable to attend meetings because of illness. We miss them and hope they will be back soon. Our Awards Banquet has been changed. It’s still Oct. 8 but we’ll meet at Tommy Branns, instead of the Edge, to pay tribute to our successful losers. Fall workshop will take place at Wyoming Library. Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9:45 a.m. All TOPS members are invited. Winners of the "Area Walking Contest" will be awarded. We will be bringing in materials to work on crafts for the craft bazaar Nov. 2. Our topic tonight was iden­ tifying the “little monsters" who roam around at our meetings, which Alice P. did a convincing job of portray­ ing Thank you Alice. We shared positive, caring comments with each other and began a new contest, See Your Spider Grow, aimed at being more supportive. Even though 1 don’t like spiders I won’t mind seeing these grow! For the new few meetings we plan to focus on the ex­ change program to better understand healthy eating. We closed with a song. We meet Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. You’re always welcome to visit. Any questions call Dawn at 891-9370. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS CALEDONIA STANDARD SERVICE WILL BE INSTALLING ALL NEW ELECTRONIC GASOLINE PUMPS Sometimes it is necessary to take one step backwards before taking two or more forward. We will be installing an all new electronic computerized dispensing system which will be one of the fastest, most efficient and environmentally sound operations in the gasoline indus­ try. To do this, however, we must close down our gas pumps beginning MONDAY, SEPT. 23 for approximately two weeks. We regret the inconvenience but the moder­ nization will ultimately result in faster service. Our service bays will remain open by appointment. Thank you for your past business. We are very excited to serve your future needs with our new system. Caledonia standard w M-37 and Main Street 891-1496 had one sand pit in his front yard and another in his back yard, so he was well aware of what was going on and what it was like to have a sand pit for a neighbor For all issues, including sand pits, he said he felt that as a planning commissioner he would have to broaden his perspective. "It’s important that we make good use of our land and plan carefully.” he emphasized. "Before. I was looking at the laws as a developer. Now I’m saying, these are the laws, and developers will have to convince me that changing the laws will benefit everybody in Caledonia Township. "I’m anxious to get a copy of the zoning laws and find out what is expected of me in this job. I know it’ll take a lit­ tle time to get used to the way the Planning Commission works, but I hope I can be of service and do some good. ” Velting said he. his wife and his two children are very happy with the move to Caledonia from the Wyoming area. "I’m pleased with what the community is providing for my children, and I'm ready to offer what 1 can to the community." Velting's appointment takes effect immediately. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission meets the first Monday of each month at the Alaska Hall al the comer of 68th Street and Thornapple River Drive. Due to the heavy workload, however, the Planning Com­ mission also usually meets a second time during the month. All meetings are posted at the Caledonia VillageTownship Hall at 640 Emmons. 7 Now at CAVIN'S! CM PROGRAM CARS 1991 Chevy Corsica 4-Dr. White. 4 cyl., auto . air. tilt, cruise, stereo. 10,000 miles 1991 Chevy Lumina Euro 4-Dr. Blue, full equipment. 12.000 miles. SB Blue, V-6. auto, trans . A/C. p/w, p/l. T&C, 39,000, very nice condition, 1 owner 1988 Pontiac Sunbird 4-Dr. Blue/silver. 4 cyl., auto, trans . 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Not a nicer one around. 1990 Chevy Vi-Ton Pickup 4x4 Long box, 2-tone blue, Happy 60s Club to meet The Caledonia "Happy 60’s Club” will have their potluck dinner at noon Mon­ day, Oct. 7, at the Community Center. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and table service, and a friend or a dozen. Beverages will be fur­ nished. An important program is planned with speakers and a video from Hospice of Grand Rapids, a service in health, death etc. President Lillian Schultz said, "They do so much for the patient, as well as the relief to the family under so much stress and tension at the tune when you do not know who to turn to. This is an in­ teresting program for all, and a great organization to rely on and respond any time when the calls come in at any time. Patients can stay in their own home, alert and in control.” Hospice accepts Medicare. Medicaid and private in­ surances, arranges for medical equipment, medica­ tions and medical services. "Don’t forget to come out and hear this group of people, and show and hear how wonderful these people can do for you and relieve you of that load and stress and relief," Schultz said. For more information, call Schultz at 891-8135 CARS 1989 Chevy Corsica 4-Dr. V-8, auto, trans., A/C, Silverado, stereo, 59,000 miles, one owner. 1988 Jeep wagoneer Lmtd. Silver, wood grain, 4.0 liter engine, auto, trans., A/C, p/w, p/l, tilt & cruise, 27,000 miles, one owner. 1987 Astro van 7 pass., gray/silver, V-6, auto trans., A/C, p/w, p/l, T&C, stereo, 64,000 miles Load them up and roll them out. 98 1987 S10 Blazer 4x4, red/gray, V-6, auto, trans , A/C, stereo, p/locks, 72,000 miles. A great winter truck. 1987 S10 Blazer 4x4, white, V-6, auto, trans., A/C, p/w & p/l, stereo, 79,000, great on snow or mud. 1987 Ranger Pickup White, V-6, auto, trans., stereo, fine for hauling everything. 1987 S10 Pickup 4x4 Blue, 4 cyl., auto, trans , stereo, 85,000 ml., good all year around truck. 1985 S10 Blazer Red/silver, 4x4, 4 cyl., 4 speed, stereo, 85,000 miles Better than average condi­ tion. 1984 Chev Suburban Blue/silver, V-8, A/C, auto trans., p/w, p/l, stereo, lots of room for big family. Stop in and see... JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS or BILL s CAVIN Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • Ceo 795-3318 or 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 SALES: Mon. Sat. SERVICE: Mon. Fri. �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / Septemberj><j!991 TK jayvee eagers down Lee Stella's The TK jayvee basketball team opened league play with a victory over Lee 55 30. 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Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. ONE OFTHE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! r a PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 16 years experience in the pizza business. ■ I rrj Call for Classifieds Under new ownership of Faro’s Pizza — I FARO’S ITALIAN rebels. During that quarter. Jaime Strater had eight of her 19 total points and Amanda Osborne added all of her six points Kati Zoemer added 11 points for the Trojans, while Brooke VanElst chipped in eight. tr j � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-10-01.pdf 45b72e497594a13a717dcab854782524 PDF Text Text Hastings Publ ic Library The.Su 3 121 Church . VIIIVI ivCLuS Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 HASTINGS PUBLIC L’B!W?rf93 / October 1, 1991 --------------- 121 "9. Church 9t.----------------------------------------------- *- HASTINGS, M! 4903B-1893. Middleville Council OKs zoning change for duplexes by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Neighbors who explained their opposition to a zoning change to allow duplexes to be built in their neighborhood failed to sway members of the Middleville Council Sept 24 The issue began Sept. 10 when a double lot at 175 Lem Paul Street was annexed from Thornapple Township into the village. A protracted and sometimes heated public hear­ ing held by the Middleville Planning and Zoning Com­ mission a week later resulted in the commission granting a special use permit to a builder, allowing two du­ plexes to be constructed on the parcel. The special use was contin­ gent on the village following the PZC recommendation to rezone the property to medium density residential, or R-2. The council last week voted 4 to 2 to rezone the parcel with President Duane Thatcher absent. George Hathaway, a neigh­ bor to the property, presented the council with a petition with 74 names of people op­ posed to the change, and he outlined several concerns they had. Saying they felt that their opinions were not heard by the PZC, he asked the council to consider the concerns and not approve the zoning change. President Pro Tern William Hardy reminded the audience that the meeting was not a public hearing, and that the council was only voting on the amendment changing the zoning designation. "The other question has been before the Planning and Zoning Commission," he said. Several neighbors argued that increased traffic from the two duplexes would be dan­ gerous, and would change the character of the neighborhood. "There will be three du­ plexes in a row on that street. It will change a single-family neighborhood; it will never be the same, said Regina Stein. "All of this was done before we had a chance to come before you." Hardy said he thought the issue was properly done, while Trustee Delbert Riley asked, "what is the resistance to four more families? I can't see how it would affect the neighborhood; in fact, it should appreciate it" Stein again said she thought that the situation was done before reasons were given to the people who lived in the area. "I don't think the case has been proven," she contended. "They (the PZC) made us feel defensive trying to protect our single-family neighborhood." When Riley said the coun­ cil had to put a zoning on that area, Stein asked for R-l or single-family residential. Riley replied that R-l would be spot zoning. When asked if the council could act on the zoning and the special use permit sepa­ rately, Stein was told by the village attorney, Jeff Youngsma, that the only is­ sue before the council was the Council reconsidering ‘Rails to Trails’ proposal Village President Thatcher resigns by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The unexpected resignation of Middleville Village Coun­ cil President Duane Thatcher was announced Tuesday by President Pro Tem William Hardy, who immediately was named by council to fill out the rest of Thatcher’s term. Hardy then resigned his of­ fice as trustee to fill out Thatcher's term, which will expire in March of 1992. He was approved as president by a unanimous vote of the council, except that Hardy ab­ stained and Thatcher was ab­ sent. Hardy's former seat as trustee will be filled by ap­ pointment, and though his term runs until 1994, the per­ son filling the seat will serve only until the 1992 spring election. Hardy said Thatcher re­ signed his postion for medical and personal reasons. At press time, a call to Thatcher for comment had not been returned. "We want to thank Duane for five and one-half years of superb leadership he has given the village," Hardy said. Trustee James Oliver noted that the resignation was ac­ cepted with regret. In other council business Tuesday evening, the "Railsto-Trails" proposal again sur­ faced. In July, the council had en­ dorsed a Michigan Dapartment of Natural Resources plan to build a non-motorized trail along the abandoned Penn Central railroad right-of-way, bringing objections from sev­ eral people who live next to the proposed trail. Because of those objec­ tions, the council agreed to place the recommendation in the Parks and Recreation committee for reconsideration, and named Oliver as the contact person for the proposal. Larry and Kim Jachim, who are protesting the trail, gave the council a "facts and concerns" report on the trail, and an update. "Yesterday, we found that 16 townships have officially opposed the plan," Larry Jachim said. Also the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Hastings City and Township, Rutland Township and Charl­ ton Park have joined the mu­ nicipalities that have come out in opposition to the plan, he added. Oliver told Jachim that he had received nothing from the group pushing the plan, and noted that there while there was supposed to be a public hearing in September, he had not been notified of one. The information he had re­ ceived all came from Jachim's group, Oliver said, and "it seems to be going negatively for the 'Sugar Bush* (trail) proponents." Jachim urged the council find out as much as possible about the trail and asked for their support. "We will continue to seek input," Oliver said. "While we have gone on record in one direction, that could be reversed. I’m not saying that it will, but it might be." zoning change, and that was all they could act on. After more discussion, the panel voted 4-2, with Riley and Hardy along with Trustees James Oliver and Floyd Bray voting "yes," and Lon Myers and Marilyn VandenBerg voting "no." In other business, the coun­ cil approved unanimously a request by Sheryl Orman for a license to operate an amuse­ ment arcade at 207 E. Main St. Hardy said the request would have to comply with a simple ordinance, which he read to Orman. If she did comply with the ordinance, the council was duty bound to accept her request and issue a license for a $75 fee, Hardy said. Orman said she had wanted to provide entertainment for kids for a long time, and when she saw the former Village Barber was for rent, she decided to try. She pledged there would be no alcohol or drugs on the premises, "not ever, at any time. "It's small, but it will give area kids something to do. They can go to have fun and their parents won't have to worry about where their kids are," she said. Hours for operation of the new business are planned to be afternoons and evenings, but Orman said she wanted to talk to the occupants of the apartment above the arcade to cooperate with them as much as possible before the hours were set The vote was 5-0 with Thatcher absent and Riley ab­ staining because of family in­ volvement with the property. Also, the village president was gi\cn permission to sign the recorded plat of the Indus­ trial Park. A temporary secretary will be hired take over the duties for village secretary Jan Cut­ ler, while she is on sick leave. In a last item of business, a fax machine was approved for the village offices at a cost of $652. Middleville crash victims are treated and released A two-vehicle accident on State Street in Middleville Sept. 17 resulted in three people from Grand Rapids be­ ing taken to Pennock Hospi­ tal, where they were treated and released. One of the injured, Debra Perez, was traveling south­ bound on M-37, when her ve­ hicle was struck by a station wagon driven by Deuslene Goris, reported Police Chief Louis Shoemaker. Perez, as well as passengers in her station wagon, Eric and Ed Perez, were taken to Pen­ nock Hospital by Thomapple Township Emergency Ser­ vices. A Pennock Hospital spokeswoman said the three were treated and released. According to authorities, Shania and Nicole Perez were thought to have been taken to the hospital in private cars. However, there is no record that they were treated at Pen­ nock Hospital. Goris, also from Grand Rapids, told authorities she had fallen asleep. Perez was turning east onto State Street in the village when the Goris station wagon drifted across the center line and struck her vehicle. Shoemaker said that seat belts were in use by the peo­ ple in both cars, and alcohol was not a factor. Dutton Christian Schools hold annual ‘Grandparent’s Day bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer Fourth-groder Jason Bos mo poses in his classroom with his Grandma Bosma and extra-special guests Uncle Loeuwe and Aunt Dicky from the Netherlands. The Dutton Christian Schools Friday enjoyed their annual Grandparents’ Day followed in the evening with the schools’ fund raising Harvest Sale Dutton Christian Principal Barry TerBeek said he estimated more than 350 grandparents and special guests crowded into Dutton Christian Reformed Church for the program of music with selections performed by each grade. After the service, grand­ parents, parents and friends visited classrooms at both the elfjnentar^^and* middle schools and enjoyed refreshments served by the Dutton Christian Mothers Circle Those ladies also were busy setting up the schools’ annual Harvest Sale, a fund raiser See Grandparent*, page 2 In This Issue... • Deadly diseases endanger area houses • Middleville festival ideas being kicked around • TK bus fleet tagged with “poor” rating • Tradition endures at Freeport publishing company �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1991 Grandparent’s Day held,/romfront which last vear brought in bet­ ween Sl4.000-S15,000 to be used for the schools' educa­ tional needs The showpiece of the items donated for the sale was a handmade quilt, pieced together by the Circle. Other donations included everything from bikes to bird houses. Organizing the Grand­ parents’ Day were chair­ women Ruth VanderVeen and Barb Miedema. along with co­ chairwomen Jane Oudkien and Pat Rmgnalda. In charge of the Harvest Sale and dinner were Marcia Timmerman. Grace Lob­ bezoo. Bonnie Lucas and Char Troost. Nicole VanderVeen greets grandparents and hands a carnations to the grandmothers. The ladies in charge of Dutton Christian's annual Harvest Sale take a break from their preparations to pose for this photo. Seated are Grace Lobbezoo (left) and Marcia Timmerman and standing are Bonnie Lucas (left) and Char Troost. ENGAGEMENT Scott - Maurer to wed Oct. 5 Grandparents Annette and Albert Lobbezoo take a look at grandson Martin's third-grade school work. Mr and Mrs. Harry N Scott of Middleville are happy to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter. Kathleen, to Thomas C. Maurer, son of Mr and Mrs. Thomas O. Maurer of Hastings. The bride-to-be is a Who else but Grandmother can give your cheeks a squeeze? Arlene VanNoord enjoys a moment with her granddaughter Amy. (Automatic Teller Machine) is now available for our customers • No processing fee • No service charges Community Notices (even when you use our ATM cards at other bank machines) Automatic Teller Machines are available at all 3 locations. Drive up service available at Middleville. Ctate graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville and Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. She is cur­ rently self-employed as a freelance writer in Hastings. The groom-elect is a graduate of Hastings High School and attended Michigan State University. He is presently employed by Hekman Furniture Co. in Grand Rapids. An Oct. 5 wedding is planned. COME JOIN THE BOOSTERS and have some fun. We work real hard to get things done. On Oct. 7 is the meeting guar­ anteed you’ll get a warm greeting. We need more people to help us out, you’ll have so much fun you may even shouL We work together for our school, fun and team work is our rale. With the money from the concession stands we give TK sports a helping hand. So come along in ’91, we know you’ll have lots of fun. Please join us at 7p.m. in the Middle School Library. 267 MAIN ST. 3205 68 Ih ST. S.E. 303 ARLINGTON CALEDONIA DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 BINGO American Legion Post #305 ALEDONIA Noon on Saturday 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate j • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 I This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non-commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication dale. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Oct. 1...Middleville Planning and Zoning meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall. Oct 2...Special joint meeting of Caledonia Township Board and Caledonia Village Council at 7 p.m. at the village/township hall. Oct. 8 Middleville Village Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall. OcL 10...Red Cross blood drive in Middleville from noon to six p.m. at the VFW Hall on Main Street. Oct. 10...Yankee Springs Township meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Y.S.Township Hall. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1991 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner • by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thomapple Kellogg Let’s encourage ‘write stuff’ Your child does not have to be an aspiring Hemingway or Dickinson to pick up a pen or pencil and put his or her thoughts on paper. It doesn't matter so much what he or she writes about, as long as he or she writes. The ability to communicate effectively, both in spoken and written expression, finally has emerged as a recognized value. In today's competitive world marketplace, companies have become reluctant to hire employees who cannot put sentences together in a cohesive paragraph, even if they possess the technical skills necessary to do the job. Today, educators realize that encouraging students to write, not just put words on paper, but creatively express their thoughts and ideas, is as important as drills on the rules of punctuation and grammar In classrooms in the Thomapple Kellogg School, you can find first graders writing their own books, seventh graders analyzing each other's short stories, and high school students writing material worthy of publication. While textbooks are helpful in teaching the basic rules of grammar, the best way for a child to learn how to write is to pick up a pencil or sit down at the computer, and to do it him or herself. Students, even those in the youngest grades, are learn­ ing that writing serves an important purpose: It is a way to con­ vey their feelings to others, without even speaking a word. Don’t panic if your child brings home papers that contain misspellings, incorrect punctuation or faulty grammar. In the early elementary years, students are encouraged to express themselves creatively before focusing on the mechanics of writing. As students progress through later elementary, middle and high school, they would develop an ability to write on a variety of topics, whether it be in science. English, or mathematics, and as they progress, they should work on the mechanics of writing. One of the things wc all seem to be able to do with language, and we all do a relatively good job of it. is to talk. How do we learn to talk? Probably we all learned a little differently, but we all learned in a very “natural” way by doing it. We want to make learning to write a similar process. It was very exciting for me to see all of our kindergarten through third grade staff participating in an after-school and evening writing workshop. Mr. Rich and Mrs. Kalee, prin­ cipals of McFall and West elementaries have worked with Jeanne Glowicki, principal of Caledonia Elementary, to pro­ vide a cooperative workshop for teachers from Thornapple Kellogg and Caledonia, in which staffs from our two districts will devote four evenings of their time to improving writing instruction. I would like to express my appreciation to the staff and prin­ cipals for this major in-service effort. What can we do as parents to encourage our children to fine­ tune their language skills outside of the classroom? • Encourage reading for pleasure. The ability to read and write are closely intertwined. Bring your child to the library and let him or her choose a book or two for reading. After your child has finished a book, discuss it with him or her. This will further develop language skills and stimulate thoughts for writing. • Let your child do the writing. The next time someone sends your child a gift, let him or her write the thank you note. Have them compose a letter to grandparents, friends or relatives. • Suggest joining school clubs. School organizations, such as the school newspapers, classbooks or yearbook enable your child to have fun while stimulating writing skills. • Help your child "get published.” It’s never too early to try getting your child's words etched in permanent type. En­ courage him or her to enter writing contests. The thrill or see­ ing his or her words for others to read can build confidence. Encouraging your child's writing ability will help him or her in school work, and eventually in his or her career. a a a a a a I Detours are always a nuisance, and the rerouting of the heavy traffic which travels 84th Street is no excep­ tion. Repairs to the Thomapple River bridge have closed the street to through traffic between Whitneyville and Cherry Valley Avenues, but Kent County engineers report the work is going well. The concrete surface has been removed all the way to the reinforcing steel, and is being replaced with latex concrete in a process similar to the repairs done to other bridges over area highways and rivers. The 84th Street project is scheduled for completion in mid-October. Thornapple Twp. to receive new fire truck A new fire truck pumper will be added to the Thornap­ ple Township Emergency Services equipment next summer, say township offi­ cials. The new truck, which costs about $178,000, will have a six-man crew cab to allow the firefighters to get ready on the way to the fire, and a 1250gallon per minute pump. Expected to last 30 years, the unit has a specialized Spartan chassis, manufactured in Charlotte, with Wolverine body and apparatus added at Union City. Township Supervisor Don­ ald Boysen said the cost of the truck will be absorbed by the equipment fund, which has been built over the years by tax levies voted by the residents of Thornapple, Irving and Yankee Springs townships. Not having to borrow money will save the taxpayers the cost of interest on the price of the truck, Boysen said. Yankee Springs Golf Course RESTAURANT ... will be ... -J7 REMODELING Sept. 30 thru Nov. 3 Including Friday & Saturday Nights Pre-school sto rytime set at Alto Library Oct. 15 Stories, songs and creative dramatics will be part of the fun at Kent County Library System’s pre-school storytime for children ages 316 to 5 at the Alto and Caledonia branches. The program will be at Alto for ...for your patronage. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. and at Caledonia Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, call the Alto branch at 869-6038 or the Caledonia branch at 891-1502. Course and Lounge will be Open Daily — Weather Permitting 27 Holes of Excellent Fall Golfing 12300 Bowens Mill Rd., Wayland, Ml FREE! Blocking on Any g! Needlework Brought in for | J Framing by October 31. 1991 (With frames purchased from us.) Great for Christinas Gifts! a a a a a Repairs to 84th Street bridge progressing Rainbow’s End OPEN Mon Fri YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 I I a a a a a a DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Mtxxja, Wwneway & Thur»a*y 8 30 a_m to 500 pm Tuesaay tna Fn<Uy 8 30 am to 6 00 p m JEFFREY M. DeVRIES 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P O Box 218 (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1. 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Well, I got a hold of most of you, and there really is not too much news. Mpst of you are busy with your lives, oc­ casionally doing different things and regular family ac­ tivities. Mae Bowerman said Lor­ raine (Donna, as I knew her) had died Sunday morning. The funeral was set for Friday to give her sons time to come home from the west coast. I hadn’t even realized that she was sick. But Mae said that she had been failing grad­ ually. Donna Kenyon said her sis­ ter from Swartz Creek is vis­ iting her. Neva and Bill Kenyon at­ tended Rusty and Pat Kermeen's 14th anniversary Sat­ urday. Lynn and Luana Tolan at­ tended a street rod meeting in Kalamazoo, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Lynn said there were 2,400 cars there. Hadn't talked with Fred Rock in a long time. He said they had three sets of twins in his beef cattle this year. Then he told me he is doing something very interesting, starting his own hobby. He calls it "Peacock Roost Indian Weaving." And he just went to a show in Fort Wayne. So now both he and Laura go to shows and display their things to sell. I would love to see the weaving. Maureen Robinson told me she was very busy getting ready for their Pumpkin World at S and S market on M-37. Such a lot of work to get ready! I think she said they had 3,000 last year. It starts on Oct. 4 and runs through Halloween. When it is all over, their church gets all the pumpkins for their fes­ tival. Thelma Carl went to her niece and husband's home at Clark Lake Saturday. Then she went to her nephew's home in Grand Rapids Sunday. Betty and Jim Robertson were invited to her grand­ daughter's home. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Dalman, who have been married for about a month. Lucille Getty, Lynne Kyser and daughter, along with Colleen Cox, came to visit Betty Tuesday. Jim Oliver Monday went to see his mom, who is still in the hospital. Cathy Williamson said their daughter, Stacy, is back living with them until her marriage. 1 made another goof, but as usual for me, it was a wonderful goof. I thought I was getting Bette Koeplinger. I did get a Betty, but she was Betty Kaechele Hugginga. I was delighted to talk with her. Betty and I were roomed together at Western University in our senior year. Isn't it terrible when you think so much of a person, live in the same area, but never stay in contact unless you actually bump into them? She told me about her brother, Lyle Kaecheie. They discovered that her has brain cancer and chest cancer. He goes to Ann Arbor for treat­ ment, but his wife brings him home for important family events. It is such a shock to hear something about such a young person. A big warm hug to you, Lyle, and your family. You have all the community wish­ ing you all the love and sup­ port that we can send you. Ann Bartlett said that now she and Dan are alone because their children are away at col­ lege. Russ Bender said that his brother, Mike, had stayed with him for a few days. It was a relaxed warm visit without the rush of just a daily visit. So seldom do we take that kind of time to re­ discover our family members and how much and how we are but don’t take that much time to enjoy each other. Lib Pamer said that her daughter came from Liv­ ingston, Ky., on Wednesday. Son Fred and Shirley Palmer of Florida were also there. Virginia Root and Bernice Carter went to the Nashville Methodist to the Retired Teachers and Personnel meet­ ing this week. Florence Fiala and Lib Palmer also attended. Ed Wieringa said that they just received.bad news Wednesday, when I had called. Their son, Lee, had just re­ ceived ward that Lee's son had been injured in an accident in Grand Rapids. He had been Continued on next page LOCAL CHURC H ^DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” ft LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday School ........................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship...................... 11XX) a m. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Phone 795-7076 Pastor Jeffrey Lee CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................... 5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 am. ' CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sundoy School................ 11.00 a.m. Worship Service Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" 1 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran 708 West Main Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml (616) 795-2391 YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 795-3667 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11XX) a.m & 6XX) p.m. WEDNESDAY ................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 700 D.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian Harrison ______ Music, Jeff Vander Heide_______ ...when there if always room for you! Nursery provided WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. Rev. Ly.m Wagner - 795-3798 Rev Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795*9266 Air cotubtooned thainrs finttrt) iirrthrrn (lljurcij KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN (lire (Did tf* «' J fpf 1 I PHONE: 698-8252 Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m. it 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes....... ......... 11XX) a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children....................9:30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night.......... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Moms Ln Touch................... 10:00 a.m. Richard / Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Dorulie Raab, Director of Musu Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School...... 9.45 ajn. Earning Worship ...............1100 a.m. Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................... 8:30 a.m Sundoy School 1115a.m. Sunday School...................................... 9:45 a m Evening Worship Service .......................6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 11:00 a m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Barrier Free • M-37 Between Caledonia 4 Middleville Pioneer Club WEDNESDAY (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday........................... 6:30p.m.Adventure Club, Children & Adult Choirs, H.S. Prayer Meeting/ ■Youth Group, Adult Classes............ 6.45-8 15 p.m Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00p.m. REV. F.L. "RED" FABER; REV STAN VUGrEVEEN RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor on- on~ Q SHERYL MOON. CHRISTIAN ED DIRECTOR JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director o91 -oUZo Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship Worship Services....... 8:30, 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p.m. (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45a.m. Sunday School........................................... 9 45-10:45 Sunday School.....................................................11:10a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30p.m.Tuesday: Women's Bible Study....9 30-11 00 a.m. Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor ||| Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville KM Mil Sun. Morning Worship..................... 10:30a.m. Church School.................................... 9:30a.m. Evening Service.................................. 6:00p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda \/ I't CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. /A "The Church where everybody is someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday Schoa Mommg wyvwp Sunday Evening WonNp rxove' 1 Pev Witham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor JKrflwditt (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Jfe U'jOy 930 am 1030 om 600 p m. . 7 00 p m QQ4 QQOQ 0/ lU/Z'J MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m.......................................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.......................... 4 15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 ------- —_______ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 1, 1991 I Page £ New church congregation meets at Caledonia High by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Community Life Church, with services at 10:30 a.m. Sundays in Caledonia High School, has been started with a core of 10 families, a nice size to build a network from, said the Rev. Craig Patterson, pastor. "Our church is very family oriented," Patterson said. "People are looking for a church that relates to them personally and their problems; how to live their lives. They want a church that is relevant and will grow." Patterson, who lives in Dutton, said he appreciates the friend-oriented commu­ nity. "It's such a nice community to get to know people, having people into our home," he said. The people in the new church he pastors heard his first sermon last week. "God has blessed us with a Our church needs to create an atmosphere to grow and ma­ ture to find out who we are. "We do not expect people to come to us perfect and U We do not expect people to come to us perfect and complete, but invite them to join us in the process of being y y changed and created anew. — The Rev. Craig Patterson wonderful place to live and to minister in," Patterson said. "Well be providing some­ thing for the family, a safe atmosphere. It's time to stand up and say 'we're going to protect the family.' Were starting a new church with very little tradition behind us. complete, but invite them to join us in the process of be­ ing changed and created anew," he added. Patterson is not interested in external appearances. He said his church will be a place where “we'll say, 'were glad to see you, no matter Leighton church plans mission conference accenting youth Leighton United Methodist Church will hold its 12th an­ nual Missions Conference Saturday. Oct. 5 and Sunday. Oct 6 The theme of the con­ ference is "Linked to Serve: Missions-Chr ist-Leighton" accenting on youth in missions. Area births GIRL, A daughter was bom to Buck and Cindy Killinger Aug 31. 1991 at Langley Air Force Base Hospital, Virginia. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was named Jordan Ashleigh. Former Hastings residents, Mr. and Mrs. Kill­ inger now make their home in Gloucester, Va. Grandparents are Bernie and Maxine Killinger of Hastings and Shirley Barnum of Woodland. GIRL, A daughter was born to Tom and Jane Killinger, Sept. 13, 1991 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and was named Sarah Jane. Grand­ parents are Bernie and Max­ ine Killinger of Hastings and Jake and Sally DeHollander of Kalamazoo. Creative program set for Oct. 5 A creative program, with upbeat music and drama all done in an informal setting, is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 5. at the Freeport United Brethren Church. 106 Cherry St. Similar programs are being planned the first Saturday ‘nights of November and ^December * Casual dress is appropriate | Middleville neighbors, from 4 conscious enough to give them them his family tele­ phone number. Lee and Katie had just left. So 1 got off as fast as 1 could. I hope things turn out not too seriously for their grandson. I guess that is all for now, folks. I hope that I get to see some of you at Bowens Mills, where we will be mak­ ing apple butler the old-fash­ ioned way. Visit with you next week. Love you all. Saturday's activities will in­ clude a churchwide breakfast at 7:30 a.m., with speakers Ron and Bernice Farnum and music by a Vennard College group and a duet from Ixighton. The evening service will be with the Famums speaking again and music by the Dwight Hoffman Country Gospel sining group at 6:30 p.m Also at 6:30. there will be a special puppet program for the children, presented by the Sunshine Ministries Puppets An ice cream social will be held in the church parish hall at 8 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. there will be a special youth pro­ gram with the Famums, Jeff Johnson, and the Vennard College Youth in Music and Mission. Sunday's activities will in­ clude the morning worship service at 9:45. Ron Famum and the church pastor. Rev. Ray Townsend will speak at the service. Special music will be pro­ vided by the Majesty Trio. Faith Promise missions pledges will also be given. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a family night sandwich, jello, dessert potluck Ron Famum and Rev. Townsend will speak and the group "Passage" will provide the special music. The community is invited to attend these special events. Leighton is located on the cor­ ner of 142nd Ave. and 2nd St. near Caledonia. Cali the church at 891-8028 for more information. The Rev. Craig Patterson what you look like.' God sees your heart and who you are," he said. He said he believes no one will be perfect until they stand in the Kingdom of Heaven, and until then he and his church will try to bring wholeness, renewal and hope so that people can deal with life as they live it. He hopes to have his min­ istry cover Middleville, Cale­ donia, Wayland and Alto, plus north toward Kentwood. "People have a tendency to drive north and they tend to find churches in their area. People are so mobile today, but we re a part of our com­ munity, whether it is Alto or Wayland," he said. Patterson and his wife, Kathleen, are the parents of Holly, 4, Josh, 3 and Sam, 1. He said his wife is a "beautiful woman... car­ ing,loving and a wonderful mother. She loves to help people. She is not only committed to the ministry, she is committed to me. She has the calling, too." Patterson studied at Bethany Bible College in Canada, at the Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Miss., and Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky„ graduating in May. The Kentwood Community Church assisted in the new church's beginning. For more information, call Patterson in Dutton at 1-5549878 Something for everyone Peace Reformed Church offers you these opportunities: Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 am., 11:00 am. and 6:00 pm. Nursery available for children 2 and under during all programming Sunday School classes for children age 2 through 12th grade Adult Education Classes (10:00-10:45 am.): College and Career Class Young Married's Class Bible Discovery For Men Only For Women Only Children's Church for ages 3-5 years (8:30 and 11:00 services) Youth Worship for ages 6 years through 3rd grade (2nd and 4th Sundays; 8:30 and 11OO services) Caraway St for children 5 years old through 4ih grade at 6:00 pm. Youth Groups for grades 5-8 oa the 1st and 3rd Sunday at 600 pm. High School "LOVE-LIGHT" Choir Additional Programs Women's Ministries: Tuesday morning Bible studies, Mother's Day Out, fellowship, service Men's Life Fellowship weekly breakfast meeting Senior Citizens monthly activities Pre-Marriage Ministry Counseling Center. - 2 full-time counselors • 3 part-time counselors Wednesday Night (6:15-8:15) Family Supper from 6:15 io 6:45 (Cost $1.75 for adults; $1 00 for children 9 yrs. and under) Nursery available for children 3 and under Classes for Pre-K and Kindergarten Youth Choir for grades 1-6 Adventure Club for grades 1-6 Jr. High Service Projects High School Youth Group Adult Choir Adult Classes (September 11 - December 4): - Developing Christian Character - Being a More Effective Parent of Your Teenagers Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, MI 49333 891-8119 I �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1991 Preventive vaccines available Two deadly diseases endanger area horses Jackie,' a quarter horse mare, gives the camera a quizzical look as her veterinarian, Dr. John Berends, discusses her lucky recovery from Potomac Horse Fever Area vets are encouraging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals against this disease and the incurable Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer “Jackie" cantered into her indoor paddock when she realized visitors had arrived. Arching her neck and toss­ ing her head, the 7-year-old quarter horse mare showed oft a little for her guests, playfully dodging attempts to attach a lead rope to her halter and prancing in circles as she looked over her company. She looked the picture of health with her gleaming coat, bright eyes and mischievous behaviour. ‘Hard to believe that the last time I saw you. you could hardly hold your head up.” said veterinarian John Berends to the mare soothing­ ly as he clipped the lead to her halter. Jackie, he said, was the most dramatic “cure" of the several horses he had pulled through an outbreak of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) this summer. “She was really sick,” he said, looking over his former patient, who was busily in­ vestigating the inside of his jacket for possible treats. "I’m not sure she would have survived the night if we hadn't gotten to her when we did.” Berends said that Jackie was especially lucky because she had not been vaccinated against the insect-borne disease. “Usually the vaccine will keep the horse from getting it,” he explained. “But occa­ sionally, even a vaccinated ARK VETERINARY CLINIC Opening in Middleville October 1, 1991 (Located between MidVilla and Doctors Office) NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS BY CALLING ANYTIME AT 795-2300 Medical, Surgical, Lab and Pharmacy for Dogs, Cats, Birds and all Unusual or Exotic Pets ALSO WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE GUN LAKE AND DORR VETERINARY CLINICS Dr. Larry Julius is offering 26 years experience at affordable fees along with a reputation for trust, caring, and quality in staff and work. The Gun Lake and Dorr Clinics, also owned by Dr. Julius, offer consistency and convenience throughout the area. animal will pick it up. But those who have been vac­ cinated respond very well to treatment, and we don’t tend to lose them so easily . " Jackie's owner at the time she contracted PHF said he had ail his horses vaccinated immediately after the mare’s almost immediate recovery. ’ She was so weak, we were sure we were going to lose her." said Lee Brown, whose husband. Matt, owned Jackie at the time “We couldn’t believe it when the very next morning after Dr. Berends treated her. she was up looking for her grain, like nothing in the world had happened. ” But Berends said that some of his PHF patients did not survive. “Sometimes the horse is luckier if it gets really sick right away, like Jackie did.” he said. “Then the owner tends to call us immediately. But when the attack isn’t too bad. the owner often tends to think the animal will recover, not realizing what it has. “Then the horse drags around with it maybe for several days before we get a call. And then it may be too late.” PHF is one of two deadly diseases now showing up in the southern counties of the state. The other. Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis (EEE), also is transmitted to horses by mosquitoes. Like PHF. the encephalomyelitis can be prevented by a vaccination program, but unlike PHF. no treatment or cure has yet been discovered for EEE. One positive case of EEE recently was identified in Barry County, and two in Van Buren County, said Dr. Mike Chaddock. Director of the Animal industry Division and State Veterinarian of the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Although no other cases of EEE have been reported in neighboring counties, there have been more than 30 in the state, he said. And PHF is “widespread throughout the state right now.” Chaddock said. The MDA is urging all horse owners to vaccinate their animals as soon as possi­ ble against both diseases. South Kent Veterinary Hospital in Caledonia has treated at least eight PHF cases this summer, not all of which survived the deadly fever. That hospital and veterinary hospitals in Barry County have sent letters to all their clients, warning them of the outbreak of both diseases, and urging vaccinations where needed Chaddock said that people who show horses or otherwise move them often should discuss with their veterinarian the optimum protection. "Usually, yearly vaccina­ tion is adequate, but some horses may need extra protec­ tion.” he said. Mosquitoes that transmit the two diseases usually get the virus from wild birds that carry but do not contract the disease. Chaddock said. “So once the cold weather arrives, there won't be any new cases because the mos­ quitoes are gone. ” He emphasized that humans will not catch either disease from their horses, nor can the torses transmit it to other animals, like pets or livestock. ‘But we always urge anyone with questions about human encephalitis to call the local health department.” Chaddock said. The veterinarians said early warning signs of PHF include mild fever and loss of appetite progressing to explosive, watery diarrhea and loss of body condition due to rapid dehydration. The infected horse can be treated by supprotive fluid therapy and intravenous anitbiotics. A PHF booster is usually recommended every six mon ths after the initial vaccination. A horse infected by EEE may show neurologic symp­ toms. such as circling or runn ing about aimlessly or head pressing Chaddock said that late summer is when outbreaks of both diseases are most likely, and in Michigan, most EEE cases occur in the southern two tiers of counties. “The most important thing to remember is that both arc preventable through a vac­ cination program set up with your vet." he said He added, “The virus passes from the birds to the mosquitoes, but the horse is the dead-end host.”' Middleville classes of 1927*29 hold combination reunion A combined class reunion of the graduating classes of 1927, 1928 and 1929 of Mid­ dleville High School was held at the Middle Villa Inn, Thursday, Aug. 22. with 20 persons attending. Included were 12 graduates, six spouses and two guests. After the dinner, a short business meeting and an infor­ mal program of entertainment was conducted by Orion Thaler. Lila Thaler provided a guessing game, testing memories, regarding Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Several poems were read by Thelma Carl and Doritha Cor­ ning. Also, several graduates gave humorous stories of events that happened during their high school days. The graduates and their spouses who attended were: Class of 1927, Russell and Grace Carter, Grand Rapids; Class of 1928, Orion and Lila Thaler. Lowell, .Marion Kaechele Tobin and Wendell, Grand Rapids. Alton and Elvina Stimson, Kalamazoo. Ethel Russell Campbell, Caledonia, Wilda Poulson Allerding, Hastings, Walter and Lois Bender. Richard and Minnie Perrault. Thelma Carl and Doritha Coming all of Middleville; Class of 1929, Alfred Lyons, Kalamazoo and Margaret Hall Keegstra, Middleville. Guests included Ava Han­ son. Grand Rapids, and Alfred Wm. Lyons of Kalamazoo. Reservations were received from Donna Shaw Cox and Charles and Gerald and Mildred Ry no. but they were unable to attend the reunion. due to the illnesses of Donna and Gerald. One of the members of the class of 1927, Randall Flem­ ing of Grand Rapids died June 12, 1991, and of the Class of 1929, the Rev. G. Allen Steeby died in Clearwater, Fla., on July 30. 1991. The group extended sincere sym­ pathy to the wives, Martha Fleming and Velma Steeby, and their families. Pictures of the graduates at­ tending the reunion were taken by Wendell Tobin. It was decided to have a reunion in August 1992 at the Middle Villa Inn. The class of 1928 has had a reunion each year since 1978, with the exception of 1979. The classes of 1929 and 1927 joined the three-ycar reunion respectively in 1985 and 1987. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056 Give Your Boss The Works... Send FTD* Bosses Week Bouquet Just call or visit us today Bosses Week is October 14-18. Bosses Mugs < Balloons *7.95 c&c '2.00 c&c blow DAILY DELIVERY - IO MMbviU* I ‘i5ao<xo«» < up A name in flouteri Once [/J*' '945-5029 HOURS �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1991 I Page 7 Obituaries Harry H. Lenz ___ HASTINGS - Hany H. Lenz, 81 of 2665 River Road, Hastings passed away Monday, September 23, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Lenz was born Decem­ ber 1, 1909 in Irving Town­ ship, Barry County, the son of John and Elizabeth (Johnson) Lenz. He was raised in the Irving Township area and attended the Jones School. Later went on to attend Michi­ gan State University. He was married to Reatha M. Ferris on October 11,1933. They lived in the Dowling area for several years where he and his brother were partners in the operation of a portable feed grinder for area farmers for 12 years. He moved to his farm on River Road near Hastings in 1943, where he farmed until he retired in 1971. He was a member and past Governor of Hastings Moose Lodge #628, a Moose Legionaire and Moose Degree of Fellowship and also a member of Barry County Farm Bureau for many years. Mr. Lenz is survived by his wife, Reatha; son and wife, Jack and Judy Lenz of Hast­ ings; daughter and husband, Betty and Richard Bryans of Middleville; eight grandchil­ dren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers, William Lenz of Wayland, George Lenz of Atlanta and Carl Lenz of Middleville; two sisters, Clara Malcolm of Hastings and Lucille Jones of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by a brother, Luther; four half sisters and one half brother. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 26 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennock Hospital Intensive Care Unit. Carl S. (Buck) Dunlap ________________________________ HASTINGS - Carl S. (Buck) Dunlap, 80 of Hastings and formerly of Middleville passed away Sunday, Septem­ ber 22, 1991 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mr. Dunlap was born August 30, 1911 in Barry County, the son of Ernest and Alice (Kennedy) Dunlap. He was raised in Middleville and graduated from Thomapple Kellogg School. He was married to Elnora Mac Sines October of 1962. He was employed at Bradford White Corporation, retiring in September of 1978. He was a member of Local 1002 UAW and a former Village Councilman of Middleville. Mr. Dunlap is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Lona) Workman of Benzonia, Mrs. Bruce (Judy) Drenten, Mrs. Owen (Rita) Bales, both of Middleville; sister, Beatrice Williams; sister-in-law, Dorothy Dunlap, both of Hast­ ings; 11 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; one niece. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elnora Dunlap; his parents, Alice and Ernest Dunlap; a son, James Garrison; two brothers, Ken and Bill Dunlap and a sister, Vivian. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 24 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner offi­ ciating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. E.J. Smith_______ MIDDLEVILLE • EJ. Smilh. 86 of 11435 West Parmalee Road, Middleville passed away Monday, September 16. 1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Smith was bom July 9, 1905 in Belding, the son of Henry and Alice (Morgan) Smith. He was married to Ann Mulder Smith. He was employed as a truck driver. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Ann; his children, Sally and Lloyd Korstangc of Muskegon, Richard and Donna Smith of Caledonia, Edward and Ann Smith of Alto; brother-in-law, Clarence Dinehart of Ionia; step child­ ren, Carl and Kay Brinks, Russell and Shirley Brinks, Bob and Nancy Brinks, Duane and Dorothy Brinks, Melvin and Karen Brinks, Garry and Marilyn Brinks, Dennis and Peggy Brinks; 36 grandchil­ Caldonia area Tops No. 546 news We opened the Sept. 24th meeting with “I’m Special.” We had no new members this week, but last week we had three. A warm welcome to Rita S., Christina and Rita E. Our first place loser was Rita E. Runner up was a tie between Pat and Mary. Teen best loser was Christina. Best losers for last week were Dawn and Carole V. Best losers for the month of September were Janet and Rita E. Teen best loser is Christina. Congratulations ladies, you're off to a great start this fall! Ha Ha box was given back by Katie and our positive ac­ tion is to call a TOPS friend. Our spiders are really grow­ ing. looking more like centepedes than spiders. Six of us attended the fall workshop on the 21st. Cer­ tificates were given to those who walked 100 or more miles. MI 546 received 4. They were awarded to Louise. Mary J., Kathy F. and Marilyn. Congratulations, we're really proud of you! First place went to a woman from Grand Rapids who walk­ ed 621 miles! Next week we draw new Secret Pals and Oct. 8th is our awards banquet. We will weigh in early that night. 5-6 p.m. and then meet at Tommy Branns. The topic for the night dealt with getting started on the ex­ change program, using com­ mon sense and accepting that it's going to take time. Also that the answer to our weight problem is not “out there" but right here within each of YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. us. You “gotta wanna” or everything you try will fail. Next week we plan to work with recipes. We closed with a song. We meet every Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the basement of the United Methodist Church. 250 Vine St. You're always welcome For information call Dawn 891-9370. Happy 25th • Anniversary Mom & Dad ^BER 1ST e len t.’ you. Pete, Leanne & Tray U STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your tnsuranet nttds • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k a 891-9294 dren and many great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 19 at the Caledonia Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmerman of Middleville CRC officiat­ ing. Burial was in Dutton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Donna L. Cox ______________________________ _ ______ MIDDLEVILLE - Donna L. Cox, 80 of Middleville passed away Sunday, September 22, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Cox was born August 18, 1911 at Yankee Springs, Township, the daughter of Omer and Ada (Chatfield) Shaw. She was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools, graduat­ ing in 1928 and graduating from County Normal in 1930. She was employed at Weeks School in Dowling and Gates School in Middleville. She was a member of the Middleville FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery fc KENT PODIATRY J Terrence J. 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Red Cross blood bank is Oct. 10 in Middleville The familiar big white truck with the Red Cross on the side once again will be parked in front of the VFW Hall on Main Street in Mid­ dleville Thursday, Oct 10. The truck means a Barry County Red Cross blood drive is being held, this time with a goal of 60 pirns, with hours from noon to 6 p.m. Chairman of the drive, Cathy Williamson, said the last campaign fell short of the goal, and the need for blood is still there. Before you fix up. paint up or tear up. nail down a Home Improvement Loan from Hastings City Bank. We offer home improvement loans al competitive rales with a variety of terms to fit your budget. Stop by or call any of our convenient offices today. fastings ffiitu ^Bank Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL MOUSING • MEMBER FDIC Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1991 Pumpkin World ’91 opens Saturday, runs through October J-Ad Graphics News Service Children visiting "Pumpkin World “91" will be greeted by Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother standing by a large pumpkin coach when they enter a fantasy world at S&S Market on M-37. The, "world" this year is a mixture of familar childhood friends such as "Little Boy Blue" asleep in the hay, Jack and Jill falling down the hill and Indian artifacts and scenes. Sure to interest the young­ sters are displays of "1,001 Pumpkinmations" and "Charlotte’s Web," along with a tee pee, and a family with a papoose that might have been Potawatami Indians. The scenes of Indian life that line the walls were out­ lined by Gun Lake artist Art Smith, with Maureen Robin­ son filling in the color. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 pm. on weekdays and Saturdays at S & S Market, halfway be­ tween Middleville and Hast­ ings, “Pumpkin World *91" is also open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The creation of Robinson, the displays were done with the help of Jan Bender and Jane Colburn. The women ^7* V 8) MS Matt, 5, Adrienne, 6 months, and Erin Palmer, 8, recognize one of the “1001 Pumpkinmations" at Pumpkin World located in S&S Market. FACTORY WORKERS spent several hundred hours designing and building the displays that line the walls of the greenhouse at S & S Market. Old favorites and new ad­ ventures await the children and groups who visit the pumpkin world. A new attraction is a maze carved from six-foot high Su­ dan grass behind the market, where the children will be led around and around before they "find" the way out. Also, a corn shock maze that has been a popular part of the last several "worlds" again will be part of the fun. The Story Lady returns, with Ethel Gibson doing the honors the first and second Saturdays of October; a native Indian reading stories the third Saturday and Jane Colburn reading on the fourth Saturday of the month. "Everything here is smiling and friendly," said Robinson, "there is nothing scar) ." Also in the works for the first Saturday, Oct. 5, are puppies from the Barry County Animal Shelter for the children to cuddle. They Allo area company has • sanding, bulling, and lighl assembly openings available. High starling wages lor lhe non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming in every weekends available. To be .given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN AJO AM 4 30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Beacon Services, Inc. 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of comer of M37/44lh Street or 4595 Broad moor, S.E.. Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex! t t 01 are also up for adoption. Ed Slocum will bring his llama to visit Oct. 12, and the Kimmels of Middleville will bring tame Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs on Oct. 19. The fourth Saturday will have Howard and Nancy Frost with their two adult New­ foundlander dogs. Dates for visits to Pumpkin World have already been set by Middleville and Delton schools and Head Start classes. "Any group can set up a visit to Pumpkin World by calling for a date. We have several school groups com­ ing, but we still have open dates," Robinson said. The Saturday visits include Story Time, cider and a doughnut hole for each child, and a tour of Pumpkin World, Erin and Matt Palmer take an advance peek at an Indian outside of his tee-pee at Pumpkin World ’91. Inside the Indian home is the rest of his family complete with a "papoose." which lasts about an hour, she added. For more information or to book a tour of the distinctive "world," call Robinson at 795-9758. -x Caledonia High School and Middle School Lunch Menu John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S Announces the opening of his NEW DENTAL OFFICE at 402 Thornton Middleville, Ml 49333 (Comer of Thornton and M-37) 795-6000 Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Area School Lunch Menus Matt and Erin Palmer have had the book Charlotte's Web read to them. They both know this "pig" is a character in the book. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Ravioli w/meat sauce, soft pretzel, peas, fruit, milk Thursday, Oct. 3 Hot dog/bun. french fries, mixed fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 4 Wa f fle/french toast, sausage, applesauce, juice, milk Monday, Oct. 7 Fish with bun, fruit, corn, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Pizza, veg. sticks w/dip, fruit, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 1, 1991 / Page 9 Middleville festival ideas being kicked around by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An annual celebration with Indians, horses, settlers and farmers from an era long ago may be in Middleville's future if the Festival Feasibility Committee (FFC) chooses that concept. The first meeting to de­ velop a theme for a celebra­ tion was held by the Thor­ napple Heritage Association. It brought together many area residents for a brain storming session. Included in the group were representatives from the Middleville Rotary, Lions and the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. But, the majority of the people were from the Heritage Association, the group that initiated the idea. Rod Kenyon, from the Middleville Lion's Club, told the gathering that his club has a fund that could be used by an organization as “seed money" to stage such a cele­ bration. The only stipulations were that the funds would have to go toward a project that earned enough money to pay it back, plus 10 percent interest. A horse-drawn festival, in which the village would be Letter to the Editor Schools continue wasteful spending To the editor: Have you been watching your tax dollars at work? The Sun and News recently had a half page of events for TK School It cost $116 64 a week “The Key” (school paper mailed to Middleville area), should be enough information I called Middleville School and found out a group of parents got together and wanted to promote T.K. They can step forward and pay for it themselves then. That is a waste This waste of money corn­ pares to ex-Superintendent Gerald L. Page's sending a copy of my letter to the editor, plus his comments, to every teacher and employee in TK school system some years ago. Two extra sheets of paper to each person, that I helped pay for. That’s ar­ rogance for you. TK Board of Education fell all over themselves giving 5.4 percent raises to teachers, etc. Did you get that much in­ crease in your wages? 1991 inflation rate is 2.7 percent it’s $24,000 to start (for teachers' wages). Tell Middle Villa Inn Villa Bakery Restaurant TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FRI.. SAT.. SUN Try our Prime Rib ($7.95) or *A-Ib (peeled and deveined) Shrimp Dinner ($9.95). PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Chicken ($5.95) will also be available. MONDAY stop in for our 1 -lb. T-Bone Steak ($9.95) or our Vi-lb. Sizzler for only ($6.95). TUESDAY try our Bar B Q Pork Ribs ($6.95) (Larger portion ($8 95) WEDNESDAY stop in for our ($4.25) Meat Burrito or ($5.25) Chicken Burrito and ($1.95) Margueritas THURSDAY is <Mir All You Can Eat Chicken & Biscuits Night ($6.95). You have your choice of fried or baked chicken. BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99* CHILDREN'S MEALS All specials available al 5 p.m. (Sunday at noon). All specials (except Burrito Specal) include trip to our 20 item Soup & Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable Outside Catering Prices Sturt At Only ,..*3.25 Per Person — Call For Information — N. of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 OF 891-1287 that to some people being laid off. Nothing but greed. In fact, have your wages doubled in 10 or 12 years? I have no respect for any of the Board of Education for giving in to every demand and superintendent of TK School, like most all school superintendents is grossly overpaid. There should be a law against anyone on school board having a spouse in school system, Middleville shows what can happen. Look back through the years. Around the comer is the familiar cry of: ‘We’re broke... we need a millage in­ crease or Johnny will be more ignorant than he is now.” The last vote was incredi­ ble. I hope the “yes” voters go broke. How many of the heart bleeders are going to Grand Rapids Junior College? Every millage increase gets passed Wages for teachers eat it all up. Employees of TK School, plus spouses, etc., almost guarantee 500 “yes” votes as a head start. I see TK is busy with taxpayers’ money, keep­ ing the teachers invested in the right places. They have their taxes deferred, plus God only knows. I remember one of the pro­ minent teachers quitting in late 1970s to go on own. He sure went back to teaching local school in a hurry. To get back into the TK school system, he got on the school board and then was a shoe-in. What a sickening farce’ Guess the outside world is rough! Yes, I've seen some good teachers in my 30-plus years in the district. You know who you are, just as those who just go through the motions. The Village of Middleville was headed down also. When they are finished, watch how much your taxes are for water, sewer, plus more. This letter will awaken the people who share the views of the elite. Donald W. Johnson declared off limits to anything but horses, was discussed, as was an authentic Indian pow­ wow. Many agreed that the vil­ lage logo, a stagecoach, should be central to the theme of the event. The availability of mountain men s groups, miners, French voyagers and horse-drawn carriages was noted. Fiddlers, dulcimers and square dancers could be incor­ porated into the day or week­ end celebration. Late September or early October were suggested as times for the event to let people who take summer vacations attend. The weather is usually not too cold at that time of the year, and the October date might coincide with the fall colors. Pagents featuring local people in costumes, or a womanless wedding were also discussed. The village and surrounding countryside, with the Thor- meeting. Anyone who has informa­ tion on an available stage­ coach is urged to contact Rod Kenyon at Box 1, Mid­ dleville, Mich., 49333. For more information on the future event to be held in the village, or to give ideas, write the Thomapple Heritage Association, Box 466, Mid­ dleville Mich., 49333. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad. CJJ JAd Gr®phics The Hastings Reminder fl si L.JH | Everyday Needs... ' w Milk — /Ox Whole Milk * Bread • Eggs in a hurry? food to co... Coffee • Rolls oC t Fresh Cookies \ Sandwiches ——J Hot Dogs/Brats ^v_?,s^2^h(Snacks/Soft Drink! ■— Our Anniversary Celebration Winner Chris Lewis (left) holds the winning ticket and presents Darryl Bolt with a Mountain Bike. & Fall is the f time for a change! g wf.Try a new hair style from nappie River in the center of the village, would lend itself to some kind of re-enactment of what happened in the pe­ riod of the 1830s to the 1860s. The next meeting of the FFC will be Wednesday. Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. at the village hall on Main Street. The pub­ lic is invited to participate and bring ideas to the next VILLAGE STYLIST. |K your full service salon for ... fe HAIR — SKIN CARE — NAILS 891-1591 Now for Your Appointment 134 E. MAIN IN DOWNTOWN CALEDONIA Call.. 7 y JR K\ Caledonia Self-Serve V b\ Marathon RATHON / 9266 Cherry Valley J Caledonia, Ml 49316 OUff PRICES ARE THE SAME FOR CASH OR CREDIT Saturday 9 co 2 • U'u - m.< are U c., me \ OPEN Monday thru Thursday 5:30 am. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1, 1991 Cooking enhances reading children's books Kettle Lake teacher publishes ‘Boxcar’ recipes (Above)Kettle Lake teacher and author Diane Blain helps her students mix up a batch of bread in a bag, one of the recipes in her newly published book, The Boxcar Children Cookbook. (See recipe.) (Top right)Blain poses in the Kettle Lake library with a copy of her book and a 'boxcar' bookshelf designed by the father of her student teacher. The apron was sent to her by the publisher, Albert Whitman & Co. Main is the place to be! Serving Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner (Aavtuu.., 7 Days a Wcck A Great Place for the Whole O Family Buffet — Mon., Wed. & Fri. Special Kids Menu ORDER TO GO 891-8997I Senior Citizen Discount Available Saturday & Sunday for Private Parties Open: Mon. Fri. 8 a m. to 9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 8 a m. Io 2 p.m. 129 E. Main Street — Caledonia Blain gets together with the class who last year helped her decide on some of the recipes to include in the cookbook. She dedicated her first book both to her own children and to her students. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Diane Blain's students learn all about good taste in her classroom. A former home economics teacher, Blain loves to cook, and though she now teaches second grade at Kettle Lake U-Pick RASPBERRIES APPLES Red Delicious Golden Delicious Macintosh • Royal Gala Cortland • Granny Smith Butternut and Buttercup SQUASH MINI PUMPKINS APPLE CIDER DONUTS ^Pumpkin World '91N F Opens Fri., Oct. 4th thru Wed., Oct. 30 1 Cost Only 75* per person Special Events Every Saturday Oct. 5 - Barry County Humane Society it Story Lady at k 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Oct. 12 - Llama it Story Lady at 2 p.m.. 3 p.m., 4 p.m Oct 19 - Pot-bellied Pigs k Native American Storyteller at 1 p.m.. 2 p.m.. 3 p.m. Oct 2o - Newfoundland Dogs it Story Lady at 2 p.m . 3 p.m . 4 p.m. k J X. Call tor more information and school tours J \ (Some are still available) BEALTIFLL DRIED FLOWERS , S & S Farm Market 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 Days a Week Mon -Sal 9 to 6 p.m . Sun Noon to 5 Elementary, she finds that cooking with her students is a tasteful way to enhance stories read in class. “And cooking is an applica­ tion of what they learn in math, for instance, and can be incorporated into all kinds of subject areas,” she said.. “They have to measure the ingredients, and we spend time trying to imagine what the final product will look like or taste like. And we write descriptions of what we make, how it looks, smells, tastes. Or we can compare how it ac­ tually turned out to what we thought it would be. “The possibilities endless.” Blain was so pleased with the way cooking tied in with her lessons that she developed a cookbook to supplement one of the children's favorite series of story books, the Box­ car Children’s Mysteries, originally written by Gertrude Chandler Warner She said her students played an important role in choosing the recipes included in the book “We decided in class what kind of cookies Dr Moore would have served, for in­ stance,” she explained "Since they’re only described as 'brown' cookies, we had a jot of choices. “But not too surprisingly, we ended up deciding on chocolate chip,” she laughed Blain said the Boxcar book. Continued on next page Middle villa Lanes i LEAGUE OPENINGS Tuesday • Mixed 9:15 p.m. Men, Women or Mixed Starts October 15th ... 4 Per Team Wednesday Night • couples One Couple Per Team 9:15 p.m. ... Starts October 9th Saturday • Once a Month League Openings 1st Saturday 2nd Saturday 3rd Saturday 3rd Saturday 4th Saturday 4th Saturday ..... 8:30 p.m. • 2 Teams 8:30 p.m. • 1 Team 6:00 p.m. • 1 Team 8:30 p.m. • 2 Teams 6:00 p.m. • 3 Teams 8:30 p.m. • 1 Team Senior Brunch & Bowl 3 Games of Bowling Plus 1/2 Sandwich & Cup of Soup Only $5.00 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Moonlight Madness Starts October 19th ... 11:30 p.m Make your reservations NOW! For More information Call... 795-5640 or 891-1287 on M-37 Just North of Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 1, 1991 / Page 11 From previous page— are undergoing a second wave of popularity with this genera­ tion of school children "I think that’s because the parents of these children read the stories,’’ she said. “I remember so vividly my teacher reading the first Box­ car book to ur. but I didn’t remember all the references to food until I began reading it to my own students ’Then I saw all the oppor­ tunities for cooking.” Blain pointed out that the Boxcar children always took time out for cooking and eating, and the f<x>ds always were those kinds of things any children would tend to eat. “Nothing gourmet.” she laughed Blain said that none of the recipes involve appliances like a deep fryer (the Boxcar children wouldn't have had one), and she incorporates safety procedures in the unit on outdoor cooking. “We discuss and practice all the usual rules, like washing hands and cleaning up our mess." she said, ad­ ding that incorporating cooking was one of the favorite ac­ tivities in any play acting the children do. “If the scene calls for food, we bake it in class one day. during the play, and then we cat it the next.” she smiled. “Plays become very popular activities.” Blain’s book, officially titl­ ed the Boxcar Children Cookbttok is being published by Albert Whitman At Com pany of Morton Grove. Ill She said the book should be in stores by October, and that she is very pleased with the way the publishers incur Baker's Bread in a Bag (1 Loaf) Henry cut one of the loaves of bread into four pieces with his knife, and the children began to eat. — The Boxcar Children What to use 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) least l*/i c. Hour 1 T. sugar 1 t. salt 2 T. margarine 1 c. very warm water l*/i more cups flour (extra flour if needed) self-sealing zip-type plastic bag (1 gallon size) measuring cups measuring spoons bread pan no-stick cooking spray Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg bus fleet has received a "poor" rating by a state inspector, who has promised to return in November when he and school officials expect that the condition of the bus fleet will be "much improved." Inspecting the buses was Sgt. William Massey from the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division of the Michigan State Police. Of the 27 buses inspected, Massey tagged 12 with red flags, 14 with yellow, and one blue flag. A red tag means that the bus cannot be driven, a yel­ low tag signifies that a condi­ tion needs to be corrected but the bus is qualified to run and blue means no defects. For example, a yellow tag was issued for a bus with an empty windshield washer fluid tank. "Of the 12 buses red flagged, six were back up by the time he left," said Busi­ ness Manager Alice Jansma. The only buses now tagged are four that have red tags, and three of those can't be repaired until they can be put into a building to be worked on, Jansma added. Ironically, the three new buses recently purchased by the district that had passed the Michigan State Police inspec­ tion were all flagged. "Hopefully we will be in the bus maintenance building this week, with equipment and tools and an area to work of Events ; WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 2 the b<K>k was dedicated both to herchildren and her students. Three boys from her class last year then hxik the book and leafed rather anxiously through it. But relief showed on all three third-grade faces when they obviously found what they were looking tor. "All right! The pizza’s in there!” Thornapple Kellogg bus fleet tagged by state with ‘poor5 rating by Jean Gallup '©CALENDAR i | V What to Do 1 Put yeast. I '/i cups flour, sugar, and salt into the bag. 2. Add margarine and warm water. Press most of the air out of the bag and seal. Press and squeeze the bag with your hands until the dough becomes mixed. 3. Open bag and add last l’/6 cups of flour Seal the bag again and keep pressing and squeezing until the flour is worked into the dough. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more flour if your dough is very sticky. 4. Unzip the bag and let the dough rest for 20 minutes. This will let the dough rise. 5. Spray the pan with no-stick cooking spray. Squeeze the dough down. Then take the dough out of a bag and place it in the pan. Let the dough rest in the pan in a warm, but not hot, place to rise. The dough should double its size before baking. This wifll take about 1 hour 6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan to cool. porated the illustrations of the original Boxcar books into her cookbook. “I’m pleased they took so much time with it.” she said. "It really fits in with the series." Her past and present students said they are happy for their teacher, but they seemed especially pleased when Blain showed the class rz^T”'oRN^ppL^'KELL°GG"! that will be out of the weather," Jansma said. Since the bus garage fire in May, the buses have been stored in the high school parking lot, and the people maintaining them have worked on them there. "We re trying to operate the buses in the most economical and practical manner possi­ ble," she continued, "if we had had a facility completed, or if the garage fired hadn’t happened, we would have had a chance to be in better shape." Jansma said she looks for­ ward to November when Massey will return to re-inspect the fleet. "He knows we have the ca­ pability and he's coming back so that we can prove it to him," she said. Serving Our Country Jeffrey O. Gleason Navy Seaman Recruit Jef­ frey O. Gleason, son of John A and Jo Ann Gleason of 6625 Pratt Lake Road. Allo, lecently completed training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes. Ill During the training cycle, recruits are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy 's 85 occupational fields Studies include seamanship, close -order dnl I. naval history and first axl The 1989 graduate of Lomel High School joined the Navy m May 1991 □ High School......................................................................... Vision Testing □ West, Page, McFall................................... School Pictures □ Golf...........................................................................Byron Center - There □ Soccer............................................................................. Hastings - There □ JV Tennis................................................. Calvin Christian vs. T.K. - There LUNCH: Pizzaburger/Bun, Peas, Peaches BREAKFAST: Bagel Pizza. Apple Juice. Milk THURSDAY • OCTOBER 3 □ High School....................... Class ring orders taken during lunch hours □ Fr. & JV Football..................................................... Hamilton - Home □ Girls Basketball.......................................... Byron Center - Home □ Cross Country........................................... Byron Center at Brewer Park □ JV Golf........................................................................... Wayland - Away □ Soccer............................................ Calvin Christian - Home LUNCH: Chili or Veg. Beef Soup, Crackers. Bread and Butter. Veg Sticks, Fresh Fruit BREAKFAST: Pancakes/syrup, Juice Choice. Milk FRIDAY • OCTOBER 4 □ High School................. Spectator bus to Hamilton leaves at 6 00 p.m. □ Varsity Football..............................................................Hamilton - Away LUNCH: Pizza or Fishwich on Bun, Baked Beans, Applesauce BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Applesauce, Milk SATURDAY • OCTOBER 5 □ Cross Country.................................................................. Allegan Away □ Golf............................................................. Conference at Orchard Hills □ Tennis.................................................... Conference at Calvin Christian MONDAY • OCTOBER 7 □ Page............................................................ 4th Grade Hearing Testing □ West............................................. October 7-11th Fire Prevention Week □ Girls Basketball...................................... FHC -Thuie □ JV Golf Tourney.................................................. Jenison □ Varsity Golf Maple Valley There □ Soccer.................................................... Creston Home LUNCH: Burrito/Cheese Sauce, Green Beans, Pineapple Tidbits BREAKFAST: Waffle/Syrup, Orange Juice, Milk TUESDAY • OCTOBER 8 High School....................................................... Band Marching Festival Page..............................................................4th Grade Hearing Testing Middle School...................................................................... Picture Day McFall...........................................................Vision Testing for 1st Grade LUNCH: Pizza Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Bread and Butter, Pears BREAKFAST: Cheesy Toast, Orange Juice, Milk □ □ □ □ Coming Events... □ Oct. 17....................... KISD Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL K 12th Grades □ Oct. 11........................................... 3rd Grade to play in Grand Rapids, "The Boy Who Wanted to Talk to Whales" □ Oct. 14.............. C.O.R.E. Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m H.S. Auditorium LUNCH WEEK OF OCT. 9-15: 9th: Tacos, 10th: Tomato Soup & Tuna Pita, 11th: Pizza, 14th: Rib-B-Q/Bun, 15th: Spaghetti • NOTICE • Fall Conference Information: November 13, 14, 15, 1991 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13: All students have school all day. Conference Schedule: High School 5 00-8 00 p.m . Page 5:00-8 00 p.m.. West 5:00-8:00 p.m. THURSDAY, NOV. 14: High School 8i Middle School students have school all day. Elementary students have school V? day. Dismissal Schedule: McFall 11 55; West 12:00. Page 12 05. Conference Schedule: High School 5:00-8 00 pm. Page 12:45-3 45 and 5:00-8 00 p.m.. West 12:45-3:45 and 5:00-8 00 p m FRIDAY, NOV. 15: All students have school V? day Dismissal Schedule: High School 8i Middle School 10 45, McFall 11 55. West 12:00; Page 12:05 NOTE: The Middle School has scheduled conferences for the events of Oct 16 & 17 (5 00-8 00 p.m ) McFall Elementary will hold conferences in October McFall secretaries will contact parents to arrange for these conferences Please remember to contact the building secretary if you would like to arrange for an appointment with your child's instructor WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27: All students have 1/i day of school Dismissal Schedule High School 8i Middle School 10 45. McFall 11 55; West 12 00. Page 12 05 rsiD ten'll I I �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 1, 1991 Dutton ‘card sharks’ learning the ‘trade’ by Barbara (iall Staff Writer What started off as a coldweather-day activity at Dutton Elementary has turned into a swapping good deal for stu­ dent sport card collectors. Dutton teachers Jim Reed and Jerry Aquino learned that many students shared their in­ terest in sports card collecting and before you could say "Ken Griffey Jr..“ a card collecting activity got underway. ‘‘The kids needed something to do when the weather was too cold to go outdoors for recess," explain­ ed Reed, “and it just took off from there. " He estimates that about 50 Caledonia INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the plowing of the Caledonia Township properties for the 1991-1992 season. Specifications are available at the Township Offices, 640 Em­ mons, Caledonia, Ml. Bids are to be submit­ ted to the Township Clerk by Oct. 11th, 1991. Caledonia Township Clerk 10191-5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Theodore A. Bruxvoort REQUEST: Special land use to allow a residential accessory building in excess of 1200 sq. ft. pursuant to section 3.11(c) of the zoning ordinance LOCATION: 6336 Whitneyville Ave. PP« 41-23-02-200-014 & 015 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: October 7, 1991 TIME: 7:30 PM. LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia, during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: September 16, 1991 wi9i-7 Teocher Jerry Aquino and several of the young collectors look over some of Danielle Sherwood's cards. Behind them is a display case where Aquino has put up some of his own card and memorabilia collection. or 60 students enjoy trading cards at one time or another, with about 20 “hard core" collectors who show up regularly. Reed also brings his collec­ tion and the two teachers pore over Beckett magazine and price books with the students. “Our job (as sponsors) is to keep things moving." Reed said. youngsters as well, and said with a grin that they are too knowledgeable to get “ripped off " But I do try to explain to them that just because the book says a card is worth so much money, say $100, you still have to have the buyer that is willing to pay," he said. “It’s usually better for them to trade one card for another, and try to trade ‘up’ than to exchange a card for money, until you get a card that is really in demand,” Reed said. He said that the card collec­ ting activity has provided some interesting insights about his young collector friends. “We have some student Continued on next peg*— NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from Michigan Secretary of State that the Township of Yankee Springs has a population of 2,000 or more and the township board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of Act 359. Public Acts of 1947, as amended: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township. 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incor­ poration as a charter township. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a "Right to Referendum Petition". This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse bet­ ween passage of a resolution of intent to incorporate and final passage of the resolution to incorporate as a charter township. The petition will follow, in general form, the nominating petition form as prescribed in the Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will in­ dicate “Disagreement of Intent to Incorporate as a Charter Township". The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the registered voters of the township based on the vote cast for all candidates for supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. If the petition is successful, the question of incorportion will be plac­ ed on the ballot at the next general or special township election. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk___ ___ . _ _ . ________ ______ Dutton Elementary teacher Jim Reed and some Dutton sports card collectors discuss 'business' during a get-together of the group that meets regularly to swap and compare the popular cards. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS PUBLIC NOTICE TO’ THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 17, 1991 commencing at 7 30 o’clock p m at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 N Briggs Road within Yankee Springs Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone from Agricultural to Rural Residential the following parcel of land described as follows: PAR in SW % of NE % SEC 20-3-10 described as Com SE cor SO SW ’/« of NE TH N 410 ft. to POB TH N 810 ft. th N 89 deg W 538 ft th S 810 ft th S 89 deg E 538 ft to POB Parcel» 0816-020-022-00 Commonly known as 1415 S Briggs Rd. Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider such other fur­ ther matter? as may properly come before said Commission Please take further notice that the Zoning Ordinance, map, land use plan and map may be examined at the Township Hall by request in advance to Township Supervisor Dave Van Elst at any time during regular business hours on any day hereafter except public and legal holiday until and including the day of said hearing Please take further notice that ail persons interested in the Township are invited to appear at said hearing and to be heard in person or by agent or attorney, or by communica­ tion addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the public hearing pertaining to these matters. Written Comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office stated above at any time during regular business hours up to the date of said hearing and will be further recieved by the Planning Commission. Judy A. Becker, Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission 284 N. Briggs Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-9091 or 795-7602 10191-11 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 1, 1991 I Page 13 From previous page— collectors who aren’t suc­ cessful academically, but who are right on top of the sports card business,” he said. “They can tell you what each of their cards is worth at the drop of a hat. and when we do some swapping, they can ajid and subtract prices without blinking an eye. “It’s the same old thing, motivation. Doing school work isn’t always motivating, but card collecting is," he grinned. Reed said the activity is fun for him. too, and he is rebuilding a collection that he gave away in his late teens. “I’m just like a lot of peo­ ple who gave away or threw away their collection, or whose moms got rid of it. 1 gave away my 15.000 card collection when I was 17. and. of course, now I’m kicking myself whenever I think about the cards in that collection that now are worth a fortune. " Both Reed and Aquino also save memorabilia, like pro­ grams from college and allstar games, and explained that they, too can become valuable Aquino even has put up a display in the school’s front showcase, and the students could readily identify which items were most valuable They come to trade with all the trappings of experienced collectors: binders with special pages to hold their cards, file boxes, individual cases for valuable cards and. of course, price books. TAX MANAGEMENT Business Advertising It’s been estimated that it costs 6 times as much to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an old customer. Perhaps you should take a portion of your advertising budget and put it into customer relations and services. Word of mouth referrals are quite valuable. Compliments of... Tax Management & More, inc. Steve Antecki • 891-9401 T.M.&M. also gives competant advise on in­ creasing your net profit through various techniques. Reasonable, fair service given. Caledonia The gym floor provides plenty of room for the students to spread out with binders and boxes of cards. The students keep their cards carefully protected behind plastic covers or in file boxes. Both girls and boys participate. Nine-year-old Molly Cryderman said she got into it first by helping her brother with his collection. Then, when he lost interest and thought about selling his cards, she decided to take them. The activity has been going strong for more than two YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE Of MEETING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN­ ERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. Please take notice the Yankee Springs Township Board of Appeals will hold a meeting at the Township Hall located at 284 N. Briggs Road, within the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County, Michigan, regarding a Variance request from Kevin & Maryanne Zasadil for Lot 11 of Pleasant Valley Plat - 1811 S. Patterson Road. Said meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 15, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk 10191-10 795-9091 Caledonia Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Gordon Newton REQUEST: Special land use to allow a residential accessory building in excess of 1200 sq. ft. pursuant to section 3.11(c) of the zoning ordinance LOCATION: 9505 - 76th St. S.E. PP# 41-23-12-400-037 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: October 7, 1991 Time: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St S.E Caledonia, Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed In the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: September 16, 1991 ioi9i€ years. Reed said, and the students are as interested as ever. “Some of them look at their cards as a means of making a lot of money someday.” he said. “So I try to encourage those who are ’investing’ to put their money into an older card that is only going to appreciate. “They didn’t make so many cards in the past, and so many of my generation didn't take care of their collections that the older cards will be scarce and therefore, more valuable. ‘These kids aren’t going to throw away their collections, S3 the cards of today’s stars nay not be so valuable.” The lessons are sinking in. \nybody out there got a Nolan Ryan rookie in the at­ tic'. And a Honus Wagner would just about put my son through college. But don’t let the card sharks at Dutton know about our deal. Gaines Historical Society plans clean-up day Oct. 5 The Gaines Township Historical Society has designated Saturday. Oct. 5, as "Clean-Up Day” at the Detray School, comer of East Paris and 100th streets. Members will gather at 11 a m. to begin cleaning the one-room schoolhouse in an­ ticipation of the coming restoration. Anyone interested in being part of the clean-up participate. They may bring cleaning supplies and dig in. Needed are buckets, brooms, scrub brushes, detergent, rubber gloves, and anything else one might use to clean. Parking is available at the Koster farm on 100th Street, the east of the schoolhouse. Serving Our Country Todd E. Jousma Marine Pfc. Todd E. Jousma. son of Allan E. and Linda B Jousma of 6598 Egan. Caledonia, recently completed recruit training at Manne Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. During the training cycle, recruits are taught the basics of battlefield survival, in­ troduced to typical military daily routine and personal and professional standards. All recruits participated in an active physical condition­ ing program and gained profi­ ciency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline are emphasized throughout cycle. The 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School joined the Manne Corps Reserves in June 1991 Picnic lunches (brown bag specials) are encouraged. A visit to the Koster farm as part of the annual farm tour will be an added bonus. For more information, call Barb Kolarik, 698-0521. TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion will hold a public hearing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Martin Palbykln REQUEST: Special land use to allow a. residential accessory building In excess of 576 sq. ft. pursuant to section 3.11(b) of the zoning ordinance LOCATION: 6630 Woodville Ct PP# 41-23-03-476-007 PUBLIC HEARING DATE. October 7, 1991 TIME: 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Caledonia Township Hall 7248 68th St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316 All Information relative to this request may be reviewed In this office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St., Caledonia during normal business hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: September 16, 1991 10191-8 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 7, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall), 7248 - 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia: 1. Amend Section 3.35 so as to provide that a home occu­ pation may be permitted in the A, R-R, R-1 and R-2 Districts if approved by the Planning Commission as a special land use and if the other requirements of such section are satisfied; and 2. Amend Chapter VI so as to renumber the present Sec­ tion 6.6 to 6.7 and so as to add a new Section 6.6 so as to provide that no residential building or structure in the R-R District shall exceed 35 feet in height or 21/2 stories, whichever is the lesser. A copy of the proposed zoning ordinance amendment is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 640 Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours. All intersted persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Dated: September 4, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 1, 1991 SPORTS TK jayvee gridders suffer 1st loss deadlocked at 8-8. T.K. jumped out to an early lead in the second half, mov­ ing the kickoff 89 yards on the ensuing drive. Wmgback Jason Bardwell scampered the final 37 yards to paydirt on a beautifully blocked reverse play. Bardwell and the Trojans continued moving the football against the Wolverines, manuevermg 65 yards with Jamie Hermemtt passing to Bardwell for a 56-yard touchdown. After an unsuc­ cessful two point conversion, the Trojans led 20-8. With 8:32 left to play. God­ win Heights mounted a charge, breaking a 32-yard gain off tackle. Four plays later the Wolverines scored and converted the extra point The TK junior varsity foot­ ball team suffered its first loss of the season Thursday night, falling to the Wolverines of Godwin Heights 29-20. The loss drops the Trojans to 2-1 in league action and 3-1 overall. The Wolverines opened the scoring midway through the first quarter, moving briskly down the field with a well-run option attack. After a nifty op­ tion pitch and a bcxMleg pass for the two point conversion, the Wolverines led 8-0. The Trojans countered with p time-consuming drive of their own, moving the ball 76 yards with running back John Huyck rambling 48 yards for the Trojans first score. After a successful two-point conver­ sion, the score stood to make the score 20-16. After a brief Trojan posse­ sion and a punt. Godwin struck for a quick touchdown making the score 22-20. As time expired the Wolverines added yet another score to conclude the scoring. Offensively, the Trojans were led by running backs B.J. West and John Huyck who both totalled 115 yards rushing. Wingback Jason Bardwell rushed for 41 yards, and hauled in 3 passes for 61 yards. The Trojans totaled 395 yards total offense. Defensively, the Trojans were led by nose tackle Don Hasty with 9 tackles. T.K. hosts Hamilton in league action Thursday. Game time is 7 p.m. Trojan frosh eagers win games The TK freshman girls basketball team continued on the winning track last week by defeating Delton and Godwin. The Trojans traveled to Delton Tuesday. The game started out slowly as Mid­ dleville took a 13-6 first-half lead In the second half Middleville opened up their of­ fense and defeated Delton 37-19. Tracy Lee led all scorers ****ww*w*#ww*< , ■' POLE BUILDINGS ! 1 J | ! 1 ; < i Erected by WOODLAND ; BUILDERS. Resilient!.Il > Commercial, Farm • Horse ; Barns, Custom Fuming i Call Lloyd for a quick start at ’ 1 800 950 2BY4 , Free Estimates , * ' < , ’ ' > , ; < , J with 24 points and nine re­ bounds. while Sarah Kaechele scored six points with four assists. Thursday Middleville visited Godwin The Trojans jumped off to a quick 21-7 half time lead. Middleville continued a Caledonia golfers move up in 0-K Gold league race The Caledonia golf team improved its O-K Gold standing with a first-place finish at last Monday's league jamboree with a 159 score. Randy Foreman shot a 38 Exercise and Tan with Ease I 9790 Cherry Valley, Caledonia 891-4040 $3000 $<J00 § s4000 s3250 $45°° $400 I § balanced attack in the second half, winning 49-24. Lee scored 12 points followed by Chelsea Peck with II and Kerry Bustraan with eights. The Trojans are now 8-0 with Hamilton and Byron Center next on the schedule. Per Month Unlimited TONING Per Visit TONING Per Month Unlimited TANNING No Time Limit IO Visits to lead Caledonia, followed by John Duba and Phil Stimac with 39’s. Freshman Eric Blandings chipped in a 43 to round out the scoring. In a weather-delayed match on Thursday at Western Green Golf Club, Caledonia posted a second-place finish, one stroke behind Hudsonville. It was a very tight match, as five strokes seperated the top six teams. Foreman again led Caledonia with a 38, followed by Stimac with a 43; and Duba, Chris VanRyn and Blanding with 44's. The strong finishes in these two meets pulled the Scots to within five points of Northern for the O-K Gold lead. Caledonia leads third-place Cedar Springs by four points. After Monday's jamboree at Saskatoon Golf Club, the Scots will compete in another Wednesday to be hosted by South Christian. The conference finals will be held Friday and Saturday at Cedar Springs No Time Limit 15 Visits Bowling Results Single Visit TANNING SPECIAL TONE 2 for 1 TAN 1 Month Unlimited and Get 1 Week Free $15°° a $/l fl 00 at J TAKE s1.00 OFF Next Month s Fee g 'J for Every Pound You Take Off! Bowierettes Bradford White 12-4; Caledonia Oil 10-6; Hair We Are 9-7; Locke Shoppe 8-8; Village Stylist 7-9; Country Place Beauty 2-14 High Series - L. Riva 564; S. Kent 492; G Stevens 474; E. Brodbock 470; P Miller 464. High Game - L Riva 225; S. Kern 213, G. Stevens 193; T Hope 178; J. Soules 174. Coopersville nips Scot frosh The Caledonia freshman football team played their best game of the year, but they still came up short. The Scots were stopped at the 6-inch line with one minute left in the game and lost to Coopersville 16-14. The Scots jumped out to an early 8-0 lead on a Todd Thornton touchdow n and two point conversion. Coopersville then went to the air to score a touchdown right before the half. The score was tied 8-8 at halftime. In the second half, the Broncos went 75 yards in 11 plays to take a 14-8 lead. The conversion was good and it was 16-8. The lead was the same entering the fourth when a Brian Chapman interception gave the Scots good field posi­ tion. The Scots mosed the hall down inside the 15 yard line, but were slopped on a key­ fourth down and three play. The Scots got a big break four plays later when they recovered a Bronco fumble on the 15-yard line. Three plays later. Todd Thornton went over from the four yard line and it was 16-14 A procedure penalty on the two point conversion moved the ball back to the seven yard line and the Scots couldn't get it in. On the kickoff after the touchdown. Ed Schott ex­ ecuted a perfect on-side kick and Chapman recovered it. The Scots marched down the field to the three-yard line behind the running of Pat Bailey and Thornton. A procedure penalty moved the ball back to the eight yard line. On a fourth and seven play Brian Chapman roiled (Hit and hit Justin Heyboer with the pass. Heyboer made a great effort to try to get in the end zone but came up inches short. TK jayvee booters win a pair Tuesday the TK jayvee soc­ cer team played South Chris­ tian in a battle for first place as both teams were unbeaten in league play. The Trojans posted their ninth win of the season with the first ever vic­ tory over the Sailors 2-1. During the first half the Trojans dominated play with more shots on goal, including two shots that bounced off the goal cross-bar. The half ended in a scoreless tie. With only two minutes gone in the se­ cond half. T.K. center striker Eric DeGroote dribbled up the middle of the field around a number of Christian players and scored the first goal of the game. South Christian fired up their attack and 14 minutes later they tied the game. With less than 15 minutes remaining. Middleville right wing Jason Clinton sent a crossing pass in front of the goal where DeGroote headed in the winning goal. The winning keeper was Steve Converse. Thursday the Trojans team traveled to Forest Hills Nor­ thern and posted a 4-0 win. After a scoreless first half. Middleville finally took con­ trol. At the 19-minute mark. Jim Mason put T.K. on the board with an unassisted goal Five minutes later. Nor­ thern was called for a penalty inside the penalty area Mason took the penalty kick and scored the teams' second goal Mason later scored his third goal of the match, and two minutes later Mike Sanderson and Kiley Webster converged on the ball and sent it into the net for the final goal of the game The T.K. keeper was Steve Converse, posting his sixth shutout of the year. Scot harriers defeat Kenowa Hills The Caledonia cross country teams won yet another O-K Gold dual meet Wednesday against Kenowa Hills. The boys won 16-46, while the girls posted a 1550 win. In the boys meet, Pete Parbel continued his recent trend of setting the pace in the conference with a day'sbest 16:54 time on the soggy Johnson Park course. Other Scots places and times include Tim Stack, second (17:29); Jason Boorsma, third (17:40); John Myers, fourth (17:49); Chris Holiday, sixth (18:08); Jason Hill, seventh (18:19); Ben Lillie, ninth (18:59) and Ben Potgeter, 11th (19:32). In the girls meet, the Scots blazed to the first 10 places, led by Becky Beland with a time of 20:38 and Merideth Denison with a time of 21:31. Other top-ten finishers include Wendy Faber, third (21:55); Sarah Hegel, fourth (21:57); Jody Hatrick, fifth (23:22); Carrie Peterson, sixth (24:20); Heather Comegys, seventh (24:39); Tina Ruehs, eighth (24:57); Angie Stack, ninth (26:02) and Lisa Parbel, tenth (26:08). "Despite the rainy, cold weather, many of the ladies continued to improve with year's-best times," girls coach Dave Hodgkinson said. "This is the result of the tremendous practices, extra miles and believing in themselves." 6861 GARBOR ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE Open October 6 * 2 to 5 p.m. (M-37 to Parma lee, East to Whitneyville, South to Garbow, East approx. 1 '/? miles to home) Beautiful home on choice 20 acres of woods that back up to state game area Three bedrooms, 2 baths, three season porch with hot tub, deck, walkout, finished lower level, 2Vz stall finished garage, extra barn 26x32 fully equipped. Builders own home - only eight years old ■ ap­ pliances included. Fireplace, cathedral ceilings - much more! Patricia Estep, Westdale Better Homes and Gardens 891-1312 or 942-2300 for more information. 139 and 141 MILL STREET, CALEDONIA Open by Appointment (M-37 to Main Street, Caledonia Village, West to Mill, North to end) You can live in the coun­ try and enjoy the con­ venience of condo liv­ ing. Just $60.00 per month Assoc, fee in these very choice units. 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Scot coach Ken Demeuse said that the game wouldn't have gone into overtime had Caledonia's shooting percentage been a little higher. The Scots hit just 27 percent in the game. "Other than the shooting, we played a good game." he said. "We ran the offense well and played excellent defense. We just couldn’t get the shots to fall. When we get in practice, we can't miss." The game was nip-andtuck throughout. The Huskies held a three-point lead after one, but the Scots tied the game at halftime 2323. Wilkinson led Caledonia with 11 points, while teammate Emily Ashbaugh chipped in 10. Roxanne Gallen added eight and had six steals before leaving the game with an injury. Demeuse said that she would need to rest a few days but should be back in the lineup soon. Rosalyn Risdon led the Scot rebounders with seven, while Treasure Hylkema collected six. Tuesdays game was another nail-biter. The Scots hit six of seven pressurepacked free throws in the overtime session to secure the win. Wilkinson hit three for three and Jenny Smith canned both her attempts. Caledonia had difficulty stopping Viking center Tricia Pierson, who scored 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. "We started double­ teaming her, and they made a couple of turnovers," Demeuse said of the Scots' strategy on Pierson. "(Ashbaugh) had three steals down the stretch and (Risdon) also played very well." Wilkinson had 12 points to lead the Scots. Ashbaugh added 11 and Smith scored eight and led the rebounders with eight. Ashbaugh also had a good floor game with six assists and eight steals. Caledonia, which is currently 4-3 overall and 0-1 in O-K Gold play, will have a key conference game tonight at home against Wayland. "Northern had two girls 61, and that hurt us," Demeuse said. "But we stack up a little better against Wayland." ^OFFICIALCOUNCIL MINUTESJ Middleville Trojan netters remain unbeaten; Calvin Christian showdown coming up next The Middleville tennis team remained unbeaten in O-K Blue play by defeating Hamilton and Byron Center last week. The Trojans will face Calvin Christian, which is also unbeaten, for the league dual meet title Wednesday at Middleville. Monday the Trojans routed Hamilton 6-1. Singles play was again the strength as Middleville lost a combined total of just four games in the four singles flights. Winning singles matches for TK were Erin Wolverton, first singles (6-2, 6-1); Shelly Wolverton, second singles (6-0, 6-0); Kendra Weatherhead, third singles (6-0, 6-0); and Erin Seger, fourth singles (6-1,6-0). Winning doubles matches for the Trojans were Lesa Kaechele-Cathy Hart, second doubles (6-2, 5-7, 7-6) and Jennifer Lewis-Darcy Mugridge, third doubles (64, 6-4). The tiebreaker score in the second doubles match was 7-1. Wednesday's match against Byron Center was postponed until Friday because of inclement weather conditions, but the Trojans pulled off a 5-2 win. The victory was not without its anxious moments. Leading 3-2, the Trojans found themselves in two good three-set matches, Seger at fourth singles and Kaechele-Hart at second doubles. Fortunately for Middleville, both matches ended in the Trojans' favor. Winning singles matches for TK were Erin Wolverton, first singles (6-0, 6-0); Shelly Wolverton, second singles (6-0, 6-0); Weatherhead, third singles (6-0, 6-1) and Seger, fourth singles 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. The lone Trojan win in doubles play was the second doubles tandem of KaecheleHart, which won by a 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 score. September 10 1991 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Hardy Myers. Oliver Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent Bray. Guests Several residents of Fremont Street neighborhood Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News, and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the August 77. 1991 meeting were approved as read Oliver. Chairperson of the Zoning and Ordinance Commit­ tee. submitted their recommen­ dations on dog and noise pro blem Council received a 2 page letter with signatures from the residents of the Freemont Street neighborhood A representative of animal control was also pre­ sent. Discussion held. Council accepted the recommendations from the Committee. Hardy moved that Council adopt the resolution to amend the zoning ordinance of Section 4.2 thereof as to rezone the following described lands from the Thornapple Township R-2 Single Family and Two Family Residential District to the Village PMF Planned Multiple Family District. (Known as Cider Mill Mobile Home Park). Support by VandenBerg. Roll call: Hardy aye. Myers aye. Oliver aye. Riley aye. VandenBerg aye. and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows Total to Payroll...........$22,371.51 Total to Motor Pool $6 018.97 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Corned. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving and Water Operating and Maintenance ...................................... $12 000 00 Sewer Receivmg and Sewer Operating and Maintenance 54 000.00 Support by Vends nBerg Ayes all. Carried. Oliver updated Council on Sugar 8ush Trail, nothing new as yet. will report when there is. Attorney Youngsmo ap­ proached Council with a pur­ chase agreement with Penn Central at a one time cost of $1500 00 Hardy moved that Council pay a one time payment to Penn Central for on easement at a cost of $1.500 00 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Corned. Attorney Youngsma ap­ proached Council on the former Village property at 314 f. Main Street Discussion held Council and Village Manager Roon reviewed the Manager s Report. Council authorized Manager Roon to solicit prices lor a fox machine and submit the prices to the appropriate committee. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the August Police Activity Report With no further business. Hor dy moved for adjournment Sup port by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 30 p.m Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (10 1) Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. TK golfers cap successful week Both the Middleville varsity and junior varsity golf teams finished 2-0 last week. The varsity team improved to 5-4 in O-K Blue play after defeating Hamilton and Godwin Heights in a triangular meet at L.E. Kaufmann Golf Course in Wyoming. The win over the Hawkeyes allowed the Trojans to gain a measure of revenge for a key loss earlier in the season. TK shot 196 in the blustery conditions. Godwin shot a 202 and Hamilton carded a 203. The Trojans were led by Brett Muller and Brad Williams with 47's. Mac Missad and Kevin Coe each carded 51's. The varsity team's match against Kelloggsville and Calvin Christian was postponed from Wednesday until tonight. In junior varsity matches in the Spectrum league, Middleville downed Unity Christian on Tuesday 182184. It was the first league loss for Unity. Scott Peck shot a 42 to lead the Trojans. Tim Keizer had a 43, Keith Potts 45, and Scott Meyers, 52. In the final Spectrum match, TK defeated Cedar Springs 209-215. The win improved the Trojans' league record to 3-5. Peck again led the way with a 49, followed by Corey Einberger, 50; Keizer, 51; and a 59 by Potts and Scott Mutzen. TK jayvee girls basketball team undefeated in league play The TK jayvee girls basket­ ball team is off to a fast start this year in league play, winn­ ing its first three games. The girls defeated Com­ stock Park last week 32-21 and Godwin 42-35. Their overall record now is 6-2. The girls played a very strong second half against Comstock Park by outscoring them 24-11 Bntt Haraburda had seven points in the third quarter and Jamie Strater add­ ed six points more to build up the go-ahead margin. For the game, high point scorer was Kati Zoemer with nine and top rebounder was Suzanne landman with nine. It was the second quarter against Godwin that made the difference, as the Trojans outscored the Wolverines 16-5 to build up a safe lead. During this quarter Strater and Zoemer had 13 points between them to aid the team to a 24-15 half time lead. Metta Bedrick scored eight points and Bridget Loftus had a key basket in the last quarter that sealed the game for the Trojans. TK frosh gridders down Godwin 16-6 The Middleville freshman picked up their fourth win of the season defeating Godwin 16-6 Thursday All the scoring came in the first half with Ed Solomon returning a punt 60 yards to the 2-yard line. Man Liu scored TK’s first touchdown with Ed Solomon getting the conversion Godwin scored to open the second quarter, but the extra poinu were stopped Liu then returned. God­ win s kickoff 88 yards for the Trojans final touchdown. Andy Brewer scored the ex­ tra two points TK’s defense, led by Mike Smalley . Ty Middleton, Chad Fester and Brett Suwyn held God* m to less than IO) yards ; ' --- --1 'VIEW PROPERTY Build Here! LOCATED 2 miles west of Hastings, Ml to Tanner Lake Rd., then ’/» mile south. Being on the NW corner of Tanner Lake Rd. and Yeckley Rd. Saturday, Oct. 19 • 1:00 p.m. • 5 BEAUTIFUL VACANT PARCELS • PARCEL #1: 3'/? acres, being 330’ x 460' with a super building site overlook­ ing heavily rolling meadow and a view that cannot be described on paper. Sell­ ing at public auction at site on October 19th at 1:00 p.m. See terms below. PARCEL #2: Same as Parcel #1. See terms below. 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Maps, building restrictions and septic tank approval from Barry Co. Health Department in moil boxes at site. A Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding and Re/Max landmark representative will be at sales site to answer your questions Friday, Oct. 4th, 4 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. MR. & MRS. JACK MORREN, Owners Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding AUCTIONEERS 14998 US-27 North Marshall. Ml 49068 616-781-4258 , �Panp 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 1, 1991 Berg explodes in 57-28 rout over OK Blue rival Godwin Coledonio's Brod Stegenga (20) batters through the Coopersville line for a touchdown during Friday night’s conference game. Caledonia gridders drop to 0-4 with 38-15 loss There are no off-weeks when you play football in the O-K gold conference. Caledonia coach Ralph Shefferly can confirm that. The Scots suffered their fourth straight loss of the season in Friday's league game against O-K Gold front-runner Coopersville 38-15. It was Caledonia’s third loss in conference play. Shefferly would like anything that would resemble an easy game at this point. Caledonia's four opponents this season have a combined 15-1 record. The Scots play 0-3 Kenowa Hills this week. "I was very pleased as a coach," an upbeat Shefferly said after the loss. "We played an entire game for the first time since the Middleville game (in the season opener). "We made mistakes and hurt ourselves early, but we never gave up." One of those mistakes was an early fumble giving the Broncos possession on the Caledonia eight. Quarterback Lee Menning scored on a sneak shortly thereafter, and it was an uphill battle for the Scots the rest of the way. The Broncos claimed a 120 lead before the end of the quarter on a 6-yard blast by Evan Kluting. Coopersville missed both PAT'S. The Scots' Brad Stegenga trimmed the lead to 12-7 in the second quarter with a 5yard scoring run. Mark Uyl added the extra point. A key play in the game, just before the half, occurred on a fourth and 14 play from the Caledonia 20. Menning hit Demond Shupert with a touchdown pass. Again, the conversion failed and Coopersville held an 18-7 halftime advantage. Caledonia's inability to move the football in the second half was also a key to the game, but Shefferly was pleased with the play of his defense, which was led by Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Brad Feenstra, Uyl, Alan Aho and Tom Benedict. "The defense did a nice job," Shefferly said. "We just couldn’t get anything going (offensively)." Kluting added a second scoring run in the third quarter and Menning threw another touchdown pass to extend the Coopersville lead to 32-7. Stegenga, who carried the ball 13 times for 84 yards, then responded with his second touchdown, a 44-yard effort A late Bronco touchdown rounded out the scoring. Coopersville outgained the Scots 367-215. Caledonia quarterback Aho completed three of eight passes for 28 yards. Shefferly knows his squad faces another rough game this week against the Knights, despite their 0-3 league record. "We'll be in for another tough game on Friday, especially on the road," he said. "But the kids are starting to learn and they are starting to jell as a team." GET EASYCASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Tom Otto Turkey Farm IS NOW OPENING A TURKEY STORE We will be offering the Best Dressed Whole Turkeys jp Town! ...and a whole lot morel! * * Rolled Turkey Roast (Raw or FuHy Smoked) * Turkey Steak Butterfbed Fillets (White Meat) Cube Steaks (Dark Meat) * Deli Style Cooked Breast ★ Ground by the Pound (Hand-ground turkey burger) * Smoked Breast (Sandwich SBced) * Turkey Jerky You’ve just got to try it! Our Regular Hours will be Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 5 or just call us at...(616) 795-3738 7640 W. State Road • Middleville. Ml 49333 The Best Dressed Turkeys in Town! It's a bird, it’s a plane, it's ... Jamie Berg. The Middleville senior running back did his best Superman imitation Friday night at the expense of O-K Blue rival Godwin Heights, eclipsing a 25-year old school record in the process. Berg rolled up an astounding 408 yards on the ground and tallied five touchdowns in the Trojans’ 57-28 rout of the Wolverines. The win enables Middleville to keep pace with Byron Center and Hamilton in the conference race. The Trojans travel to Hamilton Friday night and will be host to Byron Center the following week. A pair of victories will help ensure Middleville of at least a share of its fifth straight conference title. While Berg's performance was indeed record-shattering, coach Skip Pranger figured it was a team effort. "Obviously, Jamie had an outstanding game," Pranger said. "But outstanding blocking goes with that type of performance. We played well and controlled the line of scrimmage." Berg and his line came out ready to play from the opening gun. He scored on 55- and 63-yard runs on his first two carries to give the Trojans a quick 12-0 lead. Berg added a 55-yard burst near the end of the first quarter to extend the advantage to 18-0. The teams traded scores in the second quarter. Quarterback David Sherwood, who rushed for 108 yards on five carries, broke free on a 46-yard scamper. Middleville held a 24-6 halftime advantage. Two more Berg scoring runs in the third quarter, covering 55- and 75-yards, along with a 14-yard jaunt by Rob Hunt, ended any lingering Godwin hopes of a comeback. Mark McNutt and Scott Palazzolo also got into the act for the Trojans in the fourth quarter. McNutt busted a 90-yard touchdown, while Palazzolo ended the Middleville scoring with an 8-yard run late in the game. Berg's 408 yards, coming on just 12 attempts, shattered the school record previously established by Tom Warner in 1966. The Trojans’ 717 net yards also set a school mark. The Wolverines gained 411 yards in total offense, having run twice as many plays as Middleville. They also had 16 first downs to nine for the Trojans Middleville, which is now 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the OK Blue, travels to Hamilton Friday for what Pranger expects to be a tough game against the Hawkeyes, who blanked Comstock Park 30-0 Friday. "We expect quite a game from Hamilton," Pranger said. "They have some good backs that have rolled up some yardage snd some scores. It should be a good game." Thornapple Kellogg soccer squad continues to improve record The Middleville varsity soccer team has continued to improve over the course of the season. Thursday the Trojans battled to a 1-1 tie against Forest Hills Northern. Middleville scored the first goal of the game when Ryan Recker sent the ball into the net. The goal was assited by Tim Kietzeman. The Huskies tallied in the second half to tie the score, but neither team could score throughout the remainder of the game and overtime. "The whole team reached a new level of intensity," coach Steve Evans said of the game. "(This) will certainly translate into success in upcoming games." Earlier in the week TK was blanked by South Christian 3-0 and lost to Calvin Christian 4-1. In the Calvin game, Dave DcHaan scored on a corner kick in the first half, but three unanswered goals in the second half enabled the Squires to seal the win. Middleville will travel to Hastings Wednesday and will get a rematch with Calvin at home Thursday. Caledonia harriers win Carson City invitational last weekend The Caledonia cross country teams got a taste of some different competition over the weekend, but the results were the same. Both Scot squads rolled to victories in the 18-team Carson City Crystal Invitational. The boys team finished with 69 points, 30 ahead of runner-up Edwardsburg, while the girls dominated tKe field with 29 points, 40 ahead of secondplace Gladwin. Winning medals for Caledonia were Pete Parbel, second (16:33); Tim Stack, 12th (17:08); and Jason Boorsma, 13th (17:12). Other times and places for the Scots include Chris Holiday, 19th (17:28); John Myers, 23rd (17:35); Ben Lillie, 39th (18:07); and Jason Hill, 44th (18:10). Becky Beland finished first overall in 19:52, while team mates Merideth Denison and Wendy Faber finished third and fourth respectively in 20:43. Other times and places were Sarah Flegel, fifth (20:48); Karyn Duba, 16th (21:48); Jody Hatrick, 23rd (22:14); Carrie Peterson, 43rd (23:14). Caledonia girl netters down rival Comstock Park 5-2 Thursday The Caledonia girls tennis team defeated non-league rival Comstock Park Thursday 5-2. Winning singles matches for Caledonia were Beckie Risdon, first singles (4-6, 61, 6-2) and Emily Whisner, fourth singles (6-4, 7-5). The Scots swept the doubles flights with Lisa Johnson-Kim Detwiler rallying for a 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 win at first doubles; Aimee Brower-Tanya Jousma posting a 7-5, 7-6 win in the second flight; and Carrie Snoap-Tammy Faber breezing to a 6-1, 6-0 win at third doubles. BrowerJousma's match lasted until past 8 p.m., with the tie­ breaker being played in the dark. On Monday the Scots were blanked by O-K Gold rival Hudsonville 7-0. Caledonia’s closest match was at first doubles, where JohnsonDetwiler lost a tough 6-4, 36, 7-5 match. Wednesday s home meet with South Christian was rescheduled for yesterday. The Scots will travel to Byron Center tonight. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 1. 1991 I Page 17 Pioneer Club kicks off program at Leighton Church Matt Schantz helps entertain the crowd on the keyboard. Members of the group captive Free" perform at the kick-off of the Pioneer Club at the Leighton United Methodist Church. They are (left to right) Sara into the mood of the evening by participating in singing. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Games, songs and refresh­ ments are some of the fun ac­ tivities Pioneer girls and boys can have in upbeat, fast-paced programs planned just for them at the Leighton United Methodist Church. The Pioneer Club, spon­ sored by the church, is for girls and boys from 2 years old through the sixth grade, said leader Connie Blain. Ev­ ery week on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., nine cl sses of children will meet with kids their own ages. Each class has two teachers, and there are 10 others to help in the kitchen and other places where they are needed, Blain said. After a big kickoff last week, the children can look forward to special events tai­ lored to their age groups. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, kids from two years old through kindergarten will have a "teddy bear" party. Activities will include making a teddy bear hat, eating teddy bear graham crackers and having a teddy bear hunt. Youngsters who might not want a grownup to take their teddy bear to hide, can hide them themselves, and an adult will help them look for them, c^F24 FMOM ~ | ><70 Blain said. Coming up later in October will be "Noah's Ark" for first and second graders, and a "Wild West Party" for third and fourth graders. "The program is designed to help put Christ in every phase of a child's life," Blain explained. It is not necessary to be a member of the Leighton United Methodist Church to have children participate in the Pioneer Club. "Not at all," Blain said, "everybody is welcome." For more information, cal’ Blain at 891-1858. Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line * VO«Ct COMttUMOTKX KK.tCt O> J-Afi OAA^tCS K»C You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight JAd Graphics publications seven-days a week, 24 hours a day... 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At Forest Hills Northern, the Scots were able to jump off to a good start and never looked back in the 44-33 win. Katie Donker led the Scots with 12 points and Millard had 10. Wilkinson led the Scots with a fine board game, registering 13 rebounds. Michelle Colbom continued her fine defensive work with eight steals at luikewcMxJ and 11 against F.H.N. Packaging & Shipping Convenience Center Next-Day • Domestic • International fl Let us ship your packages. / Packages received by 4 pm ship the same day.' € Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)891-2121 address and Overby, Dawn Kelly, Craig Lautenschleger, Kurt Richards, Aimee Wesolik and Matt Schantz • FAX (616) 891-8074 Your full service Printer. Conveniently located in Caledonia on the east side of M-37 between Main and 100th St. Main Street 3 Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley nxr Printing • Copying • Fox Service • Shipping • Recycling of Office Poper 100th Street �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 1. 1991 They make papers the old-fashioned way Tradition endures at Freeport Publishing company by Jean Gallup . Staff Writer There are only three or four newspapers left in Michigan that are produced by using "hot type" or Linotype ma­ chines, and Freeport Printing owner Charlie Geiger has two of them. Geiger has been in the newspaper business since he was a ’‘printer's devil," or ap­ prentice, for the founder of the Freeport News as a youth still in high school. The founder, Ken Braendle, already owned a newspaper in Clarksville in 1928 when he started the Freeport paper. Geiger went to work full time for the Freeport News in 1931 when he graduated from school and has been working there since then. He bought Braendle out in 1944. He also became owner and publisher of the Clarksville Record and purchased an insurance com­ pany from Braendle. When Geiger started his ca­ reer in printing, there were two newspapers in the vil­ lage, The Freeport News and The Freeport Herald. At the time, both were hand set. Breandle installed a Linotype machine, allowing much faster type setting, and the Herald went out of business a few years later. Freeport Printing was busy in the 1950s, when it was a printing center working around the clock and was re­ sponsible for printing several area papers. Geiger's son, Ron, and his wife, Christy, both now work at the paper. Christy is the main opera­ tor of the Linotype machine, but two other women are able to operate it as well, to pro­ vide back up and time off for Lining up columns of type hot off the Linotype, Ron Geiger lays out a page of the Freeport News. Publisher Charlie Gieger watches as his daughter-in-law Christy sets hot type on one of the few Linotype machines still in use in Michigan. A CUT ABOVE A STEP AHEAD Get power and performance at a great price with a McCulloch TITAN - 57 Chan Saw • 3 5 cubic-rich engne • Adjustable gear-dnven Oder with manual override capabMy • Chan Brake*/Hand Guard and ant> vtjratjon system • Easy start electronic ignrtxn • Professional hard-chrome cyfcnder bore • One year consumer warranty (su-month professional warranty] Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Road, Nashville, Ml S3 852-9377 Aft McCULLOCH her. Setting type for a medium­ sized story takes about 10 minutes with the machine, Christy said, and she types job printing and flyers on a Compugraphic, a much more modem commercial type-setting machine. Pressing a letter key on the Linotype machine lets a solid brass "mat" fall into position where it has lead heated to 500 degrees pushed into it to form the letter. The "mats" are thrown into a hopper at the top of the Linotype and will go only into their proper slots because they have a dif­ ferent series of steps, similar to the notches on a house key. Different letters have a dif­ ferent set of notches. The hot letters are guided into a tray into whatever col­ umn width Christy has set. They eventually fam words, spaces and paragraphs. The only place to buy mats now is F ng land, and they are becoming very expensive, Christy said. Ron, who operates the printing press, explains the process from there. "You leave the type in the ’galley’ until you get the headlines and everything the way you want it, and then it gets laid out on a two-page chase,“ he said. The chase, when completed, contains ev­ erything on a page that is printed. The chase is locked up tight to keep the type in place and is then brought to the printing press The eight-page paper is printed four pages at a time on the Babcock single revolution printing press. A single sheet is run for Ron to proof read, and if there are no mistakes, the press run begins. "There’s no automation here, just the printing press," Ron observed. "I guess about the only thing automated is that you don’t have to crank the press, but we still have to feed it a page at a time." And, they hand-fold and hand address each of the 1,200 papers they print each week. Photos also are engraved, which means they're quite ex­ pensive. The photos are sent to a company in Lansing and come back engraved and set on a block of wood the right height to set into the chase and print. Ron said the age of the press is not known, but an­ tique dealers have shown strong interest in the ma­ chine. One particularly ag­ gressive dealer slapped a sticker with his name, address and phone number on the side of the press so it would be handy for the Geigers to con­ tact them, if they decided to sell the rare machine. The press eventually may end up at Charlton Park, Ron said. Charlie already has do­ nated bound copies of the Woodland paper from 1869 to 1898 to the historic park about five years ago. Charlie and his late wife, Thelma, were the parents of four children, Ron, Alice, Sharon and Connie. Thelma was a columnist for the Freeport paper and col­ lected personal items that were published, calling 60 people a week to collect the news. She wrote the column called "Thelma's Geiger Counter" and printed recipes that people sent her. Testing Continued nut papa �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 1, 1991 / Page 19 There’s no automation here, , just the printing press. I guess about the only thing automated is that you don’t have to crank the press, but we still have to feed it a page at a time. " ’ CM PROGRAM CARS 1991 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr. — Ron Geiger White. 4 cyl. auto . air. tilt, cruise, stereo. 10.000 miles. 1991 Chevy Lumina Euro 4 Dr. Blue, full equipment. 12.000 miles. From Previous page — the different recipes to see if her family liked them enough to be put in the paper is a fond memory for Ron. Ron and Christy’s two sons, Ed and Chuck, are pur­ suing different paths. Ed is a chef at Great Lakes Shipping in Grand Rapids, and is con­ tinuing his education in that field, while Chuck is well on his way to becoming a draftsman. "Crazy about computers," Chuck's special interest is — CARS — computer assisted design (CAD), Ron said. Times have changed, but tradition endures at Freeport Printing. Charlie and his present wife, Gertrude, Ron and his wife Christy, along with their customers, preserve a way of life when things moved a lit­ tle slower and had more per­ manence. "Its more of a tradition than a big, money-making business," Ron summed up. 1989 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr. Blue. V-6. auto, trans.. A/C, p/w. p/l, T&C. 39,000. very nice condition. 1 owner. 1988 Pontiac Sunbird 4 Dr. Blue/Silver. 4 cyl., auto trans., A/C. AM/FM stereo, tilt & cruise, 48,000. a nice small family car, 1 owner. 1987 Buick Century 4 Dr. Light blue, 4 cyl., auto, trans , A/C, p/w‘ndows. p/locks, tilt & cruise, AM/FM stereo. 58,000 miles. 1 owner. Christy and Ron Geiger have drawers and drawers of different sized letters to choose from in making up the Freeport News or Clarksville Record. 1986 Buick Sky ha wk wagon Brown, 4 cyl., auto., A/C. stereo. 62,000 miles, a nice small traveling car 1985 Olds 98 4 Dr. Black, fully equipped, one owner, looks like new. Lansing Diary 1984 Dodge Daytona 2 Dr. Hatchback Silver, 4 cyl., 4 speed, alum, wheels, stereo A great little car. Functional illiteracy in the United States ranges from 20 to 30 percent, compared to five percent in most other in­ dustrial nations. Only five percent of high school graduates today enter college ready to begin college-level mathematics and science courses. In last year's Michigan education assess­ ment tests, over 70 percent of our students failed the reading section, over 60 percent failed the science section and over 30 percent failed the mathematics section. Governor Engler cited those troubling statistics in his im­ pressive message to the legislature on education reform. He also observed. "Now more than ever before, our prosperity depends on the skills, insights and creativity of our citizens and workforce in meeting the responsibilities of citizenship and the demands of our global economy I see at least four major obstacles to improving educa­ tional results: an unraveling family structure and increased demands on pubic schools to parent as well as leach; too many adults who do not fully appreciate advances in workplace technology and the need for schools to keep pace with the information explo­ sion; a powerful Lansing education lobby that, too often, resists proposed changes in the status quo; an unfair, inadequate education funding structure. These learning barriers can­ not be overcome by state ac­ tion alone. Solutions will de­ pend on a rewawakened sense of personal, family and com­ munity responsibility. In his message. Governor Engler is challenging each of us — parents, educators, citizens, policymakers — to debate and implement an ambitious agen­ da to improve our schools. His proposals include: • a rigorous core cur­ riculum that focuses on measurable academic achieve­ ment. critical thinking skills 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No long waits WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU rather than rote memorization and relevance to changing demands of the modern workplace. • extra support for children at risk, such as expanded pre­ school education, extended day kindergarten, tutoring services for K-2 pupils perfor­ ming below grade level, parenting skills development, and the placement of health care, counseling and other human services resources in public schools. • a one-year warranty on all Michigan high school diplomas. If a student is found lacking in basic skills, the district from which s/he graduated would pay for remedial training. • a doubling of slate aid for professional development of teachers and administrators, to be undertaken in an extend­ ed school year; alternative certification to permit more nonteaching backgrounds to share their knowledge in the classroom; an enrichment program that will allow educational staff to work for a term in business and industry settings. • lengthening the teacher probationary period — from two to four years — before tenure is granted. • salary bonuses to school building staffs that produce measured improvements in their students’ achievement, a team-building alternative to individual merit pay. • state tuition scholarships flings Sanitary Service, /n 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 | Serving Hastings 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Tnicks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL a COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS i-40 YARDS LANDFILL to outstanding student teacher candidates who, in return, must commit to teaching in Michigan public schools for at least four years. • school building accredita­ tion based on academic results. • a comprehensive effort to incorporate new technology into classrooms; for example, two-way interactive video communication between master teachers and students whose districts do not offer certain courses such as foreign languages. • planning grants for 12 districts that agree to extend the current 180-day school year to at least 200 days, and state aid for as many as 240 instructional days per year. • within-district, family choice as to which public school students will attend; pilot grants to intermediate districts that wish to plan and implement cross-district schools of choice; creation of four new categories of chartered, innovative public schools that could be established by universities and other qualified sponsors, with state and federal funds. The governor’s education improvement strategy has one trouble weakness: a less-thanconcise plan for funding pro­ posed reforms. I welcome Governor Engler’s commit­ ment to make our schools a highet state budget priority , and his support for legislation to require that districts share one-half of the growth in business property tax revenues. However, these two policies alone will not significandy close the present $2,500 to $9,000 per pupil spending inequity in Michigan — or provide sufficient funds to fully implement expensive reforms such as a longer school year Ultimately, if the gover­ nor’s school property tax cut plan is enacted, if an am­ bitious education agenda is tested and it produces suc­ cessful results, we will be confronted with the question of whether such reforms can be more widely applied without a tax increase. 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix LE 2 Dr , gray and silver, 36,000 miles. 1991 Chevy Lumina 2 Dr. Euro Coupe. 16,000 miles, loaded, white ^990 Olds Calais 4 Dr. 24,000 miles, auto, air, stereo, light blue — TRUCKS — 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer 2 Dr. Black, 5,000 miles, V-6, auto , A/C, p/windows, p/locks, T&C, stereo, lady owned and buys new one every year. Not a nicer one around. 1990 Chevy Vi-Ton Pickup 4x4 Long box, 2-tone blue, V-8, auto, trans., A/C, Silverado, stereo, 59,000 miles, one owner. 1988 Jeep wagoneer Lmtd. Silver, wood grain, 4.0 liter engine, auto, trans., A/C, p/w, p/l, tilt & cruise, 27,000 miles, one owner. 1987 Astro van 7 pass., gray/silver, V-6, auto, trans., A/C, p/w, p/l, T&C, stereo, 64,000 miles. Load them up and roll them out. 1987 S10 Blazer 4x4, red/gray, V-6, auto, trans., A/C, stereo, p/locks, 72,000 miles. A great winter truck I 1987 S10 Blazer 4x4, white, V-6, auto, trans., A/C, p/w & p/l, stereo, 79,000, great on snow or mud i 1987 Ranger Pickup White, V-6, auto, trans , stereo, fine for haul ing everything. j 1987 S10 Pickup 4x4 Blue, 4 cyl., auto, trans., stereo, 85,000 mi., good all year around truck. 1985 S10 Blazer Red/silver, 4x4, 4 cyl., 4 speed, stereo,! 85,000 miles. Better than average condition I 1984 Chev Surburban Blue/silver, V-8, A/C, auto trans , p/w, p/l,| stereo, lots of room for big family Stop in and see... JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS or BILL �Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 1, 1991 Call for Classifieds Stella's Pizza PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO' per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. L Middleville's Finest 117 West Main, Middleville FOR SALE *84 BUICK Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Frl. a Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am SINGLE GIRLS Michigan. 1-900-820-3033 $3/min.. Must be 18 yti._________________ WE’LL PAY YOU to type names & addresses from home! $50.00 per 100. Call 1-900-246-3131 ($.99/min.) or write: PASSE-Y4328, 161 S. Lincolnway, N. Aurora, IL 60542. Century. $2,000 OBO. Call 795-9937 after 3pm. 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NO COUPON NEEOEO All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese CALEDONIA GROOMING: Complete, professional, all breed pet grooming with gentle, individual care. M-W-F & SaL by appointment. Call Ginny Sines at 891-0496.__________ CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, remodeling and pole bams. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290,_________ PAINTING Staining, Varnish­ ing, exterior or interior. Home or business. Mike and Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649.____________ ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Aluminum and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORNAPPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869.__________________ MIDDLEVILLE I Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY: Fall clean-up time. REASONALBE RATES. ODOR PROBLEM? CALL US. 795-9337.__________________ COUNTERTOPS and appliances, recolor and repair, free estimates, call 795-7748. Ul Ul Help Wanted FREE CHRISTMAS can be yours by demonstrating House of Lloyd merchandise. Abso­ lutely no investment. No deliv­ ering of the merchandise. FREE training and $300 worth of samples, or book a party and still get your Christinas FREE. What have you got to Lose? Call now. Cathy 795-7133. Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS TWO PIZZAS For ONE SPECIAL PRICE! Ul For Sale Automotive 1991 JEEP BRIARWOOD. All options, showroom condi­ tion, must sell. Leave message, 795-8713. $19,500.__________ NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES ?L TAKE OUT OR c; EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY 6-{ WITHIN 5 MILES -r Here's what our customers say about Faro's Pizza SE^ TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G & L Remodeling. Come see our models. Call for an appointment. Middleville. 795-9153. For Sale BEAUTIFUL OAK console Wurlitzer Piano. 891-1554. BIKE 27” SCHWINN Conti nential, good condition. A bargain at $75. Also cherry walnut bookcase, $65. 891-9401. 891-9287 Under new;/ ownership of Faro’s Pizza — 16 years experience in the pizza business. ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! Real Estate We Use Our New Pan Pizza Own Special Sauce & New Bread 100% Real Stix Cheese. Regular Pizzas Lasagna Subs ____ BMH MMB BOiCOUPONHBH ■■■ ■■■ M LEASE OPTION or land contract with good credit 3 bedroom, 116 bath home in Village of Middleville, $49,900. Call Knobloch Realtors for details 616-623-6600.________ WANT TO BUY 5 to 10 acre home site in Caledonia school system. Rolling and or wooded, phone 874-6481 evenings. For Rent 1 BEDROOM, 2 BEDROOM & 3 bedroom apartments. $380 to $485 a month plus deposit no pets. 795-7290._____________ BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ CALEDONIA LARGE 2 BEDROOM Apartment. No pets, $385 plus deposit. 891-0349. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE, 1 stall garage. 1 mile from Caledonia School. $425 per month plus deposit. 891-1467. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our rela­ tives, neighbors and friends for their support and kindness during the loss of our loved one Thomas R. Hamilton. Thanks to all who provided food in our home and the ladies at Peace Reformed Chruch following the service. For all the cards, flowers, plants and visits, we thank you. A special thanks to all who contributed to the T.K. Scholar­ ship fund in Thom’s memory. God bless you all. 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HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA "One of Fato t Ptnat n •• good •< r»o of ooyono • "Faro'i ttuco •* good at tha olhort'" • “I coofdn t boHava bo» good Faro a Piua oat lha taucat. tha crutt ovarything'■ • ">r» togor gtua‘" Sun.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-10-08.pdf b27cb4d82ca0e7d58db60cbad04380dc PDF Text Text ^^■■■■■■■^ The,Sun ■MM| Hastings Public Library 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49056 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 194 / October 8, 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year HASTINGS PUBLIC Kent County help forproject requested " 121-&ChUr?-^\893 HASTINGS, M! 49Go8-18-3 Caledonia Village, Twp. OK M-37 sewer construction by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council and the Caledonia Township Board both signed resolutions Wednesday that will move a proposed M-37 sewer line one step closer to being in the ground. The resolutions were passed in a joint meeting after consul­ tant engineer Kan Lohela of KML Engineering and con­ sulting attorney Jim White discussed preliminary plans for the first phase of a township sewer district to be serviced by the village's new sequencing batch reactor treatment plant, now under construction. The village has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a discharge per­ mit allowing the new plant 500,000 gallons per day capacity, and the proposal calls for half of that capacity to go to the village, and the other half to an area of the township along M-37 just north of the village. The questions hanging over the project for months have been whether the township wanted to buy into the village’s new plant, and if it did, what area of the township would be serviced. Last summer's sewer feasibility study, which was underwritten by developers who owned property along M-37. analyzed the actual capacities required to serve an area one mile on either side of the highway all the way to the township’s 60th Street boundary The study, completed in August, showed that the village's system alone, could not handle the millions of gpd the corridor would produce when it was fully developed. Representatives of KML and B & B Water-Wastewater of Moline, the companies that handled the study, indicated that there is a natural watersh­ ed just north of 76th Street. Part of a solution to the area’s sewer problem, they said, would be to ask Grand Rapids to service the northern section of the township that is within the Plaster Creek drainage area, which flows toward Grand Rapids Waters flowing south from the watershed form a natural collection area at the Cherry Valley Avenue- 84th Street area, and the proposal is to construct a pump station there to pipe wastewater to the new village treatment plant. See Sewer project, papa 3 Citizen’s group accuses firm of violation Thompson McCully Co. wins air use permit to mine gravel in Twp. J-Ad Graphics News Service A controversy-plagued gravel mining operation has been issued an air use permit by the Department of Natural Resources, which allows re­ sumption of operations in Yankee Springs Township. The Thompson McCully Company planned to start processing gravel the first of September, but because they lacked the permit, they were ordered shut down by an in­ spector monitoring the work for the township. They subsequently asked for and got a waiver from the DNR on the part of the per­ mit that covered site prepay tion, and have been moving earth and constructing a road to service the site while they waited for the air use permit. Mark Mitchell, permit engineer with the Air Quality Control Division of the DNR in Lansing, confirmed that the permit had been issued. With the permit, TMC be­ gan operating a processing plant at the corner of Payne Lake and Bowens Mills roads on Sept. 25, and immediately was challenged by the local citizens' watchdog group, the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee (YSAC). YSAC member David Laansma charged that a majority the trucks leaving the site were not identified with a name or number as required, and with no scales at the site, the company might be able to evade the township-imposed fee of three cents for each ton of gravel that left the site. The method that will be used to gather the fee from TMC was explained by Township Clerk Harvey Vanderbee. "The way we are doing that is when they start removing gravel, they will make out load tickets for each truck. They will leave a copy at the site, and we will collect the load tickets on a periodic baSee Mining gravel, page 2 jfgu Caledonia Township vay Preliminary Wastewater District North 10/2/91 This map shows the preliminary proposal for a Caledonia Township sewer district along M-37 to be serviced by the Caledonia Village wastewater treatment plant. Sewer service will be provided in phases. J-Ad Graphics reporter receives honors in statewide contest Jean Gallup of Middleville, reporter/photographer at J-Ad Graphics, has earned an honorable mention in the pic­ ture-story category for a weekly newspaper in a statewide contest. Sponsored by The Michi­ gan Press Association, the contest honors “Michigan’s Best" newspapers in the an­ nual competition. The story/photo layout fea­ tured Gun Lake artist Art Smith, and appeared in the Sun and News on Feb. 5, 1991. "I guess I think it’s really special because the contest covered such a wide area; it’s the whole state of Michigan," Gallup said. "When I started at J-Ad Graphics, I knew nothing about working with a camera. I have to thank Barb and Ge­ orge Brand in Hastings for helping me," she said. "I took two of the classes he teaches about photography at their photography shop, and he and Barb are both ex­ cellent diagnosticians. I can't count the times they have an­ swered a really basic question of mine, without making me feel dumb. I still rely on Sh Reporter, page 2 In This Issue... • CHS Homecoming Week gets under way • Middleville man registered in ‘Who’s Who’ • TK students receive “commended” merit status • Contractor named for Caledonia Village/ Township Office �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 8. 1991 Grand Valley PR man tells chamber how to promote events by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Donald Thomas, coordina­ tor of sports events at Grand Valley State University, spoke to about 100 people about “HoW to Promote Your Event" at a Gun Lake Cham­ ber sponsored event Oct. 3. Thomas, who has a back­ ground in sales and advertis­ ing, and years of experience as a sports writer and columnist, gave insight on how to reach people through promotion. When considering advertising something, Thomas pointed out that even winning teams need promotion. Be innovative when pro­ moting, using the normal outlets such as billboards, newsletters, press releases and signs, but also be aware that different events take different strategy. For instance, when promoting the GVSU football team, r he used a billboard with the schedule of the upcoming games on it, along with "plastering the campus with signs, and even putting them under windshield wipers of every car on campus." If radio is used to promote an event, try an on-site re­ mote, he advised. Advance seating tickets are a good way to promote an event because the advance planners bring other people along with them, he said. "Don't be afraid of failure," he said, recalling a very suc­ cessful promotion built around a tug-of-war contest in the wintertime. “That was the best promo­ tion I've ever seen, and it was just a little idea someone had that worked out great." An organization should not rely on one publicity chair­ man, rather appoint six or more people, Thomas said. "Have one for the print (This Week Only • Coupon Expires Sat . Oct 12) 10% Off AH- •o Halloween Costumes, Cards, Party Supplies, Make-up • Candy (With Coupon) oi ?: oi Rainbow’s End Mon Fri YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY gI In the Caledonia Village Centre v * on M-37 891-1106 ;■ Donald Thomas talks to the audience on how to "promote your event' Mining gravel permit issued, continued from frontpage Monster of a Halloween Deal •6 media, one for radio and one to put up signs. Don't let it all fall on one person." Do the planning for your event three or four months ahead, giving your self plenty of time, and then relax, be­ cause most people don't make plans until about two weeks ahead of the event, he added. Summing up, he said, know who you're trying to reach, develop a mailing list to reach who you want, and have promotions that attract all ages. To illustrate his thought that children sometimes con­ trol parents he said, "I'm go­ ing to have my grandson to­ morrow, and he's going to tell me where he wants to go" Above all, develop a theme for your event, and use it in all promotional material. He uses "The Tradition Contin­ ues" for the GVSU football team. sis," he said. "The minimum collection is once a month; that would mean twice each year, but that's not been settled...we may want to collect on a weekly basis," he continued. "Part of our program is to have Professional Code In­ spectors to monitor the TMC operation. We might want to set something up with them (for the collecting load tick­ ets), Vanderbee said. YSAC member David Laansma also maintained that the noise level measured at t Shouldn’t Take An Accountant To Decipher Your Monthly Statement I If keeping tabs on your accounts gives you a headache, we’ve got the remedy. Our easy-to-read monthly statement makes following your transactions and balancing your checkbook a breeze! Stop in and take a look at a sample statement for yourself. Then give your accountant better things to do. Bowens Mills was 70 deci­ bels, over the top limit of 60 agreed to in the ordinance. He also said that vibration may be exceeding agreed upon levels. Harry Thompson, the in­ spector from PCI, said that the noise level is "below what they were asked to keep," and the trucks TMC uses were all properly indentified. Fire prevention program for kids set in Freeport Oct. 11 J-Ad Graphics News Service Children learning about fire prevention will be the focus of a presentation for area children sponsored by the Freeport firefighters and their wives on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. The "training" program for little people will be held at the Freeport fire station. The program will be on basic fire safety taught at a child's level, with hands-on teaching methods. One of the features of the evening will be a fire safety obstacle course for the youngsters. Refreshments will be served, and a movie called "The Smoke Detective" will be screened, the movie is sponsored by State Farm Insurance and is endorsed by school officials. "Everyone is welcome," said the fire chiefs wife, Bonnie Townsend. She explained that the Freeport firefighter's and their wives were encouraging all Reporter honored continued from front 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA ^JANK 8918113 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 ALEDONIA Noon on Saturday roil fit —- LCMOCIt Thompson also reported that, "there are no com­ plaints" about the vibration levels now that the processing plant is in operaton. Still, Laansma condemned the TMC operation. "This company does not do anything until they are forced," he said. "They wouldn't even put up the truck crossing signs until Gallup's award was not the first the local publishers have won in the MPA contest them for advice; I was there yesterday asking Barb some questions." "Perry Hardin, who pro­ cesses our film at J-Ad, prob­ ably doesn’t realize how much help he was when I started,” she added. A few years after she started taking photos, Gallup's hus­ band, Cecil, built a darkroom at their home and he took up processing film as a hobby. He now also works at J-Ad Graphics in the dark room. area children to come and learn about fire safety. they were told to. They had them in the pit, but they left them there until they were told they had to put them up." "The pattern is so clear--un­ less they are forced to comply with these ordinances, they won't," he said. TMC has a permit to mine about 800,000 tons of gravel from the approximately 50acre site at the corner of Payne Lake and Bowens Mills roads over the next three years. They will mine only after Labor Day and before Memo­ rial Day each of the three years. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Oct. 8...Parent-teacher conferences from 6 to 8 p.m. at Caledonia High School. Oct. 8.. Middleville Village Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall on Main Street. Oct. 9...Caledonia Township budget work session at 7 p.m. at the village/lownship hall. Oct. 10...Red Cross blood drive in Middleville from noon to six p.m. at the VFW Hall on Main Street. Oct. 10...Yankee Springs Township meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall on Briggs Road. Oct. 11...Fire prevention program for area children at 7 p.m. at the Freeport Fire Station. Oct. 14..ThomappIe Township board meeting at 7 p.m. at township office, 104 High St, Middlevile. Oct. 14...Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Page Elementary on Bender Road. Oct. 14...Caledonia Village Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the village/lownship hall. Oct. 15...Caledonia School Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Kettle Lake Elementary School. Oct. 16...Caledonia Township Board meeting al 7:30 p.m. at the village/lownship hall. Oct 16...Festival Feasibility Committee of Middleville meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall? �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 8. 1991 I Page 3 Sewer construction on M-37 OK’d, continued from front page Wednesday. Lohela unveil­ ed a downsized sewer service district as a first phase of the “ultimate'' district that could be served by the village plant This “initial phase " would include parcels located north of the village along M-37 to 76(h Street. The service area would extend approximately one-quarter mile on either side of the highway. (See map.) Lands located along M-37 between 76th Street and Kraft Avenue would be part of a future phase of the sewer con­ struction. Lohela explained The large tracts of land bet­ ween 84th Street and I OOth Street mostly are still working farms. Lohela pointed out. so the initial phase does not in­ clude those properties They are included, however, in the “ultimate" sewer district to Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Your library is an information center Perhaps you think the library is a place where a librarian sits behind a desk, peering over horn-rimmed glasses, whispering "shhh" every time someone makes the least little noise. Maybe you think that a library patron only gets up from his scat when he wants to pull another dusty, old book off the shelf or leave the library for the day... Well, we need to think again. Librarians arc no longer just keepers of the books and the peace. They now arc highly educated media specialists, trained to assist visitors with research, book selection and use of the varied library equipment and resources. Libraries are no longer just places to store book and periodicals. They contain vast amounts of information not only available in books, but also on vidcocassettes. computer disks, microfilm, and audiocassettes. The birth of the technological age has sparked changes in the way libraries do business. Students are learning to access in­ formation just by tapping a few keys on a computer terminal. As libraries become computerized, librarians are becoming ex­ perts in the use of computer software, which establishes a vital link to resources across the world. Our public library/school library is a member of the Lxikeland Library Cooperative, which provides access to in­ terloan services with 70 area libraries in Kent and neighboring counties. Our library has the ability to get materials, not only from the cooperative, but also from the Library of Michigan, the universities in Michigan and from many other states. School libraries, as well as public libraries have changed with the times. You might recall how a trip to the school library 20 or 30 years ago was little more than a supervised study hall, in which the librarian acted as disciplinarian, mak­ ing sure that students engaged in homework rather than socializing. Now librarians work hand-in-hand with teachers to reinforce the instruction that is taking place in the classroom by pro­ viding students with pertinent materials to further their knowledge. Rather than being unapproachable, these experts in media materials help to guide students through the library’s resources so they acquire the skills to make use of the library on their own. Parents can encourage children to see the library as a valuable resource. Your child should possess a library card and be familiar with the public library. They should feel “at home" in the public library , as they do in their school library. Our library has an excellent selection of books and other materials. Parents should be familiar with the library and offer guidance in the selection of appropriate materials. Suggest that your child become accustomed to using the card catalog and computer terminals that categorize publications by subject, author and title. Often these computers will show whether a particular book is available or checked out. which can save needless hours of searching, or whether it can be ob­ tained through loan from another library If your child needs help in locating any materials, have him or her ask the librarian. You will always find them helpful. We are fortunate in our school district to have a public library in Middleville, and one in Freeport. Our community in Middleville is unique in that our public library is combined with the high school library. This provides benefits for both, the school and the community. Next week’s "Superintendent's Comer" will be devoted to learning more about our unique library . David $. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 be serviced by the village system. “It’s logical to include those lands for planning pur­ poses." Lohela said Grand Rapid*. service possi­ ble A crucial piece in the sewer puzzle just might have turned up in a “surprisingly’’ positive meeting between Caledonia and Grand Rapids officials about the possibility of the city extending sewer service to the Plaster Creek drain area in the north end of Caledonia Township White reported that GR of­ ficials are hopeful that the pre­ sent moratorium on adding to their over-capacity system will be lifted by January 1992. “The city said it would entertain a petition for the ex­ tension at that time." White explained, adding that GR of­ ficials also said that it was possible the petition could be approved by the staff and city commission as early as the end of next year. But he cautioned that there are no guarantees that this petition will be approved, especially since new officials will be taking office after the city elections. “There’s a definite possibility that if we can get the opportunity for that sewer, we could put in pipe as M-37 is widened." White said. White also described a meeting with property owners in the south end of the propos­ ed district, where all but one owner expressed an interest and commitment to the sewer project. “Individual homeowners in that district are not in favor." he added But he said there was some agreement that if the home had a sound operating septic system, its owner would not have to buy into the sewer un­ til septic failure. Cost estimate presented White also presented "best estimate" costs for each of the two municipalities, allocating two-thirds of the $1.56 million cost of the SBR plant to the township and the re­ maining third to the village. Estimated cost to the village for its share of the treatment facility and the fees for finan­ cial and legal work amounts to $584,000. FCC Inc. wins contract for new village-township office by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council and Caledonia Township Board chose low bidder FCC Inc. of Caledonia as general contractor for the proposed new village­ township office building. At a joint meeting of the two boards last week, ar­ chitect Mike Corby read off the bids submitted by 10 con­ tractors. Bids ranged from $227,995 to $295,828. "I thought the bids were tightly bunched, which means that the contractors understood what was to be done," Corby commented. He told the two boards that he was surprised that bids had come in as low as they did. “It’s astounding how much building you’re getting (for the money)." he said. Specifications call for a 6.860-square-foot building and entry. Inside will be separate office spaces for village and township officials, and a meeting room that will serve both municipalities. Also included is approx­ imately 700 square feet of basement space for storage space and "mechanicals." The building will be con­ structed on township-owned land that can'e with the township’s purchase of the former county garage on Maple Street. Corby pointed out that the bids did not include a raised platform in the meeting rooms, nor did they include concrete materials, excava­ tion. the parking kx. storm drainage, signage. landscap­ ing and finish grading. Township Supervisor Jerry Clarification — School groups who call and arrange for a visit to Pumpkin World "91 will be treated to a tour of a Pumpkin world, story time, cider and a doughnut bole. Last week’s story on the opening of the attraction may have lead individuals to think they a drink and a snack. The drink and snack aic provided only for school groups. Good said that the two boards were “looking at a $250,000 mark” for the project, and he said that he hoped that some donations of materials would help lower the building costs. The village and township will split the construction costs 50-50. he said. A committee of both village and township board members was appointed to begin meeting with the contractor immediately. The present village­ township hall, fire barn and parking lot already has been purchased by the State Bank of Caledonia. The township costs, which besides the treatment plant in­ clude the 84th Street pump station, the new collection system, eight lateral connec­ tions under the highway and financial and legal costs, amount to $2,726,000. No allowance was made for land acquisition in either estimate. White said. Operating and maintenance costs would be factored into the users' sewer bills, he ex­ plained. and an agreement would have to be worked out between the village and the township on costs and capacities of the SBR system. Village Council President Glen Klaver pointed out that signing the resolutions presented by White was not a “point of no return." but simply a means of getting the county financial planner on board to discuss individual costs to each property owner. “We’ve been studying this and studying it,’’ said Township Trustee Gordon Jousma. "I don't think we should throw away all this work.’’ He moved that the township sign the resolutions that pro­ vided a memorandum of understanding with the village, and requested the assistance of the county in the "acquisition, construction and financing" of the project. In the resolutions, the township also recommended that the county employ B & B Water-Wastewater and KML Civil-Environmental. Inc as engineers in the project. The board passed the mo­ tion unanimously, with Clerk Patricia Snyder absent. The Village Council then unanimously passed similar resolutions, with Treasurer Jay Shook absent. A copy of these resolutions is available at either the village or township offices. “I think we’re well on the way to solving some of these problems before they become serious ones. ’ ‘ commented Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good. Klaver said he also was pleased that this step had been taken "It’s a big decision, but I’m happy that the village and the township are getting together on the project. It’s something that has to be done for the good of the total community. ’ ’ Give Your Boss The Works... Send FTD* Bosses Week Bouquet Just call or visit us today Bosses Week is October 14-18. s7.95 c&c s2.00 c&c Bosses Mugs Balloons pi BflBLOw S DAILY J/ it (Ml « a .... HOURS A name in flowenunce 109 West Stale Si. Hastings The last thing you need now is a problem with your farm insurance. If you own a farm, you know a great deal about nsky business You know you can’t call the weather or the market or your yields So Auto-Owners Insurance wishes to assure you of one thing their Farm-Pak Policy h coven more farm risks in one policy and coats you less to do it. From livestock to lightening, Auto-Owners can protect your farm. Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent to visit your farm and find out what he can do for you. He won t be able to predict the future but he may be able to save you money on your farm insurance with do problems. 7k£No PrMe/mFfoofifor DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 Mon., Wed & Thurs 8:X a_m to 5:00 p.m.; Tues & Fri 8 30 a m. to 6:00 p m JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES - �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 8, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN • Hi, folks. I’m over at Priscilla’s so she can type this for me Part of my new com­ puter has come, and I am waiting for the rest of it so I can use the whole thing. Not really much news. I got nearly everyone Ken Gackler disconnected my old computer and hooked up my new But Kay has been so busy with her horse and working that she hasn’t had time to show me so that I can understand it. Dick and Lu Ward made a trip to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. They had good weather and had a good time on a river boat. The Thomapple Heritage Association made apple butter at Bowen s Mills Saturday. Sept. 28.It was cool at first, but turned sunny the rest of the day. We only made half a batch, so we were done at four o’clock. We only had a few workers, as others had previous engagements. W’e still had a good time and en­ joyed meeting all the people who came Lorraine and Dave Otto entertained her brother. Leroy Wheeler, and wife from Pueblo West, Colo. Neva and Andy Aicken had cousins Mike and Jean Zambale from Chicago over for a visit last weekend. Betty and Paul Newman had their son. Mark, and his daughter. Shannon, and friend over for Sunday dinner. Son John and wife Cheryl came over later in the day. Their daughter. Lori, is a junior at Western Michigan Universi­ ty. How time flies! It seems to me that she just started college Virginia Root said she had a busy family weekend, with comings and goings of the dif­ ferent members. She's been having a lot of fun with the barking dog tape she purchas­ ed. When you knock on a cer­ tain door, the dog starts bark­ ing very ferociously as though he is going to chew your leg off All the visitors were startled and had a good time with it. Ed and Kate Wierenga at­ tended the first ”4-H Fun Fest” and dinner at the Barry County Expo Center. Grand­ son Chris Wieringa has been recuperating at their home from his car accident of last week. Fortunately. Chris was only badly bruised and has no serious damage, as far as they know. Russell Bender took his niece, Florence, and Dick Dickerson's daughter out for lunch Saturday. She and Russ have the same birthday date. Thelma Carl attended Net­ tie Black Bowman's wedding reception Saturday night. Don and Lois Stauffer spent the weekend visiting their son. Dr. Don Stauffer and family at Slippery Rock. Pa. It was their granddaughters 18th birthday. They left Friday and came home Sunday. Lois Bender had the Prairie Garden Club meet at her home last Wednesday. Marian Finkbeiner came from the Clark Home to attend. Betty and Ward Bender Wes and Georgia Robinson asked us to goto the 4-H "Fun Fest” and dinner. We had a good meal and a good visit. Georgia and Wes told us about large flocks of migrating sand hill cranes near their home. We have just a pair around are area. They are very interesting to watch, let alone how fascinating a whole flock would be. They make me think of a flying ostrich with their’tremendous wing span. I guess that's all for this week Have a good week Love all of you. went to church in Portland Sunday and visited members of her family afterward. Neva and Bill Kenyon went north to their cabin, taking their grandsons with them The weather was nice and the colors were beautiful, so it was an enjoyable trip. When Ken Gackler came over to set up my new Mac SE computer, he showed me ail the different programs that I had in it. It overwhelmed me at how much I don't know about my new purchase. As soon as the new audio system comes.I will have to start daily learning sessions and practice, practice, prac­ tice. With so many wonderful uses in this computer. I can no longer be a lazy ’’Mac User.” It’s the kind of challenge I really need right now. What a wonderful time I will have with such a fascinating tool! BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............................ 11:00a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. "A Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service......................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville Rev. James Cusack Sunday Service 9:30 am. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sundoy School............11:00 o.m. Worship Service ......... 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 -8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church - Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9.45 am . 11:00 am «. 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ........ Family Fellowship Praye* & Bible Studv 7:00 D m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian Harrison Music Jeff Vander Heide Phone 795-7076 Jeffrey Lee The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for you/ Nursery provided Air conditoaned QMtnre United Urrt^rrn (lifurd) KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE ©98-8252 Sunday Services.............. ...9 45 a m. 4 6 00 p m. Christian Education Classes.................. 11.00 a m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children............. 9 30 am. Wednesday. Family Night.........................7^30 p m. Thursday: Moms in Touch........... ........ 10 00 a m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Church School.................................. 9:30a.m. Evening Service................................ 6:00p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service . Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. .6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free • M-37 Between Caledonia & Middleville Worship Services....... 8:30, 1*1:00 a.m. & 6:00 pm. Sunday School.............................................. 9 45-10 45 Tuesday: Women’s Bible Study....9:30-11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY Adventure Club, Children & Adult Choirs, H.S. Youth Group, Adult Classes..............6:45-8:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service 10:00 a m. Sunday School 11 15 a m. Evening Worship Service 6 00 p.m. REV F.L. "RED" FABER. REV STAN VUGTEVEEN SHERYL MOON. CHRISTIAN ED DIRECTOR St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship........................ 8:30a.m Sunday School................................... 9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship............... 1100 a.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School . .9:45 a m. Morning Worship................. 1100 a.m. Rev Lym Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 tTlic (©Id ®imr Methodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............ 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunday Schoa SurxJoy Morrvng WonNp Sunday Evening Warjhp Wednesday fetowee* prayer I toe Oudy 9 30 a m 1030 O m 6 00 o m 7 00 p m Wev Wi’bcjm Doixon. Pastor Steve Joctoon. Youth Pastor QQ0Q O/ZO 0Q4 0/I A MOST HOLY J&T ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Miss 4:?0 p.m................................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 8. 1991 I Page 5 Rev. Harrison assumes pastorate at Alaska Baptist Rev. Brian Harrison is the new pastor at Alaska Baptist Church. by Barbara Gall Returning to Grand Rapids is something he has wanted to do for 20 years. He met his wife in Grand Rapids, he has always had good friends here and a new doctoral program at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary has been developed. All these are reasons for Rev. Brian Harrison to welcome his new pastorate at Alaska Baptist Church, 7240 68th Street. He delivered his first ser­ mon in Alaska on Aug. 4. having moved from Clawson with his wife. Diana, and their four children. He explained that Clawson, a suburb of Detroit, also was his hometown, and he had been ordained out of the church there. His first pastorate was in Bayfield. Ontario, but he has been at Clawson ever since. “It's home.” he said, "but I welcome the switch and a fresh stan. Some pastors stay with a church so long they alienate it; some grow too close. I was one of the latter. "I had taken the church in Clawson as far as I could take it." he said. "There's an oc­ cupational inevitability of just not being effective any longer." Ordained at 21. Rev Har­ rison attended the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music and then completed his bachelor's degree in religious education at William Tyndale College in Farmington. He earned his master's degree in religious education at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary , and said he hopes to enroll at the new doctoral program there in January . He was an adjunct professor of Greek Studies and New Testament at William Tyn­ dale. and he is still on the faculty of Ashland Theological Seminary . Right now. he said, he plans to con­ tinue to communte once a week to teach at the school’s Detroit center on the Wayne State Campus. “I like picking people's brains and making them think." he said. "But it is a two-and-a-half hour trip. We’ll see how it goes this Pine Rest satellite counseling service opens part-time service clinic in Hastings by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Because of the success of the Cherry Valley Clinic in Middleville and an effort to make visits to a counselor more convenient, Pine Rest Christian Hospital has opened a part-time clinic in Hastings. Dan Henderson, Ph. D., has been working each Monday from his counseling office, located in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings since July 22. "This gives our clients an option, and will expand our referral base geographically," Henderson said. Lake Odessa, Nashville, Delton, Middleville, Hastings and Battle Creek area residents will be served by the new ser­ vice, he said. Henderson, a psychologist who specializes in family and individual counseling, family adjustment to stress, neu­ ropsychological assessment and the treatment of sex of­ fenders, finds his Monday cal­ ender is filling up and ex­ pects that his service may have to expand by another day. The Cherry Valley Clinic, located in the Peace Reformed Church, midway between Middleville and Caledonia, started in 1987 with Bob Vande Pol as the clinic coor­ dinator. That counseling ser­ vice also began on a part-time basis. The staff at Cherry Valley Clinic now includes Vande Pol. who has a master's de­ gree in social work, Hender­ son, three clinical social workers and an intern. "Bob and I talked about it," Henderson said of the move into Hastings. Kent Keller, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, was approached about the use of the church, and readily started to w ork on the idea. "We already knew each winter." he grinned. At Alaska Baptist, he said he hopes to let the community know "we re here, and that we're a community-based church with a family orientation. "We place a strong em­ phasis on the Bible, and its study." He explained that his in­ terest in what the Bible says, and not what different denominations say. is what got him into studying the Greek language. "There are so many transla­ tions of the Bible; I wanted to read it in the original myself. To learn the truth, you must study the Bible. " Rev. Harrison said he also wants to communicate to peo­ ple that "we're concerned about them." and he added that he is not interested in a sectarian approach. "Churches often take a new shape with a new pastor." he pointed out. "I’m a people person and I'm interested in a mean­ ingful. not a ceremonial church." He said that on Wednesday evenings he plans to offer four-week survey courses, each on one of the books of the Bible. The class will be open to young people as well as adults. "People don’t have a con­ cept of the history behind the Bible’s stories." he said. "It is a complete narrative. 1 guarantee that everyone in the class will come away with a real understanding of that book and its place in the narrative." He added that only Sunday school is divided by age groups. Rev Harrison said that he also has done marriage counseling for years, and con­ siders that work second only to his pastoral duties. "I believe very strongly in the family, and so 1 am com­ mitted to try ing to help mar ned couples who are having difficulties." he said Alaska Baptist holds wor­ ship services each Sundav at 9:45 and II a m. and at 6 p.m. The Wednesday evening family fellowship, prayer and Bible study begins at 7 p.m Rev Harrison said he and his wife are settling in. his children are getting ac­ quainted at their schools, and he is pleased that the) arc get­ ting the experience of Itv ing in the country . "Oh. I know there’s a lot of development going on." he smiled. "But we’re living on 30 acres here." and he gestured toward the woods surrounding the parsonage on Thornapple River Drive. "This is like living in the country.’’ "Grand Rapids always has been the area I wanted to come back to." Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Located on M 37 and 100th Street in Caledonia is offering a. Divorce Recovery Program 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays Starting October 9 A video tape series entitled “Picking Up the Pieces” will be used over a 10 week period. 1 Making the most of a difficult situation 2. Developing a healthy self love. 3. How to trust after being burned 4. The nature of love. 5. Coping with lonliness. 6. Single adult sexuality. 7. The battle between the sexes 8. Solo parenting. 9. Preparing for re marriage 10. I’m not perfect, but I’m improving The cost is $10.00. Child care is provided at no charge To register or for further information, call 891-1512. ____ Dan Henderson, Ph.D., chats with Pastor Kent Keller of the First Presbyterian Church. other," Keller said,"I had made several referrals to Cherry Valley. We had several conversations, and representatives of two boards met with Bob and Dan, and we ironed out the details '* "Speaking for the Session and for myself, were delighted to have this new arrangement to be able to help the community in this way." Henderson repaid the com­ pliment saying he was glad for the opportunity to be in Hastings. "And," he said, "the nice thing is that people now have a choice in where they wash to go for counseling. "They may want to go the greater distance—each client has the option. Confidentially will be maintained in any case," he stressed With the satellite in HastSw Pine Rest pap« 6 �Paap fi I Thft Run and News. Middleville. Ml I October 8, 1991 Murphys to observe golden anniversary Well - coached!! Korilyn Oosterhouse is surrounded by appreciative Caledonia coaches on her last day as secretary to Caledonia Athletic Director John Soderman. Coach John Klunder offers a special thank you, and Soderman followed up with cake and cider. Oosterhouse is not leaving Caledonia, but now will be working for the district's Director of Auxiliary Services, Richard Overmire. Pine Rest, continued from page 5 ings, Henderson said, a coun­ selor will be available to han­ dle crisis either, "here, or we can refer them." Appointments can be made by calling Henderson (9454200). After-hours calls will be handled with an answering machine, giving clients spe­ cific telephone numbers to call for assistance. Henderson pointed out that while he offers counseling from a Christian perspective, his referral clients come from a wide base: the Christian Re­ formed Church, and other churches as well as those with no religious affiliation. Counseling is provided on a fee-for-service basis or through pre-paid group pro­ grams. "Most insurance that has mental health coverage will by and large pay for the ses­ sions,” Henderson said. A patient assistance Fund is available to supplement costs for people unable to pay the entire cost of counseling, he added. STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us jar a i/tuxe for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k j 891-9294 Jim’s Place AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Caledonia High ■ Middle School . Oct. 9 Macaroni and cheese, meat sandwich, peas, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 10 Wet burrito, salad, french fries, fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 11 Grilled cheese sandwich, soup. veg. sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 14 Submarine sandwich, french fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Pizza, salad, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roil, hot dog. ‘A.D. Players’ to perform at Redeemer Covenant Church Old stories will come alive in a new way when the A.D. Players perform “The Story of Jonah" and "The Man Who Taught in Parables” Saturday, Oct. 19. at 7 p.m. at the Dutton Christian Middle School. The goal of this performing company is to offer quality entertainment with a living message of hope. The performance is spon­ sored by Redeemer Covenant Church as pan of their 1991/1992 Artist Series. Since 1967, the A.D. Players has grown from an en­ thusiastic group of part-time actors to a professional Chris­ tian repertory company offer­ ing Christian entertainment. Based in Houston, this in­ novative company has enter­ tained over two million people throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Israel, and Europe. in addition, the A.D. Players offer shows concern­ ing chemical dependency for secondary schools, gamering response from young people and parents alike. Details of the performance may be obtained by calling Redeemer Covenant at 698-8001. Caledonia M-37 or Cherry Valley Road OPEN: Mon.-Sat 6 am-9 pm. Sun 7 am-9 pm Barry County COA MENU Come Join us for our... Early Bird Breakfast Lunch menu FREE Coffee with Breakfast 6 am-8 am (We serve breakfast anytime) We now have added Pizza Pizza Special • Mon.-Wed. Buy One Pizza at Regular Price, Get Second for $ <> 95 (Same amount of items) Phone 891-9195 — Open Every Night until 9 p.m. — A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Oct. 18 by le Roy and Martha (Merritt) Murphy of Caledonia. An open house in honor of the occasion will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 at their home. Hosting are their children, Jock and Vicki (Murphy) Ring of Wayland, Dale and Sherri (Murphy) Briles of Dorr and Jeffrey and Kathi Murphy of Fort Worth, Texas. The couple has eight grandchildren. Chicken and nee casserole, peas, winter Mend, plums. Thursday, Oct. 10 Tuna noodle casserole, baby lima beans, carrots, dessert Friday, Oct. 11 Ground beef and cabbage, mashed potatoes, bread, apneots. Monday Oct. 14 Closed Tuesday, Oct. 15 Turkes stew, com, biscuit, fruit Eveats Wednesday, Oct 9 - Woodland. Debra Wisnewski and her antique buttons; Delton, The Old Timers. Thursday, Oct. 10 Nashville. Bingo. Friday, Oct. 11 - Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Oct. 14 - Closed. Tuesday, Oct. 15 - All sites puzzles Hermenitts to mark golden anniversary In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Otis and Mary Hermenitt of Prairieville, their daughter, Gloria Herman and Marylyn Purdy, request the pleasure of friends and relatives' company at on open house Saturday, Oct. 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. There will be a program at 3 p.m. No gifts, please. Otis and the former Mary E. Young were married Jan. 3, 1942, at the home of Mary's great-grandmother, Amanda Lawrence, by the Rev. Irving W. Minor of the Otsego Methodist Church. They ore retired formers. Now they are sharing their music mostly in nursing homes, retirement homes, senior citizens centers and chur­ ches. The couple also has five grandchildren. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! • Family Vision Care • Contact Lense • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 8. 1991 / Page 7 CHS Homecoming activities part of week-long celebration J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia High School students have already begun the week-long round of ac­ tivities that mark this year's Homecoming Beginning with last week s selection of class represen­ tatives for the royal court, events have been planned for each day this week to build up both class and school spirit for Friday night's football game and the Saturday night dance. Staff members will vote each day on which class shows the greatest participa­ tion in the Spirit Week events Yesterday was designated “inside-out” day. and featured lip sync tryouts dur­ ing lunch. Postcard book of early Barry County history going to libraries West Elementary Librarian Sharon Schondelmayer looks over the pictoral history of parts of Barry County with Tommy Steensma. Tommy helped deliver copies of the postcard book of the early history of Middleville to all of the libraries of the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Researched and complied by Loretta Clark, Priscilla Beaven and Norma Velderman, the booklet has 64 photos of the northwest corner of Barry County. Letters to the Editor The hp sync finals will be held today, and the fashion­ conscious w ill be show ing off their hats and boxer shorts. Wednesday is "plaid" day. with face painting scheduled during lunch. Then at 5 p.m.. the junior and senior girls w ill "line up" against each other in the annual Powder Puff football game at the football field. After Powder Puff, there will be a tug of war behind the high school, followed by a Homecoming bonfire "Flower children" will roam the halls of CHS Thurs­ day. a day dedicated to the hippies, and a mattress race in the parking lot will liven up lunch hour. Area high school orchestras to hold joint concert Oct. 22 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia and Forest Hills Northern High School orchestras are inviting the public to a free concert Oct. 22 that will showcase the talents of both organizations. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the CHS auditorium. Caledonia orchestra direc­ tor Peter DeLille said that both groups have chosen a variety of music that includes both classical and popular selections. He said small ensembles will perform as well as the entire orchestras. Each orchestra will perform three or four selections, and then conclude the evening with two combined numbers. The Caledonia orchestra will complete its portion of the program with a medley from the hit musical Cats, DeLille said. Thursday night, each class will decorate its hall in a new activity that replaces the former float-building tradition. Friday, the halls will be judged before school, and students will be expected to show their colors for Purple and Gold Day Lunch will be a cookout. and the pep assembly is scheduled for the afternoon. Friday night, the Scots' football team will meet con­ ference foe Cedar Springs on the gridiron, and at halftime the 1991 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced Chosen as candidates for royal honors this year are seniors Jennifer Wilkinson. Gina Warner, Theresa Bravata. Mark Uyl. Craig Fortuna and Chris VanRyn. The junior class represen­ tatives are Jennifer Tumstra and Tom Beetham. sophomore reps are Jenny Young and Ben Potgeter. and Dave Dy I and Jill Leatherman will represent the freshmen The Homecoming dance, scheduled for 8 p m. Satur day, will cap the week for students and staff. GET EASY CASH with exit a household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Poor bus ratings weren’t really surprise To the editor: In response to the letter to the editor in the Oct. I issue of the Sun and News: It's about tune that someone who knows what he's talking about spoke up about what's happening in our school district. Way to go, Donald Johnson! Regarding the story about the school bus inspection, was anyone really surprised about them receiving a “poor” rating? Last spring we got a “poor" rating even before the bus garage fire, when the facilities and equipment were available. Of the three buses left with red tags still on them. they can't be repaired until a building is available. Why not take advantage of the maintenance facilities offered by Caledonia and Wayland schools? Early last summer, an arti­ cle was published stating that the completion of the bus maintenance facility was be­ ing put on hold until more funds were available. Mean­ while. new tennis courts were being completed, costing thousands of dollars just so T.K. could host tournaments. Shows where their priorities lie. Whever ar. article comes out about busing. 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Why can't she let the transportation supervisor speak for himself? Maybe she doesn't want the public to hear what he has to say. Susan Eparirer Tammie Smith Sharon Gordon David Forester Middleville Bowhunters successfully track ‘big one’ Dear editor: Those bow hunters! That is what I was saying over and over to myself and others as I told this story: I've got a 40-acre parcel north of my house that I walk on nearly every day and I love to watch the deer. 1 hunt the deer on it. too, so I am always mindful of the potential for that “big one." The morning after the night of the first day of bow season. I came across a nice "big one. ” He was, however, dead and cold. He'd been arrowed through his left side and ap­ parently ran. The bowhunter left him. So. another arrowed buck wasted because the hunter s shot was not perfect. But I got home from work that evening and found a gut pile! I was estatic. happy the bow hunter had trespassed and perservered I put it together this way: He got a shot late on the first nite and couldn't track and lost the trail But instead of giving up. he showed his salt and returned in the a m. and hunted until he’d found his buck We should all be such sportsmen Bowhunters, you may trespass any time if it's to trail a potentially wounded "big one.” Terry Titus Middleville WORK WORK WORK WORK in in in in Grand Rapids? Lansing? Battle Creek? Kalamazoo? While at work elsewhere... SUPPORT UNITED WAY! “Something to believe in... a caring county.” DESIGNATE... Barry Area United Way (on your pledge card) Your payroll deduction pledge will COME BACK to BARRY COUNTY and support local agencies’ BARRY AREA UNITED WAY 907 West Stote Street • HASTINGS. MICHIGAN • (616)945-4010 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 8, 1991 Sheriff’s Posse members enjoy work and friendship • by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Members of the Barry County Sheriffs Department Posse enjoy the camaraderie of their friends in a common effort and the satisfaction of helping people of the com­ munity. But the job is serious, tak­ ing a lot of commitment and time from those who make up the 16-man brigade. Each of the men own their own horses, or have immedi­ ate access to one. They also pay for all of their gear, in­ cluding a firearm. The familiar mounted po­ lice sit astride their horses and direct traffic at Charlton Park special events, and take part in crowd control for the week of the Barry County Fair. They worked at Winterfest, without their horses, having four men at the event at all times, and participate in all kinds of searches, as well as going to accidents. "We also work paid events like Ducks Unlimited and the athletic events at Lakewood High School," said Ken Neil, captain of the posse. They ride in patrol cars as the "second man" with deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department, transport prisoners to other facilities and occasionally work in the jail and on marine patrol. Some foot races on public roads and bike-a-thons are controlled by the posse. When the men work on horseback, it offers the volun­ teers "tremendous visibility"; people will readily give way to a horse, and the officer is safer too, Neil said. Chad Sarver is one of the father-son teams that serve on the Barry County Sheriff's Posse. His father is Jerry Server, police chief of Hastings. More than just a nice touch When it comes to protecting your family, life insurance is more than a nice extra touch - It's a necessity. Jim Couchenour 1611 S. Hanover St. Suite 112 HASTINGS Keep your family safe. Depend on Farm Bureau Life Insurance Ph. 945-3443 Company of Michigan, backed by 40 years of financial stability. « FARM BUREAU Making your future more KB INSURANCE predictable. "My horse, G.T., is one of the biggest horses we have, but he’s very gentle. Some of the guys have more spirited horses, and we have guys who do rodeo stuff and compete with their horses. Some of our guys know a lot about horses, and if we get one that doesn't, we kind of look out for him," he added. The men who volunteer have other interests that are sometimes used in their work with the posse. Bruce Mosteller is a corpo­ rate pilot for Amway who flies a 747 for the corporate giant. He has a private plane that he uses on searches for the posse. "We do all kinds of searches," said Lt. Rex Scott "Were 100 percent on searches so far, and a good deal of it is him putting his plane in the air and coordinat­ ing the search from there," he said. Scott pointed out that there are several father-sons teams in the posse, such as Bruce and his son Mike Mosteller, Rod Tietz and his son Don, Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and his son Chad, and Barry County Sheriff David Wood, and his son David Wood Jr. A charter member, Edgar "Dutch" Hoevenair is over 80 and still active, and while he doesn't carry a gun, he still qualifies to use one. With new trifocal glasses, he out­ shot several of the regular deputies at the last qualifying event A team from the posse earned first place June 15 at the Barry County Law En­ forcement Shoot, besting ev­ ery other team from all of the agencies in the county. Scott and Mike and Bruce Mosteller were members of the team that bested the team from the DNR, which was considered the one to beat. Neil found that with the passage of time his reasons for liking the job he does on the posse have changed. "When I first joined I liked the details; working with the sheriffs department. It's what I volunteer to the community. After I got into it, I worked in Woodland, and became a certified police officer. I have a lot of friends who are certified. Now I find I really like the fellowship. I really appreciate being with the guys." Sometimes, posse members see "some pretty bad stuff* but Neil says he finds it satisfying when he and his friends can help those in trouble. Becoming a member of the posse is not easy. The first step is to fill out an application at the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The sheriff and undersheriff screen all applicants, and if they feel the applicant is a good prospect, will turn it over to the captain and the ex­ ecutive board of the posse for review. The captain asks two mem­ bers of the posse to make a “home visit" to the applicant to explain the obligations of a member, and the costs associated with being on the posse. After that visit, if all goes well, the executive board, which is made up of the un­ dersheriff, the captain of the posse, the first and second lieutenants and the warrant of­ ficer, review the application for a final time. The entire membership then votes on a new member. The process can sometimes be done in one month, or it can take as long as three months, Neil said. After the acceptance, the new member is completely outfitted, including a gun, all of which he pays for. They must be qualified to carry a firearm by a certified instructor with the sheriffs department, and learn first aid and CPR, also through the department Ready now to join the posse on work details, extra training is still given throughout the year, with the posse members taking the classes that the regular deputies do. "The only difference be­ tween the deputies and the posse is that we don’t have to be certified police officers," Neil pointed out. The club has three charter members; Lloyd Shepard, Dutch Hoevenair and Rod Ti­ etz. Senior members, those with 20 years or more in the service, do not have to meet all of the requirements of younger members, such as a mandated number of hours ev­ ery year. To fill out an application to join the posse, see the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. For more information, call Neil at 9454493. Scholastic consultant to speak to Reading Council Deann Umlaut, a national consultant for Scholastic, will speak at the Barry Area Reading Council meeting ? BORED ? TIRED OF THE SAME OLD ROUTINE? NEED A CHANCE? NEED SOME EXCITEMENT? NEED A NEW CHALLENGE? ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES? ARE YOU A GREAT COMMUNICATOR? I The Barry County Sheriffs Posse pistol shooting team holds the plaque they won marking them as the best law enforcement team in the county with a pistol. They are (from left to right) Rex Scott, Mike Mosteller and his father Bruce Mosteller. THEN, HAVE WE GO T A JOB FOR YOU! We are a small corporation in Barry County We believe in the doctrine of people helping people and understand that helping others is the only service worth offering. To join a great family of co-workers, you must feel that you are qualified, or feel that you have the potential to HANDLE COURT PROCEEDINGS. WORK WITH REPOSSESSORS WORK WITH COLLECTION AGENCYS. AND HELP PEOPLE WITH THEIR FINANCIAL MATTERS, THEN PLEASE! Send your resume, including salary history, and a cove' letter exp a nmg how you can help our collection effort to CEO P.O. BOX 289, Hastings, Ml 48056 Wednesday. Oct. 9, from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Hastings High School library. Umlauf will deal with the use of portfolio assessments with elementary and secon­ dary students. Participants will learn to collect information, keep anecdotal records, use check lists, and more The cost of this program is $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Registration will take place prior to the program The Barry Area Reading Council is a professional educators in the Barry County area. This organization, af­ filiated with the International Reading Association, seeks to help teachers develop in their students lifetime reading habits and a love of reading Charter member of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse Edgar "Dutch" Hoevenair is still active with the posse and qualifies with the pistol. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S Announces the opening of his NEW DENTAL OFFICE at I 402 Thornton Middleville, MI 49333 (Comer of Thornton and M-37) 795-6000 Complete Preventative and Restorative Dentistry Now Taking Appointments Mon-Fri. Evenings Hours Available �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 8, 1991 I Page 9 Middleville man registered in “Who’s Who’ reference book by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Steve Miller, Thornapple Kellogg social worker, has been included in the 1992-93 issue of "Who's Who," a well known reference book. The publication, put out by the National Reference Institute of Wilmette, Ill., has many categories, including human service professionals, which is where Miller's name and qualifications are listed. Miller said he is very proud to be included in the book, which also has "big players, some with wealth and power." "I appreciate that they have also included someone like me," he remarked. "It's an inspiration for those of us who are acknowledged for services rendered in the mainstream." Miller was first nominated for inclusion in the area that lists those who are doctors, social workers, pyschiatrists <4 It's an inspiration for those of us who are acknowledged for services rendered in the , , mainstream... — Steve Miller and psychologists. Being in the registry means “people can have a certain amount of confidence knowing that I'm in a reference book that acknowledged those with a high amount of competence," he said. "Also, I'm credible to my peers in Middleville and also have credibility nationwide." Nomination to the registry is followed by an examination of the candidate’s qualifications and background, including everything from his political party affiliation to his community service to his mother's maiden name, Miller said. He and his wife, Nancy, have two children, Jenny, 13 and Adam, 11. Miller protested that he wasn't really public nor visible, but nevertheless, he was happy to make a difference to society and for society. "I'm very proud to be included in the registry. It shows professionalism, skill and some perseverance," he said. Miller has worked in Middleville in the school system for eight years. Steve Miller, social worker Gun Lake Chamber begins monthly awards LEAGUE OPENINGS Tuesday • Mixed 9:15 p.m. Men, Women or Mixed Starts October 15th ... 4 Per Team Wednesday Night • Couples One Couple Per Team 9:15 p.m. ... Starts October 9th Saturday • Once a Month League Openings The "Member of the Month" award was given to Gerald Davis, (left to right) "Director of the Month" was given to Paul Babladelis, and "Citizen of the Month" FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery PODIATRY Ji. KENT Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. J 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call.. .891-9133 for an appointment ‘That black cloud's heading this way!” Is your property fully covered for tornado and other windstorm damage? Let the Bob Booth Agency check your insurance for ‘full value’ protection. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M 37) Mkfdkv.Ue. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 1st Saturday 8:30 p.m. • 2 Teams 2nd Saturday 8:30 p.m. • 1 Team 3rd Saturday 6:00 p.m. • 1 Team 3rd Saturday 8:30 p.m. • 2 Teams 4th Saturday 6:00 p.m. • 3 Teams 4th Saturday............8:30 p.m. • 1 Team was awarded to Sandy O'Dell by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce. The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce gave Sandy O’Dell, president of the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee, its “Citizen of the Month’’ award at the Oct. 3 dinner meeting. The Yankee Springs Awareness Committee was formed in July by residents from the Barlow. Payne and Cobb Lake areas to deal with concerns over the much publicized ThompsonMcCully gravel mining per­ mit. Stricter guidelines for the permit were adopted as a result of the group’s efforts. O’Dell is a school social worker at the Development Center for the Allegan County Intermediate School District. The chamber also named Gerald Davis of the Davis In­ surance Agency in Shelbyville its “Member of the Month" and Paul Babladelis of the Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Ebersole Environmental Center in Wayland as “Direc­ tor of the Month. ” Chamber President Kevin Meaton said, “We have in­ stituted a series of monthly awards to recognize those in­ dividuals who are making significant contributions to their community, or to the Gun Lake Chamber of Com­ merce. Each month, we will anxiously look forward to naming those persons who deserve this special recognition.” Senior Brunch & Bowl 3 Games of Bowling Plus 1/2 Sandwich & Cup of Soup Only $5.00 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Moonlight Madness Starts October 19th ... 11:30 p.m. Make your reservations NOW! For More information^Caik. 795-5640 or 891-1287 on M-37 Just North of Middleville Caledonia £friauel Full Service Travel Agency Book Now for Spring Break to Florida “Our Services are FREE 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 We are located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 North of Caledonia k OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Sat. 10-2 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 8, 1991 Caledonia Calvinette counselors ‘hop’ for funds Rock and roll, roller skates, poodle skirts and pony tails turned the Caledonia Chris­ tian Reformed Church park­ ing lot into a 1950s drive-in restaurant last week as the Caledonia Calvinette Counselors sponsored a carhop supper’ fund raiser. The girls plan to use their pro­ fits to attend the National Calvinette Convention in Van­ couver next July. Lindsay Oeverman, left, Katie Van Solkema and Melissa Miedema were three of the teenagers who donned '50s apparel and roller skates to serve as carhops, delivering dinner trays to the waiting customers in the cars. Julie Daniels delivers dinner via roller skates to one of her customers. Sandi Swainston skates uphill with a tray after q. customer signaled she was finished by flashingher headlights... just like in the old days. MIDDLEVILLE Open House Sunday, Oct. 13 • 2-5 pm M-37 to Stimson (2 miles North of Middleville) to Taro Drive 3 bedroom ranch, 2 stall garage, fenced in yard, lots of shade trees. Reduced to $69,900 JITCHCOCK REALTOR 949-1260. ‘Apply friendly’ bagger improves quality The orchard to market journey may becomeless bruising for apples because of a new bagger developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers Dale Marshall, USDA researcher based at Michigan State University, says bagging apples causes more bruises than any other apple handling operation. The new system, which he co-invenied, reduced bruising in Golden Delicious apples by 93 percent. Studies of the 1986-87 Michigan apple crop indicated ERA® ALL PROPERTIES 9944 Cherry Valley S.E. P.O. Box 96 CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 PHONE (616): zO> 891-8778 W The most important financial transaction you may ever make is the buying or selling of a home. And sometimes, that transaction can become quite complicated. ERA has the exclusive services you need to make buying or selling a home an exciting and rewarding experience. Meet our “Local” staff specializing in "local” service for ours and surrounding areas. Jo Anne Stimac Broker Owner 891 1859 Jim Newhof 891-9369 Marvin Van Kiriken 891-1757 that, on the average, 91 to 95 percent of a three-pound bag of apples were battered, with the average apple having ap­ proximately three bruises. “The new machine will allow packing houses to main­ tain the standards needed for apples labeled U.S. Extra Fancy grade,” he says. “That means there will be no more than one bruise per apple and a battered area of no more than 0.2 square inch per apple.” The main thing the new machine does is reduce colli­ sions between apples as they are put into the bag for shipment. A padded box holds the ap­ ples in place as a collection pan is removed, allowing the apples to settle rather than fall into the bag. The box then moves the bag to a closing device and the closed bag slides away. Field tests at the Belding Fruit Storage Co. in Belding demonstrated the effec­ tiveness of the machine in reducing bruising. A minor drawback of the new system is that it’s about three bags per minute slower than conven­ tional baggers. “It’s definitely a step in the right direction.” says Mark Zemaitis, Belding Fruit Storage production manager. “It’s basically what we arc looking for in a bagger.” Additional research will likely increase the speed of the new system and help retrofit existing apple bagging systems, Marshall says For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish — to charge an ad JA<J GfaphJc, The Hastings Reminder Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all involved with helping extinguish our bam fire on 9/27/91. Heartfelt thanks go out to the firefighters of Alto, Lowell, Freeport and Clarksvil­ le. Thanks to all our neighbors and friends who stopped to help clear out our middle bam and to round up piglets. And thanks for all the words of comfort and encouragement and gifts of food. Your friendship and concern will never be forgotten. Joe and Marianne LaNore ving (Anyhme) CARD OF THANKS The family of Richard E. Smith, who died August 14, 1991 wish to express our sincere appreciation to our friends for their acts of kindness and love, flowers and cards during our lime of grief. A special thanks to those who sent cards and letters during Dick’s illness. It meant a lot to him to know he was remembered. Bobbie Kevin, Cray and Amy ————- Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner 7 Days a Week Buffet — Mon., Wed. & Fri. sl*ecial w*GO Senior Kids TO GO Citizen Menu 1891-8997 Discount Available Saturday & Sunday for Private Parties Open Mon Fri 8 a m to 9 p m Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 129 E. Main Street — Caledonia . .................................................... �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 8, 1991 / Page 11 Thornapple Kellogg << 'CALENDAR OF EVENTS^ WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 9 1st Grade Vision Testing Name the Skeleton Contest Popcorn Party for Winning Classroom □ J.V. Golf................................ . Kenowa Hills - There LUNCH: Tacos/Lettuce/Cheese. Corn, Fruit Juice BREAKFAST: French Toast Sticks. Apple Juice. Milk □ McFall........ □ West.............. Senior mom Sharon Lehman congratulates her son Jeff for placing second in selling submarines to raise funds for the senior all night party. Thornapple Kellogg senior party group names ‘top sub seller’ Thornapple Kellogg senior Jason Thompson sold 225 subs to become the champion seller in one of the first fund­ raisers for the TK seniors’ allnight party. Jeff Lehman took second place by selling 173 sandwiches. Thompson wins a car stero, and Lehman will receive the $50 second prize for his work. The next fund-raising event will be a bottle and can drive Oct. 19. The seniors will go door-to-door to solicit empty bottles and cans to refund. Also, the committee is placing a box in the main of­ fice of the high school on Bender road to collect D&W cash register receipts. For more information, or to arrange a special pick-up, call Sharon Lehman at 7957129. Cheryl Hooper, 701 THURSDAY • OCTOBER IO Jr. High Girls Basketball................................. Kelloggsville - Home Frosh. & JV Football ... ... Byron Center - There Frosh. Basketball.......................................... Maple Valley - Home JV & V Basketball.......................... K'ville - There Cross Country........................ K'ville at Earl Brewer Park Soccer.................................................................S. Christian • There LUNCH: Tomato Soup, Tuna Pita, Vegetable Sticks, Peaches BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Biscuit/Honey, Banana, Milk □ □ □ □ □ □ FRIDAY • OCTOBER 11 □ High School................................. Dance Following Football Game Sponsored by Journalism Depl □ V. Football ......................................................Byron Center - Home □ Golf.................................................................................... Regionals LUNCH: Pizza, Cole Slaw or Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Fruit BREAKFAST: Cinnamon Roll, Juice Choice, Milk MONDAY • OCTOBER 14 □ McFall . . . Geukes/Kermeen P.M. Class to Hilton's Apple Orchard □ Page.......... C.O.R.E. Parent Meeting in H.S. Auditorium 6:30 p.m. □ JV Soccer........................................................... Lakewood - Home LUNCH: Rib-B-Q on Bun, Peas, Applesauce BREAKFAST: Bagel Pizza, Juice Choice, Milk West Main St., has offered to let the seniors and others drop off bottles and cans at her garage. Two TK High students receive “commended” merit status Thornapple Kellogg High School Principal Henry Dugan has announced that Anne-Marie Butler and Mary Elwood have been named "Commended Students" in the National Merit Scholar­ ship program. Anne-Marie is the daughter of Betsy and David Butler of Middleville and Mary in the daughter of Shelia and Loyd Elwood of Middleville. ............ Butler and Elwood are among 35,000 Commended Students nationwide who will be honored for their perfor­ mances on the 1990 PSATNMSQT. which is the qualify­ ing test for the National Merit program. “Being named a Commend­ ed Student in this extremely competitive area is a credit to both Anne-Marie’s and Mary’s hard work that they have put into their educational studies,” said Dugan. Both girls will now have the opportunity to be referred by the merit program to two col­ leges or universities of their choice. Anne-Mane is plann­ ing to attend Albion next fall, while Mary plans to enroll at Grand Valley University after graduation. Anne-Marie Butler (left) and Mary Elwood have been named ’Commended Students." TUESDAY • OCTOBER 15 McFall . . .Geukes/Kermeen A M. Class to Hilton's Apple Orchard McFall........ Noah/Overholt P.M. Class to Hilton's Apple Orchard High School.......................................................... Vision Re-Testing Jr. High Girls Basketball ................... Caledonia: 8th Grade Away 7th Grade Home □ Frosh. Basketball.................................................... Hopkins - Home □ JV & V Basketball............................................. Calvin Chr. - Home □ Soccer............................................................................FHN - Home LUNCH: Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Italian Bread, Tossed Salad, Pineapple Tidbits BREAKFAST: Apple Cinnamon, Sausage Pancake, Juice Choice, Milk □ □ □ □ Coming Events... □ LUNCH Week of October 16-22: 16th: Hamburger on Whole Wheat Bun/Vegetable Soup, 17th: No School, 18th: Pizza, 21st: Ravioli, 22nd: Meat and Cheese Subs □ October 16....................................... High School - Local Close Up □ October 17................................. Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL K-12 □ October 21-25........................................................... College Week The following is a partial list of the T.K. School and Community Library Summer Reading Program; "Jungle Bookers": Stuart Aspinall Cass Furst Eric Aten Kara Hanford Jason Austin Michael Hart Elisabeth Awtry Becky Harvey April Baker Aleshia Haselden Lisa Belson Amy Herring Brenda Bergakker Becca Higgins Barbara Blain Scott Highway Andrea Bouma Jarett Hill Rachael Brinks Jason Holzhausen Shelly Cargill Danielle Hoskins Ashley Carter Jennifer Jones Jeremy Chavis Garrett Jonker-Slayton Eric Cuneo Andrew Kalee Danielle Donker Joshua Kowalczyk Christine Dood Amanda Kowalczyk Kevin Ehmry Joanna Lankerd Doug Elam Jay Lantinga Danielle Erway Christina Lee Elizabeth Fisher Jordon Lee Mark Fliearman Erin Lockyer ? Amanda Flora Joe Lowe ► Daniel Frazer Peter Mathias Nathan Freeman Kyle McKeown Sarah Freeman �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 8, 1991 Cheering for athletic recognition Michigan cheerleaders are boosting a new image by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The old image of cheerleaders as simply the most popular or cutest girls in school may soon be as out of date as the limited dribble rule for girls' basketball As girls earn respect for their athletic skills in sports such as basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis and swimm­ ing, cheerleaders also want to be respected for the training and conditioning that goes into their activity. In Michigan, some in­ dividual high schools already have accepted cheerleading as a sport, with the students in­ volved meeting the same guidelines as any other athletes. Qualifications have become more rigorous, and making the squad no longer involves a popularity contest. Cheerleaders now would like to be recognized for the practice time and conditioning that goes into their training." said Caledonia High School varsity cheerleading coach Betts Caskey “They put in just as much work as many athletes in recognized sports, and in many schools today, cheerleading requires athletic skill, especially if those programs incorporate gymnastics. “It's not enough any more just to jump up and down on the sidelines and clap your hands " In Michigan, it appears that the booster activity is earning more respect in athletic circles. While some individual high schools, like Caledonia, have recognized cheerleading as a sport for several years, state athletic officials now are con­ ceding that cheerleading could fit the qualifications of a sport. According to Terri Cassels, president and director of the private cheerleading organization called ‘‘Cheer Michigan." the Michigan High School Athletic Association has approved cheerleading as a sport, pen­ ding the establishment of guidelines at the state level. Those guidelines will be under discussion at a November meeting. Cassels said, adding that the rules must be something everyone can live with, including the other coaches and athletic directors. “The image of cheerleading is changing in Michigan.’’ she said. “And for someone like me. who’s been a part of cheerleading for a long time, this is very rewarding. "The girls and boys in many of our squads are work­ ing to maintain an athletic pro- Cheerleaders now would like to be recognized for the practice time and conditioning that goes into their training...It’s not enough anymore just to jump up and down on the sidelines and clap your ■ ■ hands. — Betty Caskey, Caledonia Cheerleading Coach Displaying both teamwork and athletic ability, the Caledonia varsity cheerleaders show off two mounts in one formation. From the top is Emmarie Schut, Missy Scholten, Heather Hoekstra and Brenda Kaecnele. Supporting Emmarie are Jennie Whitfield, left, and Christie Weed. file. They work with weights and in other kinds of condi­ tioning programs, and they at­ tend team camps and clinics, just as other athletic teams do. But at the same time, she said, the goal of cheerleading hasn’t changed, which is to spark spectator and school support for the athletic teams that compete interscholastically. Cassels speculated that the old image of the cheerleader as simply the winner of a popularity contest, might have stemmed from the kind of stu­ dent who tries out. "They are usually good students with a lot of leader­ ship qualities, the ones involv­ ed in lots of activities. “But even the concept of popularity is changing these days. Kids are still kids, but I think they respect each others’ talents more than when I was in high school . " Both Caskey and Cassels agreed that some people have trouble looking at It takes teamwork for Caledonia's varsity cheerleaders to end a routine with a 'Russian.' Hoisted over her teammates is Missy Scholten, who is held securely by Emmarie Schut (left), Heather Hoekstra and Brenda Kaechele. Completing the formation are Christie Weed (front left) and Jennie Whitfield. cheerleaders as athletes because they don’t compete in a win-lose situation every week. Many squads do compete at cheerleading competitions several times a year, and squads compete for honors at cheerleading camps. "But there isn’t that win­ loss column and there are no team standings,” Caskey pointed out. “But whether or not we’re recognized as a sport, in most schools, cheerleaders are athletes. Their skills are athletic,” emphasized Cassels. Caskey also agreed that in recent years too many cheerleading squads have gotten into exhibition cheerleading, where the squad entertains the fans, rather than leading them in cheers "We’re working on this," she said. “The cheerleaders C C The image of cheerleading is changing in Michigan. And for someone like me, who’s been a part of cheerleading for a long time, . . that is very rewarding. — Terri Cassels Sterling Heights Cheerleading Coach A President of CHEER MICHIGAN need to be on top of the action on the field or the court and respond quickly with the right cheer or the right chant. "Then they can do the dif­ ficult routines during time outs or halftimes, when the fans can appreciate them. “The program has a ways to go to meet our ideal Cassels pointed out that the Michigan Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA), which is the gover­ ning body for cheerleading in the state, has worked hard to establish safety training, spon­ sor clinics and develop a state championship program. "We are one of the most respected coaches’ associa­ tions in the country.” she said. "We have spent 30 years structuring cheerleading into a constructive athletic ac tivity, so in the excitement of moving into the ‘sports’ arena, we don’t want to throw out the good things that we’ve done "We only want to eliminate the negative side of the image." "While in some schools, things haven't changed much, Continued on next page— INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the plowing of the Caledonia Township properties for the 1991-1992 season. Specifications are available at the Township Offices. 640 Em­ mons, Caledonia, Ml. Bids are to be submit­ ted to the Township Clerk by Oct. 11th. 1991. Caledonia Township Clerk 10191-5 During this practice, the Caledonia cheerleaders were working on coordinating their toe-touch’ jumps so they went up and come down together. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 8. 1991 / Page 13 Postcard ‘offers’ could be bogus J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County residents who replied to a postcard offer saying an expensive piece of merchandise was being held for them for a small price may have their money returned to them. For example, one such postcard from National Notification Clearinghouse (NNC) says an 82-channel high-tech television set is being held for the adressee, and the item will be shipped with die payment of S68.77. The post office in Boston, where the return mail for NNC is sent, is detaining 15,000 responses to the company's advertisements while administrative hearings are held concerning the lawfulness of the offers. The mail contains money sent for the offers made by NNC, which has a post office address in Boston, but is owned by a man named Kahn Chan in Hong Kong. If the postal service establishes in the hearing that the ads violate the mail statutes, the mail will be returned to the consumers. Middleville Postmaster Patrick Kelly has urged those who receive mail they feel may not be legitimate to bring it to his attention, and they will be forwarded to the postal inspector. Cheerleaders, continued from page 12 ---- --------------------- Ron Hoppa checks out the bike that he won in a drawing from Caledonia Elevator. Young man wins bike from Caledonia Elevator promotion by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A drawing for a bicycle is not a rare promotional event, but winning such a drawing was like a dream come true to a young Caledonia man Ron Hoppa Jr., 13, who said he has never won any­ thing, was the lucky young­ ster who took home the bike two weeks ago. The Hoppas do business with the sponsor of the drawing, Caledonia Elevator, and signed just one slip and turned it in. On her next trip to the ele­ vator, Sandy Hoppa was told that her son had won the bike. However, having a plan, she deliberately left the prize there. When Ron came home from school, she said that sh. "had a problem," and asked him to go along to the eleva­ tor to pick up feed. She didn't say what the problem was, and Ron said with a shy grin that he thought his mother had for­ gotten her checkbook the first time she was there. It s hap­ pened before, he confirmed. When they were in the ele­ vator, and Ron was eyeing the bike, the counterman PUBLIC NOTICE • EXCESS SINGER SEWING MACHINES & SERGERS The V.B.R Education Department placed orders in anticipation of large school sales. Due to budget cuts these sales were unclaimed. These machines must be sold. These new Singer Open Arm Machines sew all fabrics, Levi's, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, EVEN ON LEATHER. Machines are designed to zig zag, overcast, buttonhole, and much more. With 10 year nation wide warranty. Now $148, regular $329. Also limited quantity of various name brand sergers. Credit Cards - C O D. We ship U P S asked him, "Do you want that?" Ron doesn't remember what he said when he was told that the bike was his, but his older sister does. "He said it was a dream come true," said Doris, 14. "I was in shock," Ron re­ called. Younger sister Connie, 11, doesn't say anything. She just hops on the bike whene/er Ron's back is turned and takes it for a quick spin. The employees at the Cale­ donia Elevator were pleased to get the following letter of thanks from Ron after he got his bike. Dear Sirs, My name is Ron Hoppa. I am the boy who won the bike. I am writing to tell you that I really like the bike that I won from the elevator. I will ride it happily knowing it came from the elevator. Sincerely, Ron Hoppa Call 1-800-658-4376 Ext. 100 TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 91-2 ADOPTED: September 9, 1991 EFFECTIVE: September 9. 1991 ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ORDINANCE An Ordinance to establish the office of Ordinance Enforcement Officer, to prescribe the duties of said office; to authorize the Township Board to appoint any person or persons to said office; and to amend any Ordinances of Thornapple Township which conflict with the provisions hereof. THE TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: (Summary) SECTION I Establishes the office SECTION II Appoints enforcement officers) by resolution of the board SECTION III • Authonzes the enforcement ofheens) to enforce all ordinances of the township SECTION IV - Outlines the duties of the enforcement officers). SECTION V Saving clause SECTION VI • Ordinance takes immediate effect upon adoption. The complete text of the ordinance is on file with the township clerk at the township office. 104 High Street Middleville. Michigan, and may be examined dunng regular office hours Donna Kenyon, Clerk Thomapple Township 10891 14 CHS Agriscience program one of state’s best J-Ad Graphics News Service The Michigan Association of Agriscience Educators have chosen Caledonia High School’s Agriscience and Natural Resource program as one of the top three in the stole for the 1991-92 school year. According to the announce­ ment from the association, the most outstanding agriscience program in Michigan will be chosen from these three to represent Michigan at the na­ tional level next year. “The Caledonia Communi­ ty Schools are ven proud of the CHS Agriscience Program and its instructor. Al Steeby," commented Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter The MAAE also voiced its pnde in these superior pro­ grams and their instructors VOL WANT QUALITY at affordable pnees when you buy printing Cal! J-Ad Graphics for even thing from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. I think that skill-wise and coaching-wise we know where we are,"Cassels said. “As far as the ‘legislative' decisions about whether we are a ‘sport.’ those are not in our hands any more. “1 just hope that the deci­ sion makers will keep the kids' interests in mind and not just turn things over to the money makers or just worry about funds. " Cassells said that changes must come carefully, and that coaches should build on the positive aspects of cheerleading. Caskey agreed. “We want to encourage our squads to support their school and to represent it well. After all. they’re as visible as the teams on the floor or the field." “1 think cheerleading offers a wonderful learning ex­ perience for students." said because there is no bench.' “It takes hard work and self sacrifice to be a good cheerleader, and usually the qualifications require good academics and teacher recommendations.'' What more can we ask of our kids?" Cassells, who has coached squads at Sterling Heights High School to three state championships in the last five years “It requires learning athletic skills and leadership qualities, and teamwork is the very essence of cheerleading . .. PRIN GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by ... 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN At a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, held at the Village Hall, Middleville, Michigan, on September 24, 1991 at 7:00 P.M., an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville was adopted. AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville, THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ORDAINS: The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Middleville is hereby amended by the amending of Section 4.2 thereof so as to rezone the following described lands from the Thornapple Township R Residential District to the Village R-2 Medium Density Single Family District. That part of the SE 1/4 of Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan; Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said section, thence east 990.0 feet along the south line of said section, thence north 0 degrees 45’ 50” West 377.0 feet parallel with the North and South one-quarter line of said Section to THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence West 165.0 feet parallel with the South line of said Section, thence North 0 degrees 45’ 50” West 217.0 feet, thence East 165.0 feet, thence South 0 degrees 45’ 50” East to place of beginning. Subject to a right-of-way for highway purposes over the East 33.0 feet thereof. Effective Date: September 24, 1991 A copy of this Zoning Ordinance amendment may be inspected at the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main St. in the Village of Middleville, during normal business hours. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk 10891-13 �Pace 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 8. 1991 CHS Players to present ‘You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Charlie Brown and friends IffSchroeder (Todd Hudson) is enraptured as he directs the rest of the Peanuts' gang in the CHS production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown' by Clark Gesner. Singing and howling under Schroeder's direction are Patty (Amy Perkins), left, Linus (Cheryl Garnaat), Lucy (Krista Price), Charlie Brown (Scott Minder) and Snoopy (Liz Mast). FACTORY WORKERS SPORTS , section continues on page 16 Thornapple Kellogg jayvee girls split league contests APPIICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN B .TO A M 4 30 P.M. MONDAY FRIDAY Shelly Wolverton Matt Liu Becky Riegler TK Schools salute Three Bldgs. South of corner of M 37/44th Street or 4595 Broad moor. S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) Schroeder, the young musi­ cian who has captured Lucy’s heart, and Liz Mast will ap­ pear as Charlie Brown’s dog. Snoopy. Performances will be held Oct. 17. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. with admission $3 for students. $4 for adults and $14 for a family pass. Overkamp is directing the play, with CHS instructor Carol Gcss directing the music. Choreographer is Deb­ bie Poniatowski and the stu dent director is Elisha Bravata. Members of the CHS or­ chestra will entertain in the lobby before each performance and during intermissions Oh, Charlie Brown I’ Krista Price as Lucy scolds poor Charlie Brown (Scott Minder). Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and lighl assembly openings available High starling wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd. and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every day Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. 698-7979 (EOE) will be stepping out of the comic strip and on to the stage of the Caledonia Performing Arts Center next week. Six members of the ‘ Peanuts" gang will present what CHS drama coach Bar­ bara Overkamp calls “a day in the life of Charlie Brown. “And Charlie Brown is all of us," she adds. Scon Minder will play Charlie Brown, who is, in­ deed a “good man." despite ail the problems of life. Not the least of those pro­ blems is Lucy, played by Krista Price, while Cheryl Gamaat will handle the role of the philosophical Linus. Charlie s friend. Todd Hudson plays Junior Shelly Wolverton is 18-1 at scond singles on the powerful Middleville tennis team. She has won two tournaments and was runner-up in another. The daughter of Jeff and Celeste Wolverton, Shelly is described as a team leader, and a dedicated hard worker who practices very hard in preparation for her matches. Matt Liu has led the freshamn football team in rushing and scoring this season. The son of Mr. & Mrs. Steven Liu, Matt had totalled over 440 yards and had scored seven touchdowns through four games this season. Becky Riegler was chosen as the TK basketball player of the week for her outstanding defensive efforts in victories over Godwin and Constock Park. The senior point guard, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Riegler, is a good ball-hdndler and is responsible for directing the Lady Trojan offense. She also plays volleyball and softball. Trojan frosh eagers win a pairThe Middleville frosh basketball team defeated two league rivals last week, as they outscored both Hamilton and Byron Center Tuesday the Trojans travel­ ed to Hamilton where they found themselves down 15-12 at the half. Then, with the help of solid defense. Middleville pulled ahead to a 34-30 victory. Jessica Coe led the team with 11 points and 7 re­ bounds. Vikki Jansen added seven. Thursday the Trojans were at home against Byron Center In a fast-paced game, Mid­ dles ille jumped off to a quick 19-6 first quarter lead. TK held that lead throughout the game winning 69-32. Tracy Lee led all scorers with 21 points, followed by Coe with 16. Jansen chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds The TK jayvee girls basket­ ball team split two league games last week to run its league record to 4-1 and their overall record to 7-3. The Trojans lost a thriller against Hamilton in overtime 52-45. TK was behind most of the first half, but cut the margin to six as the half ended. 29-23. In the second half, the Tro­ jans came to life and had a four point margin only to have Hamilton tie the score 43-43 as the buzzer sounded. Kati Zoerner had the hot hand has she scored 24 points. Amanda Osborne had a very good game by pulling down 8 rebounds and playing stong defense. The girls got back on the winning track by defeating Byron Center Thursday 48-28 The Trojans started off on the right foot as they outscored BC II to 8 in the first quarter and led 21-15 at the half TK put the game out of reach in the last quarter as they used a strong defense cf fort and outscored BC 18-6. Hitting double figures were Zoerner with 10, Metta Bedrick with 12. and Jaime Stratcr with 15 points. Thornapple Kellogg 8th graders lose to Godwin The T.K. eighth grade girls basketball team lost to defen­ ding champion Godwin 24-14. The girls played solid defense, but were unable to get the critical shots to fall. Leading the Trojan scoring was Jessica VanAman with five points, and Tracie Camp bell with four points T.K. lost a tough 17-16 game to Hamilton Tuesday. The Trojans were not able to hold off a late Hamilton ral ly late in the game. Campbell scored six points, while five other Trojans also scored. Caledonia Tops No. 546 — Meeting for Oct. 1 was opened with a quote from General Patton... "Success is how high you bounce after you hit bottom.” We are happy to welcome two new members tonight Bette and Emily. We’re glad you joined us! Our top loser tonight is Rita E. and we have a three-way tic for runnerup. Arlene, Linda, and Ruth W. Our teen best loser is Christina. Fantastic job ladies, keep up the great work! Ha Ha box was given back by Pat and the positive action is no regular pop Don’t forget, next week we have an early weigh-in, 5 to 6 p m. Then we meet at Tommy Branns to pay tribute to our best losers, h’s always an en­ joyable evening. We had group discussion tonight in­ stead of working with recipes We discussed the value of drinking water, our bus trip, fruit baskets, and guest speakers. We hope to have so­ meone come from the American Diabetes Associa­ tion and the American Heart Association before the first of the year. We closed the P.R.D. We meet Tuesday evenings 6-8 p.m. in the basement of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Questions'' Call Dawn 891-9370. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 8. 1991 I Page 15 New Freeport Community Library becomes a reality •J-Ad Graphics News Service Months of work have paid off for a band of volunteers working to renovate two small rooms in the Freeport Community Center into one spacious area to be used as a new Freeport District Library. A flurry of activity on a recent Saturday resulted in nearly all books and shelving being moved into the large carpeted room. For the next few weeks, while the computer and telephone lines are being installed in the new location, both the old and new libraries will be staffed, said Librarian Joanne Hesselink. Freeport Village President Lyle Blough praised the dedicated people who met for months at the Community Center to work on the project. “We'd like to give a big 'thank you' to all who worked long and hard at fixing up the new Community Center, and getting ready for the big move," Blough said. The Freeport Recreation Association runs the ball park for the village on a selfsupporting basis, and the Freeport Boosters hope to run the Community Center in the same fashion, he conti nued. Blough pointed out that the use of the center is increasing with more and more organizations renting the building for their functions. A list of the volunteers who participated every Thu-sday night on the work details includes Gordon Yoder, Gary and Sue Thaler. Howard and Bertha Thaler, Ken Van Tol, Bill and Joanne Dipp, Gary Sutcliff and Diana McGuire. Many more were at the library for the big move, some carrying and stacking books, putting up shelves, and doing touch up painting. Bertha Thaler provided the chili for lunch for the volunteers. Minor adjustments were made on some of the shelves before they were installed in the new Freeport Library. Volunteers (left to right) Ken Van Tol, Howard Thaler. Lyle Blough and Gordon Yoder look like they have the situation well in hand. Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. Many volunteers took part in the move of books and shelving from the old library to the new. Patrick Doyle, left, and his brother Kevin pitch in with the carrying. AUCTION EVE Sunday, Oct. 27 • 1 P.M. 26 LOTS SELL ABSOLUTE! Regardless of Price! SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN OFFERING OVER $1,250,000 OF PROPERTIES: • Golf Course Lots • Golf View Lots • Lakefront Lots Lake View Lots Acreage LARGEST AUCTION OF BUILDING SITES EVER IN WEST MICHIGAN 1 <5 F0R DETAILED BROCHURE: (616) 343-7653 5955 W. Main, Kalamazoo, Ml With the magazine rack set in place at tne new library, Lee Yoder puts the final touches on the paint job. PLAN NOW! BE THERE! BID YOUR PRICE! Ken Van Tol shapes the corner of a book shelf that is going into the new Freeport Library. Ummm ... Sweet Cider Special $J79 $J99 (your jug)(our jug) APPLES Ida Red • Empire Mutsu • Spies ed & Yellow Delicious Butternut and Jon Doyle, (left) hands more to Freeport librarian Joanne Hesselink to be put on the shelf, while Kevin Doyle takes care of the boxes. Buttercup SQUASH PUMPKINS 3 oz. to 300 lbs. ^Pumpkin World '91X J Now thru Wednesday, October 30th ' Cost Only 75* per person Special Events Every Saturday Oct. 12 - Uama It Story Lady at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 pm. Oct. 19 - Pot-bellied Pigs 4r Native American Storyteller at 1 p.m., 2 p.m.. 3 p.m. Oct. 26 - Newfoundland Dogs It Story Lady at 2 p m., 3 p.m.. 4 p.m. Call for more information and school tours. (Some are still available) k W1SIT PUMPKIN WORLD and receive 25' OFFV \ the purchase price of your pumpkin f \ (only one per person) BEAUTIFUL DRirn^^ V \ FLOWERS Lee Yoder (left) and Sue Thaler set another rock in place at the new location of the library in the Freeport Community Center. S & S Farm Market 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M 37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 Days a Week Mon -Sat 9 to p m Sun Noon to 5 �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 8. 1991 SPORTS Scot eagers top Wayland Caledonia's Treasure Hylkema (20) scores a bucket inside in last Tuesday's big O-K Gold victory over Wayland. (Further information unavailable.) The Sale That’s Got You Covered from Head to Toe continues... Carhartt 14-oz. Bleachwashed Denim Jacket.......................Sugg. Ret. ‘61.99 • Sale $ K *1 99 JL Arctic Western Coat.......... Sugg. 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Middleville jumped on Hamilton early, and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 36-12 victory. The win keeps the Trojans tied with the Bulldogs at 4-0 in league play and improves their overall marie to 5-0 entering Friday's home showdown for sole possession of first place. Running back Jamie Berg had his second straight out­ standing game, ripping the Hawkeye defense for 232 yards on 19 carries and reach­ ing the end zone six timesfour touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions. Berg's performance came on the heels of last week's record-setting 408-yard effort against Godwin Heights. Berg scored the first Trojan touchdown in the first quarter, and Middleville never looked back. He capped a four-play, 78-yard drive with a 46-yard scoring jaunt. Rob Hunt's conver­ sion gave Middleville a son. Pranger said you don't get the kind of numbers Berg, Hunt and Sherwood have posted without some solid blocking up front Berg added touchdown runs of 53- and 30-yards in the second half .before a late Hawkeye tally rounded out the scoring. Meanwhile, the Trojan defense did an ad­ mirable job containing the powerful Hamilton ground game. "The entire defensive unit did a super job," Pranger said. "We felt we could move the ball against them, and we did, but our defense (also) came up big. We’re getting to the point we want to be at." Pranger said that Heald and linebacker Dave Lehman, in particular stood out on de­ fense. That may be bad news for Byron Center, which vis­ its Bob White Stadium for a key O-K Blue tilt Friday. "It will be a big game." Pranger said. "They have an outstanding back (Derrick Maxwell), and they are unde feated in league." A win will put the Trojans in the driver's seat for at least a share of their fifth consecutive conference crown. quick 8-0 lead. Quarterback David Sherwood tacked on another touchdown in the quarter, breaking free on a 25-yard scamper. Berg added the con­ version. Then, after Hamilton's Matt Lohman scored on a two-yard run to slice the lead to 16-6, the Trojan defense came up big, stopping the Hawkeyes deep in its own territory. In the final minute of the half, Middleville drove the ball downfield. Berg scored from the two after a key 29-yard run by Hunt, who gained 120 yards on 14 attempts, and a 14-yarder of his own. Middleville, which outgained Hamilton 414-217 in total yardage, led 24-6 at the half. Trojan coach Skip Pranger said that it was a team effort. "We had some great games out of a lot of people," he said, also noting that his team is as healthy as it’s been all season long. "Our offensive line did an out­ standing job of opening holes all night long." Pranger was referring to the unit of Shawn Monroe, Jamie Brooks, Ray Johnson, Corey Heald and Bryan Thompson, which has been a key for the Trojans all sea­ Middleville tennis team wins the battle of unbeatens The Middleville tennis team has accomplished the first of its team goals. The Trojans defeated previously unbeaten Calvin Christian Thursday 5-2, claiming the O-K Blue dual meet title. The match was postponed from Wednesday due to rain. The win was not without its anxious moments, according to coach Larry Seger. "We started out slowly, especially in the doubles matches," he said. "We would have really been in hole if we’d lost those matches." Seger was referring to the second and third doubles flights. The second doubles duo of Lesa Kaechele-Cathy Hart lost the first set of its match 6-0 and trailed 5-3 in the second set, but regrouped to post a 0-6, 7-5, 6-2 win. At third doubles, Carrita Ingersol-Jennifer Lewis trailed 5-2 in the first set before escaping with a 7-5, 6-1 win. Also winning matches for Middleville were Erin Wolverton, first singles (61, 6-2); Shelly Wolverton, second singles (6-1, 6-2); and Erin Seger, fourth singles (6-3, 6-1). Larry Seger noted that the Trojans’ singles players had compiled a blistering 70-10 overall mark on the season. Middleville had blanked an overmatched Kelloggsvilie team 7-0 earlier in the week. All seven flights were won in straight sets, the closest of which was a 6-4, 6-1 victory by the first doubles tandem of Antonia PanzaSarah Wierenga. The conference match on Saturday was suspended due to inclement weather and was to be completed on Monday. Thornapple-Kellogg eagers split pair of league games The Middleville varsity basketball team lost its first league game of the season Tuesday against Hamilton 34-32. The Lady Trojans tied the game with 12 seconds left after trailing by five, but a pair of late free throws by the Hawkeyes led Hamilton to the win. The two teams are currently tied for second behind league-leading Calvin Christian. "It was a defensive game," summarized coach Jim Sprague. "Both teams played a lot better in the second half." Middleville could muster just nine first-half points, but solid defense kept Hamilton to just 13 points. Carla Ploeg led the Trojan scoring with 11 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Kim Wohlford and Mandy Pranger added six points each, while Alicia Batson had five steals and four assists. TK shot just 24 percent from the floor in the game. The Trojans rebounded Thursday and posted a 51-43 win over Byron Center. Middleville trailed 20-19 at the half, but outscored the Bulldogs 18-7 in the decisive third quarter. "We were a little bit depleted because of injuries," Sprague said. "Heather Zoulek really gave us a shot in the arm with five big points after we were down 18-6. Then in the third quarter we played very good basketball. Middleville, which is 8-2 overall and 4-1 in league play, will travel to Forest Hills Central Thursday for a non-league game. Anti-Freeze R« Anti-Freeze $Z99 > $099 W gal MB gal Western Auto M-37, Caledonia • 891-1484 IwMmry Open. M-F &8 Sat 8-5; Sun »3__________ ISOPROPYL GAS-LINE Anti-Freeze ; 3/SfOoj Bar & Chain Oil $099 V gal 4 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 8, 1991 I Page 17 New Caledonia girls’ soccer league completes successful season First- second- and third-graders compete in Caledonia's new all-girls soccer league. The new pro­ gram just ended its first season. by Barbara Gall Sto# Writer They may have showed up with ribbons in their hair, but thev show ed no meres on the field Sixty girls in grades one through three forgot about buttons and bows and worked on kicking and shooting dur­ ing the first season for the Caledonia girls' soccer league, through the American Youth Soccer Organization Eighteen more girls in grades four through six com­ peted on a separate team that “traveled." playing other girls' teams from Middleville and Cascade. “Apparently they all had a great time." said Kathy Jackson, one of the new league's organizers. “I've had nothing but positive feedback from the kids and the parents, and I'm thrilled at the progress the girls have made just this fall. “They're looking forward to the spring season." The girls' league was pro­ posed last year to encourage their participation in soccer, although girls could continue to play in the “coed" league if they wished. “I had nine players on my team who had never played soccer before." commented Jackson, "and of those nine. I think seven might never have come out and tried soccer. “They all did just great, and I think some of the better players might be eyeing the coed league for next year. “But. on the other hand, some of the girls who are skilled players and who played on a coed team this year are seeing that the girls are pretty good soccer players. “They 're thinking it might be kinda fun to play on a team with their friends. " Jackson said that the sue- Middleville golf team wrapping up season The Middleville golf team has had an up-and-down season. The Trojans experienced some of the downs on Thursday, losing a non­ league meet to Wayland 175180. Brad Williams shot a 40 to lead Middleville, followed by Brett Muller (43); Mac Missad (47); and Kevin Coe (50). The junior varsity team also lost, 196-229, although its top four players were competing in a tournament. Dave Olthouse carded a 54; Corey Eiberger a 55; Duane David a 62; and Jason Tustch a 62. The top four were playing in the east-west playoff of the Spectrum league, where they lost to Forest Hills Northern 180-207. Tim Keizer had a 46; Keith Potts a 46; Scott Peck a 57; and Scott Meyers a 58. Tuesday the Trojans split a tri-meet which was postponed from earlier in the season. TK shot a 170 to defeat Kelloggsville by 16 strokes. League-leading Calvin Christian carded a 153. Missad shot a 40; Muller a 41; Williams a 43 and Coe a 46. The junior varsity carded a 209 score. Keizer had a 47; Potts a 50; Meyers a 54; and Brian Drummond a 58. Middleville also split Monday, shooting a 165, five strokes behind Comstock Park and 22 ahead of Lee. Muller had a 38; Coe and Williams a 41 and John McKinley a 43. "We had lost to Comstock Park by ten strokes earlier in the season, and we narrowed the gap to five," coach Bernie Weller said. "It might have been our best match of the year. They played about as well as can be expected." The Trojans lost to Byron Center on Wednesday 167177. Muller had a 42; Missad a 43; Coe a 45; and Williams and Brian Beute 46's. The jayvees won 185-202. Potts shot 43; Meyers 46; Peck and Drummond 48's. The O-K Blue conference tournament was scheduled for Saturday but was postponed. It was set to be completed Monday. cess of the league this year makes her think numbers just might double next year. "Then, we could break it down into the same grade classifications we have in the coed league.” she pointed out. There, teams are divided in­ to divisions of first and second graders, third-fourth graders and fifth-sixth graders. Fewer players in the girls' league meant that for this year at least, teams consisted of firstthrough third-graders and fourth-through sixth-graders Jackson said that this spring she and the other coaches plan to take their teams to watch the newly approved Caledonia High School girls’ soccer team play. "These younger girls need to know that they can play soccer as long as they want to." Jackson said. Thornapple Kellogg 7th graders lose to Godwin The T.K. seventh grade basketball team dropped their first contest Thursday night to Godwin 23-20. Tracy Schondelmayer again led the team in scoring with 15 points. The next game will be against Hamilton Tuesday. GM PROGRAM CARS 1991 CHEVROLET Corsica 4 Door White, 4 cyl., auto., air, tilt, cruise, stereo, 10,000 miles. 1991 CHEVROLET Lumina Euro 4 Door Blue, full equipment, 12,000 miles. — CARS — 1991 CHEVY Caprice 4 Dr Dark red, V-8. auto., air, stereo. Caledonia gridders post first win Saturday It's been a long time coming, but the Caledonia football team finally put something in the win column. The Fighting Scots nipped O-K Gold rival Kenowa Hills Saturday 12-10. The game was scheduled for Friday but was postponed due to a tornado watch. The win improves Caledonia's league mark to 1-3. The Scots are 1-4 overall heading into Friday's game against Cedar Springs. The win wasn't secure until Alan Aho picked off a Knight pass in the fourth quarter deep in Scot territory. Caledonia was able to then run the clock out, thanks to two key first down runs by Aho and Tom Benedict. Scot coach Ralph Shefferly was pleased with his squad's initial victory of the season. "We played a pretty good game," he said. "The conditions were lousy, so neither team was really able to cut its backs loose. But obviously we are pleased with the way the game turned out." Kenowa Hills jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead in the first quarter, scoring on its first two possessions. The key to the game, in addition to Aho's fourth-quarter interception, may have been that the Scot defense stiffened inside its own 10yard line on the second Knight possession, forcing Kenowa to settle for a 27yard field goal. The Scot offense then got untracked, and a Brad Stegenga touchdown sliced the margin to 10-6 at the half. Stegenga gained 71 yards on 14 carries and caught a 13-yard pass from Aho. Ryan Haik led the Caledonia offense with 101 yards on 13 tries. Aho's second-half touchdown provdd to be the difference in the game, and it capped off what Shefferly described as the Scots best offensive drive of the season. A total of 9:48 elapsed off the clock. The Scot defense, led by Haik with 12 tackles, Chad Neff with 19 and Mark Uyl with six, prevented the Knights from scoring beyond the first quarter. 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JACK, RUSTY, BRAD, RUSS or BILL GAVINor 795-3318 891-8151 North of Middleville on M-37 Sales: Monday-Saturday Service: Monday Friday �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 8, 1991 Middleville girl harriers remain unbeaten Both TK cross country teams recorded victories at Earl 'Brewer Park on Thursday. The girls defeated Byron Center 17-43, to remain undefeated in league play. The boys, meanwhile, im­ proved their record to 2-3, winning 23-32. Sara Postema finished first in girls race with a season-best time of 21:59. Wendy Wisniewski was second. 22:46; Tonya Rauschenberger was third, 23:03; Sarah Allore, fourth. 23:23: Rhonda Hesselink, sixth. 23:55; Kelly Ignatowski, 10th. 25:14; Tracie Middleton. 12th, 25:27; and Michele Shepard. 13th. 27:30. Mark Pullen led the male harriers with a first place finish in 19:08. Ryan Winchel was fourth. 20:27; Dave Timm, fifth. 20:32; Jared Miller, sixth. 20:50; Matt Polhemus. seventh. 20:51; and Eric Lake. 11th. 24:46. The girl’s team improved its league record to 3-0 with a 22-35 win over Godwin Heights at Earl Brewer Park last Thursday Postema ran her best time of the year (22:13) to finish first. Rauschenberger finished second with a time of 23:06; Wisniewski was third. 23:39; Hesselink. seventh. 24:44; Allore. eighth. 24:52; Ig­ natowski. 10th. 25:28; Mid­ dleton. 11th. 26:00 and Shepard. 13th. 28:50. The young boys team record fell to 1-2 with a 15-45 loss to the Wolverines. Ryan Winchel finished seventh. 20:18; Justin Blake was eighth. 20:29; Mark Pullen was ninth. 20:42; Jared Miller. 10th, 20:56; Matt Polhemus. 11th. 21:37; Dave Timm was 13th. 22:18; and Kevin Holst was 14th. 22:54. Caledonia jayvee eagers run record to 9-0 The Caledonia junior varsity basketball team improved its overall record to 9-0 with a pair of wins last week Tuesday the Scots tagged Wayland with its first league loss, cruising to a 58-30 win. Leading only 12-9 after one, the Caledonia pressure defense blew the game open in the second quarter, in which the Scots outscored the Wildcats 21-9 to grab a 33-18 halftime advantage. Caledonia erased any doubt as to the outcome of the contest in the third quarter, outscoring Wayland 16-2. Dani Gallert scored 13 points, had eight steals and dished off five assists for the Scots. Jody VanderVeide and Sue Grievers added ten each, with Grievers taking rebounding honors with 13. Thursday Caledonia routed Coopersville 77-25, despite trailing 12-4 after three minutes of play. The Scots rallied to tie the game after one and exploded in the second quarter, blanking the Broncos 29-0. VanderVeide had a seasonhigh 22 points to lead Caledonia. Gallert and Betsey Weaver chipped in 11 apiece. Coach John Pelletier also praised the play of Heidi Hoekstra, who had four steals in the Wayland game, and came off the bench in the Coopersville game with seven points, three steals and 13 rebounds. “I’m very pleased with the way we’ve played," Pelletier said. "It seems like everytime we meet a challenge, the kids respond very well." Scot boy harriers suffer first dual loss In a match-up of two of the best Class B boys cross country teams in West Michigan, Cedar Springs edged Caledonia 25-30 on Wednesday. !’ POLE BUILDINGS Erected by WOODLAND BUILDERS. Residential, ] | I Commercial. Farm • Horse ! ' ] ; Barns. Custom Framing ' Call Lloyd for a quick start at ' 1 8OO9SO2BY4 i , Free Estimates , ’ 1 » The dual loss was the Fighting Scots’ first of the season, as Caledonia dropped to 8-1 overall. "The Red Hawk runners had an extremely good day in a very competitive race," Scot coach John Soderman said of Cedar Springs, which is ranked among the top ten teams in the state in Class B. Pete Parbel led Caledonia with a second-place finish in 16:57. Other top finishers few the Scots include Jason Boorsma, fourth (17:18); Chris Holiday, seventh (17:43); Tim Stack, eighth (17:49); and John Myers, ninth (17:53). Meanwhile, the girls blanked the Red Hawks 1550, nabbing the top teu places. Becky Beland led the Scots with a time of 20:39, 20 seconds ahead of teammate Wendy Faber. Get-Up-And-Go You Won’t Outgrow. ““1 Get your first snowmobile from the people who INDY UTE invented the snowmobile. The Indy Lite is the lightweight, low cost sled with get-up-and-go you won’t outgrow. Once you’ve mastered the trails with this full-size machine, you’ll find enough guts in its 339cc fan-cooled twin engine io keep your exhilaration level up there lor years to come. And it’s smooth going with hxlcpendcnt l;mnt Suspension (Il'S). Get up and running on the snowmobile with 37 years of experience built right in. Don’t wait’ The Indy Lite is in slock today. POLARIS Believe It. BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd.. Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852-9377 Other top finishers for Caledonia were Merideth Denison, third (21:12); Sarah Flegel, fourth (21:19); Karyn Duba, fifth (23:00); Jody Hatrick, sixth (23:16); and Carrie Peterson, seventh (23:30). The girls team improved to 9-0 overall in dual meets. The Caledonia harriers will race against O-K Gold rival Hudsonville Wednesday and will compete at Rockford Saturday. TK soccer team 0-2-1 on week The Middleville varsity soccer team finished 0-2-1 in three matches last week. Monday the Trojans finished in a 1-1 tie with neighborhood rival Caledonia. Ryan Recker score the TK goal early in the game, and Caledonia answered in the second half. Neither team scored in the 20-minute overtime session. Wednesday Middleville lost to a powerful Hastings team 7-1. Mike Marble tallied the Trojans' lone goal. Thursday TK again faced a tough opponent, league­ leading Calvin Christian. The Squires held a 1-0 halftime lead and scored two unanswered goals in the second half to post a 3-0 shutout win. The victory kept Calvin Christian unbeaten in the O-K Rainbow at 5-0, while the Trojans dropped to 0-4-2 in league play. Middleville travels to South Christian for another conference battle Thursday. Ploeg on GVSU tennis team D e b P I o e g (Middle ville/ThornappleKellogg) is a member of the 1991 Grand Valley State University womens tennis team. Ploeg. a senior, is playing <2 singles and #1 doubles. She has an overall record of 10-2. The Lakers are currently 5-1 overall and in second place tn the conference (Great Lakes Intercolligiate Athletic) with a 3-1 record Scot frosh gridders tie Kenowa Hills Steve Schneider of Coledonio battles a Middleville player for position in last week’s game. (Further information unavailable.) Scot, Trojan boaters tie The Caledonia freshman football team's defense shut down Kenowa hills for all but one minute of its Thursday night game. In that one minute the Knights connected on two long passes right before the half to take a 6-0 lead into the locker room. Linebackers Adam Paarlberg (nine tackles), Dan Simmons (eight tackles). Jason Bush (II) and Ed Schurr (six) led the Caledonia defense. On the other side of the ball, the Scots offense started slow­ ly but picked up steam as the game progressed. A Todd Thornton one-yard touchdown run at the end of the third quarter tied the score The two-point conversion run by Pat Bailey was also good, but a holding call brought it back and the second attempt failed. In the fourth quarter with five minutes left, the Scots Nocked a punt and recovered it at the 16-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, they fumbled the ball and the Knights took over and ran t»ut the clock. Pat Bailey rushed eight times for 47 yards while Todd Thornton picked up 42 yards on 11 tries. Caledonia’s next game is Thursday at home against Cedar Springs Game times is 5:00. Caledonia freshman eagers beat Wayland The Caledonia girls freshman basketball team defeated Wayland Tuesday 46-37. The Scots used a fast break offense, pressure defense, and balanced scoring in defeating the Wildcats. Angie Wilkinson led the Scot scoring attack with seven points while Michelle Colbom, Katie Donken, Julie Tuinstra, Heathe Van Enk, and Jenny Millard all added six points each. Wilkinson also added 9 re­ bounds. Colburn continued to lead the Scot defense with 8 steals. The win improved the Scot’s record to 5-2. Caledonia was idle Thursday but will be home on Monday against Hamilton bfeore travelling to Kenowa Hills on Thursdays. 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 v • Tune-ups to Engines -v Including Foreign Cars • Fast service - no Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner , �Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line 24 A VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICE OF J AD GRAPHICS INC. 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Apply at Wamar Products, 5041 68th St., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316._______ BE AN AUCTIONEER, next term Nov. 18-23, 1991. For info & catalog, Continental Auction School P.O. Box 346, Mankato, Minnesota, 56002-0346 (507)625-5595._____________ POSTAL JOBS start $11.41 pr. hr. Carriers, Sorters, Clerks. Excellent pay and benefits. For examination and application information call 1-206-736-7000 exL 5804T4, 6a.rn.-10p.rn/7days. (2) 14" 3 items everything’ L’ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-10-15.pdf 511df9b53b62744fe8260caa09f2361e PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Pub I icLibr^y " F 121 Church Hastings, HI. 49056 The sun unu Necos 1 ■ 1 X«W 'Wft. A 1 * A _ &» I ^,-a. Bulk Rare PAID U.S. POSTAG4 HASTINGS. Mi 4W58 N». f B Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year HASTINGS P^UC^^’ No. 195 I October 15, 1991 _______________________ —--------------------------- ---------- 121-C' .. .......... ....... —------------------------ --- - Caledonia millage proponents respond to interview Editor's Note Caledonia school district voters Nov. 19 will decide whether to approve a bond issue to allow building a new middle school and recombining the present middle school with the high school. Construction of a commu­ nity pool is a separate ques­ tton on the ballot. With the bond issue request a month away, school offi­ cials and pro-millage citizens agreed to an interview session with the Sun and News to deal with complaints or ques­ tions about the millage and to allow the officials to respond to those concerns. Present at the interview were Superin­ tendent Robert Myers, school board members Bernard Nagel, Gordon DeBlaay and Jim Gless, and FACTs Committee leaders Kathy Jackson and Dan Adrianse. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer S & N: Some people seem to be dubious about voting the schools more money be­ cause of what they' perceive as "poor stewardship" of the tax­ payers' money in the recent construction of the new high school. For instance, they feel that Middleville residence burglary probe continues by authorities J Ad Graphics News Service The Ron Errair residence on Main Street in Middleville was ransacked and looted in broad daylight last month, with 35 items of value taken. Sometime between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, the Errair home was en­ tered ami household items, in­ cluding a microwave, com­ puter, television and a VCR, were removed. Police have no description of the vehicle used in the bur­ glary, and no suspects. "The method used was entry through an unlocked door," said Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, "so, I am advising the citizenry to lock their doors." Shoemaker also asked area residents to be suspicious about neighborhood activities. "If you see someone load­ ing things from your neigh­ bor's house, don't assume it is all right. Let me check it out," he said. With Middleville rapidly changing from a rural area to an urban one, Shoemaker said those who live in the village will have to change their mindsets. "With the influx of other people into the area, it auto­ matically brings the criminal element. Unfortunately, we can no longer live like we did 20 years ago, and leave our doors unlocked " The investigation into the daylight robbery continues. money was spent on "fancy" amenities like the brick finish on the floor and walls of the commons. And there are complaints that the commons area is very nice, but way too large, and that the area and the dollars could have been used for classrooms. NAGEL: I was on the board when we discussed the new high school, and we went over carefully things like whether to put down carpet over concrete or tile or use the brick. We went with the brick, for instance, because we would have saved only a few thousand dollars by using carpet instead, and carpet would wear out over and over. We felt that in the long run we'd save money with the brick for maintainance and durability. GLESS: And I maintain that there is a matter of com­ munity pride involved, that the school must be a building See Millage, on page 2 Staff Writer A few showers don't dompen the smiles of Caledonia $ 1991 Homecoming King ond Queen Croig Fortuna and Theresa Bravata crowned Friday night during halftime of the Caledonia-Cedar Springs football game. The team honored the royal couple with a 45-24 victory See atory on page 14- organize Middleville Village Council seeks trustee for vacant seat by Jean Gallup CHS King and Queen reign over ’91 Homecoming Kathy Jackson and Dan Adrianse materials at a FACTs committee meeting. The resignation of Duane Thatcher as Middleville's president has set into motion a search for a trustee to take William Hardy's seat when Hardy stepped up to the presi­ dent’s job. Anyone who lives in the village and is interested in the position is asked to send a letter to the Village Council at the village hall in Mid­ dleville. Although Hardy's term does not expire until 1994, the new trustee will serve only until the next village election, which is will be in 1992. One letter of interest from Edward Schellinger was read at the Oct. 8 council meeting. Hardy read :he letter, which said that Schellinger has lived in Middleville for 14 years, and is presently the vice chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the village. Hardy counseled the panel members to contact Schellinger and talk to him before the next council meet­ ing in two weeks. He also urged the council to make themselves aware of any other applicants. He also asked them to con­ sider Schellinger a viable can­ didate. In other business, Hardy appointed Lon Myers as pres­ ident pro-tem Attorney Jeff Youngsma noted that a letter from several people in the Lem Paul Street area had been given to him by Hardy for him to make a response. The residents Bid in the letter that they were appealing a decision made by the council in an earlier meeting, which involved a double parcel at 175 Lem Paul. The property recently had been annexed into the village of Middleville from Thomapple Township. With the inclusion into the village, a developer asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to issue a special use permit for the property to allow duplexes. The PZC granted the re­ quest, contingent on the council rezoning the property medium density residential, or R-2. After a rancorous public hearing held by the PZC, the residents appealed to the vil­ lage, asking that the property not be rezoned to a designa­ tion that would allow du­ plexes to be built on the par­ cel. Opponents of the zoning change maintained that in­ creased traffic would create a hazard, and duplexes would change the atmosphere of the predominantly single-family neighborhood. A petition was presented to the council with 74 names of those opposed to the new zoning, but council members said they would follow the recommendation of the PZC and zone the property to match the zoning in the surrounding neighborhood. When asked to consider each proposal separately, the council maintained that the only issue before them was the zoning designation, be­ cause the special use permit issue had already had been be­ fore the PCZ. Also, at the request of the Barry Community Hospice, the council adopted a resolu­ tion recognizing November as National Hospice Month, and agreed to promote awareness of the function of a hospice. The owners of an abandoned factory on the village south side have been encouraged by Village Manager Kit Roon to repair the building and clean up the grounds. "I've been keeping after those folks," he said. They did send in a crew for See Council aeekt, on page 2 In This Issue... • Trial opens in motor vehicle manslaughter case • Caledonia Twp. planners OK special user permits • Caledonia Schools celebrate Homecoming ’91 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 15. 1991 Millage, continued from front that the community can be proud of. I'll .grant you that the “space* in the commons perhaps could have been cur­ tailed a little, but it’s impor­ tant that all of us and the kids be proud of the building and what it says about Caledonia. NAGEL: The wide hall­ ways around the gym and the Performing Arts Center also had to meet fire codes. We were required to have adequate room there because of the number of people in the area during a basketball game or a play or concert ADRJANSE: I feel the board in this new millage re­ quest has tried to prevent overspending, and that they've taken a middle-of-the-road ap­ proach between the architect the teachers' requests and the budget. And there's been much more study involved this time, more than any other time for any other building program. And people are wel­ come to attend the middle school planning meetings and offer their opinions. They need to come forward before the building is built S & N: What about wasted space in the gym? A nice gym is fine, but what about the balconies? Couldn't those areas have been used for class­ room space? NAGEL: Part of that design is because the locker rooms are located underneath. But we do use the balconies for the kids. The weight room is on one side and the other side is used as a workout room and for wrestling practice. Don’t the cheerleaders practice up there9 MYERS: When I left the high school today, there were students doing aerobics up there. JACKSON: And we need 1 FREE! Blocking on Any gi 11 Needlework Brought in forgj {| Framing by October 31, 1991 ?J •o 18 (With frames purchased from us.) Great for Christmas Gifts! oi /I Rainbow’s End I OPEN Mon Fri. ;i s.,^30 I YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY In the Caledonia Village Centre on M 37 89i-iio6 i: COUPON^j Bernard Nagel Robert Myers the space if we want to host tournaments like we did last yew. That brings in money to the district. And what about future growth? K our student body grows, well need more seating for events. I think that if people would go to the school during the day, when it is in use, they would see that space isn't be­ ing wasted. S & N: What about the claim that the new auditorium is very nice, but that the dis­ trict spent all that money and yet doesn't have a decent sound system in there? And what about the stage lift? Does it work? Can we use it? (School officials requested that Tom Kaechele, who di­ rects all activities at the Per­ forming Arts Center, be asked about its facilities. Kaechele said that the stage lift, which is an electric one, does work, but that it is noisy. So far, he said, it has not been used in any theatrical or musical pro­ ductions, but it is raised to extend the stage area. The sound system origi­ nally did have its faults, he said, but he explained that some of these resulted from budget cuts made for the PAC. Since the facility opened, however, improve­ ments have been made to the system and it is working well. "No one has to bring in their own sound equipment any more," he said.) S & N: One of the ques­ tions voiced over and over is, why is the district spending all that money on those ugly portables when there are empty classrooms at the old junior high? NAGEL: I just toured the building with Bob (Myers), and those rooms are in use. JACKSON: Maybe every room isn't busy every minute, but there is something designated to each room. And using the old junior high for middle school classes would mean isolating those kids from the rest of the school. And are we just going to kick out all the other pro­ grams now using that build­ ing? DE BLAAY: Does the community realize how many programs go on in that build­ ing? Alternative education, day care, latch key, preschool, senior citizens, plus commu­ nity education classes. NAGEL: And the building would have to be improved in many ways. There are no handicapped facilities there, for instance. JACKSON: To me, that's just a short-term answer, a band aid approach. ADRIANSE: I think one of the most important things I've learned about the old building is that we've brought programs in there that were being housed in the American Legion and the churches. Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you’ll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. Council — continued from front Interest-Earning Checking Passbook Savings Accounts Certificates of Deposit IRAs Direct Deposit 24-Hour Banking Cards • • • • • • Drive-Up Facilities Personal and Commercial Loans Safety Deposit Boxes Christmas Clubs Traveler’s Checks Investment Counseling And our service is the friendliest in town! Come in and see us today! Qtate 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 AJ 5 Locations I .ALEDONIA Open Al Das Monday thru Fnda^ and til Noon on Saturday LENDER one day and cut a little brush, Roon reported, and then called him to ask if he was happy When he replied "no," they agreed to send someone back and do more work. Roon said he hoped the work would be done in the next week or two. Police Chief Louis Shoe­ maker reported that the curfew for youngsters to be on the streets in the village is 11 p.m. on week nights, and midnight on weekends, de­ pending on the child's age. To keep the curfew, he has asked his night patrolman to bring any offenders to the station and call their parents. Roon reported that water meters were being replaced on an “as needed basis," and all new meters are installed on the outside of the houses. 1 Jim Gless Gordon DeBlaay We re getting the best use of that building today while staying within the guidelines of the state. We're offering services to the community, and more and more people are using it. I wasn't around when the new high school was being built, but from what I gather, people didn't complain back then or share ideas before it happened. They are complain­ ing now at our (FACTS) meetings, and helping us share the future. The one problem, though, is that everyone is looking at the past. We can learn from the past, but we can't dwell on it. Our middle school can't be voted "yes" or "no" be­ cause of a problem that hap- pened or that people perceived to have happened before. S & N: The cost of the portables comes up a lot. however. What is the cost of those? We already owned one of them, right? MYERS: Yes. We are now leasing two at $5,900 each and at the end of five years we have an option to buy them. We bought four, which cost us $15,000 each, refurbished. JACKSON: They're hard to Sh on pago 5 BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and Hews where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non-commercial notices. // you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Oct 15...Caledonia School Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Kettle Lake Elementary School. Oct 16...Caledonia Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the village/township hall. Oct 16...Festival Feasibility Committee of Middleville meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall. Oct. 17-18-19...CHS Players present "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown," at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Oct. 21... Thor nappie Township Planning Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the township office, 104 High Street, Middleville. Oct. 22...Middleville Village Council meeting...7 p.m. at the village hall on Main Street. Oct. 25... Middleville Rotary annual spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at TKHS cafeteria. October 7/7 SEND THE FTD* BOUQUET Just call or visit us today. MUGS from S7.95cac Dnninti/ nil Ml HlV I H jl L U ’1 BALLOONS '2.00 C4C daily delivery to Nashville & Middleville Areas S15 00 orders 4 up State St. 945-5029 HOURS Mon. Fri. 8 30 to 8 00; Saturdoy 8 30 to 5.30. Closed Sun. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Mt I October 15, 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s May acciderU ki[ls Gun Lake area mail Trial opens in vehicle manslaughter case Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg / ■ Unique library has benefits We arc fortunate in our school district to have a public library in Middleville, and one in Freeport. Our community in Middleville is unique in that our public library is combined with the high school library. This provides benefits for both the school and the community. The Thornapplc Kellogg School District millage provides maintenance, utilities and most of the cost of personnel during the school year. All of the summer vacation, school year vaca­ tion periods and night hours, personnel costs are paid for by the public library All books and materials purchased by school funds for the high school library are available to all the public, and materials and equipment purchased by the public library from revenue from state aid and penal fines are made available to students In this way we have greatly expanded the resources for both the students and the community. What are some of the advantages of a combined school and public library? • l ibrary users have access to the library for 45 hours rather than 30 hours per week when school is in session or the reduc­ ed hours that a small public library could afford to keep staff. • A professional librarian with a master's degree is available 37.5 hours per week rather than a library technician with two years of training or a state-certified person with only a one week workshop plus continuing education credits, as re­ quired by the state • Teachers and students benefit from immediate access and great desire to serve their needs. They have all of the materials of over 70 libraries available to them through the public library's membership Students also become acquainted with the lakeland Library Cooperative and the services it offers for continue use after graduation • Library funds and tax dollars are saved by avoiding duplication of materials and personnel. Reference books such as encyclopedias. "Readers’ Guide." and "Books in Print" arc examples of expensive reference guides that do not have to be duplicated • The public library benefits by having the financial and personnel administration provided through the school ad­ ministration office. Custodial and maintenance services are also supervised within the school budget, and there is no cost for building rental. • The students and the community benefit from an expanded library, with the collection being much larger and offering greater depth and variety than would be possible if libraries were separate. Our combined library boasts a collection of more than 34,000 books, recording/videos and current periodicals. The major disadvantages of a combined school and public library are a reluctance by the public patrons to use it during school hours while students are there, thus limiting the effec tiveness of the library, the limited size of the facility, and limited parking during the school day . Our Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library has an excellent staff, directed by Head Librarian Judy Kain. Serv­ ing full lime on the library' staff are Luella Murphy and Suzanne McIntyre and working part time are Barb Crawford and Francy Tobin. In addition, we are fortunate to have a number of student library assistants. I would like to highlight just a few of the services provided that you as an adult may wish to use. • Video rental with turnover of titles each month. • A book on tape program, which is an excellent resource for those with sight problems and to those who wish to listen to books while driving • Our library has a large selection of large type books established by a donation from the Middleville Lions Club. Thornapple Heritage Association and the Prairie Literan Club • There is a career resourc center w ith annual updates from the Michigan Occupational Information System and job resume resource books. • As a parent, you will want your child to participate in the summer reading program for young children. Last year, more than 300 children participated reading over 14.000 books The combined library is placed under the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education and has its own Public Library Board, which meets three to four times each year, w uh its next meeting to be held in the Library at 5:30 p m. this Wednesday Serving on the Public Library Board are Laura Bennett. Dorothy Corson. Donovan and Dorothy Dean. Elizabeth Palmer. Mary Tolan and Joyce Van Sickle The high school principal and superintendent also meet w ith the board I would like to thank each of the board members for their dedication to the library and service to the community Public library hours are: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday Call the Sun and News today to place your classified ads by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer HASTINGS - Police testified last week that a former Hastings man was legally drunk when he struck a car, causing a May accident that killed a 72-year-old Gun Lake man. But a defense witness at­ tacked the chemical breatha­ lyzer test that determined James A. Huver, 28, had a blood alcohol level of 0.16 some 90 minutes after the May 5 accident that killed Charles M. Mlynarchek. Testimony ended late Fri­ day afternoon in Barry County Circuit Court and the case was submitted to the jury. Because of Monday's Columbus Day holiday, deliberations were thought to continue until Tuesday. Defense attorney David Butler also introduced testi­ mony last week from a re­ tired Michigan State Police trooper, who claims the two vehicles were travelling much slower than the official police report determined. Barry County Chief Assis­ tant Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor rested her case last Wednesday afternoon following more than two days of testimony in the case that began Monday in Barry County Circuit Court before visiting Judge Patrick McCauley. The trial was adjourned for Thursday and resumed Friday with the defense's case. Huver, now of Grand Rapids, is charged with manslaughter with a motor vehicle and second-offense drunken driving. If convicted of manslaughter, Huver faces up to 15 years in prison plus fines of up to $7,500. He has a previous conviction in May 1987 for drunken driv­ ing in Grand Rapids. Police testified Huver at­ tempted to pass Mlynarchek’s car in a no-passing zone while both were east­ bound on Chief Noonday Road, west of Whitmore Road. Huver's 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear corner of Mlynarchek's 1984 Mercury Grand Mar­ quis, forcing the car off the road. The vehicle crashed headon into a large tree. Mlynar­ chek, who was not wearing a Middleville students have day of ‘career shadowing’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Six Thornapple Kellogg students, through the "career shadowing" program, will be able to see how those in their chosen fields go through a work day. Sponsored by the Business and Professional Women/USA, the program will take place as part of the observance of National Business Woman's Week Oct 21-25. Patricia Postma, Jill Townsend, Katrina McWhinney, Heather Lentz, Anne-Marie Butler and Becky Fitch all have selected career choices and have been matched with businesses in Hastings where they have been invited to spend a day. Working through the counseling office at TK, the BPW took the student's selected career fields and recruited employed individuals to match the students interest Offered to junior and senior girls, the program lets the students experience a day "on the job," seeing first hand the actual work of their career fields. Posuna is interested in accounting management and will visit Hastings Savings and Loan. Townsend, with an interest m nursing, and McWhinney, in physical therapy, both will be in Pennock Hospital for a day. Lenz named office personnel as her career interest and has been invited to Hastings Mutual. Butler will find out more about optometry at Northland Optical. Fitch plans a caieer in elementary education and will be at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings. seatbelt, was taken to Pen­ nock Hospital where he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday, Pennock Hospital emergency room physician Dr. Dennis Swan­ son and Pennock pathologist Dr. Eldon Cassell testified the retired carpenter and for­ mer member of the Wayland Township Board of Review suffered multiple rib frac­ tures, a broken pelvis, a bro­ ken upper leg and a broken cheek bone. "He died due to traumatic injuries to his chest and ab­ domen due to an accident," Cassell said. Butler, however, attacked the finding because an au­ topsy was not conducted on Mlynarchek. The defense at­ torney said Mlynarchek un­ derwent a triple bypass oper­ ation in 1980 and suggested he could have died of natural causes and then crashed into a tree. The pathologist, however, said autopsies are not man­ dated after accidental deaths. Cassell insisted he was "reasonably certain” Mlynar­ chek died from injuries suf­ fered in the accident. Mlynarchek's brother, Ed, who lived with Mlynarchek, testified his brother did not complain of any illness while clearing brush and planting strawberries that af­ ternoon. Swanson also said he doubted Mlynarchek’s death was due to natural causes be­ cause the victim died soon after the accident. "People usually don’t die from a seizure within min­ utes," Swanson said. “They usually don't die from (a heart attack) within min­ utes." Barry County Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Robert Abendroth and Hastings Police Sgt. Cliff Morse testified they smelled alcohol on Huver's breath after the accident. Abendroth said Huver admitted to drinking three beers beginning six hours before the accident. Under cross examination, however, Abendroth admitted he did not administer any dexterity tests to Huver. The officer also admitted Huver showed no difficulty walking or talking after the crash. Morse testified Huver reg­ istered 0.16 and 0.17 percent Sh Trial, page 14 David $. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 5 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15, 1991 Neighbors With. NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everybody. It’s a beautiful Wednesday and it seems so good to have such nice weather after the tcmpermental weekend we had But that's fall for you and we’ll have this off and on until winter comes. My daughter. Kay. asked me if I would put in my col­ umn that a group of local peo­ ple are trying to start a horse and buggy club. If anyone would like to learn to drive their horse in a harness. Lola Sage would be willing to help them learn. Call me at 795-9715 for more information. Thornapple Heritage Association members, don't forget that on Wednesday. Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and at 7:30. all interested groups and peo­ ple will meet together at the Middleville Village Hall. We are going to try to finalize and set up all the ideas and sugges­ tions that we have received for an annual ’Old Time Days.” More suggestions are gladly welcomed Jack Spencer's sister and husband. Clare and Marguerite Schultz of Farm­ ington. along with his niece and nephew. Bud and Sally Schultz from Dearborn Heights, visited Sunday Maureen Robinson said the rain kind of dampened the opening of ‘Pumpkin World.” They had a good amount of visitors in spite of the bad weather. She invited me to come down and see all that they have done and the fun they've had (as well as a heck of a lot of work). Betty (Mrs. Ward) Bender acquired a new great grand­ daughter this weekend The new baby has three brothers Neva and Bill Kenyon at­ tended the Yankee Springs Golf Course membership drive. Neva won golf club covers and Bill won golf clubs. Bob and Betty White went to visit Gary and family. They went to watch son Gary's football team play. He is the coach. They took Tracy , their daughter, and her daughter with them Thelma Carl attended the Business and Professional pkin Patch” in Oshtemo. Virginia Root was enter­ taining the Grange group for supper at her home, so she said a quick “hello” and “goodbye ". Florence Fiala is going on the bus tour trip to Mackinac Island Wednesday through Friday. This is Florence s third trip to the island in the off season and they always have such a wonderful time staying at the Grand Hotel with all the entertainment of­ fered. This group that goes on this annual tour is all the ”55 and over. " Katy Wiennga told me that her brother-in-law. Paul Women s meeting and supper Tuesday evening. Bessie and Carl Nelson have been helping their daughter. Dorothy, and hubby work on their new home Bessie says that she is the chief cook and bottle washer for eight people Johnny and I had a pleasant surprise Monday morning, when an old army buddy. Er­ nie and Evelyn fhunnel stop­ ped on their way back home to Quinnesec in the Upper Peninsula. They had been visiting their daughter and family in the southern part of the state. They stayed for din­ ner and we had a real good gab fest. Betty and Paul Newman, son Johnny and wife Cheryl all rode together to take Lon back to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. She is John and Cheryl's daughter. They detoured to visit “Pum­ Kaechele. of Caledonia had a heart attack Friday. He also has an infection in the pan­ creas. If he can hold his own for 48 hours, he will have a better chance to recuperate. He is in Ann Arbor’s Veterans Hospital Cathy Hart won her con­ ference tennis game. Mid­ dleville did very well, so I congratulate all the members of the tennis team. Leo and Beth Verlinde had daughter Nancy’s children. Natalie and Jeoff. who are at­ tending M.S.U. for dinner Sundas to celebrate Natalie's birthday. Call the Sun and News today to place your classified ads LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sun. Morning Worship Church School............. Evening Service.......... Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School....................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" ill 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9 30 a.m (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church CALEDONIA 1/2 mile E. cl Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake UNITED METHODIST (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Luring Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m & 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY Fanily Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 o.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian Harrison Music. Jeff Vander Heide 10:30 am. . 9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School .. Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director PEACE REFORMED CHURCH Barrier Free • M-37 Between Caledonia & Middleville Worship Services 9:45 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8:30, 11 00 a.m. k 6:00 p.m Sunday School.............................................. 9:45-10 45 Tuesday: Women's Bible Study....9:30-11:00 a m. WEDNESDAY Adventure Club, Children It Adult Choirs, U.S. ■ Youth Group, Adult Classes..............6 45-8:15 p.m 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 10 00 am. Sunday School 1115 a.m. Evening Worship Service 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor REV F.L. "RED” FABER; REV STAN VUGTEVEEN SHERYL MOON. CHRISTIAN ED DIRECTOR St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Se»vice , Pastor Monte C. Bell Saturday Evening Mass..................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............ 11:00 a m. Worship Service ......... 10:00 a.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m Sunday School...................................9:45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office7891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 795-7903 111 Church Street Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 am. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11-00 a.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ ts lord" ...where there is always room for you I Nursery provided Air conditKxwd (fauict United iireturn (Iljurtt; Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Wljc (Old JHrtlwdist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92na STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE 098-8252 Sunday Services.................. 9 45 a m k 6-00 p.m. Christian Education Classes.................. 11 00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers ot Young Children. Wednesday Family Night... Thursday: Moms Ln Touch.. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler . 9 30 a.m. .700 p.m 1000 am R.cbard] Raab Pastor • <Y)8-9024 Doneiie Raab Director of Music Sunday School..............10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship........... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Suroay Schoa Sxxxjy Morrwng Wontvp Scrdoy Evening Wonno Wednesday tkOaeek prove* t 8Oe U-Jd/ ffiev Witham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 am 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 P m QQ4 QQOQ 0 7 I "0 / Z.0 & MOST HOLY Jfcr rosary CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mau 4:30 p.m................................................ Every Sunday Confession and Rosary . 4:15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 15, 1991 / Page 5 Millage proponents speak, ^2 find, fight? NAGEL: Yes. We re not re­ ally going to lose money on the portables if we want to sell them. S & N: But people are saying, That really offends me that they put those portables out there. Here we build this beautiful building, but spoil it with six ugly portables. JACKSON. Well, I'm not very happy about them either. It's not a cost effective way to house your students. NAGEL: None of us like them. ADRIANSE: My daughter spent all of last year in one of those things. That's one of the reasons I'm here. NAGEL: And the teachers aren't very happy teaching in them either. S & N: That leads into an­ other thing -- that the board knew that the middle school would be crowded when the high school was finished and we made the switch. The question is, why didn't we plan better, and add some classrooms to the middle school when the high school was built? Then we wouldn’t have needed portables. JACKSON: We never in­ tended the high school and the middle school to stay one complex for very -long, isn’t that right? And then when the middle school moved out, the high school would have been too big, and the state doesn't allow us to do that. You can only build buildings when you need the space. DE BLAAY: I think that our projections were low be­ cause our middle school stu­ dent increases were just way out of proportion. No one has a crystal ball, but we made our projections based on our best estimates. GLESS: It's still better to build smaller projects every so many years, as you need them, than to build bigger ones that sit partly empty. It's a bigger waste of the taxpayers' money to overbuild, and the state won't allow it anyway. S & N: Another related question that comes up: is the day care center tax supported? NAGEL: We helped it, as we have with many programs, by giving them a start. Their prices are very comparable, and the program now is basically selfsupporting. The center aUo is paying back the start-up loan. It's running on its own. It's had a very positive re­ sponse from those using it. They like the teachers, and the programs. The kids just don't sit there watching television. JACKSON: I think any of these programs are part of the community education system, and are part of preparing our kids for school. It's part of our lifelong learning system. Il's a wonderful service to the community. NAGEL: Working people need those services. I know I wouldn't have wanted my kids to sit at home alone for three hours. GLESS: We re really fortu­ nate to have a building like YOL W/VXT QL'AUTY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Cal! J-Ad Graphics for every tiling from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. that. Basically there's not a lot of overhead, and we re get­ ting a lot of use from an old building that's getting to the end of its useful years. DEBLAAY: You're finding fewer and fewer buildings that old still in use. S & N: Here’s one far you. Justify a 20 percent increase in spending by the school, because the property taxes have gone up so high, but there's only been a 5 to 6 per­ cent increase in the number of students. DE BLAAY. Well, first of all, people should remember we’ve never asked for the Headlee override, so we have kept the millage down. What we've been able to do with some of those furds, though, is develop extra programs and improve the curriculum so we have a first-class school sys­ tem. GLESS: It seems you're not comparing apples to ap­ ples here. If my taxes go up 20 percent I pay so many dol­ lars, but if our enrollment goes up 5 percent, we have to pay so much money per child for an education. It doesn't equate in actual dollars to dol­ lars. But I see where that would be a concern. JACKSON: And a 5 per­ cent increase in students is a big increase when your're thinking about classrooms, inflation and so on. (Ed. note: Enrollment in Caledonia Community Schools increased from 2258 in September 1990 to 2280 as of Sept 27, 1991.) S & N: But if people go to the township office and see how much money the schools are getting, they're wondering why we just can't lower our millage. NAGEL: But the millage does go down. JACKSON: Our debt re­ tirement millage (used for building programs) does go down as the SEV goes up. People need to remember that debt retirement millage and operational millage are two separate things. DE BLAAY: And by law, we cannot use any operating money for building programs. NAGEL: And again, not asking for the Headlee over­ ride helps keep our millage down. MYERS: Right now we rank second from the lowest in the Kent Intermediate School District in total mil­ lage. (Godwin is the lowest.) And with the new bond issue, we'll still rank at the bottom in total millage. S & N: A few questions about the proposed middle school: first, is it expandable? MYERS: The plan is to build the school for 750 stu­ dents. It is not planned for expansion beyond that num­ ber. ADRIANSE. School size was one of the major issues at the FACTS meetings. In fact, people wanted schools of 600 students. What we're saying is that when we have 1,000 or 1,400 middle school students, we'll have two middle schools for the best curriculum. S & N: Why are the schools building so many athletic fields for community use? MYERS: We re a commu­ nity school svstem. JACKSON: Who else would build them? S & N: What about the township? JACKSON. Then the township would have to tax us to build them. But one of the big things that has come out of the middle school planning is that there is no place for the middle school kids to go for outdoor activi­ ties. Our athletic program is growing by leaps and bounds. We don't have enough basket­ ball courts for the middle school teams, for instance. And I know that AYSO uses the soccer fields. But what better use for those fields than to have the kids from the community using them after school hours? ADRIANSE: My kids use them both ways. Both during school and afterward. And if I want to play on those fields in the summer, I should be able to. I pay taxes for them. It's our own residents using their facilities, what they paid for. We don't have people from Kentwood, Byron Center or other communities using our fields, correct? MYERS: Correct. The board of education actually is encouraging more community use of our facilities. S & N: The rumor is that Grand Rapids Community College is going to build a building on our school prop­ erty. MYERS: The college al­ ready is offering classes in Caledonia as a service to our residents. And I think that will continue. But GRCC is not included on the middle school proposal. And any fu­ ture building for the college out here would not be funded by the Caledonia Community Schools. S & N: What about the economy? What would you say to the person who has been laid off, or who has re­ ceived notice that he or she might be the next to get laid off? Why should that person vote for this request? MYERS: Even though Steelcase, for instance, is contracting a little, they're not thinking small. They're thinking about the future. I don't think that we should think of the future as one of downsizing. It's a good time to borrow, and I think we, too, need to look to the future as an opportunity. GLESS: We re asking by Caledonia Lions Club donates to CHS Teen Institute Caledonia Lions Club member Bud Fairbrother presents a $200 donation to help fund the upcoming CHS Teen Institute. Receiving the check is Charles Dannison. one of the student leaders of the all-day event, which features speakers, meals and a variety of activities for the students. far the lowest millage request compared to the other propos­ als around. Were doing our best to keep the cost down, and it is a great time to bor­ row money. MYERS: And I think it's a misconception that all mil­ lages are failing. ADRIANSE: No matter what, we still have children that need to go to school. S & N: What if the millage in November fails? GLESS: Then we’ll proba­ bly end up with back-to-back millage requests later, or we'll end up building at a more ex­ pensive time. MYERS: Other alternatives do not seem acceptable to the community, like a year-round school program, which could save 25 percent of our build­ ing space. Or we could have our high school students at­ tend school six hours in the morning and our middle school students attend in the afternoon. But anything that deviates from the normal school day has not met with the approval of the community, although I m sure there are some "creative options" out there. Lack of time prevented an­ swering more questions, but residents with questions about the middle school proposal or any other areas of concern are encouraged to call Myers at 891-8185. !) Ladies Come Friends. and Hunting The Women of... St. Paul Lutheran Church Invite You to the — 2nd Annual — Ladies Brunch Saturday, Nov. 16th 10 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Enjoyable program of entertainment. Bible study, brunch and more. FREE CHILD CARE AVAILABLE Program geared for women from high school graduate to all ages 8346 Kraft Ave . Caledonia • 891-8688 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15, 1991 Thornapple Manor’s care surprises residents, families Assistant Nursing Director Heidi Byrne, (left to right) administrator Lynn Sommerfeld, and Nursing Director Kay Rowley review a resident’s care plan. Curt Solomon is now in Middleville continuing his recovery at home. Nellie helps him with his waking program. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Nellie Solomon dreaded the decision she and her family had to make, placing her hus­ band, Curt, in a nursing home. Curt had suffered a stroke, and while he was on the way to recovery, the Solomons both were injured in an auto­ mobile accident on a snowy night last winter. Unable to help Curt, Nellie had to consider placing him in a nursing center for medical care and rehabilitation. They made the decision to bring Curt to Thornapple Manor in Hastings for treat­ ment. It was not what they ex­ pected. "We didn’t want to go, but they turned us completely around in our thinking," she said of his stay at the Manor. "I can't say enough good about them," she continued. "Their therapy department is out of this world. They're just fantastic." Nellie said she was also impressed with the food served at the facility, which Curt also appreciated. He gained weight in the eight months he was there. "They really do wonders for the residents, always doing that little bit extra. They took everyone out to a lake for a picnic and boat rides, they had parties; they were always do­ ing something for them." "Curt was in Mary Free Bed for a while, and I can honestly and sincerely say that their care rated right up to Mary Free Bed and beyond," Nellie said. Jim’s Place Caledonia M-37 or Cherry Valley Road OPEN. Mon Sat. 6 am-9 pm. Sun. 7 am-9 pm Come Join us for our... Early Bird Breakfast FREE Coffee with Breakfast 6 am-8 am (Ut’ serve breakfast anytime) IVe Now Have Added... PIZZA To Our Menu To Go or Eat In Pizza Special • Mon.-Wed. Buy One Pixia at Regular Price. Get Second for S *> 95 O Broasted Chicken...by the meal or bucket to go. Phone 891-9195 - Open Every Night until 9 p.m. - Rita Pitts is the activity di­ rector for the facility, which has a staff of two full-time and two part-time workers. Kay Rowley, director of nursing, explained that the therapy department is con­ tracted through Pennock Hos­ pital, so if a resident has physical therapy at the hospi­ tal and goes into tne facility, the physical therapy contin­ ues; sometimes with the same therapist. "Curt had Wendy Buehler," Nellie said, "and she's good. She just had a way about her. She could get around him ev­ ery time." Rowley, Heidi Byrne, assistant director of nursing, and Lynn Sommerfeld, administrator of Thornapple Manor are just part of the team of professionals who provide care to the residents, along with the 92 nursing aides and 20 professional nurses. Each nursing aide must be certified by the Public Health Department of the State of Michigan. They have a spe­ cial training class, and pass a written and skills test. Rowley and Byrne are part of a team that evaluates each resident as they come into the facility and develop a multi­ disciplinary care plan. Using the doctor’s report, and talking to the patient and the family, they custom tailor a plan for each patient. The program includes social service, dietary, nursing and activities needs for each resident “We meet with each resi­ dent every three months and go over their program, and we adjust it, if needed, between regular reviews, and the pauem fijvcs us a kx of input," "We worked on his care plan with his wife and some­ times the children. Curt had to work really hard," she added. A surprising statistic to some is the percentage of res­ idents who are discharged to a lesser care facility or released back to their homes, Som­ merfeld said. "Through September of 1991, with 80 admissions, 17 of those were discharged to lesser care or home,” he said, "that's about 21 percent." A full range of rehabilita­ tion is pursued at the Manor, from occupational to speech and hearing and feeding. Adaptive devices that can help in the goal of the staff to maintain independent living are usually available, and if they are not, they can be designed by the physical education staff. Also important, Byrne said, is bowel and bladder control rehabilitation. "We work really hard to help them regain those func­ tions. It makes them feel bet­ ter about themselves," Rowley said. Another morale booster is licensed cosmetologists who are at the Manor a minimum of three days a week, and work by appointment, Som­ merfeld noted. A surprise to some of the families when they admit a family member is the request for the resident's clothes. "They need their clothes — 97 percent of our residents are up and dressed every morn­ ing," Rowley said. Three new “residents" at the Manor are “Boots," "Scampy" and "Thorny," kittens who now have many friends. Given free run of the build­ ing, but still following the rules set by the public health department, the kittens are thriving and have learned to avoid wheelchairs. Sommerfeld explained that the “Resident of die Month" is a popular award. Nellie also commented on how happy they were when Curt was selected for the honor "We could have anything we wanted for dinner. You could invite three people, and the dietician visited us and even took our orders. We could have it at noon or din­ ner time. That’s another case of a little bit extra care. They're just fantastic," she re­ called. Within the last 10 years, all of the beds and furniture have been replaced, and the building is spacious, with bright colors, Rowley pointed out. But that’s not the important thing about Thorr.applc Manor. It's the staff of caring peo­ ple who work to help its resi­ dents work up to their full potential, and strive to maintain independent living, Sommerfeld said. "Its' all right to call this a nursing home, because this is their home," Byrne said. "That's why we don’t call them patients. We call them residents because they are.” ‘Happy 60’ club holds Halloween potluck Mrs. Schultz then called the rest of the business meeting to order. The group’s next potluck dinner will be Nov. 4, at the Community Center for the Thanksgiving month. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. The Caledonia “Happy 60“ club’s potluck dinner was held Oct. 7 at the Community Center with 19 present. The senior citizens brought many foods in their baskets to a sit-down table of Halloween trimmings. The prayer for the day was given by all. After the dinner, the elec­ tion of officers was held for 1992. This is now the group’s 27th year it has been together and it is one of the longest three in Kent County to keep going Glen Blocker from Com­ munity Education has been the teller for several years at the seniors' election time. Because there were no nominations from the floor, it was moved that the current of- ficers be re-elected. They are as follows: Lillian Schultz', serving as president for her 14th year; Blanche Snyder, vice presi­ dent, two years; Fianna Lind, secretary, II years; and Kathryn Noffke, treasurer, seven years. After the completion of the election, the president in­ troduced the speaker for the afternoon. David Kampshullc from Hospice of Grand Rapids, who spoke about the services that Hospice has for many people Hospice helps people with sickness, grief and deaths Other topics were also on VCR tape His guest iwas Marissa Beltrandelrio, ai nurse also of Spanish descent She is going to be working with Hospice. After the speaker's presen tat ion. cider and doughnuts were served for refreshments GET MOR E N E W S! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision <■ • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 15, 1991 / Page 7 Caledonia Twp. Planning Commission OKs special use permits for accessory buildings by Barbara Ciall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission granted special use permits to three separate property owners who want to construct accessory buildings that exceed zoning requirements. The commission also voted to recommend the township amend two zoning ordinances Theodore Bruxvoort. 6336 Whitneyville Road, said he was asking permission to build a 40-foot by 64-foot pole bam on his seven-acre proper­ ty. which is in a rural residen­ tial zone. That zone requires cessory buildings not to exceed 1,200 square feet Bruxvoort said that he manages several foster homes in the area, and would like to be able to store all of his mamtenaincc equipment in one barn He will not be selling anything at the building, he told the commission, and he plans to shield the earth-tone building with pine trees and set it back from the road. No public comment was ex­ pressed during the hearing, and the commission unanimously granted the special use permit on the con­ ditions (hat the building blend in with the rural area and that Bruxvoort legally combine his two adjoining lots. The Planning Commission has the authority to grant special use permits, so ap­ plicants do not need Township Board approval. In a similar request. Gordon Newton asked for a special use permit to construct an oversize building in an R-l (single-family) district. Newton said he has pur­ chased 10 acres at 9505 76th St., and plans to build a home and pole barn on the property. The storage barn, however, measures 40-feet by 84-feet, and would exceed the R-1 ac­ cessory building requirement of 576 square feet. Newton said he needs the space to store his mobile home, snowmobiles and other such equipment. Neighbors who spoke dur­ ing the public hearing portion of the discussion said they had no objections to Newton's plans, and his special use per­ mit was approved. The commission also ap- proved a third special use per mit for Martin Palbykin. 6630 Woodville Court, who said he collects antique automobiles and needs a place to store them He said he plans to con­ struct a conventional building, not a metal one. on his wood­ ed property. and he added that the bam would not be readily visible because of the trees The bam would be sided in rough-sawn cedar to match his house, he added “I want to maintain as many trees as possible on the property.” he told the commission Palbykin said he had taken a drawing of the building and explained his plans to his neighbors to sec if there were any objections. ‘ * No one had any problems with it, and they signed this paper to that effect.” he said. He then presented the com­ mission with the signed statements from the neighbors saying they did not object to his plan. “I would not have proposed this to you if any of the neighbors opposed it.” he added While Planning Commis­ sion Chairman Dick Dunn said that he had some con­ cerns about such a large ac­ cessory building in a residen­ tial area. Commissioner Scott Veiling said he thought that since the neighbors had been informed and signed their ap­ proval, the commission should grant the request “I think it was a good idea that he went and talked to everybody.” Veiling said That eliminated a lot of possible problems at this level.” When Dunn opened the discussion to public comment, no opinions were offered. The special use permit was approved by a unanimous vote With no public comment of­ fered. the commission also voted to recommend the Township Board approve two zoning ordinance amendments The first change affects the section on home occupations, and simply adds that home occupations should qualify as special land uses, and that they must be approved as such by the Planning Commission. The other zoning amend­ ment establishes a “ceiling” of 35 feet or two-and-a-half stories or the “usual and customary heights” on buildings in the rural residen­ tial district. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg pointed out to the commission that this limitation had never been established for the R-R zone, but that it sets the same height standards as those for the other residential districts. Both recommendations must be approved by the Township Board before they take effect. Before adjournment, the commission spent time developer Don Fredericks his desire to rezone to C-2 (com­ mercial) his planned unit development (PUD) at the comer of M-37 and 84th Street. Fredericks said the PUD. which was the first in Caledonia Township, was so restrictive in its land uses that he could not market the pro­ perty, and therefore, he wish- ENGAGEMENT Bender-Atkinson plan wedding ed to seek a straight commer­ cial rezoning for the entire 35-acre parcel, including the 20-acre PUD section Dunn, however, said he felt that a PUD “was the way to go’ ’ for property development along M-37 But he also said that he would be willing to re­ think the writing of Fredericks’ PUD so that it of­ fered more flexibility for the developer while retaining the “qualitv control” of the PUD He pointed out that the com­ mercial zoning allowed a long and varied list of possible land uses, including nearly all kinds of retail businesses. “There may be a middle ground.' offered VanderPloeg. The problem Mr. Fredericks has is that specific uses were assigned to each building rather than just to the site plan, which would show where driveways and buildings would go. " He explained that the Foremost PUD had set a new precedent in the township, because that PUD did not re­ quire Foremost to name specific uses for each building, other than they be office uses and not manufac­ turing facilities. Discussion on the rezoning issue will continue at the com­ mission’s Oct. 21 meeting. The panel s final action of the meeting was to approve a site plan for an expansion pro­ ject at Wamar Products. 5041 68th St. The company plans to use similar building materials as in its existing building when it expands to the east by adding a wing approximately 20 feet by 120 feet Mr and Mrs. Philip Bender of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Vonda Kay. to Mark Aron Atkinson, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Atkinson of Hastings. Vonda is a 1988 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. In May she will graduate from Indiana Wesleyan University. Marion. Ind., with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Mark graduated from Hastings High School in 1988. He is attending Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee. III., and will graduate in 1993 with a mechanical engineering Plans are being made for a May 30 wedding. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD October 2. 1991 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order on Oct. 2, 1991 at 8:00 p.m. by Supervisor Good. Present: Good. DeVries. Tolan, Dieleman. Gould. Jousma. Absent: Snyder. Kori Lohela oF KMl engineer­ ing gave a presentation of the M-37 sewer study. He recom­ mended Section 6 4 7 of the Township apply to the City of Grand Rapids and that 76th St. south of 100th St. be Included in the Village sewer expansion Attorney James White spoke on the positive meeting with the Sewer Dept of the City of Grand Rapids and discussed a possible sewer district on the M-37 cor­ ridor and 84th St. He also discussed estimated costs and financing methods. Attorney White reviewed the memo of understanding bet­ ween the Township and Village. Move Jousma, support Gould to County road work expected to be done by end of season J-Ad Graphics News Service Work on Barry County roads continues, with the cur­ rent projects expected to be finished by the end of the construction season, said Road Commission Engineer/Manager Jack Kineman. The news probably the most waited for is the date of the re-opening of the Barger Road bridge. cedar closet Ladies’ and Men’s Clothing • Jewelry • Accessories SELECT FALL L DRESSES Lots of Men s and Ladles Sweaters in the Caledonia Village Centre 89'1-1584 LAYAWAY The paving for the ap­ proaches to that new span was expected to be done earlier this week, and traffic resumed shortly after, Kineman said. "It will still be a little bumpy on the approaches but the bridge will be open to traffic," he said. Original plans called for the bridge to be reopened Nov. 1, but the contractor finished in good time, allowing the commission employees to get their work done early, Kine­ man reported. Paving has started on State and Airport roads, he said, and is expected to be nearly com­ plete by the end of next week. The contractors for the work, Michigan Colprovia Gf Grand Rapids, will have de­ tails to finish in the road work, but normal traffic is expected to be resumed after the paving. "The Road Commission wishes to apologize for the delay in starting this project, but we had little control since this is a federal aid project, bid and is administered through the state," Kineman said. County grading crews are now working on Saddler and Boulter roads in Orangeville Township, and doing gravel patching for Orangeville, Hope, Yankee Springs and Irving townships A small bridge on Wood­ land Road in Castleton Tow nship will be replaced with a large diameter culvert, and a large diameter culvert will be approve the memo of underston ding Ayes All Motion carried Move DeVries support Dieleman to enter into an agree ment with the Village and Coun ty to hire a financial consultant to begin defining costs and finoncing. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Move DeVrlea. Support approve the reimDielemanto _ _rr .____ ___ _ bursement of co«t» rewlution Ayes All. Motion carried. Move Jousma. support Dieleman to approve the M-37 study proposal from KMl for Sec tion 5 4 6 (Plaster Creek Water­ shed) with costs to be paid by tlon carried Meeting odjourned at 10 00 Reapectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder. Clerk Chip DeVries Recording Secretary 10159147 -FEET HURT? replaced on Velte Road north of Barnum Road in Woodland Township, Kineman said. Another four culverts on Patterson Road and Gun River in Orangeville Township also will be replaced. Work on Woodland Road is completed, and Kineman saia the remainder of the construc­ tion schedule should be also be completed before winter. • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery I f || j KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia J Call...891-9133 for an appointment L’mmm ... Sweet Cider Special $|79 $|99 (your jug) (our jug) APPLES Pumpkin World '91 Ida Red • Empire Mutsu Red & Ye Ho vs Del ic. i_ Butternut and Buttercup Now thru Wednesday, October 30th Cost Only 75’ per person SQUASH Special Events Every Saturday Oct. 19 Pot bellied Pigs 4 Native American Storyteller at 1 p.m, 2 p.m., 3 pm Oct 26 - Newfoundland Dogs k PUMPKINS 3 oz. to 300 lbs. Call for more information and w *1 tours (Some are still available) VISIT PUMPKIN WORLD and receive 25’ OFF the purchase price of your pumpkin BEAUTIFUL DRIED FLOWERS S & S Farm Market 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 OPEN 7 Days Week Mon -^at 9 ,-t. Sun Soon tu 5 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1991 New store offers variety of customers Otto Turkey Farm changing with the times ( £ We raise turkeys for the processor and the birds to sell to the public around the holidays. But there is more to us than that. 5 5 — Tom Otto Paul Wieringa weighs a turkey roast at the new store at the Otto farm a mile east of Middleville. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has • sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming In every weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration. have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. • PPIICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN ft JO A M ft 30 P.lft. MONDAY-FRIDAY Beacon Services, Inc. 698-7979 (eoe) Three Bldgs South ol comer ol M37/44lh Street or 4595 Broad moor. S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent* wood Corporate Complex)* k 10A | Obituaries Frances Marie Kotesky FARWELL - Frances Marie Kotesky, 82 of Farwell and formerly of Leighton Town­ ship, passed away Saturday, October 5, 1991 at Clare Community Hospital, Clare. She was bom on April 27, 1909 in Emmett County, the daughter of William and Anna (Janeschek) Hewitt. Mrs. Kotesky is survived by three daughters, Arlene (Neil) West of Lake George, Betty (Jack) Bennett of Traverse City and Marjorie (Max) McQueen of Kalkaska; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grand­ children; two sisters. Myrtle Hoops of Royal Oak and Anne Harris of Middleville; two brothers, Lawrence Hewitt of Holland and Harold Hewitt of Hastings; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Kote­ sky, January 14, 1941, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, October 8 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Bruce Stewart offi­ ciating. Burial was in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to rhe charity erf one’s choice. Phyllis J. DeBoer ALTO - Phyllis J. DeBoer, 43 of 10195 East River Shore Drive, Alto passed away Thursday, September 26,1991 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs DeBoer was bom May 23, 1948 in Grand Rapids, the Pace Car Swap Meet at the Ionia Fairgrounds, Ionia. Ml Sunday, October 20 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Refreshments and Booths Available For reservations, call... 616-527 9687 or 616-527*3361 ADMISSION — ‘2.00 daughter of Russell and Betty (Bush) Taylor. She was married to Rod K. DeBoer. She was a homemak­ er. She attended college for two years. She has two child­ ren, Oliver and Bnan DeBoer. Memorial services were held Monday, September 30 at the Caledonia Chapel with Dr. John Miles officiating Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Phone 795-3345 tor Sun & News Action Ads! by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The image of an aproned, beaming mother carrying a huge tray with a caramel-col­ ored, 22-pound turkey sur­ rounded by small white pota­ toes, filled with stuffing and garnished with green parsley, is changing. Turkey with all the trim­ mings, achieved by hours of baking and cooking in the kitchen, has been a tradition for Thanksgiving in America, but in the 1990s, tastes in eating are changing and Tom and Jerri Otto are changing with them. Owners of the Otto Turkey Farm, one mile east of Mid­ dleville, the young couple has just opened a retail outlet for a wide assortment of turkey products. The Ottos promise farm fresh turkey roasts, steaks, ground turkey, smoked turkey breast, cubed steaks, shaved turkey, jerkey and combina­ tion white and dark meat turkey roasts, as well as whole birds. The food is pre­ pared on site. Two new products are being introduced by the Ottos in their new store. Turkey jerky and cubed turkey steaks are not available in other stores, and should prove to be big sellers, Tom Otto said. Everyone who has sampled the turkey jerky has enjoyed it, he noted. One of the most versatile of products, turkey is low in fat and has no cholesterol, and is easily prepared, which suits it to the fast-paced lifestyle of homes in which both the husband and wife work. Gone is the stereotype of baking a turkey for hours, be­ cause most of the turkeys in the display case are fully cooked or smoked, and the birds have been downsized over the years. "They think it is a hassle," said Paul Wieringa, who was filling in behind the counter," but our products are easier to prepare than most other meats." One of Wieringa s favorite turkey dishes is a very simple one, fixed by his wife Sallie, who browns slices of turkey in margarine, and adds teriaki sauce to the pan. "Or she breads it and fries it, which is really easy and fast, too," he said. The turkeys the Ottos process are boneless, so they are all meat with no waste. Already well known for their birds for the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meal, the Ottos expect that the week before the holidays will be hectic at the store. "The week of Thanksgiving will be business as usual." Wieringa said. "There’ll be a constant flow of people that week.'’ While the bulk of the turkeys raised by the Ottos goes to a processor, they sell about 7,000 fresh whole binds from the farm during the holi­ days. The store represents a new direction for the Otto Turkey Farm, a business that has been in the family for several generations. "We raise turkeys for the processor and the birds to sell to the public around the holi­ days," Tom said, "but there is more to us than that." They see die demand for the lighter, more healthy fare in cooking and eating that the American public has em­ braced, and they plan to meet it. To start, the store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 9 to noon on Satur­ days, with the hours and days expanding as the word is passed that turkeys are avail­ able, Tom said. Jan Wiescnhofer will be at the store during those hours, but Wieringa pointed out that other times, "someone is al­ ways around the farm to help you, but you might give us a call first." For more information, call 795-3738. Caledonia Area Tops Mi. No. 546 news Meeting for Oct. 8. After an early weigh-in, we met at Tommy Branns in their ban­ quet room. Branns did a wonderful job of accom­ modating us. And Karen our waitress, was super. Twenty members were able to attend and after a delicious meal we got down to business. A red rose was given to each of the following Division winners. Division 2 1st place, Marijane. Division 3 2nd place. Carole V., 1st place Delores. (Delores was unable to attend because of illness but, was just as pleased to receive her rose at home.) A yellow rose was given to each of our KOPS. Marilyn a 13 year KOP. Paula a 10 year KOP and Ruth J . a 10 year re­ instated KOP. Each KOP also received a special charm. A red rose was also given to our weight recorder Katie and assistant weight recorder Ailene in appreciation for all they do to keep track of our weights. A special charm was given to our members who walked 50 or more miles during our walking contest. They were, Delores. Ruth W., Mary L., Marilyn. Kathy F., Marijane and Louise. Our best loser for the month of September was Christina. She will receive a special charm given only to monthly best losers. Congratulations ladies, we are all so very proud of you! You arc such an inspiration to us! Before we left. Glorida led us in a beautiful closing prayer. Thank you all for making it such an enjoyable evening. If you are interrested in joining us, we meet Tuesday evenings 6 to X in the base­ ment of the United Methodist Church, 250 Vine St. Or call Dawn 891-9370. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) OES open Installation Is Oct. 18 Caledonia Chapter No. 97 of the Order of Eastern Star will have an open installation program at 8 p.m. Friday. Oct. 18. at the local Masonic Temple The public is invited to honor departing presiding of­ ficers Lorraine Carter and John DeVries Newly elected presiding of­ ficers are Lois Dravton and Donald Dutcher HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 15. 1991 / Page 9 ANNIVERSARY Caledonia Township to present nearly $500,000 proposed budget for 1992 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Township Board has prepared its 1992 budget for presentation at Wednesday evening s regular meeting. With anticipated revenues of S479.000, the board has outlined a budget with expen­ ditures totaling $478,890. "We’ve planned it very close." said Township Trea­ surer Shirley Tolan. "But with so much of our money tied up in the Campau Lake sewer lawsuit, we didn't have much choice." The township has filed ac­ tion against engineering firm of Moore and Bruggink for its alleged mismanagement of the engineering and installation of the sewer system, which serves slightly more than 70 homes on the Maxims to celebrate 45th anniversary Forty five years of marriage will be celebrated Saturday, Oct 19, for Max and Ang Maxim with a family dinner, given by their children and grandchil dren The couple's children are (most from this area) Max and Terry Maxim, Linda and Mike Sinclair, Joe Maxim, Diane and Bruce Meyerink, James and Karen Maxim, Kathy and Darren McCoy and Judy and Tom Taylor. There also are 12 (nearly 13) grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Max is a retired employee from the Kent County Airport. The couple stays busy with their large family and Max still loves his forming. They are members of Holy Family Church. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD October 2, 1991 A special joint meeting of the Caledonia Township Board and the Village Council was called to order on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1991 at 7:00 p.. by Supervisor Good. Present: Good. DeVries. Tolan. Dieleman, Gould. Jousma. Absent Snyder. Discussion on the bids for the new office building was held by by Mike Corby of Integrated Ar chitect Moved Gould, support Jousma to select FFC Inc. with the low bid of $227,995 os the general contractor. Ayes All. Motion carried. The joint building committee will meet with the builder and architect on Thursday, Oct. 3. 1991 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss cost savings and will report back to the next joint board meeting set for Monday, Oct. 7. 1991 at 7:00 p.m. for final approval. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder, Clerk Chip DeVries, Recording Secretary 101591 18 northeast side of Campau Lake. Comparing this year's pro­ posal to last year's budget is difficult, because during 1991 the township operated on a nine-month budget while changing to a January to De­ cember fiscal year. Before it became chartered, the town­ ship's fiscal year extended from April 1 to March 30. The most drastic change in this year's proposal, however, is a zero after the line item for police protection. The Township Board, at the recommendation of its advisory committee, has agreed to drop its agreement with Gaines Township to share a Kent County Sheriffs patrol car on a 60-40 basis. "We were not getting our money's worth," said Tolan. "That car was always in Gaines. We ll still be served $20,000. A hike in the fire by the district car, the E-unit department's utility bills also and the state police. If there’s is anticipated because of its an emergency, help will be impending move into the sent, just as in the past." former county garage. "We have no idea exactly Caledonia Township last year paid $60,000 for the what our utility, bills will be shared car. but Tolan said the like in the larger building." fee might have increased this commented Tolan. "We just tried to make a good esti­ year to as much as $75,000. Budget increases in 1992 mate." The board has penciled in are estimated for capital out­ lay because of the move into $5,000 for those costs. An increase in the county the new village-township of­ fice building. Election costs library assessment also is re­ also will go up because three flected in the budget, with a elections will be held in the total of $31,500 allocated to township this year, compared the library this year, and the board has set aside $50,000 to to none in 1991. Purchase of a new fire truck cover legal costs. Copies of the complete by the village and township is estimated to cost the town­ proposed budget will be avail­ ship about $10,000 to able at the meeting, which $15,000 as its share, upping will begin at 7:30 p.m. the allocation for the depart­ Wednesday in the village­ ment’s capital outlay to township hall, 640 Emmons Elusive deer is stalked in area Duke Bouwhuis, right, and his hunting buddy, Steve Brown hunt the famous white-tail in Yankee Springs. The hun­ ters, both from Grand Rapids, are among the thousands who will deer hunt in Yankee Springs this year. While there were "lots of signs of deer” Bouwhuis and Brown went home empty handed this day. But they will be back to the popular hunting area, as both are also fire-arm hunters. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP October 7. 1991 A special joint meeting of the Caledonia Township Boord and the Village Council was called to order at 7:00 p m Present: Good. Gould. Snyder. Jousma. Dielemon. Tolan. DeVries. Mike Corby of Integrated Ar chitects reviewed the changes suggested by FCC construction Moved to accept bid by FCC with additions and deletions, with the exception of *14 Motion carried Discussion was held on pro­ perty Moved to sell half of a two acre parcel on the south side of the property to the Village Meeting adjourned ot 9:00 p.m Township Board reconven ed at 9 05 for a budget work session Work session adjourned at 10 35 p m. Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder. Clerk 101591 16 Whether residence, farm, or business — owner or tenants — virtually all property damage, theft and Lability insurance can be combined into one policy, one premium, one renewal date Inquire about a package policy’’ BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 ‘Weigh to Better Health’ classes to start at Pennock Pennock Hospital will offer ti»e 'Weigh to Better Health” course Thursday evenings, beginning Oct. 24, through Nov. 21. Classes will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pennock Hospital, Physicians Center, Conference Center (lower level) The five week sessions will be taught by Cindy Lancaster, a registered dietitian, and Tammy Nemetz, an exercise physiologist from Pennock Hospital's Fitness Center. Those attending will learn sensible weight loss through food management and exer­ cise techniques designed to lead to successful lifestyle changes. The cost is $20. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling 948-3125. Red Ribbon Week to be held at TK Schools Oct. 21-25 Red Ribbon Week, recognizing student's awareness for a drug free lifestyle will be held in the Thornapple Kellogg School District from Oct. 21-25. Red ribbons will be visible in the TK Middle and High Schools reminding students, staff and community members of this special event. Pennants with anti-drug messages on them, made by students in McFall, West and Page Elementaries .will be on display at the Rotary Spaghetti dinner held before the TK/Calvin Christian football game on Oct. 25. starting al 4:30 p.m. LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION Fall Feeder • sale • Thursday, October 17 Starting at ... 6:00 P.M. Good Quality Feeder cattle of All Breeds Consigned Several large groups of cross-bred heifers and steers. ALL CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME • TRUCKING AVAILABLE TO AND FROM AUCTION Sale held at Lake Odessa Livestock Auction P.O Box 573, Lake Odessa, Michigan (616) 374-8213 Field Representatives Gerald Larson, Ionia. Ml Med Peake, Hastings, Ml (616) 527-0269 (616) 623 2445 Owned and Operated by Verne Letbnga, Wayland Calvin (Tink) Brown. Allegan (616) 792 9938 (616) 673 3753 �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 15. 1991 Caledonia crafter helps area kids ‘mark’ their birthdays — Mrs. Rosalyn Conaty shared her talents with the students of Caledonia Elemen­ tary by cross-stitch mg enough bookmarks so that each child could select one on his or her birthday The big wicker basket bolds a whimsical selection of bookmarks that look like watches, flowers, dinosaurs, frogs, football helmets, clowns, golf bags, teddy bears, ice cream sun­ daes. crayons, and buttons 1 Caledonia Elementary student Russell Spees chooses a frog' as his birthday bookmark while Mark Postmo (left). Jennifer DeJong. Michelle Gill and Emily Petz look on. AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Caledonia High * Middle School A « Mrs. Conaty didn't stop with bookmarks. She also stitched finger puppets for the kindergarteners. Brittany littell. Rebekah Gless, Brom Reynhout and Jacob DeVries wait for their turn while Ashley Wegner says her lines in 'Five Little Pumpkins.' Wednesday, Oct. 16 Lasagna, garlic toast, green beans, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 17 Hamburger or cheeseburger w/bun, com. fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 18 No school. Teacher inservice. Monday, Oct. 21 Waffle/french toast. sausage, fruit, juice, milk Tuesday, Oct. 22 Pizza, corn, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand withes. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Middleville blood drive misses goal by four pints J-Ad Service Graphics News The Middleville blood drive, sponsored by the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross collected 56 pints at the drive held last week. The goal of 60 was missed by four. Receiving gallon pins at the drive were Pat Wagner, who marked her first gallon, Susan Raab with four gallons, and Sandy Sharp, also with four. Boy Scouts who helped put away the Red Cross materials were Anthony Lee, Bob Frost and Pete and Matt Hernandez. Bill Kenyon and Brian Finkbeiner, village employees, helped to set up the drive. Workers at the drive were Louise Van Houtent Charron Johnson, Doris Apsey, Gloria Fox, Hazel Bode, Jean Sharps, JoAnne Hesselink, Lois Bremer, Mary Tolan, JoAnne Barres, Pat Holes, Jenie Spencer, Edith Miller, Diane Northrup, Greta Griener and Lucille Finkbeiner. Juice was donated by Pastoors Family Market, cups were supplied by Lon Lefanty, State Farm Insurance; extra groceries Adult Heart Saver classes to be given at Thornapple Kellogg The Thornapple Township Emergency Service personnel will hold an "adult heart saver” CPR class on Tuesday, Oct 15 starting at 7 p.m. at the fire barn at 115 High Street in Middleville. The class, which runs three to four hours, will cost $5. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Recently named a Community Training Center by the American Heart Association, the TTES also provides other classes, Rotary Spaghetti Dinner coming up in Middleville 9320 RAVINE RID®Ef&E. • THE RAVINES — Open By Appointment — Looking for a home that is truly unique7 This spectacular custom log home rs “not just log home “ Situated on 2 8 acres with 300’ frontage on Thomapple River " features a open concept with entry, great room with cathedral ceilings and skylights, open staircas to loft and down to lower level, formal dining area, kitchen with counter bar and wet stnl master bedroom suite with private bath including whirlpool tub. mam floor utiltfy. 1 ? bat with entry to deck, lower level has two bedrooms, bath and family room wdh custom w« bar French doors are not lacking in this home The Ravines is an executive deveiopmer in Caledonia ven, private and secluded y< close to Stopping Call Lu for a povai showing Pnced at $439,900 Westdale TftSlHSnjgs, LIZ ROLL REALTOR ASSOCIATE* 942-2320 or 957-1289 were courtesy of the Middleville Rotary Club and the cookies were made by Middleville Christian Reformed Church members. The next blood drive will be at the Thornapple Kellogg High School on Dec. 5. Once again, the spicy smell of Italian tomato sauce and garlic bread will fill the halls of Thomapple Kellogg High School when the Middleville Rotary Club hosts its annual spaghetti dinner for the community on Oct 25. With the overwhelming success of the Middleville fall tradition last year, the Rotarians have decided to have two serving lines this year to accommodate even more hungry' pasta eaters. Serving hours have also been expanded to 4:30 to 7 p.m., with children under 12 eating for free (when accompanied by an adult) and grownups enjoying the meal for four dollars Tickets are available from any Rotarian or at the door of the TK Cafeteria. Proceeds go the the Thornapple Kellogg High School scholarships. Lead substitute including adult and pediatric CPR, basic life support; health care providers, basic life support-pediatric, basic life support; special programs, and basic life support; instructors. For more information or to arrange for one of the above classes for a special group call the fire station at 115 High Street at 795-7243 or Bob Woodard at 795-9795. National Ads SINGLE GIRLS Michigan 1900 820-3033 $3/min . Must be 18 yrs. Starting Fluid 99« Western Auto^{^ M 37. Caledonia • 891-1484 Open MF R « Sal HS. Sun 9.3 Anti-Freeze ■■■tuarwery RV Anti-Freeze �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1991 I Page 11 Brian Beute is selected Rotary nominee for September Brian Beute. son of Mr and Mrs. Arthur Beute of Mid­ dleville, has been selected as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month" for September at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Brian's commitment to per­ sonal development and his love for music have been made apparent by his many achievements. He has been lead trumpet player in the marching/symphonic and jazz band* for four years and has distinguished himself at several musical festivals. Winning first divi sions in solo and ensemble contests, receiving the honor of “soloist" with the Michigan High School Athletic Association All-Star Band, being chosen as the principal trumpet performer with the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony, and acting as stu­ dent band director are some of his many musical accomplishments Brian, a senior, has main­ tained a 3.4 grade point average in a college preparatory curriculum, was instrumental as Student Coun­ cil president in the overall success of Homecoming week activities, and has displayed acting ability hy portraying believable characterizations in both musicals and plays. He is involved in golf, where he has shown growth as an athlete and is rehearsing a Thornapple Kellogg CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY • OCT. 16 High School Local Close Up McFall Kindergarten Classes visit Hilton's Pumpkin Patch Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 p.m Senior Parents Meeting 7 00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria J V. Soccer Holland Christian - There LUNCH: -amburger on Whole Wheat Bun. Vegetable Soup. SI. Tomato on Lettuce, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Z BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal. Cinnamon Toast. Banana Milk. □ g: _ £•: □ □ :•:$ Z THURSDAY • OCT. 17 jg: □ □ □ ji# □ H □ & □ □ Inservice Day ...................................................... NO SCHOOL Freshman Football . West Catholic - Home JV Football......................................................................K'Ville - Home Freshman Basketball...................... Martin - There 5 00 Cross Country...................... Calvin Chr. at Brewer Park Varsity Soccer . . ................. Delton - There Middle School .........Parent-Teacher Conferences 5 00-8 00 p.m FRIDAY • OCT. 18 □ High School............. Spectator bus to Kelloggsville leaves at 6 30 □ McFall............................................... P.P.L visit Hilton's Pumpkin Patch □ Varsity Football................................. K'ville - There $£ LUNCH: Pizza, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit. BREAKFAST: Scrambled Egg, Muffin, Orange Juice. Milk SATURDAY • OCT. 19 Brian Beute major role in the all-school play. “Arsenic and Old Lace." Brian's leadership role, his immense indicate a wellrounded individual of great talent and unusual initiative. Beute plans to attend col­ lege. where he will pursue a double major in instrumental performance and music education. Serving Our Country H □ McFall Family Field Trip................. Impression 5 Science Museum £•:: Bus leaves at 12:00 noon and returns at 4 00 p.m MONDAY • OCT. 21 □ >:•: □ $ □ #: □ High School................................................................... College Week McFall......................................... 1st Grade visit Ritz Apple Orchard West ......................................... Hearing Screening for 2nd Graders Hunter's Safety Oct. 21, 22 81 23, 6-9 p.m. in H.S. Cafeteria. $5 00 :$•: LUNCH: Ravioli, Mixed Vegetables, Bread and Butter, Peaches BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Whole Wheat Donut. Apple Juice. Milk William P. VanderJagt MMC (SW) William P VanderJagt. son of Gay and Lois VanderJagt of Yankee Springs, a 1982 graduate from Thornapple Kellogg High School, after serving nine years in the U.S. Navy has been made chief. His sea duty included his ship being in the Mediterra­ nean Sea during the off-shore bombing of Beruit. Making chief involves a process of taking a test. Out of 2,000 people 260 people are chosen by the board. Vander­ Jagt was placed 165th of the 260. VanderJagt is married and has I Vi-year-old twin­ daughters. He is a recruiter in southern Michigan until his transfer in January. TUESDAY • OCT. 22 High School......................................................................... PSAT Testing McFall................................................ Frankenmuth Candy Delivered McFall....................................... 1st Grade Visits Ritz Apple Orchard West......................................... Hearing Screening for 2nd Graders Page............................................................. 5th Grade Vision Testing Page .................................................. Fundraiser Products Delivered Freshmen Basketball ............................................. Gull Lake - Home J.V. & Varsity Basketball................................................... Lee - Home Cross Country......................................... Conference at Brewer Park Jr. High Girls Basketball Tourney................................................... Lee % LUNCH: Meat & Cheese Sub, Lettuce Salad, Applesauce g: BREAKFAST: Pancakes/Syrup, Applesauce, Milk □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ ft: □ William L Tan Haaf----------------------------------------------------Navy Lt. J.G. William L. Ten Haaf. son of Jam H. Ten Haaf of 3106 68th St.. SE. Caledonia, recently com­ pleted the Office Indoct nna (ion School at the Naval Education and Training, Newport. R.l During the course, students are prepared for duty in the naval staff field corresponding to their civilian profession. The first five weeks of studies include naval history and traditions, personnel ad­ ministration. military law, close-order drill and ocher general military subjects. Dunng the final week, studies concentrate on the ap­ plication of civilian profes­ sions within the Navy. The 1973 graduate of Caledonia High School joined the Navy in June 1991. of battlefield survival, in­ troduced to typical military daily routine and personal and professional standards. All recruits participated in an active physical condition­ ing program and gained profiency in a variety of military skills including first aid. rifle marksmanship and close­ order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline are emphasized throughout cycle. The 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School joined the Manne Corps in April 1991. the United Slates Army for a sit year tour of duty as a den­ tal specialist He is scheduled to report for active duty on March 4, 1992. and is slated to receive his basK' training at Fort Knox. Ky.. and advanced in­ dividual training at Fort Sam Houstin. Texas Upon graduation from the six-week bask military train­ ing at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas, he will receive technical training m the elec- ironies area and be assigned to an Air Force duty station. Fires is a 1991 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School Erik C. Johnson— Erik C. Johnson, son of Marly n D. and Mairlyn C. Johnson of 4575 Seventh St.. Caledonia, recently com­ pleted recruit training at Manne Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. During the training cycle, recruits are taught the basics Shawn C. Gray— Shawn C. Graj. a 1991 graduate of East Kentwood High School and son of Bar­ bara and Gary Gray of Mid­ dleville. recently enlisted in Chad A. Firas — Chad A. Fires entered the United States Air Force on Oct. 8. according to SSgt Gregory Nickel. Air Force recruiter. Coming Events... □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 23............................... Kindergarten and Young 5 Haring Tests 23............................................. 1st Grade to Ritz Apple Orchard 23 ................................................... Vision Testing for 3rd grade 23............................... Scoliosis Screening for Grades 6. 7 & 8 24.................................... Kindergarten to S 8i S Pumpkin World 24................................................. Vision Testing for 3rd Graders 30................................................... West Great Pumpkin Contest Participants in the T.K. School and Community Library Summer Reading Program "Jungle Bookers" Kristen Minor Jody Siebesma Sarah Minor Amanda Slatcher Andrea Moma Eric Smith Joshua Mosey Miehcelle Smith Brittany Nicholson jeff Snyder Rachael Olson David Stuart Valeri Padgett Isaiah Thaler Anneliese Patterson Katie Thompson Ben Poest Zebulan Truer Doug Poll Becky Ulrich Luke Poll Stacy Vandefifer Jennifer Punt Susan Vandefifer Melissa Quisenberry Lauren Vandel Jacob Raber Julie Vantil Emily Rector Seanna Vantil Jacob Robinson Loci Washburn Vicotia Rodriguez Jill Weaver Laura Runals Kristen Weaver Shanna Sanderson Ryan Weesie Mike Scaturro Travis Wenger Ben Sevald Rachel Wert Justin Shaft Michael Willette z; Megan Shaff Megan Woodrow Wes Shoebridge �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 15, 1991 Military burials to be offered at Ft. Custer to veterans Double funerals at Fort Custer National Cemetery are not unusual. The honor guard is folding the American flags that were draped over the fallen veterans caskets. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer No veteran should be buried without military honors, and thanks to Rex Scott of Hast­ ings and men like him, the men and women who have served their country will not be without "family” if they are buried at Fort Custer Na­ tional Cemetery in Battle Creek. Burials are held five days a week at Fort Custer, Scott explained. But honor guards were on duty only two days a week, so if a veteran without a family was brought in for burial on the "wrong" day, he was buried without ceremony. "They said, if they don’t have a family, just bury them, it doesn't matter," Scott said. "But it does. No Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan -42 j J" Al the Groining Mgr of Knit Cnuitly" OCTOBER 16, 1991 / AGENDA 1. Minutes 2. Bills 3. Building Inspector Report 4. Snow Plowing Bids 5. Cherry Valley Amendments 6. ZBA Appointment 7. Planning Commission Report 8. Budget Hearing 9. Anything Else That May Come Before the Board 101591-15 one is forgotten. Even if they have no family, were their family." Scott spent four months training and two years work­ ing with one of the volunteer honor guards and at the same time, recruiting veterans to serve in the guard at the cemetery. Each squad has an assigned day to take part in the burial of veterans and each honor guard assists in every cere­ mony that takes place, with as many as six a day in all kinds of weather. There are now honor guards for each of the five days of the week, something Scott is proud of. "They are there in all kinds of weather, maybe one funeral right after another. I can't speak highly enough of those guys," he said. He explained that many veterans aren't aware of the service provided by the na­ tional cemetery. "Anyone with an honorable discharge is eligible to be buried at Fort Custer at no cost," he pointed out. "And spouses and dependent chil­ dren are also eligible. They TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday. October 17, 1991 commencing at 7:30 o’clock p m. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 N Briggs Road within Yankee Springs Please take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone from Agricultural to Rural Residential the following parcel of land described as follows PAR in SW W of NE Ml SEC 20 3 10 described as Com SE cor SO SW ’4 of NE H TH N 410 ft Io POB TH N 810 It th N 89 deg W 538 ft th S 810 fl th S 89 deg E 538 ft to POB Parcel • 0816 020 022 00 Commonly known as 1415 S Briggs Rd Ptease take further notice that the Planning Commission will consider such other fur­ ther matters as may properly come before said Commission Please take further notice that the Zoning Ordinance, map. land use plan and map may be examined at the Township Hall by request in advance to Township Supervisor Dave Van Elsl at any time dunng regular business hours on any day hereafter except public anjl legal holiday until and including the day of said hearing Please take further notice that all persons interested in the Township are invited to appear at said hearing and to be heard in person or by agent or attorney, or by commumca bon addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the public hearing pertaining to these matters Written Comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office staled above at any time during regular business hours up to the date of said hearing and will be further recieved by the Planning Commission Judy A Becker. Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission 284 N Briggs Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795 9091 or 795 7602 can be buried right beside the veteran." "From the time the casket comes into the cemetery', the service takes care of the cost." he said. The ceremony for the fallen veteran begins when the cas­ ket arrives at the cemetery, when the honor guard comes to attention, presents arms, marches with the casket and comes to parade rest while the chaplain speaks. Also, as a part of the ser­ vice, the honor guard fires three volleys and sounds taps. The closing ceremony is the folding of the American flag from the casket, with each fold representing a different symbol, and the presentation of the flag to the family. "They also give the family three spent cartridges, to rep­ resent each of the volleys. It gets pretty emotional at times," he said. One problem was solved by Scott with much paperwork, red tape and correspondance. The rifles the volunteers carried were mismatched and made their maneuvers look uneven, so through his and others' efforts, 50 rifles even­ tually were taken from a gov­ ernment arsenal for use by the honor guards. The colonel in charge of admissions at West Point saw Scott's volunteer honor guard in action and talked to the men afterward. "He was impressed, and said we were as good as Arlington (National Cemetery). He recommended that we make a training film, and we did." The film was taken to Washington D.C. by Fort Custer Director Dennis John­ son, and was viewed at the national convention of directors of national cemeteries. The honor guard at Arling­ ton are all active duty person­ nel. At Fort Custer, if service persons are on active duty, their unit usually will send their own honor guard, Scott remarked. Scott is a Viet Nam vet­ eran, who served as a corporal in the United States Marines for a year at Chu Lai, south of Da Nang. He was a part of several campaigns, including 'Starlight," "Harvest Moon," "Pirannah." and "Double Ea­ gle," along with several other smaller actions. Already in the Marines in 1963, he was with the first combat units to engage the enemy in 1965. For his work at Fort Custer, Scott received a letter of commendation from Wil­ fred L, Ebel. Chief Memorial Affairs Director for the De­ partment of Memorial Affairs of the Veteran's Administra­ tion. The letter said: "Your dedi­ cation to honoring your fallen comrades by providing mili­ tary rites at their interment services is a fine demonstra­ tion of the patriotism and ser­ vice to country that marks the American military tradition. "I recently noted that you and your fellow squad mem­ bers achieved in less than a year the goal of obtaining enough volunteers to offer military honors for every vet­ eran's interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery. You are to be commended for your commitment to this ser­ vice, particularly for peforming it every week, in all types of weather. "You have helped to distin­ guish the Fort Custer Na­ tional Cemetery among our national memorial shrines and no doubt are earning the welldeserved gratitude of many surviors of midwestem veter­ ans." Scott seems satisfied that some of his fallen comrades are now at rest at Fort Custer, and each one of the veterans who will come there in the future will have military rites from their military "family." He said. "You won't find a more beautiful spot in the world." Two members of the honor guard that Rex Scott served with guard a veteran's casket before cere­ mony. Scott's honor guard has also participated in special events. Here, he takes part in the raising of the flag at the Special Olymics held at Harper Creek School. Get-Up-And Go You Won’t Outgrow rrmn Get your first snow mobile from the people who invented the snowmobile. The Indy Lite is the lightweight, low cost sled w ith get-up-and-go, you won’t outgrow. This full-size, light and smooth-handling machine has enough guts in its 399cc fan-cooled twin engine tc keep your exhilaration level up there for years to come Get up and running on the snowmobile with 37 years of experience built right in. Don’t wait. The indy Lite is in stock today POLARIS BdiewL BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 10191 11 Phone 852-9377 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 15, 1991 I Page 13 CHS wrestling coaches schedule parent-athlete meeting Nov. 4 J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia High School head wrestling coach Jim Maxim has announced a Nov 4 pre-season meeting at 7 p.m. for all students planning to participate in the program this winter. Parents also are urged to at­ tend. he said. "We'd like to get the word out to all the boys, grades 9-12. and their parents to be sure to pul this information Caledonia graduate wins insurance honors Bradley A. Harrison of Mass Mutual Insurance is a recipient of the 1991 National Quality Award. A graduate of Caledonia High School and Michigan Stale University, be is serving on the board of directors of the Alger Heights Neighborhood Association in Grand Rapids The National Quality Award recognizes life under­ writers who have developed a clientele of exceptional quali­ ty. This is most often achieved by displaying unusual sen­ sitivity to client needs and tailoring appropriate in­ surance programs that con­ tinue to serve year after year. It is awarded jointly by the National Association of Life Underwriters and the Life In­ surance Marketing and Research Association Harrison has been an associate of Mass Mutual’s West Michigan Agency in Grand Rapids for over four years. Barry County COA MENU Lunch menu Wednesday. Oct. 16 Stuffed peppers, carrots, french cut green beans, bread, dessert. Thursday. Oct. 17 Veggie lasagna, baked beans, stewed tomatoes, cookie. Friday, Oct. IS Meal loal. mashed potatoes, spinach, bread, fruit Monday, Oct. 21 Chicken sauicem, gravy, red potatoes, oriental blend, bread, fruit Tuesday, Oct. 22 Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed veg­ gies, bread, fruit. Events Wednesday. Oct. 16 Delton. Herminetts. Thursday. Oct. 17 Nashville. Bingo Friday. Oct. 18 - Nashville, popcorn and birthday party; Woodland. Herminetts Monday. Oct. 21 Hastings, bingo, popcorn, nutrition cd. by Corally . Tuesday. Oct. 22 - All sites puzzles. meeting on their schedules." Maxim said. He said athletes may sign up for the team in the CHS athletic director’s office. Practice will begin Nov. 25. Maxim said that anyone unable to attend the meeting can call him for information at 698-6831 or leave a message for him at the athletic direc­ tor’s office. "We’d like to have a big turnout at our meeting, and get this season off to a good start," he said. “We want our parents involved, and we want to make sure that every stu­ dent gets signed up who wants to participate " The meeting will be held in the high school cafeteria. Hunter’s Safety classes to be held at TK Those who will be 12 years old by deer season may attend a hunter's safety class at the Thomapple Kellogg High School cafeteria. Held over a three day period, Oct. 21-22 and 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., young would-be hunters must attend all three days of the course. A representative of Bob’s Gun and Tackle in Hastings said anyone born after January, 1,1960 must have a certificate issued after completing a hunters safety class; prove he/she has hunted before by showing an old deer hunting license with their name on it; or sign an affidavit swearing that they have hunted before or completed a hunting class. MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MINUTES September 24, 1991 President pro tern Hardy call­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, Hardy, Myers. Oliver, Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent None. Guests: Residents along Lem Paul, Johnson and Sherman Streets. Jean Gallup from the Sun and News, Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press Lorry & Kim Jochim. Mr. and Mrs. Or­ man and Cindy Herweyer. Minutes of the September 10, 1991 meeting we.e approved as amended. Council opened the discussion on the ordinance for amendment of the zoning ordinance in regards to the recently annexed parcel located on Lem Paul Street. Residents of the Lem Paul neighborhood submitted a peti­ tion against the rezoning. Discussion held. Oliver moved that Council adopt the recom­ mendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the rezoning of lands approximately at 175 Lem Paul Street. Support by Riley. Roll call Bray aye, Hor dy aye. Myers noy, Oliver aye Riley aye, and VandenBerg noy Development Company — Celebrating its 30th Birthday — AUCTION EVENT ★ OVER 50 * Premiere Building Sites/Lots A RARE OPPORTUNITY!! Sunday, Oct. 27 • 1 P.M. 26 LOTS SELL ABSOLUTE! Regardless of Price! SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO. MICHIGAN OFFERING OVER $1,250,000 OF PROPERTIES: • Golf Course Lots • Golf View Lots • Lakefront Lots • Lake View Lots • Acreage LARGES<AUCTION OF BUILDING SITES EVER IN WEST MICHIGAN a FOR DETAILED BROCHURE. (616) 343-7653 iTtjd.LU5955 W Mam Kalamazoo. Ml PLAN NOW! BE THERE! BID YOUR PRICE! Motion carried. Larry Jachin approached Council with a update report on the Rails-to-trails. Discussion held. Sheryl Orman approached Council with a application to run a arcade amusement at 207 E. Main Street. Discussion held. Myers moved that Council grant a permit to Sheryl Orman to run an amusement arcade ot 207 E. Main Street. Support by VandenBerg. 5 ayes, 0 nay, and Riley abstain. Myers, chairperson of finance committee recommends Council purchase a Ponafax UF-127 fax machine for o cost of $652.00. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver moved that Council authorize Manager Roon to hire a temporary replacement for the Village Secretary, due to illness. Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried. Letter received from President Thatcher in regards to his resignation os the President of the Village of Middleville due to personal and health reasons. Council THANKS President That­ cher for 5'» years of absolute superb leadership os President of the Village of Middleville Hardy moved that Council accept President Thatcher s resignation os President with regrets Sup­ port by Bray Ayes all Carried. Riley mo»ed rhor Council ap point William Hardy to fill the vacancy created by President Thatcher s resignation until the next general election in March of 1992 Support by VandenBerg Ayes oil. Carried Hardy abstained Letters of interest in vacant trustee s position on th* Village Council will be accepted at rhe Village Hall Riley moved that Council authorize the Village President and Clerk to s»gn me Plat of the Industrial Pork Support by VandenBerg A?es oil Corned Wth no further business Bray moved for adjournment Support by Myers A»es ali Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 46 p.m Divers from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department went fishing for junk dumped in the Thornapple River near the Irving Dam Oct. 3. The divers recovered two motorcycles, a bike and assorted engine parts. Divers recover motorcycles, engine parts from river J-A d Graphics News Service IRVING - Divers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department dive team have recovered two motorcycles, a bike and engine parts from the Thomapple River. A resident spotted the items in the river near the Irving Dam and reported them. Deputies pulled out the items Oct. 3, including a 650 Honda motorcycle that appealed to be in good condi­ tion. Authorities are not sure why the articles were dumped. “I imagine they were stolen," said Sgt. Bill John­ son, who directs the sheriff s Marine Division. "The 650 was in too good a shape to be dumped.” Some of the articles ap­ peared to have been in the water only a few months, while others showed more rust. Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville ft 795-7022 xJ • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - no Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner • NOTICE • The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, announces a proposal to list the Mitchell’s satyr butterfly (Neonympha mitchellii mitchellii) as an endangered species in order to give it protection under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. No areas of critical habitat are being proposed. The proposed action, published in the Federal Register of September 11, 1991, follows an extensive review of all available information on the subspecies. This butterfly once occurred in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio (Portage County), and northwestern New Jersey. Because of habitat destruction and specimen collection it is believed Mitchell’s satyr now exists at only 15 sites in northern Indiana and southern Michigan. Because of the butterfly’s rarity, Federal endangered status is being proposed. Comments from all interested parties should be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Endangered Species, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, Twin Cities, Minnesota 55111. Comments must be received by November 12, 1991. Public hearing requests must be received by October 28, 1991. Additional Information can be obtained from the above address or by calling 612/725-3276. 101591-19 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1991 CHS gridiron victory caps spirited Homecoming Week by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The hall decoration theme “Under the Sea” almost came to life Friday night, as thunder showers briefly threatened the Caledonia Homecoming foot­ ball contest between the Scots and the Cedar Springs Red Hawks But the skies cleared, and the Scots sailed to a 45-24 vic lory treasure, capping a Spirit Week that included dress-up days, lip sync contests, mat tress races and a peaceful “sit-in” on Hippy Day. Instead of floats, the four classes this year decorated halls, and all day Friday. crKmk of fish pervaded CHS as it took on an undersea ap­ pearance complete with sunken ships, killer whales, mysterious deep-sea divers and eerie blue lighting. The seniors won the tradi­ tional Powder Puff game and the tug-of-war. the sophomores captured the pnze for hall decorations, and freshmen participation earned that class the overall Spirit Week award. Marking the traditional end to the festivities, this year’s Homecoming King Craig For­ tuna and Queen Theresa Bravata reigned over the Homecoming semi-formal dance Saturday evening. The 1991 senior royol court poses before the porode. from the left ore Gino Warner, Theresa Bravata, Jen­ nifer Wilkinson, Chris VanRyn, Mark Uyl and Craig Fortuna. Representing the junior class this year were Jen­ nifer Tuinstra and Tom Beetham. The seniors dominated the tug-of-war, but the sophomores here give a mighty pull to defeat the freshmen. Trial set on manslaughter case, from front— Dress-up days ore always port of the fun of Spirit Week. Thursday was Hippy Day at CHS. and student director Mike Pintek greets peaceniks Carrie Snoap. Krista Price and Liz Most. on two separate chemical breath tests 90 minutes after the accident. The readings both are more than one and a half times the limit for de­ termining drunken driving in Michigan. But a medical expert, testi­ fying for the defense last week Tuesday, told the court that a breathalyzer test result cannot determine an earlier blood-alcohol level because the test does not measure the rate at which the subject's body absorbs and dissipates alcohol. On Oct. 7, Michigan State Police troopers Ken Langford and Al McCrumb said they determined Mlynarchek's car was traveling 79 mph when it hit the tree. But a retired 23-ycar vet­ eran Slate Police trooper at­ tacked his former colleagues conclusions, claiming Mly­ narchek's car was only traveling about 30 to 35 mph when it hit the tree. Thomas G. Bereza, now a licensed private investigator who appeared as a defense witness, said the limited amount of debris found on the road and the small amount of damage to the rear of Mlynarchek’s car suggests the impact with Huver's pickup truck was light "You can’t accelerate a ve­ hicle traveling about 40 mph to about 80 mph without a great deal of damage," Bereza said. "The dynamics of the accident better support an ac­ cident at a lower rate of speed." Using photos and mea­ surements taken by troopers and applying an alternative formula to the one used by troopers, Bereza said Mlynarchek was travelling about 40 to 45 mph and Hu ver v as driving about 54 to 57 mph when the cars collided. During the first two days of the trial, the 10-woman, 4-man jury heard testimony from a passenger in Huver's car, other motorists who saw the accident and rescue work­ ers. Huver has remained free on a S7,500 personal recog­ nizance bond. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 15, 1991 I Page 15 The sophomore's winn­ ing holl decorotions feotured the dangers of the Caledonia 'Bermuda Triangle,' and depicted the dire end of any Red Hawks who ventured into Fighting Scot waters. CHS cheerleaders work up school spirit at the Homecoming bonfire, held Wednesday after the Powder Puff gome. Billy lai tops the pyramid formed by the senior cheerleaders as they encourage their team in the an­ nual Powder Puff football game. CRAB SOMETHING TO CO Fresh Hot soup Starting at... Coffee & |$P Chocolate 12-oz. Cup Fresh Baked Cookies Donut5z^4|<j Daily from Boorsma’s The seniors won the Powder Puff game 12-7, but the junior team threatened with a strong running attack led by Heather Burns. SPORTS, on next page I . ,\j The Caledonia girls jay vee basketball team impiuved to a perfect 10-0 at the midway point of the season wlih a 3820 win over Kenowa Hills on Thursday. The Scots had to adjust to a slow-down strategy employed by the Knights. Coach Jon Pelletier said his squad has learned to cope with the tactic. “They slowed the game down, and that took away some of our possessions," he said. "But we were more patient in the second half and took better advantage of our oppununities. Caledonia led 18-10 at the half and outscored Kenowa Hills 12-4 in the final eight minutes to cruise to the win. Jody VanderVelde and Sue Grevers scored nine points apiece to pace the Scots, while Grevers pulled down a team-high 15 rebounds. Jamie Oatley also had a good game, scoring six points and grabbing ten boards. Dani Gallen added seven points, including a big triple in the fourth quarter tu extend a four-point Scot lead to seven. Bowling Results Bowlerettes Bradford White 17-7; Caledonia Oil 13-11; Locke Shoppe 13-11; Village Stylist 13-11. Hair We Are 11-13; Country Place Beauty 5-19. High Series - E Brodock 559; B L Myers 546; C. Strike 473; D Grinage 460; F Muller 455 High Games - E Brodcck 207: B L Meyers 194; C. Stnke 177; D Gnnage 176. F Muller 173. ' COFFEE REFILL CLUB \ (fBuy your own cup & get ggJbb discounted refills. Ask for details. Cold Weather Starting at... Scot jayvees down Kenowa Hills 38-20 Cm work $«ig Cloves 1 $129s “500” XL windshield^ ; Anti- $E49 washer $429 Freeze 3 g.L SOlVent 1 gal /^\ CALEDONIA /Jyk\ self-serve Marathon yMARATHONy 9266 cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml. nk OO1 04 00 “fl. Qall 0130 Mon.-Thurs. 5 am-10 pm; Fri. & Sat. 5 am-11 pm �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 15. 1991 Trojans Chris Foster (left) and Bob Jansen converge on a Byron Center ball carrier. Middleville claimed sole possession of first place with 22-8 win. Middleville quarterback Dave Sherwood takes a snap behing his huge offensive line The line has been a large part of the Trojans* drive for the O-K Blue title this season. Trojan gridders alone in first place after topping Byron Center by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor The real Middleville football team did not show up until the second half of Friday's O-K Blue showdown against Byron Center. The imposters on the field in the first half gave themselves away by committing costly penalties and turnovers. But in the second half, it became painfully evident to the Bulldogs that it was the real Trojans that emerged from the locker room. Middleville reverted back to its own unique brand of power football and pinned a 22-8 loss on Byron Center. The win enabled the Trojans to gain sole possession of first place in the conference standings with two games remaining. A win over Kelloggsville on Friday ensures Middleville of at least a share of its fifth consecutive league title. In the first half, Middleville committed numerous mistakes, among them a botched pitch, an interception, and seemingly countless penalties in crucial situations. The result was an 8-0 Byron Center lead at the intermission. “We made a lot of mistakes in the first half." Middleville coach Skip Pranger said. "We beat ourselves with fumbles and penalties. "Byron Center came and played hard, like we knew they would. You can't take anything away from them." But it didn't take the Trojans long to seize control of the second half. On their opening possession, Attention: Caledonia Community School Residents Monday, October 21, 1991 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria There will be a Community Forum concerning the November 19, Millage Vote. There will be two ballot proposals. The first being a 1 mill request for construction of a new Middle School and the updating of the older sections at the current High School. The second is for 4/10ths of a mill for construction of a Community Pool. These ballots are the result of 9 months of communityled input and studies that involved over 500 residents. This Forum will supply residents with information explaining the proposed millage elections as well as an opportunity to share ideas with other community residents. We value your input and look forward to seeing you there! PAID FOR BY FAMILIES SUPPORTING CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Middleville drove 62 vards in just four plays. Jamie Berg, who had another in a long line of outstanding games with 197 yards on 21 carries, capped the drive with a 48yard burst. Dave Sherwood scored the conversion to tie the score. Sherwood gave Middleville the lead for good with a 5-yard scoring run early in the fourth quarter. He again added the two-point conversion. Berg capped the scoring late in the game with a 14yard touchdown. Middleville's insurance dnve covered 53 yards and took 15 plays to complete. "We took back the line of scrimmage in the second half," Pranger said. "We just played power football." Berg's backfield mate Rob Hunt also gained key yardage, picking up 60 yards on 16 tries. Middleville outgained the Bulldogs 261182 on the game. The Trojan defense was led by Dave Lehman, in his second game back after an injury, with 16 tackles. Hunt added 11, while Andy Higley also contributed a key interception. Byron Center's Derrick Maxwell scored the Bulldog's only touchdown in the second quarter on a 3yard run. Middleville, ranked 10th in the latest Associated Press Class B poll, travels to Kelloggsville Friday. Scot netters sixth in Gold meet The Caledonia tennis team finished sixth at last weekend's O-K Gold conference meet. First singles player Beckie Risdon lost her first match to her opponent from Forest Hills Northern, then regrouped to down Coopersville 6-0, 6-1 to earn one team point. In the second singles flight, Jayme Poll lost her opening match against Kenowa Hills, then defeated Coopersville 6-0, 6-1. At third singles, Cindy Van Sprague earned two points for winning her opening-round match against Coopersville 7- 5, 6-3. She then lost to South Christian in the semi-finals. Emily Whisner lost her first two matches, then defeated Cedar Springs 7-5, 6-3 to earn one-half point. The first doubles team of Lisa Johnson-Kim Detwiler lost to Forest Hills Northern before winning two three-set matches, against Coopersville (4-6, 6-0, 6-1) and Kenowa Hills (3-6, 6-4, 6-4). After losing to South Christian in the first round, the second doubles team of Tanya Jousma-Aimee Brewer defeated Coopersville 6-0, 6-2. At third doubles, Susan Marsman-Tammy Faber lost to Wayland and Forest Hills Northern before defeating Coopersville 6-3,6-3. Wednesday the Scots lost to Kelloggsville 5-2. Winning matches for Caledonia were Whisner (6-2, 6-7, 7-6) and Marsman-Holly Debrie at third doubles (6-3,62). Poll lost her second singles match in three sets, as did Jousma-Brewer at second doubles. Scot eagers tip Kenowa Hills The Caledonia girls basketball team defeated O-K Gold rival Kenowa Hills Thursday 45-43, improving to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in league play. The "Sweet Ladies" forced numerous turnovers with its pressure defense in the first half, and held a 21-12 lead at the break. The Knights rallied in the fourth quarter to make it a close game. "I think we got tired a little bit in the second half," coach Ken Demeuse said. "But we had quite a/few steals (in the first half). Defensively, we took them out of their game." Roxanne Gallert and Jenny Wilkinson scored 11 points each to lead the Scot scoring attack. Emily Ashbaugh added seven and Jenny Smith chipped in six. Defensively, Caledonia was led by Ashbaugh with six steals and Wilkinson with five. Demeuse also praised the play of Stephanie O’Krangley, who came off the bench to grab some clutch rebounds and play some solid defense inside. "It was a good all-around team effort," Demeuse said. "It was the fifth time in the last six games that it's been a one or two-point game. I think we re getting used to playing under pressure." Sarah Jousma led Kenowa Hills with 23 p<)ints Caledonia will be host to Cedar Springs Tuesday and will visit Hudsonville Thursday. Trojan golfers fourth in Blue meet The Middleville golf team capped off the O-K Blue season with a fourth-place finish at Wednesday's confernce meet at Orchard Hills. Calvin Christian, which finished the league season with a perfect 14-0 mark, won the meet with a 311 total, outdistancing runner-up Comstock park by 23 strokes. The Trojans, who finished with a 352 score, trailed thirdplace Byron Center by a dozen shots. Freshman Brad Williams shot an 82 to finish in a threeway tie for sixth behind four Calvin Christian golfcs Williams claimed sixth on the third hole of a playoff. Other scores include Brent Muller, 88; Mac Missad, 90; and Kevin Coe, 92. Muller was selected to the all­ conference team, while Williams was an honorable mention pick. Saranac. The Lions won the "I was real happy with the meet with a 177, three strokes way this team played all ahead of Middleville. Sranac season," coach Bernie Weller shot a 195. said. "It was a good group of Williams had a 43; Muller a kids to work with." 44; Coe a 45; and Brian Beute Weller noted that the 352 and John McKinley carded score was Middleville’s best in 48 s. a conference meet since 1984. In the junior varsity match, The junior varsity sent two Middleville had a 52 from teams to a tourney at Gracewil, Brian Drummond; a 58 from which was won by West David; a 57 from Dave Catholic and Kenowa Hills Olthouse and a 65 by Tutsch. with 197 scores. The Trojans A seperate jayvee team “A" team was fifth in the 24- competed in the Spectrum team field with a 204. Keith tournament at Rolling Hills. Potts shot 44; Scott Peck, 49; The Trojans shot a 141 for a Tim Keizer, 52; and Scott 12th-place finish in the 15Meyers, 59. team field. The “B" squad had a 224 Keizer had a 54 tn the total. Jason Tustch and Corey individual flight; Potts and Einberger had 54’s; Duane Meyers combined for a 45 in David had a 62 and Scott the best ball event; and Peck Matzen short 76. and Einberger teamed for a 44 Monday the Trojans in the scramble division. travelled to Mulberry Fore to play Maple Valley and** �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 15, 1991 / PaQ© 17 Caledonia runs over Cedar Springs The Caledonia rushing attack shifted into high gear in Friday's homecoming game against Cedar Springs. Paced by a trio of backs which gained over 100 yards on the ground, the Fighting Scots pounded the Red Hawks 45-24. Caledonia ground out 395 yards rushing, while limiting Cedar Springs to just 220. Scot coach Ralph Shefferly gave credit where it was due. "The offensive line just did a super job blocking," he said. "They did an outstanding job opening holes all night long, and the backs ran hard. "The balance was there, the scoring was there. We were playing without Al Aho (starting quarterback), but Troy Barlow came in and did a tremendous job for us. It was good to sec the team pull together." The Scot rushing attack was too much for Cedar Springs to handle. It was led by Tom Benedict with 195 See One of these spooky Monsters for a. GREAT DEAL! Caledonia's Tom Benedict sweeps around left end for one of his two touchdowns in the Scots' 45-24 win over Cedar Springs. Benedict gained 195 yards on 10 carries. yards on 10 carries; Ryan Haik with 151 on 11 tries; and Brad Stegenga, with 108 yards on 14 attempts. All three backs reached the end zone twice. The Scots, who held a 2316 halftime lead, also scored on big plays. Benedict had a 72-yard run, Haik bulled in from 53 yards out, while Stegenga scored on a 45-yard run. The Caledonia defense was led by Zach Ellenbach with 16 total tackles and Jason Huisman with an interception and 14 stops. Bill Cavin The Scots, who improved to 2-4 overall and 2-3 in the O-K Gold, will face a tough Hudsonville team on the road Friday. The Eagles tripped Wayland 19-7 on Friday. russ Chris Holiday, ninth (18:03); Jason Hill, tenth (18:26) and Ben Lillie, 12th (18:56). The girls team had a much easier time, winning 15-50. Wendy Faber led the way with a first-place time of 20:40, six seconds ahead of teammate Becky Beland. Other times and finishes include Sarah Flegel, third (20:57); Merideth Denison, fifth (21:26); Karyn Duba, seventh (21:47); Jody Hatrick, eighth (23:23); Carrie Peterson, ninth (24:17) and Heather Comegys, tenth (24:35). The Scots will run in the O-K Gold conference meet Thursday at Johnson Park. Last Saturday Caledonia held its annual "Alumni Meet." The amumni defeated the varsity 24-31 in the 3.1-mile race in a heavy rain. The varsity team was led by Parbel, second (16:55); Boorsma, fourth (17:16); Stack, sixth (17:35); Holiday, ninth (18:30); and Lillie, tenth (18:31). The alumni were led by Dave Hodgkinson (Class of 1981), first in 16:27; Sam Wilkinson (89), third in 17:08; Todd Whitwam (91), fifth in 17:25; Dan Passenger (78), seventh in 18:12; Jeff McCaul (91), 11th in 18:43; Brad Hodgkinson (90), 13th in lone touchdown after West was apparently stopped short of the goal line on a crucial third down play. As the ball squirted loose. An oppor tunistic Brad Totten recovered to give the Trojans at 6-0 lead. The game became a defen­ sive struggle as neither of­ fense could muster much of an attack. Both defensive units forced turnovers as the action see sawed back and forth Byron Center countered with a touchdown of their own late in the second quarter. The Trojan defense thwarted the two point conversion and the score stood deadlocked at 6-6 at the half. The Bulldogs scored the goahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and with the successful two point conver­ sion took a 14-6 lead. The Trojan offense countered with a drive marching into Byron Center territory. On a crucial fourth down play, quarterback Ted Doom was sacked for a White, 4 cyl., auto., air, tilt, cruise, stereo, 10,000 miles. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 4-Dr. 19:07; and Dave Himebaugh (77), 14th in 19:33. Other alumni running in the race include Supt. of Schools Robert Myers and Dave DeZwann (77), Ken Leatherman (63), Mike Berends (88) and Amy Leatherman (91). Dark red, V-8, auto., air, stereo 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Euro 4-Dr. Blue, full equipment. 12,000 miles 1991 Chevy Lumina 2-Dr. Euro coupe 16,000 miles, loaded, white. 1989 Buick Lesabre Limited 4-Dr. significant loss. Later in the quarter the Bulldogs scored an insurance touchdown to make the final score 20-6. The Trojan defense was lead by noseguard Don Hasty with 10 tackles on the night. 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Jeremiah Wen. Jacob Dussia. Brian Thomas and keeper Steve Converse kept the Sailors from scoring At the eleven minute mark Eric DeGroote scored Mid­ dleville’s second goal with a shot at the mouth of the goal. Four minutes later. DeGroote came back and scored the team’s third goal. The game ended w ith the Tro­ jans gaining their 14th victory of the year Coach Wustman com mented that the team played their best game of the year. This was the team’s seventh shutout After the match the team was complimented on the way they handled themselves on the field and on their soccer skills by the games referees. 5Vmgs Sanitary Service, | 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 • 1869 N. 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The Scots posted a strong second half to hold on for the win. Pete Parbel finished first in the race with a personal-best time of 16:47. Other Scot finishers include Tim Stack, fourth (17:32); Jason Boorsma, fifth (17:34); John Myers, sixth (17:47); Brad Goebel Jack Martin Lt. blue, 4 cyl., auto, trans , air, p/windows, p/locks, tilt & cruise, AM/FM stereo, 58,000 mi., 1 owner. With this victory, the team claimed their first-ever con­ ference championship. 1986 BuiCk Skyhawk wagon Caledonia frosh win a pair The Caledonia freshmen girls basketball team won its fourth straight game last week with a pair of victories. On Tuesday the Scots enter­ tained Hamilton and won 32-22 and Thursday they defeated Kenowa Hills 58-27. Against the Hawkeyes, Michelle Colbom led the scoring with 13 points. Katie Donker pulled down 9 re­ bounds for Caledonia Everyone on the team saw plenty of action against Kenowa Hills The Scots jumped to a 16-2 first quarter lead and never looked back. Balanced scoring was again evident for the Scots, as Julie Tumstra led the team with 10 points, while Angie Wilkinson and Katie Donker each had eight Brown, 4 cyl., auto , air, stereo, 62,000 mi., a nice small traveling car 1985 Oldsmobile 98 4-Dr. Black, fully equipped, one owner, looks like new 1984 Dodge C0I.0' Daytona 2-Dr.^ \ Hatchback, silver, 4 cyl., 4 speed, alum. wheels, stereo A great little car A ’ hh gag mg Chevrolet H if IM Buick • ceo Pontiac t I fefo 1795-3318 or 891-8151 ' £ \ North of Middleville on M-37 e Service: Monday Friday Sales: Monday Saturday �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 15. 1991 Middleville frosh defeats Hamilton The TK frosh football team improved its season record to 5-0 with a hard fought come from behind victory over Hamilton. The Hawkeye offense mounted a 91-yard drive, ineluding a 60-yard pass play, to put the Trojans down 7-0. Middleville’s second possession was more produc tive as they moved the ball 65 yards for their touchdown. Included in the drive was a key 12-yard run by Nathan Bandy on a fourth and eight fake punt Andy Brewer scored the TD on a 11-yard run and the two extra points were added by Matt Liu to put TK ahead 8-7. Hamilton came back with a 70-yard drive aided by several penalties against Middleville to score a touchdown, putting it ahead 13-8. The second half opened with Middleville beginning from their 35-yard line and marching 65 yards. Ty Middieton scored the touchdown on a 6-yard run. Liu added two points to put TK ahead 16-13. Aided by several costly penalties. Hamilton drove the ball 70 yards, eating up over nine minutes of the third and fourth quarters, leading with only six minutes left in the game The young Trojans started their final drive from midfield following a 30-yard kickoff return by Ed Solomon Behind a fired up offensive line. TK drove the ball in 11 play later, Middleton scored the winning touchdown making the final scored 22-20. Liu ended the Hawkeye last minute comeback by picking off a Hamilton pass and returmng it 40 yards to end the game For the 10th time in the 18-year history of the Middleville girls tennis program, the Trojans have claimed a conference title. Last weekend TK won the O-K B’ue conference tournament despite inclement weather. Coupled with the league dual title which was secured against Calvin Christian the previous week, the Trojans claimed the undisputed conference championship. the second singles crown with a 6-0,6-3 win over her Squire opponent. Kendra Weatherhead and Erin Seger also won their respective singles flights. Weatherhead, who was seeded second, rolled over her Byron Center foe 6-2, 6-1, while Seger won a marathon finals match against Calvin Christian 7-6 (8-6), 6-7 (3-7), 6-4. Also claiming a flight title was the second doubles duo of Cathy Hart-Lesa Kaechele. The tandem rallied from a 4-3 deficit in the third set to claim a 6-1, 3-6. 6-4 victory over Calvin Christian. The first doubles team of Antonia Panza-Sarah Wierenga lost to an unbeaten team from Calvin in the finals 6-0, 6-4, while the third flight duo of Carrita Ingersol-Jennifer Lewis lost to Byron Center 6-4, 6-2 in the finals. Trojan varsity soccer team split a pair The Middleville varsity soc­ cer squad split its matches this past week. On Monday, the Trojans celebrated Parent’s Day with a well-played 7-3 victory over Creston. Seven different players scored for Tk. including Dave DeHaan. Ryan Recker. Bob Middleton. Ryan Kiel. Brent Friday TK hosted Maple Valley and jumped off to a 31-20 halftime lead. It was the defense that shined in the se­ cond half allowing only six points and led to a 50-26 win. The Trojans again had balanced play, as Vikki Jansen led the team with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Sarah Kaechele scored 10 points and had 10 steals. Tracy Lee chip­ ped in nine points and carrie Bustran scored six. Thursday, the Trojans Har­ riers ran against the Kelloggsville at Earl Brewer Park and emerged with some of their best times of the year. The girls remained undefeated in league competi­ tion and the boys record drop­ ped to 2-4. The boys lost 20-39. while the girls scored Wustman. Ryan Walker and Erie DeGroote DeHaan add ed two assists, Kiel one. and Jim Mason one. Goalkeepers Bill Baldry and Steve Converse combined for the victory. On Thursday. Middleville traveled to South Christian searching for its first con­ ference win. The host Sailors dominated the first half, tak­ ing a 3-0 lead by the break. TK stormed out with a strong second-half defensive performance and shut down the opponents attack, but was unable to sustain an attack of its own as the contest ended 3-0. This week the Trojans play their final home match against Forest Hills Northern and visit Delton on Thursday for their final regular season game. TK will again travel to Delton on Wednesday. Oct. 23. for a pre-district matchup at 5:00 p.m. The Caledonia freshman football team defeated Cedar Springs Thursday 16-12. The victory was the first one for the young Scots and puts their record at 1-4-1. COUPON $5001 cavins: OIL CHANCE! INCLUDES: | • Lube - Oil - Filter | • Check and Fill All Fluids | • Check all Belts, Hoses, Etc. Up to 5 quarts of oil All cars and light trucks Expires 10-31-91 LmII MMI If I Al COUPON an impressive 17-46 win. Sara Postema again led the team to victory with a first place finish and a 21:40 clocking. Freshman Wendy Wisniewski was second. 22:34; captain Tonya Rauschenberger was third. 22:57; Kelly Ignatowski ran her best time of the year and finished fifth. 23:39; Rhonda Hesselink was sixth. 23:59; Sarah Allore. seventh. 25:05; Tracie Middleton. eighth. 25:23; Michele Shepard, ninth. 26:09. Mark Pullen was the top finisher for the boys with his third place finish. He had his best time of the year at Earl Brewer, running 18:59 Freshman, Ryan Winchel was fifth and was timed at 19:41. Dave Timm was eighth. 20:20. Justin Blake was 11th. 20:44; Jared Miller, 14th. 21:40; Erie Lake was 15th. 23:37. Scot frosh gridders top Cedar Springs 16-12 It's time to change the OIL! Ig In the tournament, Middleville outdistanced runner-up Calvin Christian 38-24. Byron Cen’er was third with 20 points. The Trojans won five of the seven flights, including all four singles positions, and were runners-up in the other two. Erin Wolverton won the first singles title easily, defeating her Calvin Christian opponent in the finals 6-1,61. Her sister Shelly claimed TK girl harriers remain unbeaten in league Trojan frosh girl eagers raise record Middleville’s freshmen girls basketball team raised their record to 12-0 last week by defeating Forest Hills Cen­ tral and Maple Valley. Tuesday, the Trojans were on the road as they jumped off to a quick 33-6 first half lead over F.H.C. Middleville then went on to a 51-20 victory Tracy Lee scored 12 points and had 12 rebounds. Vikki Jansen and Jessica Coe scored 10 points each, while Carrie Bustran chipped in 8 points Trojan natters win O-K Blue conference title Caledonia opened up the scoring in the contest with a 12-yard run by Todd Thorn­ ton. The two point conversion was also run in by Thornton and the Scots led 8-0. The lead was good until late in the second quarter when a Red Hawk player stripped a Caledonia ball carrier of the football and raced 75 yards for a touchdown. The conver­ sion run was no good and the Scots led 8-6 at the half. Caledonia came out in the second half and put together an 11 play drive that ended with a 8-yeard touchdown run by Pat Bailey. Thornton again made the two point conversion and the Scots led 16-6. A Cedar Springs touchdown late in the game ended the scroing at 16-12. The .Scots defense was led by Adam Paarlbey with nine tackles and J T. Gray and Jason Bosh with six each The Scots play Hudsonville i at home next week. Game time is 5 p.m. Scot harriers third at Rockford The Caledonia boys cross country team placed third in the highly competitive Rockford Invitational. The meet featured the topranked team in the state (Fremont), the defending state champion (Big Rapids) and state runner-up and O-K Gold rival Cedar Springs. Fremont won the meet with 44 points, Big Rapids was second with 65, followed by the Scots with 76. Pete Parbel was fifth at 17:39; Tim Stack was 11th at 18:15; Chris Holiday was 16th at 18:20; John Myers was 21st at 18:33; and Jason Boorsma was 23rd at 18:35. The girls team also finished third, behind Big Rapids and Fremont. Wendy Faber was seventh in 21:41; Becky Beland was ninth in 22:04; Sarah Flegel was tenth in 22:12; Merideth Denison was 11th in 22:15; Carrie Peterson was 29th in 24:28; and Jody Hatrick was 32nd in 24:36. TK jayvee girls earn two victories The TK jayvee basketball team earned two victories last week as they defeated Forest Hills Central and Kelloggsville. In both games, all the girls played a strong defensive game arid well as a team, ac­ cording to Coach Jim French. Against the Rangers. TK had a slow first quarter, but put it all together in the next three quarters as they gained the victory 46-36. The team had even scoring with Metta Bedrick having 8 points. Kaii Zoerner adding 9, and with 11 was Jaime Strater. This win improved their record to 8 and 3 overall. Improving their league record to 5-1 against Kelloggsville, the girls played a strong game at both ends of the floor. This time they had a strong first half as they were ahead 32-3 The final score was 56 to 20. Again, they had even scor­ ing with top scoring from Bridget Loftus and Kati Zoerner with 8 points and Britt Haraburda with 14 Jayvee netters end season in tie ’ | !■■■■■■■ 938 Middleville Rd. 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The Trojans got back on the winning track with a 24-15 victory over Wayland TK played a good defensive game, while having one of their better offensive outputs of the season. Tracie Campbell and Ruth Caton tallied eight points apiece �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 15. 1991 / Page 19 Grab your crayons and hold on to your imagination. Decorate this Halloween picture today and you could win a spooktacular gift certificate from an area business. Have fun coloring! (It's okay if an adult fills out the entry form for you.) 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PHIL S PIZZERIA m (2) 14" deluxe............... $1750 1 BEDROOM, 2 BEDROOM & 3 bedroom apartments. $380 to $485 a month plus deposit, no pets. 795-7290._____________ FIVE FAMILIES have cleaned out closets, cupboards, corners, cubbyholes and have a great variety of you-name-it. Oct. 17-18, 8-5. Patterson’s, 5460 Irving Rd._________________ GARAGE SALE multi family, 9-4, Oct. 18-20. 8552 Garbow Drive, Whitneyvilie Rd. at Kettle Lake School. Clothes, waterbed, skiis, bike, bows, household._________________ MOVING SALE: held in side home, furniture, kitchenware, clothes, and much more. 8977 68th Sl, Alto. Comer of 68th and McCordes, Alto Campau Lake Area. Oct 17, 18 & 19, 9:30-? $|4oo (2) 14" 3 items n COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY: Fall clean-up time. REASONABLE RATES. ODOR PROBLEM? CALL US. 795-9337.__________________ PAINTING staining, varnish­ ing, exterior or interior. Home or business. Mike and Rebecca Lydy. 948-2649.____________ LEAVES? 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We Use Our New Pan Pizza Own Special Sauce & New Bread 100% Real Stix Cheese. ★ Regular Pizzas ★ Lasagna ★—Subs ____ iM Maa miCOUPonmb ■■ m | MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL I |2-14” Regular$-g /• ool ■PIZZAS I**.!..! ■ 117 West Main. Middleville ’89 AEROSTAR, most options, 53,700 miles, $8800. 891-9588. For Sale ONEOFTHEBEST PIZZAS AROUND! l Middleville's Finest For Sale Automotive Thank You 16 years experience With 3 Items Community Notices CRAFT SALE: Dutton CRC Gym, 6950 Hanna Lake Rd. SaL, Oct. 19, 9am to 3pm. Lunch available. CARD OF THANKS Special thanks to my step children, fnends and neighbors for helping with the lovely open house for me on my 80th birth­ day. Many sincere thanks to all the relatives, friends and neigh­ bors who took time to attend and make this a day I’ll never forgeL Also thanks for so many cards and gifts. Charles Hauser Under new* ownership* of Faro’s Pizza — | Farm HORSE BOARDING Call 795-9898. everything1 ETTiMgSS u � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-10-22.pdf 76ce4bc081e048e5f565b9a8e99d06cc PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings Pub lie Library 121 UMTCn 4Z1 Church Hastings, NI. 49056 I he, bun p Mk Kate PAID mi 4?c 5a D Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No. 196 / October 22, 1991 Middleville. Michigan 49333 120th Year HASTINGS PUBLIC LiyRXRV Board decides against charter status, for now 121-S. Church St. HASTINGS, M! —J-K33. Ambulance subscription service offered from TTES by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A trip to the hospital by Thornapple Township Emer­ gency Services could cost you as little as $25 after officials work out details and timing of a subscription service ap­ proved in concept on Oct. 15. Joining the plan will mean that TTES will take the amount the subscriber s insur­ ance or Medicare pays as their total bill. "Or pay it all, if they have no insurance," Supervisor Donald Boysen said. Besides starting the new Two hurt in area accidents, one held for three offenses J-Ad Graphics News Sevice A Middleville woman suf­ fered minor injuries and sought her own treatment after her car went into a ditch to avoid several Guina hens in the middle of Whitney ville Road on Sunday, Oct. 13. Michigan State Police say Victoria Shriver, 21, of 311 Russell St., was northbound on Whitneyville about 1:30 p.m. when she swerved to avoid the birds and went into the ditch on the west side of west of Bassett Lake Road shortly before midnight when the road and rolled over. In an Oct. 10 accident, his 1985 Chevy Blazer left Ronald James, 36, of Hast­ the north side of the road and ings, was arrested for drunken hit a tree. James, who was not wear­ driving after a one-vehicle ac­ cident on Chief Noonday ing a seat belt, was taken to Pennock Hospital for treat­ Road. James, also was arrested for ment and then was lodged in carrying a concealed weapon Barry County Jail. Deputies said James regis­ and possession of marijuana, according to Barry County tered 0.27 percent on a chemi­ cal breath test, which is more Sheriffs deputies. Officials said James was than two and a half times the westbound on Chief Noonday legal limit in Michigan. subscription service, which will be available to residents in Yankee Springs, Irving and Thornapple Townships, Thomapple will contract with Medical Management Sys­ tems to bill and collect ambu­ lance fees for TTES. The cost of the billing ser­ vice is 9 percent of the col­ lected fees. Clerk Donna Kenyon sug­ gested that a period of one year be used to evaluate the billing service, and at that time, a decision could be made to either continue with the service, or buy needed software and do it at the township level. "In every instance where MMS took over billings, they have increased revenue," she said. One reason is the com­ pany's expertise in dealing with medicare claims, Kenyon said. "We have hometown folks who are completely honest. See Ambulance, page 2 The new Thomapple Township Emergency Services logo is painted on the south wall of the TTES building on High Street in the village. Caledonia Twp. approves Cherry Valley PMR renewal with rules by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week approved renewal and amending of the planned mineral removal (PMR) permit for the Cherry Valley Development sand mine on 68th Street. The vote was 5-1 with the dissenting vote cast by Chip DeVries, and Trustee Gordon Jousma was absent. Though a public hearing already had been held on the project by the Township Plan­ ning Commission, which recommended approval of the amendments and renewal, the board allowed another hour of discussion and questions about the development before taking its vote. The final approval also in­ cluded several stipulations, one of which requires the pit owners to produce letters from the Kent County Road Commission and from themselves, stating how they plan to complete a leveling of 68th Street near the pit entrance. This work had been a re­ quirement of the original PMR to reduce a driving hazard along that rolling stretch of road, but pit owner Jim Veiling and Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good both testified that the Road Commission so far has been unable to agree on how it wants the work to proceed “The commissioners could not agree.” said Veiling. "So now we’re searching for other alternatives But it’s their road, and we have to do what they tell us.” “I’d like to see a ’push’ on your part,” replied Board Trustee John Dieleman. "I See Cherry Valley, page 2 Caledonia extinguishes funding for local fire protection Middleville Rotary Club to hold annual spaghetti dinner Friday When the Middleville Rotary invites you to dinner, believe it when they say they want you to attend, and will have enough for everyone They do some real industrial strength cooking, baking and stirring for the annual event Because they were so successful last year, they have set up two serving lines and expanded the hours so customers will have even more efficient service White you enjoy a hearty meal, you'll also contribute to the community by supporting the civic club s worthwhile activities. Shown here stirring last year, Tim Kelly will again be at the dinner, probably making a huge pot of the spicy spaghetti sauce Serving starts at 4:40 p.m at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Cafeteria, and will continue to 7 p.m. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia’s volunteer fire department on March 1 will become solely a township re­ sponsibility, and village resi­ dents no longer will pay "double" for fire protection services. The Caledonia Village Council voted 4-3 last week to drop its participation in the fire protection "business" after this fiscal year, which ends Feb. 28. The village now pays 20 percent of local fire protection costs, which translated into $12,432 last year, according to Clerk Jackie Cherry. This year, the village bud­ geted $15,000 for the fire de­ partment, and so far has paid $4,807 of that sum, she said. The council's decision to drop its long-standing finan­ cial support of the fire de­ partment stems from a May 2 recommendation of a sixmember committee made up of three council members and three members of the Caledo­ nia Township Board. But village residents long have felt they were being taxed twice for fire protection, once in paying township taxes and again when paying village taxes. The committee last spring Sm Fire protection, page 2 In This Issue... • TK non-union personnel receive increases • “Robin Hood” law will hurt Caledonia Schools • Mall merchants plan Halloween costume party • Thomapple Twp. residents warned of new junk car ordinance �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 22, 1991 Cherry Valley development, from front page----- Caledonia Knights of Columbus donate to special education Caledonia Special Education Director Carol Uhlman and School Board President Fred Boncher accept a $500 check from Grand Knight Jerry Lehnert and Deputy Knight Joseph Baumbartner of the Allan J. Babcock Council of the Knights of Col­ umbus. The money, raised from the Knights' annual Tootsie Roll sale, will be used to benefit special education programs. The Knights also donated Tootsie Roll pro­ ceeds to the Kent Special Riding Program. would think if you'd keep after them, something would get done. One of these days, there's going to be an accident there.” Another stipulation of the renewed permit requires a report to the board in April on how well the pit is complying with the PMR ordinance, and the third stipulation is that the company must have a propos­ ed ground water control mechanism in place by Oct. 15. 1992. These regulations resulted from complaints voiced by residents at the Planning Commission meetings that the pit had been operating while out of compliance, and that the company had dug into the water table, resulting in runoff on neighboring properties. Other questions discussed at the meeting concerned the end use plan for the property , a development of “upscale” homes sited around three man-made lakes. The development will not be built, however, until public sewer is available in the area In other business last week, the board approved its 1992 budget, but not without a few complaints from citizens dur­ ing the public hearing. Resident Norma Sprite questioned where the money for the new village-township office building would come from, since the sale of the old building does not cover the construction costs. When Good explained the extra funds would come from the township s capital im­ provement fund. Sprite asked why this fund was not shown on the budget Township Clerk Pat Snyder and Tresurer Shirley Tolan explained that the printed budget only showed the general fund budget, and not specially earmarked funds like the one for capital improvements Sprite said she felt those funds should be shown with the budget, however, so the residents would know what's going on in the township. Snyder said that an extra sheet outlining special funds would be included with the next budget proposal Questions also were raised about the board's decision to drop the agreement to share a Kent County Sheriff patrol car with Gaines Township on a Fir6 Protection funding chsngos, continued from front page recommended that the village go halves with the township on a new joint office build­ ing, but drop its participation in funding the fire department after the 1991-92 fiscal year. As part of that plan, the council recently paid $10,000 to the township for half-inter­ est in the two-acre office site, located on the south end of the former county garage property on Maple Street. The township now owns both the garage and its surrounding seven-acre parcel. It purchased the property from the county with the intent of renovating the garage into much-needed new space for the fire depart­ ment Construction of the new of­ fice building is now under way, with a completion date Mother-In-Laws Day October 27th SEND THE LTD* BOUQUET Just call or visit us today. MUGS from $7.95c4C LOW* BALLOONS $2.00oc DAILY DELIVERY ...to Nashville & Middleville Areas West State St. HASTINGS Hee Delivery on $15 00 cxde<$ & up 945-5029 scheduled for Jan. 1. Renova­ tion of the garage has not yet begun, although specifica­ tions for the work are being finalized. "In olden days," the Cale­ donia fire department was run by the village, but offered service to the outlying farms in the township. As more residents moved into the township, however, fire protection became a joint operation, with the township first paying 50 percent and then eventually 80 percent of the department's operating and equipment costs. The two municipalities continued a 50-50 ownership of the existing Emmons Street fire barn and hall, which they just sold to the State Bank of Caledonia. One of the factors in the council’s decision was the probable cost of renovating the garage for the fire depart­ ment. Estimates range from $75,000 to $100,000 for such work as basic repairs, bring­ ing the building into compli­ ance with the electric code, installing new doors, remodeling the bathrooms, lowering the ceiling, installing a water storage tank and establishing a meeting room for the firemen. These costs now will fall on the township's shou’ders, along with all other fit pro­ tection needs. But Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good said the village's action was not unexpected. "The (township) board has been aware this could happen soon, and we've talked about it with the village and in joint meetings several times. The village residents really were paying twice, so I guess fair is fair. "It will put us in some­ thing of a financial bind right now, but by law the township must provide fire protection for its residents. So, we'll find the means to do that." The township has ear­ marked $83,500 for fire pro­ tection in its 1992 budget. 60-40 basis. Good explained that both the advisory board and the Township Board felt that Caledonia was not gening its money's worth because the patrol car spent far more than 60 percent of its time in Gaines. “We estimate that we were paying $100 an hour for every hour Car No. 13 was actually in Caledonia Township." he said. Tolan said that the township still would be covered by the district car. the state police, and the county E-unit. “And if there’s an emergency, they'll come here, just like they always have." she said. The township this year would have paid from $60,000 to $75,000 for its 60 percent share. Good pointed out that "there's no doubt" Caledonia needs its own patrol car. but that the recent special millage election showed that the peo­ ple were not yet willing to vote in higher taxes to fund more police protection. He also explained that the board could ask residents to waive the Headlee Amendment rollback, which prevents the township from levying its full 1.1 mills The Headice Amendment instead causes township taxes to be rolled back to .78 mill. The board also discussed fire protection, since the township soon will be solely responsible for fire protection in the township. The Caledonia Village Council has decided to drop its share of funding of the fire depart ment. beginning March I (Sec related article.) After the hearing, the budget was approved unanimously, but Trustee Steve Gould commcntcd. 'Wc’vc been hit by a triple whammy this year. You can’t say there’s money wasted in Caledonia Township." Ambulance, from front page HOURS: Mon. Fri. 8:30 to 8:00; Saturday 8:30 to 5:30; Closed Sun The turn-around time would be quicker, and they can get more money out of Medi­ care,” she said. "I don't get anywhere with them (Medicare). When I make a review request, they just put me off. She said they won't put us off,” she added. The timing of the advertis­ ing for the subscriptions was left open for a TTES commit­ tee and Thomapple Township to work out. Robert Kenyon, administra­ tor of TTES, said the new service was not designed as a "money-making proposition, but more of a convenience for area residents." He pointed out that the membership was for ground transport only, and would be to the nearest hospital. If the patient requested a hospital that meant more mileage, there would be a charge for that. “They've always had the right to request whatever hos­ pital they liked," he said. In other business last week, the Thornapple Township Board voted unanimously not to seek charter status. A legal notice required by the State of Michigan will be published noting that decision. After receiving notice from the state that the township is eligible to become chartered, officials must publish their intent. "We can act on it, turn it down, state our intent to do it, or put it on the ballot," Donna Kenyon said. Regina Stein, a member of the township Planning and Zoning Commission, urged the panel to explore the op­ tions of becoming chartered. "It might be a good thing for the township,” Stein said, "with the growth coming from Caledonia. And annexa­ tion is a key factor." Several member agreed that the idea should be ex­ plored. Boysen said that he would formally ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to research charter status for the township. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non-commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Oct. 22...Middleville Village Council meeting...? p.m. at the village hall on Main Street. Oct. 25... Middleville Rotary annual spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at TKHS cafeteria. Oct. 26...Teen Institute from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Caledonia High School. Nov. 2....LCTK Arts and Crafts Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caledonia High School. David S. Me Duffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 Call the Sun and News todav to place your classified ads J* • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate | OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9 5 M �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 22, 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg New reading test difficult I’m sure that everyone who reads the Superintendent's Comer’’ is somewhat familiar with the MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) tests. In 1969. the MEAP began collecting information about stu­ dent achievement in Michigan's public schools on tests to determine whether students have mastered certain essential ob­ jectives, selected from the Essential Goals and Objectives, published by the Michigan Department of Education. Tests arc administered in reading and mathematics to all pupils in grades 4. 7 and 10. Every student in grades 5. 8 and 11 will be assessed in science. All districts'in Michigan arc required by law to give these tests to their students. The tests are to be given between Sept 23 and Oct. 18 . Wc have just completed giving the tests here at Thornapplc Kellogg. This year, we have major concerns with a part of the testing program In a letter written to Gary Hawks, interim superintendent of public instruction for the Michigan Depart­ ment of Education. I outfitted those concerns and requested that this portion of the test not be required. The State Department of Education response was that the selection was valid and ap­ propriate, and each school district should proceed with the testing as scheduled. The tests have been changed to reflect the new approach to mathematics instruction and the new definition of reading. This, of course, will make the tests more difficult for students and will result in lower scores. We expect this and parents and student should be prepared. Our concern is with the informational section of the fourth grade reading test, where our students are required to take a 16 page reading test on the Roman Empire The test material simply is not age appropriate, according to anlaysis by reading specialists in the Kent Intermediate districts. If testing is to be successful, it must be fair and represent a measure of what students can be expected to have learned in the third grade The difficulty of the test is due to a combination of two key factors: a high readability indicator and lack of prior knowledge of the reading topic. Readability . Reading consultants have determined that two passages selected at random from the fourth grade test compute to an average of 7.6 and 8.6 grade levels. In fact, the readabili­ ty of the fourth grade expository portion is higher than the same portion of the seventh grade test. (Calculations were made with a computer program. Reader Level Analysis Ver­ sion 3.3 published by Micro School Programs and were based on an average of five different readability formulas.) Prior Knowledge: The topic of the expository passage is the Roman Empire, a curriculum area typically covered in the sixth or seventh grade. Fourth grade students will have great difficulty in simply reading the words and will have no frame of reference with which to understand them. The Michigan Department of Education is aware of the dif­ ficulty of this test in that they have provided for • equating” of the scores to compensate. Field testing of the reading selection in question resulted in a more than 25 percent drop in student performance. Therefore, student scores will be “equated" to reflect what scores might have been had the passage been grade appropriate, as previous tests were. In the past, test scores were used for instructional planning. However, these scores will be meaningless for this purpose The Thornapple Kellogg School District is committed to the MEAP testing process, and we hope to work cooperatively with the Michigan Department of Education to deal with these concerns. We believe that students who are learning to read and to love reading should not be given a test that dooms them to failure We are asking our staff and parents to reassure fourth graders that the\ are good readers, despite the difficulty of the test, and encourage them to continue to develop their reading skills and their love of reading. FABRICS and PRINTS Pendleton Wool • Flannels & Challis • s12.00 SEWING MACHINE REPAIR BY MRJ 218 E. State SI., Hastings East of Michigan Avenue Ph. 945-9673 HULST CLEANERS PICK-UP STATION Firefighters from Thornapple Township and Caledonia work together to extinguish the fire that damaged the Charles Johnson home Sunday afternoon. Middleville home severly damaged by fire J-Ad Graphics The Charles Johnson residence on Cherry Valley Road outside of Middleville was extensively damaged by fire Sunday afternoon. Fire Departments from Caledonia and Thornapple Township responded to the alarm, which was called in from a neighbors home. Fire The Hastings Department was also at the scene. . hp At press time, cost and damage estimates were not availabe, but Thornapple Township Fire Chief Robert Thornapple-Kellogg non-union personnel given increases Kenyon said the fire appeared K) be electrical in origin. Firefighters were on the scene for about two hours. Look for more details in this week's Banner BINGO American Legion Post #305 by Jean Gallup program director will be paid lifeguards, $4.50 per hour. 9548 Cherry Valley Staff Writer $15 an hour. A pre-school Pre-school instructor posi­ Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. Most Thornapple Kellogg tions will be $12.50 per hour classroom aide will be paid School employees not repre­ in 1991/92, and the child care $8.60 an hour. sented by an organized associ­ ation will get an average of 6 percent salary raises for the coming school year. Action by the TK Board of Education came Oct. 14 after recommendations from the Personnel Committee. Custodial supervisors, maintenance/grounds supervi­ sor, maintenance supervisor, bus supervisor/mechanic positions all will receive the raises, and with a combina­ tion of adjustments and truck allowances, will earn $30,055 in the 1991-92 school year. The bus mechanic position will pay $27,935 in 1991-92, up from $25,000. Taking into account longevity and hourly adjust­ ments, an executive secretary/accounts payable position will pay $21,149; payroll/clerical $19,852; and receptionist/secretary, $22, 219. The business manager's po­ sition will now pay $41,600 a year, up from $35,437. Superintendent Steve Garrett said he thought the The best thing about being a landlord is collecting rent on time. personnel committee felt the The worst thing about being a landlord is collecting your renters’ business manager s wage problems. So its nice to know that when a problem does arise, you have should be raised “to make it Auto-Owners Rental Dwelling Insurance. And that’s no problem. more in line with other Because Auto-Owners writes its own rental policies, they can offer you business managers in the broader coverage than most. In fact, you can receive nearly the same area.” protection that you have on your own home. You can even buy Non-classified personnel replacement cost coverage if you qualify. without benefits, such as So see your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent and find out how he can temporary workers, will re­ protect your rental dwelling property...so all you have to think about is ceive the base rate of the jobs the rent. performed, plus one dollar or more, based on experience. Substitute teacher rates will remain the same in 1991-92, ^■luto-Oururrs /rtru rance at $50 a day. After 10 days in the same position, the pay goes to $60 a day; after 20 days, to $70 a day. Pool personnel wages will go to $21,704 for the pool 131 E. Main St., Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 director, while water safety Mon., Wed & Thurs. 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.; Tues & Fri. 8:30 a m to 6:00 p m instructors will earn $7.05 JEFFREY M 0.VRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES per hour, lifeguards will make S6 46 an hour and student The last thing a landlord needs now is a problem with his insurance. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc (61 6) 891 -81 25 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 22, 1991 Neigh bors with NORMA VELDERMAN All I have to say about this Judge Thomas deal is to relate my horrified disgust at us American people, that we would even listen with absorp­ tion to someone else’s hurt and degradation What are we now. when we even give any of our time to watching it? Where is the wonderful old fashioned love and caring of our fellow man? To me, it was a cruel sideshow, not worthy of giv­ ing any time to We never profit by being a part of hur­ ting another fellow man We only degrade and hurt ourselves Twila Elwood attended the wedding of her nephew. Tom Elwood, to Janet See at Tone Willow Farm Saturday. It was a lovely wedding and recep­ tion in a beautiful setting, she said. Neva and Bill Kenyon played golf with her old school chum and her husband on Saturday Then they returned to the Kenyon home for supper. Jerry Spencer helped at the octogenarian dinner at the Methodist Church last Tues­ day noon. Ray and Betty Koephnger went on a color tour Sunday on their bike to Grand Haven and Holland, staying close to the lake all the way. It was a lovely ride, the scenery was beautiful and they had a nice time The first meeting of the Barry County Horse and Buggy Cub will be held Thursday. Nov. 7. at the Velderman home. Call Cay Velderman for directions, or with questions, at 795-9715. There will be a film shown on suiting a driving horse. Charlie Cox went to the reunion of his 1928 class of Kalamazoo Central on Oct 6 For the last year they have been meeting on the second Monday of the month. They get a monthly newsletter and he read that another classmate, lived at Leach Lake, and so they now go together to their meetings. Charlie also told me that he had lost his glasses, and if his cat hadn't jumped on top of the picnic table, he would have seen them lieing under it. Local libraries to mark children’s book week ‘The World is an Open Book” is the theme of this year's National Children's Book Week, and the Kent County Library System in­ vites young people to explore their own part of the world in a fascinating new way. The library will celebrate Children's Book Week with a program for students in grades one through six that literally turns the old-fashioned notion of geography upside-down The programs are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 7. at the Alto branch. 6059 Linfield; and at 4:30 p.m. the same day at the Caledonia branch. 240 Emmons. "Puzzle Maps-USA." the original concept and acclaim­ ed children s book by local author and Grand Rapids Community College art in­ structor Nancy Clouse, will be the focus of the hour-long program. Clouse will give youngsters a unique look at USA state maps, and will demonstrate that geography can be a world of fun. Kids will discover how Clouse designed her puzzle maps. and can even create puzzle maps of their own to display in the library . The ' Puzzle Maps-USA” program is free and all materials for the puzzle mak­ ing workshop will be provid- ed. Pre-registration is necessary. To register by telephone call the Alto branch at 868-6038 or the Caledonia branch at 891-1502. Storytime sessions set at libraries Kent County Library System's monthly storylime for preschoolers ages 316 to 5 will be held at the Alto branch. 6059 Linfield, on Tuesday. Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. The storytime for preschoolers at the Caledonia branch. 240 Emmons, will be on Thursday. Nov. 14. at 10:30 a m For more information, call 891-1502 or 868-6038 LOCAL CIHURC:h ..DIREC/TORY “God Cares for You” LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ....................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship........................ 6 00 p.m. -— j. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 am. & 11:00 a m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9.45 am.. 11:00 a m & 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 o.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rei' Brian Harrison Music, Jeff Vander Heide Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 708 West Main Street , _ , Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church 795-2391 Missouri Synod ' ' Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gan Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. 10 00 a m. 11 15 a m. 6 00 p.m. YOU AQE 'tWITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD TMT 1 J _ 1 1 Sunday Services.............. 9.45 a m fceDOp.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11 00 a m 2nd k 4th Tuesday. Mothers o* Young Children..................9-.30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night..... ..7:00 p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch................ 10 00 a.m. Richard) Raab Pastor • c^-9024 Donefc Raab Director of Sunday School . . 9 45 a.m. . Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. 'lhe Church where everybody is socneoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler J Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 am. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (The (®lrf Vimr JHrthurfiat (Sljurrh < «■ Sunday Worship Services..... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Sunday Morning Worship...............11:00 a.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Air conditioned dMincs United iircthrrn at <>2nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 696-8252 Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ..................... 1 TOO a.m. ...ufan there u always room for you! KALAMAZOO AVENUE Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville (Come join our family ... Gods family) 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provxieU Wi Childrcn’iChurch/Youlh Wonhip during morning service*; Sunday Morning Worship Caraway St. puppet ministry for K 4th during evening service* (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45a.m. 9:45-10:45 Sunday School 11:10a.m. Sunday School................................ Sunday Evening Service 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night"....... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30p.m. Includes Adventure Club, Chotn for Children and Adulu, High School Youth Group and Adult Claiiei Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00p.m.1 For information call: 891-8119 RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor onno Rev. F.L "Red“ Faba, Rev. Stan Vugtevecn JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director o91 -oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" 1 (TTT r ' { I - r* F \ WP Rev. Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST ill Sun. Morning Worship................... 10:30a.m. Church School................................. 9:30a.m. | Evening Service....... ............... 6:00 p.m. 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.......... 10 00 a.m Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship..............6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Surooy School Srxiav Morrwsg **o»sh<> Scrdoy Everang Wonho h^or<evyji prove* C. 3.t*e U’jdy Rev WMom Dotxon. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 a m 1030 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Of) A OHOQ 0/ I'O/ZJ $ MOST HOLY Jfe ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p.m .......................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary.............................. 4.15 p m For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 22. 1991 I Page 5 Church Fall Festival benefits Habitat for Humanity Keith ond Jeon Bergy take o breok from cooking and serving to partake of the delicious meal. The Bergys of Caledonia attend the Hope Church of the Brethern and actively support the Fall Festival project. Saturday. Oct. 12 dawned with the smell of a crisp fall morning, as parishoners at the Hope Church of the Brethern began stirring batches of doughnuts and preparing food for the Fall Festival The church, about this time each year, holds its annual dinner and bazaar, with the proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity By the time people began arriving at the church for lunch. huge pots of homemade soup and mounds of doughnuts were already waiting, but there was no time for parishoners to stop Cook­ ing was to continue for some time as people kept pouring in to enjoy the noon meal. Many from the church, located on M-50 north of Freeport, are involved in the Fall Festival project each year.. The fruits of hours of dedicated labor were evident in the hand-quilted pillows and lap robes for sale by Alta and Willis Stehman. A hand-made quilt, valued at over $600. was on display, to be raffled off. The quilt was the fourth in as many years to be made by the Hope Quilters, a group that meets every Wednesday morning, rain or shine, from 9 a m. to noon to work their craft “It took us about four mon ths to put the quilt together." said Alta Stehman. speaking for the ladies who put the quilt together The Fall Festival began in 1978 w ith a church supper and proceeds going to Hab»»^;, a self fmanci o volunteer organization that builds or remodels housing for families and people who would not be able to afford housing otherwise. “It has just grown ever since, to this." explained Jean and Keith Bergy. a Caledonia couple who attend the church and worked in the kitchen Saturday “This" was a room with tables all around the outside, manned by parishoners from the Hope Church of the Brethern Available for pur- Duane Deardorff, (left to right) sells apple butter to former Caledonia residents James Shaffer and his son Verson Shaffer. The annual Fall Festival benefits Habitat for Humanity. chase were home made bread, candy, apple butter, sausage, cider, pies, and baked-goods furnished by those in the church. Other tables had craft items for sale, made and donated by church people. “The entire profit goes for Habitat for Humanity." said Josephine Laycock, ap­ proaching 85 years of age. who had spent months work­ ing on the bazaar items at her table. When asked. "How are you?" Laycock laughingly replied. "I don’t know. 1 haven’t had time to think about it. there’s so much to do always." Laycock has been recogniz ed previously by the National Organization of Habitat for Humanity for her dedicated fund-raising for the project Selling her items at other craft shows and bazaars, she had raised a total of $1,100 for Habitat prior to the 1991 church Fall Festival. Many of the guests drove the miles to the church specifically for the dinner be­ ing prepared. Home-made dougnuts were a special treat and could be purchased by the dozen to lake home. For lunch there was freshly stuffed sausage with saurkraut, homemade ntxxile soup, sweet apple cider, apple butter for the fresh homemade bread, and to top off the meal, a piece of choice variety of homemade pie Advisors helping ThornappleKellogg Middle School students by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Adolescence is a turbulent, active time for junior high students, and trying to meet all their needs is a constant challenge for administrators, teachers and staff of any school. An advisory program that aids middle school staff in meeting that goal is in place this year at Thornapple Kel­ logg Each student has an "advisor" teacher, assigned on a random basis, who strives to provide consistent caring and continuous guidance to students who meet on a regu­ lar basis; in this case for 15 minutes every morning before the scheduled starting hour. So far, students seem to like it, said Principal Gordon Dahlgren. "It's first thing at 7:45," he said. "If the kids are getting there before they have to, it means they must enjoy it "It's a home base for kids; a place where they are comfort­ able and have a teacher they can turn to." During the week, Monday is always a planning day for an activity on Friday. That's not as easy as it sounds. Ev­ erything suggested has to fit into a 15-minute period, but that helps the students with problem-solving skills. The ideas come from the kids, and right now they are a little slow on ideas, but “They are getting into ideas. Once we've done this a few weeks, the kids have more creative ideas," Dahlgren pre­ dicted "The challenge of the pro­ gram is to have structure, but keep flexibility," he added. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are always lesson days, with the teacher helping. Thursday is a "quiet day" with the teachers checking assignment books to encourage the habit of "writing it down." And Friday is the big day when the students can do whatever they have planned. A wide range of topics are offered for study days, with the three levels of middle school tailored to the different age groups. For instance, in the media section in communication, the sixth graders might learn about telephones, the seventh graders about radio and televi­ sion, and the eight graders may study newspapers. In self concepts and rela­ tionships, when discussing conflicts, the sixth graders study prejudice, the seventh graders stereotypes, and the eight graders would learn resolution strategies. School culture and academic survival, communication. self concept and relationships and problem solving and decision making also are covered. In the world of junior high, intellectual, physical, psycho­ logical, social and moral and ethical concerns can be dealt with using the advisory ap­ proach. Adolescents can be highly curious, erratic and inconsis­ tent in behavior, may experi­ ence irregular growth spurts in physical development, might be rebellious toward parents and authority figures, be idealistic and have a strong sense of fairness. The advisory program helps bridge the gap between the self-contained elementary school and the independent world of high school. Each middle schooler can have an advisor who has a special concern for them as an individual, providing instruction encouraging independence and personal growth. This beautiful quilt was made to be raffled at the Fall Festival by the Hope Quilters, a group of women from the chuch. Wilma Townsend (left to right) Alta Stehman and Beryl Eash are among those who worked on the quilt. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 22, 1991 Fall comes to Middleville area Ft 1 Pumpkins and corn shocks decorate this Middleville home in anticipation of the annual Halloween celebration. The Rick yard usually has a scene observing all of the major holidays. Holly Vander Hiede has a bit of carrot to feed the mother llama from Slocum s Llamas. The exotic animal made an appearance at S&S Farm Market for Pumpkin World 1991. F&r*- Free pumpkins were given away thanks to Cornerstone Realty in Middleville. Over 300 pumpkins were distributed in the Middle Villa parking lot. Daniel Frazer gets his pumpkin from an authentic goblin, while Bobbi receives hers from an Indian maiden. Jim's Place Caledonia M-37 or Cherry Valley Road OPEN: Mon Sat. 6 am-9 pm. Sun 7 am 9 pm Come join us for our... Early Bird Breakfast FREE Coffee with Breakfast 6 am-8 a* (We serve breakfast anvfune) Broasted Chicken by the meal or ri bucket to go. Pim Special $095 3 Phone 891-9195 ----- --- Open Even Night until 9 pm. - Holly (right) and Hetdi Vander Hiede look over the collection of pumpkins that live on the pumpkin tree at S&S Market. Each has a different face painted on them, and all are happy and smiling. Another sign of autumn is falling leaves. Barbara Truer rakes leaves at her Irving Township home. The job will have to be done more than once; note the tree behind her left shoulder. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22, 1991 / Page 7 ‘Robin Hood’law will hurt Caledonia school revenues by Barbara Gall Staff Writer With the signing into law of Michigan's Tax Base Shar­ ing Act, the so-called "Robin Hood Bill," commerciallyrich school districts like Caledonia will find some of their tax revenues carried off, to be redistributed among the state s "poorer” systems. Caledonia Schools Business Manager Judi Dean said the local district this year will give up $731,182 under the new law, and within three years, it could be "sharing" as much as $1.2 million, assuming a 10 percent increase over that time in its commercial and industrial SEV (state equalized evaluation). "The good thing about this is that we are sharing with districts who don't have the commercial or industrial tax base to help residential tax­ payers fund their schools," said Dean. "The negative side is that Caledonia will be lim­ ited in its future revenue growth, which, in turn, will mean limiting future expan­ sion of our programs, even though the number of stu­ dents continues to grow." She emphasized that resi­ dential property taxes do not travel out of the district, only revenues from future growth in commercial and industrial development. Dean explained that the stale's formula for tax base sharing is determined by the district's AGI (average gross income) as it compares to the state average, less 75 percent. Therefore, explained Dean, Caledonia will share 45 per­ cent of its revenue generated by the increase in its industrial and commercial SEV, based on the 1990 base year (See accompanying table). No district will pay more than 50 percent of its revenue, she said. In 1990, Caledonia had a commercial and industrial SEV of $137,915,100. In 1991, that SEV increased to $192,329,600, an increase of $54,414,500. To find the exact number of dollars the district will share with the state, Dean said the following formula is used: $54,414,500 x .45 $24,486,525 x 29.8606 (operational millage) -$731,182 shared dollars for 1990. "According to the state," Dean said, "1990 becomes our 'base' year; therefore, we will continue to share 45-50 percent of the revenues from our commercial and industrial growth after that point. two," she continued, "meaning the dollar amount shared will remain at $731,000 for 1992-93. "In the third and succeeding years, however, the amount to be shared again will be based on the 1990 commercial and industrial SEV." Supposing that SEV grew 10 percent in 1992 and 1993, it would have increased to $232,718,8 16 (See accompanying table). Some legislators, such as State Senator Richard Posthumus, a Caledonia High School graduate, favored the idea of limiting tax base shar­ ing to schools within the same intermediate school dis­ trict. Other legislators and Gov. John Engler, however, felt that this did not do enough to deal with the inequality of revenue among school dis­ tricts statewide, and pointed out that only a few ISDs would benefit from the lim­ ited sharing of dollars. The bill that finally became law provides for dividing the state into two districts, with a collection center in each. The revenues to be shared will be sent to those collection cen­ ters and there redistributed. "ho one way of trying to close the gap between the TABLE Caledonia senior quilters offer raffle prize Gathering up the folds of the quilt they recently completed are Caledonia Senior Quilters Fianna Lind. Margaret Kirby, Charlene McCorriston, Marie Welton, Hilda Chapel, Marie Wondrazek and Mae Vamos The ladies are offering the quilt as a raffle prize for the Nov. 2 LCTK Arts and Crafts Bazaar to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CHS. Frances Burns, Josie Nichols, Katie Casteel. Velma Loew. Helen Miller. Ella Fischer Mildred Wiley and lone Aidrink also worked on the quilt. have and have-not school dis­ tricts,” commented Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers. "And it’s not all bad. Frankly, I was afraid they would take all our commercial revenues, so we can live with y aring 45 to 50 percent." Here's how the state arrived at how much Caledonia would have to share with poorer, in­ formula school districts: Caledonia's AGI - $36.548 State AGI = $30,494 =1.20% Main Street Afs / ’ -. a fbeli • Full Service Catering • Party Trays • Take Out Service • Delivery Available 891-8997 HALWeeN Party n 1.20% - 0.75 % (formula allowance) n Friday, Oct. 25 7:00-9:00 P.M. Supposing that SEV grew 10 percent in 1992 and 1993, it would have increased to $232,718,816. Following the formula, then: dj HAUNTED TV HOUSE TABLE $232,718,816 (1993 SEV) - 137.915.Q0Q, (1990 SEV) $ 94,803,816 x 29-8606 (OP- mills) $2,830,898 x .45 = $1,273,904 to be shared in third year I , k s2.00 $£7 ia/T* (Includes a bag of candy) *V/y*T* / **’< ’ Specials on Hot Dogs • Tacos ■ Open: Mon.-Fri 8 a m to 9 p.m . Sat. 8 a m to 2 pm. 129 E. Main Street — Caledonia WE ARE ROOTED IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY We pride ourselves in being your total financial resource. Our mutual growth has enabled us to continuously expand our services for your personal and business accounts and provide council for assistance ‘SAVINGS ‘BUSINESS ACCOUNTS ‘IRA ‘HOME EQUITY CREDIT V in effective money management. But don’t let our professionalism frighten you. We’re the same friendly, courteous folks who’ve been serving this community for a long time. ‘LOANS ‘CHECKING ‘CERTIFICATES OF SAVINGS ‘CAR LOANS •J Qtate All 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and til Noon on Saturday 'U1ANK ALEDONIA 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 FDIC a zLJmJT—ZS. kmoci* �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 22, 1991 Caledonia schools honor employees’ service The vaieooma school Board honored Arda Cushman, left, for 25 years with the district along with Brian Leatherman, 25 years; Gayle Ott, 20 years; Michael Vaughn, 25 years, Elizabeth DeArmond, 20 years and Patricia Kayser, 20 years. Also recognized were Sara Colburn, Marv Folkert and Dianne Ripley for their 20 years of service and Judy Trudeau for 25 years. Carol Wilson were honored for 15 years. Sara Colburn, Elizabeth DeArmond, Marvin Folkert, Patricia Kayser, Gayle Ott and Dianne Ripley were thanked for their 20 years with Caledonia, along with Arda Cushman, Brian Leatherman, Judy Trudeau and Michael Vaughn, who have worked in the district for 25 years. Receiving a gold clock for his 30 years instructing Cale­ donia students was CHS business teacher Larry Fergu­ son. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Twenty-one Caledonia Community Schools employ­ ees received recognition last Tuesday for what Board Presi­ dent Fred Boncher described as "never-ending enthusiasm and dedication” in their years of service. Receiving plaques for 10 years with the district were Nadji Buikema, Curtis Ruf­ fin, Andy Snyder, Nancy TcnElshof and Marilyn Schultz, while Marcia Briney, Sharon Olthouse, Jon Pel­ letier, Carol Uhlman and “IT’S HOW YOU LOOK AT THINGS!” It looks pretty grim when you have a loss and find your in­ surance does not cover it. Bob Booth Agency offers a free survey of your risks and your in­ surance policies to be sure you are adequate­ ly insured on major risks. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 After the awards presenta­ tion, Business Manager Judi Dean discussed the district's 1990-91 audit by B.D.O Seidman, which, she said, shows Caledonia Schools to be in a "very stable financial condi­ tion." She called attention to the increase in the fund balance, pointing out that it was the intention of the board to save dollars from this year to fund the programs that will be needed in future facilities. "The last thing we want is to go back to the polls and ask for more operational mil­ lage to fund programs in new buildings," she said. "It has always been a goal of this administration to maintain the new facilites without asking for more oper­ ating millage." The Caledonia district has not asked its residents for an increase in operating millage since 1982. "I think it’s important that the community recognize that we have tried to run a fiscally sound operation that will al­ low us to anticipate for the classrooms of the future." Dean also pointed out that from the fund balance, $850,000 had been designated to cover the transition period while the district adjusts its Ummm... Sweet Blended Cider $1 79 $1 99 JL gal JL gal. (your jug) (our jug) apples Ida Red • Empire Mutsu Red & Yellow Delicious Butternut and Buttercup SQUASH 19‘. 3 oz. to 300 lbs. Pumpkin World '91 Now thru Wednesday, October 30th Cost Only 75* per person Last Big Saturday! Oct. 26 • Newfoundland Dogs & Story Lady at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. PUMPKINS Receiving recognition for their years of service with the Caledonia Community Schools are Marilyn Schultz (left), 10 years; Andy Snyder, 10 years. Sharon Olthouse, 15 years; Curtis Ruffin, 10 years; Carol Uhlman, 15 years and Nancy TenElshof.10 years. Not pictured, but also recognized were Nadji Buikema. 10 years and Marcia Briney, Jon Pelletier and Carol Wilson, each with 15 years. Call for more information and school tours ‘Xw are sfu'l ai'aiiable VISIT PUMPKIN WORLD and recewe 25‘ OFF the purchase price of your pumpkin BEALTIFl I DRIED FLOWERS S & S Farm Market 7350 S. MIDDLEVILLE RD. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Phone 795-9758 Sun OPEN 7 Days a Week Mon -Sat 9 to 6 p.m Noon to 5 Caledonia School Board Vice President Sharon Oatley listens as Nathan Dannison explains one of the programs at Kettle Lake Elementary's new computer lab. budget after the passage of the Tax Base Sharing Act. (See related article.) The board also adopted pro­ posed budget amendments to account for hiring a certified media specialist at the middle school and an "unanticipated" third-grade teacher at Kettle Lake Elementary, and to ac­ count for the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) contribution and carryovers from last year’s budget. The board and audience also enjoyed a hands-on presenta­ tion by a group of Kettle Lake students, who demon­ strated software in the school’s new computer lab. CHS business teocher Lorry Ferguson was presented a gold clock as recognition for his 30 years with Caledonia Community Schools. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22. 1991 I Page 9 ANNIVERSARY These costumed chorocters took home prizes from lost year's Caledonia Village Mall Association Hallo­ ween party and parade. The merchants will be holding the annual Oct. 31 event again this year, awarding prizes to the best costumes in three categories. Mall merchants get in the ‘spirit’ of Halloween with costume party by Barbara Gall Sluff Writer No ’ bones" about it. The scariest-looking character who shows up at the Caledonia Village Centre Halloween costume contest will take home a prize. And so will the most beautiful and funniest-looking Halloween guests who come to the Caledonia Village Mall Association's Fifth Annual Halloween Party and Costume Parade on Oct. 31. The Caledonia High School band, appropriately garbed, will begin the evening's festivities with a short concert at 4:45 p.m.. followed by the costume judging. The winners will be picked at 5 p.m. sharp, said organizer Judy Groendyke of Rainbow's End Yam.. Crafts and Variety Store. Those chosen as the ’best-dressed" in each of the three categories will receive prizes donated by mall association merchants, she said. The party and costume con­ test is open to all ages. After the judging, everyone is invited to enjoy cider and donuts before trick or treating begins at 6 p.m. “It’s a ftin way to begin Halloween evening," Groen­ dyke said. Getting into the “spirit" of things, you might say. CHS Teen Institute planned for Saturday by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School’s first-ever Teen Institute kicks off Saturday with a talk by Peter Neilsen, a former Mr Universe, who needs only tell his own life story to provide some inspiration to the kids. Neilsen is afflicted with Crohn’s Disease, an incurable intestinal ailment. But after fighting his handicap with ex­ ercise and good nutrition, he achieved many bodybuilding titles, including “Mr. Interna­ tional Universe" in 1984-85. The students attending the Institute will not only have a chance to talk to Neilsen, but also with their friends when they break into small groups to discuss what speakers like Neilsen have to say. The young people also will attend "workshops" in areas they chose in a survey last spring. Friendship, sports and drugs, dealing with stress and learning better time manage­ ment are some of the workshop topics chosen by the students. Leading each workshop will be an adult with expertise in that area. The afternoon will provide a change of pace, as students participate in their choice of an “alternative high," such as Middle Villa Inn BIG BAND DANCE performed bv TOM ZALAORAS’ 13 Piece Band Fri., Oct. 25 • 7:30-11:30 pm Relit e the memories of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and other greats from the big band era. We are serving a Buffet Style Dinner which include* Caned Round of Beef. Pork Chops & Dressing. BBQ Pork Ribs. Fned Shrimp. Broiled Cod Almondine. Chicken Mid Villa. Au Gratin Potatoes, and Peas with Pearl Onions Your tossed salad, fresh baked dinner rolls, plus a inp up to the dessert table is included The cost for our Buffet is $13.73 per person The Buffet will be sened from 6.M) p m to 9:00 p.m th»n’r mix* rhe fun! Call for Your Resen at ions 795-3640 or 891-1287 rn karate, rappelling, archery or roller blading. Each of these activities will be conducted by an expert in that area, also. After dinner, actor and mime Tim Cusack will talk with the students. A wellknown speaker. Cusack is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. The Institute will provide snacks, lunch and dinner, plus, of course, a T-shirt, for the $10 registration fee. CHS Director of Student Services Mike Pintek said that parents and cafeteria cooks have of­ fered to help serve the meals, with much of the food donated by area businesses. Civic groups and businesses have sent money to defray other costs of the Institute, too, Pintek said Nineteen CHS students have taken the training to help run the Institute with many of them attending the state Teen Institute last summer. Directing the Institute from the adult perspective are Pintek and CHS teachers Cin­ dy Marble and Simone Heidrich. More than 80 students have registered so far, and Pintek commented that this is a good turnout for the school’s first Institute. ‘‘East Kentwood started off with just 40 or 50 students, and now they’re getting hun­ dreds coming to their In­ stitute," he said. “We hope to make ours equally successful." Anyone with questions about the Institute should con­ tact Pintek at Caledonia High School. 891-8129. Lattas to celebrate golden anniversary Rollo and Gertrude (McNutt) Latta, who were married Nov. 8, 1941, in Angola, Ind., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. 26. at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 Wall Lake Road, between 2 and 5 p.m. Hosting the celebration will be the couples daughters and their families. John and Robbin Nichols and Tim and Cindy Larsen, all of Hastings. Rollo and Gertrude invite friends and relatives to join them as they reminisce. The only gift desired is the honor of your presence. Call the Sun and News today to place your classified ads Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone - 891-1056 V 5® 5a V Oliver. Kevin Owens. Sandy Pelton, Katie Rienstra. Kellie Stewart, Terry Terpstra and Hollie Vaughn and James Oliver as Doctor Drosselmeyer. Advance tickets are available for $5 per person, or they can be purchased for $7.50 at the door. For tickets, call the March of Dimes, 247-6861 or the Caledonia Dance Center at 891-1606. V 5® V j® V 5® V WEATHERVANE "Olde Tyme & Folk Art Shows** presents Christmas in the Country Kalamazoo, Ml NOV. 1,2 & 3,1991 Wings Stadium I 94 Exit 80 at Sprinkle Rd is * Fri. Night Preview 5-9 pm, Adm $5 * Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Adm $3 V a® o® Sunday 12-5 pm, Adm $3 ix » Children 6-12 $150, Under 6 FREE 51 V V 3® & MARGO MILLER • THE WEATHERVANE >e?SMa*Sl franfcanmurh Ml M/34 (Si 7) M2 V CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unw anted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. aat THE Caledonia Dance Center to present ‘The Nutcracker* Dec. 21 and 22 here The Caledonia Dance Center will present the holi­ day favorite “The Nut­ cracker." Dec. 21 and 22. There will be two perfor­ mances at the Caledonia High School Fine Arts Center. The first will be Saturday. Dec. 21. at 7 p.m. The second will be a March of Dimes benefit performance for the Samantha Davis Memorial Fund Sun­ day. Dec. 22. at 2 p.m. The lead role of Clara will be danced by Caste Vaughn, with Enn Thompson as the Nutcracker The Sugar Plum Fairy will be performed by Kelly Audy. with additional solo appearances by Ethan Buist. Jason Cnsman. Jen­ nifer Hayes. Dan Jousma. Ni­ ck Lambert. Greg Nicholas, Nicole Nicholas. Megan V 5® V w 3* V mg V GAIL LYN MILLER - COLONIAL CORNERS HtxneAdtVM* waw Si U!4MZV ($17)22**444 5a OLDE TYME FOLK ART SHOWS 1991 Fall Schedule Dec. 6,7 A 8 - Flint IMA Sports Arena V 5a 5® V me V 5a V 5a V 5® V 5® V �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 22, 1991 Middleville Octogenerians honored at UM Church The special number "Red Wing" is played on the harmonica by 84-year-old John Overweg of the "Note Blenders." The group played hymns and secular music for the enjoyment of Middleville octogenerians. Recognized by the community for achieving octogenerian status are (front row, left to right) Clarke Springer, Wretha McNee, Vern Hooper, Helen Hooper, Carl Lenz, Russel Bender, (back row) Mark Squire, Mildred Carter, Thelma Carl, Mildred Wiley, Ella Fischer, Alice Freshney, Elnora Hummel, Lois Bender and Ward Bender. Standing are honorary Middleville octogenerians Bob Baker and John Over weg. Baker and Overweg entertained the group as part of a harmonica ensemble. "The Note Blenders," as harmonica group irom Holland has members ranging from 60 to 84. They average five appearences a month, and have memoers irom eignt ainerent enurenes. Led by Ann Doornbos, the group entertain at churches, nursing homes, picnics and even prisons. Caledonia Twp. Board reads, approves new ordinance amendments The Caledonia Township Board Iasi week approved R 1 zoning ordinance changes and conducted a first reading of two zoning amendments recommended for approval by the Township Planning Commission According to charter township regulations, the board cannot vote on an or­ dinance or an amendment un­ til the meeting following the reading of the ordinance. The commission recom­ mended establishing a height regulation for buildings in the rural residential zone of 35 feet, or two-and-one-half stories or the “usual and customary heights. " The other amendment calls for home occupations to meet the qualifications of a special land use. and that they be ap­ proved as such by the Plann­ ing Commission. The board will act on these recommended amendments at its next regular meeting. Read last month and ap­ proved by the board last week were amendments to the R-l (single-family residence) zone, "grandfathering in" legal and buildable lots of r<\ord that became illegal ' when the zoning ordinances were recently revised, in­ creasing lot sizes in the residential zones. Five existing lots in the township were affected by the ordinance changes. Newly platted lots, however, must conform to the new regulations. FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery H J ■ KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment Honored at the octogenarian dinner at the United Methodist Church in Middleville were (front row, left to right) Cleo DeWind, Laneta Wilkes, Rosalie Ca'ey, Viola Secord, Martha Sousley, Lillian Richards, Ruth Boysen, (back row) Ard DeWind, Joe Fiala, Paul Carey, Doris Wheeler Mae McKeown, Francis Misak, Lucille Getty, Virginia Root. Packaging & Shipping Convenience Center Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. Next-Day • Domestic • International Let us ship your packages. Packages received by 4 pm ship the same day. STAUFFER & W1GGERS Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley • Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616)891-2121 • FAX (616) 891-8074 Your full service Printer. Conveniently located in Caledonia on the east side of M-37 between Main and 100th St. Printing • Copying • Fax Service • Shipping • Recycing of Office Paper INSURANCE r CatodorM Printing 9790 Chtiffy V*»y I... Ixl-------------------- 1 AGENCY Coll to for a quote for all of your tnsurance needy • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22, l99^Page rzHyrHORNAPPLEKElLOG® CALENDAR | V letyrf of Events WEDNESDAY • OCT. 23 McFall.......................... 1st Grade to Ritz Farm Market McFall ..................... Hearing Test for Kindergarten and Young-5 High SchoolApplied Technology Field Trip to Ferris State University west............................................. Vision Screening for 3rd Grades Middle School . Student of Month Reception in Library Middle School Scoliosis Screening for 6th, 7th, 8th Graders LUNCH: Burrito/Cheese Sauce, Green Beans. Pineapple Tidbits BREAKFAST: Toast/Peanut Butter, Orange Juice, Milk D □ □ □ □ □ I I ■ I | THURSDAY • OCT. 24 Dan Wenger pauses for a photo during his busy season, harvest time. Young Middleville farmer wins district meet, advances to state J-Ad Graphics News Service Dan Wenger, a Michigan Farm Bureau member from Middleville, has earned the right to compete at the State Discussion Meet Dec. 11 in Grand Rapids. The meeting is an opportunity for young farmers to talk about issues that affect agriculture. Wenger, son of Bob and Helen Wenger of Middleville, recently competed in the 1991 District Young Farmer Discussion Meet. Using the topic, "Conservation and how it affects the farm future," he was judged on the merits of his discussion, his depth of knowledge of the subject and the arguments he offered. Each young Farm Bureau member made a 30-second opening statement, participated in 20 minutes of discussion on the topic, and presented a one-minute closing speech. The winner of the State Discussion meeting, which will be held in December at the Amway Grand Plaza, will receive a Honda four-wheeler, 100 hours of free use of a Case International tractor, and a trip to the annual National Farm Bureau meeting in Kansas City, Mo. Fawn Avenue homeowner’s problem not resolved at meeting by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An appearance at the Thor­ napple Township Board meet­ ing didn’t result in solving a problem for Robert and Denise Wisniewski of Fawn Avenue. Wisniewski asked the board to enforce plat restrictions to prevent residents in the plat from building anything they want. Specifically, Wisniewski was troubled by a pole barn put up in the direct line of sight from the front of his house. Supervisor Donald Boysen explained that the neighbor had asked for a zoning compl ience permit for the 24-by24-foot pole bam, and Boysen had issued him the permit to build. The neighbor, Terry Palaz­ zolo, then built the building according to the present codes, Boysen said. Wisniewski said the build­ ing was not compatible with the neighborhood, nor in the right place, but Boysen said that in his judgment, it was. "We do not enforce plat re­ strictions - no municipality does," Eoysen said. How to enforce plat restric­ tions, and whether the town­ ship has a role in such en­ forcement was discussed by the board and Wisniewski. Going to court was the usual method of handling such disputes, Boysen said. Trustee Bill Getty said he had driven past the building. He said that while he could see why Wisneiwski would object, "the building was tucked in the trees from one perspective, and it didn't stick out like a sore thumb." Getty suggested that the Township Board members could show people applying for permits the deed restric­ tions on a platted lot, and let them know that there could be legal trouble later. “We could keep them on file, and when they ask for a permit we could let them know," he said. Regina Stein, who is a member of the township's planning body, said a site plan review might be helpful. Denise Wisneiwski urged the board to find a way so that, "this doesn’t happen again." Getty pointed out that it was hard to control building in platted areas by using the general ordinances. "Generally, plat restrictions are tougher. We can't address it under a zoning ordinance," he said. The Township Planning and Zoning Commission will be formally asked to deal with the question. New SBR plant progressing, Caledonia Council told The Caledonia Village Council last week heard a re­ port from Dick Baxter of B & B Water and Wastewater that on-schedule progress contin­ ues on the construction of the new sequencing batch reactor sewage treatment plant. He told the council that the design work now is com­ pleted. with the whole general plan put together. He said he expects the Department of Natural Resources very soon to issue a discharge permit for the plant. Securing financing would be the only step right now that might slow down the construction process, Baxter reported He also said he has been investigating a source of rev­ enue for paying for the opera­ tion and maintainance of the plant. Septic haulers need places to dump the waste they pump from septic systems, he said, and after checking with other municipalities he has learned that they charge haulers from 6.5 to 11 cents per gallon to dump waste at their treatment plants. He said that the Caledonia plant has enough capacity built in to handle the extra waste, and the revenue from the haulers actually could off­ set all operating and maintai nance costs of the plant "It's an alternative that we should discuss," he com­ mented. In other business last week. Village Council President Glen Klaver reported on a meeting held with Jerry' Baker of First Real Estate and engi­ neers from Exxel Engineering about Baker’s plan for a de­ velopment of approximately 200 homes on what is now the George Rodgers farm, 9486 Cherry Valley Ave. Klaver said that sewer hookup fees and a water sys­ tem for the development were discussed, along with Baker s request to plat narrower lots than village ordinance requires in a single-family residential zone The council agreed that the lot-size request should be taken to the Village Planning Commission. The council also decided to authorize Clerk Jackie Cherry to research what other munic­ ipalities charge for building permits and vinances before updating the village’s own rate stnx cure Freshman Football Godwin - There J.V. Football .Calvin Christian - There * Game played at Rogers Freshmen Basketball............. .......... Wayland - There J.V. & Varsity Basketball.............. Comstock Park There McFall .......... Kindergarten to S&S Farm Market - Pumpkin World McFall........ Hearing Test conclusion for Kindergarten & Young-5 West............................................... Vision Screening for 3rd Grade LUNCH: Chili or Veg. Beef Soup. Crackers, Bread and Butter, Fruit Juice Bars BREAKFAST: French Toast. Syrup. Juice Choice. Milk □ D D D D D D I I I | I FRIDAY • OCT. 25 ■ D Varsity Football................. Calvin Christian - Home (’Band Night) D High School Dance following the Football Game LUNCH: Pizza or Fishwich, Coleslaw or Sweet Potatoes and Pears BREAKFAST: Bagel/Cream Cheese, Orange Juice, Milk I SATURDAY • OCT. 26 ■ I I D Cross Country Regionals D Jr. High Basketball Tournament................ at Fennville Home MONDAY • OCT. 28 I I McFall .......... Kindergarten to S&S Farm Market Pumpkin World Page.......... P.E.T. Work Bee 9:00-11:30 a m. at Page Elementary Jr. High Girls Basketball Finals...................... Home West ......................... A Trick or Treat Lunch in a Happy Meal Box LUNCH: Cheeseburger/Bun, Potato Rounds, Mixed Fruit BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Biscuit/Honey, Apple Juice, Milk D O D D TUESDAY • OCT. 29 D Girls Basketball...................................................... Godwin - Home LUNCH: Elementaries: Waffles/Sausage, Orange Juice, Potato Rounds. Middle School and High School: Foot Long Dogs BREAKFAST: Blueberry Sausage Pancakes, Pears, Milk Coming Events... D Oct. 30............................................ West: Great Pumpkin Contest D Oct. 31 ..................................... West: Halloween Parade & Parties D Nov. 1 Middle School: Assembly: Mr. Gilscott Comedy and Magic FALL CONFERENCE INFORMATION: NOV. 13,14,15 | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13: ■ All students have school all day. Conference Schedule High School 5:00-8:00 p.m., Page 5:00-8 00 p.m., West 5 00-8:00 p.m I ■ ■ " I I I « ■ ■ I _ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14: High School & Middle School students have school all day Elementary students have school 7? day Dismissal Schedule: McFall 11:55; West 12 00, Page 12 05 Conference Schedule: High School 5:00-8:00 p.m.. Page 12:45-3:45, and 5:00-8 00 p.m.; West 12:45-3:45 and 5.00-8:00 p.m FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15: All students have school 7? day Dismissal Schedule High School & Middle School 10:45 a.m.; McFall 11.55 a m.; West 12 00 p.m., Page 12:05 p.m. Please remember to contact the building secretary if you would like to arrange for an appointment with your child's instructor WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27: All students have 7? day of school Dismissal Schedule High School & Middle School 10.45 a m., McFall 11:55 a m . West 12 00 p.m., Page 12:05 p.m m �‘WalkAmerica’ nets $3,000 for March of Dimes year The development of a treat­ ment is saving babies from respiratory distress syndrome. (RDS), a common and dangerous complication of premature birth. More than 55 babies initally treated in the program are now living healthy lives. The Barry County Chapter of the March of Dimes in its fifth year, sponsored the fourth annual WalkAmerica event, which began at 9 a m. Each person walking collected donations and turned them in at the beginning of the walk, according to third-year Chair­ woman Lori Buchanan “In 1990 the March of Dimes walk raised $2,000." said Buchanan "We have set a goal to double that amount this year." Fourteen teams made up of groups from Gavin Chevrolet, the Hastings Michigan State Police Hastings Post. TKO Karate CLub. K mart. Eberhard. Thornapple Manor. Hastings Middle School. Southeastern Elementary and Thornapple Kellogg High School Cheerleaders and several individuals enjoyed the brisk fall morning air dur ing the b'h mile walk Starting and finishing at bv Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Co-ordinating the March of Dimes WalkAmerica tvent are Pat Osborn, Grand Rapids Office Manager for the March of Dimes, Card Jachim, Division Director, Cathy Shellenbarger, and Chairperson for the walk Lori Buchannan. Nearly 50 people from across Barry County met at Fish Hatchery Park Saturday morning to participate in “WalkAmenca." a 6'A-mile walk-a-thon for the March of Dimes. The fund-raiser earned more than $3,000. In its 22nd year, the March of Dimes is a leader in the prevention of more than 3.000 conditions that genetically. behaviorally. or environmen­ tally cause birth defects. A major responsibility to which the March of Dimes is committed is preventive health care education; the im­ portance of good prenatal care. More than 500 March of Dimes supported medical researchers are at work in the fight against birth defects. Among their latest successes are a new -’se for ultrasound in an innovative program that reduces the effects of spina bifida or “open spine. " Ultrasound is also making possible the detection and treatment of certain fetal heart problems before birth. It is estimated that 37.000 unborn babies have potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythms each Fish Hatchery Park, the walk went south to Clinton Street, east to Montgomery Street, and north to Woodlawn Avenue before returning the park on Green Street ““A full 60 percent of the money collected stays in the local chapter." explained Buchanan “Forty percent of the money raised goes to the national organization for advertising and supplies " A 1990 grant from the March of Dimes enabled the Barry Eaton County Health Department to purchase prenatal-educational materials, films, pamphlets and update training manuals Marty and Jessica Shellenharger. children of Mike ami Cathy Shellenbarger arc the March of Dimes Ambassador Children Both youngsters at tend Southeastern School in Hastings Southeastern School was very involved in the March of Dimes this year Sponsors of the walk were WBCH. Gavin Chevrolet. Thornapple Valley Credit Union. Burger King. K mart. Dog- N Suds. Felpausch. Pastoor’s Farm Market. R A Bass Photography. Shear Pleasure Hair Design, and (Ik Middle Villa Inn Thornapple Twp. area residents warned of junk cars on property Co ordinating the March of Dimes WalkAmerica event are Pat Osborn, Grand Rapids Office Manager for the March of Dimes, Carol Jachim, Division Director, Cathy Shellenbarger, and Chairperson for the walk Lori Buchannan. The walkers collected $3,000 to aid the March of Dimes by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Township resi­ dents with inoperable or "junked cars" on their prop­ erty have been put on notice that such vehicles have got to go. A new township "junk car" ordinance will go into effect 90 days days after Oct. 22 publication. Owners of junked cars then will be given 30 days to remove them. "We're hopeful that resi­ dents who have these types of vehicles will remove them," said Township Supervisor Don Boysen. "We're not looking for penalties; we're looking for compliance." Where to put the cars? M-37 Auto Pans, located about midway between Mid­ dleville and Hastings, has a policy of taking any car from premises in the township for residents, said a spokes­ more than 30 days, unless such inoperable vehicle, woman. Sometimes they will pay junked vehicle or junk vehicle for a car, and they usually is stored, parked, or placed in will come out and pick them enclosed garage or other struc­ ture, or it is stored, placed, up, she said. For more information, call accumulate or parked in junk yard duly licensed by the 945-2346. Also, a company called "I township." After written notices, the Haul with Joy" will remove inoperative cars. The number ordinance enforcement officer of the Dorr company is 1681- is authorized to issue and serve an appearance ticket for 2877. The new ordinance gives District Court. The offense is punishable definitions of junk vehicles and several other terms and by up to a $500 fine or im­ prisonment for no more than also says: "It shall be unlawful for any person to accumulate, store, place, park or permit the accumulation, storage, parking or placement of any inoperable vehicle, junked ve­ hicle or junk vehicle on any Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan "At the Crowing Edge of Kent County" ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TO RENOVATE EXISTING BUILDING for the TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT Separate sealed Proposals for the renovation of an existing 9,000 square foot facility for use as a fire station for the Township of Caledonia, Michigan will be received at the existing Caledonia Township Offices located at 640 Emmons, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 until 2:00 p.m., Friday November 8, 1991 The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations as of October 25, 1991 Builders Exchange F W Dodge 4461 Cascade Road SE 2920 Fuller NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 Integrated Architecture, P C. 4595 Broadmoor SE Suite 240 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49512 Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained after 100 pm Friday, October 25, 1991 at the office of Integrated Architecture, PC upon payment of Fifty Dollars ($50 00) per set which is refundable upon certain conditions being met All proposals shall be made in accordance with the bidding requirements Bid security in the form of a certified check payable to the Township of Caledonia in the sum of Five Percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. or a bid bond issued by an approved surety must accompany the proposal The right is reserved by the Township of Caledonia to accept any proposal, reject any or all proposals, and to waive informalities in bidding when it is deemed to be in the interest of the Township of Caledonia Township of Caledonia By. Pat Snyder, Clerk 10-22 9126 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22. 1991 / Page 13 Gould, Merriman to return on Caledonia Twp. Zoning Board J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Gtxxi announced last week that terms were ex­ piring for two members of the township's Zoning Board of Appeals. One of these. Dorothy Mer­ riman, had said she would like Io serve a second term. Good reported Shirley Tolan. a long-time member of the ZBA. said she. however, would like to step down from the board She had been serving as the township board's representative on the ZBA Good recommended the board appoint trustee Steve Gould to represent the township in Tolan s place, pointing out Gould's ex­ perience serving on the ZBA when he was chairman of the Township Planning Commission. Both appointments were unanimously approved. Also serving on the ZBA are Richard Dunn. Gerald Waldeck and chairman Arnie Stawick. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES October 14. 1991 The meeting wo* coiled to order by Vice Pretident Verlinde of 7.32 p.m. ot the Poge Elementory All Purpose Room. Member* Present Verlinde, Williomson. Romph, Siebesmo. Hunt. Porker Members Absent Von Elst. Administrators Present Dugan, Dahlgren, Kalee, Rich, Hanson. Boysen. Garrett, Jonsmo. Goo*sen of 8 03 p.m. Adoption o< Agendo Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Hunt to adopt the Agenda with the deletion of IV. A Yeas Member* All. Nay* Member* None. Motion Carried. Financial Report Board Bills Motion by Siebesmo, seconded by Hunt to accept the financial report* and approve payment of bills in the amount of $788,300 57. Roll Call Vote. Yeos Member* Verlinde. Romph, Siebesmo Williomson. Porker. Hunt. Noys Members: None. Mo tion: Carried Public Input: Mrs McGillicud­ dy spoke to the Board of the need for peo gravel under the playground equipment and the need to update the equipment. The Building and Grounds Super visor will look into this matter. Consent Grouping: Motion by Romph. seconded by Williomson to approve the following Con­ sent Group items: A. Approval of Minutes September 9. 1991 Regular Meeting. September 9. 1991. Closed Session. September 16. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES October 14 1991 lhe Regular Meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with all members present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as cor­ rected Minutes of the two special combined Village/Township meetings were approved. Financial state­ ment was accepted as printed. Bills of the month were approv­ ed for payment. Motion by Kegerreis, second­ ed by DeVries to approve the agreement with Imperial Municipal Services. Carried. Motion by DeVries, seconded by Berencsi to agree with choice "A" for brick and aluminum siding and with the accent brick as shown. Ayes: Berencsi, DeVries, Erskine. Kidder. Soules and Klover. Nays: Kegerreis. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kegerreis to appoint Barbara Scout to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by DeVries to grant permission for the Caledonia Elementary Annual Halloween parade on October 31. Corned Motion by Erskine, seconded by DeVries for the Council to follow the Committe recommen­ dation that the Village not par­ ticipate in the Fire Department or the ownership and renovation of the fire department building. Council would continue the 80/20 agreement until February 28, 1992, the end of our fiscal year. Ayes: Kegerreis, DeVries, Erskine, Klover. Nays. Soules, Kidder, Berencsi. Carried. Nominating petitions are due November 26, 1991 at 4:00 p.m. Other items discussed were: street lights, lower millage rate, office furniture, fee rate schedule, and 4th of July request letters. Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk 10-22-91-25 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State the Township of Thor­ napple has a population of 2,000 or more and the Township Board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township under the provisions of Act 359, Public Acts of 1947, as amended: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution intent to approve incorporation as a charter townships. 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township. At a regular meeting of the Thomapple Township Board, held on October 14. 1991. the Township Board adopted, by unanimous vote, a resolution op­ posed to incorporation as a charter township Donna Kenyon Thomapple Township Clerk 1991. Spociol Mooting. 8 Spacial Education Tuition Approval: Paul Figuaroa, Dustin Joworowski. Laura Slog, Randy Stahl. Hopa Vaughn C. Graduation and Class In­ centive Resolution D. K-3 Class size Incentive Resolution. E. Quality Incentive Resolu­ tion. Roll Call Vote. Yeas Members: Verlinde Williamson. Romph. Siebesmo. Hunt, Parker. Noy* Members None Motion: Carried. Extension of Leave. Motion by Williamson, seconded by Porker to extend the unpaid child birth/child core leave of absence for Mary Francisco until the se­ cond marking period (until the end of the first semester of 1991/92 school year) as re­ quested in her letter dated September 4. 1991. Yeas Members. All. Noys Members: None Motion: Carried. Bond Trip Request Motion by Porker, seconded by Romph to approve the Bond trip to Toron­ to. Canada in June. Yeas Member* All. Nay* Members None. Motion: Carried Business Service*/Tech no logy Core Motion by Porker, second ed by Hunt to approve the Business Services and Technology Core, subject to fun­ ding. Yeas Members: All. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Foreign Language Incentive: Motion by Siebesmo, seconded by Parker to approve the Foreign Language Incentive Resolution, pending funding. Yeas Members Verlinde, Siebesmo, Williamson, Hunt, Romph, Parker. Nays Members: None. Motion: Carried. Committee Report: Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by William­ son to accept the Board Person­ nel committee's salary recom­ mendations for non-represented personnel. Yeas Members: Verlinde, Williamson, Romph, Siebesmo, Parker. Nays Members: Hunt. Motion: Carried. Administrators Reports: All administrators submitted writ­ ten reports to the Board of Education and were asked if there were any additions. TK Complex Update: Mrs. Jansma gave a report on the TK Complex. It is nearly complete and asphalt is storting this week or next 4th Friday Report: The unof­ ficial Fourth Friday count for the District is 2343. an increase of 42 (1.8%) over the 1991-92 year The Intermediate will audit this. Special Meeting A Special Meeting is planned for October 28. 1991 at 7 00 p.m at the Ad ministration Building to work on goals Closed Session Motion by Williomson seconded by Parker to go into Closed Session for the purpose of negotiation strategy. Yea* Member* Verlinde. Romph Williamson. Stebesma Hunt. Porker Noys Members: None Motion Carried. Time: 9 52 p.m Return to Open Session Mobon by Siebesmo seconded by Williamson to return to Open Session Yeos Members AH. Noy* Members None Motion Carried. Time. 1057 p.m. Adfournment Motion by Williomson seconded by Porker to odfoum. Yeos Members Verlinde Romph Siebesmo Romph Hum Parker Noys Member* None Monon. Cor ried Time 1105pm Wendy Romph Secretary Thomapple Kellogg Board Education THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP INOPERABLE OR JUNKED VEHICLE ORDINANCE NO. 91-3 AN ORDINANCE TO PREVENT, REDUCE OR ELIMINATE BLIGHT, BLIGHTING FACTORS, OR CAUSES OF BLIGHT, WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP. AND TO SECURE THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND GENERAL WELFARE BY PROHIBITING THE STORAGE AND PLACE­ MENT OF INOPERABLE OR JUNKED VEHICLES OR MOTOR VEHICLES ON PREMISES OTHER THAN IN PROPERLY LICENSED JUNK YARDS. AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID ORDINANCE. NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWNSHIP ORDAINS: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. (a) “Vehicle” means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excep­ ting devices moved by human power or use exclusively upon rails or tracks. (b) “Motor Vehicles” means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails. (c) “Inoperable Vehicle” means any vehicles or motor vehicle which cannot be started or legally or physically operated on city streets or public highways by virtue of lacking the equipment required by the laws of the State of Michigan, or which does not bear valid and current license plates. (d) “Junked Vehicles” include all parts or accessories of vehicles or motor vehicles without which vehicles or motor vehicles cannot be operated in a safe manner on city streets or public highways. (e) “Junked Vehicles" means vehicles or motor vehicles which have been so damaged or dismantled as to be total losses. (f) “Total Loss” means the cost to repair a damaged or dismantled vehicle or motor vehicle exceeds the fair market value for such vehicle. Fair market value may be determined by using any nationally recogniz­ ed appraisal books or method. (g) “Person” means any natural person, firm or corporation. SECTION 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to accumulate, store, place, park or permit the accumulation, storage, parking, or placement of any in operable vehicle, junked vehicle or junk vehicle on any premises In the Township for more than thirty (30) days, unless such inoperable vehi­ cle, junked vehicle or junk vehicle is stored, parked, or placed in enclos­ ed garage or other structure, or it is stored, placed, accumulated or park­ ed in junk yard duly licensed by the Township. SECTION 3. The ownership, occupation or use of land by any person upon which an inoperable vehicle, junk vehicle or junked vehicle are accumulated, stored, or placed shall be prima facie evidence that such person ac­ cumulation, stored, or placed such inoperable vehicle, junk vehicle or junked vehicle upon such land, or permitted such inoperable vehicle, junk vehicle or junked vehicle to be accumulated, stored, or placed upon such land. SECTION 4. (a) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Or­ dinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonments. Each day that a violation occurs shall con­ stitute a separate offense. (b) The Ordinance Enforcement Officer of the Township of Thornap­ ple is hereby authorized to issue and serve appearance tickets (as defin­ ed in Chapter IV of the Code of Criminal Procedure, MCLA 764.1 et. Seq; MSA 28.860 et seq.) on persons whom he or she has reasonable cause to believe have violated the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any party declared to be invalid. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall not be construed to repeal by implication any other Ordinance of the Township pertaining to the same subject matter. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective 90 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township. Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk Copies of ordinance may be obtained at the Township Office, 104 High Street, Middleville, Michigan. Office hours: Monday thru Thursday, 9 AM to Noon and 1 to 4 PM; Friday, 9 AM to Noon. STATE OF MICHIGAN) )ss COUNTY OF BARRY I, Donna Kenyon, clerk of Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted by the Thornapple Township Board at a meeting held on the 14th day of October, 1991, the original of which is on file in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act no. 267, Public Acts of Michigan 1976, as amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto affixed my official signature this 14th day of October, 1991. Donna Kenyon Thornapple Township Clerk 10-22 91-23 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 22. 1991 Middleville Red Cross blood bank gets new chairperson J-Ad Graphics News Service Donors will not notice the difference the next time they give blood for the Red Cross, but the drives now will be organized by chairwoman Vickie Rick and administered by the Friendship Circle of the Middleville Christian Re­ formed Church, The outgoing chairwoman, Cathy Williamson, was so well organized that the transi­ tion of the drives is going very smoothly, Rick said. Williamson, who is busy as executive director of the Barry Area United Way, was on hand helping at the last drive earlier this month. Rick will take exclusive charge at the Dec. 5 drive at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Rick is inviting new volunteers to join the regulars, who will continue to donate their time and talent at the drives. "Anyone can volunteer for times from three to six hours. This is a Middleville commu­ nity blood drive; not just the church," she said. Seeking more first time givers, she said donating blood is a good habit to get into. "It’s a serious thing; some­ one’s life is at stake." she said. "What impressed me was watching the donors, workers and nurses and how friendly they are. Some of them see each other only on blood drives, and they catch up with the events in their lives. It's a happy environment. They do it to give their time, blood and talent," she said. "I was very impressed that all these people get together with such a cheerful heart. The benefit may be indirect; you may not see who gets the blood, but some child will live because of them. We take if for granted in this country, but we shouldn't." Rick has put up one, sign­ up sheet for volunteers to work at the next blood bank, and is "encouraged" by the number who signed up. In the future, she would like to set up a child care area for donors' children, with per­ haps Girl Scouts minding the little ones. She also plans to have later hours for the drives, which would allow people to come home from work, have dinner and still have plenty of time to donate blood. Barry County Commission on Aging LUNCH MENU The new chairman of the Red Cross Blood Drives in Middleville, Vickie Rick, pauses in her busy day for a cup of coffee. Area births announced Carl and Brenda Blough of Lowell are the proud parents of Paula Kay. born at St. Marys Hospital on Oct. 16 at 4:40a m., weighing 7 lbs.. 11 ozs . 20V6 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Dykstra of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Blough of Lowell. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Welton of Alto. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dykstra of Middleville GIRL, Allison Lee. bom Sept 26 at Butterworth CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION OP OF S™* OF OUPMTA___________________________________ CAUKK1A H( Domestic SubNdUrtM. al tlx ol buatnaaa on Hospital at 7:35 a m. to Tracy and Valerie Crumback. Mid­ dleville. weighing 6 lbs., 8 ozs. Proud grandparents are Paul and Bonnie Crumback of Caledonia and John and Shirley Brenner of Grand Rapids. U, Sula & afxJ __ . »•_?!_ rnt*shed In accoidaiK.e with a call ma<ia by lhe commissioner ol ll>e Financial Institutions Bureau pursuant to lhe (Moviskins ol Seclion 223 ol lhe banking code ol 1969, as amended Sialemool ol Besourcea and LlabMUaa Wednesday, Oct. 23 Macaroni, ham and cheese, asparagus, carrots, dessert. Thursday. Oct. 24 Sliced turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, beets, fruit. Friday, Oct. 25 Spanish rice. peas. cauliflower, dessert. Monday. Oct. 28 Salisbury steak with gravy. mashed potatoes. Italian beans, bread, fruit. Tuesday. Oct. 29 Goulash, com. broccoli, fruit. Events Wednesday. Oct. 23 Delton, nutrition ed. by Cor ally; Nashville. The Old Timers. Thursday. Oct. 24 Nashville. Bingo Friday. Oct. 25 - Nashville, popcorn, nutrition ed. by Cor ally; Woodland, blood pressure Monday, Oct It Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Herminettcs; Woodland, nutrition ed by Corally. Tuesday. Oct. 29 All sites puzzles. Caledonia High & Middle School LUNCH MENU Wednesday. Oct. 23 Oven fried chicken, whip­ ped potatoes, salad, roil, fruit, milk. Thursday , Oct. 24 Taco w/meat, cheese and lettuce, french fries, cherry crisp, milk. Friday, Oct. 25 Ham and cheese sandwich, soup. veg. stick w/dip. fruit, milk Monday. Oct. 28 Barbecue rib sandwich, baked beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 29 Pizza, veg. sticks w/dip, fruit, milk. Township of Yankee Springs Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich. High/Muidle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. ModrA TO THE RESIDENTS AND p'lROPERTY^ OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 21, 1991 commencing at 7 30 o'clock p m at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 N. Briggs Rd with Yankee Springs PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission will consider the following amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance 1. Section 15.22 para 2 h. - Only one dwelling unit may be constructed upon any platted lot which is zoned for residential purpose except: 1. A two-family dwelling or multi-family dwelling may be constructed on a platted lot in any district that allows such use provided the minimum lot size re­ quirements are met for the district in which it is located. A platted lot may be subdivided and one single-family dwelling may be con­ structed on each resulting parcel that meets the minimum lot size requirements of the district in which it is located 2. Home Occupation as a Special Exception Use in "Residential Low Density ", Rural Residential", and “Agricultural and Rural" Zoning Districts with conditions and limitations. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission reserves the right to make changes to the proposed amendment at or after the public hearing, and to make its recommendation accordingly to the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission will consider such other matters as may property come before the Commission at said hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed amend ment thereto may be examined at the Township Hail by request in advance to Township Supervisor Dave Van Elst at any time during regular business hours on any day hereafter except public and legal holidays until and including the day of said hearing GHORGE EDGAR, EUM/riVE VICE-FRESH* XT ana edgar PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in the Township are in­ vited to appear at said heanng and to be heard in person, or by agent or attorney, or by communication addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the public hearing per taming to these matters. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office state above at any time during regular business hours up to the date of said hearing and will be further received by the Planning Commission Judy A Becker. Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission (616) 795-9091 or 795-7502 1O22<9127 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 22, 1991 I Page 15 Kids get safety lessons from firefighters, wives Fire Chief Gib Townsend of the Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Department signs a certificate for each child who completesd the fire safety course. The video “The Fire Detective" holds the interest of the Freeport area children who attended the fire safety session. vvnen the smoke detector sounded, the Freeport area children dropped to the floor and headed for the nearest exit. "Fireman Danny " helped point the way as the grownups watched. A firefighter in full gear is an interesting thing. This little boy finds me face mask intruiging Larry Van Puttan is fully outfitted to show the children what a firefighter looks like if he is in a burning building. wow* i nese children find out that the fire horns on the fire trucks sure are loud when you’re this close by Jean Gallup Staff Writer About 60 Freeport children came to the Freeport fire sta­ tion last Friday to learn about fire prevention and safety. Freeport firefighters and their wives presented the youngsters with easy-to-understand lessons on how to cope with a fire. A video aimed at children taught them to "stop, drop and roll," and the safest way to get out of a dark bedroom if there was a fire at their home. They also learned not to hide from fire or firefighters. A special room was set up inside the station that was filled with "smoke" and al­ lowed 10 children at a time to experience a “smoke filled" room. A firefighter was nearby in full gear for the children to see, so if they ever saw one in a darkened room, they would know they were not monsters. They were told how to use a telephone to get help, and had tours of different "rooms," where they identified different fixe hazards. In the middle of the exer­ cise, a smoke detector sounded and the children showed what they knew by quickly dropping to their knees and crawling to the nearest exiL Fun was programmed into the visit as well, with the children encouraged to climb up and over the fire trucks and blow the sirens and horns. Upon completion of the safety course, each child was awarded a certificate of appre­ ciation for taking the lessons. Each certificate carried their name and the signature of fire Chief Gib Townsend. Cookies and drinks capped off the evening of learning and fun. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! DOSTER Development Company — Celebrating its 30th Birthday — AUCTION EVENT ★ OVER 50 ★ Premiere Building Sites/Lots A RARE OPPORTUNITY!! Sunday, Oct. 27 • 1 P.M. 26 LOTS SELL ABSOLUTE! Regardless of Price! SALE TO BE CONDUCTED AT THE RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN OFFERING OVER $1,250,000 OF PROPERTIES: • Golf Course Lots • Golf View Lots • Lakefront Lots • Lake View Lots • Acreage LARGEST AUCTION OF BUILDING SITES EVER IN WEST MICHIGAN FOR DETAILED BROCHURE: (616) 343-7653 5955 W Main, Kalamazoo, Ml PLAN NOW! BE THERE! BID YOUR PRICE! �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 22. 1991 Scott named to Caledonia Village Planning Commission by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved the appointment of Barbara Scott, 309 Vine St., to the Caledonia Village Planning Commission. Scott will complete the un­ expired term of former com­ missioner Carl Church, who would have served until 1994. Church resigned from the commission because he re­ cently moved out of the vil­ lage. Scott is a graduate of Cale­ donia High School and has lived in the village for the last 27 years. She worked 23 sears as a secretary for the Caledonia Community Schools, retiring from that position last January. "I have a vested interest here," she said," And I'd like to stay active in the commu­ nity. There are some things going,on that I would like to see changed, and I figure that if I want things to happen. I need to take a part. “I'd like to be pan of all the good things that are happen­ ing, too." The Planning Commis­ sion's next meeting is sched­ uled for Oct. 28, said Village Clerk Jackie Cherry. Caledonia Principal Jeanne Glowicki and physicial education teacher Mike Dansard are taking advantage of pleasant fall weather to enjoy the latest fad with their students...roller blading. Students who want to participate get paren tai approval and then boot up' after lunch and glide around the parking lot arena under Glowicki’s and Dansard's supervision. Letters to the Editor Fall auto show a big success — shine, I spoke to my boss, Don Apsey, about having a get together in the village. We felt the townsfolk and the auto enthusiasts would enjoy a show, and that businesses could profit by it. So far. everyone has told us we succeeded on all accounts. I know 1 had fun. We had just To the editor: I would like to extend my appreciation to all who were involved with and attended the first Fall Auto Classic Show and Shine in the Village of Caledonia Sept. 28. Since a number of area car buffs had expressed an in­ terest in a local show and Hunting guide outlines rules Dear editor: Just a quick note for letter writer Terry Titus and all sportsmen: When purchasing your hun­ ting license, you should have received the 1991-92 Michigan Hunting and Trapp­ ing Guide. If not. get one. because it is full of essential reading. 1 refer mainly to Page 17 and quote, "Written permis­ sion is required from the landowner or lease holder before you may hunt on any farmlands or connected wood lots or on any fenced or posted private lands If you wound an animal or bird and it runs or flies onto private property, you have no legal right to pur sue it without permission of the landowner. Without per­ mission of the landowner, you are trespassing and subject to prosecution.” I just thought they should know this. John Crissman BowneTownsh,p Caledonia T0ps Mi_ No. 546 news DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars > Fast Service - No Long waits WE RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner Meeting for October 15. We opened tonights meeting with an article on the need of fat in our diets and the quote, "nobody cares what you know, until they know that you care." We welcome two new members tonight, Virginia and Angie. We’re happy to have you with us. Our best losers for last week were, a tie for first, Kathy D. and Rita E Runner up. Kathy F. Teen. Christina Your 24 Hour Classified Placement and Information Line * VOCt COMMumCATO. MAVICt o* >-aC OAATWCS mt IK* ta s s o l c^l I30EE3 SEE50 k - J You can PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD in any of the eight J Ad Graphics publications seven-days a week, 24 hours a-day... DIRECTORY 1 J f !' UHIII U—— r t vr s *I i k ! i rti BaSBBBO p. under 80 cars show up, of all descriptions from Enlish sports cars to American to rods, with Corvettes and even an antique Rolls Royce. I would like to single out the village president and the Village Council for allowing us to have the show, the good Lord for the super weather we had. and all the participants who brought their cars and trucks. We hope that next year will be ever better! I would like to involve the arts and crafts folks, the schools, the Boy/Girl Scouts. 4-H, Ambucs. and others who may be interested I hope these and others will contact me to start planning next year’s Fall Auto Classic and Village Festival. Thanks Bill Hyatt Caledonia ,-------- ...by calling 948-4450 then press 3 on your touch tone phone. You’ll be asked your name, t fujgj [7| address and phone number. also which many weeks 4 — Recite your ad — you can even charge the ad to your Visa or MasterCard. and Pre-Teen, Emily. This week are, first, Gloria, runner-up Alice B. and KOPS. Marilyn. HaHa box was given back by Mari J. and positive action is to read a diet article this week. Delores wishes to thank everyone for cards, flowers thoughts and prayers while she’s been ill. (We miss you and hope you’ll be back with us soon’). Our Halloween party is go­ ing to be on October 29th everyone in costume please Craft Bazaar is November 2nd. I forgot to announce this so please bring in your crafts the next two weeks. We’ll award Spider Contest winner next week and also begin coloring our turkeys for our Thanksgiving contest. Our topic tonight was an ar­ ticle found in the Detroit Free Press. "Pounds l»st. Pro­ blems Gained, the negative side effects that can take the joy out of successful weight loss." Those who have lost large amounts agree that the pain and discomfort, fear and anxiety are worth it. But, if you feel you need help get it. We closed with P R D We meet Tuesday evenings, 6 to 8 (weigh-in 6 to 6:45) in the United Methodist Church basement Questions? Call Dawn 891-9370. Nominating petitions available for Caledonia Council election Nominating petitions are due Nov. 26 for any residents interested in serving on the Caledonia Village Council. Open are the offices of president, clerk, three trustees and assessor, with elections scheduled for March 9,1992. Glen Klaver, Jackie Cherry, Dan Erskine, Judy Kidder, Jan Soules and Sandi Klaver, respectively, are the incumbents, and all have taken out nominating petitions indicating their interest in serving another term. Petitions must have no less than five valid signatures to GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner Phone 945-9554. qualify the candidate for the ballot, said Cherry, adding that anyone who is a resident of the village and a registered voter is eligible to run for council office. Wiper Blades $499 The president and clerk serve two-year terms, while trustees serve four-year terms. Nominating petitions are available at the village clerk’s office, 243 Maple. Brake Fluid^ 99<.. Western Auto^^ M 37. Caledonia • 891-1484 Open MF 8-8. Sat 8 5; Sun 9-3 Lead Substitute Starting Fluid v$|49 99< �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 22. 1991 I Page 17 SPORTS Scot girl harriers finish second, Parbel wins conference crowns The Caledonia girls cross country team, which finished second by a single point at last year s state meet, proved to be the cream of the O-K Gold crop once again this season. The Scots, who had won the league dual meet title with a 7-0 record, finished first at Thursday’s conference meet at Johnson Park with 37 points to claim the overall title. Caledonia had four runners in the top seven positions, led by Becky Beland s second-place finish in 20:30, 16 seconds behind first-place Becky Dykhouse of South Christian. The Sailors finished second in the meet with 49 points. Other leading times and places for Caledonia were Merideth Denison, fifth (21:04); Sarah Flegel, sixth (21:10); Karyn Duba. seventh (21:20); Heather Comegys, 16th (23:15); and Carrie Peterson. 17th (23:16). The boys team finished second in the league behind highly-ranked Cedar Springs, having lost earlier in a dual meet. The Red Hawks outdistanced the Scots 36-43 in the conference meet. Pete Parbel was the only runner under 17 minutes, finishing first overall in 16:53. Cedar Springs’ Jason Quist was second in 17:02. Other leading finishers for Caledonia were John Myers, ninth (17:32); Jason Boorsma. 10th (17:41); Chris Holiday, 11th (17:44); and Tim Stack. 12th (17:481 Caledonia will compete in the regional meet Saturday at Bath Boys coach John Soderman lists Linden. Ionia, Hartland and Lowell as some of the other powers in the field. Caledonia soccer team post first winning season in 3 years Winning a second place at the Clarksville Ox Roast three-on-three was this team of Caledonia boys sponsored by Caledonia Lumber. From the left are Seth Erskine, Joe Rodgers. Shawn McCormick and Dan Erskine. Holding the trophy is Nick Freeman. (Photo courtesy of Jan Erskine) Area teams win at Lansing, Clarksville FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, butting, and light assembly openings available. High starting wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a lec. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. Shown with the sportsmanship award they won on their court at the Lansing Gus Mocker Tournament are Phil Licari (left), Seth Erskine, Matt Frantti and Nick Freeman. This team also won the sportsmanship award at the Belding Mocker. (Photo courtesy of Jan Erskine) The Caledonia soccer team assured itself of the first winning regular season in it’s brief three-year history by defeating conference champion Calvin Christian Tuesday 2-0. The win, the Scots’ seventh shutout of the year, improved the Fighting Scots' overall record to 8-62. Senior Steve Tafelsky and his brother Kevin, a sophomore, scored the Caledonia goals. Meanwhile, the Scot defense limited Calvin Christian to just two shots on goal, one of which was saved by keeper Rob Moomey. "Our passing game was very good," Caledonia coach Brian Broekhuizen said. "What was nice about it was that we were able to finish it off by putting the ball in the net. We’ve had some difficulty doing that this season." The Scots totalled 11 shots on goal in the game. Caledonia suffered a tough 5-1 loss to a very quick Hastings team Thursday in a preview of Monday’s district opener. The Saxons capitalized on a 12-minute lapse by the Scots to tally three goals en route to a 4-1 halftime lead. "We really fell apart there for awhile," Broekhuizen Frosh gridders win 6th straight APPLICATIONS ACCEFTED BETWEEN a 30 AM 4:30 F.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (eoej Three Bldgs. South ol comer ol M 37144th Street or 4595 Broad moor, S.E., Suite 150 (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Comp**)* t-px Caledonia team takes first at Kalamazoo Macker Julie Scheid (stonding left). Anne Whisner, Sheri Vredevoogd (seated left) and Jennifer Feenstra display their Mocker trophies earned by winning a first on their court in the 14-and-under age group at Kalamazoo, Sept 28-29. (Photo by Artel Scheid) The TK freshman traveled to Byron Center last Thursday and came nome with a 28-0 victory. After a slow first quarter. Matt Liu broke several tackles and raced 57 yards for TK’s first touchdown and Ed Solomon scored the extra points. Soloman scored the Trojans second touchdown on a 6-yard run with Ty Middleton scor­ ing the two extra points. Liu scored another long touchdown on a run of 53 yards. TK’s final touchdown was scored by Solomon on a 23-yard run. making the final score 28-0 The defense limited the Bulldogs to minus two yards rushing and five total yards The Trojans ran their season record to 7-0 Thursday with a 24-6 win over West Catholic Andy Brewer scored three touchdowns and rushed for over 150 yards. said. "Hastings has a very fast ballclub, and they were able to beat us to the ball. I know they aren’t really that much better than we are." The Scots had lost to Hastings 1-0 earlier in the season in a game which Broekhuizen said was played relatively even. Both teams totalled 15 shots on goal. Karl Hofmann scored the only Caledonia goal shortly before halftime. Steve Schneider assisted. Moomey had six saves for the Scots. The winner of Monday’s district game, to be played at Hastings, will meet Lowell on Wednesday. The finals will be held in Delton Saturday at 2 p.m. YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH... 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(Photo courtesy Jim Cook) Caledonia sweet ladies moves into first in O-K Gold conference The Caledonia girls basketball team is playing well as a team, and that does not bode well for the rest of the O-K Gold conference The "Sweet Ladies" moved into a share of first place in the league standings with a pair of wins last week. Caledonia will play South Christian at home tonight with sole possession of first place on the line. Both teams come in with 5-1 league slates. Tuesday the Scots used a strong second half to overpower Cedar Springs 5831. Caledonia outscored the Red Hawks 19-2 in the third quarter to open up a 47-25 bulge. "Cedar Springs was playing well," Scot coach Ken Demeuse said. "We were having a hard time putting the ball in the basket and a hard time executing the press. "But in the second half, we played much better as a team." Roxanne Gallert led a balanced scoring attack with 13 points, while adding five assists and eight steals. Jenny Wilkinson chipped in eight points, while four other players added six apiece. Jenny Tuinstra led the Caledonia rebounders with seven, while Jenny Smith had six. Emily Ashbaugh dished off seven assists. Thursday Caledonia defeated Hudsonville 65-45, outscoring the Eagles in every quarter. The Scots had a 33-24 halftime lead. "We used our pressure defense and had them on the run the whole game," Demeuse said. "I think they tired a little bit in the second half. Again, we got contributions from everybody." Gallert had a dozen points for Caledonia, while Tuinstra and Wilkinson added 11 each. Smith, who also had seven assists and seven rebounds, and Treasure Hylkema chipped in eight. The Scots, the defending league champions, improved to 9-3 overall. After the game tonight against the Sailors, Caledonia will be host to Forest Hills Northern Thursday. The Huskies nipped the Scots by a point in the earlier game. Demeuse said that if his team continues to play well together and displays the balance it has in recent games, a second league title is not out of the realm of the possible. "Right now, everyone is contributing," he said. "A lot of teams (in the league) have one or two good players, but we have nine." Area bowling resultsBowlerettes Bradford White 20-8; Village Stylist 16-12; Caledonia Oil 14V4-13I4; Locke Shoppe 14-14; Hair We Are 13Vi-14'/6; Country Place Beauty 6-22. High Series - D Blough 518; L. Riva 500; M. Belson 500; T. Noffke 476; D. Levert 460 High Games - M. Fager 209; M Belson 206; L. Riva 192; D Blough 181; G. Meaney 174. 0 to Breathless In 5 Seconds. in the world. up to a ncv. ievd «’t ex!., rr.c Ind RX1. or likh 650 Sprung a MKc hqiud-cvled. fuel-injected tnp the RXI rido like a nvkei through the at*. The InJv 6S» t* the of the P»l Eagk Riser W orld ChampK«ndup Dertn Formula III n IXmii wait! lliesc sled* xrll as test as thex O' oter snow BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone 852-9377 Somewhere in football heaven, an old football coach named Woody Hayes was smiling. In these days of sophisticated passing offenses and trick plays, some teams still prefer his "three yards and a cloud of dust" approach to the game, including O-K Gold rivals Hudsonville and Caledonia. Unfortunately for Caledonia, it was Hudsonville that was able to push the ball across the goal line when it needed to in Friday’s tilt at Hudsonville. The Eagles prevailed 2118 in a driving rain, improving to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in league play. The aptly-dubbed Fighting Scots, who had a modest two-game winning streak snapped, fell to 2-4 and 2-5. Hudsonville running back Chris Babin scored on a twoyard run over the right side of his line on fourth and goal with 2:59 left to play, securing the win for the Eagles. Caledonia was able to drive the ball down inside Eagle territory in the final minute, but Scot quarterback Alan Aho was stopped on a fourth and two play with approximately 30 seconds remaining. "It was another tough one," Caledonia coach Ralph Shefferly said. "But our kids played real, real well. "We were able to move the ball, but when we got it down inside the three (on conversion attempts) we just couldn’t seem to put it in." Caledonia took an 18-15 lead in the see-saw battle on an eight-yard run by Aho early in the fourth quarter, capping an impressive 10play, 59-yard drive. Aho swept left, then eluded the last Eagle defender with a nifty move to his right. The two-point conversion failed. Hudsonville erased a 12-7 Scot halftime advantage on the opening possession of the third quarter. Fullback Matt Johnson busted a 52yard run. Babin's run on the conversion gave Hudsonville a 15-12 lead. The Scots spotted the Eagles a quick 7-0 lead, taking its first possession of the game, following a Brad Stegenga punt, and driving 53 yards for the score. Johnson scored the touchdown, a 12-yarder, through the middle of the Caledonia line. But the Scots regrouped early in the second quarter. A seven-yard Eagle punt into an ugly wind gave Caledonia ideal field position at the Hudsonville 32. Fullback Ryan Haik blew through the right side of the line and scampered into the end zone on the Scots’ first play. Again, the conversion attempt failed. Later in the quarter, Tom Benedict picked off a Rick Schurr pass and returned it 24 yards to the Hudsonville 26-yard line. After a clipping penalty moved the ball back near midfield, Haik took it 43 yards to the five yard line. Benedict raced untouched into the end zone on the ensuing play. The kick was blocked. Haik led the Scot rushing attack with 111 yards on 14 carries. Aho had 72 yards on 21 attempts, including some crucial first-down runs, while Stegenga chipped in 43 yards on the ground Caledonia, which did not complete a pass. churned out 256 yards on 58 rushing attempts. Hudsonville had 269 yards rushing on 41 attempts. The Scot defense was led by Benedict with five solos, the interception, and a spectacular forced fumble after a long run by Babin took the ball deep into Caledonia territory. Brad Seeley also had five solos and three assists, while Stegenga added four solos and three assists. He also kept the Eagles pinned deep with some effective punting. The Scots will attempt to rebound Friday at home against South Christian, which will be no easy task. The Sailors are tied with Hudsonville for third place in the league behind unbeaten Coopersville and Forest Hills Northern. "We played very well, but we just couldn't get out of there with a "W"," Shefferly said. "We’ll just have to regroup and get it done on Friday." Trojan gridders clinch share of O-K Blue conference title It's getting to sound like old hat. The Middleville football team secured at least a share of yet another O-K Blue football crown with an easy 48-8 win over Kelloggsville on Friday. A win over Calvin Christian this week will give the Trojans the title outright, and move them closer to a possible Class B playoff berth, pending the outcome of the season finale' at Wayland. Middleville, which has now won or shared five straight league championships, was all over the Rockets early, scoring the game's first seven touch­ downs, including four by Jamie Berg. Berg led the Trojan rushing attack with 105 yards on eight carries. Mark Harcek started the Trojan scoring with a 45yard touchdown run, and the rout was on. David Sherwood scampered 60 yards on a punt return, be­ fore Berg tallied the first of his scores, a 30-yarder. "I felt like it was a good overall performance by us," Middleville coach Skip Pranger said. "I felt we really improved in some areas that we needed to improve on, such as sustaining blocks and execution." Berg's other scores covered 34, 12, and 18 yards. Mark McNutt also scored a 52-yard touchdown before Kelloggsville got on the board late in the game. The Trojan defense was led by Berg with 11 tackles, and Chris Foster and David Lehman with 10 apiece. Middleville, which im­ proved to 6-0 in league play and 7-0 overall and was ranked ninth in last week's AP Class B poll, will host the Squires on Friday for the Band Night game, the final home game of the season. The Trojans would in all probability qualify for the playoffs for the second straight year with wins over Calvin and Wayland. They were ranked third in the re­ gional computer points standings last week, and the top four teams qualify for post-season action. "We just need to continue to improve," Pranger said. "We hope to get better and better each week." Trojan kickers split final matches The Middleville soccer team wrapped up its regular season by splitting its final two matches last week. Tuesday the Trojans lost to Forest Hills Northern 1-0 despite dominating the entirety of the match, according to coach Steve Evans. The loss ended a disappointing conference season in which Middleville w as winless. The Trojans rebounded on Thursday against an inexperienced Delton team and posted a 7-0 rout. Jim Mason scored two goals, while Curt Thaler, Ryan Recker, Jason Clinton, Dave DeHaan, and Eric DeGroote also tallied. Bill Baldry and Jim Flikkema combined for the shutout in goal. T-K, which was 4-9-4 in the regular season, will travel to Delton again on Wednesday for a district game against the Panthers. The winner will meet Hastings, Lowell or Caledonia in Saturday's 2 p.m. final, also to be held at Delton. Caledonia golf team sixth in Marshall regionals The Caledonia golf team finished sixth in a strong 18team field at the state regional meet last weekend at Marshall. Jackson Lumen Christi won the tournament with by seven strokes over runner-up Coldwater. Phil Stimac led the Scots with an 89, followed by Chris VanRyn (91); John Duba (92); and Randy Foreman (93). Three Scots were selected for all-league honors. Foreman, a senior, led Caledonia with a 42.1 average in conference play and was selected to first-team honors, as was Duba, who averaged 42.6. Stimac was honorable mention with a 43.1 stroke average. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 22. 1991 / Page 19 Erin Wolverton gathers all-state Class B honors in Kalamazoo Middleville's Erin Wolverton capped a spectacular freshman season by reaching the semi-finals of the state Class B meet at Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo over the weekend, thereby earning all­ state honors. Wolverton, who was seeded fourth, lived up to her seed by reaching the semis before losing 6-2, 6-0 to Katie Schlukebir of Mattawan, who is widely considered the premier player in the state in all classes. After drawing a bye in the first round, Wolverton downed an oppenent from Gull Lake, despite struggling with her serve. In a great quarterfinal match, Wolverton rallied to defeat Stacy Prince of Kenowa Hills 1-6, 7-5, 6-4. Prince's only two losses of the year were to Wolverton. Wolverton, who had won the Class B regional crown a week ago at East Grand Rapids to qualify for the meet, led 5-0 in the third set before a determined Prince rallied to within 5-4. "It wasn't a question of Erin playing badly," Middleville coach Larry Seger said. "Stacy was very determined. The last eight games of the match were just great tennis. "Erin is still a young player, but she is very determined and she ll come back and try it again next year." After disposing of Wolverton, Schlukebir routed second-seeded Jenny Fales of Allegan 6-1, 6-2 in the title match. Perennial power Bloomfield Hills Kingswood won the meet with 27 points, outdistancing runnerup Sturgis by five. Wolverton's three points earned Middleville a tied-for 13th place finish, along with Haslett, Coldwater, and Fremont Trojan jayvee gridders now 5-2 The Thornapple Kellogg junior varsity football team upped its record 5-2 overall and 4-2 in the league with a 30-6 defeat of Kelloggsville Running back BJ West opened the scoring early in the second quarter, scampering 20 yards with an option pitch for the touchdown West gain­ ed 154 yards on 24 carries Defensively, he contributed with six tackles from his linebacker spot The Trojans jumped on the scoreboard again with a 10-play 48-yard drive. Quarterback Ted Doorn plunged one yard for the score. After a successful 2-pomt conversion, the score was 14-0. Doom had an outstanding night running the veer of­ fense. He later scored on a 15-yard run. completed three passes for 38 yards, and in­ tercepted a rocket pass and returned it 40 yards, setting up another T.K. touchdown The Trojan offense gained 312 yards rushing while the passing attack contributed 38 yards. Later in the second half, running back John Huyck took a Doom option pitch and rambled 38 yards for the touchdown Doom kept for the two-point conversion to run the score to 22-0. Doom finished the scoring in the fourth quarter with his second touchdown, and completed the conversion attempt on a pass to Jason Bardwell Bardwell led the defensive from his linebacker position with an interception and a team-leading 13 tackles The Trojans finish their league schedule with an away contest with Calvin Christian at Wyoming Park Thursday. Middleville girl harriers with O-K Blue league dual title The Middleville cross coun­ try girls team finished the OK Blue dual meet season undefeated with a 26-33 win over Calvin Christian last Thursday. The Trojans need a win in the conference meet to clinch the first ever cross country championship for the TK schools. The dual meet loss for Calvin was the first suffered in eight years in the OK Blue and Gold Meets. Team depth led to the girls victory, as the first seven run­ ners on the team were within 1 minute and 17 seconds of each other. Wendy Wisniewski was the first runner in for the team The freshman ran a time of 23:28, finishing third. Sara Postema finished fourth, 23:46; Sarah Allore, fifth, 23:49; Tonya Rauschenberger. sixth. 23:51; Rhonda Hesselink, eighth. 24:35; Kelly Ignatoski. ninth. 24:44; Tracie Middleton. 10th. 24:45; and Michele Shepard, 11th, 26:48. Ryan Winchel was the first finisher for the boys team with an ninth place finish, running a time of 20:05. The team lost to a good Squire team 15-50. Mark Pullen was 10th, 20:07; Justin Blake. 11th. 20:12; Dave Timm, 15th, 21:10; Jared Miller. 17th, 21:22; Mau Polhemus. 18th. 21:27; and Eric Lake 19th, 22:14. TK net star Erin Wolverton capped off a spectacular freshman season by advancing to the semi-finals of the Class B state meet in Kalamazoo over the weekend. Wolverton earned all-state honors for her efforts. TK jayvee girls win big game The TK jayvee girls defeated Calvin Christian Tuesday in overtime 45-44. The Trojans overcame a first quarter deficit of 12-4 to trail at half only by four points. 21-17. Tracy Wieringa’s three pointer at the middle of the se­ cond quarter seemed to turn the momentum over to TK's side. The Trojans outscored Calvin 9-2 in the third quarter, only to see Calvin have a strong fourth quarter outscoring TK 18-15 to end the regulation game tied 41-41. Baskets by Metta Bedrick and Jaime Strater in the over­ time sealed the victory for the Trojans. Strater was top Against Cedar Springs, all the girls saw plenty of action as the Scots rolled to a 61-26 win. Jenny Millard led the scor­ ing with 16 points and Angie Wilkinson added nine. The game at Hudsonville COUPON $5001 was a see-saw battle that was tight until late in the fourth quarter. Michelle Colbom and Jenny Millard led the Scots with 12 points each and Wilkinson ad­ ded eight in a 5341 win. OFFJ CAVINS, TK frosh eagers raise record 14-0 Last week Middleville's freshmen basketball team defeated Hopkins and Martin to raise the record to 14-0. Middleville hosted Hopkins Tuesday and w ith the help of a stifling defense, jumped off to a 24-2 halftime lead. The Tro­ jans cruised through the se­ cond half, winning 43 to 19. Tracy Lee scored 13 points for the Trojans, while Vikki Jansen added 12. Thursday. TK traveled to Martin and it was again the defense that allowed the Tro­ jans to jump off to a 13-2 firstquarter lead. Middleville won the game 38-18. Jansen scored 18 points, Sarah Kaecheie added eight points and five assists, while Jessica Coe had four points with nine rebounds and five steals. To tjw Editor Balloon launches add to litter problem To the editor: Before the TK football game Oct. 11. kids were given helium balloons to hold when they formed the "vic­ tory tunnel” for the players. Of course, the balloons were released as the players ran through the ‘ tunnel . ” I would like to suggest that helium balloon launches as a means of celebrating, beauti­ fying or ‘just for fun,” have become a thing of the past While they may look pretty sailing way in the air. the balloons do not cease to exist as they fly out of sight In today's world, we are try mg (hopefully > to teach our kids by word and example that littering is irresponsible and unacceptable We teach them that every person's actions make a difference, and that small changes from many indiv iduals add up to a big dif­ ference overall Just because something goes up at first, doesn't make it any less trash. We certainly wouldn't plan a launch of plastic bags down the Thor nappie River' Not only is any littering ug­ ly, m the case of things like balloons, they could be harm­ ful if accidently eaten by' an animal. Please think about it Diane LaBin n, Middleville Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! It's time to change the OIL! Caledonia frosh eagers at 8-3 The Caledonia girls freshman basketball team won their fifth and sixth games in a row last week. In doing so. they brought their season record to 8-3 with victory over Cedar Springs and Hudsonville scorer, with 15 points. TK has an overall record of 10-3 and a league record of 6-1. OIL CHANGE! INCLUDES: I • Lube - Oil - Filter • Check and Fill All Fluids | • Check all Belts, Hoses, Etc. 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Hardy left his trustee’s seat to assume the presidency of the village when Duane Thatcher resigned earlier this month. The only other village resi­ dent who expressed an interest in the position, Gwen Slander, was brought to the attention of the council by way of a letter from a group of citizens who live on Lem Paul Street. "Gwen has not personally approached the council, that I know of," Hardy said, adding that against his better judge­ ment, he had placed her name before the council. Regina Stein, a resident asked the council to delay the vote, even if Slander hadn’t buyer, Joel Sietsma of Kala­ talked to council members, as mazoo, will pay $10,000 for long as the letter was sent in the parcel and install water, good faith. sewer and electricic facilities With all members declaring until they can be supplied by themselves ready to vote, the village. they unanimously selected To comply with plat re­ Schellinger. str :tions for the park, the re­ With Schellinger now on stricted covenants were the council, his seat on the amended on the advice of at­ Middleville Planning and torney Jeff Youngsma. Zoning Commission (PZC) The Sietsmas intend to will have to be filled, along start construction of a facility with two other vacancies on to manufacture cement lawn that panel. ornaments this fall, The letter regarding Slander Youngsma reported. also contained names of peo­ Trustee Marilyn Vandenple who would serve on the Berg reported that she had PZC. It will be given to been made aware of a waterchairman Eldon Newmyer for filled pond at Cider Mill Vil­ his recommendations to the lage that was without fencing, and asked the council council. Because he is a former to find for some kind of member, Schellinger was protection against children asked by Hardy to act as liai­ playing around it son between the commission The "pond" collects storm water and holds it temporarily and the council. In other business, the coun­ to slow the release of rain wa­ cil approved the sale of Lot ter, village Manager Kit Sh New trustee, psge 76 12 in the industrial park. The of Mf£) FOUNDED I&34 Village President William Hardy (right) congratulates Ed Schellinger on becoming a trustee on the council. Company to proceed with action over rezoning No compromise reached in Reibel vs. Twp. Caledonia Township Su­ pervisor Jerry Good reported Wednesday that discussions between township officials and representatives of the Riebcl Development Com­ pany had failed to yield agreement on the future use of a 234-acre farm at the intersection of Cherry Valley Avenue and M-37. Legal action already initi­ ated by Riebel against the township probably now will proceed, Good said. "A couple of months ago, we delayed action so we could meet with Riebel to see if there was any common ground for settlement," Good said. "And last night, we brought the Township Board and the Planning Commis­ sion together in closed ses­ sion to discuss what the fu­ ture of that property should be.” Township attorney Doug Donnell also was present, Good said. Absent were Township Board Trustees John Dieleman and Gordon Jousma. "The consensus was that (Riebel Development’s) pro­ posals for the property still did not match what the town­ ship would like to see there, and after the closed session ended, we met with the Riebel people and their attorney to tell them that, " said Good. Riebel Development of Grand Rapids filed suit against the township in March 1990, after the Town­ ship Board denied the com­ pany’s 1989 request to rezone the former Jousma farm to R3 (high-density residential) so it could construct a large mo­ bile home park on the prop­ erty. The R-3 zoning, plus a special use permit, is required by the township for the con­ struction of mobile home parks. In denying the rezoning, the township cited the density of the proposed 826-unit park, which, officials said, would create a traffic problem on M-37 and "overwhelm township services" and the public school system. The township also frowned on Riebel’s plan to construct a private on-site sewer system for the park. Riebel responded in its suit that its due processes were vi­ olated in the rezoning proce­ dure, that the Planning Commission violated the Open Meeting.; Act and that Sw Relbal rs., page 2 Citizens ask questions at Caledonia school millage forum held Oct. 21 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer About 80 Caledonia residents, teachers and ad­ ministrators turned out Oct. 21 for a community forum on the upcoming school bond issue request. Caledonia school district voters will decide Nov. 19 on a $19 million bond issue that would allow the Caledonia schools to construct a new middle school and partially remodel the present middle school to return it to high school use. Whether to construct a com­ munity swimming pool is a separate question on the ballot. Forum organizers explained to the audience that because state law requires building funds be kept separate from operating funds, school districts must seek voter ap­ proval whenever they wish to construct or remodel their facilities They also explained that this building program would cost district residents about 1 mill for the middle school and about 1.5 mills for both the school and the swimming pool A one-mill increase equals a $50 increase in yearly proper­ ty taxes for the owner of a home valued at $100,000. FACTs committee members also emphasized that Sh Millage, page 8 Middleville family caught in aftermath of Mt. Pinatubo spent on the island of Guam. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The world’s attention was focused on Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines during the eruption in June, with photos of the devastation in the is­ lands and surrounding area sent to every corner of the globe. However, the ensuing weeks spent by personnel of the armed forces and the Inter­ national Red Cross in han­ dling the evacuation of thou­ sands of military dependents from the island was not given the same world wide press. Julie McMillan, the daugh­ ter of Joyce and Charles Mor­ gan of Middleville, and her family have first-hand knowl­ edge of the experience. Julie was stationed on ac­ tive duty at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, along with her husband, Marty, and son Charlie, when the vol­ cano erupted. Marty is retired from the military, and holds a civil service position in the secu­ rity police for the Department of Defense. He also held two other jobs: circulation manager of the Pacific Stars and Stripes, Sh Attarmath, paga 2 In This Issue... • Caledonia debate team plans drive for homeless • Middleville festival group considers options • Dutton Fire Dept., Kent Co. Sheriff Dept, plan Halloween party • Caledonia sixth grader leads brother, sister from smoke-filled house �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 Aftermath of Mt. Pinatubo, from frontpage and shift supervisor of one of the five Subway shops on the island. Juliera Staff Sergeant with 11 years in the Air Force, is a production control specialist in the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, and is trained in disaster control. She also took special train­ ing in "Prime Beer a pro­ gram designed to teach civil engineers and disaster workers how to "build up from scratch." The military people who had to flee the volcano were gathered at Clark Air Force Base, and from there went to the naval base at Subic Bay, and to Cebu Island by ship. They then were dispersed to Guam to wait for transporta­ tion. "You're looking at 100,000 people going through to Cali­ fornia. If they had a family in the states, they tried to get them there; or they were sent to their next duty station. It was a nightmare for those people," Julie recalled. "The base commander wanted anyone who could volunteer houses to take in the evacuees." Marty said, so he and Julie opened up their home. They were also notified that all civil engineer personnel would go on 12-hour shifts to help supply the Philippines. "They were all American personnel and dependents, with retirees last If a family left to be shipped out, another would be waiting," he said. Some people arrived on Guam with only the clothes they had on, and others left the danger area with duffel bags. "They had to leave every­ thing; letters, photos, cars; things that could never be re­ placed," Marty said. "They just didn’t have time." "But, when they tell you to get on the plane, you have to go," Julie said. At Anderson AFB, which was deactivated, unoccupied houses were used to hold five and six families. The Army, Navy and Marines and the Red Cross moved in and, working 12-hour shifts, set up disaster systems to handle food, finances, child care, sleeping, even pet kennels for quarantine for those who managed to keep their pets with them, Marty continued. MCI and RCA set up free phone service so they could make contact with their fami­ lies, and back to the Philip­ pines, he said. "They were very organized; I was impressed,” he said*. Luckily, when they offered to house evacuees, the McMillans had a full freezer, and plenty of food made ahead, Julie noted. Not having provisions for babies, the couple asked for older children and adults. Julie recalled a mixup when she was told a woman who was two months pregnant would be arriving with a 4-year-old child turned out to be a woman who was four months pregnant with a 2-year-old girl. The woman was so ex­ hausted they immediately put her to bed, only to have to wake her a few hours later to be sent on to the ship. "The naval personnel took superb care of her," Julie said,"they were so good to ev­ eryone, even giving up their beds to the dependants." With Julie working 12 hour days, and Marty continuing the normal work routine, that meant leaving their home to strangers every day. They did what everyone else on the island did, Julie said. "We just suspended all dis­ trust temporarily," she said, In a busy, impersonal world... We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service. Yes, we have the most modern banking technology available so our customers are guaranteed efficient, accurate service. But that's not enough. We believe personal, friendly service is equally important, and continue to offer you the same kind of personalized service today that our customers have come to expect from us over the years. If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us. Find out why. with us, you get the best of both worlds —. modern banking services and old-fashioned, friendly service! The flying asn coming from Mt. Pinatubo in the Philappines covered everything including roads and cars. "I just kept thinking, what if it was me?" Everyone was in the same situation, and all worked and pulled together, the couple said. Marty praised the people at Anderson AFB. "Many people made many sacrifices at Anderson. Guam also has a large populace of Philippine people. They sent next duty station in New Mexico at Canon AFB. the McMillan family is visiting family and friends from one coast to another, and will set­ tle down to a more normal tour of duty around Nov. 21 of this year. This week they are in Rhode Island visiting his family. provisions to the Philippines, and held big blood drives. Some waited up to eight hours to donate blood.; they sent money and clothes," he said. “It was rough. A lot of credit should go to the Red Cross for their work during typhoons. Mount Pinatubo and in Saudi," Julie added. Before they report to Julie's Riebel vs. Caledonia Twp suit, the township's "improper re­ fusal" caused Riebel to suffer a "temporary taking without just compensation," meaning that the refusal of the request took away the company’s right to use the property and receive compensation from it Riebel had argued that Caledonia Township lacks sufficient starter and retire­ ment homes, and that the phased development of the park would prevent over­ whelming either township protection services or local schools. The controversial issue drew large crowds of residents to public hearings on the re­ quest, and the township's eventual rejection of the re­ zoning was loudly applauded by those opposed to the pro­ posal. Riebel officials said at the time the zoning was denied and the suit filed, however, they had no plans for the property other than to put manufactured housing there. Township officials said they hoped the company would revise its plans for the parcel so that court action could be avoided. Attorney James Telman, legal counsel for Riebel De­ velopment, said that he thought such a compromise was proceeding. "I guess were disap­ pointed," Telman said in a phone interview after last week’s meeting between Ptiebel and the township. "We thought both parties were interested in resoiving this issue, but apparently the township does not see it that way. "There may have been indi­ viduals on the board or Plan­ ning Commission who felt differently, but the corporate’ response was, if the plan in­ volves mobile housing, we’re not interested." Congratulations! BOY, Nicholas John, bom Oct. 9. at 5:16 p.m. to Tim and Christy Tape and brother. Darrin, of Middleville, weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz., 21 in­ ches long Telman said that he had un­ derstood the township was in­ terested in Riebel's new plan for a mix of uses on the prop­ erty. This proposal cut the number of mobile homes to approximately 400 units on two-thirds of the site, with single-family homes planned for the east portion. The new plan also included a commer­ cial area on the southwes. comer. "The township basically said 'no' to this," Telman said. He agreed that it looked as though the disagreement now would be decided in court. "When you go to court for a settlement, both sides can­ not possibly come out happy," he commented. "The court could give each side something, and then each one is a little happy. Or the court could create a completely un­ tenable situation for one side." He said that while munici­ palities across the state have tried to exclude mobile home from front page parks, either through zoning ordinances or by making the regulations for them unbear­ ably tough, the courts have ruled that mobile home parks cannot be excluded simply be­ cause people don’t like them. "And Caledonia Township has not established a place for a mobile home park," he pointed jout. Telman said that Riebel's legal action against the town­ ship now would proceed, with a trial date set foi early in 1992. Judge David Soet has been assigned to the case. "We had hoped to come out of the discussions as friends, with the problem resolved," said Telman. "As I said, we re disappointed." BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Oct. 31...Children’s Halloween party at 6 p.m. at the Gaines Township Fire Department Nov. 2...LCTK Arts and Crafts Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caledonia High School. Nov. 5...Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall on Main Street. Nov. 11...Adult Heart Saver (CPR) class starting at 7 p.m. at the Thornapple Township fire station, 115 High Street. Call 795-7243. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1991 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Caledonia High School debate team plans drive to help the homeless Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg On changing rules, rhetoric At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education approved the proposal submitted by the business department, which finalizes a restructuring process for the department. The catalyst for restructuring course content and delivery is based on findings that employment needs of the business com­ munity have changed. Today employees who can perform basic academic skills, have technical knowledge and skills, and possess good work ethics are greatly needed The Business Department submitted a proposal to the Michigan Department of Education for vocational funding ap proval The action plan submitted was approved. The proposal was presented to the District Curriculum Council at the Oc­ tober meeting and it was approved for submission to the Board of Education. The board gave approval to the proposal, pen­ ding funding by the state At this time, it appears that at least part of the vocational funds have been line item vetoed by Governor John Engler. I would like to share with you a few excerpts from the May 1991 Michigan Occupational Education Association newsletter written by Bernie Stankcwkz. past MOEA President: “A major challenge is to transform schooling into a process that equips all students, not just the college bound, with higherorder capacities of thinking and reasoning “Shifts in what industry considers to be 'well educated’ mean that setoob can no longer simply offer more of the same curricula Smaller employers prefer employees with a com­ bination of sound academic and vocational skills. “Education reform at the high school level has taken two forms: regulations and rhetoric. Regulations increased the number of credits required to cam a diploma. That is justified by rhetoric about 'preparing for college. “Even though more than 70 percent of the jobs in America will not require a college degree by the year 2000. the 'on to college' mentality affected enrollment in vocational education programs in an ugly and sinister way. Vocational education students arc often labeled, ridiculed and even harasssed by peers. “As a strategy for improving education, increasing course requirements alone does not appear to work very well for the students who need help the most. In the past, we have tended to measure the quality of education in the schools according to how well the best of our students in the best of schools are prepared academically to attend a four-year college. As the percentage of the non-college bound graduates who go directly into the workforce decreases and as the percentage who pursue two-year technical education increases, it is only sensible to adjust the mission of high school vocational education accordingly. “A change in the curriculum that includes more emphasis on academics and on general vocational skills and concepts would better serve both those who go on to college and those who don’t. “This aspect of the new mission is embodied in the move­ ment to integrate academic and vocational education... known as the restructuring through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Art. This act will only be as good as those of us working to implement it. We can make a difference.” I would like to express my appreciation to our staff working to restructure our curriculum offerings: To Ron Overbeek. Andrew Kopf and Kevin Briggs, who developed the new high school technology class and received a $25,000 grant for im­ plementation of the program; To Ron Strater for development and implementation of the new middle school technology pro­ gram. and to Jacqueline Hoover, Amy Koning and Gary McKee, high school business education staff members who worked many hours m development of the business services and technology core. The Caledonia High School debate team this year will sponsor “The Really Great Everything Drive” to try to help the homeless. The campaign will be con­ ducted between Oct. 28 and Nov 19. ‘Homelessness is not a disease, the homeless are not hopeless. ‘ said debate team member Ryan Lieske. “They are people, like you and I. who’ve met with misfortune. All they want is a chance, a life. And we can help.” The drive will collect provi­ sions for the Inner-City Chris­ tian Federation, a Grand Rapids-based shelter for poor families. “It's our way of extending a helping hand to those who dwell in the dark and abysmal comers of the world. ” Lieske said. Fellow student Kim Van K uiken added. “Homelessness needs to be recognized They need the support of the community to show them they have a light to guide them through their tough times.’’ Needed are non-perishable food items, kitchen supplies. The CHS debate class decided to do more than just talk about the plight of the homeless, which is the league s debate topic this year. The class this week is sponsoring a collection of everyday items needed by a shelter which aids homeless people. hygiene maintenance books and children. supplies, supplies, and toys for the Middleville Boy Scout Troop No. 103 planning annual fundraisers Boy Scout Troop No. 103 in Middleville is gearing up for annual fund-raisers, with volunteer fathers and sons coming together for a "Lumber Jack Day" on Nov. 2, to cut wood to sell. Also on tap is a new item the scouts will take orders for this year. Stationary, station­ ary notes, Christmas cards and wrapping paper made with recycled paper can be ordered from any Boy Scout in Troop 103. They hope to send in orders around the first week in November, to allow the mate­ rials, called "Earth Care Prod­ ucts" to be delivered near Thanksgiving. The traditional popcorn sale will start Nov. 1 and run until Nov. 20. "We'll be selling the pop­ corn and caramel corn; that’s something we do every year," said David Schmitz, coordina­ tor of fund-raisers. Sponsored by the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scouts of America, the popcorn sale is an approved uniform, fund-raising project for Cub Packs and Scout Troops. Selling 1,000 poinsetta plants between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a also a goal set by the troop, he said. Those also can be ordered from any Scout during that time. After a very successful event last year, the sale of do­ nated firewood will be held for the second year. More wood will be cut this year, because there were more orders than there was wood last year, Schmitz said. Several fathers and boys have volunteered to cut and split the seasoned oak on the Middleville woman earns degree from EMU Shannon M. Parr-Swanson of Middleville was among the students on whom Eastern Michigan University confer­ red advanced degrees as a This may be the right time for a free review of your homeowner's policy. From your Auto-Owners agent. Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner (Anytime) Days , Week | ORDER TO GO 891-8997 JkzNoPrfl'fz’mfttoftlz- DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Senior Citizen Available Sat. & San. for Private Parties • Open Mon .-Fn 8am io 9 p m | 129 E. Main Street — Caledonia Sat 8 a m to 2 p m result of studies completed in August 1991 Parr-Swanson earned a master of arts degree. "Hey, Dad, look at this old violin I found in the attic. What does Stradivarius mean?" Full Service Catering Party Trays Take-out Service {^Svery Available Special Kida Menu will be on display at the Ron Errair residence on Maia Street, next to the post office. Schmitz stressed that adults only will be working with any power equipment. "If you want to help out, give us a call," he said. For more information, or to order wood, call Schmitz at 795-7897 or Jerry Stein at 795-3713. ’’We both*have answering machines, so you can leave a message and we’ll call back," Schmitz said. Saturday morning, with mothers of Scouts using their time and talents to make chili, chili dogs, hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate for the wood-cutting teams. Marker implement had do­ nated a tractor, as has one par­ ent, and John Richardson has donated the use of four chain saws for the weekend. "We have eight chain saws, two splitters, pickups, and some parents bringing their own pickups," Schmitz said. A sample cord of the wood Main Street f tact Caledonia High School or the 1CCF Family Haven in Grand Rapids at 247-4949 The items can be brought to Caledonia High School bet ween now and Nov. 19. For more information, con­ | • J 131 E Maln St., POBoV . • Mon . Wed 4 Thur. 8 30 am to 5 uo p m . TueJ 8 Fn 8 30 *"* ‘° 6 JEFFREY M. De VRIES (616)891*8125 P JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 29. 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA Had a nice visit with Emma Jane Irigraham. She is doing well. She was going to Frankenmuth Tuesday with friends. She had a beautiful day for the trip Maureen Robinson said they were really busy at S&S with “Pumpkin World." They have a lot of pre-school children. On one of the days, a 3-year-old boy went through with his group, seeing all the exhibits and hearing all the stories. Several days later he returned with all his family, including his mother and father, sisters and brothers and grandparents on both sides Maureen asked him if VELDERMAN he wanted her to tell all about the place, but he said no. he could remember all about it. so he gave the guided tour. He d»d a wonderful job as a tour guide. His family took many pictures, enjoying him in his role as guide. Most of the time, the groups are given a hay ride as well as a tour of Pumpkin World and a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick out their own pumpkin. Cider and doughnuts are also served Maureen said that her hus­ band. Jack Robinson, took one of the groups of 3-yearoMs through the woods and told them stories. He brought them hack a different way so that they thought they had a long ride. Don and Janet Bender and Walter and Lois Bender went to Holland Sunday to »isit Mike and Edna Bender. Ward Bender told me that he and Betty went to Max­ field's Restaurant in Edmore to celebrate her grand­ daughter's 21st birthday. He said that it was a long way to go to eat. but they had a good dinner and a good time Had a wonderful visit with Mae Bowerman She’s a very busy lady, doing a lot of quilting for her family . She figures that she has made about a thousand quilts in her lifetime. Most of you have probably heard about Art Kenyon's surgery on his other leg. Neva Kenyon said the whole family , as well as Ralph and Bert Ke­ nyon. were at the hospital the Grandson Arvid Northrup announce his engagement in church Sunday. Daughter Ar­ vis has won a company tour to the eastern mountain ranges. Mary Noah and Paul Leach went to Baldwin to visit grandson Greg. They left Wednesday and came back Friday. Mary said her grandson in California called to let her know that the fire had rxx reached his home as yet. It was only a quarter of a mile away He was going to call her later in the evening to let them know more. but by then the fire had been contained Luana and Lynn Toian spent the weekend on a trip up to the bridge. Over the last weekend. John and Cheryl Newman, daughter Lori and roommate Melissa came over to Paul and Betty Newman's. Lori and Melissa fixed a pizza supper day of the surgery . He came out of it remarkably well and may be back at Thomapple Manor by Tuesday. lyla Norton and her daughter. Arvis Curry, have twin birthdays. On Sunday. Oct. 22. her grandson's, the Rev. Michael Northrup's. Church of the Nazarene was decorated for Grandma lyla's 80th birthday as well as for Arvis. who is the Sunday School superintendent. Then the family all got together at Arvis and Danny Curry's to celebrate the twin birthdays with all the decorations and trimmings Great grand­ daughter Missy made the beautiful Barbie doll cakes, lyla said the house was full of little, great and super balloons. The Rev Michael Northrup and a teenager from his church came to visit her in Middleville one day. for the group. Other guests were Paul Jr. and brother Hubert and Eleanor Newman from Bay City. Betty Robertson said she was going to Extension at Sue Eastwoods, so she didn't talk long. Gordon McWhinney's sister. Margaret LaMair. visited him and Lois last weekend Arne Palmer celebrated his 95th birthday Sunday His nephews and nieces were there. Mary Cook. Olga Holben's daughter, said Olga went in for hip surgery. The surgery had to be done in two separate operations. First the area had to be cleaned out and the bone grafting done. Thursday the plate was to be put in. She had quite a rough time. How about sending her a cheery get well card? Her address is: Continued on next page LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY r “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring, heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH .......... 10:00 a.m. .......... 11:00 a m. .............6:00 p.m. Sun. Morning Worship. Church School............... Evening Service............ Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School............................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 'People Who Care'' Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............ 11.00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am.. 11:00 am & 600 p.m. WEDNESDAY..................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 o.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev Brian Harrison Music Vander Heide______ , , Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church M.ssoun Synod 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-11:15 a.m. ...what that is always room for you! Air condHaoned (iattir* United iirrtbrrn tXtjiarcb Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a m. 11:10 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. oono OV1 -oUZO MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 7:00 p.m. 1000 a m. Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services __ 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Children'sChurch/Youth Wonhip during morning icrvica; Caraway St. puppet ministry for K-4th dunng evening lervica Sunday School__________________ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”----- 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choin for Children and AdulU, High School Youth Group and Adult Cluiea For information call: 891-8119 Rev. EL "Red" Faba, Rev. Stan Vugtcvecn St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml . . . 10 00 a m. 6 00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School.................. Sunday Morning Worship. 9:45 a.m 11:00 a.m. VOU ARE INViTED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795 3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody . ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9.45 a.m Morning Worship .................11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Dlrl (Time JHrtlwdist (Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONLA MICHIGAN PHONE &98-5Z52 Sunday Services................. 945 Christian Education Classes ...II 00 a.m. 2nd At 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children............ * ' Thursday LEIGHTON ■ UNITED METHODIST oqgi <616> 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church Nursery prwKied 10:30 am. . 9:30 a.m. . 6:00 p.m. 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sendees — Sunday School .. Morning Worship Evening Worship. Sunday Morning Worship Service....... 11:00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. a m Morning Worsh‘J, go Ev‘T.'.ng Worship 6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Cldsses . . .7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Suroav Sdv» Scrdoy Morrwng yjnaoy E vervng Wo tfO Weanadoy Moweek prove* c. Pee Wititam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 9 30 o m 1030 O m 6 00 r> 16G p >T. Q0 4 QOOQ U7 1*0? £0 & MOST HOLY J&r ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass .Every Sunday Confession and Rosary For Information Call - 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mi I October 29, 1991 I Page 5 Ohio native returns to midwest to lead religious school New GR Baptist College head moves from ‘Big Apple’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Comparing Caledonia to the New York City environs is not really comparing apples to apples, despite nickname for the nation's largest city and the numerous apple orchards found in West Michigan. "It's a big change, moving from the New York City in­ fluence to a place like Cale­ donia," said Dr. Rex M Rogers, one of the area's newest residents. "But this is a wonderful place for a fam­ ily, and our children are very happy at their schools and with their new friends. "That makes the change so much easier.” The Rogerses' big move came after the executive board of Grand Rapids Baptist Col­ lege and Seminary chose him as the school's seventh presi­ dent. Rogers succeeds Dr. Charles Wagner and Dr. Wilbert Welch, who shared interim president duties until Rogers' selection. He began his new job Sept. 3, but arrived with his wife and family a week earlier, just in time for their four children to start school. "We hit the ground run­ ning," he smiled. Rogers' official inaugura­ tion was Oct. 8 before the whole student body. But while GRBC is located on the East Beltline, at the busy Leonard Street intersec­ tion, the Rogerses have chosen to rent a century-old Vin­ cent Avenue farm house in Caledonia that was recently restored by local builder Kim Post. The rural street is as dis­ tinct a contrast to the bustling Beltline as Caledonia is to the New York City metropolitan area. Though he comes to GRBC from his post as academic vice president of King's College of Briarcliff Manor near New York City, Dr. Rogers is a native midwesterner, claiming Bylesville, Ohio, near Cambridge as his home town. He earned his bachelor of ————————— i C I think colleges are beginning to adjust to our more cosmopolitan, global society. Colleges that remain enclaves of one or two types of people are doing a disservice to J ? their students. — Dr. Flex M. Rogers arts degree in social science from Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio, his master of arts degree in political science from the University of Akron, and his doctorate in political science from the University of Cincinnati, with concentrations in public administration and research methodology. He met his wife, Sarah, a West Virginia native, while they both were students at Cedarville. Their four children range in age from 6 to 15, and all now are enrolled in Caledonia Community Schools. "We had only four days to move," said Sarah Rogers about moving to Caledonia, "and we were looking for a home to rent, as we didn't want to buy just yet. And we wanted to start the children in a good school system. "We feel that Divine Provi­ dence must have led us here, Middleville Neighbors, from page 5 Metropolitan Hospital. 1919 Boston S.E.. Grand Rapids. Mich.. 49506. Room 4035. Florence and Joe Fiala had a wonderful time planting all the gift bulbs that their grand daughters sent them. They received them Monday and by Tuesday they had the beds all prepared, the bulbs in and everything all ready for winter. Ann and Dan Bartlett have been in California for a month, visiting both his and her relatives, as well as their daughter, who is attending college there. Ann told her daughter in Middleville that they were having a great time and the weather w as beautiful. Russ Bender said daughter Joan came Monday and went home Tuesday. Thanks to Thelma Carl. Ed­ na Steeby and Mag Keegstra. who met with Helen and George Evans and me at Lin­ coln Meadows, we were able to get a lot of information about size of rooms, number of students and details of the floor plans of the old Mid­ dleville school on the east side of the river. It was built tn 1871 at a cost of $15,000 This school replaced the tworoom red brick school built m 1854. also on the east side. Esther Walton, one of my history god-parents, found that in 1859. Thomapple Township District Two. which is Middleville, had 150 children from the ages of 4 throgh 19. Can you imagine because we got Kim Post's name after hearing she had a house to rent. When we drove in the driveway, I said 'this is it.' "And we like living out away from the city," she added. "We’ve always enjoyed the country. And we heard Caledonia had an excellent school system. That was the that many kids in a two-room school? No wonder they need­ ed a larger school. Obviously some of the older boys did not go a full year. Thanks to Lois Bender's kindness and at Helen Evans’ suggestion, we met at Walt and Lois’ home with Walt. Russ and Ward Bender to get more specific dimensions of the old school. 1 am hoping that Pete Velderman. my brother-in-law. will make a model of this three-story building for me like he did the Scales Prairie Blockhouse and Yankee Bill’s Tavern. After Russ was called, he thoughtfully went down to Calvin Hill Park and paced off the size that he thought the school was He stood on the triangular sidewalk and estimated the size of the building With the help of the six people. we got a lot of in­ formation. some pictures and heard some funny incidents about their school days. Do y ou suppose this good weather will last through Halloween? 1 can remember taking my six children trick or treating wearing boots, snowpants and costumes in slushy rainy weather The children took an apple for the man of the house and a plant for the lady For anyone who wants any Kale plants to freeze, call before you come. 795-9715 Have a good week everybody' real deciding factor." Before assuming the presi­ dent's post at GRBC, Rogers carried out a variety of func­ tions at King's College. One of his many duties was to restructure the school's “Study Abroad" program, and about a year ago he traveled to the Soviet Union to develop new academic contacts for faculty and student exchange opportunites. "It was an amazing experi­ ence," he said of his visit. "These people were hungry for contact with the West; they're grasping for structure, now more than ever before. "Even though we here don't think much of communism, still, it was the only way hey knew. And now, that is Holy Family parish arts and crafts show set The fifth annual arts and crafts show will be Saturday. Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish Church Hall, Kraft and Johnson streets, Caledonia. Included will be holiday gift ideas for everyone. Lunch service will be provided. There will be no admission charge. Dr. Rex Rogers, his wife Sarah and their children, Elizabeth, Eric, Andrew and Adam, moved to Caledonia in September after Dr. Rogers was chosen as the new president of Grand Rapids Baptist College. gone, and they don't know where to turn after all those years of religious and economic oppression. They just don’t know quite which way to go. "But I thoroughly enjoyed the Russian people. I guess I had my stereotypes, growing up during the Cold War, but I found the Russians to be very warm, friendly, gregarious people. They kept trying to feed us, for instance, even when they didn't have all that much food for themselves. "Those families have the same needs, hopes and values as we have, and it is heart wrenching to see what a sys­ tem can do to a people " Rogers said he thinks that American colleges and univer­ sities must adjust to prepare students for this ever-shrink­ ing, ever-changing world of today. "I think colleges are begin­ ning to adjust to our more cosmopolitan, globa’ soci­ ety," he said. "Colleges that remain enclaves of one or two Continued on next peg* Missionary to visit Old Time Methodist Church near Alto Special Missionary services will be conducted on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Old Time Methodist Church. 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. Alto. Marilyn Wykes, a mis­ sionary with OMS Interna­ tional Inc., will speak in the 11 a.m. service. A slide presentation of her work in In­ donesia will be given during the 6 p.m. service. Following the evening service, the Ladies Missionary Society will be host for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the church hall. Wykes, an elementary school teacher from Michigan, went to Indonesia in 1978. In the OMSsponsored Wesley Interna­ tional School, she has taught Marilyn Wyket in each of the first seven grades and serves as prin­ cipal. She also sings in the choir and provides special music in the OMS church. A graduate of Michigan State University, she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1969. She is completing the thesis for her master’s degree in religious education. Prior to her appointment, she taught third grade for eight years in Burton, Mich. OMS International is an evangelical faith mission specializing in evangelism, theological training, and the establishment of indigenous churches in Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 29. 1991 New Village Arcade opens for business in Middleville Sheryl Orman (right) watches a pool game being played by Scott Willett, (center) and Brian Enders Pinball, Foosball, video games and a pool table already are in use by Middleville area youngsters at the new Village Arcade. Owned and operated by Sh­ eryl Orman, the small busi­ ness is located in what was a barber shop on Main street in the village. The majority of customers are middle schoolers, with some high schoolers and adults also trying out their skills, Orman said. "We have chips and pop, and if they ask for other things, we ll get that too. It’s the same with the games. The whole thing is to keep them happy," she said of her cus­ tomers. "We have some girls, but I'd like to see more; this is a place for girls, too,” she added. A promise that Orman makes to parents of her cus­ tomers is that they don’t have to worry about drugs or alco­ hol when their kids are at the arcade. “There will be no drinking; no drugs at any time," she stated. "The kids can come here and not worry about drugs. I’ve already got a cou­ ple of regulars who spend an hour a day or so here. One in particular is a pool player. He thinks he can beat me, but he hasn’t yet." Hours for the arcade are Monday through Thursday from 2 to 9 p.m.; Friday from 2 to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m.; and challenges as president of this college." Rogers said GRBC, like many colleges, also is look­ ing into offering more oppor­ tunities for adults who wish to continue their education, or who need to go back to school. "There is the question of whether small colleges should offer this kind of educational help," he said. "In Grand Rapids, there are a lot of pro­ fessional people and a lot of people who value education. That, plus a strong church af­ filiation here makes us think that as a Christian college we want to look seriously into offering continuing education courses." Another challenge he faces, he said, is to let the public know just what Grand Rapids Bible College is. "This college has been around 50 years, but in that time it has moved from a Bible college to a liberal arts college. And Tm not sure that the public really knows how much the school has changed." Available Only at Hodges Featuring... • Thornapple Kellogg Trojans • Caledonia Fighting Scots On/y FREE Name Engraving 1 Year Warrant Battery Operated f K (J 73 F n p* * V Grand things are happening at ... J HODGES 122 W. Stote St. Hastinos Bankcards Welcome ' Sunday from 1 to 9 p.m. Orman invites parents to stop in and see what the ar“The door's open; come in cade looks like. and look around," she said. Baptist CollCMJG head movas to Caladonia, continued from page 5 types of people are doing a disservice to their students. There is a real pressure on colleges to prepare their stu­ dents for the global society and its problems, and I think this pressure is a good one. It's requiring the colleges be accountable to the students and their parents for appropri­ ately preparing students. I see responding to this pressure as one of my School Spirit Watches mVJAHII The video games at the Village Arcade are popular with young people from Middleville. Amber Sans, (left to right) Lar.ce Robertson and Christie Orman take a turn. 945-2963 HOURS Monday Saturday 9 5 30 Fr, 8 00 p m The school, which serves 787 undergraduates, now of­ fers majors in such areas as science, English, business administration, a two-year secretarial program and a series of masters’ degrees through the 138-student sem­ inary, which hopes to have a doctoral program in place this fall. Rogers said the school also recently has been accepted into the Christian College Coalition, which is made up of approximately 80 Christian colleges from across the country. The coalition stresses quality Christian higher education, he said. Rogers said he feels mem­ bership is an important step for the college and will add stature to GRBC degrees. "It will help our students get into their fields more easily," he explained. He said that he believes there is a real place for the Christian college in today's society because of the kinds of values it tries to instill in its students. "The successful businesses are not the ones that have cheated. To think so is unfair to the business world. A Middleville Rotary gives to YMCA The YMCA director Dave Storms recently was given a check for $300 from the Mid­ dleville Rotary Club to aid in providing recreational pro­ grams fcr area youths. "We started the Thomapple Kellogg Youth Program three years ago, and the Middleville Rotary has helped us from day one; they helped us get the program off the ground," said Storms. "This will help us to con­ tinue our mission of provid­ ing recreational services to those served by the area of the TK Schools." he added look at the successes right here in this area emphasizes my point. They made it by operating on a set of values that are almost Biblical. "And now they are looking for employees with integrity, honesty and all those good old Boy Scout values," Rogers smiled. "Well, we're trying to educate young people by not not only giving them more information, but also helping them with the character to use their knowledge properly, to operate on those kinds of val­ ues." He said that the school has received much positive feed­ back from area schools and businesses who have accepted GRBC students as student teachers and interns. "They ask us to send them more of our young people for their programs," Rogers said proudly. "So it's another of my challenges to let the community know about what our students can do." He added that he is anxious to get involved in his new community, just as he wants his faculty and staff to be in­ volved in theirs. Right now, though, most of his spare time is spent with his young family, though when he has a chance, he said, he enjoys reading. "And I'd really like to learn to play golf," he added hope­ fully, glancing across the street at Saskatoon Golf Club. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Barry County COA MENU Lunch menu Wednesday, Oct. 30 Pork, rice, french cut green beans, citrus fruit, cake, oleo. Thursday, Oct. 31 BBQ chicken sandwich, coleslaw, peas, dessert Friday, Nov. 1 Ground beef noodle Stroganoff, wax beans, California blend, bread, fruit. Monday, Nov. 4 Veal patty, gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, bread, fruit Tuesday, Nov. 5 Chefs choice. Events Wednesday. Oct. 30 Nashville, Herminetts; Woodland, The Old Timers. Thursday, Oct. 31 Nashville, Bingo Friday, Nov. 1 - Hastings, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn Monday, Nov. 4 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, nutrition cd by Corally. Tuesday, Nov. 5 - All sites puzzles. For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising. Call 945-9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad. I; ' J Ad Graphics H »—| ] The Hastings Reminder LJH �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 29, 1991 I Page 7 McFall kids “grow” butterflies Obituaries Earl E. McCue — MIDDLEVILLE - Earl E. McCue, 61 of Middleville passed away Thursday, Octob­ er 17, 1991 at St Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Mr. McCue was born October 10, 1930 in Stockton, Kansas. He was raised in the Stockton, Kansas area and attended Stockton High School, graduating in 1948. He was married to Virginia Garrison on April 14, 1990 at United Methodist Church in Middleville. He was employed at CCF Trucking Company in Kalamazoo for seven years. He also worked for Hooker Motor Freight Odgen Moffett Inc. for 26 and a half years. He was in the United State Army serving in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion and several trailer and kennel clubs. Mr. McCue is survived by his wife, Virginia M. McCue; four daughters, Gloria and Phillip Fox of Middleville; Diane and Dan Casselman of East LeRoy, Barbara and Terry Neubert of Athens, Jean and Lanny Johnston of Battle Creek; three sons, Danny and Loretta Cheeseman of Grand Rapids, Bill and Lori McCue of Athens; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday. October 20 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church. Orrie D. Martin CALEDONIA - Orrie D. Martin, 73 of Caledonia passed away Wednesday, October 23, 1991 at his residence, Mr. Martin was bom April 16, 1918 in Gaines Township, the son of George and Jennie Martin. She was raised in Kent County and attended Dodge Schools. He served in the Navy Construction Battalion during World War II. He started his own construction firm in 1949. He built 125 churches in the west Michigan area and numerous residences. He was married to Dorothy Kaechele March 7, 1941 in The butterflies they "raised" are a popular attraction McFall, as well as their smaller friends. Leighton Township. He was a member of Gaines United Brethren Church. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children Robert and Sharon Weaver, Gary and Shirley Besteman, Betty Martin, James and Sherri Martin; grandchildren, Alvin and Margery Cho, Robert Weaver III, Jennie and Kim Besteman; sisters and brother, Beatrice and Verne Wenger, Dorothy Meyer, Glennice Vredeveld, George and Carol Martin, Mary Martin; brotherin-law and sisters-in-law, Darlene Ruehs, Charles and Ruth Kaechele. Margaret Londo; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Martin. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26 at the Gaines United Brethren Church with Reverend Richard J. Raab officiating. Burial was in Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gaines Recreational Ministries Center. Mr. Koets is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Nancy and Jim Nelson of Florida, Russell and Helen Koets of California, Barbara and Jay Smit of Texas, Garry and Molly (Murray) Koets of Grand Rapids, Beverly LaPenna of Kalamazoo; 13 grand­ children and seven great grandchildren.; brother, Laver­ ne and Betty Koets; sister-inlaw, Anne and Stanley Have- man; brother-in-law. Clarence and Ann Worst. Funeral services were held Monday, October 21 at the Caledonia Chapel with Reverend F.L. Faber officiat­ ing. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice. Delton, Joyce Moored of Hast­ ings, Anne and Gale Wright of Hastings, Dorothy and Danny Burton of Delton, Della Brom­ ley of Nashville; two sons, Frosty and Sharon Bromley of Hastings, Donald Bromley of Hastings; a very special friend, Gordon Henderson of Hastings; 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, October 24 at the Striker Cemetery, with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Lillian R. Bromley. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Milton R. Koets— CALEDONIA - Milton R. Koets, 77 of Caledonia passed away Friday, October 18,1991 at his home. Mr. Koets was born June 19, 1914 in Grand Rapids, the son of Henry and Jennie (Buise) Koets. He attended college for two years. He was married to Joanne Worst Koets. He was a contract salesman for a commercial glass company. Chester Bromley DELTON - Chester Brom­ ley, 86 of Delton and formerly of Middleville passed away Tuesday, October 22, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Bromley was born on July 6,1905 at Walkerville, the son of Benjamin (Fern Abbott) Bromley. He was married to Lillian R. Johnson on July 11, 1926. He was employed at Brad­ ford White Corporation as a steel shearer. Mr. Bromley is survived by his wife, Lillian; five daught­ ers, Beatrice Bromley of “The Butterfly Garden” at McFall Elementary is where real live butterflies live. The children have watched them grow from larve to butterflies. Each white disk in the case has a larve. Arts & Crafts Bazaar CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL Marian (Maichele) LaFountaine A new butterfly feeds in its home tn the display case at McFall Elementary. Principal Bill Rich said the children may try to raise a second generation of the insects. Saturday, November 2 10:00 AM. to 3:00 P.M. Free Admission Free Parking Lunch Served • Quilt Raffle COME ENJOY THE DAY! Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! ROYAL OAK - Marian (Maichele) LaFountaine, 70 of Royal Oak passed away from cancer Friday, October 18, 1991 in her home. 'She was bom in Middlevil­ le, | September 20, 1^21. She attended Thomapple Kellogg School and graduated from Michigan State University with a journalism degree. Mrs. LaFountaine is survived by her husband, Keith; a-daughter, Diane Haber (Michael) and a son David Lafountaine; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Simon C. Maichele, October 25, 1989. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 22, 1991 at William Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak. Burial was in Roseland Park Cemetery in. Berkley. cedar closet Ladies' and Men s Clothing • Jewelry • Accessories FALL OPEN HOUSE and TRUNK SHOW ! Saturday, Nov. 2 “Meet The Artist” JANE ULLERY Refreshments Served All Day Always Something New and Unique in the Caledonia Village Centre 891-1584 Open Mon , Tues . Sat 10-6 Woo . Tnurs . Fn 10-8 LAYAWAY �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 29, 1991 Millage forum held, continued from front page — the new millage would not take effect until the 1992 sum­ mer taxes are due next September. "It’s cheap,”’ FACTs chairwoman Kathy Jackson said about the building pro­ posal “It took Grant 11 mills to build an $8 million elemen­ tary school, for instance ” “Because of our high SEV (state equalized valuation), we get a lot for one mill." she said. “We’re hoping to take care of this problem now. so we can work down this debt before having to ask to build something else down the road.” She also pointed out that the recent passage of the so-called “Robin Hood law" will not affect the millage for this program "Any money collected for this millage will stay right here.” she emphasized. Fellow FACTs member Dan Adrianse added. “A lot of concerns are being express­ ed about the past, but we're concerned about the future, and we want people (in the community) to know this (pro­ ject) is part of a plan ” Resident Ed Fowler shot several questions at School Superintendent Robert Myers, asking first what assurances did voters have that new buildings would be the right size. “We have no assurances.” said Myers, referring to pro­ fessional estimates of the district s population growth. “This community will con­ tinue to grow , and there will be a new elementary and so “But estimates are that this middle school will serve our needs until 2000. Also, the three elementanes will serve us until 1997. when we estimate that we'll be at capacity.” Fowler also asked how many classrooms were being planned for the new middle school and how many children would be in each class. Myers said that about 40 rooms and 20-25 students per class were planned for the school, which will not have detailed plans drawn up until after the millage passes “I feel we wasted money at the high school and that we're wasting money with this pro­ gram.” responded Fowler. “You could put all six modular classrooms in the commons Let's build a square block building and divide it into partitions. “Let's not build a new building. Let's change around what we have. " Fowler’s comments were answered by a member of the middle school planning com­ mittee. Barbara Zy Istra. “We want a functional, not a glamorous building.*' she told him. “That was a very strong point.” She said the committee would like to see the aesthetics of the new school come from things like the col­ ors used and not from vaulted ceilings or skylights. She said later that the com­ mittee wants to plan a school that will be flexible and usable for many years, but that is not a show place. Adrianse added that he did not want to see his taxes doubled by having to build both a middle and an elemen­ tary school at the same time. In answer to another ques­ tion. Myers said that to ac­ commodate students until the new school was completed, some creative measures would have to be taken. He suggested that the per­ forming arts center, for exam­ ple. may have to be partition­ ed off during the school day so classes could be held there. A resident finally asked what would happen if the millage fails. Caledonia schools business manager Judi Dean discusses the middle school building proposal with residents who attended lost week's information forum. "Then I hope another group just like this will come back and meet with us. because there are other options besides building." Myers answered. “We are ready. willing and able to discuss other ways of kids going to school besides from 8 to 3.” he said. The Rev. "Red" Faber, also a member of the FACTs group, closed the evening by asking the forum participants to look at the proposal from a different perspective than just dollars and cents, "even though I know that is hard. “The attitude that young people have about this com­ munity is going to be reflected by the vote on this school.” he said. “Ultimately, you're not in­ vesting in a building, your're investing in kids. . .They need to see that the community is willing to invest in its most precious possessions, and that's its kids.*' Jackson said that no ocher community forums arc plann ed, but that residents with questions about the proposed middle school should call FACTs members, school board members or Myers. “We want all the citizens to understand and be informed about the proposal.'' she said Halloween fun planned in Caledonia J-Ad Graphics News Service Halloween activities will begin in Caledonia Village on Thursday at 1:15 p.m., when costumed Caledonia Elemen­ tary students and teachers parade down Main Street in a traditional reminder of the eerie evening ahead Then, at 4:45, a short con­ cert by the Caledonia High School band at the Caledonia Village Centre will announce the Mall Association's annual party and costume parade is about to begin. Judging for the most beautiful, the funniest and the scariest costumes will be held at 5 p.m.. with cider and doughnuts served to all after the winners are announced. From 6 to 9 p.m., during trick or treat hours, the Kent County Traffic Squad will sponsor a Halloween retreat at the Caledonia Village- refreshments, games, prizes, cartoons and a special ap­ pearance by McGniff the Crime Dog on the schedule. Coffee will be available for parents who need a pick-me up during the trick or treat trek. Authentic stagecoach located Middleville festival group ponders options u-_ School Rf ( ATIOWSHIP OiAGRAV by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Concepts for the new middle school include separate 'pods' for each grade level. This diagram shows the relationships of the different areas of the school. Detailed plans have not yet been drawn. “The Harvest Is In!” BOOTH AGENCY Many of us have our ‘harvest’ in jewelry, furs, coin and stamp collections, fine arts. Be sure they are adequately insured against theft and damage with an ‘all risk’ floater policy from BOB BOOTH AGENCY. 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 A committee of people in­ terested in finding an annual festival to draw people into Middleville are considering their next step. Already decided is an au­ tumn event, set in the 1830 to 1860 period, possibly in­ cluding an Indian povv-wow, a settlement camp and pioneer life themes. Options wi’l be researched by several members of the committee for the next several months, and results will be made known in a January meeting. A suggested goal for all committee members is to b^ng one person with them to the next meeting. A stagecoach, talked about as the star attraction of such a celebration, has been located by Rod Kenyon. Plans to buy and bring the authentic coach to Middleville have to be worked out, but Caledonia Tops No. 546 Meeting for Oct. 22. Kathy opened our meeting tonight with an amusing article sent to her by her daughter. Our star loser tonight is Virginia, runner-up is Alice P. Teen best loser is Angie and pre-teen is Emily. Ruth J. and Dawn have 10 weeks of perfect attendance. Con­ gratulations ladies you're do­ ing fantastic! A special con- 6861 CARBOW ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE Open November 3 • 2 to 5 p.m. (M-37 to Parmalee, East to Whitneyviile, South to Garbow, East approx. 1 Vt miles to home) Beautiful home on choice 20 acres of woods that back up to state game area. Three bedrooms. 2 baths, three season porch with hot tub. deck, walkout, finished lower level. 2v? stall finished garage; extra bam 26x32 fully equipped. Builders own home only eight years oid - ap­ pliances included. Fireplace, cathedral ceilings - much more! Patricia Estep, Westdale Better Homes and Gardens ____________ 891-1312 or 942-2300 for more in f o rm a t io n. grats goes to Christina, the winner of our Spider contest. Good job! Nov. 2 is the Craft bazaar at C.H.S. Kathy will be setting up, please get crafts to her before Nov. 2. Nov. 9 is meeting at Wyom­ ing Public Library — open to all TOPS members. Turkey coloring contest began tonight, there are already some very colorful turkeys. The winner will receive a gift certificate to D & W, just in time for Thanksgiving. It was agreed by all to aim for a “no-gain weigh-in" next week. We've done it before. I know we can do it again. Tonight’s topic concluded news article started last week We closed with P.R.D. Our meetings are Tuesdays evenings from 6-8 in base ment of the United Methodist Church. Questions? Call Dawn at 891-9370. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! several in the group thought getting a stagecoach might "put some steam” under peo­ ple, and ignite interest Kenyon, who was instru­ mental in the successful Mid­ dleville sesquicentennial cele­ bration in 1984, said there were several ways to attack the problem of the $20,000 cost of the coach. One thing he was adamant about was the contribution he believes the village children should make toward getting one of the official symbols of Middleville. "I want some of it to be raised by candy sales, popcorn sales, car washes, all kinds of things by the kids, so the kids can remember that they had a part of the raising of the money for the stagecoach.” Before any more steps are taken, the coach, which is in Arizona, will be examined by experts to determine its condi­ tion. That should be done dur­ ing the next few weeks, and the opinion will be faxed to Kenyon. If the coach is said to be in good condition, Kenyon said he would fly to Scottsdale to examine it him­ self. To the observation that a new replica of a stagecoach could be brought for about half the projected cost of the old one, Kenyon replied, “We want the history behind it; one that really ran in a state­ coach line. That's our trade­ mark.’* �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 / Page 9 Kids help with fund-raiser Kettle Lake PTO Craft Bazaar set for Nov. 4 The third-graders learned that working in teams and dividing the work meant more gift tags were finished in less time. Shirley Neitzel’s class gets together for a photo and to display the finished tags, neatly bagged and ready for sale. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Crafters from all over the area will participate in Kettle Lake Elementary's sixth an­ nual Kountry Kettle Craft Bazaar (his Saturday from IO Buyers will be able to choose items ranging from jewelry and embroidery to wooden toys and grapevine wreaths, and the PTO plans to sponsor a cookie sale. Lunch also will be offered. Not the least of the crafters involved are the Kettle Lake third graders, who have been making Christmas gift tags to sell. A visit to “workshop” time in Mrs. Neitzel’s third-grade room found her 19 students working in teams, tracing and then cutting out pictures from old Christmas cards, and finally punching holes in the comer to allow a bright ribbon to fasten the picture to the tag. The students then package the tags in bags of IO. with a market price figured at 25 cents a bag Their goal is to sell 50 bags, and after a little mental math, they said they would make $12.50 if their goal was reached “Last year, we went over.” commented one of the students, and Neitzel affirmed that last year all the tags had been sold by noon. The children said their pro­ ceeds would go to the PTO to help buy TVs or VCRs for Kettle Lake classrooms. Neitzel said that the students had been working as a group on the tags for the last 10 days. Individuals also had done some extra tracing or cutting if they finished assignments early. She said she was impressed with the students’ diligence while they worked. “Once they get their tools together and get in their teams, it’s really quiet in here. ” she said. “They help each other and the only talking that goes on is about their work.” The students said they liked working in teams, where each member handles one part of assembling the pretty tags. “Working in a team means we get more tags made.” ex­ plained one young man whose job for the day was to tie the bow on the completed tag. “We talk a lot about recycl­ ing, and this is a really nice recyling project for some of those lovely Christmas cards and even for ribbon,” Neitzel pointed out. -She said that after Christmas, the third grade again will start to collect cards for next year’s bazaar. But if you need trimmings for this year’s Christmas presents, plan to shop early Saturday at the third graders bazaar booth and "tag up. ” <4 Dutton Fire Dept., Kent County Sheriff team up for Halloween party for kids It will be fun, games and candy for area "goblins" and "ghosts" at the Gaines Township/Dutton Fire Department on Halloween night starting at 6 p.m. Balloons, videos, games and best costume contests will be part of the fun evening, with coffee, cider and doughnuts served as refreshments this Thursday. Trick-or treating in the daylight hours is recommended. Deputies or firefighters will be on hand to check the candy and apples that the DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery f u. KENT PODIATRY | ■ Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Mam Street in Caledonia Call.. 891-9133 for an appointment Kent County Shreiffs Department and The Gaines Township/Dutton Fire Department. Mindy VandenHout shows Scott Waldeck how the class makes its Christmas gift tags. Scott, a new stu­ dent at Kettle Lake, was hard at work in no time. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE^ CRAFT SHOW OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTESJ Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 • Hastings ( Richard J. Choryan, O.D. | H j children collect on their rounds. The evening festivities are again co-sponsored by the President Hardy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray, Myers, Oliver, Riley, and Vandenberg Absent: None Guests: Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News. Minutes of the September 24 1991 meeting were approved os read. Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Vandenberg. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed os follow* Total to Payroll........... $21 946.01 Tolol to Motor Pool $3,972.21 Support by Vandenberg. Ayes all Carried Myers moved the following transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance .............. $4 000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance 5 000 00 General Fund to Local Streets 2 000 00 Support by Vandenberg. Ayes all Carried President Hardy read a letter from Hospice requesting rhe Village Council make a resolu­ tion for rhe month of November as National Hospice month. Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution declaring the month ol November as National Hospice Month Support by Vandenberg Ayes all Carried. Letter received from Ed Schell mger showing interest in the vo- cant Council seat. President Hardy appointed Lon Myers as President pro tern. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager s Report Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the September Police Activity Report. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Chervl Hooper Village Clerk (10-29-91-29) November 16 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING Child Cere Available Appbqued Sweatshirts • Wood Crafts • Baby Items Quills • Ceramics __________ LUNCH AVAILABLE r___ x---------- _ _ _ . I �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 TK Middle School students into ‘investigative’ study Teacher Diane Hallberg gives pointers to her third hour class on silk screening tee shirts. Making their own leaf designs on tee shirts was a fun way to learn about leaves. J-AdGrap/^s News Swersice "Classifications of Ani­ mals" might sound difficult, but with prior knowledge of the subject, teacher Diane Hallberg says students' inter­ est is sparked, and what they learn may lead to increased awareness, maybe even inde­ pendent study. Her middle school students have just had hands-on experi­ ences with insects and leaves, collecting them and learning the different classifications. The youngsters learned to identify common characteris­ tics by working with a variety of reference materials and a hands-on approach. Learning by handling real insects, the kids acquire prior knowledge and experience of the subject, letting them be­ come familiar with the insects and leaves. Then when they study from a book, they will already have learned something about the subject, making more learning easier and more fun. Hallberg believes. Hallberg's goal is to help the students become self­ learners. and "spark interest in other learning. "This really is investigative studying, and it will take a while for the kids to get used to it," she said. After collecting leaves and insects last week, this week is being spent evaluating what they have learned. A fun activity to cap off the first phase of the unit "Classifications of Animals" was arranging patterns of leaves on tee shirts by silk screening. ‘Zero the Hero’ makes appearance at McFall school "Zero the Hero" likes math. And when he comes to McFall Elementary School on days that add up to 10, he always teaches math, even if the kids don't realize it. "It's a spinoff of "Math Their Way," said Zero, "what it does is reinforce what they have learned about counting in sequence and counting con­ cepts." His last visit was on day 40 of school, and as he stopped at each classroom there were squeals of delight and recognition. The children in teacher Shelly Erb's first grade could tell Zero that it was the 40th day, and how to count high and low. Counting high meant they stood as tall as they could get and counted in a very high voice, and of course, counting low meant everyone got down as low as they could go to count to 40 by 10s and even 5s. Everyone recited the poem Everyone in Shelly Erb’s class knows who “Zero the Hero” is. He’s the man who comes on zero days and counts with them. He also gives them treats shaped like zeros. He shows them how to count low. See how low they are? dinosaur hand, which he shows to all of the kids at McFall Elementary. V 0® V 0® V THE WEATHERVANE * "Olde Tyme Folk Art Shows about five dinosaurs, and at the end of Zero's visit, each got a treat that was shaped like a zero. This time is was a peanut and chocolate piece of candy shaped like a circle. Something else round that Zero likes is Mr. Rich's gumballs. He might get into trouble because everyone knows that Mr. Rich doesn't like to share his gumballs. o® Christmas in the Country Kalamazoo, Ml NOV. 1, 2 & 3,1991 Wings Stadium 1-94 Exit SO at Sprinkle Rd * Fri. Nighi Preview 5-t prn Adm $5 * Saturday 10 im-5 pm. Adm S3 V aac WP as Sunday 12-5 pm, Adm S3 is * Children 6-12 S150. Under S FREE i* £ MARGO MILLER THE WEATHERVANE Si . let W9* (S’ 7) Mi Ma i GAIL LYN MILLER • COLONIAL CORNERS -o-»*x»w 90* W a aw - $! M lii'i (S> 7)224 Mo* OLDE TYME FOLK ART SHO WS a* V V a® £ l&l Fall Schedule Dec 6, 7 & 8 - Flint IMA Sports Arena gg V a® V a* V s* V ;x Area School Lunch Menus V V a® V Caledonia High School and M iddle School Wednesday, Oct. 30 g Chicken panic * bun. col­ eslaw. fruit, milk Thursday. Oct. 31 Batman BLT Pocket w/chopped lettuce, died lomatoes. cheese, witches fruit, salad, milk Friday , Nov. 1 Pizza burger, corn, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary -soup, sandwich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks. »ct cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele -soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Caledonia 'ETftQi'e^ Full Service Travel Agency Save up to s600 per couple to ALASKA (WHEN BOOKED BY JANUARY 31, 1991) “Our Services are FREE 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 k We are located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 North of Caledonia OPEN; Mon.-Fri 8:30-6; Sat. 10-2 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1991 / Page 11 Page Elementary School kids finish swimming lessons THORNAPPLE KELLOGG I CALENDAR I I WEDNESDAY • OCTOBER 30 I □ West Great Pumpkin Contest . Entries will be on display from 6 00-8 00 p.m in the All Purpose Room □ McFall............................ Kindergarten going to S & S Farm Market □ McFall........................................ Frankenmuth Candy money is due LUNCH: Tacos/Lettuce/Cheese Peas Peaches BREAKFAST: Scrambled Egg. Muffin, Orange Juice, Milk THURSDAY • OCTOBER 31 I Basics in scuba diving are important. Here, Principal Linda Goosen shows one student the prooer way to use a mouthpiece, while four more wait their turn. □ Freshmen & J.V. Football ................... Wayland - Home □ Freshmen, J.V. & Varsity Basketball..................... Hamilton - Home □ Elementary Halloween parade and classroom parties in the afternoon. Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Morning Kindergarten will have party in morning and own parade in halls. LUNCH: Chicken Noodle Soup. Grilled Cheese. Veg. Sticks, Apple. Cookie * BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, Brown Sugar, Juice. Milk ■ I I I FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 1 □ Varsity Football......................................................... Wayland - There □ High School....................................... Applied Technology Field Trip □ High School........................Spectator bus to varsity football game leaves at 6:45 p.m □ End of 1st Marking Period □ Middle School...........Mr. Gilscott Comedy and Magic Assembly LUNCH: Pizza, Baked Beans, or Sweet Potatoes. Applesauce BREAKFAST: Bagel/Cream Cheese, Apple Juice, Milk SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 □ LCTK Community Arts & Crafts Bazaar . . . Caledonia High School 10:00-3 00 P M. MONDAY • NOVEMBER 4 □ West......................... Rescheduled Vision Screening for 3rd Grade □ McFall........................ Book Fair begins and goes through the 7th LUNCH: Ravioli/cheese, Bread & Butter, Green Beans. Pears BREAKFAST: English Muflin/Cheese, Orange Juice. Milk Fifth graders from Page Elementary practice inflating their shirts and slacks to use for flotation devices. I TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 5 I □ West-Rescheduled from earlier date, vision screening for 3rd grade □ Page............. 5th grade vision testing (postponed from 10/22/91) LUNCH: Chicken Nuggets, Savory Rice, Peas, Fruit Crisp BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Banana, Milk I Coming Events... I I I Page Elementary Principal Linda Goosen made an appearance at the TK pool to show fourth and fifth graders all about scuba diving. Fourth and fifth grade stu­ dents from Page Elementary have just completed their swimming sessions at the Thomapple Kellogg Pool, Students worked on perfect - Look good Feel good Men & Women. oil ages, all sizes and any level of fitness (18 years and over) JIMm Tora txxjy wortcoc? Monday & Wednesday at 6.30pm Pago Elementary n Madev <e Boix>e N>e-ana nsTroc'or • 795-393C ing the backstroke, treading wutr, swimming under waixr and the elementary backstroke. New skills introduced in­ clude the sidestroke, survival float, traveling survival float and basic diving. Students re­ viewed the practice of water safety skills such as reach, (arms, legs, ropes) throw (rings, bouys, milk jugs), but never go. Fifth graders were taught how and when to use their clothing as flotation devices by inflating shirts and slacks when in danger. Students were thrilled by a surprise visit from their prin­ cipal, Linda Goosen, who demonstrated scuba diung. I I □ Nov. 6...................................................... High School State Close-up □ Nov. 7 ............................................. Living Science Coming to West □ Nov 16.................... Bus Trip to the Woodfield Mall near Chicago Call Community Education at 795-3397 to make reservations. LUNCH WEEK OF NOV. 6-12: 6th: Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, 7th Baked Potato with Ham/Cheese or Chili Topping; 8th: Pizza; 11th: Hamburger; 12th Burritos. Partial list of participants in the T.K. School and Community Library Sum­ mer Reading Program: "The Wild Ones." Jason Albaugh Jeremiah Donker Christopher Burks Kyle Aspinall Jeremy Doornbos Sara Burks Alison Aten Amanda Dykstra Tammy Cargill Megan Awtrey Ammy Dykstra Marc Carter Trevor Eaton Mandy Bailey Mandy Chavis Peter Baker Bobbi Frazer Brad Clark Quinn Baldry Cari Freeman Ryan Clark Susan Beckering Josephine Freeman Holly Clinton Jim Bedrick Brenda Frost Mike Clinton Dawne Bell Pam Furst Annie Cnossen Stephanie Bell Michele Geren Drew Coleman Allison Belson Ashley Gustinis Mike Cramer Stacey Bergakker Nick Gustinis Krista Demaagd Misty Blain Brenda Hale Michael Dewitt Doublas Blocksma Becky Bowyer kelly Bremer Jamie Brookman Michael Brouwers Paul Brouwers Tara Brown I ■ I I I When you want or need any book... Check ■ The j Library. �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 Local couple enjoys short-term work toward long-term goal by Jean Gallup Staff Writer John and Mary Spencer of Middleville complement each other, she with the creative side of their business and he as manager of the more prac­ tical end of the venture. The Spencers, designers and producers of women's casual sports wear, have a line of cotton sheeting clothing that includes appliqued tops with matching shorts and slacks, matching porcelain earrings and other accessories. They point out that they don't run the business alone. They have 14 contractors who supply them with spe­ cialties. Using their talented, de­ pendable suppliers, the Spencers keep their inventory strictly under control, John says. "Mary handles all of the coordinating and the sup­ plies," he says. "We're Gen­ eral Motors and they're our just-in-time’ inventory." For example, Vai Heethuis from Delton designs and makes earrings to match the patterns on the women's sports wear With the time the Spencers spend attending shows, which means John sets up and takes down booths, the couple finds time at a premium. Christmas is considered all year long, both say, but the real peak for the Christmas season for them is in The business side of Threads Art Wear is handled by John Spencer. He also does much of the work setting up booths as shows. Mary Spencer snows an appliqued top with a Christmas theme. Usually there will be a whimsical touch on the back of the shirts, and another on the matching slacks or shorts ATTENTION Caledonia Voters Question: What does each proposition mean in terms of millage costs and dollars, and what is a mill? Answer: Proposal I would increase our current debt retirement rate by 1 mill for 1992-93. Proposal II would add another 0.4 mills. A mill is one dollar per thosuand dollars of assessed value. The cost to you depends on the assessment of your home. Your assessment is called S.E.V. (state equalized valuation) and should be one-half the price you could sell your house for: Selling Price of Home $ 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 200,000 Added Cost for 1992-93 for Proposal I* S.E.V. $ 37.50 $ 37,500 50.00 50,000 62.50 62,500 75.00 75,000 100.00 100.000 Added Cost for for 1992-93 for Proposal II* $15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 40.00 ‘Property taxes begin to be rebated when they reach 3.5% of household income. Most Caledonia residents also receive a deducation on their income taxes for the property taxes they pay, so actual costs are frequently lower than the figures given. ‘The State of Michigan has frozen the S.E.V. of all existing residences for 1992. This means your S.E.V. will not increase for the next tax year. Caledonia Elementary P.T.O. Urges you to vote “YES” November 19th October. But of the approximately 30 shows a year that they go to, 11 are in November this year. Mary goes to sales in Indi­ ana, the suburbs of Detroit, and she will go to Tennessee next month. The former owners of "Countree and Me" they have "split off from crafts" and committed themselves now to sportswear for women. They say they like being a local business, and are now busy setting up a mail order service. With a mailing list of more than 1,000, they are working on a brochure or catalog of their products, with the help of their office manager's hus­ band, Scott Scheerhom. Henrietta Scheerhorn is the manager, and Scott is her artist husband. His work includes the Middleville promotional brochure. Each part of the applique designs is cut, glued and then stitched onto a top, with the same design carried out on shorts or slacks. A top with kittens frolicking on the front may have a little mouse on the back, with matching mouse appliqued onto the shorts. "What sets Mary's things apart are the design and qual­ ity," John says, and he points out that each piece is guaran­ teed. "If something happens, we want to know about it, and we will correct it at no charge." Children’s wear may be in their future. "People like fun," Mary says of her designs, "and there’s no end to the ideas." Both John and Mary enjoy working to build a business with a quality product, but they also see it as a means to an end. Both are serious about working with and teaching American youth. "We have other goals; we could turn the business over Continued n«xt page — Mary Spencer can find a matching pair of earrings for each set of her sports wear tops and slacks. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Notice of Public Hearing The Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a public hear­ ing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: Steven A. Gulch REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a special land use to allow a two family dwelling unit use pursuant to Section 8.3(b) of the Zoning Ordinance. LOCATION: 403 Sherman Street Permanent Parcel #08-41-080-033 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: November 5, 1991 TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Middleville Village Hall 100 East Main Street Middleville, Mt 49333 Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by at­ tending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall prior to the public hearing date. All information relative to this request may be reviewed at the Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street, during normal business hours. Village of Middleville Planning Commission Dated: October 23, 1991 (10-29-91 28) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 I Page 13 McFall students, parents take ‘family field trip’ Four buses were loaded up for the family field trip to Lansing, and still there were people waiting to board, so another bus was quickly arranged for at McFall Elementary. SCHOOL MS NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Village of Middleville 101 E. Main Street Middleville. Ml 49333 A family field trip taken by parents and children from McFall Elementary School in Middleville was so successful that more will be planned. About 230 people traveled to the "Impressions 5" Museum in Lansing recently to visit a hands-on science exhibit along with McFall Principal Bill Rich. The Parents and Elementary Teachers (PET) organization paid the cost of the five school buses that were needed, and the parents paid their own admissions. Some chose to buy a sack lunch prepared by Phil's Pizzeria, while others brought their own. The Sunday trip was appreciated by working parents as a time they enjoyed spending with their child or children, Rich said. "The exhibits were geared to the later elementary level, so it was important that the parents were there to help TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS. AND PERSONS: The above-named Village proposes to request the State of Michigan to release Federal Funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P L. 93-383) to be used for the following project: Middleville Tool & Die Comer of Grand Rapids and Crane Rds Middleville. Ml 49333 $300.000 00 It has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and. accordingly, the above-named village has decided not to prepare an environmental impact statement under the national Policy Act of 1969 (P.O. 91-190). The reason for such decision not to prepare such State­ ment are as follows: 1. No negative effects are anticipated beyond short-term construction noise and dust 2. The facility will provide space to Middleville Tool & Die. Inc., that would otherwise locate outside of Barry County An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the Village of Middleville, which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why such Statement Is not required This Environmental Review Record is on file at the JEDC, 117 S Broadway. Hastings. Ml. and is available for public examination and copying upon request, between the hours of 8:30 a m and 4:30 p.m. No further environmental review of such project is pro posed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds. Principal Bill Rich greets the very first families that were part of the 230 people who accompanied him on a "family field trip." interept for the kids," Rich said. An option taken by some was a chance to attend a "slime workshop" and make their own slime. About 90 Local couple, continued from page 12 to qualified people and work on larger things," Mary says. John is interested in anti­ drug programs for children; Mary in applied scholastics. They feel that they can do DATE of PUBLICATION 10-29-91 something to help,. "We just can't hope the world will get better," John says. "The next generation is im­ portant, and programs on percent of the families chose to attend the class and got to bring home home-made slime in a plastic bag. All interested agencies, groups, and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Village to the office of the under signed. Such written comments should be received at the address specified on or before November 14, 1991 All such comments so received will be considered and the Village will not request the release of Community Develop ment Block Grant Funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. William Hardy, Village President 101 E. Main Middleville, Ml 49333 (10/29/91-34) learning how to learn are needed," Mary says. "Learning and communication go hand in hand; we hope to be able to help. We'd like to be making a difference." Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-8 Z AN ORDINANCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia. THE PEOPLE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAIN: Section 1. Chapter VI of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended so as to renumber the pre­ sent Section 6.6 to Section 6.7. Section 2. Chapter VI of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended by the addition of a new Sec­ tion 6.6 as follows: “Section 6.6 Height Regulations. No residential building or structure shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height or two and one-half (2Vz) stories, whichever is the lesser height. All other buildings and struc­ tures shall not exceed their usual and customery heights." Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. (10-29-91 33) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 91-7 Z AN ORDIANNCE to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the charter Township of Caledonia. THE PEOPLE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 3.35 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Charter Township of Caledonia is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows: “Section 3.35 Home Occupations. A home occupation may be per­ mitted in the A, R-R, R-1 and R-2 Districts if it is approved by the Plan­ ning Commission as a special land use and if in addition it complies with all of the provisions of this section. “(a) A home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a residen­ tial building or a building accessory to a residential building. A home occupation shall not have adverse effects on adjacent or nearby lands. "(b) A home occupation may be carried on only by the inhabitants of the residential building in which it is located plus not more than one non-resident person. “(c) Mechanical equipment used in any home occupation shall be similar in power and type to that which is usual for household purposes. "(d) A home occupation shall not occupy more than of the one story of a residential building. “(e) In the conduct of a home occupation, no articles of merchandise shall be sold or displayed on the premises unless approved by the Plan­ ning Commission as a special use under Chapter XVI. Not more than four motor vehicles, present at any one time in connection with a home occupation, shall be permitted on the premises where a home occupa­ tion is conducted, except for motor vehicles owned and used by the occupants of the residential building." Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its publica­ tion or upon the publication of a summary of its provisions in a local newspaper of general circulation. _________ L&-2maa_ �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 29. 1991 More than 100 attend first CHS Teen Institute (See article and more photos in next week’s Sun and News) CHS students swamp keynote speaker Peter Neilsen with requests for him to autograph their copies of his book. Neilsen is a former Mr. Universe. Rappelling was one of the alternative high' ac­ tivities students could try under the supervision of ex­ pert instructors. Throughout the day, students met in small core groups' to discuss with eoch other the ideas and problems brought up by Institute speakers. it's time to change the OIL! COUPON $500 gavins; CHANGE! Judy Groendyke of Rainbow's End Yarn and Crafts teaches one group ot students how to make earrings using a toaster oven as a kiln. A INCLUDES: Oil - Filter and Fill All Fluids all Belts, Hoses, Etc. Up to 5 quarts of oil. Ml cars and light trucks. Expires 11-15-91. | COUPON IB ■ If I Al 938 Middleville Rd. fl If I HI (on M-37) UM ■■ ■ H North of Middleville 795-3318 or 891-8151 SERVICE: Monday thru Friday • SALES: Monday thru Saturday Members of the West Michigan Martial Arts Center put on a demonstration for Caledonia students before teaching the kids a few self-defense tricks. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 29. 1991 / Page 15 Caledonia’s Class of ’56 holds 35th year reunion The Class of 1956 of Caledonia High School celebrated its 35th reunion at the Holiday Inn South Aug. 3. Among those present to help catch up on old times with the 33 former pupils and their spouses were teachers Helen Askey Hanson and John Mike Bramble After brief greeting bet­ ween many who hadn't seen each other since five years ago or even longer, the group en­ joyed a dinner Classmates Jean (Bosscher) Keizer then read an updated version of “What we predicted to be in ten years” and Gloria (Wallman) Sanders renewed the original'class will from the senior annual Appreciation was shown to John Linton, who has put many hours into heading up the committee for the class reunion for ail these years The committee included George Clark. Jean (Bosscher) Keizer. Ted Milanowski. Gloria (Wallman) Sanders and Virginia (Wert) Scott. Nancy (Proudfit) Biggs, with husband Chuck celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this year, and they hold the record for being married the longest. Marilyn (Van Kuiken) Powell now has 13 grandchildren with three more on the way. call her • “Grandma.” Three couples who dated in high school and married each other are Virginia (Wert) and Joe Scott, Lynne (Stevens) and Gary Lass, and Mary U>u (Rose) and Ken Crumback Those attending from out of state were Larry and Ellen Crumback. Sacramento, Calif.; Walt and Ethel Howman. Cypress, Calif.; Sally (Rogers) Biggs, Fort Lauderdale, Fla ; Ella (Teater) Jackson, Bartow, Fla.; and from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Ron and Nancy Snay of Drummond Island. The reunion picture was taken by Harry Mast, husband of Patti (Weeber) Mast. Infor­ mation will be sent to all of the classmates on how to ob- Members of the Class of '56: (seated, left to right) Nancy (Proudfit) Biggs (Chuck); Mary Lou (Cornell) Cook (Charles); Virginia (Wert) Scott (Joe); Patricia (Olthouse) Vroma (Robert); Patricia Ann (Weeber) Mast (Harry); Marilyn (Van Kuiken) Powell (Jock); Patricia (Isenhoff) Bowman (Jim) Mrs. Helen Askey Hon­ son, Teacher; Jeon (Bosscher) Keizer (Robert); Sally (Rogers) Biggs (Karl); Lynne (Stevens) Lass (Gary); Ella (Teater) Jackson; Barbara (Sleeman) Schroder (Larry); standing, left to right) Larry Crumback, Gordon Kietzman; Ron Snay; Joseph Scott; Thomas Apsey; John Cook; Tom Van Loan; Merwyn Waayenberg; Gloria (Wallman) Sanders; the Rev. Robert Lee Buer; Gary Lass; Jack Linton. Allen Trutsch; James Butler; Mary Lou (Rose) Crumbock (Ken); Walter Bowman; Gerald Moerland; Paul Claesson; George Wayne Clark; Keith McNitt and Theodore Milano wski. Former Caledonia High School business teocher Helen Askey Hanson. tain a class picture. Special guest Helen Askey Hanson, better known as ‘Mrs. Askey” around Caledonia High School, taught business education classes there for 29 years. Mrs. Askey who readily ad­ mits to being 80 years plus, looks radiant with her snowy white hair and could easily pass for much younger, class members agreed. She stated she has “had a hard time finding peers her age to travel with” and most likely she means finding so­ meone who is able to keep up with her pace. She has wintered in Florida for the past 10 or 12 years and was about to drive to the Up­ per Peninsula of Michigan after the class reunion for a week at a resort with three of her friends. Mrs. Askey lives with her daughter. Elaine, and son-inlaw. Paul Bestrom. (also former Caledonia students) and keeps busy sewing, knit­ ting and crocheting. She can make two baby layettes, which include sweaters, caps and booties in a week, and finds it easy to finish a sweater in a day. She also likes to knit mittens. ‘‘You don’t have to look very far to find something to keep you busy,” she remarked Class member Mary Crum­ back said, “Not once did I, as her former student in typing class, hear her say the night of the class reunion, “Don’t pull the paper out of the typewriter without releasing it first’’ I so vididly remember her repeating this to us over and over in class, I almost ex­ pected to hear her say it again that night. ‘‘In spite of these explicit instructions. I had to learn the hard way and proceeded to do just that one day in her class, yanking the paper out with a loud rip, being in a big hurry to finish,” she added. “There was no denying the fact, as I stood there with the two tom half-sheets in hand. “But, you know, while this must have tested her patience, it felt like she loved me anyway. “It was good to see her again and a joy to know she is doing so well.” FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and lighl assembly openings available High slaning wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st. 2nd. and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and Iwo pieces ol legal 1.0. Never a loo Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCtPTf D StlWftN >N AM 4MPM MONDAY FRIDAY CHS weight room again available for community use by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CHS coach Ralph Shefferly has announced that the high school weight room in the north balcony of the gym will be open to the public again this year. “Last year went really well.” he said of the first year Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. the weight room was open. "We averaged about 12 to 15 people here a night." Pleased with the turnout, he said the facility again will be open to the community Mon day through Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m Students use the room after school from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m, he said. The room will be closed if school is closed, or if the balcony bleachers must be opened up during a home basketball game Shefferly said someone knowledgeable will be on hand during community hours to supervise the room and to properly instruct visitors in the use of the equipment Visitors can pay by the visit, or purchase a pass, he said. “The money is used to pay the coach who is working there.” he explained. ”lt’s nut a big money making venture ” Students can pay $1 per visa and adults $2, or an in­ dividual can purchase a three month pass good for December through February for $45. A family pass for those three months costs $60 Fees drop slightly for the spring months, when a March through May pass will cost $30 per person or $45 per family. Public hours for the sum mer are still under discussion, although the facility will be available for students. 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Conveniently located In Caledonia on the east side of M-37 between Main and 100th St. r Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valey I Ixl 1 Printing • Copying • Fax Service • Shipping • Recycing of Office Paper 100th street �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 New trustee, from front page Roon explained. Hardy asked Youngsma to check immediately to see if the situation would fall under "unsafe conditions" in Jie vil­ lage ordinances. The council also agreed unanimously to pay the buy­ ers of the former village hall $242 toward repair of the roof leaks around the bell tower of the former church. "Why do we want to put taxpayers' money into that?" asked Trustee Floyd Bray. Hardy said several discus­ sions had been held on what was said, and what was not said during the negoiations and sale of the property to members of Most Holy Rosary Church, and paying the relatively small amount would clear up any confusion for good. Youngsma confirmed that the payment agreement would include a release for the vil­ lage from liability for any present and future problems with the property. The council also heard an update on the water discharge permit application now at the DNR, waiting for approval. Village Attorney James Fisher said there was no an­ swer from the DNR, but he would have more information over the next several days. The council asked for more information on a request from Fisher to retain an additional attorney to help facilitate the matter. Also, Roon said the village might be able to resurface the streets from the village limits to Grand Rapids Street for one quarter of the expected cost during 1992. Hardy told Roon that the council would be very interested in such an arrangement with the Barry County Task Force and to keep them posted. September students of the Month named John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. The stoff of Thornapple Kellogg High School announces the "Students of the Month" for September: (first row, from left), Shane Schavey, Lesli Fisher, Angela Gutierrez, Kim Webb, (second row) Eric DeGroote. Tina Neeson, Rhonda Hesselink, Becca Forbes (third row) Sherry Swelnis, Melissa Middleton, Meagan Middleton. Eric Griffith; (fourth row) Steve McCrumb, Jeremy Fowler, Jacob Dussia, Brian Beute, (fifth row) Amanda Osborne, Trocey Lee, Jody Blain, Tom Sines and Jim Aubil. This award was developed to encourage and recognize individual student performance in all areas of the curriculum. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 Learned emergency procedures in babysitting class 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Caledonia sixth-grader leads brother, sister from smoke-filled residence Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available Middle Villa Inn Villa Bakery Restaurant TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FR1 . SAT . 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Tuesday and Wednesday Thru November 30. 1991 !_________________ COL PON------ -------------------- > Outside Catering Prices Start At Only ...*3.25 Per Person — Call For Information — N of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 OF 891-1287 by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Prevention seems to be taken seriously these days, but it’s taken us a couple of centuries to realize just what Ben Franklin meant when he wrote that "an ounce of pre­ vention is worth a pound of cure." Eleven-year-old Emma Cryderman's "ounce of preven­ tion" was a babysitting class she took from the Red Cross, where one of the things she she learned was what to do in emergencies. Remembering those lessons helped her pre­ vent a possible tragedy on her very first babysitting assign­ ment. Esther Cryderman, Emma's mother, said that on Saturday evening, Oct 19, she and her husband and their oldest son went to visit some nearby friends, leaving Emma to babysit her 9-year-old sister and 7-year-old brother for die very first time. "We had just called home around 10 p.m. and talked to Emma," Mrs. Cryderman said. "She was awake and said she was working at my desk. We even told her it would be all right if she wanted to lie down, but she didn't want to do that. "And as it turned out, it was a good thing she stayed awake" Shortly after talking to her parents, Emma smelled smoke. She ran downstairs to the main floor of the house and thought the smell seemed stronger "She said that when she opened ihe basement door, the smoke was so thick she couldn’t see down the stairs.” "I was really scared," said Emma. But not so scared that she didn't promptly awaken her sleeping brother and sister on the second floor and lead them down the stairs and out tc the garage where she bundled them into jackets and boots. She herself didn't bother to put on a coat. Once outside, the children saw a light in the neighbor s bam and ran for help. "That, too, was a really lucky thing," said Esther Cry­ derman. "Our neighbor was out of town, but the parents had stopped in to check the horses in the bam, and that was whv the light was on. “Otheiwise the children would *iave had to travel even farther to find someone to help them." When their daughter tried to call them at their friend's home, the line was busy, Mrs. Cryderman said, so Emma called her girlfriend. She, too, was babysitting at home, but she managed to reach her parents who, in Emma Cryderman turn, called the fire depart­ ment. By the time Emma's par­ ents reached home, the chil­ dren were dnnking hot choco­ late at the neighbor's and the Caledonia fire department had cleared the house of smoke by using exhaust fans. They also had pinpointed inadequate drafting on the Cryderman's basement wood stove as the cause of the smoke. No damage was done to the home "For a few days it just had sort of a log cabin smell to it," said Esther Cryderman. "Fortunately, I didn't have curtains down there that would pick up the smell of smoke, and a lot of our things were still in boxes from the move." But most important, three children had not suffered any ill or even fatal effects from smoke inhalation. "If Emma had gone to sleep..." Mrs. Cryderman didn't have to finish the sen­ tence. She said that a brand new smoke detector failed to sound an alert, and that their dogs were in the garage. It was Emma's decision to stay up on her first babysitting as­ signment and then remember­ ing what to do in an emer­ gency that prevented a possi­ ble tragedy. Esther CrydermAn said she and her husband, Lyn, were very impressed with the re­ sponse and professionalism of the Caledonia Fire Depart­ ment, especially when she learned that not even the fire chief is a full-time fireman. "And I cant say enough for the way our neighbors helped either," she added. "But most of all, we're just very proud of Emma." �thp Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 I Page 17 SPORTS Middleville clinches fifth straight title Sherwood, Trojan gridders run wild with 47-7 victory Calvin Christian football coach Tom Bouma was a happy man Friday night. No, his team did not pull off a monster upset of Middleville and prevent it from reaching its goal of a fifth straight conference title. But after being thumped by the Trojans 47-7, he had finally seen the last of Trojan quarterback David Sherwtxxi Sherwood exploded for four touchdowns to lead Middleville to its eighth straight victory of the season. The win puts the Trojans in position to host a first-round playoff game should they defeat the Wildcats at Wayland on Friday. The senior signal-caller broke loose early, and the Squires didn't stand a chance. Sherwood scored on a 47yard touchdown on the game's first play from scrimmage. Jamie Berg's conversion made it 8-0 before the game was a minute old. Then, when Calvin Christian got the ball, Sherwood promptly picked off a pass and blazed 44 yards for the score. Berg, Rob Hunt and Dave Ixhman also added first-half touchdowns before Sherwood added his third score. The Squires scored on a pass play late in the half to make the score 40-7 at the intermission. “(The league title) is just a tremendous accomplishment for the kids,*' coach Skip Pranger said. "That is always the first goal we set at the beginning of the year. "We feel we've improved and that we have continued to get better the last couple weeks." Pranger got a chance to play everyone in the second half, but Sherwood wasn't finished yet. He returned the Squires' initial punt of the third quarter 88 yards for a touchdown. Jim Norman's extra point rounded out the scoring. Sherwood was a one-man wrecking crew, totalling 308 yards in total yardage. including 150 yards on five carries The Middleville defense was equally effective, allowing just 72 yards in the first half. Lehman collected 11 tackles, Scott Pallazzolo added nine, and Berg chipped in nine. Mark McNutt also intercepted a Calvin Christian pass. The Trojans should move up to second in the computer rankings after previously second-place Vicksburg lost to Three Rivers. O-K Gold champion Coopersville leads the region. A win over Wayland should secure home-field advantage in the regional semi-final game for the second straight year. Pranger said he knows it won't be easy. "If you take a look at the division they play in, you see a lot of teams up there in the rankings," he said. "(Wayland) has a lot outstanding individuals on both sides of the ball. They aie a very versatile team." Seth Nelson slices through the Calvin Christian defense during Friday’s win (Photos by Perry Hardin) Scot suffer another tough loss The Caledonia football team may well be the best 26 team in the area. Once again, the Fighting Scots played a tough opponent down to the wire. But once again, Caledonia came up short, as O-K Gold rival South Christian held on for a 23-18 win. The Scots, who finished league play with a 2-5 mark, will travel to Lowell Friday for the season finale'. "I was very pleased the way the kids played," coach Ralph Shefferly said of the tough loss. "Our defense is really coming around. We had some missed oppurtunities at some critical times." "But you can't take anything away from South Christian. They are a fine football team." The Scots had the ball with just over a minute remining, trailing by the final margin. But as in last week's loss to Hudsonville, Caledonia could not come up with a winning touchdown when it was needed. "I really wanted to pass the ball (on the final drive)," Shefferly said. "But they were in a pass prevent defense, so we opted to go with what we could get. "We had hurt them with middle traps all game long. Things just disintegrated in the last minute." Junior running back Ryan Haik was the primary weapon on the middle traps, as he posted his third straight 100-yard outing. Haik netted 167 yards on just 13 carries and scored all three Caledonia touchdowns. The Scots inability to add points on conversions, a problem all season long, continued to haunt them on Friday. Had they been able to add a two-point conversion, they would have posted a 24-23 win. Nevertheless, Shefferly was pleased with his squad's play on both sides of the ball. In addition to Haik's yardage, quarterback Alan Aho also did some damage. He ran for 66 yards on 10 carries and completed three of eight passes for 61 more, Trojan quarterback David Sherwood scored four touchdowns in his final home game to lead Middleville to a fifth consecutive O-K Blue title. including a pair of strikes to Tom Benedict for 53 yards. Caledonia totalled 259 yards rushing on 34 carries, while South had 285 yards on 52 attempts. Defensively, Caledonia was led by Zac Ellerbroek with nine solo hits and two assists. Aho had six solos, while Brad Seeley, Andy Brillowsky and Brad Feenstra added five apiece. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call ui for a quote for all of your mutrance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 k 891-9294 for holiday cleaning: R1NSQA/AC Carpet Cleaning System for Rent j BEMIS HUMIDIFIERS 3 models to choose from Western Auto ^75 M 37, Caledonia • 891-1484 Open M F 8 8 Sat 8-5, Sun QI TK senior nrirlHarC Hivan yilUUulu vJIVcrl bdlloon ‘salute’ Thornoppie Kellogg senior girls passed out 250 balloons to the younger kids who mode up the traditional victory tunnel before a recent home foot k>dll game. When the team trotted out onto the field the balloons were re,eosed os ° so,u,e to the sen,or ployed (photo courtesy of Kevin McGee.) Brake Fluid <99c WINTER WIPER BLADES M". �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 29. 1991 Lady Trojan eagers lose in triple overtime to Comstock Park 67-58 Basketball fans in the Comstock Park gymnasium Thursday night got their money s worth and then some. They were treated to a triple overtime thriller. Unfortunately for Middleville, they also saw the home team win, as the Panthers downed the firstplace Lady Trojans 67-58. The loss dropped Middleville to 7-2 in O-K Blue play. Comstock Park outscored Middleville 9-0 in the third overtime to seal the win, as three key Middleville players fouled out. The first two extra sessions were see-saw affairs. "It was a wild game," Trojan coach Jim Sprague said. "They played very well. Their two all-conference players had not been playing up to their potential, but as luck would have it, they played well against us. "You can’t take anything away from them, because they played a good game." The Trojans' Carla Ploeg sent the game into overtime with a clutch bucket late in regulation play. Ploeg led Middleville with 14 rebounds and was one of three players with 11 points. Kim Wohlford and Laura Donker wete the others. Alicia Batson added 10 points, four assists and four steals. Tuesday in the annual Parent's Night game, the Trojans raced past Wyoming Lee 43-33. Middleville had jumped out to a 28-9 halftime lead “We didn’t play very well," Sprague said. "We did have a big second quarter, so everybody got to play quite a bit. We must have had eight or ten girls score." Leading the way for the Trojans was Donker. with 12 points and five rebounds. Batson added 10 points, six assists and six steals. Jessica Weatherhead led the rebounders with eight. Middleville will be host to Godwin Heights tonight and Hamilton Thursday. Caledonia's Rosalyn Risdon battles for possession of the ball during the Scots' 55-53 loss to Forest Hills Northern on Thursday. The "Sweet Ladies" dropped into a tie for third in the conference standings with Wayland, where they will play tonight. Sweet Caledonia Scot eagers face uphill battle in O-K Gold With O-K Gold arch-rivals South Christian and Forest Hills Northern on the slate last week, the Caledonia basketball team had a chance to put some distance between itself and the rest of the league. Unfortunately for the "Sweet Ladies," the distance turned out to be in the opposite direction. The Fighting Scots lost both games, dropping to 5-3 in league play heading into tonight's key game against Wayland, which is tied with Caledonia for thipd in the league standings. Tuesday against South Christian was just one of those nights when the ball simply wouldn't drop through the hoop. The Scots shot 25 percent from the field and lost 60-44. "We did a good job on defense, but we just couldn’t get the shots to fall," coach Ken Demeuse said of the loss. "South played a very good game. They did a fine job of breaking our press and they deserve all the credit in the world. "Our kids played hard the whole game. It was pretty frustrating for them.” The Scots trailed 29-16 at halftime and got off to a slow start in the third quarter. They could get no closer than 14 points tyhe rest of the way. Emily Ashbaugh was one of the few Caledonia players who connected on her shots. She scored a team-high 16 points and hit a trio of threepointers. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville p. 795-7022 1/ • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars Fast Service - no Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner Jenny Smith added eight points for the Scots. Treasure Hylkema led the Caledonia rebounders with six, while Roxanne Gallert dished off six assists and had nine steals. Thursday Caledonia lost a heart-breaker to the Huskies for the second time this season 55-53. Northern had tipped the Scots by one point in overtime earlier in the season. Improved shooting from the floor and a sound defensive effort kept the Scots close, but they found themselves a few points down for most of the game. "It was a close game throughout," Demeuse said. "Both teams played well, but we just couldn't get a lead. "Part of it was their size. They have two girls 6-1, and they hurt us inside." Jenny Wilkinson led the Caledonia scoring with 13 points, while Ashbaugh added 10 points and five assists. Smith added nine points, including several clutch buckets down the stretch to keep the Scots close. Gallert chipped in with six steals and four rebounds. 8th Anniversary Open House Saturday, November 2*11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE Refreshments and Prize Drawing Savings Storewide on: • • • • 1st: Lund Sun Visor ■2nd Interstate Battery 13rd (3) >25 Gift Certificates Fenders • Hoods • Doors • Grills • Rust Repair Panels Headlights • Paint Supplies • Sun Visors • Running Boards Gas Tanks • Windshields • Weatherstripping Bumpers • Box Sides • Tailgates • Boxes • & More Harvey’s CRASH Parts New Aftermarket and OEM Pans 616-374-7535 3 Miles East of Lake Odessa on M-66 Middleville's Laura Donker, pictured here in an earlier game against Calvin Christian, had a pair of good games last week. She scored 12 points in a 43-33 win over Lee on Tuesday, then scored 11 points in a triple overtime loss to Comstock Park on Thursday. TK mat coaches learn techniques at Olympic Training Center Thornapple Kellogg wrestling coaches Tom Lehman and Aaron Tabor were among forty coaches from across the nation selected for a three-day clinic held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lehman and Tabor, who were chosen because of their involvement in the U.S .A. Junior Olympic Wrcstline Tournament, got a chance to learn some new techniques from many of the top coaches in the country. Lehman said that the clinic was at once informative and fun, and he hopes that his tam will benefit from the clinic in the upcoming season. "We learned a lot of new drills," he said. "Particularly drills that make the wrestlers better all-around athletes, like balance drills. "There were a lot of drills that they showed that we already knew,, which was nice, because if the best coaches in the country are doing them too, they must be good drills." Among the coaches present were Olympic coach Mike Houck, a former world champion, and Bruce Burnett, the head developmental coach for USA Wrestling. Houcks instruction focused mostly on Greco-Roman wrestling, while Burnett prOY!drd information on freestyle. Lehman and Tabor also got a chance to rub elbows with some of the top athletes in the country, including boxers, swimmers and speed skaters. Lehman said they also met the sister of (Olympic track and field hero Carl Lewis. The two coaches stayed in what Is essentially a dormitory for the athletes. The "village" was formality used as an army barracks, but now serves as a training facility for all American Olympic athletes. "One thing I know for sure is that Olympic athletes are probabiy humans on earth," Lehman joked. "The food was absolutely incredible. "The trip was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed iL" Bowlerettes Bradford Whue 21-11; Village Stylist 19-13; Caledonia Oil 17%-14‘>i; Locke Shoppe 15-17; Hair We Are 1416-1716; Country Place Beauty 9-23. High Series - J. Soules 511; D. Grinage 496; G. Stevens 484; P Fountain 475; L. Riva 471. High Games - D Grinage 204; P Fountain 193; J. Soules 190; J. Marble 187; G. Stevens 183. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 29. 1991 / Page 19 Jayvee gridders top CC 26-14 I he l-K gins cross country team won the O-K Blue dual and league meet championships this season. The title was the first in the school's cross country history. Trojan girl harriers capture first O*K Blue League crown It was a long time coming, but it finally arrived The Middleville girls cross country team capped off an outstanding O-K Blue season by winning the league meet Tuesday at Earl Brewer Park. Coupled with the dual title already secured, the win in the league meet enabled the Trojans to clinch the overall championship. It was the first cross country title in the history of the school. T-K placed four runners in the top seven to outdistance runner-up Byron Center by 36 points. Freshman Rhonda Hesse I ink led the way for the Trojans with a third-place time of 23:09, three seconds ahead of teammate Sara Postema and five ahead of Tonya Rauschenberg er Other times and places include Wendy Wisniewski, seventh (23:38); Kelly Ignatoski, 12th (24:11); Tracie Middleton, 13th (25:12); Sarah Allore, 17th (27:00); and Michelle The T.K. jayvee football team defeated Calvin Chris­ tian Thursday night 26-14. running their overall record to 6-2 and finishing 5-2 in league play The Trojans struck quickly with a two-play. 63-yard drive with running back B.J. West breaking loose on a 62-yard touchdown scamper. After a thwarted 2-point conversion. The score stood at 6-0. Calvin Chrisitian’s offense then moved the bail in deliberate fashion, eating up a large portion of the clock. After a series of squire punts and Trojan fumbles. T.K.'s offense recorded its second touchdown of the evening. Jason Bardwell hauled in a Jaime Hermenitt pass for the score, on a play covering 83 yards. Calvin Christian scored its first touchdown later in the se­ cond quarter on a short run. The Squires dominated the time of possession in the first half, limiting the Trojan of­ fense to eight offensive plays TKs offense opened the se­ cond half moving the ball 68 yards in seven lays for its third touchdown. Running back John Huyck carried for 36 of his 86 yards on the night, rambling in for the score A West conversion made the score 208. Later in the quarter, quarterback Ted Doom con­ nected with Bardwell for another score. The pass play covered 35 yards and put the game out of reach. Defensively, Middleville forced four turnovers, all in­ terceptions. Safety Phil Johnson picked off two. while Doom and Huyck also con­ tributed with key thefts. The Trojans close out their 1991 season at home versus Wayland Thursday. Game time is 7 p.m. . Frosh eagers improve to 11-3 The Caledonia freshman girls basketball team ran its season record to 11-3 with two victories last week. This also extended the Scots cur­ rent winning streak to eight. Tuesday Caledonia enter­ tained Kelloggsville Christian and won by a score of 42-32. Michelle Colbom had 11 points and Julie Tuinstra add­ ed eight to lead the Scot scor­ ing. Colbom also added nine steals and Katie Donker and Angie Wilkinson collected eight, and seven rebounds respectively. Thursday Caledonia hd its hands full with the Forest Hills Northern Huskies In a hard knight game the Scots were able to come way with a 37-35 win. Jenny Millard led the Scots with 10 points and Donker added eight Colbom again was a standout on defense with 11 steals and Heather VanEnk had seven. Caledonia is at Wayland on Tuesday. Shepard, 25th (28:22). The young T-K boys team finished fifth in the meet, which was won by Godwin, and fifth overall. They were led by Mark Pullen's 17thplace time of 19:30. Other finishers include Ryan Winchel, 21st (19:56); Dave Timm, 30th (21:06); Justin Blake, 31st (21:37); Matt Polhemus, 32nd (22:25); and Eric Lake, 46th (26:01). Soot harriers win medals at tournament The Caledonia cross country teams continue their success Tuesday at the Coopersville Cassie. A unique format was held in the event in which seperate races were run with each class competing against each other. Pete Parbel won the sophomore division of the boys race in 16:51; Karyn Duba won the girls sophomore race in 20:57; and Sarah Flegel finished first in the girls freshman race in 21:40. Other Scots placing in­ clude: Seniors- Tim Stack, third; Jason Boorsma, fourth; Heather Comegys, sixth; Tina Rueh, seventh; and Stefanie Daniels, ninth. Juniors- Chris Holiday, fourth; Chris Myers, fifth.; Becky Beland, second; and Carrie Peterson, tenth. Sophomores- Merideth Denison, second. FreshmenStephanie Workman, fifth; Katie Post, seventh; and Julie Furst, eighth. Caledonia was scheduled to compete in the regionals Saturday, but inclement weather conditions post­ poned the meet until Monday. The state finals will be held Saturday in Big Rapids. Scot frosh gridders tie South Jason Haywood's 14-yard touchdown run with three minutes left propelled the Caledonia frosh football team to a 14-14 tie with South Christian. The two point conversion was no good and the Scots defense held the Sailors of­ fense the rest of the way. Caledonia scored early on a Todd Thornton 41-yard run in the first quarter The two point coversion was no good and it was 6-0. The Sailors came back to score on the long runs to take a 14-6 lead. The Scots final drive was highlighted by several nice runs by Haywood and Thornton. The Caledonia defense was led by Adam Paarlberg’s 15 tackles, Jason Bush’s nine, and Dan Simmons nine. The Scots play Lowell Thursday to end their season. TK jayvees win two big games The TK jayvee football team basketball team con­ tinued its winning ways defeating Lee and Comstock Park to improve their league record to 8-1 and their overall record to 12-3. Against Lee. the team played a strong defensive game as they limited the Rebels to eight field goals and gained a 57-21 victory . The Trojans had e\en scor­ ing per quarter as thev went 14. 18. 10. and 15. Brooke Van Elst hit for nine points and Jaime Strater hit in double figures w ith 11. TK had a slower start against Comstock Park, as they were ahead at half by the score of 11-6. It was the fourth quarter that sealed the victory, with the Trojans outscoring Comstock Park 11-5. The final score was 35-24 with all the team members contributing to the win. Strater led all scores with 16 points. The Trojans have two big games this week. Tuesday against Godwin and Thursday against Hamilton Both games are at home. TK Salutes athlete Sophomore Tracy Wierenga is responsible for directing the junior varsity team’s offense from her point guard position The daughter of Nick and Nancy Wierenga. Tracy also works hard on defense and is one of the squad's leaders in team spirit tmwwwmwwm • • • • rrr i~ii‘iTwti r xm �20 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 29. 1991 Middleville frosh eagers remain unbeaten Stella's Middleville’s freshmen girts basketball team played two strong opponents last week and using solid defense, defeated both. Tuesday the Trojans hosted Gull Lake, who brought with them a undefeated 12-0 record. With excellent defense and balanced scoring. Middleville jumped off to a 23-10 first-half lead The Tro­ jans never looked back, winn­ ing 50-27. 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I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA MIDDLEVILLE I $200 off v. | I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop Take Out Only • One (1) Pet Coupon • Exp. 11 30 91 I MIDDLEVILLE l 4 FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA IA a I I IA I $2°° Off *r NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Exp 11 30-91 F2K 2 Iters of Pepsi with NO COUPON NfEOCO All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro’s Pizza tn % * � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-11-05.pdf 2d40f37c8766395de125ea29d508f1fe PDF Text Text rUrlX, LIBKAkT 121 S CHURCH st HASTINGS, Ml <9058 1293 I 12/30/99 tbstiMsMUc Library ______ ■ r't g ■ I Lr^lf ■ P P f I ‘tv \Iclds N»WI M«. f Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 198 I November 5, 1991 Thompson-McCully answers critics on gravel mining J-Ad Graphics News Service The Thompson McCully Company’s property manager nays lie knows residents near­ est to the Yankee Springs Township gravel mining op­ eration are strongly opposed to it, and he understands that. However, Roger Fulton say: he feels the company has spent a great deal of money to provide the least disruptive operation his company can for the time that it will take to remove about 800,000 tons of gravel and sand. He said Thompson Mc­ Cully had spent $100,000 making sure the noise and vi­ bration from the largest portable gravel processor in the world does not unduly dis­ turb the neighbors while min­ ing 30 acres of the 51-acre site at the corner of Payne Lake and Bowens Mills roads. "We're geared for activity," he said. "I know that well be a nuisance for a short time. What we have to do is weigh the nuisance we create with the consequences of the end result." Fulton asked those opposed to the gravel mining to compare what his company has done in Yankee Springs to other operations in nearby counties. Fulton used a gravel mine in Lowell as an example: “We went into a gravel pit that was in existence for 10 years, taking about 15 to 20 tons a year from it." In about 45 days, he said, TMC mined about 310,000 tons, finished the operation and restored the site. Lowell Township Supervi­ sor John Timpson confirmed Fulton's statement. "They did just exactly as they proposed to do," Timp­ son said. "Our attorney drew Sm Gravel mining, page 2 Gravel trucks fill up with gravel at the Thompson McCully mining operation in Yankee Springs Thornapple Kellogg school chief protests new MEAP tests by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The state required Michigan Educational Assessment Pro­ gram (MEAP) tests have been given to Thornapple Kellogg students, with misgivings noted by the district's superin­ tendent. The tests measures basic minimum competentcy in essential skills at several grade levels. Reading and math tests are given to all students in fourth, seventh and 10th grades, with grades five, eight and 11 tested in science. The tests are published by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). While educators have said for years that the MEAP tests are not accurate indicators of scholastic achievement in a particular school, and should Halloween ‘hop’nings Not everything is friohtful on Halloween Butt Rodgers, dressed up os a friendly hobo, enjoys trick or treating in Caledonia with his grandson Jonathon. See inside for more photos. not be used to compare school districts, this year's reading test for fourth graders is singled out as an area of major concern by Supt Steve Garrett. In a letter to Gary Hawks, interim Superintendent of Public Instruction at the De­ partment of Education, Garrett asked that the state not require the 16-page informational reading test for fourth graders be taken. The topic tested is the Ro­ man Empire, something typi­ cally studied in the fifth or sixth grades, he told Hawks. "We do feel that this test will provide a very negative experience for our students and ask that the State De­ partment of Education not re­ quire that this portion of the fourth grade MEAP test be given," Garrett wrote. Hawks' response from the MDE was that the selection was valid and appropriate, and each school district should go ahead with the testing. In explaining his views, Garrett pointed out that the readability of the test was set at an average of 7.6 and 8.6 grade levels, making them too difficult for the young people, and setting them up for failure. He also said to perform well on a test, a student must have prior knowledge of the subject tested. "Fourth grade students will have great difficulty in simply reading the words and will have no frame of reference with which to understand them,’ he said. "We believe that students who are learning to read and to love reading should not be given a test that dooms them $«• TK School. page 2 Caledonia Jaycees chapter to hold first meeting Nov. 12 J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice The initial meeting of the newly chartered Caledonia Area Jaycees is set for Tues day. Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sam’s Joint, 107 E. Main St. All members and anyone in­ terested in joining the organization is encouraged to attend, said Mabel Hopkins of the Grand Rapids Jaycees chapter. The Grand Rapids Jaycees have started the Caledonia chapter and therefore are in charge of new member orien­ tation and officer training They will work with the Caledonia group for up to two years. The new chapter's first meeting will allow members to get to know each other and to begin thinking about officer selection, Hopkins said. She explained that the Caledonia Jaycees already has 23 members, but that one of the first goals of the group will be to boost its member ship to at least 30. Men and women between the ages of 21 and 39 are cligi ble to join, she said, and membership in (his new chapter is open to residents in Caledonia. Middleville, Alaska, Allo and Dutton, although residency in a specific area is mH required. Sh Jaycwa, on page 3 Frustrated area woman wants repairs done on Patterson Ave. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A frustrated Patterson Av­ enue woman is asking for re­ pairs on the road she must travel and she won t take the silence of county officials as an answer. A petition drive started in August by Becky Junglas has led to no action or reaction by Allegan County officials to her complaint, and Junglas now is asking for answers. The petition, with more than 100 signatures, was sent by Junglas to the Allegan County Road Commission, Barry County Road Commis­ sion, the Mayor of Allegan and officials at Allegan Township. Del Redder, assistant man­ ager of the Allegan County Road Commission, acknowl­ edged that the petition was re­ ceived, and that the area is Allegan County’s responsibility. But he said his department, like other road commissions, suffer from a lack of funds to keen up road repairs. "Road commissions do not have funds available now. We are aware of the problem and are working on it. At the pre­ sent time, it is not on our schedule," Redder said. Tired of what she calls "a very real threat to vehicles and occupants alike," Junglas is calling for "potholes and overall inferior design" to be corrected. Junglas said she was aware that the two and one-half mile stretch of Patterson from Green Lake Road to 136th Street, would require exten­ sive repair, but she is "sick of supporting the local mechanic with car repairs. We have three vehicles, the amount we spend on tires and alignments is stupid." A letter to Gov. John En­ gler telling of her displeasure with the road was answered within four days, Junglas said. Engler wrote that he had re­ ferred her letter to the director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, Patrick Nowak, asking him to review her concerns, and to follow Sm Road repair*, on page 3 In This Issue... Trojans to be host to South Christian in grid playoff Friday at 7:30 p.m. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleyille. Ml / November 5, 1991 Gravel mining operations discussed, continued from frontpage-------------------------------C C There isn’t another gravel mining operation or asphalt plant around here who had to have an air use permit. We’re * , thaonly company who had to do this. Before this year, we weren’t required to have y y one. — Roger Fulton up and agreement that was very strong. Every time a cit­ izen complained, we took care of it right away, and they (TMC) fixed it immediately. "Thompson McCully is a big-time operation, but they can be dealt with. I made a trip by there every day, and if I saw anything, I'd stop. Ev­ ery time I brought up an im­ provement they could make, they were very accommodat­ ing. "I wish everyone would act like they did. They watered the road, they swept it if there was any sand; they went above and beyond,” Timpson added. "We put everything up front, and when people could see that we were policing it very closely, they could relax. "I've got no complaints," Timpson concluded. Fulton said his company is being held to a stricter stan­ dard in Yankee Springs David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY FRIDAY 9 5 ^4^ ... 1? dd M Township than surrounding gravel miners. "There isn't another gravel mining operation or asphalt plant around here who had to have an air use permit. We're the only company who had to do this. "Before this year, we weren't required to have one. In conversations with the DNR (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) on site last year, they said we weren't going to be on the site long enough, so one be when they grow up? Whatever it is. they'll need a good education to go very far. It’s not too soon to start saving for their education. In fact, the sooner you start, the bet­ ter. There are a variety of savings plans a\ ailable, and one is just per­ fect for you' needs Stop in and discuss your children’s future with a personal banker today. Then, re­ lax and enjoy the growing years knowing their future is secure. FDIC iaIedonia 3205 68th ST.S.E. 303 ARLINGTON DUTTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 blue on the back of it, some­ thing Fulton said he approves of because, ”1 want everyone to know that not all of the trucks they see are ours." Barry County-Planning and Zoning Director John Gates said he has knowledge of TMC. and has reviewed other projects that they have com­ pleted in the past. Gates said, "I have found them to be reputable and abide by the commitments that they make." A new full-time police offi­ cer has been hired by the vil­ lage of Middleville. Jeffrey Nieuwenhuis, a cer­ tified police officer who formerly worked for the Wayland Police Department, was sworn in on Oct. 31 by Chief Louis Shoemaker. Nieuwenhuis replaces offi­ cer Joel Funk, who now works for the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Middleville's newest police officer and his wife, Amy, currently live in Wayland. She is a physical eduacation teacher for kindergarten through sixth grade in the Martin School District He will have a one-year probationary period. What do your children ward to 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA operators just can't compete." In the first 13 days of oper­ ation at the Yankee Springs sire, TMC had shipped 60,597 tons of material, ei­ ther course gravel, fine gravel or sand, Fulton said. Payments to the township of three cents for each ton of material shipped will be a simple matter because the sand is automatically metered and weighed when it is loaded onto the trucks, Fulton said. Each truck has the letters TMD and a number painted in Middleville village hires new police officer SAVE for their tomorrow. TODAY TATF C ^ANK 891-8113 wasn't required," Fulton said. He also disputed assertions that property values drop around such operations. "Go to any area and review the property value records over the last 10 or 15 years, or even longer," Fulton said, "and you'll find that those properties lext to grav’d min­ ing are not going down, they're going up. "We, as an industry, have done a lousy job, but they'i ? trying to bring the pendulum so fast, so far that the small 795-3361 AH 3 Locations Open All Day, Mon.-Fn. and 'til Noon Sat. Chief Louis Shoemaker swears in Middleville’s newest police officer, Jeffrey Nieuwenhuis, as his wife Amy watches. TK School chief, from front page to failure. We are asking our staff and parents to reassure fourth graders that they are good readers, despite the difficulty of the test and encourage them to continue to develop thier reading skills and their love of reading," he said. Linda Goosen, principal of Page Elementary, which has fourth and fifth graders, is a’so the district's curriculum coordinator and testing coor­ dinator. Goosen said the teachers at Page stressed to their students that they keep a positive atti­ tude, and try to "do my very best" when they took the reading test. "It's confusing for fourth graders," she said of the test, "I think it leaves the students feeling discouraged," she said. Saying teachers and admin­ istrators take MEAP very se­ riously, and that they can get good information from MEAP test scores, she also said this year she felt a little cheated. "A lot of money was spent by the state, and I feel cheated that we can't glean the infor­ mation we should (from the tests)," she said. "Please allow us to get an accurate assessment. The test should assess what we really should be doing," she said Garrett noted that the MDE was aware of the difficulty of the test, and provided for ■'equating" the test to com­ pensate. With a more than 25 per­ cent drop in students perfor­ mance, the scores will be "equated" to reflect what scores might have been had the passage been grade appro­ priate, as previous tests were. "In the past, test scores were used for instructional pkKNMB».< «hese scores will be meaningless for this purpose," Garrett said last week in his news column for the Sun and News. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. CCfe.... This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizalions may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. , Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Nov. 5...Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. at the village hall on Main Street. Nov. 9...Kettle Lake Elementary Kountry Kettle Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11...Adult Heart Saver (CPR) class starting at 7 p.m. at the Thornapplc Township fire station, 115 High Street. Call 795-7243. Nov. 11...Caledonia HS parent meeting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Nov. 11...Caledonia Village Council meeting at 7 p.m. in the village-township hall on Emmons. Nov. 11...Special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia Library. Nov. 12...Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Page Elementary. Nov. 12...Thornapple Township Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the township offices on High Street. Nov. 13...Irving Township Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the township hall on Woodschool Road. Nov. 14...Yankee Springs Township Board ( meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 5, 1991 I Page 3 Middleville Rotary Club has fine turnout for spaghetti supper The annual spaghetti dinner hosted Dy tne Middleville Rotary Club to raise funds for scholarships for Thornapple Kellogg students was a resounding mto ytfdi. mooui ouu area residents were served that night for a fine turnout. This shot shows just one section of the high school cafeteria with Rotarians and their wives providing fine serving and cleanup for the diners. The two serving lines set up this year worked out just fine. Steven Munjoy doesn’t know that the dinner he is enjoying helps the Rotary fund TK student scholarships, but that doesn’t matter. He just likes it and that’s fine. Superintendent’s Jaycees meeting, from front “Service can be in the form “A lot of people think they Corner of recyling. helping the elder­ must own a business to by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Arts are not a ‘frill’ It's pretty hard to maintain the view that the Tine arts are a •frill” in the school curriculum when you consider that most of the greatest human achievements in the history of our world are in the arts. Think of the Mona Lisa. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, the Taj Mahal. Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake. But even looking at a fine arts curriculum as a way to en­ courage budding artists, musicians, architects, dancers and creative writers misses the point. If that were all that a society required, then those interested could take lessons outside of the classroom and all the rest of the students could “concentrate on the basics.” What any society needs is an entire citizenship capable of ap­ preciating the arts and of understanding the insights into the life that the arts afford, as well as exposure to a way of thinking that differs from the approach often fostered in the fact-based curricula. The arts teach us to view life in a different light, to be open minded and to develop an aesthetic sense. They also offer us a way to express our feelings, our longings, fears, joys and hopes. It’s pretty clear that the fine arts are no “frill,” but a basic, as real and needed as math, history and science. A civilization is often defined by its arts Think of the Egyptians and you think of the pyramids. The French boast of their left bank ar­ tists. the Germans, many fine composers; the Russians, the ballet. We communicate through the arts; the arts mold a socie­ ty together How does a new generation tap into the vast treasure of ar­ tistic expression? Certainly, a home environment that strives to enrich the lives of its children is the most important. Trips to the museums, concerts, plays, listening to different kinds of music, encouraging children to read classics are all ways to help. But there is little question that education in the fine arts is a necessary part of school as well. In elementary school, students sing songs, create watercolors, phy act. and write compositions By high school, their understanding of those subjects can become more sophisticated as they study the theory and history of an and music. Another benefit of studying the art is that they can serve as a help in understanding other disciplines. For example, ex­ perimenting with shapes and forms on paper helps a student better understand geometry There is a relationship between reading music — a symbolic, numerical system of notation — and math Art leaches students to be better observers, a skill that helps students in ail subjects. Though your child may never be a great artist or musician, it is important tht he or she be introduced to the arts as a way of expressing what he or she feels When your child shows you a drawing or a poem be sure to praise the efforts. Even though you may not be looking at a great piece of art. you have so­ meone who is discovering a way to relate to others and the world This next spring, our school district again will be looking to the community for millage support. When this happens. we will hear some who will say that the distnet could “get by” with less funding by cutting out the “frills.” We need to remember that the arts are bask to good educa­ tion and are a necessary part of our program belong." Hopkins said, “but that is not true Fitting in the age bracket is the only requirement ” She said that while the organization stresses leader­ ship training and community service, it also provides for individual development. • ‘The chapter can undertake a project to help its members become better people.” she said. “These projects could be very short, like bringing in a speaker, or they could be long-term projects that run several months. “And they can be in anything, from writing skills to cooking skills.” But she said that community service is the most important aspect of the organization, with each chapter identifying the needs of its own area. ly or the homeless.. whatever the chapter sees as a need in its community.” The new chapter will meet once a month, and Hopkins said those meetings usually in­ clude a social hour, plus a business meeting. “Many of the chapters do get speakers.” she added. Yearly dues cost $45 per person and $75 per couple, and include membership at the local, state and national level. Anyone with questions about Jaycees or about the Caledonia chapter should con­ tact Hopkins at 459-5179. Other new chapters in the area include one in Belding and another in Wayland. The Rev. Roger Timmerman shows a fine example of community spirit at the annual spaghetti dinner The dinner, which he called "absolutly fantastic” will increase scholarships for TK students by $500 to $700 this year. Road repairs continued from front up on it In her letter to Allegan County officials, she pointed out that many longtime resi­ dents have told her that "the road has been virtually un­ changed (with the exception of worsening) over the last two decades." Patterson Road is the divid­ ing line between Barry and Allegan County, with respon­ sibility for upkeep and main­ tenance split on an equal ba­ sis, said Bary County Road Commission Manager/Engineer Jack Kineman. “The counties divide (Patterson Road) by mileage with no definite pattern," Kineman said, "It may be five miles or two miles, but it works out so that they have half and we have half " The last thing you need now is a problem with inflexible life insurance. Sometimes its hard to anticipate the future. Life has a way of presenting surprises. So you don’t need life insurance that doesn’t provide for unexpected changes. New Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance gives you the complete flexibility you need for a growing family all in one policy. You can have all the advantages of whole life and term protection. It’s the best of both—in one new policy—Perma Term 2 Universal Life Insurance. Ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent about the life insurance that adjusts to your life with no problem. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc 131 E. Main St, Caledonia, P.O. Bom 21B JEFFREY M D«VR1ES (61 6) 891 61 25 JOHN J O«VRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 5. 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Doug Hart saw me up at school and said that they were delghted that Grandpa was able to come and visit them. He has been sick and unable to come over, so they doubly en­ joyed his visit. Ann and Diane Bartlett's trip to California was wonder­ ful They visited Los Angeles. San Francisco, Napa Valley and the East Bay She said every time someone sees them, they say, "You must have had a real good vacation because you have such a smile on your face!" Marian Martin, along with her grandson. Tim (Marilyn's boy), went to visit son Larry in Goshen. Ind., this last weekend Granddaughter had a volleyball tournament. Un­ fortunately, they didn't win. Russ Bender spent Sunday with daughter Mary Alice at Welderman Then Tuesday. Russ, Claire and Helen Bender went to Holland to visit Mike and Edna Bender. Son Fred and Shirley Palmer came to visit their mother and father. Lib and Aime Palmer They were in and out. visiting various friends and relatives. They had to stay longer than they intended because of car trou­ ble. So when it was repaired, they headed back to their home in Arcadia. Fla. Virginia Root said her son and wife from Livermore. Calif., have been visiting here for two weeks. They had a wonderful vacation with fami­ ly and friends and left Tuesday. Florence Fiala had five gorgeous days visiting her daughter in Arizona. They entertained her royally, sightseeing, going to different eating places and having a super visit. When they went to visit the Grand Canyon, they had a lot of sleet and snow But when they got up on the top. it suddenly went away and was beautiful. Ed said Katie and her sister went to Ann Arbor to be with their sister. Paul Kaechele’s wife, who is there for heart problems. They stayed over­ night at a hotel and came home the next day. Art Kenyon came through his operation well, but had a setback and only got back home to Thomapple Manor Monday He's doing better now Maude and Rudy Steeby stopped to drop off Maude's new history of the Leighton Church. I haven't been able to read much of it as yet. but just reading the table of contents made me realize that Maude is a real history writer. I'm anx­ ious to read more of it as soon as 1 can. It’s a 300-page book with 100 pictures I wish I could write like she does. She’s a real writer, whereas I'm a gabby woman writing on paper. You're missing a good book if you're a history buff. No one could decipher the old German scrip in the early records, so Maude had to learn the German alphabet and teach herself to read this old script. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to have all the facts and figures she has. She and Ruby can be really proud of a really good book. Cay's typing my news for me tonight because my eyes gave out. Ken Jackler came over Monday and Tuesday evenings to help me become acquainted with my new com­ puter and audio attachment But my eyes gave out tonight. so Cay kindly did the little bit of news I was able to get. Hope the kids have better weather for Halloween than it's been for the past few days 13th Annual Turkey Trot set for Nov. 30 The 13th annual Middleville Turkey Trot road race is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10 a m. at Thomapple Kellogg High School. The event, sponsored by the Middleville Track Club, will include a 10K run half on blacktop and half on gravel roads and a one-mile fun run. In addition, five or more runners from the same workplace may run in a corporate run. Medals will be awarded to the top 100 finishers and ribbons will be presented to all participants in the fun run. Registration is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Fees are $5 for the 10K run in advance, $6 for late registration. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky Phone 945 2026 P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Service*: * 30 a m............................................................. Bible School 10:30 a.m............................................. Morning Worship 6 30 p m............................................... Evening Worship Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ....................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6:00 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship..............10:30 a.m. Church School.............................. 9:30 a m. Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. Bible Study: 7:00 p m .................................................................. Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for nur Phone 795-7076 Pastor Jeffrey Lee FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE community and the world” M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School............................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................... 6:45 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People Who Care" Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 908 West Main Middleville Rev. James Cusack Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m. & 11:00 am CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School............11:00 a.m. Worship Service ....... 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 am.. 1100 am & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY Family FeHowsh>p Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 o.m 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian Harrison Music Jeff Vander Heide The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ... where there is always room for you I Air conditioned Nursery pfwkievl tkainrs United $rctt;rra £burtl| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE 698-8252 Sunday Services..................... o 45a.m AoOOpm. Christian Education Classes.. ....... 1 TOO a.m. 2nd it 4th Tuesday Mothers ci Young Children. . d.30 a m. Wednesday : Family Night................. 7 . 00 p.m. Thursday: Moms in Touch................. ...lO OC a m. Ruhard/ Ruut- Pastor • 69^ A'24 Donelle Roah Director of Mu*i: Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 ' LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 Sunday School .................11:10 Sunday Evening Service .6:30 Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 Prayer Meeting- Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services ..... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Children’iChurch/Youth Wonhip during morning rervtca; Caraway Si. puppa ministry for K-4<h during evening rerviua Sunday School ............. ____........ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night’’...... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Chib, Choin for Children and Adulu, High School Youih Group and Adult Claires For information call: 891-8119 Rev. F.L “Red" Faber, Rev. Stan Vugtcvccn St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family .. God s family) 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. 1115am. 6 00 p.m. Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship........... 8 30am Sunday School.................................. 9 45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m vQU ARE INVITED Rev. Rocter Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. “The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School . .. .9:45 a m Morning Worship . 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3796 Rev Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Ilir (Did (Time JHrfhudist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School ........... 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship........ 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship........... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - Sunaov Senna Si^vday Morrvng WonNp Sunday Evening WonNp Wednesday prover 6 R&v WHbam Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor st>ady 9 30am 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 700 p m QQ4 QOOQ 0/ 1’0 7 4.0 & MOST HOLY J&e ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mas* 4^0 p m Confession and Rosary .Every Sunday 415p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 5, 1991 / Page 5 New system increases service, decreases losses CHS library automates circulation process by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia High School students now can check out library books in a matter of seconds, and CHS librarians can feel good, knowing the same books are less likely to turn up “lost." CHS Librarian Liz Lewis, said those are two of the big­ gest advantages of the school's new automated cir­ culation system With about 8.000 books on the shelves and a circulation rate of approximately 200 books a week, keeping track of the high school’s library resources is no small task, especially with the library open to the community on Monday nights But the new system, pro­ duced by Follett Software Company, should help meet the needs and tune demands of both students and librarians. Instead of filling out by hand a card for every item be­ ing checked out. students now just bring their materials to the desk and watch while a barcode wand "reads" the book number and then the stu­ dent's number, recorded on a card in a Rolodex file. That’s it. All the necessary informa­ tion about who checked out the book plus all the necessary data about the book itself has been transferred into a computer. That same computer can tell the librarian that a bcxik on reserve has been returned and who needs it next. It can also tell the librarian whether the student has any other books checked out and whether any of them are overdue. It can perform such student services such as prepare bibliographies or help the librarian by printing out over­ due notices and inventories. Follett says that its system not only helps librarians run a more efficient library, but also allows them to spend more time assisting students and teachers in their search for information “Many librarians have reported increased circulation as a result of automation." says the company “I’m excited about being able to track which materials are used and being able to identify the areas where materials need to be replaced or updated to encourage use." said Lewis. “And the students are used to using a similar system in the public libraries, so they’ll adapt very quickly to our new system." The ability to remind students more often about which materials they have checked out means that "hopefully" more iiems will be returned before they are lost, she said Setting up the new system did take some initial work. Lewis explained, because a barcode had to be placed on each book and book data in­ formation had to be entered into the computer. Then information on each Caledonia High School Librarian Liz Lewis looks over aide Brian Bodary s shoulder as he uses the new Cir­ culation Plus wand to check out a library book. All information on the book and patron are quickly logged in­ to the computer, eliminating the need for students to sign checkout cards. future borrower, like names and addresses, also had to be entered. “However, you can buy the computer disk that contains this information and just load it into our computer." Lewis pointed out “It’s a little extra cost, but it does save some tedious work." The new system itself cost $695 for the program and the barcode wand another $250, Lewis said. Those are the one-time costs, and the program can be updated periodically for about $100, she said. The funding for the system came from the library budget. But Lewis said she feels the Area grad places in water ski competition Todd Overmire, a 1989 graduate of Caledonia High School, placed 19th in the recent National Collegiate Water Ski competition. Overmire, a junior at Western Michigan University and the son of Richard and Diane Overmire of Caledonia, competed with the WMU team at the event, which was held in Geaorgia Oct. 10-12. The captain of the WMU team, Overmire has been water skiing on the collegiate level the last three years in all three events: jumping, trick and slalom skiing. The 14-member mens and womens water skiiing team ended a 12-year Michigan State University reign at the midwest regional competition held at Decatur, Illinois in late September, thus qualifying for the national championships. The WMU team placed ninth in the competition. positives of the new system far outweigh the expense. “With the time saved, we not only have more time to work with the students, but we also can get new books on the shelves faster for their use," she pointed out. According to the company statistics, the new system saves hours of busy work. Overdue notices that might have taken four hours to write out by hand, now take only 15 minutes by computer, for example. “We also think there will be an actual cost savings because more books will be returned rather than lost. That’s the biggest pay hack, according to the company." said Lewis “And other librarians who are using the system say the kids don’t argue with the com puter about overdue or miss­ ing books. And they do argue with the librarians." she grinned. “I’d say the cost may be the only negative factor, but we feel the fewer lost materials and most of all. the better ser­ vice for the kids and teachers outweigh that one time cost consideration." 6th ANNUAL fKOUNTRY KETTLE CRAFT SHOW KETTLE LAKE ELEM. SCHOOL 8451 Garbow Dr. */t mile S of 168th Si on WhitneyviUe L®W.-Sat., Nov. 9 am. to 4 P m. * Qui,t Kaffle • Lunch 1989 Caledonia grad Todd Overmire competed in the recent National Collegiate Water Ski competition in Georgia. Overmire is the captain of the WMU team that finished ninth in the nation. YOU WANT QLAJLITY at affordable pnees uhen you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to new spapers and catalogs Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N Broadway, Hastings. �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 5, 1991 Middleville couple joins the move back to ballroom dancing by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Mandy and Eldon Newmyer strike a pose for a ballroom dance routine. Romance is making a comeback, and along with it those dances with partners holding each other and match­ ing steps with each beat of the music. Bringing back memories of black and white movies with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, ballroom dancing is enjoying a resurgence among baby boomers, Mandy Newmyer says. The Mid­ dleville woman, and her hus­ band, Eldon, have been taking lessons at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio on 29th Street in Grand Rapids for 18 months, and it has developed into an enjoyable hobby. But while Eldon dances for the social side of it, Mandy has tried the competitive aspect of ballroom dancing. She has just returned from a contest at the Sheraton in downtown New Orleans. With her dance partner from the studio, Mark Weise, Mandy won a gold medal for an individual dance routine, which meant she and Mark were on the ballroom floor by themselves. They also took a silver medal for a mambo, and a bronze for their swing and rumba dance routines. Some dances are "smooth,” such as tangos, fox trots and waltzes, and others are called "rhythm,” including swing, mambos, cha-chas, boleros or rumbas. Dancing was almost non­ stop at the event, with con­ tests held over three days, and social dancing every night, Mandy said. Called "Superama '91" the event is the main annual dance competition held bv the Arthur Murray Dance Studios, with two smaller competitions, called "Dancearamas," twice a year; one in the eastern part of the United States and one in the west The next "Dancerama" will be in Las Vegas in about six months. Counting the judges, con­ testants, teachers and students at "Superama *91." about 900 people from the United States, Canada and 22 states and provinces were at the event, which Mandy called "very glamorous." She danced as an amateur, meaning she was judged, but her partner teacher was not. "Eldon and I dance so well socially, I wanted to try the competitive aspect of it," she said. However, she said she has no plans to try the profes­ sional part of ballroom danc­ ing. The difference between amatuers and professionals is like the difference between those who play at the Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournaments and the players on the Detroit Pis­ tons, Mandy pointed out with a laugh. The Newmyers now go dancing about twice a week, usually with friends. The Spinnaker at the Hilton Hotel on 28th Street and Saffee's on Lake Eastbrook Boulevard are two nearby places that have a nice dance floor, Mandy said, but there are many others. Both busy people. Eldon and Mandy still make time for the relaxing diversion that dancing provides. She has her own business, "The Decorat­ ing Den," which is an in­ home decorating service com­ plete with a van full of sam­ ples of carpet, wall coverings, window treatments and furni­ ture. He is a chiropractic doctor, and has been the chairman of the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission for five years. The couple has a 9-year old son. Matt, who spends some evenings with Mandv's mother while they enjoy an evening of dancing, she said. "We think Arthur Murray is probably the best way to learn dancing. They start with the basics; you learn the steps first, and then the techniques that add polish to your moves," she said. The students learn not just one dance at a time; but a group of dances that have ba­ sic components. "You learn faster that way; more dances in a shorter length of time," she added. Ballroom dancing is defi­ nitely coming back, Mandy said. "The dancing older people did used to be structured; we’re going back to it," she said, "and the romantic aspect of it is attractive." In the Grand Rapids studio, the majority of the students are 30 years or over, she added, but there are couples in their twenties who are taking lessons. "It gets your mind off from everything," she said of danc­ ing. "It's very relaxing and it’s just fun." "We’ve done the twist and the mashed potato, but now we want a more classicallook; something more struc­ tured. We love it." been made on a bipartisan basis? Because I think there is a widespread public sense that the old version hasn't worked. We are a state with a declining standard of living. Ten years ago. the per-capita income in this state was about seven per­ cent over the national average, but today we're below the average. And there are a good many people who are not only troubled and need help from our state, but who also simply will not tolerate a tax increase. We remain in the top one-third of taxing and spending states and the people are saying “no more’’ for some gcxxl reasons. "We cannot continue rais­ ing taxes. The result of that failed vision is more demand for services with fewer people left to pay for them. We’ve got to change our vision. As painful as such change is, that’s the path Governor Engler is trying to take us down in the hope that we will broaden our tax base and pro­ vide more opportunity for those who don’t have it today. "Second, the reason you find our caucus united behind the conference report is that, frankly, the social services budget just isn’t as dire as the majority has outlined in its political brochure. It’s true that the state SSI supplement for disabled who are living in­ dependently will be cut 55 percent. But it's also true that the base federal grant is $407. The state grant will be cut from $30 to $14 — that’s an overall cut of $437 down from $421, not the 55 percent that would appear on the surface. "It is not true that we will be cutting reimbursement rates to county medical care facilities by 30 percent. The federal courts have ordered that we maintain those payments and there is money in this conference report to continue those payments for the first nine months of the year with a pledge by our budget director and governor that they will continue throughout the year "If it's true that state day Lansing Diary It was a few minutes before midnight, fourteen hours after the House session had begun. But this was not another caucus rush to complete action on the state budget. For one remarkable hour, tired House members sat absolutely still as colleagues spoke with elo­ quent passion about their con­ flicting visions of Michigan's future The issue was the 1991-92 social services appropriation, and much more. Governor Engler's January budget pro­ posal had called for radically altered priorities. Now. just three days before the fiscal year was to begin, a legislature used to incremental change faced the reversal of two decades of spending policies. The results are stunning. Enacted general fund ap­ propriations total $7.7 billion. $300 million less than 1990-91 spending and $1.1 billion less than the proposed budget passed by House ma­ jority earlier this summer. Because projected revenue next year is only $7.5 billion. Governor Engler has pledged to veto another $200 million from the measures awaiting his signature. The governor is gening much of the policy change he asked for. School aid is up 4.7 percent. The Detroit Equity Package — special assistance to Detroit cultural institutions — was reduced 30 percent. Subsidies for the arts have been cut in half. Labor and Commerce Department spen­ ding will be nearly 50 percent less than it was just one year ago Still the heart of this pat Deer!”] “JLookfjA Everyone looked — r the car ran off the road and hit a tree. That’s why auto Habtbty, property damage, and medical payments insurance is available from Booth s. Oh. yes. also towing and emergency road service coverage. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 < j : 1 year’s budgetary stalemate and that climactic, late-night debate was our state’s social services policy, for months. House Democrats had stub­ bornly fought administration efforts to end general assistance (G.A.) welfare for able-bodied employable adults without dependent children. Finally, with the new fiscal year looming. Speaker of the House Dodak took an all-ornothing risk. He offered to send to the House and Senate floors the governor’s propos­ ed Department of Social Ser­ vices budget, believing that a 15 percent, $400 million reduction in overall spending and elimination of G.A. payments would be rejected by the legislature. He lost his gamble. A united House Republican caucus, joined by nine Democrats, provided the bare 55 votes necessary to adopt Governors Engler’s D S S budget Arter that emotion-laden debate and vote. 1 should have felt victorious. 1 didn't Like the other members who listen­ ed m silence to the impassion­ ed conflict of ideas. I sensed that Michigan had reached a crossroads And like the welfare advocates and clergymen outside of the House chamber. I prayed. 1 prayed that the path our new majority was blazing would ultimately bang more oppor­ tunity and better ti vs for those Michigan citizens who are chronically disadvantaged and dependent. Below is my contribution to the Sept 27. 1991, House debate over social services spending: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There are members of our caucus who sincerely feel that this conference report doesn’t cut enough out of our existing social services system. There are others who feel just as sincerely that it cuts too much — that tonight we’re going too fast and too far. “But Republicans are united in our belief that we have to move forward for a number of reasons. First of all, choices have to be made. In a very real sense, over the past few months, we have been making choices. It’s not just Republicans, but a bipar­ tisan majority that believes this is not the appropriate time to raise tax rates. It’s a bipar­ tisan majority in this House that chose not to close some exceptions to our tax laws. It was a bipartisan leadership decision to take what was $8.8 billion in appropriations pass­ ed by the House down to $7.7 billion in targets that we’re working on tonight. It's a bipartisan majority that has set the prionties in this budget, and believe me, there are many on our side of the aisle who don’t support all those choices. This budget is still peppered with nonessennal spending. If we were willing to cut it out. we could fund programs like the $40 million thai the governor wanted for the able bodied and employable who will no longer be receiving general welfare assistance “Why have these choices Continued on page 8 Richard J. Charyan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 5, 1991 / Page 7 Obituaries “Arsenic and Old Lace” all-school play now in rehearsal at Thornapple Kellogg Orrie D. Martin CALEDONIA - Orrie D. Martin, 73, long time area buil­ der, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 23, 1991. Mr. Martin was bom April 16, 1918 in Gaines Township, the son of George and Jennie Martin. He was raised in Kent County and attended Dodge Schools. He served in the Navy Construction Battalion during World War II. He started his own construction firm in 1949. He built 125 churches in the west Michigan area and numerous residences. He was married to Dorothy Kaechele March 7, 1941 in Leighton Township. He was a member of Gaines United Brethren Church. Mr. Marlin is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children Robert and Sharon Weaver, Gar/ and Shirley Besteman, Betty Martin, James and Sherri Martin; grandchildren, Alvin and Margery Cho, Robert Weaver III, Jennie and Kim Besteman; sisters and brother, Beatrice and Verne Wenger, Dorothy Meyer, Glennice Vrede veld, George and Carol Martin, Mary Martin; brotherin-law and sisters-in-law, Darlene Rudis, Charles and Ruth Kaechele, Margaret Londo; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Martin. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26 at the Gaines United Brethren Church with Reverend Richard J. Raab officiating. Burial was in Caledonia Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gaines Recreational Ministries Center. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Robert L. Engerson MIDDLEVILLE - Robert L. Engerson, 79 of Middleville, passed away Thursday, Octob­ er 31, 1991 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Engerson was bom on April 7, 1912 in Mancelona, the son of Robert and Aldretta Engerson. He was raised in Mancelona and attended Mancelona Schools. He was married to Gladys M. Williams on September 5, 1936 at Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Engerson was employ­ ed at Michigan State Highway Department as a truck driver, retiring in 1976. Mr. Engerson is survived by one son, Robert L. and Carol A. Engerson of Middleville; three grandchildren, Arthur and Diane Hall, Gary and Angela Engerson; one greatgranddaughter, Cynthia Engerson. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys M. Engerson. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 2 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville with Reverend Richard M. Borst officiating Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Sarah Jane Crumback GRAND RAPIDS - Sarah Jane Crumback, 92 of 6512 Eastbrook, Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, October 27, 1991 in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Crumback was born on January 8, 1899 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Jennie (Kramer) Crampton. She was married to Floyd Crumback, he preceded her in death in 1971 Mrs. Crumback was a home maker. Mrs. Crumback is survived by daughter, Evelyn Currier Ward; grandchildren, Kath­ leen O’Neill, Fred and Donna Currier, Jim and Marlene Hitts, Juanita Currier; great grand­ children, Peggy O’Neill, Nancy O’Neill, Victoria VanDyk, Rosanna Hitts, Tracy Currier, Rick and Barb Gee, Brian Gee; four great-great grandchildren; nephews, Kenneth and Marylou Crum­ back, Gerald and Lorraine Crumback, Burton and Maxine Hill; special friend, Hattie Sherwood. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 30 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Floyd officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Thornapple Kellogg High School will present the all school play, "Arsenic and Old Lace," on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 in the high school auditorium at 8 p.m. The 1940s comedy classic by Joseph Kesselring is the story of two charming and innocent ladies who "help" lonely old men reach a peaceful demise by offering them elderberry wine tainted with arsenic. In addition to the humerous storyline are Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 546 news Meeting for Oct. 29. We opened with the poem “Designated Dieter.” Our top loser tonight is Virginia, runner-up is Dawn. Teen best is Angie and pre-teen is Emi­ ly. Good job ladies! Ha Ha box was won by Angie and our positive action is don’t drink regular pop. We had a short meeting so we could enjoy a Halloween celebration. A special thank you to all those who helped out, Arlene. Katie. Rita, Chritsina. Emily. Pat. Ruth J.. Eva. Kathy D.. and an ex­ tra special thanks to Gloria for her beautiful prayer. (My apologies to anyone 1 missed.) Also a BIG thank you to all those who were able to stay and help clean up — couldn't have done it without you. You ail make my job so much easier! If I counted right there were 26 members present with 17 of us in costume. And what great costumes! We had everyone from infants to a cave woman to Tammy Fay and all sorts in between. I am always amazed at the unique costumes we can come up with, just by using what we've got around the house and a lit­ tle makeup. I really enjoyed myself. I've also got some great ideas for next year! Don’t forget! Stay away from that candy! Holiday penalty if you have a gain this Tuesday. We meet Tuesday evening in the basement of the United Methodist Church from 6 to Barry County COA MENU Lunch menu Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available many other deightfully colorful characters which have made this one of the most popular plays of the times Cast members now in rehearsal for the production include (first row, from left) Mac Missad, Matt Hopkins. Kiley Thaler, Jeremiah Wert, (second row) Matt Pratt, Cathy Hart, Brian Beute, Becca Forbes, Bob Oliver, (third row) Jason Clinton, Bill Baldry, David Timm, Jim Norman and Jeremy Hilty. Wednesday. Nov. 6 Sausage and saurkraut, car­ rots. bread, applesauce Thursday, Nov. 7 Spaghetti, asparagus, com. plums Fridas, Nov. 8 Chicken arid gravy. mashed potatoes, peas, bread, pudding Mondas, Nov. 11 Closed Tuesday, Nov. 12 Ribettes. baked beans, cole slaw, buttered noodles. cookie. Events Wednesday. Nov. 6 Delton. Blood Pressure, Texters’ European Trip; Hastings, The Old Timers. Thursday. Nov. 7 Nashville. Bingo. Friday, Nov. 8 - Nashville, popcorn. Nutrition by Corrallv. Monday. Nov. 11 - Closed. Tuesday. Nov. 12 - All sites puzzles Synopsis of Minute* THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD Octobar U 1991 Regular meeting colled at 7 00 pm Members Present-5. Ofhers-6 Minutes approved as printed Printed bill m the amount of 956 6’ approved by roll coll vote Motior’ passed unonimoutly to establish on ambulance subscription service and to con­ tract pot tent billing Motion passed unanimously to oppose incorporation as a charter township Motion passed unanimously adopting Inoperable and Junked Vehicle Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously amending eHecti»e date of In­ operable and Junked Vehicle Ordinance Motion passed unanimously re-appointing Planning Commis­ sion members Motion passed unanimously approving contract with sewer operation consultant Meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m Donna Kenyon Clerk 11 -5-19-36 8. if you’d like to visit us please do. If you have any questions call Dawn at 891-9370 868-7677. or Kathy at Middle Villa Inn Villa Bakery Restaurant TUESDAY TRY OUR Bar B Q Pork Ribs ($6 95) (Larger por lion $8.95) WEDNESDAY slop in for our ($4 25) Meal Burrito or ($5.25) Chicken Burrito and ($195) Marguerita* THURSDAY is our All You Can Eal Chicken &. Biscuits Night ($6 95) You have your choice of fried or baked chicken ALSO TRY OUR NEW DINNER SPECIALS ON FR1 SAT . SUN Try our Prime Rib ($7.95) or <6-lb (peeled & dcvcined) Shrimp Dinner ($9 95) PLUS ON SUNDAY, our famous Baked Chicken ($5 95) will also be available MONDAY stop tn for our I -lb T-Bone Steak ($9 95) or our '6-lb Sizzkr for only ($6.95). BRING THE KIDS - WE NOW HAVE 99* CHILDREN’S MEALS All specials available al 5 p m. (Sunday at noon) All specials (except Burrito Special) include trip to our 20 item Soup A Salad Bar plus choice of Potato or Vegetable I-------------------------------------- COUPON-------------------------- 1 sl00 OFF I Every Full Dinner Entre or | Dinner Special after 5 p.m. Stop in and try ns! Valid Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Thru November 30, 1991 --------------------------- COL PON--------------------------- Outside Catering Prices Start At Only ...’3.2S Per Person — Call For Information — N of Middleville on M-37 795-3640 OF 891-1287 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 5, 1991 Early a.m. program ‘weighs anchor' Caledonia Elementary crews to sail the seven seas by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Just one year before the 500th anniversary of Christoper Columbus's historic voyage, another group of intrepid explorers has begun an "ocean voyage" to learn about what lies beyond the shore But unlike Columbus and his men, who braved the dangers of an unknown ocean in tiny ships, this band of explorers usually will not have to leave the land-locked security of the Caledonia Elementary library. Instead, they will study the seven seas through reading, reporting and listening to the findings of their fellow "travelers," all participants in the school's 1991-92 early morning program, which officially weighed anchor Oct. 15. Forty students are taking part in this year's program, reported Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki. That's an increase over the 28 students who participated in the early a m. pilot program last year. Recruiting one more teacher to the team which "captains" the program allows more students to take part, Glowicki explained. The program was developed a year ago by the school's FACTORY WORKERS Alto aroa company has sanding, butting, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages lor lhe non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I.D. Never a loo. Only dependable, reliable applicants with pood work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN • 30 AM. 4 30 P M MONOAV FRIDAY 698-7979 ffOEJ Three Bldgs. South Ot corner ol MJ7/44lh Street or 4595 Broad moor. S.E.. Suite 150, (located In lhe Kent­ wood Corporate Complex)* K r0L reading specialist Hilde Dilley, speech and hearing teacher Martha Chalmers, resource room teacher Robin Lappin and Glowicki. They wanted to offer students a chance to improve their reading, writing and speaking skills, but in a non-graded setting that would encourage self-esteem and confidence "And we wanted it to be fun, too," emphasized Glowicki. This year, fourth- and fifth­ grade teacher Megan Brown has joined the teaching team, which meets at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, using Monday morning, when the students don’t come early, to plan the week's activities. They receive no pay for the extra hour of daily teaching and planning. The students participate four days a week, arriving an hour before the rest of the children, with transportation provided either by school bus or by obliging parents. Last year, the children in the program "traveled" across the country in a wagon train. Working in small groups, they kept journals about the imaginary trek, taking on the roles of characters who might have really crossed the country in a wagon train. They read books to find out the information they needed, and read out loud from their journals so all could learn from each other. At the end of their "journey," the students chose three possible themes for the next "adventurers" to study, one of which was the ocean voyage selected for this year’s travels. "It was a great success," said Glowicki of the program. "The kids had so much fun, and we could really see improvement in their skills. It's just amazing what some extra study and attention does for our kids. "Their confidence and their improved reading and writing spilled over into other class work, too. I wish all our students could be in a program like this." With one successful year behind them, the teachers said they were enthused about getting launched on this year's "voyage," and they have added a few new activities to the program. One of these, an overnight camping trip, was designed to help the children get to know each other before the program actually began. The young landlubbers and their teachers spent 24 hours at Camp Scott-E in Howard Open 6 Davs a Week Mon.-Fri Ham to 9pm and Sai Sam to 2 p m (Breakfast Served on Saturday I Serving LUNCH & DINNER Order To Go — Available Sat. & Sun. for Private Parties... 891-8997 • Full Service Catering for Any Occasion • Party Trays 129 E. MAIN STREET — Caledonia — SPECIAL KIDS MENU SR. CmZEJMS DISCOUNT Caledonia Elementary teachers directing the school s early morning program pose with library books and wall decorations fitting this year's theme ’Oceans." From the left are Robin Lappin, Hilde Dilley. MoMha Chalmers and Jeanne Glowicki, who is sharing a book with Megan Brown (front). City, where the youngsters were divided into the groups they’ll be working in this year. Each group took turns at such activities as setting up before or cleaning up after meals. They also made preparations for the "voyage” ahead by making passports and ship's logs. Eating and working together and playing board games and team games like volleyball helped the future "sailors" get to know each other before shipping out, Glowicki said. Back in Caledonia, the crews now are preparing their clipper ships, loading them and deciding what to name them, Chalmers said, adding that each crew also has chosen its officers. During their voyages, they will encounter everything a real sailor might come across on a trip around the world. They also will keep a captain's log, write dialogue journals ard send postcards, as well as read books about ships and all aspects of the ocean. The first things they're going to learn about, however, are ship wrecks and sea monsters, Chalmers said. And though all crews initially are setting sail for England, each will be deciding where it wants to go from there. "If there is a high interest in some particular place, we'll head to that part of the world," Chalmers explained. The well-known 19th century clipper ships have been chosen as the type of sailing vessel, but the students will be studying sea life as it is today, as well as learning about what sailors of the past thought of the ocean. A February trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is being planned as the culmination of their study of marine life, but the fleet of readers isn't actually due "home" until April. After all, who can see the sights around the world in less than 80 days? Lansing diary, continued from page 6 care co-payments for women in school will be cut. the other side of the story is that an ad­ ditional $25 million in federal day care monies will be made available for low-income families. “As for establishing estate recovery and family respon­ sibility programs for long­ term care in nursing homes, ail I can say is that those two ideas come out of the very document, the Democratic in­ vestment plan, which was just touted as the answer to our problems. Either you’re for it or against it. but it was your initiative and we still have time to decide whether we want to carry it through. “Finally, the governor, in his request that we alter his September budget revision for D.S.S., asks that we provide more funds for the Wayne Counts care medical program for 45.000 low income people “Both sides are guilty of political posturing along the way — and the Democratic brochure certainly engages in it But when all is said and done, the main reason 1 believe you will sec United Republican support for the conference report is that we re awfully weary of lhe months and months of political posturing which has held far too mans innocent people hostage The worst result of not passing this con­ ference report tonight would be to have no budget at all — io have more of the same in­ decision we had earlier this year when mans, many peo­ ple were being hurt needlessly “Our caucus will put up the votes for the D.S.S. report because we want to move on. A coalition of local govern­ ment and construction groups is urging state lawmakers to raise the gasoline tax. The proposal being cir­ culated would increase Michigan’s 15 cent per gallon levy by 6 cents in 1992. This would raise an estimated $260 million annually in added state revenue for road construction and maintenance. Recently Governor Engler slated that he might support a transportation tax increase, if it was necessary to take full advantage of matching federal highway dollars expected to be authorized this fall by Congress. A case can be made for hik­ ing the state gasoline tax. Michigan’s ability to attract and retain jobs depends on a well-maintained transporta­ tion system. Yet our state ranks 47th among the 50 states in per capita spending support for roads and public transit. Our present 15 per gallon tax compares with 21 cents in Ohio. 15 cents in Indiana. 19 cents in lllnois and 22.2 cents in Wisconsin. As construction costs continue to increase, slow economic growth and more fuel efficient cars are expected to reduce transporta­ tion revenues by 1.5 percent in each of the next two years. While some of gasoline lax hike may be warranted, cost cutting measures should be enacted to minimize the amount of any increase. My candidates for change Scrap Michigan's Prevail­ ing Wage Law. State law re­ quires that union-scale wages be paid on all state-financed construction projects. The formula for calculating this prevailing wage exceeds federal requirements and in­ flates building costs by an estimated 15 to 20 percent. Taxpayers should not have to subsidize what is a special in­ terest break amounting to millions of dollars annually. Restore Governmental Immunity. When at-fault drivers can recover damages for injuries due to their own negligence, claiming that state and local governments are responsible for road engineer­ ing defects, it is time for lawmakers to take up propos­ ed tort reforms. Last year, liability suits cost the Michigan Department of Transportation $21 million, funds that otherwise could have been used to build and maintain safer highways. Impose a User Tax-InFact on Trucks. A recentlyreleased, independent study estimates that owners of cars and light trucks pay 80 per­ cent of Michigan’s highway use taxes — and subsidizing big trucks to the tunc of $115 million annually. Truckers dispute the finding that our state’s 80 ton gross weight limit, which is double the 40-ton interstate standard, causes more damage to roads and bridges. They claim that these heavier truck weights are spread out over the addi­ tional axles required in Michigan. Al the very least, lawmakers need to reconsider the present 6 cent/galIon tax exemption for diesel fuel. Michigan should also consider joining eight other states that now impose weight-distance taxes on heavier trucks, based on the amount of damage they do to roads Then let’s settle the great debate over tonnage versus the number of axles. Make Developers Pay a Fairer Share. If you build it, the roadbuilders will come." In too many fast­ growing regions of our state developers of sports arenas, shopping malls and housing projects receive governmental Continued on next page STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call m> for a quote for all of your mumtnet needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 5. 1991 / Page 9 Middle School Students of the Month named The TK Middle School recognizes certain pupils as "Student of the Month" based on their behavior, improvement in grades, positive attitude, dependability, attentrvness and for just being a neat kid. Nominations are made by teachers, and any student who earns two such nominations in a month is declared a "Student of the Month." September’s honorees in the sixth grade are (front row, from left) Trisha Beuschel. Rachel Buist, Krista DeMaagd. Laura Dodd, Jennifer Doyle. Stacey Idema. (second row) Keasha Kotrba. Michael Pott. Elizabeth Steensma, Jessica Woodworth, Lucas Weatherhead, and Michael Williams September "Students of the Month" in the seventh grade are (first row, from left) Joshua Cnossen, Amber Dennison. Kelly Kleck, Monica Kuthic, Nicole Lefanty, Jami MacGregor, (second row) Andrew Mathias, Wanda Pennington, Adam Richardson, Angela Rider and Emily Zuidersma. Eighth graders who earned the title of "Student of the Month" for September at the TK Middle School are (front row, from left) Tarah Beuschel, Brian Brewer, Adelaide Devine, Rene Ellinger, Patrick Kathman, (second row) Michelle Merlau, TWfiny Middleton, Kelly Nicholson and Dwight Wade. Missing from the photo are Aaron Ayers and Traci Campbell. Cruise to be raffled by local Lion’s Club Halloween coloring contest winners named J-Ad Graphics News Service "The Scariest Halloween Yet" was the theme of a col­ oring contest sponsored by Middleville and Caledonia merchants. First-place winners received $20 gift certificates from the businesses where they took their completed coloring pages. Second-place winners earned $15 certificates. The page the youngsters were to color was included in the Oct 15 issue of the Sun and News. First-place winner in the 5to 6-year-old category was Danielle Hupp, who received a $20 gift certificate from Caledonia Village Hardware, Inc. In the 7- to 9-year-old cate- gory, ic Longstreet earned her $20 gift certificate from Pharmacy Care in Middleville for a first place. Kim Soo Besteman, 10, won first place for her color­ ing in the 10-to 12-year-old group, and has her $20 gift certificate from Rainbow's End in Caledonia Chris Shefferly won her prize from the State Bank of Caledonia for her second place in the 5-6 age group Brenda FEET HURT? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery f fc KENT PODIATRY M W Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. * a 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call.. 891-9133 for an appointment Lee Bowerman earned a cer­ tificate from the Middle Villa Inn for her second place effort in the 7-9 age group. Jeremiah Longstreet won sec­ ond in the 10-12 age group, and received a gift certificate from Pharmacy Care in Mid­ dleville. Honorable Mentions went to Brittany Barber, who par­ ticipated at the Professional Pharmacy in Caledonia, and Elizabeth Longstreet, who gave her entry to Pharmacy Care in Middleville. Both young ladies are in the 7-9 age group. Also sponsoring the contest were Middleville businesses Gavin ChevroletBuick-Pontiac, S &S Farm Market, Tires R Us, Phil's Pizzeria and Thornapple Floral. Caledonia merchants who also sponsored the contest were Caledonia Travel, West­ ern Auto, Jim's Place Restau­ rant, Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon, Caledonia Stan­ dard, Caledonia Auto Parts and Snider Communications, Inc. A week-long eastern Carribean cruise on the Princess Cruise Lines, with three ports of call, food available day and night, friendly companions, sunny beaches and complete relaxation with a companion of your choice, all foi $20? Not likely, you say. But it’s possible. Someone who buys one of the 500 raf­ fle tickets now being sold by the Middleville Lions Club can do just that. Not only is the cruise by the "Love Boat” people being offered, but $500, $200 and $100 savings bonds also will be given away by the Lions. The winning tickets will be drawn at the Middle Villa Inn at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, with the public invited to attend the drawing. "It doesn't cost you a thing," Lions First Vice Pres­ ident Rod Kenyon said of the "grand prize" cruise. To prove it, he added, "We found out that if you give away something worth over a certain level, the IRS steps in and takes 20 percent of the value as tax. That would be $500, so in order to make sure the winner doesn't have to pay anything, the Mid­ dleville Lions have agreed to pay that, too,” Kenyon said. The winner can take the trip, which is arranged through Rainbow Travel, any time between Jan. 2 and Dec. 31, 1992. Starting with round-trip air fare from Grand Rapids, the adventure will cost the winner nothing. Kenyon, who has been on several cruises, recommends the traditional Royal Buffet on the last night out, with food probably prepared by a French chef. He says the lucky winners will meet friendly people from all over the world. A cruise director is on hand to make sure you have fun, or you can do noth­ ing at all, Kenyon said. An added plus are the beau­ tiful places the winner will get to visit on each cruise, he Eft id The raffle is state licensed. Lansing Diary, from page 8 approval to build — leaving taxpayers with the full tab for providing improved roads to handle resulting traffic congrestion In Florida, state and local governments are authorized to levy “impact fees” on developers — assessments to cover public infrastructure support necessitated by commercial investments Florida also is beginning to withhold con­ struction and env ironmental permits until an infrastructure cosishanng plan is agreed to by the appropriate public and pmaie panics 1 Relieve that Michigan should follow suit. The roadbuikhng lobby is wary of these issues. feanng that their controversial nature will sidetrack efforts to raise fuel taxes But if we do not try to reduce existing inefficien­ cies, Michigan’s gasoline lax will never be high enough to meet our transportation needs We want to get about the business of broadening our ta x base, of dealing with the education and economic development policies that will create more opportunity for people and won’t make it necessary to debate whether we have to raise taxes again “I urge a yes vote for the conference report.’’ CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 Hastings November 16 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING Child Care Available Apphqued Sweatshirts • Wood Crafts • Bab, Items Quihs • Ceramics LUNCH AVAILABLE 3 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 5, 1991 Caledonia stays ‘ghoul’ during spirited Halloween Several hundred Caledonia trick or treaters stopped at the village-township hall Halloween night for cider ond doughnuts served up by Officer Eric Neitzel of the Kent County Sheriff’s Traffic Squad. The kids also could pick out a balloon while parents warmed up with a cud of coffee. This sinister lody, with spiders crawling on her fingers and webs draping her hair, views the Mall Association s Halloween parade. She looks just a bit like Cathy Tafelsky. A motley assortment of clowns, vampires, Robin Hoods, Ninja turtles, princesses, historical persons and ghoulish creatures invaded Main Street as Caledonia Elementary students marched through the village in their annual Halloweeen parade. ■Won't you come in for a bewitching haircut, dearie? Angie Langwell and Theresa Noffke, hair stylists at Caledonia's Village Stylist beauty shop en­ joy Halloween as much os their younger patrons. The funniest the most beautiful' and the scariest' costume winners ore easy to pick out as they pose after the Caledonia Village Centre Mall Association's annual Halloween costume party Merlin the magician (left) really is Don Zeiff Humpty Dumpty is Benjamin VonderHeide, Dopey is Brittany Barber, Dracula is Jeremy Barber the witch is Amanda Buist Raggedy Ann is Tuesday Howell, the dalmatian puppy is Paul Adams and Glindo the Good Witch (being held by the Good Witch s dad) is Meghan Couch. Zorro s real iden­ tity is still a mystery however. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 5, 1991 I Page 11 Christmas Bazaar set by Extension Homemakers The Christmas Bazaar sponsored by the Barry County Extension Home­ makers will be even bigger this year. The day is Satur­ day, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hastings Middle School, located on S. Broadway, two blocks south of State Street (M-43/M-37). Joining more than 100 crafters will be local artisans Janet Bender, Myrt McDiarmid, Sharon Kadau, Harold Kotesky, Myrtle Freeman and Ria Riedstra. Some of the new items this year are stylish rompers and jumpers with matching necklaces and hairpieces as well as every conceivable type sweat shirt and T-shirt, some with matching acces­ sories, chocolate houses, needlepoint school houses, barns, different houses and churches. Large size dolls will be available including Grandma and Grandpa dolls to sit in chairs. Some even have de­ tails like veins showing on their hands. Puff beads, hand-painted China necklaces and belt buckles, deer and other ani­ mals made out of branches, woven rugs and unique dou­ ble knit rugs and pillows, love knots, swags and dried flower arrangements, Victo­ rian lacy dresses and even some in clown suits, clocks, quilts, Barbie doll furniture, including upholstered daven­ ports and chairs; and lots of hand sewn and knitted clothes are just some of the many items offered for your Christmas shopping. A lunch counter will be there featuring home baked pies, sloppy Joes, hotdogs. etc. and a bake sale and Kiwanis peanut brittle will be on sale. Profits will go for schol­ arships to Michigan State University’s College Week next summer. This year 15 full scholarships and one partial scholarship were given. Caledonia High & Middle School LUNCH MENU Wednesday. Oct. 30 Chicken pattie w/bun. col­ eslaw. fruit, milk Thursday. Oct. 31 Batman BLT Pocket w/chopped lettuce, died tomatoes, cheese, witches fruit, salad, milk. Friday, Nov. 1 Pizza burger, com. fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High. Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele. soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. Caledonia Community Schools ANNUAL REPORT 1989-1990 COMPARATI VE BALANCIi SHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 STATISTICAL REPORT 1990 Slanuical. financial and narrative report of the Caledonia Community School I Astnet as required by Act 269, Puhi*. Acts of 1955. Au 2X7. public Acts of 1964 Appraisal Value of School Property Value <4 Buildings and I and Value id Hpnpmmt Number of Buildings Number of Icactung Stations Number of Render« Pupils K-12 Number of Non RewdeiM Pupils K 12 Tm.d Number ol Students I eatltcrs Salaries ■ Per Schedule Mu Ktnun i HA Maximum HA Mirnmum MA Maximum MA Minimum Maders ♦ 30 Maximum Matters ♦ 30 Total Salaries lor (lassnaim Teachers Nuudx-r ol (lassroom I cachets Niaiitx i ol Prok-sMortal (certified) IS-rvuaa-l Number of Sufiport IVrwnncl Ration <4 1*upils to Certified Personnel 1989 90 1900 91 32.S4O.1I9 2.X79.961 10 33.113.590 5.159.300 10 122 2254 2.161 2261 22270 40.0X6 24,720 42336 26.724 23.606 42.491 26.3X3 45.087 2X.327 4.392.(1X8 1IX UK IXX ?0m I 4,629.617 130 135 l‘M GENERALI VND S s 33)55 2.266,3X3 U$67 40,9X5 11.504 12,(MU _____ LWtl 2,355,110 $ $ s TOTAL ASSETS 3JD55 3.626,702 4.507 43.212 S s s s $ s L_ $ $ $ $ 74,694 540.425 637.X46 $ $ $ $ 637X46 $ X3.1O4 650.249 100.564 9.744 X4 3.661 $ S2KX99 _IJSiLMS $ $ 1 X43.66I 1.970.046 X95.3X5 $ 2,355,110 $ 3.709.092 $_ REVENUE 1990 $ 9.568.917 436?4I4 S 109.656 11.17X.09X 249/130 S 11.506.938 S $ -a ____ 23L223 236.993 133270 $ I.39X.5S5 __ Wdl*? ___ 8J-1!/ TOTAL REVENUE 1.1X1,893 1.448.945 Redemption of Principal littcrcsl and Fees on Bonds Miscellaneous Expense TOTAL l-XPENLHTURES EXCESS REVENUES 250,000 X66.752 _____ ULW 1.1 IX.59I 65,302 ___ 5*411 EXPENDITURES C 2.003.116 1.069.926 s 1W1 73 31! 78 5.904.652 205.955 20.963 80637 276.460 37JM7 95.445 452274 $ 60.627 324.936 5*930 I23I.X00 5X5614 68.774 _____ 3.107.800 244.804 3.7X6.725 1 244.XO4 14,035 ________ a 14.035 $ $ 3.7H6.725 $ 19.613 ________IL 19.613 223.191 244,XO4 u38K $ i_ $ TOTAL LIABILHIFS FUND BALANCE TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE BUILDING AND SHT FUND REVENUE 1991 1990 IX2.2X6 1X6.3X2 4.175,(111 Earnings on Investments General Fund Transfer Bond Proceeds Aibitragc Rebate $ 4,598,151 Buildings and Additions Arbitrage Rebate Transfer to Other Funds ICTAL EXPENDITURES EXCESS EXPENDITURES FUND BALANCE. BEGINNING OF YEAR FUND BAl.ANCIi, END OF YEAR $ ( 1 _ 5 I.XO9.OI5 -a 1X0-501 1.9X9.516 2.6OX.635 1.1641)55 3,772.690 116.536 124,1X0 ____________ 4L $240.916 $ 573.191 $ 62.125 O945X $453*4 1.193.999 655694 41.444 _____±5^1} L33X6I7 SiMMVn SOYKC 3.78X.4I5 ___________ U $ 3.788,415 5 (1,54 /,4W) S_____ L7ZZ69U S 225,191 SPECIAL KLYENUEI'UNDS lune M). 1991 Cash Investments Inventory TOTAL ASSETS 199091 SCI KJOLSLKVKli I UNO I U*J12 SERVICE AHII-LIKS $ 16.644 LWJ 63.907 $ 32.711 Lialxliucs Accounts Payable Fund Balances TO1 AL UABILITIES AND FUNDBALANCES $ 24.449 65210 5 65210 660.979 7X092 12.X99 5386389 $ QcwiQwm iBKs^asfiitxxTonaaiws 13X9,774 (140,129) 3.7X6.725 694^064 131.351 _____ 12.X32.40* X.742 3.921 Pup I TrMV>fMMtMKV> 350,11X1 1.2 34.361 1990 Investments linctvM Receivable ?(M.794 2.069007 652399 1.197.621 524.1X0 tnr*Iwncnv'Aduk lanpioyce Benetas Instruct TOTAL INSTRUCTION S 19,473 5 -a 1 96/3 $ 29.146 S 33,1X6 s 25,648 L ______th 1 58,834 S 7063 > ZLgU s 29.146 l 4> U5XJM s 5XJ34 I 671)65 $ t> $ 4F I 235, $ 302,1X3 CHANGES IN 1 UND BALANCES Transfers from General Fund 73rt AL REVENUES S 261,724 4> 55325 40X0) S 357XM9 $ 46423 4F ■u 222.578 t 269. MH 1296.06 $ 4F I 74,927 J______ !L $ 371,813 J 391/462 _______ th S 391462 S o S 357,992 1 $ 259,304 $ 357.9*72 $ Uffl.759 S (34,413) I $ $ Expenditures Hud Service TOTAL EXPENDITURES EXCESS (DELMTENCY) OF REVENUES OVER IXTONtXIURFi 9.997 13421 876.999 751213 COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHfXTliMflSCAL YEAR ENIX D JUNE 30 (afttena Kellogg Rvmdatmn Grant DrtxServux TOTAL TRANSI1USAHIIER TRANSACTIONS TOTAL EXPENDmUES/TRANSFFRS EXCESS EXPENDTTURES/REVI M fc 15W1 1.04 3.919 45.X55 1989-90 1X4.253 ________ 293.W 195.650 ____ 30LQ62 IO.XO2.952 EXl’ENDITURUS fimployce Benefits Support TOTAL SUPPORT SER 5 ICES 1990 REVENUE Property Ta* l-cvy Earning on Investments Training from Other Funds EXPENDITURES 1991 9277.816 241.969 illSlnKlKXI Ffcmcntary (K-6) Middle School (7 8) High School (9-12) S|Wil Education TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES PL I’ll 160.1X2 TOTAL REVENUE GLNLRALEUND COMPARATIVE REYkN VL ANDJLXPENSE .STATLMkNT laxal Sources General Fund Property Ta* Earnings on Investments Odtcr local Revenue TOTAL LOCAL SOURCES State Sources State Membership Aid State Aid Categorical Grant* TOTAL STATE SOURCES federal Sources Incoming Transfers Other Governmental Units Oder TOTAL INCOMING TRANSFERS Bus Contracts land Contract TOTAL REVENUE AND TRANSFERS 509.750 Accounts Payable ArtMtrage 1_ FUND BALANO-: (Note 3): Ik'Sigl UllCll Undesignaled TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES 509.750 TOTAL LIABILITIES RESERVE AND FUND BALANCE TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE TOTAL ASSETS I2.0U0 19,616 3.709.092 Liabilitks jikI IuikI Dulaiiu: 1 i.ilwli ties AaiMirus Payable Salaries Payable Due to other funds Due to oilier governmental units TOTAL ASSETS 25 360,157 _______ 360.1X2 Investments Prepaid Expenses 1991 19W Aascij Cwh InvcMiwni' Taut Rcxvivablc AixuutNx Receivable liiKrt-M Rexvivahlc Due Inaii oilier luiuls Inveittoty uai 25 509.725 $ $ $ lan/mn 222.478 40XW 4X 149/155 193216 _____3QH&2 I/H2JBI 1(1710627 (92-325. $ | $ I24.W) 235311 ■O 84.938 91.791 184286 ____ 241Q62 990775 11.421.179 1.411229 I99Q TOTAL ASSETS TOTAL l JABB TOES TRUST FUNDS HA1-ANCE 59.135 JW5 1991 _±5J64. 6X.764 LML7M 68.7M 4F <6,376) �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 5, 1991 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 43 WATTER SUPPLY SYSTEM UTILITY ORDINANCE Adopted: June 13, 1991 Effective: August 1, 1991 An ordinance to provide for the operation, maintenance and management of the Yankee Springs Township Water System, to establish connection procedures, permit fees and to regulate the use of said system, to prescribe procedures for securing such public water service and the 'ates and charges for same, to provide penalties for the violation of said Ordinance, agd to repeal ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS ARTICLE I ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM UTILITY Section 1 1 The water supply system of the Township of Yankee Springs is hereby established as a water supply system utility for the purpose of providing and maintaining water supply services within the Township of Yankee Springs including the supplying of water, the operation and maintenance of water pumping stations and storage facilities, and the connection, installation and maintenance of water mains ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 2.1 The following words, terms, and phrases, when used herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to them In this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning "AGENT" or "OPERATING AGENT or AUTHORITY" shall mean the person, persons, or company so appointed or contracted by the Township as the designated representative of the Township in mat­ ters related to the water system of the Township AVAILABILITY CHARGE or "TAP FEE shall mean the charge to premises requesting to connect to the system for the privilege of tapping the main COMMODITY CHARGE shall mean the quarterly charge for usage to each user of the system for the measured quantity of water consumed MAIN , MAINS", or WATER MAINS" shall mean any pipes other than water service pipe used for conveying or distributing water OWNER" shall mean the owner of record, as reflected in the records of the Barry County Register of Deeds, of any premises supplied or to be supplied with the Township water or the duly authorized agent of such owner PREMISES" shall mean a dwelling or apartment occupied by one family, together with the land connected therewith and such out-buildings as are exclusively In connection therewith, or a room or rooms, building or buildings occupied and used by one or more persons for business or other non­ resident ial purposes "READY TO-SERVE CHARGE" shall mean the quarterly charge to each premises for the readiness to serve the system, based upon the meter size scheduled to be installed for service to the premises. "SERVICE CONNECTION" or WATER SERVICE PIPE shall mean that pipe which delivers water from the distribution main to the meter on the property being served and includes all piping and ap­ purtenances up to the discharge side of the meter but not beyond that point. "SYSTEM" or "TOWNSHIP SYSTEM" shall mean the water mam. storage tank, meters, meter pits, remole readers, valves, hydrants, service connections and related appurtenances so insailed to distribute public water to premises connected in the Township "TOWNSHIP or "TOWNSHIP BOARD" shall mean the Township Board of Yankee Springs Township, their agents, committee, or their designated agent for the purposes of management of the Water System "UNIT" or "FACTOR" shall represent the quantity of water ordinarily ansing from the occupancy of a residential building by a single family of ordinary size as reflected in Appendix "A", or as deter mined by actual usage of the premises "USER" shall mean any person or entity occupying and/or owning the premises connected to the watei supply system regardless of whether services have been turned-off. "WATER RATES" shall mean the rates or prices to be charged for water based on the classifica­ tion of property or as established by the Township. ARTICLE III CONTROL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM Section 3.1 Management and Control. The construction, operation, maintenance, alteration, repair and management of the System shall be under the supervision and control of the Township. The Township may employ such person or persons in such capacity or capacities as it deems advisable to carry out the efficient operations and management of the System and may make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary. Section 3.2 Ownership. All water mains or portions thereof located within public right-of-way or easements granted to the Township are and shall be the exclusive property of the Township All pipes or portions thereof located after the meter servicing the premises and located on private property, easement granted to parties other than the Township or other land not under the ownership or con­ trol of the Township are and shall be the property of the owner of said property. Section 3.3 Operation and Maintenance. The Township shall be solely responsible for operation and maintenance of water mains and appurtenances which are the property of the Township No other party shall operate valves, adjust boxes or change, modify or operate any other item appurtenant to or connected to said water mains. Section 3.4 Right of Entry to Premises Where Water Used. The Township, its agents and employees shall have the right to enter any premises in which or on which Township water is used to inspect, adjust, repair or remove water meters or appurtenances in connection with water meters, at any and ail reasonable times Section 3.5 Fiscal Year. The System shall be operated on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on January 1 and ending the following December 31. ARTICLE IV RULES AND REGULATIONS Section 4 1 Additional Rules and Regulations. In addition to the rules and regulations set forth in this ordinance, the Township and/or its agents may make and issue additional rules and regulations concerning the water distribution system, connection thereto, meter installations and maintenance, connection and meter installation fees, hydrants and water mains and the appurtenances thereto, not inconsistent herewith Such rules and regulations shall be effective upon approval and adoption by the Township Board Section 4.2 Winter "Let Run” Service. No Owner receiving water from the System shall be authoriz­ ed to "let-run" the water in any premises during the winter months unless wntten permission shall have been received from the Township or its agent Before the Township shall issue such permission to let-run, the Owner shall establish to the satisfaction of the Township or its agent that freezing of the lines tn question cannot be prevented by insulation heat cables or the application of any other reasonable means The Township or its agent is specifically authonzed to direct that the Owner re­ questing a "let-run" shall insulate the water lines or attach heat cables thereto, or take such other reasonable precautions to prvent freeze-ups, at the Owner s expense In the event that any premises, consumer, user or service shall "let run water with or without written permission of the Township or its agent such Owner shall be billed for water service at the regular rate tor such service Section 4 3 Lawn Sprinkling. The Township may issue regulations governing the use of water for sprinkling lawns and gardens and the hours for such use Section 4.4 Turning on Water Service. No person other than an authonzed agent of the Townshp shall turn on or off any water service, except that a licensed plumber may turn on water service for testing his work (after which it must be immediately turned off), or upon recetvmg a written permit from the Township or its agent water may be turned on for construction purposes only, poor to gran ting a certificate of occupancy for the premises, and upon payment of the charges applicable thereto Section 4 5 Limitations on Use of Water. The Township may when the public health and safety require it. regulate limit or prohibit the use of water for any purpose Such regulations shall restrict less essential water uses to the extent deemed necessary to assume an adequate supply for esentiai domestic and commercial needs and tor fire fighting No such regulations, limitations or prohibition shall be effective until twenty-tour (24) hours after one of the foMowtng a) the publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Township pi equivalent notice can be circulated to tne affected homes, or c) the information is transmitted via radio announcement to the area at large Any person violating any such rule or regulation shall, upon conviction thereof be gudty of a misdemeanor Section 4 6 Cross Connections No connection shall be installed which will connect the Township water supply to any system of pipes or piping which may also be supplied from any otne* source The use of check valves or valves of any kind to separate the Township supply from any other supply wilt not be permitted There must be an absolute physical separation of the Township ware* supply and any other supply The Township and its agent shall, upon a.scovery or suspecting conditions whereby the health, safety and welfare of the system users is encangred immediately take precau­ tionary measures to isolate the suspected premises and to promptly investigate any remedial action necessar> The Township adepts by reference the Water Supply Cross Connection Rmes of the Michigan Department of Public Health being R325 43itoR325440ofthe Michigan Adm^tratne Code Section 4 7 Certification by Health Department. No public water mams shit be made or become operat tonal until the wate< 'sowing there!rom nas been certified as safe and *'ee of any harmful con lamination by the County Health Department and a wntten certificate attesting thereto ts on file with the Township ARTICLE V LIABILITY OF TOWNSHIP Section 5 1 Township not Liable. The Township shall not be liable to any person or premises, under any circumshmces for any failure of or deficiency in the supply of water Further, should it become necessary to interrupt water service from any premises or area because of accidents or act of God or for the purpose of making repairs or extension, the Township or its agent will endeavor to give timely notice to Owners affective thereby The Township or its agent shall, so far as ts practical, use its best efforts to prevent inconvenience and damage ansing from any such interruption, but failure to give such notice of shut-off shall not render the Township or its agent repsonsibie or liable for damages that may result therefrom, or for any other cause Further, no claim shall be made against the Township or its agent by reason of freezing or breaks of any service pipes, stop cocks or other ^^ectkonT?Continuous Service. The Township and its agents will endeavor to furnish continuous water service to the users but does not guarantee uninterrupted service and will not be liable for any damage which the user may sustain by reason of the failure of the service, whether caused by accident, repairs or otherwise, nor will the Township, its agents and employees be liable *or damages which the consumer may sustain by reason of failure of the water supply or for damages to persons or property arising accruing or resulting from the supply of water or from any apparatus or ap­ purtenance in connection therewith ARTICLE VI METERS AND APPURTENANCES Section 6.1 Unauthorized Tampering With or Injuring of the System and its Appurtenance*. No per son shall willfully or carelessly break, damage destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any meter, seal, stop cock, curb box. service pipe, hydrant or other apparatus of the system or prevent any water meter belonging to the Township from duly registenng the quantity of water passing through the same, or in any way hinder or interfere with its proper action or just registration, or attach any line or pipe to any line belonging to the Township. No person, unless he is a fireman or an authorized agent of the Township, shall willfully open or tamper with a fire hydrant No person other than an authorized agent shall turn on water at the curb box or elsewhere after which the water shall be turned off by the authorization of the Township Section 6.2 Permit for Hydrant Use. No person, except the agent of the Township in the perfor mance of his duties, shall open or use any fire hydrant except in case of emergency, without first securing a written permit from the Township or its agent Section 6 3 Service of More Than One Premise* by the Same Meter. Whenever reasonable possi bie. at the discretion of the Township, each premises shall be served independently with a water meter of appropriate size Section 6.4 By-passing Meter Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to open any valve or make any connection which will make possible the use of the water which has not passed through a meter property installed and recorded on the records of the Township except for as otherwise may be provided within this Ordinance Section 6.5 Use of Water Pipes as Electrical Ground. It shall be unlawful for any person to ground or electrically connect any radio, telephone or other electrical system to any pipes or appurtenances connected to the discharge side of any water meter; however, the Township may grant exception hereunder provided that. a) A shunt is placed around the water meter so as to shunt or by-pass any electric current that might otherwise flow through the water meter, and or b) Ten (10) feet or more of water pipe connected to the discharge side o» water meter is buried in the most earth, and/or c) Said electrical service is approved by the Township electrical inspector Any shunt placed around a water meter shall be so placed that the meter may be removed without disturbing same and no electrical connection whatever shall be made to the meter itself or to the meter union or meter tail piece The "tail piece" shall be construed as the short piece of special pipe (usually brass) which is immediately adjacent to the meter and connected thereto by the meter union Section 6.6 Repairs. In case of damage due to freezing, breakage or leaking, the Township shall repair or cause to have repaired that portion of the water distribution line between the main and the meter, and the owner or tenant of the adjoining premises shall be responsible for the repair of said line from the meter to or within) his premises The repair of the meter shall be made only by th* Township or their authorized agent Section 6.7 Location of Meter and Responsibility Therefor. The Township and/or its agents shall have sole discretion for the meter location on each premises, however, the owner of the premises may indicate upon application to connect, whether he desires the meter to be located within the premises (indoors), or located adjacent to the public right-of-way within a meter pit The Township shall inspect the premises and ascertain the suitability of the desired location lor the meter so as to attempt to achieve consistency among all users for meter placement Suitability for Indoor place ment may require the following conditions to be met a) The meter must be located within 10 feet of the front of the premises (home), "front" being that part of the occupied structure closest to the public water main, and b) The meter must be located in a room at feast 6 feet in height, (crawl spaces are not accep table), or c) The meter must be located in a room with a minimum of 100 square feet, and d) A remote read-out device must be able to be installed upon the outside of the premises The owner of the premises within which a meter is permitted to be installed is hereby made respon sible for the safekeeping of said meter If by an manner the meter is damaged or stolen, such inci­ dent must be reported to the Township at once. It shall be the duty of the Township to make all meter repairs and charge same to the party made responsible for the meter. If any damage occurs to the meter through the fault of the water mains; repair will be made at the expense of the Township The Township shall not be responsible for any loss of water or meter repair due to the freezing of any water meter located indoors. Section 6.8 Return of Meters to Township. No person shall fail to deliver forthwith to the Township any water meter after he shall have removed or have caused the removal of same from the premises of a user. ARTICLE VII PERMITS; PERMIT FEES; INSTALLATION Section 7 1 Contractors; Installation; Charges. Upon application approval, the Township shall cause to have installed the service connection from the mam to the meter, utilizing license contractors) qualified to install said service to the specifications of the Township Such contractors/plumbers shall have current a performance bond on file with the Township or their agents in the amount of at least $5,000 dollars. The person applying for the service connection shall bear the responsiblity to pay. within 30 days from installation, the actual costs incurred by the Township in having the service con nection installed to the premises A "good faith estimate" of costs of installations from the main to the meter shall be presented to the owner at said time of application. Said installation costs as incurred by the Township shall be billed by the Township to the premises The owner is repsonbile to locate and mark, prior to in stallation, below ground structures/objects which may interfere with the requested installation Said objects may include septic tanks, building sewers, dry wells, sprinkler lines and appurtenances, etc Restoration of ground disturbed during said installation shall include grade leveling, placement of 3-6 inches of topsoil, raking of the affected areas and the sprinkling of grass seed on the affected areas Shrubs, trees, asphalt and concrete replacement, if removal of same becomes necessary, shall not be included in the estimate of costs given to each respective owner The owner shall be responsi­ ble for watering and tending the affected areas after such restoration, and for replacement of trees, shrubbery, asphalt and concerete as he may desire at his own expense Section 7 2 Fees and Permits for Connection An application for a service connection (Connection Permit Application) shall be made to the Township or their agent on permit forms prescribed and fur nished by the Township for all premises connected to the public system The permit application fee for service from the street, main or easement line to the meter set within the premise* or within a meter pit located near the public right-of-way shall be Forty ($40) dollars This amount shall pay for the cost if inspection(s) of the service installation from the street to the main At time of application, a one-hundred ($100) dollar deposit shall be paid toward* the contractor cost of installing the service connection Also at time of application, the applicant (owner) shall pay in-full any connection fees (trunkage, availability) due Furthermore, at time of application, the owner of the premises requesting to be connected shat! sign, in person, a general easement/access agreement allowing said installation to be placed upon, under and/or within said premises as determined by the Township and subsequently, allowing said service io be maintained by the Township from the main to the meter Also, the owner shall be re­ quired to acknowledge the good faith estimate of contractor installation costs provided by the Township or their agent Section 7.3 Interior Connection of Plumbing. Once a meter is set for service to a premise*, the owner of such premises shall retain the services of a licensed Master Plumber to connect the interior plumbing of the premises to the discharge side of the water meter Connection of the premises water piping to the discharge side of the meter shall be made only by a licensed Master Plumber whose work shall be inspected pursuant to applicable plumbing codes and ordinwices as may then be tn effect Section 7 4 Deposit from Tenants Generally. Tne Township and/or its agent shall have the right to require an initial deposit from any owner or tenant who applies for water service as security for the payment of the rates and charges for such service and to apply the same against such rates and charges if and when it deems it advisable Sucn deposit or portion thereof not applied as aforesaid shall be refunded to the depositor upon the voluntary termination of service by the depositor and hi* subsequent application for such refund, provided no delinquency then exists ARTICLE VIII USER RATES; COLLECTIONS; ACCOUNTABILITY Section 8.1 Water Usage Rates and Charges Persons, users, consumers using or otherwise de*ir mg service from the Township water system shall pay to the Township the rates, charges ana fees established by resolution Said fees shall provide adequate revenue to satisfactorily operate, main tain, repair and replace the system, and shall consist of a "ready-to-serve" charge, a commodity" �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 5. 1991 I Page 13 charge or any combination thereof Section 8 2 No Free Service. There shaii be no free wate- service '■endered by the Township to any user or user premises so connected to the system Section 8 3 Due Date for Billings. Ail charges set forth by the Township shah become due and payable on or before the due date fifteen days from issuance, as indicated on each txt! Payments made after the due date shall include an additional one percent per month late charge on the net amount due The Township may adjust the billing due dates and penalties for late payment by resolution from time to time. • Section 8.4 Accounts. There shall be a separate accounting for an revenues recerved from the system by the Township or their agent There shall be etabiished the following funds as a minimum a) Operations and Maintenance Fund b) Replacement Fund c) Capital Improvement Fund Section 8.5 Surplus Funds; Investments. Any surplus funds collected from water services or from capital improvements or extensions thereto shall be deposited into a water improvement revolving fund of the Township or used in furhter extending, improving repairing, relocating and or financing the public water system of the Township The Township or their agent may invest surplus funds in any legal instruments permissabie under state statute as applicable to the Township concerning such investment Section 8 6 Adjustments for Inaccurate Meters or Meter Failure; Estimating Consumption. If any owner suspects that the meter readings of a particular meter are inaccurate. sa»d owner may request in writing that the meter be tested The Township shall install one replacement meter (factory tested) upon the premises For each additional request by a particular owner there shall be a thirty ($30 00) Dollar fee established by the Township sfor the replacement and rebuildmg/testing Said fee may be adjusted by the Township by resolution from time to time The Township may estimate the consumption of any user on the basis of former <or average user) consumption and bill accordingly, providing that appropnate adjustment is made with the next ac­ tual reading Section 8 7 Termination of Service - Voluntary or Otherwise. The Township shall have the right to discontinue water service to any premises within the Township when any delinquency exists with respect to any water payments (including contractor installation costs) under this Ordinance, or other­ wise if so requested in writing by the owner of record; or where any premises does not comply with all the plumbing codes of the Township and with any and ail restrictions and limitations on the use off the particular water service imposed by the Township Board A shutoff/tum-on charge of twenty-fhre ($25) dollars shall be imposed upon the premises so ter mmated and said service shall not be reinstated until all delinquent payments plus the shut-offrtumon charge are paid and/or violations of codes and restrictions have ceased, or the owner requests turn-on In writing, and ail the above conditions are satisfied The charge of $25 shall provide for both the shut off of the service and the turn-on of the identical service at a later date The Township may elect, at the time of shut-off and turn-on. to remove and reinstall respectively, the meter servicing the premises Persons requesting seasonal shut-off/turn-on shall not be required to pay the required shut-offrtumon charge Said temporary discontinuation of service for seasonal reasons shall not relieve the owner from the obligation to pay quarterly fees such as ready to-serve and commodity charge hereunder. Section 8.8 Lien Rights. All delinquent rates and charges for water connection and service shall constitute a lien upon the premises served which shall be subject to foreclosure in the same manner as construction lien for non payment or after 6 months' delinquency, may be certified to the Super visor and Assessing Officer of the Township annually, on or before September 1st of each year and entered by him upon the next tax roll against the property served, for collection in the same manner as the collection of taxes The Township shall apply penalties to delinquent water charges as it does delinquent tax accounts Section 8.9 Adoption of Budget and Annual Audit. The Township shall annually adopt expenditure and revenue budgets, repair and replacement budgets and capital improvements budgets for the system which may be preapred and presented by its agents The Township shall adopt reates and charges necessary to provide revenue for the operation of the water system An annual audit of the system expenditures and revenues shall be performed by Certified Public Accountants It’s that bazaar time of year again! The Caledonia area holiday bazaar season opened Saturday with the annual LCTK Arts and Crafts Bozaar at Caledonia High Schoo! About 108 crafters set up shop in the school gym, the commons and main hall io display items that ranged from decorated sweatshirts to dulcimers, and from quilts to Christmas tree ornaments. Holly and Roger Wright of Fruitport display their recycled art,' Christmas trees fashioned from baby food jars. The Fruitport couple, like many of the crafters, of fered a variety of items for browsers and buvers attending the LCTK Bazaar ARTICLE IX CONNECTION FEES; CHARGES; PROCEDURES • Section 9 1 Connection Foes Directly Served. Any premises which are directly served by the ortgmal construction of the Yankee Springs Township Water System, but were not deemed eligible for con­ nection by the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPHG) during onginal construction shall pay the following fees and charges a) An application fee at time of application b) The actual contractor cost for the necessary installation from the main to the meter ($100 at time of application with the balance due 30 dyas from installation and subsequent in­ voice by the Township) c) The availability charge lor the connection to the main, at the time of application d) The trunkage fee, multiplied by a factor representing the capacity utilized by the premises as related to use by a single-family home as reflected in Appendix A. at time of application. The owner of the premises shall also be responsible to cause the internal plumbing of the premises to be properly connected to the discharge side of the meter Section 9.2 Connection Fees Extensions. Any premises which in the future are connected to the system through "public" extensions to the original construction (developer or special assessment) shall pay the following a) An application fee at time of application b) The actual contractor cost for the necessary installation from the main to the meter ($100 at time of application with the balance due 30 days from installation and subsequent in­ voice by the Township). c) The trunkage fee, multiplied by a factor representing the capacity utilized by the premises as related to use by a single-family home as reflected in Appendix A, at time of application. The owner of the premises shall also be responsible to cause the internal plumbing of the premises to be properly connected to the discharge side of the meter. Section 9.3 Connection Fees • Residential Use, etc. The above charges under this section repre­ sent charges to single-family premises, and connection fees pursuant to Section 9.4 to users other than single-family snail be multiplied by a factor or unit representing the ratio of the premises' water consumption to the quantity of water ordinarily consumed from the occupancy of a single-family residence of ordinary size, rounded to the nearest tenth, as relfected in Appendix A These individual factors may be determined from time to time by the Township Board based upon available studies and actual operation exjjerience The Township may, if the circumstances justify, assign more than one unit to a dwelling occupied by a single-family, however, no less than one unit shall be assigned to each premises. Section 9.4 Connection Fee Amounts. Owners of premises served by the Yankee Springs Township Water System shall pay connection charges for the construction, use and benefit of the water system which shall be computed at the following rates and shall be charged as follows a) A trunkage fee of $800 per residential equivalent unit b) An availability fee of $800 per connection to the main Owners of premises deemed eligible for connection by the MDPH during onginal construction who elect to connect to the system during said construction shall be considered by the Township to be paid-in-full with regards to Trunkage and Availability fees, except as noted in Section 9 5 of this Article. Trunkage and Availability charges shall escalate at a rate not to exceed five percent per annum to be set by the Township Board from time to time by resolution All charges under this section shall be payable in cash to the Township or their agent at the time of issuance of the Connection permit Section 9 5 Contractual Payments. Should the Township permit contractual payments over time for the connection fees of any premises to the system, and subsequent changes occur tn the character of the use or type of occupancy of said premises (including destruction, removal or abandonment of any or all improvement thereon), said changes shall not abate the obligation to continue the pay­ ment of the charges to said premises for the number of units assigned to said premises, as herein provided Section 9.6 Changes in Use. If. once connected, subsequent changes in the character of the use or type of occupancy of such premises at any time increase the amount of water use by tne premises, the Township Board may increase the number of units assigned to said premises and the-eupon the appropriate fees (tiunkage availability, etc ) chargeable to such premises shall be increased at the unit rates (factor) specified herein, payable in cash as of the date of construction or other permit is issued by the Township for an improvement which will result m such change in the character of use or type of occupancy, or if no permit is issued or required as of the date such a change in the character of use or type of occupancy occurs ARTICLE X VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES Section 10 1 Violations Any person guilty of a violation of this Ordinance shMl be liable for Ml costs incurred or made ncessary as a consequence of the violation Section 10 2 Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shMl constitute a misde­ meanor. punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or imprisonment in the county jail for up to 90 days Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense The foregoing ‘mes and penalties shall be in addition to the right of termination of public water service to a rotate' and the right to obtain injunctive relief m a court of law ARTICLE XI SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE Should any part of this Ordinance or any Code adopted hereunder be declared unconst.tut.onai. illegal or of no force and effect by a court of competent jurisdiction sucn portion thereof shah not be deemed to affect the validity of any other part or portion tbereo* This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its publication YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Marilyn Page. Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville Ml 49333 616 795-9091 (11-5-91 41) ........... .. '..... -'4--........ 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I’ (In top picture above) The contestants from the sixth grade at the TK Middle School showed a distinctive flair in their costumes. First place in this class went to the skyscraper with King Kong clinging to the side of the building. (In bottom picture above) Everyone from “Bugs Bunny” to “The Phantom of the Opera” were represented by the eighth grade students who competed in the costume contest at the TK Middle School. Thomapple Kellogg students who marched in the Halloween parade formed a line from the traffic light to Calvin Hill Park. Pumpkins, ghosts, goblins and other scary things entertained the children and adults around the Middleville area during the Halloween season. Here are some of the sights from last week. These two unknown monsters live at the TK Middle School and are watching the costume contest the middle school student council presented. They seem quite tame The overall winner of the costume contest held at rhe TK Middle School last week is this "horse." The winners of the hall decorating contest were the sixth graders. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 5, 1991 / Page 15 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG I CALENDAR of Events WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 6 This TK student is portraying the “Hunch Back from Notre Dame." Or maybe “The Phantom of the Opera" with an attitude. □ High School............................................ State Close-Up □ Middle School...........................................Vision Testing LUNCH: spaghetti/meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic toast, peaches. BREAKFAST: cold cereal, cinnamon toast, banana, milk I THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 7 Girls Basketball .............................. Byron Center. Away West........................................................ Living Science Middle School........................................... Vision Testing Middle School..................................... Picture Re-takes LUNCH: baked potato with ham and cheese or chili topp­ ing, biscuit/honey pineapple. BREAKFAST: ham and cheese bagel pizza, juice, milk □ □ □ □ Doug Moose (left) and David Weaver from Dutton, show that even big kids like balloons and Halloween candy. They stopped at the Dutton/ Gaines Township Fire Department for Halloween. FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 8 □ McFall.................... Folk Singer/Story Teller David Stoeri LUNCH: pizza, corn or sweet potatoes, fresh fruit. BREAKFAST: cherry coffee cake, orange juice, milk. MONDAY • NOVEMBER 11 □ Board Meeting . . . Page all purpose room 7:30 p.m. □ McFall....................................................... Hearing re-test LUNCH: hamburger/bun, pickles, potato rounds, apple sauce. BREAKFAST: oatmeal/br. sugar, muffin, raisins, milk. I I I TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 12 □ Freshman Basketball......................... Gull Lake ■ Away □ JV & V Basketball .....................................K'ville - Hom<5 □ McFall..................................................... Hearting Re-test LUNCH: burritos/cheese sauce, green beans, fruit juice. BREAKFAST: french toast sticks, syrup, applesauce, milk. Coming Events ... Deputies from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department serve cider, doughnuts and give out prizes to little people at the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department on Halloween night. Deputies Scott Abbatoy (front) and Mike Hancock help the children make their selections. -ss ■ni □ Lunch Week of Nov. 13-19th . Tacos/Cheese/Lettuce October 13th ...............Chili/Crackers October 14th ..................... No Lunch October 15th . . . Foot Long Hot Dogs October 18th Macaroni and Cheese October 19th □ November 13th and 14th . . High School, Page, and West — Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 P.M. □ November 14th.................... Elementary students have y2 day of school. Dismissal Times: McFall 11:55, West 12:00, Page 12:05 High School & Middle School have school all day. □ November 15th........ All students have school V2 day Dismissal Schedule: High School & Middle School 10:45, McFall 11:55, West 12:00, Page 12:05 When you want or need any book Check Out The rv r 1 1 J* f T i is 1 J RtR h Is] nfl '! lH i ■ 1 ji ^4| The kids from TK who paraded in their Halloween costumes were a Nt with the parade watchers. These little ones all saw different things to smile at. i I I �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 5, 199" ‘Let’s make it a tradition' CHS students give high marks to Teen Institute by Barbara Gail Staff Writer We got a winner! With. 87 of 105 students responding, a follow-up survey shows that Caledonia High School’s Oct. 26 Teen Institute was a success. The student participants registered few negatives, and most of those complaints con­ cerned sitting too long on an unyielding gym floor Another group of students requested more “alternative highs,” which this year in­ cluded activities like karate, rappelling, roller blading, jewelry making, hair styling, music and color analysis Others asked for longer time in the discussion groups. And though this year s In­ stitute lasted a solid 12 hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.. several students suggested winding up the day with a dance Other comments: “Should happen more often.” “Great time! I’ll come back next year.” "It was fun. I liked how CHS teen leaders help woke up the morning crowd by leading a few moves and grooves at the beginning of the Institute program. everybody participated. I hope more people come next year.” “It was fun and I'm glad I went.” “I had a lot of fun. time went too fast. It should be made a tradition." It was indeed a “fun” day for the kids, and perhaps a thought-provoking one. too. as speakers and discussion groups focused on issues that students clearly wanted to hear and talk about. But perhaps the nicest part of the institute was that it was the combined efforts of both school and community that made it happen. A steering committee of CHS teachers, staff and parents have been organizing the event since last spring, and a number of teachers gave up a Saturday to help lead discus­ sion groups during the in­ stitute itself. A group of CHS students took some time off from their summer vacations to attend the state Teen Institute to learn about planning and run­ ning the day Civic groups, businesses and individuals donated money and food, while parents baked enough cookies to satisfy the mightiest teenage appetites Other parents helped register participants in the morning or served snacks and meals Some arrived early and ended up staying all day. Representatives from all kinds of businesses and with all kinds of expertise agreed to help with workshops and the activities. Attention Caledonia voters. VOTE YES FOR THEM A YES vote puts these elementary students in a new middle school when they enter the sixth grade. They deserve a learning environment all of Caledonia can be proud of. For 1 mill (or $50 for a $100,000 home) we can provide them with that. DUTTON ELEMENTARY P.T.O. Urges you to vote "YES" Nov. 19 Paid for by the Caledonia Millage Committee 891-8427. Peter Neilsen discusses workouts with Caledonia athletes during a break in the Institute activities. For all the community in­ put. however. Teen Institute, is not a Caledonia phenomenon. Patti Ziemba, the Kent County Prevention Coor­ dinator of Project Rehab in Grand Rapids, said that Teen Institute is a country wide ef­ fort that originally began when teens got concerned about substance abuse among their peers. The Teen Institute of Michigan started after a group of teenagers attended a 1983 conference in Washington DC. where they learned about the Ohio T.I. model. Michigan teenagers attend­ ed both the 1983 and 1984 Ohio Teen Institutes, and then in 1984 Michigan held its own Institute at Michigan Stale. The Teen Institute of Michigan now is held at Cen­ tral Michigan University. Ziemba said that regional and local Teen Insitutes are held throughout Michigan, and all encourage kids to discuss their problems with each other, to listen to knowledgeable speakers and to learn leadership skills by helping organize the Institute. The program came to Caledonia after some Caledonia teachers and students attended East Kent­ wood High School’s 1990 T.I. and were impressed with the program. Caledonia’s first-ever in­ stitute included several speakers, along with workshops in such areas as friendship, sports and drugs, stress, time management, suicide and body images. In the afternoon, students enjoyed participating in one of the “alternative high" ac­ tivities, and interspersed throughout the day were discussion groups, planned so the students could talk over ideas they had heard about in workshops and from the speakers. The members of the first in­ stitute’s steer.ng committee all said they were excited by how well the day went and by the Evening speaker Tim Cusack talks to the students about self-esteem. students’ positive responses. "I have yet to hear a negative statement," said CHS teacher Simone Heidrich, one of the institute coordinators. “All the kids I’ve talked to would like to have one next year." she said. “I think one of the best things about the day is that kids got to meet other students they might never have known I think there were friendships form­ ed, even between the older and younger students. ” “I thought the day went really well.” agreed CHS Stu­ dent Services Director Mike Pintek “I keep hearing the kids telling their friends. You should have been there .”’ Steering Committee member Dee Hudson, a parent who recruited other parents to help, said she, too, had heard positive comments. “The kids I talked to said they’d all go back again.” she reported "Maybe the best indication is they’re wearing the Teen Insitute T-shirts," grinned teacher Cindy Marble "I enjoyed seeing all the things the kids could do," commented CHS Principal Tonya Porter, who spent the day at the institute and joined in most of the activities. “A lot of kids said they weren't really sure about this when they signed up, but they were all saying, ‘I'm having a good time,’ while they were there. "I had a good time, too. And I liked rappelling," she called over her shoulder. Former Mr. Universe urges kids to live drug-free lifestyle It takes self-confidence, self-love, determination and “sweat equity” to succeed, and there are no short cuts You don’t have to hit rock bottom or have a devastating illness to turn your life around Taking drugs to be a good athlete leads to a quick lucky flash of fame and glory before the crash The three major com­ ponents to success are mental. nutritional and physical, and if you mess any of them up, you're going to pay Today, we’re ruled by advertising, but ads do not tell the story of how champions are made These were some of the messages Peter Neilsen, a funner Mt. Limverse Interna tional, delivered to Caledonia students attending the CHS Teen Institute Oct 26. Neilsen’s developed his philosophy during his per sonal battles against cancer and Crohn’s Disease and from seeing what happened to other athletes and friends who took "the short cuts." He told the students he was Continued on nnxt pago �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 5, 1991 ! Page 17 SPORTS Middleville singles players have record year TK wrestling coaches attend special clinic in Colorado Tom Lehman and Aaron Tabor were the two Middleville mat coaches recently selected to attend a clinic at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Among the Olympic coaches that the pair learned from were Mike Houck, a former world champion, and Bruce Burnett, the head developmental coach for USA Wrestling. During the stay, Mike Houck, (left toright) Aaron Tabor, Tom Lehman and Bruce Barnett paused for a photo in front of the Olympic Rings at the training center. TK seventh grade eagers lose The T.K. seventh grade basketball team lost to Com­ stock Park Saturday morning in the semi-finals of the O.K. Blue Tournament 26-24. Tracy Schondelmayer and Katie Weaver each scored seven points, while Brooke Walker and Sherri Denniston added four. Comstock Park enters the finals with a fine record hav­ ing only one loss. That loss was a one point loss earlier in the season to the Trojans. Mr. Universe talks to kids, from page 14 a cocky kid from Brooklyn, who. as a teenager, hung out. skipped school now and then and thought he was invincible, until he was felled by the in­ curable intestinal ailment. Crohn’s Disease. “But it was a blessing in disguise," he said, “a fork in the road . " Neilsen said it was then he made the choice to get into body building (“My girlfriend outweighed me by 15 pounds") because he wanted to feel better about himself. From a sickly teenager who was down to 86 pounds after surgerv cost him more than two feet of intestine. Neilsen put in the "sweat equity " that eventually won him bodybuilding titles and even­ tually the Mr Universe Inter national contest. His struggle with CD. however, will be lifelong, and that, coupled with an in­ tolerance for dairy foods, has led him into studying nutrition and exercise. "Everything in life is my Mr. Universe contest,’’ he said. He pointed out to the students that Michigan high school students rank third in the nation in the use of steroids. "Thai's a backwards priori­ ty.” he said. “There’s no short cut. no replacement for time and hard work in the gym.’’ He urged the kids to get away from caffeine and pop and to learn about the right kinds of foods, like proteins and carbohydrates, that would enhance not only their athletic performances, but also their lifelong health. The students awarded Neilsen a round of applause when he told them he himself was "still in the clouds" about recently winning the Mr. USA title after coming out of retirement He will compete for the Mr. World title Nov. 23 But he emphasized to his audience that the contest had been put together by the World Natural Body Building Asociation. "I want to take a stance for drug-free athletes." he told them More applause TK Frosh gridders finish season 8-1 The Middleville freshman football team traveled to God­ win last week and defeated the Wolverines 30-0. The Trojans dominated the line of senmage, rolling up over 300 yards while holding Godwin to 17 total yards, in­ cluding -2 on the ground Nathan Bundy ran for three touchdowns and Ed Solomon scored on a 93-yaid run Ty Middleton and Solomon scored extra points In their final game of the season the young Trojans suf­ fered their first loss to Way land 26-12. T-K scored first on a short run by Bundy in the first Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! quarter Middleville scored agin to begin the second quarter as Bundy ran 78 yards to the Wayland three-year line on a fake punt Two plays later Solomon scored to put T-K ahead 12-0. Wayland came back in the second quarter with two long touchdown runs and an extra point to put them ahead 14-12 at the half In the second half. T-K just could not make the big play as it had several fumbles and came up short three times on fourth and one plays. Wayland scored two more touchdowns to make the final score 26-12. TK singles players (from left) Erin Wolverton, Shelly Wolverton, Kendra Weatherhead and Erin Seger were nightmares for their opponents this past caason. The group combined for a recored-setting 101-15 mark. Middleville tennis coach Larry Seger knew he had some talented singles players as the 1991 season commenced. In fact, he was quoted as saying his singles players could compete "with just about everyobody" they would face. But even Seger was surprised at the scope of the success that Erin Wolverton, Shelly Wolverton, Kendra Weatherhead, and Erin Seger found on West Michigan courts this year. The four players combined for a blistering 101-15 record. All four players were selected for first-team all conference honors, the first time in league history that four singles players from the same team were selected. “I knew they would be good," Larry Seger said. "But I didn't expect this much out of them." Freshman Erin Wolverton was one of the top players on this side of the state in her first varsity season. WolvertOL's only two losses were to the two players that reached the finals of the state Class B meet, a tournament in which she reached the semi-finals. Wolvenon, who set a new school record for wins with 29, won the Hastings, Wayland, Middleville, O-K Blue and regional tournaments, defeated two all-staters during the season, including Kenowa Hills' Stacy Prince twice. Her sister Shelly, a junior, finished 28-1 on the season at second singles. She also won the Wayland, Hastings, Middleville, conference and regional titles, in addition to being the runner-up in the Allegan tourney. The regional title was her second, as she had won the fourth singles flight at the Allegan regional in 1990. Weatherhead and Erin Seger each established new school records for wins in their flight. Both finished the season with 22-6 records. Weatherhead won the Wayland tournament and the O-K Blue league meet and was runner-up in the Hastings and Middleville tournaments. A highlight of her year was a pair of wins over O-K Gold flight champion Kristy Nienhuis of Wayland. Seger, the team’s captain for the past two seasons, was selected for first-team all-conference honors after receiving honorable mention status the previous two years. The senior won the Hastings and Wayland tournaments, the league meet, was runner-up in the Middleville tourney and a semi-fmalist in the regional meet. Gaines Historical group plans sale The Gaines Township Historical Society will have its annual bake and craft sale Saturday. Nov. 9. from 10 a m. to 3 p.m. at the Gaines Township Library’s Com munity Rixim. Baked goods, prepared by society members, will be available. Proceeds will go to the Detray School Restoration Fund. For more information, call the library at 455-1430 or the Historical Society President Barb Kolarik at 698-0521. PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions for the following Village Offices are available at the Village Hall, (for Biannual Election March 9, 1992) PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER ASSESSOR 3 TRUSTEES (4 yr. term) 1 TRUSTEE (2 yr. unexpired term) Deadline to file nominating petitions is 4.00 p.m. November 26,1991 at the Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk 11/5/91 35 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 5, 1991 Caledonia sweet lady eagers too much for Coopersville team The Coopersville girls basketball team has seen enough of Caledonia's Roxanne Gallert for one season. The "Sweet Ladies” junior guard made life miserable for the host Broncos Thursdaynight, leading Caledonia to a 70-56 win. The win improves the Fighting Scots to 6-4 in the O-K Gold and 10-6 overall heading into tonight's home game against Kenowa Hills. Gallert came within one assist of posting a triple­ double, scoring 16 points, collecting 12 steals and dishing off nine assists. But despite Gallen's performance, the stingy Broncos would not go away. Coopersville's hot shooting kept the Scots from pulling away, at least until coach Ken Demeuse made a defensive adjustment in the fourth quarter. “We ch.mged into a half­ court zone defense, and 1 think it flustered them a little bit." Demeuse said. "We just kept coming after them and were able to pull away at the end." Another key to the win was improved shooting on the part of Caledonia. The Scots hit 27 of 54 attempts from the floor for 50 percent. Emily Ashbaugh added 14 points and five assists, including a pair of threepointers. Jenny Wilkinson chipped in a dozen points and Jenny Smith had eight and pulled down five boards. Rosalyn Risdon led the Caledonia rebounders with seven. The win was a welcomed one for the Scots following Tuesday’s heart-wrenching 56-55 loss to Wayland. The game was nip-and-tuck all the way, but the Wildcats converted 11 of 16 free throws in the fourth quarter to hold on for the win. Caledonia rallied to take a 38-37 lead at the end of three quarters after trailing by a small margin throughout most of the game. "We stayed close with good defense, which was kind of like other games this year.” Demeuse said. "There were alot of violations there at the end of the game, and they just ended up with more points." Jenny Tuinstra scored 13 points to lead the Scots. Wilkinson scored all nine of her points in the first half. Ashbaugh added eight points, seven steals and six assists. Treasure Hylkema also had eight and pulled down eight rebounds. Smith led the Caledonia rebounders with 12. Lady Trojan eagers keep pace in O-K Blue race, take Hamilton Caledonia's Roxanne Gellert (24) gets off a shot after penetrating the Wayland defense during the conference contest last week. Wayland edged the Ladies 56 55 Thornapple-Kellogg jayvee gridders finish season at 7-2 On a soggy Bob White Field Thursday, the Thornapple Kellogg junior varsity football team played what was arguably its best game of the year in defeating Wayland 30-8 with the win. The Tro­ jans finish their season with a record of 7-2. The game unfolded into a defensive struggle early as (JET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. neither team could muster an offensive drive. After a series of punts, the Trojans scored first on a oneyard quarterback sneak by Ted Doorn. The touchdown was set up a nifty 35-yard pass completion from Doorn to end Jamie Hermenitt. Hermenitt then tossed the two point con­ version to wingback Jason Bardwell as the Trojans took an early 8-0 lead. Minutes later, Doorn scooped up a short punt and zig-zagged through defenders to the Wildcat three-yard line. 4Y.CMPJBC savsji^oo Get Your Oil Changed in a FLASH! at... TIRESR-US Pick Up^De'livery M 37 (next to Crystal Flash), Middleville ■■ Includes: > Hl n • Lube, Oil. Filter V I • Check All Fluids I • Up to 5-qts. Valvoline A ^1 5 i j J i } ! • i | i } I • i • .VALVDlUE-j I / A Trojan penalty moved the ball back to the 20 yard line. On a crucial fourth down play, Doorn found Hermenitt once again in the endzone for the score. Running back John Huyck barreled in for the entra point to make the score 16-0. The Trojans scored again on their initial drive of the se­ cond half. Running back B.J. West scooted 25 yards for the touchdown after Doom found end Phil Johnson for a signifi­ cant 25 yard pass completion. Doom had a perfect night throwing the football. He completed six of six passes for 127 yards and a touchdown. Wayland countered with a touchdown of their own late in the third quarter. After a successful conversion the score stood at 22-8. On the ensuing kickoff. West picked his way through defenders, racing 65 yards for the touchdown. Huyck carried for his second conversion of the evening to close out the scoring Offensively the Trojans finished the night with 96 yards rushing, and 222 yards total offense Linebackers John Huyck and Jason Bardwell both led the Trojan defense with eight and seven tackles, respectively. The Middleville girls basketball team kept pace with O-K Blue-leading Calvin Christian with a pair of victories last week. The Lady Trojans moved to within a game of the lead with a huge 49-35 win over Hamilton on Thursday. The two teams came into the game tied for second in the conference standings. Middleville, which is 9-2 in league play and 13-4 overall, seized control early, grabbing a 15-8 lead after the first quarter. The Trojans, whose lead was 23-17 at the half, then iced the game on the defensive end in the third quarter, allowing just five Hamilton points. "We played good defense," coach Jim Sprague said. "We pressed the entire game and gave them a lot of trouble." Senior Alicia Batson led the Trojan scoring attack with 14 points. She also dished off seven assists. Laura Donker added 13 points and eight rebounds, while Carla Ploeg chipped in 12 points and seven boards. Middleville also defeated Godwin in a tight 43-41 contest on Tuesday. The Wolverines had a chance to tie the game in the waning seconds, but a shot from the corner rattled off the rim as the buzzer sounded. After playing to a 12-12 tie through eight minutes, the Trojans gained control of the game in the second quarter, outscoring Godwin 14-7. But the Wolverines refused to fold. "They just kept pecking and pecking away," Sprague said. "They played a very good game. It was the second quarter that won it for us." Donker was Middleville's leading scorer with 14 points and also led the Trojans in rebounds with eight Ploeg added 11 points and Batson had eight assists and seven steals. Sprague said he likes his squad's position heading into the final three games of the season and the tournaments. "We're playing very well’ right now," he said. "Well need to be careful not to be overconfident Thursday, because Byron Center has some good athletes." Should the Trojans defeat the Bulldogs Thursday and Kelloggsville the following Tuesday, they will likely meet Calvin Christian in the final regular season game with at least a share of the conference title on the line. Middleville will be competing in the district tournament at Hastings the week of Nov. 18. Caledonia frosh lady eagers avenge season opening loss The Caledonia girls freshman basketball team con­ tinued on their winning ways last week with two victories, bringing their season record to 13-3. Playing back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday, the CORRECTION Readers should note two errors which appeared in last week's Sun and News. The first is a headline which incorrectly identified Nov. 4 as the date of the Kettle Lake PTO's annual Kountry Kettle bazaar. The correct date for the bazaar is Nov. 9. The Sun and News apologizes for any inconvenience to organizers and shoppers of the bazaar The second error stated that anyone with questions about using the Caledonia High School weight room should call coach Ralph Shefferly at 891-9107. The correct number to call is 891-8129. Scots avenged an season­ opening loss to Byron Center 45-30. Heather VanEnk led the Scots with a season-best 13 points, while Jenny Millard added seven and Katie Donker and Lisa Peterson ad­ ded six each. Krystal Bos pull­ ed down seven rebounds in the win. In what Coach Denny Crum said “was one of the finest quarters of basketball 1 have ever seen,” the Scots broke out fast with 29 points in the first quarter enroute to a 56-28 win over Wayland on Tuesday Millard scored 13 of her game-high 19 points in the first quarter as the rest of the starters Michelle Colbom, Angie Wilkinson, Donker and Van Enk ran a pressure defense and a fast break of­ fense to perfection With three games remaining on their schedule, the Scots are at home Tuesday night against Kenowa Hills and travel to Cedar Springs Thursday. TK Lady frosh eagers beat Hamilton, now 18-10 Last week Middleville freshmen girls basketball team improved ns record to 18-10, defeating league rivals God­ win and Hamilton The Trojans defense allow­ ed only five first-half points Tuesday as they led Godwin 23-5. Middleville went on to a 49-22 win. TK had a balanced attack, led by Sarah Kaechele’s 13 points and Vikki Jansen's 10 Tracy Lee, Jessica Coe and Kerry Bustraan each added eight Thursday Hamilton came into Middleville with a record of 14-3 Again the Trojan defense limited their opponents to single digits in the first half, racing to a 26-8 lead. Coe led all scorers with 18 points Lee followed with 10 points, and Bustraan added six. Kaechele had another strong game at point guard with five points and seven steals �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 5, 1991 / Page 19 Middleville finishes another unbeaten season Back to the playoffs! by David T. Young Editor They’re back in the playoffs again. Middleville's football team made that a certainty last Fri­ day night with a convincing 28-12 triumph over stubborn nonleague archrival Wayland. The victory polished off yet anixher undefeated regular sea­ son for the Trojans, who now look forward to the first round of the Class B post-season playoffs at home this weekend against Grand Rapids South Christian. They will have the home field advantage by virtue of being the second highest rated team in Region ’ * O-K Gold Conference champion Coopersville was the top-rated team in the re­ gion, followed by Mid­ dleville, South Christian and either Forest Hills Northern or Belding. Middleville last year also had an unbeaten regular sea­ son, but then lost in the first round of the playoffs to For­ est Hills Northern. Coach Skip Pranger is hop­ ing for a better fate this sea­ son and said he thinks last year’s experience may be helpful. "It’s a major accomplish­ ment just to get into the playoffs," Pranger said. "But we know that we can't be sat­ isfied with just that." South Christian, Pranger said, uses a wing-T offense, which is geared more toward the running game, but the Sailors have a fine passing at­ tack. They finished the season at 7-2 overall by blanking Grand Rapids Christian 39-0 Friday evening. South Christian, like Wayland, Coopersville and Forest Hills Northern, plays in the O-K Gold Conference. The Sailors earlier this season bested both Wayland and Caledonia by a touchdown or less. Pranger said his group is anxious to get to work to prepare for the playoff con­ test He said the team at the beginning of the season set several goals: to win the opener with Caledonia, to to win the O-K Blue Conference title again, to go undefeated again in the regular season and to qualify for the playoffs. "We just have some tough kids," Pranger said. "They didn't want any doubts. And we've had some outstanding leadership from our seniors." The Thornapple Kellogg seniors, as a group, have not lost a regular season football game in their four years of competition, going 36-0. It was the usual cast of of­ fensive heroes Friday night at Wayland -- quarterback Dave Sherwood and running backs David Lehman, Jamie Berg and Rob Hunt. And the offen­ sive line enabled them to dominate possession of the ball. The Trojans scored on their first drive, going 42 yards after a short punt by Wayland. The key play was a 22-yard pass from Sherwood to Berg that gave Middleville a first and goal at the 6-yard line. Two plays later it was Sh­ erwood who took it in from two yards out and Hunt added the two-point conversion. Wayland then came up with a couple of scoring threats, i L Trojan quarterbock David Sherwood (4) moves along the line of scrimmage and looks for an opening to run through. It’s a major accomplishment just to get into the playoffs. But we know that we can’t be y y satisfied with just that. — Coach Skip Pran ger but the Trojans' defense was able to bend without break­ ing. The Wildcats got as far as Middleville's 26-yard line be­ fore giving way to penalties and they got as close as 20 yards away from the end zone on their next posession, but Mark Harcek intercepted a Pat Kruizenga aerial at his own 13. The Trojans then were des­ tined to take the football 87 yards to pay dirt, keyed a 50yard run by Berg and a 15yord face mask penalty’. It looked like it all might be for nothing when Mid­ dleville was called for holding while getting the ball inside the 5, but on the next play Sheruood scrambled his way to the 2 to make it first and goal. With just 1:14 remaining in the second quarter. Berg then wedged his way into the end zone from a yard out to give the visiting group a 14-0 cushion at the half. Middleville fashioned a clock-eating, ball-control drive in the third period, smartly marching down the field for its third touchdown. The drive was highlighted by two plays, again engineered by Sherwood. With a fourth down and one situation at the Trojans' 47, Sherwood and the offensive line was able to confuse the Wildcats into jumping off­ side, giving Middleville a first down at Wayland s 48. Several minutes later, with fourth down and nine, Sher­ wood connected with Harcek on a 24-yard pass to set up first and goal at the 2. This time it was Hunt who carried it in, from two yards away, as the Trojans used up nearly all of the third quarter before making the count 200. Wayland s offense then fi­ nally came alive. The Wild­ cats scored on their next two possessions, once on a fiveyard run by Kruizenga and the ocher on a one-yard plunge by Jason Simmons. Wayland s second TD, which made it a scary 20-12 bailgame with 6:21 left, was set up by recovery of a fum­ bled pitchout at the Trojans' 39. But Middleville went back to its ball control routine and ran a virtual clinic on how to gnnd it out, with Berg chew­ ing up key yardage and Hunt finally carrying it into the end zone from sev en yards out and Middleville bock Jamie Berg (38) takes off on a 50-yard scamper against Wayland Friday night. Berg gained 146 yards in 24 carries for the evening. Players, coaches and fans celebrated as the final gun sounded Friday night. They had good reason because they knew they were heading for the playoffs next weekend. 0 to Breathless In 5 Seconds. Some of the fastest production snowmobiles in the world. If the sled you’re riding now just doesn’t want to go as fast as you do, move up to a new level of exhilaration with the Indy 650 RXL or Indy 650. 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And while the Scots fell short of their goals, 1991 has been another in a *ong line of outstanding cross country seasons at Caledonia. Both the boys and the girls teams won regional titles on Monday at Bath. The girls also won the O-K Gold title earlier in the season. Saturday Caledonia's boys team finished 10th in the Class B meet held at Winter Creek Golf Course, while the girls were 11th. The Scot runners braved wind­ chill factors hovering around zero and a biting wind gusting to 40 miles per hour. Boys coach John Soderman said that he had hoped that his squad reached the top five. But he wasn’t disappointed in the Scots* effort. "You're never disappointed," he said. "Of course, we had high expectations. But no teams that we had beaten during the season finished ahead of us." Fremont won the meet with 122 team points, followed by Saline and St. Joseph. Caledonia, led by Peter Parbel's 22nd place finish in 17:31, totalled 294 points. The other four top Scot runners also finished among the top 25. Boorsma was 13th in 17:03; Stack was 15th in 17:04; Myers was 23rd in 17:15; and Holiday was 24th in 17:20. "It was by far the best we've run all season," Soderman said of his team's effort. The girls also ran their best race, claiming their third consecutive regional title. Caledonia had 57 points, defeating runner-up Perry by 14 points. Central Montcalm was third. Beland finished second in the meet with a time of 19:52, four seconds behind first-place Heather Moore of Hartland. Duba was third in 19:53; Denison was seventh in 20:23; Flegel was eighth in 20:44; Hatrick was 40th in 22:24. Hodgkinson said that the key to the title was that his team ran with intelligence. "A lot of teams tend to sprint out to the front of the pack,” he said. "We were patient. We knew we would be there at the end, and we were. "You can't compare this season to last year (when the Scots were second in the state meet by a single point), because everything came together at the end of the year. But this was the second-beast season we've ever had." Saturday. It was the first time in the school's storied cross country history that Chris Holiday, who is normally the Scots’ fifth runner, was 43rd overall in 17:48. Other finishers include John Myers, 66th (18:01); Tim Stack, 67th (18:01); Jason Boorsma, 96th (18:24); Ben Lillie, 131st (18:57); and Jason Hill, 152nd (19:22). There were 173 runners in the race. Jackson Lumen Christi won the girls race with 95 team points, followed by Chelsea and Big Rapids. The Scots finished with 307 points. Becky Beland led the way for Caledonia with a 24th place time of 21:03. Sarah Flegel was next, running 47th in 21:40. Other finishers for the Scots were Merideth Denison, 51st (21:47); Karyn Duba, 55th (21:51); Jody Hatrick, 130th (23:39); Heather Comegys, 147th (23:59); and Carrie Peterson, 162nd (25:53). “We ran pretty well," gils coach Dave Hodgkinson said. "But at that level you have to run extremely well to accomplish everything you want." The Scots were competing without Wendy Faber, who is normally about Caledonia’s third runner. Hodgkinson said that made a big difference in the team results. Both coaches were full of praise for their squads' triumph at Monday's regionals, which were postponed from last .. .......... ....... ......................... mini. . .............. . | Cold Weather Time... | Hot- Food TO CO! W I * Fresh Hot Soup ★ Fresh Baked Cookies ★ Hot Chocolate * Hot D°9s V * Brats * Coffee new! country Print sweatshirts With Collar................................................ 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The Caledonia girls were 11 th overall. Caledonia sophomore Peter Parbel was Caledonia’s top finisher at Saturday’s Class B state finals at Winter Creek Golf Course In Big Rapids. Parbel also took first place at Monday s regional meet at Bath The Scot boys finished 10th in the 25-team field in Saturday s finals. Area bowling results — TK jayvee girls 10-1 in league Bowlerettes Bradford White 25-11; Caledonia Oil 21^-14^; Village Stylist 21-15; Locke Shoppe 17-19; Hair We Are 14'/i-21'/i; Country Place Beauty 9-27. High Series - L. Riva 535; S. Meyers 481; G. Stevens 466; C. Senke 450; D. Grinage 445. High Games - L. Riva 200; G. Stevens 190; D. Cooley 188; S. Meyers 187; M. Fager 178. PLAYOFFS The TK jayvee girls basket ball team improved their league record to 10-1 by defeating Godwin and Hamilton last week. Trojans overall record is 14-3 with three games to play. With even scoring per quarter, 15, 13, 15 and 13, the Trojans defeated Godwin 56-29. Hitting double figures were Amanda Osborne with 10 points and Katie Zoemer with 11 points. The Trojans made up for their only league loss by defeating Hamilton 44 35 TK had a very good first quarter as it outscored Hamilton 10-4 and were ahead at the half 17-13. One goal the team has is to always have a strong second half and in this game they met their goal as they outplayed Hamilton and outscored them 27-22. Jaime Strater had 12 points and Zoemer scored 14. The next home game will be against Kelloggsville on Tues­ day, the 12th. ...continued from previous page To the Editor only 2:10 left in the game. "That's a real credit tG these kids," Pranger said of the fourth-quarter drive. "This is what we told these kids they'd have to do." Pranger said he couldn't have been happier about the performance of the offensive line, which included Bryan Thompson, Luke Kidder, Corey Heald, Ray Johnson, Jamie Brooks, Shawn Monroe and Rob Minor. "If we hav- improved all season, most of it has come from the offensive line," the coach said. "The iinemen are getting off the ball well and L ‘hman and Hunt are doing a good job with leading blocks." Berg finished the game with 146 yards in 24 carries. Many helped TK’s grid success in ’91 To the editor: The Thornapple Kellogg varsity football team would like to express gratitude to a team of businesses and people who have added a lot to its success this year. They have contributed to the team’s bonfire and hot dog roast, and to a steak dinner that team members all enjoyed. The following is a list of these sponsors Village General in Freeport, Phil’s Pizza. Gun Lake Video. Swamp Fox, Caledonia Bank, Mr and Mrs. Robert Aspmall, Crystal Flash, Witch’s Grocery, State Farm Insurance. 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Ml I November 5, 1991 Against the Wind Scots lose to Lowell, finish 2-7 Friday • night's season finale against Lowell was a metaphor for the entire 1991 season for the Caledonia football team. The Fighting Scots played well, only to come up short. Caledonia dropped to 2-7 overall on the season with a hard-fought 26-22 loss to the Red Arrows. Lowell, of the O-K White, finished 3-6. "It was a good first half for us," Scot coach Ralph Shefferly said. "That's the way its kind of been all season long. The kids played well. We were a little bit disappointed we couldn't move the ball more SAFETY & HEALTH BRIEFS Use your head and wear a bike helmet More than 1.000 Americans are killed in hike accidents each year, according to the National Safety Council. As many as 75 percent of all bicycle-related deaths could be prevented if all cyclists would wear helmets When buying a helmet, look for one that has been approved by the Snell Memorial Foun­ dation or the American Na­ tional Standards Institute The helmet should have a stiff and smooth outer shell; a thick, impact-absorbing inner shell and an adjustable chin strap. It should be comfor­ table to wear. The kids may not think they're cool; you may think they're too expensive, but helmets save lives. Use your head and wear one. It's American Bike Month May is American Bike Month and the National Safety Council urges all cyclists to celebrate by buying and wear­ ing an approved bicycle helmet More than 1.000 Americans arc killed in bike related ac cidents each year and up to 75 percent of these deaths could be avoided if all cyslists would wear helmets. Use your head and wear a bike helmet. Put a lid on it Cooking is the most com­ mon cause of apartment fires. Grease fires are especially scary. The National Safety Council reminds all cooks to pay attention while preparing food. Do not leave pots and pans unattended while you talk on the phone or watch TV Do not hang spice racks, pot holders or towels over the stove where they can easily catch fire Keep the broiler, oven, ventilaton ducts and h<xxl grease-free If a grease fire should start, the key to gaming control of the blaze quickly is to deprive it of air In the case of a broiler or oven, turn the heat off and close the oven door. If the fire starts in a pan. turn the heat off and put a lid over the blaze. Perilous places to plaj To curious children, railroad yards, abandoned houses and other off-limits locations seem attractive places to investigate. The Na­ tional Safety Council reminds parents that these unauthoriz­ ed play areas contain hazards that can cause serious injury or death to trespassers. Parents should keep an eye on children, especially if there are potentially hazardous areas near your home. Never allow children to play in or around railroad tracks, freight yards, railroad trestles, mines, caves, electric sta­ tions, empty buildings, quar­ ries or junk yards. consistently in the second half, though." The Scots led 22-18 at halftime, but the Red Arrow defense stymied the Caledonia attack during the second half. Even so, senior running back Brad Stegenga had one of his best efforts of the season in the final game . career. Stegenga scored two firsthalf touchdowns, the first on ''I-yard scamper, and the second on a 16-yard screen pass from quarterback Alan Aho. He led the Caledonia rushers with 119 yards on 12 attempts. Ryan Haik added 63 yards on 14 tries. Aho, who scored the Scots second touchdown on a two-yard run, completed four of seven for 66 yards. The Scots had answered Lowell's first score to slice the deficit to 8-6 before the key play of the game occurred. Lowell defensive tackle Hutfilz recovered a Scot fumble deep in Red Arrow territory’ and rambled 97 yards for a touchdown. Caledonia was led defensively by seniors Brad Feenstra and Tom Benedict. Feenstra had eight solo tackles and a pair of assists, while Benedict tallied five sols and three assists. Stegenga added five total tackles, a fumble recovery, and a pass deflection. "Overall, we would have liked to have had some more victories," Shefferly said. "But this was a great group of kids to work with. They stayed upbeat and optimistic the whole season. The coaches will miss this group of seniors." The football banquet will be held Thursday, Nov. 7 in the high school cafeteria. START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS Middleville's Sara Postema (left) was 36th overall, while teammate Wendy Wisniewski (right) finished 63rd at Saturday's Class B state finals at Big Rapids. Both Trojan girls qualified for the meet as individuals. 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Young Editor Middleville's dreams of suc­ cess in the post-season foot­ ball playoffs were shattered for the second straight year Friday night in a 36-22 loss to .South Christian. For the Trojans it was al­ most a rerun of last year's story: winning the O-K Blue Conference title, an undefeated regular season and then a loss to an O-K Gold opponent in the first round of post-season play. In 1990, Middleville lost in the playoffs to Forest Hills Northern, a team with a 7-2 record overall and runner-up in the race for the Gold. This year, it was another O-K Gold runnerup with a 7-2 record that did the Trojans in. "These kids (from Mid­ dleville) have accomplished so much and have represented their community so well," coach Skip Pranger said. "I hope that people don't judge them by just one game. I don't think we could have done anything more (Friday night)." South Christian used a bruising running game with a surprisingly effective aerial attack Friday night to finish the Trojans' season at 9-1. Supplying most of the of­ fensive fireworks were run­ ning backs Dave Heyboer, Tom Bonnema and Mark TeSlaa, quarterback Kevin VanderHeide and receiver Tony Fennema. These five Sailors were the main culprits in an offensive attack that moved the ball up and down the field all night. South Christian never punted the football during the evening. "We just couldn't get them stopped," Prager said. "They controlled the line of scrim­ mage and their three backs were very similar, very fast t i These kids have accomplished so much and have represented their community so well. I hope that people don’t judge them by just one game. I don’t think we could have done j y anything more. — Coach Skip Pran ger and good, hard runners." The Sailors fumbled the ball in their first possession at midfield in the opening quarter, but moments later got the ball back and marched 47 yards to the end zone. With less than a minute gone in the second period, Heyboer scored from a yard out and TeSlaa kicked the extra point to make it 7-0. Not even four minutes later, VanderHeide clicked with Heyboer on a 64-yard pass to the Trojans’ 4-yard line, setting up South Chris­ tian's second TD, a two-yard run by Heyboer. TeSlaa's kick made it 14-0. The wake-up call then fi­ nally hit Middleville's usually solid offensive unit. The Trojans went 67 yards to pay dirt in a little less than five minutes. Key plays in the drive were a 20-yard screen pass from quarterback Dave Sherwood to back Jamie See Playoffs, page 15 Van Dyken Disposal 1st tenant; building starts next week First tenant set for Industrial Park by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Construction on a building for Van Dyken Disposal, set to start this week, will mark the first business operating from the Middleville Indus­ trial Park. Van Dyken representative Jay VandenBerg explained blueprints and plans from the company to the Middleville Planning and Zoning Com­ mission (PZC) Nov. 5. The PZC unanimously ap­ proved the site plans with about a dozen minor revi­ sions, to be monitored by vil­ lage officials, Planner Mark Vander Ploeg, Manager Kit Roon, and Engineer Dick Meyers. For instance, there were no provisions to insure that the dumpsters used in the busi­ ness would be either fenced or somehow locked to protect against children playing in and around them. The answer to that concern Otto Turkey Farm birds ‘fascinate’ elementary students The Northeastern kindergarten and DK students saw bigger turkeys after they visited the young ones. Jerri Otto, who owns the farm with her husband Tom, controls the turkey so the kids can pet it. will be given to the officials by Van Dyken, with them re­ viewing his plans to provide safe storage for the dumpsters. Another change would be to show the county drains on the drawings of the property. Several provisions in the 19 required rules were waived as not being applicable in Van Dyken's case. VandenBerg said a first building is planned for the 5.6-acre lot with another scheduled for the spring. The first building, 60 by 96 feet, will be of cement block con­ struction with a flat roof to control drainage. The building will house of­ fice space, storage space and a maintenance area, he said. A five-foot berm will be on the front side of the building, which will face Crane Road, and a green area will be be­ tween the building and the road. The parking and storage ar­ eas around the building will be paved, with covered park­ ing for the seven trucks with one side open, he said. The dumpsters will be stored at the back of the building. Van Dyken will provide on-site water and sewer until the village can provide them When they brought the property from the village, an easement to Grand Rapids Street also was provided. See Industrial, page 2 Trojan running back Jamie Berg had to sit out most of the second half with a leg injury. Here he is attend­ ed to by sports medicine specialists. Caledonia voters to decide school issue by Barbara Gall At the same time, school Staff Writer boards in rapid growth areas It is the best of times. like Caledonia are looking It is the worst of times. with alarm at burgeoning Nineteenth-century novelist school populations. Charles Dickens wrote those Recession or no recession, slightly paraphrased short families keep moving in. and sentences to describe France schools keep filling up. No on the eve of its revolution. matter what the economy, Today, those same short school boards must try to ad­ sentences could describe suc­ just their district budgets to cinctly the irony of today’s ensure an education for all economy, when it’s both the students, including the new best of times and the worst of arrivals. times to build a school in But if a growing district Michigan. runs (xit of classrooms, and a It is indeed ironic that the new building is needed, then very best of times for a school by law, a public school district district (or anyone else) to must ask its residents for a tax borrow money is also the increase to fund building or worst of times for many area remodeling, because a school taxpayers, who face the gnm district's operating money potential of layoffs and wage cannot be used for building freezes. programs Employers and employees Caledonia school district alike are looking with alarm at voters next Tuesday, Nov. 19. an economy perhaps still in will go to the polls to approve recession, and both are look­ or reject just such a proposal ing for ways to streamline The Caledonia school board is their corporate and individual requesting a bond issue to budgets See School Issue, page 2 In This Issue... Trojan gridders lose playoff opener Caledonia farm implement dealer sells assets Caledonia planners limit curb cuts Gun Lake Winter Festival planning gets under way �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 12, 1991 School bond issue to be decided, from frontpage---------------------- G.R. Woman hurt in M-37 accident A Caledonia woman escaped injury and a Grand Rapids woman was taken to an area hospital, wliere she was treated and released, after a Nov. 3 accident. Marci Jo Holstege, 16, of 7741 100th St , was stopped at the intersection of 100th Street and Broadmoor waiting to turn right, when her car was struck from the rear by another car, authorities said. The driver of that car, Chen Goodwin, 24, of 1508 Muskegon St. in Grand Rapids, told police she saw the right-turn indicator working on the Holstege car, but did not try to stop because she thought the car would have completed its turn before she reached it, a Kent County Sheriff s Department spokeswoman said Both cars were traveling north at the time of the Sunday evening accident Goodwin was transported to Butterworth Hospital by Life Ambulance. Police said Holstege was wearing a seat belt and Goodwjn was not. Industrial Park , from page 1---------"We thought, with the truck traffic, if we needed a back entrance we could use Grand Rapids Street," VandenBerg said. Plans for the future include recycling, which would all be done in an enclosed area, he added. Signs, lighting, and many other issues were discussed before the vote. One matter, which mem­ bers of the audience said was misunderstood by residents was the zoning designation. CLEAN OUT YOUR BASE­ MENT and your attic. Turn extra and unwanted clothing and household items into cash! Advertise garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and miscella­ neous items with classifieds in both The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945 9554. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. The popular belief is that the zoning allows only light industrial uses, said Regina Stein, and must be zoned 1-1. An 1-1 zoning allows busi­ ness such as electrical compa­ nies, heating and cooling or landscaping businesses. However, the park is zoned 1-2, which permits heavy in­ dustrial uses such as heavy manufacturing and assembly , processing plants for cement or concrete and companies that produce metal products and chemicals The confusion may stem from restricted covenants used by the previous owners of the park to prohibit heavy indus­ trial use, Vander Ploeg said. With the purchase of the property by the village, the restrictive covenants are being lifted to allow heavy indus­ trial use, he explained. Vander Ploeg said it was his understanding "that with one common ownership, they can lift covenants." The revisions will be worked on by VandenBerg and the village officials. They will meet at 7 p.m. tonight to show that all revisions have been agreed upon. CRAFT SHOW Barry Expo Center Barry County Fairgrounds M-37 • Hastings November 16 FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING Child Care Available • Appliqued Sweatshirts • Wood Crafts • Baby Items Quilts • Ceramics LUNCH AVAILABLE . fund building a new middle school and to renovate the ex­ isting overcrowded one for high school use. Because of the “soft” economy and the high local SEV (state equalized valua­ tion), the district can get what it considers the best of deals: for a one-mill increase it can build a new $17 million mid­ dle school and obtain another $2 million for renovations to the old one The one-mill levy amounts to a $50 yearly property tax increase for the owner of a home valued at $100,000 Proponents of the bond issue contend that this is a bargain and remind residents that the millage rate for debt retirement begins to decline after the first year. The) also point out that the present middle school already is overcrowded, with six por­ table classrooms in use at the facility. Members of the citizen­ based FACTs school planning committee emphasize that building a middle school is the first step in a 10-year plan ap­ proved during community forums last year Opponents of the bond issue have said they are against it because they don’t approve of the 1989 high school building and because they feel there are other ways to solve crowding problems. They suggest using rooms at the former junior high, now the community education building, or setting up classes in the high school commons area. Others have said they would prefer enlarging the present middle school to building a new one. But middle school teachers have said they believe that students placed in the com­ munity education building would feel isolated from the rest of the school, while com­ munity and alternative educa­ tion teachers ask where their programs would be housed if middle school students move back into the old building. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Roben Myers said he feels this is the “right Public hearing continues Middleville Planning and Zoning names site review group by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Recent changes in Mid­ dleville's zoning law have re­ sulted in the selection of a Site Plan Review Committee. The special panel will re­ view site plans for any build­ ings not in single- or twofamily residential zones in the village. The committee, made up of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC), consists of Linda French, Michael Lytle and John Mu­ gridge. The applicants will supply a site plan of proposed build­ ings to the committee, which has the power to approve, ap­ prove with changes, deny or send back to the Planning and Zoning Commission the plans for action, said PZC chairman Eldon Newmyer. "But we never really say no* to a site plan," he said. "The applicant is just asked to make changes to the site plan to meet our guidelines." In previous years, site plans were required only from buildings set in Planned Multiple Family (PMF) zones and subdivisions, and were reviewed by the full PZC, Newmyer explained. In the revised zoning ordi­ nance now in effect, the only buildings not needing a site plan are in R-l or R-2 zoning designations. R-l consists of single-fam­ ily residences and R-2 is medium density residential. Also, in some cases, spe­ cial use permits require a site plan review, Newmyer said. In othe’- business last week, the commission postponed a final decision for one w eek on an application for a special use permit from remodeling contractor Steve Gulch to renovate a home at 403 Sh­ erman. The commission did not close the public hearing, but agreed to continue it for one week. Representatives of the Lem Paul Association (LPA) said they support improving the Sherman Street house, but said a site plan should have to be submitted first. Stressing that they sup­ ported the idea of improving the neighborhood, LPA member Regina Stein said, "We’re not questioning his ability; we support the use, but we want a precedent set on what's going to be required for this kind of major remod­ eling." Gulch was asked by the panel to bring blueprints showing how the house would look after remodeling before the panel votes on ap­ proving the renovation. The meeting is set for tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the vil­ lage hall. Gulch intends to remove pan of the existing roof on the one and one-half story house, and add a structure to complete the upper half into a two-family stricture. Having a print to bring to the resumed public hearing tonight would be done, Gulch said. Newmyer also noted that former PZC member Ed Schellinger has taken a posi­ tion on the village Council, and thanked Schellinger for his help while he served on the commission. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! time” to build the new middle school. “We have worked hard to improve our programs and our facilities at the elementaries and at the high school." he pointed out “At the middle school, pro­ grams are under way. and now 1 think it’s time for the middle school to get its facility. “1 agree that of all the com­ ponents in a good educational system, the teacher is the most important.” he said.“But to­ day. it’s hard to have a good program without a good facili­ ty as well. “If we wait, if we don’t pass this millage, we can buy a couple of years." he said “We could lease more por­ tables. I would prefer ocher options like renting space, or setting up different schedules for the school day to free up rooms in the high school for middle school use. “We could install a folding partition-type wall in the auditorium to divide it up into classrooms. “But dividing up the auditorium will mean the elementaries can’t come dur­ ing the day and practice for their concerts, and the theater students can’t work on their plays during their theater class. “But really, any of these options are just short-term, Band-Aid' measures.” he said. “And if we wait, if we buy those couple of years, then the middle school population will have grown, and we'll be caught again in the situation of building a school that we'll outgrow right away. “And then our residents will be angry with us for not planning better.” he smiled “We can't put our heads in the sand,” he urged. “Those who think we’ll save money by waiting need to take a good look at where this community is going. “It’s cheaper to do it right the first time and at the right time. “And there is no better time to borrow money and build buildings than right now.'' If voters approve the bond issue, detailed plans for the middle school then will be prepared and approved. Ground would be broken this spring, with occupancy scheduled for 1994. Myers said. Once the middle school is established in its own building, the “old” middle school will be renovated and combined w ith the high school to create an expanded district high school. Also on the ballot is a separate question of whether to build a community swimm­ ing pool, which would add another .5 mill to the levy. Anyone with questions about the proposal can call Myers at 891-8185. or contact FACTs committee members at 891-8427. The latter group has said its members are anx­ ious that voters thoroughly understand the issue “Someday we'll have to build these schools.” Myers said “We have goxl kids coming here, and we're going to get more of ’em. That’s not going to change. “We need to look at the future, ours and theirs, because there is no future for us if these kids don’t receive the education they need. “And that’s hard if they don't have good schools to go to We need to be prepared so they can be prepared." The fault, dear Hrurut, to not in our stars. hut in ourselves that we are underlings. Julius Caesar, I, i i. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Nov. 12...Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Page Elementary. Nov. 12...Thornapple Township Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the township offices on High Street. Nov. 13...Irving Township Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the township hall on Woodschool Road. Nov. 14...Yankee Springs Township Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall. Dec. 2...Red cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at Thomapple Kellogg High School. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 12, 1991 / Page 3 Fewer farms in area lead to business decision^ Caledonia farm dealer sells assets to Maple Valley Implement by Barbara Gall * Staff Writer After 10 years of doing business with area farmers, brothers Duke Suwyn and Dick Suwyn Jr have decided to close the doors for good at their Caledonia Farm Equip­ ment operation at 9740 Cherry Valley Ave Parents make a difference As we strive to improve <>ur schools our improvement teams look at the many parts that make a successful school the cur­ riculum. staff, administration, facilities, finances... However, the most important ingredient of a successful school is the parent! Of all your child’s teachers, you. as the parent, are the most important It is the parent that initiates the education process long before we here at the school work with your child. And once your child starts school, the parent s role in the education process does not end. What we are able to accomplish in your child's “formal" education is dependent on not only what he or she brings to that process but also a partnership between the parent and the school in continuing to build on that beginning An important part of that parent-school relationship is com­ munication. In an effort to build good communications, part of the school program is the parent teacher conference Each fall, parent teacher conferences arc scheduled at each school. At McFall Elementary (kindergarten-first) grade) the teachers scheduled conferences with the parents of each of their students during the month of October At the middle school, conferences were held Oct. 16 and 17. If for some reason you were not able to hold the conference with your child's teacher, you are encouraged to contact your school so that a conference can be held. At the West Elementary (grades two and three) and Page Elementary (grades four and five, conferences are being scheduled for Nov. 13 and 14. Conferences will also be held at the high school during the evenings of Nov. 13 and 14. Both of the evening sessions will start at 5 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. The conferences will take place in the high school gymnasium. The key to a successful conference, most teachers and parents agree, is two-way communication. By exchanging in­ formation. parents and teachers can set the stage for a great school year. You might want to share these ideas about your child with your child’s teacher at conference time: favorite subjects, out­ side interests and hobbies, any medical or health needs, dif­ ficulties with school that your child has shared with you. You might want to ask your child’s teacher: • What will be covered in this grade or this subject this year? • What are the expectations for homework.’ •How are children graded.’ • Is my child performing up to his or her ability? • What can 1 do to help my child do better in school? After the conference, talk over what the teacher said with your son or daughter. Stress the positive points. Discuss sug­ gestions for improvement. When parents don’t get involved, children can get lost. As children grow older, parents tend to make less and less contact with the school unless their child is involved in co-curricular activities or athletics. Even then there is less and less contact with the teachers of your children However, as children grow older, parent attention is more important than ever. If you haven’t visited school, do it soon. It you don’t know what your child is studying, ask. If you hasen’t talked with your child lately , sit down, listen and talk You can make a big difference in your child’s education. P y, » The son and r ***** W daughter ot Mr • . B and Mrs Jack ■ Posthumus want B to wish their fee. parents a very i' it hapPy 25th * (B Anniversary on ; X / November 4 Xk / jack has owned P Xk ms own business . jb Thornapple Plumbing, since 1987 And for the last 13 years Judy has worked as a teachers aid for ThornappteKellogg School Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad love you — Jack Jr. 6 Jodie Originally a partnership between Dick Sr and his five sons, the farm equipment dealership will close at the end of this year because of the re­ cent steady decline in the number of farmers in the Caledonia area The business’ assets will be sold to Maple Valley Implement of Nashville “In 1984. we had nine customers doing over $100,000 of business here." explained Duke Suwyn. “By April of 1991. of those nine, only two were still in farming." Suwyn said that decline was indicative of the change in the Caledonia area from agricultural to rural residen­ tial. He added that as the number of farmers declined across the country, so did the number of farm equipment manufacturers. While seven major manufacturers were in business 10 years ago. today there are only John Deere. Case-IH and Ford New Holland left, he said. As the agricultural scene diminished in Caledonia, the Suwyns considered possibly relocating in the Ionia area, where about 85 percent of their present customers live. Duke said. Also, there is no Ford New Holland dealership in Ionia, so it looked like a good oppor­ tunity for the Caledonia businessmen. “We used to be completely farm oriented, and that is our area of expertise,’’ he explained Then, he said, the Suwyns got "an offer they couldn’t refuse" from Russ Furlong of Maple Valley Implement. That company also was look­ ing at the Ionia area as a possi­ ble new location. Comparable to Caledonia Farm Equipment in annual sales. Maple Valley offered to purchase the Ford New After 10 years in the area, Caledonia Farm Equipment, 9740 Cherry Valley, will be closing its doors. Many of its assets hove been purchased by Maple Valley Im­ plement in Nashville. Holland dealership along with other assets of the Caledonia firm, including contracts with 52 counties for Tiger mowing equipment. Suwyn said that the Caledonia Farm Equipment’s 7.500-square-foot building will be up for lease, however, because Maple Valley presently does not plan to operate in Caledonia. The 12 employees who work at Caledonia Farm Equipment either have been interviewed for employment by Maple Valley or by other employers, Suwyn said. Maple Valley, which has been in business for more than 30 years, will receive all of Caledonia Farm Equipment’s customer records and will handle most of the same lines, Suwyn said. “The Cub Cadet line and the Stihl lines also will be represented in the area by so­ meone, but I'm not sure yet by whom.” he added. “But we think there will be a smooth transition for our customers. Even our phone number will ring into Maple Valley, just for their convenience " As for the Suwyns. Dick Jr., will continue with the Rolling Meadows farm opera tkm. but Duke, who now lives in Ada. said he is uncertain about his own future “It was tough decision.** he commented about the sale of the family business “We really enjoyed dealing with the people in this area " “LOOK AT THOSE FLAMES! The cost of living elsewhere while your burned-out home is rebuilt — the cost of meals, laundry, etc. — such ‘additional living expense' is paid by a Homeowner or Tenants Policy from... BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington Si. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Caledonia Township October 16 1991 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:32 p.m. Present Good. Gould. Snyder. Dieleman, Tolan, DeVries Absent Jousmo. Minutes and bills were ap­ proved os printed. Approval to accept snow removal bid from Fischer and Sons Discussion was held on Cherry Volley Development Motion to recommend approval tor the Cherry Valley Sond Pit. Amend men! to the motion for me following conditions 1 Cause Kent County Rood Commission to let us know in the form of o letter where they ore ot m the improvement of 68th St. by Dec 15. 1991 2. Report ot April 1992 meeting regarding current status of compliance on the pit 3 Install ground water control structure by Oct. 15. 1992. Amendment carried 5 to I. Motion corned 5 »o 1. With DeVries costing the Noye vote Other business Appointment of Gould and Merriman to Zon­ ing Board of Appeals Letter to Treasurer Tofan thanking her for oil her years put m on me Zoning Board ot appeal Approval of R I Amendment of Section 7.5(d). Planning Commission report Budget hearing was opened ot S 44 p m Reviewed and approved. Meeting adjourned at 9 42 pm Respectful'y submitted Pair.c.o Snyder Clerk (11-12 91 42) The last thing you need now is a problem with expensive home insurance. Your home is a big enough in vest mem. so you don t need a problem affording the kind of insurance you prefer. If you’re hunting for economical home insurance, with broad coverage from a reputable source.. .consider Auto-Owners Insurance. Auto-Owners has a number of premium discounts for homeowners which could reduce your premium costs by as much as 40 percent So now you know ... there’s a simple way to get just the homeowner policy you want—at the price you want. See for yourself. Il’s no problem with sour Auto-Owners agent. ------------------------------ (Z4ufo- DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. s------- 131 E. Main St, C»l»aont«. P.O. Boi 2U Men . Wa4 * Tnur» l»»m 14 1 00 f m i’n IX __________ Mfratt **. ovviues________(616) 891-8125_______ WlOOs" j. Ovvms �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 12, 1991 Neighbors VELDERMAN with... NORMA Good morning, everyone. Did you all survive the sudden storm? After all. it is Michigan and, even if it is early, we have to expect it. With the dearth of news that I have been having the last few weeks, it could be the January blahs Jerry and Jack Spencer went out to lunch with friends Saturday. Wasn't that a nice article in the Reminder about the Spencer herb and flower farm? Quite an undertaking for them to start in mid-life. Lorraine Otto said her mother. Mrs. Wheeler, celebrated her 93rd birthday Sunday with family and fnends. cake and ice cream Belated happy birthday wishes from all of us to Grandma Wheeler. Lois and Walt Bender at­ tended Harold Terpstra’s 80th birthday party Saturday. Nov. 2. It was a surprise party at the Gaines Township Hall and it really was a surprise. Harold is the father of Mrs. Phillip (Barb) Bender. Dorothy and Don Dean came back to Middleville just ahead of the storm On the day they left up by Lake Superior, it was like spring, so I imagine they wondered why on earth thes were com­ ing back to Middleville. Luckily, they just got the car unloaded when the storm hit. Now. to settle in. Maggie Keegstra told me she will have her other cataract removed Nov. 20. Hope it helps a lot. Maggie. Good luck Betty Robertson said the Sew and Sew Quilting Club will meet at the Roberta Wilcox home this week Lots and Cheryl McWhinney attended a baby shower in Hudsonville Saturday. Doug and Michael Hart went to the annual football game at MSU last Saturday. What a day to sit outside and watch football' Cathy Williamson said there was a pre-wedding gettogether Saturday evening for Brenda Williamson and Tony Jackson Andy Aicken said he was batching it this week while Continued next page — LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky Phone 945 2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9 30 am ............................................................. Bible School 10:30 a m............................................. Morning Worship 6:30 p m............................................... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7:00 p m.................................................................... Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling “God Cares for You’’ LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Phone Pastor Jeffrey 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired ..............9:30 a.m. 11:10 a.m. Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club . .6:30 p.m. (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor 891-8028 JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director Sunday School............................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Evening Service........................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer....................6:45 p.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m . 11:00 am & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 700 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian Harrison Music ]eff Vander Heide______ Sunday Worship Services .—. 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Children'iChurch/Youth Wonhip during monung icrvica; Caraway St. puppet minutry forK-4ih during evening aervicca Sunday School 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”.......6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Chib, Chom for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 Rev. ILL ’Red” Faber, Rev. Stan Vupcvecn MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Paul Lutheran "People Who Care" 708 West Main Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service (616) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 ...when there u always room for you! Air condmoned at 92nd STREET MICHIGAN PHONE ©9M252 Sunday Services .9 45 a m fcoOCp.m Christian Education Classes.................... 11OO a.m 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children ............. Wednesday Family Night .................... 7.00 p.m 9 30 a.m. Thursday Moms In Touch...................... 10 Richard I Raab Paste • • 0*5-9024 Poneile JCmF Dtrectpr 795 3667 .Mark' a.m. MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God's family) Sunday Morning Worship............. 8:30 a.m Sunday School...................................9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship............... 1100 a.m Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. The Church where everybody ts somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Old ^Timr JHrthudist (Church KALAMAZOO AVENUE CALEDON 1A Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School . .9:45 a m. Morning Worship ............... 1100 am. Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Nursery provided 10 00 a m. ..11:15 am. 6 00 p m. YOU AQE 'NVITED Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (Tatars UaitciJ iirrttjrni liquid? ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............ 11:00 a.m. Worship Service ......... 10:00 a.m. LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass.......... 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a m. Church School.......................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service........................ 6:00 p.m. CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday Morning Worship Service........ 11:00 a.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 5590 Whitneyville Ave.. S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10 00 a m. Morning Worship.........11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - 9 30 o m Sunoav Senna Sunaoy Marvng Wavo 1030 om Sunaov Everang WonNp 6 00 p m Aodnesday Moaee. prov* t 8rf>e U-xh Pev Mhom Dobton. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 7 00 p m Q Q d Q 09 7 U7 lU/Z.’J & MOST HOLY j6te ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mast 4 30 pm.............................. Every Sunday Confess-on and Rosary 4 15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12, 1991 / Page 5 Obituaries Robert L. Engerson MIDDLEVILLE - Robert L. Engerson, 79 of Middleville, passed away Thursday, Octob­ er 31, 1991 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Engerson was born on April 7, 1912 in Mancelona, the son of Robert and Aldretta Engerson. He was raised in Mancelona and attended Mancelona Schools. He was married to Gladys M. Williams on September 5, 1936 at Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Engerson was employ­ ed at Michigan State Highway Department as a truck driver, retiring in 1976. Mr. Engerson is survived by one son, Robert L. and Carol A. Engerson of Middleville; three grandchildren, Arthur and Diane Hall, Gary and Angela Engerson, Scott and Margaret Engerson; one greatgranddaughter, Cynthia Engerson. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys M. Engerson. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 2 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville with Reverend Richard M. Borst officiating. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery’, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Russell Bredeweg WAYLAND - Russell Bredeweg, 83 of Wayland, passed away Friday, Novem­ ber 1, 1991 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Bredeweg was born on September 1, 1908 in Drenthe, the son of George and Grace (Kruithof) Bredeweg. He was raised in Drenthe, and attended Burnips Schools. He was married to Lucille Stephenson on September 1, 1931 at South Bend, Indiana. He was employed at Donnley Kelly Glass in Holland for 21 years, RE Barber Ford, and was selfemployed for 18 years in Punta Gorda, Florida. Mr. Bredeweg was a member of Punta Gorda Lions Club and President for two years. Mr. Bredeweg is survived by his wife, Lucille E. Bredeweg; his children, Mari­ lyn and Arthur Ellinger of Wayland, Edwin and Marilyn Bredeweg of Muskegon, Gary and Ruth Bredeweg of Holland; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Fannie Hanson of Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by a daughter in 1946. Funeral services were neld Tuesday, November 5 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville with Pastor Alvin Lambert officiating. Burial was in Pilgrim Home Cemet­ ery, Holland. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville Football Fund. _________ Girl Scouts set up ‘Giving Tree’ A special Christmas tree will be set up in Pastoor's Family Market from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17 by the Middleville area Giri Scouts. The tree will have as deco­ rations hats, mittens or gloves and scarves that will be given to children who might not otherwise have £ W them. The Giri Scouts will be do­ nating the items during the weeks leading up to Christ­ mas, and ask that others join them. The annual event is under­ taken by the Girl Scouts as a service project. A Z S A V K 11 J-Ad Graphics News Service The ghost of Marley and the Spirits of Christmases Past. Present and Future will haunt that old miser Scrooge Dec. 5. 6 and 7 when "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley*' is enacted by the Caledonia Players. Caledonia drama coach Barbara Overkamp has finish­ ed casting the Israel Horovitz adaptation of the Charles Dickens short story, and rehearsals are under way. Jamie Thompson will ap­ pear as Scrooge, the wealthy old merchant who has forgot­ ten the meaning of Christmas. Other major roles will be played by Scott Siler (Bob Cratchit), Mark Johnson (Marley’s ghost), Jeff Van Belkum (Scrooge’s nephew) and Kim Van Kuiken and Liz Mast (the ghosts of Christmases Present and Past). Appearing as Tiny Tim will be Liza Couturier. Tickets, but not specific seats, can be reserved by calling the high school (891-8129) and asking for the theater office. Located across from the Performing Arts Center, the office is open from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 22. and on Nov. 25 26 and 27 and on Dec. 3.4 and 5. Student tickets cost $3. adult tickets S4 and a family pass $14. Tickets also will be sold at the door. The business manager for this production is Jessica Frisbie and Amy Perkins is the student director. Technical director is Tom W K icc he I e . while Caledonia cousin Tom H Kaechcle is designing the lighting. The curtain for all perfor­ mances goes up at 7:30 p m Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you’ll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. Neva was at Las Vegas. Russ said Alice Bender had to be taken to the hospital last weekend because of an infec­ tion They got it under control and she is now back at Thor nappie Manor All 1 can say is have a good week, folks, and I’ll try to get a hold of you next week. (jRWAMiUtBB Learn how science has conquetea neat Dy fuming your hairs worst enemy into its best friend1 134 E Main, Caledonia CHS Players practice for Christmas show from previous page Introducing the worlds finest line of heat actuated products ... OPEN Monday & Friday 9 to 5. Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 9 to 9 Saturday 9 to 2 - WALK-INS ARE WELCOME "Gth Cerrihcates A^j<-oo-e ‘Bah, humbug!’ Neighbors Fran (from Graham Webb). Linda. Tracy. Angie, Lynn. Debbie Missing from photo Jayme and Theressa 6 "Our clients deserve the very best." a Some members of the cost of the CHS production A Christmas Carol take a break during rehearsal. In the back, from left, ore Nathan McIntyre, Liz Mast, Ray Stewart and Margie Conway. Seated on the bench are Mark Johnson, left, Jamie Thompson, Kyle Parker, Joe Kopenkoskey and Scott Minder. In front are Mike VanderPloeg, Derika Jousma and Ben Stewart. < Ifl Jk N Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Interest-Earning Checking Passbook Savings Accounts Certificates of Deposit IRAs Direct Deposit 24-Hour Banking Cards • • • • • • Drive-Up Facilities Personal and Commercial Loans Safety Deposit Boxes Christmas Clubs Traveler’s Checks Investment Counseling And our service is the friendliest in town! Come in and see us today! Qtate < 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST SE DUTTON 891-8113 698-6337 ALEDONIA AH 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and hl Noon on Saturday 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 795-3361 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 12. 1991 Spencers continue with wholesale, growing part of business by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Neatly taped cardboard boxes sit in stacks on Jack and Gerry Spencers’ ware­ house floor, with California, Michigan, Washington. New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois and Texas printed on them. Waiting for the United Par­ cel Service truck that stops every day, the boxes are full of herbs, raised on the Spencers’ farm outside of Middleville. Originally part of the craft business "Countree and Me," owned by son John and his wife Mary. Jack and Gerry Spencer brought the "wholesale and growing part" of the business when the younger Spencers sold the thriving craft business to a Hastings couple. They made the move in July 1991 after working with John and Mary for several years, "because we liked it, and wanted to see it continue. We had the land and they had the contacts," Jack said. They insist on growing ev­ erything organically, and have been a "certified organic grower farm" for several years. Among other things, they offer Silver King. Sweet An­ nie. Globe Amaranth. Sea Lavender. Raffia. Baby's Breath, Globe Thistle and Celosia along with Strawflowers and wreaths made of Silver King. Sharon Van Til and Judy Punt are the wreath makers Continued on next page Spencer Farms ships items all over the United States; with the UPS truck stopping daily. Here, Jack Spencer helps load a shipment. Gerry Spencer shows some of the dried flowers to be used by crafters to make arrangements and bouquets. ^Middle Villa Inn TTuviks5ivm$ • All You Can Eat BUFFET DINNER • Serving Noon to 5:30 Thursday, Nov. 28th • TURKEY BOWLING • Limited Menu Also SPECIAL Available Aduhs 1.75 — Buffet Menu — Children *1.50 Carved Turkey, Baked Ham. Fried Shrimp. Candied Yams. Bread Stuffing. Mashed Potatoes & Gravy. Green Beans with Sbvered Almonds. Cranberry Sauce, and Homemade Pumpkin Muffins Price includes your tossed salad and gourmet table On M-37 just north of Middleville (Pnce mdudes shoes) Please... for Reservations Cal! 795-3640 ® z~ 891 1287; Accountants group to meet Nov. 21 Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Thurs­ day, Nov. 21, at Duba's Restaurant and Lounge. 420 E Beltline N.E. at 1-96 in Grand Rapids. The speaker will be Andy Gremel of Morris, Schnoor and Gremel. He will speak about cafeteria plans and sec­ tion 125. Dinner is at 6:30 p m Phone 676-1181 before Nov 18 for reservations Guests and their spouses are welcomed. Jack Spencer checks on the herbs and flowers that are drying in the warehouse. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 12, 1991 I Page 7 Panef recommends one exi± to 68th street Caledonia Planning Commission limits curb cuts for site plan by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The need to control the traf­ fic flow along an increasingly busy 68th Street has resulted in a site plan change for a new Caledonia Township business. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week agreed that traffic would use Kon-Krete Drive both to enter and exit the automated fuel depot to be constructed at 5125 68th St on property owned by Grand Rapids Gravel Van Manon Oil, which will operate the new depot, had submitted a site plan which showed access from both Kon-Krete and 68th Street. But Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg told the commission that “one of the things we’re striving for is controlling access in that part of the township. . . Since KonKrete is a public road, it is suggested as the main access (for the business )" Grand Rapids Gravel and Van Manen. however, decid­ ed to submit the original plan, allowing traffic to access the depot from both Kon-Krete and 68th Brad Rahn of GR Gravel explained that having two ac­ cess roads would allow better use of the property, but the commission disagreed, poin­ ting out that the company was going to purchase an adjacent piece of property, allowing adequate room and access for a future building. VanderPloeg added that the Kent County Road Commis­ sion also stated a preference for the single access plan. The commission did agree, however, that it would con­ sider allowing west-bound traffic to make a right-hand turn only from a 68th Street access into the depot. Grand Rapids Gravel and Van Manen now must return for approval of an amended site plan. In other business last week, the commission tentatively set a Dec. 2 public hearing for a rezoning request submitted by Don Fredericks for his pro­ perty at the northeast comer of M-37 and 84th Street. Fredericks wants to rezone to commercial all his property at that comer, including some lands present!) zoned for a commercial PUD (planned unit development.) The commission also sup­ ported defining more clearly the catena for granting a special use permit for ac­ cessory buildings, and reviewing the “grandfather clause” governing lot area and width in the rural residen­ tial zone. Those issues will be discussed at the Commission's No* >8 work session. Craft business, continued from page 6 for the business Jack calls "a mom and pop” operation. Rick Schaendorf also helps in the warehouse building, where the herbs are dried. Being a young man with his own taste in music, Rick has an agreement with Jack when both are in the barn working Jack gives up listening to National Public Radio and Rick goes without rock and roil; so the radio is turned to country music by mutual consent. The warehouse holds a dou­ ble layer of herbs and flowers while they dry and wait for shipment. More wire to hang them on was added this year, so about five acres of flowers are drying under the one roof, Jack explained. Also pressed into use is the couple's garage, with si.. .olors of Globe Ameranth drying there. In progress is a greenhouse addition on the home, and a new shipping and workshop area for Jack inside the ware­ house. "I’m looking forward to next spring, when the green­ house will be done,” Gerry said. She does some of the office work and helps with the planting and transplanting. Looking at the seed cata­ logues is a pleasant task for her, and gathering leaves for compost is a job she enjoys. The main problems with raising their product is crab­ grass and bugs, but flowers and herbs are really quite hardy and they don't require the careful attention of other farm produce. Business for Spencer Farms is generated by advertising in a national magazine called, "The Business of Herbs." "That gets us a lot of expo­ sure for people who use how­ to craft books," Jack said. Listed in resouce directories for places to buy dried herbs and flowers, wholesalers write and ask for a price list to order. Their main equipment is a John Deere 4020 diesel tractor with a loader, another small tractor for cultivating with the operation done using the Michigan growing season and a medium-sized greenhouse near the warehouse. Jack's advice to those who are starting to use dried flow­ ers and herbs in crafts, is to go to classes and seminars. Inquiries at the local Com­ munity Education office might result in a class being offered by someone with ex­ perience if there enough peo­ ple interested, he added. The couple have been mar­ ried 50 years this year, and work as a "good team." The parents of four, Carol, Dave, John and Paul, Gerry regrets that more of their chil­ dren, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren don't live closer to them. "I wish they all lived as close as John and Mary do,” she said. Caledonia Tops No. 546 — Meeting for Nov. 5 was opened with “Lifesavors” from Woman's Day. Top loser tonight is Carole, with a 3-way tie for runner-up. Kathy D.. Arlene and Alice P. Alice B. won the Ha Ha box. Good job ladies! Positive ac­ tion is to make a low-cal dessert. We had a lot to discuss tonight so didn’t get around to the topic. We will be making our usual holiday donations. Starting with the Thanksgiv­ ing basket Nov. 26th. The Craft Bazaar was a "deer hunters' OPENING WEEKEND BREAKFAST SPECIALS ... SPECIAL HOURS: Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16 at 5 a.m. Sunday, November 17 at 6 a.m. Broasted Chicken ... by the meal or bucket to go. Jim’s Place Caledonia M-37 or Cherry Valley Road OPEN: Mon Sat 6 am 9 pm. Sun 7 am-9 pm Phone 891-9195 | i Open Every Nighr until 9 pm. fcMLjR ■■ ■■' great success for us — thank you to all those who helped in any way, it wouldn't have been the success it was without you! We had two cancellations for our bus trip to Turkeyville. Nov. 20. Christmas Party is Dec. 3 at Middle Villa Inn Early weigh-in. 5-6 p.m. Bring a $5 exchange gift. And finally, our 25th An­ niversary Open House Nov. 12th. (Yes, that’s tonight, sorry for the short notice). It’s open to everyone. We’d especially like to see past members We’ll have a pic­ torial history and lots of reminiscing. Hope you can come. We closed the meeting by reciting PRD. We hold our meetings Tues­ day evenings 6 to 8 at the United Methodist Church. Questions? Call Dawn 891-9370 or Kaths 868-7677. After 60s to hear about Habitat for Humanity in area Pat Wagner. Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, will speak al the next gathering of the "After 60" club on Nov. 19. Wagner will address the group after the noon meal at the VFW Hall on Main Street in Middleville. Alon Steeby (center) greets Paul Wegmeyer. Michigan FFA Alumni President during a fall quarterly statewide meeting at Caledonia High School. Michigan FFA Alumni group visits Caledonia High School Over 35 members of the Michigan FFA Alumni Association Executive Coun­ cil met in the agriscience classroom at Caledonia High School for the association’s fall quarterly statewide meeting Oct. 20. Alan Steeby, agriscience educator at Caledonia, welcomed Paul Wegmeyer, Michigan FFA Alumni Presi­ dent. in the agriscience classroom and led a group tour of the Caledonia High School Science Department. The purpose of the meeting was to explore “Agriscience Education for the Future” and to better understand the cur­ riculum now implemented at Caledonia. According to Wegmeyer, “The council wanted to get a feel for the future of agris­ cience and knew that Caledonia was a model pro­ gram to visit. Wegmeyer said that he was impressed with the positive community and administration support for the FFA and agri science “Caledonia is a fine exam­ ple of what can be ac­ complished when people get together for what is right for students and right for our future.” Wegmeyer said that schools throughout the nation are moving in the direction of Caledonia in revitalizing their agricultural education programs. “We have got to make changes in our educational system if we are going to ad dress the needs of the industry while preparing young people for leadership opportunities. What’s happening here al Caledonia is simply outstan­ ding and is being monitored nationwide.’’ Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 SHOP TIL YOU DROP ... OR TIL THE BUS LEAVES ... at ... GLENBROOK MALL. Ind. WHEN: November 30, 1991 DEPART FROM: Hastings and Battle Creek COST: ‘29.00 per person INCLUDES: Bus Transportation, Coffee and Rolls, Shopping Bag List of Shops and FUN ... For more details contact ... MARY JO at ICS TRAVEL 945-5110 or 1-800-875-2525 ICS TRAVEL 128 Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 12, 1991 Otto Turkey Farm fascinates pre-schoolers Denny Myers holds a very small turkey for his son Mitchell to pet. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Many area pre-school children learn about turkeys and "life on the farm" when they visit the farm owned by Tom and Jerrie Otto of Middleville, in weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. When the children arrive at the farm, they see six barns where over the course of one year, 80,000 turkeys are raised. The kids are treated to escorted tours in the brooder house, where up to 12,000 young turkeys are eating and drinking in a warm environment. Some of the birds' habits are explained simply to the children, who can briefly hold or pet one of the young birds, called poults. The children are always awed by the turkeys and how they grow. The time spent raising the birds from one day old to when they are big enough to be Thanksgiving turkeys is about 18 weeks, Jerrie explains to the childen. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the turkeys live at the farm their whole lives, and the processing of the birds is passed over very lightly. Children also get to meet larger birds of about 12 weeks, with one brought out of the barn and held by an adult while the children have the chance to examine him. "We feel its our part of educating the non-farm public Several parents visited the Otto Turkey Farm with their DK students. Teacher Gloria Nitz and her class pause for a photo in front of one of the six bams at the farm. Open 6 Davs a Week Mon Fri 11 a m to 9 p.m and Sat. 8 a m to 2 p m (Breakfast Served on Saturday) Serving LUNCH & DINNER Order To Go — Available Sat. & Sun. for Private Parties... 891-8997 • Full Service Catering for Any Occasion • Party Trays ntccToar. mi 49jis • aiSMSsm You are invited to the Freeport District Library's • OPEN HOUSE • — on — Friday, November 22, 1991 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Freeport Community Center 209 S. State — Freeport Freeport Boosters TURKEY DINNER Nov. 22, 1991, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Adults $5.00 / Children (5-12) $3.00 Ellarie Spindler's kindergarten class from Northeastern School in Hastings saw the new retail store at the Otto Turkey Farm in Middleville. Here, parents, kids and teacher pose outside the store. in how turkeys are raised; so they can see that they just doesn't happen in the store," Tom says. Tom and Jerri brought the farm from his parents, Lorraine and Dave Otto. "My mother did the tours for pre-schools, and we just never stopped," he said of the tours. Some children from the city have no idea where turkeys come from or even where corn comes from, because they haven't been exposed, Tom says. The children usually come from the same pre-schools that have visited in previous years, and that age level is about the only one that *orks well on a turkey farm. Normally the Ottos start 10,000 to 12,000 tom turkeys every eight weeks, and the hens are started in June and July so they will be ready in time for Thanksgiving, he said. By starting day-old birds over a period of two months, they will have different sized birds for the size requirements of the public at Thanksgiving, he added Northeastern students Dustin Homing and Katrina Jacobs get to hold on of the 12,000 young turkeys in the brooder house �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12. 1991 / Page 9 th"orn”apple"kellogg1 Letters to the Editor IV Now is the time to build our schools To the editor: I’ve lived and worked in Caledonia all my life I believe it is a quality com­ munity and a good place to live. In my business I have hired many graduates of the Caledonia Schools and found them to be good employees and good people On Nov. 19 we w ill vole on a middle school for our com­ munity I doubt if interest rates will ever be lower, or if there will ever be a better time to build. I encourage a "yes" voce. Harold Gless Caledonia Too many questions still not answered! To the editor: The taxpayers arc being asked to approve a millage for the construction of a new mid die school and separately build a swimming pool. After reading the language on the ballot. I believe several questions must be answered The proposal for the middle school states that $19.1 million arc required to build, equip and pay for land for the school After attending board meetings and listening to discussions, the school is to be constructed on property already owned by the district. Why are the taxpayers ask­ ed Io pay for land9 The tax­ payers arc being asked to pay twice? First for the original purchase several years ago and now for this school The '90-'91 budget has $570,000 allocated for land, is the intent to add to this fund9 What type of building is to be built? After listening to the architect, there is no firm plan yet. just preliminary sketches. There was not much in the way of finished description. There is no initiative to con­ tain costs If the money is ap proved, every effort will be made to spend every last cent. According to Superintcn dent Bob Meyers, there will be 40 rooms, with 20 to 25 students per class. The pouplation of the school is limited to 7(X) students. Using 20 students per class. 35 rooms will be used for educa­ tion. If the higher number is used, only 28 rooms will be used for classes. This design has no plans for expansion. If the student population goes beyond 7(X). another building must be built. The decision to ask for $19.1 million was made by the school board and reminds me of a guessing game. “How much will the taxpayers stand still for this time?” If the average taxpayer, intending to build, went to i lending in­ stitution with as much detail as been given this proposal, the loan officer would escort them out the door. We are told that one mill for this proposal is cheap " as compared to other school districts (Grant. II mills for $8 million). Is it really cheap or is our property ax base over valued? We are continually told that the school board has held the line on operating millage, no increase since 1982. This "fixed operating millage has generated an increase of spen­ dable income by 288 percent, not a bad increase in spending money The 1989 90 audit recently completed identifies a $14 million surplus. Ob­ viously a reduction in operating millage is called for. The state of Michigan con­ siders the Caledonia School System a "rich " district, and has passed legislation to take away some of our new com­ mercial and industrial tax dollars. This will give the already overburdened tax­ payers another opportunity to take up the slack in operating costs. There is no doubt that there is a growing student body, and something must be done. The question was asked about us ing the old buiding at the end of main street About the third time the question was raised, an answer was given. The old building was relegated to lesser service because: the building is 70 years old; it would have to have an elevator added to allow han­ dicapped access; the temperature in the rooms is too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter; teachers refuse to teach in it; and it is 80 percent occupied with community ed and child care. Community ed is usually (aught evenings, and shared faciliies would work It seems these reasons can easily be corrected and would be less costly than the proposed new construction. The Sun and News reported a comment by the Rev. Red ' Faber that "The at­ titude that young people have about this community is going to be reflected by the vole on this school” and "Ultimately. you're not investing in building, you're investing in kids." Can we really buy young people's attitude? It doesn't seem to work with allowances' Buildings do not educate children, teachers do. and yes. we probably need classrooms, but is the $19.1 million justified! A friend of mine began his elementary educat ion in a one-room school house in the Jackson area. Secondary education was also completed in Jackson. After high school there was the United States Military Academy. University of Michigan. Empire Test Pilots School. England. USAF Aerospace Research Pilots School. Edwards Calif. All this from a simple oneroom school house So much for fancy buildings. It should be obvious that the key ingredient to education is an excellent teaching staff. By the way. this gentleman was one of the few who traveled to the moon The Sun and News reported that when asked what would happen if this millage were defeated Supt Myers said "We arc ready, willing and able to discuss other ways of kids going to scho<4 besides from 8 to 3.” If this is true, why were other options not explored before asking for ad­ ditional millage? Is this millage the easy way out? The Caledonia School System is fortunate that one mill will generate so much money. However, this pro­ posal does not ring true. It seems this proposal is an op­ portunity to build another fan­ cy building and an expensive swimming pool. There are too many questions left unanswered! Taxpayers, get involved! Find out what’s going on! At­ tend the school board meetings and by all means ex­ press your opinion, whether you have kids in school or not ...vote! Ed Fischer Caledonia Twp. Thornapple Watershed group to hear former director of state DNR David Hales, former direc­ tor of the Michigan Depart ment of Natural Resources, will be the speaker at a meeting of lhe Thornapple River Watershed Group at 7 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 21. The group's session will be held at the Caledonia Township Hall in the village of Alaska. 7248 68th St.. at the corner of Thomapple River Drive. Hales, whose speech is scheduled to sun at 7:30. will talk about the impact of Gov John Engler and new DNR Director Rollie Harmes on en­ vironmental issues and about the effect of sate budget cut backs on environmental policies and programs He also is expected to discuss proposed changes in federal wetlands regulations, the role of environmental m- terest groups in forming public policy, and how such groups can enhance their roles Hales served as DNR direc­ tor under the administration of Gov. James Blanchard. He left the post after Blanchard was upset by Engler in the general election of a year ago A question and answer period will follow Hales' talk and information about the Thornapple River Watershed Group will be provided. As usual, the meeting, which will include a member­ ship drive, is open to the public. The group is dedicated to protecting and preserving the Thomapple River, a tributary of one of the sate s largest rivers, the Grand. The group’s focus is to monitor, evaluate, collectively inform and encourage preservation of the river, its environs and wildlife. Participation m the Thor­ napple River Watershed Group is open to anyone in­ terested Meetings take place every two months on the se­ cond Thursday of the month at a location w ithin the watersh­ ed area, which includes Caledonia. Middleville, Hastings and Nashville. The group s goals are to provide a regional vision for the Thornapple River, to pro mote responsible land use and environmental practices within the watershed, to coor­ dinate multiple interests within the watershed, to speak with a collective voice and secure support for its CALENDAR | I I I--------WEDNESDAY • NOVEMBER 13——I D High School . Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5:00-800 pm □ West Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5.00-800 pm □ Page Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5 00-8:00 p.m LUNCH: Tacos/Cheese, Lettuce. Mixed Vegetables Jello/Fruit BREAKFAST: Cheesy Toast, Orange, Juice, Milk I I II | | -------THURSDAY • NOVEMBER 14------J.V. & Varsity Basketball........................... Calvin Christian - Away High School . . Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5 00-8 00 p.m West .............. Parent/Teacher Conferences from 5 00-8 00 p m Page Parent/Teacher Conferences from 12:45-3 45 and 5-8 p.m. West Page & McFall . School 14 Day - McFall Dismissed at 11 55 West Dismissed at 12 00; Page Dismissed at 12 05 LUNCH: Chili/Crackers, Bread & Butter. Vegetable Sticks. Fruit Juice Bars BREAKFAST: Egg and Cheeese Biscuit. Apple Juice. Milk □ □ □ □ □ I --------- FRIDAY • NOVEMBER 15 I □ All schools Vi day................ High School Dismissed at 10:40 am Middle School Dismissed at 10:45 a m McFall Dismissed at 10:45 a.m., West Dismissed at 12 00 p m Page Dismissed at 12:05 p m. Jr. High Dance □ Middle School ................................................ I NO LUNCH BREAKFAST: Cinnamon Roll, Orange Juice, Milk I---------- MONDAY • NOVEMBER 18-------LUNCH: Foot Long Hot Dogs/Condiments, Baked Beans. Pears BREAKFAST: Apple Cinnamon Sausage Pancake, Orange Juice, Milk -------- TUESDAY • NOVEMBER 19-------□ High School................................. Business Law (4th Hour) Field Trip LUNCH: Macaroni and Cheese, Peas, Bread/Peanut Butter, Peaches, Cookie BREAKFAST: Bagel/Cream Cheese. Apple Juice. Milk Coming Events... □ Nov. 21.................. Picture Retakes 9:00 a m. for West and Page □ Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library Summer Reading Program. "Wild Ones" participants: I I I Josh Hanford Anne-Marie Hart Ron Haynes Tom Haynes Jennifer Herring Casey Herrington Jenny Herrington Mary Hesseltine Stephani Higgins Brooke Holzhausen Gwen Jeurink Keri Jeurink Travis Johnson Benjamin Jones Joe Klinge Cory Landon Abby Lavoie Alicia Lee Kevin Lee Becka Long Corey Lucas Ross Lucas Sarah Lucas Kevin Lyons Andrew Mathias Jennifer Matison Breyne Middleton Brandon Moma Ashley Moore Bob Mosey Nathan Near Melissa Nelson Mike Oaks Daniel Parker Rachel Patterson Cheri Pelli Sarah Poll Danielle Quisenberry Bethany Raber Ashley Reaser Brian Reaser Amanda Recollet Ricky Reinstein Angie Rider Becky Rider Lance Robertson Katherine Rodriguez Monique Rodriguez William Romph Meagan Roon Liz Runals Samantha Sasse Michelle Scaturro Michael Schmidt Adam Seifert Jennifer Seifert Alex Sevald Rose Shoebridge Chad Slachter Ryan Smith Sara Smith Amber Stone Amanda Stutzman DArla Stutzman Kriste Sutter Paula Sweeney Lindsey Thorton Jenny Tobin Stacy Toler Jeremy Totten Barbara Truer Zac Truer Joe Vankalker Melissa Vantil Betsy Wagner Julie Weaver Jackie Zoerner DROP EVERYTHING AND READ ■ii V �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12. 1991 Barry County 4-H Awards event held at Expo Center Oct. 28 by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Barry .County 4-H youth, leaders and clubs were recognized for their efforts at the annual 4-H awards night Oct. 28 at the Barry Expo Center “Kids are at risk today." Barry County Sheriff David Wood said, speaking to the large group about his personal experiences as a youth in a 4-H group. As a youngster he was in­ volved in the rabbit, sheep, chicken and horse programs in 4-H in Michigan City . Ind., and later in Bellevue “4-H absorbed my time and energies." Wood said. “Go­ ing to the fair for a week in the summer was the biggest thing that happened to me. " Using visuals. Wood spoke about the “Thrill Zone" that many youth live for today. Things need to be bigger. Julie Vander Muelen is the winner of the Outstanding Service citation. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for lhe non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal LD. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN a 30 A M 4 30 P M. MONDAY FRIDAY Beacon Seruices Inc. 698-7979 (eoe) Three Bldgs. South of corner of MJ7/44th Street or 4596 Broad moor, S.E., Suite 150, (located in the Kentwood Corporate Complex) Cuox BARRY COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 13 Macaroni and cheese. Oriental blend, carrots, fruit. Thursday, Nov. 14 Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, beets, bread, brownie. Friday, Nov. 15 Chili, cauliflower, peas. crackers, apricots. Monday, Nov. 18 1 Swiss steak and gravy. parsley potatoes, Italian blend, fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 119 Baked chicken, spinach, carrots, cookie. Events Wednesday. Nov. 13 Delton. The Old Timer’s; Hastings. Movie; Woodland. Nutrition by Corally. Thursday. Nov. 14 Nashville. Bingo. Friday. Nov. Nashville, popcorn. Monday. Nov. 18 Hastings, bingo and popcorn Tuesday. Nov. 19 - All sites puzzles STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 faster and more thrilling than experienced before, he said. The older we become, the more it takes to satisfy our wants and needs Speaking of a person's body, soul and spirit. Wood explained that if young people grow up with only the body satisfied, they never grow as a person • 4-H fills a child's life It gave me something to look forward to." Wood said. “Bored youth only want what will affect an immediate need. They will not work on long­ term projects They do not want to look forward to anything, only the physically gratifying, what they can smell, touch and feel. 4-H can fill the need for kids at risk today. Wood said firmly, encouraging his audience Deb Jeurink displays her Outstanding Leader award she was given at the 4-H Awards event. Daniella Bieber (left to right) won the Simon Maichele award for recycling at the annual 4H awards ceremony, Mike Hannan was the senior medal winner in poultry Renee Robertson was mistress of ceremony for the event, and Mary Hesseltine won the Junior County medal for public speaking. Following Sheriff Wood's presentation, awards were given to deserving 4-H-ers. Holly Steiner was awarded the Alumni award at the 4-H awards ceremony. Renee Robertson shows the Adult to Youth award as an outstanding 4Her that she earned. Lansing Diary Rather than working toward legislated, bipartisan property tex relief. Speaker of the House Dodak has launched a petition drive. In response. Governor Engler is taking his tex cut alternative to the peo­ ple. The likely result will be competing ballot proposals in November. 1992. The Democratic Tax Shift Initiative. Speaker Dodak is pushing for a petition-initiated law that would shift an enor­ mous tax burden onto Michigan employers. Under his plan, homestead and farm owners could apply annually to have the first $30,000 of market value of their property exempted from school operating levies. That property tax break would not be extended to nonagncultural businesses. To the contrary. Democrats propose to finance $750 million of an­ nual homeowner relief by raising texes on job pros iders a like amount Most of the business tax hike is to be accomplished by eliminating the Capital Ac­ quisition Deduction (CAD) to the Single Business Tax. This is an economic disaster waiting to happen If enacted, repeal of CAD would double­ tax investments by small and large employers alike. It also would raise the Single Business Tax 25 percent, at a time when Michigan's businesses bear the second heav test state tax burden in the nation In short, the Dodak proper- ty tax plan eventually will cause higher tax rates as it shrinks investments, jobs and our state’s tax base. The Republican Tax Cut Referendum. The Engler-led petition drive calls for a pro­ perty tax “cut and cap.” School operating texes would be reduced 30 percent over a five-year period — 10 percent in 1993 and five percent in each of the next four years. The proposed cut applies to all real property, residential and business alike. Lost local school revenue, an estimated $563 million in 1994 up to $1.6 billion in 1997 and beyond, is to be reimbursed from the state general fund. This new budget priority would be guaranteed by constitutional amendment. The governor also proposes to limit future annual assess­ ment increases on individual property parcels to three per­ cent or the inflation rate, whichever is less. Property would be reassessed at 50 per­ cent of market value only at the time of construction or sale. Critics of the Republican plan argue that the phased-in. 30 percent school property tex cut cannot be financed by state general fund revenue with a tax increase. Governor Engler has noted that no tex hike will be necessary if one-half of the projected, five-year growth in state revenue is allocated for property tex relief The answer to these com­ peting claims will depend largely on which party con­ trols the State House after the 1992 election. If Republicans end the 24-year Democratic stranglehold on the House and the governor and lawmakers start to move in the same direction, “new priorities, not new texes" may be an at­ tainable goal. If Democrats retain their control, expect more budget gridlock, and spending compromises that eventually force higher state texes. The Cost of Stalemate. Speaker Dodak is convinced there is political advantage to be gained from a petition drive that offers residential property tex relief at the ex­ pense of employer investment in our state. Without Democratic cooperation in the House, the Governor has no choice but to push his own ballot proposal. I support the Engler alternative GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945 9554. jni bitbib bbtbbb bb i rrrrrs b rrrrrrrrrTTTTTft : DEER HUNTING WIDOWS ; SALE... D.M.C. Floss » Friendly Plastic ?K',’-=S - FABRIC :li&20% OH • • : v NOVELTY JEWELRY 20% off NEEDLTWO8K •uu' Sugar ’n Cream YARN S1 , : 1 79 kA: YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY js.^30 in - 4 CRAFT BOOKS ■■•■■■■ • 20% OFF : Rainbow’s End o ^^OPEN • Mon Fri : Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 891-1106 • • • J JLA.1.A.1 111111A AllA A A1111111A 1AIAAIIAA 1IIIAJC �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12, 1991 / Page 11 Longtime local blood drive chair to ‘retire’, and work by Jean Gallup Staff Writer as chairpersons for the Barry County Red Cross blood drives in Middleville. Two Middleville women associated with local Red Cross blood banks since the 1970s have turned the man­ agement of the drives over to others, but both will continue to volunteer their time. Cathy Williamson and Ann Bartlett both have chaired and co-chaired the drives for sev­ eral years, with Ann heading up the drive from 1978 until 1986. Cathy then took over chairing the drives until last month. Volunteers were supplied over the years by the Mid­ dleville Women's Club. "At least eight women from the club worked at the drives; they've sponsored the drives for 25 years," Cathy pointed out. "We won't stop working," Ann said. "I enjoy seeing people three times a year at BH® apWfe spa Winter time arrives in Barry County the drives. It's a good way to meet new people.” Cathy, an eight-gallon donor, said she looks at giv­ ing blood as getting a mini­ physical. "You get your blood pres­ sure and your temperature taken,and your blood checked for iron... all free," she pointed out. "It takes 22 people to run a drive," Cathy said, encourag­ ing anyone interested in help­ ing to call the current chair­ woman, Vickie Rick, at 7959461. "You don't have to be a nurse," she reminded, "Francie Tobin and Ruth Newhouse are nurses and they do a good job of finding other nurses for the drives." The years spent on the blood drives by the Mid­ dleville Womens Club is only part of its most recent history. Ann and Cathy arc long­ time members, and they re­ port that it is the oldest women's club in the village, and the only one that isn't affliated with a church or the schools. It certainly can be called a civic club because it gives an annual scholarship to a Thor­ napple Kellogg student, and supports "Girls Town" in De­ troit, the Barry Community FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery This snow covered dock is deserted along with the lawn chair and the patio table. It will be a while before another picnic or barbecue will be held in Barry County. Caledonia Township October 22 1991 A special meeting of the Coledomo Township Board was colled to order at 7 05 pm. Present; Good. Gould. Snyder Tolon DeVries Absent; Jousma Dielemon Also Present Planning Com­ missioners Fischer. Keating. Veiling. Dunn. Williams. Newhof came in at 7 35 p.m. At­ torney Doug Donnell and Plan­ ner VonderPloeg Motion to go to o closed ses­ sion at 7; 10 p.m. Closed session was adjourned at 8 55 p m. Meeting with Riebel and their lawyers was opened at 9; 12 p.m Attorney Donnell explained the feelings of both the Board and the Planning Commission to Riebel about the lawsuit and how all of the Board and Plann­ ing Commission do not wont to settle the lawsuit because of the same reasons stated in the original denial. Meeting adjourned at 935 p.m. Respectfully submitted Patricia Snyder. Clerk (11-12-91-43) ■ I KENT PODIATRY \ 612 Main Street in Caledonia I Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. || U The ice, snow and cold blasted into West Michigan and Barry County over the last week, for an early debut of winter. The snow accumulations varied from a trace to up to 10 inches, and the first snow fall fender-benders reminded Michigan residents how to drive on ice and snow. Icicles quickly formed to make beautiful crystal window decorations. Hospice. Habitat for Human­ ity and the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) emergency food bank, which is administered by one of their members. Lib Palmer. They also make and deliver Christmas baskets to area nursing homes. The club was formed in 1877 and is affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Qubs. Formerly called the Mid­ dleville Reading Club, the ladies in the past would bring their "fine work," sewing, knitting or crocheting, and a member would read passages from a book to them while they worked. That activity is no longer popular, but Ann and Cathy said they would like to set more Middleville women join the club to provide more di­ verse viewpoints and perhaps new ideas and directions. “We can do anything our members want," Cathy said, adding that the choice for pro­ jects is unlimited. Meeting the second Tuesday of the month, except during the summer, the ladies have a different theme for each meeting, which usually lasts about an hour and a half. For more information, call Cathy at 795-9090 or Ann at 795-7211. Call...891-9133 for an appointment START WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS » Whether you're shopping for better digs, bigger office space or a newer mode of transportation, count on the Classifieds to take the legwork out of the race! And when you've got something to sell, an ad in the Classifieds can put you in the lead at a price so small that anyone can afford to be a sport. So next time you want to get the job done, team up with the Classifieds...and save your running shoes for the gym! 945-9554 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 12. 1991 Gun Lake Winter Festival group gets planning underway for ‘92 by Jean Gallup • Staff Writer Are you bursting with a frustrated talent with nowhere to express it? Can you boss other people around and make them do what you want and still give them a good time? Maybe you just want to have some fun with other slightly-off-the-wall people putting together or appearing at the 1992 Gun Lake Winter Festival set for Jan. 24-2526 If so. there is a place for you in the planning and stag­ ing of the popular annual winter event. A producer/director is needed for the first-ever pre­ sentation of a stage show par­ ody of "Saturday Night Live" at the festival. It is to be called "Saturday Afternoon Live" and the casting call is going out to those who would or could portray "The Church Lady," "Hans and Frans," "Dennis Miller's Weekend Update" and “Wayne s World." A "Saturday Afternoon Live" band is also needed to provide back up music for the show. The guest host could be anyone who can mimic a past host or hostess. "This will be a parody of "Saturday Night Live," said Kevin Meaton "We can use you whatever your talent might be. The material should come from current and past shows." Still in a lighthearted mood, people who lip sync are welcome to compete again, or for the first time, at the festival. Contestants for the second annual "Gong Show" will not be rigidly screened for the quality of their talent, Meaton said. "Beastly" men also are be­ ing sought to line up and have WCUZ's Karen Vanee judge for herself and the pub­ lic the man with the hairiest chest. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Co THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that on November 18, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., at the Thornapple Township offices, 104 High St., Middleville. Michigan, the Thornapple Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the purpose of hear­ ing comments regarding amendments of the Thornapple Township Zoning Ordinance Map. The proposed rezoning is from the Agricultural-Residential district to the Com­ mercial district generally located on Highway M-37, south of the Village of Middleville cor­ porate limits and more fully described as: Commencing at SE corner of Section 27-4-10, thence south 87 deg. 54’ 10” W 1325.25 ft. along south line Sec. 27, thence north 02 deg. 0T west 965.23 ft. along west line SE 1/4 of the SE % Sec. 27, thence north 86 deg. 21’ 23” east 408 ft. to point of beginning, thence south 02 deg 01’ east 189.93 ft, thence north 86 deg. 21 ’ 23” east 670.04 ft. to centerline of highway M-37 and ref. pt. A, thence north 33 deg. 59’ 30” west 220 ft. along centerline of highway M-37, thence south 86 deg. 21’ 23” west 553.49 ft. to point of beginning. The zoning ordinance and map may be in­ spected at the Thornapple Township offices daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any written comments regarding this rezoning may be addressed to: Secretary Mark Sevald, Thornapple Township Planning Commission, 104 High Street, Mid­ dleville. Ml 49333. Mark Sevald, Secretary Thornapple Township Planning Commission (11/12/91-44) But be aware, Meaton warned prospective contes­ tants in the second annual “Hairy Chest" contest, that last years winner. Dan Stevens, will return to "thump his chest." Already on tap for the three-day celebration of Gun Lake and winter is the polar bear dip, a chili cookoff and Mountain Men, who will set up a village and provide demonstrations with guns and knives. A torchlight snowmobile parade, followed by the open­ ing dedication, and fireworks also are planned The opening day parade will be complete with floats, and groups, businesses or organizations are encouraged to arrange for a spot Sweatshirts will be sold to commemorate the event, us­ ing three winning designs from area school students. The grand prize winning de- some of the events scheduled for this years celebration. sign will appear on adult sized shirts; second place will adorn new children's sizes this year, and the third place design will be on a sweatshirt for the fishing contest Add to the festivities a mayor who will do nothing but look good and preside over the festival, and a new 6K run and 4K walk spon­ sored by Pennock Hospital and Gazelle Sports from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. For more information, or to sign up for any of the events, call Andrea Frank at 664-4073 or Kevin Meaton at 948-8152. TK youngsters learn about real-life heroes by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Heroes are not always wellknown people who stand in the glare of the national spot­ light, Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students have learned. When talking about heroes in literature in Sharon Ban­ croft's and Audrey Whipple’s seventh grade English/social class recently, the discussion widened to "modern day heroes.” "They named Michael Jor­ don, Vanna White, people like that," Bancroft said. "We decided to define what "heroic qualities" were." The class uses newspapers, and a story about a struggling black family in the Grand Rapids Press drew their atten­ tion. Using the criteria they had set for heroism, the seventh grade children realized that Lloyd and Penny Colvin seemed to be real modern-day heros. "They put their family be­ fore themselves, they had got­ ten off welfare; both are going to college part time, and both are working," Bancroft explained. Penny was a single mother when she met Lloyd, and the couple "started out with a lot of problems," she added. "She’s taking child devel­ opment classes, and their pas­ tor says they are both work­ ing hard to make their lives better," Bancroft pointed out. ATTENTION Caledonia Community Schools An­ nual Report published in the Nov. 5, 1991 addition of the Sun & News was audited figures for the 1990-91 fiscal year not the 1989-90 fiscal year as indicated. Seventh graders from Audrey Whipple and Sharon Bancroft’s class sell home­ made candy to students and staff at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. When Lloyd received a small raise at work, instead of buying shoes for himself that he needed, he brought his children Sesemc Street tennis shoes that they wanted. Lloyd and Penny have three children: Andrew, 3, Seth, 2, and baby Christopher. Penny's philosophy reflects their desire to earn their own way and their determination to rise to the top. "When you start out, it doesn’t matter where you’re at; it’s where you’re going that counts," Penny was quoted as saying. The TK students wrote the Colvins letters of encourage­ ment, telling them what a nice example they were set­ ting for them, Bancroft said. The kids suggested a fund­ raiser; possibly to raise For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 enough money to fix the brakes on a car the Colvins can't drive because they can't afford the repair. With completely donated ingredients, die kids made Rice Krispie squares one day, and sold them during the next three lunch hours in the mid­ dle school. "I was impressed by this class; by their ability to co­ operate and work to­ gether.they had a common goal. They have done a mar­ velous job — it went wonder­ fully well." Bancroft said. The $84 raised by the candy sale will be on its way to the Colvins this week. Sometimes heroes are peo­ ple trying to do the right thing under trying conditions, the children learned. 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The game against the Bulldogs almost didn't go into the extra session. But senior guard Alicia Batson's two free throws with 24 seconds left in regulation tied the score. Then, Byron Center had four players foul out of the game and was forced to play one girl short throughout much of the overtime period. Batson drilled a threepointer, and Carla Ploeg and Laura Donker combined for three free throws to provide the final margin "We seemed to have control of the game in the Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! second quarter," coach Jim Sprague said. "But they came back and got right back in it" Middleville led 24-17 late in the first half, but the Bulldogs tallied five straight points to slice the lead to 24-22 at the half. The Bulldogs then took advantage of a controversial intentional foul call aginst Middleville to spark them to a 17-8 third-quarter advantage and a 39-32 lead entering the fourth quarter. Donker led all scorers with a season-high 22 points, and also led the Trojans with 11 rebounds. Batson scored 13 points, had three steals and three assists to go with six rebounds. Ploeg also had double figures with 11 and hauled in six boards. Middleville shot 31 percent from the floor, but enjoyed a large advantage at the line, where it connected on 20 of 36 free throws. "They are a very physical defensive team," Sprague said. "We didn't turn the ball over, but we had a lot of shots go in and out.” The Trojans, who are 14-4 overall and 10-2 in the league, play their final home game tonight against Kelloggsville. Wins over the Rockets and Calvin Christian assure Middleville of at least a share of the O-K Blue crown. Middleville frosh eagers still remain undefeated With one game remaining T.K.’s freshmen girls basket­ ball team raised its record to 19-0 Tuesday as they defeated Byron Center 48-32. Through the first half Mid­ dleville found themselves in a close game, as they led 23 to 19. However, with some halftime offensive and defen­ sive adjustments, the Trojans ran off with a 16-3 third quarter advantage, which locked up the win. Tracy L-ee led the team in scoring with 16 points. Jessica Coe added 10 points, while Vikki Jansen chipped in 8 points and had 13 rebounds. Middleville's final game is at Spring Lake who's record is 18-L The Laker's only defeat came at the hands of the Trojans. Attention Caledonia voters Caledonia Scot boy harriers hold annual awards banquet The 1991 Caledonia boys cross country team completed their season with an awards banquet on Tuesday evening Earning varsity letters were Jason Boorsma. Jason Fahmi. Jason Hill. Chris Holiday. Ben Lillie. Shawn Malec. John Myers. Pete Parbel. Ben Potgeter and Tim Stack. Chalies Dannison was award­ ed his junior varsity lener. Team leader plaques were awarded to Stack and Boorsma. Parbel received the top season point scorer plaque with 230 letter points. Other letter point totals for the 1991 season were: Boorsma. 183; Stack. 162; Myers. 150; Holi­ day. 130; Lillie. 70; Hill. 68; and Potgeter. 36. Holiday was awarded the 1991 mileage leader plaque by running 582 miles during the season. Other top mileage leaders were Hill. 556; Stack. 508; Lillie. 485; Parbel. 480 and Boorsma. 461. Receiving O.K. Gold All­ Conference Honors were Parbel, Boorsma. Stack and Myers, while Chris Holiday was named Honorable Men­ tion All-Conference. The Scots as a team com­ pleted their season with a 10-1 dual meet record They won championship trophies at the Middleville Invitational. Olivet Invitational and Carson City - Crystal Invitational. The Scots also finished se­ cond in the O.K. Gold con­ ference meet, won the “B" regional and finished in tenth place at the Class "B" state meet to complete a very fine competitive year. PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions for the following Village Offices are available at the Village Hall: (for Biannual Election March 9. 1992) PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER ASSESSOR 3 TRUSTEES (4 yr. term) 1 TRUSTEE (2 yr. unexpired term) Deadline to file nominating petitions is 4:00 p.m. November 26,1991 at the Village Hall. 100 E. Main St.. Middleville. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk 11/5/91 35 TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 2. 1991. at 7 30 p m . the Planning Commission of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township Hall (Alaska Hall). 7248 68th Street. Caledonia. Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Caledonia so as to rezone the following described lands, commonly known as 8190 Broadmoor Avenue, from the Valley Point Industrial Park Planned Unit Development District (permitting certain light industrial uses In the Planned Unit Development District, to the C-2 General Business District) That part of the Southeast Vi. Section 17. Town 5 North, Range 10 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 17. thence North 00*4406" West 1044 0 feet along the East line of Section 17, thence South 89*15'54" West 440 00 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description, thence South 23*14'25" West 610 64 feet, thence South 62*19'04" West 230 0 feet; thence North 27*40'56" West 1242 44 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (120 feet wide), thence North 73°53'49" East 1053.62 feet along the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company right-of-way. thence South 00*44'06" East 723.70 feet to the place of beginning, Caledonia Township. Kent County, Michigan and so os to rezone the following described lands from the A Agricultural District to the C-2 General Business District: Our community built our kids a boardwalk. Now let’s build them a future. A "YES" vote from our community will assure these children the classrooms they need when they reach Middle School. Kettle Lake pto urges You to vote YES ...on November 19 That part of the Southeast Vi, Section 17, Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described as Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 17 which is North 00*44'06" West 181 50 feet from the Southeast corner of Section 17, thence South 88*24'20" West 363.0 feet; thence South 00*44'06" East 181.50 feet, thence South 88*24'20" West 330 84 feet along the South line of Section 17; thence North at 27*40'56" West 1682 44 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue, thence North 73°56'49' East 1053 62 feet along the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company right-of-way, thence South 00*44'06" East 593 70 feet; thence North 89° 15'54" East 440 0 feet, thence South 00*44 06" East 992 5 feet along the East line of Section 17 to the place of beginning. EXCEPT that part of the Southeast Vi, Section 17. Town 5 North. Range 10 West, described os Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 17. thence North 00*44 06" West 1044 0 feet along the East line of Section 17. thence South 89*15'54" West 440 0 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description, thence South 23*14'25" West 610 64 feet, thence South 62*19'04" West 230 0 feet, thence North 27*40'56' West 1242 44 feet along the centerline of Broadmoor Avenue (120 feet wide), thence North 73*56 49" East 1053 62 feet along the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company right-of-way. thence South 00*44'06" East 723 70 feet to the place of beginning, Caledonia Township. Kent County. Michigan A copy of the proposed amending ordinance is on fife and may be examined at the offices of the Caledonia Township Ctertc. 60 Emmons Street. Caledonia. Michigan, during regular business hours All mterestea persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the requested amendment Dated November 8. 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA Paid for by Caledonia Millage Committee 891-8427 (11-1291 46) �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 12, 1991 Caledonia 8th-grade eagers finish 9-0 season by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia girls' eighth­ grade “A” basketball team finished the 1991 season undefeated in O-K Blue Con ference play , but bowed to Hamilton 42-37 in a tourna­ ment championship game. Coach Jim Reed said he played all 15 of his girls every game, “and I think we just wore a lot of teams down “We weren't especially good at shooting or reboun­ ding. but we were very strong on hustle." he added The young ladies beat Hamilton during the season, but Reed said his girls knew they would be in for a battle if they met the Hawkeyes again. “I think the first game, we just took them by surprise and knocked them back on their heels When we met them in the tournament finals, they were ready for us. " The Scots defeated Mid­ dlevilie 22-12 in the final game of the season to take the conference crown, and in the tournament downed Com­ stock Park 31-19 and Mid­ dleville 29-19 before losing to Hamilton Scoring leaders for the team were Shen Vredevoogd. Jen­ ny Feenstra. Anne Whisner and Lisa VanRyn. but Reed said that all of hts players con­ tributed to the team's suc­ cessful season. 33l FOR ALL YOUR CAR NEEDS — Caledonia Auto Parts Your "Hometown" Auto Parts Store A complete Line of Auto and Truck Parts and Accessories Auto Value 616/891-4085 227 E. Main St. Caledonia. Ml 49316 OPEN Mon.-Fri. Sal 8 am.-2 p.m The Coledonio Middle School eighth grade A basketball team went 9-0 in season play to win their con­ ference. In the front row, from the left, are Keri Reiffer, Anne Whisner, Julie Scheid, lisa VanRyn Sarah Berends, Jenny Feenstra and Jill Gardner. In the back row, from left, are Tabitha Korf, Kim Stegenga Rachel Comegys. Jenni Wierenga, Becky Brown, Sheri Verdevoogd, Heather Breen, Jayme Cramer and Coach Jim Reed. Patient ‘Sweet Ladies’ top Cedar Springs Patience is a virtue. The Caledonia girls basketball team used a patient offense and a smothering defense to stop O-K Gold rival Cedar Springs Thursday 57-38. The victory snaps a discouraging string in which the "Sweet Ladies" lost four of their last five league games, most by two points or less. The Fighting Scots are now 11-7 overall and 7-5 in league play. "We moved the ball a lot better than we have in recent games," Scot coach Ken Demeuse said. "We played better as a team, that was the bottom line." Junior Jenny Tuinstra was the primary recipient of many of the extra Caledonia passes. She scored a seasonhigh 18 points to lead all Scot scorers. Caledonia led throughout the game, jumping out to a 10-point advantage after the first eight minutes. The Scots led 28-13 at halftime. Also reaching double figures for Caledonia was Jennifer Wilkinson with 13 points. Sue Grievers added seven. Jenny Smith was also a big factor in the game, although she scored just two points. Smith had eight rebounds, including seven offensive, and handed out six assists. Emily Ashbaugh had five assists and led Caledonia with seven steals from her point guard position. Tuesday the Scots lost a discouraging 49-45 decision to Kenowa Hills. Caledonia missed the frond end of four crucial one-and-ones and several layups late in the game, allowing the Knights to escape with the win. The Scots had leads of 106 after the first quarter and 23-18 at halftime, but the stubborn Kenowa Hills team kept chipping away at the lead. The Knights tied the game 32-32 after three quarters. Wilkinson scored 14 points to pace Caledonia. Smith added 10, while Tuinstra scored eight point! and grabbed seven rebounds. Roxanne Gallert had seven assists and seven steals. "It was another close game," Demeuse said. "We played hard and played good defense, but we just couldn't convert the shots down the stretch.” The Scots close the regular season theis week with a home contest tonight against Hudsonville and a road game on Friday against South Christian. 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Sherwood passed for more than 100 yards in the Trojans' defeat. Berg and Berg's 20-yard scamper on a pitchout from Sherwood. It was Berg, with an electric 16-yard run. who put Middleville on the scoreboard for the first time. Sherwood ran in the two-point conversion to close the gap to 14-8. South Christian then mounted an amazingly swift scoring threat, using the pass­ ing game to get the ball down to the Middleville 2, with fourth and goal and 22 sec­ onds to go until intermission. It was there that the Tro­ jans' defense dug in and stopped the Sailors to keep the spread at six points. It looked like the goal line stand might just be the turn­ ing point in the ballgame for Middleville. "We wanted it to be the turning point and we talked to our kids about it in the locker room at halftime,” Pranger wHd The Trojans took the sec­ ond half kickoff and moved the football 65 yards to score and tie things at 14-all. Berg came through with a 21-yard run and South Chris­ tian helped with a pass inter­ ference penalty to put the ball on the Sailors* 10. Sherwood ran it to the two on the next play and then Rob Hunt went into the end zone from two yards away. However, the conversion try failed. Middleville quarterback Dave Sherwood (4) looks for an opening on a rollout while Seth Nelson (33) gets ready to throw a block. continued from frontpage Middleville didn't get enough of this kind of defensive hitting lost Friday night in its playoff loss. Here, an unidentified Trojan wraps up a South Christian runn­ ing back (at left) for a loss of yardage. With 7:32 left in the third quarter, it looked like a new ballgame. But the Sailors struck quickly to regain the upper hand. They took the ensuing kickoff at their own 45 and TeSlaa rambled 50 yards on a reverse to the Middleville 5 on their first play from scrimmage in the second half. About one minute later, it was Heyboer from a yard out to break the deadlock and start a nightmare for the Trojans. Middleville looked like it was going to return the favor on its next drive, but fumbled the ball over after taking it as far as the Sailors* 32-yard line. South Christian then used its ground game to chew up massive amounts of yardage and eat time off the clock. Heyboer at one time in the drive appeared to have scored on a 20-yard run, but the play was called back because of an illegal block. The ball was brought back to the 21, where on the next play, Bonnema raced to the 2. He took it in from there on the following play and TeSlaa’s two-point conversion run enabled the Sailors to double the count at 28-14. Even more self-destruction was on the way for Mid­ dleville. The Trojans fumbled the ball away at their own 30 in their first play after taking the kickoff. This time it took South Christian only one play, an impressive 30-yard touchdown pass from VanderHeide to Fennema, to score again. The quarterback then hit Heyboer with a twopoint conversion pass, and suddenly it looked like a rout. To add to the frustration, Middleville, led by some gutsy running and passing by Sherwood in the absence of the injured Berg, drove to the 5-yard line of the Sailors, where an intercepted pass halted the effort. Later in the final period, Sherwood and Hunt sparked another drive. This one, for 87 yards, reaped the reward, as Hunt went the final yard to score with just 30 seconds left on the clock. He added the two-point conversion. South Christian finished the game with 293 yards rushing and 136 passing, for 429 yards in total offense. Middleville had 145 passing and 130 rushing for a 275 total. Sherwood rushed for 59 yards and Berg picked up 56 in eight carries, despite sitting out nearly all of the second half with a leg injury. Sherwood also was 6 for 9 passing. It was a sad ending to an- Caledonia gal harriers end successful year The Caledonia girls cross country team recently com­ pleted another very successful season. The ladies again were undefeated in dual meets, finishing 11-0. They captured championships at the Olivet and Carson City-Crystal Inv nationals. The Scots also ran a great team race to beat a tough South Christian team to win the OK Gold conference title. Then, after a flood delay. The ladies had a fantastic day at Bath, winning the Class B regional and qualifying for the state meet. At the state meet, despite the 27 degree. 20-30 mph winds and heavy snow the team finished 11th. Becky Beland, already the Scots career mileage and point leader as a junior, fled Caledonia for most of the season and was selected ;allconference Meredith Denison, sophomore. and freshmen Wendy Faber and Sarah PELONIS/Del-Rain FLUORESCENTBULBsV oncsnal Disc Furnace The original SQK99 ONLY- Reg &JC$ 7 nJ waW Energy sovers $2*9 western Auto -75 M 37. Caledonia • 891-1484 Open M-F 8-8; Sat 8-5; Sun 9-3 BOOSTER CABLES S899 POLY TARPS s'cy"g o' $£99 W (6 x8 , (sizes up to l6'x20 ] Flegel also had great seasons and received All Conference Honors. Sophomore Karyn Du ba, despite some lingering illness, ran fantastic races in the South Christian. Con­ ference and Regional meets, helping the ladies to wins in each. Jody Hatrick. Carrie Peter­ son, and team captain Heather Comegy s each had great races when sickness or injuries limited other runners. Lisa Parbel and Tina Ruehs. team captains, led very well with their hard work and great attitudes Returning runners Amanda Wisniewski, Stefanie Daniels, and Angie Stack had career best times before sickness slowed them late in the season. Freshmen Julie Furst, Katie Post and Stephanie Worman all had great im­ provements in time and hope to continue next year. “The ladies’ summer mileage, great practices, hard work and concentration all paid off again w ith OK Gold and regional championships.” Coach Dave Hodgkinson said. “We will miss our seniors but we hope that others will step up for another tremendous season next year.” TK jayvees beat Byron Center The TK jayvee girls basket­ ball team improved their league record to 11-1 by defeating Byron Center The Troians have two games left, todas * nh Kelloggsville and Thursdas with Calvin Christian The Calvin game could be for the JV League Championship, for Tk has a one-game lead over Calvin. TK had a strong fourth quarter to seal the victory over Byron Center as it outscored the Bulldogs 17-5, railing from a 29-25 deficit Jamie Strater led the Tro­ jans with 16 points. other 9-0 season and to the careers of a senior group that never lost a regular season game in 36 tries over four years. "I think it‘s sad to see any group of seniors move on, but they must realize that this is not the end of the world," Pranger said. "But it’ll seem strange not to have these guys around next fall. "The season went too fast," he added. "We just don't seem to have the c'lance to re­ ally enjoy these kills." For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 DOUG S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville p. 795-7022 V • Tune-ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars > Fast Service - no Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner Get Your Oil Changed in a FLASH! at... 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Ml ■ __ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 200 / November 19. 1991 Sewer study, ordinance amendment approved Sewer issues flow through Caledonia Village Council by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week authorized a study of the sanitary sewer system and approved an amendment to its sewer rate structure ordinance. The board unanimously agreed to authorize a work program recommended by consulting firm W & W Engineering. The village's sanitary sewer system will be studied for infiltration and areas of deterioration Included in the program will be a review of all available data on the system, which originally was con­ structed in the 1930s. From this review, the engineers will compile a list of items to study. The actual evaluation of the system will include a two-part inspection of all the manholes, principally to identify where infiltration of storm water is occurring. A summary report will deal with any need for future in­ spections and will outline pro blems. solutions and estimated costs of any work that needs to be done to repair sewer lines Lou VanLiere of W & W said the study would take about two weeks and cost about $5,000 to $5,500 The council asked VanLiere to prepare a similar program for the village storm sewer Caledonia school election is today J-Ad Graphics News Service Polls will be open until 8 p.m. tonight for Caledonia school district residents to vote "yes" or "no" on two bond issue requests from the school board. The first question asks whether the district should bor­ row a sum not to exceed $19 million to construct and fur­ nish a new middle school and to partially remodel the ex­ isting middle school for high school use. The second question asks whether the district should borrow an additional $4.7 million to construct a communi­ ty swimming pool. Registered district voters in Precinct One should report to Caledonia High School to vote. This precinct encom­ passes the area of the school district south of 84th Street. Those district voters who live north of 84th Street and east of Patterson Avenue are in Precinct Two and vote at Kettle Lake Elementary, at the comer of Garbow Drive and Whitneyville Road. District voters who live north of 84th Street and west of Patterson are in Precinct Three, and vote at Dutton Elementary . 3820 68th St. system as well. In a related matter, council also agreed to investigate ren­ ting or purchasing safety equipment for future inspec­ tions of manholes. Trustee Dan Erskine reported that a worker from Ryan's Sewer Cleaning was nearly overcome by gas fumes during a recent inspection, and his life was endangered because he was not provided a harness by his company. Erskine will report to the council on costs of both a ven­ tilating device and a safety harness. The council then approved an amendment to its sewer rate structure ordinance, thus providing for a hookup fee credit when a temporary structure is tom down and a permanent one replacing it is constructed on another parcel in the village. The amendment allows an 80 percent credit for hookup fees, which now cost $3,000 per unit. The remaining 20 percent of the fee will be re­ tained by the village to cover the administrative and inspec­ tion costs of making the switch. The amendment was necessary to allow Caledonia Community Schools credit for the hookup fees it had paid when the six portable classrooms were installed at the middle school The school district hopes to build a new middle school on its Kraft Avenue property. It had requested that it receive credit for the sewer fees when See Sewer, on page 2 History comes alive at Kettle Lake Kettle Lake students giggle as Indian dancer George Mallette charges them during a buffalo dance performed as part of the school’s annual Heritage Day See inside for more pictures. Restricted covenants spark lively debate at Middleville Council by Jean Gallup Staff Writer What started with questions about restricted covenants quickly escalated to arguments and accusations at the Nov. 12 Middleville Village Council meeting. The lively debate ended when Village President William Hardy said he would entertain no more questions from Cindy Herweyer of Crane Road. Restricted covenants were used to prohibit "heavy indus­ Middleville Planning Commission OKs special use permit for duplex in village Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission look over plans submitted by Steve Gulch. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A continuation of a public hearing started last week has resulted in a special use per­ mit being issued Nov. 12 to contractor Steve Gulch by the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission. Holding up approval of the permit was a drawing of how the house at 403 Sherman in the village would look upon completion of the major ren­ ovation Guich has planned. The remodeling will make the story and one-half build­ ing a full two stones, and will allow the structure to be­ come a duplex, which is al­ lowed only in an R-2 zone. The house is situated in a single-family residential (R-l) zone, thus requiring a special use permit. The side of the building facing M-37 will remain un­ changed, as will the bottom story, Gulch told the panel. The double garage will be partitioned to provide privacy for the occupants of the upper See Permit, on page 3 trial" uses in the industrial park by the owners before the village purchased it, even though the park is zoned 1-2 or heavy industrial. Herweyer was challenging the lifting of restricted covenants by the village to allow a business that makes cement lawn ornaments on a lot in the park. Cement facto­ ries are listed in 1-2 districts. Herweyer maintained that the agreements went with the land, not the owners, and the covenants "cannot be taken off at your discretion." Hardy replied that the vil­ lage had acted with legal counsel and in good faith. "We didn't do anything ille­ gal," he said. "Nothing was done in our eyes that was il­ legal." Herweyer argued if one covenant was lifted to allow a cement factory, others that belonged in the heavy industrial zoning designation would follow. "Why weren't landowners notified? What about an am­ monia factory? Would you let them in,?" she asked. Hardy said he would not de­ bate her any longer and asked that Herweyer "give us an op­ portunity to let us check into your questions." When Herweyer accused the village of speculating that they would get money from the state and federal govern­ ment in grants, and were spending taxpayers' money on the industrial park on that speculation, Trustee Lon My­ ers asked if she was a resident or taxpayer from the village. She said she was not, but was coming forward because other people concerned about the issue had been ridiculed, harrassed and embarrassed sev­ eral times when at council meetings. She added that she thought that the council was not responsive. Regina Stein, a member of the Lem Paul Association, said her group also had just found out about the covenants. Stein said she didn't know if it was their fault for not at­ tending meetings, or if there was was not enough press coverage, but she thought that neighbors should get a letter notifying them of any substantial change. She said her group is in fa­ vor of light industrial use only in the park. Hardy reminded the See Debate, on page 2 In This Issue... • Middleville Council hears update on sewer expansion • High speed chase ends in arrest of drunken driver • Gun Lake Chamber holds ‘round table’ • Caledonia Music Boosters plan Saturday fund raiser �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1991 Sewer issue, from frontpage the portables are taken down and the new permanent facili­ ty is hooked into the village system. Village legal counsel Jim Brp^n pointed out that without the amendment to the ordinance, the schools could not have received the credit, and would have had to pay over again what it already had paid for the portables He also explained that the credit applies only to a “ge­ nuinely temporary” building, and that the criteria for “tern porary” is carefully detailed in the ordinance. “This has been a very nar­ row situation (with the schools).” he said, “but the language in the ordinance will prevent others from abusing the temporary' concept.” While sewer lines are being evaluated and hookup fees clarified, the progress of the village’s new sequencing batch reactor (SBR) sewer plant is continuing on schedule, reported Dick Bax ter of B & B Water and Wastewater Baxter's firm is working jointly with KML Engineering to construct the new plant on the village “farm” where the wastewater lagoons are _ located Baxter and Kari Lohela of KML explained the design of the plant, and said the design phase of the project will be completed by the end of the year In ocher business at last week’s meeting, the council authorized payments of $33,451.20 and $1,891.64 to the architect for the new village-township hall, now under construction An additional payment of $3,949.25 to Consumers Power was approved, provid­ ed this fee was not included in the original bid. Council also awarded the village snowplowing contract to Fischer and Son of Caledonia, and Clerk Jackie Cherry announced that Caledonia’s partner for the 1992 Mayor’s Exchange Day will be Muir, an Ionia County community with a population of 667. She also reminded the coun­ cil that nominating petitions are due by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 26, from anyone in the village interested in running for a council seat. Petitions are available at the clerk's office. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School kids make posters saying “No” to drugs! TK Middle School students Beth Krueger, (around the table, from left) Tanya Vander Woude, Jcsh Stoerts, Ryan Campbell, J. J. Triick, Aaron Brill, Chris Niles and Allison Lesert display the posters they created with messages saying "No" to drugs. Middleville Council hears update on sewer expansion plans by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Expansion of the Mid­ dleville wastewater treatment plant was discussed again at the Village Council meeting BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, and while there was some movement in the quest for a waste water discharge permit from the Department of Natural Resources, more steps remain. Village Attorney James Fisher told the council that the DNR in Plainwell had in­ formed him that if the village wanted to go with a one-liner type system for the planned lagoon, it would need a vari­ ance from the Groundwater Section of the Waste Man­ agement Division in Lansing. David S. Me Duff ee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 Using a single liner would cost from one-half to one million dollars less than going with a composite liner, he said. The request for the variance should be made by Nov. 15, in order to pave the way for discussion by the Water Re­ sources Commission Dec. 19. The groundwater discharge permit was to be taken to the WRC meeting for a decision on issuance the next month after the variance request was scheduled. However, Gov. John Engler has abolished 28 state boards by executive order, and one of them is the Water Resources Commis­ sion, Fisher said. That clouds the issue of where the application will go, 11 /bH 2 ...Great Selection! 4 Ooh Sale Ends November 23rd__ itl . Holiday Fashion Show V at Sam’s Joint. Alaska J 1 .V Thurs.. Nov. 21*7 pm Please eaO 1833 for resen anons \\ Alwys Sotnethlng New anif Unique! in the Caledonia Village Centre O(VW V 891-1584 . T,HK . Ski 1O®. Wwd ' Frt mmmi LAYAWAY ■ —' Fisher’s recommendation. Village Manager Kit Roon’ said lie was Ma bit more opti­ mistic than I was yesterday. But, I won’t believe it or feel good about it unti' I see it in writing." No one was available at the DNR office in Plainwell or Lansing to answer questions about the situation. Debate in Middleville, from frontpage-----------------------audience that council meetings are not public hearings, but are intended to conduct village business, and stopped the discussion. Trustee James Oliver moved to change the format of council meetings, saying that complaints from the pub­ lic should be put in writing to give the council time to study the questions and get legal advice if that was what was needed to deal with their concerns. The motion passed unani­ mously. In other business, the coun­ cil received a letter from Dave Storms expressing gratitude for $2,500 donated for activi­ ties by the YMCA in the Thornapple Kellogg School District over the last year. The letter included a con­ tract with a request for a simi­ lar pledge for the coming year. Oliver, as chairman of the Personnel Committee, asked for and received permission to extend sick leave benefits for village secretary Jan Cutler for approximately five weeks. He said the committee would be meeting to review its policy on village em­ ployee illnesses. Myers was given permis­ sion to buy a 1980 one-half ton truck to replace the aging truck used by the Department of Public Works. The cost is $5,619 from Gavin Chevro- High speed chase ends in arrest for drunken driving It's A Sweater Sale A. Ladies’ & Men’s but Fisher said he saw some movement. "I hope this keeps moving, and we have the situation resolved by January," Fisher said. The council agreed unani­ mously to retain Attorney David L. Porteous from the law Firm of Vamum, Riddering, Schmidt and Howlett, as a consultant in the matter at a cost not to exceed $1,500, at the township and was clocked MIDDLEVILLE - An driving 85 mph in a 25 mph Otsego man was arrested for drunken driving Last week . ae«c op-Main Sweet. At Cherry' Valley Road, Crans' Friday after leading police on car stalled and came to a halt. a high-speed chase through Crans refused to exit his downtown Middleville. car, and troopers broke a side Henry S Crans. 60, was window to remove him from arrested for his third drinking the vehicle. He also refused to and driving offense, according take a chemical breath test to Michigan State Police and was jailed on charges of from the Hastings Post. third-offense drunken driving, Troopers on patrol near Msecond-offense driving with a 3? and Shaw Lake Road said suspended license, and fleeing they spotted Crans car speeding north on M-37 at 89 and eluding. He also received a citation for declining the mph. Troopers followed the breath test. car into Middleville, turning west on Main Street and Authorities said Crans has continuing on Green Lake previous convictions for drunken driving in Kalamazoo Road Troopers said Crans' car in 1989 and in Hastings in reached speeds of 90 mph in 1990. let. Myers also asked village Manager Kit Roon to put a notice in the newspaper ask­ ing for bids on the old truck. On the recommendation of Colleen Cox, executive direc­ tor of Lincoln Meadow, the council unanimously ap­ proved the appointment of Roger Timmerman to the Middleville Housing Com­ mission. With another unanimous vote, Donna Stagray, Ray Kipplinger, and George Hath­ away were approved as new members of the Middleville Planning and Zoning Com­ mission. This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non-commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone numbeK Nov. 19..Freeport District Library open house at the Community Center from 1 to 8 p.m. Nov 23..Faith Reformed Christian School craft sale from 9 a m to 2 p.m. at the Gaines Township Hall at 68th St. and Kalamazoo Ave. Nov. 23..Middleville United Methodist Women’s cookie sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Nov. 26..Middleville Village Council meeting at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall on Main Sl Dec. 2..Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Dec. 6-7.."Arsenic and Old Lace," all-school play at the Thornapple Kellogg auditorium at 8 p.m. Dec. 7..Middleville United Methodist Christ­ mas bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1991 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Developing what lies within’ Recently, the Thornapple Kellogg Gifted and Talented Com­ mittee held a parent meeting devoted to programming for gifted and talented students in our district. The auditorium was filled I wanted to again devote a “ Superintendent's Comer” to this subject and would like to repeat some of the information I included in the Feb. 21. 1990 column The more we learn about gifted and talented, the more we are convinced that we must press forward. Gifted and talented students are our most valuable resource. The kids are unique and may differ markedly from their peers, not only in academic ability, but also in interests and maturity. Gifted and talented students possess outstanding potential for accomplishment that requires special programs and curriculum opportunities to meet their needs. Our goal must be to provide the appropriate learning experiences for meeting those unique educational needs. Let’s explore some of the myths that have stood in the way of addressing the needs of the gifted and talented student: Myth: Gifted students do not need help, they can learn on their own. The biggest misconception about the schooling of gifted and talented children is that they can make it on their own. This doesn't happen, without appropriate programs these kids can be severely handicapped in a school setting. Myth: Gifted students get high grades No Not always. Many times these students have much dif­ ficulty with their sch<x>l work Many times these students are bored with the traditioanl school setting and school work and therefore do not do what is necessary to obtain the grades. Myth: Gifted students are your college bound students They can be. but 50 percent of the dropouts are gifted and talented students Actually, there is a higher percentage of special education students that graduate from high schwl than gifted and talented. Myth: Gifted students are socially well adjusted and suc­ cessful. and do not need <nir help. Myth: Gifted students are socially well adjusted and suc­ cessful. and do not need our help. The fact is that 19 percent of dropouts are in the upper 10 percent of their class and 63 percent of drug addicts are from the upper 5 percent. Myth: Providing for gifted and talented education is “elitist.” Gifted and talented education affects all students. What we are learning about meeting the needs of gifted and talented can be applied to helping all students. We at Thomapple Kellogg are committed to quality and equity for all students. The gifted and talented have special needs and we are learning to meet those needs. A district-wide special study committee has been working to study all aspects of giftedness, gathering information and research from other school districts and preparing recommendations for programs. Serving on the committee are: Gary McKee, high school; Duane Thatcher, high school; Audrey Whipple, middle school; Diane Hallberg. middle school; Curt Wissink. Page Elementary; Kim VanElsi. Page Elementary. Gifted/Talented Coordinator. Jan Muir, West Elementary; Linda Meyers. McFall Elementary; and Linda Goossen, Page Elementary Principal, district curriculum coordinator. 1 would like to express appreciation to the committee members for their many hours dedicated to this effort, and for the leadership they are providing to the staff. Today. 1 was fortunate to see and hear a video presentation by Lou Holtz, head football coach of Notre Dame University. He closed his motivational presentation with the statement that it was not as important what lies ahead, or what lies behind a person, but what lies within. Special permit Continued from front story, with an outside stair­ way for access to the upper floor. The building will be cov­ ered with siding, most likely vinyl. Gulch said, and both floors exceed minimums set by ordinance. Members of the Lem Paul Association were at the latest hearing, questioning what the effect the remodeling will have on the character of the neighborhood. Regina Stein objected to the outside stairway, which Gulch said would not be cov­ ered, and would not have a deck area. The stairway will be made of wolmonized lumber, and probably would not be painted. "It'll be no different than any other landing," Gulchz said. "I'm beginning to wonder why we are getting caught up in all this," he said of the questioning by the Lem Paul Association members. Herbert Bills, another member of the LPA, summed up the feelings of the group. "We're basically in favor of that property being improved. It is much preferred to it go­ ing commercial," he said. Keeping the property resi­ dential will provide a buffer between commercial parcels, he added, but he was trying to understand the aesthetics of the planned renovation. He called the final plans for the building, "definitely a plus." The motion, approved unanimously, noted several conditions as reasons for the approval. The motion said the remod­ eling would have a positive ecomonic influence on the neighborhood, would not cre­ ate substantial adverse or haz­ ardous conditions, would October students of the month named The following individuals were selected as "Students of the Month" for October at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row) Cindy Fox, Shelly Wolverton. Sonja Webb, Sarah Allore: (second row) Amy Missad, April Schorphorn. Angie Weston, Laura Nelson; (third row) Amy Dickinson, Kevin Holst, Gary Ketchum, Brian Thomas; (fourth row) Bryan Thompson, Bob Jansen, Tim Rothhaar, Ben Forbes. Unavailable for picture: Christi Meyer and Michelle Middlemiss. conform with the land use plan, has adequate parking, would not create excessive demands for public facilities and services, and meets the intent of the medium single­ family district of the zone. Caledonia Jaycees to elect leaders at next meeting The first meeting of the Caledonia Area Jaycees was held Tuesday, Nov. 12 and discussion focused on the fu­ ture direction and leadership of the newly formed chapter. The next meeting, to be held for the purpose of elec­ tions will held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Sam's Joint, 107 E. Main St., Caledonia. All individuals between the ages of 21 and 39 are welcome to attend. For more information contact Mabel Hopkins at 459-5179. “...means John ” a gift from God. We have been blessed. If you see John Nagel on Nov. 24th, tell him happy eighteenth birthday! The last thing you need now is a problem with a lawsuit. Here’s to free enterprise! And all your effort it takes to make it succeed. As an independent business owner, you know what it’s like to begin and build and beat the bad times. So when you start seeing a lot of black ink, you don’t want to have to give it up to anything. Especially a lawsuit. Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. The Econ-O-Pak Umbrella from Auto-Owners makes certain you won’t have to. It protects your business and persona) liability in one broad package Illlllllllllll And, because you’re paying for only one policy instead of two, the Econ-O-Pak costs less So you save money. And Auto-Owners does not impose a sales limit for retailers to qualify Just ask your “no problem” Auto-Owners agent for a quotation. He’ll make sure you’re only liable for success. FAMILY DAYS ... Wed. & Fri. can orde hxxn the chsttrms menu FREE Serving LUNCH & DINNER Open 6 Dav< a Week Mon Fn 11 a tn to 9 p m and Sat 8am to 2 p m Breakfast Served on Saturday/ Available Sat a Sun for Private Parne* • FuS Sanact Catering fcx Any Occasion • Party Trays DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. 129 E MAIN STREET - Caledonia — Order To Go — 891-8997 iiiiimiMm 131 E. Main St, Caledonia, P.O. Box 218 Mon , Wed & ThufS 830 am to 500 pm, Tues & Fn 8 30 a m to 800 pm JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 19, 1991 with NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone. Still having trouble with my computer. Not really the com­ puter, it is me learning just how to operate the machine Parts of my head are either too thick or too thin. I have always been lazy mentally — and age rather magnifies it. So with the wonderful patient of Ken Gackter and my disgust with my creaky parts I will master it. I love a challenge. Thornapple Heritage Association will meet Wednesday. Nov. 20. at 7:30 pm at Caroline and John Stecnsma’s Virginia Root attended her grandson's first birthday. Virginia said Trenton Johnson was so cute and she had such a good time at his home. Myrtle and Lawrence Secord attended the Skill Center's Greenhouse open house. Her granddaughter is attending the school Had a long visit with Ett Van Sickte She hasn’t moved yet to her mobile home in the Cider Mill Trailer Court. She is all reads. but the roads are not paved yet. Wasn’t that a real nice arti­ cle on Jerry and Jack Spencer's herb and dried flower farm, in the Reminder9 There was a nice picture of Jerry on the cover. Jean Gallup always does such a super job. Jerry had surgery on her right hand and is bandaged clear up to her shoulder Of course, it’s her right hand. Lu Ward said their family got together for an early Thanksgiving I did get a hold of Char Finkbeiner She and Rod were at Herm Finkbeiner’s when I called Ann Bartlett and they were having a birthday party for hubby Dan last Saturday Talked to Nellie Solomon. Hubby Curt is coming along slowly She has some girls who come in twice a day to help. She and Curt went for a drive, picked up their grand­ son from a ball game He can get in and out of the car carefully. The Methodist Church women are working on their Christmas craft bazaar. Elaine Northrop tells me. A lot of the w omen are busy making cookies for the cake walk. Lois McWhinney went to the women’s club Tuesday at Betty Robertson’s. Lois Bender said that the group met at Bessie Nelson's Wednesday Mae Bowerman enjoyed at­ tending son Basil's Sunday School class at the Maple Lawn Baptist Church in Grand Rapids She also told me that Keith Gibson died It is always hard for us. as I imagine it is to Ethel and Paul Gibson to lose one of your children. Mary Noah had a wonderful week Grandson Terry Noah, wife and daughter spent close to a week with mom and dad. and the rest of the family. She said the granddaughter (the only one) is a doll and she enjoyed their visit. Local insurance agent honored by ‘society’ Jeffrey M. DeVnes. of Caledonia was honored this week by the Society of Cer­ tified Insurance Counselors for his more than five years of “steadfast commitment to leadership and excellence through continuing insurance education." The honor was conveyed in a testimonial signed by Dr. William T. Hold, president of the national organization, which for more than 21 years has administered a com­ prehensive sy stem of continu­ ing education for insurance professionals. According to the CIC testimonial. DeVries’s com­ mitment to excellence "has been demonstrated through outstanding individual achievement and through the highest levels of professional competence in all areas of the insurance business. DeVries, an agent with the DeVries Agency of Caledonia, earned the CIC designation in 1986 and ranks among the top 1 percent of agents and producers in America. More insurance profes­ sionals participate in the CIC Education Sy stem than m any other ty pe of insurance educa tion program. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky Phone 045-2026 P.O. Box 558. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9 30 a m................................................... Bible School 10 30 a m...................................... Morning Worship 6 30 p m ................ ....................... Evening Worship Bible Study 7 00 p m....................................................... Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Church School.......................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service........................ 6:00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................ 6:45 p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director ' ’ 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman. pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. Nursery provided Air condiboned (tames Untied isretbren (Iburcb 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev Brian Harrison Music Jeff Vander Heide____ KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE <*>8-8252 Sunday Service*................. 9:45 a m Christian Education Classes 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children Wednesday Family Night 10 00 a m. 1115 am 6 CO p.m. YOU ARE INVITED /?ev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor Wednesday Night “Family Night”.— 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club. Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891-8119 Rev. ILL "Red’* Faber, Rev. Stan Vugtcvecn 795-3667 MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a.m Sunday School.................................. 9 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship ...wfart that is afuvys room for you/ A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 7:00 p.m. 891-8028 Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Pastor Monte C. Bell SUNDAY 9:45 am .. 11:00 a m. A 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY . Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 700 o.m 6:30 p.m. Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock i Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship, Wednesday Sunday School........................................ 9:45-10:45 708 West Main Street Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office - 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 11:10 a m. 6:30 p.m Caraway St. puppet ministry for K-4th dunng evening tervicea "People Who Care" 908 West Main Middleville ... .11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH (Interpreted for hearing impaired................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Sunday Worship Services..... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Children's Church/Youth Worship dunng morning icrvica; St. Paul Lutheran Phone 891-9259 Sunday School Worship Service Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship Peace Reformed Church Barrier b'rcc • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .......... 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School .................. 10:00 am. Morning Worship.....................11:00 a m. Evening Worship.........................6:00 p.m. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9 30 a.m. 945 a.m 11 00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The Himr JHrthodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - SufOay Senna Sunday Morneig Worship Sunday Fvervng Worship Wednesday tAdweek prayer t 8Oe tfudy 9 30 am 10 30 O m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m »ev w/tf-am Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor QQO Q U / Z. V QQ 4 v / I & MOST HOLY Wf ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4 30 p m.......................... Confession and Rosary Every Sunday 4:15 p m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �TKo fcun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19, 1991 I Page 5 Lois Bremer (left) and Carol trgang take cookies irom me cooKie sneets as soon as they are cool. United Methodist ladies’ annual Cookie Sale set for Nov. 23 Packing lunches or just finding delicious cookies for a coffee break will be easy for those who come to the United Methodist Church in Mid­ dleville Saturday from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Ladies of the church will have a cookie bake sale that day, with each homemade morsel baked by one of the women who enjoy a reputa­ tion as outstanding cooks. Molasses flavored ginger­ bread men, pecan cookies, chocolate crinkles and many more kinds of cookies will be sold by the pound to raise funds for the church mission. The ladies will begin selling at 10 a.m. and wise shoppers may want to stop by early in the day to make sure they will get cookies to enjoy and serve during Thanksgiving week. Wreaths will again be available at the annual Christmas bazaar held at the United Methodist Church on Dec. 7. This file photo shows some of the things sold at last years event. Storyteller set at Redeemer Covenant Bob Stromberg, who has been delighting audiences for over 15 years with his own personal style of original music, storytelling, mime and humor will be at Redeemer Covenant Church Sunday, Nov. 24. Stromberg earned a bachelor’s degree in art from North Park College in Chicago and studied mime under Tony Montanaro at Celebration Mime Theatre in South Pans. Maine He shares his talents with over 400 schools, conferences, and churches each year. Stromberg’s performance is offered on a free-will offering basis by Redeemer Covenent Church as pan of the church’s “1991-92 Artist’s Series.” Redeemer Covenant Church meets at the Dutton Christian Middle School on Hanna Lake United Methodist Church plans annual Christmas bazaar Dec. 7 In time for the peak of Christmas shopping, the United Methodist Church's annual bazaar in Middleville will offer crafts, wreaths and Bob Stromberg Road, just north of 68th Street. Caledonia High School graduate receives role in G. R Baptist upcoming drama J-Ad Graphics News Service Brad Garnaat. a 1991 Caledonia High School graduate, has been chosen for a role in Grand Rapids Baptist College s upcoming presenta­ tion of Douglas Anderson’s The Beams Are Creaking. A freshman music major at GRBC. Garnaat is the son ot Ken and Kathy Garnaat of Alto. He will play the role of Hans in the drama, which tells the true story of Dietrich Bonhoffer. a theologian who defied the Nazi regime and who ultimately led an assassination attempt against Hitler Performances are scheduled for Thursday through Satur­ day, Nov. 21-23, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for ages 18 and under. They may be obtained at the college’s Administration Jim’s Place Caledonia M-37 or Cherry Valley Road OPEN: Mon -Sat. 6 am-9 pm. Sun 7 am 9 pm Come join us for our... Early Bird Breakfast FREE Coffee with Breakfast 6 am-8 am (We serve breakfast anytime) Broasted Chicken Building Reception Area. 1001 E. Beltine. or by calling 891-5300. TK Schools to observe American Education Week American Education Week will be celebrated at Thomapple Kellogg Nov. 17-23 with the theme “Schools and Com­ munities: Partners for a Strong America. " James French, president of the Thomappie Kellogg Foun­ dation Association, said American Education Week is “an ideal time for school peo­ ple to form partnerships w ith business, civic groups, senior citizens, employers and com­ munity service agencies." All parts of the community have important roles to play in “improving education and preparing all of the district’s children for the challenging and competitive world of the nett century." French said. The National Education Association i.NEA) and the American Legion established American Education W eek as an annual event in 1921. The 1991 observance will be co­ sponsored by NEA. the American Legion, the U.S. Department of Education, and the rune other national educa­ tion organizations many other gifts for the shopper Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served from 9 to 11 a.m., and a luncheon will be avail­ able at 11:30 a.m. The theme for this year's event will be "Angels Above." �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 19. 1991 Leaders tell ‘what works’ for their towns Gun Lake Chamber holds ‘round table’ of leaders by Jean Gallup * Staff Writer A discussion last week by area leaders, detailing "what works" for their towns, showed there is much more activity in Barry County towns and villages than at first glance. The round-table program was moderated by Nila Aamoth, co-owner and pub­ lisher of the Penesee Globe. The panel consisted of Kevin Meaton, president of the Gun Lake Chamber; Mark Christansen, board member of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; June Krug, with the Community Education Department of Hopkins Schools; Dave Stebleton, president of the Dorr Business Association; Dr. Bruce Sex­ ton, member of the Wayland Planning Commission; and Cindy Pearce, member of the Delton Founders Committee. Meaton told of the success of past Gun Lake Winter Fes­ tivals and noted that 10,000 people attended the event in its 10th year in 1991. A "State of the Lake" sem­ inar with a speaker from the Michigan Department of Nat­ ural Resources attracted 80 people, and the proposal to make a "Gun Lake Village" discussion drew 75 interested people, he said. For the future, a Summer­ time Arts Festival is being planned for Gun Lake area residents and visitors to the popular resort area, he added. The Hastings Chamber would strive to be more re­ sponsive to the merchants* needs by sending out a letter in November asking, "What do merchants want?" Chris­ tianson said. What does work for Hast­ ings is good communication with the schools, businesses and industries, he said. The annual "Summerfest" attracted between 40,000 and 50,000 visitors to the city last year, and that helps retail­ ers continue to grow. Exploring a "mall system" is in the future, and a perfor­ mance of "Up With People’ Monday evenirg was spon­ sored by the Hastings Cham­ ber. Krug said Hopkins has a large "Fourth of July" parade and ran a successful Haunted House" to raise funds to go toward the parade. Bus trips, carp races and a "Bridge Fest" are also celebrated in Hop­ kins. "Hopkins has a lot of vol­ unteers. They are very civic minded." she said. A St. Jude fund-raiser in the village was the best in the state for the second year in a row, she noted. Stebleton told of 10,000 people who were in Dorr to watch its "Fourth of July" pa­ rade. A spring cleanup is held on the first Saturday of May each year, when businesmen and women, students, mem­ bers of service organizations and other volunteers clean the Dorr streets and sidewalks for about four hours. A Dorr "Hall of Fame" has been established to recognize people who contribute to the character of the community, and a student/citizen award is given to one boy and one girl student each year. Christmas decorations have been put up in the business district by the group for 20 years, he said. Wayland also has a "Summerfest" to "promote Wayland and show what we have to offer," Sexton re­ ported. During Summerfest, a car show featured between 200 and 300 cars this year, the Ar­ train, a three-on-three basket­ ball tournament, tractor pul! and softball tournament Sexton pointed to the town’s annual spring garage sale, when many in the city participate complete with maps showing each sale site, and the Christmas parade and The panel all taked about "What Works" in their towns. Moderated by publisher Nila Aamouth, (left) the speakers were (from left to right) Dr. Bruce Sexton decorations in Wayland as more successful events. The Delton Founders Weekend and Miss Delton pagent show that home town events can be staged without a formal chamber of commerce, Pearce said. Along with the work of the committee of 10 doers, they also delegate, oversee and co­ ordinate area organizations to put on the parade, craft sales and the rest of the weekend celebration. With changes in the format of choosing Miss Delton, the event has become more suc­ cessful and provides more ex­ posure in neighboring towns for Delton by appearances Miss Delton makes. The committee plans to "branch out to more community from Wayland, Cindy Pearce, Delton; Dave Stebleton. Dorr; Kevin Meaton, the Gun Lake area; June Krug. Hopkins; and Mark Christensen, Hastings. events," Pearce said. The question of getting and keeping volunteers to work on civic projects was an­ swered by advice from the panel to tell people the bene­ fits they get from helping and making them feel good about themselves. Nurture enthusiam and en­ courage people to try their ideas was another suggestion. Be specific when asking for help, and use everyone from 20 to 70, and even students as volunteers, the audience was told. The panel seemed to agree with Meaton when he said ev­ eryone "should try to get peo­ ple to have fun" when they’re working for the benefit of their hometowns. Governor Engler. I supported the measure. Starting in this fiscal year, districts will be required to pool 50 percent of the growth in state equalized value of commercial and industrial property. Funds will be distributed to schools receiv­ ing state formula aid, based on the number of students enroll­ ed in those districts. The new law is an attempt to stem the growing gap bet ween poor and wealthy school systems, an inequity that ranges from $2,500 to $9,000 in annual per student expenditures. The measure’s most impas­ sioned critics and defenders have exaggerated its significance Public Act 108 is not a Robin Hood raid agaist most of Michigan in order to bail out the Detroit schools. About two-thirds of our state’s districts, including Detroit, will benefit. In the Allegan and Barry County area I represent, tax base sharing will assist every school system except Holland and Saugatuck. This new law also is not a radical improvement over current efforts to assist less prosperous districts. During the 1990-91 fiscal year. $72 million in state "categorical funds” — money for designated, st rings-attached educational programs was shifted from wealthier systems to schools receiving general formula aid Now, as local business property tax growth is distributed around the state, the * categorical recapture” policy will be phased out. This year, for ex­ ample, tax base sharing will total $27 million, but recap­ tured funds will drop to $60 million. The net gam for less prosperous schools will total only $15 million. Lansing Diary Here’s to you. Margaret O’Connor. Since her first election. Representative O’Connor has fought tirelessly against * ‘porkbarrelling” in the state budget. In debate after spen­ ding debate, she has attempted to delete funds for influential lawmakers’ pet projects. In­ dignant project sponsors in­ variably defeated Margaret's unpopular amendments. Her definition of ‘‘pork’” always seemed to conflict with others’ claims of “essential state spending.’’ In fact, many of this year’s disputed projects might be worthy of local or regional support, but the issue is whether they warranted special state funding. You be the judge. Another subsidy to the Chrysler Corporation; municipie projects in White Pine Village. Port Huron, Royal Oak Township. Spring Arbor, London Township. Saginaw Township; playground restoration in Yp­ silanti and Detroit. St Clair Shores law enforcement equipment; Northern Michigan University winter Olympic training support; Centerline library supple­ ment. beach restoration con-, tracts; Bay City Convention Bureau grant; Oceana County law enforcement; Burt Road wooden badge repair; Iron River Historical Society; Oakland mobile meals; Motown Museum. Saginaw Neighborhood House; Tren­ ton Cultural Center. Flight 255 Victims Memorial; Ogemaw City Veterans Memorial; Calumet Armory storage, grants to cures with racetracks; Pontiac Silverdome; grants to legislatively favored local museums and more than 30 sy mphony orchestras This list (and more) was ad­ ded to a 1991-92 budget which is 2 percent smaller than last year’s appropriations — and severely limits needed human services. The frills could not be justified, and Governor Engler cut them out. Without sparing partisan or geographical favorites, the governor line-item vetoed nearly $110 million from the budget bills sent to his desk by legislative majorities. Some of the vetoes hit close to home, for example, $70,000 for the Michigan Maritine Museum in South Haven and a $36,300 telecom­ munications project in the Ot­ tawa Area Intermediate School District. Other vetoes trimmed wor­ thwhile statewide programs that, in better economic times, should be funded: for exam­ ple. subsidized employment of developmentally-disabled citizens; a reading recovery curriculum that has produced promising results for young, academically at-risk students; incentives to encourage the teaching of foreign languages in local school districts; com­ puterization of campaign finance records in the Secretary of State's office, recommended by a House Republican task force. Even with these cuts, a sputtering economy could fur­ ther reduce tax revenues and increase Medicaid and welfare caseloads — and may present difficult mid-year decisions ahead. In the meantime. I believe that the governor has done nearly everything he can to achieve an honestly-balanced budget without raising taxes. And Margaret O’Connor’s Irish eyes are smiling. After intense debate in the legislature, a proposal to share local tax base growth between school districts has been signed into law by Continued on page 9 Countree Christinas • OPEN HOUSE • al our NEW LOCATION Friday, Nov. 22 • 10:00-6:00 Saturday, Nov. 23 • 10:00-6:00 Sunday, Nov. 24 • Noon-6:00 Christmas Creations, Garlands, Door Swags, Fragrant Wreaths, Baby's Breath, Bundles of Herbs, Eucalyptus, Etc. 1745 S Ibfxwei (M-J7), Hasling.s from the Coun 945-55.16 ree nature si �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 19, 1991 I Page 7 Obituaries Gertrude Joustra HASTINGS - Gertrude Joustra, 91 of Hastings passed away Tuesday, November 12, 1991 at Tendercare in Hastings Mrs Joustra was born on October 4, 1900 in Hospers, Iowa, the daughter of John W. and Giziena (Prange) Wiekamp. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville, Pennock Hospital Guild, Barry County Farm Bureau and Barry County Extension Group. Mrs. Joustra is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Norris (Cleo) Winquist of Alcester, South Dakota, Mrs. Richard (Arlene) Waddell of Fontana, California, Mrs. William (Jerrine) Keech of Hastings and Mrs. James (Jeanita) Randall of Battle Creek; three sons, Clifford Joustra of Fayet­ teville, Tennessee, Delbert Joustra of Bellflower. Califor­ nia and Jack Joustra of Sheri­ dan, 21 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; twin sister, Minnie Hunt of Perry, Iowa; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Joustra February 23, 1985. Funeral and Committal services were held Thursday, November 14 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville with Pastor Wesley Smith offi­ ciating. Burial was at River­ side Cemetery, Akron, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Keith H. Gibson MIDDLEVILLE - Keith H. Gibson, 46 of Middleville, passed away Friday, Novem­ ber 8, 1991 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Mr. Gibson was born on Octobers, 1945, in Middlevil­ le, the son of Paul L. and Ethel M. (Prentice) Gibson. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools. He attended Middleville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Barry County 4-H, Mr. Gibson is survived by his parents, Paul and Ethel Gibson of Middleville; four brothers, James and Kenna Gibson of New Richland, Minnesota, Carl Gibson of Charlotte, Edward and Christ­ ina Gibson of Lake Ridge. Virginia, Fred and Annemane Gibson of Sterling Heights; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, November 11 at the Beeler Funeral Home, with Reverend Lynn Wagner and Reverend C. William Martin officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church or the Tom Pritchard Foster Home. Caledonia Tops No. 546On Nov. 12 we had a 25th anniversary open house. We opened our doors and welcomed back some very dear friends. It was exciting to see the familiar faces of past members who returned to celebrate with us. There were several absent due to illness, our prayers are with you. Carole, our area captain, began by reading con­ gratulatory notes and regrets from those who could not be with us. The charter members were introduced. Five of the original 15 were present Millie. Liz. Myna, June, and Ora. We heard a few of the stories of the first meetings, meeting places and some of the "inspriational devices" used by the founding members of the MI546. Members of long standing (20 or more years) Mary . Ruth J. and Darlene. KOPS. Marilyn 13 years, Paula 10 years, and Ruth J. reinstated 10 years. Past queens and of­ ficers were asked to stand. Karolyn and Alice P. read poems. The history was read along with some of the highlights of the past five years. We closed with a prayer from Gloria. Thank you so much to all of you, it was a very special evening. My eternal gratitude to Carole for putting the pro­ gram together. I wouldn’t have done it without you! To Kathy F. and Arlene for the beautiful decorations and Kathy D. for the party trays. Also everyone who helped set up, brought food and helped clean up. thank you! You’re great! For information call Dawn 891-9370 or Kathy 868-7677. Members of the Caledonia girls varsity basketball team enjoy a look at the caricatures drawn of them by Sandy Tuinstra, center. She finished the drawings and put them up in the gym before the team s lost home game. Missing from the photo is player Kristin Neely. Area mom draws on talent to honor eagers by Barbara Gall Sandy Tuinstra has spent many afternoons and evenings in the bleachers, cheering for Caledonia teams. With four children who either have been or still are active in school activities and sports, she knows the kids en­ joy a little special recognition once in a while. So, this year, she decided to use her talent as a caricaturist to plan a surprise for the varsi­ ty girls' basketball team on the night of their last home game. To replace the usual spirit banner. Tuinstra prepared caricatures of all the varsity players to display on the gym wall where the girls would see them entering and leaving Caledonia concert series to start soon The 1991/92 Caledonia Concert Series will open with a concert by the Cathedrals, a popular Southern gospel group. The concert will be Thurs­ day. Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m., at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church (M-37 at 100th Street). Tickets cost $8 and are available at Cutlerville Chris­ tian Bookstore, Caledonia Professional Pharmacy, or by calling 868-6477 or 891 -1512. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! their locker room. “I had done this once before for the 1989 basketball team, and I thought this would be a good time to do them again, especially since I have a daughter playing on the var­ sity and another girl playing on the freshman team.” Tuinstra said. She explained that she uses photographs to create the caricatures, so she had taken pictures of all the players at an earlier game. She also has done caricatures of teachers, coaches and principals for other occasions. An artist who draws "just for pleasure.” Tuinstra said she has had little formal train­ ing. but said she enjoys using her talent for fun and to do things "with the kids.” I --------BRING THIS AD IN FOR ‘1.00 OFF-------I I I 6908 Hammond SE I Dutton I I I • We Deliver • I I Monday thru Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. I Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. I Serving: Dutton. 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The fourth break-in Members of Caledonia's choirs, bands and orchestras strike a 'noteable pose to advertise their pop can collection fund raiser going on this week. Caledonia Music Boosters plan fund-raiser for this Saturday J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia Music Boosters are into "pop." Pop cans, that is. The parent support group for all CHS music organiza­ tions this week is sponsoring a collection of returnable pop cans and bottles as a fall fund­ raiser, running Nov. 18-22. To "cap" the drive, music students will go door to door this Saturday, Nov. 23, ask­ ing residents for any empties they might like to donate. Identifiable by their Music Booster name tags, the stu­ dents will be knocking on doors in Caledonia Village, Listening Valley, Pine Edge, Alaska and Dutton. On that same day, the Scots' Marching Band Bus will be parked in the D & W lot as a collection center for the convenience of any resi­ dents who would like to drop off cans and bottles. Proceeds from the fund­ raiser will be used for scholar­ ships, excursions and the pur­ chase of equipment for the school music organizations. “Good insurance gives you peace of mind!” y°u ^ave an accident or insurant ( loss trip, the Bob Booth V Wa _ Jb —_ at * Agency is affiliated with 100.000 independent insurance agents ii across the country, Bk ready to serve you. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 < In past years, the Boosters have raised about $1,500 a year to help meet the needs of the bands and orchestras. This year, however, the Boosters have reorganized to include the vocal music organizations as well. "We hope people will save their bottles and cans for the 23rd," said Marion Stewart, Booster secretary. "We have worked hard to find a project that won't require our students to go selling door to door, or that won't cost our parents and friends too much. "And we also think this is going to be a lot of fun!" Anyone who has returnables to donate, or any parent who would like to help out on Saturday should call Stew­ art at 891-1378. The Boosters hope other residents will donate all they can to the cause. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! was reported Monday on Shaw Lake Toad. The burglrries took place at isolated and semi-isolated homes during the day when owners were away from the house, deputies said. Stolen items include guns, TVs and VCRs. In three of the four burglar­ ies, no damage was done to the homes. But in the fourth break-in, burglars caused hun­ dreds of dollars worth of dam­ ages to the building. In Monday's break-in, bur­ glars entered an unlocked door to steal guns worth more than S 1,200. Weapons taken in­ clude a 30-30 rifle, a .22 Winchester pump rifle, a .22 single-shot rifle, an Ithaca 12 gauge pump shotgun with a scope and an old French army gun. Ammunition was stolen, but other guns were left behind, deputies said. "They attempted to take the VCR, but someone might have scared them off," Nevins said. Authorities are looking for a blue GM pickup truck in connection with Monday's burglary in the 9900 block of Shaw Lake Road. The pickup, thought to be between four and five years old, was seen near the home over the weekend, said Deputy Sheriff Don Nevins. In the Nov. 6 burglary on in the 1700 block of Payne Lake Road, burglars entered an unlocked door to steal a TV, a VCR, a video cam­ corder, a AM FM stereo radio and cassette player, a diamond ring and cash totalling $2,235. A second TV set was moved by not taken. Burglars also searched the drawers and cupboards throughout the house, deputies said. In the Nov. 8 break-in in the 100 block of South Payne Lake Road, burglars stole a TV, a VCR. a diamond ring, a wristwatch and two coats, deputies said. The burglars also broke drinking glasses, threw eggs inside the house and burned a stick of butter in the mi­ crowave oven. ‘‘They turned the kitchen sink faucet around and let the water run on the floor," Abendroth said. "There was a lot of water damage all over the floors, down the walls and into the basement." FCC Inc. of Caledonia was awarded the general contracting job for remodeling the former Kent County garage into a new headquarters for the Caledonia fire department. Caledonia awards fire barn remodeling to FCC, Inc. J-Ad Graphics News Service Following the Nov. 8 open ing of bids from 12 general contractors, the Caledonia Township Board awarded low bidder FCC, Inc. of Caledonia, the job of remodeling the former county garage on Maple Street into expanded quarters for the local fire department. FCC’s bid came in at $73,941, only slightly lower than the $74,683 hid submit ted by Gust Construction of Cedar Springs. VanKalker Construction was next lowest at $78,864. The remodeling project, which will include updating and refurbishing the building, is scheduled to get under way probably within the month, said Michael Corby of In­ tegrated Architecture, the firm hired by the township and village to oversee the project FCC indicated it would complete the remodeling in 60 day Corby said plans for the remodeling include creating a small meeting room and kit­ chen for the firemen, harrier free restrooms, a truck-fill system for the fire engines and new lighting and electrical systems. A joint building committee also is looking at the existing heating system to see if it will suffice for the fire bam, Cor­ by said. Caledonia's volunteer fire department presently is hous­ ed in the fire barn in the village-township building on Emmons. That property, however, was sold to the State Bank of Caledonia to help fund construction of a new village-township office building, also on the county garage property Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Calcdorwa, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 19, 1991 I Page 9 Lansing Update, from page 6 The primary importance of Public Act 108 is its long term nature. Until now. redistribu­ tion of school aid was ac­ complished solely through the annual appropriations pro­ cess. Last year, for example, the recapture of categorical funds passed the House by a one-vote margin, raising doubts about the outcome of that issue in future education budget battles. The property tax sharing path upon which Michigan has embarked will not likely be altered in the near future, unless the legislature or a ma­ jority of the voting public finally agrees on a more com­ prehensive school finance reform plan. That is still my hope In fact. Public Act 108 may move us closer toward that goal. One obstacle to approve of a property tax cut/sales tax increase has been the tenden cy of more prosperous school districts to support the status quo. With the enactment of property tax base sharing, the status quo will be less attrac tive to wealthier school systems, but it remains far from satisfactory for poorer districts. M MM > For frustrated citizens who believe they no longer matter in today's political process, take heart. The issue was telecom­ munications policy. Before the debate, lawmakers had to wade through two dozen lob­ byists in order to reach the House chamber. Cynical observers figured that bet­ ween pressure politics and the complexity of telephone deregulation, consumer in­ terests would be forgotten. Instead the unexpected oc­ curred. Upset by intense, un­ precedented company lobby­ ing. House members tried to sort out the legislation by themselves, for their consti­ tuents. For two full days, we debated over one hundred amendments and began to craft a compromise which does not make any interest group happy. The goal of the bill is to en­ courage both competition and modernization of telecom­ munications networks. Ad­ vances in technology will allow telephone companies to offer an impressive array of optional services, for exam­ ple. caller identification which lets customers see originating numbers before answering calls. The problem is that traditional state regulatory policies have slowed entry in­ to new markets, because of lengthy, expensive pro­ ceedings and a rate structure that discourages investment in improved basic services. Still the legislature con­ fronted a dilemma. Given the market of dominance of a telephone company like Michigan Bell and the con­ sumer need for affordable, basic local telephone service, how much should the state loosen its regulation of telecommunications? Key House decisions included: More flexible Public Ser­ vice Commission (PSC) review of local telephone rates. Todas the PSC must approve local telephone rate changes before they take ef­ fect — a system which allows intervenors to force up to twoyear delays in decision­ making. Telephone com­ panies wanted rate hikes to take effect immediately, givig the PSC forty-five days to review increases. The House decided that companies should be able to file a notice of in­ tent to raise or lower rales, which would become effective 90 days later only if the PSC chose not to initiate a review during that period. Cost-based rate structure. Today residential customers pay a flat monthly rate for an unlimited number of local calls. This means that the 80 percent of consumers who make 300 calls or less a month subsidize others who do more calling. The House Commit­ tee bill would have allowed telephone companies to charge up to 6.2 cents extra for each monthly call in ex­ cess of 300. starting in January. 1992 The full House instead placed this proposed rate structure under the new PSC regulatory process. Michigan Bell has stated that cost-based, local rates will enable reductions in long distance call changes within area codes. To encourage that outcome. House members voted to make it easier for other telecommunications companies to compete with Bell in the "short, long­ distance" market. Preventing cross­ subsidization. Carfullydrawn language will prohibit companies from using rates charged for local telephone service to subsidize the selling of unregulated telecom­ munications services. This should stop protected utilities from unfairly undercutting competitors. The House-passed bill, which 1 supported, now goes to a six-member. HouseSenate Conference Commit­ tee. Needless to say. that panel will be subject to con­ tinued intense lobbying. If the balance we tried to achieve in the House is undone by con­ ferees. I will oppose the final measure FREEPORT raCCTCMT. Ml 49)3) • •UM3 5III You are invited to the Freeport District Library's • OPEN HOUSE • — on — Friday. November 22, 1991 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Freeport Community Center 209 S. State — Freeport Freeport Boosters TURKEY DINNER Nov. 22. 1991, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Adults $5.00 Children (5-12) $3.00 This year s CHS pom pon squad poses with Coach Cindy Gless and some of the trophies won by the team in recent competitions. The girls will be performing during halftimes of home basketball gomes thi« winter Caledonia Pom Pon squad takes ‘Most Improved’ at recent competition bv Barbara Gall ’ Staff Water Caledonia High School’s pom pon squad put on a spirited showing last summer, receiving 16 blue ribbons, the “Spirit Stick" and the “Most Improved" title at the Na­ tional Cheerleading Associa­ tion camp. Pom pon coach Cindy Gless said 24 schools were represented at the four-day camp, held this year at Hope College. "I was really proud of the girls," she said. "It was a thrill for them and for me. too, to come home with all those ribbons.’’ But the squad wasn't the on­ ly award winner. Pom pon member Holly Pelon explained that all the squads were invited to write an essay of 100 words or less, stating why their coach should win the coach’s award. "And after we got done writing about Mrs. Gless. the judges picked her as the win­ ner." Holly said. The poem the girls wrote for the coach’s award is in­ cluded at the end of the article. The CHS squad also won Freeport Library planning open house Friday The public is invited to visit the Freeport District Li­ brary in its new home in the Freeport Community Center Friday, from 1 to 8 p.m. The open house is to show the new library facility, which recently completed the move into the remodeled Community Center at 209 S. State Sl in Freeport. At the same umQi-thCL Freeport Boosters will have a fund-raising dinner, which will feature turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad and homemade pies. Semng will be from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost for adults will be $5, children from five to 12 will cost S3, and there is no charge for children under 5. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. the "showmanship" award at the Dance Brat Originals Competition held at Wyoming Rogers High School Nov. 9. where the Caledonia girls competed against 11 other teams. Gless said that her girls qualified for a chance to per­ form at a Detroit Pistons basketball game, but since the date of the game fell right at Christmas, they decided not to try for the honor this year. The 13-member squad recently performed at the Nov. 14 General Motors Car Show at the Grand Center, and the girls will entertain at halftime for all home varsity boys basketball games this winter, Gless said. Members of this year’s squad are Sam Grinstead, Deanna Goote, Holly Pelon, Kelly Rider, Jodi VanOost, Michelle Wyma, Kim Abbott. Shen Bradley, Debbie Foote, Kelly Wilson, Heather Zigler, Nicki Yonker and Carrie Landis. Here is the poem they wrote about their coach: When W e Stop To Think When we stop to think About all the things she’s done About all the laughs The tears and the fun. When the going gets rough. She gets rougher. When the routines get tough. She gets even tougher. She gives of herself Even when it seems hv don’t care. She’s our friend and supporter: For us she's always there. Ar the memories of this team Grow farther and farther apart. The memory of Mrs. Gless and all she's done Will constantly be close to our hearts. FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY j ■ Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment Caledonia Community Education presents ... Rumpelsfiltskin performed by Kid Stuff Theatre Company division of Pritchard Productions, Inc. Producer, David Pritchard On Friday, November 22nd Caledonia Community Education will be having a family night At 6:00 p.m. pizza and pop will be served at the High School cafeteria. At 7:00 p.m the play Rumpelstiltskin will be performed in the auditorium. The cost for the evening will be $5.00 per person in advance $6.00 at the door To purchase tickets stop by the Community Education office or send a check with name, address and number of tickets requested to: Caledonia Community Education. 330 Johnson, Caledonia MJ 49316 Beginning November 1st tickets will also be available at each elementary. A delightful account of the tale of the strange little man who spins straw into gold for the miller s daughter m exchange for a terrible promise. This story from the Brothers Grimm is a captivating new version of an all-time favorite with lots of opportunity for audience involvement and enjoyment. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 19. 1991 CHS debaters don’t argue over needs of the homeless of area J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia High School debate teams have translated their league s debate topic on the homeless into some meaningful action during their "Hope for the Homeless: The-Really-Great-Everything- Drive." Coordinating efforts with the middle school and Caledonia Elementary, the debate students have gathered food, clothing, paper products, dishes, a dresser and even a refrigerator to donate to Family Haven and God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids. "I am very proud of these students," commented CHS Debate Coach Ruth Grinstead. "They are generous with their time and money, and the high school students who have donated goods also deserve thanks. The overwhelming response from the senior high students has been wonderful!" Though the Hope for the Homeless Drive officially ends today, the debate students said they would see that any additional donations would reach facilities that aid the homeless. Especially needed are men’s hats and gloves, canned baby food, blankets, sleeping bags and children s outerwear. Plots twists and bodies in window seats and other places make "Arsenic and Old Lace" a delightful three act comedy. Here, another body is found, but who is doing it? And why? ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ to be presented by TK High School The three-act comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace" by Joseph Kesselring will be presented at the Thornapple Kellogg High School audito­ rium Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, beginning at 8 pm. Admission is $3 with re­ served seating available by calling 795-7497 or 795-9942 daily between 5 and 6:30 p.m. The 1940s comedy classic is the story of two charming and innocent ladies who "help" lonely, old men to reach a peaceful demise by of- feting them elderberry wine tainted with arsenic. The humorous storyline is brought to life by many col­ orful characters. Hunt is October Rotary nominee More cash for your future.. . q with UNIVERSAL LIFE For the ipecial times of life that require lots of cash—like buying a home or educating your kids—you need an effective. high-yield cash accumulation plan A Universal Lite policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan will meet the cash needs of your lifetime—and protect you with life insurance at the same time Call today Couchenour Making your future more predictable lB FARM BUREAU M INSURANCE r 1611 S. Hanover St. Suite 112 HASTINGS Ph. 945-3443 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE “Arsenic and Old Lace” has many interesting parts for high school actors. This is “Theodore Roosevelt” leading the “charge” up San Juan hill. He does that a lot in the play. AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 CHS debaters Veronica Greiner and Lisa Grimes sort and box the Caledonia schools' generous response to the debate class's drive to help the homeless. Senior Rob Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hunt of Middleville, was selected as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month” for October at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Called “a multi-talented young man.” he has displayed many achievements, including a perfect 4.0 overall grade point average in a rigorous college preparatory cur­ riculum, recognition as an outstanding member of his youth group at the Methodist Church, leadership roles as treasurer of the Student Coun­ cil and captain of the football team, member of the National Honor Society, participant in the peer tutoring program, respected player on the basketball and tennis teams, and an active individual in the bottle and can drive for the end-of-the-year graduation party. Future plans include major­ ing engineering at the Univer­ sity of Michigan. Serving Our Country (616) 891-9294 John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Samantha J. Hall HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE WORKER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY Airman Samantha J Hall has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. Tevas During the su weeks of training the airman studied Air Force mission, organiza­ tion and customs and received special training in human relations In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. She is the daughter of Janie L. Me Nall of 7020 Christian Lane. Grand Rapids, and Dan Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) G. Hall of 578 145th. Caledonia The airman is a 1990 graduate of Bryon Center High School. Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �*************************** The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19, 1991 I Page 11 Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School announces honor roll All A’s - Martin Bender. Curt Brinks, Traci Campbell. Ruth Caton. Courtney DeHaan. Adelaide Devine. Leah Dodd. Patrick Kathmann. Kelly Nicholson. Chanda Wenger. Ben Wiese B Honor Roll - Mike Anders. Joel Appel. Joel Bar nhill. Tarah Beuschel. Brett Bremer. Brian Brewer. Ethan Buist. Michelle Butler. Jamie Byars. Sean Crofoot. Jennifer Deschoff. Rachel DeVormer. Lisa DeVnes Mandi DeWitt. Rene' Sl­ inger, Bradley Enders. Ten Fitch. Amanda Frisbie. Tracey FunNell. Tim Han­ nan. Kon Hutchens. Christine Hypnar. Leisa Ide ma. Paul Jamison. Jill Kelley, Dan Key non. Rob Kiel. Andrea Kokmeyer. Angela Kuhtic. Abby LaBin. Melissa Landman. Kimber Medaris. Michelle Merlau. Tiffiny Middleton. Meagon Oliver. Thad Otto. Maria Parker. Katie Polhemus. Jerry Postma. Stephanie Potter. Lance Robertson, Amber Sans. Scott Schantz. Trevor Schut. Brian Shoaf, Rebecca Singleton. Alison Space. Robert Strawser. Katie Tyner. Jessica Van Aman. Erin Vandcrsloot. Lisa Van Putten, Dwight Wade, Rachelle Walker, Julie Weid­ man. Amy Wiermga. Kelly Williams. Arnie Bergakker, Bruce Higgins. Chad Brewer. Angela Keysor. 7th tirade All A's - Jolene Batdorff. Miaty Blain. Aaron Brill. Jeremy Doornbos, Keri Jeurink, Dean Laansma, Curt Martin. Andrew Mathais. Jennifer Matison, Laura Reed. Ryan Ritsema, Tracy Schondelmayer, Monica Verkerke, Erica Walker. Heather West. Heather Welsh, Emily Zuidersma. B Honor Roll - Melody Allorc, Kimberly Bedford. Sarah Bishop, Tami Bruin. Heather Carpenter. Mandy Chavis. Josh Cnossen. Michael Cramer. Amber Den­ nison. Steven Dood. Kevin Doyle. Shan Drummond. Scott Evans. Toni Farrell. Andy Finkbeiner Amber Frost. Dawn Hansford. Andrea Hartley. Jennifer Hemgton. Mary Hesseltine. Pamela Jamison. Joshua Lancaster. Gregory Lawrence. Nicole Lefanty. Steve Lehman. Allison Lesert. Sara Lincoln. David Liu. Sage Lucas. Jami MacGregor. Chris Mason. Jada Middleton Randy Middleton. Lucas Middleton. Matthew Neason. Devin O’Dell. April Pm. Raneane Poll. Lisa Postema. Kimberly Rauschenberger. David Replogle. Blake Richards. Adam Richardson. Angela Rider, Katherine Rodriquez. Dominick Ronchetti Meagon Roon. Richard Rothaar. Matthew Send. Jen­ na Shook. Amy Smith. Michael Stem. Joshua Steorts. Amanda Stutzman. Paula Sweeney. Ryan Taggart. Lisa Van Sickle. Amanda Veen, Brooke Walker Kaye Weaver. Sara Wright. Jaclyn Zoerner. Tara Boersma. Christine Mello. Tara Schweitzer, Johnna Yoder, Bob Mosey. 6th Grade All A’s - Lindsay Bremer. Krista DeMaagd. Anne-Mane Hart. Loretta Huntington. Daniel Kokmeyer. Holly Pitt. Lindsey Robertson. Monique Rodriquez. Rachel Wade. Robert Walker B Honor Roll - Jennifer Baker, Alison Aten. Coreen Barber. David Beckering. Trisha Beuschel. Evelyn Bird. Robert Bishop. Kelli Brice. Lance Brinks, Traci Brower, Hillary Brown, Rachel Buist. Ryan Cameron. Tammy Cargill. Brad Clark. Bridget Cook, Maria Cook, Sarah Cordts, Dendel Craven. Michael DeBlaay. Lisa Decker. Laura Dodd. Jennifer Doyle. Amanda Dykstra. Kevin Ellis. Adam Erway. Bobbi Frazer. Julie Giar. Rebekah Hartley. Ronald Haynes. Stephanie Higgins. Kelli Hili. Sara Hillman. Jodi Hoffman Jennifer Huber. Stacey I dema. Penelope Ignatoski. Timothy Johnson. Scott Kathmann. Heathr Key. Ryan Kimmel. Melissa Kline. Jason Klinge. Kammie Kollar. Karne Kollar. Jami Kooiman. Keasha Kotrba. Melissa LaLone. Morgan Leep. Jessica Lucas. Sarah Lucas. Saxony Matousek. Jason McClure. Janine McWhinney. Dawn Medaris. Benjamin Meekhof, Alex Middleton. Kari Mid­ dleton. Brooke Mulder. Lor­ raine Murphy. Brian Mutschler. Melissa Nelson. Aleese Nichols. Jospeh Nor­ man. Jared Otto. Jeremy Otto. Sarah Parks. Cheryl Postema. Corey Smith. Nathan Pranger. Jason Preslar. Bethany Raber. David Ramey. Kery Retzloff. Kimberly Richards. Rebecca Rider. Heather Ritchie. Jamie Robbins. Joshua Robinson. Melissa Robinson. Spencer Romph. Michelle Scaturro, William Schilthroat. Nathan Schmitz. Chad Schondelmayer. Cory Schut, Hollie Shephard. Jason Siebesma Elizabeth Steensma. Kent Stevens. Laura Stolsonburg. Lindsey Thornton, Nicholas Timmer. Stacy Toren. Bar­ bara Truer. Leslie Valk. Amanda Vander Woudc, Jill Van Dyke. Jennifer Veen. Erik Vernon. Lucas Weatherhead. Noah Wenger. Steven Wiersma. Jessica Wiersum. Aaron Wiese. Kristine Williams. Michael Williams. Rebecca Worth. Natalie Rosales, Tina Trudell, Michael Vandersloot. Middleville Lions Club selling tickets for Caribbean cruise' THORNAPPLE KELLOGG* CALENDAR: of Events | * X - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - J □ High School. Business Law Field Trip (5th Hour only) J □ Page................................... 4th Grade Art Talks * LUNCH: meat and cheese subs, lettuce salad, applesauce, £ BREAKFAST: cold cereal, muffin, juice, milk - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 - * □ McFall...............................................................Picture Retakes □ Page......................................... 4th Grade Art Talks & □ Page................................... . Picture Retakes •K LUNCH: turkey/dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, mix•ft ed vegetables, dinner roll, sherbet ■K BREAKFAST: scrambled egg, muffin, orange juice, milk. * Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! 7 J J £ J - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 - * X X X X X * •X- □ Page........................................................ Santa's Secret Shop XX LUNCH: hamburger/bun, pickles, oven fries, pineapple. x X BREAKFAST: oatmeal/brown sugar, raisins, muffin, milk. x * - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - * X □ Page........................................................ Santa's Secret Shop x X LUNCH: chicken nuggets, rice, green beans, fruit choice. x X BREAKFAST: blueberry sausage pancake, orange juice, milk x * Coming Events ... X □ Nov. 27th ............................. Page - Santa Secret Workshop X □ Nov. 27th........................... All Students Have School Day X Dismissals: HS 8c MS 10:40, McFall 11:55, West 12:00, v Page 12:05 □ Nov. 28th 8c 29th.......... NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving J □ Dec. 6th 8c 7th ............ High School Play "Arsenic and Old J Lace'' 8:00 P.M. in HS Auditorium J □ Dec. 5th................... Senior Citizens are invited to the dress £ rehearsal of the play. 7:15 for desserts and coffee in * cafeteria, performance at 8:00 p.m. Lunch Week of November 27 - December 3rd X,27th: No Lunch, 28th: No Lunch, 29th: No Lunch, Dec. 2: BurX- ritos/Cheese Sauce, Dec. 3rd: Tuna Noodle Casserole * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raffle tickets for a week-long cruise are now being sold by the Middleville Lions are now being sold by individual Lions, as well as being available at the Village Hall The winner will go on a week-long cruise, and other prizes are $500, $200 and $100 U. S. Savings Bonds. The drawing will be on Dec. 11 at 730 p.m. at the Middle ViMa Inn Here, Lions President Bill Hardy sells a chance to Eldon Newmyer. You do not have to be present to win. ’K v IT v - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - * □ Kiddie Kampus Preschool.......... Thanksgiving Play & Feast X * 7:00 P.M. in H.S. Auditorium X □ District Girls Basketball Finals at Hastings . 7:30 P.M. X LUNCH: pizza, cole slaw, fresh fruit X High School - Pizza Hut pizza. X BREAKFAST: waffles/syrup, applesauce, milk. * * �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1991 Kettle Lake celebrates Thanksgiving with ‘Heritage Day’ Displaying the wheat weaving project they completed for Heritage Day are third-groders Joshua VanVelsen, Julie VanKalker and Chris Delmar. by Barbara frail Staff Writer Oxen hauling a wagon, can­ dle making and wheat weav­ ing. the smell of pumpkin pie and turkey, and the sound of the Indian tom-tom. Re-creating the sights and sounds of America’s past have become a tradition at Kettle Lake’s annual Heritage Day. a day-long event put on by the school’s PTO each year near Thanksgiving. This year’s event began Thursday, with students working on pioneer crafts such as candle making, but the real fun began after the students gathered in the gym to watch George and Kay Mallette of Grand Rapids pre­ sent their hour-long program of Indian dancing and Indian lore. The Mallettes have been visiting schools for 30 years,* ever since they became charter members of the Grand Valley American Indian Lodge "We try to teach the children about Indian culture and costumes.” said Kay Mallette “When we first started this 30 years ago. no Indians were doing it,” said George Mallette. who. like his wife, is white. “The materials about In­ dians that teachers are given That would smart! One to work with are terrible, even Kettle Lake student tries to today.” he said “They’re imagine what an ar­ full of half-truths. We try to rowhead could do to his give the children at least a cranium. Iftilflil 3 Kettle Lake students Sara Damghani, Angela Barr and Naomi Stewart check out a bottle-capper, one of several old tools on display that once had been used in homes or factories. glimpse of what real Indian culture was like." “I love doing this.” he said of their school programs. “I love watching the children’s faces when I dance. They just glow.” But the Kettle Lake students who watched the Mallettes last week are among the last to see them perform The couple is planning to give up school visitations after this year. Dressed first as a Sioux brave who had earned a full bonnet of feathers, and then appearing in a dance costume, Mallette delighted his young audience with his buffalo dance and sun dance. But the children clearly en­ joyed most the coquettish Continued on next page... George and Kay Mallette complete the happy ending to the courtship dance called 'the Partridge Dance.' VOTERS OF CALEDONIA We, as parents of Caledonia Elementary Students, urge you to VOTE YES TODAY! Daniel & Deb Adrlanse Cal & Pam Andree David A Rita Banno Lynn Baxter Wayne & Gall Beltz Jill Birtles Fred & Marllou Boncher Jack & Charlene Brown Toni Burkey Dave Bush Dennis & Sheryl Carmet John & Jennifer Clsler Charles & Debora Clark Carl & Denise Cornlls Michael & Pamela Dahlberg Cindy & Mike Stanley Jerry & Deb DeBoer Roger & Renice DeJong John a Linda Amante William & Kathleeen DeRuiter Randall & Debbie DeWit John & Sharon Dill William & Lynelle Dodge Hannelore Doezma Kathleen L Driscoll Paul a Mary Jo Drueke R. Neil and Karen Dunlap John a Beth Finkbeiner Pat a Suz Fitzsimmons Don a Gall Frantti Roy a Deidre Freas Roger a Chris Gameiin Jim a Lynn Gless Robert a Karen Green Skip a Debra Grimes Gary a Diane Hanna Jeff a Renee Harp William a Claudia Hendry David a Nancy Pikaart Jim a Terri Idema Robert a Kathleen Jackson James a Mary Johnson Craig a Karen Jones Tom a Judy Kaechele Rose King Harlan a Jamie Klngma Doug a Carol Kokmm Jeffrey a Gayle Draft Jeff a Terri Kristoff Mark a Shelly Langkamp Jeffrey a Mary Jo Leatherman Joe a Deann Licari Robert a Anne Lillie David a Jodi Littell Lynda Mendez Steven a Beverly Mercer Al a Linda Miedema Jeffrey a Karen Mills Bernard a Debra Nagel Gregory a Sharon Oatley Edward a Barbara Oft Kenneth a Dena Oyler Jon a Marlene Pelletier John a Suzanne Petz Larry a Diane Reifter John a Sandra Robinson Douglas a Ruth Roosien Robert a Lou Sacha Steven a Teresa Sanxter Charles a Phyllis Schadler Mark a Julie Schmidtke Timothy a Karen Schupp Paul a Sheri Sheeiy Stephen a Laura Shoemaker Rick a Virginia Sines Bud a Patti Smith Daniel a Karen Stephan Dan a Meredith Terrell Dean a Marcia Thompson Kevin a Brenda VanVoikinburg Francesco a Cheryl Vilardi Stan a Barbara Zylstra Kettle Lake teacher Royle Bailard shows Courtney Wiersum how a 1940s-era blow torch would have worked. Phyllis Simmons of Scotts, Michigan, shows Kettle Lake students the arrowheads she has been collecting since 1976. Three of her arrowheads were found by her grandfather. Pre-schoolers storytime set Kent County Library System’s monthly storytime for pre-schoolers ages 3 to 5 will be held at the Caledonia branch, 240 Emmons, Thurs­ day. Dec. 12, at 10:30 a m. The storytime for pre­ schoolers at the Alto branch, 6059 Linfield, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. For more information, call 868-6038 or 891-1502. �The Sun and Mews. Middleville. Ml / November 19. 1991 / Paqe 13 Kettle Loke second-graders set off for a wagon ride, with oxen Bill and Bob supplying the power John Finkbeiner, right, supplied the antique wagon, which has been handed down through his family. The oxen are owned by Groce and George Kamps. Celebration, from page 12 Shopping spree to benefit needy set Area food banks will benefit from a shopping spree at Weick's Foodtown this Thursday, financed by a $500 donation in food from the William Weick family, and another $1,500 by groups and individuals. The ladies, Andrea Frank, Maureen Robinson. Sally Stannard and Jan Schuling. will set off at 5:30 p.m. for a five minute spree, selecting staples to be distributed by food pantries in Middleville, Orangeville and Wayland The idea was introduced by this "bag lady" when she appeared at a seminar sponsored by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce recently. She dramatized that many people may be hungry this holiday season. Mark Christensen, portrayed a Keystone cop who is keeping "her" in line. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD November 11, 1991 A special meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Township Library, 240 Emmons. Caledonia. Present: Good. Gould. Snyder. Tolan. DeVries. Jousma, Dieleman. Also Present: Datema Emerson. Attorney Donnell, and Mike Corby from Intergroted Architect. Mike Corby reviewed the bids for the Fire Dept. Discussion was held and motion carried to select FCC. Attorney Donnell discussed the Campau Lake Lawsuit. Two bills were submitted to be payed for the new Township/Villoge Hall. Discus­ sion on interviews for the new Assessor was held and was cor ried to hire Tom Doane as port time Assessor. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Snyder. Clerk (11-19-91 50) Attention: Senior Citizens LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) • Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. • Large community room. • Security door system. • Convenient laundry facilities. • Postal service. • Activity programs. For personal tour and eligibility information, write: Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln Street Middleville, Michigan 49333 or call ... 795-7715 or 795-3618 I = I “Partridge Dance.” in which both Mallettes played “hard to-get” in a courtship danced to the rhythm of rattles. Along with the dancing, the Mallettes included explana­ tions of their costumes and their instruments and showed the students some Indian tools. “We get a lot of satisfaction when we hear that the children Middleville OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES October 22. 1991 President Hardy called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Bray, Myers. Oliver. Rtley, and VondenBerg Absent. None. Guests: Jean Gallup from the Sun and News, Dorothy and Charles Corson, Regina Stein, George Hothway, Herbert Bills, and Tom Smith from the Grand Rapids Press. Minutes of the October 8. 1991 meeting were approved as read. Council reviewed the ap­ plicants for the vacant trustee's position. The Trustees voted by paper ballot and Ed Schelinger was declared appointed to fill the unexpired term until the next Village election held in March of 1992. Youngsmo approached Coun­ cil with offer from Joel and Julie Sietsma to purchase lot 12 of the Industrial Park, for manufactur­ ing small cement lawn or­ naments. Riley moved that Council accept the offer from Joel and Julie Sietsma to pur­ chase lot 12 of the Industrial Park for $10,000 00 and authorize the President to sign the sale agreement Support by VondenBerg. Roll call Bray aye, Myers aye, Oliver aye Riley aye. VondenBerg aye. and Har­ dy aye. Motion Carried. Riley moved that Council amend the restrictions on lot 12. of the Industrial Park. Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. VondenBerg with concerns of the retention ponds at the mobile home park. This matter referred to Manager Roon io look into and report bock tfc Council. Myers moved that Council spend $?« > Ue to participate i* the repairs of the former Hall instructing village leg^ Council to obtain release for any present or future problem cor­ rected. Support by Riley. Ayes all Carried Letter was sent to Herbert Bills from Village Attorney in response to Council s legal oc­ tton concerning the zoning on Lem Paul Street Manager Roon reported to Council on Sorry County Task Force resurfacing projects for 1992 and 1993 Attorney Fisher updated Council on the Wastewater discharge from the DNR With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment Support by Riley Ayes all Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 30 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk went home and told their parents some of the things they learned about Indians." said George Mallette. Other high points of the day included displays of antiques and arrowheads, riding in a wagon behind a team of oxen, folk dancing and a Thanksgiv­ ing dinner with all the trimmings. The Heritage Day program is not a fund-raiser, said this year’s coordinator. Beth Simmons. “The whole day is paid for through the PTO cultural arts program.” she explained. “We aim for as much parent involvement as we can generate, to show off what Kettle Lake is all about “But the goal definitely is educational, to enhance what the children learn in the classroom. And the teachers tell us that it really helps bring history to life for the kids.” Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan "Al lh< Growtotf E4r** Krwt NOVEMBER 20, 1991 — AGENDA — 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Minutes Bills Building Inspector Report Fire Dept. Bids Zoning Ordinances - 91-6Z and 91 7Z 2nd Reading Preliminary Plat • East Rivershore Optech III Voting System Planning Commission Report Street Lights Advisory Committee Report Anything else that may come before the board. Township of Yankee Springs (11/19/91 51) -V TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY*OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY AND STATE OF MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Yankee Springs Township will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 21. 1991 commencing at 7 30 o'clock p.m at the Yankee Springs Township Hall located at 284 N Briggs Rd with Yankee Springs PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission will consider the following amendments to the Township Zoning Ordinance 1. Section 15.22 para. 2 h. • Only one dwelling unit may be constructed upon any platted lot which is zoned for residential purpose except 1. A two-family dwelling or multi-family dwelling may be constructed on a platted lot in any district that allows such use provided the minimum lot size re­ quirements are met for the district in which it is located. A platted lot may be subdivided and one single-family dwelling may be con­ structed on each resulting parcel that meets the minimum lot size requirements of the district in which it is located 2. Home Occupation as a Special Exception Use in "Residential Low Density”, ‘ Rural Residential”, and “Agricultural and Rural” Zoning Districts with conditions and limitations. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTIC^ THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission reserves the right to make changes to the proposed amendment at or after the public hearing, and to make Its recommendation accordingly to the^Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Planning Commission will consider such other matters as may properly come before the Commission at said hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed amend ment thereto may be examined at the Township Hall by request in advance to Township Supervisor Dave Van Elst at any time during regular business hours on any day hereafter except public and legal holidays until and including the day of said hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons interested in the Township are in­ vited to appear at said hearing and to be heard in person, or by agent or attorney, or by communication addressed to the Township Clerk in advance of the public hearing per­ taining to these matters Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the above mentioned matters at the office state above at any time during regular business hours up to the date of said hearing and will be further received by the Planning Commission Judy A Becker, Secretary Yankee Springs Planning Commission (616) 795-90, 10T22/91-27 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 19. 1991 Freeport man studying to become a ‘chef’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Love of cooking comes naturally to Ed Geiger of Freeport. That love of cooking dates back to the kitchen of his grandmother, Thelma Geiger. Now in his first year of study at Grand Rapids Com­ munity College to become a chef Ed said, "I learned a lot about cooking from Grandma. She made great pies and did a lot of German cooking." The German influence comes from his grandmother s mother, who was German, he said. Geiger's father, Ron, and mother. Christy, also both good CQoks, share their cooking duties and talents at home, with Ron baking homemade bread every weekend "I like being in the kitchen; I got a lot of exposure at 0 home," Ed said. The other member of the family, Chuck, is studying to become a computer draftsman and just enjoys the delicious benefits of having experienced good cooks in the family. Ed is working and studying at the in-house bakery on campus and he also works at Great Lakes Shipping, a restaurant on Burton Street. Great Lakes Shipping spe­ cializes in steak and lobster, with Ed working alongside three or four other cooks, depending on the demand. With the GRCC tradition for training fine chefs, Ed's future seems bright, especially strengthened by his family's cooking tradition. During this first year, Ed will take classes in bakery, skill development, restaurant sanitation and safety, princi­ ples of food preparation and purchasing and production, table service, menu planning and nutrition, college writing, English composition I and business and technical English I. Second-year students classes will include pastry, banquet and catering, survey of American Government, English composition, business and technical English II, first aid, advanced food production, and table service, financial records, hospitality management and a physical education elective. After his eight weeks in the Ed Geiger from Freeport shows the right way to carve a beef roast. Ed Geiger show some of the professional size pots and pans used by the culinary arts program at GRCC. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 7 ADOPTED: 11-11-91 EFFECTIVE: 11-11-91 co An Ordinance to amend the Duncan Lake San­ itary Sewage Disposal System Sewer Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 5 of Thornapple Township, by amending Section 5, Paragraph 2 and Section 7 of Article X thereof, dealing with service charges, to change the billing dates and delinquent charges and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict therewith. TOWNSHIP OF THORNAPPLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION 1 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5 AND SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE X Section 5, Paragraph 2 and Section 7 is hereby repealed, and a new Section 5. Paragraph 2 and Sec­ tion 7 Is adopted to read as follows. Section 5, Paragraph 2. SERVICE CHARGES. Service charges are payable quarterly. Quarterly bills will be mailed the first week of each quarter with charges due and payable within 30 days. Premises newly connected to the system shall be assessed the entire mon­ thly rate if connection was completed prior to the 15th of the month. Any connection after the 15th of the month will be assessed of the monthly rate. SECTION 7. Interest will be assessed at the rate of 1 % per month on any balance not paid in full on the last day of the quarter SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This Ordinance shall take effect on 11-11-91. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Donna Kenyon, Clerk Thomappie Township (11/19/91-49) Students from a wide area study the culinary arts or hospitality management at GRCC. Working in The Heritage" kitchen are (from left to right) Scott Weston from Grand Rapids, Gloria Preston from Hastings, Ed Geiger from Freeport, Steve Johnson from bakery, Ed will begin 16 weeks in "The Heritage," a restaurant in the Applied Technology Center at GRCC. The first eight weeks will be spent in the kitchen learn­ ing about cooking from either Chef Carl Butenas or Chef Bob Monaldo. The second eight weeks will be spent in the restaurant, serving cus­ tomers. "The Heritage" serves lunch and dinner to the public, with first- and second-year students doing all of the cooking, serving and caring for their customers under the watchful eye of their chef The 18-20 students in a class is small enough to al­ low for individual interaction with the chef from whom they art learning. Next May, Ed will have the bonus of being able to spend time in Scotland with Chef Angus Campbell, who oversees the "Skills Devel­ opment" kitchen at GRCC. Campbell, who specializes in ice sculpture and meat smoking, and Ed will go to Scotland, where Ed will work in a "five star property" for three days. ’ He'll be working in one of the best-known restaurants in Scotland," Campbell said, "and we ll do some tours of the Highlands and take in a few castles." "The training there is very 'military,' Campbell added, "but Ed has good discipline." In the future, Ed expects to apply for a work visa in Eu­ rope to allow him to do post­ graduate study in "basic, clas­ sic cooking" for up to 18 months. Continued on next page... Caledonia, and Mike Kidder, formerly from Freeport, now from Caledonia. PUBLIC NOTICE Nominating petitions for the following Village Offices are available at the Village Hall: (for Biannual Election March 9, 1992) PRESIDENT CLERK TREASURER ASSESSOR 3 TRUSTEES (4 yr. term) 1 TRUSTEE (2 yr. unexpired term) Deadline to file nominating petitions is 4:00 p.m. November 26,1991 at the Village Hall, 100 E. Main St., Middleville. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk 11/5/91 35 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1991 / Page 15 SPORTS Caledonia freshmen eagers end successful season “Just a very enjoyable season.' said Denny Crum, coach of the Caledonia freshman girls’ basketball team “We had 15 young ladies who worked hard in practice and in games, but who still found time to have fun. The success we enjoyed was just icing on the cake. “With everyone pulling for and supporting each other, It was a total team effort. " TK Jayvees win O-K Blue The TK junior varsity girls basketball team ended the season with an overall record of 16-4. The Trojans' O-K Blue record was 12-2, which was good enough for the league title. TK defeated Kelloggsville easily Tuesday 69-7. Tracy Wicrenga had 15 points and 12 steals in the win. Jamie Strater led TK with 18 points, while Suzanne landman added 10. Thursday night Middleville lost to Calvin Christian 40-30, despite holding a 15-9 halftime edge. But the Squires’ hot shooting in the second half paced them to the win. Kati Zoerner and Strater led Middleville with eight points apiece. *’I congratulate the team on their fine season," coach Jim French said. “They are a great group of young ladies." With wins over Cedar Spr­ ings and Hudsonville, the young Ladies upped their overall record to 16-3. After a 3-3 start, they ran off 13 straight wins to earn a perfect 12-0 record in the O-K Gold. In the win over Cedar, the Scots dropped in 29 points in the first quarter on the way to a 56-27 victory Angie Wilkinson scored 13. while Jenny Millard and Katie Donker added 12 and 8. respectively. Balanced scoring was the key in the win over Hudsonville. Heather Van Enk led with eight points, while Michelle Colbom. Wilkinson and Lisa Peterson each chip­ ped in seven. Donker added six in the 46-26 win. This year’s freshman team members were Michele ColContinued on next page... The Caledonia freshmen girls' basketball team celebrates its conference championship after defeating Hudsonville last week. Summary of Minutes CALEDONIA VILLAGE COUNCIL You can fill your wants needs and desires ... See me for your next car or truck. New-Used or Lease! Stop in or call ... JONATHAN Regular Minutes November II. 1991 The Regular Meeting of the Caledonia Villoge Council wot colled to order by the President at 7.00 p m. with all members AAinute* of the last regular meeting were approved. Finan­ cial statement was accepted as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment with the exception of TJ Miller's. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages lor the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd. and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a foe Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN • 30 A M A 30 P M MONDAV FRIDAY Beacon Seruices Inc. 698-7979 <eoo Three Bldgs South ol corner ol M<M44th Street or 4595 Broad moor. S,E., Suite 150. (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) ttj0X Motion by Kiddor seconded $2350 00 Carried Motion by Erskine, seconded by Soule* to have WW Engineer ing do a Sewer System study to determine infiltration/inflow problems. Carried. An Ordinance to amend the Sanitary Sewer System Rate Or­ dinance was presented by Er­ skine, seconded by Soule* so as to add provisions permanently connected to the sanitary sewer system, following a previous connection for temporary struc­ tures on other lands; and pro­ viding for an inspection fee for certain new or revised connec tions. Ayes: all. Ordinance declared adopted. Motion by Erskine, seconded by DeVries to grant a permit to Michigan Bell Telephone to do work at the State Bonk of Caledonia after poor bonding has been provided. Carried. Mo- European chefs still occa­ sionally bully their charges, but that is changing rapidly there, and it is not a problem here, Ed said. His goal is to become a certified executive chef, but he really doesn't care about owning a restaurant. It’s too much administrative work. He just wants to stay in the kitchen. Ed said he appreciates working in the kitchen classrooms that are only about 18 months old. "Everything is new. and that makes it nicer. Every piece here can found in fine restaurants," he said gesturing toward the gleaming kitchen equipment. He noted that the chefs he What Makes Unique? D Strong educational foundation in taxation. 3) This translates into competent service. Offer personal and business management consultation. No Fee Structure STEVE ANTECKI Erskino Kidder. Soule* Klover. AAotron by DeVrie* seconded ment of $33451.20 to FCC Inc. from the joint building fund. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Berencsi to authorize pay­ ment of $1891.64 to Intergrated Architecture from the joint building fund. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to accept the cost figure from Con­ sumers Power Company and authorize payment if this figure is not included in the contrac­ tor's building costs. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis, second­ ed by Soules to accept the pro­ posal from Fischer and Son for snow removal at the same figure as lost year. Carried. Freeport chef, from page 14 TAX MANAGEMENT & MORE, INC. 2) tion by Soule* seconded by Berencsi to grant a blanket per mit to Michigan Bell Telephone ♦or work tn the Villoge during 891-9401 learns from arc of high caliber. A team from GRCC participated in the Culinary Olympics in Frankfort, Germany and won gold, silver and bronze medals. Monaldo, the chef in charge of the evening meal at “The Heritage," won a gold medal at the event, Ed said. And Butenas, a chef with 18 years of experience in a kitchen, noted that the culi­ nary arts program won a “First in the Nation" award from the National Restaurant Association. That honor came from the school s chef-to-student ratio, the facilities, and the amount of “hands-on" leaching done at the college. "Also, we cater to the pub­ lic; that makes a difference," Butenas said. Geiger is working hard in his studies. “I’m going to learn all I can, do all I can with food. The more I learn, the farther I can go." He plans to travel and wort 'all over Europe for the expe­ rience' to learn their sty le of cooking, but probably won’t stay long in a big city. "I don’t care for big cities," said the young man from Freeport. Caledonia Community Cable was discussed. Other items discussed were: Mayor Ex­ change with Muir; lack of en­ forcement of Ordinances; Zon­ ing Board hearing results; and Halloween. Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Erskine to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Motion carried. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (11-19-91-48) TOYOTA (616) 942 5290 1 800-354 7037 2555 28th Street, S.E. Grand Rapids (•A miles West ol Woodland Mall) �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 19. 1991 Middleville gal eagers nip Calvin; tie for O.K. Blue Championship The calling card for the Middleville girls basketball team all year long has been defense. That # wasn't about to change is the regular season wound to a close Thursday night at Calvin Christian, a team which entered the game with a one-game lead in the O-K Blue conference standings. The Lady Trojans rallied from an early 10-point deficit and held off the Squires 39-37 to claim a share of the conference title. Both Calvin Christian league losses came at the hands of Middleville. Each team finished 12-2 in Blue play. "The kids are very pleased with the co-championship," Trojan coach Jim Sprague said after the game. "It was just a very hard-fought ballgame." One of Sprague's most pressing concerns coming into the game was containing Squire all-stater Christine Folkema. His fears proved to be valid, because Folkema scored eight points in the first quarter as Calvin raced out to a 18-9 lead. But the Trojan defense, keyed by Carla Ploeg, Sarah Count and Becky Riegler, bottled up Folkema the rest of the way. In fact, she did not score after the first period. "Defense was the name of the game in this one," Sprague said. "After the first quarter, we did a very good job in containing (Folkema)." Caledonia freshmen, from page 15 born. Jamie Thompson. Angie Wilkinson. Katie Donkcr. Lisa Peterson. Julie Tumstra. Krista Kozlowski. Heather Dodge, Tricia Davis. Sarah Gless. Heather Van Enk. Jennv Millard. Jessica PELONIS/Del-Rain The original Disc Furnace ONLY... Fleischman. Krystal Bos and Bradi Porter Crum said he would like to express his appreciation and thanks to the girls' parents for their support this season. Roughneck Ray 0 Vac FLASHLIGHTS ’ $0599 ~-J western IUtO^75:_. M 37, Caledonia • 891 1484 Open MF 8-8; Sat 8-5; Sun 9-3 Ray 0 Vac FLASHLIGHTS (Bright £ f" O O OIL FILTERS from... $239 Middleville kept pecking away at the Squire lead, and found itself down by just 2321 at the half. The Trojans took the lead for good early in the third quarter, and extended the advantage to 3327 entering the fourth. Calvin rallied to within the final margin with a full minute left to play, but was unable to knot the score. Ploeg was also effective offensively and on the glass, pacing Middleville with 11 points and seven rebounds. Senior Alicia Batson added 10 points and dished off five assists in her final regular season game. Tuesday Middleville cruised over Kelloggsville 53-32. After a sluggish start, the Trojan defense enabled the host team to outscore the Rockets 18-8 in both the second and third quarters. Mandy Pranger had perhaps her best all-around game of the season. She led Middleville with 14 points, all in a 10-minute secondhalf stretch. She connected on seven of nine field goals in the game. Laura Donker added 11 points, while Batson contributed eight points and six assists. Middleville, which improved to 16-4 overall with the two wins, will play the host Saxons tonight in the district tournament at Hastings. The Trojans defeated the Saxons in the season opener, but Hastings has improved over the course of the season. The Saxons finished fourth in the Twin Valley and come into tonight's game 9-11 overall. Start Smart. llic entry level snowmobiles with the expert features. If you’re headed for real snow. your first sled should be nunv than a toy - it slumld be a real Indy. 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The Fighting Scots have lost seemingly endless close games, mainly due to their inability to convert after forcing turnovers. But many of those memories were erased in Friday night’s regular season finale against archrival South Christian. Caledonia held on for a thrilling 58-56 victory over the Sailors, who had already clinched the league title and came into the contest with a 12-1 league mark. The Scots improved to 8-6 in conference play and 12-8 overall heading into Monday night's district opener against host Godwin Heights. A win over the Wolverines would send the Scots into Wednesday’s semi-final against O-K Blue co-champion Calvin Christian. The score was deadlocked at 56-56 with about one minute left. Caledonia ran the clock down to 20 seconds left before Demeuse called a timeout. The Scots then set up a play for junior Roxanne Gallert, who hit a contested driving layup with two seconds remaining for the game-winner. Gallert scored 13 points in the game. "The kids played a great game down the stretch," Demeuse said. "It was a very exciting game. Both teams played very well. “I hope this gives us some momentum for the tournament" The game was nip-andtuck throughout the first quarter, but the host Sailors plodded out to a 35-30 halftime advantage. But Caledonia changed pressure defenses in the third quarter. The result was a 23-11 Scot bulge in the period, as Caledonia pulled out to a 5346 advantage. Junior Jenny Tuinstra scored all six of her points in the quarter to help spark Caledonia. But South methodically trimmed the lead as the Scots became more patient offensively, and the Sailors led 46-44 midway through the fourth. It was anybody's game down the stretch. The Scots were able to maintain a high level of defensive intensity in the secoiid half without sending the Sailors to the free throw line. South attempted just three charity tosses in the half and failed to reach the bonus in both the third and fourth quarters. See Scot eagers, page 18 Caledonia's Stephanie O’Krangley and Jenny Tuinstra battle taller Hudsonville players for a rebound during the fighting Scots O-K Gold loss on Tuesday Caledonia opened district play last night against host Godwin Heights and will play Calvin Christian tomorrow if they defeated the Wolverines �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 19, 1991 I Page 17 Eight awarded honorable mention Sixteen Scots receive O-K Gold League honors Named to the O-K Gold girls’ all-conference cross country team are CHS run­ ners Sarah Flegel (left), Becky Beland, Meredith Denison, Karyn Duba (honoroble mention) and Wendy Faber. Schneider (honoroble mention) and Steve Tafelsky, who are kneeling in front. Fullbacks Craig Fortuna and Scott Siler also were named to the first team, while Jorge Garcia (middle row,right) and goalie Rob Moomey received honorable mention. Earning all-conference honors in golf this year were Scots John Duba (left) and Randy Foreman (right). Sophomore Phil Stimac (center) received honorable mention. Fighting Scot football players named to the O-K Gold all-conference team were Brad Feenstra (offensive guard), Tom Benedict (defensive bock). Brad Stegenga (punter) and Mark Uyl (honorable mention, center). Earning al I-conference honors in boys cross country this year were Jason Boorsma (left), Chris Hotidoy (honorable mention). John Myers Tim Stock and Peter Parbel. by Barbara (Jail The O-K Gold conference tapped two dozen Caledonia athletes for recognition as the 1991 fall sports season winds down. Honors in football, cross country, girls’ tennis, soccer and boys’ golf have been bestowed, leaving only the all-conference girls’ basket­ ball team yet unannounced. Sixteen Scots were chosen for first-team honors, with eight more receiving the honorable mention. “They’re all fine, hard­ working athletes,’’ com­ mented CHS Athletic Director John Soderman “They’ve worked hard for the honor, and they’re a credit to our school. “At the same time, we shouldn’t forget the fine play and dedication of our other athletes, even though they didn't get named to the all­ conference teams. We re pro­ ud of all our kids’’ Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Caledonia’s first singles tennis player Beckie Risdon received all-conference honorable mention this year. DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville p. 795-7022 • Tune-ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars Fast service - no Long waits WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner �Page 18 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 19, 1991 Scot eagers, from page 16 Jenny Wilkinson led the Caledonia scorers with 14 points on six of 11 shooting. Treasure Hylkema also reached double figures with 10 points and was also effective on the glass, snaring eight rebounds, including four of the offensive variety. Caledonia also shot better from the floor than it had in recent games, clicking on 22 of 57 attempts for 39 percent, a far cry from the past few games in which it failed to reach 30 percent. Emily Ashbaugh and Galiert played their usual solid floor games. Ashbaugh had five assists and six steals, while Galiert added five assists and five thefts. YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH * ;Jii Lro.mJKROJAlJ klOJAlJ 5 13 i 1 33 I 35 1 734 r pl L r 20 a 1 1 > ■ 1 JMk fl Khk. TK Frosh gal eagers finish 20-0 season The TK freshman girts basketball team finished the season with a perfect 20-0 record. Front Row (from left) Tara Titus, Jessica Coe, Kary Schondelmayer, Vikki Jansen, Tracey Lee and Randy Neeson. Back JOBLINE - ■ -a ’ Row- Mandy Fliearman, Amy Thaler, Angie Gildea, Sarah Kaechele, Julie Shear, Chelsea Peck, Kari Bustraan and Coach Lintz. Middleville netters hold awards banquet HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Word prix^^slng and payroll cjpe rfe nW he Ip fu I^F Af "i nore in! or minion call 948-4460 and enl^r the extension number below. EXT. 1005 GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at ... 945-9554 The Middleville tennis team put the finishing touches on what was one of the more successful seasons in its history with an awards banquet in the high school cafeteria. First singles player Erin Wolverton, a freshman, was selected as the Most Valuable Player after finishing the season with just two losses. She reached the semi-finals of the Class B state tournament in Kalamazoo and won the regional title at East Grand HELP US Wayne Dragt ... back to Hastings Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Stop in and see Wayne Monday thru Saturday for a great deal on a new or used car or truck. HASTINGS Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge ►5 w State St.. Hast.nCS • Cal! 945-$483 Rapids. Her sister Shelly, who played second singles, won Most Improved Player honors. The junior also was a regional champion and lost just one match all year, which was avenged at the regional tournament. Also winning Most Improved Player honors was third singles player Kendra Weatherhead. Weatherhead was 22-6 and, like the other three singles players, was selected to the all-conference first-team. Also at the banquet, seniors Erin Seger , Antonia Panza and Sarah Wierenga received a special plaque. Seger, who played fourth singles, got hers for four years of varsity competition, while Panza and Wierenga were honored for three years of service. The trio also received pins for serving as captains throughout the season. Panza and W'ierenga were runners-up at the conference tournament at first doubles and won two of three matches at the Wayland and Middleville Invitationals. The duo defeated the secondseeded Hamilton team 6-3, 6-3 at the O-K Blue tournament to reach the finals. The second doubles team of juniors Cathy Han and Lesa Kaechele won their confemce second consecutive championship in the flight. It finished 20-6 overall and 8-0 in league play and also won the Wayland tourney. At third doubles, Carrita Ingersol and Jennifer Lewis, both sophomores, won 18 matches as a team. The pair won the Wayland tournament and were runners-up at Middleville and the conference tourneys. The fourth doubles team of Darcy Mugridge and Kelly Kollar won the Wayland Invitational and were runners-up at Hastings. Both players will be very important to the success of next year's Trojan team, according to coach Larry Seger. Middleville won its 10th The Middleville girls tennis team won its 10th O K Blue title In its 18-year history this past season Front row (left to right) Mgr Brian Seger, Kelly Kollar, Darcy Mugridge, Courtney Rich, Carrlta Ingersol, Erin Wolverton. Shelly Wolverton Back row: Anne Marie Butler, Jennifer Lewis, Less Kaechele, Cathy Hart, Sarah Wierenga, Enn Seger, Antonia Panza, Kendra Weatherhead, Coach Larry Seger O-K Blue title in 18 years, as well as the Wayland and Middleville championships. The Trojans were runners-up at Hastings and finished the dual meet season 11-0, 6-0 in the conference. Middleville was third at the regional* and won five of seven flights at the O-K Blue tournament to claim the undisputed league title. <)■ CUP-'M-SAVEJMQ. Get Your Oil Changed in a FLASH! at... Pick Up 4 Delivery M-37 (next to Crystal Flash), Middleville A ▼ ■■ ■ I Includes: O • Lube, Oil, Filter • Check All Fluids • Up to 5-qts. Valvoline .VMwuK- �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19. 1991 I Page 19 Quests for Christmas trees should begin now The quest for the perfect Christmas tree begins in earnest for many shoppers right, after Thanksgiving, when most cut-your-own tree farms and roadside lots open Tree hunters will have the best chance of finding that perfect tree if they shop early in the season, says Kel Koclling. Michigan State Universi­ ty Extension forestry specialist "The Christmas tree season has been moving earlier and earlier for the past several years." Koelling says "Most tree farms and lots begin their heaviest selling the weekend after Thanksgiving. " Before starting the hunt, he advises shoppers first to con­ sider what they want and need in a tree — how much space they have for a tree, where they will locate it, how heavi ly they plan to decorate it and how long they plan to keep it. People who plan to put their trees up early and keep them up until after New Year’s Day might consider buying longneedled trees such as Scotch pine, white pine or Fraser fir. These trees tend to retain their needles well. If heavy decorating is ex­ pected, Koelling recommends spruce trees, which are noted for their open, layered form and stiff branches. Spruces, firs and balsam firs make good traditionallooking Christmas trees with their layered look and medium branching density . Koelling suggests some guidelines for shoppers to follow when selecting a tree: The most important criterion should be freshness. Koelling says. Trees with a high moisture content retain their needles longer and pose less of a fire hazard Buyers can tell if a tree is fresh by examining the folilage. Needles should be soft and flexible — if doubled over, they should bend, not break and they won’t pull away easily or fall in large quantities if you thump the butt of the tree on the ground. Another clue to moisture content is tree weight. In two trees of approximately equal size, the heavier tree should be fresher because of its higher water content. Koelling says consumers can find fresh, beautiful trees Thornapple Kellogg Community Education Winter Recreational Programs 3 MAN BASKETBALL Recreational 3 on 3 basketball is getting ready to begin. If you have not yet contacted the Community Education office with an interested team, please call by November 22nd Cost Is $35.00 per team Games will be played on Wednesday evenings beginning in December OPEN GYM The Middle School gym will be open for public use one night per week Day of week: Thursday Begins November 14 March 19 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Fee: $1.00 per person - Children under 10 free. VOLLEYBALL Are you interested in a volleyball league? If so, please call the Community Education Office at 795-3397. If there is enough interest, we will begin a league for this winter. at both roadside lots and cut your-own tree farms One source is not necessarily bet­ ter than the other “It's not so important where you get a tree, but rather how you take care of it after you buy it." he says. Koelling says that when buyers arrive home, they should immedicately recut the base and keep the tree in water to prevent it from drying out. Cut about 1 /4 inch off the base of the tree to remove pitch and dirt and improve water absorption Always keep the water level in the stand well above the bottom of the trunk to keep air bubbles from forming inside the water vessels of the tree. A seven-foot tree can absorb about a quart of water a day, and be recommends using a tree stand that holds at least a gallon of water and checking it daily. Koelling says most special tree water additives do little to preserve the condition of the Free housing program for senior citizens available A new, free, housing infor­ mation program for senior citizens is serving Barry County SA-HV is a program that uses trained retired volunteers to answer questions about available housing and support services for the older population SA-HV is a combined pro­ gram of the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging/Shelter Advisor program and the American Association of Retired Persons/Consumer Housing Information Service for 'Seniors (CHISS). The acronym title SA-HV stands for Shelter Advisor and Hous­ ing Volunteer. Many more people are flings Sanitary Service, 945-4493 or 1-800-866-4493 Servwrg Ha»t«ng« & County Commun<t«*s Smca 1»S0 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK UPS MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service (HDUSTRsAl a COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS -A0 TAROS LANDFILL tree Consumers are further ahead to pick a fresh tree and care for it properly than to re­ ly on commercial additives to keep their tree fresh. To help ensure that a tree does not become a fire hazard, place it in a draft-free area well away from heat sources such as radiators, heat vents or major appliances. If possi­ ble. keep a humidifier running in the room with the tree. A listing of tree farm loca­ tions is available from the Michigan Christmas Tree Growers Association and the American Automobile Association. The Michigan Christmas Tree Growers Association also publishes a map showing the locations of tree farms around the state and a brief description of w hat each site offers. For a copy or more infor­ mation. call the Michigan Christmas Tree Growers Association at (517) 347-1010. reaching 65 and older now than ever before. Dr. Joseph Ham. executive director of the Area Agency on AgingRegion III, said. "According to the 1990 census there are 1,690 more senior citizens age 60 and older living in Barry County in 1990 than were liv­ ing here in 1985.” "In data collected all over the country, The American Association of Retired People finds that 50 percent of those 60 and older live on $10,000 or less per year; 33 percent live alone and of those living alone 70 percent are women" said Meda Fegley, AARP State Coordinator for (CHISS). The SA-HV volunteer corps members are trained to answer questions about home maintenance and improve­ ment and housing options for seniors in the community and support services. The corps members meet individually with older consumers as often as necessay to provide clear, accurate, unbiased information. "Housing is not just the roof over your head. It is a lifestyle. The amount of infor­ mation needed about housing is often overwhelming. The affordability and availability of suitable housing options and housing maintenance ser­ vices can prove even more difficult.” said Mary Thomas, shelter advisor of the Area Agency on Aging. "The issue becomes even more con­ fusing when there is a need for support services such as home delivered meals. Our volunteer corps can answer questions such as: Is such a service available?’ ‘Am I eligible?’ Who do I contact?’ What is the phone number?' "The unique challenge of the SA-HV program is to pro­ vide housing information to an older consumer, keeping in mind the difficulty or com­ plexity of many decisions while protecting the right of the consumer to make choices on their own," said Ruth Keyes local SA-HV volunteer coordinator For more information about the SA-HV program or infor­ mation about how to be train­ ed as a SA-HV corps volunteer, call Drue Kramer. 1-800-272-1167. in the Area Agency on Aging-Region III office in Kalamazoo SPORT* with thls{$p5 WEEKS SPECIAL: 1991 Chevy Lumina 4?' 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(on M-37) North of Middleville 795-3318 or 891-8151 SERVICE Mortday Ihiu Friday • SALES Monday thru Saluiday �Page 20 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 19, 1991 ssasafeaass Call for Classifieds Stella's Pizza s/j 891-9287 r Garage Sale ESTATE SALE: Appliances in excellent condition, some furni­ ture. November 20th, Wednes­ day. Middleville, 476 Holes. Take Main Street to Russell, just before bridge. Follow Russell around curve. Holes Avenue is first street to right around curve. 9am to 6pm. 16 years experience in the pizza business. For Sale Automotive ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND! We Use Our Own Special Sauce & 100% Real Cheese. New Pan Pizza New Bread Stix ★ Regular Pizzas ★ Lasagna ★ Subs ____ BMH BMB ABiCOUPONBOB MBBi BMBB M r 12 -14” Regular$-g MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL 1 ool 1^| ■PIZZAS a With 3 Items B Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891 9287 ■ Stella’s Pizza Coupon Expires Dec 3. 1991 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers _ | a BOM ■■M MCOUPON BMBB BBBB BBBB O| r ” Pepperoni 114 PIZZA OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK I | AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY I $59’l (Excludes Extra Cheese) Coupon Expires Dec. 3, 1991 • Excludes extra cheese. Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers I MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL - 16” I PIZZAS I £ $Of|Ool ZU +T„| With as many items as you like. * FOR SALE: 1977 GMC pick up, 350 automatic, runs good, body poor. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2p.m. Dec. 9, at the Middleville Village Hall, 100 East Main Street. Anyone wishing to inspect the truck may do so from 8a.m. to 3:30p.m. Monday through Friday at the same address. FOR SALE *87 Horizon, auto, air, cruise, $2,500. 698-0581. Help Wanted CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOL is looking for people who are interested in being a School bus driver. Please call 891-0224 and ask for Joyce. CLERICAL W'amar, a manu­ facturer of Plastic Injection Molded Products for the auto­ motive and office furniture industries, has an outstanding opportunity for the right person to join our team and provide clerical support to our Engineer­ ing and Quality Control depart­ ments. Position requires some­ one who enjoys detailed work and is very consistent and accu­ rate. Functions will include typing, filing, copying and tele­ phone work. Position can deve­ lop into customer service/ administrative assistant level. Prefer previous education/ experience, but will train. Apply at: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th St., S.E. Caledonia, MI 49316. Community Notices MBB BMBB BPCOUPON BBMB BBHB BMH MH r|2 Business Services CALEDONIA GROOMING: Complete, professional, all breed pet grooming with gentle, individual care. M-W-F & Sat by appointment. Call Ginny Smes at 891-0496.__________ BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Under new.fl/ ownership of Faro’s Pizza — | For Rent 2 BEDROOM, 3 BEDROOM apartments. $460 to $490 a month plus deposit, no pets. Middleville 795-7290. Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 | Stella’s Pizza Coupon Expires Dec 3 1991 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers —M| BMM imCOUPOKbbb ■■■ MBM M r THREADS CHRISTMAS SALE AT THE WORKSHOP Classy, comfortable womens sportswear. Exquisite applique designs by Mary Spencer. Cotton sheeting tops, pants & shorts, plus matching earrings. Friday Nov. 22nd noon-6:00. Sat. Nov 23rd 9:0(K4:00. 4675 Bender Road, Middledville, 795-7132. 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VI r FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA *] MIDDLEVILLE i $200 off Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop <x I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA <x 5 ; 1 u NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL | I Ch Per Coupon^_J r I MIDDLEVILLE l s200 Off l ANY PIZZA u 3 tt * MONDAY SPECIALS * MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL I if *75° (2) Small 10" J items .... s950 (2)Small 10"deluxe ...$1250 (2) 14” 1 items Ml50 j Real Estate GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE DELIVERY Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) (2) Small 10" litem......... For Sale Miscellaneous a Save Up to 70° o On Second Pino ■J J CRAFT SALE: 9555 Kraft Ave., Thursday, November 21, 3pm to 7pm. Friday, November 22, 9:30am to 5pm. Saturday, November 23, 9:30am to 12:30pm. CRAFTS FOR SALE Jo’s Country Craft Shop. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10-8. 452 1st Street, Sunfield. r TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! k KITTENS need good loving, caring homes for kittens. 891-1382. BRAND NEW Under $70,000! Three bedrooms, full bsmt., big garage, dishwasher, close to schools. Call any time for recorded message 246-8191 Tom Wilkinson Builder 891-8294.__________________ J Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS 2. TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G & L Remodeling. Come see our models. Call for an appointment. Middleville. 795-7290. __________________ 117 West Main, Middleville al wjjj *1 PHIL’S PIZZERIA • ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • I Stella’s Pizza Coupon Expires Dec 3. 1991 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free often 7 No purchase necessary I Mb PIZZA I WI I NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL 2 tten of Pw with any ptek up ptzu order. MO COUPON NEEDED DOWNTOWN MIDDLEVILLE - Tues Thues 11 30 • m to II p m Ready in 15 Minutes OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! I pop I Take Out Only • One 11) Per Coupon • Exp 11 30^1 EAT IN or TAKE OUT • 795-7844 TAKE OUT ORDERS ONLY in a vi I Plus one Free 2 Liter of Pizza • Dinners • Ziti • Steaks Appetizers • Calzcne • Spaghetti Sausage Roll • Ravioli • Manicotti Roast Beef Subs • Cheesecake Turkey Cutlets Parmigiana Pickup only • One coupon per customer • 891 9287 891-9287 VI n All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese fTu I I | c. NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR & EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES * Name HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA Address Phone -- -------- - ———— ————— Drawing Nov. 26th, 1991 Sun. Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia Here's what our customers say about Faro s Pizza Phil’s Pizzeria everyth^1 4 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-11-26.pdf fbc5304a5fcab62a2e0269ba257c7353 PDF Text Text Bfe-- J ’ iz/ju/yy Hastings Pub I ic Library 121 mstikgs public library F HASTINGS. Mi 4SOM I893 Church Hastings, MI. 49056 The Sun mm Newsi □ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas 120th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 201 I November 26. 1991 North-end developers to fund request^ to GJ-L Caledonia Twp. supports developers’ sewer plan by Barbara Gail Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board has offered encourage­ ment to area developers who are working on a plan to pro­ vide sewer to a northwest area of the township. The developers are not ask­ ing for any financial backing from the township, however. The board last week heard a presentation by local developer Jim Stcketee, who has been working with other commercial property owners to outline a long-range sewer plan for that area. Steketee said the plan in­ volves creating two sewer districts. The first includes that area of the township drained by Plaster Creek, so that ground water flows west. This is the area the township hopes Grand Rapids will agree to service with sewer after the city lifts its moratorium on ad­ ding sewer capacity to its system. Steketee said that the com­ mercial and industrial developers in the northwest area will pay for the approx­ imately $5,000 study needed for the Jan. 1 application to Grand Rapids. “We want Caledonia Township ready when Grand Rapids lifts that moratorium, hopefully the first of 1992.” he said. The second sewer district would be created by asking the Department of Natural Resources for additional capacity for the Foremost In­ Girl eagers claim district crowns “Sweet Ladies” win at Godwin; lady Trojans take Hastings title Both the Middleville and Caledonia basketball teams Friday night earned district titles the hard way, by overcoming the odds and besting the tourney favorites. Middleville upended Wayland and Caledonia upset state-ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central. For more details, see the sports pages in today's edition. surance Corporation’s se­ quencing batch reactor sewer plant, located on the com­ pany’s property bounded by 60th and 68th streets and Kraft and Egan avenues. “If Grand Rapids gives us an OK, we could utilize the Foremost system for sewer in the rest of the north end of the township west of the river not included in the Plaster Creek district,” Steketee said. He pointed out that the township’s long-range land use plan calls for some high density and medium density residential development to the south and east of the Foremost property. “This (use of the Foremost SBR system) will encourage the development of the lands in that area not served by Grand Rapids,” Steketee said. He said that since the Foremost system already has a DNR surface water discharge permit, allowing discharge into the Thomapple River, it would be easier to ask for additional capacity on that permit than seek a new one. “The Thomapple River is very special to the DNR.” he emphasized. The township would be come involved in the plan by agreeing to some kind of lease agreement of the Foremost system, Steketee said. i C said, adding that the developers were not asking for a financial commitment from the township, but just an indication of whether the board thought the plan was a good idea “If you don’t like it. we aren't going to waste time and money continuing it.” he said. We want Caledonia Township ready when Grand Rapids lifts that (sewer) , y moratorium... — Tim Steketee Caledonia Businessman Claiming that the developers do not expect residential property owners to fund a commercial sewer system, Steketee said that there were developers in the north end who will fund these sewer systems. “It is important that we coordinate our sewer con­ struction with the expansion of the (M-37) highway,” he Township Trustee Steve Gould said he would like to encourage the plan, and the rest of the board agreed with Trustee Gordon Jousma’s mo­ tion to encourage the developers to continue with their studies. Steketee said he should be able to report back to the township within 90 days. ‘Creative solutions’ needed at middle school Caledonia school officials to look at options after bond defeat Members of the Middleville girls basketball team "strike a pose" foltowing Friday’s district title-clinching win over Wayland. Caledonia s Sweet Ladies' celebrate their district championship otter rriuur 62-56 victory over state-ranked Catholic Central. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Back to the drawing board? Well, maybe. But Caledonia school offi­ cials say first they are going back to the voters to find out why they‘turned down last week's bond issue request for a new middle school. Millage proponents said they were not too surprised by the 1,535 to 618 defeat of a proposed $4.7 million com­ munity swimming pool, a fa­ cility that has never done well at the ballot box in Caledonia. The shock came with the overwhelming 1,308 to 843 defeat of a request to build a new 750-student middle school to replace the over­ crowded one that now adjoins the high school. Once the new building was finished and occupied, the pre­ sent middle school then was to be remodeled to create an expanded high school. School board members and millage campaign leaders said the election outcome was confusing, not only because of the obvious need for middle school classrooms, but also because the new middle school was the first step in a 10-year district building plan approved last year during a series of community forums. "We asked for community input, and we tried to follow the plan our voters had indi­ cated they liked. I'm just not sure how to proceed from here, so I hope people who voted ‘no’ will let us know why," commented Caledonia school board member Gordon DeBlaay, one of the leaders of the FACTs Committee that led the campaign for the milSe® School officials, page 2 Caledonia School ELECTION RESULTS PROPOSITION I (New Middle School) YES NO PCT. 1 PCT. 2 PCT. 3 349 342 111 41 843 558 477 155 118 1308 A V. TOTAL Caledonia school election results show both pro­ posals defeated in all three district precincts. PROPOSITION II (Community Swimming Pool) YES NO TOTAL VOTED PCT. 1 PCT 2 PCT. 3 A. V. 266 236 85 31 618 642 583 182 128 1535 913 827 269 159 2168 TOTAL In This Issue... • Judge sentences Huver for vehicle manslaughter • Caledonia to authorize new regulations for in home business, bigs. • Caledonia Twp. planners mull PUD corridor for M-37 expansion • ‘Toys for Tots’ kicks off in Middleville �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 26. 1991 School officials Contipued from front page-----lage. O| "If it hadjust Jxen close, it would have bee^more under­ standable," agreed another FACTs leader, Dan Adrianse. "I just find it hard to believe people can't see the need for the school when we've got six portables already sitting out there and more kids coming into the school next year. "And were never going to get a better bargain. A new school that would have lasted the kids of Caledonia for years, in return for just one mill. I guess I can't believe people turned it down, be­ cause it's only going to cost us more to build that building on down the road." The $19 million bond issue for the middle school would have upped a Caledonia dis- trict resident's tax levy by one mill, adding about $50 the first year to the property taxes of the owner of a home with an SEV (State Equalized Val­ uation) of $100,000. The tax would decline each following year. The proposed community swimming pool would have added about another $20 to that same homeowner s 1992 taxes. School Board Vice Presi­ dent Sharon Oatley said there are no plans at this time to go back to the voters with an­ other request. "We need to go to the vot­ ers to find out why they voted against the middle school and get opinions on what we should do next," she said. "There are other things we can do to alleviate the Caledonia School Board President Fred Boncher presents awards of appreciation to Gordon DeBlaoy, Kathy Jackson and Dan Adrianse for their work on the district’s FACTs long-range planning committee. Also recognized, but not present for the award was Rev. Red’ Faber. overcrowding for a while, but we understood our parents and residents preferred a new school to options like split »■ mini |||F Police Chief Louis Shoemaker "Ties One on..for Safety" again this year. This file photo shows him putting the traditional red ribbon onto the police crusier which shows your commitment to a safe holiday. Middleville police to ‘Tie One On’ for safety with MADD campaign J-Ad Graphics News Service Police Chief Louis Shoe­ maker in Middleville again this year will tie a red ribbon on the department s two cruis­ ers to remind residents not to drink and drive over the holi- days. "We would like to see more people joining MADD and joining M ADD's program to Tie One On...For Safety,*" Shoemaker said. The ribbons are available free of charge from Cappon’s CHRISTMAS FABRIC SPECIAL ... V3 OFF PENDLETON ... some with matching" jacquard prints • SEWING MACHINE REPAIR BY MR. J 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945 9673 ’ I f HULST CLEANERS PtCR-UP STATION Quick Mart in Middleville. Last year in Michigan, nearly five million red rib­ bons were distributed by MADD, as a reminder to stay sober when driving during the holiday season and all year long. The campaign theme for the sixth year of tying red ribbons on antenna or mirrors of cars is "Tie One On»/.F6r SafetyDrivers who attach red rib­ bons use it as a symbol of their commitment to drive safe and sober throughout the holidays. The red ribbon serves as a reminder to others to help make the holidays happier by making them safer. MADD asks drivers to tie a red ribbon to a visible loca­ tion on their vehicles from Thanksgiving to New Year s Day (Nov. 18 to Jan. 1, 1992. shifts, sending kids over to If it had just been close, it would have the Community Education been more understandable. I just find it building or changing the hard to believe people can’t see the school year and perhaps need for the school when we've got six offering classes during the portables already sitting out there _ . summer. and more kids coming into the "Obviously, there's another school next year. _ Dan Adrianse message out there that we need to understand." Caledonia Superintendent Other people cited their dis­ tions to the elementary of Schools Robert Myers approval of the new high schools in December 1989. agreed. Last week's election school building, recent salary "I'm sure we can get by for increases for teachers and ad­ brought 2,168 residents to the a few more years," he said. ministrators and high polls, about 26 percent of the "We can move some kids property taxes as reasons for district’s approximately 8,300 around, perhaps even offer their negative feelings about a registered voters, said Admin­ some night classes, and we istrative Secretary Leta new school building. can make schedule changes. Others said they thought Bailard. She added that this "We could move one of the was the second highest the schools should have used high school departments over some of their operating turnout on record. to the Community Ed build­ Myers said that a school money for building purposes. ing, for instance, to free up However, it is against state district must wait at least six rooms at the high school for law to use operating millage months before it can ask for middle school use. We can for building or remodeling another vote on a defeated rent facilities if we need to, proposal. If the amount of programs. and we can look at changes in Caledonia voters have not funding requested is lowered the school year. If we add a defeated a bond issue request or raised by 15 percent, how­ summer term, we will in­ since June 1985, when a high ever, a district could hold an­ crease classroom space. school package that included a other election within 30 days, "But these are all just swimming pool and audito­ with county approval. short-term Bandaids," he said. "Right now, though, the rium was turned down in a "We can be like a rubber band record election turnout of board will be sitting down to and stretch and stretch, using consider its options," he said. 2,331 residents. these short-term solutions. In September 1986, how­ "I'm sure there are some cre­ "But what I fear is that ever, voters approved an ative ways to handle our some day the 'rubber band' is $11.5 million building pro­ problems, at least for a going to snap. And then the gram that included a new high while." district and the school board school with an auditorium But Myers said that he, will be accused of poor leader­ and remodeling to the elemen- too, was disappointed that the ship, of not planning for the taries. A separate proposal for district would not be able to future." a swimming pool was de­ take advantage of today's low Indeed, some "no" voters feated. Voters then approved interest rates and building voiced that very argument as $4 million for further addi­ costs. one reason they voted against last week's middle school proposal. "They should have planned better when they built the This space is reserved each week in the Sun (1989) high school and added classrooms at the middle and News where civic groups and chartible school right then," one resi­ oragnizations may announce meetings, dent said. "They should have activities, bazaars or special events. This column been able to see that the mid­ is a special place for non commercial notices. If dle school would be over­ crowded right away." you wish an item publicized, please submit it at Other residents cited the least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and uncertain economy and News publication dale. layoffs at major area Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. employers as other reasons the school issues were Broadway, Hastings, 49058. defeated. Please include a contact person and a telephone "Nobody's going to vote number. for a tax increase when they're Nov. 26..Middleville Village Council meeting laid off, or might be laid off," said another resident. "I think at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall on Main St. it’s just a hard time for a lot Dec. 5..Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 of people, and they're not in the mood to vote for higher p.m. at Thomapple Kellogg High School. taxes for any reason." Dec. 5, 6, 7...”A Christmas Carol” Caledonia "I'm not voting for a build­ High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 ing that doesn't have a plan p.m. at C.H.S. that I can see," said yet an­ Dec. 6-7..’’Arsenic and Old Lace," all-school other resident. "I want to know what they're putting up play at the Thornapple Kellogg auditorium at 8 before I give them any p.m, money." Dec. 7...Middleville Christmas parade at 1 District officials had p.m. along Main Street. delayed spending the money Dec. 7...Middleville United Methodist Christ­ for detailed plans of the school until the funds had mas bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. been approved. Planning for Dec. 13...Middleville Christian Reformed the school had determined what was to be in it, but not Church bake sale at Hastings City Bank, during bank hours. exactly how it would look. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 I Page 3 Superintendent’s Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Take time to be thankful I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving and use the “Superintendent s Comer” to focus on what Thanksgiving means in our school and community . I believe that Thanksgiving is a most important holiday , yet so many of us look right past it to the Christmas season. The Friday after Thanksgiving used to be important because it marked the beginning of the “shopping season” and we would all go to town and start our Christmas shopping. Well, today it seems that in most stores the Christmas items come out when the Halloween things come down. Now. everonc is into getting ready for the Christmas holidays, even before we have taken time to give thanks at Thanksgiving. I believe many of us today get so wrapped up in the busy aspects of our lives that we don’t take time to really appreciate what we have. We don’t take time to be truly thankful. What better time than this Thanksgiving, the day set aside for what purpose, to take time to be thankful for all our bless­ ings. We have so much to be thankful for. I am very thankful to be part of this community, to work in this school district, and to live in this great country. As we count our blessings, let us go one step further and say “thank you” to those who have worked so hard to provide for us. On behalf of our schools. I would like to express some of those thank you's. First. I would like to express appreciation to you. the voters and taxpayers of the Thornapple Kellogg School District. We are currently in our third and last year of a three-ycar millage approved by our community that has provided a level of sup­ port that has enabled our schools to provide a quality educa­ tional program, as well as provide support for co-curricular ac­ tivities and athletics, and has provided funding for a bus replacement program. Each June, the voters have returned to the polls to override the Headlee Amendment to insure that the district could keep the level of support for which they original­ ly voted. You again will be asked this spring or at the annual June election to return to the polls to support millage. Not only is the local level of support determined by that millage, but also the level of state aid as well. Although we often wish that our state would provide for a greater part of the funding of education, we are thankful that state support for education has not been cut any more than it has. I would like to thank the parents and families in our district. As we watch the news media we are able to see what school staffs in other areas and school districts are forced to cope with in their efforts to provide education. We truly have a suppor­ tive community, including our total community: business, churches, the townships and the villages of Freeport and Middleville. Special thanks is extended to Jean Gallup and the Sun and News and the Freeport News for their positive and extensive coverage of our schools and their activities. Last May, the Thornapple Kellogg School District was faced with a major crisis when in one evening 24 of the district’s buses and the bus garage were destroyed. How can we ever thank your community and our neighbors enough for all the help that was provided, and the understanding that was shown and continues as we work to replace our transportation system and make it better ? Good schools are the product of all of the above, plus capable and effective teaching, administrative and support staffs and the leadership of the dedicated Board of Education. Here at Thornapple Kellogg we can say thank you for all of these. And most of all. we have great students here at Thomapple Kellogg. For this we say thanks! TK buses pass inspection with flying colors by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg bus fleet has passed its latest inspection with flying colors. "They had a hurdle to over­ come," said William Massey, vehicle inspector of the Motor Carrier Division of the Michigan Department of State Police. State Inspector William And overcome it they did, he said of the crew that main­ cials wanted some kind of tains the 24 buses in the idea of where they were and Thornapple Kellogg bus fleet what they had to do with the At the last inspection two buses (they had purchased months ago, only one of the over the summer)," he said. buses was given a blue flag, "Their inspection performance which meant it passed the inhas improved drastically since pection without defects. 60 days ago. It appears as if All of the rest had yellow all repairs were made and (defects, but not serious overall conditions are being enough to take off the road) maintained," he said. or red (immediate attention to "I don’t enjoy handing out the safety defects, and must red stickers; or taking buses be taken off the road) flags. off the road. I'd just as soon Last week's inspection re­ tell a school district that vealed 13 buses with blue they're doing a good job," he flags, nine with yellow flags, added. all for non-mechanical faults, Massey works on a 16and one bus with a red tag. month rotation instead of an The red tag was issued for a annual tour because of a 60 bus with a minor air leak that percent budget reduction in was corrected with a twist of a wrench, said Transportation Supervisor Marty Vaughn. "I'm very pleased," he said of the outcome of the inspec­ tion. "This time we had the time to inspect the buses our­ selves and make the necessary repairs ourselves. The last time, we didn't have the time, facilities or the tools to do it." Vaughn pointed out that the buses were replacements for the ones lost in a May 13 garage fire and they were de­ livered just before school started. "I always knew we had the talent, we're both certified mechanics. We just didn't have the capability before," he added. Vaughn commended me­ chanic Matthew Funk for his work. During the inspection, Massey said he knew that Vaughn and Funk were oper­ ating under adverse condi­ tions, noting that the major­ ity of the fleet was destroyed, and the crew had no place to work on maintaining the buses. "It was a unique circum­ stance," he said, "and I had no experience with any of these buses. "Thomapple Kellogg offi- Massey goes over the engine of one of 1 K’s buses. his office, and though he is not required to make a re-in­ spection, he said he felt he had to come back to TK. "The repair staff was handi­ capped because of a lack of fa­ cilities to work in. 1 wanted a clear picture of what they could do with facilities. The last inspection found inade­ quacies. This inspection tells us what they did. They ex­ celled over adverse condi­ tions." David $. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 891*2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 Forever on Thanksgiving Day The heart will find the pathway home. — Wilbur D. Nesbit So that our employees may share this special holiday with their families and friends, our offices will be CLOSED ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28. Happy Thanksgiving ...from... listings (2Ti±v iBank Serving Our Country Hastings • Middleville Bellevue • Nashville Caledonia • Wayland Member FDIC Jason K. Waiters Jason K Walters, a student ai Thomapple Kellogg High School and the son fo Paula and Elgie Walters of Mid­ dleville. re-enlisted in the L’mied Slates Army ’s delayed entry program for a two-year. 19-week tour of duty as a Cavalry Scout He is scheduled to report for active duty on Sept. 22, 1992. and is slated to receive his training at Fort Knox, Ky. �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 bors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN Walt and Lois Bender at­ tended the senior citizens' Thanksgiving potluck dinner Tuesday at the VFW Hall. The Methodist minister’s wife spoke on the "Habitat for Humanity." project, which is building a home for eligible DeVRIES AGENCY, IncT JEFFREY M. DeVRIES needy pesons. Wednesday they went out to lunch with Walt s sister. Florence and Dick Dickerson Twila Elwood went out for supper with the past chiefs group on Wednesday night. Bill Kenyon and son. David, are up north deer hun­ ting at the cbin. so Neva and daughter. Gayle, as deer widows, spent the weekend together Daughter Arvis Curry came to visit lyla Norton Monday and took her to lunch in Grand Rapids. It was Marge Wheeler’s bir­ thday Sunday, so family and friends gathered to celebrate with ice cream and cake. Thelma Carl also attended the senior citizens’ dinner. She said it was a nice program and a lovely dinner. She also was a volunteer at Chariton Park when the Caledonia school group came to spend JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 home yet from deer hunting, so Patty didn’t know if he got his deer, but the grandsons the day Thursday. She worked at the "Bristol Inn" and made soup and churned butter. She went to her nephew Calvin’s in Grand Rapids for an early Thanksgiving dinner. Her great niece has been here for a visit and had to return to Florida before the holiday. Elaine Northrop said the Methodist women are still busy doing crafts and making cookies for the "Cookie Walk" at the upcoming bazaar. Clark Newman and wife from Hillsdale came to visit Betty and Paul Newman last Thursday. Lois McWhinney said all of her deer widow daughters came to spend time with Mom and Dad starting Thursday. They had a pizza party Satur­ day night. Gordon’s sister. Margaret Lamaire, also came to visit. Glen Schondelmayer wasn't were successful. Fran Maichele and Florence Fiala attended both the "Follies" and the "Up W'ith People” programs in Hastings. Both programs were excellent, they said. Florence and Joe also attended the senior citizens' dinner. Katy Wierenga told me that Lyle Kaechele has finished his treatments in Ann Arbor and is home. Paul Kaechele is now home from the hospital and is better. Katy 's daughter. Jean­ nie and two little ones, and John’s girlfriend. Debbie, got together as "deer widows." When the "Up With Peo­ ple" group came to Hastings. Cathy and Don Williamson were fortunate enough to have two of the singers stay with them. This world-wide sing­ ing group only gave their pro­ gram in one place this years in Michigan and that was Hastings. Lon and Kathy Lefanty also had a member of that group to stay with them. There were 100 singers, and 1.000 people attended the concert. Ken and Rose Morgan's daughter. Robin, graduated from Ferraris Cosmetology College. She did very well on her tests. Daughter Bev came from California to visit Russell Bender Monday , and will stay for a few days. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird - 6:30 p.m. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY___ INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State Street Minister: ]im Sandusky Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9:30 a m................................................... Bible School 10:30 a m..................................... Morning Worship 6:30 p m....................................... Evening Worship Bible Study: 700 p.m....................................................... Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship................................ 11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Phone 795-7076 Pastor Jeffrey Lee FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeycr Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer......................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH “People Who Care" ill Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Middleville I Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass.................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST 908 West Main Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. . . zm > P^tor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616)795.2391 Missouri Synod « Gun Lake Community Church LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sun. Morning Worship............. 10:30 a.m. Church School.............................. 9:30 a.m. Evening Service........................... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Pastor Craig Pattenon LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director 7:00p.m. on3O OV1 -oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 10:00 a m. 11:15 a.m. 6 CO p.m. Morning Worship Service . Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE 111 Church Street Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School-ll:15 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 ...whtrt then is always room for you! ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9 45 a m.. 1100 a m 8 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv TfX) p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian Harrison Music. Jeff Vander Heide ... 9:45 a.m. Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship........................... 11:00 a m. Nursery provided Air corxhtioned (kmn United iirrttjrni £l|ur(i| KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA MICHIGAN PHONE ©98-8252 Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did ®itne ^rtlpdist tOl|urch 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. ; Vf 1 1 aJiitw Sunday Services................. 9:45 a.m. k 6.00 p.m. Christian Education Classes.................11 00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children....................9 30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night... ................ 7 00 p.m. Thursday; Moms In Touch...................10-00 a.m. Richard J Raab Pastor • 698-9024 DoneHe Raab Director of Music Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes For information call: 891-8119 Rev. F.L “Red” Faber, Rev. Stan Vugteveen St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School..................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11 00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke Rev. Roger rimmerman. Pastor 795-7903 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Office Phone 801-9606 Located in Leighton Township Sunday Worship Services..... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Children’s Church/Youth Wonhip during morning services; Sunday Morning Worship Caraway Si. puppet tn in is try for K 4 th during even mg serv ices (Interpreted for hearing impaired........................9:30a.m. Sunday School.................................................... 11:10a.m. Sunday School....................................... 9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service........................................ 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night” 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club, Choin for Children and Adulu, High (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classes Prayer Meeting/ UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Sunday School................ 11:00 a.m. exciting fellowship'' Sunday Services...................................... 10 30 a.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartnun, pastor Worship Service .......... 10.00 a.m. Wesleyan Church "a new and ... 7:00 p.m. 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lad" Sunday Scfiooi 930om Sunday Morrwng WonNp 1030 O m Sunday Evening WonNp 600 p m. Wednesday MOweek prover 1 8.pie itudy 7 00 p m Rev Witham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youtt Pastor QQ4 QOOQ 0 7 I "U 7 L J $ MOST HOLY Jkr ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m.......................................... Every Sunday Confession and Rosary..........................4:15p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - For Information Call— 765-3073 i �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 / Page 5 Kenowa Hills teachers visit McFall Elementary by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The new curriculum at the Thomapple Kelldgg elemen­ tary schools is exciting to lo­ cal teachers and staff, and others from outside the dis­ trict often visit to see what goes on here. Four teachers from Alpine Elementary School in the Kenowa Hills district were at McFall Elementary one day last week. Teams from 15 schools last year visited Mid­ dleville to find out more about the "developmentally appropriate" curriculum. Joanne Ash and Davina Schneider, visiting teachers with more than 30 years of experience, were free to go into classrooms and discover all they could about how the whole language curriculum that Middleville adopted three years ago works. McFall Elementary Princi­ pal Bill Rich said he wel­ comes teachers from other school districts. "We have a number of peo­ ple in the area who recognize we are using a developmen­ tally appropriate curriculum in response to current research out there," he said. "As they start implementing their own programs, they naturally have a lot of questions and every time they can visit a class­ room (using the curriculum), that answers questions. "We certainly don’t have all of the answers, but we are making an attempt to change curriculum to make it more appropriate for young chil­ dren. I hope we can help," he said. Ash said that besides learn­ ing about the whole language curriculum, she likes the con­ figuration of the elementary schools. There are disadvantages to the concept of two grades in each building, such as the isolation of age groups, but, "overall I think it’s a good idea," she said. Schneider agreed with Ash: "With all of the children in the same age level, I think it gives them a better feeling," she said. Alpine elementary is in the process of changing its cur­ riculum. "Were looking at all of these things. Ash said, "We came here for half a day last year, and we wanted to spend the whole day here this year. Our program will be imple­ mented next year at the kindergarten level." She noted that the parents in Kenowa Hills have no re­ luctance at all to the change. During last year’s visit, Ash said, McFall Principal Bill Rich toured the building with them, but this year, they set their own agenda. "The teachers (at McFall) are very helpful - they’re more than willing to share," Schneider said, "I think using the literature based books is so much better for the chil­ dren; there’s less frustration." The "Early Childhood Committee" at Alpine Ele­ mentary has been studying the new curriculum for two years, and plans to implement it at the kindergarten level next year. Plans moving ahead for possible teen center in Middleville by Jean Gallup Staff Writer young Middleville man who would like to have a teen center in the village has taken the first steps to make it a re­ ality. Thornapple Kellogg High School student Steve Hall, also employed in the stock room at K mart, already has visited the Middleville Village Council to seek its support, and he has the other steps lined up. This week he will talk to several area businesses and civic clubs, asking them for help with his idea of making a teen center by refurbishing the old ski lodge at the what was formerly named Eskar. The property is now owned by the village. At the council meeting he was asked to work with James Oliver, who is chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee. "He told me to get as much information as I can before the next (council) meeting," Hall said. The big stumbling block for the village would be lia­ bility and the question of who would be responsible, officials told Hall. He said he plans to talk to local insurance agent Lon Lefanty this week to have that answer Volunteers would be needed to help clean up the area and the building, but Hall said he thinks school kids would help with the cleaning and others from churches and businesses might get behind the idea. If the building can be re­ stored and used as a teen cen­ ter, Hall sees it as a great idea for the village and its young people between the ages of 10 and 20. Besides inside activities, he thinks there is potential for outside activities for area resi­ dents. In the summer, nature hikes and walks would be nice, and winter sports such as snowboarding, skiing and Advent service set in Caledonia Dec. 1 The Caiedona Ministerial Association will sponsor the Caledonia Community Advent Service Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. at the Caledonia High School auditorium. Everyone is invited to share in this special occasion of celebrating the birth of Christ. The choirs from all churches in the Caledonia area will participate. There will be signing for the deaf. An offering will be taken for Access 6. Saturday, Nov. 30 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Specials DOOR PRIZES REFRESHMENTS \ Throughout the Store GRAND PRIZE DRAWING FREE GIFT ~ a Gift Certificate WRAPPING J Extended Hours in December 9954 Cherry Valley (M-37) (In the Caledonia Plaza* Rvg Hours: Mon -Thurs 10-6:30; _______ Er. I<> T. Sat 10-4 891-4050 sledding would fit the area. "And, there is a great view of Middleville and farther from the top of that hill," he said. "If you look from one part, you can see Crystal Rash and the high school," he said. He noted that BradfordWhite Corporation holds an annual picnic for its employ­ ees, and travel to Hastings to do it. They could hold it in Middleville, if the lodge were useable, he maintained. Probably starting with hours on weekends, Hall said Thursdays could be for 16year-olds and below, Fridays for those 16 and above, and Saturdays for all age groups. "We could set it up for all year-round. Something for ev­ eryone in all age groups — a place for kids just to hang out," he said. "Mr. Oliver gave me his home phone number, and told me to call him," he said. "It's a nice area. Why let it sit there and go to waste?" Teachers from Kenowa Hills School District, uavma ocnneioer (iert) and Joanne Ash stop in Shelly Erb's first grade classroom to study materials used in her classroom. ------- BRING THIS AD IN FOR »1.00 OFF------- CORRECTION Richard Frazer's name inad­ vertantly was omitted from the "B Honor Roll" when the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School was published re­ cently. Frazer is a sixth-grader at the school, and earned a place on the list I I I PIZZA & SUBS I 6908 Hammond SE I Dutton a a 698-2800 a a • We Deliver • a a Monday thru Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. a Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. a Serving: Dutton, Caledonia and Alaska a a a a a a a a a a a a • 1 1 - - -BRING THIS AD IN FOR *1.00 OFF - - J �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 26. 1991 Ken Colburn to turn local effort over to area centers Caledonia recycling station to close after 20 years of service by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In the 1960s and 70s, "recycling" just wasn't a household word. Most citizens weren't too worried about landfills, toxic waste dumps or the ozone layer, nor did we worry too much about what happened to our newpapers after we threw them out. For Caledonia native Ken Colburn, however, environ­ mental concerns were impor­ tant as long ago as 1970, when he translated a college research paper on recylci ng into construction of a glass and newspaper recycling collection center on 68th Street. "I just was conscious of the need to recycle these things," he explained. "I felt that we needed to learn to reuse new­ papers and glass, not just throw them away." Now a life science and out­ door education teacher at For­ est Hills Northern, Colburn said that back in 1970, several area businesses donated materials and help to construct the building, with members of his church helping here and there, too. He put up the building next to the driveway of the church, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 8146 68th St. The new center, which Colburn believes was the only recycling station in the area then, was built for the community, he said. "Back then, only the Boy Scouts and occasionally some other non-profit groups col­ lected old newpapers to raise funds. And people would help them out by storing newpa­ pers in their garages or base­ ments until the Scouts had their paper drive a couple of times a year. "I felt there was a need for a place where people could drop off their papers without hav­ ing to pile them up in their homes. And there was a mar­ ket for used glass, but people had no place to take it." He said the center originally took in both glass and newpapers. "There were different bins for different colored glass, and we would smash this and haul it to the Owen-Illinois plant in Charlotte," Colburn said. "But we stopped handling the glass during the oil crisis in the 1970s. We couldn't justify driving all that way. That was when we converted completely to newpaper recy­ cling." The old newpapers have been purchased mainly by NuWool, which uses the newsprint in making insula­ tion, Colburn explained. "Prices went from a high of $30 a ton to a time when we had to beg 'em to come and get the papers," he recalled. "So there was a time when we just did the work for no return at all But the average price has been about $10 a ton. "The real value, though, was to get the papers recy- cled." When the station did make some money, perhaps $300 to $400 a year, Colburn said the proceeds were donated to environmental causes like the National Wildlife Foundation and the West Michigan Envi­ ronmental Action Council or to community projects like moving the Barber School in 1976. Most recently, he said, the funds were used to send kids to a summer youth camp. But after two decades of op­ erating the little station yearround, Colburn is closing the operation on Thanksgiving Day. "Twenty years ago, there was only the Boy Scouts in­ volved in this," he said. "Now there are recycling t ( I’m glad we did it. And I just want people to know how much I’ve appreciated their support over the years. There have been many environmentally caring people around here who have faithfully dropped off their papers and showed they y y shared my concerns. — Ken Colburn stations all over the area, including one in Caledonia. "These centers are set up much more efficiently, so that the papers don't have to be handled twice. Here, the papers have to be restacked all the time, until we have enough to load up." Colburn also pointed out that the station actually is lo­ cated on private property, and the owner is thinking about this time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings in our lives ... _ L «ANK ALEDONIA 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MDOLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 Lt selling the parcel. "If he did, the building would have to go anyway," Colburn said. And, finally, running the center has become a bigger hassle since Colburn recently moved to Hastings after spending his whole life in Caledonia. "I lived right around the Alaska area all that time," he said. "So I was right here to run things. But 68th Street just became so busy...we de­ cided to move out to be in a more rural area again." Colburn said that Thanks­ giving Day would be the last day the center is officially open, and that everything in the garage will be loaded up and taken away Nov. 29. "I'm glad we did it," he said of his 20-year crusade. "And I just want people to know how much I've appreciated their support over the years. There have been many envi­ ronmentally caring people around here who have faith­ fully dropped off their papers and showed they shared my concerns. "Now, I just hope the community will be aware and use the regional recycling centers we have. Everybody can do something to help the environment" Child care site for area shoppers planned locally The Middleville Christian Reformed Church is the site of the second annual day care center set up for one day for Christmas shoppers. The hours will be between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is no pre-registranon, and parents are encouraged to drop off their children at the church on Main Street. Lunch, crafts, Christmas cookies and games will be furnished, with a state-li­ censed provider on hand. The day care is designed to provide a worry-free day for shoppers There is a small charge, and infants must have their own supplies. For more information, call Vickie Rick at 795-9461. Ken Colburn’s newpaper recyling project was based at this small building on 68th Street. Operated by Col­ burn for 20 years, the collection center will close on Thanksgiving Day. 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MAIN STREET - Caledonia — Order To Go — 891-8997 �Page students team up with Middle Villa for fun on the lanes Bowling in the gym at Page Elementary is not quite the same as the bowling center at Middle Villa Inn, but these students get some work in on their techniques. Bowling Center manager Faye Freeman hands out bowling shoes to Page Elementary students getting ready to bowl at the Middle Villa. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Physical Education teacher John Dussia explains how to score a bowling game to this Page Elementary student . The owner of the Middle Villa Inn and the physical ed­ ucation director of Thomapple Kellogg's Page Elementary School have teamed up to provide fun and education at the same time. Middle Villa's Steve Wiersum purchased an in-school bowling program through the Youth American Bowling Al­ liance that supplied teacher John Dussia with a lesson plan on video casette, along with equipment to set up in the gym to help the kids learn how to bowl. Overhead scor­ ing lights were used to show the students how to keep score of their efforts. After two weeks in the gym, the youngster this week went to do the real thing at the Middle Villa Inn bowling center, to show what they had practiced. "It’s a great program," Wiersum said, "there are a lot of neat things that bowling Teacher Kim Merchant’s students (left to right) Stacey Williamstein, Brian Bishop, Kristy Foote, Jenny Carpenter and Allison Belson are bowling for real after practice in the Page Elementary gym. teaches. "It promotes positive inter­ action with other students, and everybody plays; there are no bench sitters. There is competition, but it’s a social time, too," he said. Both an individual and a team sport, the game of bowling encourages leadership, improves hand-eye coordination, helps the kids learn math, and is a nonjudgmental alternative to outdoor sports, Wiersum added. Plus, with bowling, a handicap system lets the not­ so talented players compete with the more experienced players on a even playing field, he said. Bowling is a lifelong sport, and Wiersum said he is pleased to introduce children to it early. Judge sentences Huver for vehicle manslaughter by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer HASTINGS - The near si­ lence hung heavy Friday in Barry County Circuit Court moments after James A. Hu­ ver was sentenced to prison for three to 15 years in con­ nection with the May motor vehicle death of Charles M. Mlynarchek. It was apparent that no one in the court room was pleased with the sentence - including visiting Circuit Judge Patrick McCauley himself. 'Tve put considerable time on this case. I've called upon my 20 years experience as a judge," McCauley said. "I hope and pray I made the right decision." During Friday's three-hour hearing, family and friends of the 72-year-old victim from Gun Lake asked that Huver, 28, be sent to prison for the maximum term of 15 years for manslaughter with a mo­ tor vehicle. But Huver's family and friends made equally impas­ sioned pleas that the former Hastings resident receive a jail sentence or be released on probation to have alcohol abuse treatment and counsel­ ing. Just before handing down his sentence, Judge McCauley said he couldn't please every­ one. "A judge is in a no-win sit­ uation," he said. "Whatever I do, I cannot satisfy everyone." Relatives of Mlynarchek, a retired carpenter and former member of the Wayland Township Board of Review, said they were not pleased with the outcome. "We're disappointed in the sentence, but it’s better than getting paroled or put on pro­ bation," said Frances Mlynar­ chek. "He said he’s sorry, but he lied (during the trial). He could have pleaded guilty." In October, a Barry County Circuit Court jury found Hu­ ver guilty of manslaughter with a motor vehicle and also found him guilty of secondoffense drunken driving in the May 5 accident that led to Mlynarchek’s death. The jury could have found Huver guilty of the lesser of­ fenses of negligent homicide or impaired driving, but in­ stead found Huver guilty of manslaughter with a motor vehicle and drunken driving. In a bench trial immediately following, Judge McCauley found Huver guilty of a previous drunken driving offense in Grand Rapids in 1987. During the trial, police tes­ tified that Huver was legally drunk when he attempted to pass Mlynarchek’s car in a no-passing zone while both were eastbound on Chief Noonday Road, west of Whitmore Road. Police said Huver's 1990 GMC pickup truck struck the left rear comer of Mlynarchek’s 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis, forcing the car off the road and into a head-on collision with a tree. Authorities from Pennock Hospital testified Mlynarchek suffered multiple rib fractures, a broken pelvis, a broken up­ per leg and a broken cheek bone that caused his death. Testifying in his own de­ fense, Huver denied he had at­ tempted to pass in a no pass­ ing zone and said that Mlynarchek's car had crossed the center line, which led to the collision when he passed the victim's car. Huver will be sent to the state prison at Jackson and from there will be assigned to another facility. Officials said Huver is likely to serve about 22 months in prison and then be released on probation if he qualifies. An additional sentence of one year in jail for the drunken driving conviction will run concurrently with the prison term. �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 26. 1991 Obituaries West William P. “Bill” VanHouten kids study Pilgrims d Indians Ryan Lee (or Black Storm, his Indian name) works on his Pilgrim and Indian reports. Suzanne Dood’s West Elementary second grade kids studied about Pilgrims and Indians in time for Thanksgiving. Some had Indian headbands when they posed for this photo. They are (first row, left to right) David DeVormer, Leandra Postema, Ryan Lee, Aimee VanderWood, Dustin Snow, Rachel Holwerda, David Seeley, (second row) Paul Jones, Rebecca Cobb, Adam Biggs, Justine Van Dommelen, Jill Smith, Stephanie Stauffer, Kerri Adair, Mike Thiel, (third row) Jenny Wasikowski, Sarah Minor, Amanda Willianstein, James Bagley, Mike Scaturro, Melissa Yeazel, Ashley Carter and Tom Steensma. Caledonia to authorize new regulations for home occupations, accessory buildings by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week unanimously approved two amendments to its zoning ordinances as rec­ ommended by the Caledonia Township Planning Commis­ sion. The first amendment re­ quires that a home occupation now must qualify as a special use, and residents who operate a home business should apply to the Planning Commission for such a permit. The other ordinance change adds a height regulation to buildings in the rural residen­ tial zone. Homes must not exceed 35 feet or two and-onehalf stories, but to allow for structures like barns, the ordi­ nance provides a "usual and customary" height allowance for such buildings. The township supervisor, who also is the zoning in­ spector, has the final say in interpreting the "usual and customary" provision, or the property owner could seek a variance for a building that does not meet the new re­ quirement. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg said the height restriction exists in all other residential zones, and that the provision for the rural You can fill your wants, needs and desires ... ... See me for your next car or truck. New-Used or Lease! Stop in or call... JONATHAN DEFOREST (616) 942-5290 1-800-354-7037 2555 28th Street, S.E. Grand Rapids (h Mie West ot Hoodland Uan residential zone was accidentally omitted when the zoning ordinances were updated. The Township Planning Commission agreed at its meeting last week to recom­ mend the board approve an­ other ordinance change gov­ erning accessory buildings on residential lots or parcels. Concerned that pole barns and similar structures not prove intrusive in residential neighborhoods, the commis­ sion added to its exisiting or­ dinance a height restriction of 20 feet and an area restriction of 576 square feet for acces­ sory buildings in the singleand multiple-family residen­ tial zoning districts. Commissioner Roger Keat­ ing commented that this size building should be adequate for storage of family recre­ ational vehicles, boats or mo­ tor homes. Anyone desiring a larger accessory building in a residential area must apply for a special use permit The ordinance change sets up the criteria for the com­ mission to use in considering a special use permit for an ac­ cessory building. These crite­ ria include the intended use of the building; the location, construction and architectural character of the building; the size of the building in relation to the house, lot and zoning district; how the building fits with buildings on adjoining lots and whether the proposed building will affect the light, air or view of any adjoining buildings. Access to the building and the view of the building from the street also will be consid­ ered, along with opinions of the public concerning the building. The amendment change also includes a provision that no accessory building or structure in the agricultural, rural residential or any other residential district shall be used for the conduct "of any business, trade or industry...except in the case of farm buildings or buildings specifically authorized for use in a home occupation." One other change requires that a detached accessory building not be located closer than 20 feet to the rear lot line. The original regulation allowed an accessory building within five feet of the rear boundary. The Planning Commission will schedule a public hearing on the ordinance change be­ fore sending it to the Caledo­ nia Township Board for final approval. MIDDLEVILLE - Farmboy, Soldier, City Manager, Township Supervisor. On November 18,1991 William P. “Bill” VanHouten, aged 67, died and went to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. Born, October 9,1924 in Byron Center, Michigan, the son of Petei and Mary VanHouten. He was raised on a farm in Byron Center and attended Emmons Grade School and attended Emmons High School. Bill joined the United States Army at the age of 18. He landed at Normandy on D-Day and subsequently won the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Following the war, Bill continued to serve his country as a member of the Michigan National Guard and was the recipient of the Mili­ tary Achievement Award for being the most outstanding person in his unit. He was married to Louise A. VerStrat on June 12, 1948 in Grand Rapids. They resided in the Wyoming City area until retiring to the Yankee Springs Recreational area. Mr. VanHouten was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Wyoming Lions Club, Michigan National Guard, National Rifle Associa­ tion, also a member of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church where he served as an elder. He was self-employed in agriculture and construction in his earlier years. He worked for Gillesee Construction, VerHage Motor Sales in Hudsonville, Sterk Brother Redi-Mix. Bill’s friendly personality and genuine love and concern for people led him to be appointed and elected to many positions during his lifetime. From 1967 to 1975 Bill served the Citizens of Wyoming, Michigan, including several years as City Clerk and City Manager. Following his service with the City of Wyoming, Bill established his permanent residence at his summer home on Barlow Lake near Middleville. As a resident of Yankee Springs Township. Bill was elected to and served as Treasurer of Yankee Springs Township and Town­ ship Supervisor. Bill’s death followed an approximate six-year battle with cancer, during which time his condition steadily deterior­ ated until his death. Known as an optomistic and cheerful person, who loved and served his Lord. Bill is survived by his wife. Louise A. VanHouten; two sons, William P. (Nan) VanHouten II of Grandville, Garry L. (Marion Kay) VanHouten of Barlow Lake, Middleville; one daughter. Cynthia L. (Michael) Taylor of Grand Rapids; two grandchil­ dren, Randy L. and Meredith Kay; one brother. Rev. F.W. (Alice) VanHouten of Orland Park, IL; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Jeanette) Stuit of Byron Center, Mrs. Irwin (Mary) Huizen of Grandville; sister-in-law and brother-inlaw, Lillian and Eugene Snoeyink of Grandville; sever­ al nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leonard. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 21 at the Middleville Christian Reformed Church, with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mel Trotter Mission. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville.' C. Murray ‘Mike’ Schnurr MIDDLEVILLE - C. Murray (Mike) Schnurr, 92 of Middle­ ville passed away Wednesday, November 20, 1991 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Schnurr was born on November 17,1899 in Middle­ ville, the son of Joseph and Mabel (McCloud) Schnurr. He was married to Izora Kermeen on February 17, 1923. He was a farmer and farmed in the Barry County area. He was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church and Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Schnurr is survived by two sons, Edward Schnurr of Hastings and William and Doris Schnurr of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two sisters Mrs. Mildred Maclver of Middleville and Mrs. George (Lodema) Schroder of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, November 22 at the Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was in Pamelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Izora Schnurr MIDDLEVILLE - Izora Schnurr, 88 of Middleville passed away Tuesday, Novem­ ber 19, 1991 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Schnurr was born on May 12, 1903 in Middleville, the daughter of John and Ena (Sherk) Kermeen. She was married to C. Murray (Mike) Schnurr on February 17, 1923. She was a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church, Ladies Aid and Social Club. Mrs. Schnurr is survived by her husband, C. Murray (Mike) Schnurr of Hastings; two sons, Edward Schnurr of Hastings and William and Doris Schmirr of Grand Rapids; four grand­ children and several great grandchildren; one brother, Milton Kermeen of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, November 22 at the Parmelee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was in Pamelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 / Page 9 ‘Heros’ meet their friends in Middleville A message of encouragement from each student and a check for $120 the seventh graders earned, went to Lloyd and Penny Colvin of Grand Rapids. The students who participated in the ceremony are (left to right) Laura Reed, Tracy Schondelmayer, Brooke Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd and Colviri and Nicole Belson. Not shown is Matt Send. J-Ad Graphics News Service A Grand Rapids couple identified as modern day "heroes" for determining not to get stuck in poverty and hopelessness visited the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School to meet some teachers and students who believe in them. Audrey Whipple and Sharon Bancroft’s English/social studies seventh grade classes recently met in the gym to cheer Lloyd and Penny Colvin, and to present them with a check for SI20. The money was raised by the students making Rice Krispie squares and selling them during noon hours to other students and staff at the middle school. The Colvins were identified by the students during a dis­ cussion of what a real hero is, explained Bancroft, who team teaches with Whipple. "They put their family be­ fore themselves, they had got­ ten off welfare, both are going to college part time, and both are working," she said. Penny was a single mother when she met Lloyd, and the couple started with a lot of problems, but through hard work, are moving ahead with their lives, she added. With the acceptance of the check. Lloyd thanked the stu­ dents and said the kids’ confi­ dence in them, gave them the boost they needed to maintain their own confidence. Lloyd plans to be a school teacher, so the students help offered to him and his wife is all the more important, he told the assembled middle schoolers. The original goal of the students was to raise enough money to pay for the repair of family car’s brakes. The $120 the kids raised should go a long way to getting the car on the road again. Recycling efforts to continue at Thornapple Kellogg Schools by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Without fanfare, Thornap­ ple Kellogg School District staff, students and teachers are continuing their recycling ef­ forts. At the high school, food di­ rector Helen Scott details what her department is doing: "The big thing is the recy­ cling of cardboard," she said. "Van Dyken Disposal pro­ vides dumpsters for the card­ board collected from all of the other buildings." Paper also is being recycled through the offices and class­ rooms, she added. Tin cans from her kitchen are recycled with Kay Link handling that chore in the high school kitchen. Styrofoam is used very lit­ tle. Though it can be recycled, it isn’t because, "we don’t use enough," she said. The utensils for eating at the three elementaries are rigid plastic trays that are washed after every use, and at the middle and high schools, dinnerware is china plates and stainless steel flatware. Plas­ tic boxes are still in use for salad because they are stackable and are needed for sanitation and safety, keeping food covered. Two problems remain in Scott’s kitchen. One is that plastic milk cartons can't be recycled because they contain wax that can't be recycled yet, and the second is that silver­ ware is being thrown away in large enough numbers to be a concern, Scott said. "Silverware must be re­ placed, and we talk about pol­ luting with plastic, what about spoons and forks?" she asked. At West Elementary, librar­ ian Sharon Schondelmayer flattens cans after lunch every day, and brings them to the recycling center. Keith Middlebush at the 1K Middle School said they 1 ave tubs to recycle all types middle school cafeteria to see what can be done to help re­ cycling there. Students at the elementary level are very involved, ask­ ing what can be recycled and what cannot, said first-grade teacher Pat Thatcher. "Simple and easy things are done at school, and the chil­ dren constantly take home Jut knowledge," she said. There’s always something to learn. No one is a pure environmentalist. Years and years ago, if we had done it, maybe we wouldn’t be in the shape J 5 we’re in. — Teacher Pat Thatcher of paper, and his eighth-grade science kids collect the tubs once a week to put them in a rollaway for Van Dyken to pick up. Tin cans from the cafeteria at the middle school are saved, with Middlebush making the trip to the recycling bin. "It's also an activity in my advisory class. I try to get a lot of kids involved, and they like iL" he said. Middlebush teaches a unit on waste management that he says is well done. The kids monitor their waste management, make posters and study advertise­ ments to find ecologically sound packaging. "We talk about it, deal with it I feel strong about it," he aided. In the future he and his class will take a look at the STAUFFER & W1GGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-9294 A Some of the things children do at school and at home are turning off lights when not in use, pointing out faucet drips, not standing with the refriger­ ator door open, and putting a brick in the toilet tanks, she Different classes at McFall each do a month's worth of recycling of cans used in the kitchen, Thatcher said. The cooks open the cans and wash them out after use. "The kids bring them to the classroom, smash them flat and put them in paper sacks," Thatcher said. "Dave Peet helps us and individual teach­ ers take them to the recycling center at Pastoors Her students save all clean plastic bags to be put into another big plastic bag. One is in the lunch room to en­ courage other teachers and students to save the reusable bags. Some children bring in reusable containers. Becky Nelson, student teacher, is very environmen- Lloyd and Penny Colvin show their happiness at being recognized as "hero's’ by the seventh graders at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School. tally conscious, and she helps Thatcher do various things to make the kids aware of things that can save the environ­ ment, however small. "We’re doing a survey to see if they recycle, and we try to send home information for the parents to help. There's always something they can do. Everything they do means trees saved. "It might be a small thing, they shouldn’t feel like it’s not valuable. If we all did just one thing across the nation and the world, it would make a difference," she added. "There’s always something to learn. No one is a pure en­ vironmentalist. Years and years ago, if we had done it, maybe we wouldn’t be in die shape we're in." 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Middleville, Ml / November 26. 1991 Special ‘perks’ granted to Gold Card holders Caledonia Middle School students go for the ‘gold’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "Nothing succeeds like suc­ cess" It may be an overused ex­ pression, but the truth behind it is the basis for a special "extra credit" program under way at Caledonia Middle School. For parents, extra credit may mean they can put a few more purchases "on the plas­ tic," but for students, extra credit means a chance to up their grade average by doing a few more assignments than required. But the "Three R s" in the new middle school extra credit program aren’t readin', 'ritin' and rithmetic. "With this program, we're not promoting good grades so much as promoting responsi­ bility, reliability and respect," explained CMS Assistant Principal Eivor Swan. "We keep hearing that the work place is looking for people who can think and who are responsible and reli­ able," she said. "So we are trying to help students de­ velop those traits, and reward­ ing them when they seem to be forming those good habits. "It's not a matter of getting 'A's, but a matter of getting along with others," Swan said. The criteria for earning a FACTORY WORKERS Allo aroa company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available. High starling wages for the non­ experienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope­ nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a foe. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN «:30 A M. 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South ol comer of M37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S,E., Suite 150, (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) CMS Gold Card is simple. During a designated fourweek period students must • Hand in all assignments. • Be on time to all classes. (No unexcused tardies.) • Display good behavior at all times (No misconduct re­ ports.) Swan said that 147 students qualified during the first Gold Card eligibility period, which ran from Sept. 30 to Oct. 18. The "credit cards" they earned during this period will be in effect until Nov. 27. Right now, the middle schoolers are busy earning el­ igibility for the next edition of Gold Cards, which will be issued when the first round expires. At the end of the year, Swan hopes to take on a spe­ cial outing all the students who qualified every time. She explained that she came up with the idea of earning a "credit card" from all the television commercials about American Express, Visa and Discovery cards. "For the kids today, credit cards are a part of the real world," she said. "But I needed something, some reward, that would make the kids go the extra mile to get one of our 'credit cards,' Local OES group holds school of instruction The Caledonia Chapter No. 97 Order of the Eastern Star, of Michigan, held its annual school of instruction Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Caledonia Masonic Temple. Lois Drayton, worthy matron, presided at the meeting. The school was given by Carol Upston, Bedford Chapter, worthy grand matron of the grand chapter. Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan. She was accom­ panied by her husband. Jack, Jean and Fred Greene, worthy matron and worthy patron of St. Johns Chapter, Caledonia's sister chapter, were among the visitors. A potluck supper was en­ joyed before the meeting. Kent County Association, Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan will hold an all­ county Christmas Vesper Ser­ vice Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Lowell Congregational Church. All members and friends are invited to attend. Caledonia Chapter No. 97 will hold its regular meeting Tuesday. Dec. 10. at 7:45 p.m. in the Masonic Temple on West Main in Caledonia. All Eastern Star members are welcome. D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available something that would be a strong incentive to meet high standards. “That’s when our PTO came to my rescue. They went out and collected a whole list of 'perks' that the students would be eligible for if they earned one of our Gold Cards The PTO's list includes such rewards as a free meal at McDonald s, free tickets to a school sporting event and a dance, discounts at area stores, qualifying for weekly prizes donated by area merchants and being entered in a Nov. 27 drawing for a 35 mm camera offered by the PTO. All students who qualified this time got to go on a spe­ cial Halloween trip to the Maze Craze Haunted House at a discount price. "They opened up for a spe­ cial daytime trip just for our CMS kids," Swan said. But she added that she thinks the reward for the stu­ dents goes beyond a few hours out of school and a pizza lunch. "I think the kids who have qualified are proud that they did it," she said. "It's some­ thing they have to do all by themselves. And we hope that this feeling of success will encourage them to keep up their good work. "For those who didn't quite make it the first time, there are more chances. But earning the Gold Card really depends on the decisions they make. Our teachers can help the stu­ dents find the ways to succeed at this, however. They can help them get organized with their homework, for example, and encourage them to use the homework hotline." Swan said that she has heard some criticism about the program. "A few students and parents have told me that those stan­ dards are too high, even though they like the idea. But the parents who to'd me have children who didn't get a Gold Card the first time. And I can understand that they feel bad for their children. "And we had some parents whose children made good grades, but who didn't get a Gold Card. Those parents had a hard time accepting the idea that it wasn't the grades that mattered in this case, even though good grades are important. "I would like to see good habits formed through this little program, but I also feel there is a need to recognize our 'good' kids. We tend to punish bad behavior and ig­ nore the good. "I see this as a recognition of our good students that goes beyond grades. And it’s an opportunity for kids to achieve and experience success in a situation where high standards are expected.” CMS Gold Card students enjoy a special trip to the Maze Craze’ in Grand Rapids as one of their perks. CMS students Molly Gorton, left, Elizabeth Smith and Laura Schmidtke show off the Gold Cards' they earned in the school's new incentive program encouraging respect and responsibility. Dec. 2 public hearing for Fredricks rezoning adjourned Caledonia Township Planning Commission mulls PUD corridor for M-37 expansion by Barbara Gall Staff Writer In light of changes along the M-37 corridor, the Cale­ donia Township Planning Commission last week dis­ cussed defining a planned unit development (PUD) district along the highway from 60th to 100th streets. The state's planned expan­ sion of the road, coupled with the possibility of public sewer for the highway corri­ dor. has intensified the need to plan how commercial development along the highway should proceed. At last week's commission work session. Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg presented one possible way to change the land use plan to accommodate both the flexi­ bility needed by developers and the quality control desired by township officials. VanderPloeg read a letter from Township Attorney Jim Brown, in which he suggested the commission amend its zoning ordinance to create a special PUD district along the highway so that all develop­ ment in that district would have to meet the criteria of a PUD, whether commercial, industrial or residential. Developers, however, could apply for PUD approval in general terms, as long as all uses in the development fit the zoning of the area. In other words, if develop­ ers wanted to apply for a PUD in a commercial zone, they would lay out a general plan showing such features as access drives and interior roads and the approximate sites of future buildings which, however, must house only businesses that comply with the uses in the commercial zone. Site plans then developed for each business in the PUD would have to be approved in­ dividually by the Planning Commission's Site Plan Committee. VanderPloeg showed the commission an example of the way the PUD district could look. He recommended a mix of uses along the highway, including residential as well as industrial, light in­ dustrial and commercial PUDs. While some commissioners said they thought all of the Broadmoor (M-37) corridor should be zoned commercial, VanderPloeg pointed out that there may not be a need for that much commercial land in the township. He suggested, for instance, retaining a medium density residential zone in the 76th Street area. Commission Chairman Dick Dunn said that he would like to set a public hearing date soon on such a change in the land use map, and the commission agreed to con­ tinue its discussion of the PUD district proposal at its Dec. 2 meeting. If the idea is approved, then the commis­ sion still must define the ac­ tual area of the district and de­ cide what zones will be in­ cluded in it As a result of this discus­ sion, developer Don Fredricks agreed to have the scheduled Dec. 2 public hearing on his rezoning request adjourned un­ til after the commission for­ malizes any changes on the land use map. Fredricks has applied for a commercial re­ zoning for 35 acres he owns on the northeast corner of 84th and M-37, even though 20 acres of the parcel cur­ rently is zoned for a commer­ cial PUD. Fredricks told the commis­ sion last month that his PUD restrictions were so limited that he could not market sites there, and so wished to change the zoning of the whole 35 acres to commercial. The Planning Commission, however, offered to rewrite Fredricks' PUD, which was the first of its kind in the township, so it offered him more flexibility. Fredricks told the commission last week that he had reread the township's commercial zoning ordinance. "That's just as restrictive as the PUD," he commented. He said that he would be willing to see what the com­ mission would offer as an amended PUD and then decide which zoning he would seek. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 / Page 11 -/T>THORNAPPLE KELLOGG* ® CALENDAR: * T* * J of Events WEDNESDAY • NOV. 27 f * £ TF □ High School and Middle School Dismissed at 10:40 # □ Elementaries Dismissed.......................... McFall 11:55 * * West 12:00; Page 12:05 7 □ Page.............................................. Santa Secret Shop 7 8 £ THURSDAY • NOV. 28 £ □ Public Library Closed * □ NO SCHOOL 7 □ Happy Thanksgiving * * * J * J FRIDAY • NOV. 29 £ □ Public Library Closed * □ NO SCHOOL MONDAY • DEC. 2 * □ McFall ........................... Living Science for 1st Grade £ 7 LUNCH: Burritos/Cheese Sauce „ A * 7V * Zachary Tolan, (left to right) Cory Jewett and Amber Jewett help the "Toys for Tots" gift drive by putting new, unwrapped toys in the barrel set up at The State Bank of Caledonia in Middleville. ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign kicked off in Middleville last week J-Ad Graphics News Service The State Bank of Caledo­ nia in Middleville is accepting toys through the "Toys for Tots" program so that children who otherwise might not have a very merry Christmas will at least get a toy. The drive runs from now until Dec. 17, when the toys will be collected by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. A barrel with the sign iden­ tifying it as the official "Toys for Tots" drop-off point has been set in the bank lobby, and new toys are now being sought. The toys can be for any age, and do not need to be wrapped. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserves who work in the "Toys for Tots" program will sort the gifts according to age, and wrap them in colorful Christmas wrapping before they distribute them. The program started in 1947 in Los Angeles and has enjoyed wide support through the years, collecting about 8 million toys in 1988. Caledonia Township names new assessor at board meeting bv Barbara (Jail * Staff Writer Caledonia Township has chosen Tom Doane of Rockford as its new assessor, announced Supervisor Jerry Good at last week’s Township Board meeting. Tom Doane is Caledonia Township's new assessor. A Grand Rapids native and a graduate of Creston High School. Doane attended Grand Rapids Community College and served four years in the U S. Army. He worked as a residential appraiser for East Grand Rapids from 1988 to 1990, and since that time has been working for Cannon Township. Doane is a Level III assessor, a certification which he said requires nine to eleven state-approved classes. “It’s difficult to get the assessing classes for your cer­ tification. he commented, explaining that such classes are available through the Michigan Assessors’ Associa­ tion or the International Association of Assessing Officers Doane began work in Caledonia Monday , and will work for the township three days a week with office hours at the township hall on Mon­ days, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mamed and the father of one child, he said he hopes to continue with his education while working for Caledonia. * TUESDAY • DEC. 3 » £ □ McFall............................................ Santa Secret Shop * 7 LUNCH: Tuna Noodle Casserole 7V TV •Mk •K Lunch Week of Dec. 4-10th ... Dec. 4: Pizzaburger, Dec. -K •M- 5: Chili or Veg. Beef Soup, Dec. 6: Pizza or Fishwich, Dec. # * 9: Hamburger, Dec. 10: Meat & Cheese Sub. ■)F * * Coming Events ... * □ Dec. 4 & 5..................... 2nd Grade to Grand Rapids * to Art Museum and Amway Grand Plaza ? Gingerbread House Contest £ □ Dec. 4............................... McFall - Santa Secret Shop a * J K * f * * □ Dec. 5.......... McFall - Last Day of Santa Secret Shop * �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 26, 1991 TK swim club hopes to grow into new varsity sport by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two coaches at Thomapple Kellogg Schools are attempt­ ing to build a competitive swim team in the district, hoping the independent club will grow into an organized sport at the varsity level in the future. The age groups are 8 and below, which is coached by Bobbi Nieland, and 14 and above, coached by pool direc­ tor Terri Vander Kooi. In the beginning, the fledgling teams will compete against the Grand Rapids Ga­ tors, a group from the inner city of Grand Rapids, as well as West Ottawa and Northview schools. The youngsters are busy learning the back stroke, breast stroke, butterfly and freestyle in preparation for their first meet Jan. 4. The first home meet will be on Saturday, Jan 11, at 9 a.m. at the TK High School commmunity pool on Bender Road. "The program is to get kids interested and raise awareness about competitive swim­ ming," Nieland said. "It’s an individual way to have fun, too." Fund-raisers are being planned for the first swim team at the school since 1982. The equipment in use now is of 1971 vintage, and needs replacing, Nieland added The one requirement to be on the new swim team is the ability to swim the length of the pool. Members practice every night after school, with the exception of Friday. In February, a big confer­ ence meet is scheduled, when the TK teams will compete against 16 schools. The loca­ tion for the meet is not known yet, Nieland said. Big or little, the boys and girls in the new swim team show the same spirit when they train. Jacob Raber, 10, gets instruction from Brooke Walker at the pool at Thornapple Kellogg. Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan “At the Gmtmnx G/jfr Kcwf Cmmty~ • NOTICE • The public hearing for Don Fred­ ricks C-2 zoning scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting on December 2, 1991 has been post­ poned. Caledonia Township Planning Commission <11/26^1-531 Different age levels are included in the swim team. Practice shows them lining up to try out the four strokes they will compete with. ■ ■■ ............ , nil■ ■■■ ■ .......................... Bowling Results Mondav Industrial Purple Division - Family Tavern 169*6; Bruce’s Frame 161't; Swamp Fox 161; Budweiser 141. Gold Division - Allied Finishing 161 %. Riviera Tooling 156Vi; Smith Indi. Equip 147; Joe's LP Gas 119. Orange Division - K of C #7341 184*6; Sobie Company 148; Viking 146%; Siehouwer Auto 120. Black Division - Bill’s Woodshop 152%; ARA Ser­ vices 143; No Name 141; Yankee Springs 130%. High Gaines and Series D. Mugridge 268-649; R. Blackmore 224-218-635; C. Andrusiak 233-203-602; T. Crumback 224-593; H. Walker 225-585; C Jacobs 216-582; C. Aspinall 245; M Mamtner 226; M. DuBois 225; D. Willyard 210; P Scobey 210. Benicia Yoder, a member of the new swim team at TK, displays fine form on the blocks at the pool. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 I Page 13 Middleville woman places 2nd in area ‘charity food spree’ The eventual second and third place winning shoppers at Weick’s last week were the first team out of the blocks. Five minutes later, Maureen Robinson (left) and Andrea Frank had collected over $800 worth of food for those in need. Area food pantries will ben­ efit from the hundreds of dol­ lars of food gathered by four dedicated shopping experts, helped by "Burlina the Bag Lady" in five minutes, for a total of $1,840.10. Maureen Robinson, from Middleville, collected $410.26 worth of staples at Weick’s Foodtown last Thursday to take the second place in the contest The winner was Sally Stannard from Gun Lake, who came closest to the target of $500 with a total of $460.11. Andrea Frank came in third with $635.82, and Jan Schuiling placed fourth by "buying" $293.47 worth of goods. Sponsored by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, the event was designed to high­ light the plight of those in need. Contributions were started with a donation of $500 by the Weicks and added to by a collection taken up at a dinner meeting put on by the chamber, and other indi­ viduals and groups, including the Thornapple Heritage As­ sociation. Maureen Robinson pushes off for another grab of groceries during the "shopping spree" to benefit area food pantries. Caledonia ‘Happy 60’ Club gives thanks West Elementary students hold Thanksgiving feast, party The Caleondia “Happy 60“ Club had its Thanksgiving potluck dinner Nov. 11 at the Community Center. The potluck had to be postponed from a week before because of the bad weather. The weather was much better this time, but only 12 people came with baskets containing a variety of food that showed it was Thanksgiving time. Tables were decorated with a cornucopia, filled with ar­ tificial fruits and orange doilies with pumpkins and com. The dinner prayer was given, and all sat down to a dinner, which was enjoyed by all. Tai Cooper brings the tray with the Thanksgiving turkey to the West Elementary cafeteria for the young students to enjoy. After the dinner, a short business meeting was held. Then a program was given by three membes. Jane Aidrinks gave a reading for the ap­ propriate day, Nov. 11. Ar mistice Day. in memory of those who fought and have lost their lives. She also gave a reading on “Thanksgiving" followed by Blanche Snyder giving some readings, and Ella Fischer telling a story. They all were asked to take a quiz on “Thanksgiving” followed by all members tell­ ing the best thing they were thankful for. The group’s meeting will be a Christmas potluck dinner Monday, Dec. 2, at the Com­ munity Center. The program will be a choir from the school. Watch the news papers with more an­ nouncements about it. If cancellation is necessary, reports will be on WFUR and WFUZ radio For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: November 26, 1991 Village of Middleville 100 E. Main Street Middleville, Ml 49333 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: The traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings was served at West Elementary in Middleville last week. Along with the delicious meal, Food Service Director Tai Cooper and her helper, Margaret McKian, presented the students with an eye-pleasing display of turkey, dressing, fruits and vegetables. Here, McKian, (left) and Cooper put the finishing touches on the array of food. Caledonia High & Middle School LUNCH MENU Wednesday, Oct. 30 Friday, Nov. 1 Chicken pattie w/bun. col­ eslaw, fruit, milk Pizza burger, corn, fruit, milk. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Ekme ntarv -soup. sandwich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ Thursday, Oct. 31 Batman BLT Pocket w/chopped lettuce, died tomatoes, cheese, witches fruit, salad, milk. wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele -soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog. On or about December 11,1991, the above-named Village will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: Middleville Tool & Die Corner of Grand Rapids and Crane Road Middleville, Ml 49333 $418,000.00 An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above-named Village which documents the environmental review project. This En­ vironmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public ex­ amination and copying, upon request: The Village of Middleville will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grants funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Develop­ ment Act of 1974. The Village of Middleville and Village President William Hardy, in his official capacity as Village President, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making, and action; and that these responsibtlites have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, the Village of Middleville may use the Block Grant funds, and the State of Michigan will have satisfied its respon­ sibilities under the National Environment Policy Act of 1969 The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the following bases: (a) That the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State of Michigan; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the pro­ ject indicates ommission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the pro ject in environmental review process Objections must be prepared and submitted in ac cordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58), and may be addressed to the State of Michigan at the Michigan Department of Commerce, Office of Federal Grants Manage ment, P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Ml 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after December 11,1990, will be considered by the State of Michigan. L Joseph Rahn, Certifying Officer, J EDC 117 S Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 •At least 1 day after 7-day time period set for this notice, BUT NOT BEFORE the end of the time period set for public comments to be received on the Finding of No Signifi'—a:' �Paae 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 Middle School Students of the Month named The TK Middle School recognizes certain pupils as "Student of the Month" based on their behavior, improvement in grades, positive attitude, dependability, attentiveness and for just being a neat kid. Nominations are made by teachers, and students who earns two such nominations in a month is declared a "Student of the Month." (In photo above) “Students of the Month’’ for October in the seventh grade are (first row, from left) Nichole Belson, Justine DeBoode, Beth Krueger, Allison Lesert and Curt Martin, (second row) April Pitt, Ryan Taggart and Kaye Weaver. Not shown are Brian Enders, Sara Lincoln and Kerri Thomas. (In photo at right) Eighth graders who earned the title of “Student of the Month” for October at the TK Middle School are (front row. from left) Alison Space, Jennifer Stapish, (second row) Kimberly Medaris, Sarah Poll, Scott Schantz, (third row) Martin Bender, Ruth Caton, Courtney DeHaan, Leah Dodd and Theresa Krueger. Jared Novak was not available for the photo. (In photo below) October's honorees in the sixth grade are (front row, from left) Noah Wenger, Scott Willett. Rebecca Worth, (second row) Angela Raak. David Ramey, Nathan Schmitz. Rachel Wade, (third row) Sarah Cordts, Bobbi Frazer, Brenda Frost, Tim Johnson, Melissa Kline and Sarah Parks. Hastings ‘Holiday Home Tour9 planned Babysitting service offered for shoppers J-Ad Graphics News Service Parents who enjoy venturing into the annual throng of shoppers crowding stores Thanksgiving weekend can leave their little ones to play at the Caledonia schools' day care center Saturday, Nov. 30. Mary Benedict, director of the Kids' Korner Daycare Center, said the facility will offer a babysitting service that day from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. for children one year of age through fifth grade. Snacks will be provided, but parents will need to send a sack lunch with their children coming to the center, Benedict said. "Parents of young children also might want to send along a change of clothes, diapers and any other little necessities," she added. Cost for the babysitting service will be $2.50 an hour for one child, or $3.50 an hour for two or more children. Parents who want to leave children at the center that day must call ahead, however, so Benedict and her staff will know how many children to expect. "Reservations" will be taken through Nov. 29, she said. Kids* Korner is located on the upper floor of the south section of the Caledonia Schools Community Education Building. Parents bringing children can enter the center from the west parking lot. For more information, call Benedict at 891-0266. TK Schools to hold annual Christmas dinner, concert Middleville Senior Citizens are invited to attend the Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools’ an­ nual Christmas dinner and band concert This year’s dinner is set for Thursday. Dec 12. The con­ cert, performed by the high school sy mphoruc band and chorus, will be in the auditorium from 11.45 am. to 12:15 p.m. Following the concert, din­ ner will be served in the cafeteria from 12:20 to 1:10 p.m. Call the Community Educa­ tion office at 795-3397 by Dec 5 to make reservations GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Simmering potpourri, garland-wrapped staircases, flickering candles, a holidaywelcoming Holly Trolley, friends and perhaps snowflakes will be part of the fourth annual Holiday Home Tour in Hastings Sunday, Dec. 8. Featured homes on the tour this year include those owned by: • Larry and Dorothy Con­ klin, 1730 N. Broadway, an elaborate ranch-style house that is a sort of private museum of treasures from around the world. •Dale and Diane Hoekstra, 1740 Jacobs Circle, English Tudor exterior with a contemporary design inside that includes a sunken living room. • Jim and Marcia Mellen, 1480 E. Mill, a restored far­ mhouse not far from the city limits. • Wayne and Ardith Knop, 1050 E. Mill, a newer energy­ efficient home made of foot thick Styrofoam walls and triple-paned windows. • Larry and Barb Case, 301 S. Park, a redecorated older city dwelling that is home to three small children, and is unofficially this year’s “kid’s house.” • Don and April Tubbs, 411 W. Center St., another older city home fashioned with an assortment of antiques. This yearly event, which helps to usher in the Christmas season in Barry County, will begin with a hospitalty hour at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 315 W. Center St., from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Homemade cookies, hot cider, coffee and tea will be served, along with the sounds of holiday music played by pianist Betty Williams Money raised from the tour will be given to the Barry County chapter of the American Cancer Society. Organizers hope to raise $1,000 which will be used for research, local public educa lion programs, monetary aid for area cancer patients, and wig cleaning and styling. “This is the main fundraiser for the Cancer Society,” said Judy Lenz, this year’s tour chairwoman. “They used to go door to door. They no longer do that because they couldn’t get people to (go door to door). This is the biggie.” The cost of this year’s tour is $6, which includes unlimited rides on the Holly Trolley to and from the tour homes. Two of the homes are within walking distance of the Episcopal Church. The trolley will circulate between the Mill Street, Broadway and Jacobs Circle homes every 20 minutes or so. The nearby First Presbyterian and First Methodist churches will allow additional parking in their lots across the highway. Tickets, which include maps to the six homes, will be available at the church from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. the evening of the tour. Tickets may be bought in advance at Bosley Pharmacy, the Christmas Cot­ tage (next to Subway Subs), Barlow Florist, WBCH and the Music Center. For more information, con­ tact Judy Lenz at 945-4634. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 26. 1991 I Pace 15 School children preview “Of Christmas Past” at Charlton Park One of the activities that visitors will be able to do at Charlton Park during the celebration "Of Christmas Past" is dip bayberry candles. These second grade Kettle Lake students (from left to right) Jake Klapmust, Rick Ellinger, Ryan Bockheim, Bridget Goodenbour and Brittany Risner show their candles along with teacher Maureen DeYoung. Homemade Christmas tree ornaments was the usual in the past. James Rasnake, a student from Kettle Lake Elementary School, paints a bread dough ornament for his tree. Visitors to “Of Christmas Past” will also be able to string popcorn and cranberries for their trees. Kettle Lake second grader Bridget Goodenbour dips a candle while teacher Maureen DeYoung watches at Chartton Park. Booth Insurance Agency to represent Auto-Owners Booth Insurance Agency. Middleville, has been ap­ pointed to represent Auto­ Owners Insurance, one of the nation's largest insurers. The local independent agen­ cy will represent Auto­ Owners for all lines of per­ sonal and commercial proper­ ty and casualty insurance, as well as life and health in­ surance and annuities. Auto-Owners is head­ quartered in Lansing, and is comprised of a group of com­ panies that now ranks as the 37th largest in the nation. Auto-Owners Insurance group companies represented by Booth Insurance Agency include Auto-Owners In­ surance Company, the sixth largest mutual property and casualty insurer in the U.S., with written premiums (sales) approaching $1 billion; Home-Owners Insurance Company, with written • SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES • THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD November II. 1991 Regular meeting colled at 7:00 p.m. Member Present-5. Others-4. Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $95 022.47 were op- Barry County COA MENU Lunch menu Wednesday. Nov. 27 Sliced beef, baked potatos. mixed veggies, dinner roil, oieo. cake Thursday. Nov. 28 Closed. Frida*. Nov. 29 Closed Monday, Dec. 2 Salisbury steak, gravy, mashed potatoes. Oriental blend, bread, oleo. fruit. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Chicken, stir fry veggies, stewed tomatoes, bread, oleo. premiums of more than $62 million; and Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company, with more than $2 billion of life insurance in force. Booth Insurance Agency is headed by Jerrold L. Schwartz, and is located at 497 Arlington in Middleville. fruit. Events Wednesday. Nov. 27 Woodland. The Old Timers; Nashville, entertainment by Russ Nash Thursday. Nov. 28 Closed Friday. Nov. 29 - Closed. Monday. Dec 2 - Trip to Crossroads Mall; Hastings, bingo and popcorn Tuesday. Dec. 3 - AH sites puzzles proved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously to delete bupeted amounts out of Debt Service Revenue and Ex­ penditure* in the O I M Fund. Motion passed unanimously approving site plan for Whisper mg Valley Estate* Plat fl. Motion passed unanimously approving site plan for Golden Estates Plat fl. Motion passed unanimously amending Duncan Lake Sanitary Sewage Disposal System Ordinance. Motion passed to contribute $2 500 00 to Barry County YMCA for 1992 Motton passed unanimously to purchase software for Appraisal and Tax Administration Motion passed unanimously to publicly ocknowiege the ap­ preciation of the Board for extra time and effort consistently ex­ pended by the Fire Ambulance Administrator. Morion passed unommoiusly approving write off of am­ bulance bod debts Donna Kenyon. Clerk (11 26-91-52) Caledonia Elementary families create ‘Gorgeous Gobblers’ Caledonia Elementary second-graders worked with their families to create ‘Gorgeous Gobbler' Thanksgiving decorations to display at school and later at home. The turkeys came bock to school imaginatively decorated with such items as quilting, seeds, cereal, cotton balls, com stalks, glitter, feathers, macaroni aryj even leaves from a Hawaiian plant. Displaying their families' creations are Nikki Niles (left), Dennis Monroe and Ryan Gill. r* * ****** ** 4k * 41** ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ** * * ***♦ * ******** Phone 795-3345 for SUN & NEWS ACTION ADS! �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 26. 1991 ANNIVERSARY COLLEGF A number of Caledonia High School students got up early last week to join WCUZ's Andy Rent (seated, left) and Dennis Sutton in their first of three broadcasts of their Breakfast Club' show from the Wagon Wheel restaurant. Jason Huisman. Beckie Risdon, Angie Boonstra, Craig Kowalczyk. Kirsten Neil and Rosalyn Risdon pose with the two disc jockeys. Martins to celebrate golden anniversary Gordon and Ruth Martin of Caledonia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 84th Street and Kraft Avenue. A family dinner is planned for Friday, Dec. 6, in Grandville. The couple was married on Dec. 6, 1941. The Martins’ children are Dan and Lois Smith of Caledonia and Dar and Sandy VanderArk of Moline. They also have six grand children and two great-grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts, please. ‘WCUZ warns LIVE/ i? Breakfast MERE! IClub’ visits 'Caledonia Call for Classifieds j / Caledonia residents will see the WCUZ sign in front of the Wagon Wheel one more time next Tuesday, from 5 to 10 a.m. — 11( )L11 >W FT SPECIALS Sale Ends November 30, 1991 16x7* Ribline woodgrain Garage Door Was $339 NOW... $298" 9 x7' Ribline woodgrain Garage Door Was $238 • NOW Garage Door Opener Vj HP Lift-Master Was $219.99 NOW $169" Lift-Master The Professional Line ___________________ Carage Door Openers □ Storm Door □ Entrance Doors □ Carage Doors installation Available a Carage Door Openers windows Roofing & Siding Check • Licensed & insured A Distributing Inc. 517 W Lovett. Charlotte 1-800-876-9474 • (517) 543-0995 Sales & Service Hours*. Mon-Fn 8 to 5. Sat 9 to 5 Andy Rent gives some air time to Donna Kaechele's rap song. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! Tool set sale Just in time for Christmas! • Flex Socket • Sockets • Masterset • Screwdrivers • Hex Bits • Extension • Wrench Sets • Ratcheting Box Wrench Sets western Auto ,75._ [ M-37 Caledonia • 891-1484 Open MF 8-8; Sat 8-5; Sun 9-3 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 26, 1991 / Page 17 Christmas parade set; more floats sought Santa and his wife, elves, two marching bands from Thornapple Kellogg, and many more people and floats will parade down Main Street in Middleville at 1 p.m. Sat­ urday, Dec. 7, in the annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Lions Club. More floats with the Christmas theme are being sought by the organizers, who confirm that Santa will give out candy to youngsters again this year. Entries in the parade are asked to gather at the old school bus garage beside the middle school at 12:45 p.m. for the lineup. Prizes for the best floats again will be awarded, with $75 for the top vote getter, $50 for second and $25 for the third-place winner. To raise funds for the parade and other civic projects, the Lions now are selling tickets for a chance for a week-long cruise on a ocean going liner of '’The Love Boat ‘ people. Other prizes will be $500, $200 and $100 U. S. Savi igs bonds. The drawing for the SPORTS winners will be held at the Middle Villa Inn at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. Tickets are available from any Lion, or at the village hall. For more information about the parade or the drawing, call 795-9043 or 795-3069. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! ‘Sweet Ladies’stun Catholic Central for district title Scot pressure wears down Cougars If the players on Caledonia's girls basketball team once doubted themselves, they surely don't anymore. The "Sweet Ladies" emerged from arguably the toughest district tournament in the area following Friday night's, dramatic 62-56 victory over state-ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central at Godwin Heights High School. The district draw featured three league champions: Rogers of the O-K White, Calvin Christian of the O-K Blue, and the Cougars, co­ champions of the Grand Rapids City League. The district championship, Caledonia's first under second-year head coach Ken Demeuse, earned the Fighting Scots a berth in the regional tournament at South Christian Monday at 8:15 against Fremont of the Seaway conference. Zeeland, of the O-K White, and O-K Gold rival Kenowa Hills were to meet in the opener, with the championship game scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. The title also helps erase some painful memories of a somewhat disappointing, roller-coaster, regular season, in which the Scots went through a period where they repeatedly found ways to lose close games in the highly competitive O-K Gold conference. "When you win this district, you know you are playing good basketball," Demeuse said. "We went through a stretch where we with WEEK 1991 Chevy Lumina Eurosport Light blue, 15,000 miles, split seat, aluminum wheels, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise, AM/FM stereo. Was ’14,900 • NOW ONLY... *15,500 Stop in and cobble up one of These Great Deals 1989 Chevrolet Beretta CT 2 Dr. 42,000 miles, red. 1989 Olds Cutlass Ciera 4 Dr. Auto., air, stereo, 51,000 miles. 1989 Olds Cutlass Ciera 4 Dr. Auto., air, cruise, tilt, p.w., pl, stereo, black. 1989 Chevy Corsica 4 Dr. Fully equipped, dark blue, 39,000 miles. Roxanne Gallert (24) dishes off a pass to an open teammate during Caledonia’s 70-58 semi-final win over Calvin Christian. Gallert had 19 points in the game and also led the Scots with 22 in Friday’s title game against Catholic Central. lost some games that we felt we could have won. "But this is a confident group of girls right now." The win over the Cougars, who split two games with defending Class B state champion West Catholic in City League play and have been ranked among the Top 10 throughout much of the season, was not easy. The Scots were forced to rally from a seven-point halftime deficit Demeuse said he thought that the key to the comeback was Caledonia's relentless defensive pressure, which forced 24 turnovers and eventually wore down the CC backcourt. The Cougars were able to break the press in the first half and score some easy buckets, but they began having trouble in the second half. "We did a lot of switching defenses," Demeuse said. "We had hoped to keep them off-guard, and it worked out pretty well." Caledonia had pulled to within four, 47-43, after the third quarter and outscored CC 19-9 in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Roxanne Gallert led all scorers with 22 points and also had six steals. Treasure Hylkema was the only other Scot in double figures, with Christmas Open House J Saturday, Dec. 7,10 to 4 • Sunday, Dec. 8 12 to 4 Have coffee and cookies while you browse through our large selection of Christmas items. • Live Cat Christmas Trees • Fresh Garland • Wreaths • Poinsettia# • Bird Feeders • Craft Items • Lights Register for the Door Prize to be Given Away _ 10% Discount “V W \ oa Everything in the Store \ 10 Ibe. FREE Bird Seed ta 1083 S Patterson Waytond. Ml 49348 792-0123 LAWn & GARDEA 10 points. Emily Ashbaugh dished off eight assists for Caledonia Rebounding was also a key, particularly in the second half. Jenny Smith pulled down 11 big rebounds, while Jenny Tuinstra added eight caroms. Demeuse said that his teams' renewed confidence can be traced to the regular­ season finale against league champion South Christian, in which the Scots' shooting touch returned. "There was a lot of pressure early in the year," he said. “Everybody was picking us to win (the Gold) and we just lost momentum. "But these girls know that they can beat anybody, if they play well. And they are playing well right now." The Fighting Scots followed up the win at South with 2n easy victory over the host Wolverines Monday and a hard-fought 70-58 triumph over Calvin Christian on Wednesday. Gallert had 19 points, including a trio of threepointers, in the win over the Squires. Ashbaugh added 13 points and Jenny Wilkinson chipped in 10. The winner of Wednesday's regional championship game advances to quarterfinal action next week. VtSA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. Or One of the Great Deals in the $3,000 to $4,000 Range 1986 Buick Century 4 Dr. White, auto., air, stereo. 1986 Ford Taurus 4 Dr. V-6, black, auto., air, stereo 1985 Olds Cutlass 4 Dr. Auto., air, stereo, dark blue 1984 Chevy celebrity wagon Auto., air, stereo, rose color 1984 Buick Skylark 4 Dr. Red, auto LOTS MORE TO CHOOSE FROM GAVIN 938 Middleville Rd. (on M-37) North of Middleville 795-3318 or 891-8151 SERVICE: Monday thru Friday • SALES Monday thru Saturday �Page 18 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 26, 1991 Lady Trojans bottle up^ IcJek, WaylarK[ 45-36 Middleville girls win first district title since 1985 Middleville's Alicia Batson drives past a Wayland defender during the Lady Trojans' 45-36 victory. The district title was the first for Middleville since 1985, when the Trojans were competing in Class C. (Photos by Perry Hardin) It was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait. The Middleville girls basketball team erased three years of frustration in the district tournament by ousting Wayland Friday night 45-36 at Hastings High School. It was the first district crown since 1985, when the Trojans were still competing as a Class C school. The win vaulted Middleville into the regional semi-finals Monday night against the defending Class B state champion Grand Rapids West Catholic, who defeated the host Huskies in the championship game of the Forest Hills Northern tournament. The winner of Monday's first game will meet die winner of the subsequent game between Lakewood and Eaton Rapids, champions of the Central Montcalm and DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville k 795-7022 V • Tune-Ups to Engines | Including Foreign Cars I • Fast Service - No Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner S Eaton Rapids districts, respectively, Wednesday. "This is one of our biggest wins in a long time," Trojan coach Jim Sprague said. "I thought both teams played outstanding defensive games. "It was real nice to finally be able to beat them." Middleville, which defeated the host Saxons 4031 on Tuesday, improved to 18-4 overall with the win. Wayland, which has won every Class B district since 1983, defeated the Trojans in the last three district tourneys. Friday night was a different story. Middleville jumped on the Wildcats from the start, pulling out to a 17-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. Then the Trojan defense, their ace in the hole all year long, seized control of the game by blanking Wayland over a seven-minute span in the second period. Start Smart INDY LITE AND STARLITE The entry level snow­ _________________________________ mobiles with the expert features Your first sled should be more than a toy — it should be a real Indy. 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While Ploeg worked the baseline behind the Wayland zone for easy inside shots, Wildcat guard Ann Iciek, Wayland's top offensive threat, was being frustrated by the Trojans' backcourt pressure, led by Becky Riegler. Iciek was held to nine points on the night after erupting for 29 in Wednesday s semi-final win over Delton Kellogg. "What we try to do every year is find a defensive specialist," Sprague said. "She usually isn't a big scorer, but we look for someone who can take pride in their defense. "This year it’s been (Riegler). She has done a super job defensively all year long." The Trojans kept the pressure on in the second half, extending the lead to 33-18 in the third quarter. But the stingy Wildcats refused to give in, slowly chipping away at the lead. The rally was reminiscent of the 1988 district final, in which the Wildcats came back from a four-point deficit with about two minutes remaining to win by three points. Wayland pulled to within six points twice late in the game, 37-31 with 3:39 left, and 41-35 with 2:02 remaining. But key late hoops by Ploeg and junior center Laura Donker prevented the Wildcats from getting any closer. Point guard Alicia Batson was the other Middleville player in double figures, adding 10 points. She also had seven assists, repeatedly finding an open Ploeg down around the blocks. Donker, though limited to two points, chipped in five assists. BOWLERETTES Caledonia Oil 3016-1716; Bradford White 30-18; Village Stylist 25-23; Locke Shoppe 24-24; Hair We Are 20*6-2716; Country Place Beauty 14-34. High Series - E. Brodock 495; L Riva 488; B L. Meyers 484; G. Meaney 480; M. VanPolen 456; S. Grinnage 456. B. L. Meyers 190; L. Riva 188; T. Wolft 178; C. Sinke 177; P. Miller 176; K. Ker meen 176. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Richard J. Choryan, O.D. 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New Bread Stix Regular Pizzas Lasagna Ar Subsbm mCOUPohbm bim bbm ■ MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL I |2 • 14” Regular $-g /• OOl ■PIZZAS With 3 Items I Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891-9287 ■ Stella’s Pizza Coupon Expires Dec. 10, 1991 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free often _ I r Community Notices T.K. ATHLETIC BOOS­ TERS meeting, Tuesday December 3rd. 7 P.M. at Middle School cafeteria. SPACE FOR RENT, 800 sq. ft May decorate to suiL Large parking lot and back exit Next to Faro’s Pizza. Call Tom 795-7911 or am 698-8981. 16 years experience in the pizza business. ★ New Pan Pizza For Rent 2 BEDROOM, 3 BEDROOM apartments. $460 to $490 a month plus deposit, no pets. Middleville 795-7290, 3 BEDROOM apt. for rent in Middleville. Newly remodeled, $485 a month plus deposit Call 795-7096 for application. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities availabie. CaU 672-7110.________ a bbbb bm bicoupon aaaa hbb b^b ■ ■ OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK I ■ AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY I 14” Pepperoni PIZZA < (Excludes Extra Cheese) Coupon Expires Dec. 10, 1991 • Excludes extra cheese. Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers. ANNUAL POINSETTIA SALE: G.F.W.C. Caledonia Womens Club. December 6, 1991. Caledonia State Bank. 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.________ WOOD STOVE $300. 517-852-9334 or 945-2604, TRUE MODULAR HOMES offered by G & L Remodeling. Come see our models. Call for an appointment. Middleville. 795-7290. Pets ARC SAINT BERNARD puppies, 6 weeks. Massive Swiss, $400 and up. 868-7363. FOR SALE GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies A K C registered. 1 black and tan male, 1 black and gray female. 8 weeks old. Excellent markings and temperment and wormed. 616-374-7280. Real Estate BRAND NEW Under $70,000! Three bedrooms, full bsmt., big garage, dishwasher, close to schools. Call any time for recorded message 246-8191 Tom Wilkinson Builder 891-8294.__________________ COMPUTER SEARCHES QUICKLY run, to find that special house - just one. Compu­ ter searches quickly reveal the vacant land that’s such a deal. Computer searches quickly display what people for “houses like yours” had to pay. Put our computer to work for you assist­ ing in your decision on what to do. Call ERA All Properties 891-8778. Help Wanted PARTTIME FOR SMALL Middleville office, customer service and secretaire 1 skills required. Must be highly moti­ vated. Submit resume with hand written cover letter to: P.O. Box 39, Middleville, Mi. 49333. 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The family of Orrie Martin Lost & Found Ready in 15 Minutes HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO’S PIZZA Middleville's Finest Business Services Sun. thru Thurs 3:30 to 11 pm Pri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • Pizza • Dinners • Ziti • Steaks Appetizers • Caizone • Spaghetti Sausage Roll • Ravioli • Manicotti Roast Beef Subs • Cheesecake Turkey Cutlets Parmigiana TWO PIZZAS for ONE SPECIAL PRICE! r hi Save Up to 70’ o On Second Pizza NO COUPONS • NO FREE POP • NO FREE OELIVERV Good Only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) <x (2) Small 10" 1 item.........’75° MJ (2) 14" 1 items .... s950 ... S1250 Ml50 (2) 14" 3 items $1400 (2) small 10" 3 items (2) Small 10" deluxe Ul Ul VI V) (2) 14" deluxe............... *175° * MONDAY SPECIALS * vi MOStaCCiOli w/meatsauce$300 spaghetti & Meat sauce li h CA7C ........... *275 Inrlwles * TUESDAY SPECIALS * VI 18x12 Big Pan PiZZa o Add *1°° CM«hI Tom.foSwe. Each Additional item .. M’ * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * 'k Ham & Cheese Sub ci $ dC J \ specials not valid with • in [any other offers or Free: Includes mayo & lettuce ............. ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Aluminum and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. THORN APPLE ROOFING & SIDING. 891-1869.__________________ TRIPLE CHECK TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE. WE OFFER A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICE. FOR APPOINT­ MENT CALL 891-1886. 9958 CHERRY VALLEY, (M37) CALEDONIA. LOCATED IN CALEDONIA PLAZA. BLACK PEARLS heirloom quality pendants $19.95, strands $700. Give the best for Christmas. Empress Pearls, 517-852-9335. Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS 4" CALEDONIA GROOMING: Complete, professional, all breed pet grooming with gentle, individual care. M-W-F & SaL by appointment. Call Ginny Sines at 891-0496. __________ CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, roof jobs, remodeling and pole barns. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290.__________________ COUNTERTOPS new and old, ask about resurfacing and save 40 %, also recolor appliances. Phone 795-7748.____________ DAY CARE: OPENINGS FOR infants and children, lst& 2nd shift. Food program, organized in loving home, 698-7524. FAMILY HOME CARE open ing in Caledonia area. Infants and children, 6 weeks and older. Monday thru Friday, full and part-time openings, 6am to 6pm. Call Vronica Marion (Bonnie) at 891-8847. Lie. #FH4150691. * 117 West Main, Middleville LOST: Miniature Schnauzer, tt4 black and silver. Lost in Middle­ ville area. Weighs about 17 lbs. Answers to the name of Hiney. Any information please call 795-2192. ...petfyery...... .: V) Ml Ul <4 ...... BEST PIZZA AROUND — ’ FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! li n VI '1 V) fVI r FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA i MIDDLEVILLE ; S2°» | OH 16" OR NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop J % I Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Exp 11 30-91 <x I FAROES ITALIAN PIZZA tn CD I I VI I Plus one Free 2 Liter of pop MIDDLEVILLE I $000 ft££ AHV dfa -16 OB VI 18'x12" PIZZA Uli NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER SPECIAL I Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon • Exp 11-3091 VI NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY «££ 2 Kers o» Pep* with any pick up pizza order. NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese u! Ju £ DOWNTOWN MIDOLEVILLE - Tues Thors 11 30 a m lo 11 p m Fn & Sai 11 30 a m to 1 a m Sun 4 Io 10 p m . Closed Mon OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! CLOSED THftNKSCIVlNC Thank You EAT IN or TAKE OUT • 795-7844 TAKE OUT ORDERS ONLY E5! rJ 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here’s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza ci the sauces the crust Sun.-Thurs. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 4-12 p.m. 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37, Caledonia everything' � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-12-03.pdf bf9221e510ef42bcf36d4aa16dc2ffd6 PDF Text Text Second December meeting date changed Middleville Village Council election to have one challenge by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The makeup of the Mid­ dleville Village Council will be about the same after the March 12 election with the possible exception of one trustee's position. Ed Schellinger, appointed last month to fill out an un­ expired term on the council, is being challenged for the seat by Dorothy Corson of Lem Paul Street. No primary is needed in that contest, because Schellinger is a Democrat, and Corson is a Republican. "I visited some council meetings; I just thought I’d Ike to get involved," Corson said about running. "I'm always telling others to do that, so now I’m getting involved," she added. The four-year terms of Marilyn VandenBerg, Lon Myers and Floyd Bray all are Restricted covenants again issue at council meeting in Middleville — by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Disagreement between the Village Council and residents living near the Industrial Park in Middleville continued at the Nov. 26 council meeting, ending with the both sides agreeing to disagree. At issue are restricted covenants used by the original owners of the park to prohibit any heavy industrial use on the property. The land is zoned 1-2, or heavy industrial, which per­ mits heavy manufacturing and assembly, processing plants for cement or concrete, and companies that produce metal products and chemicals. Since the village brought the property, officials have lifted some covenants when lots have been sold for devel­ opment, the latest to allow a factory that will produce ce­ ment lawn ornaments. Critics question if the vil­ lage has the right to spend tax money to buy the park, and if they can lift the covenants. Max Miner, a resident of Grand Rapids Street, posed questions that were were submitted ahead of time to the panel. To the question of the vil­ lage spending tax money, President William Hardy told Miner that under a revenue bond act the village has the right to buy property with See Restricted, page 2 up for re-election, with only the incumbents filing nominating petitions to be placed on the ballot. Those holding the offices of president, treasurer and clerk, incumbents William Hardy, Gary Rounds and Cheryl Hooper, respectively, have no opposition. The offices are for two years. In other business, the council voted unanimously Nov. 26 to purchase a 1992 Chevrolet for the police department. The council has a bid of SI 3,798.48 for the ve­ hicle, which will also need a special front bumper and let­ tering on the vehicle by "M richer T," making the total SI 4,394.98 Trustee Lon Myers reported that Gavin Chevrolet of Mid­ dleville had not yet made a bid on the car, but will be the seller if they meet the bid from the other firm. With the decision to buy another car, Schellinger asked what happens to the current car being used as a cruiser. "It gets passed down to the village manager," Myers said, noting that by doing that, the village does not have to buy a new car for the manager. A request from the YMCA of Barry County for a pay­ ment of $2,500 was approved in principle by the council. See, Council, page 2 On to the quarterfinals! Caledonia wins regionals with 56-54 win by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor It is somehow fitting that the Caledonia basketball team would win the regional title in the murky light of the South Christian High School gym. After all, it was on the South floor that the "Sweet Ladies" defeated the arch- ri­ val Sailors November 15 in their regular season finale. The win gave the Scots a much-needed boost of confi­ dence heading into the dis­ trict tournament. Wednesday night Caledonia again posted a two-point win, this time over Zeeland, to claim its first regional crown since 1986. The regional title, coming on the heels of last week's district championship at Godwin Heights and Monday’s 46-38 win over Fremont, improved the Scots' overall record to 17-8. Caledonia advances to state quarterfinal play Wednesday at Marshall High S«« Caledonia Scot page 13 Caledonia players celebrate the team’s regional championship win over Zeeland Wednesday night at South Christian High School. The Scots advance to tomorrow's state quarterfinal game against unbeaten Coldwater, the Twin Valley conference champion. Bradford White employees put United Way drive ‘over the top’ Cathy Williamson, executive director of the BAUW, shakes hands with (left) Mike ^.e’ *°cal 1002, and Ron Merrill, controller at Bradford White, while Richard Groos, campaign chairman, looks on. All were celebrating Bradford White Corporation employees putting the drive over the top by Jean Gallup StaffWriter In just its third year of par­ ticipation in the Barry Area United Way fund drive, Brad­ ford White employees' pledge of $10,000 for the county­ wide program has put the 1991 campaign over its goal of $233,000. Co-chairs of the drive were Ron Merrill, controller at Bradford White, and Mike Ly­ tle, president of United Auto Workers Union Local 1002. When the drive reached 90 percent of its goal last week, Executive Director Cathy Williamson said campaign of­ ficials were "guardedly opti­ mistic about going over the top,** and possibly the final returns from Bradford White might do it Williamson noted that what seems to work best may be having fellow employees, or "peer solicitors" asking their co-workers for contribu­ tions. BWC had 15 "peer so­ licitors" working on its drive this fall. Both direct payments and payroll deductions were con­ tributed by workers of Barry County’s largest employer. "Ron and I both want to thank the employees who gave," Lytle noted. Merrill downplayed the contribution made by the em­ ployer in favor of the em­ ployees. "It wasn't a company thing; it was a people’ thing," he said. In the future, the Barry Area United Way will cover all of Barry County, after the announcement from Woodland recently that they will join the BAUW, and drop its local fund-raising efforts. With the successful drive completed, an awards presen­ tation breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 a.m. at Leason Sharpe Hall in Hastings. Williamson invited the public to attend, asking only that people call the office at 945-4010 to let her know they will be coming. In This Issue... • ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ to be performed at TK this weekend • Blood drive Dec. 5 in Middleville • ‘Toys for Tots’ program offered locally • Santa parade planned in Caledonia December 14 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 3, 1991 Restricted covenants issue Continued from front page — * •?' J taxpayers' dollars. And, ac­ cording legal counsel, he said, tf*e prop* erty, we have the right to re­ move restricted covenants." Miner disagreed. "Certainly , there is a legal question here," he said. Attorney Jeff Youngsma told Miner that the present deed to the property does not contain the covenants. "When they transfer deeds, it has to be changed in the deed," he said. Miner said his group was not going to stop with that opinion. "It is a clear violation of the spirit and intent of the original property owners," he said. Miner also submitted two petitions to the council. One was notification thatl7 area residents were forming a citizen's group to be called the "Thornapple Township/Village of Middleville Association." That petition called for the council, the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission and Thornapple Township, or "any other group which can change the zoning or land use of the area" of State and Grand Rapids Streets and north to Garbow Road to YOl WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 Local family boasts five generations 19 times J-Ad Graphics News Senice notify the association before "final determination is made regarding any changes." The other contained most of the names in the first peti­ tion, plus more from both village and the township resi­ dents, for a total of 51 names, and supported keeping the re­ stricted covenants in the In­ dustrial Park. The petition said: "We feel that these covenants are nec­ essary for the well being of the community and the im­ mediate surrounding lands for the following reasons: "The restricted business will not be compatible with the present mobile home park or housing in the immediate area; the surrounding lands are zoned residential, and with present problems with pollu­ tion and environmental con­ cerns, the restriced business would not be beneficial to our community." Bonnie (Jousma) Colburn truly knows the meaning of an ■extended" family. With five generations repeated 19 times, keeping track of her family's geneology requires an extra­ large Bible, as great­ grandchildren and great-greatgrandchilren multiply. In Colburns immediate family, the matnarch is her grandmother. Jenny (Jousma) Nash of Caledonia. 95 Eight of her nine children still are living, along with 37 grandchildren. 92 greatgrandchildren and 19 great­ great-grandchildren . “It’s getting hard to keep track of all the cousins and their children." Colburn ad­ mitted. "But it's really neat when we do get together. " Nash's children by her first husband. John Jousma. are Winnifred. Ray. Jack. Vem (deceased).Sara Jane. Howard. Lorraine. Bill and Adriann. Council election has race Continued from front page — For the second year, the vil­ lage will support the pro­ grams put together by the council, which is run through the school system. The money is not needed until July, but YMCA man­ agement asked for confirma­ tion now. Schellinger asked for "an overview" of the program. Myers said he didn’t have the program in front of him, FAMILY DAYS ... Wed. & Fri. for each adult meal, children (10 & under) can order from the childrens menu FREE! Serving LUNCH & DINNER Open 6 Days a Week Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. but some of the activities in­ clude an arts and crafts pro­ gram, playground programs and organized sports for young people in Middleville and Freeport. Hardy said that Dave Storms, director of the Y, would be glad to talk to Schellinger and give him an update. With the second meeting of the month of December scheduled for Christmas Eve, the council decided to change the meeting date to Monday, Dec. 30. Village Manager Kit Roon approved of the latter day, saying it would give him a little more time to work on the budget, which he will pre­ sent at that meeting. and Sat. 8 a m. to 2 p.m. (Breakfast Served on Saturday) Available Sat. & Sun. for Private Part lea ... • Full Service Catering for Any Occasion • Party Trays SPECIAL I SR. CITIZENS I KIDS MENU | DISCOUNT | ( Young Life open house set Dec. 10 129 E. 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Refreshments will be served Anyone unable to attend the open house, but who has an interest in Young Life may reach Anderie bv calling 531-2254 Jenny Jousma Nash poses with her son Ray (behind her), his daughter Bonnie Colburn (left), her daughters Renae Moore (seated, left) and Lisa Yarger (with baby) and their children Jacob, Brad and Jessica Moore and Michael and Brianna Yarger. Letters to the Editor YSAC responds to gravel mining issue Dear editor: This is in response to the ar­ ticle. “Thompson-McCully Answers Critics on Gravel Mining," which appeared in the Sun and News Nov. 5. The area residents closest to the Thompson-McCully min­ ing operation are not opposed to mining in our township, but are opposed to ThompsonMcCully and township of­ ficials interpreting the ordinances to benefit themselves. Last year (1990), TMC agreed to a considerable greenbelt, but cut down trees to approximately ten feet from property line. They made no effort to control dust or noise and worked to all hours of the night. After saying the crusher would be centrally located on the site, they plac­ ed the “world’s largest” crusher so close to a home that it caused alleged structural damage. When ThompsonMcCally left, the site was in a condition that eroded and destoryed a 100 ft. by 200 ft. area of wetland. Roger Fulton stated, "There isn't another gravel mining operation or asphalt plant around here who had to have an air use permit. We’re the only company who had to do this. Before this year, we weren’t required to have one." The air use permit is a slate requirement (Act 348, 1965, p. 348; IMD eff. July 23), that appears to be required of all mining operations using a crusher. The DNR stated a permit was required last year, but TMC did not bother to get it. This year they tried to pass the application for an air use permit off as the actual permit to Yankee Springs Township officials. Among residents concerns this year is that a good portion of the required 50-foot greenbelt on the south and west sides of the site has been destroyed by burying it under Holiday storytime planned Dec. 12 The Kent County Library System will offer "Merry Tales for Tots.” a holiday storyume for children ages 3-6 and their parents The program w ill be held at the Caledonia branch. 240 Emmons, on Thursday. Dec. 12. at 10:30 a m. School groups must pre-register. For more information, call 891-1502. 10 to 15 feet of overburden and berms. The snow fence, though finally constructed around the site, is not of the “substantial material” that is required in the ordinance. And the amount of dust and traffic on Payne Lake Road presents a potential hazard to passing motorists. Living near the gravel site last year was pure hell, and that is what force the residents closest to the site to become critics. Though there have been numerous violations by TMC this year, living close to it has been almost tolerable Before they come hack next year, if the township renews their application, we expect the operation to be fine tuned so that is is almost unnot iceable. The members of the Yankee Springs Awareness Commit tee (YSAC) arc concerned with the quality of life here and will continue to work iu maintain and improve it. Kathy Schwennesen Secretary Yankee Springs Awareness Committee . MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT Mt*! —’OT rl'OT MIR MOT MOT £ I I I £ £ I I I £ I Coming up... This space is reserved each week in the Sun and News where civic groups and chartible oragnizations may announce meetings, activities, bazaars or special events. This column is a special place for non commercial notices. If you wish an item publicized, please submit it at least seven days before the Tuesday Sun and News publication date. Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, 49058. Please include a contact person and a telephone number. Dec. 5...Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Dec. 5, 6, 7..."A Christmas Carol" Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. at C.H.S. Dec. 6...Freeport Area Volunteer Firefighter's Spaghetti dinner at the fire bam in Freeport from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7.."Arsenic and Old Lace," all-school play at the Thomapple Kellogg auditorium at 8 p.m. Dec. 7...Middleville Christmas parade at 1 p.m. along Main Street. Dec. 7...Middleville United Methodist Christ­ mas bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Dec. 10... TK Board of Education meeting at Page Elementary at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10...Thornapple Township Board meeting at the township offices on High Street at 7 p.m. Dec. 11...Irving Township Board meeting at the township hall at 7 p.m. Dec. 12... CPR class at the Thomapple Township fire station at 7 p.m. Call 795-7243 to register. Dec. 12...Yankee Springs Township Board meeting at township hall at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13...Middleville Christian Reformed Church bake sale at Hastings City Bank, during bank hours. £ I £ I £ £ g MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOT MOTH£ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 3, 1991 I Page 3 ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ to be performed Friday and Saturday Delightful characters humorous situations are ingredients for one of most popular shows of and the the the times with the TK all-school play "Arsenic and Old Lace." Curtain time is 8 p.m. Fri­ day, Dec. 6, and Saturday. Superintendent’s Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg ‘Quality,’ not so good Recently. I had the opportunity to attend a one-day con­ ference. “Quality Schools," conducted by the nationally known psychiatrist. Dr. William Glasser. I would like to use the next two Superintendent’s Comers to share some of his ideas Dr. Glasser is probably best known for his work entitled. “Realty Therapy," a method of psychotherapy now taught all over the world. He has become interested in mental health as it relates to education. His early thesis was that school failure was very destructive to the mental health of the failing child. He later became in­ volved with a new theory of how human beings function, known as “Control theory " and is now working to relate this theory to education to produce a “quality school.'' It is difficult to describe being able to sit and listen to a presenter like Dr. Glasser, to be able to question and to discuss the concepts with the person who is the originator of those con­ cepts. It was truly a great experience. Dr. Glasser contends that we have gone, and are continuing to go through a revolution So far. this revolution is primarily economic. And what is this revolution? It is a “quality" revolution. Quality is the key. There is a tremendous difference between ?;ood and quality. Sometimes it is being ‘ good’ ‘ that keeps you rom pursuing “quality." Quality has always been around for the rich — the revolution is that today we want and expect quality for all. We must bring quality to this country and very few com­ panies are doing it. Dr. W. Edward Deming is a name that some may recognize. It was his concepts that have given the Japanese a jump start over industry in this country. His philosophy was accepted by the Japanese after the failure of leaders in our nation to recognize its impact. Dr. Glasser holds that it is very possible that they did not ful­ ly understand the principles, but they were willing to accept them and move ahead. Possibly it is easier to change to a total­ ly new way of thinking when your entire system is in disarray and you are totally defeated. But for whatever reason, they chose to accept the quality principles espoused by Dr. Deming, they did. and our entire concept of “made in Japan" changed. What used to be cheap — poor quality is now rich — high quality. This thinking even carries over to our feelings regarding education, where it may not hold true. Although there tends to be a general feeling in our country that education is in trouble, most of us are pleased with our own local schools. I know that I am very proud of the Thornapple Kellogg School System. I believe our schools are very good. Dr. Glasser’s point is that we are satisfied with our schools and we shouldn’t be. That our schools may be good — but they are not quality schools. That our schools as they are organized today have not been designed to produce quality. That the whole educational system works against quality . One of the biggest stumbling blocks to development of a quality school is common sense, which really isn’t common at all. What is perceived by the public as quality education may not be. accor­ ding to Glasser quality at all What is needed is a new "paradigm.” a new way of thinking What is quality? Quality is not easy to define, it may not be able to be defined. But. everyone knows quality when they come in contact with it. And when you have experienced quali­ ty you do not want to return to good. Dr. Glasser outlined three tenets of a quality school First, in a quality school the most important thing is quality. Until you do something of quality you do not know what it is — thinking about it doesn’t do it. Although not definable, quality is always useful. If it is not useful it is not quality This is also true of quality in educat ion However, the usefulness may be aesthetic as well as practical. Second, teachers and students are friends. "Quality is a peo­ ple thing and you do not put people into your quality world that hurt you." And third, all students will be asked to evaluate their own work for quality. 1 would like to use a future “Superintendent s Comer” to look more in depth at Dr. Glasser s theories and how they can be applied as we move forward in pro\ Kling a quality educa­ tion for our students at Thomapple Kellogg Dec. 7, at the Thornapple Kellogg auditorium. Imagine a young man who returns home in order to "hide out" a theater critic who at­ tempts to protect his loveable aunts from arrest and from discovery of "their 12 gentle­ men" buried in the cellar, add a proper reverend who op­ poses anyone’s connecton with the theater, a man who thinks he's Teddy Roosevelt, a German doctor who is a master at changing one’s face for the purpose of disguise and a group of Brooklyn po­ lice who are not aware of valuable information even when it is told to them. Adding to the fun in the play is an agreeable superintendent from "Happy Dale", and a young woman who is after the heart of the only sane "Brewster” in the house. Tickets are $3 and may be purchased at the door. Re­ served seating is available by calling 795-7497 or 795-9942 daily between 5 and 6:30 kP m. TK Middle School holiday concert set for Dec. 8 The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School music depart­ ment will present a holiday contest featuring sixth, sev­ enth and eighth grade bands, along with the sixth seventh and eighth grade choirs. The concert will be held in the middle school gym at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8 The public is invited at no charge. Brian Buete and Kiley Thaler rehearse right up to the last minute for this weeks performances of "Arsenic and Old Lace" at Thornapple Kellogg auditorium. The comedy about two spinsters who serve arsenic in the wine they serve their guests features Brian as one of the few "normal" members of his family, and Kiley as the young lady who has set her cap for him. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or call 795-7497 or 795-9942 between 5 and 6:30 p.m. for reserved seating. Curtain goes up at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 Methodists’ new cookbook ready for sale by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A new cookbook contain­ ing recipes gathered from members of the United Methodist Church in Mid­ dleville is complete and ready for sale. Named "Heavenly Cook­ ing," the recipes are from ladies who have the reputation of being excellent cooks. Luana Tolan coordinated the four-month effort, which she said started with a plea from the pulpit for recipes from the congregation. The current cookbook is the first in 10 years, and some of the old favorites from the previous book were included in the new one. An added incentive to finish the book in a timely manner is that payment for the print­ ing and the production of the book was due in 30 days, so the ladies “did the whole thing on faith," Luana said. "But, I'm confident we can sell them all," she said of the 500-book order Indeed, sales are going very well, and sales at the annual bazaar at the church this Sat­ urday are expected to be good, str added. All of the recipes are from fnends and neighbors, and are time tested. All are simple, made with things a cook usu­ ally has on hand. If an item is called for that the baker or cook doesn't happen to have, there is a handy two-page list of substitutions at the front of the book. For instance, if white wine is called for, the book says that apple cider or apple juice can be substituted. With about 80 percent of the congregation supplying their favorite recipes, the book has a wide varitey of recipes for appetizers and bev­ erages, soups and salads, breads and rolls, cookies and candies, desserts, casseroles and main dishes. Standard abbreviations, oven temperatures and con­ tents of standard cans (a No. 2 can is equal to 2 1/2 cups) also are listed at the front of the book. The cover and the dividing page between food categories features an angel drawing by artist Nancy Dammen Jones. Each angel fits the upcoming category. The drawing before the recipes for appetizers and bev­ erages shows an angel with a pitcher and a punch bowl. Very detailed, the drawing shows a family cat, a round rug the angel is standing on and the angel even wears an apron while holding a pitcher. Joanne Barnes, Mike Eavey, Carol Ergang, Elaine Northrup, Pat Wagner, and Luana were on the committee that planned the cook book. Luana credits the rest of the committee and Dammen Jones for doing most of the work in sorting and proofread­ ing the recipes and getting them ready for printing. "I want to stress that they did most of the work, and it makes it more special with Nancy’s talent," she said. It is just coincidental that featuring angels in the book and naming it "Heavenly Cooking" blends in with the theme selected for the bazaar to be held this Saturday before and after the Christmas parade. That event is called "Angels Above," and will feature many crafts with angels as well as other distinctive items. The last book used the theme "Pass It On" "We used the first verse of the hymn Pass It On’ on the front, and the last verse on the last page. It meant pass on Jesus’ love, pass on the recipes," Luana explained. Funds raised from the sale of the book will "all be used See Cookbook, page 9 CaPedonifl FT.-YctveP Full Service Travel Agency BROCHURES NOW AVAILABLE! GDI "Our Services are FREE 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 \ We are located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 North of Caledonia *J OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-6; Sat. 10-2 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 3. 1991 Neigh bors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone. I bet that a lot of you folks were busy getting ready for Thanksgiving last week. Our son. David, was com­ ing for dinner Terry. Ted's oldest girl, called and asked if she and Brian, her brother, could come for Thanksgiving. I was delighted to bear from them and have them come down from Traverse City. I don’t think the younger folks even think about driving conditions They leave it to us older folks to stew about that. Bessie and Carl Nelson were going to daughter Carol’s home for Thanksgiv­ ing. She and Carl helped Carol and her husband deliver flowers this week. Edith Miller was having her brother and niece. Alan and girlfriend Karen, and Sue and David over for dinner Thanksgiving. Maggie Keegstra said that her eye surgery was not as good as she hoped at first. But maybe she was not giving it enough time. She hopes it will show improvement as time goes on Thelma Carl went with her nephew. Calvin from Grand Rapids, to Gobles for a 50th birthday celebration. Thursday Thelma went to the Caledonia Senior Citizen's meeting. Elaine and Ryal Northrop were going to Climax for a family Thanksgiving dinner. The Stauffers were to have Thanksgiving with son Gary and family in Gobies. Ett Van Sickle said she is still waiting to move to her new home Ann-Mane Hart and her dad. Doug, attended the MSU game last Saturday And it was very cold, but they had a good time, anyway. Sue Veriinde said that son Jim is home this week. She also said that she was having both sides over for Thanksgiv­ ing. 1 think that is always nice to have a house full. Lois Bender said that the Prairie Garden Club had their Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Doris Raver in for Thanksgiving, it was part­ ly potluck, and Bert was all ready with her turkey, stuff­ ing and all the other trimmings. She has so much energy that she makes me feel like a lazy drone. She is quite a gal. and 1 really enjoy visiting w ith her. W ith all the books on tape that I have been reading. 1 tend to re-examine myself. I guess 1 am taking a new or backward look at my life and at what have been the results of my actions. 1 read James Michener's ar­ ticle in Sunday's Parade magazine of the Grand Rapids Press. If you did not read it. why not get it out and read it? What skill he has in putting his ideas on paper! I think that he is really a good writer and I agree with him whole hearted­ ly on most things It made me sit back and Hastings. Lois Bender also said that she and Walt were taking their children and all their offspring out for Thanksgiving dinner. Then the w hole gang planned to come back to Lois and Walt's home afterward. Betty and Ward Bender went to Kalamazoo to watch the WMU marching band Saturday It was inside, so they really had a good time. Betty 's granddaughter is in the band. Then on Thanksgiving Ward's children and family were coming there. Then Bet ty and Ward planned to get together with her family Saturday. Mae Bowerman and son Theron were going to son Basil's for Thanksgiving. 1 had a nice visit with Bert Kenyon. Her family members were all coming to their home look at myself as I really am. a strong-willed person, too bossy and wanting to change the world to make it as I feel it should be. We people who tend to force the world to do as we feel is best for them are all wrong. We can hold standards for ourselves, but give others the respect that each one of us has as an individual right. Look at all the evil that strong-minded religious men did during the " Inquisition" did to those who disagreed with them. Many, many died horrible deaths as a result. We white people were go­ ing to save our Indians, get­ ting them ready for "CivK'ilization " We strongwilled folks knew exactly what they needed.' I guess what I am try ing to Continued on next page.. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency, State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9 30 a m.............................................................. Bible School 10:30 am ................................. Morning Worship 6:30 pm.................................................Evening Worship Bible Study. 7:00 p m.................................................................... Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with community a caring heart for our and the world" Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Sun. Morning Worship............ 10:30 a.m. Church School........................... 9:30 a.m. Evening Service......................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School.............. 11 00 a m. Worship Service . . 10:00 a.m. Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am., 11:00 a.m & 600 p.m WEDNESDAY ................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 D.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rei'. Brian Harrison Music. Jeff Vander Heide onno O V1 -oUZo 708 West Main Street ill 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 am. || , Pastor Monte C. Bell 0901 (616)795-2391 . rhe Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director “People Who Care" Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street , LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Rev. James Cusack Saturday Evening Mass..................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .......... 9.00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship................................ 6.00p.m. Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Al Tiemeyer Community Calling LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...where there is always room for you! Hunevf provided Air conditioned (^aiurs flatted flrrtbrra £l}urch It J KALAMAZOO AVENUE « J at 92nd STREET i CALEDONIA MICHIGAN I 1 PHONE 6*8-8252 Sunday Services............... 9 45 a.m. A 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11:00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children.......... „....9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night....... ........... 7 00 p.m. Thursday Moms Ln Touch................. 10 00 a.m. Richard J Raab Pastor • 6^-9024 Donelle Raab Director of Music 10-00 a m. . 11:15 a.m. 6 CO p.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service YOU APE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship .. .9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 <Thc (Dlrf ITimr JHrthodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................10 00 a.m. Morning Worship . . . 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ...700 p.m. Wesleyan Church "a new and exciting fellowship" Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Pastor Craig Patterson Peace Reformed Church Barrier Fret • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Children’!Church/Youth Worship dunng morning services; Caraway St. puppet ministry forK 4th dunng evening service* Sunday School.................................... 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night’’.— 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for Children and Adulu, High School Youth Group and Adult Cluies For information call: 891-8119 Rev. F.L “Red" Faber, Rev. Stan Vugtevecn St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . - 868-6437 - God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship............... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School................................. 9 45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891 -8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. ‘"The Church where everybody is somevody... ... and Jesus Christ is lord" 9 30 OJh Surooy School Sunday Mommg Worship 1030 am SixxJov E /enrg Worshp 6 00 p m Wednesday pro/er K. Pev Witoam Dobson, Pastor Steve Jackson. Yourn Pastor study 7 00 pm QQ1 ft 09 ft 07 I "U 7 ZJ & MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m.......................................... Confession and Rosary Rev. Royle Bailard Office Phrmr 891 9606 Every Sunday 4 15 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 3. 1991 I Page 5 Girl Scout ‘Giving Tree’ located at Pastoof’s Foods in Middleville Girl Scout Leaders Glenda Willitt and Nancy Goodin hold the winning poster made by Mary Ann Vandal’s troop encouraging donations to the "Giving Tree." Other Leaders, (back row) Connie Blain, Diana Boom and Carol Conrad stand by the tree with its gifts to those who need them. Some of the Middleville Giris Scouts who are asking others to join them and add gloves and mittens and scarves to their "Giving Tree" are (first row. from left) Gwen Williams, Amy Boom. Lana Goodin. Carty Mulder, (second row) Brenda Hale, Marinda Dettman, Misty Blain and Christy Sutter. Middleville Girl Scouts an­ nual "Giving Tree” program it now under way at Pastoofs Family Foods in Middleville. The tree, which is located just inside the front entrance at Pastoors, will be in place from Nov. 26 through Dec. 17. The public is encouraged to join the young ladies and donate hats, mittens or gloves, and scarves for all ages to be put on the tree for those in need. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891*2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 Those who need such items are then invited to take them from the tree. Girl Scouts always needs leaders. Anyone who has a love for children and time to share may call 795-9771 to donate time, said Leader Glenda Willett. Correction — The village of Middleville has contracted to buy a used 1/2 1988 pick-up truck for the Department of Public Works at a price of $5,619 from Gavin Chevrolet. An article in the Sun and News incorrectly reported that the vehicle was a 1980 model. Middleville Neighbors, Continued from page 4 say in my stumbling way. "Who made me God? Are we above Christ? He never held such feelings. He spoke only of love, never condemning nor judging anyone, just lov­ ing them greatly, trying to have them change themselves. All people are equal and our purpose was to change ourselves, that was our main purpose in being here. If 1 had to do it over again, I would express my opinion on­ ly when asked for it. love each person, and permit them to find out what they must learn by example or free choice. I feel that as parents you set the example and hold tight to your standards. When possi­ ble let the children learn by choice. What I am finding out about myself is that I judge people too much. I must help them by surrounding them with God’s love and let them go through their own decisions ALL THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. . . from your Farm Bureau Insurance Agent i«t ail the protection you need—for your home, family, life. auto, and retirement—from the insurance professional nght in your own hometown. Your Farm Bureau Insurance agent has the skill, knowledge, and experience to tailor an insurance plan that’s just nght for you. Call today. Making your future a little more predictable. FAJMf BUREAU INSURANCE J 1 Hanging of The Greens “Christmas Memories” Saturday, Dec* 7 • 7:00 p.m* Sunday, Dec* 8 • 4:00 p.m* z- Refreshments Following 8436 Kraft Ave., Caledonia You’re also welcome to join us for: Sunday School Program ... December 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve 7:30 p.m. Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. WH w —— Jim Couchenour 1611 8. Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 3, 1991 Christmas holiday traditions abound around Middleville by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Christmas traditions some­ times seem to evolve slowly, yet sometimes they can emerge in an instant. Each family with a tradition has it uniquely shaped to their own group, particularly the children. In Middleville, Bob and He­ len Wenger started a tradition as young marrieds. ’’Every year, the kids all got to open one gift on Christmas Eve," Helen said. Every year, that first gift was a new pair of pajamas. Helen said the kids all knew what it was and didn't mind. After opening their gift, the family sang "Happy Birthday" to Jesus, and then turned out all of the lights in the house. Candles on the Christmas tree were lit, and either Bob or Helen would read Bible verses. "The kids would read them when they got older," she said. Everyone was then off to bed, and the other gifts would be opened in the morning, after the farm chores were done, sometimes as late as 10:30 or 11 am. Son Marty and daughter-inlaw Cindy follow the same pattern at their house, Cindy Wenger said. "We started out the same way; we like candles too. Our kids get their presents in the morning. We all wait for dad to finish chores. When the cows are fed, Dad comes in and we all open gifts," she said. Katie Wieringa can't re­ member how long it has been since she started her tradition of hand making gifts for her children and grandkids. She is making a quilt for each of her granddaughters and i C Perhaps the nicest thing about the gifts is that along with the presents, the children get letters from the missing parent, saying the gifts were from . them. has finished 14 so far. Katie tries hard to think of some­ thing different each year for the grandchildren. That led to her making 23 Cabbage Patch dolls one year, 16 bunnies with dresses another year, 20 vests another and 50 hooded sweaters in another year. Teddy bears and Pound Pup­ pies are also gifts that she's crafted. She and Ed have nine chil­ dren and eight in-laws, as well as 21 grandchildren, so her gift making can start anytime in the year, she said. The family all gathers at grandmother's house on Christmas Eve. She calls her­ self "very well blessed" be­ cause most of her children and grandchildren live in Mid­ dleville, with even the farthest away living in nearby Grand Rapids. During the family visiting, finger foods and snacks are the order of the evening. "We have a ping pong table set up and it's filled with gifts," she said. For her children and their spouses, she has made robes, sweaters, sweatshirts and night gowns. She recalls the gift she en­ joyed making the most. After some difficulty, Katie and Ed's daughter, Geanie, was fi­ nally to become a mother at the age of 34, and for the blessed event Katie used a tal­ ent she learned to weave a bassinet type cradle. Lorraine Otto, Middleville's STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 — Annual — POINSETTIA SALE G.F.W.C. Caledonia Women's Club December 6 CALEDONIA STATE BANK & DUTTON BRANCH 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Orders Taken: 891-8880 well-known basket maker, helped her, she said. "I lined it all, including the hood, and made a mattress pad and covered it She now has a boy and a girl, and both babies used the cradle." Her philosophy of Christ­ mas in encompassed in that one gift. "Kids and giving are what Christmas is all about," she said. Another example of that belief is reflected in a story Katie tells of a tradition at her Children with a parent in jail at Christmas time are the focus of a program each Christmas time at Holy Fam­ ily Catholic Church. Each year a Christmas tree is installed at the church and paper angel cutouts are placed on it. Each angel has the name of a child who has a parent in jail, the child's age, and what they've said they want for Christmas. The an­ gels are taken from the tree by parishioners who buy, wrap and return the gifts in each child's name. Special care is taken that each child has a patron, and that none are missed. Part of the jail ministry program, the tradition is very popular, with friends telling others "the tree is up; hurry or you won't get an angel." Shortly before Christmas, the Knights of Columbus put on a dinner at Holy Family for the children, with trans­ portation provided, if needed. A nursery is set up for babies, and a special appearance by Santa Claus thrills the older children as they each get a gift of their own. Perhaps the nicest thing about the gifts is that along with the presents, the children get letters from the missing parent, saying the gifts were from them. "That lets the child think 'even though Daddy’s not here, he could get me a gift’," Katie said. Middleville gets ‘spruced’ up for Christmas Brian Finkbeiner, Department of Public Works employee, strings a garland of greenery, bells and Christmas lights across Main Street in Middleville last week. The decorations mark the official beginning of the holiday season. BlOOCi dnV6 111 M j (J Cl IG VI11G DGC. 5 The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross will have a community blood drive at Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Thursday. Dec. 5. from noon until 6 p.m. The goal for this drive is 100 pints of blood. The chapter urges all community members who are eligible to donate to consider taking the time to ensure that the com­ munity blood supply remains safe and available. This year has been par­ ticularly trying on the blood supply, as the demand has risen sharply and collections, especially during the summer months, took a sharp nosedive. The Red Cross is busy trying to rebuild its stocks and prepare for the holidays, and winter months, when a combination of severe weather and donor unavailability often causes sudden drops in the collection rates. The Red Cross, acting in conjunction with the Center for Disease control in Atlanta, has barred any individual who had traveled to or visited Saudi Arabia. Kuwait. Iraq, Oman. Yemen, Qatar, Bahrain or the United Arab Emirates since August 1990 from giving blood. This temporary deferment will be in effect for these per­ sonnel until the first of January 1993. This group is expected to include a majority of the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Freeport Area Firefighters so hold spaghetti dinner The smell of spaghetti sauce and garlic toast will fill the Freeport Fire Station this Friday, Dec. 6, when the volunteer firegfighters and their wives put on a spaghetti dinner. Serving will start at 6 p.m. and will continue until 8:30 p.m. Along with the spaghetti and toast, salad, dessert and beverages will be served at the all-you-can-eat dinner. Adults are $5, and children S2. Proceeds will go for equipment for the new rescue track. Cumberland Boys to sing at Caledonia church Dec. 4 The Cumberland Bov s will be in concert Wednesday. Dec 4. at 7 30 p.m. at the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church <M-37 at 100th Sr) Ticket cost is $5 and they can be purchased at Caledonia Professional Pharmacy. Cutlerville Christian Books t ore. or by calling 868-6477 or 891-1512. This is the second concert in the 1991 1992 Caledonia Concert Senes. The chief concern involves a parasitic infection that may be transmitted by the bite of sand fleas indigenous to (he area. Though the parasitic in­ fection is transmitted through blood transfusion only very rarely, the Red Cross stopped accepting blood from people who were possibly exposed to the parasite to preclude incur ring a risk to the total blood supple “The major effect that we will see in Barry County is that we will probably increase the goals at some upcoming drives to aid in making up some of the shortfalls that will invariably happen in areas that have a high concentration of military donors within the region served by our blood center in Lansing." said Fred Swinkunas of the Barry Coun ty Red Cross. “In the past 50 years of Red Cross bkxxl banking, there has never been a reported case of the Leishmania parasite transmit­ ted through a bkxxl transfu­ sion. However, the ban was imposed to ensure the con tinued safety of the communi ty bkxxl supplies.” Natioanlly. the Red Cross feels that up to 100,000 donors may be excluded from donating for the length of the deferment period. “We simply need to ensure that those who are eligible and able to donate, do so.” Swinkunas slated. “A resource like the community J)kxxl supply is expected to be there when someone needs it. We need not to lose sight of the fact that it exists only through the voluntary act of community minded citizens, ensuring that (his precious gift is (here for all who need it The figures show (ha( by (he lime we reach 75. nearly 97 percent of us will have receiv ed a bkxxl transfusion.” Anyone who has questions about bkxxl transfusions or the bkxxl donor process is en­ couraged to call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross at 945-3122. Come k V Holiday Premiere SjLThurs., Fri. & Sat. Dec. 5-7 • 8:30-8 TffiW p—-' Social Gift for All Who Attend mi______ —' UnninW uam.v otuvEiuts flnfiLy r 109 We* 54 945-5029 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 3, 1991 I Page 7 HMM NMNM MM WIMMMMHMNMNM IMWIlWIWW'WWWWWWWIWW! «*•** **»* WWWW.W WMWMWWMWWW ■MBMIHMH Middleville United Methodist bazaar set for this Saturday A tiny crocheted bell is almost finished by Elaine Northrup. It will make a The United Methodist bazaar is this week, and hard Lois Bremer and Mike Eavey start to decorate the Christmas tree with ornaments distinctive Christmas tree at work on crafts to sell this Saturday are (around the that will be for sale at the United Methodist bazaar. The theme of this years bazaar ornament or decoration table, from left), Kelly Bremer. Lois Bremer. Kathy for the home. is "Angels Above." Hansford and Elaine Northrup. MMM MIR A'A. MM Mfl MM M* MW M* M* MlR M Mfl MM ** AM AM. AM AM AM MM AM AM AM MM MMAMAM AM AM.AMMMMM AM.AM.MM.MM AMMM AMMMMMMMMMF Middlevile business joins drive to give ‘Toys for Tots’ for holidays Gavin Chevrolet-BuickPontiac in Middleville has joined with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's "Toys For Tots" program, and will col­ lect toys from now until Dec. 17. The donated items will be distributed to children who otherwise might not have a toy at Christmas. A barrel has been set just inside the showroom at Gavin's for the donation of new, unwrapped toys. The "Toys For Tots" pro­ gram is designed to give Odds are good of winning Lions fundraiser drawing "The best laid plans of mice and men"....might describe how the Middleville Lions feel now that the fund­ raiser they launched a few weeks ago is almost over. With the drawing scheduled for Dec. 11 to find who won a week-long, cruise in the Caribbean, and the winners of $500, $200 and $100 U.S. Savings Bonds, sales of the tickets have not been what members of the civic group had hoped. That's bad news for the Lions, but good news for the 90 ticket holders who have seen their odds to win rise dramatically. { ( If you were thinking of buying a ticket, you’ll never get better j j odds... — Kit Roon Just 500 tickets were printed to make the odds at­ tractive enough to cover the S20 price tag. and the group went so far as paying the taxes the IRS would impose on the cruise to make it truly a free cruise. "If you were thinking about buying a ticket, you're never going to get better odds," said Lions member, Kit Roon. Lions president William Hardy suggested the tickets might be good Christmas pre- sents. The fund-raiser, which needs about 150 tickets sold to break even, goes to fund civic projects, such as the Christmas parade this Satur­ day. Tickets are available from any Lion or at the village hall. Christmas joy for area needy children through the collec­ tion of toys in different com­ munities. Founded in 1947 by a Ma­ rine colonel in the Los Ange­ les area, the project has grown to become a nationwide campaign, complete with benefit concerts, sporting events, corporate involvement and, from the beginning, substan­ tial celebrity support. People such as John Wayne, Bob Hope, Nancy Reagan, Brooke Shields, Charlton Heston, Sammy Davis Jr., Ann-Margaret and Johnny Carson have sup­ ported “Toys For Tots." Marines collected some eight million toys in 1989, and the program continues to grow in impact and scope. Rusty Kermeen (left to right) Sue Enders and Jack Martin show the poster to look for when donating new unwrapped toys to "Toys Tor Tots" at Gavin Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac in Middleville. WE ARE ROOTED IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY We pride ourselves in being your total financial resource. Our mutual growth has enabled us to continuously expand our services for your personal and business accounts and provide council for assistance in effective money management. But don’t let our professionalism frighten you. We’re the same friendly, courteous folks who’ve been serving this community for a long time. ‘SAVINGS ‘BUSINESS ACCOUNTS ‘IRA ‘HOME EQUITY CREDIT ‘LOANS ‘CHECKING ‘CERTIFICATES OF SAVINGS ‘CAR LOANS AB 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Friday and til Noon on Saturday Qtate 19ank ALEDONIA 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST S E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795 3361 FDIC ■_ k woe * �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 3, 1991 Santa to be star in annual Christmas parade Sonia traditionally comes to town Caledonia style, in a sleigh pulled by draft horses or by red and white Holstein calves, as in this file photo. The jolly old fellow will appear in Caledonia's annual Christmas parade Dec. 14 organizations and businesses to enter a float, car or truck to welcome Santa. Bill Neil, one of coor­ dinators of the event, said the parade will form between 10 and 10:30 a m. in front of the J-Ad Graphics News Service Santa will officially arrive in Caledonia Dec. 14 as the headliner of the annual Christmas parade Local organizers of the event are urging residents. Rickard J. ( horyan, O.D. former junior high building, now the Community Educa­ tion Building, with the leaders stepping out at 11 a m. ‘Anyone is welcome to enter a float, a car or a hay wagon.” he said. “It’s a day for the community to have some fun. and to help make Christmas special for the kids’* Barry County Commission on Aging luncheon menu DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY ’TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Wednesday, Dec. 4 Ham. sweet potatoes, Italian green beans, bread, oleo. applesauce. Thursday, Dec. 5 BBW beef, croccoli. com. Life is Unpredictable. Hastings City Bank Isn’t. Once again, Hastings City Bank has qualified for Veribanc’s “Blue Ribbon” award. Their standards for financial strength, earnings, and asset quality — everything that’s made us such a strong and secure bank for 105 years. Based on our solid history, we can predict that our future will continue to build on a financial foundation of strength, integrity and quality. fastings Safe and sound nnce lft&6 houswg Hastings Middleville Bellevue • Ktae£«FDIC Nashville He said that those intending to participate in the parade are asked to call Don Apsev at 891-4085 or 891-8160 so that organizers will have some idea of the size of the parade. “ The more the merrier’ really is true when it comes to the Christmas parade. “ Neil said. Caledonia Wayland bread, oleo, cookie. Friday, Dec. 6 Meat loaf, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, jello. Monday, Dec. 9 Beef pepper steak with gravy, potatoes, 5-way mixed veggies, fruit. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Stuffed cabbage, corn, bread, baked apple. Events Wednesday, Dec. 4 Delton, blood pressure, Siegrist gift items; Nashville, The Old Timers. Thursday. Dec. 5 Nashville, bingo. Friday, Dec. 6 - Hastings, blood pressure; Nashville, popcorn. Monday. Dec. 9 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn, singing by Margaret Reid. Tuesday, Dec. 10 - All sites puzzles. Leighton church history written in new book “A Narrative of the Leighton United Methodist Church” is the title of a book recently completed by Maude Steeby. church historian of Leighton United Methodist Church. Writing the 128-year history of the rural Caledonia church took several years, as Mrs. Steeby researched the early records of the church, which were written in German The book records in detail the early years and rebuilding of the church after it was destroyed by fire in 1929 It also includes the uniting of the Evangelical and United Brethren denominations in 1946 and the union with the Methodist Church in 1968 A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Dec. 13 by Clifford and Thelma (Kidder) Treat of Hastings. They were married Dec. 13, 1941, by Hugh S. Graham, a Methodist minister in Bryon. Ohio. The occasion will be celebrated with an evening dinner with their children, Clifford Charles Treat Jr., Donald Lee Treat and Susan Ann (Treat) Sines. They have five grandchildren, one great-grandchild and six stepgrandchildren. They enjoyed their anniversary trip in October with a northern color tour and to Niagara Falls, Ontario, via the northern route. They also enjoyed the trip on over into New York. The good Lord has blessed Clifford and Thelma with 50 wonderful years. ‘Hanging of the Greens’ to be held at St. Paul Church St. Paul Lutheran Church of Caledonia will have its annual “Hanging of the Greens” at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 4 p.m Sunday. Refreshments will follow the programs. St. Paul also is inviting everyone to its Sunday School program Sunday, Dec 22. at 7 p.m.; at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve; and at 10a m. Christmas Day. BUY ONE - GET ONE FREE! (Package of 50 or 100 Lights) AU Other Christinas ~ Decorating Items Zv Garland * Tree Ornaments Spray Snow * Tinsel * Sift and More1 Sale end* Sat , Dec. 7 Rainbow ’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY oppm Mon.^9to8 Sa’ 9 5:30 *n Caledonia Village Centre O"M37 891*1106 PACKAGING Whether residence, farm, or business — owner or tenants — virtually all property damage, theft and liability insurance can be combined into one policy, one premium, one renewal date. Inquire about a ‘package policy’’ BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 J �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 3, 1991 / Page 9 Thornapple Kellogg High School announces ‘honor roll’ students The honor roll is divided in­ to four point average categories: 4.0 — All A; 3.70-3 99 - All A-; 3.5-3.99 — Honor Roll; 3.0-3.49 Honorble Mentioh 12th Grade All A - Mary Elwood. Donald Geukes. Jennifer Hoff. Steven McCrumb. Patricia Postma. Sherry Swelnis. Denise Wyatt. Honor Roll - Gayle Boersma. Kelli Daughterly. Lesli Fisher. Marcia Glidea. Jonathan Kermeen. Philip Postma. Angela Weston Honorable Mention - Dar­ rell Baughman. Beth Beard. Jake Brewer, Deelane Camling, Johnny Christensen. Car­ rie Devine. Jason Feltzer. Marsa Fogg. Rebecca Forbes. Angela Frowein. Philip Hartjen. David Huitron. David Kempema. Nicole Keysor. Christi Meyer. Michelle Middlcmis. Patrick Neuman. Takytha Potter. Matthew Pratt. Tonya Rauschcnberger. Rebecca Reigler. Kyle Rickert. Amy M. Ricketts. Scott Rolison. Shane Ann Schavey. Rosemarie Sclafani. Erin Seger, Chris Shcllcnbarger. Lauri Ann Sicracki. Mindy Solomon. Craig Stolsonburg. Shawna Suwyn. Jason Terpening, Cristine Thomas. Catherine Thompson. 11 th tirade All A/A- - Catherine Hart. Mark Pullen. Owen Sabin. Bryan Thompson. Honor Roll * Melissa Chlebana. David Dehaan. Jason Devries, luiura Donkcr. Cory Heald. Tracic Mid­ dleton. Jared Miller. Michelle Nelson. Timothy Rybiski. Mindy Truer. Sonja Webb, Kiberlee Wohlford, Shelly Wolverton. Honorable Mention Robin Basarabski. Richard Baughn. Dylan Coleman. Sarah Count. Brian Drum­ mond. Becky Fliearman. James Flikkema. Adam Fnsbte. Mandy Hardy. Corey Harrison. Emily Henning. Adam Hoisted. Matthew Hopkins. Amy Madden. Melissa Middleton. Robert Middleton Jr. James Norman. Scott Oliver. David Olthouse. Sara Postema. Teracia Potts. Timothy Raphael. Ryan Recker. Kristine Roehl. Jef­ frey Roodvoets. Darla Stewart. Lon Thomas. Jill Mane Townsend. Nicholas Wheeler. Brent Wustman. 10th Grade All A/A- - Meagan Mid­ dleton. Amy Missad. James Ramey. Kendra Weatherhead Honor Roll Nicole Carpenter. Lisa Closser. Kel­ ly Ignatoski. Suzanne Landman. Amanda Osborne. Joshua Parker. Carla Ploeg. Deanna Reed. Amy Snider. Jaime Strater. Candace Thompson. Donald Toler. Sarah Turner. Brooke Van Elst. Michell Wellman Honorable Mention Sonya Christiansen. James Cole. Katie Curtis. Jacob Dussia. Cory Einbcrger. Michele Evans. Chadwick Featherly. Cynthia Fox. Britt Haraburda. Shelly Harris. Richard Hiler. Jeremy Hilty. Jamie Holes. Carlyne Janose. Philip Johnson. Timothy Keizer. Bridget Lof­ tus. Steven Matison. Mark Overbcek. Jessica Pratt. Robert Seger. Jesse Strzyzewski. Aimee Taggart. Brian Thomas. Jason Tutsch. Alison Werkema. Jesse Willett. Trisha Williams. 9th tirade All A/A- - Jeremy Ander­ son. Daniela Bieber. Kan Bustraan. Jason Clinton. Chnstopher Deblaay. Eric DeGroote. Rhonda Hesselink. Kevin Holst. Vikki Jansen. Tracey Lee. Matthew Liu. Bonny McMurray. Laura Nelson. Emily Nicholson. April Scharphorn. Jamie Smith Honor Roll - Sarah Allore. Hillary Blough. Sarah Brady. Andrew Brewer. Nathan Bun­ dy. Lisa Cash. Jessica Coe. Wendy Dickinson. Jennifer Dykstra. Arnie Evans. Jamie Giar. Jamie Green. Shanell Haigh. Rebecca Holwerda Sarah Kaechele. Gary Ket­ chum (Zehr). Kern McNees. Penny Minor. Carrie Mudgndge. Christina Oaks. Timothy Roodvoets. Brett Suwyn. Tara Titus. Jennifer Wiennga. Bradley Williams. Wendy Wisniewski Honorable Mention Timothy Baker. Angela Bird. Jody Blain. Rachel Brock. Steven Converse. Amanda Fliearman. Benjamin Forbes. Jeffery Frei. Danell Haigh. Stephanie Harvey. Amber L. Holcomb. Amanda Hull Neeson. Keith Lilley. Mickey Loew. James Matson. Sarah Matson. Malisa Merlau. Scott Meyers. Justin Middleton. Darcy Mug ridge Julie Palazzolo. Chelsea Peck. Sarah Potter. Nicole Price. Courtney Rich. Karen Richards. Jonathan Sarver. Scott Scheib. Kary Schondelmayer. Heidi Schultz. Julie Shear. Michelle Shepard. Aimee Thaler. Christopher Thomas. April Thompson. Jessica Veen. Jason Wilkins, Erin Wolver­ ton. Ryan Zawierucha. Hospitals required to provide advance directives to patients Effective Dec. I. every hospital that participates with Medicare or Medicaid will be required to ask all inpatients whether they have advance directives, either a living will or a durable power of attorney. If a patient does, the hospital must document that fact on the patient’s medical chart. The purpose of establishing an advance directive is to pro­ vide a patient the opportunity to determine any limitations to the care they wish to receive, or in the situation where they become incapacitated and judged to be mentally in­ competent. provides them the chance to select an individual who can make medical deci­ sions on their behalf. In addition, the hospital must advise the patient of his or her right to refuse or select treatment under state law. and it must tell the patients about United Methodist Church BAZAAR — Middleville — Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 AM to 2 PM Gifts and Crafts, Greens. Coffee & Donuts • LUNCH • its policies for implementing these laws. Hospitals are also required to provide staff and community education regar­ ding the use of advance directives. Pennock Hospital will make available directive form for every in-patient at the time of admission. This allows the pa­ tient the right and respon­ sibility to take an active part in decision making on their medical care, including deci­ sions to refuse or accept treat­ ment. If a patient chooses to complete an advanced direc­ tive, a witness’ signature is re­ quired. The witness must not be a relative of the patient or a hospital employee. A patient will not be required to com­ plete an advance directive but must be provided with an op­ portunity to do so. More information about the Living Will/Advance Direc­ tive can be obtained by con­ tacting the local state representative. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR WEDNESDAY • DEC. 4 □ High School......................... 9th Grade Math Competency Testing □ McFall.................................................... Santa Secret Shop □ West Mrs. Thaler, Mrs Campbell and Mrs Dood's rooms go on field trip to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Amway Grand Gingerbread House contest LUNCH: pizzaburger/Bun, Peas, 100 Fruit Juice BREAKFAST: English Muffin, Cheese. Applesauce. Milk THURSDAY • DEC. 5 High School.................................. Math Competency Make-ups Blood Drive .................................... in the High School Auditorium McFall................................................................ Santa Secret Shop West.................. Mrs. Maitner, Mr Hallberg. Mrs. Elies. Mrs Rich's classes go on field trip to Grand Rapids Art Museum and Amway Grand Gingerbread House contest □ Pool............................. Open and Family Swims. 6-7 and 8-9 p.m. LUNCH: Chili or Vegetable Beef Soup, Crackers. Bread and Butter. Vegetable Sticks, Fresh Fruit BREAKFAST: Pancakes/Syrup, Juice Choice. Milk □ □ □ □ FRIDAY • DEC. 6 □ High School..................... All-School play "Arsenic and Old Lace" 8:00 p.m. in Auditorium LUNCH: Pizza or Fishwich, Baked Beans or Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple in Unsweetened Juice BREAKFAST: Oatmeal, Muffin, Raisins. Milk SATURDAY • DEC. 7 □ All School Play . . ."Arsenic and Old Lace" 8:00 p.m. Auditorium SUNDAY • DEC. 8 |O Middle School Choir/Band Concert................................ 3 00 p.m. MONDAY • DEC. 9 West................ Food Drive 9th-13th (Pizza Party for winning class) ’□West .................................... Santa Secret Shop Dec 9-13 * □ Page ................................................................................Food Drive i LUNCH: Hamburger/Bun, Pickle Slices, Oven Baked Potato Rounds, i Applesauce BREAKFAST: Sausage or Egg and Cheese Biscuit. Apple Juice. Milk TUESDAY • DEC. IO i□ i□ i□ iD Boys Basketball........................... Fresh., JV, Var - Delton - There High School.................................. Senior Auction 2nd & 3rd Hours Page ................................................................................Food Drive Pool ............................. Open and Family Swims 6-7 and 8-9 p.m. 1 LUNCH: Meat and Cheese Subs, Lettuce Salad, Pears in Light Syrup 1 BREAKFAST: French Toast, Syrup, Juice Choice, Milk I LUNCH WEEK of DEC. 11-17: Dec. 11 Ravioli with Cheese; Dec. 12 Roast iTurkey; Dec. 13 Pizza or Fishwich; Dec. 16 Sliced Turkey on Bun; Dec. 117 Tacos/Lettuce/Cheese. ; Coming Events... ............................ High School - Class Ring Delivery West - 3rd Grade to see "Heidi" Dec. 12 .......................... Senior Citizen Dinner and Concert Please call 795-3397 for reservations by Dec 5 Dec. 14 .........................High School - Dance sponsored by National Honor Society 8-11 p.m. Dec. 15 . . High School - Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. in Gym ..............Christmas Week Activities at High School Dec. 16-20 Dec. 17West: Christmas Program 7 p.m. in High School Auditorium Dec. 19................................ McFall - Classroom Christmas Parties more info will follow or contact child's teacher No P.E.P. meeting the month of December. iD Dec. 11 □ □ □ □ □ □ □ DROP EVERYTHING AND ^7 READ D.E.A.R. Cookbook, from 3 for church work.’ With the $6 cost, Luana suggests the book would make a good gift for co-work­ ers, or any occasion in which the limit for a gift is around S5 While the work on the book is done, Luana said it was a labor of love. "Oh, it was very enjoy­ able,” she said. ’I’d do it *■ ■5 5 1 8 I TIT �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 3, 1991 Community Ed. hits ‘high note’ with class by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "Good, that’s good, Julie. "Okay, keep going; don't stop. I like that. Keep it up, Tammy. Whoops, don’t forget to flat the 'E.' Otherwise, you’re doing fine. "If you play that with more assurance, Winnie, you're go­ ing to have it!" Fred Pelton is teaching a piano class. But each member of this latest class offered through the Lowell-CaledoniaThornapple Kellogg Consortium actually is getting a private lesson. Even though several students are in the room, Pelton alone hears each individual lesson, and only that student hears the teacher's corrections or com­ pliments. The headphone-equipped students sit at individual fiveoctave keyboards, each of which is plugged into an electronic soundboard. A flick of a switch allows the instructor to tune into just one or all of the keyboards. "Tuned-in" students and the instructor also can talk back and forth through the headphones. Pelton listens to the notes through the headphones, but he walks around while the students are playing to check such important techniques as hand position and posture. To anyone peeking in from the hall, the piano classroom looks rather dreamlike, for the visitor can't hear a note of music, though students obvi­ ously are playing away at the keyboards. But with only the instructor listening through his headphones to an individ­ ual's lesson, a beginning mu­ sician is not embarrassed in front of the rest of the class. In the meantime, the other students in the class can prac­ tice their music without both­ ering each other until Pelton is ready to hear their progress. For Pelton, the electronic Pelton can work with his students individually or in groups simply by adjustingJ the sound board on his right. Caledonia instructor Fred Pelton works with three of his 65 students, Winnie Punt (left), Julie Foist and Tammy Cargill, during their lesson in Caledonia Com­ munity Education's new electronic piano lab. situation really is a dream come true. "Setting up a classroom like this has been a dream of mine for two years," said Pelton, who has taught piano at Stannard’s Music for the last 15 years. "I wanted to get this kind of program into a community education program so that students or adults could learn the basics and be able to play some music. I'm just de­ lighted I was able to sell Caledonia on the idea," he grinned. His "dream" became reality last June, when the first classes got under way. Pelton stressed that the program doesn't involve recitals or competitions. "I'm just trying to teach my students to be comfortable with music," he said. "Then, after they learn the basics, and they want to go on, they can sign up for regular private lessons, oneon-one, with a full-size piano." DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE p. 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 v* • Tune-ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner The idea apparently is catching on, because Pelton now has 65 students enrolled either in class or private lessons. "This is the coming thing, even in music," he said as he discussed the advent of elec­ tronics into the classroom. ’ There are computer programs out now that teach music and music theory. People are busy these days; they are looking more and more to electronics to help them do things and learn things faster, and piano lessons are no exception." He said he knows of no other school program except one of the Catholic schools, which uses the piano lab. Caledonia Community Ed­ ucation Coordinator Sara Colburn said the total piano lab, including the student keyboards, was purchased for $7,500 through the LCTK Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 546 news Meeting for Nov. 19, 1991. We opened tonight with a car­ toon from Readers Digest. Our top loser tonight is Kathy F. runner up is Dorothy, KOPS is Paula and teen is Christina. Arlene, Gloria and Christina all have 10 weeks of perfect attendance. Marijane won the Ha Ha box. Con­ gratulations girls! Fantastic! Positive action is to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Our turkey contest has one week left the prize will be awarded next Tuesday night. We have some very colorful turkeys. Also next week, the 26th, don’t forget to bring in things for Thanksgiving basket. Also money for Santa Claus Girls, we’ll be collecting until Dec. 10. Dec. 3rd is our Christmas Party at Middle Villa Inn. Early weigh in, 5 to 6. Order off the menu at 6:30. Everyone is responsible for their own checks. Please br- ing a $5 gift to exchange. Please sign up if you plan to attend, we need a count. Topic tonight, “Ain’t we got fun?" From TOPS NEWS. We had an open discussion on positive things we can do to help us make it through the Holidays. If you remember something so­ meone has done to inspire you, help you or just something remembered, call them up and share your memory with them. (You could do it the next time you want to eat when you’re not even hungry!) We closed with the song “The more we get together.” Nov. 20, 1991 - Bus trip to Turkeyville. We left this mor­ ning at 9 a.m. Arrived at 10:30, which was good time considering the rain. After an hour of shopping, we were seated in the main dining room and served a wonderful “Thanksgiving” meal. After eating we again explored the Caledonia Tops No. 546 If out hope m Christ is good for this lift only and no more, then ue deene more pin thdn anyonedse mall the uorid. But the truth is that Christ has been raised from death, as the ptarsmee that those u ho sleep tn death util also be raised I CORINTHIANS 15:1920 (FROM The Gooa News B<We> In Loving Memory of, JASON ERIC PIPE who went home to be with the Lord DECEMBER 1, 1990 Always in our hearts and memories. I Lxc Dad, Morn anJ XUrsA Consortium funds. She explained that because the Lowell district receives state aid for high school com­ pletion classes, funds from the state paid for the new consortium class. "The Caledonia taxpayers didn't pay for the piano lab," she said. ’’But if we weren't in a consortium with in-formula districts like Lowell, there's no way we could offer a pro­ gram like this for high school credit," she continued. "That's why there are consortiums like this one." Students taking the class through community education pay $60 for an eight-week Meeting for Nov. 26h. We opened with “You know you're gening older when it takes less time to get tired than to get rested " Our star loser tonight is Rita, runner-up Gloria. KOPS is Marilyn and pre-teen is Emily Best loser for month of October was Virginia and November is Rita Katie has 10 weeks of perfect attendance Con gratulations ladies! You're super! Ruth B gave back the HaHa box and positive action is to eat grapefruit three times this week Our Turkey Contest winner is Alice P. She won the gift certificate to D Ac W A very close second is Virginia Con­ gratulations' We had some very successful! weight losses with this contest You should all be very proud of yourselves Groceries were brought in for our special Thanksgiving family and Glorida delivered them for us — thank you. Carole presented the club with a check from D & W for our grocery receipts. Thank you to all who have par­ ticipated in this fundraiser. Please continue to save your receipts. Christmas Party is Dec. 3rd at Middle Villa Inn. early weigh-in. 5 to 6. Eva discussed the 'Eat and Run Diet.” It’s not uncom­ mon for the average American to gain 5 to 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But with a little know ledge and some common sense, you can "eat on the run” and still continue to lose weight. We closed with a song. We meet Tuesday evenings 6 to 8 p.m m the basement of the United Methodist Church. For information call Dawn 891-9370 or Kathy at 868-7677. shops and at 2 p.m. went back to the main dining rixim for the entertainment. ”An Old Time Christmas. ” This is the first time I’ve been to a dinner theatre, and 1 have to admit I plan to go again. Even though it was 2 p.m. Nov. 20, I was carried away to 7 p.m. Christmas Eve. It was wonderful, we were treated so nicely and even the rain let up some so we didn’t get soaked. We arrived back in Caledonia at 5:30 with no problems, thanks to our very capable driver. I s i with Darlene on the bus an<’ had a very en­ joyable con ersation with her. It’s so nice to get the chance to know my TOPS friends bet­ ter. Thank you all for “mak­ ing a memory” with me. session, and they must pay for their music. Colburn said the piano pro­ gram eventually will be of­ fered not only as an enrich­ ment class for community ed­ ucation, but also as an elec­ tive credit class for high school or adult education stu­ dents. "So far, the class is doing well in terms of drawing stu­ dents," Colburn said. "Eventually, it will make a profit, but right now it brings in enough to pay for the in­ structor's salary with a little left over." A new beginner section will be opening in January, she added. Anyone interested in taking the piano class should call Community Education at 891-8117 to register. "I've really enjoyed it," said adult student Winnie Punt of her series of lessons. "I think Fred is a terrific teacher, and I like the the fact that there's not a lot of pressure. I'm learning to play for my own enjoyment, and I'm having fun." 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That Tom Kaechele, now 4 1 . graduated from Caledonia, where he was ac­ tive in theater and music. He earned those same interests to Grace Bible College, and even by Barbara Gall Kaechele and Kaechele. A law firm perhaps? Or, maybe a giant agribusiness operation based near,the Kent-Barry County boundary Wrong again. The team of Tom H Kaechele and Tom W. Kaechele is into theatre. Actually, the second cousins, who went to rival high schools and represent two different generations, didn't combine their talents until Western Michigan Tom Kaechele the younger' works on a set design with CHS student Julie Furst. now. is in demand as a soloist. Tom W Kaechele. 28. got involved in acting while a stu­ dent at Tbomapple-Kellogg High School, and went on to get a bachelor's degree in theater from Western Michigan University and a master's degree in directing from Wayne State University in Detroit. Since returning to the Grand Rapids area, the younger Kaechele works "off and on” at the family's custom countertop business, but also has become involved with Ac­ tors Theatre in GR and Circle Theatre He teaches a theater class at Aquinas College. His wife. Amy Osborn, also is an actress. “He's the expert," said the older Kaechele. smiling at his cousin. “I just enjoy learning from him. “What's interesting is that I get calls meant for him and even reviews." added Tom H. "At first I couldn’t figure out what in the world was go­ ing on. but now we re used to the mixup." The two Kaecheles are helping Caledonia students learn the technical side of theater as they prepare their production of "A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley." due to open Wednesday. Tom W. Kaechele is the technical advisor, overseeing lighting, sound and scenery construction. Tom H. Kaechele is the Kaechele and Kaechele discuss scenery plans for the CHS production of A Christmas Carol.' Thomas W. Kaechele, originally from Middleville, is on the left, and cousin Thomas H. Kaechele of Caledonia is on the right. lighting designer, working from the light board during the play, but helping beforehand with many of the technical aspects of the production. "They’re both great." said Overkamp. "And what could be more appropriate around here than having an advisory team of Kaechele and Kaechele?" CHS ^Layers t° present Christmas classic Marley’s ghost to visit Scrooge in Caledonia this weekend bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer It just wouldn’t be Christmas without watching a “rerun" of the Charles Dickens story of how old Good Shepard Church plans holiday bazaar The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. at 908 W Main St., in Middleville. Handmade crafts, homemade baked goods, and soup and sandwiches will be served. Ebeneezer Scrooge changed from a stingy curmudgeon in­ to a generous philanthropist. The Caledonia High School Players will re-enact that famous story this weekend for all area lovers of Christmas, with performances Dec. 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school Performing Arts Center. Jamie Thompson will ap­ pear as Scrooge, while Scott Siler will play the role of Scrooge's long-suffering, but ever kind-hearted clerk. Bob Cratchit. Mark Johnson. Kim Van Kuiken and Liz Mast will play the Christmas ghosts who visit Scrooge, and Jeff VanBelkum will appear as Scrooge’s nephew. Fred. Directing the play is CHS drama coach Barbara Overkamp. assisted by student director Amy Perkins. Two Tom Kaecheles are assisting the students and Overkamp with the technical aspects of the play, (see related article), and business manager is Jessica Frisbie. Tickets cost $3 for students, $4 for adults and $14 for a family pass. They may be reserved by calling the high school (891-8129) after 2:30 p.m. and asking for the theater office. Tickets also may be pur­ chased at the door. Christmas Open House Saturday, Dec. 7,10 to 4 • Sunday, Dec. 8 12 to 4 Have coffee and cookies while you browse through our large selection of Christmas items. • Live Cut Christmas Trees • Fresh Garland • Wreaths • Poinsettias • Bird Feeders • Craft Items • Lights Register for the Qoor Prize to be Given Away _ 10% Discount on Everything in the Store 10 lbs. FREE Bird Seed every brd feet 10S3S Pan LRWn & GARDEA Ml 49: 792-0123 If you don’t want to wear a safety belt, then suit yourself. But the fact is over 40.000people injured in car accidents last year would give the shirt off their back for a second chance to buckle up. Stop making excuses and start buckling vour safety belt YOU COULD LEARN A LOT FROM A DUMMY. BUCKLE YOUR SAFETY BEU �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 3, 1991 Middleville cage season ends with regional loss Lady Trojans throw scare at defending champions by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Somebody forgot to tell the Middleville girls basketball team that West Catholic was the overwhelming favorite in Monday s regional semi-final game at Ionia. After all, didn’t the Falcons have four returning starters back from last year's Class B state championship team? But the feisty Lady Trojans gave the defending champs all they wanted and then some before finally succumbing 40-34. The second-ranked Falcons advanced to meet Eaton Rapids in Wednesday’s championship game with a berth in the state quarterfinals at stake. Middleville finished the season with an overall mark of 18-5. "I was very pleased with the way we played,” a proud Trojan coach Jim Sprague said after the game. "We played very, very well. "These girls have a lot to be proud of." Middleville, which qualified for the regional by winning the Hastings district last week, tied the score at 33-33 with 2:54 remaining on a bucket by sophomore Carla Ploeg, who followed a miss by teammate Kim Wohl ford and scored on the put-back. The Trojans then got the ball back on a turnover and milked the clock down to 1:52 before taking a timeout. Middleville continued to run the clock down until Becky Reigler was whistled for a loose-ball foul with 1:10 remaining. West all-state candidate Kellie Swierbut, whom Reigler had held to just four previous points, converted what turned out to be the winning points from the line. Falcon center Stacy Dobrygoski extended the lead to four with 43 seconds remaining on a bucket following two offensive rebounds. Sprague said that the basket may have been the deciding blow. "If Laura (Donker) had been in there, I don’t think they would have had three chances," he said. "Having her out of the game really hurt us." Donker, a junior center, was plagued by foul problems throughout the game and had fouled out with 3:10 left Ploeg sliced the West lead to 37-34 with 29 seconds left by splitting a pair of free throws, and Reigler quickly fouled the Falcons' Bridget Lamoreaux, who split her two charity tosses. But West’s Dana Danevicz grabbed the offensive rebound and banked in the game's final points. The Falcons, who trailed 21-20 at the half, appeared to SPORTS have taken control of the game in the third quarter. A Dobrygoski hoop with 1:30 left in the quarter gave them their largest lead to that point, 29-23. But Middleville used the offensive glass to slice the lead to 29-26 by the end of the quarter. Mandy Pranger grabbed a missed shot and scored. Ploeg then got an offensive board and was fouled. She split the free throws. The Falcons took a seven­ point lead early in the fourth DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc CfnsuUince JEFFREY M. DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Street, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Ph: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 quarter, but the Trojans again rallied. Alicia Batson and Donker combined to hit three free throws and Wohlford scored on another second chance to pull TK within two midway through the quarter. Batson set the tone for the entire contest by drilling a triple on the Trojans' opening possession of the game. Ploeg then kept the game close with eight points in the quarter as West had a 15-13 lead after one. But the Falcons controlled Ploeg with a sagging zone the rest of the way. Sprague said that it was a case of Middleville point guard Alicia Batson finds open teammate Kim Wohlford on the wing during the Lady Trojans’ regional game Monday at Ionia High School Defending Class B state champion West Catholic posted a tight 40-34 win. West exploiting the Trojans’ weakness, perimeter shooting. "They knew we didn't shoot very well from outside," he said. "They sagged on Carla and left the wing open. We couldn't get the ball inside after that." Ploeg led all scorers with '14 points, while Wohlford and Batson each had six. Batson added four assists, while Jessica Weatherhead came off the bench to lead the Trojan rebounders with nine. Donker had three steals despite limited playing time. Dobrygorski led the Falcons with a dozen points, while Lamoreaux and Caryn Wieber added eight apiece. chronic. Since 1972, the number of Detroit business establishments has declined by over 45 percent. During the 1980’s, housing demoli­ tion permits exceeded new construction permits by 41,800. • In the midst of social and economic iq#ieaval, some determined Detroiters have organized successful pro­ grams to turn peoples’ lives around. Father WHliam Cunn­ ingham and Project Focus: Hope are enabling young citizens to gain the education and training necessary for skilled jobs in Southeast Michigan. Reverend Eddie Edwards is working through his Joy of Jesus ministry to form neighborhood block associations, rebuild housing, rehabilitate drug addicts and provide educational oppor tunity. New Detroit Superintendent of Schools, Deborah McGriff, is deter mined to make neighborhood schools, parents and students more accountable to each other. Such local leaders place a high premium on strong moral values, and personal and community responsibility. What is one to make of this mosaic? I believe that govern ment must play a supportive role in addressing issues such as drug addiction, terminal diseases, education and economic competitiveness. But past public investment strategies have resulted in relatively few successes. Deficit spending and urban disintegration arc more the rule; the promising fight Lansing Diary Reflections on recent visits to the City of Detroit and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor... • About 60 percent of the babies bom in Detroit are delivered at Wayne State University’s Hutzel Hospital. Nearly 80 percent of those newborns’ mothers are 18 years of age or younger. Half of them have a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse. • U-M School of Nursing Professor Caroiy Boyd con­ firms that the fastest growing group of drug abusers is females. In her sampling of women addicts. 83 percent have been sexualh abused before the age of 14. and 67 percent have fathers who are drug-dependent Is the federal government telling the whole story when it claims we are winning the drug war? No. From 1988 to 1990. the number of Americans w ho use cocaine once every 30 days has dropped from 2.9 million to 1 6 million. But the oner-aweek-or-more users have in­ creased from 862.000 to 994.000 • Ocher findings at the U-M Medical Center are more hopeful. Dr Max Wicha reports that a team of resear­ ches has learned more about the nature of breast cancer calls during the past five years than had been discovered in all of humankind's previous history For the one of every nine American women who is expected to experience breast cancer, the U-M team’s isola­ tion of a protein that inhibits malignant cells is promising news, indeed. • U-M economist Saul Hymans expects a slow, steady recovery in 1992, reflecting cautious financial investors, a decline in popula­ tion growth in civilian workers and consumers over the age of 20, and a horren­ dous federal government deficit. Over the past 10 years, the accumulated deficit has mushroomed from $906 biHion to $3.2 trillion. The an­ nual interest cost on this federal debt is almost $300 bilkton. and nearly the amount of this year’s U.S. govemmew spending imbalance. • The fiscal crisis in Washington has resulted m federal disinvestment in troubled urban areas. In 1980. federal revenue of $393 million accounted for 26 per­ cent of the total City of Detroit budget. Federal aid in Detroit in 1991 had dropped to $161 million, about 8 per­ cent of the city's budget. Local taxes have made up for federal cuts, increasing from $828 million to $1.3 billion annually during the past 10 years. This is a bill Detroiters can ill-aftord. considering the city’s economic free fall Since 1950, population there has plummeted from 1.80 million to 1.03 million. Double-digit unemploy ment is See Lansing Diary, P-14 for Christinas WINDSHIELD WASHER/SOLVENT CAR STEREOS & SPEAKERS LIQUIDATION l/2 Price SNOW PLOW LIGHT KIT Sg/J" Western Auto M 37. Caledonia • 891-1484 Open M F 8-8; Sat 8 5. Sun 93 ' YEAR ANMVtaSASY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 3, 1991 I Page 13 Caledonia advances to quarterfjnals with 56-54 win Caledonia Scot Ladies are truly “sweet” in regional eager win While the Fighting Scot cheerleaders didn't make the trip to the regional tournament, this group of seniors did their best to whip the Caledonia faithful into a frenzy. The crowd at Wednesday's championship game was estimated at 2,000 A large contingent of Caledonia fans were on hand Wednesday to help boost the "Sweet Ladies" to victory. From front page — School against unbeaten and eighth-ranked Coldwater. The Cardinals rolled to the Twin Valley title and de­ feated Comstock in Wednesday's Mattawan re­ gional final. The victory was not se­ cured until just before the fi­ nal buzxer when Emily Ashbaugh deflected a shot at­ tempt by Chix center Beth Hilbink at the top of the key. Zeeland had been awarded possession of the ball with five seconds re­ maining on a questionable player-control foul call on Jenny Smith. Caledonia's season ap­ peared to be on the brink of extinction with five minutes remaining and the Scots trailing 48-43. Coach Ken Demeuse said that he knew his squad was capable of a rally. "I've seen too many games (to know the game was over)," he said. "At this level, emotions are so high that anything can happen. "I told the kids we'd get a spurt. I just didn't know when it would be." It turned out to be sooner than even Demeuse might have hoped. The Chix’ lead was gone 34 seconds later after a flurry of Caledonia baskets. First, senior guard Emily Ashbaugh drained a huge triple to cut the lead to a deuce. Then, after a Zeeland free throw, Jenny Wilkinson scored to pull Caledonia to within one. Ashbaugh then picked the pocket of a Zeeland guard and converted a three-point play to give the Scots the lead. The Scots' Sue Grevers battles Fremont's Amy Edbrooke for a rebound during Caledonia’s 46-38 semi-final victory over the Packers on Monday. Caledonia had extended the advantage to 56-51 on a pair of free throws by Ashbaugh with 51 seconds remaining. But Zeeland rallied behind a three-pointer by Rebecca DeBoer nine seconds later. Zeeland had a chance to tie the game after Smith un­ characteristically missed a free throw with 23 seconds left. The Chix got the rebound, but none of the Zeeland players could hear coach Shannon Kalmink, who was emphatically call­ ing for a timeout to set up a play. Ashbaugh then forced a tie-up, and the Scots were awarded possession. The game had previously been a study in contrast. Zeeland relied on the inside strength of Hilbink, who scored 17 points in the first half, many of those as a di­ rect result of offensive re­ bounds. Yet the score was knotted 29-29 at the intermission. The reason the Chix couldn't extend the lead was Caledonia's quickness and pressure defense. The Scots forced 18 first-half turnovers, { L I told the kids we’d get a spurt. I just didn’t know when it was y y going to be. Caledonia girls basketball coach — Ken Demeuse enabling them to stay close despite an 11 for 36 shoot­ ing half. Zeeland was 12 for 23 from the field. The Scots did a much bet­ ter job on Hilbink in the second half, limiting her to four points. Demeuse said that his team just executed better on the defensive end. "We couldn’t compete with them underneath," he said. "(Hilbink) was just too comfortable down on the baseline. "But I thought (sophomore center) Betsy Weaver came in and did a good job and Treasure (senior center Hylkema) started playing better." Rebecca DeBoer and Lisa Timmer were the only other Chix in double figures. Each had 10 points. Ashbaugh led the Scots with 15 points, while Wilkinson added 11. Hylkema and Smith chipped in eight points apiece. Coldwater, which won its own district title to advance to regional play at Mattawan, is led by three first-team all-conference se­ lections: seniors Tina Boester and Stacy Duncan and sophomore Shannon Crabtree. All three are ex­ tremely versatile all-around players. The 25-0 Cardinals de­ feated StevensvilleLakeshore in the semi-finals before downing once-beaten Comstock on Wednesday. Caledonia's Jenny Wilkinson drives in for a layup as Zeeland's Melissa DeBoer defends. The "Sweet Ladies" won their first regional title in five years by edging the Chix 56-54. �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 3, 1991 Lansing Diary You do not need a public opnion poll to know that many citizens feel threatened by our nation’s (and state s) econonic condition. Many of us also are deeply frustrated • by institu­ tions of government that often seem more interested in selfpreservation than problem­ solving. I received a few expressions of that anger and mistrust in response to recent campaign mailings. As other House Republican task force members and I prepared to introduce legisla- lion that will limit political ac­ tion committee contributions, one of my letters described the need for campaign finance reform and requested in­ dividual contributions. Happi­ ly. nearly four hundred 54th District citizens responded positively, which will help me to continue printing and mail­ ing this Diary — and lead by example the fight for change. But I could not ignore those who dissented My skin is not that thick. And those who take time to express their opinions, no matter how uncomplimen VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Nov»mb«r 12. 1991 President Hordy called the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Pre»ent Bray. Myer*. Oliver. Riley. VandenBerg, and Sc Kellinger Absent None Guest* Several residents and non residents of the Village and Jean Gallup from the Sun and News Minutes of the October 22 1991 meeting were opproved as amended. Attorney Fisher updated Council on the wastewater per mit and asking to retain At torney David Porteous Bray moved that Council authorize Attorney Fisher to retain At torney David Porteous for con saltation in regords to the mot ter pending before the DNR Support by Vandenberg Ayes all. Carried. President Hardy recommend ed the appointments of Donna Stagray. George Hathwoy. and FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and lighl assembly openings available. High starling wages lor the non experienced worker. 1st, 2nd. and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal 1.0. Never a lee. Only dependable, reliable applicants with pood work background need apply. appucations accepted BETWEEN • 30 A M. 4:30 P M MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South ol corner ol M 37144 th Street or 4596 Broad moor. S,E., Suite 150. (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) Ray Koeplinger to the Planning Commission Bray moved, sup­ port by VandenBerg. Ayes al! Carried President Hardy recommend­ ed the appointment of Roger Timmerman to the Housing Com­ mission Oliver moved, support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried Myers moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows Total to Payroll $27,368.12 Total to Motor Pool........ 5,252.30 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the following transfers be allowed. I Water Receiving to water Operating and Maintenance $6 500 00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance .......................................... 7,500.00 Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried Myers chairperson of the finance committee, recommends and moved that Council pur­ chase a 1988 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pick-up for a total cost of $5,619.00 from Gavins and in­ struct Manager Roon to place a notice in paper accepting bids for retired pick-up. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Oliver recommends and mov­ ed that Council extend the Secretary s wages for five more weeks or till end of the year due to illness and to review the previous policy dealing with employee sick leave. Support by Myers. Ayes all. Carried. Cindy Herweyer resident of the township approached Coun­ cil with questions pertaining to convenants of the Industrial Park. Discussion held. Oliver moved that Council accept and refer these questions to the Zon­ ing and Ordinance committee for consideration. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried. Letter read from the Y.M.C.A. thanking and asking for con­ tinued support. More information to be forth coming on possible teen center from Parks and Recreation committee. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager s Report. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the Oc­ tober Police Activity Report Police Chief Shoemaker in­ troduced the new Officer Jeff Nieuwenhuis. With no further business, Bray moved for adjournment Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (12-3-9154) tary. deserve an honest response. If trust in govern­ ment is to be improved, constitutents and their elected representatives must com­ municate. In that spirit. I am sharing some of my replies to frustrated citizens who. no doubt, represent others with similar feelings... To the person who thought / deserved term-limitation: “The proposed now being pushed by a petition drive would allow me to serve in the Slate House until the year 2000. but you will be pleased to know that I have no inten­ tion of seeking re-election for that long a time. Other than my being an incumbent legislator, is there a reason why you are unhappy with my representation? If so. I would sincerely like to know, because I try to be responsible to citizens’ concerns. ” To an unhappy citizen who felt that my earlier disagree­ ment with him on an issjte reflected a refusal to listen and the likelihood that I had been "bought": "In my years of service, no one before has ever described me as being rigid in my think­ ing and unwilling to consider others’ opinions. In fact. I believe that the political pro­ cess requires that people of all parlies listen to and learn from each other. This does not mean that 1 am able to agree with every person on every subject all of the lime. But. please, when I cannot agree, do not accuse me of having no integrity.’’ To the educator who ex­ pressed concern that I might be criticizing the Michigan Education Assocation as a special interest group: "By my statement that the influence of organized groups should be reduced (not eliminated). 1 am referring to the long list of lobbyist and political action committees that increasingly dominate the debate in Lansing. That list in­ cludes business, labor, profes­ sional and single issue groups, and it includes the MEA. Us­ ing MEA as an example of the problem, this group obviously has a great deal of influence cessive state spending. I on the legislature because of believe that 1 am representing its political organization and the average Michigan citizen. PAC. While that may serve I grew up in a middle income you well on an issue such as family (my father is a pastor) tenure, the fact is that the and share the values you have MEA board and lobbying expressed in your letter. For power have effectively pro­ example. I have opposed tected wealthier, out-of­ special state subsidies to large formula school districts at the profitable corporations, as expense of districts like have other Republicans in the Allegan on issues of annual state legislature. All 1 ask is funding and school finance that you judge me by my reform. I hope you agree that record. If you have any ques­ on such questions, it would be tions about one of my posi­ better if teachers as citizens tions. please let me know.’* had more influence than their This Thanksgiving season. I statew ide organ ization.' ’ am thankful for our free socie­ To a man who suggested ty and the right to express that my Republican party af­ one’s opinions and ideas in a filiation meant that I did not political process that remains care about the "average" representative. Whether or Michigan taxpaver: now we agree. I‘am thankful "I am a Republican, and in for those of you who care my voting to reduce property enough to participate in taxes and help pay for this cut democratic discussion. by holding the line on ex­ Lansing Diary, Continued from page 12 against cancer is more the ex­ ception. As policy makers re­ evaluate past failed programs, we dare not lose sight of the values and discipline of those who also share a strong sense of social justice: the Cunn­ Serving Our Country Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.75 then IO' per word. If you pay in advance, you save 5O‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. Business Services ■ CALEDONIA GROOMING: Complete, professional, all breed pct grooming with gentle, individual care. M W-F &. SaL by appointment. Call Ginny Sines at 891-0496. __________ CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, roof jobs, remodeling and pole barns. 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The ‘Let It Snow*' book club encourages readers of high school age and older to join other self-directed readers in accomplishing goals, earning incentives, and perhaps even meeting with a group to discuss books Under New Ownership of Faro’s Pizza 16 years of experience in the pizza business. they've read Between now and March 31. participants are challeng­ ed to read 20 books of their choice. Kent County Library Adult Services Coordinator David Stracke points out that one out of five people has a reading dysfunction “I feel that’s a strong in dication that the value of reading is underrated in our society.” he says. "The Obituaries ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND New Pan Pizza New Bread Stix Regular Pizzas Lasagna ★ Subs 100% Real Cheese --------- MWlsMBI----------- 1 MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL | With 3 Items ' Pick up only • One coupon per customer • 891 9287 A Coupon Expires Dec. 17, 1991 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers ~ ~~ OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY $EJ99 | (Excludes Extra Cheese) Coupon Expires Dec. 17, 1991 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers. --------- WlTaMSl------ MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL 2-16” PIZZAS FOUNTAIN - George K archer, 82 of Fountain and formerly of Middleville passed away Sunday, November 24, 1991 at Grand Oak Nursing Center, Baldwin. Mr. Karcher was born on November 23, 1909 in Free­ port, the son of Henry and Margaret (Miller) Karcher. He was married to Alice Taylor, April 1, 1933. He was employed by Brad­ ford White in maintenance. Mr. Karcher is survived by a daughter, Glorida B. Lewis of Fountain; three grandsons, Jack and Linda Lewis of Foun­ tain, Steven and Denise Lewis of Middleville, James Lewis of Middleville; one great grand­ son; three great granddaugh­ ters; one brother, Merrill (Beatrice) Karcher of Hast­ ings; one sister-in-law, Lucy Karcher of Freeport. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice M. Karcher on July 17, 1991, and a son, George Karcher Jr. on June 5, 1958. Graveside services were held Sunday, December 1, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middle­ ville with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Caledonia Public Schools announces lunch menus ~~ 14” Pepperoni PIZZA s20°? ! With as many items as you like. Pick up only • O»e cou|>on per customer • 891 9287 Stella’s Pizza Coupon Expires Dec. 17,1991 • Excludes extra cheese. 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Friday, Dec. 6 Cheeseburger, hash browns, mixed vegetables, peaches, milk, homemade brownie. Monday, Dec. 9 Mexican taco, french fries, apple crisp, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Hot dog. tator tots, fresh fruit, cookie, milk. ANY PIZZA Pickup on*/ * One coupon f»cr customer • 891 9287 Stella’s Pizza Coupon Expires Dec. 17. 1991 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers 891-9287 TAKE OUT ORDERS READY IN 15 MINUTES OPEN 7 DAYS WEEK HERE'S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT FARO'S PIZZA FARO’S ITALIAN ~ ‘ ,2Z4\ ^—^4. Ibi Middleville's Finest Jim’s Place Caledonia M-37 or Cherry Valley Road Come join us for our... W Ph. 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun.-Ttiurs. 5:50 to 10:50 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5:50 to 12:50 a.m. new sub: Turkey and Bacon — Try it! I ONE SPECIAL PRICE! 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ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAV PARK IN REAR Phone 891-9195 9790 Cherry Valley. M-37. Caledonia ft 117 West Main, Middleville Take Out Only • One (1) Per Coupon OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 6 am-9 pm. Sun. 7 am-9 pm I Fridays and Saturdays. Call 891-1502 The Alto branch. 6059 Lin­ field. is open noon to 8 p.m Tuesdays, from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, and from 9 a m. to noon Saturdays. Call 868-6038 Library staff would like to see interest in the book club also generate interest in book discussion groups, in which readers could meet to enjoy an exchange of ideas and stimulating conversation. When the book club con­ cludes next spring, par­ ticipants will be* invited to celebrate at a special get together at the library , and those who have achieved their goals will be awarded incen lives donated by local sponsors. George Karcher We Use Our Oven Special 2 -14” Regular $/J oo pizzas m-.... library has traditionally helped to promote reading by offering reading clubs for children, and we now have special book collections and services for the adult new reader, but this club would be directed at self-motivated adults and just promote the pleasures of reading. " Readers can register for the club at any branch of the Kent County Library System. Book titles will be recorded in special folders, and par ticipants who desire readers’ advisory will be provided with lists of suggested authors and titles. The Caledonia branch. 240 Emmons, is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, from nixm to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays. - Open Every Night until 9pm . < ■f’z � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-12-10.pdf 37eb586b601104f6debcb0779caaf68f PDF Text Text 12/30/W Hastings Public Library F FA 10 121 Churcn Hastings, HI. *9058 The vm. mJ Netos HASTINGS, M 4W D Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 203 I December 10, 1991 Catedoma^s Cinderella rim comes to an erri Top-ranked Powers too tall order for ‘Sweet Ladies’ by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor All good things must come to an end. And for the Caledonia girls basketball team, an inspirational run through the Class B state tournament ended at the hands of the topranked Flint Powers Catholic team Friday night at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. The Chargers improved to 25-1 overall on the season with a 60-46 win over the scrappy "Sweet Ladies." Powers advanced to Saturday’s state championship game against New Boston Huron, a 44-42 victor over Kingsford in the second semi-final. Caledonia's storybook season ended with a 18-9 record. The game was much closer than the score might indicate. After bolting to a 29-12 second-quarter advantage, Powers had to hold on for dear life as the Scots' battled back to within five points early in the fourth quarter. The Scots’ suffocating full-court pressure proved to be effective against even the Chargers, a Class A quarterfinalist a year ago. Powers' only loss of the season was to Class A Plymouth Salem early in the year. "They were all over the court," said a surprised Charger coach Kathy McGee of the Scots. "They play outstanding pressure full­ court defense. “They showed they wanted to win as much as we did." A basket by 5-9 junior Rosalyn Risdon with 6:44 remaining pulled Caledonia to within 46-41, culminating a 16-8 Scot scoring flurry. But Caledonia seemed to run out of gas, going scoreless for nearly six minutes until a Jenny Smith bucket inside the oneminute mark. “ I was just proud as heck of the kids for having a chance to win at the end," Scot coach Ken Demeuse said. In the end, the Chargers' one-two punch of 6-2 center Lisa Negri and 6-1 forward Noelle Beadry was too much for the outsized Caledonia team to handle. The pair combined for 48 points and 29 rebounds. Negri, a first-team allSh Scot Ladies, page 15 Citizens’ group, township still disagree on mining operation by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With the first year of a three-year plan for removing gravel from a site in Yankee Springs Township nearing an end, a citizen's committee and township officials are still disagreeing. At issue during an emo­ tional meeting Dec. 2 with the Yankee Springs Planning and Zoning Commission, lawyers for the township and Thompson McCully Com­ pany and members of the Yankee Springs Awareness Committee, was exactly when the operation would shut down. The special use permit to allow the mining said the company would be confined to 60 working days. Argu­ ments arose about when the count should begin and what days would be counted, and even what was considered a "mining operation." At the beginning of the mining on a 50-acre site at the corner of Payne Lake and Bowens' Mills roads, Thomp­ son McCully was shut down «for about three days for lack of a clean air permit, which is issued by the DNR. However, a waiver was issued to the company, allowing site preparation work while waiting for the permit. Whether the time TMC spent on site work while un­ der the waiver could be counted, days of "gravel min­ ing operation" was at the core of the dispute. The special meeting was held to determine the number of days of mining and the termination date, said William Schultz, chairman of the PZC. "We decided to count 60 working days from the date the DNR issued the clean air permit," Schultz said. The final day for crushing gravel then will be Dec. 19, he said. Members of YSAC main­ tained that the site work was See Citzens group, page 2 Christmas parade in Middleville Santa Claus used his sleigh with wheels Saturday. More photos page 2 Caledonia guard Roxanne Gallert drives in for a layup as a trio of Flint Powers defenders converge. Gallert scored 10 points to lead the "Sweet Ladies," who gave the Chargers a late scare before falling 60-46. Caledonia finished the season 18-9 overall. Special PUD district taking shape along M-37 in Caledonia Twp. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Continuing a discussion begun at an earlier meeting, the Caledonia Township Planning Commission Mon­ day began work in earnest on a special planned unit devel­ opment (PUD) district for the M-37 corridor. The commissioners agreed that creating such a PUD dis­ trict would allow the town­ ship some control over devel­ opment along the highway, while the PUD concept also would allow the developer some flexibility in marketing his property. The commission has begun work by tentatively defining the new district as stretching north to south from 60th to 100th streets, and east to west one-quarter mile on either side of whatever is the current M37 center line. Exceptions are that along 68th Street, the district will run from Kraft to Patterson avenues, and along 76th Street, the district will continue west to Kraft. Any lands within the pro­ posed district must be devel­ oped through an appropriate PUD, no matter what the size of the parcel, and no matter what the use. If the devel­ oper's property were located in a residential zone, for in­ stance, it would come in un­ der a residential PUD. If the zoning were commercial, the developer would apply for a commercial PUD. If a developer wished to put a commercial PUD in a resi­ dential district, he first would have to request his land be re­ zoned. The new ordinance govern­ ing this new district will not stipulate the acreage require­ ments of PUDs in other parts of the township, the commis­ sioners agreed. Nor would de­ velopers have to label the specific uses of each future building in the PUD to get approval from the commis­ sion. See PUD, on page 2 In This Issue... • Freeport fire dept, adds first responders rescue vehicle • TK student council charity drives gets under way • Area winter sports preview offered • Toys for Tots program sponsored locally �Page 2 I The Sun aXd News. Middleville, j/l 7 December 10, 1991 Christmas parado, from from page___ Christmas and children go together, as this float featuring Hannan’s Munchkins shows. The Thornapple Kellogg High School band again played and marched in the Middleville Christmas parade. David S. McDuffee ATTORNEY AT LAW 9809 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891*2112 or 1-8OO-594-5119 • Divorce • Real Estate • Business • Probate OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-5 The Thornapple Heritage Association blended the old with the new for the Christmas parade. Note the mice peeking from the gift box. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. Citizens’ group, continued from front page-----------part of the mining operation, and the actual date the opera­ tion should have stopped was Nov. 29. Bruce Cook, a member of the YSAC, said he talked to Yankee Springs Township Supervisor David Van Elst Nov. 22, and Van Elst agreed that the final day should be the 29th of November. But at the'latest meeting, Cook said, Van Elst did not make a statement. Van Elst was at the meet­ ing, but his requests for a panel member to ask opinions from him were ignored, Cook said. "It seems that all of the in­ formation we presented to the Planning Commission was ignored. Unfortunately, it was an emotional meeting, with name calling and arguing," Cook said. The YSAC's next step was to be determined at a Dec. 3 meeting. Finding people to run for township board offices and re­ call are two things that were to be discussed, Cook said. Cook also said he would like to see a committee from his group appointed to work with the Planning and Zoning Smart Santas Know Where To Board to clear up language on the permit application for TMC that an attorney at the meeting said was ambiguous. The committee has con­ tacted two state senators inter­ ested in gravel mining, and is gathering and providing in­ formation for them. They are Sen. William Faust, a Democrat from Dis­ trict 12 and Sen. John D. Pridnia, a Republican from the 36th district, both in Wayne County. Sandy O’Dell, president of the YSAC, said 60 calendar days was named in the appli­ cation for the mining, with three separate mentions of the 60 calendar days. There was to be no activity or equipment on the site for 10 months of the year, he added. "When they wrote the per­ mit, they changed it from 60 calendar days to 60 working days. They also agreed to no Saturday work in September and October. Then Dave (Van Elst) said they could work Saturdays in the other months and any Saturday that they worked would not be included in the count," O'Dell said. One thing that both sides in the dispute agree on is that reclamation of the part of the site that has been mined has to be done within one year. Schultz pointed out that with the shutdown, work on the reclamation of the site can be done after the crushing is stopped, depending on the weather, but it must be done before next year's phase if the permit is renewed. "There will be a meeting scheduled before startup next year," Schultz said. "The plant will be about where it is now, but the con­ veyer will extend to the north," Schultz said of future plans. Schultz said if there were mining next year, with the site and road finished, some of the things that were controversial this year would not be a problem. "There have been arguments over the site preparation this year," he said. "We wouldn't have that next year. Comparing this year's oper­ ation with last year's by the same company at a nearby site, Schultz said there were very few violations. O'Dell said his committee reported more than 50 viola­ tions. "We feel some satisfaction that we did get the road loca­ tion changed," he said. "All of our other efforts have been completely ignored by the township." PUD District taking shape Continued from front page — A Day Our Bank in a Box Automatic Teller Machines are at your service day and night — expecially handy during the busy holiday season. Withdraw cash, make deposits, or trans­ fer funds at our offices in Hastings, Midaleviile, Caledonia and Wayland and at the Felpausch in Hastings Your Bank in a Box Card can also be used at any Cirrus, Magic Line, Network One or Michigan Money Machine. To discover the convenience of Bank in a Box, stop by any Hastings City Bank office today! TTastings MCMstP^DIC "The developer will have to meet the general requirements of the PUD, like mapping in­ terior roads, green belts and the footprint of future build­ ings," said Township Planner Mark VanderPloeg. "But he won’t have to present exactly what each building will look like or what business will be there. "But each future building or business or whatever comes into that PUD must comply with the uses agreed to by the developer and the commis­ sion. And each future building must be approved by the (commission) site plan review committee." The commissioners autho­ rized legal counsel Jim Brown to draft the ordinance, but still must decide what changes will be necessary to township s land use plan map to provide a variety of uses along the highway. Two developers already are in line with PUD applicatons. Jim Steketee has a proposal for a commercial PUD in the Kraft Avenue/M- 37 area, and Don Fredricks has requested an amendment for his PUD in the 84th Street/M-37 area. The commissioners have long stated their desire for a "quality" look to any devel­ opment along the highway, but wanted a plan that still al­ lowed the property owners to make good use of their valu­ able land. "I think the PUD is the way to go," commented Commission Chairman Dick Dunn. "It gives the township some control over what goes in along the highway, but we can still offer the developer the flexibility he needs to market his land." The commission will hold a 7:30 p.m. work session Monday, Dec. 16, to continue discussion on the issue. YOL WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Cal! J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadwa), Hastings. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 10. 1991 I Pane 3 Superintendent’s Corner by... Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Snow day policy offered I have been asked this week to devote the “Superintendent’s Comer" to a review of the emergency school closing policy and snow day procedures. I would also like to include our concern regarding pros iding bus transportation during the winter with the current policy of the Barry County Road Commission that they perform winter maintenance only during the regular day shift Snow like we had last week causes many problems for everyone parents, students and school personnel Hopeful­ ly. we will have very few of these kind of weeks during the re­ mainder of the winter First. I would like to say that we will try to have school if it is possible We must all cope with winter driving conditions for much of the year. A primary consideration is always the safety conditions for students When weather or road conditions dictate possible school closing, the following process is followed: • Prior to 5 a m. or as soon as a potential problem is an­ ticipated, the supcrtintendent or the superintendent's designee communicates with kcal, county or State Police and the Coun­ ty Road Commission to ascertain general road conditions. • Call for weather report or note radio station weather forecast. • Road test is made of designated roads, including major north south and/or cast west roads depending upon wind direction. • School grounds, walkways and parking lots are checked. • The superintendent, in consultation with the transportation supervisor, shall make the final decision about operations for the day. • In case of delayed opening or school closing, the superintendent or superintendent's designee will by 6 a m. if possible notify the designated radio stations. • Early dismissal — the decision to dismiss students will be based on the best available information, with the welfare of students being the primary consideration W hen a decision to dismiss students is made, the listed key radio stations will be notified, giving the reason and time of dismissal. Parents are expected to have predetermined arrangements made for their children should an early dismissal be necessary. School closing announcements will be made by notifying the GRAIL (Grand Rapids Area Information Line) and Key radio and TV stations. As a result, the announcement may be given over a number of stations. The following stations are designated as "Key Stations" and will be called directly with the information. We cannot guarantee that the station will make the announcement, but they place great effort in providing this service. The "Key Sta­ tions" are: WOOD. WCUZ, WLAV, WBCH AND WKZO. The following TV stations are called. WOTV - Channel 8, WZZM Channel 13, and WMTT-TV - Channel 3. Parents are advised to listen to one of the five key radio sta­ tions and are requested not to call the school. We are greatly concerned about winter road conditions in Barry County and what this may mean, and will monitor road conditions carefully. It is possible that this could greatly in­ crease the number of snow days needed to be called. It may become necessary to implement a policy of pickup on cleared roads only or other measures to enable the district to have school. Kj ^newjye'afs’eye^ | Middle Villa Inn SILVERTONES... in the Villa Greenery (Variety Band) ECHO BAND First Responders who will now work with the new Freeport Rescue truck pose for a photo. Many are on the Freeport Area All-Volunteer Fire Department. Now state certified as First Respon­ ders are (from left) Dan Briel, Lyn Briel, Milt Buehler. Brenda Buehler, Kevin Bosworth, Sherry Bosworth, Larry Van Putten, (firefighter) Paul Wells. Gib Townesend and Bonnie Townsend. From the department, but not pictured are Chris Shepard, Jeff Hunt, Jon Smelker and Coleen Smelker. Freeport Fire Dept adds first responders rescue vehicle by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A new rescue vehicle for medical emergencies is await­ ing inspection and approval by the Michigan Department of Health before it will be put in service by the Freeport Area Volunteer Fire Depart­ ment. With 10 department mem­ bers' completion of a 15-week study course on first repon­ ders, added to the two EMTs already on the squad, Chief Gib Townsend said he was pleased with the state of the department "First responders can ad­ minister all medical care ex­ cept IV's and drugs," Townsend said. Noting the department cov­ ers parts of three counties and four townships, he added, "This provides a very nice service for the people in our service area." Earning the first responder license from the State of Michigan is not the end of their training. Continuing ed­ ucation and evaluation must be done over a three-year pe­ riod, he said. "Some, I think, may go farther with their training, to EMT and possibly paramedic," he said. Having the increased num­ ber of first responders makes providing coverage for medi­ cal emergencies available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year much easier, Townsend re­ marked. The training was provided by paramedic/instructortrainer Mike Cason. The rescue truck will also go on fire calls. Adapting the former ambu­ lance, which came from Lans­ ing Mercy Ambulance Ser­ vice, was a job shared by many people. The body work needed on the truck was paid for by fund-raisers held by the fire department, as was some of the equipment that must be in the truck by state law. ' The paint, called "Porsche Red," was donated by Barry Automotive in Hastings, and the painting was done by Firefighter Paul Wells and his brother, Darryl Wells. The lettering was done by Vern Mosteller, owner of Mosteller Graphics. The highly reflectorized ac­ cent stripe on the side of the vehicle has been left with enough room to add "Dial 911" when the new system becomes operational in the county, Townsend said. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! in the Casa Madeira Room ’50s thru ’80s Rock & Roll — Moonlight — BOWLING PARTY Reservations please. Call for details. 795-3640 or 891-1287 on M-37 North of Middleville \ DeVRIES^ AGENCY, Inc. tJnjuiance JEFFREY M DeVRIES JOHN J DeVRIES 131 East Mam Street Caledonia, Ml 49316 Pft: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 Four wives of Freeport firefighters have com-i pleted 15 weeks of study to become First Responders. They are (from left) Lyn Briel, Brenda Buehler, Sherry Bosworth and Bonnie Townsend. The ladies will contribute to rescue operations in the service area of the fire department. i M MW MW MW MW MW MW, MW. MW MW. MW MW MW MW MW J This y>ace is reserved each week in the Sun k < and News where civic groups and chartiblet S oragnizalions may announce meetings, S M activities, bazaars or special events. This column S 3 is a special place for non-commercial notices. If* S you wish an item publicized, please submit it at £ 5 least seven days before the Tuesday Sun a/u/K ® News publication dale. # 3 Send notices to the Sun and News, 1952 N. ® J Broadway, Hastings, 49058. £ « Please include a contact person and a telephone £ ® number. w 1 Dec. 10...Young Life Open House at 7:302 J p.m. at Caledonia Middle School Cafeteria. S Dec. 10...Middleville village council at 7 p.m. £ * at the village hall on Main Street. n M Dec. 10...Kettle Lake Elementary Christmas5 2Concert at 7 p.m. at the CHS Performing Arts* S Center. * c Dec. 11...Irving Township Board meeting atK ® the township hall at 7 p.m. J 3 Dec. 12...Dutton Elementary Christmas! jConcert al 7 p.m. at CHS Performing Arts! « Center. « | £ Dec. 12...CPR class at the ThornappleK s 1 Township fire station at 7 p.m. Call 795-7243 S 3 to register. ■ J Dec. 12...Yankee Springs Township Board J 9“ meeting at township hall at 7:30 p.m. W Dec. 13...Middleville Christian Reformed 5 1 Church bake sale at Hastings City Bank, during® J bank hours. | c Dec. 15...TK Christmas Concert with three K 5 bands and the choir al 3 p.m. in the Thornapple V 3 Kellogg High School gym. J 3 Dec. 16..Caledonia Township planning® J Comission work session at 7:30 p.m. al Alaska { ■ Hall. | J Dec. 16...Caledonia School Orchestras*! 3 Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. at CHS Performing ® 3 Arts Center. i C Dec. 17...<?aledonia Elementary Christmas 3 J Concert at 7 p.m. at the CHS Performing Arts V 3 Dec. 17....Caledonia School Board meeting at S S 7:30 p.m. in the board room at 203 Main Street, g SDec. 18...Caledonia Township board meeting M at 7:30 p.m. at the village/lwp hall J �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 10, 1991 Neighbors with... NORMA Charlie Cox dropped in Monday to give me his Thanksgiving news He went to son Greg and Maggie and Brian's home in Grand Rapids Then Greg and family took him to visit his niece over the weekend, near Detroit. Charlie is still going to his Kalamazoo Central High School class reunion every se­ cond Monday of the month This one was their Christmas party Jerry and Jack Spencer, son John and Mary and daughter went to Hastings to the home of Jack and Jerry's daughter. Carol Slayton, for VELDERMAN Thanksgiving. Lu and Dick Ward just came back from a three-day trip to Florence. Ala. Those of you who know Emma Jane Ingram know how she can't sit still, unless she is very sick She is one super gal as far as I’m concerned. I wished Ethel and Royce Campbell a happy Thanksgiv­ ing. It's my way of sending them a hug. I haven't seen either lately. Twila Elwood had her ususal Thanksgiving celebra­ tion with her family in Battle Creek. It was terrible weather while driving back lyla Morton had Thanksgiv­ ing with her family in Kalamazoo. Mae Bowerman. Sarah Anders and Burt Cook (who are cousins) came Monday to visit Bert and Ralph Kenyon They had- had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Laura Rork said that the deer hunting group got five bucks. Fred and Anges Rock had Laura and Fred Rock over for Thanksgiving. Edna Steeby had Thanksgiving with son Bob and family. Dave Kenyon and friend had Neva and Bill over for Thanksgiving. Dave lives in Hastings. Art Kenyon is coming along much better. Keep it up Art. we are all pulling for you. Char Finkbeiner had the flu over Thanksgiving, so there was no celebration Lois Brenner and son Mike drove down to have Chicago. Eunice Brown had Thanksgiving with her family. They had 47 there. Even Aunt Gladys Jackson came I guess the Doug Hart s had everyone on both sides for Thanksgiving. The following Sunday they had Liz's family in Portland. Cathy Hart is in the play. So. the family on both sides, are planning to attend this Thanksgiving with son Ken and Vicky and family. Bea Miller said that she and Glen had the whole family at their home for Thanksgiving. It made a house full, but that's what families are all about. I think houses love to be bursting at the seams with family fun and love. Thelma Carl said she at­ tended George Karcher's memorial service at the cemetery. Sunday . Dec. 1. Thelma Carl had Thanksgiving in Jenison at the home of her grand niece. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hinkley. Shirley Kermeen and Thelma recently went to Grand Rapids shopping. Neve and Bill Kenyon and two grandsons went Friday on a weekend bus trip to to Chicago. No. I think Neva said it was a train trip. They stayed at a motel (first time for their grandsons), saw a lot of sights and busy downtown weekend. I had to hand write the news this week because my com­ puter failed. I was so proud, for the first time in 10 weeks. I could type up my news, composing from the notes, and even printing it out. I thought, at last. I can get back to doing my own job! So this week, the computer lack­ ed again. Dam it! TK Christmas concert set The Thornapple-Kellogg Music Department will pre­ sent the high school choir, cadet band, jazz band and symphonic band in a Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the high school gym. Besides appropriate Christmas selections, the ensembles will perform mar­ ches. concert and jazz selec tions. It promises to be a varied one-hour concert that the entire faily can enjoy. A good will offering will be received to benefit the TK Marching Band's June trip to Toronto/Niagra Falls. ITie choir, cadet band and sym­ phonic band are directed by Duane Thatcher; the jazz band is directed by Tom Nash. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church W" LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED Wesleyan Church Phone 945-2026 Meeting at the Corner of 6201 Whitneyville Avenue P.O. Box 558. Hastings, Ml 49058 Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. “a new and Sunday Services: Sun. Morning Worship....................... 10:30a.m. Services — exciting fellowship" 9 30 am.............................................. Bible School Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. Church School.................................. .....9:30a.m. 10 30 am ......................... Morning Worship Sunday Services.................................. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. 630 p.m................................... Evening Worship Evening Service ..................................... 6:00 p.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria • Evening Worship............................... 6:00p.m. Bible Study: Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 89| 9606 Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 7:00 p.m.................................................. Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart far our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Sunday School.............. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 2$0 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am.. 11 00 am & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY..................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7.00 o.m. ■ 1 | 724Q 52th. Street, Se — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Brian Harrison Music. Jeff Vander Heide Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director om amo oV 1-oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" 708 West Main Street ill 1 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a m. , Pastor Monte C. Bell (6’6) 795-2391 Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E. of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. ...wftar that is always room for you! Nursery provided Air ccxxhtKined faints United iircthrra (&l|urd| KALAMAZOO AVENUE Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service ... 1000 a m. 1115am. 6:C0 p m. YOU APE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 at 92nd STREET TMt CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN I 1 PHONE 698-8252 Sunday Services............... 9:45 a.m. 4c 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11 ?00 a.m. 2nd A 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children................. 9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night ..... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Moms In Touch................. 10-00 a.m. Richard I Raub Pastor • 698-9024 Sunday Worship Services.... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Children'iChurch/Youih Wonhip dunng morning tervicea; Rev. F.L “Red" Faber, Rev. Stan Vugtcvecn St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 — Office/891-8978 — Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. Parmelee Morning Worship .. 9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (The (Did ®imt ^rthadiet CChurrh 'J* /Y J Peace Reformed Church , Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Morning Worship Caraway St. puppet ministry for K-4th during evening services (Interpreted for hearing impaired.......................... 9:30a.m. 9:45-10:45 Sunday School 11:10a.m. Sunday School......................... Sunday Evening Service 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night” — 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includes Adventure Club, Choirs for (Children and Adulu, High (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Classea Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00p.m.1 For information call: 891-8119 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Saturday Evening Mass................. 5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship........... 1 TOO a.m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . .7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - ■[he Church where everybody a someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday Schoa 9 30 dm Smdoy Mcxrvng Wortfap 1030 am Sunday Everang Wonro 6 00 p m Wednesday MOweev prow t Boe siudy 100 p m Wdham Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 0 Q X QQO Q 07 1 U7Z.V & MOST HOLY jkr ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St.. Middleville Traditional Latin Mass 4:30 p.m......................................Every Sunday Confession and Rosary......................4:15 p.m For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml / nw-.pmhor in 1QQ1 / J-Ad Graphics News Service Children in Amy Campbell's second-grade class at West Elementary at Thornapple Kellogg have written letters to Santa Claus, asking for what they wanted for Christmas. In their letters, they also showed concern for others and those they saw as not as for­ tunate. What follows is a sampling of their wishes and desires for the Christmas celebration. As little editing as possible was done to the letters: Dear Santa. I wish peple in Africa had plasis to live just like us in Michigan. I love Santa. I bleive in you. All I want to git is "My Walking Kitty" and "Go Go my Walk­ ing Pup” for Chrismiss. Sarah Munjoy Dear Santa Claus, I want "Thin Ice," "Talking Battleship," a new pony set for me and my sister, "Lights-Alive," books, books, books, "Scramble," "Go Go my Walking Pup," "101 Dalmatians," the book, for Christmas. From Ashley Crisher. Dear Scantea, I wish the pore people have uorc food and has more closs, and had famlieys just like me. And I hope they have Christmas ever year__ love, Andrea Gragg Dear Sata Kias, I want the fasted mote con­ trol car... Andy Johnson Dar Santa, I would like a super pre­ sent for my sister. One for my mom to, and for my dad to. For Christmas I whuld like a "Strech out Sam." p.s. I can not remember any thing elts. love, Samantha Harthy his classmates in Amy Campbell's second grade class gather around Andy Johnson as he signs his letter to Santa. De re Santa Clos for mi mom, a nakis (necklace) for mi dad a VCR and for me pompoms. Sara Noom Dear Satue, I want to giv my mom a neklis I want to giv my Whitney nuw sues (shoes) I want to giv my dad a futball I want to give my Gramda a Dear Santa, For my littel sister I want a "Baby Alive" for her. and for Joel my littel brother the vedio tape "Rodof the Red Nose Randeer" for the VCR. that's for the hole familly that my mom and dad will buy. oh, I just frgot about me and I want the vedio game "Teenage Mutant Ninja Trutles np.s. a power wheen truck for my brother, and for my sister a crismis ball for the crismis tree. Eric Koeppel Showing their letters to Santa are (front row, from left) Sarah Munjoy, Ashley Crisher, Andrea Gragg, Alicia Harper, (second row) Eric Koeppel, Andy Johnson, Sara Noom and Randy Benedict. nuw TV for Crismis. 1 want to giv my Grampa a new vesr I want to giv me a adding mucsene..... Alicia Ann Harper Caledonia Christian Reformed Church M-37 & 100th Street — Caledonia, MI December 15th • 6:00 PM Children's Musical "The Gift Goes On" December 22 • 6:00 PM Candlelight Service Dear Sant Nick My Mom wents a tent. Tom wants a car. Jennifer wents "Baby Aliev." I, Randy Benedict I went "Sagu Gene­ sis" December 25 • 9:30 AM Christmas Service zjv* Nursery provided at all services. Peace Church invites you to celebrate Christ’s birth with us . . . Sunday, December 22 Sunday, December 15 ♦ ♦ 6;00 p.m. p^p fi ♦ * Christmas'Musical and LOVE-LIGHT ▼ Tuesday, December 24 11:00 pan. ♦ Candlelight Service with special music by the Adult Choir ♦ Family Service * with the Adult Choir 6:00 p.m. Pre-K--4th gradfe children will sing and arc invited to dress as one of the characters in the Christmas story Wednesday, December 25 * 9:00 a.m. * ______________ Christmas Day ♦ Service | 4 Peace Reformed Church Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valiev Middleville, MI 49333 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 10, 1991 Caledonia High School honor roll offered Honor Roll - 3.5-4.0 average. Honorable Mention - 3.0 to 3.49 average • 9th Grade Honor Roll - Tanya Greene, Regina Derjiter. Amy Perkins. Michael Pries. Sara Robertson, Stephanie Worman. Eric Constant. Sarah Flegel, Danielle Gallen. Joy Geerligs, Sarah Giess. Brian Holwerda. Jill Leatherman. Paul Minder. Misty Pearson. Shanna Reynolds. Kelley Spence. Julie Tuinstra. Marc Vandervelde. Heather Vanenk. Janice Welton. Nicole Yonker Katherine DeVries. Brad Fortuna. Steven Vandenberg. Holly Debne. Julie Furst. Jenny Millad. Jaimie Oat ley. Becky Ondcrsma. Adam Paarlberg, Dan Rundhaug. David Uyl. Stephen Young. Heather Zoet. Eric Blanding. Becky Han­ na. Jared Oatley. Holly Peter­ son. Matt Humphrey, Derika Jousma. Wendy Faber. Rachel Labelie. Katie Post. Pal Stegeman. Dorothy Benham Adam Stauffer. Heather Zigler. Brian Carter. Karin Lund. Katie Donker, Jessica Fleischmann. Debra Foote, Kay Klingensmith. Holly Olthousc. Krystal Bos. Jodi Vandervelde. Jason Vantil. Kevin Bloom. Patricia Davis, Tom Weller Honorable Mention - Ben Thompson. Jennifer Groeneweg. Jason Kopcnkoskey. Jeffrey Gray. Kirsten Neil. Kelly Wilson. John Connor. Katie Parks. Angela Wilkinson. Drew Hale. Kristi Huizinga. Ray­ mond Slewart. Jamie Thomp­ son. Kame Pin. Christina Karbowski. Nathaniel McIntyre Lon Kayser. Timothy J. Baker. Becky Butler. Jeff Finkbemer. Mike Miller. Laura Swainston. Rhonda Hackney. Jenny Vanderlaan. Natalie Downing. Brad Mulder. Chad Dkygraff. Lon­ nie Beggs. Sarah Stiegemeier. Melissa Brower. Stacy Freeman. Ann Leatherman. Eric Fritzler. Deanne Vanderkolk. Jason Bush. Bradi Porter. Shana Town­ send. Michael Vansprange. Leslie Kusmierz 10th Grade Honor Roll - Brent Boncher. Kyle Parker. Greg Pavlovic. Sara Poll. Meredith Denison. Janelie Douglas. Karen Duba. D’Anna Hop­ per. Peter Parbel. Dustin Ruth Jill Ruthig. Sarah Shoemaker. Eric Snyder. Kristina Wmegar. Lindy Bur rows. Adam Gall. Crystal Lanser. Melissa Dykgraff. Trista Frantti. Rachel Goodnough. Kim Gross. Heidi Hoekstra. Matt Lieske. Lisa Memmer. Tam­ my Merritt. Matthew Priskorn. Chris Smith. Elizabeth Stephens. Erin Kaiser. Brian Nowak. Sarah Perrin. Karry Rogers. Shanda Nagel. Brigitte Stephen. Robert Anderson. Angela Burd. Lisa Grimes. Erin McConnon. Nicole Nicholas. Amy Overholt. Kevin Tafelsky. Jamie Det­ wiler. Angie Btxmstra. Jodi Stawicki. Jon Vanryn. Amanda Wolfert. Jenny Young. Benji Lillie. Elizabeth Rogers. Mary Fowler Honorable Mention Tammy Lynn. Jacob Gould. Lisa Johnson. Tarin Linteumuth. Rebecca Moody. Heather Pelletier. Brian Pur­ dy. Tim Segaar. Kim Devries. Julie Hutt. Janelie Vilardi. Kim Abbott. Daren Caskey. Carol France. Benji Potgeter. Ann Schafer. Jill Ayers. Brian Hanna. Carrie Snoap. Jenny Landor. Jesse Gordon. Brad Har­ mon. Ed Smith. Michael Meyer. Myla Slewart. Dana Bolt. Michelle Nederhoed. Dana Houseman. Allyson Kieda. Amanda Moore. Eddie Visser. Cheryl Garnatt. Shenandoah Bradley. Terri Scheidel. Katherine Kerkstra. Mandy W’aldeck. Bill Deruiter. Chris Overmire. Veronica Greiner 11th Grade Honor Roll - Krista Price. Shannon Flynn. Kristen Nee­ ly. Deb Nickels. Jonathan Ramsey. Leah Thompson. Jennifer Richard. Dennis Dkyhouse. Zac Ellerbroek. Tammy Faber Kathryn Haley. Ellen Kl­ ingensmith. Elizabeth Mast. Jennifer McCormick. Kathie Osierhouse, Holly Pelon. Erin Peterson. Lisa Tarrien. Katherine Trutsch. Jeremy Whitwam. Heather Burns. Karen Huffman. Larry Kopenkoskey. Emmarie Schut. William Hollstein. Mark McCaul. Charles Dannison. Dean Gerke. Linda Foster. Jesse Cryderman. Jacci Geddes. Holly Mercer. Jen­ nifer Tuinslra. Molly Doane. Jason Fahmi. David Scheid. Al Aho. Stephanie Larsen. Melissa Scholten. Becky Beland. Chad Baxter. Jodi Obituaries Vanoost. Carrie Peterson. Andrew Sherman Honorable Mention Paula Streit. Andy Vanmeter. Craig Schmidt. Ryan Haik. MIDDLEVILLE - Rolland three daughters, Jeanne Emily Whisner. Andy A. Bennett, 72, passed away (Bernie) Hale of Rockford. Driscoll. Nicki Sutter. Tom Kristie Ramsey of Grand Wednesday, December 4, Beetham. Eric Smith. Jason 1991 at Michigan Veterans Rapids, Penny Adams of Vander* all. Roxanne Gallen. Cedar Springs; seven grand­ Facility, Grand Rapids. Angie Warner. Tara Hunter Mr. Bennett was bom on children, three sisters, Dorothy Michelle Anderson. Ben (Larry) Lovins of Lakeview, June 2, 1919 in Grand Rapids, Stewart. Michael Sines. Neva (Otto) Warner of Grand the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicole Miller. Andy Rapids. Sonya (Al) Krzykwa Bennett. He was raised in Brillowsky. Marcia Post. of Grand Rapid.*. two brothers. Grandville, and attended Christine Weed. Carrie Jack (Linda) Bennett of Grand Grandville Schools. Stevens. Amanda Rapids, Earl (Virginia) He was married to Mary L. Wisniewski. Mike Ferguson. Bennett of Umont; several Mattingly on April 23, 1949 in Todd Hudson. nieces and nephews. Allegan and lived in Middle ­ Kim VanKuiken. Jason He was preceded in death by ville for 26 years. Minor. Jill Schuitema. Kurt a son, Michael R. Bennett on Mr. Bennett worked for Orcasitas. Mark Johnson. October 8, 1979. Friend Re-Steel Ironworker, John Myers. Jack Hoedeman. Funeral services were held retiring after 33 years. He was 12th Grade Saturday. December 7 at the a Veteran of World War II with Honor Roll - Heather Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ the United States Army. Hoekstra. Tanya Jousma. ville with Pastor Monte Bell He was a member of the Michael Vanderploeg. Scott officiating. Burial was in Mt. Ironworkers Local 340, Minder. Brad Seeley. Pam Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Middleville VFW Post 7548, Stephens. Yuko Watanabe. Memorial contributions Great Lakes Sled Dog Associ ­ Shannon Baker. George Ensation. He was an avid may be made to Alzheimer* ing. Anne McCormick. Association in Barry County or sportsman. Theresa Bravata. Thomas Mr. Bennett is survived by the Middleville VFW Post Benedict. Jason Carter. his wife, Mary L. Bennett; 7548. John Duba. Brad Feenstra. Todd Hudson. Stephanie O’Krangley. Christopher Siler. Tim Smith. Marc MIDDLEVILLE - Peier W. ville; three brothers, Brian Campbell. Jessica Cook. Hol­ Lloyd, Jr., 23 of Middleville, (Marie) Lloyd of Freeport, ly Hagen. Billy Lai. Lisa Messer. Melissa Mulligan. passed away Saturday, Mark (Tammie) Lloyd of Jamie Thompson. Kelli November 30, 1991 at Middleville, Jeffrey Lloyd ot Richards. Jeff Vanbelkum. Grand Rapids; grandparents. Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Chris Vanryn. Mr. Lloyd was bom on June Mr. and Mrs. Harl Corning of Troy Amante. Tracy Fase. 30, 1968 in Kalamazoo, the Kalamazoo, Mr and Mrs. Tina Ruehs. Jennifer Smith. son of Peter W. Lloyd, Sr. and Harry Lloyd of Kalamazoo, Shawn Malec. Brian Rena (Coming) Clark. He was nephews and niece, Brad Abraham. Tim Molis, Jen­ raised in Middleville and Lloyd, Bruce Lloyd and nifer Whitfield. Craig For­ attended Thomapple Kellogg Meaghan Lloyd. tuna. Borje Latoree. Aimee Schools, graduating in 1987. Funeral services were held Cook. Mark Uyl. Kelly He was employed at Brad­ Tuesday, December 3 at the Crawford. Stephanie Daniels. ford White Corporation. Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ Amy Steffen. Brad Stcgenga. Mr. Lloyd is survived by his ville with Pastor Charles E. James Oldfield. Deborah parents, Peter W. (Jenny) Doombos officiating. Burial Lloyd, Sr. of Grand Rapids, was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Wilson. Honorable Mention - Kel­ Rena (Larry) Clark of Middle­ Middleville. ly Surpregant, Emily Ashbaugh, Paula Hansen, Susan Marsman, Aron Bravata, John Nagel. Gina CALEDONIA - Ethel G. (Richard) McCarty of Caledo­ Warner, Treasure Hylkema, Good, 79 of Caledonia passed nia, Betty (Dennis) Haight of Chip Hoebeke. Kim Detwiler, away Sunday, December 1, Middleville, Eugene (Marge) Jorge Garcia, Beth Jousma. 1991 at her home after a Raab of Grand Rapids; six John Striplin, Tara Bur­ grandsons; one granddaughter , lengthy illness. rows, Josh McConnon. Mike Mrs. Good was bom on June four great-grandchildren; Balsitis. Robyn Poll, Brad 22, 1912 in Ada Township, several nieces and nephews. Dodge. Brian Ward. Rosalyn She was preceded in death Kent County, the daughter of Risdon, Matti Nikula, Shana Ashley (Olive Chaffee) Ward. by a foster son James R. Ward. Fahmi, Adam Sherman. John Funeral services were held She was raised in Ada and Millard, Renee Romeyn, Sari attended Ada Schools and Wednesday, December 4 at St. Engman, Chris Berends, graduated from Ada High Paul Lutheran Church, Kraft Frank Hess, Lisa Parbell, Avenue and 84th Street, Cale­ School. Scott Gipe. Chad Hamilton. She was married to Lewis D. donia with Reverend Robert Gerke officiating. Burial was Good on December 31, 1935. Mrs. Good was employed at in Holy Corners Cemetery Memorial contributions Wurzburgs in Grand Rapids. She was a member of the St. may be made to St. Paul Luthe­ Paul Lutheran Church and the ran Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made Ladies Aid. Mrs. Good is survived by by the Beeler Funeral Home, Caledonia High School Middleville. her husband Lewis D. Good; and Middle School three foster children, Beverly Wednesday, Dec. 11 Deluxe hamburger, peas or french fries, fresh or chilled fruit, milk. Thursday, Dec. 12 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes/gravy, com, milk, fresh or chilled fruit. We would like to express our appreciation Friday, Dec. 13 to each one who helped out in the conces­ Italian spaghetti, green sion stand and at the gates during the foot­ beans or fresh or chilled fruit, garlic bread, milk ball season. The success of the TK Boosters Monday, Dec. 16 is in the envolvement of the people. Also Sub sandwich, mixed vegetable or french fries, thank you to all who helped during the Girls fresh or chilled fruit, milk. Middle and High School Basketball season. Tuesday, Dec. 17 Now we are coming into the Boys Basket Pi77n salad or french fnes, fresh or chilled fruit, milk. ball and Wrestling season, the schedules are Note: Daily alternate to full of opportunities for people who are will­ main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; ing to spend time for our kids. If you a re will­ High Middle school, ala carte ing to spend some time and energy please call line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches. pizza, fries, snacks, Jane Peck at 795-7061 or Linda Aubil at ice cream, yogurt; Kettle 891-8995. Lake Ele.-soup. sandwich, Thank you again for your willingness and chef salad, roll, hot dog. Rolland A. Bennett Peter W. Lloyd, Jr. Ethel J. Good Zhank you so much ...for your patience during the construction of our main office in Caledonia. Area School Lunch Menus We apologize \ The Athletic Boosters I THANK YOU ... ...for any inconvenience this may cause you. Zhe new drive thru will be open soon. Qtate 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ®ank 'Caledonia « FDIC W 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA OT 3205 68th ST S E DCTTON Af3Looaoom Noon on Saturday 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE #_________ ~ -------------------- LEADER help' TK Boosters �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 10, 1991 / Page 7 TK fourth, first graders work together for better reading J-Ad Graphics News Service An innovative reading pro­ gram at Thornapple Kellogg lets more experienced readers help younger students just starting to read, with the oneon-one contact benefiting both groups. Fourth-grade teacher Kim Merchant said she believes her students should have the opportunity to read and interact with different ages of students. She chose the first grade because of the develop­ ment of emerging readers at that level. "It is exciting for my stu­ dents to watch the firstgraders’ reading progress. They can help with the oneon-one contact. "The fourth-graders also can see and recognize how far they have progressed in their reading skills. Only three years ago, they were firstgraders,” Merchant said. First-grade teacher Shelley Erb was open to the idea of the classes reading together, Merchant said. "Two teachers who really never have had much contact together now are coordinating student activities,” she added. Merchant set up a bus schedule and sent it to the garage with a letter about the purpose of the meetings. The personnel at the bus garage are very cooperative, Merchant said. The teachers have drafted a plan for the students' time to­ gether, and feel they have been successful in accom­ plishing their goals. For December, Merchant’s students have chosen one of their favorite stories from their writing workshop work, using first-grade appropriate material. The students work with their peers and teacher to re­ vise and edit their work. They then write and illustrate their own books to read to the first graders. The students worked very hard, Merchant said, and enjoy publishing their own writings. They practice reading them with and for their classmates, which helps their fluency. They also made holiday gifts for each firstgrader, along with holdiay bookmarks, wrapping paper and cards. Many of them included sen­ timents such as "keep on reading," "reading is fun" and so on. During January, the stu­ dents will work on big books together, using legal copy pa­ per of black and white so each child can color and have a fin­ ished copy. In February, the kids will color and put the big books together. Kim Merchant’s fourth graders and Shelly Erb's first graders learn from each other and have fun too, when they "big" kids help the younger ones learn to enjoy reading. All show the holiday spirit they were in during a surprise Christmas party given to the older kids by the first graders. Before the party, complete with cookies decorated by the first graders, Kim Merchant's students read the books they had written to their younger counterparts. 1991 Student Council Christmas charity drive gets underway by Jean Gallup Staff Writer TK students will launch a three-pronged effort to make Christmas merrier for many and have fun at the same time. A toy drive for needy children, money for charities and food baskets for distribution by area churches are the goals the students have set. The senior auction is the first event scheduled for the second and third class periods today. If a senior doesn't want to be auctioned, they can buy their way out of it by donating to the Christmas fund. This Saturday, a semiformal dance will be hosted by the National Honor Society, and on Sunday, the music department will present a Christmas concert. That program will include bands and the choir, and will be presented at 3 p.m. The week of Dec. 16-20 will be filled with activities designed to make money for the charities. Monday, the male teachers will play the senior boys in a noon hour “Annual Christmas Basketball Game " During the day, freshmen will be wearing white clothes, the sophomores will have yellow attire, juniors will wear blue, and the seniors will be clad in black. Also, during first hour, arrest w'arrants for 20 chosen students and staff for "Jail Day on Thursday will be announced. For a noon hour activity Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10-minute coed volleyball games will take place., with seniors and girl dress-up winners’, a check with the proceeds from the activities held during the week will be presented to the charities that the Student Council has chosen. versus the juniors and sophomores agains the freshmen. Also on that Tuesday, senior girls will have a dress up parade first hour, and the rest of the students will wear distinctive hair styles. Probably the event taking the most concentration and flexibility is the "Sleeping Bag Caper," to be held on Wednesday. Teams of four boys and four girls will play the game. With the boys at one end of the gym and the girls wearing walking shorts over their clothes at the other, the fun begins with the sound of the gun. On the signal, the boys will jump into the sleeping bags and zip them shut. The girls will run to the boys in the sleeping bags, take off the walking shorts and hand it to the boys. While still in the zipped up sleeping bag, the boys will take off their jeans, put on the shons. unzip the bags and give the jeans to the girls. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! who will immediately put on the boys' jeans and run back to tag the next girl, who repeats the procedure. This continues until all four contestants have competed. Jail day is Thursday, and 20 students will be "arrested" and "sentenced" to community service, condemned to dress up on Friday, or serve their sentences behind bars during Friday's assembly. They may also "buy their way out" with $10. Capping the week will be red and green day, with classes decorating the halls for Christmas. During sixth hour, there will be a teacher skit, a senior skit, teacher James Sprague will appear as Scrooge, the choir and brass ensemble will perform and a raffle will be held. After announcing the winning class and senior boy Caledonia Jaycees elect officers The newly-formed Caledonia Area Jaycees elected their first board of directos Nov. 20, at Sam’s Joint in Caledonia. Grand Rapids Jaycees President Diane Ferris, presented a presidential gavel to Nick Lanning of Caledonia. Members in attendance voted for adoption of the constitu­ tion and by-laws. The full state of officers in­ cludes: President Nick Lann­ ing. Management Vice Presi­ dent Paul Baareman. Com­ munity Development Vice President Annette Hagman, Individual Development Vice President Denise Sundstrom. Membership Development V ice President Eric Diekevers. Treasurer Wendy Switzer and Secretary Deb Huisman. Individuals between the ages of 21 and 39 who are in- terested in bettering themselves and their com­ munity are welcome tn . • • • • Christmas Roping p*,Vd Fresh Wreaths &Up$®5 Christmas Centerpieces w 7* Loose Carnations c»hsc«rry / 3 White. Pink. Yellow or I Poinsettias • Red Roses CAC ea From A SO9S . _ . SO8H From • Mixed Bouquets cac £. L------- —-----Let Barlows be Your Santa this Year daily oetivEtuesi IO) Weil Stale St. MEN’S t NIGHT Wednesday, Dec. 11 • 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. • Ladies & Mens Clothing •Jewelry • Accessories Always something new & unique Champagne Punch & Hors d’oeuvres FREE GIFT WRAP! Let us help with gifts for the ladies in your life! FASHION SHOW...Thurs., Dec. 12 • Noon Hour • Sayfees • Ph. 949-5750 DECEMBER HOURS Mon Fri 10 to 8. Sat 10 to 6 In Caledonia Village Centre fiQ 1 .1 tZ £ /fl O-r A AxjOT �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 10, 1991 It’s cookies at Christmas, and year-round for Middleville family Grandmother Donna Wood oversees the sprinkle part of cookie decoration by grandson Billy Nichols. Billy Nichols has been making cookies for quite some time. Already two and a half years old, he also knows red and green are best colors to use for Christmas too. Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY ’TIL NOON • Family Vision Care • Contort Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 “LOOK AT THOSE FLAMES!” The cost of living elsewhere while your burned-out home is rebuilt — the cost of meals, laundry, etc. — such ‘additional living expense* is paid by a Homeowner or Tenants Policy from. *►<* BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Holiday cooking and baking is a family tradition for some, but for the Harold and Sarah Nichols family in Middleville, cookie baking is something mom and the children share year-round. In fact, many children at Thornapple Kellogg Schools get in on the fun, when Sarah brings dozens of her ”never­ fail" sugar cookies for different classes to decorate. Sarah brings all the decorations, as well as the cookies, and the kids love it. Just before Thanksgiving this year, she went into daughter Mary’s classroom to help the children craft a small turkey for a table decoration with nylon net, pipe cleaners and M&Ms. But usually, it's cookies. "Always in December, and again at Valentine’s time,” she said. The Nichols children all know how to make the sweet treats, with Mary, 6, the chief "egg-breaker" for mom. "Since I was 4," she said with a nod of her head. Jimmy, 8, clearly enjoys eating the fruits of the ladies labor, and Billy, 2 1/2, already carefully spreads green and red frosting on cookies and then shakes sprinkles on them. Sarah has been a lover of cookie baking for years. With 14 neices and nephews, she said she was "making cookies with them long before I had kids of my own." When still single and living in Charlotte, she and a girlfriend "had a ball" making cookies for a Christmas party, making the recipe eight time the original size. Baking might run in the family because Sarah's mother, Donna Wood, was named "Homemaker of the Year" in Eaton County last year. "She makes the best pie in Eaton County," Sarah said. Altha Nichols, her motherin-law is also a great pie baker, she said with a laugh, "so I don’t." She confesses that she has never made a pie from scratch, but she’s made thousands of cookies. Cookies end children go together, and is worthwhile for both parent and child. Sarah appreciates the closeness that comes with Three generations gather to make cookies at the Harold and Sarah Nichols home. Around the table from left to right are Jimmy Nichols, grandmother Donna Wood, Billy Nichols, mom Sarah and Mary Nichols. Baking cookies together is so enjoyable that it lets you forget about the time, mom Sarah Nichols says. Mary often bakes cookies with mom. baking with a child, because while working together, "you lose track of time." Mary likes the sugar cookie recipe because, "If it breaks, we just put it back together again." Her favorite cookie shape for Christmas is "the snowman. They’re the most fun. And the Christmas tree." She has plenty of cookie shapes to choose from — Sarah has about 100 different cookie cutters in her collection. Harold is a familiar face at West Elementary, where he is in maintenance, and Sarah loads the computers at the Department of Social Services office in Hastings. Sarah is happy to share two recipes for cookies that are simple enough to let the children make. Her basic "nothing can go wrong" recipe is for sugar cookies. SUGAR COOKIES 1/2 c. shortening 1 c. sugar Call. .891-9133 for an appointment eggs, beaten 1 egg■ 612 Main Street2 in Caledonia 1 t. vanilla Mix. Spoon onto ungreased 2| 2/3 j c. flourTerrence J. Emiley, cookie sheet, make fork D.P.M. 11. baking powder designs in cookie. 1/2 t. salt Bake 10-12 minuted in a 1/2 t. baking soda 350 oven. 1/4 t. nutmeg 1/2 c sour cream For variety, Sarah and Mix together; let set in Mary put a Hershey’s kiss in refrigerator. Roll out, vut and the middle of the cookie * at 425 degrees. . • Laser Foot Surgery bake while it is still hot. Another tip to guarantee PEANUT BUTTER success is a new cookie sheet COOKIES she recommends, called the 1 Pkg yellow cake mix "air bake cookie sheet." 1 c. peanut butter With that sheet, cookies 1/2 c. vegetable oil bum,Knee she said. 2 T. water • Ankle Pain • Footrarely Related Pain f U KENT PODIATRY FEET HURT? I • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 10, 1991 / Page 9 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR WEDNESDAY • DEC. 11 □ High School..................... Class ring delivery during lunch hours □ Page................................................ Food Drive □ West....................................... 3rd Grades to See "Hiedi” play at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids □ west............................................................... Santa's Secret Shop LUNCH; Ravioli with Cheese, Golden Corn, Biscuit/Cherry Jam. Peach Crisp. BREAKFAST: French Toast/Syrup. Juice Choice, Milk THURSDAY • DEC. 12 , □ High School.................... Senior Citizen Concert & Lunch ■ □ Page..............................................................................food Drive t □ West ................................................................ Santa Secret Shop J LUNCH: Roast Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes. Cranberries. Green (Beans, Dinner Roll, Fruit Sherbet. ' BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal. Biscuit/Honey, Banana. Milk FRIDAY • DEC. 13 □ Page................................................................ End of Food Drive □ West.................................................. . End of Food Drive □ Middle School....................................................... Jr. High Dance LUNCH: Pizza or Fishwich, Cole Slaw, Jellow with Fruit BREAKFAST: Big Cinnamon Roll, Orange Juice, Milk Gay Lyn Fisher helps Katie Fisher select gifts for her family at McFall Elementary Santa Secret Workshop. PET members select the gifts for the elementary students to buy for Christmas and help during the entire shopping process. Santa’s Secret Workshop in full swing at McFall Elementary SATURDAY • DEC. 14 S □ High School ..................... Winter Dance in Gym 8:00-11 00 p.m P □ Wrestling....................... Jenison, T, 10:00; JV - Lakewood. T. 9:00 SUNDAY □ Christmas Concert .............. DEC. 15 ............ 3:00 p.m. in H.S. Gym MONDAY • DEC. 16 □ High School ....................... Christmas Drive Week Activity Begins LUNCH: Sliced Turkey on Whole Wheat Bun, Broccoli, Peaches or Pears BREAKFAST: Blueberry or Cinnamon Apple Sauce Pancake, Orange Juice, Milk TUESDAY • DEC. 17 □ High School.................................................. Freshmen Basketball Grand Rapids Baptist - There □ J.V. & V. Basketball................................................ Lee ■ There □ Wrestling........................................... Caledonia/Marshall - Home □ Jr. High Basketball....................................................... Lee - Home LUNCH: Tacos/Lettuce/Cheese, Mixed Vegetables, Pineapple in Unsweetened Juice BREAKFAST: Waffles/Syrup, Apple Juice, Milk Coming Events. Mrs. Noah's Monday/Wednesday Class Christmas Parties . Class Parties at McFall and West □ Dec. 19 . . . West - The Toy Shop Operetta □ Dec. 19 for both 2nd & 3rd Grades Last Day of School for Christmas Break. □ Dec. 20 Release at regular times. School reopens Jan. 6 LUNCH WEEK OF DEC. 18-20: Dec 18. Chili, Dec. 19: Hamburger/ Oven Fries, Dec. 20: Pizza or Fishwich. □ Dec. 18............................ McFall student Kyle Funk selects a present for his grandmother with the help of volunteer Chris Giar. Sponsored by the PET, the popular annual event lets the children get appropriate gifts for family and friends at a reasonable cost. The parent volunteers keep track of the prices, help bag up gifts, and collect money for the gifts. Thornapple Kellogg Riders 4-H Horse Club hold meeting Nov. 21 By Alesse XichoLs and Lindsay Robertson The T K Riders 4-H Horse Club held their regular business meeting Nov. 21. at the McFall School in Middleville. They discussed plans for (heir Christmas party and the possibilities of a speed show. The Christmas party will be on Dec 20. The speed show date will be announced in fur­ ther reports The T.K. Riders club had a bake sale at the Delton Christmas Bazaar to raise money for better ribbon* and trophies at the Barry County 4-H horse *hows at the fair. The club's next business meeting will be held al the McFall school in Middleville on Jan 16 and the craft w ill be horse workbooks �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 10, 1991 Professjonaf ‘StorybuHders^ tap youngsters^jmagmatior^ Kettle Lake students see their stories come to life bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer What was the incentive for a guy like Will Shakespeare to devote his life to theater? Was it because he enjoyed playing with phrases like “To be, or not to be.” or because he liked the name “Henry? Or because he really got off on iambic pentameter” Or was it the satisfaction of hearing an audience laugh at his comedies or seeing the people sit enthralled at his dramas'1 Student writers at Kettle Lake Elementary now might understand Will’s love of theatre a little better after wat ching some professional ac tors stage “adaptations” of original stories the students had submitted to them. Members of The StoryBuilders. an organiza­ tion of professional actors, ar­ rived at the school with costume trunk in tow and scripts in hand, ready to por­ tray the “who’s.” the "what’s,’’ the “where’s” and the “problem to solve” re quired of all the students’ stories The stories sent to the actors resulted from the Story Builders’ initial visit to Kettle Lake, where the three actors showed the students the essen­ tial elements of a story through improvisation. “We teach the kids the basics by letting them make up a story and see it acted out. right on the spot,” explained Story Builder Mike Shrecman ’’Then it’s their turn. Then they do the writing and send the stories to us. and we adapt the stories to the stage . ” The three pick the student stories that they feel best ex­ emplify the basic story elements. They also warn the students that sometimes their stories have to be changed a little to make them into plays. Shreeman said When the Story Builders return for the performances, however, they bolster their cast with volunteer members of the student body, who emerge from behind the ac­ tors’ screen in all kinds of strange costumes, plucked from the “dress-up’* trunk. While one of the actors reads the story, the other ac­ tors allow full rein to their creative talents, and much to the joy of the children, “ham it up” unmercifully while ac­ ting out the plot. The actors make full use of the children’s abundant im­ aginations. and as the stories unfold, the Story’ Builders don’t hesitate to dip back into the audience for an “extra” or two. And it’s a little difficult to decide who is having more fun. the actors watching the children react to the plays, or the children watching the ac­ tors do their thing. “This really is a dream gig’,’’ said Shreeman. shak­ ing his head happily over the response of the Kettle Lake students. “We’re getting paid to do what we love to do. We re teaching the kids something very basic and we’re having a ball “And we have to stay on our toes with the kids, because they don’t miss anything. We’re always sharpening our skills.” Katie Bashlor and Michael la Dionne, the ac­ tresses who came to Kettle Lake with Shreeman. agreed. "They’re a wonderful au­ dience." said Dionne, who has acted professionally for 10 years. “And these kids really stayed with us the whole time.” Shreeman said that Story Builders now are located in New Jersey and Michigan, with a new branch scheduled to start up in California. The group’s motto is “Education through live entertainment.’* and Shreeman said that kids understand the basics of a good story when they can see it acted out in front of them. “The idea is to keep them interested and to get them to keep writing. And they love the silly stuff. ” “But with young children, you need the humor to keep their attention. " added Dionne. Part of the Story Builder program is to recognize the authors whose stories are be­ ing produced, and before each play, the narrator asks the young writers) to stand up for a round of applause. And what do the writers think of the Story Builder pro­ ductions of their stories’ “It was kind of funny, but I liked it.” said 10-year-old Jeff Post, who said his story about the rabbit who could lay eggs hadn't really been intended as a comedy. “But it was fun. and it made me feel good that the kids lik­ ed it,” he said. "I’d like to write some more.” Second-grader Brittany Risner, on the other hand, had intended her story to be fun­ ny. "but they made it even funnier.” When asked if she had learned anything from wat­ ching the Story Builders, she A number of Kettle Lake students submitted stories to the Story Builders, in hopes of seeing their ideas adapted for a dramatic production. In the front row, from left, are Paula Allen, Lindsay Dobson, Brittany Risner, Rachael McCoy. Bridget Goodenbour, Nicky Melinn and Rory Root. In the next row are Alison Buys, Jeff Post, Doug Murphy, Mike Klapmast. Chris Barnett and Matt VanVelsen, while behind them are Katie Harrison, Ben Busman. Josh Pearson and Dan Blomers. In the top row are Sandy Porritt, Bonnie Hickel, Eric VanderVelde, Connie Hoppa and Jenny Cavanaugh. Not pictured are authors Brendan Grimes and Kevin Smith. giggled. "I learned not to brush my teeth with Chlorox!" A young lady who already “writes a lot." Brittany said she. too. liked hearing the au­ dience laugh at her story, and she wants to keep on writing. The Story Builders, who are based in Ferndale, not only teach storybuilding, but also do theme shows on topics such as self-esteem and substance abuse. They also provide workshops on im­ provisational theater and creative writing, along with an artist-in-residence program. "The nice pan of this show is that it incorporated the kids’ writing.” said Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman. “Then, in their performing, they even pulled the kids into their act. They really had everybody’s attention “ Worman said he had been stuck with the difficult job of picking only a few stories of the many that were submitted to send to the actors. "Obviously, they don’t have time to read 20 some stories,” Worman said, "so 1 tried to pick the ones that followed the ’who, what, where and problem to solve’ requirements. “But it was hard, and 1 know there were some disap pointed youngsters who hoped to see their story acted exit. “It was great fun. though, and I’ll bet our kids remember the basics of a gcxxl story after watching the Story Builders today The Kettle Lake PTO Cultural Arts Fund paid for this appearance of the Story Builders, but anyone else who thinks the play's the thing should contact the Story Builders in Ferndale at (313) 543 K3(X) The students who tilled in' by acting out some ot the parts in the stories showed they could ham it up' as well as the professionals. 8 Just in time Friendly Plastic $ J* 4 ^39*- Christmas Novelty (Ako carry lewekry glue & \ r hardware) & Christmas Stockings 25% Off JEWELRY I First-grader Lynde Baltrusaitis has never played the role of a car before, but she seems to be thoroughly enjoying her part in one of the Story Builders productions. 8 Christmas FABRIC Caledonia orchestras’ holiday concert set (Last chance!) Sale Ends Sat.. Dec. 14 ?= Rainbow ’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY _ OPEN Mon Fn 9 to 8 Sat 9 to 5 30 in the Caledonia Village Centre M U on M’37 891-1106 The Story Builders' costumes provide half the hilarity of their show. Mike Shreeman appears in his monster attire J-Ad Graphics Mens Service The Caledonia elementary middle school and high school orchestras will present then annual Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Dec. 16. in the high school Performing Arts Center. Orchestra director Peter DeLille said a variety of music will be presented by the three orchestras, along with performances by several ensembles and student soloists. Admission to the concert is free Caledonia’s orchestra pro­ gram began eight years ago at the elementary level, and now includes string groups at the elementary and middle school levels and a full orchestra al the high school. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 10. 1991 I Page 11 Eric Seif combines ‘appreciation da/ with food drive Local chiropractor makes no bones about helping the needy Coledonio chiropractor Dr. Eric Seif is combining his patient appreciation day this Saturday with a food drive for the needy. Pictured with Seif are six-year-old Kristin Smith, Amanda Miedemo, 13 and Santa himself. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Dr. Eric Seif hopes to ac­ complish two goals at one crack. The Caledonia chiropractor is not only going to offer his patients a free day of service this Saturday, but he also is going to do his bit for those who don’t have much food in the pantry this Christmas. "It’s not unusual for a doc­ tor in a small town to have a patient appreciation day." he explained. “But I’m also ask­ ing each patient who does come in that day to bring along $5 of canned goods or other kinds of non-perishable food or household items like toothpaste and soap. "We all know that times are going to be hard for many families in the area this year. Caledonia Alternative Education sponsors Toys for Tots site Caledonia Alternative Education student* are sponsoring a collection site for the U.S. Marine Corps annual Toys for Tots Christmas drive. The students are asking residents to donate a new unwrapped toy and bring it to the Caledonia Community Education Building between 7:30 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. The toys will be collected until Dec. 17, when the Marines will pick them up for distribution. So I thought I’d combine the patient appreciation day with a little food drive.” Seif said that all the goods he collects will be distributed by the Caledonia AMBUCS or will be used to help slock the food pantry for the needs run by Holy Family Catholic Church. "My goal is to collect 2.000 pounds of food.” he said, ad­ ding that a donation by Spar­ tan Stores of a pallet of canned goods has put a big dent in that goal already . The patient appreciation day is set up so that any pre­ sent or past patient can call to make an appointment for a free visit to the doctor on Saturday. "It’s also a chance for a new patient who would like treatment to call.” Seif said. “If we get too many calls to handle on Saturday, then I’ll just carry the service over to Monday." He added that the 11 chgrade youth group from the Holy Family Church will be on hand Saturday to help organize the food donations, register the patients and serve refreshments. “I’d like to emphasize that all the food donated will be used to help local families.” Seif said. "And if anyone can’t stop in Saturday, we’ll be accepting the donations all week long here at the office " Special Saturday hours at the clinic will run from 8:30 a m. to “whenever all the pa­ tients are treated. ” SeiTs office is located at 600 E. Main, and the phone number is 891-8153 Elementary students sing for Happy 60 organization The Caledonia "Happy 60" club members had their potluck Christmas dinner Dec. 2. with a small turn out. due to a lot of sickness. The dinner was enjoyed by all who sat down to tables decorated with miniature Christmas trees, and a large trimmed Christmas tree to brighten the room. After the prayer and dinner. 25 sixth-grader pupils came with their music teacher. Nan cy Tenhoff from the elemen­ tary school to put on an ar­ rangement of songs for the occasion. The fact that the kids will become senior citizens even­ tually in their lives was told to them by "Happy 60" Presi­ dent Lillian Schultz One student had a birthday, so the group sang the birthday song to her Then they also sang the birthday song for two senior citizens. Blanche Snyder and Lillian .Schultz After the singing, they were treated to punch, cookies and candy canes and a Christmas card The children remarked that they want to come hack and sing for the group again They invited seniors to come to school and visit them. After the program, a short business meeting was held. It was mentioned that with the start of the new year, weather permitting, the Jan. 6 dinner will be held at the Center. Pictured are students Darrell Hess, Janice Cloud, Heather Stewart and Matt Tomshack. Adding encouragement is four-month-old tot' Daniel Taylor, Jr. Legion Post sponsors pre-parade breakfast CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia's American Le­ gion Post No. 305 will offer Christmas parade viewers a hearty meal before Santa offi­ cially arrives in town Satur­ day. A pancake breakfast with sausage, eggs, juice and November 20, 1991 The regulor meeting of the Caledonia Township Board was called to order at 7:34 p.m. Present: Good, Gould. Snyder, Tolan, DeVries, Jousma, Dieleman. Also present: approx­ imately 16 citizens. Minutes and bills were ap­ proved as printed. Supervisor Good introduced our new Assessor, Tom Doane. E. River Shore Estates Preliminary plot was reviewed by Tom Garbow and approved. Zoning Ordinance *91-6Z and 7Z were approved after discus­ sion. Harry Mast presented a plan for a windmill that would be over the 35 foot height and after discussion was approved Bids for the Fire Dept, were reviewed with the changes. Ap­ proval to go ahead with the fire barn was approved with a six to one vote. Tolan costing the naye vote. Reports on a new op tec voting system, the Planning Commis­ coffee will be served at the Legion Hall from 7 to 11 a.m., with any proceeds from the free-will donation going to help needy folks in the Caledonia area. "Eating this breakfast’ll make you feel good inside for two reasons," chuckled Le­ gion Auxiliary member Gerry Caledonia Elementary School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Dec. 11 Pizza, vegetable, pears, milk. Thursday. Dec. 12 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, com. mixed fruit, milk. Friday. Dec. 13 Submarine sandwich, green beans, orange sherbet, milk. Monday. Dec. 16 Italian spaghetti, w/meat sauce, bread sticks, tossed salad, fruit, milk Tuesday, Dec. 17 Pizza, vegetable stick/dip. icey juicte. milk. What Makes TAX MANAGEMENT & MORE, INC. Unique? 1) Strong educational foundation in taxation. This translates into competent service. 2) Offer personal and business management consultation. 3) No Fee Structure STEVE ANTECKI 891-9401 Neil. The parade will step off at 11 a.m. after forming at the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Building (old junior high) between 10 and 10:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to enter floats, antique cars, decorated wagons, teams or banners to help welcome Santa. All entries should be regis­ tered with Don Apsey, 8914085 or 891-8160. Anyone with questions about the breakfast may con­ tact Tom Zeigler at 942-0872 or Bill Lysdahl at 698-8559. Caledonia graduate joins college production Chadwick Roman Michael Williams of Caledonia, a stu­ dent at Northern Michigan University, will be working with Forest Roberts Theatre’s world premier production of the play. "Beast." by Susan Amout Smith. Williams, a freshman ma­ joring in theatre, will be the assistant director of the performance "Beast” takes place in a dreamscape “where bad dreams grow into nightmares.” A dazzling blend of realism and fantasy. Smith’s unsettling drama takes a surrealistic look into a dysfunctional family with a terrible secret. Chad is the son of Molly Foster, 6615 84th St., Caledonia. Christmas concert, dinner set for area senior citizens J-Ad Graphics News Service The Thornapple Kellogg sy mphonic band and chorus will entertain area senior se­ nior citizens from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m on Thursday, Dec 12. Following the program, the guests will walk from the au­ ditorium to the cafeteria where a traditional Christmas dinner complete with turkey and the trimmings will be waiting. The annual event is spon­ sored by the TK Community Education program. For reservations, call 7953397. sion and advisory committee were given. Moved and carried to run a Township newsletter in the Sun and News bi-monthly. Jim Steketee gave a report on a study for the Foremost sewer system Board gave consent to go on with the study. Other business: Veiling rezon ing approved, street lights were discussed, 1992 audit bid was awarded to Dolinka, Smith, and VonNoord. Dog kennel license. Consumers Power Bill for new building approval for payment, adding the Planner and Assessor on the accidental death dismemberment insurance ap­ proved. and the Township received a letter from the Village stating that they were withdrawing their support of the Fire Dept. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted Patricio Snyder. Clerk (12 10-91 -58) STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 A �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 10, 1991 Trojans again chasing CC in 0-K Blue race Some things never change* In the O-K Blue basketball race, the usual scenario is Calvin Christian shooting for the league title, with everyone else shooting for Calvin Christian. And according to Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter, 1991-92 may be no different. "They are the clear favorite," he said of the Squires, who haven’t lost a league game in over two years "Beyond that, it's a toss-up. "Wed like to think that we can compete with the other teams for second place." A year ago, the Trojans finished third in the conference standings. But they won their second straight district crown by defeating Hastings in the championship game. They went on to lose to eventual Class B quarterfinalist Central Montcalm in the regional tournament. Gone from that are three key seniors, including leading scorer Jason Pranger, who is now playing at Grand Rapids Baptist. But Holzhueter likes the players he has back. The Trojans have seven seniors on the roster, including several who started at one point or another during last season. The contingent is led by 5-11 point guard David Sherwood, who averaged 12 points and five assists per game. He was a second-team al I-county selection. While Sherwood has proven to be a capable scorer, Holzhueter said that there are other things he does that are more important "One of the keys to our success will be how (Sherwood) gets other people into the game," Holzhueter said. “We'll have to be more balanced this year. Other people will have to pick up the slack." Other key seniors are 6-1 swingman Rob Hunt, 6-3 forward Bob Jansen, 6-7 center Ron Hooper, 6-1 guard Jeff Geukes, and 5-11 forward Jamie Berg. Berg is still being hobbled by an ankle injury suffered in the Trojans' football playoff loss to South Christian. Holzhueter said that his seniors should be seeing a lot of playing time, due to their experience. He said he wasn't exactly sure who would be starting, but emphasized that all Should expect a lot of minutes. The juniors are led by 6-4 forward-center Jeff Roodboets, who may also land in the starting lineup. Juniors Dave Olthouse (6-1 1991-92 Middleville varsity basketball team: Front row (from left)- Jeff Geukes, Steve McCrumb, David Sherwood, Jamie Berg, Bob Jansen, Dave Olthouse, Curt Thaler. Back row- Mgr. Jason Richer, Dave DeHaan, Jim Flikkema, Jeff Roodvoets, Ron Hooper, Rob Hunt, Brian Drummond and coach Kurt Holzhueter. Sherwood as the Trojans' top perimeter threats. The schedule will not be kind to Middleville early. Six of the Trojans* first seven games are on the road, beginning with tonight’s opener at Delton. "It will be important for us to get off to a good start, Holzhueter said. "It will be a while before we play the other contenders, so we’ll need to win some games early." Middleville’s home opener is scheduled for Dec. 20 against Comstock Park. swingman), Jim Flikkema (6-3 forward), Brian Drummond (6-1 point guard), Curt Thaler (5-8 guard) and Dave DeHaan (6-0 forward) and senior Steve McCrumb round out the Middleville roster. "We've been working hard on balance and defense," Holzhueter said. "We have more physical, aggressive players, so we will probably bang a little more." Outside shooting will also be a key for Middleville. Holzhueter looks for Hunt and Geukes to join Thornapple Kellogg Boys Basketball Tues.. 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Middleville, Ml / December 10. 1991 I Page 13 Numbers have Caledonia coach Maxim optimistic In wrestling, getting a large number of participants is essential to having a good season. The schedule is just too long for mat teams to come into the year shorthanded. At Caledonia, coach Jim Maxim has the luxury of having an improved turnout for the upcoming 1991-92 season, which begins Saturday at the Allegan tournament Maxim has 33 wrestlers to work with this season, a substantial increase over a year ago. "We have a vast amount of experienced, quality kids," he said. “That is nice." Those large numbers have resulted in a high level of competition at practice, which should also reap the Scots benefits over the long season. Among the "quality" returnees from last year’s Caledonia squad, which finished sixth in the O-K Gold standings, are several seniors, including heavyweight Chris Berends and Matt Lintemuth, who will wresle in the mid-tolower weight classes. Other key seniors include Kahn Lai (lower), Chad Hamilton (lower-middle) and transfer Kelly Surprant. Maxim also has some quality juniors, led by A.J. Sabin (upper), Dan Philips (middle), transfer Tom Van Wicnen (middle), Jason Boot (middle) and Joel Aldridge (hwt.) Sophomores expecting to contribute are Chris Love (middle), Ryan Sinclair (middle), Ryan Hanna (middle), while freshmen include Dan Simmons (middle-upper), Jason Haywood (lower) and Adam Stauffer (lower). "We should have a better idea of how our lineup will be once we continue challenge matches," Maxim said. “We do have four or five heavyweights and a lot of young kids who have 1991-92 Caledonia wrestling team: Front Row (from left)- Kahn Lai, Chad Nicholas, Matt Lintemuth, Jason Haywood, Chad Hamilton, Brian Hanna, Dan Philips, Adam Stauffer, Coach Jim Maxim. Second RowCoacn Ron Pyper, Molly Doane, Dan Simmons, Kelly Surprenat, Ryan Sinclair, Chris Love, Tom Van Wienen, Jason Boot, Sara Poll and coach Dave Orzula. Third Row- Chris Vandermeek, A.J. Sabin, Eric Cole, Chris Berends, Borja Latorre, Joel Aldrich and Jason Bush. (Missing: Mark Rogge and Michelle Anderson) experience at the national level in freestyle wresling." Maxim said that is impossible to pick a clearcut favorite in the O-K Gold, due to the outstanding balance of the league. He said that any number of teams could win the title. “We hope to finish in the upper half of the league," he said. Caledonia’s first home meet is scheduled for Thursday Dec. 19 against Wayland and Delton. Caledonia Wrestling Sat., Dec. 14 Tues., Dec. 17 Thurs., Dec. 19 Sat., Jan. 4 Thurs., Jan. 9 Sat., Jan 11 Sat.. Jan. 11 Thurs., Jan. 16 Sat., Jan. 18 Thurs., Jan. 23 Sat., Jan. 25 Tues.. Jan. 28 Thurs.. Feb. 6 Sat., Feb. 15 Wed., Feb. 19 Sat., Feb. 22 Wed., Feb. 26 Sat. Feb 29 Sat., Mar. 7 Fri-Sat.. Mar. 13-14 Allegan Inv. Middleville Quad Wayland-Delton Maple Valley Coopersville Godwin JV Inv Rogers Inv.. Var Cedar Springs Delton Inv. Hudsonville Reed City Inv. Kenowa Hills F.H. Northern OKG Conf at FHN Team District Individual District Team Regional Individual Reg. Team State Fianls Individual State A A H A H A A H A A A A A A 1000 5:00 5:45 10:00 7 00 10:00 10:00 7 00 9 30 7:00 8:30 7:00 7:00 10:00 Depth, work ethic to lead Caledonia Scot eagers Caledonia JV/Varsity Basketball Tues., Dec. 10 Fri., Dec. 13 Tues., Dec. 17 Fri., Dec. 20 Fri., Jan. 3 Tues., Jan. 7 Fri., Jan. 10 Fri., Jan. 17 Sat., Jan. 18 Fri., Jan. 24 Tues., Jan. 28 Fri., Jan. 31 Tues., Feb. 4 Fri., Feb. 7 Tues., Feb. 11 Fri., Feb. 14 Tues., Feb. 18 Fri., Feb. 21 Fri., Feb. 28 Fri., Mar. 6 Otsego Middleville F.H Northern Wayland Coopersville Godwin Kenowa Hills Cedar Springs Delton Hudsonville Allendale South Christian F.H. Northern Wayland Coopersville Kenowa Hills Lowell Cedar Springs Hudsonville South Christian A H A H H A A H H A A H H A A H H A H A 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6 00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 1991-92 Caledonia varsity basketball team: Front Row (from left)- Tom Benedict, Todd Hudson, Brad Stegenga, Dave Scheid, Troy Barlow, Chris Van Ryn. Back Row- Coach John Meerman, Brad Seeley, Kevin Kietzeman, Jason Minor, Mark Uyl, Blake Osborne, asst, coach Marv Folkert. Caledonia varsity basketball coach Jon Meerman wishes he had some taller players to compete with the other teams in the tough O-K Gold conference. But that doesn't mean he'd be willing to trade any of his current players for a big guy. Meerman has what he says is an outstanding group of seniors, albeit not very tall ones. "We will be the shortest team in the league," Meerman said. "But we have a great nucleus of seniors. "This is a great group of kids. The seniors have a fantastic attitude and they work very hard. But we still have a long way to go." The senior class Meerman spoke of is led by 6-2 center Mark Uyl, and 6-0 guard Chris Van Ryn. Uyl started for the Scots a year ago. while Van Ryn was one of Caledonia's top reserves. Other key seniors include guards Todd Hudson (5-9), for Christmas WINDSHIELD WASHER / SOLVENT SOFT TOYS 18- WHEEL EH TOY TRUCK s1500 $^99 Western Auto ^75^ M-37, Caledonia • 891-1<S4 Open MF 88. Sal 8 5. Sun 9-3 YtAfi’ AAMvntsun Tom Benedict (6-0), and Brad Stegenga (5-7). Forwards include Blake Osborn (6-2) and Brad Seeley (6-2). Seeley was out all of last year with a knee injury. Juniors looking to contribute to the success of the Scots this season include guards David Scheid (5-10), Kevin Kietzman (6-0) and Alan Aho (5-9) and post players Jason Minor (6-3) and Troy Barlow (6-1). Depth should be a strength of the Caledonia team this season f "We should have 10 players in and out of the lineup," Meerman said. "We've been spending a lot of time at practice on offensive execution. These guys play hard defensively all the time." Meerman said that he hopes to keep Caledonia opponents guessing during the course of the season. "We will play up-tempo and we will slow things down," he said. "Hopefully we can do a little of both. Continued on neit page Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michigan <9316 "Al top* <* Xtnt CW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hear­ ing to consider the following request: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: Rober A. Van Til Special land use to allow a residential accessory building in excess of 1200 sq. ft. pursuant to section 3.11(c) of the zoning ordinance. 8080 Sunset Lane PP# 41-23-11-300-038 PUBLIC LOCATION. HEARING Caledonia Township Hall DATE: December 16, 1991 7248 68ht St. S.E. TIME: 7:30 P.M. Caledonia Ml 49316 All information relative to this request may be reviewed in the office of the Township Clerk, located at 640 Emmons St. Caledonia during nor­ mal buisness hours. Caledonia Township Planning Commission Dated: December 5, 1991 12-10-91 59 �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 10. 1991 Trojan matmen looking to regain O-K Blue title Last year the Middleville wrestling team looked to be in the (jriver’s seat for the OK Blue overall title. The Trojans were unbeaten in the league dual meet season and the favorite in the conference meet at Godwin Heights. But Byron Center had other ideas. The Bulldogs won the conference meet and Middleville finished a disappointing third, thereby giving Byron Center the overall title. The 1991-92 edition of the Trojan matmen are focusing on one thing: regaining the conference title. Veteran coach Tom Lehman believes he has the horses to compete with the other teams in what he says should be a balanced league this season. "There are a lot of teams (in the Blue) with four or five good good wrestlers," he said. “Hopefully we’ve got enough of them to win the league." Lehman’s optimism is bolstered by a strong group of wrestlers in the upper weight classes. They are both talented and experienced. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and lighl assembly openings available High starting wages lor the non­ experienced worker 1st, 2nd. and 3rd shill ope nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal 1.0. Never a loo. Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 4 30 A M. 4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Senior David Lehman was 35-5 a year ago and was conference champion a year ago at 171, but he will more than likely swap weights with Craig Stolsonberg, another senior. Stolsonberg had a 15-13 record at 189. Senior Shawn Monroe also returns at 275. He was 28-7 before dislocating an elbow late in the season, causing him to miss the the conference and district meets. Coach Lehman also has several outstanding juniors, led by Chris Foster, a state qualifier last season at 152. Foster finished with a 28-9 mark. OJ. Sabin, another junior, will be a key to the Trojans' success this season. He was 17-8 overall at 135 and 140 last season. Dustin Harig is also experienced in the middle weight classes. Middleville will also have some outstanding freshman prospects, led by Ryan Winchel (103) and Chad Foster (140). Lehman said that how his youngsters respond in the lower classes will be instrumental in Middleville’s success this winter. Sophomores Kiley Webster and Brian Tiner also will be expected to contribute. Other key wrestlers include junior Ben Mecham, a transfer from Grand Rapids Catholic Central who should wrestle at 119, and Kevin Webster, a first-year senior. Lehman likes what he has seen from his group thus far, although he adds that his squad still has improvements to make. "We should be fairly 1991-92 Middleville wrestling team: Front row (left to right) Scott Peck, Ryan Winchel, Kiley Webster, Keith Potts, Brian Tyner, Mike Nelson, Kevin Webster, Chris Foster, O.J. Sabin, Gary Ketchum, Chad Lapekas. Second row- Jon Sarver, Scott Matzen, Dustin Harig, Chad Foster, Tom Pelli, Jason Kearney, Bucky Green, Ben Meeham, Seth Nelson, Jason Tutsch. Third row- Dustin Meyers, Ty Middleton, Craig Stolsonberg, Jody Blain, Shawn Monroe, David Lehman, Chris Thomas, Luke Kidder, Jake Bennett. (Missing: Tom Lessert, Roger Perez, Brian Thomas, Cory Heald) strong, especially in the upper weight classes" he said. "Practice has gone well so far." Lehman, who is assisted by Aaron Tabor, said his team also would like to claim a district crown, which has been elusive in recent seasons. The Trojans lost to Delton in the team districts last year. Middleville opens the season Saturday against a strong field in the Jenison Invitational. Traditional powers Grandville, Northview and Hudsonville will also be competing. The Trojans will be host to Caledonia and Marshall Tuesday Dec. 17 in the home opener. Three Bldgs. South of comer of M37/44th Street or 4595 Broad moor, S,E.t Suite 150, (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) <tox Jenison • Var Lakewood • JV Cal/Marshall Pennfield • V Palinwell • JV Hastings - V Godwin Grand Haven - V Godwin JV Comstock Park Ithaca V Olivet JV Byron Center Lakewood - V Wayland/Coop Hamilton Kelloggsville Hastings/Colw/Col Hudson. UC Hop/GR Cent - JV Conference Team Districts Indv. Districts Team Regionals Indv. Regionals Indv. Finals Team Finals A A H A A A A A A H A A H A A A A H A H H 10 00 9:00 5 00 6:30 9:00 10:00 645 10:00 900 645 10:00 10:00 6:45 9.00 6:00 6:45 645 10:00 600 6:00 <i0^^^0^^Caledonia Tops Mi. No. 546 news Meeting for Dec. 3rd. After an early weigh-in tonight, 27 of us braved the weather and headed for Middle Villa Inn for our annual Christmas Party. Secret Pals were revealed, new ones to be drawn Jan. 7th. After socializing, we ordered. Gloria led us in a beautiful prayer as we were being served. Everything was delicious and the staff, as usual, was very Scot eagers, from page 13 698-7979 <eoe) Thornapple Kellogg Wrestling Dec. 14 Dec. 14 Dec. 17 Dec 19 Jan* 4 Jan. 4 Jan. 9 Jan. 11 Jan. 11 Jan. 16 Jan. 18 Jan. 18 Jan. 23 Jan. 25 Jan. 28 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Feb. 22 Feb. 26 Feb. 29 Mar. 6-7 Mar. 13-14 "At this point we aren’t a great shooting team or a great ball-handling team, but the kids are working hard." Meerman said the O-K Gold will be a strong basketball league as per usual, with defending co­ champions South Christian and Hudsonville battling for the title, with possibly Forest Hills Northern or Kenowa Hills contending as well. The Scots travel to Otsego for the season opener tonight and will host arch-rival Middleville Friday in the home opener. "We only have one goal, and that is to play as hard as we can the hole game," he said. "Once we do that, whatever happens, happens." Tips offered on selecting a tree! For maximum safety and enjoyment, buy a fresh tree and do not let it dry out during the Christmas season. Trees shipped long distances may be cut as early as October. Fortunately, in Michigan we have access to locally grown trees that do not need to be cut so early. Even so. check pre-cut trees for freshness by bending the needles between your thumb and finger. Fresh needles will not break or slay bent when released. They will return to their normal position. Lift the tree by the main trunk and tap it onto the ground. If tlx: tree has been cut for long, many dry. brown needles will drop off. One way to guarantee the freshness of a tree is to cut your own. Many Christmas tree plantations allow people to select and cut their own trees. This can be a fun family activity for a snowy weekend afternoon. For Sale Automotive VAN ’88 Ford, conversion, loaded. Black and silver. $10,900. 891-1554._________ National Ads CANNERY WORKERS/ ALASKA: Hiring $600+ week­ ly. Over 8000 openings. Male/ female. Free transportation. Room and board. Call E.I.C. Now! 1-206-736-7000 Exl58O4B5. accomodating. After we had eaten, Christmas cards were distributed and Marilyn presented our leader with a gift (thank you). Then Santa's helpers handed out the Christmas presents. Thanks you to all who helped. And thank you for all the wonder­ ful gifts. I certainly feel bless­ ed to be a part of such a loving group. We took a Christmas I.Q test. Prizes were won by Karolyn, Doris, Christina and Kathy D. for having the most (and least) Christmas Spirit. We meet Tuesday evenings, 6 to 8, in the basement of the United Methodist Church, Vine St. If you have any ques­ tions please call Dawn at 891-9370 or Kathy al 868-7677. Bowling results — Monday Industrial Purple Division - Bruces Frame 231'6; Family Tavern 203'6; Swamp Fox 203; Budweiser 177. Gold Division - Allied Finishing 214'6; Riviera Tooling 209'6; Smith Indi Euip 205; Joe’s LP Gas 185 Orange Division - K of C #7341 240'6; Sobie Company 2 10; Viking 187%; Stehouwer Auto 151. Black Division - Bill’s Woodship 187; No Name 171; Yankee Springs 160; ARA Services 151. High Games and Series B Scott 210-587; M Flikkema 200-205-564; D Aldrich 215; M DeBruyn 211. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 10, 1991 / Page 15 Scot ladies, continued from frontpage Caledonia’s Treasure Hylkema (left) and Jenny Smith (right) battle Coldwater’s Tina Boester for a rebound during the Scots’ quarterfinal win. Teammate Jenny Wilkinson scorched the nets with a trio of third-quarter triples to pace the Caledonia win. stater who will play at Ohio State next season, had 30 points and 15 rebounds, including eight offensive. She was nearly impossible for the Scots to keep off the glass. Beaudry, who had what she later called her best game of the year, added 18 points on seven for 12 shooting. Caledonia was cold early, hitting just three of 20 shots in the first quarter. Powers led 8-0 before junior Jenny Tuinstra connected from in the paint The Scots were within 148 before Negri sparked a 154 Powers run to give the Chargers their largest lead of the game, 29-12. But freshman Dani Gallert ignited a Caledonia rally with a pair of three-pointers. Caledonia managed to stay within 34-22 by halftime. "We were a little bit intimidated at first," Demeuse said. "We had never played in an arena before." Caledonia's pressure began to take its toll in the second half, forcing repeated turnovers. Powers committed nine third-quarter turnovers and 31 in the game. Meanwhile the Scots shooting touch, a key element in Wednesday's quarterfinal upset of unbeaten Coldwater, returned. A Tuinstra bucket with four seconds left in the quarter sliced the deficit to seven, 42-35. The Scots, who shot 27 percent form the field, were Caledonia players wish teammate Treasure Hylkema a "Happy Birthday" at center-court following the "Sweet Ladies" 61-50 win over previously undefeated Coldwater Wednesday at Marshall High School. led by junior Roxanne Gallen, who scored 10 points, including a pair of three-pointers. Senior Treasure Hylkema added seven, while three players, senior Emily Ashbaugh, Dani Gallert, and Tuinstra, tallied six apiece. Roxanne Gallert added four steals, while Hylkema led the Caledonia rebounders with eight. Wednesday's 61-50 win over the Cardinals came before a packed house at Marshall High School. Coldwater, the Twin Valley champions led by as many as four points three seperate times in the first half, which ended with a 24-23 Cardinal lead. But senior Jenny Wilkinson caught fire in the third quarter for Caledonia. She had three triples in a three-minute span to help the Scots gain a 37-30 lead. Coldwater could get no closer than six the rest of the way. Wilkinson, Caledonia’s leading scorer during the season, led all scorers with 19 points. Stephanie O’Krangley pulled down seven rebounds, while Roxanne Gallen, Wilkinson and Ashbaugh combined for 15 assists. Smith had five steals. Stacy Duncan led the Cardinals with 14 points, while Shannon Crabtree added 11 despite being plagued with foul trouble. Demeuse said that he has no regrets of the season, despite a disappointing thirdplace finish in the O-K Gold. "There are no disappointments," he said. “These girls will give you all they’ve got all the time." Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service - No Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU (k Doug Miller, Owner Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE.. Valu-Pak CELLULOSE INSULATION BY NU»WOOL CO. INC. Middleville Girl Scout “Giving Tree” needs gloves, scarves Changed in a FLASH! at.. TIRES-R-US M-37 (next to Crystal Flash), Middleville A < V ■ ■ Includes 5 n • Lube. Oil. Filter w • Check All Fluids • Up to 5-qts. Valvoline CALL NOW... ($)) 795-3550 .VAivouiE Middleville area Giri Scouts have set up a “Giving Tree” at Pastoor’s Family Market for those who can donate winter wear for children They simply lay gloves, mittens, hats and scarves on the Christmas tree and those who don't ha*e winter wear are encouraged to take them Shown bolding the first place winning poster at the Brownie level are (left to right) Ashley Gustinus. Angie Lehr, Lana Goodin and Emily Rector With them is Leader Nancy Goodin. Missing from the photo are Jennifer Benedict. Shelby Withams, Aieshia Haselden Angie Gemhart, Seanna VanTil, Amy Boom and Jessica Guenther LIGHTWEIGHT • HIGHEST “R” VALUE NON-IRRITATING • FIRE RESISTANT NON-SETTLING • VERMIN RESISTANT CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey Street, Caledonia, Michigan PHONE: 891-8143 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 10, 1991 Call for Classifieds Phone 795-3345 Stella' — and — CALEDONIA GROOMING: Complete, professional, all breed pet grooming with gentle, individual care. 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NEW YEAR’S EVE MOONLIGHT MADNESS! — Reservations Required — 9790 Cherry Valley, M-37. Caledonia 795-3640 or 891-1287 on M-37 North of Middleville Ip Take Out Only • One d) Per Coupon ■ 0 FREE 2 liters of Pepsi with ary pickup pizza order. NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 Minutes Takeout include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese Free Delivery within 5 Miles WE ACCEPT COUPONS from any other pizza place. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAY — PARK IN HEAR — r<zr � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-12-17.pdf fc332e558db3f6314d4b487963a9760b PDF Text Text T"l **—— ' I Ik 1 vuivf NcujS'# The^ No. 204 / December 17. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year TK Board of Education adopts budget for ’91-92 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer An amended budget was ap­ proved unanimously Dec. 9 by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education. Vice President James Verlinde was absent. The budget projects revenue from local, intermediate, state, federal and other sources to be $9,742,848. Total expenses are expected to be $9,970,137, or $227,289 more than the rev­ enue in the revised estimates. Subtracting that amount from the expected unreserved fund balance of $493,848, would leave that fund at $266^559. That would leave the total amount available to appropri­ ate at $10,236,696. The total budget and the specific breakdowns for differ­ ent accounts are available for public inspection at the ad­ ministration building. Also at the Dec. 9. board meeting, Superintendent Steve Garrett gave the board his annual statistical report, which contains the value of all of the district's property, a comparative revenue and ex­ pense statement on the gen­ eral fund, financial informa- Garrett, Trustee Donald News Service Williamson from the Board of Agreement on a new Education and Business contract was reached Dec. 9 Manager Alice Jansma were by bus drivers for the their counterparts. Thornapple Kellogg School Jansma noted that there District and the Board of were 26 negotiating sessions Education. needed to reach the accord. Sue Raab, chief negotiator "The agreement is in line for the Thornapple Kellogg with other school districts," Bus Driver's Association she said, "with 6 percent (TKBDA), said she was raises in some cases, 3 1/2 in pleased with the agreement. others. They were not across"We negotiated a long time the-board raises." to get it," she said of the new In the current year, a driver three-year pact. There were a on a regular route earns from lot of language changes; $13.18 per run with one year that's part of why it took so seniority up to $14.73 with long." five years. Drivers with 10 "It’s a good contract," years seniority receive an agreed Barb Lund, a added 30 cents per run, and negotiator and president of the after 15 years on the job, that bus drivers' group. figure goes to 40 cents. John Triick was also on the All figures are for "average" team of bargainers for the bus run times of between an hour drivers. and an hour and a half. Superintendent Steve That time includes bus vtn tt See Budget, page 3 Bus drivers, TK School Board reach three-year agreement J Ad Graphics ORCS mile LIBRAJrr tion on the debt retirement fund and the status of the building and site fund. The audit of the district’s financial condition from the firm of Krenz and Saurman was not available, but is ex­ pected to be presented at the January meeting. Tuition rates also were set by unanimous vote of the board at $409 for elementary students, and $554 for sec­ ondary students. In other business, the board accepted the resignations for retirement of bus drivers Ines Faunce and John Thick, with prep, cleaning and fueling. In the second year of the contract, the regular driver's wages will go from $13.18 with one year to $15.61 per run with five years. Thirdyear figures go from $13.81 at one year to $16.55 with five years. For kindergarten routes, first-year drivers will get $18.50 per run for one year, up to $19.87 for five years seniority in the 1991-92 year. In 1992-93, the first year driver will get $18.50, the five-year veteran, $20.57. In 1993-94 the figures are $18.50 and $21.29 per run, respectively. Extra runs are paid by the hour, instead of by the run. A driver on an extra run will get from $7.87 to $8.80 an hour, and $7.87 to $8.30 See Bus drivers, page 2 Santa arrives in Caledonia! Santo brought o sample of North Pole weather with him Saturday when he ar­ rived in Caledonia to wish residents a hoppy holiday. As usual he gave his reindeer a rest, borrowing a team of Holstein calves from Med-O-Bloom Farms for the parade down Main Street. _ .. See More on page 14 Superintendent Steve Garrett accepts a check trom me president of the Thornapple Heritage Association Maureen Robinson. The $400 is to go toward bus replacement for the school district. The funds were raised by the association by selling t-shirts that read "Let’s get TK Rolling Again." Storm sewer evaluation approved Caledonia Village Council sets 1992-93 wage rates approved Barbara (>all Staff Writer The Caledonia Village Council last week approved wages for village officials and employees for the 1992-93, fiscal year. Trustee Dan Erskine initial­ ly moved to freeze all council wages, noting the economic climate, hardships and the "furor" that erupted when Congress recently approved a raise for itself. Treasurer Jay Shook, however, reminded the coun­ cil that he and Clerk Jackie Cherry had taken a wage cut last year. "I would at least like to get that back," he said. Trustee Jan Soules added that she, too, opposed an across-the-board wage freeze because the new sewer plant and the paperwork connected with it would put an extra burden on the treasurer and clerk, especially. Erskine’s motion was defeated 5-2. Trustee Judy Kidder’s mo­ tion to freeze the trustees’ wages at $85 per meeting and $50 per special meeting then was passed unanimously. Kidder’s next motion, to freeze the salary of the village assessor at its present $300, passed 5-1 with Glen Klaver abstaining Erskine was the “nay” voter, saying that he thought the salary was too high for the duties required of That officer is required to be present during the two days the Village Board of Review meets The council also approved raising the council president’s wages from $150 per meeting to $175 per meeting; raising the clerk’s annual wages by $800 to $11,950 and raising the treasurer’s waj $1,000 to $7,300. Trustees Jeff DeVries and Erskine voted "no” on all of the wage increases. The wages of the village Department of Public Works employee will be discussed by the council’s Labor Commit­ tee, which will present a recommendation to the coun­ cil in January. The council also approved a work program for an evalua­ tion of the village storm sewer system as presented by W & W engineer Lou VanLiere. The council last month had authorized VanLiere to prepare the program and costs estimates after he presented a similar package for the village sanitary sewer system. VanLiere outlined the threephase work program, which will verify the accuracy of all information on the storm sewers and include an inspec­ tion of all manholes and catch basins. The engineers also will prepare a new map of the storm sewer system, deter­ mine the capacity of the system and prepare a study report for the council, poin­ ting out problem areas and the probable costs of correcting them The total estimated cost for the work was $12,300, but that sum was reduced to $ 11,070 when the council agreed to authorize W &. W to go ahead with evaluations on both the storm and sanitary systems. The work on the sanitary system will cost between $5,000 and $5,500. VanLiere explained that the cost for the storm sewer work was greater because more calculations would be re­ quired and because data was already available on the sanitary system Dick Baxter of B &. B Water and Wastewater reported to the council that satisfactory progress continued at the con­ struction site of the village’s new sequencing batch reactor wastewater treatment plant. He also told the council that the new plant could bring in revenue if the plant were used to treat sewage brought m by area sewage haulers. "It’s possible that $240,000 worth of sewage could be hauled to this plant," he said "That’s certainly one way of generating revenue from your SBR.” Baxter also reminded the See Sewer, page 2 In This Issue... • Nutcracker ballet to be held in memory of Samantha Davis • Dutton-Gaines Twp. firefighters add “first responders” • Caledonia Christmas parade held despite wintery weather • Middleville Lions announce cruise drawing winner �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 17. 1991 March of Dimes benefit performance is Dec. 22 Nutcracker ballet to be danced in memory of Samantha Davis 6y Barbara Gail tasy about Clara, a young girt who visits a dream world Staff Writer where flowers waltz and sugar For former Middleville plums dance and a Nutcracker dancer Shelia Davis and her doll becomes a hero, will be husband, Duane, The performed twice this weekend Nutcracker ballet takes on a by the Caledonia Dance special poignancy this Center. Christmas. A 7 p.m. performance is A special performance of the ballet will be danced Sun­ scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21, while on Sunday, Dec. day in memory of their little daughter, Samantha, whaiietf, W2?A tlje ballet will be danced in April. ’' as a March of Dimes benefit The beloved Christmajfan- for the Samantha Davis Nicole Nicholas and Don Jousma, both of Caledonia, will perform in the Caledonia Dance Center's presentation of The Nutcracker Dec. 21 and 22. Memorial Fund. Both performances will be held at the Caledonia High School Performing Arts Center. Samantha Davis was only 2 1/2 years old when she died from the disabilities she had fought since her birth in September 1988. The severe physical defects actually threatened her daughter even before she was bom, said Shelia Davis. Her doctors discovered the unborn child had spinal bifida and hydrocephalus, along with yet a third disability called Arnold Chiari malformation, which resulted in the baby’s being paralyzed from the waist down. ‘ They discovered her defects when I was five months preg­ nant, and the doctor told me not to expect her to be bom," Sheila said. "Then, when she did live through birth, they gave her only two months at the most "They said, ‘Just love her while you can.’" But as children are wont to do, Samantha proved the ex­ perts wrong. Doctors told the Davises that Samantha probably would never be able either to eat or talk, but at the time of her death she had learned to eat and had acquired a vocabulary of 30 words. She not only survived her first Christmas, but two more before the severity of her dis- A courtly Nutcracker (Erin Thompson) bows to Clara (Casie Vaughn), while flute dancers Katie Rienstra, Megan Oliver and Hollie Vaughn pose prettily around them. abilities claimed her life. "She always was a real odds-beater,’’ said her mother. But in the course of her short life, Samantha touched many people besides her im­ mediate family. "Everyone who met Sam loved her. She just drew peo­ ple to her somehow. With all she went through, she re­ mained smiling and loving and a joy." Davis said her little girl went through nine surgeries and 17 hospital stays as doc­ tors tried to alleviate her problems, but despite "beating the the odds," the child finally lost her fight for life in April. Since her daughter’s death. Davis has become involved with the West Michigan See Nutcracker, page 13 Bus drivers get increase, from frontan hour for non-drive time connected to the extra run in all three years of the contract. In 1992-93, extra runs go from $7.87 to $9.32 an hour, depending on seniority. In 1993-94, extra runs will bring $7.87 to $10.17 an hour. Shuttle runs pay from $3.94 to $4.40 in all three years of the contract. Special education and Kent Skills drivers with one year of seniority will receive $12.24 an hour and five-year drivers $13.67 an hour in the first year of the contract. The second year will be from $12.24 to $14.49 an hour and the third from $12.24 to $15.36, with one and five years of seniority. For the Special education and Kent Skills drivers, non­ driving time will pay $12.24 Sewer evaluation, from front page — council that sludge from the plant also could generate revenue by selling it for com­ post to landscapers, individual gardeners or outside businesses. Before adjourning, the council. — Heard a report from Council President Glen Klaver that the firm of Evenson Dodge Inc had been recommended for the bonding work connected with the financing of the new wastewater treatment plant — Donated $50 tow ard the annual Christmas parade — Agreed to table discus­ sion on whether to continue paying C-Tec franchise fees to the local access channel if the Caledonia Schools take over its operation. to $12.90 an hour in all three years of the agreement. Pay for in-services for the drivers will be a standard $6 per hour for all three years. Driver classifications are divided into regular drivers, non-assigned drivers and substitute drivers. A regular driver is one who is presently assigned a regular, special education, kindergarten or Kent Skills route on a regular basis. A non-assigned driver is one who has been driving on a regular driver status, but is presently not assigned a regular route. A driver will lose this status if offered a route on a regular basis and that route is refused. A substitute driver drives on an on-call basis. Non­ assigned drivers will be placed on the substitute list and will be considered for substituting until assigned a regular route. "It’s a good contract," Jansma said. "It wasn’t what either side totally wanted, but that’s what negotiations are. Sometimes you give on one thing and take another thing." £ Middle Villa Inn J ^new^yeafs^ey^ SILVERTONES... in the Villa Greenery (Variety Band) ECHO BAND in the Casa Madeira Room ’50s thru ’80s Rock & Roll Monday: Industrial Men’s League • 6:30 p.m. Needs one 5-man team • Starts.. Mon., Jan. 6 Sunday 9 a.m.-Noon Specials * S1 2E» a game. AeArcJ — CALL FOR DETAILS — Join us for... NEW YEAR’S EVE MOONLIGHT MADNESS! Reservations Required. BINGO American Legion Post »305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. 795-3640 or 891-1287 on M-37 North of Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 17, 1991 / Page 3 Superintendent’s Middleville Lions hold special cruise drawing Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Quality schools, Party II This week I would like to continue to share from ms notes on the “Quality School” presentation made by Dr. William Glasser at a conference for teachers and administrators in Novi last month. According to Dr. Glasser the purpose of a Quality School will be to educate children according to the following defini­ tion: Education is the process through which we discover that learning adds quality to our lives. He holds that a Quality School exists when all students who are asked to describe their school will say: “I like school; I look forward to going each day.” “lam learning things at this school that I believe are good for me ” Older students who have gone to schools other than Quality Schools will also say, “I am doing better school work than I have ever done at school before And, some of it I would call quality work.” And teachers would say “I like working in this friendly school: no one coerces me. and I do not have to coerce anyone else (including students. ” “I am treated like a professional: I am encouraged to teach the curriculum the way I believe is best for my students. “I am pleased with the new way of evluating students.” “I no longer even think about discipline problems: they have disppeared from my classes." A good teacher adds quality to his or her students' lives. Students who are not actively engaged are just "doing time.” Workers, and students arc workers, must believe that what they arc doing adds quality to their lives cither immediately or in the future and the product they produce is quality In a Quality School, teachers and students are friends. Coer­ cion docs not exist. Rules arc important and must be arrived at together. Schools are created for students, not for teachers or administrators It is their school and we are there to help and to guide It is what you choose to do that counts not what you are forced to do. In a Quality School, all students will be asked to evaluate all their own work for quality. This requires that a high level of trust be developed and this must start in kindergarten. “It costs less to do a job well than to do it shoddily. How many people today are willing to buy a “C” car? In our schools the curriculum is filled with nonsense. “When you punish students for not learning the nonessentials, it becomes nonsense. ” You cannot evaluate your work without wanting to improve it. Where arc we most apt to find quality in schools today? Unless the school is working had to restructure, most quality is found by students in co-curricular activities. It is in music, athletics and organizations that you sec students striving for ex­ cellence. A few of the high achievers also strive for excellence in their classroom work, but the “system” permits students and teachers to move through the curriculum without quality. How many coaches would say to one of their “average” players coming off the bench. “Get in the game and play average?” No. each player is encouraged by his or her coach to play at the very highest level that he or she can. When that player leaves the bench the coach says. "It’s up to you — you can make the difference. But in the classroom, for years students have been taught that it is OK to do a task at the 70 percent level and you can get by with even less. Yet we have all heard our grandmother say, “If a task is worth doing, it is worth doing well.” Good advice. The student must “buy in” to the learning process. If the student does not agree that what he is asked to learn has mean ing and importance to him or her. a high level of learning will not take place. There is an ever-increasing push on in our country and in our state for more testing. Unless the tests are more relevant to quality learning, then their will be no improvement in educa­ tion. The best proof of learning is demonstration of competence. With your indulgence. I would like to again look at the Quality School concept next week and outline Dr. Glasser’s ten practices that would help students and teachers to move toward a Quality School. J-Ad Graphics News Service The Middleville Lions gave away a week-long cruise, a $500 U.S. Savings Bond, a $200 and a $100 bond, at the Middle Villa In last week. Chris Brown of Grandville won the cruise and Kit Fisher of Rockford received the $500 bond. Scott McKeown of Mid­ dleville took the $200 bond and Dale Nichols of Hastings won the $100 bond. The winning tickets were drawn by Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, a member of another civic club. After the drawing, the Lions announced that their club is donating $1,000 to the Welcome Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids. If Lions clubs donate a total of $10,000, Steelcase has agreed to match that contribution to benefit the residence for visu- ally-impaired seniors. While the home is located in the Middleville Lions home district of 11CI, the fund-raising is a state wide ef­ fort Rusty Kermeen, the presi­ dent of the board of directors for Welcome Home for the Blind, said that the home is unique. "We provide a safe residence for 36 legally blind seniors. We have a unique TK School Budget OK’d From front page— letters of appreciation for their service to both. The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Legislative Relations Net­ work annual meeting will be Feb. 26, in Lansing, with board members urged to attend by Secretary Wendy Romph. With all of the complex changes in funding of schools being considered by the State Legislature, Romph said, the meeting was valuable because the board members would get a chance to talk directly to the legislators and make their views known. "It’s an important meet­ ing....the more people we ‘bring the better.” Board member certification by the MASB is also under consideration by the TK board as a goal, with members not certified encouraged to sign up for sessions as early as possible to be sure to get the sessions that they want. After a closed session, the board also ratified an agree­ ment with the Thornapple Kellogg Bus Drivers Associa­ tion (see related story). Maureen Robinson, presi­ dent of the Thornapple Her­ itage Association, presented the board with a check from her organization for $400 to go toward bus replacement. Robinson said the group wanted to do something to show their support for the school after the explosion and fire that destroyed the districts buses last May. The funds were raised by selling T-shirts showing a photograph of some of the first buses of the district leav­ ing the drive in what was the "new" TK school in the early 1930s. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker reaches for one of the winning tickets in the Lion's club raffle for a cruise. Bill Kenyon watches. Area births GIRL, Carrie Jean Schultz born to Cecil and Kim Schultz of Middleville at 9:04 a.m. on Dec. 9, 1991 weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. Correction - Christmas Roping si69-*l89 Fresh Wreaths & UP s895 Christmas Centerpieces &uPs795 Loose Carnations Caah 4 Carry 8 / 3KH • Red Roses C4C ea From $2" Poinsettias *>295 • Mixed Bouquets c*c s288 Let Barlows be Your Santa this Year CHS senior Brian Abraham inadvertantly was left off the list of Honor Roll students in last week's edition of The Sun and News. Apologies to Brian, along with congratula­ tions for his fine work. tty it# <&> sty tty Tuesday, December 24 <ty - Open til 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas sty Day - Closed Tuesday, December 31 Open til 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 1 New Year's Day Closed J Merry...from Christmas the... tty Safe and sound uacc 1886 ! DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc iciaepFDIC JOHN J DeVRIES j • 131 East Main Sheet. Caledonia Mi 49316 Ph.. (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616) 891-9452 • • • • White. Pink. Yellow or F JEFFREY M DeVRIES system; no one else does this," he said. Next on the Lions’ agenda is its chicken dinner scheduled for Palm Sunday. The Middleville Lions club has a membership of 30, j J Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 ^0 w �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 17. 1991 Neigh bors . With. NORMA VELDERMAN Well, I got part of my news typed on the computer for this week and then it would take no more. So I am handwriting this column until Ken Gackler can help me again Wc tried one way. now we go another door When one door closes, find another. There are always doors to open We just have to not give up and help will come. I am fortunate to have Ken Gackler. who is so knowledgeable, generous and very patient to help me. God bless him. Due to the power outage. I couldn't finish my news. I could call on the phone — but I couldn't see to write. Maureen Robinson, as president of the Thomapple Heritage Association went to the most recent Thomapple Kellogg School board meeting. She said that as she was being introduced, several faces of the men (who are married) assumed a guarded look of tired men asking. “Now what does she want?" But. it pleased her so very much at the astonishment and relief that then flickered across their faces. She gave the $400 check to the board as the Heritage Association's contribution towards the Transportation Department to help in our small way. The check was a way to say that we appreciate all the hours and work that have resulted from the bus fire last May We don't have a large treasury, but we sold 1860 Barry County County plat books and sold T-shirts with the original picture of the first schoolbuses on them. We wanted them to know that we support them and show it with a check. Paul Newman said daughter Joy and hubby Jim from Florida were here for about 10 days. They came for Thanksgiving Friday. Paul and Betty Newman and son Paul Jr. went to have Thanksgiving with Paul’s family at Grand Ledge. It was a large group, but it was so nice to be there Virginia Root had been get­ ting ready to have the Prairie Literary Club Christmas party on Wednesday. Dec. 11. She said she has been hav­ ing so much enjoyment feeding the birds and critters that come to her back door. Possums aren't the most beautiful critters but their twitching pink noses and little hands are fascinating to watch. Florence Fiala and daughter celebrated a birthday going out for lunch and shopping. The Doug Hart family had the cast from the school over Saturday after the final perfor­ mance of “Arsenic and Old Lace." They watched a video of their Friday performance and of course ate while so doing. Marian Martin had Thanksgiving at her home for her family. All were their ex­ cept Doug's family , making it 16. We are trying to get ready for Christmas. Johnny just can't stay inside in such good weather and is splining and piling the wood for the winter. Can’t say I blame him. It’s been unusual December weather. Are you turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones lately? Luv you all. Serving Our Country Timothy L. Thompson Navy Airman Timothy L. Thompson, son of James E. and Martha M. Thompson ot 4830 Patterson, Middleville, recently participated in two multi-national naval exercises aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. homeported in Mayport. Fla. Thompson joined the sailors from Italy. Spain, the United Kingdom. Greece and France for Operations Hammerlock and Display Determination, which displayed the nation's military readiness. After completing the exer­ cises. Thompson participated in a scheduled port visit to Souda Bas on the Greek Island of Crete. The 1988 graduate of Thor. apple Kellogg High School joined the Navy in August 1988. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST “God Cares for You” Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558. Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Service* 9:30 a.m ................................. Bible School 10:30 a m.................................. Morning Worship 6 30 p.m................................... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7:00 p.m..................................................Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone 891-9259 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.............11.00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service......11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11:00 a m A 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 o m. 7240 68th Street SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor Rev. Brian Harrison Music Jeff Vander Heide J.1 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. „ , Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church ,g 1 g. 795.239 -| Missouri Synod ' ' Gun Lake Community Church 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Air coetdiooned thatnrs Umtri) iirrthrra at?urtb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET : CALEDONIA MICHIGAN I 1 PHONE: ©98^252 Sunday Services............... 9:45 a.m. A o 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes...... ......11 00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children......... 9-.30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night.. .......... 7-00 p.m. Thursday Moms in Touch................. 10 00 a.m. Richard 1 Raab Pastor • (08-9024 Donelle Raab Director o* Music Office Phone 89j 9606 Peace Reformed Church . Barner Free • M-37 between Caledonia &. Middleville Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. . 4 4:4 5 a.m. 6 CO p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship 8 30 a.m. 9 45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a m Middleville Sunday School........ 9:45 a m. Morning Worship...................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Church Office Phone - 795-9266 (Ehc (Dlr! ^Tinie JHrthodisf (Church '< <V J Pditor Craig Patterson Located in Leighton Township Sunday Worship Services.... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Children’iChurch/Youlh Wonhip dunng morning lervica; Sunday Morning Worship Caraway Si. puppet mtnuiry for K-4th dunng evening rcrvicer (Interpreted for hearing impaired..................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School 11:10a.m. Sunday School................ ....................9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night ‘•Family Night”..... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Include* Adventure Club. Choin for Children and Adulu, High (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Claisei Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 1 For information call: 891-8119 RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor ano a Rev. F.L "Red" Faber, Rev. Stan Vugtevecn JEFF JOHNSON, Youth Director o91 -oUZo “People Who Care" Nursery provided ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Wesleyan Church "a new and exciting fellowship" MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED ...ufare there if always room for you/ Rev. Bobby Dole Whitlock CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Services — Sun. Morning Worship....................... 10:30a.m. Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Church School........................................ 9:30a.m. Sunday Services................................. 10:30 a.m Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Evening Service..................................... 6:00p.m. 1 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .......... 9.00 a m 8 11:00 a.m V??. . Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. ill Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack * Cornerstone Wesleyan Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10 00 Morning Worship . . .11 00 Evening Worship ... .6 00 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7 00 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - am am pm p.m 'The Church where everybody is someooOy .. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Surxxxy School 930am MornnQ WonNp 1030 O m Sunday 600pm WerevXH praver t P x>y 100 p m Rev Miham Dooion. Pastor Steve Jocksoo. Voutn Pastor 0Q4 QQOQ U 7 rU 7 C J MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 314 E. Main St., Middleville Traditional Latin Mau 4 30 p m........................................ Every Sunday Confeswon and Rosary..*......................415 p.m. For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 17, 1991 I Page 5 ANNIVERSARY Each showing a unique gingerbread house are Deb Maitner’s students (left to right) Brooke Buxton, Shaunna Welch, Sean Lenartz, Barb Blain, Ben Sevald and Austin McKian. Robertsons to mark golden anniversary West Elementary pupils make gingerbread houses J-Ad Graphics News Service The weather didn’t cooperate for West Elementary kids last week, canceling trips to the Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids to sec gingerbread houses creations on display. Usually the children go to the Plaza to get ideas for their own masterpieces that they make the next day. But everything worked out for the best, said one teacher at West. "They did this totally on their own,” she said, pointing to the many different styles of gingerbread houses. I think it went better. They were not so intimidated by the ones at the Grand Plaza," said teacher Deb Maimer. "It went better this year.” The children, who had all The family of John and Maxine Robertson wish to announce their golden wedding anniversary. They were married 50 years ago. Dec. 20. 1941. John and Maxine have four children. Charles and Mary Robertson, Marc and Brenda Robertson, Guy and Jane Ridley and Joy and Rene Robertson. They also have 12 grandchildren. A family dinner at the farm is being planned in their honor. Holy Family Catholic Church 9669 Kraft Avenue. S.E • Caledonia • 891 9259 CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE: Tuesday, December 24, Vigil of Christmas 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Mass with Children’s Choir Mass with Christmas Carols Mass with Adult Choir Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a m Randi Covey and Mike Baker put the finishing touches on their gingerbread houses, their winter outerware on when the field trip was canceled, were most disap­ pointed about not being able to stop at McDonald’s, Man­ ner said. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Peace Church invites you to celebrate Christ’s birth with us . . . Sunday, December 22 6:00 p.m. Family ^Service Pre-K--4th 2tade <&dren will sing and are invited to dress as one of the characters in the Christmas story Caledonia Christian Reformed Church M-37 & 100th Street Caledonia. Michigan 891-1512 6:00 p.m. Christian Worship Senice December 25 • 9:30 a.m. Nursery Provided at Both Services Tuesday, December 24 ♦ * Candlelight Service with special music by the /\dult Choir Wednesday, December 25 ♦ Candlelight Worship Service Mass with Christmas Carols 9:00a.m. ♦ Christmas Day Service 1 Ptaet Rfformed Church hXh Peace Reformed Church 891-8119 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, MI 49333 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 17. 1991 Dutton ■ Gaines Fire Department adds ‘first responders’ equipment said. With the increased need to have medical treatment quickly and some fire departments training to provide it, the area departments are in a state of transition, she said. First responders provide emergency medical care, assessing the situations and responding, she explained. "The emergency medical care involves the recognition of life-threatening situations and being able to treat them," she continued. "It's important that they are there for life­ threatening emergencies. That's why we have them in the state of Michigan." Golub stressed her appreciation to the men and women who take the training by Jean Gallup Staff Writer More and more area fire departments are providing training and encouraging firefighters to become "first responders." The Dutton/Gai nes Township Fire Department has several members taking the training, which enables them to assess and treat those who require emergency medical treatment. "The courses typically are for 41 hours, though many are offered that cover 60 to 80 hours," said Mary Golub, education coordinator for the Kent County Emergency Medical Service. First responders are required to have at least six hours of continuing education, Golub Listening to Instructor/Trainer (standing) Dan Giillespie (around the table, from left) are firefighters Dennis Buist, Bryron Center; Dave De Bruyn, Cascade; (partially hidden) Vern Verduin, Dutton; Henry Karelse, Dutton; Walt Corson, Dutton; Gary Paramedic/Coordinator Dan Gillespie makes a point about medical information needed by ‘first responders’ at the Gaines/Dutton Fire Station. FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY || Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. ■ 612 Main Street in Caledonia to be able to administer medical help when they are first on an accident scene. "It's a real big commitment for the volunteers. They are giving up a lot of hours to help people in the community. Without those volunteers we couldn’t do the job we do. We greatly appreciate them giving their time," she said. In the future, Golub would like to see first responders have de- fibrillators to use. One of the areas of greatest concern is heart attacks, and with a "defib" and the training to use them, Golub sees even more help in the critical first minutes. But first things first, Golub said. The defibs would be the next logical step for the Dutton/Gaines Township Department. When the current training is completed, the Dutton squad will have about one half of the firefighters as 'first responders.' First responders can do any medical treatment with the exception of I Vs and drugs, said Chief Dale Gipe. "I'm real satisfied with the number of men in the department who'll be qualified. The township will be well protected as far as medical emergencies and fires," he said. Call...891-9133 tor an appointment School Spirit Watches Available Only at Hodges Featuring... • Thornapple Kellogg Trojans • Caledonia Fighting Scots Special — Reg. s59.95 • NOW FRET Name Engraving o ZXfttZ 1 Year Warranty b/I Battery Operated t-x. Grand things are happening at ... - W’ dHODGES V VawnrB 122 W. StoteSt. oBankcards I u 111-1 Welcome hostings 3 Lynn, Dutton; Jack Koster, Dutton; Russ Jansen, Dutton; Jim Holkeboer, Dutton. Dan Buist, Cutlerville. Timothy Burke, Cutlerville; James Ward. Cutlerville; Randy Lewis, Cascade; and Rick Chapin, Time Emergency Equipment Co, Several firefighters on the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department are taking the 15-week course for 'first responders', along with men from other departments. Listening to the lecture are Dennis Buist, Byron Center, Dave DeBruyn, Cascade; Vern Verduin, Dutton; Henry Karelse, Dutton; Walt Corson, Dutton; Gary Lynn, Dutton; and Jack Koster, Dutton. Thornapple Kellogg blood drive collects 57 pints from area A blood drive at Thornapple Kellogg High School Dec. 5 collected 57 pints and saw 20 people donate for the first time. The drive, chaired by Vicki Rick, was sponsored by the Middleville Christian Re- Caledonia CRC plans candlelight service Dec. 23 The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church will be host for candlelight service Sun­ day. Dec. 23, at 6 p.m. The story of Christmas will be told in a worship service with choirs, instruments, con­ gregational singing and scrip­ ture reading There also will be a special Christmas Day service Wednesday. Dec 25. at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to at­ tend both services. Child care will be provided. For more information, call the church office at 891-1512 The church is located at 9957 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. formed Church. Reaching milestones in ca­ reer blood donations were Jack Campbell, four gallons; Mary Loose, three gallons; Barb Buehler, two gallons; and Amy Campbell, one gallon. Fourteen volunteers helped at the scene and members of the TK High School chapter of the National Honor Society assisted, along with Middleville Village workers. Cookies, made by the home economics class at TK, ALL CHRISTMAS Plush Toys r were served to donors. Canteen supplies were provided by the local Lions Club, Pastoor's Market contributed the juice and Lefanty State Farm Insurance donated drinking cups. Nurse coordinator was Francy Tobin. Other nurses at the scene were Linda Overbeek, Carol Slayton and Barb Buehler. Rick said that she rated the turnout good, considering that the weather was not particu­ larly cooperative. 20%Off Coloring Books 00 Selected Christmas ’ All Christmas Party Supplies Plates Napkins. Trays, Tablecloth, etc ORO/ 4.V/OVII GOOD SUPPLY OF NEW YEAR’S PARTY PACKS AND NAPKINS Rainbow’s End —945-2963 HOURS Mondoy Saturday 9 5 30; Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 Mon -Fri 9 to 8 Sat 9 to 5 30 891-1106 �Th» Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 17. 1991 / Pace 7 Letters to the Editor Why should there be township, village boards in the county? To the editor: When I go to one of the social spots in town, coffee shop, barber shop. etc., all 1 heard is talk about the school and how they spend money and how they want more. This is all right, at least people arc watching, and care about what is going on. But who is watching our township and village boards? The people who we think are doing a good job are doing all the same things that we get upset at the school for doing. Two years ago. we had a citizens watch group, wat ching every move the board made, things like mining, spending money on the old county building, etc. Now we have two people serving the township who arc closely related to sand mining. Wc have the old country building still empty, not ready for the fire department and a 1992 budget that is in the red or close to it. But they have money for a new office building and a pay raise These arc our leaders who arc supposed to know what is going on. Who is wat­ ching them? Citizen’s watch, help us. Take the sale of the old township hall and fire barn to the bank, it was because the bank could give them cash. I am sure they would for that price, and I bet you they were laughing all the way back to the bank The bank would have bought the old hall at any time, and might have paid a lot more for it a year from now or whenever it came up for sale If the township is low on tax dollars, why not move the fire department into their new building and remodel the old one for offices? We voted down a fire and police millage because we didn't want any more increase in our taxes. But we have a new building for offices that they don’t know how to pay for yet. At least the school asks if we want a new school What is more important, a place to park the fire trucks or a place to park some other un­ necessary things? Tell me why we need two boards anyway. Byron Center did away with their village board over 10 years ago and look bow well they are doing. By doing away with the village board, we in the village would have the taxes from all of the township to run the town and the township. We would be taxed by one board, not by two. Stop and think what are we getting for our taxes What are we getting from the village that the township could not give us? If we eliminate the village board and go to just a township board and get people who are qualified to run a fastgrowing township, we would still need a board made up of taxpayers to keep things in line and under control, but we need someone to guide us like a business manager By doing this, look at all the money we could save on wages We don’t need two supervisors (one we call a president), two clerks, and two of whatever other offices there are. The village board is talking about getting a pay raise That’s more money and for what? The township can do the same things for us. and for a lot less money. The township keeps the same records on us as the village, so why pay both? We can buy some more computers to do what the village offices are doing now. for less money than their wages. Besides if the computers get in a cranky mood, you can just turn them off All this may not be too im­ portant to many of you. but 1 hope it is to some It is time for a change. Signed Ed Fisher III Caledonia Teachers James French and Pat I hatcher look over the mittens that teachers from the Thornapple Kellogg School District donated in a mitten drive ‘Mittens for Munchkins’ are collected for holidays at schools Teacher Pat Thatcher at McFall Elementary School in Middleville challenged other teachers in the Thornapple Kellogg School District to donate mittens for children who don't have them. While her school did donate more mittens than the other buildings, Thatcher said she was happy with the more than 70 pairs of mittens that will go to children. "A pair of mittens seems so insignificant to bus but not to a small child without any. Please open your warm' hearts and 'warm' some tiny hands. One pair would put a smile on a little face,” she wrote in the challenge to West Elementary. Page Ele­ mentary, the middle school and Thomapple Kellogg High School. In addition to the mittens, one scarf, five skeins of yam and five hats were given by the teachers and staff. Caledonia Middle School ‘honor roll’ named 8th Grade DAniel Ayriss, Emily Bouck, Rebecca Brown. Jason Buys, Luke Champlin, Rachel Comegys, Dan Corstange, Jayme Cramer, Joel Craven, Bryan DeZueeuw, Jason Eakins. Lisa Ferguson, Chris France. Thomas Grant. Becky Hudson. Amanda Jacobs, Dan Jakel, Tabitha Korf. Katharine Lappin. Brett Long, Shawn McCormick. Lori Mollema, Melissa Ot­ to. Kara Palma. Sarah Parbel, Aaron Priskom, Fred Reahm. Ken Reiffer. Julie Scheid, Steven Schmidt. Laura Schmidtke. Eric Segaar, Rebecca Shoemaker. Renee Simoneau. Kristina VanBelkum. Stephanie VandenBerg. Kelly Veiling. Sherri Vredevoogd. Jonci Warner. Anne Whisner. Cheryl White. Jenelle Wierenga. Tracee Zylstra. 7th Grade Lork Baker. Ken Bloem. Kate Brillowsky. Tanya Brock. Laura Brown. Joelle Busman. Jill Carter. Peter Cotton. Kristy DeBoer. Tif­ fany DeLange. Jodie Dittman. Mike Draft. Seth Erskine. Joshua Finkbeiner. Jeff Foster. David Friedrich. Christopher Fuller, David Good, Molly Gorton. Matt Groeneweg. Jill Hof­ mann. Shannon Houseman. Kellie Huizinga. Ben Jacobs, Traci Koetje, Scott Kudlack. Laura Lanser. Philip Licari, Mindy Merritt. Katie Moody, Megan Mulligan. Heather Nolff. Candace Olszewski, Beth Parbel, Holly Pelletier. Niki Peterson. Daniel Price, Katie Rienstra. Andrea Shomler. Keith Smith. Melinda Smith. Stacy Snyder. Tim Soper. Sarah Steele. Melissa Stewart. Sandra Swainston. Jennifer VanDyke. Amy VanKuiken. Michelle VandenHout. Jessica Vantil. Jennifer Vining. Barb Warner. Joel Weston. Karen Wortley. Amanda Wright. Jamie Young. 6th Grade Nicole Barlow. Steve Benham. Nicholas Bone her. Brandi Buehler. Tonya Buehler. Eric Bultman. Samantha Choryan. Tncia Connor. Emma Cryderman, Sarah DeGroot. Enc Delmar. Gregory Dezeeuw, Sarah Engebert, John Feenstra. Amanda Finkbeiner, Joel Freeman. Alison Gould, Keli Halperin, Brian Hammer, Melanie Hanson, Kaelynn Hatrick, Lillian Hawkins, Kerri Kozolwski, Rob Lillie, Kathryn Meehan. Gary Meyer, Andrew Moore, Beth Paarlberg, Mary Palbykin. Meeting for Dec. 10th. We opened tonight with the quote “Faith is believing in things when common sense tells you not to.” Our top losers for Dec. 3rd were: first place. Virginia; runner-up Kathy F. KOPS Marilyn and teen, Angie. Virginia and Angie each have 10 pounds off. Top losers for tonight are first. Dawn, runner-up is Eva. Teen Christina, pre-teen Emi­ ly. Christina and Emily each have 10 pounds off. Alice P has six losses in a row. Our best loser for the month of November is Rita Con­ gratulations. that’s fantastic! E& 1 Take Advantage of our Early BOOKING DISCOUNTS Merry Christmas! "Our Services are FREE 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 We are located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 North of Caledonia OPEN Monday Friday 8 30-6. Saturday 10-2 t |tffr/mM444 4***144444 1tt4 #>M*444- Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY 'TIL NOON • Family Vision Cure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Caledonia Tops No. 546 — Cafedohio. <ETiai/el! Full Service Travel Agency Stacie Ranalli, Holly Reahm, Scott Robertson. Matthew Schafer, Adam Sobczak, Brian Tomanek, Jill VanderVeen, Melanie VanEnk, Kyle Veiling, Craig Waldeck, Shannon Walter, Christine Welton, Daniel Zeeff. (Based on a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA) Keep up the good work! HaHa box was given back by Sandy and positive action is to cut down on red meats. Please remember to bring things for the Christmas basket next week, the 17th. (Thank you) Also the 17th will be our last meeting for December. There will be no meetings on the 24th or 31st. Our meeting on Jan. 7th will be a card shower for Karolyn. She leaves for South Carolina soon after tha». Kathy F. will be here next week with a review of a very motivating book she read (Caledonia elementary Christmas concert is next Tuesday, so if I don’t see you. 1 wish you a very happy holiday and a safe new year And Darlene, I’ll see you in the spring.) Topic tonight is on being m control of your life. After all it is your life isn’t it? We closed by singing. “The more we get together We meet Tuesday evenings 6 to 8 p.m. in the basement of the United Methodist Church. If you have any questions please call Daw n at 891 -9370 or Kathy at 868-7677. M ... ... ....... ■***'—*■ YOU WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs Ph. 945-9554 �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 17, 1991 Page Elementary 4th graders learn valuable lesson ‘How to cook a holiday turkey’ discussed J-Ad Graphics News Service During the holiday season, most children are the happy recipients of a traditional dish, turkey and the trimmings. Turkey probably will be served in many homes, and if not, will be the subject of much discussion in the media. Children gather impres­ sions, sometimes very astute, sometimes more vague. Here are some on how fourth-graders think you cook a turkey. All are from Kim Merchant’s class at Page Ele­ mentary in Middleville. John Send: ’ I would get on my bike and I would go to the lumber yard to get some wood to build a trailer; then I would go to the store to buy a "Preparing a Turkey. Resepe: go to a store, buy a turkey, get stuff to make stuffing and buy a thing to squeeze up the turkey juice and pore it back on top it it to begen: Step #1. Thall the turkey, make bread into crums for stuffing, put onions over it, put sezeingn, lots, then put it in at 2:00 o'clock and watch football games intell it is done. At 5:00 o'clock, it will be done. turkey. Then I would put in the trailer. I would go home. Then I would take the turkey out of the package. I would put in in a pan, and put the thermometer in it. Then I would put stuffing in it. Now, it's time to pop it into the oven! You need to cook it for about four or five hours, basting every hour. My fam­ ily and relatives were at the table." Brian Mello: "I. Buy a TV dinner. 2. Put it in the microwave for 2.00 minutes. 3. Then turn it halfway around. 4. Put in in for another 2.00 minutes. 5. Let it sit in the microwave for another 2.00 minutes. Then, I have made a turkey TV dinner." Justin Frazer: a turkey 22 pounds stuffing, five cups with onions, 5 sesionying black pepper, 2 scoops.” Daniel Warner: "If I had to cook a turkey on Thanksgiving, the first thing I would do is, 1. buy a turkey. 2. put greace on the pan and put the turkey in oven. 3. make some stuffing for turkey. 4. leive in 1-2 hours. 5. check about every 45 minutes, 6. while waiting, watch some football. 7. after done, serve. 8. set the table. 9. Eat and have fun. 10. Good, isn't it? 11. watch more football." Matthew Pullen: "I would go get a turkey from Meijers and put in in the oven for two hours at 350. Then I'd take it out and put it on the table, then I'd set the table and then I'd eat. After that, I'd do the dishes, then I'd watch the Lions football game." Emily Ritchie She follows the same order in cooking the bird as the rest of the chefs, but after she takes it out of the oven and “takes out the stuffing and stuff," she instructs, "scoop up the turkey on your plate. Then eat it! Yum! Yum!" Sherry Swelnis selected Rotary nominee for Nov Obituaries Nellie Schenkel MIDDLEVILLE - Nellie Schenkel, 89 of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, Decem­ ber 10, 1991 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Schenkel was born on September 7, 1902 in Irving, the daughter of Nellie (Betts) and Frederick Gillette. She was raised in Irving and attended Hastings Public Schools, graduating in 1920. She was married to William W. Schenkel on July 17, 1928 at Hastings Presbytarian Church. They lived in Irving for a short time before moving to Middleville where they spent the rest of their married life. Mrs. Schenkel was employ­ ed at Hastings High School office upon graduation, Hast­ ings Table Company and numerous offices as secretary. Last place of employment as secretary was a receptionist to Dr. Shumway in Middleville from 1961-1975. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Middleville. Secretary of Rainbow Connection Intergenerational 4-H Club of Middle­ ville. Shared her love of music as a well known pianist in the area. Played piano for silent movies in early years. Was also a pianist at Irving Church. Mrs. Schenkel is survived by her sons, William (Jean) Schenkel of Jackson. Freder­ ick (Sandy) Schenkel and daughter Carol (Rodney) Kenyon of Middleville; 10 grandchildren, nine great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one sister-inlaw, Florence Gillette of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1961. Funeral services were held Friday, December 13 at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor or First United Method­ ist Church of Middleville. George H. Miller HASTINGS - George H. Miller, 77 of Hastings passed away Saturday, December 7, 1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Miller was bom on October 12, 1914 in Allegan County, the son of Frank and Palmyra Elizabeth (LaGrange) Miller. He was raised in Wayland and attended Wayland schools, graduating in 1932. He was married to Henriette L. Siemoneit on July 25, 1934. Mr. Miller managed Texaco and Sinclair Gas Stations in Middleville, and was employ­ ed at Haven and Busch in Grand Rapids and retired. He was an avid sportsman. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Henriette L. Miller; three daughters, Evelyn Troyer of Hastings, Karen Mugridge of Delton, Donna (Donald) Meyering of Comstock Park; 10 grandchildren, six great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Frances Streeter of Wayland; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Elmer and Dorothy Fischer of Middleville. Memorial services were held Thursday, December 12 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Middleville Ambulance Service. Sue Y. Morgan Sherry Swelnis IN MOTION Starting... January 6th New 8 Week Session Cathy Moma, the owner, is very excited and motiviated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs and Sat. mom ings. Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We are located at 101 E. Main St. in Middleville. If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795-7620 or 795 3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME HAPPY HOLIDAYS! of oar boys USGF competition team. Butch Lockyer coached oar 1990-91 boys team, and they took third place in the state! Senior Sherry Swelnis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swelnis of Middleville, was selected as the “Rotary Nominee of the Month" for November at Thornapple Kellogg High School. In addition to maintaining a 4.0 grade point average in a college preparatory cur­ riculum, she has held office in the National Honor Society, served as class officer, won the Meeting America’s Challenge essay contest, and was the recipient of the Bausch and Lomb Science Award. She also has been active in athletics competing in golf, softball, and volleyball and has been involved in several academic competitions, in­ cluding the Quiz Bowl and Science Olympiad. Plans include a science ma jor at the University of Michigan. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! MIDDLEVILLE - Sue Y. Morgan, 70 of Middleville, passed away Saturday, December?, 1991 at her home. Mrs. Morgan was bom on June 9, 1921 in Tacoma, Washington. She was raised in California and attended USC and Eastern Michigan University. She was married to William R. Morgan on May 4, 1947. Mrs. Morgan was employed at Vermontville, Middleville and Caledonia Public Schools for 30 years. She was a member of the Middleville O.E.S. and the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Morgan is survived by her husband, William R. Morgan; children: Patricia Johnson of Lowell, Annette Bisard of Caledonia, William K. (Michelle) Morgan of Grand Rapids; five grandchil­ dren; one sister of Chicago. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Memorial services were held Wednesday, December 11 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or SIDS Foundation. John A. Weidenfeller, D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 17, 1991 I Page 9 Middleville Rotarians ‘adopt’ Belize school by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A school in Belize, formerly British Honduras, is benefiting from efforts by the Middleville Rotary. San Victor school in the Corozal District has 148 stu­ dents ranging in age from 4 1/2 to 14, said Gina Hackett, president of the civic club. Rotary already has provided pens, pencils, paper and other school provisions through a drive held by the club. They are now selling pack­ ages of four different kinds of salad dressings and assorted kinds of horseradish from Chadalee Farms in Lowell to raise funds for the school. Besides the local effort. Ro­ tary District No. 6360, to which the Middleville chapter belongs, is building an en­ dowment fund for scholar­ ships to promote higher edu­ cation for students in Belize. In this case, that means a high school education. Many ways have been found to benefit the school. Hackett said. One example is a Hastings man who saved the overrun of computer paper (which is blank) cut it, drilled holes in it and donated it for use as note paper for the children, she said. "We try to provide basics, but they can also use garden tools, sports or playground equipment with instructions, and any kind of instructional material for teachers," she added. Hackett and another Rotar­ ian, Judy Sloan, will visit the school the last part of January to see it for themselves. "It'll be an unforgettable one-on-one experience," Hackett predicted. The commitment to the school is for three years, but Hackett expects it to be an ongoing activity for the Ro­ tarians in Middleville. For more information, see any Rotarian or call Hackett at 795-3338. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Joke Brewer Top two TK students at skills center set Joke Brewer and Brandon VonElst, seniors at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, were selected os "Students of the Month” by their instructors at the East Beltline Skills Center. Criteria for nomination include both attitude and skill achievement. Jake and Bran­ don are studying in the areas of the communications cluster and residential construction, respectively. □ One of many joys holiday season. spirit of fellowship, and the love that tins special time of year brings. Brandon VanElst Call the Sun & News today to place your Classfied Ad Hastings City Hank we would like to take the time to express our hope that the spirit of the holidays Q will be with you ami yours, not only^ I dining this joyous season, for all the years to come Hastings OZittr 33ank Safe and sotnd since 1886 • .--- . . MEMBER FDIC • �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 17, 1991 Freeport Area Fire Department hosts spaghetti dinner 1-ireTignter raui wens anu ms wn« Jan sena out another tray of apple pie for dessert for those who attended the dinner sponsored by the fire depart­ ment in Freeport. Spaghetti, garlic toast, salad, beverage and dessert was served by the Freeport firefighters and their wives at a dinner at the fire barn Friday night. A good crowd enjoyed the dinner and a chance to visit with their neighbors from the village and surrounding area. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward equipping the new rescue vehicle to be put into service by the all-volunteer department. Here firefighters Jon Smelker (front) and Danny Briel serve up the pasta to "customers.” nsonssflvinG^i Pies, pies, pies. Oh, cupcakes too! Michael Fisk decides on a chocolate cupcake for dessert at the spaghetti dinner put on by the Freeport firefighters. ICS TRAVEL Gift Certificate TO. Keeping the spaghetti boiling are Bonnie Smelker and Sherry Bosworth. The ladies are wives of firefighters and first responders in their own right From. MIDDLEVILLE COUNCIL MINUTES Date of Issue. This certificate is redeemable at face value for S_____ Reservations provided by: ICS TRAVEL, 128 E. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 616-945-5110 (in Michigan) 1 800-552 9229 (Out of State) Certified by has everything. MIDDLEVILLE Official Village Council Minutes December 6, 1991 President Hardy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, Myers, Oliver, VandenBerg Absent None. Guests: Max Miner, Cindy Herweyer, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis. Herbert Bills, George Hathway. and Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News. Minutes of the November 12, 1991 meeting we«e approved with the following amendments 1. to retain Attorney David Porteous for on amount of $1 5000.00 and 2. review present policy dealing with employees meeting. Previously prepared answers were given. Petitions were received from the Thornapple Township and Y.M.C.A. for the amount ot $2,500 00 for the year of 1992 Support by Oliver Ayes all. Carried. Bray moved that Council change the second Council meeting Tuesday. December 24th to Monday December 30th. 1991 Support by VandenBerg Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Riley Ayes all Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 30 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (12-17-9164) Association.'' Myers moved that Council pur­ chase a 1992 Chevrolet for the Police Department at a bid of $13,798.48 and include lettering to be painted on the vehicle by ^Mitcher T for the total cost of $14,394.98. Support by Oliver Ayes all. Carried Myers moved that Council support the Barry County Olli EED Max Miner approached Coun­ cil with questions pertaining to the Industrial Pork Questions were received prior to the Call ICS TrGVGl for Details! - OUR SERVICES ARE FREE’ - 945-5110 or 8OO-875-2525 128 East Court Street, Hastings Moraov-^aav 3 00-5 X Sanxoay 8 00-Noo' MEMBER OF HASTINGS CHAMBER O* COMMERCE :*e****ee*4ie* Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action Ads! ************> Jim Couchenour 1611 S Hanover St., Suite 112, Hastings Ph. 945-3443 An IRA from FB Annuity Company guarantees you a lifetime retirement income. You save on taxes, too, because your interest earnings are taxdeferred You might also qualify to tax-deduct all your IRA deposits Cail today. Making your future more predictable. o PARNI BUREAU O INSURANCE r �le Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 17, 1991 / Page 11 THORNAPPLE KELLOGG' CALENDAR^ R WEDNESDAY • DEC. 18 High School............................................. Christmas Drive go McFall . . . Mrs. Noah's Monday/Wednesday class has 4 g Christmas Party 4] gLUNCH: Chili, Crackers, Bread and Butter, Vegetable Sticks, *11 HjFruit Juice Bars ^BREAKFAST: Cold Cereal, Cinnamon Toast, Banana, Milk 4 The annual Middleville Christmas parade sponsored by the Lions always features judging of the individual floats by the civic club. This year's first place winner was the TK Co-op Pre School which carried little angels in the parade. They received $75 as the most distinctive float. Christmas parade float winners named by Middleville Lions Club ® » THURSDAY • DEC. 19 3 High School............................................. Christmas Drive 3 «□ Page 4th & 5th Grades to High School to see the Play ® "The Toy Shop" at 1:00 p.m., Classroom Parties at 2:00 dJ ga West .......................... "The Toy Shop" operatta in a.m. g Classroom parties in p.m. 4 gc McFall........................................ Class Christmas Parties Jjl Varsity Wrestling ................... Pennfield - There at 6:30 ®j rLUNCH: Hamburger/Bun, Oven Fries or Potato Rounds KPickle Slices, Peach Crisp ^BREAKFAST: Scrambled Egg, Muffin, Orange Juice, Milk 1?] K FRIDAY • DEC. 20 |~D Last Day of School before Christmas Break IfcD Middle School.....................................Student Assembly Iff □ F, JV, V Boys Basketball.......... Comstock Park - Home IE LUNCH: Pizza or Fishwich, Baked Beans or Sweet Potatoes, I# pplesauce [^BREAKFAST: Cheesy Toast, Apple Juice, Milk MONDAY • DEC. 23 NO SCHOOL POOL OPEN . The Thornapple Heritage Association won second place in the Christmas parade in Middleville and $50 for their float “An Old Time Christmas." LIBRARY OPEN p h K ba ft r . . .5:00-6:00 Adult Lap Swim«<i 6:00-7:00 Open/Family Swim® ......... 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.S TUESDAY • DEC. 24 NO SCHOOL I Coming Events... En K 5° L K “Christmas is something else!” Christmas candles and decorations are a real tire hazard Point out the dangers to children, and what to do in emergency, so that the blessed Christmas will not be marred by a tragedy “Hannan’s Munchkinland’’ won third prize and $25 for their float which featured ‘ Munchkins" greeting the crowd of parade watchers. Pool Open December 26 . .5:00-6:00 Adult Lap Swim1 6:00-7:00 Open/Family Swim’ Library Hours: Thursday, Dec. 26, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 1 6-8:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 27, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 1 Monday, Dec. 30, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 2 1 8 a.m. -4 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 3, 8a .m. - 4 p.m.’ fl �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 17. 1991 — SUMMARY OF MINUTES — VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA “Bushwacker” entertains at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville De<ember 9 1991 Th« regulor meeting of the Coledonio Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present. Minutes ond financial report were accepted os printed. Bills were approved for payment Six building two electrical two plumbing and three mechanical permits were issued for October ond November Motion by Kegerrei* second ed by Kidder to contract with WW Engineering and Science to do an inspection of all storm sewers when they are doing the infiltration inflow study of the sanitary sewers. Carried. Baxter reported on the pro­ gress of the treatment facility project and a possible source of revenue. Motion by DeVries, seconded by Erskine to donate $50 00 to Mark Worth sings while Carl Williams and Tina Scobey back him up during an evening of entertainment at Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizens Apartments. The group named “Bushwacker” plays and sings in the Barry County area. the Christmas Parade. Carried. After lengthy discussions, wages were determined for the fiscal year 1992 1993. Trustee wages will remain the same: the Assessor will remain the some: the President s wage will be in­ creased $25 00 for eoch regular meeting the Clerk will hove on increase of $800 00 onnuolfy ond the Treasurer will have on in­ crease of $1000.00 annually Port time hourly will increase 50 per hour ond new hired will re­ main the some as this post year Other items discussed were Caledonia Community Cable Miss Dig abandoned cars ond trashy properties leaf collector auditors: the new building and the sewer treatment facility ond the progress Motion by Erskine, second by Kegerreis to adjourn ot 10 20 P.M. Carried Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (12-17-91-63) SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING November 14. 1991 Meeting colled to order by Supervisor ot 7 30 p.m. Finkbeiner absent. Minutes opprov ed with corrections. Financial report received. Jill Fisher from The Nature Conservancy spoke, suggested Yankee Springs become o member of the Mich. Natural Areas Registry. Put on next month's agenda. No action taken to Charter Township status. Bills approved to pay M.J. Contracting Co.. Inc. and WW Engineering and Science on Water system work. Recommen dation from Planning Comm, to rezone Jock Wilson property from A to RR was approved Zon A large appreciative audience listened to "Bushwacker" last week. The group sang about 25 songs for the seniors at Lincoln Meadows. Watch for Bushwacker when they perform in the area. ing Ordinance work was review ed. One extra meeting per month for next 4 months for PC was approved PCI contract to be sent to attorney, mining report received Evons Lane petition to hold. Appraisal software pro gram has bug, VanElst and Jons ma to meet with AREA. Inc Dept of Labor reevaiuuiion resolved Nov. 20. Zoning Or dinance violations procedure was established. Payne Lake Rood paving is dead Bills were approved for payment. Varis Completed. Adjournment ot 9 00 p m. Harvey E. Vander Bee Clerk (12-17 91-61) SYNOPSIS • YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING Jessica Weatherhead wins DAR award at TK * Jessica Weatherhead has been chosen the recipient of the Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Award at Thornapple Kellogg High School. “This award is one of the greatest honors a senior can achieve," said TK Principal Henry J. Duggan The qual ifications necessary are patriotism, ser­ vice. dependability and leadership. Jessica, daughter of James and Diane Weatherhead, 10930 Hermitage Point. Mid­ dleville. was chosen by the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP The Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission each have two seats coming up for appointment. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please send a resume and letter stating your qualifica­ tions to. David VanElst, Supervisor Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 Resumes must be received by January 6. 1992 Yankee Springs Township Board Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk 12 17-91 65 Jessica Weatherhead VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Notice of Public Hearing The Village Council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hear­ ing to obtain the views of interested citizens concerning a proposed application to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be used for infrastructure improvements to the Middleville Industrial Park. This public hearing will be held on December 30. 1991 at 7:00 P.M. in the Middleville Village Hall located at 100 East Main Street. Interested persons who wish to present their views may do so by at­ tending the public hearing, or by sending written comments to the Village Hall. Starting on December 26. 1991. all information relative to this application may be reviewed at the Barry County Joint Economic Development Commission office located at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 during normal business hours. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk Dated: December 11. 1991 (i2/i7/9i-eo> faculty from a list nominated by the senior class. Weatherhead has a 3.5 grade point average with ma­ jors in science, mathematics. English, social studies and music. She has minors in Spanish and computers. A two-year member of the National Honor Society, she has also served on the Student Council for three years. She was the vice president of her class in her freshman year. Symphonic band captured her interest all four years of her high school career, and she played in the jazz band in her junior year. Involvement in the DARE anti-drug program rounded out Jessica's high school years. A career in physical medicine, either as a trainer or in physical therapy, is her goal. She is considering study at Grand Valley State Univer­ sity or Oakland University. BOWLERETTES Bradford White 36-24; Caledonia Oil 35‘^-24'^; Village Stylist 35-25; Locke Shoppe 31-29; Hair We Are 239i-36fc; Country Place Beauts 19-41. High Series - S Mevers 505; J Marble 500;' B Mevers 491; P Miller 472; F Muller 452 High Gaines - F Muller 186. S. Meyers 184; J. Mar­ ble 184. B. Mevers 182; P Miller 178. October 10, 1991 Meeting called to order by Supervisor. All members pre­ sent; 24 visitors. Minutes ap­ proved with revision. Financial report approved. Bluff Dr. special assessment was drop­ ped. Evans Lane petition was received. A procedure with GLASA was approved. Bill to pay M.J. Contracting Co. was ap­ proved. Mr. Telman, attorney for Mr. ond Mrs. Minch sug gested an ordinance change which would benefit his client, turned over to Planning Comm. PCI contract ond report were received. Paving Payne Lake Rood ond Charter Township status were postponed until next meeting. Robert Herold was ap­ pointed to the Planning Commit­ tee. Alkema law suite was received. Expenditures were ap­ proved. Vario items completed Adjournment ot 9:35 p.m. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk (12 17 91-62) AREA SCHOOL LUNCH MENU Caledonia High - Middle School Wednesday, Dec. 18 Turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy , cauliflower/broccoli, choice of fruit, milk. Thursday, Dec. 19 Mexican pizza (Fiestada), peas or french fries, fresh or chilled fruit, milk. Friday , Dec. 20 Chili, 1/2 ham/cheese sand­ wich, french fries or com, choice of fruit, milk. Monday, Dec.^23 No School. Tuesday, Dec. 24 No School. Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High/Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar, assorted sand­ wiches, pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt; Kettle Lake Ele.-soup, sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog Caledonia Elementary Wednesday, Dec. 18 Turkey/gravy. mashed potaoes. jello with apple juice, roll, milk. Thursday, Dec. 19 Wet burrito, fresh garden salad, peaches. Christmas cookie, milk. Friday, Dec. 20 Grilled cheese sandwich, hot soup or chili, vegetable stick w/dip, applesauce, milk. Monday, Dec. 23 No school Tuesday. Dec. 24 No school. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 17, 1991 I Page 13 Nutcrackor ballot, continued from page 2 chapter of the March of Dimes, and serves on that organization s advisory board. "All of us here have the greatest respect for Mrs. Davis," said Pat Osborn, office manager for the West Michigan chapter of the March of Dimes. "She has made Samantha s life her reason for helping other children. She’s a wonderful example for all of us." Davis has been busy recently with her role as chairwoman of the ballet benefit in memory of her daughter. "Many of the kids knew Sam," said Davis, "and they are really excited to be doing (the benefit) in her memory. And their excitement means a lot to us, too." As an additional fund-raiser for the March of Dimes, a raf­ fle will be held at both per­ formances for a poster-sized drawing of the Nutcracker by local artist Cyndy Keller Jousma. Tickets for the raffle will be sold for SI each. Dancing the lead role of Clara will be Casie Vaughn, with Erin Thompson as the Nutcracker. The role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will per­ formed by Kelly Audy, with additional solo appearances by Ethan Buist, Jason Crisman, Jennifer Hayes, Dan Jousma, Nicole Lambert, Greg Ni­ cholas, Nicole Nicholas, Megan Oliver, Kevin Owens, Sandy Pelton, Katie Rienstra, Kellie Stewert, Terry Terpstra and Hollie Vaughn, with James Oliver appearing as Dr. Drosselmeycr. Terri Klaver, co-owner and director of Caledonia Dance Center, said the ballet features about 45 dancers from all over the Grand Rapids area. "We have cast members ranging in age from 8 years old to adults," she added. Advance tickets are avail­ able for $5 each and can be purchased at the Felspausch store in Hastings and at R. A. Bass Photography in Mid­ dleville, or by calling the Caledonia Dance Center at 891-1606 or the March of Dimes at 247-6861. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7.50 each, but Davis warned that advance ticket sales are going well. Pat Osborn explained that money raised at the benefit will be used in both local and national efforts by the organization to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. About 60 percent of the funds raised will stay in West The architectural style of the new west entrance to Caledonia State Bank is clearly outlined as construction workers finish the outside work of the new addition. New State Bank of Caledonia addition project on schedule The role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will be danced by CHS graduate Kelly Audy. lio, she explained. "When polio vaccine was discovered, and polio no longer was a killer of children and adults, the organization didn't disband, but instead looked around to see if it could help fight other causes of infant death or birth de­ fects," she said. Anyone who cannot attend the Nutcracker benefit in Samantha's memory, but who would like to contribute to the March of Dimes Birth De­ fects Foundation in her name should call the organization at 247-6861. bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer The new addition to the State Bank of Caledonia is enclosed and the drive-thru should be open by the end of the year. Harold Gless. president of the bank, said that construc­ tion was progressing on schedule, with outside work nearly completed as winter weather closes in. “We plan to have the north part completed by February, and then we will move into that area while the older sec­ tion is remodeled," Gless explained. The entire three-story pro­ ject is scheduled for comple­ tion by May. The huge addition to the 1972 building will provide an expanded customer service area plus much-needed office space with some room left for future expansion “When we built our present building, we had 13 employees," Gless said. “Now we have more than 40. We don't want to build an ad­ dition that’s completely filled when we move into it. You look at how much room you’ll need for the next 20 years, not just at what you need today. “I know the new wing looks huge, but when we moved here in 1972, this building seemed enormous, too. Now. we’re cramped for space." The new w ing is being built in the same architectural style as the existing building, and the interior decoration also will unify the old and the new, Gless said. "We think our customers will be pleased with the new look and the expanded service areas." he said. "And I know our employees will enjoy hav ing adequate office and storage space. " For Your Convenience THE REMINDER Now Accepts MASTERCARD OR VISA ..for payment of classified advertising Call 945 9554 with your card number If you wish to charge an ad j Ad Graphtcs The Hastings Reminder Samantha Davis Michigan for local commu­ nity services like helping fund infant intensive care units such as the one that cared for Samantha Davis. "Another example of local service is a grant awarded to the Barry County Health De­ partment for updating the pre­ natal care classes at Pennock Hospital," Osborn said. The funds that go to the na­ tional arm of the March of Dimes are used for actual re­ search on the prevention of birth defects and to produce and update educational materi­ als, Osborn said. The March of Dimes is more than 50 years old, and originally was started to com­ bat the dreaded effects of po­ WRITE US A LETTER! 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The Sun and News �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 17, 1991 Moving date set for January 4 Buwaldas accept new pastorate in Lake City, Mich. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Most of us don't like to move. It's hard to leave friends, the home all fixed up the way you like it, the familiarity of neighborhood stores, the kids' schools, your family doctor. It's hard to leave your church. But gathering up the family treasures and transplanting them to a new community is a skill most clergy and their families master. They go where they're needed. For the Rev. Merle Ruwalda and his wife, Carol, leaving Caledonia and the Christian Reformed Church here will be a wrench after nine years, but they feel they have been called to help an­ other church. "This has been a wonderful world for us to raise our chil­ dren," Buwalda said of Cale­ donia. "We have a real sense of fondness and appreciation for this community. Not just for our church, but for the whole community. We really feel a part of things here.” And Buwalda spoke with love and pride of the growth of the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church during his pastorate: a new sanctuary, the increase in the number of families attending, and most important, the growth in the way his congregation has "caught the vision" of a church that ministers to the community. But the Buwaldas will move Jan. 4 to begin a new pastorate in Lake City, a north central Michigan town in an area popular for its hunting and skiing and known for its Christmas tree farms and Lake Missaukee. The church there has just completed a self-evaluation and has formulated its goals for the future. Now that it has a vision, the church was looking for the pastor who could help carry it out. The first time Lake City called the Buwaldas, they were fiattered, but declined the invitation. "But for a month afterward we did not have peace about that decision," said Buwalda. "We love this church and this community, but we realized that God has laid this chal­ lenge on our hearts." YOUR COMPANY CAN BENEFIT FROM PRE-SCREENED INTERVIEWS WITH... And the Buwaldas told Lake City they would come. "This is the first time we’ve been asked to come to a church and help carry out a vision," he said. “Before, we've usually helped establish the vision." He said he feels the experi­ ence he has gained as a pastor, in establishing outreach programs, and in training his congregation to make a difference in its community all will be important skills in helping his new church reach its goals. He and his wife already have ideas for ways their new church can reach out to its community. “For example, we're going to add an evening meal to the Wednesday night youth min­ istry program," ht said. "We're going to provide a good nutritional meal to community children, and feed their bodies as well as their The Rev. Merle Buwalda and his wife Carol are surrounded by their children Matt (left front), Beckie and Mike. Buwalda will be installed at young people. "A few years ago, one of his new church Jan. 12. But before they leave, the Caledo­ our young Calvinettes asked i £ This is the first time we’ve been us whether it would have nia Christian Reformed asked to come to a church and been as cold in Bethlehem as Church invites the Buwaldas' help carry out a vision. j it is here in Michigan when friends in the community to a Jesus was born, and if it was, Dec. 29 farewell at 9:30 a m "1 love being a pastor," said how could the baby have Buwalda. "But I've changed a — The Rev. Merle Buwalda survived. "She left a note with her great deal over the years in question on (Buwalda’s) desk, my perception of what it is to be a pastor. It's not just grown from about 119 to 174 and on Christmas morning, souls," he smiled. preaching, counseling and families, and even our staff before the service, he called "But some of the children visiting the sick, as I once has grown. But the growth I her and explained to her in in the area really need this some detail the answer to her envisioned. It's also leading help," added Carol Buwalda. think most important is the the church and its members to question. “We feel there are so many spiritual growth I’m seeing. "He takes time to care for become involved in outreach, ways this church can be at People really are sharing this the kids, and he always has and it means leading a church work in the community." vision of caring for each encouraged and supported us in its physical and spiritual But the excitement of the other, and there is a greater counselors whenever we’ve growth. It means I have to challenge ahead doesn't lessen sense of evangelism. keep growing, too. needed help or information. the difficulty of leaving be­ "Sharing the Gospel with "God is always stretching "There is just so much I hind nearly a decade of life in others is one of the focal could say...but we are all go­ us to meet the new chal­ Caledonia. points of my ministry." lenges." ing to miss them." "This is where our children The Buwaldas said they both feel there is a growing have grown up; this is spirituality, not just in their home," said Carol. church, but across the coun­ None of the three Buwalda In the past, poinsettia plants gastrointestinal upset can children will be accompany­ try, perhaps partially brought were believed to be fatally range from mouth and throat ing their parents in the initial on by troubled times and an poisonous. These plants were irritation to vomiting and diar uncertain economy. move. Mike, 21, is a senior thought to be especially harm­ rhea. If you suspect your child at Calvin College and daugh­ "But I think people are real­ ful to small children. For has eaten part of the poisetlia ter Beckie, 19, is a sopho­ izing the emptiness of these reasons, many people plant, contact your local more at Dordt College in 'things' and of seeking choose not to decorate their poison control center. If the Iowa. Fifteen-year-old Matt pleasure for its own sake," holiday home with poison control center ap­ proves, give the child milk to poinsettias. Buwalda will complete his Carol Buwalda said. There is little evidence to calm his or her stomach sophomore year at South "Many are on a dead-end All house plants should be support claims of fatally Christian High School before street emotionally and spiritu­ kept out of reach of children poisonous poinsettias. In fact, joining his parents in Lake ally," Merle Buwalda agreed. Place your poinsettia in a spot the plant will probably cause City. "And more and more young where children cannot reach it nothing more than Their new pastorate will be people today look at this gastrointestinal upset Accor­ or any of its fallen leaves the fourth for the Buwaldas, emptiness and say 'no ding to Richard Weisman. With these recommendations who met while they both thanks.’ They're not interested Pharm. D.. director of the in mind, you'll still be able to were students at Dordt Col­ in that kind of lifestyle. New York City Poison Con- enjoy this beautiful holiday lege and married after their They're looking for the values trol Center, the plant. graduation. The young couple and beliefs that give meaning then moved to Grand Rapids to their lives." so Merle could attend Calvin For the buwaldas, living Seminary, where he earned out their beliefs means mov­ his bachelor and later his ing miles away to a new master of divinity degrees. church to help it implement Carol taught kindergarten at its particular ministry. But Allendale Christian until they while they know they will moved to their first church in miss Caledonia, they said to the X. DeMotte. Ind. they also feel they will be After five years there, they "stretched' by the new chal­ Holidays returned to Michigan to lead lenge. the church in Portage for nine "They are just a real reflec­ years. From that church, they tion of God’s love,” said Barb came to Caledonia. Miedema, who served for 20 f°r Buwalda has continued his years as head counselor of the studies, taking classes in church's Calvinette program. x Display Advertising church growth and pastoral "Within the church and per­ care and counseling. sonally, I’ve experienced so is Thursday 5:00 p.m. "These have been wonder­ many things with them. In fully satisfying years," he everything he does, there's L^News Items Noon Friday said, recalling the growth of that love and concern...from the Caledonia church. "The both of them. They’re a building addition was much team." Want Ads Friday ► needed, and it has been good Miedema said Buwalda has A A / to see it happen after so many iV 5:00 p.m. always supported and encour­ years of planning. aged the s outh counselors and "The congregation has Are poinsetias poisonous? JOBLINE HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: A job seeker sees the following ad in one of our papers ... FULL TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT Word processing Ind Jay rol I experience helpful/FAr inorc iWtalilftill 948-4460 and enter* inc extension number below. EXT. 1005 j^^DEADLINES^ GIVE IT A CALL! If you feel your company can benefit from this service, call Brenda at ... 945-9554 i �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 17. 1991 McFall kids make innovative holiday wrapping paper Allo area company has sanding, buffing, and light assembly openings available High starling wages for lhe non­ experienced worker. 1st. 2nd, and 3rd shift ope nings coming in every day. Overtime and weekends available. To bo given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a lee Only dependable, reliable applicants with good work background need apply. TK selects November’s Students of the Month SPORTS CMS 8th purple eagers win two The Caledonia eighth grade purple team has started out the year posting victories over Forest Hills Northern and Wayland. The scores were Caledonia 37-Forest Hills Northern 33 and Caledonia 39-Wav land 35. The initial game vs. F.H.N. was a defensive struggle early on. but the Scots broke out in the fourth quarter. Steve Schmidt led the way offen­ sively with 11 points. Nick Cizauskas pitched in 10 points. The entire team played super defense the entire game. The second game of the year was also won with excep­ tional “team defense." Fred Rehm. Todd Stephen and John Grinstead set the lone on "D." Leading the way offensively for the Scots were Nick Cizauskas with 10 points. Shawn McCormick with 7 points. Nate Gless and Bob Sanford with 6 points each. The Fighting Scots next game will be played Dec. 17th at home against Comstock Park Caleonia freshmen eagers win opener over Otsego The Caledonia freshman boys opened their 1991-1992 season with a hard-fought ^tings Sanitary Service, / ' Serving Hastings aac aado or «r 1-800-866-4493 4 onn one aaoo ~]I 945-4493 • 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings • COMMERCIAL ■ RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Clean Courteous Dependable DAILY & WEEKLY PICK-UPS MONTHLY RATES Radio Dispatched Trucks for Fast Service INDUSTRIAL a COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS 1-40 TAROS LANDFILL TK lauded as leader as smoke-free school Thornapple Kellogg Schools have banned all smoking in its buildings for almost a year, and have been lauded as one of some 65 dis­ tricts that do not allow smok­ ing by anyone at anyone. "The American Cancer So­ ciety, Michigan Division, Council is proud to recognize these school districts for their commitment to providing a healthy environment for our youth," the commendation said. "In addition to the risks of environmental tobacco smoke in schools that are not yet smoke-free, children are re­ ceiving mixed messages when W 52-49 win over Otsego The game was tight throughout and wasn't decid­ ed until late in the game when an Otsego three-point attempt bounced off the rim at the buzzer Dave Uyl led the Scot scorers with 11 points and J.T. Gray also hit double figures with 10. Travis Cook and Man Banadded seven and six rebounds respectively Friday the Scots were at home to entertain the Mid­ dleville Trojans. Tonight Caledonia travels to Forest Hills Northern for a con­ ference game with the Huskies. Page 15 FACTORY WORKERS School children at McFall Elementary School in Middleville have many activities to celebrate the holidays. Teacher Kay Noah’s children made their own distinctive wrapping paper this year by decorating tissue paper with holiday themes. James DeWitt, 6, son of Lind and Wayne DeWitt, chose green Christmas trees and red cookies as his pattern on green paper. The following young people were selected as "Students of the Month" for November at Thornapple Kellogg High School: (first row, from left) Rachel Hillman, April Thompson, Jennifer Dykstra, Kiley Thaler, (second row) Heather Zoulek, Niki Belka, Lisa Closser, Hillary Blough; (third row) Brian Tyner, Derric Heacock, Amanda Henley; (fourth row) Jim Cole, Tim Rybiski, Bob Seger, Kandi Clairmont; (fifth row) Cathy Hart, Jon Kermeen, BJ. West and Darla Stewart. Unavailable for the picture are Darrel Baughman, Angie Frowein, and Justin Blake. I role models teach them about the dangers of smoking, but continue to smoke on school property. 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Friday night an equally compelling drama took place inside the Caledonia gymnasium, and the Middleville basketball team emerged victorious with a heart-stopping 43-41 non­ league win. Junior forward Jeff Roodvoets scored following an offensive rebound with one second remaining for the winning margin. Roodvoets, who led all scorers with 12 points, rebounded a missed driving layup by Trojan point guard David Sherwood, who had worked his way through the Scot defense on the right side of the lane. But Roodvoets was waiting on the weak side. The wild finish was a fitting end to another chapter in the storied rivalry between the two schools. Throughout the entirety of the contest, neither team was able to seize control of the contest. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter gave much of the credit for that to the scrappy Caledonia defense. "Caledonia played very, Very hard and very aggressively," he said. "Their pressure caused a lot of problems, particularly in the first half." The Trojans committed 17 turnovers before the intermission, yet were still able to claim a 26-25 halftime lead because of a sub-par shooting night on the part of the Scots. Caledonia shot 30 percent from the field. "We played an outstanding defensive game, probably one of the best since I’ve been coaching here," Scot coach Jon Meerman said. "We shut them down offensively, but we just couldn't score enough points to win the game. "We had some great opportunities, but the shots just wouldn't fall." Middleville handled the Caledonia pressure much better in the second half, but also went cold from the field. The Trojans missed 14 shots in the paint in the second half alone, including nine in the fourth quarter, as they rallied from a slim 3534 Caledonia advantage after three periods. Caledonia had the ball with 1:30 remaining, and opted to go for the final shot. But the Middleville half-court trap forced a turnover, and a subsequent layup apparently gave the Trojans a two-point lead. However, a referee had called a travelling violation, but the whistle was not heard above the raucous roar of the crowd. After Caledonia was awarded possession, Middleville again forced a turnover, and the Trojans wound the clock down for the final shot, setting the stage for Roodvoets' heroics. Sherwood added nine points for Middleville, while seniors Bob Jansen and Rob Hunt chipped in nine apiece. Roodvoets also claimed rebounding honors with 11. Each team pulled down 33 caroms. Get Your Oil Changed in a FLASH! at.. M 37 (next to Crystal Flash), Middleville Includes: • Lube. Oil, Filter “ ■ • Check All Fluids • Up to 5-qts. Valvoline ■■■ n A I MvqlHE- David Scheid and Todd Hudson scored eight points each for Caledonia, which had dropped the season opener to Otsego 73-53 on Tuesday. Meerman said that Mark Uyl and Brad Stegenga also played outstanding games for the Scots. The Trojans got a balanced scoring effort in Tuesday's 74-65 win over an improved Delton squad. Sherwood led the way with 20 points, despite sitting out most of the second quarter with an elbow injury. Roodvoets (13), Hunt (11), Jansen (10) and reserve center Ron Hooper (10) also reached double figures for Middleville, which held off a Panther rally after leading 35-18 with under three minutes to play in the first half. Delton had pulled to within four in the third quarter Jon Lenz scored 24 points for the Panthers. Both teams open league play this week. The Trojans travel to Wyoming Lee tonight and will entertain Comstock Park Friday in their home opener, while Caledonia is at Forest Hills Northern tonight and at home Friday against Wayland. Middleville’s Jim Geukes (24) drives into the lane as Scot Todd Hudson (31) defends. Trojan matmen fourth at Jenison tourney The Middleville wrestling team opened the 1991-92 season with a fourth-place finish in a strong field at the Jenison Invitational. Traditional state Class A power Grandville won the meet with 230 team points, easily outdistancing runnerup Wayland, which finished with 132. Northview was third with 127 points, while the Trojans nipped fifth­ place Jenison 92-91. Hudsonville (68), Spring Lake (63), Wyoming Park (56) and Grand Rapids Creston (19) rounded out the field. Six Middleville wrestlers placed in the top four in their respective weight classes, including four thirdplace finishers. Dave Lehman recorded three pins in four matches to place third at 189, the longest of which took 37 seconds. He lost his secondround match on a third- period pin to Don Poole of Spring Lake, a state qualifier a year ago. At 145, O.J. Sabin also took third. Sabin had two pins and won a 7-5 decision in the consolation match. Chris Foster recorded three decisions to finish third at 160, while Mike Nelson finished third at 125. Nelson, who had two pins and a 6-0 decision, lost his second-round match by a 107 score. Heavyweight Luke Kidder finished fourth and had two pins, as did Jake Bennett at 152. Middleville returns to the mats tonight when Caledonia and Marshall come to town for a double dual. The Trojans travel to Pennfield Thursday. TK Community Ed. three-man b-ball league TK 8th grade eagers top opener The T.K. eighth grade basketball team opened their season with a tough 41 -39 loss to Allegan. The game was close from the beginning as the teams ex changed baskets. The Trojans held a slim 25-23 led at half-time, but some critical freethrows by Allegan sealed the TK fate as the game ended. Team W-l. Rob Pickard...................... 2-0 Bernie Kilmartin .. 2 9 Ed Mayhew....................... 2-0 Rick Bowerman................ 2-0 Monte Munjoy..................2-0 Bill Buckner...................... 1-1 Mike Reascr ............... 1-1 Bill Steffen........................ 0-2 Tom Ward........................ 0-2 Todd Sprague 02 Loyd Elwood.................... 0-2 Archie Gragg.................... 0-2 A balanced scoring attack was led by Brian Brewer with 10 points and Chris Satterfield and Jerry Postma with eight points apiece. TK frosh top Delton in opener The TK freshman basket­ ball team defeated Delton last Tuesdav in its season opener 77-21. The Trojans piased good team defense and had a well- balanced scoring attack. Leading the way for TK was Andy Brewer with 21 points and seven steals, N'athen Bundy with 16 points, Eric Degroote with 10 points and Jeremy Anderson. Chris Caledonia Jr. varsity eagers win opener The J.V. Scots won their opening game of the season against Otsego 55 - 50 on Tuesdav The Scots were led b> Pat Siegemen with 15 points and five rebourkl>. and Bnaa Foikersma with 11 points. Jorge Garcia led the team m rebounds with seven 'The key to the victory was good overall team defense and hustle. ' said Coach Duane ?W*ky .................. Dublaay. and Steve Converse with eight points each. GREAT GIFTS... or More OFF Regular Price of All TOOLS 20% WINDSHIELD WASHER/SOLVENT li-Wheekr TRUCK 79* SOFT TOYS SQ99 77 • western Auto M-37 Caledonia • 891-1484 Open; M F B-8. Sat. &-5; Sun. 9-3 SO 9 9 O ^75 ^“'yeab YEAS ' XMMVEMSAHY �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 17, 1991 I Page 17 Caledonia’s 76th Street Bible Club honors patrons The 76th Street Bible Club in Caledonia presented a special Christmas present to Larry ana Jennie Gabrielse in the form of a quilt with all the children s pictures, each in its own square. The Gabnelses have provided a meeting place in their home for the club for the last 21 years. Three ‘SweetLadies’ earn OK Gold honors are incorporated, each in its by Barbara Gall own special square. Staff Writer Lanser explained that the When a group of parents in the Thornapple River photos are color copied on to fabric and then covered with Drive-76th Street area decid­ ed 21 years ago they'd like to another medium. The ink form a little Bible club for from the photo then seeps into their children, they found a the backing, creating an exact copy of the photo on the reads home for the new material group “It takes a little time, but Larry and Jennie Gabrielse. who live right at the comer of it's such a special gift.” Lanser commented. the two streets, no longer had The children surprised the young children at home, but said the club could use the Gabrielses with the quilt at finished room in their base­ last week's meeting, right after the club taped its music ment for a meeting place. for this year’s live Nativity. Since that time, the Bible The Gabrielses had planned club has flourished, with a surprise of their own for the membership always hovering kids, however: a box of between 30 and 40 members, chocolates for each to take said one of the original home for Christmas organizers. Jan Lanser. The 76th Street Bible Club And the children still meet Nativity will be held this year each week in the Gabnelses’ on Sundaj through Tuesday. basement Dec. 22. 23 and 24. with Several years later, the Bi­ 15-mmutc performances at 7. ble Club began another tradi­ 7:30 and 8 p.m. on each of tion. also at the Gabrielse those evenings home The children put on a “The children want the live Nativity that since has tradition.” said Lanser. “It become an annual Christmas helps keep the meaning of event for the community. Christmas alive." Now in its 18th year, the recreation of the Nativity is put on by the children for the several evenings leading up to and including Christmas Eve. The Gabrielses not only provide the outdoor stage, but even invite guests in for hot performance. “They have been a real sup­ port to our little group.” said Lan.ser. "And they are like grandparents to our kids. " To show their love and ap­ preciation this year, the Bible Club members last week presented the couple with a quilt in which all their pictures For Classified Action-Ads CALL 795-3345 Fly Now, Pay Later Roxanne Gallert, left, and Jennifer Wilkinson, right, were named all­ conference in the O-K Gold, while teammate Emily Ashbaugh, center, received honorable mention. Wilkinson led the Ladies in scoring, averaging 11.8 points, a game in r®9u|aj’ season play. Gallert averaged 9.7 points a game and totaled 113 steals and 112 assists for the season, while Ashbaugh accounted for 84 steals and 93 assists while averaging 8.1 points a game. She also led the team in triples, dropping in 19 from the three-point range. Lansing Diary Announcing his executive reorganization of the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. Governor Engler observed: •*... 1 have received more complaints regarding the DNR than any other depart­ ment And those problems, for the most part, stem from an organizational structure and a decision-making process that avoid responsibility and accountability ” My experience — with con­ stituent complaints and DNR indecision — has been the same as the governor's. Il is no wonder. DNR authority is based on a dizzy ing array of laws and administrative rules enacted over several decades Neither the department's governing commission chairperson nor its director is appointed by the governor DNR policy and management has been diffused and confus­ ed by some 53 boards, com­ missions and councils. To ad­ dress these problem-solving obstacles, the governor's ex­ ecutive orders would: • initiate the evaluation and recodification of natural DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE 416 Third St . 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Nashville, Mich. • (517) 852-9377 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 17, 1991 The CHS bond provids some musical Christmos cheer os they strike up Christmas tunes and the Caledonia fight song along the parade route. This young parade enthusiast, clutching the bag of candy given to all the children at the parade, makes friends with one of Santa s eight tiny Holsteins. Santa Arrives in Caledonia with North Pole weather Some of the youngsters waited after the parade for a chance to climb aboard Santa's float to tell him of a few Christmas wishes. A beaming Santo balloon presented by the State Bank of Caledonia bobs his way down Main Street. . .. (PRIN Letterheads Business Cards Envelopes Brochures Wedding Invitations MORE Quality Printing at Affordable Prices! Call 945-9554 or stop by 1952 N. Broadway (M-43) Lansing diary, continued from previous page scraping various DNR citizen panels also will end public in­ put on permit applications I disagree The governor’s ac­ tion cuts out a decision­ making layer which has con­ tributed to a backlog of 1200 unresolved permit requests. But the DNR director must continue to allow an oppor tunity for public review and comment on applications — a process that the director presently is pun ing m place. 1 do have misgivings about eliminating a board like the one that recommends how solid waste reduction grants should be allocated by DNR employees. However, Direc tor Harmes has assured lawmakers that where citizen expertise can sharpen depart­ mental decision-making, he will continue to utilize ad­ visory groups. Science Advisory Council. I opposed a House resolution to overturn the governor’s elimination of DNR com missins However, 1 urged Governor Engler to withdraw another executive order that would have scrapped the Science Advisory Council. This council was created last year with the enactment of “polluters’ pay" legislation. It is supposed to assist the DNR and owners of con­ taminated property in reaching agreements on clean­ up plans. The problem is that the law’s conflict of interest provisions have preventai the appointment of persons with experience in site clean-ups While few disagree that cor­ rections are necessary , those changes should be legislated — not unilaterally im­ plemented by the executive. Happily, the governor respected this separation of powers concern and my re­ quest, and withdrew the ex­ ecutive order, Will the Engler re­ organization plan result in a more efficient DNR that pro­ tects our natural environment without paralyzing economic growth? 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Caledonia - Ope” E.er, bigfir urn.' 9 p - � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-12-24.pdf 11fb38cca2e2caa405e3a15ba92e8a95 PDF Text Text 12/30/99 Hastings PUblicLuran 121 Cmrdi Hastings,Hl. <9056 Vews F .YTTy'ri- Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas No 205 / December 24. 1991 Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year ‘The good old days’ are exactly that Area township supervisors’ jobs are changing with the times by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Many township supervi­ sors* duties have changed over the years, but even with the introduction of computers, the work load has not lessened. In fact, the responsibilities have grown. In earlier times, said Les Raber, supervisor of Irving Township from 1968 to 1990, the supervisor assessed all property in the township. It was a complicated and time-consuming task, and a lot of time was spent driving from one house or farm to another, talking to owners, and figuring out what the property was worth. "Now, both people have to work, and no one is at home in the daytime," Raber ob­ served. "And they want their weekends to relax. There's not enough time for one person to do it any more." Much time was spent preparing the tax rolls by hand and then figuring how much money was sent from each taxpayer to the schools, the county and the township, or "spreading the taxes." Most supervisors were men, and their wives usually helped with the duties on an unpaid basis. Rosemary Raber was a willing partner. Les said, adding, "I couldn't have done a thing without her. She didn't get paid, but she worked many, many hours." Les Raber said he enjoyed visiting with the people in his township, a part of the job that has all but disap­ peared. A cooperative board, he said, sets the tone for a town­ ship, and especially the Board Caledonia School Board tables operation of cable channel by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Citing a need to consider proper funding, the Caledonia Board of Education last week tabled most of the recommen­ dations concerning the schools' operation of the local access cable channel. The recommendations had been presented to the board last month by a special committee appointed to study the idea of the schools operating the channel as a high school television station. The possibility of the high school station came under discussion after the founder of the Caledonia channel, Ken Gackler, offered to donate his personal equipment to the school. The committee met in November, and then presented its recommendations to the board, along with a Grand Rapids Community College tape that outlined the possi­ bilities of interractive televi­ sion between school districts or between a school district and the college. The committee members, Caledonia High School Prin­ cipal Tonya Porter, Caledonia Media Coordinator Elizabeth Lewis, Gackler, Tom Kaechele and school board members Fred Boncher, Steve Donker and Jim Gless pro­ posed the board accept Gackler's gift of equipment and op­ erate the public access channel provided by C-Tec of Michigan for the Caledonia area. The board agreed last week to accept Gackler's donation, but tabled until budget time the other recommendations that included hiring a full­ time employee qualified to di­ rect the channel and teach the high school students how to See School board, paga 2 UK of Review. Raber credited several men, Ben Nagel, Roy Hall, Roscoe Fighter and Bill Dipp, with good, sound judgement and common sense while serving on the board. They listened to property owners* objections to assessments. "I'm afraid that we won't be able to find them in the fu­ ture," he said. Raber recalled that many township people remarked about how courteous the members of the Board of Re­ view were. "We never had any problems," he said of the review­ ing process. "I couldn't ever ask for a better township board than Irving Township," he said. "Even when we disagreed, there were no hard feelings." The man who preceeded Raber as supervisor in Irving Township, Milton Buehler, jokes that he’s right-back were he started in 1960. A township clerk from 1949, Buehler was swept into that office with all new board members, and was appointed supervisor in 1960. He served until 1966, when he became equalization director for Barry County. In 1990, he again was ap­ pointed supervisor of the township when Raber stepped down, prompting him to quip about his status. "Personal farm property" had to have a value set on it in the 1960s, Buehler said, besides having to assess resi­ dential homes and farm real estate, That meant buildings, cat­ tle, machinery, and as long as Sm supervisors’, paga 2 Thornapple Twp. offers ambulance subscription by Jean Gallup must be medically necessary, Staff Writer and long distance non-emerA new program may take gency transfers will gather ad­ some of the financial pain out ditional fees. of an ambulance ride for resi­ "This is not a money-mak­ dents of Irving, Thornapple ing operation,** Boyson said, and Yankee Springs town­ "we looked at other ships. operations like this and they A subscription service never are. It's more a public called the Thornapple Ambu­ relations thing. It just says lance Partnership Program or 'we’re in the ambulance TAPP, will "protect every business and we are here to member of your household serve.*" against ‘out of pocket ambu­ The agreement covers both lance costs" for an annual fee spouses in a household and of $25, said Supervisor Don­ their dependent children. ald Boysen. With the initial signup, If a resident has insurance TAPP members will get cov­ or Medicare, any amount that erage from now until March the insurance doesn't cover is 1992. The extra months at picked up by TAPP, he said. startup are to bring the new If a person has no insur­ service in line with the town­ ance, that means that TAPP ship fiscal year. will cover the cost of standard Subsequent agreements will ground transportation to Hast­ be for one year's length. ings or Grand Rapids hospi­ For more information, call tals, Boyson explained. the township offices al 795The trip by ambulance 7202. Mediation panel renders Campau Lake sewer construction lawsuit Christmas cookies for holidays At Vickie Rick's day care center, each child gets to decorate cookies for Christmas Caitlin Hula and Luke Rosenberg are busy shaking red and green sprinkles on their cookies. Also available were chocolate candies and frosting. The children got to eat cookies as well as take some home to share with the rest of their families by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia Township Board Attorney Douglas Donnelle reported Wednesday that the township's lawsuit against engineering firm Moore and Bruggink had gone to media­ tion Dec. 5, with the panel rendering its decision after one and one-half hours of "argument and discussion." Donnelle explained that the township had sought $316,000 from M & B for its alleged mishandling of the Campau Lake sewer construc­ tion. The company, for its part, was seeking the recovery of $46-47,000 in engineering fees held back by the town­ ship. The mediation panel awarded S295.000 to Caledo­ nia Township and awarded M & B $24,220 on its counter claim. Donnelle explained that mediation is binding only if both parties accept the deci­ sion of the panel, and that both sides must announce within 24-28 days after the decision whether they accept or object to the mediation re­ sults. In this case, Caledonia Township and MoOre & Bruggink have until Jan. 3 to make their decisions, but nei­ ther will know what the other has decided until after the deadline date, Donnelle said. Sh Sewer, on paga 8 In This Issue... • Caledonia planning group approves accessory building permit • Caledonia authorities ‘high tech’ elections • Race for Gun Lake Festival mayor is on! • Kids sewing class offered in Freeport �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 24. 1991 LOCal Cabl@ channel discussed, continued from frontpage use the equipment and run a television station that would serve the com inanity. To fund. Ijiis venture, the committee had recommended that the board look for grant money to buy equipment. The board also would ask the municipalities subscribing to C-Tec to continue returning the C-Tec franchise fees to the local channel so equipment could be maintained and kept up to date. Money collected from the municipalities would be kept in a separate account and used only for equipment purposes. The committee also rec­ ommended maintaining an ad­ visory board comprised of representatives from the con­ tributing municipalities, community representatives and school representatives. The board would monitor the programming of the station. At last month's meeting, the school board turned the special report over to its Fi­ nance Committee for study and a recommendation. The local cable channel originally was developed by Gackler, a lifelong Caledonia resident and former teacher. He dubbed his channel "Caledonia Cablevision," and ran the operation out of his home. Gackler did most of the filming himself, taping high school sports, community events and meetings for even­ tual airing over the channel. Then, in 1989, Gackler de­ cided to sell Caledonia Cable­ vision to C-Tec Cable, with a stipulation in the contract that a local access channel would still be provided the Caledonia community. A room off the new high school's media center became the local access "station," where equipment was housed and taped programs were run. Seven townships and the Village of Caledonia agreed to help fund programming and equipment for the local chan­ nel by sending it the cable franchise fees paid them by C-Tec. Control of the channel was placed in the hands of a board of directors made up of representatives from the con­ tributing municipalities. Because the high school had been designed with television hookups in the classrooms, Gackler said he hoped that students could Middle Villa Inn (♦¥ learn to operate the television equipment and handle much of the operation of the local channel, along with volunteers from the community. So far. that has not hap­ pened. Plagued by a lack of volun­ teers to film and run pro­ grams, the local channel often has nothing on the air. But then this fall, Gackler announced that he would like to donate his personal equip­ ment to the school, with the understanding that it would be used by the students. One so­ lution to the local channel's “dead air" problem now could be to turn the station over to a qualified school instructor who would direct the channel and teach high school students how to run a television station. Students then would be responsible for writing, producing, filming, editing and running programs for the community. WMAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW \ SILVERTONES ... in the Villa Greenery r (Variety Band) » ECHO BAND /< J 5 in the Casa Madeira Room '50s thru '80s Rock & Roll V VILLA GREENERY SPECIALS \ | Dec. 31st (Early Dinners Only) £ \ 5 to 6 p m TAKE >2.00 OFF J k 6 to 7 p.m 1 they stop at each house, but the state requires each town­ ship to keep up-to-date records of each parcel of property. Called record cards, they are subject to review by the state. "All townships had to catch up with the figures," Buehler explained, with most hiring Eric Chad DeGroote EVE per dinner TAKE ‘1.00 OFF i per dinner HASTINGS -Eric Chad DeGroote, 14 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, December 19,1991 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was bom on March 29, 1977 in Grand Rapids, the son of Ernie and Darlene (Stahl) DeGroote. Eric was attending Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School where he was in the 9th grade. He was active in Soccer and Basketball and the Band. Eric is survived by his parents; one sister, Mrs. Chris (Lynnette) Wingeier of Hast­ ings; one brother, Jeff of Kent­ wood; grandmother, Zelma DeGroote Loftus of Hastings; one niece, Stephanie Wing­ eier; aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21, at the Peace Reformed Church, Middleville with Reverend F.L. Faber officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornap­ ple Kellogg Athletic Soccer Department. Join us for... Nettie A. Dodge NEW YEAR’S EVE MOONLIGHT MADNESS! I GRAND RAPIDS - Nettie A. Dodge, 96 of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday, December 12, 1991 at Spring­ brook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Dodge was born November 2, 1895 in Caledo­ nia Township, the daughter of John and Anna (Franz) Karrer She was married to Clinton Dodge. He preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Dudge is survived by stepchildren, Bill and Florence Dodge, Louise and Lester Jahnke; seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; one brother. Walter and Man an Karrer; one sister-in-law, Reservations Required. Monday: Industrial Men’s League • 6:30 1 Needs one 5-man team • Starts Mon., Jan. 6 l ; Sunday 9 a.m.-Noon Specials $1 2C» JL •dfar vf a game. — CALL FOR DETAILS — . - - - - ~ - COUPON Our Thank you to you for a great year • BUY ONE MEAL AND GET the 2ND ONE FOR ... 1 HALF PRICE Villa Greenery Only Coupon good Fri & Sat .. Dec 27 & 28 J ------ -COUPON ------ year's school budget, and that for now. the Committee rec­ ommended just accepting the equipment from Gackler and tabling the other proposals. "Let's live within our bud­ get." agreed Trustee Gordon DeBlaay. "We can look at hir­ ing a director (for the channel) next year if there's any money." The board passed a motion to accept Gac kier's donation of equipment and to table un­ til March the rest of the a d hoc committee's recommen­ dations. The motion also in­ cluded a stipulation to con­ tinue working with the con­ tributing municipalities and the channel's board of direc­ tors. Left open was the question of whether the local channel would still have access to Gackler's equipment, once it had been given to the school. "It’s my understanding that to accept the equipment means we begin to use it to work with the students," commented Porter. In other business, the board scheduled a Jan. 13 workshop to discuss new goals in light of the Nov. 19 defeat of the bond issue request for the new middle school. Board President Fred Boncher said Ke also would like to discuss ongoing litiga­ tion begun by some school districts after passage of the “Robin Hood" bill. He said a coalition of schools was forming to oppose the bill. All the schools in the coali­ tion have to send tax revenues to Wayne County, which Boncher said he thought was futile. "It won't do that much on a per pupil basis for the recipi­ ents," he explained. "I think we owe it to the citizens of this community, our taxpay­ ers, to look into this. (The Robin Hood bill) creates a si­ tuation over which we have no control." Supervisors’ jobs chancjincj, continued from front— they were stopping at each property, they were asked to take the dog census, too. Barry County adopted a zoning code in 1960, and su­ pervisors then also had to check on the building permits issued by the county. Supervisors don't take the dog census any more, nor do Obituaries Last Chance for i "We like the idea of having the television station," said Finance Committee Chairman John Finkbeiner. "But we would like to study more of the options before hiring someone and funding the recommendations of the ad hoc committee. "We would love to hit the ground running, but next year we'll know more about the budget and where we'll be." he added, referring to the socalled “Robin Hood" bill, which now requires "rich" school districts to send the state up to half of their new commercial tax revenues to help poorer districts. Under the new law, Caledo­ nia this year paid to the state $649,000 in new’ commercial tax revenue, though the board had not yet assigned these funds in anticipation of the passage of the bill. Finkbeiner pointed out that funding the channel operation had not been included in this Jennie Karrer; several nieces and nephews. Special families, Dr. Robert and Meredith Amon, David and Judy Amon, John and Jan Mamett and their six children. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Robert Gerke offi­ ciating. Burial was in Holy Comers Cemetery, Caledonia Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Qiapel, Caledonia. Michael Gene D’Onifrio COLORADO - Michael Gene D’Omfno, 39 of Color­ ado, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 1991. He was bom on March 8, 1952 in Percy Jones Hospital, Battle Creek, the son of Dorothv Wiser of Wichita Falls. Texas. He attended Maple Valley High School and graduated in 1971. He has lived in Colorado since 1972. Mr. D’Onifrio is survived by his mother, Dorothy Wiser, sister, Aina Brooks of Lake Odessa; brother, Gennaro D’Onifrio of Florida; maternal grandmother, Naomi Kurr of Middleville. He was preceded in death by his step-father Leonard Wiser Graveside services were held Monday, November 25 at Riverside Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. extra help and working on Saturdays to complete the task of updating its records. But the tedious chore of spreading the taxes was made simple with the advent of computers, Buehler said. Now, with the apportion­ ment report from the county, and with all the mills allo­ cated to the county being combined, the figures are sent to a professional computer company to determine the fi­ nal tax statement. Maintron, the company used by Irving and many other townships, sends the completed tax statements back to the townships for proofreading and corrections. Some townships now hire professional companies to do appraisals. The November 1992 elec­ tion ballot will contain sev­ eral proposals that may affect property taxes, and this con­ cerns area supervisors. "Next year all assessments are frozen, so we know where we are," Buehler said, "but 1993 is up in the air. It will be interesting to see what happens in November." Don Boysen has been su­ pervisor of Thomapple Town­ ship, a larger, more active township, since 1978. Boysen was "stricly a su­ pervisor" doing no assessing for the first three or four years, with the previous su­ pervisor, Marc Squire, doing the assessing. After that, Buehler took over the assess­ ing duties, and still does them today. Boysen took classes to be­ come a certified "level one" assessor, but his township has grown to the point that to assess it properly now he would have to take more training to be a "level two" assessor. The level of assessing training needed is governed by the financial value of the township, and Thornapple has grown beyond level one. The biggest change in Thornapple Township is the splitting of large tracts of land into smaller parcels, Boysen said, and along with that the biggest challenge is to keep the parcels and their value cataloged. A recently completed mas­ ter plan and zoning ordinance lets the township administer its own zoning, which also calls for more involvement. The Planning Commission has reserved spots for agricul­ ture, Boysen noted, with most of the rest, with the ex­ ception of existing plats, mostly agriculture-residential. "They're saying that we don't want commercial growth; we want residential growth. We want to keep it rural agricultural in nature, but with the emphasis on more and more development," he said. Thornapple Township is also involved with roads and sewers, along with an ambu­ lance and fire department. "The fire department was a village function, with finan­ cial support from the town­ ship, but with the need for more coverage, the township took total control. Along with the fire department, the ambulance crew became a township service, staffed mostly by the firefighters. The ambulance crew now numbers 31, and with the in­ crease of personnel and the firefighters being "on-call" volunteers, the township has to keep records, Boysen said. The township provides fire and ambulance service to two other townships in addition to Thomapple. When the people say there is a need in the future, police protection may be provided by the township, probably through a contract arrange­ ment with an existing police department, he said. "It becomes more compli­ cated; the responsibility is greater than it used to be," he said. Townships will become more professionally adminis­ tered in the future, Boysen be­ lieves, "unless you get people who can give up their jobs, and that's not feasible." Boysen has said before that most of the local boards, and that includes villages and townships, are "all a bunch of well meaning amateurs. They makes decisions that a lot of time are decisions of the heart.” Raber explained it differ­ ently. "You need common sense to serve in any position, but above all you have to be humble. Above all, be hum­ ble." �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 24, 1991 I Page 3 Computerized voting machines approved Caledonia Twp. authorizes ‘high tech’ elections by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Board last week unanimously approved the purchase of the Optech in computerized vot­ ing system as a replacement for the aging voting machines now used in Caledonia Town­ ship, Village and school elec­ tions. Nancy Giar, Kent County director of elections, brought a model of the machine to Wednesday s board meeting and explained the need to standardize voting procedures throughout the county. Presently, she said, the 302 precincts use either the punch card system or the voting ma­ chine, with two varieties of each system. "This variety leads to prob­ lems," she said. The most important prob­ lem, she explained, is that Caledonia Township Trustee Steve Gould and resident Norma Sprite (right) listen as Kent County Director of Elections Nancy Giar explains how the Optech III voting system works. Superintendent's Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Christmas is‘magic’ Christmas is the one festival of the year that never seems to lose its magic. Whatever anyone’s beliefs may be. there is something about this season that exerts its own particular at­ mosphere that is quite unlike anything else we may experience. For many people, of course. Christmas is primarily a religious festival, a joyful celebration of the birth of its founder, but even if this plays no part in our thinking, we still have definite ideas about Christmas and the images and thoughts it conjures up. We all have memories of Christmases past and we probably look back fondly on the way things were when we were children. We may even remember the delighted anticipation, waiting for the days to pass until we caught our first glimpse of the Christmas tree, in all its finery, and then the longed-for Christmas morning’s arrival. One such thought of Christmas is taken from the editorial in the New York Sun. Sept. 21. 1897: ...Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus “He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no child-like faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight The eter­ nal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. "No Santa Claus.’ Than God. he lives and he lives forever A thousand years from now. Virginia, nay. 10 times 10.000 years from now. he will continue to make glad the hearts of childhood ‘ Christmas lives; in the excitement of children, in the serenity of firelight and snow, in the gaiety of carolers in the streets, in the fragrance of the snowy pines. The joy and enthusiasm of Christmas fills our lives. Somehow, not only for Christmas But all the long year through. The joy that you give to others Is the joy that comes back to vou. John Greenleaf Whittier On behalf of all of us here at the Thornapple Kellogg School. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season ! f Merry Christmas ...from the... < r ! DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. * k JEFFREY M DeVRIES JOHN J DeVRIES | f 131 East Mom Sheet Cdedonta M 49316 > Ph.. (616) 891-6125 or FAX. (616) 891-9452 1 county officials must hand enter the votes from every precinct after each election, a procedure which takes up much staff time and provides an opportunity for counting errors. With many precincts look­ ing at changing their voting systems because neither vot­ ing machines nor punch card systems are manufactured any longer, the time is ideal for changing to the latest in vot­ ing technology, she said. Giar explained that Kent County Clerk Maurice DeJonge asked the Clerks Asso­ ciation to recommend a sys­ tem that could be used countywide, and after a study of available systems, the clerks recommended the Optech III, which is manufactured by Doubleday Brothers and Company. The system was approved for the state in August, Giar said, and since then she has been visiting units of gov­ ernment in Kent County to explain the benefits of going high tech at election time. Going to the Optech sys­ tem will eliminate the need for boards to count absentee ballots, she said, and it cuts staff time considerably on election day. Giar said that it’s possible for election workers to be finished in less than one half-hour after the polls close, compared to the several hours of tedious work they face under the current system. The computer will print out three copies of the vote totals so they do not have to be reproduced by hand. It also provides three ways to recheck voce counts. The Optech machine is on wheels, stands only several feet tall, and is easy to move and store, Giar pointed out. Only one is needed at each precinct, and using the system would eliminate the $500-700 per election cost to set up the voting machines now used in Caledonia. Perhaps the most important selling point of the system is that it is user friendly, Giar said. She and Doubleday repre­ sentative Don Sopjes handed out mock ballots to the board and invited them to try out the computer for themselves. They tried write-ins, which are read by the computer, as well as deliberately voting for too many’ candidates. When the voter made an error, the computer coughed the ballot back and printed out a mes­ sage telling what mistake he or she had made. The voter then could correct the error, or ask for a new ballot if neces­ sary. Giar said that of the 30 units of government in the county, 17 have so far opted Nancy Giar and Doublec □y Brothers representative Bob Sopjes demonstrate the computerized voting system. to go with Optech, and seven more are considering the switch. American Legion Post #305 The maximum cost for 9548 Cherry Valley Caledonia Township to pur­ chase three machines and 10 • THURSDAY • voting stations would be Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. BINGO Continued on page 6 ... and a NEW merchants credit card program to our customers. NO ANNUAL FEE FOR THE FIRST YEAR WITH AN APR OR 15.84% HOLIDAY HOURS We will close at Noon Tuesday, Dec. 24th and Tues., Dec. 31st and be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day! TATE ANK 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA 891-8113 ALEDON1A 3205 68<h ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLE VILLE 698-6337 795-3361 Ail 3 Locations Open All Day Monday thru Fnday and hl Noon on Saturday FDI€ lender �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 24. 1991 Dutton students send some Christmas to mission Some of the Dutton Elementary student council members pose on and around the generous donations made by the Dutton community to the school’s annual Christmas drive to help the poor and homeless at the Mel Trotter Mission in Grand Rapids. The students delivered the canned goods and clothing to the Mission on Friday. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky Phone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m............................................. Bible School 10:30 am................................. Morning Worship 6 30 p m................................... Evening Worship Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.................................................. Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass..................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m “God Cares for You” LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Cornerstone Wesleyan Church CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sun. Morning Worship........... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School ........................ 10.00 a.m. Church School......................... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............................. 11O0a.m. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Evening Service...................... 6.00 p.m. Pastor Jeffrey Lee Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, north of Middleville Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired............... 9:30 Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. , , Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church /C4C\ 7ac 0004 Missouri Synod <616) 795-2391 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 am . 11:00 a m & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 700 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian Harrison Music. Jc" Vander Hc:.ic (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Worship—IODO a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 1115 a.m. 6 00 p.m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Sunday Services............................................... 10:30 a.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Pastor Craig Patterson Office Phone 891 9606 Peace Reformed Church Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville Sunday Worship Services.... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Children's Church/Youth Wonhip during morning servicca; Canway St. puppet ministry for K4th during evening service* Sunday School................................ 9:45-10:45 Wednesday Night “Family Night”.... 6:45-8:15 Includes Adventure Chib, Choirs for Children and Adults, High School Youth Group and Adult Classes For information call: 891 -8119 Rev. F.L "Red" Faber, Rev. Stan Vugteveen St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 a m Sunday School. 9 45 am Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "Ihe Church where everybody is someoody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Air curuiiUoned new and exciting fellowship)" Sunday Morning Worship ................ 1 TOO a m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev Carroll Fowler 6atnrs Umtrd iirrtyrra Vtjurdj KALAMAZC D AVENUE ors'l QAOQ 891-o02o Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. ...udurt there is always room for you! Nursery provided RAY TOWNSEND, Pastor JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director 708 West Main Street 908 West Main Middleville Gun Lake Community Church CALEDONIA 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.............. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service ......... 10.00 a.m. a.m. Sunday School.................................................... 11 10 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED “People Who Care" ill —HSr 1 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Wesleyan Church "a Sgaoov Schoo 930 o.m Sunday Mornng Wonnp 10 30 O m ScrxJoy Evening Worsnc 6 00 n m Wednesday *Ad<eev prover 6. Boe shady Rev William DuOson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 7 00 p m P09Q v7 l"U7Z-v (The (Did (limr JHrtliudist (Church J at 92nd t FREE? CALEDONIA MICH'GAN 1 | PHONE 098-8252 Sunday Services............... 9 45 a.m. k 6 00 p.m. Christian Education Classes............... 11 00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers of Young Children.................. 9-.30 a.m. Wednesday: Family Night................ .7:00 p.m. Thursday. Moms In Touch................. 10-00 a.m. Richard ] Raab Pastor • 698-9024 Donelie Raab Director of Mustc JLL. & MOST HOLY ROSARY Sunday School........................... 10:00a.m. CHURCH Morning Worship............ 11:00 a m. 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto, Michigan 49302 314 E. Main St., Middleville Evening Worship........................ 6:00p.m. Traditional Latin Mass Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ 4:30 p.m................................................... Every Sunday Children's Classes . 7:00 p.m. Confession and Rosary 4:15 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 24, 1991 I Page 5 Christmas art created in TK West Elementary gymnasium One piece of wrapping paper is good for these two kids. They both want wreaths to put on their Christmas tree, so why not share? Using odd lots of Christmas paper donated by parents and put in the middle of the West Elementary gym floor, each team of students made a Christmas tree that will decorate the school in holiday trim.These three boys show complete cooperation on their project, being careful not to step on their creations. Using left-over Christmas paper, the students made Christmas trees. At the end of each session the scraps were further recycled by physical education instructor Aaron Tabor. Holy Family Catholic Church 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E. • Caledonia • 891 9259 Race is on..for Gun Lake Festival ‘mayor’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The election rhetoric hasn't started, but it will soon with the position of mayor of the 11th Gun Lake Festival up for grabs. Five ’'politicians" are vying for the post, which carries no official duties, lets the winner be the "grand marshal" of the Winterfest parade, and promises that people will fawn all over them. The incumbent, Nona Miller, is running against Boyce Miller (yes, her hus­ band, and he is in for a hard time); Ann Koelsch, president of the Gun Lake Women's Gub; Alex Liceaga, coordina­ tor of the annual broomball contest; and Bob Kaczanowski, who can count on lots of votes from patrons of Sam's Joint. The contest is guaranteed to provide laughs with outra­ geous promises to get votes, and absolutly no action after the election. So, what else is in the world to buy a vote. People have sold them for a lot less, right? Third prize is a paddle boat from Jensen Marine, another good reason to go the corrupt route. It's all in good clean fun, and the public is invited to support the wanna-be mayors, by buying raffle tickets from them until Jan. 21. Tickets will be sold after that date right up until the Winterfest starts, but the votes will not count for your favorite politician, so "vote early and often." In a more serious vein, winners have been named in the sweatshirt design contest held in a nine area schools, with another honored for his design which goes on posters telling of the ice fishing conrest during Winterfest. Shawn Commons of Alle­ gan Vocational Technical School wins the $50 and a free sweatshin for his design for the adult sweatshirt pro­ moting the festival of winter. Diane Podbezsek, from Manin High School, wins $25 and a free sweatshirt for the design she created for the children's size sweatshirt telling about Winterfest. Jeff Tigchelaar, a Delton freshman, wins a free sweat­ shirt, and will see his win­ ning design on a poster telling about the ice fishing ___ —— — contest. new? The first caucus, or a thinly disguised, blatant attempt to buy votes, will be held at the Gun Lake Inn at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. At the occasion, the candi­ dates will tell what they stand for, if they stand, tell outra­ geous stories, and elaborate on their platform. Some might call it stand­ up comedy. There will be rampant vote buying as all candidates sell raffle tickets, each of which, strangly enough, also will translate into a vote for them. Why buy votes, and who cares, you ask? Well, the prizes will change your mind. First prize is a round-trip for two to California via American Airlines. Does Disney World sound good to you? Hey, pick your spot. Some people would even want to go to LA. Do you believe it? Second prize is $500 in cold hard cash, the best reason Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! . until CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE: Tuesday, December 24, Vigil of Christmas The sweatshirts are for sale at Joe's Grocery, Fein's ser­ vice station, Cut 'N Cabin, New Creations, the Sea Shanty and Gilletts. Sponsor of the sweatshirt contest is Futureistic Printing of Shelbyville. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Mass with Children’s Choir Mass with Christmas Carols Mass with Adult Choir Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a m Mass with Christmas Carols Peace Church invites you to celebrate Christ's birth with us . . . Wednesday,, JDheccmbcr 25 Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Day Service Candlelight Service Special music Adult Choir Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherrv Valiev ♦ Middleville, Nfl 49333 891-8119 qp �Page 6 / The Sun and News Middleville. Ml / December 24. 1991 T-K High School honor roll named FACTORY WORKERS Alto area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available High starling wages lor the non experienced worker. 1st. 2nd, and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every day. Overtime and weekends available. To be given immediate con­ sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I D. Never a loo Only dependable, reliable applicants with pood work background need apply. Students from each room at West Elementary in Middleville brought sacks and sacks of food for area churches to distribute to those in need. Each class kept tally, with Jan Muir’s third grade class bringing in the most staples. These third graders, (left to right) Jeff Bierens, Kevin McClure, Eric Aten, and Seth McDiarmid, from Celeste Wolverton’s class, add their food to the rest. West Elementary kids gather food for needy at Christmas A PPI (CATIONS ACCtPTf O ItIWttNIXAM 4 30 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of comer of M 37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S,E., Suite 150, (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex) <1>ox Ba M Charlie Stevens, (left) and Ben Jones help Susan Erskine put the cans of food they have collected into sacks for easier carrying. The staples will be distributed by area churches. FEET HURT? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery KENT PODIATRY m H B Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. ■ 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891 -9133 for an appointment | I won’t peek for 3 more days! MERRY CHRISTMAS have to purchase its own reusable "memory packs” to slide into the computers. Each township would have to work out an agreement with its local school districts, she said. "We would like to use the system in the August pri­ mary," Giar said. "That means a lot of work before then, both in public relations and in the education of voters." After some discussion, Caledonia Township Clerk Pat Snyder moved to purchase the Optech system with a five-year payoff. The motion passed unanimously with all board members present. Area libraries planning story times ...from... BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37). Middleville ‘High tech’, continued from 3 $22,900. Giar said that while this already is a discount from the manufacturer's list price, the county is hoping to nego­ tiate an even "friendlier" fig­ ure for the Kent County townships. But waiting to join the sys­ tem might mean higher costs later, she said. Ballots for federal, state and city elections would be pur­ chased by the county, but in special township or school elections the local unit would purchase its own billots. If the Caledonia school dis­ trict would like to use the system in school elections, that could be easily accom­ modated, Giar pointed out. The district would simply 795-3302 or 891-8208 The programs at Caledonia are planned for 10 30 a m Thursdays Jan 9. Feb. 13. March 12 and April 16 RegiMraOon ts necessary The Aho branch is located at 6059 Linfield, call 868-6038. and the Caledonia branch is located at 240 Em moos, call 891-1502. The Caledonia and Alto branches of the Kent County Library System will offer a senes of monthly story times this winter for pre-schoolers ages 3 Vi to 5. The programs at Aho are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Jan 14. Feb. 11, March 10 and April 7. Because of difficulties ex­ perienced with a new network­ ed computer system at the high school, the corrected honor roll listing for the first marking period will be as follows: 12th Grade All A’s - Mary Elwood. Jeff Geukes. Jennifer Hoff. Steen McCrumb. Patricia Postma. Sherry Swelnis. Denise Wyatt. Honor Roll - Alicia Batson. Beth Beard. Brian Beute. Gayle Boersma. Anne-Marie Butler. Kelli Daugherty . Lisa Einberger. Lesli Einberger. Lesli Fisher. Rebecca Forbes. Marcia Gildea. Mark Harcek. Robert Hunt. Robert Jansen. Jonathan Kermeen. Mac Missad. Daphne Moore. Monica Patnoude. Philip Postma. Jessica Robinson. David Sherwood. Kimberlie Webb. Angela Weston. Leanne Zawierucha Honorable Mention - Dar roll Baughman. Jake Brewer. Deelane Camling. Johnny Christensen. Carrie Devine. Jason Feltzer. Marsa Fogg. Angela Frowein. Philip Han jen. David Huitron. David Kempema. Nicole Keysor, Christi Meyer. Michelle Middlemiss. Jennifer Miller. Patrick Neuman. Takytha Potter. Matthew Pratt. Tonya Rauschenberger. Rebecca Reigler. Kyle Ricketts. Scott Rolison. Shane Schavey, Rosemarie Sclafani. Erin Seger Travis Shealy. Chris Shellenbarger. Lauri Sieracki, Matthew Smith. Mindy Solomon, Craig Stolsonburg. Shawna Suwyn. Jason Terpening. Cristine Thomas. Catherine Thompson, Jessica Weatherhead. Sarah Wieringa. 11th Grade A/A- - Catherine Hart. Mark Pullen, Owen Sabin. Bryan Thompson. Honor Roll - William Baldry, Charles Brown, Melissa Chlebana. Melanic Cooper. David DeHaan, Jason DeVries, Laura Donker, Becky Fitch. Cory Heald, Rachel Hillman. Angela Jerkatis, Ryan Kiel, Shannon McMurray. Tracie Middleton, Jared Miller, Michelle Nelson, Brian Newhouse, Mandee Rick, Timothy Rybiski, Angela Smith, Mindy Truer. Sonja Webb, Kimberlee Wohlford, Shelly Wolverton Honorable Mention Monique Barber. Robin Basarabski, Richard Baughn, Daniel Brown, Dylan Col eman. Sarah Count. Brian Drummond. Becky Fliear man, Adam Frisbie. Mandy Hardy. Corey Harrison, Emi­ ly Henning. Adam Hoisted. Matthew Hopkins. Zachary Kinney Amy Madden. Melissa Middleton. Robert Middleton. James Norman. Scott Oliver, David Ohhouse. Sara Postema, Teracia Potts. Timothy Raphael. Ryan Recker, Kristine Roehl, Jef frcy Roddvoets. Darla Slewart. Lori Thomas. Jill Townsend. Nicholas Wheeler. Breni Wusiman. 10th Grade A/A- - Meagan Middleton, Amy Missad. James Ramey. Kendra Weatherhead Honor Roll - Sarah Beute. Nicole Carpenter. Lisa Closser. Jeffery DeMaagd. Kelly Ignatoski. Camta In­ gersoll. Suzanne Landman, Jennifer Lewis. Amanda Osborne. Joshua Parker. Carla Ploeg. Deanna Reed. Amy Snider. Jaime Strater. Candace Thompson. Donald Toler. Sarah Turner. Brooke VanElst. Michell Wellman. Kathry n Zoemer Honorable Mention Sonya Christiansen. James Cole. Katie Curtis. Jacob Dussia. Cory Einberger. Michele Evans. Chadwick Featherly. Cynthia Fox. Bntt Haraburda. Shelly Harns. Anthonv Hernandez. Richard Hiler. Jeremy Hilly. Jamie Holes. Charlyne Janosc Philip Johnson. Timothy Keizer. Stacia Kooiman. Bridget Loftus. Steven Matison, Mark Overbeek. Jessica Pratt. Timothy Rothhaar. Robert Seger. Jesse Strzyzewski. Aimee Taggart, Brian Thomas, Jason Tutsch. Brian Tyner, Alison Werkenia. Jesse Willett. Trisha Williams 9th Grade A/A- • Jeremy Anderson. Daniela Bieber, Kari Bustraan. Jason Clinton. Chrisioher DeBlaay, Eric DeGroote. Rhonda Hesselink. Kevin Holst, Vikki Jansen. Tracey Lee, Matthew Liu. Bonny McMurray. Laura Nelson, Emily Nicholson. April Scharphorn, Jamie Smith. Honor Roll - Sarah Allorc, Justin Blake, Hillary Blough. Kevin Bluhm. Gina Bocrsrna. Sarah Brady. Andrew Brewer, Nathan Bundy, Lisa Cash. Jessica Coe, Wendy Dickinson. Jennifer Dykstra. Arnie Evans, Jamie Giar. Angela Gildea, Jamie Green, Eric Griffith, Shanell Haigh. Rebecca Holwerda, Sarah Kaechele. Gary Ketchurn, Kerri McNees, Penny Minor, Car rie Mugridge. Christina Oakes, Sonya Recollet, Timothy Roodvoets, Brent Suwyn, Kiley Thaler, Tara Titus, Amanda Townsend, Jennifer Wieringa, Bradley Williams. Ryan Winchci. Sarah Wisniewski. Wendy Wisniewski, Amy Ybcma Honorable Mention Timothy Baker, Angela Bird, Jody Blain, Rachel Brock, Steven Converse, Pamela Ctxiley, Amanda Flicarman. Benjamin Forbes, Jeffery Frei. Danell Haigh. Stephanie Harvey, Amber Holcomb. Amanda Hull-Neeson. Keith Lilley. Mickey Loew, James Mason, Sarah Matson. Malisa Mcrlau, Scott Meyers. Justin Middleton, Darcy Mugndge, Julie Palazzolo, Chclsa Peck. Sarah Potter. Nicole Price. Courtney Rich, Karen Richards. Jonathan Sarver. Scott Scheib, Kary Schondclmayer, Heidi Schultz. Julie Shear, Michelle Shepard. Aimee Thaler, Christopher Thomas. April Thompson. Corey Van Dyke, Jessica Veen, Jason Wilkins, Erin Wolverton. Gina Yoder, Ryan Zawierucha. Call the Sun and News today to place your classified ads �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 24, 1991 I Page 7 Kids’ sewing classes offered in Freeport starting Jan. 8 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The fun of sewing and the satisfaction that comes from making their own clothes is the goal Vi Workman has for area children, with her sewing classes for kids set to begin Jan. 8 in Freeport. Workman will teach the classes for children in the former Munn Manufacturing building in Freeport for chil­ dren from ages 6 to 13, each on their own Viking sewing machine. Workman is a veteran at teaching kids how to sew. With her assistant, Lynette Wilson, 14, she teaches 38 kids in Grand Rapids with four or five in each class. The youngsters use "Kids Can Sew" patterns, but Workman incorporates her own methods. "I teach them shortcuts, and show them how to get done quicker and easier," she said. About two-thirds of her students come back year after year to learn how to sew more complicated clothes, she noted, and this is the first year she has not had a boy en­ rolled. A project card is issued for each project completed, work­ ing toward a framed certifi­ cate, awarded when each level is reached. With the training, a project, or garment, will take from three to six weeks to complete. Workman offers an added bonus by taking photos of her students while they are sewing and gives them to par­ ents. At the year's big event, a fashion show held every May, she also snaps a photo of the students modeling their creations. While some are nervous, most of the students like to take part in the modeling. No one is forced to do it, but Workman said listening to the kids lets her find creative solutions to nervousness. THORNAPPLE KELLOGG CALENDAR fr * £5 £i WEDNESDAY • JAN. 8 -5 & □ High School........................................... ASVAB Testing ft LUNCH: Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Italian Bread, Tossed &■ Salad, Applesauce. 9 & BREAKFAST: Cheesy Toast, Applesauce, Milk. 4 £s * THURSDAY • JAN. 9 £i ft Kerry Price models a dress she sewed at the biggest event for the young seamstresses, their fashion Rhnw □ Varsity VolleyballFHN, Kenowa Hills at Calvin Christian & □ J.V. Volleyball........ FHN, Kenowa Hills, C.C. - Home ft LUNCH: Chicken Nuggets, Savory Rice, Peas, Peaches. & BREAKFAST: Pancakes/Syrup, Juice Choice, Milk 4 & £3 FRIDAY • JAN. IO £3 □ High SchoolMeasuring for Caps and Gowns at 1:15 ft □ Basketball........................................... Hamilton - There □ West............................................ Popcorn - 25c a Bag LUNCH: Pizza, Baked Beans or Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Fruit SATURDAY • JAN. 11 □ Varsity Wrestling .......... Grand Haven - There 10:00 □ J.V. Wrestling............................ Godwin - There - 9:00 ~ Freshmen Volleyball Tourney.................. Home - 9:00 □ □ Amanda Port threads the needle on her sewing machine. Even very young children can master the art of sewing. A student who was unsure she wanted to walk alone paired up with a friend, so neither was lonely, she said. Shows have been held at Luther Village and the Kent­ wood Village Mall. This year's site has not been se­ lected for the big event. The sewing machines used in the training are all equipped with finger guards for safety. "I like the fact that if the needle breaks, it will hit the guard and not the fingers," she said. Skirts, pants, shorts, coulottes, blouses or night­ shirts are all choices of things the children might make, and all make a sewing bag to hold patterns and material. She gives children patterns and instructions to sew the bag to help her to determine their level of skill in sewing. With that information, she knows how to go ahead, Workman said. Starting with the kids' pat­ terns, Workman “takes them very carefully" into commer­ cial patterns. She also teaches adults in private lessons. Adults who have been started on the wrong foot probably are discouraged about sewing, she said, and sometimes don't have the ba­ sics they need to truly enjoy sewing. "I look for results down the road," Workman explained of her young students. The kids love it when they can make something of their ow n, she said When they're successful in the area she teaches, she said she thinks they will “go for it" in other areas, too, such as school "Besides, it's a lot of fun," she said. For more information, call Workman at 948-8837. MONDAY • JAN. 13 Board Meeting...................................................... Page & □ West................................... Vision Testing - 3rd Grade £3 LUNCH: Hamburger/Bun, Oven Fries, Pickle Slices, Peach Crisp. £3 BREAKFAST: Ham and Cheese Bagel Pizza, Orange Juice, Milk <5 & ft ft □ & TUESDAY • JAN. 14 9 4 High School.......... Orders taken during lunch hours 9 S’ for graduation announcements. £3 McFall ... 1st Grade will see Little Red Riding Hood £3 □ West.......... Art Talks for Miss Erskine's, Mrs. Sarver's, 4 Mrs. Muir's, and Mrs. Swanson's classes & □ West..................................... Vision Testing 3rd Grade □ West. . Mr. Hoke's 3rd grade to go to Charlton Park to Lee School 9 ft ft □ 4 & S? Coming Events... .5:00-6:00 Adult Lap Swim 6:00-7:00 Open/Family Swim Library Hours: Thursday, Dec. 26, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and' Up 6-8.30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 27, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 30, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 2 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 3, 8a .m. - 4 p.m. £ -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Z Pool Open December 26 i3 f S 5 £ DROP EVERYTHING AND READ �Pace 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 24, 1991 “Waldo” found at Page Elementary in Middleville “Where s Waldo is a popular game with elementary age students, so last Friday, lots of “ Waldos” were involved in an assembly at Page Elementary. All of the students were invited to dress as Waldo, with only one fifth grader and one fourth grader with the signifying mark proving they were “Waldo.” The game of "Where’s Waldo” could then begin. Is this "Waldo?" Nope, it's teacher Steve Evans, who does look a lot like the famous hiker. Sewer lawsuit, continued from frontpage After a preliminary look for "Waldo" outside to let the photographer take a photo, the Page students gathered in the gym to continue the game. Teachers also joined in the fun with Waldo costumes. Books make good friends for youngsters during bad weather J-Ad Graphics News Service What’s missing in this pic­ ture? Sleet is beating against the windows, but there’s a fire in the fireplace and the cat is curled up contentedly in front of it. Youngsters home from school for Christmas break are unhappy, however, that the weather won’t allow any sledding, skiing or skating. Nothing good is on television. What's a mother to do? Suggestion: a parent who wants to be prepared for this vacation situation might do well to stop in at the public library with their children right away.. just in case. Just in case the snow, ice, sleet, ram or whatever kind of weather, is too gruesome even for the youngsters to stay out in it very long. And when even the magic of Christmas has faded after a few days, what parent hasn't heard a child voice the age-old question. ‘What can 1 do?” Enter the public library. Better yet. enter it before vacation gets loo far along, and take a look at all the offer­ ings there. At the Caledonia branch of the Kent County system, books and periodicals are not the only treasures for a nasty winter afternoon. In addition, the library stocks records, CDs, cassettes and art. A copier is available ($.10 cents a sheet) and an engraver is available to mark all the new Christmas gifts to protect them against theft. The library also sells used paperbacks for $.10, hard­ cover books for $.25 and records for $.35. Patrons are invited to donate their used books and records to the library for resale, with pro­ ceeds used to purchase new books and to maintain the library. Students stuck with papers to write, or anyone just look­ ing for a quiet place to brow se and read. will find ample seating space in the library itself, and perhaps a more peaceful atmosphere than a D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37» Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available home filled with holiday company. The Caledonia Library Board invites area residents to visit the library during the holidays, especially if they haven’t been there for a while. The Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library is located on the southwest cor­ ner of Emmons and Church Streets in Caledonia Village. It’s open Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from noon to 8 p.m., while on Thursdays, Fridays and Satur­ days it’s open from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. So. don't let yourself get in a boredom bind when stacks of interesting print are waiting to be paged through by the taxpayers entitled to use them. Get bookin'! "If both accept, the case is over," he said. "But if either or both object, then the case goes forward." He added that if a party re­ jects mediation, it must do at least 10 percent better in the trial than its mediated award would have been. If the ob­ jecting party ends up receiv­ ing less than a 10 percent im­ provement, it faces paying substantial court fees, Donnelle said. Campau Lake resident Norma Sprite also requested that the sewer system's drain field be enlarged and inspected by the Kent County Health Department. She pointed out that a second sewer assess­ ment for the 75 families in the sewer district was neces­ sary "strictly due to Moore and Bruggink," and she asked if the township was acting on behalf of those citizens. "Why is there a deficit in the sewer account?" she asked, and requested the township print up a full report on the income and disbursements of the sewer fund. "One of the problems is the First-time Run-Walk set at Gun Lake Winter Festival J-Ad Graphics News Service A 6-kilometer run and 4K walk is the latest addition to the activities that arc part of the 11th annual Gun Lake Winter Festival. Pennock Health and Fitness Center exercise physiologist Tammy Nemitz, the race di­ rector, reported that the race/walk will be held m the Yankee Springs Recreational Area on Sunday, Jan. 26. Registration starts at 8 am. on that Sunday, with the GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools. Advertise with classifieds in The Reminder and Hastings Banner. Phone 945-9554. starter’s gun going off at 10 a.m. Each runner or walker will receive a runner’s headband, with a message commemorat­ ing the festival, Nemitz said. "The race is held to encour­ age participation in fitness, friendly competition and lots of wintertime fun," she ex­ plained. Co-sponsored by Pennock Hospital and Gazelle Sports, the "first annual" race is ex­ pected to draw between 200 and 300 participants. Forms to register for the race are available at Pennock Health and Fitness Center. For more information, call the center at 948-3 111. delinquency rate on the pay­ ment of the sewer assess­ ments," responded Township Supervisor Jerry Good. Township Treasurer Shirley Tolan affirmed that there was nearly a 20 percent delin­ quency rate on the sewer payments. "It takes two years before these (delinquencies) go on the tax roll and the county goes after them," added Good. The board agreed, however, to provide a complete account of the Campau Lake sewer fund. Before going into closed session to discuss litigation, the board also: • Agreed to pay for $11,000 in options on the standard fire truck being purchased by the county for the Caledonia Fire Department. The options were recommended by the firefighters. • Decided to install street lights at the intersections of 60th and Kraft, at 84th and Alaska Avenue and at the end of Kettle Lake Drive. • Agreed 6-1 to lease to Caledonia Farmers Elevator a storage building on the former county garage property now owned by the township. The five-year lease stipulates that the Elevator will insure and assume liability for the building as well as fence, repair and maintain it. The building will be used for the storage of seed corn, and will not house any toxic chemicals. The Elevator will pay the township $1,500 a year for the use of the 24 x 80 foot building. • Authorized the clerk to investigate hiring a paralegal secretary or court recorder to take township minutes to en­ sure legal details are properly recoded. Good also reported that the Kent County Road Commis­ sion has decided against changing the grade of 68th Street, as stipulated in the planned mineral removal per­ mit granted to the Veiling sand pit. The pit owners had agreed to work with the Road Commission to flatten the section of 68th between Cherry Valley and Egan Av­ enues for safety reasons. In­ stead, the commission decided after many meetings with Veiling and Good that it would like the pit owners to build an exit-only drive di­ rectly across from where Egan Drive dead ends at 68th Street. The existing drive then would be used only for entering the pit. Good explained that the commission reasoned that when the mining was com­ pleted, a housing development would be built at the site. The new drive then would become an extension of Egan Avenue, and serve as an access road to that development. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Wishes you a Very Merry Christmas Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-9294 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 24, 1991 I Page 9 Middleville families continue to observe Christmas traditions Lois Bremer shows some the angels she has collected over the years. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Holiday celebrations can be very simple or complex, some taking just a few min­ utes, others taking consider­ ably more time. Almost all Middleville families have some unique way to celebrate. At Alice and Don Jansma's home, there is always a toy train under the Christmas tree, because the year they married that was the one present under the tree. A gift from Alice to Don, that was all they could afford that first year. They ran the little toy train under the tree every year, and when the original set wore out, their children brought them a new set. Joyce and Gary Van Sickle always have oyster stew and fondue on Christmas Eve, a tradition that has lasted at least three generations. Gary's grandparents, Emma and Mike Palmer, always served oyster stew the day be­ fore Christmas, and Joyce said she could remember that her great uncle, who was a fisherman from Mississippi, would bring a barrel of oys­ ters with him when he came at Christmas time. So both sides of their families have similar traditions. Joyce can't remember when it started. "I can't remember when we didn't," she said. She added the fondue to her family's tradition, so they al­ ways save a few oysters to fondue, too. Change the tradition? No. "Our kids wouldn't have it any other way," Joyce said. Norma And John Velderman always have a big family gathering with dinner on Christmas Eve. A tradition started when she was just 2 years old, and it has continued for more than 70 years. Pre­ sents are opened, with the youngest childen acting as "mailmen" and each gift is opened by delighted children so everyone can see and enjoy the all of the gifts. It takes a little longer, but no one minds. Jane and Chuck Hannan take their children to a Christmas tree farm, select and cut their own and bring it back where everyone helps in the decoration. Chuck puts the star on the top, because he is the only one tall enough to reach it. Chuck likes big trees, Jane said. The couple run "Hannan's Munchkinland" and their pre­ school age children always enjoy a Christmas party, complete with "Santa" giving out gifts, in addition to the small gift exchanges among the youngsters, Jane said. The family also always joins several thousand others for a trip to Byron Center and Gingerbread Lane, a popular attraction with displays of lights by the residents of the street that are called "spectacular." And every year, they make it a point to help others not so lucky, working through their church, or like this year, through their 4-H Club. With seven children and many grandchildren and great- *MMMMWMIMMMMMMMM*MMMMMMM#LMi>M4.M*M*M|i.Ml"..M*.MI< ‘MHMMM*.M All of the decorations on Lois Bremer’s tree are angels She has a smaller tree also decorated with angels. grandchildren, DeEtte Baker starts early to do her Christ­ mas shopping. Each daughter or daughter-in-law and DeEtte go shopping as the holidays approach to find just the right toy or gift Saying that her children better know what their chil­ dren would like, DeEtte watches as they pick out ap­ propriate gifts. No one remembers how the part of the tradition that DeEtte buy lunch for her shopping partner got started, but she always does. Started when her children were first married and starting their own families, the shop­ ping trips were harder to schedule before she retired. With more time now, she doesn't have to schedule the shopping trips after work. A tally of the gifts she has bought for just direct family this year brings the count to over 100. And she wraps them. Every Christmas eve, start­ ing in the afternoon, all of her children and now many of her grandchildren come to visit, and exchange gifts. The Christmas Eve part of the Baker family tradition was started when DeEtte's mother, Viola Voorhies, lived in Bat- Bowling TK student body help in local ‘Toys for Tots’ campaign Brian Beute and the rest of the officers of the Student CouncS at Thomapple Kellogg asked the student body to help out the "Toys for Tots" effort in Middleville. In two days they collected the toys Brian and Sue Enders are putting into the special pick up at Gavin Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac in Middleville The toys collected by the students and people who dropped them off at Gavin’s have helped many children have a merry Christmas. «MMM MM MA MMMA MW MA MA MA. MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MM MW. MW MW. * Bowterettes Bradford White 39-25; Caledonia Oil 36^-27-^; Village Stylist 36-28; Locke Shoppe 34-30; Hair We Are 24^-39%; Country Place Beauty 22-42. High Series - E. Brodock 520; L. Vandervelde 503; G. Stevens 467; M Fager452; J. Markle 449 High Games - L. Vandervelde 191; E Brodock 189; G. Stevens 176; T Nof fke 175; P Fountain 173 tie Creek, and Viola's children and grandchildren would travel to the cereal city to visit her on Christmas Eve. Lois Bremer of Middleville is a collector of angels, and has enough angels to decorate a standard-sized Christmas tree, and this year, another smaller one. She has glass, wooden, straw and crocheted angels, some made of tin, copper and stained glass. She even has a crocheted angel almost two feet tall. Knowing her affinity for angels, her friends give her angels, adding to her collection. Lois watches for them in craft shows and discovers them other places as well. Some traditions are not unusual at all, rather a gather­ ing of people to share food and the holiday spirit. During the first year they came to Middleville, Su­ perindent of Thornapple Kel­ logg Schools Steve Garrett and his wife, Diane, started such a tradition by hosting a Christmas party for Board of Education members and their spouses, and administrators and their spouses. This year the party is scheduled, as usual. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. YMCA Outreach Program Director Ideal opportunity for creative, take-charge, self­ starter to develop a full range of YMCA programs for the entire family, in the areas of Delton. Middle ville. Woodland, and Nashville Position is slated to open by mid-January Please send resumes and cover letter, by December 27. to YMCA of Barry County, P.O Box 252. Hastings. Ml 49058 The YMCA of Barry County is an equal opportunity employer ^'Merry Christmas1 . Get Your oil Changed in a FLASH! at... M-37 (next to Crystal Flash), Middleville $4I 050 ■ • Check All Fluids • Up to 5-qts. Valvoline CALL NOW... 795-3550 .VAivoutf J • �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 24. 1991 Caledonia eagers hold off Wayland for first win the game. Caledonia, which by Todd Tubergen shot 33 percent on 20-of-60 Sports Editor from the floor, hasn't shot As far as works of art go, above 35 percent in four the Caledonia-Wayland OKgames this season. Gold basketball game Friday night was anything but a Despite a height Rembrandt. disadvantage, the Scots were But Fighting Scot coach able to outrebound the Jon Meerman and his players Wildcats 44-28. But it was will gladly accept the defense that led them to results. victory. Caledonia forced 20 Caledonia opened a 20Wayland turnovers. point first-half lead, then The Scots jumped out to warded off a Wildcat rally to an early lead, 18-6 at the end post a 58-53 home win. The of the first quarter. They had victory was the first of the extended the advantage to 30season against three losses 10 late in the first half and for the Scots, while Wayland held a 33-19 lead at the remained winless at 0-4. intermission. The Wildcats had an Caledonia's Tom Benedict opportunity to send the made big plays at both ends contest into overtime, but a of the court after Wayland desperation three-point had pulled to within 47-45 attempt missed the mark in in the fourth quarter. the waning seconds. Benedict blocked a Wildcat Brad Stegenga came up shot and finished off the with the loose ball and was break with a three-point play fouled with one second left. after a nice feed by Stegenga. Stegenga then sealed the The series gave the Scots a game by sinking both foul 50-45 lead with 2:31 shots. The Scots hit six of remaining. seven from the line in the Benedict, Brad Seeley and final minute to preserve the Stegenga scored the final six win. Scot points from the line. Meerman was pleased with Meerman said that he Caledonia's initial triumph, hoped the win would lend although he admitted it was his squad a vote of not without some anxious confidence, which he said moments. was sorely needed. "We turned the ball over a "The kids were a little few times on their diamond. down and the coaching staff (press), and they hit a couple was a little down,” he said. of big threes,” he said. "But "But the kids have been our hustle on defense was working hard. outstanding. "We must start shooting "We just haven’t developed better. I know we've got into a good shooting team some shooters because we shoot well in practice. We yet." The poor shooting night just have to do it in games." was another reason Wayland Center Mark Uyl led the was able to sneak back into Scots with 15 points, while MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! from the staff of... Richard ]. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY ’TIL NOON Bendeict added 11, including five-of-six from the line. Seeley and Chris Van Ryn added eight points each. Seeley and Uyl each grabbed 11 boards, while Blake Osborne pulled down nine. Tuesday Caledonia lost to Forest Hills Northern 73-61. The Scots trailed by just one at the half, but the Huskies outscored the Scots 23-14 in the third quarter to open a 5343 lead. The game might have been closer, but Caledonia managed to sink just 11 of 21 from the line. Uyl led the Scot scoring with 14 points, while Seeley and Todd Hudson added 11 and 10, respectively. Tom Gortsema had 19 for Northern, while Scott Savin added 17, including 11 in the second half. Caledonia will return to the hardwood Jan. 3 at home against league rival Coopersville. The Broncos are currently 1-1 in Gold play and 3-1 overall. Caledonia's Tom Benedict (25) drives the lane as a pair of Wayland defenders attempt to seal him off. The Fighting Scots posted their first win of the season, 5853. Flu-riddled Trojan matmen finish 3-1 in duals A flu-riddled Middleville wrestling team finished last week s dual meet slate with a 3-1 record. With seven starters out of the lineup on Thursday, the Trojans defeated Bellevue 45-30 and lost to Pennfield 48-17. O.J. Sabin (145) and Shawn Monroe (275) each posted a pair of wins in the double dual, held at Pennfield. Sabin had a decision and a pin, while Monroe won on a pin and a forfeit. Mike Nelson (125), Ty Middleton (152), Tom Kelly (160), and Jake Bennett (171) each split two matches, with each recording a pin against their Bellevue opponents. John Sarver (140) was awarded a win on a forfeit. Tuesday at home in a double dual, Middleville defeated Marshall 36-32 and Caledonia 51-20. The Trojans strength in the upper weight classes enabled them to edge the Redskins. Dave Lehman (189) posted a pair of pins, while Nelson (130-injury default, forfeit), Chad Foster (140-pin, forfeit) and Chris Foster (160- pin, decision) also won a pair of matches. Kiley Webster and Ryan Winchel each had a pin in 103-pound matches. Dustin Harig (135), Sabin (145), Bennett (152), Seth Nelson (171), Craig Stolsenberg (171) and Monroe (275) also won matches. Stolsenberg and Monroe each pinned their only opponent of the night. Middleville will not wrestle until the L.H. Lamb Invitational in Hastings Jan. 4. Shawn Monroe: Heavyweight finishes week 3-0 with a pair of pins Phone — 891-1056 Middleville 51, Caledonia 20- 103- Ryan Winchel (M) p. Adam Stauffer 1:02; 112- Billy Lai (C) d. Brian Tiner 11-4; 119- Matt Lintcmuth (C) tech, pin Ben Meeham 15-0; 125- Chad Nicholas (C) p. Jason Tusch 4:24; 130Mike Nelson (M) won by forfeit; 135- Dustin Harig (M) d. Mark Rogge (10-7); 140- Chad Foster (M) won by forfeit; 145- O.J. Sabin (M) p. Dan Philips 0:51; 152- Ryan Sinclair (C) p. Jake Bennett 4:24; 160- Chris Foster (M) p. Chris Vandenmeer 0:45; 171- Craig Stolsenberg (M) p. Jason Bush 0:48; 189- Dave Lehman (M) p. Rick Ward 0:39; 275- Shawn Monroe (M) p. Joel Aldrich 2:47. Great ideas For Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers Scot gridders are all-state Caledonia s Brod Feenstra (left) was named to the Detroit Free Press Class B All-State team as an offen­ sive Imemon. while Brod Stegenga received Honorable Mention as a kicker. Scot football cooch Ralph Shefferly said that Feenstra s effort as a lead blocker was largely respon­ sible for the Scots piling up 4,200 yards in rushing over the lost two years. Stegenga averaged 41.4 yards per kick in league play and 39 2 overall, Shefferly said. 20%(or more) OFF Regular Price of All TOOLS y 18-Wheeler 20% Off toy $Q99 SOFT TOYS TRUCK □ Reg Price ’3 99 and Up AUtO ._-75- '5 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 24, 1991 I Page 11 Panel sets Feb. 17 hearing for land use changes Caledonia Planning Commission OKs accessory building permit by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week approved a special use permit for an oversized ac­ cessory building and con­ tinued discussion on land uses along the M-37 corridor. The commission granted Robert VanTil. 8080 Sunset Lane, Alto, a special use per­ mit to allow him to construct a 3.200-square-foot building on his 10-acre parcel. Township ordinance limits accessory buildings to 1,200 square feet in the rural residential zone unless the resident applies for the special use permit. VanTil said he does not plan to split his parcel, and intends to use the extra building just for storage. No public comment was offered Caledonia Township Plan­ ner Mark VanderPloeg said he had inspected the site and noted that VanTil's property is bounded by woods and trees on two sides and is partially screened by a hill. He said his only concerns were that the building be set back according to zoning re­ quirements, that the building not be used for commercial purposes and that it blend in architecturally with the house and other neighboring buildings Commissioner Beryl Fischer moved that the special use permit be granted under those conditions, and the Commission unanimously ap­ proved the motion For the rest of the meeting, the commission continued its discussion about how to best set up a planned unit develop­ ment district along M-37. and what changes needed to be made to the township's land use plan map VanderPloeg’s suggestions for the changes included ex­ panding the light industrial use by about 110 acres, and to line up some of those acres along Patterson Avenue to match up with the Gaines Township land use plan The commission also agreed to designate more land commercial in the area of the proposed SouthBelt inter­ change. especially since a large wetland is located just northwest of the cloverleaf. The other significant pro­ posed change was to add about 200 acres of high densi­ ty residential use in the Kraft Avenue-76th Street area. Other plans for that area in­ clude a “mini-Crystal Spr­ ings’ ’ of about 40 or 50 lots on the interior of Broadmoor Golf Course, according to course owners. This would not be feasible, however, until Steelcase ran a sewer line down 76ch Street, explained the course owners. Mike. Jeff and Bill Leatherman. The commission also discussed the feasibility of low density bousing along the highway just opposite the Village of Caledonia. Township Attorney Jim Brown presented a draft of a PUD district ordinance to the commission, in which all zones in the township or­ dinance are amended so that if the lands are located within the boundaries of the new M-37 PUD district, they can be rezoned only as PUD. This new ordinance would not apply to lands designated agricultural, rural residential or single family (R-l and R-2> It would apply to lands to be rezoned multiple family, com­ mercial or industrial, or any mix of those uses, that were located within the M-37 PUD district. The commission will study the draft and continue its work on the land use map until a Feb. 17 public hearing on the proposed changes. Hunt’s 25 paces TK over Panthers With several players slowed by the flu and starting point guard Dave Sherwood out of the lineup with a wrist injury, Middleville basketball coach Kurt Holzhueter needed someone to step forward. As it turned out, several Trojans picked up the slack. The result was a 71-52 victory over Comstock Park in the home opener on Friday. The win lifts Middleville to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in O-K Blue play heading into the holidays. The Trojans are tied with defending league champion Calvin Christian, a 74-65 TKYB may start tee-ball league The Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball is interested in adding a tee-ball league for kids who have completed first or second grade, said Mike Bremer. "We supply the facilities and equipment; you supply the players," Bremer said. Moms, dads, high school or college students are ideal volunteer coaches, and while minimal baseball knowledge is required, some is preferred, Bremer added. He said he hopes to have all the coaches needed lined up by February. Anyone interested may call Bremer at 795-3075. Rob Hunt: Careet-high 25 points in win over C.P. winner over Byron Center, atop the conference heep. Middleville jumped to a 12-2 lead, but relaxed and let Comstock Park back in it. The score was 15-11 after one period, but a Trojan run at the end of the first half propelled them to a 35-19 advantage. They were never seriously threatened after that. Middleville got a careerhigh 25 points from senior Rob Hunt Holzhueter said that he was looking for someone to shoot consistently well from the perimeter. "We've been struggling with our outside shooting," he said. "But (Hunt) hit a three-pointer and hit well from the baseline and on the wing." Holzhueter also praised the play of Jamie Berg, who has yet to fully recover from a injury sustained during football season. Berg scored just two points, but committed few turnovers and dished off 11 assists. Jeff Roodvoets and Bob Jansen dominated the inside for the Trojans. Roodvoets had 17 points and nine boards, while Jansen added 16 points and had a gamehigh 12 rebounds. Sean Lamoreaux had 13 for Comstock Park, while Damion Huber scored a dozen. Middleville hit 57 percent on 30-of-53 shooting, while the Panthers struggled with a 20 for 61 night. The Trojans connected on 14 of 22 free throws. "We had good balance again," Holzhueter said. "We had a lot of sickness during the week, but I'm real happy with our performance going into the holidays." Middleville returns to action Jan. 3 when they travel to Godwin Heights. TK's next home game is not until Jan. 17, when it entertains Byron Center. TK 7th grade eagers top Lee 47-19 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast Service • No Long waits WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner The T K seventh grade basketball team defeated Lee Tuesdav night 47-19. Dave Liu led the Trojans with 19 points, while Chris Mason ^dded 16 points and 14 rebounds The win improves the Tro­ jan record to 2-0 heading into Christmas vacation Caledonia’s Billy Lai controls opponent Steve Merren of Wayland in Thursday night's double dual at Caledonia. Lai pinned Merren, but the Scots lost the O-K Gold opener 57-18. Scot matmen drop double duals The Caledonia wrestling team got off to a rough dual meet start last week, dropping a pair of double duals. The youthful and inex­ perienced Scots lost 40-29 to Marshall and 51-20 to Mid­ dleville last Tuesday night. On Thursday they were defeated 57-18 by Wayland and 55-15 by Delton. Winning three times by pins for Caledonia last week, in the 130-pound class, was Chad Hamilton. He pinned Mid­ dleville’s Jason Tutsch in 4:24. his opponent from Mar­ shall in 2:35 and his Wayland foe in 53 seconds. Billy Lai (112 pounds) won twice and tied once last week. He decisioned Brian Tyner of Middleville 11-4 and pinned his Wayland opponent in 3:41. Freshman Ryan Sinclair (152) registered a quick 14-second pin over his Delton opponent and he won by a pin over Middleville’s Jake Ben­ nett in 4:24. Matt Lintemuth (119) scored a 15-0 technical fall over Ben Meehan of Mid­ dleville and he squeaked by his Delton foe. 4-3. Winning once in the four outings last week were Adam Stauffer (103) by a pm m 1:01; Chris Vandermeer (152) by forfeit; A.J. Sabin (189) on an 11-10 decision; heavyweight Joel Aldnch. on a 2:59 pm; Dan Phillips, on a 5:31 pin; and Mark Rogge (130) on a pin in 1:33. The Fighting Scots will resume mat action on Satur day. Jan. 4. at the Maple Valley Invitational. TK 8th graders defeat Lee The T.K. eighth grade basketball team defeated Lee Tuesday night 45-20. The Trojans played a much more consistent game than in their opener. They were able to take a early lead and con­ tinue to increase their lead as the game progressed. Leading scorers for T.K. were Brian Brewer with 12 points and Jerry Postma with 11. The win improves the Tro­ jans’ record to 1-1. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP The Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission each have two seats coming up for appointment If you are interested In applying for one of these positions, please send a resume and letter stating your qualifica­ tions to: David VanElst, Supervisor Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Resumes must be received by January 6, 1992 Yankee Springs Township Board Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk 12-17 91 65 ZERO IXAXXNO INU’ERl-ST NO PAYMEN’IS FOR 60I AYS ON Al J. POf ARIS MODI J X. Now that Polans quality and performance are this affordable, there’* no reason to kettle for someone ekes leftovers Fly into your local Polaris dealer while the selection is still at its best Choose any model from dealer stock Make your best deal And pay zero down, no interest and no payments for 60 days Offer good until December 31. Now’s the time to jump on your fresh 92 Polaris sleds, not rapidly-depreciating closeouts from last year So you know you’ll be happier on a Polans Nothing down No interest and no payments for 60 days But hurry , the '92s are going fast — and ‘92s are all we’ve got POLARIS Bdiewlt. Bob s Service Shop 610 S. 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Call Ginny Sines at 891-0496.__________ ONE OF THE BEST PIZZAS AROUND New Pan Pizza New Bread Stix Regular Pizzas ★ Lasagna Subs Wanted WANTED- CUSHMAN SCOOTERS- any condition. Days 698-8790, nights 698-8826. CARPENTER WORK, NEW HOMES, additions, roof jobs, remodeling and pole barns. Licensed, free estimates. 795-7290. Oven Special a«uces 100% Real MIDDLEVILLE DAY CARE I have pan/full time openings in my licensed home, ages one year and up. 795-2519.__________ ----------- WMsWIEl----------MONDAY-THURSDAY SPECIAL 2-14” Regulars 1 /| 00 PIZZAS 1 I With 3 Hems Pick up only • One co«i|M»n per customer • Bill 928Z | Stella's Pizza Coupon Expires Jan 7, 1992 • Excludes extra cheese Excludes all other discounts, coupons or free offers | I------------ teWlsMEl------------ 1 OFFER GOOD 7 NIGHTS A WEEK AND FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY I I I ”77P"PPerani I SC 99 ROOFING AND SIDING, roofing repairs, tear offs and new. Aluminum and Vinyl siding. Replacement windows. Free estimates. 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WEEK We will be CLOSED Christmas Day and New Year’s Day V, All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100*. Mozzarella Cheese to IS Minutes Takeout or Eat in or Fast Free Delivery within s Miles WE ACCEPT COUPONS from any other pizza place. DOWNTOWN »«D0L£WX£ ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAY EAT IN or TAKE OUT 795-7844 9790 Cherry Valley. M 37. Caledonia — PARK IN REAR i/j � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/701/SunandNews_1991-12-31.pdf d84e2e18c7fcee1282e1880b090df569 PDF Text Text HASTINGS FUttIC UBUfT 12/30/99 stings 121 S CHu HASTES. Mi 49058-im Library r TheSuii unu News 1 1- 1 — * « X _ - Ar* ■ ___ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Areas Middleville, Michigan 49333 120th Year No. 206 / December 31, 1991 Bus fire easily was Middleville’s top 1991 story by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The top story of the year 1991 in Middleville has to be the disastrous bus fire in May that officials said was deliberately set. More than a million dollars of taxpayers' money went up in the explo­ sion, smoke and flames, and the effects of the loss meant changes in the lives of staff, students, bus drivers and parents. Repercussions from that fire are still being felt, with middle and high school par­ ents and students getting up earlier to meet a school bus that will be sent out on a route at least four times a day instead of twice. After picking up and delivering older students, the drivers make another run to pick up the elementary kids. No clues have been left un­ explored in the fire, but the investigation now is at a vir­ tual standstill. Unless some­ one comes forward with more or new information about the blaze, it looks like the ques­ tion of "who set the fire?" may never be answered. The $5,000 reward sits, waiting. Not having a place to maintain buses and having to buy older models, school officials say, are reasons that the inspection by the state police in September was so disappointing, with only one of the 24 buses getting a blue flag, meaning the bus was free of defects. After getting some time to work on the buses and the opening of a facility, the return state inspection in November took a quantum leap forward, with a vastly improved evaluation. School officials were re­ lieved during the year, when a law requiring them to furnish information on how to obtain an abortion without parental consent to pupils in grades six through 12, was revised before it had to be distributed. On a more positive note, all of the TK sports teams did well in their contests.The TK Trojan football team marched through an undefeated season and into the playoffs for the second straight year. Again they lost the first round to an O-K Gold Conference opponent. Still, how could anyone in Middleville feel bad about a season that the rest of the league teams clearly could envy? The seniors on the squad were a rarity. They had not lost a regular season football game during their high school careers. The girls tennis team also had an exemplary season. See Year in Review, Page 2 The biggest story of the year in Middleville was the bus garage fire. The effects of the blaze are still being felt, with the fire disrupting many lives. State Senator Jack Welborn was touring the county with Gov. John Engler, and made a side trip to look at what was left of the TK bus fleet. Residents say ‘no’ to school, municipal proposals ’91 brings continued growth, progress to Caledonia by Barbara Gall Staff Writer "All the world’s a stage," wrote Shakespeare some 400 years ago. But his words accurately presaged the 1991 drama of world events that formed the backdrop to our everyday lives this year. We look back on a war fought with “smart" weapons, Harm Perdock (center) and Bob Boning (right) of GMB Architecture and Engineering confer with Caledonia School Board member Gordon DeBloay on plans for a proposed middle school that would alleviate overcrowding at the ex­ isting facility. Caledonjp voters, however turned down the November bond issue that would nave funded the new building. ongoing civil war in Yogoslavia, an attempted coup d'etat in the Soviet Union fol­ lowed by the dissolution of that powerful nation into a federation of independent but interdependent republics. Eliminating apartheid is under discussion in South Africa, while the release of Western hostages in the Mid­ dle Ease paved the way for more attempts to achieve peace in that long-troubled area. As 1991 winds down, Cale­ donia residents can look back on their own roller coaster year of highs and lows, of lo­ cal pride and local protest. The year’s ups and downs affected both government and education, and millage failures reflected the down side of citizen opinion, which ranged this year from helpful to hostile. A patriotic "high" surged through the area early in the year as local citizens joined in the wave of national pride during the Persian Gulf conflict But after the troops came home, the reality of economic problems set in again, and by the end of the year, the economy had hit a new low with wage freezes and job layoffs. On the "high" side, visitors from throughout the state vis­ ited Caledonia High School to learn about its restructuring program and newly implemented school day schedule. Students and teachers also responded to requests from education seminars and other school districts to talk about the program. Caledonia's athletic boost­ ers also enjoyed a "natural high" as the high school's 1991 track teams continued their winning ways. The cross-country teams added to school pride as they won con­ ference and regional champi­ onships, and, not to be out­ done, the girls' basketball team knocked off a few stateranked squads while advancing to the "final four" in the state Class B tournament. The Caledonia schools ap­ plied for and received state improvement grants, and vol­ unteers worked on the millage campaign and school plan­ ning. Likewise, the township received citizen aid from area Sh Caledonia In Review, P 5 In This Issue... • DeGroote remembered for character and soccer sense • Middleville girl 10th in state gymnastics contest • “Sweet Ladies” stirring run highlights CHS sports year • 1991...Year of the Champions �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 31. 1991 M*DOT NEXT 4 MILES MIDDLEVILLE ROTARY CLUB Freeport upgraded their Fire Department by adding a rescue vehicle and also 10 people certified as first responders’ to ride in the vehicle to emergencies. Year in Review, Forever 105 years, HASTINGSCITY BANK has been a community friend, providing people as well as businesses with financial advice and assistance. Local communities have put their trust in HASTINGS CITY BANK’S offices and per­ sonnel. This trust has been rewarded with a safe place for saving, loans to help fulfill your dreams, and a wide variety of innova­ tive, convenient services, all delivered with the personal touch you’ve come to expect from a hometown friend. SAFE AND SOUND SINCE 1886 ^Hastings ffiitg ^ank Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue Nashville • Caledonia • Wayland Member FDIC EQUAL HOUSING LENDER In the village, reworking and tightening the zoning or­ dinance by the Planning and Zoning Commission was completed, and with the al­ ready completed master plan, the future growth of Mid­ dleville should have clear di­ rection. The first business tenants were planning to move into the industrial park, but not without protests from nearby neighbors. That controversy will go into 1992, with the village buying of the park being challenged by two neighborhood groups. Village President Duane Thatcher resigned late in the year, and was replaced by William Hardy, and several other personnel changes took place on village boards during the year. Delays by the DNR in re­ sponse to planned sewer ex­ pansion in Middleville so frustrated the council mem­ bers that they agreed to what amounts to suing the state agency to get an answer. To further complicate life for the village officials who from front page must oversee the project, the DNR itself is in disarray with a new governor reorganizing commissions and staff of the state bureaus that they have to deal with. So, there was no sewer ex­ pansion in Middleville in 1991. Thomapple Township took a big step with the develop­ ment of its own planning and zoning. The township took control of its zoning from the county in 1991, after three years of work to make a mas­ ter plan and zoning ordinance to enforce it. Subscription ambulance service was offered by Thor­ napple Township Emergency Services, and after earning the Continued on page 3 The Rotary Club of Middleville was one of the first organizations to “Adopt-A-Highway.’’ They are keeping the roadway clean between Middle­ ville and Caledonia. The Middleville Memorial Day parade saw another veteran marching last year. The soldiers from Operation Desert Storm took their place in the ranks of veterans who have served their country. oe ThankYou we wish to thank all of our customers for their patronage this past year and we wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year! Und^K Tncl^00’® 9 Judy Groendyke Dawn M.nor. Nancy Budd YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 OPEN Monday-Fnday 9 to 8 Saturday 9 to 5:30 o 891-1106 Changes in personnel on the Middleville council included Ed Schellinger (left) as council trustee and William Hardy moving up from trustee to president. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 31, 1991 I Page 3 Year in Review, Continued from page 2 title of "Training Center" from the American Heart As­ sociation, instructors are teaching courses in everything from CPR to basic life support for instructors. Agreements with neighbor­ ing townships for providing fire protection were updated and fees were raised by Thor­ napple Township, thereby showing commitment to its fire department Gravel mining dominated life for many in Yankee Springs Township for the second year, with residents, officials and the Thompson McCully Company represen­ tatives all unhappy. With TMC back for the second year, a citizens' group, the Yankee Springs Aware­ ness Committee, was founded, with members care­ fully monitoring the gravel mining and challenging town­ ship officials when they had any questions. A proposal that has been talked of before, of making a governmental unit of the Gun Lake area, was brought up again by the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the movement has been gath­ ering steam. With some meetings held, and others planned, the process continues. Any village in this area would include parts of Wayland, Martin, Yankee Springs, and Orangeville townships. Many people in Freeport continued work on the Com­ munity Center, with the Freeport Area Library moving into the completely refur­ bished quarters in the fall. The village offices had moved into the building earlier. The center now is being rented for various private parties and en­ tertainment events. Almost all of the firefight­ ers of the Freeport Area All­ Volunteer Fire Department, and some of their wives, have completed training to become "first responders." Obituaries Emma Kowalczyk The first woman to join the firefighters in the Thornapple Township Emergency Services is Kathy Uzarski, shown here with TTES admini­ strator Robert Kenyon. ALTO - Emma Kowalczyk. 95 of Alto passed away Thurs­ day, December 19, 1991 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Kowalczyk was bom February 28, 1896 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of August and Marie (King) BaltutaL She was mamed to Walter A. Kowalczyk. He preceded her in death August of 1971. Mrs. Kowalczyk is survived by children, Joseph Kowalc­ zyk, Mary and George Krebs, John and Pat Kowalczyk and Mrs. George (Mariau) Kowalczyk; ten grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one greet great grandson; one William L. Thomas FLORIDA - William L. Thomas, 82 of Bowling Green, Florida and Gun Lake, passed away Saturday, December 21, 1991. He is survived by his daughters, Dorothy (Ken) Slocum of Fremont, Mary Lou Paul of Mantua, New Jersey and Cathy (Don) Williamson of Middleville; 15 grandchil­ dren and 14 great- Superintendent’s by... Steve Garrett grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret. A memorial was celebrated Friday, December 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Cale­ donia, with Reverend James Cusack, celebrant. For those who wish, memor­ ials may be made to the Ameri­ can Cancer Society. Ernest E. Vermeulen Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg How to build a ‘quality School’ "A Quality School is a place where all students believe that what they want to learn or are asked to learn will add quality to their lives. There is no short or direct road to a Quality School or any other quality organization. To get there, the whole schtxil community needs to gain an understanding of the com­ plex concept of quality." To reach a Quality School, as defined by Dr. William Glasser above, he has outlined the following practices that need to be in place. 1. Staff and students are friends. Neither need fear threats or punishment. Together they will make all rules and then sign that they accept these rules. 2. There will be no nonsense taught or tested for. Teachers will be required to explain how what they teach can be used in their students' lives either now or later. 3. From kindergarten through 12th grade, there is an em­ phasis on the skills of speaking, writing or mathematics. 4. Subjects such as history , social studies, health, science and foreign language are taught the way the teachers of these subjects think is best. They will be under no pressure to cover ground or prepare students for tests like the SAT. A special course in preparing students for such tests will be an optional elective. 5. All students will be asked to evaluate all of their own work for quality. 6. All tests will be open book. There will be no requirement to memorize facts. Test questins. either written or oral will ask how the information tliat has been covered can be used. Tests will not be objective type (such as multiple choice). Demonstrations of competency such as a student w riting a let­ ter to a newspaper and getting it published, doing a project as in science of working in the community with what has been learned in school will supplement tests whenever possible 7. As long as students want to work to improve, any grade can be raised. 8. A corps of good studnets w ill be trained to serve as tutors for any student who needs one-on-one tutonng in any subject. No student will be allowed to sit in class not knowing how to do the work and not being offered help. 9. There will be no busy work; and therefore, no compulsory homework in a Quality School. Students who want to get credit and cannot make a "B" with what they have done in class will be counseled by their teacher as to what they need to do at home to get credit. Most students will also assign homework to themsehes to learn more, to prepare for tests and to improse their grades beyond what they can achieve if they only do class work 10. All teachers will be taught how to counsel students using reality therapy. that they are responsible for their own actions and behavior and the consequences of that behavior Dr. Glasser points out that if you have trouble understanding or agreeing with his 10 points, think of something that you have learned on your own as an adult such as skiing, contract bridge, a foreign language, or photography. or what you learn­ ed as you prepared to take a trip Without being aware of it. as you learned, you carefully followed many of these points He contends that what he suggests is not radical, but it is a natural way to learn as we attempt to increase the quality of our own lives. He asks, why should we not do the same in school * sister. Marie Rose of Grandvil­ le; two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sons. George and Edward. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 21 at the Holy Family Catholic Church with Father James C. Cusack officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel in Caledonia. Thornapple Township Emergency Services held a fund raiser in 1991 and bought a newer, more sophisticated “Extricator II” for use in pin-in accidents. Administrator of the service Robert Kenyon looks over the new equipment. These "first responders" assess an accident scene and provide medical help in life­ threatening situations. They are allowed to provide medical treatment, with the exception of administering IVs and drugs. The department also com­ pleted work on a rescue vehi­ cle for the first responders to go with the firefighters and provide emergency medical help. In all, 1991 was a year of changes for Middleville, both large and small. And while some work done by village, school and township officials may not be always be appreciated by residents, "well meaning amateurs" as Caledonia High School and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 1 No School Thursday. Jan. 2 No School ’ Friday, Jan. 3 No School Monday. Jan. 6 Sub sandwich, french fries or mixed vegetable. fruit choice, milk Tuesday. Jan. 7 Pizza, french fries, fruit choice, milk Note: Daily alternate to main entree: Caledonia Elementary-soup, sandwich; High Middle school, ala carte line, salad bar. assorted sand wK'hes. pizza, fries, snacks, ice cream, yogurt. Kettle Lake Ele -soup sandwich, chef salad, roll, hot dog Don Boyson calls the various board members, will continue to do what they think is best for the people who live, work and go to school in the Mid­ dleville area. See more photos, page 9 MIDDLEVILLE - Ernest E. Vermeulen, 96 of Middleville passed away Thursday, December 26,1991 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Vermeulen was bom on December 12, 1895 at Gull Lake, Barry County, the son of Abraham and Maria Vermeulen. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended Pleasant Hill and Middleville schools. Mr. Vermeulen was married to Pearl M. Slagel on February 9, 1923 in Middleville. He was self employed as a farmer and contractor. Mr. Vermeulen is survived by his wife, Pearl; one daught­ er, Mrs. Keith (Norine) Wilson of Middleville; one son-in-law Al Mulford of Hastings; five grandchildren, Max Mulford, Shelia Reahm, Dennis Wilson, Andrea Storrs, Deborah Frey; nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie M. Mulford. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 28 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville, with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. BINGO American Legion Post #305 9548 Cherry Valley • THURSDAY • Early Bird — 6:30 p.m. Thank You May your holidays be safe and happy. Were glad to be of service to you and wish you the best of prosperity, health and good fortune in 1992. ?l— J*? DeVRIES^ AGENCY, Inc. JEFFREY M DeVRIES JOHN J. DeVRIES 131 East Main Street, Caledonia. Ml 49316 Ph: (616) 891-8125 or FAX: (616)891-9452 (Left to right) Jeff DeVries, John DeVries, Nancy Biggs (front) Carolyn Nickles, Phyllis Gless. �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 31, 1991 Neighbors with NORMA VELDERMAN Sorry there was no news last week — 1 had a bug for a few days. So my world revolved around one room in the house. I’m better now. I had to get the news together early this week, so started to call on Sunday evening. The Walt Bender family was to have Christmas at son Don’s home on Christmas Eve The Thomapple Heritage Club members had their Christmas meeting on Dec. 18 at Lu and Dick Wards beautifully decorated home I couldn't go because of the bug. but everyone said Lu and Dick did their usual super host and hostess job and all had a wonderful time Dick said their daughter came home for Christmas from Indonesia. It was a long trip, but coming home is always a big plus. Hope she doesn't get the bug and get sick like she did the last time she came home. Most of the rest of the family also was scheduled to be there. A lot of folks weren’t home, so I will try to get you next week — I have to start calling them on Sunday also. Mary Noah said that on Sunday. Dec. 22. grandson Greg and Ann and son Chns. Melvin and Kay Noah, along with Paul Leach. Mary Noah and Mary VanderWaL went up to Kay's brother Jim Kalchek’s home to have Kay’s sidi of the family’s Christmas. Mary Noah said it was like spring while they were up there They had good roads, and beautiful weather, and a wonderful time. Grandson Randy Noah and wife Chen Yin and new son from California planned to come this week Grandson. Terry . Margaret and daughter Hannah will make it this Saturday And Mary proudly said that Dr. Chris Noah from Midland, where he is doing his residency was to be home for the family Christmas Wednesday So the whole family was scheduled to be together for Christmas week. Daughter Mary VanderWal was to spend her Christmas with her sons, wives and two grandsons in Battle Creek The Lynn Tolans were bat­ tling with the flu bug. but will have a lol of Christmas and holiday news next week. Thelma Carl had the flu bug and so missed her nephew s family Christmas party She went to visit them Sunday . Annie Cross said her mom and dad Char and Rod Finkbeiner were gone for the evening. I made a mistake on Thelma Carl’s news. The weather wouldn’t let Thelma go to nephew Calvin's Carl’s Christmas party at her niece's home, not the flu bug Thursday. Thelma Carl went to Fred and Nettie Baughman s dinner party at Gun Lake. Elaine Northrop and Ryal have been busy making Christmas gifts. Elaine has been making stained glass gifts and Ryal wooden ones. Then Elaine said their whole family was to have their Christmas gathering at Hastings fire bam because their son-in-law has to work. With about 38 coming, it made for a wonderful place and tune. Cheryl McWhinney said they had their Christmas Sun­ day. Dec. 22. at Lois and Gordon's new home. The house was bulging, bug what a wonderful family time Betty Koeplmger said the girls came Sunday . Dec. 22. for brunch. They were to have Christmas at daughter Missy's home. Patty Schondelmayer said their whole family was to be home for Christmas. Neva Aicken said the whole family was to be at their home on Christmas Eve. Lib Palmer said their family get-together was scheduled for Christmas Eve. Stacey came several days before, along with Beatrice and Paul Liebenbauer and daughter Kara Virginia Root said their family was to be together at Chris and Rex Schaal's Christmas Eve from Oswego. N.Y. Virginia Root is still having fun watching her three possums Florence Fiala had 21 peo pie at her s and Joe's for Christmas They had an early Christmas. All the children were there, except the one from Phoenix. Ariz. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY_ INDEPENDENT CHURCH of CHRIST Meeting behind River Bend Travel Agency. State Street Minister: Jim Sandusky I’hone 945-2026 P.O. Box 558, Hastings, Ml 49058 Sunday Services: 9:30 a m....................................................... Bible School 10 30 a m ......................................Morning Worship 6 30 p m............................................. Evening Worship Bible Study: 7:00 p.m........................................................ .’..Thursday CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a curing heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Al Tiemeyer Community Calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Pastor Jeffrey Lee CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Lee Taylor, Assistant Pastor Sunday School.............................................. 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service..... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service............................... 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................... 6:45p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People Who Care" Rev. James Cusack J—LjJT 1 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Sunday School.............. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Bobby Dale Whitlock ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a.m , 11:00 a m A 600 p m WEDNESDAY ................ Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Studv 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Brian Harrison Music ]eff Vander Heide Phone 795-7076 FIRST BAPTIST ill Phone 891-9259 CHRISTIAN -REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Wtsteyan Church Services — Sun. Morning Worship..................... 10:30a.m. exciting fellowship” Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Church School..................................... 9:30a.m. Sunday Services......................................... 10 .Wa rn Morning Worship .................... 1100 a.m. at the Caledonia High School Cafeteria Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Evening Service................................... 6:00p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Saturday Evening Mass................. 5.00 p.m. Sunday Mass .......... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH TI"ML^nS^ 908 West Main Middleville Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell <616) 795-2391 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST 1/2 mile E of Joe's Grocery at Gun Lake (the) Rev. Ronald R. Zartman, pastor 795-7903 Youth Fellowship, Wednesday RAY TOWNSEND. Pastor JEFF JOHNSON. Youth Director 7:00 p.m. 891 -oUZo MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 70S West Main Street YOU ARE INVITED 795-3667 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School........9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 1 LOO a.m. ...ufxerc there is always room for you I Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Carroll Fowler Air conditioned (&auic> United iirrtijrrn tiljurcb KALAMAZOO AVENUE at 92nd STREET CALEDONIA. MICHIGAN PHONE ^98-8252 FWf I I JJroLi Sunday Services. ............ 9 45 a m. & 6 00 p.m. . Christian Education Classes...............11 00 a.m. 2nd k 4th Tuesday Mothers ci Young Children................. 9 30 a.m. Wednesday Family Night...... .............7 00 p m Thursday Moms Ln Touch........... .. .10-00 a.m. Richard} Raab Pastor • v98-9Q24 Peace Reformed Church . Barrier Free • M-37 between Caledonia & Middleville * For information call: 891-8119 Rev. FL. ’Red" Faba. Rev. Stan Vuguvecn jl. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Morning Worship Sennce................... 1000 o.m. Sunday School 1115am. Evening Worship Service 600 pm. Worship—10:00 a.m. Sunday School—11:15 a.m. Nursery provided Office Phone 891-9606 Located in Leighton Township Sunday Worship Services.... 8:30 or 11:00; 6:00 Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Children'iChurch/Youth Worship dunng morning icrvieea; Sunday Morning Worship Caraway St. puppet ministry for K 4th during evening lervicca (Interpreted for hearing impaired......................... 9:30a.m. Sunday School.........................................................11:10a.m. Sunday School............. ...................... 9:45-10:45 Sunday Evening Service......................... 6:30p.m. Wednesday Night “Family Night”...... 6:45-8:15 Pioneer Club Includci Adventure Club, Choin for Children and Adulu, High (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. School Youth Group and Adult Clatsci Prayer Meeting/ Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Gun Lake Community Church Pastor Craig Patterson Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 (Ihc (Did (lime JHfthndist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49802 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship ........ 8.30 a.m. 9 45 am 1100am Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody ts someoody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Suroov Schoo StndOY Morrvrg WonNp keejay EvevngWonro Aeoresoof pro®, V-xt/ 930 om <030 o m 600pm 7 00 p m Rev Mibom Dobton. Pastor Sieve Jackson. Youth Pastor & MOST HOLY ROSARY CHURCH Sunday School................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............11:00 a.m. 314 E. Main St., Middleville Evening Worship........................ 6:00p.m. Traditional Latin Mass Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ 4:30 p.m............................................. Every Sunday Children's Classes . 7 00 p.m. Confession and Rosary................... Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - 4:15 p.m For Information Call— 765-3073 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 31, 1991 I Page 5 Caledonia year in review, businessmen who are making publi z sewer, at least along M-37, a possibility instead of a “pipe" dream. But not everything was rosy. District residents lodged protests, too, and not against poor refereeing on the basket­ ball court. They protested their high property assess­ ments by turning down tax raises requested not only by the school district, but also by the township. And while the village fi­ nally began building the sewer plant needed to alleviate its capacity problems, law­ suits over sewer and zoning issues continued to drain the continued from frontpage township of much-needed tax dollars. After war came the woe As the Persian Gulf conflict carried over into 1991, Caledonians participated in the country’s support for U.S. soldiers as they drove Iraqi invaders out of Kuwait and sent strongman Saddam Hussein into hiding. Trees throughout the area sprouted yellow ribbons dur­ ing the "war" and a hero’s welcome greeted the returning soldiers, as if in atonement for the shabby treatment ac­ corded returning VietNam vet­ erans nearly 20 years ago. The Caledonia area boasted its share of Operation Desert Storm participants, and the Kent County International Airport was the scene of many happy reunions as families and friends greeted the returning servicemen and women. The soldiers, for their part, visited local schools to thank the children for the Christmas cards, letters and mementos the youngsters had sent to the desert fighters. But once the all-absorbing news from "the Gulf "died down, Americans had to turn back to the domestic prob­ lems they had been able to ignore while the fighting was going on. Construction of a public sewer system servicing M-37 would have a profound effect on the development of that corridor. Kari Lohela of KML Engineering ex plains how such a system could be created. To the right is Dick Baxter of B & B Water and Wastewater, also involved in the sewer study. Village Council Presi­ dent Glen Klover (left) helps with the presentation. Despite the recession, Caledonia kept growing in 1991, os indicated by the large addition under construction at the State Bank of Caledonia. Problems in Caledonia, like the rest of the country, centered on the economy. Property taxes went up, but wages didn’t. And as the year marched on, the recession hit the area in the form of job layoffs at major employers: Westinghouse, Steelcase and General Motors. Despite the economic turn­ down, Caledonia kept grow­ ing. Some new businesses opened their doors. Developers pressured the Planning Commission to re­ zone large tracts of land for both residential and commer­ cial development. And at least one over­ crowded school resulted as families still bought and built houses in Caledonia, where Steelcase and Foremost Insur­ ance Corporation opened their newest facilities in recent years. Schools mull options after millage defeat Despite the obvious need for extra classrooms, and de­ spite knowing that the school district could borrow money at a very low rate, voters turned down a $19 million November bond issue request for the construction of a new middle school and remodeling of the high school. Building the new school would have eliminated the need for the six portable classrooms purchased and leased to handle the present classroom shortage. Voters, however, claimed that hard times, coupled with a lack of confidence in the kind of building to be con­ structed, led to the ’’no’’ vote. As 1992 begins, the Cale­ donia School Board must de­ cide its direction after the set­ back of the millage defeat. The board says it has no plans at present to go back to the voters with another bond issue request. Options facing the board aren’t the most pleasant: split shifts, increasing middle school class sizes, lengthen­ ing the school year or sending several high school classes to the Community Education Building. This latter action might mean eliminating some Community Ed programs, but it would temporarily free some classroom space in the high school for the middle school students. The board not only must consider the millage defeat, but also the loss of commer­ cial revenues due to the pas­ sage of the so-called "Robin Hood" bill, which requires commercially rich districts to hand over a share of that kind of wealth for redistribution to poorer districts. While the districts losing revenue are considering fighting the bill, Caledonia still had to write a check for $649,000 as this year's share of the Robin Hood solution for education funding inequity in the state. The school board also is Se« Caledonia, page 7 How to survive financially in difficult economic times... A new seminar, "Your Finances in Changing Times" Caledonia Village's need for more sewer capacity will be met when its new se­ quencing batch reactor treatment plant is completed. Dick Baxter, whose firm is constructing the plant for the village, uses a model to explain how the treatment process works. by Dr. Lorry Burkett is being offered by Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Volley, Middleville (see mop below) \ s beginning Wednesday, January 8 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. for twelve (12) weeks * <— Some ones awed: • Hfy „ ggf CALEDONIA Fnrod tjffcjfy • Hmt 10 st up Shafi and long range foancri plats • Lurmg the ndbe of budgeting • Hom to teodi and train dirhn to homing mottmf i Peace Reformed Church Registration fee: $12 at the door t - \ \ (Covers workbooks; other resources wi be oMjSobte) i Leaders: Chris Wingeier, Bank Manager .MX, e CHS graduate Joe Stimoc and FACTs committee member Kathy Jackson ore shown posting some publicity about the public forums held early in 1991 to discuss long-range planning for the Caledonia schools. Helping out is Kelly Jackson Lloyd DeVries, Businessman Any questions: Please coll Pastor Stan Vugteveen at Peace Reformed Church - 891 “8119 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 31, 1991 Middle School Students of the Month named The TK Middle School recognizes certain pupils as "Student of the Month" based on their behavior, improvement in grades, positive attitude, dependability, attentiveness and for just being a neat kid Nominations are made by teachers, and students who earns two such nominations in a month is declared a "Student of the Month." Eighth graders who earned the title of "Student of the Month" for November/December at the TK Middle School are (front row. from left) Steve Austin, Angel Berciunas, Michelle Butler. Mandy Clairmont, (second row) Robert Kiel. Abby La Bin, Megan Oliver. Steven Orr. (third row) Lance Robertson and Samantha Sherman. Not pictured are Michael Anders. Joel Barnhill, Arnie Bergakker, Ethan Buist. Bradley Enders, Tracey Funnell, Ryan Garrison, Jill Kelley, Charles Reese, Brian Shoaf and Jennifer Webb. In a random drawing, Abby LaBin won a free haircut donated by the Barlow Clipper. "Students of the Month" for November/December in the seventh grade are (first row, from left) Melody Allore, Sarah Bishop, Amber Frost, Lindsey Haight, Wyatt Holes, Joshua Lancaster, (second row) Sage Lucas, Carrie Moma Jennifer Pabon, Tanya Richer, Megan Roon, (third row) Monica VerKerke, Heather West, Jaclyn Zoerner. Missing from photo are Kimberly Bedford, Andrew Bluhm, Kristi Bustraan, Dale Hess, Raneane Poll, Beth Stevens, Brooke Walker and Dennis ZyIstra. November/December honorees in the sixth grade are (front row, from left)Tonia Benedict, Sara Burks, Matthew Cramer, Penny Ignatoski, Jason Klinge, Morgan Leap, (second row) Kevin Lyons, Dawn Medaris, Brooke Mulder, Jared Otto, Holly Pitt, Anya Prichard, (third row) Lindsey Robertson, Lindsey Thornton, Amanda Vander Woude, Jill Vandyke, Steve Wiersma and Jessica Wiersum. Pictured separately is Leslie Valk. Missing from the photo are Sara Hillman, Joseph Norman and Kristine Williams. • SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES • THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP BOARD December 9 1991 Regular meeting colled at 7:00 p.m. Member* Present - 5. Other* ■ 8 Mmu»e* approved as printed Printed bill* in the amount of $6 868 44 eras ap­ proved by roil call vote Motion passed unanimously approving transfer of manage­ ment of Caledonia Community Cable Monon passed to return fran­ chise fee* to Caledon,a Com­ munity Cable for fiscal year 1992 93 Motion defeated Io concur with Planning Commission's recommendation regarding zon­ ing change Motion passed unanimously to return recommendation to Plan­ ning Commission for further study Motion passed unanimously approving the expenditure of $14.930 os the Township * share of resurfacing West State Road Motion passed unanimously approving write off of am balance bad debts Motion passed unanimously approving expenditure for Christmas gifts for employees Meeting adpurned at 10:08 p.m. Donna Kenyon Thornoppie Township Clerk (12-31-91-68) D.D.S. Quality Preventative and Restorative Family Dentistry 795-6000 402 Thornton, Middleville (Comer of Thornton and M-37) Now Taking Appointments Monday-Friday Evening Hours Available �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 31. 1991 / Page 7 Caledonia, a year in review, continued from page 5___ looking to purchase land in preparation for future building needs. Earlier this year, the district bought 20 acres in the Whitneyville/84th Street area for a future elementary school, and now it's looking for property suitable for a fu­ ture middle or high school fa­ cility. Township decreases police patrol service The school board, however, isn’t the only elected panel facing tough decisions this year after a defeated tax hike request Caledonia Township offi­ cials also looked at a tight budget in 1991, partly due to legal fees from several law­ suits. With ever-increasing costs for police protection, the Township Citizens' Advisory Committee recommended the board request a tax increase to fund expansion of both police and fire protection. The two-mill proposal was soundly defeated, however, in the Aug. 6 special township election. The Advisory Committee then recommended Caledonia drop its funding for the sher­ iff’s patrol car shared with Gaines Township, and depend only on the sheriffs units as­ signed to the area. The Cale­ donia Township Board agreed to this cost-cutting measure, pointing out that the shared car was spending most of its time in Gaines Township anyway. But, as with the schools, there also was an "up" side to township business. The township formally in­ corporated itself into charter status in February, hopefully making it more difficult for a neighboring municipality to annex any valuable Caledonia commercial properties. Be­ coming a charter township also meant adding two mem­ bers to the township board, and Jack Johnson and Gordon Jousma were elected to bring the board's membership to seven. Johnson's untimely death shortly after his election brought former Planning Commission Chairman Steve Gould to the Township Board to fill Johnson's term. John Dieleman joined the board as another new trustee when Tom Fischer resigned from the board for business rea­ sons. Appointed to the Township Planning Commission to fill vacancies were newcomers Jim Newhof and Scott Veil­ ing. With its board and commis­ sion positions finally filled, the township turned back to familiar issues: lawsuits, sewers and sand pits. Expensive lawsuits still use up tax dollars One of two lawsuits filed against the township in 1989 by the Caledonia Citizens' Watch was dropped in Febru­ ary. It had charged the town­ ship board violated the state Open Meetings Act, but the watchdog group lost the opening court battles both with this suit and with a second action, requesting intervention in a legal settlement between the township and the VerMeulen Mast sand mining operation. Claiming that it was pleased with the board's im­ proved representation of the citizens, the CCW voted to abandon the Open Meetings charge. However, the CCW board decided to go ahead with an appeal of the court's denial of CCW's request to intervene. In March, the appellate court denied the CCW appeal, stating that the sand pit neighbors involved had plenty of time to-participate in the township/sand pit lawsuit be­ fore the settlement. Still on the docket, how­ ever, is the suit filed io March 1990, by Riebel Development Company, also against Caledonia Township, its board and its Planning Commission. The company took the township to court after both panels turned down Riebel's request to rezone a 234-acre Broadmoor Avenue farm to allow construction of a large mobile home park on the property. Riebel and the township sat down in October to talk over a new proposal for developing the property, but no compro­ mise was reached. Riebel de­ cided to continue the suit, and this month the company asked for depositions in the case. Also continuing is the township's own lawsuit, filed against the engineering firm of Moore and Bruggink. The township is asking compensation for repairs resulting from M & B's alleged mismanagement of the construction and engineering of the Campau Lake sewer system. Among other problems, the township alleges the drain field for the system is not adequate and claims the engineering firm, not the township, is respon­ sible for the cost of solving this problem and remedying the others. The case recently was heard by a mediation panel, which awarded $294,000 to the township, which had asked for $316,000. The mediators also awarded to M & B $24,220 of the $47,000 it had asked for in its counter claim. Both sides have until Jan. 3 to decide whether or not to ac­ cept the mediators' decision. If one or both does not ac­ cept, the case will go to court early in 1992. Sand pit issues still stir up dust While controversy over sand mining in the township died down with the passage of a strict new PMR (planned mineral removal) ordinance, some dirt still got thrown around this year during a hear­ ing on one pit's request for a PMR renewal. The protest occurred at a Township Planning Commis­ sion hearing on whether to approve an early PMR re­ newal for Cherry Valley De­ velopment, formerly the Veil­ ing mining operation. The company also asked to expand its PMR lands and for ap­ proval of its end use plan. Residents showed up at the meetings to protest that Cherry Valley had not been living up to its original PMR conditions, and they said they wanted to know why the re­ newal should be allowed when the original agreement was being violated The end use plan also re­ quired lengthy explanations by engineers who discussed how a residential development would be created around three man-made lakes once the sand mining was completed. After a number of meetings and much discussion, the Cherry Valley requests were approved with conditions, and better enforcement of the pits was promised. The Jousma-DenHartigh sand pit this year also re­ quested and received a renewal of its PMR, and the inclusion of more lands in its permit M-37 development plan takes shape As 1991 closes, the Plan­ ning Commission also is fi­ nally closing in on some so­ lutions to the knotty problem of how to develop the M-37 "corridor” through Caledonia Township. Earlier this year, a group of area businessmen agreed to fund an engineering and feasi­ bility study of public sewer along the corridor, awarding the job to B & B Water and Wastewater of Moline in con­ junction with KML Engineer­ ing. The study's results were presented to the township this summer. B & B and KML il­ lustrated how a sewer district along M-37 could be serviced by using the village’s new se­ quencing batch reactor (SBR) system for the M-37 area south of 84th while a gravity feed to the Grand Rapids sys­ tem west of the natural water­ shed could service the north­ west part of the township. In­ corporating the Foremost Corporation's on-site SBR would provide sewer to still another portion on the north emi of the township. The success of this ’’sewer coalition" depends on obtain­ ing sewer capacity from Grand Rapids, if the city does indeed lift its moratorium on adding sewer units to its sewer system. The businessmen’s sewer study provided some direction for the Planning Commission as it struggled with deciding when and where to provide commercial designation for lands along the highway. The Caledonia businessmen already have prepared the nec­ essary application to Grand Rapids, based on the Planning Commission’s intention to create a planned unit development (PUD) district along the highway. Defining exactly how this PUD district will work will be one of the first big issues facing the Commission and the Township Board in 1992. Village, township join in cooperative efforts Action for this year’s Cale­ donia Village Council in­ cluded not only the ongoing construction of its SBR plant, but also the decision to provide sewer capacity to a portion of the township along the M-37 corridor. The village also began work with the township in the construction of a new village/township office building, now under construction. The present Emmons Street office and fire barn, owned Continued on pogo 8 Thank You. ..from all of us. Qtate DUTTON OFFICE 3205 68th St. S.E 698-6337 (Front row, from left) Judy Smith, Chip DeVries, Cathy Mulder; (back row) Tracy Warsen, Debbie Bush, Donna Johnson and Lori Bergy. o Qtate ' < ALEDONIA MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 303 Arlington 795-3361 . (Left to right) Connie Steeby, Terry Mason, Tim Kelly, Robin Jewett and Sandy Tolan. CALEDONIA OFFICE 267 Main Street 891-8113 Elzinga, Marilyn Staf­ ford, Lori Vander Hoef, Linda Comps, Nancy Macomber, Vai Owen, Annette Boot, Deb Yahne, Nancy Reinhart. Mick Hager, Ruth Debrie, Laura Boot, Chris Murphy, Kim Donley, George Edgar, Diane Gilbert. Brett Dodgson, Carla Schuitema, Paul Kaderabek, Cindy Ordway, Jean Soest, Joan Kegerreis, Jim Gless and Nicole Buer. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 31, 1991 C a 16 d O n i a, Continued from page 7 jointly by the two municipal­ ities, was purchased by the State Bank of Caledonia. Plans are to move the fire de­ partment into new quarters at the former Kent County garage on Maple Street, now owned by the township, with the new office building lo­ cated on the same property. The Village Council also voted 4-3 to drop its tradi­ tional share of funding for the area's volunteer fire depart­ ment, leaving that service to the township. Residents of the village for years have paid "double" for the fire depart­ ment's services, as they are taxed by both the township and the village. The village will "go halves" with the township on the new joint of­ fice building, however. The council also is working on sewer problems, not only building the new SBR wastewater treatment plant, but also checking and repairing its 1930s-era sewer networks to alleviate the infiltration of storm water. Looking back: • Bowne and Gaines town­ ships undertake historic build­ ing restorations. • CHS and community youth soccer leagues both add girls’ soccer teams. • Grand Rapids Community College offers classes at CHS this school year. • Caledonia area kids bring home their usual plethora of ribbons from the Kent County Youth Fair. • Dutton and Kettle Lake elementaries both open new classroom, computer lab and gym additions. • Jack Loring, long-time Caledonia Scout mentor, dies unexpectedly. A tip of the hat to: • The Caledonia citizens who faithfully work hard to provide the community with a rousing Fourth of July cele­ bration each summer and a Santa Claus parade each Christmas. • The volunteers who film and broadcast community and school events on the local cable station. • Steve Douglas and Kristi Simkins for their academic leadership of the CHS class of 1991. • The teachers, administra­ tors, parents and students who engineered Caledonia's first Teen Institute. • The Caledonia Women’s Club, which encourages young women by providing scholarships for college. • The churches and organi­ zations which joined the state's adopt-a-road program and are living up to their promise to help de-trash our local highways. • The Caledonia FFA, which continued its fine record of achievement this year. • Caledonia Middle School teacher Cindy Whalen, who won a $17,000 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship to im­ plement her plan to improve science instruction few Cale­ donia youngsters. • To the CHS student body and girls' basketball team, for Caledonia High School’s first-ever Teen Institute was judged a success, drawing over 100 students to the day-long program. Making up the Steering Committee were Tom Kaechele (back, left). Dave Wesorick. Cin­ dy Marble, Charles Dannison, Mike Pintek, Dee Hudson (front, left), Simone Heidrich, March VanHeest and Marcia Briney. brightening December with a great show, on and off the court, while showing state tournament goers what school spirit is all about For the new year, this writer challenges everyone to make a commitment to attend a board meeting (village, township, school, planning commission) and to support (not necessarily agree with) their hard-working elected of­ ficials by learning about the issues. To quote another well-spo­ ken Englishman, Edmund Burke: "Evil happens when good men do nothing." And nowadays, that applies to the ladies, too. We wish you the best for the Slew Year from the staff of... Richard J. Choryan, O.D. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Phone — 891-1056 . Yellow ribbons, flags and slogans indicated the area's support for the soldiers fighting in the Persian Gulf. Linda, Heidi and Jerry Servis created this patriotic display in honor of their son and brother, Chad Servis. GYMNASTICS - IN MOTION Starting... January 6th New 8 Week Session Cathy Moma. the owner, is very excited and motiviated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat. morn­ ings. Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. We are located at 101 E Main St. in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795 7620 or 795-3410 PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME HAPPY HOLIDAYS! And see you at the gym. Boys age 7 and up — Join in the excitement off our boys USGF competition team. Butch Lockyer coached our 1990-91 boys team. , and they took third place in the state! CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD December )8. 1991 The regular meeting of he Caledonia Township Board was colled to order at 7:30 pm Present: Good. Gould Snyder. Tolon. DeVries. Jousmo Dielemon. Nancy Gior and Don Sopies gave a demonstration of the Optec III voting system Moved and corned to purchase the system. Minutes and bills were ap­ proved as printed Supervisor Good reviewed the Building in­ spector report Fire truck purchase and op­ tions for a cost of $11 000 were approved. Planning Commission report on the PUD district down M-37 was given. Approval was given for anyone of the Board members who wonts to attend the MTA convention in Detroit and for the Township to pay mileage pork mg and $10 00 per day for meals Approval to in­ stall street lights at 60th St. and Kraft. 84th St and Alaska and at rhe end of Kettle lake Dr Ap­ proval to rent the steel building m bock of the County Garage to Caledonia Farmers Elevator ac­ cording to terms of the contract presented was given. Other business More fur­ niture and phones bids were re­ quested resolution to designate Pat Snyder for Federal and State surplus property official, amend­ ment of the budget approved Gould questioned the Road Commission recommendation on 68fh St and Egan Attorney Don nell reported on the mediation settlemen. Norma Sprite re­ quested consideration of 3 points to be put in the litigation. (They are available in the Township Office). A report was given on the Community Chan­ nel and on a financial firm in regards to the sewer expansion Meeting adjourned at 9 28 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Patricia Snyder. Clerk (12 31-91 66) YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 31, 1991 / Page 9 1991 Middleville top photos Continued from page 3— Part of the volunteer crew who was working on what would be the new Freeport District Library pause for a photo back in March of this year. Last winter produced plenty of snow, much like this year. The hill at Mount Hope Cemetery had lots of use then by Middleville kids, and will again this year. Always the most popular summer event, and the one which requires hard work by 4-H kids, the Barry County Fair is eagerly looked forward to by the youngsters. These are just some of the Middleville Kids who won prizes for their animals and projects. Gov. John Engler toured the Bradford White plant last year. Here he listens to Richard Milock explain one stage in the production of water heaters. Caledonia Township OIK ' GUARANTEED December 18. 1991 FEET HURT? 1 Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain • Laser Foot Surgery f U KENT PODIATRY Terrence J. Emiley, D.P.M. 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call...891-9133 for an appointment | The civic groups in Middleville hold fundraisers every year to be able to sponsor projects to benefit area residents. This photo shows Lions readying chicken for their annual dinner. This year s event is on Palm Sunday. Caledonia Township Board was Present: Good Gould Snyder Totan DeVries. Jousma. nell and Jim Williams Moved DeVries support Moved DeVnes. support Jousma reconvene the closed session at 9 00 pm Ayes All. 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DeGroote, 14, a freshman at Thornapple-Kellogg High School, died Thursday morning at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He had been hospitalized on Tuesday for a blood clot on the brain. Services were held Saturday at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville, where DeGroote was active as a trumpet player. FACTORY WORKERS Allo area company has sanding, bulling, and light assembly openings available High starling wages lor the non­ experienced worker 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shill ope nings coming In every day Overtime and weekends available. To be given Immediate con sideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces ol legal I D. Never a lee Only dependable, reliable applicants with pood work background need apply. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN • 30 AM. 4:30 P.M. MONDAY FRIDAY 698-7979 (EOE) Three Bldgs. South of corner of M37/44th Street or 4595 Broad­ moor, S,E., Suite 150, (located in the Kent­ wood Corporate Complex! DeGroote had initially suffered what was essentially a "warning" sign during the freshman basketball game against Caledonia Friday Dec. 13. He was the starting point guard for the Trojans. "The players were warming up for the second half, doing layups in line, and he fell," Middleville varsity coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "I called him over to ask him about it, and he said his (right) leg was numb. Nobody really thought it was anything out of the ordinary." On the advice of the TK coaches, DeGroote was taken directly to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Other than a headache, the emergency room doctors there found no unusual symptoms, and diagnosed DeGroote as having a pinched nerve or a sort of "whip lash" injury. "We were told to make sure his eyes dilated," DeGroote's mother Darlene, said. "He was fine all night when we checked his eyes. Saturday he had no symptoms and even went hunting." Sunday DeGroote played in a band concert and at evening service, and apparently felt fine at school Monday. Holzhueter said that freshman coach Andy Kopf, who was traveling and unavailable for comment, told Degroote to go easy at practice the following Monday if he needed to. Early Tuesday morning, a seemingly confused DeGroote awoke his parents and said he felt "strange." His parents then called Dr. Jack Brown, their family physician, who arranged for a cat scan. Since there was nobody available at Pennock at that late hour, DeGroote was taken to Blodgett. "(The staff at Blodgett) told us that they would have done the same as Pennock, since he had no symptoms on Friday," Darlene said. "The coaches, we as parents, and (the staffs) of Pennock and Blodgett did the best we knew. "It was just God's timing to call Eric home with him." The blod clot caused a varsity squad late in this past fall season. He had been named the Most Valuable Player on the junior varsity team, which finished 18*1 overall and won a league championship. After being promoted to the varsity squad, DeGroote helped the Trojans to within a goal of the district title. In the championship game at Delton, an early goal by DeGroote gave Middleville a 1-0 lead. The Trojans eventually lost in triple overtime 2-1. Evans said that DeGroote was a coach's dream on and off the field. "In our school, we try to develop these kids to be more than good athletes," he said. "We want them to display sportsmanship, dignity and class. "Any coach in any sport tries to develop those things. Eric was the essence of what they were all about." DeGroote played soccer in Europe along with TK teammate Bill Baldry in the TeamsUSA program. Evans Eric DeGroote stroke on Tuesday, and DeGroote never fully regained consciousness. Degroote's major organs were donated to several different families. Darlene said that a 16-year old boy from out of state, who had been bom with birth defects, received DeGroote's heart and one of his lungs. There was a moment of silence poor to Middleville's freshman and varsity games last Friday against Comstock Park. Holzhueter said that DegGroote was very close to his teammates. "They are a very tight-knit group, and I think that helped them handle it as well as they possibly could have," he said. DeGroote's teammates wore various remembrances of him on their sneakers, wrist bands and the like during the Comstock Park game, and will throughout the remainder of the season. But DeGroote's best sport was probably soccer. DeGroote was one of four freshmen brought up to the We have enjoyed serving you in 1991 and thank you for helping our business grow. Our family is looking forward to seeing your family in 1992. Happy New Year Tony. Jo, Rosemarie. Ross. Marie and Paula. 120 E. Main, Middleville - 795-7844 - said that each player qualified for the program by audition, but the most difficult thing was raising the necessary funds. "They had dances to raise money, and bake sales, and things like that." he said. "I never really talked to Eric in depth about it. but (Baldry) said that it was quite an experience." Evans added that DeGroote just seemed to have an extra sense when it came to soccer, much like some of the European exchange students that he has seen. "He just had this ability to be near the ball all the time," Evans said. "Most American players don't have that sense until they are older, if they ever get it "He was the kind of player that you let roam free and set the rest of your lineup around. He had that kind of skill. He had the chance to become the finest player from around here and to go on and play at the college level." Lansing Diary For all of the frustrations at the State Capitol this year, there are many more blessings to count. I am thankful for: • an office and caucus staff who work very hard, care about people and serve you well; • the lives of Represen­ tative Sid Ouwinga, Allegan County Commissioner Ralph Sytsma and Treasurer Fred Edgerton. At a time of great cynicism about governments, they were salt-of-the-earth, common men who shared an uncommon devotion to honest public service; • journalists with an unben­ ding belief in the freedom of speech; servicemen and jwomen who sacrificed in s desert sands so that others might be free again; • a Michigan Republican Party leadership that has forcefully denounced the racism, bigotry and fear­ mongering of David Duke; • the Salvation Army, beleaguered social services workers and many, many private and public agencies that are toiling to shelter the homeless, feed the hungry and give hope to society’s victims during a time when Michigan’s economy and government services are shrinking; • our two-and-a-half-yearold. Sarah, who is in love with life. As she jaobers with ex­ citement about every new discovery, Nancy and I are reminded that each da) is a precious gift; • Nancy, a loving, suppor­ tive partner and mother Now in her fifth month of pregnan­ cy, she and I are thrilled by the new life which is growing. We also admit to being a little anxious about multiplying Sarah's perpetual motion by two; • our families and dear friends; • all of the teachers who help our children to believe in themselves and capture the joy of learning; • you, the citizens whom I represent I am grateful for your letters of reinforcement, opinion and even criticism, which show that you care enough about representative government to express your hopes and frustrations. Thank you. and may you experience a blessed holiday season and joyous new year. Over half of the families liv­ ing in the midwestern United States cannot afford a median priced house. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority sells bonds to finance housing programs for low and middle-income citizens, but federal affordable housing efforts have decreased dramatically during the past decade. For a large and grow­ ing portion of our population, especially young people, minorities and renters, the dream of home ownership is slipping away. The House Republican Task Force on Affordable Housing believes that Michigan can and must do more to address this problem. Their recommenda­ tions include: Review and reduce local and state regulatory barriers. Changes are needed in building codes which favor new con­ struction over less expensive rehabilitation, and in zoning ordinances that preclude a variety of housing types and densities in communities. The requirement that union-scale, prevailing wages be paid for state-finances. MSHDA pro­ jects should be repealed. Change foreclosure pro­ cedures. The reversion of pro­ perty to local governments due to unpaid property taxes can take from five to seven years Speeding this process would enable the rehabilitation of abandoned urban homes before they are stripped and vandali/ ed Also, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority should be allowed to acquire tax-reverted properties sooner — and transfer titles to non-profit housing develop ment groups. Cut property taxes. Michigan’s heavy property tax burden is a barrier to home ownership. A reduction in school operating taxes and an nual assessment limits, as pro­ posed by Governor Engler, will make housing more affor dable. Tax abatements in state designated urban housing op­ portunity zones would vitalize neighborhoods in cities like Benton Harbor and Detroit. Encourage the federal government to help. Our U.S. Congress should: preserve mortgage interest and local property tax deduction; per manently extend low-income housing tax credits; raise the FHA mortgage ceiling to 95 percent of median home prices in geographical areas, to ad dress the fact that current financing limits are insufficient in 20 percent of all U.S. metropolitan areas, hike Michigan's share of the HOME rehabilitation monies from 3.1 to 3.6 percent, which more fairly reflects our state’s population. These and other task force recommendations merit bipar tisan legislative action Addi tionai proposals to rebuild crumbling neighborhoods will be forthcoming in a House Republican Urban Strategy Task Force report. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Thank You ... for a great year — hope to see Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia. Ml 49316 k___ 891-9294 vnil AQPHTI jp 1 007 I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 31, 1991 I Page 11 Complete collision service now available in Caledonia area by Barbara Gall Stu# Writer Whether it's a large van or a sporty two-seater. Caledonia's Central Collision and Frame, 6890 Broadmoor, offers complete body and paint services on all models. Open since late October, the full-service collision shop represents a merger between Central Frame and Align­ ment, formerly located at 1250 N. Taylor, and Broad­ moor Motors Body Shop, located at the Broadmoor ad­ dress. but formerly known as Koning Kars when located on Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids The body shops of the two businesses were the actual merger, explained Mike Simon, president of the new business and former owner of Central Frame "Ken (Koning) takes care of his used cars while we take care of checking them out. as well as servicing customers’ cars."said Simon. “But we are the only fullservice collision shop in this area.” The remodeled Broadmoor facility now provides 8,500 square feet of service area, where l-Car certified techni­ cians can handle full collision repair and state-certified technicians handle frame and structural repairs, suspension diagnosis and repair, and ser­ vice for shocks, struts, brakes and two- and four-wheel alignments. The company also provides loaner cars, pointed out Simon and Koning. "Our biggest plus is our specialty in frame work and wheel alignment." added Simon. "We only have to send out for some electrical and for upholstery.'' "And insurance companies like this small amount of subletting." said Maria Simon, who is the office manager The business also features a new spray paint room, and Simon emphasized that they mix their own paint to match the car’s original color. “We order from the store only when the formulas are unavailable. ” he said. Simon and Koning said they are not worried about the planned expansion of M-37. which eventually will take off part of their building. They have purchased the land behind the present building, and will build a new facility to go with whatever is left of their old one Business hours at Central Collision and Frame are from 7 a m. to 5.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 7 am. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Hourly rates are available by calling the business at 698-6515. SPORTS Senior members of the Caledonia High School girls basketball team capped six years of playing together with a run at the Class B state title. From the left are Jennifer Wilkinson, Rosalyn Risdon, Jenny Smith and Stephanie O'Krangley, with Emily Ashbaugh and Treasure Hylkema seated in front. ‘Making state’ rounds out six-year CHS Cage careers Mike Simon and his wife Maria, office manager for the business, take a look at damages on a customer's vehicle. Mike Simon, left, and Ken Koning are president and vice president, respective­ ly, of Central Collision and Frame Service Centre, the area's first full-service colli­ sion shop. 4 U forward to helping you with all your traveling plans in 1992. (Left to right) Teri Yonkers, Shirley Janose and Karen Edger. CflfedoiuQ lW-So Full Service Travel Agency ~ m Our Sere ices are FREE t~t' We are located in the Caledonia Village Cemre o** M-37 North of Caledonia ores Goal won for Sweet lady seniors by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Life is full of “ last-timeevers." and once in a while, one of those last times turns out to be one of the best times as well. For Caledonia’s six senior Sweet Ladies, their last time playing basketball together was indeed the best time, as they capped their CHS round­ ball careers as part of a team that shocked the experts. After a disappointing finish in the O-K Gold Conference, the Ladies got their stuff together for the Class B post­ season tournament, and took out higher-ranked opponents to advance to the state semifinals before losing to eventual champion Flint Powers. "That always will be the best memory,” said Emily Ashbaugh, as Jennifer Wilkin­ son. Jenny Smith, Rosalyn Risdon and Stephanie O’Krangley nodded in agreement. Treasure Hylkema, the sixth senior on the team, couldn’t come to the gettogether with the rest of the senior contingent, but said later the tournament effort "was just a great time, the best," of her basketball experiences. The seniors have played basketball together since Risdon moved to Caledonia and joined the program in eighth grade. The other five grew up in the Caledonia community basketball pro­ gram. playing on Saturday mornings, and finally on "real" teams in junior high. There they piled up an undefeated record under coaches Denny Crum and Ken Demeuse. now Caledonia’s varsity girls’ coach. But as freshmen, they were split up when four were mov­ ed to junior sarsity while the other two led the ninth-grade team It wasn’t until they were juniors that they all played again on the same school squad “But we played on Macker teams together and in AA U together.’ pointed out Smith. Thinking back on those days launched a barrage of laughing memories: team par ties, bus rides to games, coach Crum's accompanying his singing with his guitar exper­ tise, "TP-ing" each other’s houses or getting together to decorate someone else’s landscaping. kind of support before, and we loved it "I think the school spirit made everybody feel good." agreed Risdon. The girls laughed about the superstitions that developed as Continued on noxt pago- Just calling to say thank you ... ...for making us a success and wish you the best for the Holiday Season. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Thank You... Linda Henifin ...for being so good to rjie! Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Breakfast Served on Saturday) �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 31, 1991 1991: The Year of Thornapple Kellogg champions by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Sometimes the goal of interscholastic athletics is lost amid the fascination our society has with winning and losing. After all, prep sports are an educational experience, an extension of the classroom. The student-athletes are there to learn how to try their best and work well within the confines of the team structure. So its something extra special when a championship can be achieved at the same time. Such is the case at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville won four O-K Blue conference titles during the 1991 calendar year, and added two districts and a regional crown, in addition to an individual state title. It was indeed the year of the champion for the Trojans. All four of the conference titles, amazingly, came during fall sports. They include crowns in football, girls basketball, girls tennis and girls cross country. The football title shocked nobody. The Trojans, under second-year coach Skip Pranger, posted their fifth straight O-K Blue championship and a second straight unbeaten regular season and playoff berth. Middleville was threatened just once in conference play. They trailed Byron Center at Continued on noxt pago- Freshman Carla Ploeg capped a storybook season by winning the state title in the long jump. Ploeg’s wining leap of 17-10, which set a new school record, was over a foot farther than her nearest opponent. The girls basketball team shared the O-K Blue title with Calvin Christian, then beat Wayland in the district finals. The Lady Trojans were eliminated by defending state champion West Catholic 40-34 in the regionals. Sweet Ladies, Continued from page 11--------------- Jason Pranger became just the second Trojan to eclipse to 1,000 point barrier. Pranger finished his career second behind Rob White on the all-time scoring list. Thank You... ...fox Icttmp us help keep your engines running! Happy New Year! (From left)Don Apsey. Donna Apsey, Connie Cherry, Bill Hyatt. Scott Apsey and Jim Wisner. Caledonia Auto Parts PARTS STORES 227 E. Main Caledonia, 49316 Your "Hometou n~ Auto Parts Store (616) 891-4085 HOURS Monday-Friday 8 am to 6 pm Saturday 8 am to 4 m. "Geez, that was fun," sigh­ ed O’Krangley. "All that created a lot of unity.” said Ashbaugh. "We were friends as well as teammates." But the closeness of the seniors also might have made it harder for the juniors to feel a part of "the group.” they agreed. "We weren’t trying to leave out anyone, but it would be hard for the juniors to feel a part of things when we already were so close," ex­ plained Ashbaugh. "But we all became close by the end of the season, " ad­ ded Wilkinson. The girls said they felt the emphasis on learning the fun­ damentals at an early age was an important factor in their high school successes. Their playing together for so many years just added to the team spirit, and the fun. But their experiences together included disappoint ments along with the thrills of last year’s conference cham­ pionship and this year’s tour­ nament run Especially tough was finishing only third in the 1991 O-K Gold standings "We knew we could have won in so many of those losses,’’O’Krangley said. “That was really discouraging." "And then nobodv thought we could win against teams like Calvin (Christian) or Catholic Central,” Hylkema said in her later interview "The papers always had us losing, but that just gave us more ‘oomph,’ and made us work harder to win. ” The senior six credited the spirited CHS cheerblock as another “oomph” in the tour­ nament effort. “I thought it was awesome this year, the way everyone was behind us,” said Ashbaugh. “It made us feel great! We’ve never had that the team won its way through the tournament. Before every game they went to Roxanne Gallen's home to watch the movie "Hoosiers,” eat lasagna and play the card game "Spoons,” they said. Demeuse wore to every game the sweater the girls had given him when he was their eighth-grade coach. "And he would always say (of their opponents), ‘they’re beatable,' ” chorused the girls. Wilkinson always ate two Reese’s Pieces candy bars, the girls wore the same socks in every game, and the team threw their shooting shirts to the cheer block as each tour­ nament game got under way They always said a team prayer, too, the girls added. Now that high school basketball ts over, the six girls already are pursuing different paths, even though the close friendships remain Several are going on with basketball this winter through AAU (Amateur Athletic Union), while Smith is play­ ing volleyball and others are taking some time out before playing softball or soccer this spring All arc looking forward to graduation, but going to dif­ ferent colleges will mean growing farther apart, they know Risdon has been accepted at Hope, Aquinas and Grand Valley State University; O’Krangley says "college for sure” after high school, and thinks she’ll probably be at tending Grand Rapids Com munity College at least next year. Wilkinson also has been ac­ cepted at GVSU, Ashbaugh is thinking she’ll attend Grand Rapids Baptist College and Smith is making up her mind between Aquinas, Michigan State and Western Michigan University. Hylkema is undecided about just what she’ll do after graduation, although college is one option she’s considering But whether they go on to play college ball or not, all agreed that playing basketball has been one of the most im­ portant parts of their high school experience, and getting to the "final four” as seniors was the perfect finale. Why? "Our goal this year was to make it to state,” said Ashbaugh. "But we had to believe, even when no one else did.” For this group of players, believing was seeing...seeing their goal become an accomplishment And who benefited the most? Oh. cither six of one or halt dozen of the other. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 31, 1991 / Page 13 The girls cross country team, coached by Keith Middlebush, won the school's first-ever conference title. One key component in Middleville's march to a fifth straight conference football title was running back Jamie Berg. Berg gained an incredible 408 yards rushing and scored five touchdowns in a 56-28 win over Godwin Heights.. Freshman sensation Erin Wolverton led the Trojan tennis team to its 10th conference title in 18 seasons. Wolverton reached the semi-finals of the state Class B finals in Kalamazoo. flights at the conference meet. The sister tandem of freshman Erin and junior Shelly Wolverton led the singles corps. Both won regional titles at East Grand Rapids, and Erin advanced to the state semi-finals before losing to eventual champ Katie Schlukebir of Mattawan. Kendra Weatherhead and Erin Seger also won conference titles and helped the singles players compile a mind-boggling 101-15 record. 1991 was also the year of TK's first-ever cross country title of any kind. The Trojan girls, who had finished the league dual meet season unbeaten, took four of the top seven places at the conference meet to claim the overall title. Sara Postema and Wendy Wiesniewski qualified for the state Class B finals in Big Rapids, while Rhonda Hesselink and Tonya Rauschenberger also were key components in the Trojans title season. The spring sports teams were held without a league title, although the boys tennis and girls track teams each finished second. The thinclads gained a measure of revenge by defeating league champion Calvin Christian at the regional meet at Forest Hills Northern by five points. Ploeg won the long jump and 100 M dash titles at the regionals. and also qualified for the state finals in the 800 relay along with teammates Rauschenberger, Kim Wohlford and Tracie Middleton. The freshman Ploeg astounded many by outjumping the top Class B competition in the state to claim the long jump title. Her leap of 17-10 was second in the state in all classes, and over a foot farther than runner-up Dena Warren of Oak Park. Last winter the boys basketball team had set a goal to finish second in the O-K Blue behind traditional power Calvin Christian. Though the Trojans fell short of that goal, they fulfilled another by winning a second straight district title at Delton. Middleville topped Hastings 70-63 in the final, led by Jason Pranger's 26 points. Pranger, who had hit all 14 of his free throws in the game, became just the second Trojan to eclipse the 1,000-point barrier. He finished his career second behind Rob White on the all-time TK scoring list The Trojan wrestling team, which had finished a disappointing third in the conference meet after going unbeaten in duals, sent three members to the state finals in Battle Creek. Senior Zach Curths finished sixth at 135. The Middleville matmen also were awarded the Sportsmanhip Award at the district tournament, The Middleville volleyball team also showed much improvement. After finishing tied for third in the conference regular season, the Trojans nearly shocked league champion Calvin Christian at the league meet. The second-place finish improved Middleville to second place overall. TK finished second to CC in the all-sports standings for the 1990-91 school year. But with four conference titles already in the fold during 1991-92, Middleville appears to have a strong chance of taking over the top spot this year. Caledonia Schools Meal Deal menu set Wednesday, Jan. 1 No School. Thursday, Jan. 2 No School. Friday, Jan. 3 No School. Monday, Jan. 6 Chicken Nuggets, french fries, vita pup or milk. Tuesday, Jan. 7 BYO Wet Burrito, french fries, vita pup or milk. Year of TK Champions, from page 12 From previous page the half 8-0 on Oct. 11, but dominated the second half en route to a 22-8 win. The Trojans had committed numerous penalties and turnovers in the first half, but running back Jamie Berg scored two touchdowns and quarterback Dave Sherwood added another, while the TK defense stymied the “Dawgs in the second half. Middleville also defeated a pair of O-K Gold neighborhood rivals. The Trojans nipped Caledonia on a miraculous last-second play, and closed the regular season with a convincing win over Wayland to qualify for the post-season playoffs. Having finished second to eventual state runner-up Coopersville in the region, Middleville was host to South Christian in a semi­ final game and wound up on the short end of a 36-22 score. An outstanding group of seniors win oe hard to replace in 1992. The explosive Middleville offense was paced by a strong line and a talented backfield. Sherwood hurt opponents with the run, the pass and even on returns. Berg eclipsed a long-standing school record when he exploded for 408 yeards rushing in a game against Godwin Heights. He scored five touchdowns in a 56-28 win. The defense was led by linebackers Dave Lehman and Rob Hunt. The girls basketball team tied Calvin Christian for league bragging rights. The Lady Trojans defeated the Squires in both of the two teams* meetings, including the season finale, to clinch the tie. Middleville then defeated host Hastings and perennial champion Wayland to claim its first district crown since 1985, when TK was still competing as a Class C school. The Wildcats had won seven consecutive Class B districts. The Trojans had qualified for regional play at Ionia, but drew the defending state champion West Catholic in the semi-finals. Despite foul trouble on center Laura Donker, Middleville had a chance to win the game in the end. They eventually lost a tough 40-34 decision. Forward Carla Ploeg, who had scored 25 points against Wayland, led all scorers with 14 points in the game. Ploeg and Donker's play inside, coupled with the ballhandling leadership of senior Alicia Batson and a tenacious team defense, led by Becky Reigler, were principal reasons for Middleville's success. The girls tennis team had a record-setting season on its way to a 10th conference title in its 18-year existence. The Trojans were 11-0 in duals and won five of seven from the Caledonia Oil Company and (From left) Chris, Betty, Alyce, Cheryl and Bonnie. Marathon Employees. Zo Happy Holidays — See You in 1992 9266 Cne"y Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 ^A\ �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 31, 1991 ‘Sweet Ladies’ stirring run highlights CHS sports year The Caledonia "Sweet Ladies" improbable tournament run sparked the imaginations of the entire community. Caledonia advanced to the state semi-finals before losing to eventual champion Flint Powers. Sailors, who had already clinched the Gold title, 5856. The win was the turning point in the Caledonia season. Not only did the victory gain a measure of revenge for the earlier loss, but it also provided a jolt of confidence heading into the state tournament, in which the Scots were defeated by Wyoming Park in 1990's district opener. The 1991 district, held at Godwin Heights, featured a trio of conference champions: O-K Blue co­ champ Calvin Christian, Grand Rapids City League co-champ Catholic Central, and O-K White champion Rogers. It was arguably the toughest Class B district in West Michigan. Caledonia, after downing the host Wolverines in the first round, defeated Calvin Christian to reach the championship game against the Cougars, who had split two earlier games with defending state champ West Catholic in conference play. Gallert erupted for 22 points to lead the Scots to an improbable 62-56 win. The district title was but a sign of things of to come. The ’’Sweet Ladies” defeated Fremont to gain a spot in the regional championship game at South Christian opposite Zeeland. Caledonia trailed by five in the fourth quarter, but rallied to take a lead into the final seconds, when senior guard Emily Ashbaugh deflected a Jenny Smith and Mark Uyl were 1991's recipients of the Carl Kaechele Award. Tom Kaechele is pictured at right. This group of seniors turned heads with their outrageous antics during the "Sweet Ladies" run. "by Todd Tubergen Sports Editor Caledonia's 1991 sports year featured the old and the new. The girls basketball team, coached by Ken Demeuse, made an incredible run through the state Class B tournament, finally losing in lhe "Final Four" at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena to eventual state champion Flint Powers. Inspirational tournament runs like that don't happen every year. The year also marked the first in which both the boys and girls cross country teams won regional crowns. A successful season on West Michigan trails is nothing new to the Scots, but despite somewhat disappointing performances at the state meet in Big Rapids, 1991 was nevertheless a special season for the Caledonia hamers. Hopes were high for the "Sweet Ladies," who had several returning starters from 1990's O-K Gold conference championship squad. Those hopes were intensified after Caledonia started the league season with five wins in its first six games. But the roof began to cave in the week of October 22, when the Scots were soundly beaten by archrival South Christian at home 60-44. Two days later, Caledonia was nipped by Forest Hills Northern 55-53. The Huskies had topped the Scots in overtime earlier in the season. By the time the final week of the regular season came around, the "Sweet Ladies" found themselves a disappointing third in the league. But a Roxanne Gallert driving layup with two seconds remaining in the season finale lifted Caledonia over the host Amy Leatherman led a strong distance corps on last spring’s track team. Leatherman finished fourth at the state Class B finals in the 3200 M run. potentially game-tying Chix shot at the buzzer to preserve a 56-54 win. The Scots then travelled to Marshall for a quarterfinal matchup with an unbeaten "You can’t compare this season to last season, because everything came together at the end of the year (in 1990),” he said. "But this was the secondbest season we've ever had." There were other sports highlights. The football team, which struggled to a 2-7 record in the rugged O-K Continued on noxt pogo Thank You for your continued patronage. We look forward to serving sou in 1992. so much Western Auto LOYD ELWOOD 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37). Caledonia. Michigan 49317 ; OQ4 *1/10/1 OJ7 I" I The girls cross country team won its third consecutive regional crown in 1991, then took 11th at the state finals. The boys team also won regionals, and finished 10th at the state meet. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 31. 1991 / Page 15 CHS sports year hightlights, continued from page 14 Gold, trounced Cedar Springs 45-24 in the annual homecoming game. Three backs, Tom Benedict, Ryan Haik and Brad Stegenga, each gained over 100 yeards in the win. The boys soccer team, under coach Brian Broekhuizen, posted the first winning season in the threeyear history of the program. The Scots finished 8-7-2 overall, including a 2-0 win over league champ Calvin Christian in the season finale. The boys track team finished second to Hudsonville in the league standings. They were 7-1 in duals. Eric Curtis established a new school record in the discus, with a throw of 1660. He was sixth at the state Class B meet. The girls team also set several school standards. Amy Ixatherman, who was fourth in the state meet in the 3200 M run, ran 11:24.8 earlier in the season. Korey Hofmann set the 1600 record, running a 5:18.2. The 6400 relay, distance medley relay, and 8-mile relay teams also set records. 1991 also marked the year that the Scot softball team won its first-ever tournament game, defeating Otsego 106. The young Caledonia team then lost its next game to Comstock. Coldwater team. Senior Jenny Wilkinson caught fire in the third quarter, breaking open a tight game with a trio of three-pointers. Wilkinson’s 19 points led Caledonia to a 61-50 win and a berth in the state semifinals. Nobody expected the Scots to be in Kellogg Arena that weekend, especially topranked Powers, which featured three Division I players, among them all­ stater Lisa Negri. Negri sparked the Chargers to a commanding 29-12 lead in the second quarter, but Caledonia refused to roll over. The Scots pulled to within 46-41 with under seven minutes left, flustering Powers with its patented full-court pressure. However, Caledonia ran out of gas and was held scoreless for nearly six minutes, and the Cinarella run was over. The “Sweet Ladies" finished 18-9 overall. The run created substantial excitement within the community. Several hundred screaming Scot fans made the trip to Marshall, then to Kellogg Arena. According to Ashbaugh, the support was most certainly appreciated. “Everyone was just great," she said after the Powers loss. “It really helped us to see all those people there, cheering for us." The cross country teams’ performance was not quite as dramatic. After all the boys (coached by John Soderman) and the girls (Dave Hodgkinson) traditionally are some of the touger teams in West Michigan. But never before had both teams won regional championships simultaneously. On a cruelly cold, windy day at Winter Creek Golf Course in Big Rapids, the Caledonia boys finished 10th at the state finals, while the girls, running without Wendy Faber, took 11th. Both teams had hoped to finish higher, but 1991 was a successful year nonetheless. The boys team was led by sophomore Pete Parbei, who won the O-K Gold conference meet, and fellow all-conference runners Jason Boorsma, Tim Stack ans John Myers. The Scots finished 10-1 in duals, losing only to Cedar Springs. The Red Hawks also outdistanced Caledonia at the league meet by seven points, 36-43. The girls, who won the league title over archrival South Christian, were led by Becky Beland, Merideth Denison, Faber and Sarah Flegel, each of whom finished in the top seven at the Gold meet. They were 11-0 in duals. It all came together at the regional meet ar Bath. The meet was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26, but because of poor conditions brought about by a terrential downpour, it was rescheduled for the following Monday. Parbei was first for the boys, while Boorsma, Stack, Myers and Chris Holiday also finished among the top 25. The Scots finished with 76 points, 24 ahead of second-place Linden. “It was by far the best we've run all season," Soderman said of the title, the fourth in school history. Beland was second in the girls meet, while Duba, Denison and Flegel were also in the top ten. Caledonia won its third consecutive regional crown by edging Perry by 14 points. Hodgkinson said he was pleased with the season, even if it did fall short of 1990's results, in which his girls’ team was second at the state meet by one point. Freeport’s Dean playing varisty hoops at Kalamazoo College Corey Dean, a 1990 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and a sophomore at Kalamazoo Col­ lege. is playing varsity basket­ ball for the Hornets this winter. Dean, a 6-foo(-3 forward from Freeport, has played in all five of the Hornets' games so far. starting in three of those contests. Kalamazoo stands at 3-2 on the season after taking second place at the Franklin (Ind.) College Tournament on Dec. 6-7. Dean is averaging 2.2 points per game so far and has connected on both of this three-point field goal attempts. Kalamazoo's first home game of the season was Satur­ day. when the Hornets hosted Manchester. Ind.. College at the Anderson Athletic Center. Kalamazoo has a 30-6 record on its home court over the last three seasons. The Hornets are coached by Joe Haklin. who is in this fifth season with a career record of 67-37. Dean is the son of Al and Judi Dean of 3705 Eckert Road in Freeport. TK 7th grade tops Allegan The T.K. seventh grade basketball team defeated Allegan in their first game of the season 29-21. Ine Trojans had good scor­ ing balance as eight players reached the scoring column. Dave Liu and Chris Mason had six points each, while Keith Nelson, Steve Lehman, and Rick Baserabski scored four each. Thornapple Twp. firefighters Correction — report busy month In the Dec. 24 edition of the Sun and News, Township At­ torney Douglas Donnell’s name was misspelled in the article concerning the township's lawsuit against Moore and Bruggink 416 Third St., Middleville 795-7022 • Tune-Ups to Engines Including Foreign Cars • Fast service - no Long waits WE’RE HERE TO SERVE YOU Doug Miller, Owner ^UpWsAVEj^OOjr Get Your Oil Changed in a FLASH! • at... Pick Up ^Delivery M-37 (next to Crystal Flash), Middleville . s185° Includes: • Lube, Oil, Filter • Check All Fluids Up to 5-qts. Valvoline | CALL NOW... ($)) 795-3550 [ J-Ad Graphics News Services December is usually a busy month for firefighters on the Thornapple Township Emer­ gency Services (TTES) unit, but this year the month, as of Dec. 27, has passed with only three calls. One was a false alarm, one a downed power line, and the third a non-fire assist for an area resident "It’s been a quiet month; everybody’s being careful," said Robert Kenyon, adminis­ trator of TTES. So far this winter, Kenyon said, there have been no chimney fires. This would be a good time to check and clean the chim­ ney on wood-burning stoves, he said. With warmer weather, the fires in the stoves are kept lower, and the cooling of the chimney allows creosote to build up. When colder weather returns and the stove again produces more heat, sometimes the creosote will catch fire, he explained. While the firefighters aren't seeing much action, the am­ bulance crew has answered 19 calls so far in December, with six of those personal injury accidents mostly related to bad weather. Kenyon said. Another fortunate statistic for the department is that they have not been called to assist in any cold water rescues. Area lakes have had ice form on them, but have now thawed. Kenyon urges anyone who enjoys ice fishing or be­ ing on the ice to make sure the ice is between four and six inches thick before they venture out on a lake. Lindsey Thornton TK girl receives 10th in state gymnastics Lindsey Thornton, 11, daughter of Jeff and Mary Thornton of Middleville, posted an 8.9 on the vault in a state gymnastics competi­ tion and placed 10th for her performance. The gymnastics club that Lindsey belongs to, Gymnas­ tics in Motion, operates under the guidance of the United States Gymnastic Federation. At the state meet, Lindsey competed at level 5. To qualify to compete in the event, held at the Rochester Hills Training Center in Rochester, Lindsey had to score a 31 out of possible 40 points overall. The young lady has been involved with gymnastics for four years, averaging three workouts a week for about two and one-half hours a ses­ sion, said Kathy Moma, owner of Gymnastics in Mo­ tion. "Lindsey also got an 8.15 on the balance beam; she did a good job,'' Moma said. Moma also credited Lindsey with coming back from a ner­ vous showing in the floor ex­ ercises to fashion excellent performances on the vault and balance beam. Caledonia Elementary menu set Wednesday, Jan. 1 No School. Thursday, Jan. 2 No Schoo. Friday, Jan. 3 No School. Monday, Jan. 6 Breakfast for lunch. Waffles/frcnch toast; sausage, ap piesauce, juice or milk Tuesday, Jan. 7 Pizza, vegetable stick with dip, pineapple tidbits, milk. Thank You... ...for our success! We have enjoyed you so much HAVE A SAFE and look forward to serving you in 1992! 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Mozzarella Cheese Within 5 Miles — CALL FOR DETAILS — 795-3640 or 891-1287 ob M-37 North of Middleville WE ACCEPT COUPONS from any other pizza place. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL OF THE DAY — PARK IN REAR “ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun And News Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Sun &amp; News.</strong><br /><br />The Sun &amp; News is one of the older newspapers in Barry County, MI. All copies held by the Hastings Public Library have been scanned to PDF for easy public access. <br /><br />Available years cover 1981 - 2022.<br /><br />Note some years are incomplete while others are missing. Some missing issues during the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 may be found in harcopies of The Reminder. The Library has these available upon request.<br /><br /><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sun and News Published 1991 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.SunandNews Description An account of the resource Sun and News Published 1991. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available unknown Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). unknown